Pick 49- Daniel Pearce

[Greystache]

http://afl.com.au/portals/0/2011/draft/pearce_246a.jpg

Former club:Oakleigh Chargers/Templestowe
DOB:22/01/1993
Height:181cm
Weight:76kg
Position:Forward

Player assessment- Athletic midfielder with terrific natural leap and marking ability. He can play in a range of positions and had an excellent year with the Chargers finishing 4th in the best and fairest. he has a basketball background with Bulleen Boomers, which has helped develop his decision-making and clean ball-handling.

[stefoid]

quote "Pearce's disposal efficiency of 73 per cent over his 20 games has seen him attract some interest from AFL clubs."

kicked 42 goals in the TAC this year

[Remi Moses]

Hopefully he's a little harder than the other Danyle Pierce

[Bulldog Joe]

Hopefully he's a little harder than the other Danyle Pierce

Well at least his given name is spelt in the more manly style.

[Mofra]

Hopefully he's a little harder than the other Danyle Pierce
I'm assuming McCartney has read the riot act to our recruiters in that regard.

[Bulldog Revolution]

What do the more learned judges make of this selection?

[Topdog]

Don't know anything about him but reading about him he sounds like something we need

[chef]

Here's what Dalrymple said.......

'"He's from the Oakleigh Chargers, and he's a player we've really liked since halfway through the year. He's very versatile, can play small, back, inside mid, wing and forward, and he's got a really good vertical leap. He's one that flew under the radar in terms of the other high-profile Oakleigh boys and he's got a bit of rawness but his versatility and leap reminds me of a smaller version of Easton Wood"'

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/126471/default.aspx

[bulldogsman]

What do the more learned judges make of this selection?

I like it.

He will take time to develop, still learning the game. Thought he would go in the rookie draft, but it's not surprising to see these kinds of players shoot up the rankings. The Easton Wood comparison is fair, he's very athletic.

[divvydan]

A short video of Pearce is on the club's website http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/126559/default.aspx

[The Coon Dog]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg858/scaled.php?tn=0&server=858&filename=ickhr.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[Greystache]

Wow, he's really built like a kid. Hopefully that means he has a lot of upside.

[Desipura]

Wow, he's really built like a kid. Hopefully that means he has a lot of upside.

His shoulder width indicate to me he can get a decent build on him.

[Mantis]

Wonder what type of role he has been pencilled in for??

Have heard he is a Campbell Brown type... Fair comparison?

[divvydan]

Will be interesting to see, listed as a forward although the vision shows him getting possessions all over the ground. I expect he'll be one of those players who will be tried out in a number of roles from hf to hb and whichever one he can make his own will be his role.

[always right]

Look at the kid's shoulders and legs. He's going to be a powerful unit.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Watching the video and looking at the picture, he really does remind you of Wood. Similarily, Wood was very raw when he was drafted ... but because of his solid frame, he built up quickly and improved rapidly each season.

Pearce - if he puts in the effort - could develop very well physically.

[boydogs]

Wonder what type of role he has been pencilled in for??

Have heard he is a Campbell Brown type... Fair comparison?

I'd say more like Higgins or Johnson - outside mid/medium fwd with good disposal efficiency & overhead marking. Not comparing ability or potential, just player type.

[KT31]

We3wlcome to the Doggies Daniel.

[Raw Toast]

Wonder what type of role he has been pencilled in for??

Have heard he is a Campbell Brown type... Fair comparison?

Doesn't sound like this to me from what I've been told - very good kick and decision-maker with the ability to spread from the contest.


I'd say more like Higgins or Johnson - outside mid/medium fwd with good disposal efficiency & overhead marking. Not comparing ability or potential, just player type.

He does sound abit like an outside mid who might play the flanks up forward and down back, though my mate reckons he is best suited to the wing which is maybe a bit like the early Johnno, not really sure about the comparison with Higgins. Maybe a Montagna type? (Again type, not ability.)

[bornadog]

Has got some leg speed?

[boydogs]

Maybe a Montagna type? (Again type, not ability.)

Montagna is more a pure mid and certainly not known for his leap or marking

[Bulldog Revolution]

I'd say more like Higgins or Johnson - outside mid/medium fwd with good disposal efficiency & overhead marking. Not comparing ability or potential, just player type.

I think a Brett Montgommery type given his overhead skills

Looks a good kick also

[boydogs]

I think a Brett Montgommery type given his overhead skills

Looks a good kick also

Sounds fair :)

[bornadog]

Good Luck to Pearce. I guess he may start as Sub?

[Maddog37]

Good to see more fresh blood. I like the look of this fella. Nice balance and has a bit of time with the ball.

Also goes hard at it and is a nice kick. Fingers crossed we have another goodun.

[stefoid]

Looking like a good draft for us, so far at least.

[Rocco Jones]

Good Luck to Pearce. I guess he may start as Sub?

I'd go with Skinner again.

20% because the sub rule kinda suits him and 80% because I cannot see him running out a game.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Congrats to the kid. I liked what I saw of him in the NAB game against North.
Admittedly I've only seen him once, but to me he seemed like he could develop into a Gilbee type replacement. Would this be a fair comparison from those who have seen more of him than my one performance?

[Maddog37]

I am hesitant to answer as I am unsure as to the value of my limited opinion but I would say yes. The Gilbee role would fit him ok. Having said that I can also imagine him in a midfield role too.

[Greystache]

Congrats to the kid. I liked what I saw of him in the NAB game against North.
Admittedly I've only seen him once, but to me he seemed like he could develop into a Gilbee type replacement. Would this be a fair comparison from those who have seen more of him than my one performance?

I don't see him as that type myself, while not bad by foot, I wouldn't consider him an elite kick. Whether he develops into one we'll have to wait and see.

I see him more as an Easton Wood type, but one who's played more footy and has a more natural feel for the game, and due to that is more able to play through the midfield and find a but more of the footy.

[bulldogsman]

I don't see him as that type myself, while not bad by foot, I wouldn't consider him an elite kick. Whether he develops into one we'll have to wait and see.

I see him more as an Easton Wood type, but one who's played more footy and has a more natural feel for the game, and due to that is more able to play through the midfield and find a but more of the footy.

Agree with this.

His improvement from the start of last year to now has been enormous. He really struggled early on in the TAC cup, now he's playing AFL. Well done to the kid.

[Mofra]

A small/mid sized running half back would suit our list well, good luck to the kid

[DragzLS1]

Think this guy will really grow at around the 50 game mark. Looks decent but could see him tearing it up after a few pre seasons once his confidence is up. Has some speed and could be a real head ache with some experience ;)

[jeemak]

Good luck to the kid. Hope he goes well and puts his hand up throughout the season after a solid start.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

He's making some nice progress. Heard a few good reports about him just after we drafted him. A few recruiters/talent scouts thought he could be a player.

Still looks like a baby, but I am really excited to see him play.

Will also be good to see Zeph again.