Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
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Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
The lad started all guns blazing but in all honesty was a tad lucky to be selected for the NZ game which ended his season.
Eli has huge potential, but we could keep him hungry by keeping him as a rookie next year.
Counter argument is there are currently 7 spots and hopefully 10 once a few more are chopped so upgrading Eli still would give plenty of picks/trades.
Eli has huge potential, but we could keep him hungry by keeping him as a rookie next year.
Counter argument is there are currently 7 spots and hopefully 10 once a few more are chopped so upgrading Eli still would give plenty of picks/trades.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Can't see the point in upgrading him personally, he didn't play enough footy to justify it yet.
I have no doubt that we will have enough injuries for him to play from the rookie list next year & there will be plenty more spots opening up on the main list next year you would imagine.
I have no doubt that we will have enough injuries for him to play from the rookie list next year & there will be plenty more spots opening up on the main list next year you would imagine.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
I'd upgrade him, he showed more than some who are STILL on the senior list.
The Saints are under review, will it make any difference to the underachievers ?
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I'd upgrade in a second. One of the best and most exciting raw talents on our list.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
I'd say he 'will' definitely be upgraded.
But depending on how pushed for space we are on the senior list, he may have to start the season once again on the rookie list. Shouldn't matter too much, as unfortunately there's bound to be a LTI before very long.
After seeing him fairly up-close on Saturday, Eli is also very slight. Sure, his arm injury would have 'worsened' that, but extra time in the gym before taking on AFL senior-sized bodies again would probably be a very good thing.
That said, considering what Eli showed this season, just wait till he puts on a bit of muscle... will be a very exciting player for us!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
But depending on how pushed for space we are on the senior list, he may have to start the season once again on the rookie list. Shouldn't matter too much, as unfortunately there's bound to be a LTI before very long.
After seeing him fairly up-close on Saturday, Eli is also very slight. Sure, his arm injury would have 'worsened' that, but extra time in the gym before taking on AFL senior-sized bodies again would probably be a very good thing.
That said, considering what Eli showed this season, just wait till he puts on a bit of muscle... will be a very exciting player for us!
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Agree. Way too soon to tell if he'll be a player and we lose nothing by leaving him on the rookie list. In fact we lose by promoting him, because then we have to use a late rookie draft pick to fill the list spot rather than a late national draft pick. Late rookie draft picks aren't worth much.dragit wrote:Can't see the point in upgrading him personally, he didn't play enough footy to justify it yet.
Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
If we had another pick in the national draft last year we would've picked Eli. We already have 7 list openings if you include Milera. We have positioned ourself to upgrade a couple of rookies and Eli will be one of them IMO.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
He showed plenty in the few games he played IMHO. Deserves to be upgraded
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Showed more in his first couple of games than some guys who are drafted in the top 10.
Definitely gets an upgrade - yes he was quiet in a couple of games, but he is that type of player who will take a while to build consistency.
From what I see from afar - he doesn't seem like the personality type who needs to be "kept hungry". I don't think motivation to play footy is his problem!
Definitely gets an upgrade - yes he was quiet in a couple of games, but he is that type of player who will take a while to build consistency.
From what I see from afar - he doesn't seem like the personality type who needs to be "kept hungry". I don't think motivation to play footy is his problem!
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
50/50 call for mine. Eli on talent should be on the list. There will most likely be an LTI early next season opening up a spot for him to play. I don't see any harm keeping him as a rookie, we need to ensure he comes back well from injury. Might take him a while to get going
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Leave him as a rookie.
If the question was "Upgrade or Delist", then he'd be on the senior list for sure.
He showed plenty, and will be upgraded eventually, but if we're not forced to upgrade, let the kid get back and play some footy and let him beat down the door again.
If the question was "Upgrade or Delist", then he'd be on the senior list for sure.
He showed plenty, and will be upgraded eventually, but if we're not forced to upgrade, let the kid get back and play some footy and let him beat down the door again.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Definitely upgrade him and give him number 8. He will definitely make it so use the rookie spots to test the waters with some others.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
I agree. His value to the club also seems to me to go beyond his potential onfield contribution.Legendary wrote:Showed more in his first couple of games than some guys who are drafted in the top 10.
Definitely gets an upgrade - yes he was quiet in a couple of games, but he is that type of player who will take a while to build consistency.
From what I see from afar - he doesn't seem like the personality type who needs to be "kept hungry". I don't think motivation to play footy is his problem!
There's a genuine buzz when he gets the ball, and the kids really love him - after only one season, mine insist on wearing RW&B "eli" hair, and the other kids sitting around ours are just as enthused.
We need some new heroes. Notwithstanding his injury, he's one I want us to show some faith in.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
This is very true. As well as ability he has the X factor our club needs.SemperFidelis wrote:I agree. His value to the club also seems to me to go beyond his potential infield contribution.Legendary wrote:Showed more in his first couple of games than some guys who are drafted in the top 10.
Definitely gets an upgrade - yes he was quiet in a couple of games, but he is that type of player who will take a while to build consistency.
From what I see from afar - he doesn't seem like the personality type who needs to be "kept hungry". I don't think motivation to play footy is his problem!
There's a genuine buzz when he gets the ball, and the kids really love him - after only one season, mine insist on wearing RW&B "eli" hair, and the other kids sitting around ours are just as enthused.
We need some new heroes. Notwithstanding his injury, he's one I want us to show some faith in.
My daughter who isn't even three yet continually talks about "Eli" and wants to see pictures of him.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Upgrade him, will only cost us pick 80 or something ridiculous. A known quantity is far better than passing on a pick later in the draft. Already had a year in the system so will be better next year.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
His output was dropping off in his last couple of games. If he performs all right we can upgrade him during the year. Weller is the only one who deserves promotion that I can see.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
We certainly know that Richo rates him going by his reference on multiple occassions when talking about our new talent often grouping Billings, Dunstan, Acres and Templeton together. Weather or not that translates into an upgrade onto the senior list probably has more to do with overall list management stuff of which Richo is not soley in control. If he was good enough to be picked as a first year player in our best 22 at the start of the year before our poor run with injury, IMO he's going to be good enough with an extra year under his belt and another pre-season.
His fractured humerus is certainly a serious injury to get over, and will leave some mental scars that he can hopefully overcome well and truely, and if the medicos are happy with his progress, elevate him for mine. Creates a spot on the rookie list for another youngster.
His fractured humerus is certainly a serious injury to get over, and will leave some mental scars that he can hopefully overcome well and truely, and if the medicos are happy with his progress, elevate him for mine. Creates a spot on the rookie list for another youngster.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Forgot about the marketing value of Eli.
That should be the little extra to get him a spot on the main list
That should be the little extra to get him a spot on the main list
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
What marketing advantages are there in having him on the primary list over the rookie list?saintspremiers wrote:Forgot about the marketing value of Eli.
That should be the little extra to get him a spot on the main list
Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
Why put him on the rookie list when you know the coaches are going to want to play him every week?
Who's spot is he taking?
Who's spot is he taking?
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
He can play whenever he is fit or in form for the Saints - doesn't need to rely on LTIdragit wrote:What marketing advantages are there in having him on the primary list over the rookie list?saintspremiers wrote:Forgot about the marketing value of Eli.
That should be the little extra to get him a spot on the main list
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
PLUS 1dragit wrote:Sounds like they are planning to upgrade him… good show of faith I guess.
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Re: Eli in 2014 - upgrade or rookie?
dragit wrote:Sounds like they are planning to upgrade him… good show of faith I guess.
I think when you upgrade a rookie it is simple maths. If a player who you are upgrading is not taking a spot of a better player on the list and is better than any other player you can get in the draft and you think he has a future as a ones player then you upgrade. Obviously the club think Templeton has. The question is does Weller, Shenton and Minchington fit that bill. IMO only Weller does but who knows.