Welcome to Collingwood #13 Harry DeMattia

[Leggie]

[lazzadesilva]

[quote="Dave The Man"]^[quote]

He will have heaps of time to develop under the astute supervision of our coaches Dave and it will be thrilling to watch him get better in the role the club sees fit for him. Exciting times ahead for the mighty reigning Premiers 😆

[Raw Hammer]

Back to Back activated

[Sir Alan of Didak]

If we can somehow snag Arie Shoenmakers with our Pick 40, we will be considered one of the big winners of the draft

[Piesnchess]

[bally12]

I like his speed, strength, and chase down tackling.

That's about it though. Skills look poor. Bounces the ball like he hasn't played much footy. Kicking a bit mechanical and awkward.
Maybe that's the modern footballer though. Hard to find natural footballers combined with the athletic profile they are looking for at this age, especially around pick 25 anyway.
As a Tay Adams replacement? Yeh but not exactly aiming for the stars there.

[Pep]

Here is some info on our new recruit

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/harry-de-mattia/

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HARRY DEMATTIA

Position: Midfielder/medium forward

Size: 185cm

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Edithvale-Aspendale

AFL player comparison: Jack Sinclair

Eleven months after running drinks and Kookaburra bats out to Marnus Labuschagne — and copping a sledge from Proteas captain Dean Elgar — during the Boxing Day test, DeMattia could be on an AFL list. After being appointed Stingrays captain for 2023, DeMattia put all his focus into footy — and that decision has paid off, impressing across all three lines at different levels. He kicked five goals from his first three Coates Talent League game playing as a high half-forward then had 30 touches in the midfield in his last home and away game against the Devils. And in Vic Country’s final national carnival game, DeMattia played on Nick 'the wizard' Watson and clamped him when the game was up for grabs. DeMattia has genuine speed, clean hands and versatility, while his pressure game, competitiveness and elite ball use also appeals to AFL clubs.

[The Black and White Lion]

Can AFL listed players be a runner if their not selected on game day? That would be an interesting turn of events

[BazBoy]

Just looked in on Collingwood website and veiwed the package of his

Explosive beast

[BazBoy]

Apparently Fly rang him and congratulated him & telling him he will wear jumper 13

[stui magpie]

Fly clearly has wood for quick players who can tackle.

I'd prefer some height but I trust they know what they're doing, I assume they're drafting for now while we're right smack in the Premiership window, looking for guys who are capable of playing in their first season.

Welcome Harry.

[BazBoy]

If anyone has 16 spare minutes. A chat with Harry DeMattia on you tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfYGEzcthpM&ab_channel=CraftoftheDraft

He talks of getting better and how he can help those around him have success.
He mentioned not only on field but others around the club.

Where have I heard that before?

And another mum (pictured on FB) to do “Mum” pregame warm up.

[LaurieHolden]