Rd 13: Pre Game posturing: Carlton vs Gold Coast

[Thryleon]

Unless SOS had his lupara pointed at a few other recruiters, there's probably a reason why he went pick 53.

Yes, I know such a view will win me no friends around here. I know he's a fave of many. I'm just calling it as I see it. He could become anything (good or bad), but at this point, I see him as an honest toiler.

The main reason he dropped to 53 is that he had a shoulder operation in his draft year and didn't play a lot of footy. From memory he didn't test at the combine either.

He was also under aged for his draft year.  There was even a school of thought to say wait 12 months and go the following draft instead.