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I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455297Post skeptic »

We have Roo who is Roo

Stanley is developing nicely

But we simply have failed with that 3rd forward option. Maister who I like simply doesn't appear up to it. Can't mark it. The mosquito fleet approach won't hold up. Gwilt can't do it.

Lee and Siposs seem nowhere near it

Dunnel played early as a forward. His best games have been as a forward. His form at Sandy has been decent.

I want back this kid in. Lets give him the same opportunity Maister got and lets see what he can do


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455301Post kosifantutti »

We could really use someone like Tom Lynch but I'd be happy to see Dunnell get a crack again.


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kosifantutti wrote:We could really use someone like Tom Lynch but I'd be happy to see Dunnell get a crack again.
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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

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Not me, simply not strong enough at the top level for mine.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455314Post BringBackMadDog »

I'd rather have either Markworth or Acres. Both have more tricks and the extra height makes them better marking options as well


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455336Post Zed »

Get the feeling that Markworth has been earmarked for that tallish floating HF type for a couple of years now. His recent form Looks like he isn't far away from a call- up, and with more potential upside than Dunell . Sam needs to force his way in in the next fortnight or it may be too late.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455337Post BigMart »

Dunnell is a far better mark than Markworth

Not sure about Scres... Seems as though he is playing HB


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455344Post gringo »

At the Junction oval training I was really impressed with Dunnell. He is very highly skilled and clean and knows how to intuitively position himself. Worth giving him a go. He must be gone if they don't play him this year so why not let him have a go.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

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BigMart wrote:Dunnell is a far better mark than Markworth

Not sure about Scres... Seems as though he is playing HB
With our back line looking reasonable now, can Fisher be an option in the forward line?


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

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BigMart wrote:Dunnell is a far better mark than Markworth

Not sure about Scres... Seems as though he is playing HB
I have watched almost every VFL game live this year, Dunell is good overhead, but Markworth is as good and is quicker and has much better skills and more evasive has far more upside than Dunell. Acres has been playing on the wing mostly. Today he ran through the midfield and spent some time across half forward


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455395Post BigMart »

Don't agree about Markworth and Dunnells marking. Dunnell has actually played Key Position at VFL level.... And Markworth is an outside Wingman?

I've read that Acres has played across HB? That's what's been reported by Allen and Hudson?


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We need to make a decision on Dunnell one way or the other and I would prefer that it be an informed one. I wouldn't mind letting him have a run of games to see how he performs. Haven't seen all that much of him myself, but perhaps he can play a Robbie Gray type role?


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455400Post skeptic »

would Dunnel and Markworth be competinng for the same spot?

I'm led to believe not


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455401Post BigMart »

Possibly.... But probably not?

A call needs to be made on

Milera, TDL, Shenton, Dunnell, Weller, Simpkin, Maister, Lee

All mature age and not in best 22 ATM


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455403Post HitTheBoundary »

Murdoch as a half forward rather than Dunell?


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455411Post spert »

Dunnell is a strong mark for his size and has footy smarts- never really been given a chance to settle in the seniors and I think he deserves a spot over a few others as we need to add a little more middle-size player marking power in the forward line. Lee is not doing much at Sandy, TDL and Milera are not strong overhead, so I think Sam is a good option for a while.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

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BigMart wrote:A call needs to be made on

Milera, TDL, Shenton, Dunnell, Weller, Simpkin, Maister, Lee
Agreed. I'd add Minchington (only 20 but a long way from seniors) and Roberton (maybe injured?). At least 5 of those 10 will go at the end of the season to make room for the next batch, so we need to find out enough about them before that happens.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455421Post jonesy »

I don't get the fascination with Dunnel. He doesn't have the body for an AFL footballer, we've seen it before. You need to be toying with them at VFL level to make it at AFL level when you are his build. He's a good VFL player, but will not make it


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

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jonesy wrote:I don't get the fascination with Dunnel. He doesn't have the body for an AFL footballer, we've seen it before. You need to be toying with them at VFL level to make it at AFL level when you are his build. He's a good VFL player, but will not make it
Shouldn't be on the list then.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455424Post BringBackMadDog »

BigMart wrote:Possibly.... But probably not?

A call needs to be made on

Milera, TDL, Shenton, Dunnell, Weller, Simpkin, Maister, Lee

All mature age and not in best 22 ATM
Not sure you can include Weller in that list 1st year rookie just turned 22 that's played 4 slashing games for Sandy


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FQF wrote:We need to make a decision on Dunnell one way or the other and I would prefer that it be an informed one. I wouldn't mind letting him have a run of games to see how he performs. Haven't seen all that much of him myself, but perhaps he can play a Robbie Gray type role?


i am sure the coaches will do of that......


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BigMart wrote:Possibly.... But probably not?

A call needs to be made on

Milera, TDL, Shenton, Dunnell, Weller, Simpkin, Maister, Lee

All mature age and not in best 22 ATM

i think weller's position is safe.......most of the others are candidates for delisting at years end......


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

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stinger wrote:
BigMart wrote:Possibly.... But probably not?

A call needs to be made on

Milera, TDL, Shenton, Dunnell, Weller, Simpkin, Maister, Lee

All mature age and not in best 22 ATM

i think weller's position is safe.......most of the others are candidates for delisting at years end......
I think Sippos will be delisted before Lee is.


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Post: # 1455450Post dragit »

FQF wrote:
stinger wrote:
BigMart wrote:Possibly.... But probably not?

A call needs to be made on

Milera, TDL, Shenton, Dunnell, Weller, Simpkin, Maister, Lee

All mature age and not in best 22 ATM

i think weller's position is safe.......most of the others are candidates for delisting at years end......
I think Sippos will be delisted before Lee is.
Absolutely, Lee is a long term project, no chance a call will be made this year.


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Re: I want to see Dunnel in

Post: # 1455453Post dragit »

BigMart wrote:Dunnell is a far better mark than Markworth

Not sure about Scres... Seems as though he is playing HB
Not sure on marking, but Markworth would be ahead of Dunell in most areas…

Is Dunell going to play CHF at AFL level? I don't think he has a position TBH. Good VFL player, like TDL.


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