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astro wrote: Noticed Hagdorn did not have a quote from CFC or WPFC-good chance he made it up.

Looks like he has.

astro wrote: Noticed Hagdorn did not have a quote from CFC or WPFC-good chance he made it up.

Has not spoken to anyone at WP ! See my comments on WP thread re: Kerr.

MarkOlsen wrote: Seva Martin Subi to West Perth

Obviously reserves footy at Subi wasn't enough for Seva now he wants to experience some more at the reigning premiers! The logic of some folk, oh well he will be a like for a like with big Frank I guess.

MarkOlsen wrote: from the AFL website

Having received positive feedback from clubs about his turnaround, he said the ideal scenario would see him drafted to Victoria.


However, he would be just as happy if offered a chance by one of the two clubs in his home state.


"I reckon I'm ready to play AFL football," Garlett said.


"I would love to go somewhere in Victoria, just so I can be a nobody and focus on my football.

www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-02/garlett-set-for-second-chance

The below from the AGE newspaper in Melb, re discussions on several draft picks up for the toss and the draft generally this year

WILL DAYLE GARLETT GET A CHANCE?
It's hard to say right now. He only needs one club to call his name to get a chance, after being very publicly overlooked last year, but many remain dubious. That's largely to do with his perceived lack of discipline off the field, but it's important to note that he is very much a work in progress as a footballer, too.
Garlett has exceptional skill and creativity, and has shown both at senior level in WA. But he doesn't yet have the endurance to play in the midfield and, as a forward, doesn't show a natural inclination to chase, tackle and harass.
Combine that with the off-field stuff, and he's no certainty at all to get a go this year. He wants a shot, he's played well, he has some fierce defenders at Swan Districts and he has made some important changes to his life this year, settling down somewhat, losing weight, becoming fitter and limiting the partying.
In his favour is the fact that there aren't all that many dynamic players in this year's group, but it was disappointing to hear that he didn't show for one of his club interviews this week.
His best chance might be with one of the few clubs taking more than three or four picks, or as a rookie, in which case clubs would have to give him only a one-year contract and he'd arrive knowing that if he mucks up once, he'll be gone.

This seems to be a fairly astute opinion piece by a journo on Garlett from my humble opinion - I am sure others may differ....

Freezin wrote:

MarkOlsen wrote: Seva Martin Subi to West Perth

Obviously reserves footy at Subi wasn't enough for Seva now he wants to experience some more at the reigning premiers! The logic of some folk, oh well he will be a like for a like with big Frank I guess.

Dont think so Freeze, Stockley is a required player and plays a lot better than Martin.

Growler wrote:

MarkOlsen wrote: from the AFL website

Having received positive feedback from clubs about his turnaround, he said the ideal scenario would see him drafted to Victoria.


However, he would be just as happy if offered a chance by one of the two clubs in his home state.


"I reckon I'm ready to play AFL football," Garlett said.


"I would love to go somewhere in Victoria, just so I can be a nobody and focus on my football.

www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-02/garlett-set-for-second-chance

The below from the AGE newspaper in Melb, re discussions on several draft picks up for the toss and the draft generally this year

WILL DAYLE GARLETT GET A CHANCE?
It's hard to say right now. He only needs one club to call his name to get a chance, after being very publicly overlooked last year, but many remain dubious. That's largely to do with his perceived lack of discipline off the field, but it's important to note that he is very much a work in progress as a footballer, too.
Garlett has exceptional skill and creativity, and has shown both at senior level in WA. But he doesn't yet have the endurance to play in the midfield and, as a forward, doesn't show a natural inclination to chase, tackle and harass.
Combine that with the off-field stuff, and he's no certainty at all to get a go this year. He wants a shot, he's played well, he has some fierce defenders at Swan Districts and he has made some important changes to his life this year, settling down somewhat, losing weight, becoming fitter and limiting the partying.
In his favour is the fact that there aren't all that many dynamic players in this year's group, but it was disappointing to hear that he didn't show for one of his club interviews this week.
His best chance might be with one of the few clubs taking more than three or four picks, or as a rookie, in which case clubs would have to give him only a one-year contract and he'd arrive knowing that if he mucks up once, he'll be gone.

This seems to be a fairly astute opinion piece by a journo on Garlett from my humble opinion - I am sure others may differ....

He is quite clearly the best young prospect in the nation and if he doesn't get a go this time I and most others will be amazed. If they are so good in coaching and rearing youngsters in the AFL like they always profess with their player welfare/management and all the other rot you hear about etc then surely they will back themselves in continuing to develop Dayle, I say continuing because Swans have done the hard work. I hope he stays at Swans though

Does this mean these blokes have signed with West Perth.
www.wafl.com.au/players/view/3588
www.wafl.com.au/players/view/3970

Reports out of the AFL website indicate that Swans ruckman Rory Lobb is likely to be drafted by Sydney or GWS in next weeks draft. Great news for him if true.

I reckon that 20 minutes in the first quarter of this years WA v Vic U/18 state game showed who was the best young prospect in the country......Boyd I believe is his name....Garlett is talented, but far from the best young prospect going around at present.......though if the suburb of Bassendean is classed as a nation .....then for once SwanDog I'm gonna have to agree with you then!.........

You have a good future ruckman in Big Seva - It takes a while for the big fellas to mature and I think he shows signs of being ok. He'd be one of the tallest going around and he was looking good last year before he got injured again.