Luke Dunstan
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Luke Dunstan
His name has popped up in a few other threads but he deserves his own. Plenty of people on here consistently knocking him....saying he isn't up to it....should be dropped...blah blah blah.
The kid is going to be a 250 gamer for out club and has captain written all over him. A general in the midfield, hard at the footy, tackling A+ and clearances are fantastic. Reminds me very much of a young Lenny Hayes. Let's start to get around our young players. It is ok to acknowledge when the play poorly but be respectful, patient and understanding of where some of them are at with their development.
So glad he and Paddy looked the goods today...the silence from the critics is deafening.
The kid is going to be a 250 gamer for out club and has captain written all over him. A general in the midfield, hard at the footy, tackling A+ and clearances are fantastic. Reminds me very much of a young Lenny Hayes. Let's start to get around our young players. It is ok to acknowledge when the play poorly but be respectful, patient and understanding of where some of them are at with their development.
So glad he and Paddy looked the goods today...the silence from the critics is deafening.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Pleased to see Richo singled him out in his post match members' message. His inside work and hands were terrific, particularly in the 3rd.The Recruit wrote:His name has popped up in a few other threads but he deserves his own. Plenty of people on here consistently knocking him....saying he isn't up to it....should be dropped...blah blah blah.
The kid is going to be a 250 gamer for out club and has captain written all over him. A general in the midfield, hard at the footy, tackling A+ and clearances are fantastic. Reminds me very much of a young Lenny Hayes. Let's start to get around our young players. It is ok to acknowledge when the play poorly but be respectful, patient and understanding of where some of them are at with their development.
So glad he and Paddy looked the goods today...the silence from the critics is deafening.
What's this, his 3rd season? He was terrific in his 1st and struggled last year. Not unusual for a young bloke to have a lull in their 2nd year, and that facial injury he copped was a real factor, I reckon - it was at the debilitating end of facial injuries.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
it was good to see him play a good one yesterday
His courage and endeavour has always been great but in the first couple of games this year he not only didn't get a lot of ball, but his disposal and decision making were pretty average
My recollection from his first year was that he was a pretty clever and creative user of the footy.
His disposal in the first couple of games wasn't especially constructive nor particularly accurate.
Great to see him be more creative and make great split second decisions yesterday.
"Very pleasing"
His courage and endeavour has always been great but in the first couple of games this year he not only didn't get a lot of ball, but his disposal and decision making were pretty average
My recollection from his first year was that he was a pretty clever and creative user of the footy.
His disposal in the first couple of games wasn't especially constructive nor particularly accurate.
Great to see him be more creative and make great split second decisions yesterday.
"Very pleasing"
Re: Luke Dunstan
My take on Dunny has been that because he is battling away in the hottest part of the kitchen with only 2 seasons under his belt that it is exhausting him and he hasn't had much left for good disposal. In that 3rd quarter he really lifted to win some big contests. I do want to see him get more outside game - he hasn't been kicking the ball much. I don't want us to be predictable with who is an inside player and who is an outside player - thats too easy to shut down in big games.
Richo doesn't flood the ball because he wants to keep shape for the spread so guys like Dunny, Ross and Armo have a big job at clearances.
Richo doesn't flood the ball because he wants to keep shape for the spread so guys like Dunny, Ross and Armo have a big job at clearances.
Re: Luke Dunstan
He is very Stephen Powell IMO
Slowish left footer who is strong over the ball, not a good kick, better hands which is why I liked his ratio yesterday
Slowish left footer who is strong over the ball, not a good kick, better hands which is why I liked his ratio yesterday
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Have had this opinion of him.....BigMart wrote:He is very Stephen Powell IMO
Slowish left footer who is strong over the ball, not a good kick, better hands which is why I liked his ratio yesterday
would complement if part of the right jigsaw puzzle
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Better than Powell
Not sure how we can be making predictions (or not) of 250 games Con??
Personally really like the dump truck - don't think his kicking is that poor. Very happy to see him have a game with 20 plus possessions most of them very effective. Was our best player in the 3rd
Not sure how we can be making predictions (or not) of 250 games Con??
Personally really like the dump truck - don't think his kicking is that poor. Very happy to see him have a game with 20 plus possessions most of them very effective. Was our best player in the 3rd
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Very impressed with his assurance and courage getting the ball.
He might surprise many people.
He might surprise many people.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Not so much Powell. More Hayes like. Hayes wasn't a brilliant kick either BUT both better than Powell. Powell might have been the toughest of the 3. Lenny not far behind.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
I think the reference to Powell was more in the context of style rather than disposal.
Powell was a very good mid whose strength was more in getting his hands on the pill and getting it out rather than what he could do with the ball... And also on his ability to attack the contest, throw his weight around etc.
I think it's a reasonable comparison.
People have been really harsh on Dunstan in my opinion. He's a developing mid that has played pretty much every game since debut and is now into his 4th season i think. Because he's been around a while, I think people forget just how young and green he is, and they have this expectation that he should be consistently one of our better mids each week...
The lack of depth in the midfield, exposes his deficiencies more than most.
Personally, am very happy with how he is developing...
He's tough, can get his hands on the pill, runs all day, and is durable. He is inconsistent, and his outside game needs to improve but he's progressing nicely for mine
Powell was a very good mid whose strength was more in getting his hands on the pill and getting it out rather than what he could do with the ball... And also on his ability to attack the contest, throw his weight around etc.
I think it's a reasonable comparison.
People have been really harsh on Dunstan in my opinion. He's a developing mid that has played pretty much every game since debut and is now into his 4th season i think. Because he's been around a while, I think people forget just how young and green he is, and they have this expectation that he should be consistently one of our better mids each week...
The lack of depth in the midfield, exposes his deficiencies more than most.
Personally, am very happy with how he is developing...
He's tough, can get his hands on the pill, runs all day, and is durable. He is inconsistent, and his outside game needs to improve but he's progressing nicely for mine
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Re: Luke Dunstan
I thought that was his best game for the club so far.
"Now the ball is loose, it gives St. Kilda a rough chance. Black. Good handpass. Voss. Schwarze now, the defender, can run and from a long way".....
Re: Luke Dunstan
He is not like Hayes at all IMO
They are a different size and shape for one, the play extremely different
Hayes was inside/outside who could win contested footy or link and carry. Terrific side step, smooth mover and was rated by St Kilda fwds as an elite kick to lead at.
Luke is very left sided, treacle slow extractor.
The only similarity is their immense courage, although few match the intent and ferocity of Hayes.
Hayes was not only a StK elite footballer, but AFL elite player. Only players I consider similar
Luke Shuey
Travis Boak
Joel Selwood
Trent Cotchin
Cripps
Dunstan is more in the Cunnington mould. Matt Priddis would be nice.
They are a different size and shape for one, the play extremely different
Hayes was inside/outside who could win contested footy or link and carry. Terrific side step, smooth mover and was rated by St Kilda fwds as an elite kick to lead at.
Luke is very left sided, treacle slow extractor.
The only similarity is their immense courage, although few match the intent and ferocity of Hayes.
Hayes was not only a StK elite footballer, but AFL elite player. Only players I consider similar
Luke Shuey
Travis Boak
Joel Selwood
Trent Cotchin
Cripps
Dunstan is more in the Cunnington mould. Matt Priddis would be nice.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
agreed
nothing like hayes
hayes wouldbe been quicker and was hitting roo on the tit lace out foe the last 5 years at least
gave dunstan a bit of curry a couple weeks ago
shocking performance, if it was trade week id have offered him up
this week just gone, complete turnaround
we saw what he can do
in and under, tackle hard and well and often and get hte ball to the outside
now he just needs consistancy
nothing like hayes
hayes wouldbe been quicker and was hitting roo on the tit lace out foe the last 5 years at least
gave dunstan a bit of curry a couple weeks ago
shocking performance, if it was trade week id have offered him up
this week just gone, complete turnaround
we saw what he can do
in and under, tackle hard and well and often and get hte ball to the outside
now he just needs consistancy
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Re: Luke Dunstan
He lead the charge in the 3rd.skeptic wrote:I think the reference to Powell was more in the context of style rather than disposal.
Powell was a very good mid whose strength was more in getting his hands on the pill and getting it out rather than what he could do with the ball... And also on his ability to attack the contest, throw his weight around etc.
I think it's a reasonable comparison.
People have been really harsh on Dunstan in my opinion. He's a developing mid that has played pretty much every game since debut and is now into his 4th season i think. Because he's been around a while, I think people forget just how young and green he is, and they have this expectation that he should be consistently one of our better mids each week...
The lack of depth in the midfield, exposes his deficiencies more than most.
Personally, am very happy with how he is developing...
He's tough, can get his hands on the pill, runs all day, and is durable. He is inconsistent, and his outside game needs to improve but he's progressing nicely for mine
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Re: Luke Dunstan
His 1st season also revealed an ability to read what was unfolding, find space forward of the ball and reliably convert.
Kicked 9:6 from 16 games in his 1st year, and 12:8 from 19 games last year.
Kicked 9:6 from 16 games in his 1st year, and 12:8 from 19 games last year.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Exactly. Watched the replay yesterday and he was crucial in the 3rd quarter surge.saynta wrote:He lead the charge in the 3rd.skeptic wrote:I think the reference to Powell was more in the context of style rather than disposal.
Powell was a very good mid whose strength was more in getting his hands on the pill and getting it out rather than what he could do with the ball... And also on his ability to attack the contest, throw his weight around etc.
I think it's a reasonable comparison.
People have been really harsh on Dunstan in my opinion. He's a developing mid that has played pretty much every game since debut and is now into his 4th season i think. Because he's been around a while, I think people forget just how young and green he is, and they have this expectation that he should be consistently one of our better mids each week...
The lack of depth in the midfield, exposes his deficiencies more than most.
Personally, am very happy with how he is developing...
He's tough, can get his hands on the pill, runs all day, and is durable. He is inconsistent, and his outside game needs to improve but he's progressing nicely for mine
He wasn't "as slow as treacle". Not only did he do in and under work, he gave direct assists in at least two goals in that period and was a link man in giving the ball cleanly to our guys in space.
He's just turned 21 and hasn't even played 40 games. Crikey some are quick to judge. He's got very very good player written all over him. Potential A grader. Tough, quick hands, tackles hard, chooses good options. He's going to be a gun.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Maybe we should compare him with players in their third year of AFL rather than players in their prime?
I don't recall Lenny being a 'superstar' in his first 3 years at St Kilda.
He developed from a reasonably high DP with talent to an unbelievable champion of our Club.
IMHO far too many are thinking Dunstan should be what Lenny was after he 'learned the caper'.
Personally I've been thrilled with the progress he's made since we selected him with pick 18/19
I don't recall Lenny being a 'superstar' in his first 3 years at St Kilda.
He developed from a reasonably high DP with talent to an unbelievable champion of our Club.
IMHO far too many are thinking Dunstan should be what Lenny was after he 'learned the caper'.
Personally I've been thrilled with the progress he's made since we selected him with pick 18/19
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Mr Magic wrote:Maybe we should compare him with players in their third year of AFL rather than players in their prime?
I don't recall Lenny being a 'superstar' in his first 3 years at St Kilda.
He developed from a reasonably high DP with talent to an unbelievable champion of our Club.
IMHO far too many are thinking Dunstan should be what Lenny was after he 'learned the caper'.
Personally I've been thrilled with the progress he's made since we selected him with pick 18/19
This. The instant gratification culture writ large if someone's not instantly playing to their maximum potential. Great point Magic. Assess players according to their time on the list. Dunstan has at least 10 years, if not more of AFL footy ahead of him. Players take time to develop.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Is also being given some "negative" roles to play by the coach which lessens his ability to be a good offensive player.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Ditto here, St.B, on all of that from both you chaps.st.byron wrote:Mr Magic wrote:Maybe we should compare him with players in their third year of AFL rather than players in their prime?
I don't recall Lenny being a 'superstar' in his first 3 years at St Kilda.
He developed from a reasonably high DP with talent to an unbelievable champion of our Club.
IMHO far too many are thinking Dunstan should be what Lenny was after he 'learned the caper'.
Personally I've been thrilled with the progress he's made since we selected him with pick 18/19
This. The instant gratification culture writ large if someone's not instantly playing to their maximum potential. Great point Magic. Assess players according to their time on the list. Dunstan has at least 10 years, if not more of AFL footy ahead of him. Players take time to develop.
I'd also argue it takes longer these days for the true potential to develop. The longer time comes from 2 main sources - 1) the increased athleticism of all players leaves young blokes needing longer and 2) the complexity of 'game plans', whereby a lot more time is needed to integrate everyone into a unit (players spend a lot more time in the 'classroom' than they did 20 odd years ago).
Throw in, in Dunstan's case, that he had a shoulder redone at the end of his 1st year and, like a lot of others, he needed to lighten off to be better suited to the ever quickening game, and you have extra challenges to be mastered by one in his 1st couple of years at the caper.
He's going fine.
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Re: Luke Dunstan
Not even considering the level
Just player type
And to think Lenny was not great in his first three years is an interesting observation. Rising Star nomination and 20 odd games in his first season.
In his third year he was shining and injured his shoulder R13 and never returned.
The following year he was clearly our best player a mid season. Only a broken hand cost him a b&f. He finished Runner Up.
Then he won the B&F was an AA and a league gun
Just player type
And to think Lenny was not great in his first three years is an interesting observation. Rising Star nomination and 20 odd games in his first season.
In his third year he was shining and injured his shoulder R13 and never returned.
The following year he was clearly our best player a mid season. Only a broken hand cost him a b&f. He finished Runner Up.
Then he won the B&F was an AA and a league gun