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From: Crog100
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Date: 7/13/2010 11:29:44 PM
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Howdy

Just thought I'd get thoughts on the below player I drafted this season and find out if it's worth training for the u21 team and if so, what level he needs to get to. I realise that his passing is prob going to hurt his chances and may take some time to build up.

Small Forward
Age 18
Superstar potential
6"5 196cm

JS Respectable JR Average
OD Average HD Respectable
DV Mediocre PS Atrocious
IS Respectable ID Inept
RB Respectable SB Pitiful
ST Mediocre FT Respectable

Exp Pitiful

Cheers
Donuts

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Date: 7/13/2010 11:37:13 PM
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I think he could be made in to a nice small forward.
I would 1 position train him in passing for this whole season.
Then see what his skills are at that time.

If you don't want to do that, then I would train all his other skills that are on respectable until they are on strong and then sell him.

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Date: 7/14/2010 12:07:45 AM
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He would be a nice addition for your team, but I think he will struggle for the NT. The two reasons for that are:

1. Like you say, his passing is horrible.
2. Both his OD and ID are not great, particularly his ID. To get both of of those up to the level required, in addition to getting his poor passing up, you may struggle.

I could be wrong, though - I definitely stand to be corrected on that.

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Date: 7/14/2010 12:35:01 AM
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While his Outside defence and Inside defence isn't great, the rest of his skills are pretty good. And remember that he is still 18 after all. 1 position training for passing for the entire season will mean that his passing will be much higher (especially because it is so much lower than the other skills so it will train faster) and passing also trains outside defence, driving and handling so those will experience pops as well. I think he could definitely be a chance at making the team as a small forward.

From: mllama

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Date: 7/14/2010 6:12:45 AM
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Will he be a good player for your team if trained right? definately

Will he make the U21s? I'd have to say probably not. The main reason of course is his passing, which will take the whole season to get to a decent level. By the time you've done that, well he's already a season behind the other young guys.

I would go the outside SF route with him, get his passing up this season, then the next season focus on his OD and ID. I think he'll be a good player, but I also think he'll take time to become a good player, and, as tends to be the case with SFs, probably wont quite be at the required level when he's 21.

From: Crog100
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Thanks very much for the feedback.

Cheers

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Date: 7/14/2010 10:06:23 AM
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If it wasn't for the passing, I think his OD and ID would have been enough, but the need to get that passing out takes out many weeks that would be needed to get the OD/ID up. Still, he can be a very good player for his team, but it means he's pushing uphill to get into the U21 NT.

From: mllama
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Date: 7/19/2010 5:42:39 AM
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Our final game of the U21 repacharge in on tonight. After our loss to France, we need a big win, and for a bit of luck in the Chile v France game.

Its a long shot, but after the draw we got, I think we are due for a bit of luck!

From: mllama
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Date: 7/20/2010 6:28:05 AM
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Well, we beat Tounes, however by nowhere near as much as we needed to make the world cup, sadly.

Now that we are out of the world cup race, its all about preparation for next season. With that, I have removed some of the 21 yos from the team. I would like to thank their managers for training them up, and the contribution they made towards almost getting us into the world cup.

I've added some of the better 20yos into the squad. Hopefully they can gain some experience, and I can better keep an eye on how they are being trained.

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Date: 7/20/2010 10:25:10 AM
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Weekly salary: $ 11 066

DMI: 80800
Age: 19
Height: 6'10" / 208 cm
Potential: perennial allstar
Game Shape: strong

Jump Shot: respectable Jump Range: atrocious
Outside Def.: pitiful Handling: strong
Driving: mediocre Passing: inept
Inside Shot: proficient ↑ Inside Def.: strong
Rebounding: proficient Shot Blocking: strong
Stamina: mediocre Free Throw: pitiful

Experience: pitiful


Just wondering whether he is on track to making the U21 national team or is he ahead or behind? If he is behind, what skills should he have to be on track?
Thanks

From: pm24

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Date: 7/20/2010 9:44:54 PM
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Hey guys, do you reckon this guy has a chance for the U21 team in the next season or so?

Jonas Cole (14844824) Small Forward

Weekly salary: $ 5 551

DMI: 10400
Age: 19
Height: 6'10" / 208 cm
Potential: MVP
Game Shape: mediocre
Jump Shot: respectable Jump Range: average
Outside Def.: inept Handling: pitiful
Driving: average Passing: inept
Inside Shot: awful Inside Def.: respectable
Rebounding: average Shot Blocking: respectable
Stamina: average Free Throw: atrocious

Experience: atrocious

Just drafted him this year and will be looking to develop his JS and JR, along with his ID, Rebs and SB.

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