Is nobby the last Clarke to play for us?
Article posted now. You must have just missed it, Speedy.Desire and work ethic takes Dylan Clarke on to Essendonās list
SAM LANDSBERGER, Herald Sun
DYLAN Clarke collapsed exhausted in the middle of an oval at Bonnie Doon.
The Essendon draftee was decked out in North Melbourne kit he had pinched from his brother Ryan and was giving a Kangasā pre-season running plan a shake.
Every 55 seconds, Clarke would sprint 300m. If it took him 45sec, a 10sec break would be granted, and it ran him red in the face.
Clarke ā a close mate of the Donsā No.1 pick Andy McGrath ā has completed four consecutive 1km runs and thumped out 2km and 5km time-trials, but last summerās Bonnie Doon session proved the most gruelling.
āWeāll blame the heat or the long grass,ā he said.
āI didnāt throw up, but it was the toughest pre-season running session Iāve done.
āRunning by yourself, as well, is always tougher. Thereās no one to push you so youāve got to be really self-motivated.ā
It was that work ethic which helped Clarke land at the Bombers as their bargain pick.
Champion Data ranked him No.12 on its power rankings, but Essendon swooped with the No.63 pick as other clubs were put off by his rusty kicking.
List chief Adrian Dodoro said the most impressive aspect of Clarke was his desire.
āHe wonāt leave any stone unturned,ā Dodoro said.
Clarke arrives in the AFL with four junior premierships and two league medals, and averaged 29 disposals (16 contested) and 145 SuperCoach points in this yearās TAC Cup.
The Melbourne Grammar boy is only 15 months younger than Ryan, who was dubbed one of the ābrightest young players in the competitionā by his coach Brad Scott this year.
āHeās an animal,ā Dodoro said of his Clarke.
āLook, there are some deficiencies with his kicking, some may say. But weāre going to back our development coaches who have said already they can get him to a level thatās good enough to play league footy.ā
Heāll be lofting passes over his leading teammates heads and missing from 15 out, straight in front in no time then.
Weāre going to Bonnie Doon. Weāre going to Bonnie Doon.
I knew there was something about the vibe of this young fella that I liked.
Is nobby the last Clarke to play for us?
Steven Clark?
Is nobby the last Clarke to play for us?
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti-Clarke?
Peter?
Russell?
Peter? Russell?Where's the f***ing cheese?
Everything Iām hearing sounds like Priddis,
from what iāve seen heās a clearance machine. kicking is suspect but lots of quick handballs like Parish. I reckon jackets has done well with us getting this lad. Speaks well is very humble hope he makes it.
I reckon this guy is the smoky of our draft. He will become the real thing. I am thinking this guy is our Cripps, our Petracca, Think Josh Kennedy . ( all 188cm Ā±2cm)
Ball magnet with a huge tank. Kicking not so good? Just introduce him to Diesel and the rest will be history. How often does an inside mid need to kick the ball 60 metres?
Step aside. I am on the bandwagon.
I reckon this guy is the smoky of our draft. He will become the real thing. I am thinking this guy is our Cripps, our Petracca, Think Josh Kennedy . ( all 188cm +-2cm) Ball magnet with a huge tank. Kicking not so good? Just introduce him to Diesel and the rest will be history. How often does an inside mid need to kick the ball 60 metres?Step aside. I am on the bandwagon.
You should be working in the promotions dep at Bomberland Chris.
I have the same level of excitement for Dyl as I did when we drafted Tom Hislopā¦ remember him guys? I thought he was going to be the greatest inside mid weād have for a while. Too bad he didnt have a brain though. Dyl looks like he has that in spades too.
On the bandwagon.
I have the same level of excitement for Dyl as I did when we drafted Tom Hislop... remember him guys? I thought he was going to be the greatest inside mid we'd have for a while. Too bad he didnt have a brain though. Dyl looks like he has that in spades too.On the bandwagon.
Apparently he is likely to get a 99 ATAR score.
I have the same level of excitement for Dyl as I did when we drafted Tom Hislop... remember him guys? I thought he was going to be the greatest inside mid we'd have for a while. Too bad he didnt have a brain though. Dyl looks like he has that in spades too.On the bandwagon.
Apparently he is likely to get a 99 ATAR score.
Hislop on the other hand got 9.9
I have the same level of excitement for Dyl as I did when we drafted Tom Hislop... remember him guys? I thought he was going to be the greatest inside mid we'd have for a while. Too bad he didnt have a brain though. Dyl looks like he has that in spades too.On the bandwagon.
Apparently he is likely to get a 99 ATAR score.
Hislop on the other hand got 9.9
when its that low its witheld.
I love this window between the draft and and about half way through their first year when every draftee is the second coming of some all time great or another. Then he kicks across goal in the backline in the vfl one day and everyone one wants him delisted after one year on the list or go nuts when he is re-rookied.
I love this window between the draft and and about half way through their first year when every draftee is the second coming of some all time great or another. Then he kicks across goal in the backline in the vfl one day and everyone wants him delisted after one year on the list or go nuts when he is re-rookied.Only if I tell them that.
I love this window between the draft and and about half way through their first year when every draftee is the second coming of some all time great or another. Then he kicks across goal in the backline in the vfl one day and everyone wants him delisted after one year on the list or go nuts when he is re-rookied.Only if I tell them that.
You are the mainstream media, selectively presenting events to craft the perceptions of Blitzers.
Next thing weāll have an alternative commentary team try to provide balance. 2 camps of commentators standing on either wing of be ground commentating 2 completely different interpretations of the same game. Then the right wing and left wing groups will start shouting abuse across the field until half time comes and everything spills into the field. Chaos. Blood. Crying childrenā¦
Wowā¦ that got out of hand fastā¦ this VFL commentating thing is dangerous.
I love this window between the draft and and about half way through their first year when every draftee is the second coming of some all time great or another. Then he kicks across goal in the backline in the vfl one day and everyone wants him delisted after one year on the list or go nuts when he is re-rookied.Only if I tell them that.
Djr - boomerang enthusiast and puppet master, likes to wear shorts
I like the sound of this kid but for whatever reason it appears to me Dodoro is very reserved when asked about him.
Unfortunately, we donāt have a great success rate with late picks in the ND so hopefully he can buck the trend.