Steven Morris [merged]

[gerkin greg]

Also named in the SANFL team of the year as a defender. They don't select mugs in that side.

[Danog]

I'm just saying what I saw... Try watching the games.

[gerkin greg]

I've seen them. I don't judge players on 1 or 2 games like some. Try watching some SANFL.

But if anyone thinks we are getting a gun for free they are delusional.

Will be a solid upgrade.

[Danog]

I watch VFL, not SANFL

[Willy]

Cheers, Danog.
Hope his kicking can hold up at AFL level.

[one-eyed]

Here's Steve Morris' stats for the whole 2011 SANFL season:

http://www.fantasyfootyclub.com/showthread.php?10700-Potential-2011-Father-Son-Steven-Morris

Steven Morris, 185cm, 84kg, DOB: 31/12/88
Club: West Adelaide, SANFL
Position: Medium defender.

Top 3 in the SANFL for Rebounds from defensive 50.

Disposals per game: 18.33
Marks per game: 3.33
Tackles per game: 1.89
Dreamteam pts per game: 65.22

To put these stats into perspective, two similar mature age defenders in Puopolo and Duigan averaged 69 and 59 dt points respectively in the 2010 season.

[TigerLand]

I know all of that.  Watch the games.  In these games, he is terrible.

Chris Judd was poo this finals series. Even the best play badly.

[one-eyed]

Richmond's deal for SA star Steven Morris

    by: Jai Bednall
    From: Sunday Herald Sun
    October 09, 2011

WEST Adelaide midfielder Steven Morris' move to Richmond is expected to be announced on Monday.

The Tigers are understood to have agreed to a deal with Greater Western Sydney, which has first pick at any players who have previously nominated for the AFL draft, for the rights to Morris.

The 22-year-old son of former Richmond player Kevin trained with the Tigers earlier this season while they were considering the possibility of drafting him under the AFL's father-son rule.

But the Tigers have avoided having to use a second-round draft pick on Morris and will instead trade draft picks with the Giants.

The AFL berth is just reward for the Western Jets product, who enjoyed a breakout season in his fourth year in the SANFL.

Playing as a rebounding defender, Morris showed he was fully recovered from a knee reconstruction suffered in 2009.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmonds-deal-for-sa-star-steven-morris/story-fn69a32t-1226162045573

[gerkin greg]

As I said, anyone expecting a star with this kid is dreaming, but he's a lot better than his Foxtel Cup games indicate.

There's a reason we have worked a deal to get him without using a draft pick. Chances are he won't be on the list in 3 years.

But with Rance he'll certainly show the backline how they should be attacking the contest.

[bojangles17]

have you got a crystal ball gerks or is that straight from the clacker, with the renaissance of players from second tier comps in recent years there's plenty to suggest this kid could go same way as Barlow, duigan or puopolo...would have loved to have heard your thoughts on that trio

[gerkin greg]

if i'd watched any of their games before they were picked up i'd have offered an opinion

if you want one now i'll say puopolo will be lucky to be on the hawks list in 3 years, duigan slightly more chance at the blues but not much more

but plenty to suggest morris will have 1 solid year? i agree

however they are limited footballers that plugged gaps this year and will likely be replaced by classier talent in the future, same as morris, and that's not slagging him off, very happy to pick him up

of course there is also plenty to suggest this kid could go the same way as webberley and nason... 

renaissance lmfao

[Coach]

"Watch the games, watche the games" STFU.

[blaisee]

this is offficially done


Trade paperwork formally lodged. Richmond exchanges its rd1 pick(currently 14) to GWS for its rd 1 pick (currently 15) and Steven Morris

[cub]

mmmm interesting! Any stats on his season?

http://www.westadelaidefc.com.au/TEAM/PLAYERPROFILES/38.aspx

[one-eyed]

Here's his stats CUB.

Here's Steve Morris' stats for the whole 2011 SANFL season:

http://www.fantasyfootyclub.com/showthread.php?10700-Potential-2011-Father-Son-Steven-Morris

Steven Morris, 185cm, 84kg, DOB: 31/12/88
Club: West Adelaide, SANFL
Position: Medium defender.

Top 3 in the SANFL for Rebounds from defensive 50.

Disposals per game: 18.33
Marks per game: 3.33
Tackles per game: 1.89
Dreamteam pts per game: 65.22

To put these stats into perspective, two similar mature age defenders in Puopolo and Duigan averaged 69 and 59 dt points respectively in the 2010 season.