Past #41: Gordon Narrier - won't be offered a new contract - thanks for your efforts Flash

[giantroo]

Welcome to North Melbourne Gordon Narrier

DOB: 27/11/1998
Height: 187cm
Weight: 75kg
Recruited from: Perth Demons
Position: Wing/forward

What to expect: 19-year-old Narrier is lightning quick. He played for Perth's WAFL team in 2017, averaging 13 disposals and 3 marks.

What the recruiters say: “He represented WA at the Nationals as a 19 year old and has excellent speed and ground coverage.

“He comes to us with senior footy experience and will bring some more x-factor to our list.

“We’re really delighted with today’s additions and feel that they really complement our selections from Friday night.” - Mark Finnigan, NMFC National Recruiting Manager

 

[giantroo]

NARRRRRIIIIIERRRR YES

Stats: http://www.wafl.com.au/players/view/6268


Player bio
Former club: Perth
Age: 19
Height: 186cm
Weight: 79kg
Position: Midfielder

2017 U18 Stats
Games: 2
Goals: -
Avg Kicks: 10
Avg Marks: 4.5
Avg Hballs: 4.5

Video:
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Club Perth Demons/Hale School/Northam

Height 187cm

Weight 75kg

Position Wing/Small Forward

Draft Range Rookie

IN SHORT

• Speed Demon: Boasts extraordinary pace
• Senior Experience: Already playing WAFL League football
• Goalkicker: 15 Goals in 17 WAFL League appearances

AFL U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS STATISTICS

2 Games – Ave. 15P, 5M, 4I50s, 2T

WAFL (League)
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ABOUT
Originally from Northam, Western Australia, Gordon Narrier moved to Perth in 2014 to take up a cricket scholarship with the WACA. Because of this scholarship, Narrier became a border at Hale School – a school that has notable sporting alumni including Geoff Marsh, Tom Barrass, and Tom Mitchell.

However, his football talent shone through the most brightly. In 2015 he was invited to play for the Perth Demons Colts – a team that boasted the likes of John Levien, Quinton Narkle, Cody Ninyette, Corey Byrne, and Chapman Jones. On his debut against Peel in round 22, Narrier collected 17 possessions, took four marks, recorded four inside 50s and kicked a goal – displaying extraordinary talent.

He was invited back to Perth for the 2016 season, and handled the competition with aplomb. In only 11 games he averaged 14 possessions, three marks and two tackles. His best performances came against Claremont in round 3 (19 possessions, four inside 50s, three marks, two tackles & a goal), Swan Districts in round 12 (20 possessions, four marks, and three tackles), and Claremont in round 15 (15 possessions, eight marks and three inside 50s).

Because of such performances, he was selected in the WA U18s State Academy alongside fellow Demons; Narkle, Levien, Zac Fisher, Kristian Morisey, and Anton Scotney. However, because of the strength of the WA team, especially in the midfield with the likes of Sam Petrevski-Seton, Sam Powell-Pepper and Shai Bolton, Narrier did not get the chance to represent his state.

Despite the setback, Narrier put forward an excellent debut season for Perth’s League team. In 17 games, he averaged 13 possessions and three marks as he accustomed to the rigours of WAFL League football. He produced notable performances against Subiaco in round two (11 possessions, three inside 50s and two goals), Claremont in round three (14 possessions and five marks), and South Fremantle in round eight (17 possessions, five marks, four inside 50s and three goals).

He was also invited back into the WA U18s State Academy to play as an over-ager. He only played two games against South Australia (15 possessions, seven inside 50s, four marks and two rebounding 50s) and Vic Metro (14 possessions and five marks), but he demonstrated considerable ability to catch the eyes of several recruiters.

WHY SHOULD THEY PICK HIM?
Any club looking for an outside midfielder who can push forward should strongly consider Gordon Narrier.

He boasts lightning speed and is not afraid to use it. He often tucks the ball under his arm and goes on a run, routinely racing past and burning the opposition.

He also possesses dazzling skills, and fantastic vision to spot team-mates in better positions. Whenever he has the ball in hand, something magical always happens.

He has also developed his forward craft, meaning he can rest up forward and still have a significant impact for his team.

THE QUESTION MARKS?
A knock on Narrier is his defensive pressure, as he only laid 26 tackles in 17 games for Perth’s League team this year. However, in an AFL environment, this would easily be fixed.

He’s also not a big accumulator of the footy, but his ball use and impact when he is in possession make up for this.

THE WRAP
Any club that is looking to add a midfielder with class and speed should strongly consider Narrier.

His dare to run and carry and his elite foot skills make him a tantalising prospect, and as a likely late pick or rookie, he has a fair amount of upside for limited risk.

 

[remfan101]

Yessss I'm almost as pumped as I was after LDU. Actually, no I'm not. But still, over the moon, this kid could be anything.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

NARRRRRIIIIIERRRR YES

Same, really needed a quick small forward with the departure of Thomas.

 

[Firestarter]

Narrier more exciting rookie pick. /spot the wordplay

 

[Roo Beauty]

Left footed Indigenous boy to replace LT.

Also a teammate of Kyron Hayden. Welcome Gordon!

 

[Groucho]

Couldn't be happier with this selection

 

[Twinkletoes]

Welcome aboard Gord.

He sounds like the type of player who's routinely cut us to shreds in the past. Exciting times!

 

[remfan101]

Reminds me a lot of Brad Hill, both in build and playing style.

 

[giantroo]

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Sounds like a good pick up!

Reading an article the other day that said clubs are using the "Handcuff techique" for drafting, where they draft two interstate players together to help prevent the go home factor.

Possibility of what they're doing here? Coupled with him addressing a need.

 

[shinboner magic]

Put this kid at the feet of brown in a couple of years and it will be delicious

 

[Firestarter]

Oh hey. Another WA player (yeah I only now read up the page). Fancy that.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Jindrrk]

Reminds me a lot of Brad Hill, both in build and playing style.

Thats what I was thinking

 

[Jindrrk]

So what is his exact background?

 

[Flawed Genius]

About time we had a Gordon

 

[Dodecahedron]

Gordon Narrier = the Jump Jet

 

[Snake_Baker]

That kids kicking style is very reminiscent of Winston.

That left foot has me drooling

 

[giantroo]

So what is his exact background?

Indigenous boy

https://www.communitynews.com.au/we...agement-officer-enjoying-home-away-from-home/

 

[giantroo]

 

[SheezNuts]

Looks a very likely type.

Moves a bit like Cyril

 

[sross]

Sounds like a good pick up!

Reading an article the other day that said clubs are using the "Handcuff techique" for drafting, where they draft two interstate players together to help prevent the go home factor.

Possibility of what they're doing here? Coupled with him addressing a need.

Read their bios and they both went to the same school

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Indigenous boy

https://www.communitynews.com.au/we...agement-officer-enjoying-home-away-from-home/

Anderson
Ahern
Simpkin
Hayden
Narrier

Thomas
Mansell?
Mansell?

Stacked indigenous list.

 

[Jindrrk]

Indigenous boy

https://www.communitynews.com.au/we...agement-officer-enjoying-home-away-from-home/

So he is Aboriginal then?

Sounds like a pretty good kid in the video.