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Magpie Russ 
Joined: 28 May 2003
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My son's assessment
Bailey Smith
Height: 185cm
Weight: 79kg (83 by some accounts)
STRENGTHS
• Endurance
• Contested ball-winning
• Kicking
• Leadership
• Attitude
• Versatility
Harry DeMattia
Height 185cm
Weight 78kg (as heavy as 84 by some accounts)
STRENGTHS
• Competitiveness
• Kick penetration
• Leadership
• Speed
• Tackling
• Versatility
The main distinction and where Bailey Smith might have a slight edge is pure ball winning, where Smith found much more of the ball as a junior and also potentially class.
But that’s why Bailey Smith went Pick 7 and DeMattia Pick 25.
But they play the same way and DeMattia has scope to be like Smith.
If there is a class difference then HDM has as much chance (if not more) of justifying Pick 25 as Smith has of Pick 7.
Cf Smith draft highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5gOKtCmIVw |
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burnsy17 
Joined: 10 Aug 2003
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His “highlights” don’t fill me with much confidence!
But WTF would I know! Hopefully he comes good and learns how to bounce a footy and not kick helicopters 😬
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Boot
Joined: 22 Feb 2013
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Harry Demattia reminds me a bit of that Collingwood premiership hero from 2010 Ben Johnson. Speedy, left footer and determined tackler. Speed is good and has clear leadership traits. A faster upgrade on Trent Bianco?
In Hine we trust and I'll be interested to see what Hine specials are drafted by the Pies tonight.
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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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I always get a bit frustrated when I read the pre judgements ( especially the knocks) on any new draftee. At pick 25, you will always come with areas that require significant improvement. Good recruiting understands what areas can be fast tracked versus those that will prove more difficult. The club obviously believes a number of his shortfalls can be improved, while also understanding some limitations will likely remain throughout his career. That’s ok, Pendlebury was never quick by foot and Harvey was long considered too short to make it.
Whether we agree or not, the club obviously identified speed around the ball as a priority ( as per their supposed trade targets and the bid on Swans academy player, Cleary ) Given that was their focus, then DeMattia was seen as the next best to fill that need. He comes into one of the best development programs in the competition, so he lacks for nothing and now it’s over to you, Harry. As for us supporters, let’s just keep an open mind and allow the kid some time to develop into the best player he can be at AFL level. |
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Charlie Oneeye
charlie oneeye
Joined: 23 Apr 2004
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| Boot wrote: | | Harry Demattia reminds me a bit of that Collingwood premiership hero from 2010 Ben Johnson.. |
I think a perfect comparison. Love it.
Harry looks a far better kick, lol |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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There are football skills sure and there are also character skill also and whilst Craig must embrace skills he definitely rates character and family strength even more so.
He said to Harry on his phone call to be with his family and celebrate together
Skills. Well Crisp was let go cos his previous club saw little skills in him
Let’s all put no huge expectation on the kid and let the skills of our coaching staff take him to where he can be—a winner
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Kingsofclutch
Joined: 12 Oct 2023
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| Charlie Oneeye wrote: |
I think a perfect comparison. Love it.
Harry looks a far better kick, lol |
Bit bigger too, but lacks a flag like Benny, we'll have to get onto that.
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Side By Side
Joined: 30 Jun 2005
Location: somewhere
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| Pies2016 wrote: | I always get a bit frustrated when I read the pre judgements ( especially the knocks) on any new draftee. At pick 25, you will always come with areas that require significant improvement. Good recruiting understands what areas can be fast tracked versus those that will prove more difficult. The club obviously believes a number of his shortfalls can be improved, while also understanding some limitations will likely remain throughout his career. That’s ok, Pendlebury was never quick by foot and Harvey was long considered too short to make it.
Whether we agree or not, the club obviously identified speed around the ball as a priority ( as per their supposed trade targets and the bid on Swans academy player, Cleary ) Given that was their focus, then DeMattia was seen as the next best to fill that need. He comes into one of the best development programs in the competition, so he lacks for nothing and now it’s over to you, Harry. As for us supporters, let’s just keep an open mind and allow the kid some time to develop into the best player he can be at AFL level. |
i agree
as for this one, he certainly has speed, bloody good 0-10 sec too! so much enthusiasm, apparently really invested in the game, ill take it!
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Take_a_Screamer 
.....No.5...Jamie Elliott....
Joined: 22 Aug 2018
Location: Melbourne S.E.Suburbs
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Back -to-back. What does Harry know that we don’t???
🎶Where just wild about Harry
And Harry’s wild about us🎶
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Podpicken 
Joined: 28 Oct 2006
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Some harsh judges here. I really like the selection. Speed, tackles hard, can hit a target clearly (described as having 'elite' disposal). You've got to remember we've got the best coach in it, a crackerjack development team, and not to mention Pendles, Maynard, Sidebottom, Daicosx2 and the likes tweaking/improving his game and game day roles.
Better watch this space, I reckon.
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DT
Joined: 06 May 2007
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Speaks like a coach. Phenomenal. If he can play will be superb
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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| Podpicken wrote: | Some harsh judges here. I really like the selection. Speed, tackles hard, can hit a target clearly (described as having 'elite' disposal). You've got to remember we've got the best coach in it, a crackerjack development team, and not to mention Pendles, Maynard, Sidebottom, Daicosx2 and the likes tweaking/improving his game and game day roles.
Better watch this space, I reckon. |
Though a Knock on him is his Composure
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stui magpie 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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Nice little pre-draft article which points toward his composure and leadership.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/he-was-on-edge-and-agitated-the-batting-advice-draft-hopeful-gave-test-opener-will-pucovksi-20231027-p5efnm.html
| Quote: | Most teenagers opening the batting with Will Pucovski in Premier Cricket would be happy just to be gracing the field with a Test player let alone feel the need to give advice — but not gun young cricketer turned AFL draft prospect Harry DeMattia.
The pair were opening the batting for Melbourne in Pucovski’s eagerly awaited comeback to competitive cricket in January last year. Twelve months earlier, Pucovski made his only appearance to date in the baggy green.
Undaunted by his more experienced and accomplished teammate, DeMattia played the role more befitting a seasoned pro than a 16-year-old in only his second game of first grade, calming down Pucovski, who was returning from a shoulder reconstruction and another head knock.
“He was a bit on edge and agitated,” DeMattia said. “I told him to just breathe and focus on the next ball and stay in the present. Between balls and after overs we’d talk about cricket and completely different stuff other than cricket to try and get his mind off it and have a laugh.
“He said he was very happy and grateful I did that.”
Anyone familiar with the work of cricket satirists The Grade Cricketer or the supposed pecking order in a cricket dressing room would appreciate how DeMattia’s actions had the potential to upset the status quo. In this world, baggy green No.460 is the alpha male, and a kid with DeMattia’s lack of experience a part of the pack.
What this anecdote does reveal about him is an emotional intellect beyond his precious years to recognise a teammate’s vulnerability, the confidence to speak up and address it, and the empathy to deliver in a manner receptive to a senior peer.
They are traits that will hold DeMattia in good stead in this year’s draft, so too the lessons he learned being part of a high-performance program in another code. |
He also outscored Pukovski on the day, 48 not out off 61 balls to 40 off 68.
At the risk of doing a P4S, this kid is a potential future captain.
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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Sounds he could come a Defensive Player/Tagger type
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