#16 Ed Allan

[watt price tully]

Pendles replacement

Hopefully yes to that thought.

[watt price tully]

Derek Hine was clearly stoked in getting Ed Allen. Marvellous.

[Johnno75]

I always grimace when the Pies get a 'steal' that is overcoming major injury as a junior.

Yes it was the first thing that went thru my mind!

Despite his stress fracture issues was still able to break a 14 yr old record at for 20m sprint and recorded the 2nd best time ever.

Time will tell of course but in a sense this is a classic Hine bolter selection but on the other hand it’s not given he is a midfielder who is tall and quick and may end up being a versatile player who can play anywhere.

[RudeBoy]

All picks are speculative, but in this case, there's a lot to like about him. Fingers crossed we've added a 10 yr player to our list!

[Pebbles Rocks]

I always grimace when the Pies get a 'steal' that is overcoming major injury as a junior.

Yes it was the first thing that went thru my mind!

Despite his stress fracture issues was still able to break a 14 yr old record at for 20m sprint and recorded the 2nd best time ever.

Time will tell of course but in a sense this is a classic Hine bolter selection but on the other hand it’s not given he is a midfielder who is tall and quick and may end up being a versatile player who can play anywhere.

He apparently grew about 20cm in two years. It is hardly surprising that he got stress fractures in his back as a result...

[robevpau1]

Stress fractures common for developing young players training to play at top level. Fortunately, with Ed can now be placed on a training program that can take this into account. Excellent prospect.

[Charlie Oneeye]

The Allan potential

Cory Gault had a growth spurt, but his best ended up below AFL par.

It is possible Allan will suffer the same fate.. Nevertheless, the growth spurt could be our silver lining.

he was passed over for good reasons.. back problem and not much to go on this year.

It gets worse... if he was 20 cm shorter up until recently, there isn't even a junior record for recruiters to refer to.

I seriously believe we can't judge him objectively.

Can't blame clubs with earlier picks being worried.

He could in fact end up being better than the Bont or Jordy.

Considering what he had gone through, a back problem and comes back from that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goodness me ... That's standout natural class
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What do we have on our hands?

[Damien]

Can’t believe I’ve read about 12 pages on the draft and nobody has dropped the classic line: “In Hine we trust”.

I actually do trust Hine… and I reckon you take the best player if he’s available regardless of an injury background and the ‘go home’ factor. Who’d have thought Ollie Henry was a flight risk being from that far flung town of Geelong.

Allan is a good pick I reckon. If he’s half as good as Patty Cripps (also from W.A but very happy in Victoria) I’ll be wrapped.

[Ronnie McKeowns boots]

Geez looks a bit of a speculative pick, 6 games in the late season...I guess that's better than 6 early games, then getting the injury.

Good stock, very good stock, if he is as good as the old man I'll be happy.

But like many here, I get concerned by the phrase 'natural athlete'

[Dave The Man]

His Dad being Interviewed of SEN Today:

https://megaphone.link/NTETP1185067915

[Charlie Oneeye]

He is a natural athletic footballer


Vrs the natural athletes we went looking for in the 90s

[Dave The Man]

Article:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/ ... b28067815f

[stui magpie]

We seem to have a thing for these tall utility players. Reef, Trey, and now Ed.

NFI where we intend to play them, but they all are quick off the mark, can play tall or short, hopefully they all come on. I like the look of the kid, Welcome to Collingwood Ed.

[Presti35]

His Dad being Interviewed of SEN Today:

https://megaphone.link/NTETP1185067915

Was my fave non-Pies player back in the day, so it all sits well for me.

[Piesnchess]

Very pleased, impressed , yes, we did well there.