Gerrick Weedon

[popedelio]

this young WCE player has not really been considered as a strong bench option in the FWD line. Weedon is priced at 97,600, it is his 2nd season, still yet to debut, he was picked at no.22 in 2009.

A AFL article was posted today with a comment on Weedon from the coaches.
"The second-year utility has been a standout through the Eagles pre-season campaign, making a giant leap in fitness and displaying polished skills.
Teague said the 19-year-old had an opportunity to earn a spot in the forward line based on his strong tackling."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/107561/default.aspx

if hes good at tackling, that means he could be good at DT, I reckon he should be strongly considered for a bench option.

[Bluke]

Its really a question of who you think will play more out of Darling or Weedon and who has more scoring potential.

Darling is cheaper at 92,000.

At this stage I have Darling listed, however, that could easily change should Weedon have a good preseason and is listed to play rd.1

[Slap]

good info popedelio, nice to cover a not-so-popular rookie..

But I'd agree with Bluke atm.  Woosha seems to give his top draft picks a go in their first season, after that it seems like its hard to crack into the 22, unless the team is in dire straits.  I'd like to see them both do well.

[LiveTheDream]

Certainly a good option if he's named round one. If he can hold his spot for 5 or 6 rounds then he's done his job nicely