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Title: Alex Gilmour
Post by: mightytiges on May 13, 2004, 03:20:45 PM
The top picks - how they're faring
1:27:11 PM Thu 13 May, 2004
Matt Burgan
Sportal - afl.com.au

RICHMOND – Alex Gilmour:
No.21, 184cm, 77kg, Tasmania
The youngest player in the AFL, who was eligible by just one day for last year’s National AFL Draft, Gilmour is very much seen a long-term prospect for the Tigers. An in-and-under type, he is honing his skills via the Coburg Tigers where he has played every game in the VFL in 2004. With added size and further development to his game, he looms as a promising prospect but appears more likely to make his AFL debut in 2005.

Full artlice on top draft picks: http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=148703

I haven't seen any VFL games this year. How has Gilmour gone so far at Coburg?
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Harry on May 13, 2004, 03:44:54 PM
I've seen Alex a couple of times at Coburg and there isn't much at this point to get too excited about.  He looks like a kid playing against grown men.  Big gamble to take with our first pick IMO.......hopefully he comes good.
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 13, 2004, 03:54:07 PM
I saw Alex play against Box Hill on ANZAC day. I was impressed with his skills, speed and the fact he wasn't scared to go in a get "hard ball". The one thing I always watch at VFL level is the players disposal because some of our senior guy's disposal is woeful at best. Gilmour's disposal by foot seemed good (he hit targets :)). By hand was even more impressive - especailly at the bottom of packs firing out the quick handball. He also seemed to have a really good understanding with young Foley

His biggest problem is his size. By this I mean weight not height. He his very lean and I reckon would struggle against the bigger bodies in the AFL. In the VFL it isn't such an issue but in the big stuff it maybe a worry.

Now I know Tom Roach isn't Richo size but next to Alex - Tommy looks like Coughlan like in size  ;D
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Struggletown on May 13, 2004, 03:57:42 PM
Has Kyle Archibald played for Coburg? I know he has OP but don't know if hes played yet or if anyones seen him?
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 13, 2004, 04:08:07 PM
Has Kyle Archibald played for Coburg? I know he has OP but don't know if hes played yet or if anyones seen him?

Hasn't played yet and still isn't training fully. I spoke to him back in March and wasn't even able to run. I would be surprised if plays much at all this year.

Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: JohnF on May 13, 2004, 06:32:25 PM
Hope we don't have another Kingy on our hands.

Any chance of him filling out? Does he have the potential to put on weight or will he forever be a rake?
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: DirtyDogTiger on May 13, 2004, 09:33:35 PM
Hey john F...

I'm a Frawley fan..but that Avatar is one of the funniest thing I've seen on a computer.
GOLD.
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: JohnF on May 14, 2004, 02:56:39 PM
Hey john F...

I'm a Frawley fan..but that Avatar is one of the funniest thing I've seen on a computer.
GOLD.

LOL TF, one of the funniest things I've ever seen too. Thank Ox for the laughs, he found it.

lmfao@Ox finding this pic.

LMFAOOOOOOOO@how much better it looks close up.
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Puntroadroar on May 14, 2004, 03:21:54 PM
Hope we don't have another Kingy on our hands.

Any chance of him filling out? Does he have the potential to put on weight or will he forever be a rake?

easily done, find him a nice woman, get him married off and he will put on a quick 20 kg within a few years!!!
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: JohnF on May 14, 2004, 03:36:57 PM
ehehehe ;D

Looks like there's a lot of single guys down at punt road.

LMFAOOOOOO@richo picking up all the chicks.

Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Puntroadroar on May 14, 2004, 03:57:33 PM
ehehehe ;D

Looks like there's a lot of single guys down at punt road.

LMFAOOOOOO@richo picking up all the chicks.



LOL JohnF, Richo still has MUM cooking meals for him !
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Harry on May 14, 2004, 05:22:21 PM
Hope we don't have another Kingy on our hands.

Any chance of him filling out? Does he have the potential to put on weight or will he forever be a rake?

easily done, find him a nice woman, get him married off and he will put on a quick 20 kg within a few years!!!

Quick - find Fiora a Harem
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Ox on May 14, 2004, 05:28:01 PM
Hey john F...

I'm a Frawley fan..but that Avatar is one of the funniest thing I've seen on a computer.
GOLD.

LOL TF, one of the funniest things I've ever seen too. Thank Ox for the laughs, he found it.

lmfao@Ox finding this pic.

LMFAOOOOOOOO@how much better it looks close up.

No thank required.

My name's not rosy3 ffs :P

LMAOOOOO@If Istarted a thread about how nice a person i am
and posted it on my website.
LMAO@Ox3
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: julzqld on May 16, 2004, 09:05:24 AM
ehehehe ;D

Looks like there's a lot of single guys down at punt road.

LMFAOOOOOO@richo picking up all the chicks.


Pick me, pick me.  Not only can I cook and I give a mean massage as well. ;)  Just don't tell hubby. :-X
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: Fishfinger on May 16, 2004, 09:43:40 AM
Have I stumbled onto the 1-900-call me site by any chance?  ;D
The secret password must be Alex Gilmour.

Getting away from the subject of personals, does anyone know why Gilmour is out of the Coburg side? Scratched eye?
Title: Re: Alex Gilmour
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 16, 2004, 10:52:57 PM
Getting away from the subject of personals, does anyone know why Gilmour is out of the Coburg side? Scratched eye?

I believe this might be the case FF.

He was at the game toaday but didn't play. Didn't manage a chat with him either ...bummer... :-\