Rookies 2016

[doddy2731]

Oliver firming to be named R1, loves the contested ball kicking goals.

 

[doddy2731]

Gresham although didn't look that great, still ended up with 11 possies at 91%DE.

 

[Steve]

Gresham looks like a good pickup if named. Only played a half and still scored in the 40s. Don't like the Saints history with their first year kids though. Oliver looks like a gun but I think for the price I would prefer Bennedy.

 

[Tevez17]

Hope Mathieson pulls up okay

 

[M4TT B8S]

Thoughts on Keogh, McGovern or Papley getting a game?

 

[Dino]

All 3 may get a game but their JS would be my concern.

McGovern scored well on the weekend but put out a couple of really low scores in the previous 2 games.

Don't know much about Papley. @tabs might know more.

I liked what I saw in Keogh. He might be the best bet getting a few games before they start getting some of their stars back. 79% TOG against the Crows.

 

[tabs]

Papley needs to be elevated. Dont think the Swans will elevate him.
Has played well though

Keough also needs to be elevated

 

[M4TT B8S]

Papley needs to be elevated. Dont think the Swans will elevate him.
Has played well though

Keough also needs to be elevated

Didn't realise Keough had to be elevated, my bad, thanks

 

[Tevez17]

Anyone know Dea's DE% in past seasons? has been very high in the NAB doesnt seem likely to bring that into the real season to me.

 

[M4TT B8S]

Anyone know Dea's DE% in past seasons? has been very high in the NAB doesnt seem likely to bring that into the real season to me.

Wouldn't have a clue but I agree, great selection if he does

 

[tabs]

Anyone know Dea's DE% in past seasons? has been very high in the NAB doesnt seem likely to bring that into the real season to me.

Unfortunately the only place i use and found is http://www.afl.com.au/stats
In the 7 games he played in 2014 he got 94, 81, 81, 93, 81, 80, 64

 

[Tevez17]

Credit to Jock Reynolds site

Rookie Review

 

[Rupert]

Anyone know Dea's DE% in past seasons? has been very high in the NAB doesnt seem likely to bring that into the real season to me.

According to the 2015 Prospectus his 2014 stat.s:
K: 80%, HB: 86.4%
Second best kick-rating of all general defenders but poor for applying pressure as 9th fewest pressure acts of players in his position.

 

[Tevez17]

According to the 2015 Prospectus his 2014 stat.s:
K: 80%, HB: 86.4%
Second best kick-rating of all general defenders but poor for applying pressure as 9th fewest pressure acts of players in his position.

Well that's a very handy DE%

 

[Dino]

Mathieson has a fractured cheekbone. No idea how long he is out for.

 

[doddy2731]

Mathieson has a fractured cheekbone. No idea how long he is out for.

Poor bugger, and now the rookie selections get even thinner.

 

[Lowrider]

Anyone know Dea's DE% in past seasons? has been very high in the NAB doesnt seem likely to bring that into the real season to me.

Footywire is the way to go http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pc-essendon-bombers--matthew-dea?advv=Y

81.5% over 5 years and 31 games.

 

[Lowrider]

Mathieson has a fractured cheekbone. No idea how long he is out for.

Still a hope for round 1, depending on if surgery required and how complex it is. You'd think he won't come in until a few weeks in though. Even if not named, maybe worth a gamble if there's limited options and he's only 1-2 weeks away.

 

[doddy2731]

Gault (215k) set to be elevated for the Pies, average of 72 during NAB.

 

[Tevez17]

Keays at the lions probably a good chance for games with Beams and Matheison likely out.