Matthew Watson (Carlton) - KPD

[Uncle Barrels]

No doubt to Plugger's dismay, my search continues...

Only (nearly) 21, great size at 195cm and 100kgs, thought that's bordering on short in these days of 197cm plus KPFs ! Naturally a CHB, with a booming left foot from memory, and will only be 21 next month. Not getting a game this year for the Paperbaggers due to pace concerns by the whispers on the Carlton bigfooty board.



By the looks of him, stays onside with my 'no scrawny bastards just because they're tall' rule... Reminds me a bit of a young Goose Maguire with the long kicking.

Has anyone seen anything of him lately? He rather impressed me in his brief spell in the seniors last season.

Is he worth a trade? Wonder what it might take to prise him away?

[saintspremiers]

Awesome. Lets get another discard that is too slow

[Stillwaiting]

So he's not getting a game for carlscum, hardly a powerhouse team and you want to recruit him. That's what we used to do in the 80's, basically be a charity for players who were either topping up their pension or just were not good enough.
No thanks

[Uncle Barrels]

So he's not getting a game for carlscum, hardly a powerhouse team and you want to recruit him.

I didn't say I wanted to, I asked the question whether it was something worth considering. And they may not be a powerhouse team, but they're sure doing better than we are right now... The kid was a #18 pick, so someone didn't think he was hopeless, or a 'discard', and he's more suited to playing KPD than anything we've got right now, is young and could play straight away. We're not going to get superstars with every pick and trade, and what can we offer them at the moment? Success, probably not; money, maybe... You'd certainly not offer anything better than a 2nd round pick for a kid not currently getting a game I'd suggest.

Jeez you're a sad lot here at the moment. I'm glad Dempster isn't being offered right now, you'd all go nuts.

[Uncle Barrels]

Awesome. Lets get another discard that is too slow

Pretty sure he's still on the list and contracted. yourself

[Sobraz]

I think it's a fair and reasonable suggestion... And unlike most of the possibilities thrown around this forum, it is actually realistic...

I would much prefer look at Watson than chase Mitch Brown again.. Still can't believe how hard we went for him last year.. IMO this guy is a much better option, and most likely, cheaper...

[Dr Spaceman]

Got no idea about the kid, however I love Uncle's passion and posts like these are far more interesting than a few others on this forum. Keep it up

[White Winmar]

Awesome. Lets get another discard that is too slow

Pretty sure he's still on the list and contracted. yourself

Not a bad call UB. I reckon he has potential. Generally well thought of in his draft. Thought he'd be getting a game at Carlscum, given their lack of (good) big defenders.

[Con Gorozidis]

if he cant get a game for the Blues who are desperate for KPPs he must be shizen.

[Hurricane]

I'd be hesitant to recruit anyone that isnt getting a game at a side where his position is a worry for them.

However we are absolutely screaming out for at least one big bodies KPP. If we could get him on the cheap and we do our research and he would offer value I couldn't see why we wouldn't be worth a punt

BANG BANG

[joffaboy]

So he's not getting a game for carlscum, hardly a powerhouse team and you want to recruit him.

Freo was not and probably still isn't a powerhouse and Roberton was not getting a game.

Sam Fisher was 23 and couldn't get a gig until we picked him up at #55 or so.

There will be plenty of GWS 1st rounders who currently cant get a game in a team that is getting a 10 goal + flogging every week.

Dont be too quick to write off a bloke (not saying we should get him, but dont be too quick).

[stinger]

dud...with a long neck...and big head....otherwise he would only be about 191cm.....

[plugger66]

Saw this guy against Port Melbourne about 4 weeks ago. Played terribly but that could be a one off. Looks an excellent prospect at Ormond next year so yes if this is thread about recruits for a D grade amateur side then yes lets get him. Actually with a bit of luck we may be C grade. That may test Watson out.

[Uncle Barrels]

dud...with a long neck...and big head....otherwise he would only be about 191cm.....

By that rationale Simpkin would be 152m...

[Uncle Barrels]

Saw this guy against Port Melbourne about 4 weeks ago. Played terribly but that could be a one off. Looks an excellent prospect at Ormond next year so yes if this is thread about recruits for a D grade amateur side then yes lets get him. Actually with a bit of luck we may be C grade. That may test Watson out.

*sigh*

[plugger66]

Saw this guy against Port Melbourne about 4 weeks ago. Played terribly but that could be a one off. Looks an excellent prospect at Ormond next year so yes if this is thread about recruits for a D grade amateur side then yes lets get him. Actually with a bit of luck we may be C grade. That may test Watson out.

*sigh*

At least I have seen him play twice recently. Yourself?

[Uncle Barrels]

Saw this guy against Port Melbourne about 4 weeks ago. Played terribly but that could be a one off. Looks an excellent prospect at Ormond next year so yes if this is thread about recruits for a D grade amateur side then yes lets get him. Actually with a bit of luck we may be C grade. That may test Watson out.

*sigh*

At least I have seen him play twice recently. Yourself?

Exactly none, hence the intial question. I significantly doubt the guy will be tested by, or playing C or D1 grade Ammos next year, and to suggest so, even as sarcasm, devalues your opinion.

I said in another thread that this seeming compulsion of yours to be the narky hipster type and s*** on everyone's ideas is a shame considering that when you can reign it in you give reasoned and thoughtful opinions on things.

A pretty simple "not for me, he's too slow/not up to it IMO" would have done here.

[Uncle Barrels]

Got no idea about the kid, however I love Uncle's passion and posts like these are far more interesting than a few others on this forum. Keep it up

Thanks, but this place has become seriously unpleasant over the last six months or so. Debate or the seeking of opinion seems to be stifled in favour of name calling or sarcasm, rather than playing along with what a sporting supporters forum is supposed to be about; the exchange of thoughts, ideas and experiences.

Might be time wave the white flag if this thread is an indicator.

[plugger66]

Got no idea about the kid, however I love Uncle's passion and posts like these are far more interesting than a few others on this forum. Keep it up

Thanks, but this place has become seriously unpleasant over the last six months or so. Debate or the seeking of opinion seems to be stifled in favour of name calling or sarcasm, rather than playing along with what a sporting supporters forum is supposed to be about; the exchange of thoughts, ideas and experiences.

Might be time wave the white flag if this thread is an indicator.

Never have I called you a name. You expressed your opinion and i said he was no good IMO. Surely you can handle that. I cant beleive people get upset because some disagrees with them and I gave you a reason. As for sarcasm well thats how I have rolled or 40 years of my life and I aint changing. People say its the lowest form of wit. I say it the best form as long as people get it. At least it seems you get it.

[CURLY]

Plugger you do realise an opinion is what it is an opinion.

[plugger66]

Plugger you do realise an opinion is what it is an opinion.

Yes and I gave my opinion as to why we shouldnt get after seeing him twice this year. Surely if i have seen him and I dont think he is good enough I should express it. He is slow and doesnt get the ball that much and the 2 times I saw him was beaten by his opponent. He kicks it long and that is about it.

[Con Gorozidis]

So he's not getting a game for carlscum, hardly a powerhouse team and you want to recruit him.

Freo was not and probably still isn't a powerhouse and Roberton was not getting a game.

Sam Fisher was 23 and couldn't get a gig until we picked him up at #55 or so.

There will be plenty of GWS 1st rounders who currently cant get a game in a team that is getting a 10 goal + flogging every week.

Dont be too quick to write off a bloke (not saying we should get him, but dont be too quick).

Not writing his guy off but Roberton had 37 senior games at age 20.

Just seems like a random name pulled from the sky. But if people think some bloke like this is going toi have any effect whatsoever we are in a sad state as a club.
We need 2 x super silky high quality midfielders. Like real gems.

[Dr Spaceman]

Just seems like a random name pulled from the sky. But if people think some bloke like this is going toi have any effect whatsoever we are in a sad state as a club.

People need to chill out a bit. It's just a harmless bit of fun.

I mean it's not like any of us can actually influence who the club recruits or doesn't recruit.

[stinger]

dud...with a long neck...and big head....otherwise he would only be about 191cm.....

By that rationale Simpkin would be 152m...

don't you mean cm's......????...otherwise he would be as big as godzilla.......

[Uncle Barrels]

Got no idea about the kid, however I love Uncle's passion and posts like these are far more interesting than a few others on this forum. Keep it up

Thanks, but this place has become seriously unpleasant over the last six months or so. Debate or the seeking of opinion seems to be stifled in favour of name calling or sarcasm, rather than playing along with what a sporting supporters forum is supposed to be about; the exchange of thoughts, ideas and experiences.

Might be time wave the white flag if this thread is an indicator.

Never have I called you a name. You expressed your opinion and i said he was no good IMO. Surely you can handle that. I cant beleive people get upset because some disagrees with them and I gave you a reason. As for sarcasm well thats how I have rolled or 40 years of my life and I aint changing. People say its the lowest form of wit. I say it the best form as long as people get it. At least it seems you get it.

I'm not soley referring to you, or simply to this thread. You've never called me a name, and I'm not 8 - if you did I'm sure if survive - your problem, IMO, is that you eschew reasoned debate in favour of shitting in anything you don't agree with. Be constructive, you might like it... Hell, offer a realistic alternative if you think he's no good