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Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:44 pm**

Which mature age players are the best chance of getting picked up by an AFL club.
When I say mature I'm thinking anyone from the age of 20 and above.
I have seen plenty of SANFL games this season and not all invloving South so I think I have a reasonable idea of players who in my opinion could make an impact at the next level. Here are a few that I think are well worthy.
In no particular order

1. Lee Spurr
2. James Allan
3. Adam Grocke
4. Toby Stribling (another shot)
5. Scott Lewis
6. Darren Pfieffer( another shot)
7. Brady Dawe
8. Joel Cross
9. Nick Liddle
10.Ryan Willits ( another shot)
11 Matt Goldsworthy
12.Luke Harder
13.Mark Dolling
14.Steven Summerton
15.Luke Habel
16.Eddie Sansbury (another shot)
17.Daniel Havelberg ( if his hamstrings were to improve)
18.Luke Crane

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:03 pm**

panthers 2008 wrote:Which mature age players are the best chance of getting picked up by an AFL club.
When I say mature I'm thinking anyone from the age of 20 and above.
I have seen plenty of SANFL games this season and not all invloving South so I think I have a reasonable idea of players who in my opinion could make an impact at the next level. Here are a few that I think are well worthy.
In no particular order

1. Lee Spurr yes
2. James Allan no
3. Adam Grocke no
4. Toby Stribling (another shot) no
5. Scott Lewis no
6. Darren Pfieffer( another shot) no
7. Brady Dawe no
8. Joel Cross no
9. Nick Liddle no
10.Ryan Willits ( another shot) no
11 Matt Goldsworthy no
12.Luke Harder no
13.Mark Dolling no
14.Steven Summerton no
15.Luke Habel no
16.Eddie Sansbury (another shot) ask dutchy, i agree
17.Daniel Havelberg ( if his hamstrings were to improve) no
18.Luke Crane no

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:34 pm**

I think Scott Lewis could be a real find if somone were to take the punt. He has a great kick on him and finds plenty of the ball. He would find a whole new level of fitness at AFL level and would improve out of sight.
Lets see if i'm correct.Time will tell.

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:27 pm**

westcoastpanther wrote:16. Eddie Sansbury (another shot) ask dutchy, i agree

Whilst I agree Eddie wont get another chance at AFL level, the guy has just won the Best & Fairest for Central so maybe a couple of clubs migth discuss him as a possibility?

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:53 pm**

Big Phil wrote:
westcoastpanther wrote:16. Eddie Sansbury (another shot) ask dutchy, i agree

Whilst I agree Eddie wont get another chance at AFL level, the guy has just won the Best & Fairest for Central, I wonder if you would have him at South wcp?

Not sure that was the question Big Phella, no need to be so defensive

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:56 pm**

JK wrote:
Big Phil wrote:
westcoastpanther wrote:16. Eddie Sansbury (another shot) ask dutchy, i agree

Whilst I agree Eddie wont get another chance at AFL level, the guy has just won the Best & Fairest for Central, I wonder if you would have him at South wcp?

Not sure that was the question Big Phella, no need to be so defensive

Yeah, fair enough, changed the post accordingly.

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:00 pm**

Eagleton.

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:09 pm**

CENTURION wrote:Eagleton.

No he has been there done that. Not like all these other hacks mentioned that will still be running around in the SANFL in 5 years time

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:41 pm**

I'd almost call the hawks to pick up Spurr. Just love the way he goes about it.

Summerton has the ability but may be a bit light?

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:44 pm**

Apart from Spurr I think the best chances are Dawe and Pfeiffer (although both perhaps as rookies).

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:46 pm**

i think from you list p08 spur, harder and lewis would be the ones that could have a crack at getting drafted

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:49 pm**

GWW wrote:Apart from Spurr I think the best chances are Dawe and Pfeiffer (although both perhaps as rookies).

I'd be amazed if Dawe was drafted .. Has some skill & ability, but lacks in many area's you'd want from a big man, especially at AFL level.

Posted: **Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:54 pm**

Yeah fair point, I guess I was going on a bit of hype mid way through the year when he kicked a bag of goals. Maybe a late rookie chance but if there are some issues there I agree probably won't happen.

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:50 am**

Spurr and Pfeiffer would be the best chances IMHO. Not many others likely to be too seriously looked at from what I've seen. Havelberg would have already been drafted if his body was sound, but the guy struggled to even get on the park for half a season. With him looking likely to move on from SANFL I think those 'strings might win their battle. At his best is probably more valuable than many forwards running around in the AFL. But if you can't get on the park you can't get too many kicks.

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:51 am**

GWW wrote:Yeah fair point, I guess I was going on a bit of hype mid way through the year when he kicked a bag of goals. Maybe a late rookie chance but if there are some issues there I agree probably won't happen.

Yes, a lot of people did. He kicked 4 at CHF in an easy win at Noarlunga and suddenly he was the next Wayne Carey. The lad is athletic, good leap, and works his ring off. You can never question the effort. However, a lot of times he flies for marks he is off balance and has no real chance of grabbing them. Very good on the ground for a gangling big guy.

For mine, he's a ruckman who needs a few extra pounds, not a CHF. The funny thing with Norwood this year is we stacked our forward line with talls, and then went in short and indirect. Work that one out.

I know exactly where this hype comes from, the coach. All he seems to do is want to sell off our players to the AFL. The moment anyone has a good game, you can be assured there will be something written about him suggesting AFL clubs should look at him. Come on Bass, you do the coaching and let the AFL scouts do the recruiting.

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:49 am**

Harder has had a few clubs after him..should get picked up late, or rookie with the power(worst case)

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:05 am**

MP wrote:Harder has had a few clubs after him..should get picked up late, or rookie with the power(worst case)

Really impressed with what I have seen of this lad, definitely would not be out of place in the AFL.

Would love to have him at Oval Avenue.

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:37 am**

its very scary that if you are over 20 you are categorised as mature age ........ I guess i would be categorised as extinct

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:18 am**

Big Phil wrote:
JK wrote:
Big Phil wrote:
westcoastpanther wrote:16. Eddie Sansbury (another shot) ask dutchy, i agree

Whilst I agree Eddie wont get another chance at AFL level, the guy has just won the Best & Fairest for Central, I wonder if you would have him at South wcp?

Not sure that was the question Big Phella, no need to be so defensive

Yeah, fair enough, changed the post accordingly.

If that is less defensive, I wish I had seen the unedited version.

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:18 am**

Should add Paul Thomas to the list.

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