Compere - From Gordon Bennett from OER asks about the improvement of Jarrod Silvester.
AC - If he was listed, he’d be playing AFL football. He’s been amazing holding down fullback. If you look at Egan of Geelong, he’s a similar type of player that will be able to step up next year. Only a matter of when a player like that gets drafted.
Compere - What player on Coburg list that isn’t aligned with the RFC do you think would have a good chance to be drafted?
AC -Silvester, RFC have clearly indicated a key position back. 22 years of age, 6’3, great closing speed, already 100 kgs. Similar to Mal Michael but could be better than that. Neville in midfield. Two boys who are constantly spoken about and promoted to Terry.
Good to hear. Only question on both Silvester and Neville is do they have the necessary pace for AFL level. Both obviously fit our needs - a solidly built key defender to handle the gorilla FFs and a ballwinning onballer.
Compere - Is it benefit for draftees to develop at Coburg or Richmond
AC - Has no doubt that they’re better off playing at Coburg. Biased opinion of the benefits of the VFL. He says AFL clubs forget the old days where AFL clubs were trying to get top-up players on a regular basis and that is no good for their player development.
Nice dig at the Blues and Pies who want to go it alone with their own VFL teams
. Our relationship with Coburg is arguably one of the best affiliates.
Compere - From MT – in the long term, what position will Jack settle into – CHB or CHF.
AC - Hasn’t decided and at 19 years of age, too soon to pigeonhole and should continue to be versatile in his development years.
I'm pleased with the answer to my question.
Thanks to 3XX and especially Peter for the opportunity for us OERites to ask Andy our questions including the curly ones on Gas and of course Pantera
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