by JK » Mon May 01, 2006 7:26 pm
Pretty much on the money Mal, a couple of additions and personal thoughts on the AFL boys at Norwood:
Chad Gibson (Crows)
- Played Ressies all last season after making his league debut in 2004, has the size, pace and leap and has generally been impressive this season since returning to the league lineup ... Question mark over his hands for mine, however is still only about 18 or 19 years old
John Meeson (Crows)
- Played ressies last year but also played some league matches, has a good pair of hands and his palm-work is excellent imho, his ground skills are relatively good but appears slower than Maric in most aspects ... Still requires time to add the neccessary bodyweight, but has surpassed Tim Nicholas as the number 1 ruckman at the Parade for now!
Darren Pfeiffer (Crows)
- Is yet to play a game this season I believe suffering from a back complaint (although could be OP, not exactly sure) ... From what I saw of him last season he should have all the ability to be an AFL player
Nick Lower (Power)
- Suffered a broken thumb or hand during the trials after reasonably impressive form .. Is hard at it and should progress nicely once he matures
Matt Thomas (Power)
- I will be staggered if this kid doesn't make it as more than just a handy AFL type .. Has courage, isn't slow, likes the tough stuff and his hand appear pretty good ... Early reports indicated that his footskills required work but I haven't seen anything too untoward in this department thus far
Hugh Minson (Power)
- Think Port selected this kid as a potential "Diamond In The Rough" and I reckon they have every chance of finding it ... Still only 16 or 17 this kid has become a regular reserves player already this year and has excellent speed and poise for his height ... Will need to add weight to his frame but unquestionably has talent!