Permission to train list

[torch]

would it be fair to say that these players are fighting for that last spot and four Rookie spots?

Jayden Cass         (Eastern Ranges)                 maybe Rookie?
Josh Free             (North Ballarat)                    no
Alex Goodingham   (Dandenong Stingrays)          maybe
Dylan Grimes         (Northern Knights)               maybe 
Robbie Hicks         (Calder Cannons)                 maybe Rookie?
Ben Jakobi            (Sandringham Dragons)        ? (details)
Liam Tobin            (Sandringham Dragons)         maybe
Justin Kadhlefelt    (Southport)                        ? (details)
James O’Rielly        (Ireland)                            3rd Rookie
Graham Polak        (Richmond)                         4th Rookie

would we look at other players training at other clubs?

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[Harro80]

Im keen on Jayden Cass, He looks small but he uses the ball well and hope to see him at tigerland.

[peggles]

Im keen on Jayden Cass, He looks small but he uses the ball well and hope to see him at tigerland.

yep i've been impressed.

[torch]

what is Kadhlefelt's age, height and weight?

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[Smokey]

what is Kadhlefelt's age, height and weight?

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Mr OE posted this on page 1 of this thread:

It's hard to find alot info on Justin Kahlefeldt.

D.O.B: 23 Dec 1987

He comes from the Riverina and was in the squad for NSW/ACT in the 2005 U18 championships. He went north and joined Southport in 2008 and this year finished in the top 10 of the QAFL B&F. In the 20 matches he played this year he finished in the bests 15 times.

What I can add is that yes, it is hard to find out much about him but in addition to the top 10 QAFL finish he won Southport's B&F (they finished 3rd).  He also played state football v Tasmania mid season.  This from a post on BF:

Texted direct from one of Justins team mates, "Spud is a legend,plays wing and is easily the fittest guy in the comp, kicks alot of goals and won the sharks B&F. gets heaps of touches, good skills but only 6 foot. played state together last year and he is 22."

http://www2.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=16257460

Interestingly, he ran in the 1998 Canberra Marathon Eve 5km and came 32/143 in a time of 19.59.  Not bad for a 10 year old in an open age race!!!!

Edit:  OK, can confirm he was 180cm tall, 70kgs and 16 1/2 years old when he played in the 2004 U18 Championships for NSW/ACT.

[#9]

I think we will take Tobin as a rookie. Exactly the type of player we are after with his pace, skills and agility.

[#9]

Relton Roberts has also been invited to train with us. He is 22 or 23 and only a little bloke about 175cms but he has great skills and can take a mark.

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2009/12/03/106281_ntsport.html

[camboon]

At this stage Panos, Patrick, Dare and Gronawegen (sic) IMO are the best chances . Have a look at their videos and let me know what you think!

Anyone know of a ruckman that might be worth us condsidering?

[mightytiges]

Anyone know of a ruckman that might be worth us condsidering?

Most likely come down to the following young rucks. In the modern game, the taller, more athletic (vertical leap) and stronger footskills, the better. IMO a modern ruckman has to be 200cm tall at least unless they have a freakish leap like NicNat or Paddy Ryder.

Michael Bennett, Glenelg,     18, 200cm, 86kg
Jonathon Ceglar, Murray,       18, 199cm, 83kg
Brendan Fewster, Calder,       19, 198cm, 91kg
Jack Hannah, Centrals,          18, 199cm, 83kg
Damian Hayward, South Freo, 18, 201cm, 97kg
David Hill, Aspley QLD,          19, 201cm, 95kg
Tom Hill, Northern Knights,    18, 199cm, 82kg
Patrick McMahon, Oakleigh,    19, 203cm, 87kg
Cameron Milne, Tassie,         19, 200cm, 97kg
Tom Nicholls, Sandringham,   17, 202cm, 90kg ..... don't think he is eligible this year

[Smokey]

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David Hill, Aspley QLD,          19, 201cm, 95kg
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How funny is that!  David Hille  - ruckman for Essendon - is originally from Aspley.

[mightytiges]

Relton Roberts has also been invited to train with us. He is 22 or 23 and only a little bloke about 175cms but he has great skills and can take a mark.

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2009/12/03/106281_ntsport.html

Not sure why we are looking at more small blokes under 6 foot when we have 10 only our list already   ???.

[richmondrules]

Relton Roberts has also been invited to train with us. He is 22 or 23 and only a little bloke about 175cms but he has great skills and can take a mark.

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2009/12/03/106281_ntsport.html

Not sure why we are looking at more small blokes under 6 foot when we have 10 only our list already   ???.

Perhaps looking to upgrade? Maybe the coaches think we can do better with our smalls. Perhaps the recuiters have looked at Relton and felt he is potentially better than some of the similar guys currently on our list.

Every position you'd like to make sure you have the absolute best. Just because we have 10 on the list doesn't mean that we couldn't have a better 10. Would hate to think that we are not looking at potential talent simply because we already have a number of similar players.

A team full of average footballers may be successful (champion team beats team of champions blah blah blah) but then it may also simply be average. Reading the opinions of some of the posters here, it is evident that some feel many of our footballers aren't even average.

We'll need to start dropping some off the bottom soon though. You're right MT, can't have a list completely full of little guys. 

[Smokey]

Not sure why we are looking at more small blokes under 6 foot when we have 10 only our list already   ???.

Perhaps looking to upgrade? Maybe the coaches think we can do better with our smalls. Perhaps the recuiters have looked at Relton and felt he is potentially better than some of the similar guys currently on our list.

Every position you'd like to make sure you have the absolute best. Just because we have 10 on the list doesn't mean that we couldn't have a better 10. Would hate to think that we are not looking at potential talent simply because we already have a number of similar players.

A team full of average footballers may be successful (champion team beats team of champions blah blah blah) but then it may also simply be average. Reading the opinions of some of the posters here, it is evident that some feel many of our footballers aren't even average.

We'll need to start dropping some off the bottom soon though. You're right MT, can't have a list completely full of little guys. 

Probably now just looking at best possible's rather than list structure, and sifting through all the tailings for any hidden nuggets.

[Owl]

I like the the gold mining metaphor smokey, very creative.  My suspicion is the depth on the talls is extremely shallow compared to the depth of talent on the smaller players frankly.  Why waste picks on players that will never likely see the light of day when you can develop players who can step up or become viable trade bait.

[Smokey]

My suspicion is the depth on the talls is extremely shallow compared to the depth of talent on the smaller players frankly.  Why waste picks on players that will never likely see the light of day when you can develop players who can step up or become viable trade bait.

Makes sense Owl, I would tend to agree.