Yes AG Melican seems very quick for a 193cm defender. I liked his competitive work and he is very good on the ground by the looks of that. His disposal seemed pretty good even though his kicking style looks a little awkward. Hands will need to get a bit softer and stickier but other than that he looks good and is quite built already so a good solid base to build on.
I think the Rookie Draft might just be a winner again. Newman has heaps of positives with his disposal, hardness, ability to get free and tight checking.
McLaren is a really versatile and mobile big man. He is very handy as he can play on the resting rucks with very little height disadvantage.
Jordan Foote has lots of up side too. He is hard in and under and a strong mark. We are developing some very strong hard players at the moment with Jones, Heeney, Foote, to join Parker, Mitchell, Kennedy, Jack, McGlinn, Smith & Lloyd.
We have also stocked up on running players with Hiscox, Rose, Robinson, Perris, Towers joining Hannaberry, Jetta, Cunningham, B. Jack, Rohan. These guys would be the fastest with K. Jack in two mixes.
Lots of up side in all of that. Add a player like Hewett who doesn't fit into either category but has a category with Macca. The elite disposal both sides category. I can see George getting games next season. Mainly because disposal under pressure let us down on many occasions last year. Even though we won most games we did it the hard way, rebound footy after poor disposal turned over. That takes it's toll and I think the coaches will be looking to improve the disposal skills and if the disposal does not improve then the guilty will be crucified. They won't really be crucified just dropped. We need to develop a simpler game that relies more on elite or controlled disposal and marking. A fast play on style that does not rely almost 75% on rebound footy but clearances and stoppage wins. It would help our defence no end if we improved at least 30% in those areas and falied to cough the ball up in the forward line with 'pie floaters' or crap passes. A lack of Benny first quarter clangers would also help. wonderful player, Benny, but gee he takes a while to get his rhythm.
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