Karmichael Hunt's Switch to AFL

Post by **Beaussie** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:29 pm

Wow, big news for footy in QLD and in particular the Gold Coast Football Club. Apparently Hunt was pretty good with the sherrin in his junior days. How do people think he'll go when playing in the big league? Should AFL clubs target more NRL players?

geppo · Post by **geppo** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:08 pm

I think he will struggle big time - especially fitness - league is only 80 minutes - AFL 120 at least.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:55 pm

AFL Clubs employee people full time to get players up to AFL standard fitness levels. I dont think fitness will be an issue.

It's a massive scalp for Gold Coast. Certainly going to be exciting to see how he goes.

Post by **Beaussie** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:38 am

I'm concerned about his kicking ability more than anything else.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:43 pm

The Irish players seem to adapt to that, he shouldn't have a problem with it.

How good was it seeing the Broncos kicking the sherrin around at training yesterday

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Karmichael Hunt's Switch to AFL

Karmichael Hunt's Switch to AFL