FOUR Days to make fools of ourselves..Predictions !!
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FOUR Days to make fools of ourselves..Predictions !!
Well, we could look like absolute geniuses or we could look like absolute mugs depending on who we think will get their names called out by John Peake next Thursday;
I'll start by predicting that we will take someone who is 20yrs+ from vfl,sanfl or wafl with one of our later picks, possibly our Rd 3 or 4 !!
I'll start by predicting that we will take someone who is 20yrs+ from vfl,sanfl or wafl with one of our later picks, possibly our Rd 3 or 4 !!
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http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspxBigMart wrote:a 188cm medium flanker/mid/wing/3rd tall.....a tweener as usual
Something like that?
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Sound like someone who is jaded by Lynch/Heyne/WinmarBigMart wrote:a 188cm medium flanker/mid/wing/3rd tall.....a tweener as usual
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theres two WA boys i hope we have a look at in the Draft one is Isiaih Stevens & Anton Hamp both should be available around our picks ... Isiaih has a vertical leap to rival the palm tree from westcoast and Hamp is real pace ....
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youngey will do fine thanksvacuous space wrote:http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspxBigMart wrote:a 188cm medium flanker/mid/wing/3rd tall.....a tweener as usual
Something like that?
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Winners Only Wish List - All players chosen Kick Goals !!!
My wish list – NOTE they are all goal kickers !!!
St Kilda Selection # 24
DION PRESTIA
Player bio Key stats
Calder Cannons (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 2
Height: 174cm Goals: 0
Weight: 81kg Avg Kicks: 8.5
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 3.5
Avg H'balls: 4.5
WHAT THEY SAY:
Injury cut the season of this small forward NAB AFL Under-18 Championship short, but he returned later in the year to the Cannons to great effect. An unbelievably quick midfielder with impressive agility and ball-winning skills.
St Kilda Selection # 43
Viv MICHIE
Player bio Key stats
Oakleigh Chargers (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 5
Height: 186cm Goals: 9
Weight: 78kg Avg Kicks: 9.2
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 4.8
Avg H'balls: 6.8
WHAT THEY SAY:
Lightning fast midfielder with a good overhead mark and above average endurance. Vic Metro rep in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and two goals per game. Wins his own ball.
St Kilda Selection # 59
Aaron MULLET
Player bio Key stats
Eastern Ranges (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 3
Height: 184cm Goals: 3
Weight: 72kg Avg Kicks: 7.7
Pos: Midfielder Avg Marks: 2
Avg H'balls: 3.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Blindingly quick midfielder with an accurate left foot and a strong overhead mark, with the endurance to keep it up. Vic Metro representative in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships. Averaged 20 disposals at 66 per cent efficiency and five marks per game for the Eastern Ranges.
St Kilda Selection # 70 Selection
Jonathon GILES
Player bio Key stats
Sturt (SA)
Age: 22 Games: 22
Height: 200cm Goals: 25
Weight: 100kg Avg Kicks:
Pos: Ruckman Avg Marks:
Hit outs: 30.3 per game
WHAT THEY SAY:
Two hundred centimetre ruckman with a massive grab. Played his fiftieth SANFL game for Sturt FC in June last year. Was named in the SANFL Team of the Year 2010 as first ruck. Won Sturts B&F.
St Kilda Selection # 90
Aaryn SIPOSS
Player bio Key stats
Dandenong Stingrays (VIC) TAC Cup (2010)
Age: 17 Games: 14
Height: 188cm Goals: 34
Weight: 81kg Avg Kicks: 9.3
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 5.1
Avg H'balls: 5.1
WHAT THEY SAY:
Good kick with an impressive lick of speed and capable of winning his own ball. Averaged 15 disposals and kicked 34 goals for Stingrays this year. Vic Country U18s rep in 2010, where he kicked a goal and had 12 disposals in his only game.
St Kilda Selection # 103
Matthew LITTLE
Age: 24
Height : 188
Weight : 85
Previous Club : Hawthorn/Calder Cannons
VFL Games : 75
VFL Goals : 174
Player Sponsor :
About :
VFL Team of the Year selection in 2009 and will look to further enhance his reputation in 2010
ROOKIES:
St Kilda #
Matthew RANKINE
Player bio Key stats
West Adelaide (SA) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 3
Height: 179cm Goals: 3
Weight: 70kg Avg Kicks: 4.7
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 1.7
Avg H'balls: 8.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Rankine's booming kick and smart hands make him a damaging forward. Also capable of taking a grab with an ability to leap tremendous distances. SA representative at the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he kicked several goals.
St Kilda #
Jarryd LYONS
Player bio Key stats
Sandringham Dragons (VIC) TAC Cup (2010)
Age: 18 Games: 16
Height: 183cm Goals: 23
Weight: 77kg Avg Kicks: 11.8
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 2.7
Avg H'balls: 9.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Terrifically quick player from the Sandringham Dragons. Great kicking ability, complemented by a strong grab and sky-high endurance. Averaged 21 disposals and kicked 23 goals in 16 matches with the Dragons this year.
St Kilda #
Andrew PHILLIPS
Playe bio Key stats
Lauderdale (TAS) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 19 Games: 5
Height: 200cm Goals: 1
Weight: 91kg Avg Kicks: 5
Pos: Ruckman Avg Marks: 3.6
Avg H'balls: 5
WHAT THEY SAY:
Quick moving ruckman with a big leap. Averaged 17 hitouts a game, also taking 4 marks. Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his on-ballers.
St Kilda #
Darcy BARDEN
Player bio Key stats
Northern Knights (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 5
Height: 192cm Goals: 11
Weight: 92kg Avg Kicks: 11
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 6.2
Avg H'balls: 2.2
WHAT THEY SAY:
Courageous tall forward with an accurate kick at goal and great core strength. He was very impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals in five games. He also managed 16 hitouts, getting into the ruck when required.
St Kilda SMOKIE Draft Choice #
Grant WEEKS
Age: 21
Height 185cm
Weight: 90 kg
Club: Golden Square – Bendigo League
Goals: 157 = 2010
124 = 2009
Golden Square B&F
St Kilda Selection # 24
DION PRESTIA
Player bio Key stats
Calder Cannons (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 2
Height: 174cm Goals: 0
Weight: 81kg Avg Kicks: 8.5
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 3.5
Avg H'balls: 4.5
WHAT THEY SAY:
Injury cut the season of this small forward NAB AFL Under-18 Championship short, but he returned later in the year to the Cannons to great effect. An unbelievably quick midfielder with impressive agility and ball-winning skills.
St Kilda Selection # 43
Viv MICHIE
Player bio Key stats
Oakleigh Chargers (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 5
Height: 186cm Goals: 9
Weight: 78kg Avg Kicks: 9.2
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 4.8
Avg H'balls: 6.8
WHAT THEY SAY:
Lightning fast midfielder with a good overhead mark and above average endurance. Vic Metro rep in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and two goals per game. Wins his own ball.
St Kilda Selection # 59
Aaron MULLET
Player bio Key stats
Eastern Ranges (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 3
Height: 184cm Goals: 3
Weight: 72kg Avg Kicks: 7.7
Pos: Midfielder Avg Marks: 2
Avg H'balls: 3.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Blindingly quick midfielder with an accurate left foot and a strong overhead mark, with the endurance to keep it up. Vic Metro representative in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships. Averaged 20 disposals at 66 per cent efficiency and five marks per game for the Eastern Ranges.
St Kilda Selection # 70 Selection
Jonathon GILES
Player bio Key stats
Sturt (SA)
Age: 22 Games: 22
Height: 200cm Goals: 25
Weight: 100kg Avg Kicks:
Pos: Ruckman Avg Marks:
Hit outs: 30.3 per game
WHAT THEY SAY:
Two hundred centimetre ruckman with a massive grab. Played his fiftieth SANFL game for Sturt FC in June last year. Was named in the SANFL Team of the Year 2010 as first ruck. Won Sturts B&F.
St Kilda Selection # 90
Aaryn SIPOSS
Player bio Key stats
Dandenong Stingrays (VIC) TAC Cup (2010)
Age: 17 Games: 14
Height: 188cm Goals: 34
Weight: 81kg Avg Kicks: 9.3
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 5.1
Avg H'balls: 5.1
WHAT THEY SAY:
Good kick with an impressive lick of speed and capable of winning his own ball. Averaged 15 disposals and kicked 34 goals for Stingrays this year. Vic Country U18s rep in 2010, where he kicked a goal and had 12 disposals in his only game.
St Kilda Selection # 103
Matthew LITTLE
Age: 24
Height : 188
Weight : 85
Previous Club : Hawthorn/Calder Cannons
VFL Games : 75
VFL Goals : 174
Player Sponsor :
About :
VFL Team of the Year selection in 2009 and will look to further enhance his reputation in 2010
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Matthew RANKINE
Player bio Key stats
West Adelaide (SA) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 3
Height: 179cm Goals: 3
Weight: 70kg Avg Kicks: 4.7
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 1.7
Avg H'balls: 8.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Rankine's booming kick and smart hands make him a damaging forward. Also capable of taking a grab with an ability to leap tremendous distances. SA representative at the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he kicked several goals.
St Kilda #
Jarryd LYONS
Player bio Key stats
Sandringham Dragons (VIC) TAC Cup (2010)
Age: 18 Games: 16
Height: 183cm Goals: 23
Weight: 77kg Avg Kicks: 11.8
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 2.7
Avg H'balls: 9.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Terrifically quick player from the Sandringham Dragons. Great kicking ability, complemented by a strong grab and sky-high endurance. Averaged 21 disposals and kicked 23 goals in 16 matches with the Dragons this year.
St Kilda #
Andrew PHILLIPS
Playe bio Key stats
Lauderdale (TAS) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 19 Games: 5
Height: 200cm Goals: 1
Weight: 91kg Avg Kicks: 5
Pos: Ruckman Avg Marks: 3.6
Avg H'balls: 5
WHAT THEY SAY:
Quick moving ruckman with a big leap. Averaged 17 hitouts a game, also taking 4 marks. Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his on-ballers.
St Kilda #
Darcy BARDEN
Player bio Key stats
Northern Knights (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 5
Height: 192cm Goals: 11
Weight: 92kg Avg Kicks: 11
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 6.2
Avg H'balls: 2.2
WHAT THEY SAY:
Courageous tall forward with an accurate kick at goal and great core strength. He was very impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals in five games. He also managed 16 hitouts, getting into the ruck when required.
St Kilda SMOKIE Draft Choice #
Grant WEEKS
Age: 21
Height 185cm
Weight: 90 kg
Club: Golden Square – Bendigo League
Goals: 157 = 2010
124 = 2009
Golden Square B&F
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Re: Winners Only Wish List - All players chosen Kick Goals !
excellent post. u clearly know ur stuff. saints should hire you a PT recruitment consultant.WinnersOnly wrote:My wish list – NOTE they are all goal kickers !!!
that 21 year old kid must be able to play. i dont care what league he is in. thats a ridiculous amount of goals.
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lol - mate you have been doing that for 50 odd years, why put a time limit on yourself
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Re: Winners Only Wish List - All players chosen Kick Goals !
Great work very informative i do agree we need a ready made mature players who are quick and can walk straight in. The club could well make you a recruiter with your info. thanks againWinnersOnly wrote:My wish list – NOTE they are all goal kickers !!!
St Kilda Selection # 24
DION PRESTIA
Player bio Key stats
Calder Cannons (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 2
Height: 174cm Goals: 0
Weight: 81kg Avg Kicks: 8.5
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 3.5
Avg H'balls: 4.5
WHAT THEY SAY:
Injury cut the season of this small forward NAB AFL Under-18 Championship short, but he returned later in the year to the Cannons to great effect. An unbelievably quick midfielder with impressive agility and ball-winning skills.
St Kilda Selection # 43
Viv MICHIE
Player bio Key stats
Oakleigh Chargers (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 5
Height: 186cm Goals: 9
Weight: 78kg Avg Kicks: 9.2
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 4.8
Avg H'balls: 6.8
WHAT THEY SAY:
Lightning fast midfielder with a good overhead mark and above average endurance. Vic Metro rep in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and two goals per game. Wins his own ball.
St Kilda Selection # 59
Aaron MULLET
Player bio Key stats
Eastern Ranges (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 3
Height: 184cm Goals: 3
Weight: 72kg Avg Kicks: 7.7
Pos: Midfielder Avg Marks: 2
Avg H'balls: 3.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Blindingly quick midfielder with an accurate left foot and a strong overhead mark, with the endurance to keep it up. Vic Metro representative in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships. Averaged 20 disposals at 66 per cent efficiency and five marks per game for the Eastern Ranges.
St Kilda Selection # 70 Selection
Jonathon GILES
Player bio Key stats
Sturt (SA)
Age: 22 Games: 22
Height: 200cm Goals: 25
Weight: 100kg Avg Kicks:
Pos: Ruckman Avg Marks:
Hit outs: 30.3 per game
WHAT THEY SAY:
Two hundred centimetre ruckman with a massive grab. Played his fiftieth SANFL game for Sturt FC in June last year. Was named in the SANFL Team of the Year 2010 as first ruck. Won Sturts B&F.
St Kilda Selection # 90
Aaryn SIPOSS
Player bio Key stats
Dandenong Stingrays (VIC) TAC Cup (2010)
Age: 17 Games: 14
Height: 188cm Goals: 34
Weight: 81kg Avg Kicks: 9.3
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 5.1
Avg H'balls: 5.1
WHAT THEY SAY:
Good kick with an impressive lick of speed and capable of winning his own ball. Averaged 15 disposals and kicked 34 goals for Stingrays this year. Vic Country U18s rep in 2010, where he kicked a goal and had 12 disposals in his only game.
St Kilda Selection # 103
Matthew LITTLE
Age: 24
Height : 188
Weight : 85
Previous Club : Hawthorn/Calder Cannons
VFL Games : 75
VFL Goals : 174
Player Sponsor :
About :
VFL Team of the Year selection in 2009 and will look to further enhance his reputation in 2010
ROOKIES:
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Matthew RANKINE
Player bio Key stats
West Adelaide (SA) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 3
Height: 179cm Goals: 3
Weight: 70kg Avg Kicks: 4.7
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 1.7
Avg H'balls: 8.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Rankine's booming kick and smart hands make him a damaging forward. Also capable of taking a grab with an ability to leap tremendous distances. SA representative at the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he kicked several goals.
St Kilda #
Jarryd LYONS
Player bio Key stats
Sandringham Dragons (VIC) TAC Cup (2010)
Age: 18 Games: 16
Height: 183cm Goals: 23
Weight: 77kg Avg Kicks: 11.8
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 2.7
Avg H'balls: 9.3
WHAT THEY SAY:
Terrifically quick player from the Sandringham Dragons. Great kicking ability, complemented by a strong grab and sky-high endurance. Averaged 21 disposals and kicked 23 goals in 16 matches with the Dragons this year.
St Kilda #
Andrew PHILLIPS
Playe bio Key stats
Lauderdale (TAS) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 19 Games: 5
Height: 200cm Goals: 1
Weight: 91kg Avg Kicks: 5
Pos: Ruckman Avg Marks: 3.6
Avg H'balls: 5
WHAT THEY SAY:
Quick moving ruckman with a big leap. Averaged 17 hitouts a game, also taking 4 marks. Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his on-ballers.
St Kilda #
Darcy BARDEN
Player bio Key stats
Northern Knights (VIC) 2010 NAB AFL U18s
Age: 18 Games: 5
Height: 192cm Goals: 11
Weight: 92kg Avg Kicks: 11
Pos: Forward Avg Marks: 6.2
Avg H'balls: 2.2
WHAT THEY SAY:
Courageous tall forward with an accurate kick at goal and great core strength. He was very impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals in five games. He also managed 16 hitouts, getting into the ruck when required.
St Kilda SMOKIE Draft Choice #
Grant WEEKS
Age: 21
Height 185cm
Weight: 90 kg
Club: Golden Square – Bendigo League
Goals: 157 = 2010
124 = 2009
Golden Square B&F
I've got a bit of a hope for Jack Darling, doubt very much he'll slide enough to get to our first pick, but would be that Sammy replacement that we have missed since he got injured/retired.
That kid from Bendigo is pretty impressive as a 21 year old! Isn't it funny though, as has been said before, that every kid in the draft seems to be a gun judging by comments of them.
That kid from Bendigo is pretty impressive as a 21 year old! Isn't it funny though, as has been said before, that every kid in the draft seems to be a gun judging by comments of them.
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He gets like that every time his Kimono gets a bit tight around his fat gutsChicagoSaint wrote:joffaboy wrote:lol - mate you have been doing that for 50 odd years, why put a time limit on yourselfnot nice
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Jack Darling may just be another Buckley, good player with a bad attitude towards everyone around him or he could be a toxic presence. He keeps sliding because he seems to be an ordinary bloke.
If we get prestia with our first pick we would be very lucky he is short but solid and looks a real prospect. If he was taller he would have been top 10 IMO. He would suit us as he can kick goals and adds midfield depth.
Grant Weeks would be worth a rookie place as he has something that we lack- natural goal kicking ability, he would realistically be at least a year away as he isn't going to be fit enough in his first year, Gwilt worked out so worth a risk.
If we get prestia with our first pick we would be very lucky he is short but solid and looks a real prospect. If he was taller he would have been top 10 IMO. He would suit us as he can kick goals and adds midfield depth.
Grant Weeks would be worth a rookie place as he has something that we lack- natural goal kicking ability, he would realistically be at least a year away as he isn't going to be fit enough in his first year, Gwilt worked out so worth a risk.
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From the Herald Sun.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/d ... 5952731786
WHAT the Saints need and who they're likely to get in Thursday's national draft.
DRAFT PICKS
24, 43, 59, 75, 90, 103, 111 (PR)
WHAT THEY NEED
The Saints are workman-like, rigid and ultra-consistent. What they need is some "outside'' excitement machines to spice things up a bit.
Andrew Lovett was a perfect fit, but he's gone. Farren Ray and Brett Peake can run, but are a long way short of A grade.
David Armitage, a recent high pick, is slowish. They need some speed so it is a no-brainer that at least the first two picks have to be used on free-wheeling, adventurous players.
The Saints also need a mid-sized forward. It's either giants or midgets inside 50. Time for something in between.
WHAT THEY MIGHT GET
It's a low first pick - No.24 - but there is still some gold to be found.
If it's midfield spunk they're after, Dion Prestia's breakaway pace and penetration will appeal.
He's only 175cm but lacks nothing in aggression. Long kick and good shot for goal on the run.
RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES
Cameron Bruce
LATE MAIL
Kieran Harper is an exhilarating conduit from midfield to forward line.
He's on the Saints' radar, along with Jed Lamb, as they would add the x-factor the club craves.
Both could still be available at 24 if Prestia's gone
Defiently seems to know what he is talking about. Would be happy with either 3 of those, although I think Harper has big question marks on him.[/url]
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/d ... 5952731786
WHAT the Saints need and who they're likely to get in Thursday's national draft.
DRAFT PICKS
24, 43, 59, 75, 90, 103, 111 (PR)
WHAT THEY NEED
The Saints are workman-like, rigid and ultra-consistent. What they need is some "outside'' excitement machines to spice things up a bit.
Andrew Lovett was a perfect fit, but he's gone. Farren Ray and Brett Peake can run, but are a long way short of A grade.
David Armitage, a recent high pick, is slowish. They need some speed so it is a no-brainer that at least the first two picks have to be used on free-wheeling, adventurous players.
The Saints also need a mid-sized forward. It's either giants or midgets inside 50. Time for something in between.
WHAT THEY MIGHT GET
It's a low first pick - No.24 - but there is still some gold to be found.
If it's midfield spunk they're after, Dion Prestia's breakaway pace and penetration will appeal.
He's only 175cm but lacks nothing in aggression. Long kick and good shot for goal on the run.
RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES
Cameron Bruce
LATE MAIL
Kieran Harper is an exhilarating conduit from midfield to forward line.
He's on the Saints' radar, along with Jed Lamb, as they would add the x-factor the club craves.
Both could still be available at 24 if Prestia's gone
Defiently seems to know what he is talking about. Would be happy with either 3 of those, although I think Harper has big question marks on him.[/url]
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and your basing that on ??? he has some issues but most teenage boys do... as for his accident i think you will find it was more a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time .. that kinda thing happens ... having said that he wont get as far as our pick so no point thinking bout itgringo wrote:Jack Darling may just be another Buckley, good player with a bad attitude towards everyone around him or he could be a toxic presence. He keeps sliding because he seems to be an ordinary bloke.If we get prestia with our first pick we would be very lucky he is short but solid and looks a real prospect. If he was taller he would have been top 10 IMO. He would suit us as he can kick goals and adds midfield depth.
Grant Weeks would be worth a rookie place as he has something that we lack- natural goal kicking ability, he would realistically be at least a year away as he isn't going to be fit enough in his first year, Gwilt worked out so worth a risk.
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