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MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« on: May 29, 2024, 07:27:36 PM »
Welcome to Tigerland, Campbell  :)

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2024, 07:35:57 PM »
Interesting pick, we played against him on Saturday night curtain easier but he wasn't named in the best.
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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2024, 07:38:59 PM »


Campbell Gray
Key defender

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/teams/vfl/squad



The Tigers got an early jump on the Dons with the opening three goals in the first five minutes, but Essendon responded through a fast start from defender-turned-forward Campbell Gray, who slotted two goals in the opening term from his solid aerial presence.

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1565400/vfl-match-report-tigers-overrun-bombers-at-the-g

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2024, 07:44:51 PM »
Interesting pick, we played against him on Saturday night curtain easier but he wasn't named in the best.

Both clubs probably told him to spud it up......either way good to finally give Dadildo a taste of of his own medicine at least... :shh



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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2024, 07:45:41 PM »
195cm. Dunno weight.

Glad we addressed key position stocks.

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2024, 07:46:29 PM »
Chris Toce interviewed about Campbell Gray on the AFL live stream:

- Opposite story to Jacob. Came out of nowhere. Played for Keilor and wasn't on the talent pathway. Been following him since round 1.
- Like the idea of him playing both forward and back.

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2024, 07:49:48 PM »
Campbell just interviewed on the AFL live stream:

- Still a bit shocked. Grateful. Looking to improve, learn and get better. Can't wait. If he gets the opportunity at AFL level, he will grab it with both hands.
- Already spoken to Adem Yze.
- [Played] forward is good but happy to play anywhere.

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2024, 07:51:07 PM »
Just stuffing play him straight away.

Can't get any worse.

May as well learn on the job instead of a stupid VFL apprenticeship.

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2024, 07:52:53 PM »
Richmond recruit Gray in Mid-Season Rookie Draft



Richmond has used its second selection in the 2023 Mid-Season Rookie Draft (pick No. 16) to recruit key position utility Campbell Gray from Essendon VFL.

Recruited from: Essendon VFL
Position: Key position utility
Height: 195cm
DOB: 1/8/03

What the Richmond recruiters say about Gray...

"Campbell has played every game for Essendon VFL in 2024, as a key position utility, spending time in defence, forward and ruck. He is a versatile, competitive key position player who is strong in the air and has excellent recovery and intent at ground level. He is an extremely likeable and hardworking character, currently a fourth year apprentice electrician whilst balancing VFL commitments."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1566498/richmond-recruit-gray-in-mid-season-rookie-draft

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2024, 07:53:46 AM »
Campbell Gray, a 195cm utility from Essendon VFL, arrives at Richmond in strong form, having booted multiple goals in four consecutive games since being swung into the forward line from defence.

The 20-year-old also pinch hit in the ruck during the weekend’s Dreamtime curtain raiser against the Tigers’ VFL team, showing his versatility.

The likable and hardworking character is currently a fourth-year apprentice electrician. He stood out to the Club’s recruiters with his aerial ability, follow-up work, and intent at ground level.

Richmond National Recruiting Manager Chris Toce described the Club’s other mid-season recruit, Gray, as a player with significant upside.

“He has come out of nowhere really, (because) he was playing at Keilor (Essendon and District Football League) the last couple of years and has never been in the talent pathways before,” Toce said.

“His highs are really high, and he has a great attitude to improve. We love the flexibility that he gives us with his ability to play forward and back.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1566553/tigers-add-talls-at-mid-season-rookie-draft

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2024, 08:19:40 AM »
I wonder if they’re looking at him as more of a forward

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2024, 11:30:50 AM »
The fact that he can take a contested mark is a great start.

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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2024, 03:00:21 PM »
I like the profile of not being part of the junior pathways and has blossomed as a senior player at state level, it's the Tom Stewart mould.
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Re: MSD pick 16: Campbell Gray
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2024, 09:19:24 PM »