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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2011, 09:24:23 AM »
Can we still take him with a father son pick at that age?

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2011, 10:17:28 AM »
Been in the system for ages.can play.played twos at coburg some 5 years ago.also played a bit of suburban footy as well.good kid.worth a chance .loves a punt.lol,  junior footy at St .Bernards and two years at western jets.played half back at Jets

Thanks for the background Jack.  :thumbsup My only concern is that he looks a bit like Karl Langdon.  :lol

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #17 on: August 26, 2011, 10:37:52 AM »
Can we still take him with a father son pick at that age?
Only if he hasn't changed fathers.
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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2011, 10:57:13 AM »
Been in the system for ages.can play.played twos at coburg some 5 years ago.also played a bit of suburban footy as well.good kid.worth a chance .loves a punt.lol,  junior footy at St .Bernards and two years at western jets.played half back at Jets
How come no one picked him at the draft? An anomoly like Barlow and the like or a late bloomer?

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #19 on: August 26, 2011, 11:25:01 AM »
from the article dooks linked too he had a knee reco
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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2011, 12:02:27 PM »
For what it's worth..don't think footy was a priority 4-5 years.played good footy at the Jets and at St.Bernards.not overly tall but solid build like his dad.not super quick which might be an issue...Rance type

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #21 on: August 26, 2011, 01:37:46 PM »
Here's a couple of analysis about him:

Chris25's mock draft on BF:

#49 Richmond - Steve Morris (185cm defender - West Adelaide)

First mature aged draftee to feature in my draft. Morris is a 22 year old defender from the SANFL who has recovered from a knee injury in 2009, he reads the ball really well and helps out as a third man up. He also has excellent speed which makes him a really dangerous rebounding option. As a genuine ball winner, he could push up to the wing and use his speed further up the ground. He can play shorter than what he is. AFL Comparison: Paul Puopolo.

Then his response when i asked him what sort of prospect he makes:

Very nice option for Richmond. I remember reading he was invited to train with Richmond as a potential F/S pick, like 3 years ago or something. Completely forgot about it though.

He can definitely play as a lock down defender. I see him as a similar player to Graham Johncock and Paul Puopolo. So can play on the small forwards while also helping out his other defenders by cutting in front of the leading forward, but is a great rebounding option too. He has excellent speed, but more importantly has the vision to use it properly.

The other great thing about him, is that he never goes at anything at half pace. He is tough and hit hards.

I would definitely consider drafting him, and would be very interested in getting him early via a trade with GWS. But obviously Richmond have the advantage now, and I could see you getting him for a 4th rounder.

Have asked him what his kicking skills are like and will post his response when i get it.

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #22 on: August 26, 2011, 02:20:40 PM »
Regarding his foot skills:

Nothing wrong with his foot skills. They're probably something you don't really notice that much, and that isn't a bad thing as it means he isn't making big mistakes.

When he was first coming out of U18 football in 2007, he'd had a few injuries and was also playing more as an undersized forward. Wasn't until he came over to SA that he was moved to the back line, and that has improved his game. Had a knee reconstruction in his second season at West Adelaide, and that ended up costing him about half of last year too. Can't fault the way he has come back this year though.

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2011, 12:32:47 AM »
Morris' stats for this year from 16 games:

                 Kicks        HB      Disp.     M        T       FF       FA     In50    Re50
Totals          183        125      308     56       29      20      12       22       89
Averages     11.4        7.8      19.2    3.5     1.8      1.3     0.8      1.4      5.6


Here's also some youtube SANFL highlights with Morris playing although Wests get flogged in this game.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ABCStateFooty#p/u/75/XwohcewF-3g

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #24 on: August 27, 2011, 08:53:02 AM »
If Farmer, Connors and possibly Nason are delisted or traded, draft Morris with a fourth round pick under father and son.

Need more tough, strong bodies who are quick to play on the Milne, Betts, Garlett, Ebert small forwards.

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #25 on: August 27, 2011, 10:25:37 AM »
connors and farmer wont be delisted...Nason might be in trouble, he'll proably get a chance elsewhere there's alot of comp for his spot at richmond
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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2011, 09:21:41 PM »
This type of player must be a prime candidate for mature age rookie.

ND for the kids.

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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2011, 09:46:37 PM »
settle down darth he's 22 mate not 32 :lol
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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #28 on: August 29, 2011, 01:04:49 AM »
Will cost us a 3rd rounder at worst. 4th if we are lucky. Kid is apparently first round quality though ;)


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Re: Kevin Morris son training with Tiges
« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2011, 09:47:23 AM »
Someone will push up the price on principle
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