06-19-2022, 11:16 PM
(06-19-2022, 10:29 PM)Baggers link Wrote:I recall the Kemp midfielder conversation pre draft. Pretty sure it was Shifter who touted him as having the goods as a mid but that he'd have to build his endurance. Ditto, Stocker. As an aside, it was terrific to see Kempy turn his impact around v the Dishlickers on Friday night after half time. Injected his customary boldness into his game... loved it.
Yes, folk talked about Kemp as a midfielder but he played as an intercept defender who occasionally went forward and kicked goals.
He showed great promise as a defender in the couple of games he played last season with his marking strength and his ability to run off his opponent. The lack of talls has meant that he has been played out of position as a key forward and key defender in the VFL this season. Hopefully, that will help his development but it’s not doing him any favours in terms of stringing together good performances and demanding a spot in the firsts.
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