Who is our brightest young star?

[Chookbilly]

Surely Brett Meredith deserves to be in that list.
Before breaking his arm, he showed he was more than capable at senior level..... not to mention his exquisite ball usage.

Saying that, I voted for Vespa

[ShockOfHair]

I went with Vespa by process of elimination.

I think he, White and Eggberry are most likely to be superstars. Egg's still young, and it takes a few years for star forwards to develop, which leaves Paddy.

I also think a 'superstar' has to grab people's attention and Paddy' pace, and his ability to find the ball, not to mention his extravagant goal celebrations, certainly leave an impression.

[Bloody Hell]

I voted for White, but I think Nick Smith has great potential for us.

I think it is more likely that Nick Smith will Captain an AA team - but you can't go past a marquee key forward. Gotta be White.

[hammo]

After a full pre season, Veszpremi is ready to become a very good / elite AFL player and show why we took him before Rioli in 07.

[jono2707]

[QUOTE=Chookbilly;464765]Surely Brett Meredith deserves to be in that list.
Before breaking his arm, he showed he was more than capable at senior level..... not to mention his exquisite ball usage.
[QUOTE]

I agree - where is Meredith? He is a very exciting prospect and will see a lot more time in the 1s next year, injury permitting of course.

[swansrob]

I voted for Vez. As Hammo said, with a full pre-season under his belt, I think this year is his breakout year and he will show us (and the opposition) what he's capable of.

[Chilcott]

Craig Bird for me.

Maybe not this season, but come 2011 or 2012, he will be a gun. Lacks some power in his legs at the moment and needs a bit more confidence with his decision making, but when he gets that, he will be a superstar.

Has showed to me that he has great poise and a very good handball in traffic. To me, he has some similar attributes to Greg Williams at the same age.

[AnnieH]

Hannebaby

[Lucky Knickers]

The Vesz-president or White are the only players with potential to be "superstars" although I have confidence Bird and Jack grow to be held in the same esteem as one P. Kelly.

[swans_premiers]

no one liking o'dwyer?

[ScottH]

no one liking o'dwyer?

Don't think most of us have seen enough of him to tell.

[Triple B]

no one liking o'dwyer?

Don't think most of us have seen enough of him to tell.

I've seen enough of him to know he's not our brightest star.

Don't get me wrong, he's a fave of mine and there's a lot to like about him. He's quick, a reasonable mark and although he plays outside, it's more a case of using his attributes rather than an unwillingness to get his hands dirty, he's certainly not scared. Biggest problem is his disposal and although he made no standout clangers in his time in the seniors towards the end of the year (prompting the Melb contingent to wonder why EVERY regular ressie watcher bagged his kicking ), you better believe he needs plenty of work in that area.

That all said, he's a fair way behind the likes of Hanners, Vespa and Jesse when it comes to predict who will be our brightest star.

[johnno]

If McGlynn is given the chief tagging duties in the team and thus releasing K.Jack to play as an atacking midfielder, get ready for an outstanding year by the young man. Also am looking forward to seeing Meredith too.

[SCGonasunnyday]

Hot damn I'm excited for next year. So much to look forward to and to see who can make the step from promising youngster to accomplished peformer.

I'm mainly a Vespa fan, he just makes me love watching the footy.

[rojo]

I know he doesn't rate a place in the elite youngies yet and is very frustrating to watch sometimes, but I am giving him two more years. Maybe poise and self-confidence is a character attribute but if it can be gained then Ed B. could become a game breaker, a la Adam Goodes!!