#13 Dale Thomas

Culprit · Post by **Culprit** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:06 pm

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&s ... eid=242212

He will be playing in the seniors sooner rather than later.

foxychick · Post by **foxychick** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:10 pm

great news

he sounds like to have a good head on his shoulders

Black and White Storm · Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:51 pm

our World on his shoulders.

Zakal · Post by **Zakal** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:03 pm

Whats that about him being a long term prospect? I thought we didnt get Ellis cos we didnt wanted someone who could play in the shorter term?

foxychick · Post by **foxychick** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:57 pm

I dont think they'll play him until he adds a little bulk to play senior footy but if he's ready then he'll get a match.

Zakal · Post by **Zakal** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:05 pm

Is there any realistic chance of him playing Round 1? cos he should play NAB Cup shouldnt he?

Culprit · Post by **Culprit** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:30 am

He is on track to play in the seniors this year. Round 1? The way he is going about his football etc, if he puts his hand up in the NAB cup, I feel he is a huge chance. The boy can play and it's in reach if he wants to grab it.

foxychick · Post by **foxychick** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:31 am

He has very nice skills but they might not want to rush him. However, the boy does excite me!

Culprit · Post by **Culprit** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:44 am

He wil play in the NAB for sure, foward pocket and maybe a run on the ball.

Black and White Storm · Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:50 am

Culprit · Post by **Culprit** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:58 am

Magpie Since 1986 · Post by **Magpie Since 1986** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:41 pm

"The first day especially, I got in there and this bloke comes along and says, 'how you going, I'm Nathan Buckley', and I'm like, 'oh really?'"

Hahahaha

I like it

DaVe86 · Post by **DaVe86** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:11 pm

yer i dont think we should rush him but i do want to see him in the NAB cup...im really excited about him and simply cannot wait too long

dalyc · Post by **dalyc** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:31 pm

sq3 · Post by **sq3** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:08 am

MM and the coaching staff will weigh up how he is and if he is mentally and physically ready - and this is done on a case by case basis.

Judd played first year and adapted to the pace very well.

If you had to be a certain weight and physical size Robbie Flower would never have played AFL or Rhys-Jones, Twiggy Dunn.

It is always on a case by case basis - but I think we played Josh about 2 years too early as he was not physically ready for the ruck confrontations - but with the added kgs and an extra 6 months off he will be cherry ripe in 2006.

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#13 Dale Thomas

#13 Dale Thomas