St Kilda tipped to rookie Danny Hughes - rumour

SainterK · Post: # 1179113Post **SainterK** » Mon 28 Nov 2011 11:29pm

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/s ... 6208586434

Enrico_Misso · Mon 28 Nov 2011 11:41pm

Haaaa
When I think Danny Hughes - I think of Plugger
and Moorabbin
and "The dragging"

dcstkfc · Post: # 1179123Post **dcstkfc** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 12:00am

We should re-locate to WA. Or change our name to the St Kilda Sandgropers.

goodie · Post: # 1179128Post **goodie** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 12:20am

I'm fine with that. He's not actually a West Aussie though, he's a Brighton lad

avid · Post: # 1179129Post **avid** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 12:27am

Is there any reason?

(There are stacks of other people I'm hoping we'll be looking at.)

sainterinsydney · Tue 29 Nov 2011 1:06am

Wouldn't mind it if he took a few marks like this for us:

sainter104 · Tue 29 Nov 2011 1:15am

Nice Grab Love the new WA connection Probably end up eveyones 3rd WA team GO SAINTS !!

SaintSimmo · Tue 29 Nov 2011 1:58am

sh*t we ain't going to be low of forwards if this is true....

Tall Forwards
Roo 193cm
Kosi 197cm
Stanley 200cm
Wilkes 194cm
Lever 198cm

Medium Forwards
Siposs 189cm
Milera 185cm
Markworth 191cm
Hughes 188cm

Small Forwards
Schnieds 175cm
Saad 175cm
Milne 176cm

Bit of background info on Danny Hughes
Drafted by Melbourne in 2006 in the rookie draft at pick 25 as a half forward flanker.
Then re-drafted by Melbourne in 2009 in the rookie draft at pick 33
Delisted in 2010 after playing 2 games for Melbourne during the 2010 season.

Currently plays for Subiaco in the WAFL. He played 23 games for the year including the Grand Final, where he had 18 disposals, 6 marks, and 1 behind.

For the year at Subiaco he averaged:
18 disposals, 7 marks, 1 tackle, 1.5 goals, 1 behind, 3 inside 50's

He turns 25 on the 10th of December and is 188cm/83kg.

more info at http://www.wafl.com.au/players/view/3734

Pedro_James · Tue 29 Nov 2011 2:23am

dcstkfc wrote:We should re-locate to WA. Or change our name to the St Kilda Sandgropers.

Actually originally from Sandy VFL. Freo are pretty keen to pick him up as well and I'm guessing they have a pick before us in the rookie draft. Although I could imagine him being our last to second last pick.

The Redeemer · Tue 29 Nov 2011 5:08am

I found the delisting of Hughes by the Dees to be a bit strange in the same list as Marigliani from the Dons.

Both looked more than okay in the positions they played and there were plenty of other poorer players on the field.

I wouldn't say no too.

plugger66 · Post: # 1179151Post **plugger66** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 7:28am

I reckon the HS are just taking a punt because he is training with us. Working on that he is as much chance as about 9 others and lets face it we will probably take 2-3 of our rookies from those not training with us.

saint6709 · Post: # 1179152Post **saint6709** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 8:31am

Someone at herald sun clearly having a laugh - trying to put the worst pics of potential saints rookies as they can find

Remember this one??

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/s ... 6187575011

dragit · Post: # 1179157Post **dragit** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 9:04am

saint6709 wrote:Someone at herald sun clearly having a laugh - trying to put the worst pics of potential saints rookies as they can find

Remember this one??

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/s ... 6187575011

funny

Bardon Saint · Tue 29 Nov 2011 9:40am

sainterinsydney wrote:Wouldn't mind it if he took a few marks like this for us:

Wow, the stepladder may be a ruckman too? Looks tall. Great grab

Averaged 1.5 goals over the year and 0 in the grand final. Big game player?

borderbarry · Tue 29 Nov 2011 9:42am

Gawd, I hope we give him a miss!

dragit · Post: # 1179168Post **dragit** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 9:45am

Ryan Gamble 2.0

or maybe even

Charlie Gardiner 7.0

borderbarry · Tue 29 Nov 2011 10:16am

If we were to take even two rejects as rookies, it would be wrong. Rookies are supposed to be just that, rookiesa, not rejected players in their 20's. They are for the Pre Season Draft.
I have no objections to us taking an older player if it is to address our absolute shortcoming in ruckmen, but that should be all. Leave the other positions for kids.

samoht · Post: # 1179182Post **samoht** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 11:08am

Well said borderbarry..

I agree with the thinking that we need a big bodied medium sized half forward flanker that's ready to play and make an immediate impact (while Siposs, Milera and co build their bodies up) ..
but there are probably a couple of strong, big bodied 18-19 year old half forward flankers still available out there - that will develop further.

I'd be recruiting them ahead of a player that's been overlooked (by the Demons) and has had injury issues (hip ).

amusingname · Tue 29 Nov 2011 11:21am

What I have heard about Hughes is that he is impressing with his work rate and that he is seen as being a handy 3rd forward. He is especially good overhead for his size. In his last game for the dees I believe he took 12 or 13 marks and a lot at the club were suprised he was let go, but they had a few of the same types in Sylvia, Bate, Petterd and Dunn.

Last year was his first injury free in his career really and I believe the thoughts are that with a full pre season he may be a handy and cheap pick up.

samoht · Post: # 1179185Post **samoht** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 11:25am

amusingname wrote: Last year was his first injury free in his career really and I believe the thoughts are that with a full pre season he may be a handy and cheap pick up.

What happens when the ball hits the ground .. is he quick over the ground ?
How does he compare to this strong bodied 18 year old ?
Is Danny Hughes a fierce tackler ?

amusingname · Tue 29 Nov 2011 11:35am

Not sure about his tackling pressure and quickness. I am predominently going on the word on a few people here and in Perth and the word from training is that his workrate and strength/ marking ability is what is putting him slightly ahead of the other mature-agers. It is all second hand, so take it with a grain of salt.

Old Mate · Post: # 1179190Post **Old Mate** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 11:39am

We should def rookie Marley Williams with one of our picks if hes still avail. Still doesnt address our kpp needs though.

DK27 · Post: # 1179277Post **DK27** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 4:57pm

From his WA stats he played 23 games (so had a durable year), 33 goals 26 points so not really a sharp shooter, and only 15 tackles so not an inside 50 tackle machine.

On existing form seems an unlikely rookie pick.... but you never know...

Mr Magic · Post: # 1179278Post **Mr Magic** » Tue 29 Nov 2011 5:01pm

Old Mate wrote:We should def rookie Marley Williams with one of our picks if hes still avail. Still doesnt address our kpp needs though.

Why should we definitely rookie him?
What's so good about him given that nobody (including us) chose to draft him last week?

I understand if he's a young gangly beanpole that needs years of development that he might be worth taking a punt on , but if he's 'just another mid' surely he'd be way behind the 50 odd mids who were drafted last week?

borderbarry · Tue 29 Nov 2011 5:18pm

Marley Williams is the kid who kicked a 55 m goal off one step, is'nt he? Is fast and doesnt need to be built up, is ready to go now as far as size is concerned. I would be having a good look at him.