elite in confidenceHugo's 5 years aren't up yet, there's still time
Hugo's answer to a recruiter at pre-draft interview:
Q. Are you going to be an ok AFL player, a good player or a great player?
A. “I’ll be a great player,” he states confidently.
Q. How great? What will they say about you in this draft in five years' time?
A. “They’ll look back and say I should have been a top-10 pick."
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Welcome Hugo Ralphsmith
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going back a bit to look for a similar player, Hugo doesn't appear to have the burning desire that Matty White had , who started as an "athlete" and built some footy smarts over time
and was a good pick up for Port
hopefully something happens soon that flicks that switch inside
and was a good pick up for Port
hopefully something happens soon that flicks that switch inside
Did a couple of nice things, and not much else. Needs to find a way to stay in the game between the occasional dashing run.
And learning to tackle wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
And learning to tackle wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
No idea, but he's a liability where we are playing him right now.
Has to be tried on a wing where he can run all day , not the occasional run off half back.
Surely with Marlion forward he would be more suited than Ross. Ross having said that was okay , but is not a wingman.
Surely with Marlion forward he would be more suited than Ross. Ross having said that was okay , but is not a wingman.
It's a really strange set up. A contested midfielder on a wing. A wingman up in the pocket. Another wingman who can't kick out of half back.
I'm pretty much over Ralphsmith. He's a less talented, more athletic Tivendale.
I'd be surprised if Banks can't deliver what he is currently at least. Let's have a look.
Just watched the replay. I’m not as down on Hugo as many others. Execution needs to improve but was getting involved in plenty and was using his run. Certainly put his head over it when required. For me he needs to get a continuous block of games at AFL to settle in at that level. If he can get his execution up to around 80% and match that to his athleticism he will be a very handy player.
Seen enough of Hugo . Suggests get rid of the “ cult “ following and visit the Barbers tomorrow. Then a month down in the VFL and see how he goes . Isn’t hard enough. Both he and Juddy jump out of the way of shadows yesterday
You’re not referring to Ross are you?
All his fans ignore the fact he isn’t a contested beast. Otherwise he would be playing more minutes in the ball. It’s pretty clear the coaching staff don’t see him as a consistent onballer.
At half time yesterday I had delisted him. By the end of the game he's holding on by a thread. Still unsure if he is going to make it or not. Not sure if we should persevere and see if he comes good or give Banks a shot at it now?
