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In the paper today there was a comment that Rick MacGowan needed a clone of himself in the middle. I think most teams need a clone of Rick MacGowan, actually, which made me think of David Kellett. A few seasons ago he was just about the most outstanding young prospect not AFL bound in the comp. Now he's kicking around in the amateurs I think. Would be a magnificent addition to any league club if they can get the desire out of him. I thought he could have been every bit as good as Ricky himself when he was coming through. If Jarman, MacGowan, Hill, Mickan, Weidemann, Pyman or Fuller are willing, I think this type of player would fit into their teams magnificently. Just a question of whether they're willing to put in the work for 1 player I think.

I think he is playing in the Gawler league Grahaml.

A good player, but I know some on this site don't rate him.

Would still have something to offer at league level.

Terrific player, top lad. Terrible attitude - the spiral he made after not being drafted when touted as potential top 10 pick was sad to watch. I think that speaks for his ability to play at the top level, any league coach would be making a big gamble by contracting him.

You'd know better than me smac

Burned it up at underage level. Double All Australian, touted as a top 10 pick. Only thing that held him back was the fact he had zero pace. I know a couple of scouts and both said he was the slowest non KPP theyd ever seen.

Could have still made it at SANFL level where his tricks would work better.

well if you ask Rick, he would say they need the oppositie

Leg speed through the middle of the ground and a Key Defender and another tall Forward

as good as a player Rick was, he had none of these qualities

Macca19 wrote:Burned it up at underage level. Double All Australian, touted as a top 10 pick. Only thing that held him back was the fact he had zero pace. I know a couple of scouts and both said he was the slowest non KPP theyd ever seen.

Could have still made it at SANFL level where his tricks would work better.

Not all he 'burned up' - was a victim of the old '420', if you know your US codes...

You're accusing him of murder/homicide?

PS: Snappy Tom, you might want to be careful what you allege on this site.

SnappyTom wrote:

Macca19 wrote:Burned it up at underage level. Double All Australian, touted as a top 10 pick. Only thing that held him back was the fact he had zero pace. I know a couple of scouts and both said he was the slowest non KPP theyd ever seen.

Could have still made it at SANFL level where his tricks would work better.

Not all he 'burned up' - was a victim of the old '420', if you know your US codes...

You can't be referrring to US police radio codes as there is no 420. You must be full of shit instead.

If you are referring to the slang '420' that refers to smoking marijuana, then you are barking up the wrong tree - whilst he may have dabbled, it wasn't his downfall.

smac - I found 420 referred to on a CSI website mate - hence the question above about murder. lol

Code Description Code Description
401 Accident 418A Found Person
401A Hit And Run 418B Runaway
401B Accident With Injury 419 Dead Body
401C Accident, Private Property 420 Homicide
402 Fire 421 Sick or Injured Person
403 Prowler 421A Mentally Ill Person
404 Unknown Trouble 421C Sick or Injured Person with a Communicable Disease
404A 9-1-1 Disconnect 422 Officer Down
405 Suicide 423 See Person for Info
406 Burglary 424 Abuse/Neglect
406A Burglary Alarm 425 Suspicious Situation
406V Auto Burglary 425A Suspicious Person
407 Robbery 425B Suspicious Vehicle
407A Robbery Alarm 425H Hazerdous Material
407B Robbery involving B-Pack 426 Sexual Assault
408 Drunk 427 Kidnap
409 Drunk Driver 428 Child Molest
410 Reckless Driver 429 Indecent Exposure
411 Stolen Vehicle 430 Animal Complaint
411A Recovered Stolen Vehicle 431 Missing/Found Property
411B Stolen Department Bait Car 432 Fraud
413 Person With A Gun 433 Stolen Property
413A Person With A Knife 434 Illegal Shooting
413B Person With Other Deadly Weapon 437 Keep The Peace
414 Grand Larceny 438 Traffic Problem
414A Petit Larceny 439 Assist Citizen
414C Larceny From A Person 440 Wanted Suspect
415 Assault/Battery 441 Malicious Destruction of Property
415A Assault/Battery with a Gun 442 Airplane Emergency
415B Assualt/Battery other deadly weapon 443 Assist An Officer
415C Assault/Battery Negative Injury Drive By Shooting 444 Officer Needs Help Emergency
416 Fight 444A Panic Alarm At Metro Facilities
416A Juvenile Disturbance 445 Explosive Device
416B Other Disturbance 446 Narcotics
417 Family Disturbance 447 Civil Matter
418 Missing Person

Dogwatcher wrote:smac - I found 420 referred to on a CSI website mate - hence the question above about murder. lol

What??? The internet LIED to me?

Snopes told me there was no such thing, I believed... Foolish me.

smac wrote:

Dogwatcher wrote:smac - I found 420 referred to on a CSI website mate - hence the question above about murder. lol

What??? The internet LIED to me?

Snopes told me there was no such thing, I believed... Foolish me.

'old' 420 - read my original post. I care not if the list has been re-organised, but I know what 420 was in the list from 2002.
the list you are using isn't the code set I was referring to - but SMAC was on the right wavelength.
and, Dogwatcher, I have little to be concerned about...

smac wrote:Terrific player, top lad. Terrible attitude - the spiral he made after not being drafted when touted as potential top 10 pick was sad to watch. I think that speaks for his ability to play at the top level, any league coach would be making a big gamble by contracting him.

In all seriousness, you make some good points here, smac.
He was really looking the goods for us - I'd swear he wore Ricky Macgowans shorts as well as his magic 23!
Was doing it all right until the broken hand incident in a night match at Adelaide Oval against Port (in 2004 from memory).
He had it all, but from the long-awaited comeback we never saw the mental or physical best of him.

I thought he was a terrific player, was disappointed to see him fizzle out of our side, and ultimately SANFL...

He's not the first, and won't be the last player with the talent that just never went on with it. Alas...

Dave is currently playing with the cashed up Barossa Districts side in the Barossa

All this talk just reinforces my point. For a coach willing to put in the work, the risk may just pay off big time. Easily the most talented player I can remember walking away from league footy without ever making it.

smac wrote:Terrific player, top lad. Terrible attitude - the spiral he made after not being drafted when touted as potential top 10 pick was sad to watch. I think that speaks for his ability to play at the top level, any league coach would be making a big gamble by contracting him.

the spiral he made after not getting drafted you have no idea what you are on about do you. do you know david

the joker wrote:

smac wrote:Terrific player, top lad. Terrible attitude - the spiral he made after not being drafted when touted as potential top 10 pick was sad to watch. I think that speaks for his ability to play at the top level, any league coach would be making a big gamble by contracting him.

the spiral he made after not getting drafted you have no idea what you are on about do you. do you know david

Yep, know David and have done for years (since he was about 13-14 years old). It took a few years to take full effect but the change in his attitude was obvious and it started his demise.

Don't get me wrong, I am not criticising David. I reckon he was a 'victim' of the system and the press that he got - he didn't have the make-up to handle it properly.

smac wrote:

the joker wrote:

smac wrote:Terrific player, top lad. Terrible attitude - the spiral he made after not being drafted when touted as potential top 10 pick was sad to watch. I think that speaks for his ability to play at the top level, any league coach would be making a big gamble by contracting him.

the spiral he made after not getting drafted you have no idea what you are on about do you. do you know david

Yep, know David and have done for years (since he was about 13-14 years old). It took a few years to take full effect but the change in his attitude was obvious and it started his demise.

Don't get me wrong, I am not criticising David. I reckon he was a 'victim' of the system and the press that he got - he didn't have the make-up to handle it properly.

oh ok then