Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

[aker39]

Daniel Wells

Number: 8
180cm, 78 kg.
2008 - 16 games, 5 goals
Career - 118 games, 65 goals.
DOB: 03-02-85

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Potentially the Kangaroos' most damaging midfielder, Wells is a team-orientated player, who has been urged by his coach to be more selfish and use his pace to take on the opposition. Had a good 2007 - with his game in the finals win against Hawthorn the highlight. In 2008, Wells has taken his game to another level, easily having his most consistent season.

Since returning from injury in Round 12 (an injury he received in the Rnd 9 game against us), Wells has arguable been North Melbournes best player averaging 26 possessions, an increase from the average of 17 possessions over the 1st 9 rounds.

With plenty of tough inside players, Wells is the link player that gives North Melbourne run, and his delivery is improving and as such we will need make sure that we can close him down.

I'll pull one out of left field and if there is no other match up for Shaggy, we do a bit of experimenting and put him on Wells.

[The Coon Dog]

After the past two weeks I'm fed up with mids from the opposition running amok unmolested. It's time someone sacrificed their game ala Steven Baker/Brady Rawlings & ensure they keep their designated opponent to a handful of possessions.

Good choice A39 (tho I thought you would have gone with Brent Harvey) as Wells certainly can be damaging. Man him up & give him no room. If he plays this week I'd give the job to Aker.

[bornadog]

Good choice A39 (tho I thought you would have gone with Brent Harvey) as Wells certainly can be damaging. Man him up & give him no room. If he plays this week I'd give the job to Aker.

TCD, we did Brent Harvey last time we played them.

Aker30, good choice as, Wells is one of those players that can really cut you up, if you give him a chance

[The Coon Dog]

TCD, we did Brent Harvey last time we played them.

Aker30, good choice as, Wells is one of those players that can really cut you up, if you give him a chance

I would have done him again! ;)

[bornadog]

I would have done him again! ;)

Copy and Paste:D

[Twodogs]

I'd really like to come away from a game not having noticed an opposition small rip us to shreds.

[Mofra]

Ray could also get the chance. I don't think Boyd will get the role as Boyd is very good in close & Wells (as rightly pointed out) is prefered as a link player; he really can break a game open if given more than a centimetre of space.

[knowitall]

Ray could also get the chance. I don't think Boyd will get the role as Boyd is very good in close & Wells (as rightly pointed out) is prefered as a link player; he really can break a game open if given more than a centimetre of space.

Ward is a big chance to line up on Wells

[GVGjr]

Ward is a big chance to line up on Wells

That would be a terrific match-up in my opinion.

[Go_Dogs]

That would be a terrific match-up in my opinion.

I wouldn't be as confident as that, Wells has had a pretty good year, but it would be a great learning opportunity for Cal.

[bornadog]

I wouldn't be as confident as that, Wells has had a pretty good year, but it would be a great learning opportunity for Cal.

If Ward plays, then who is out this week?

[Go_Dogs]

If Ward plays, then who is out this week?

One of Hill or Harbrow I'd guess, as Callan for Tiller appears the logical swap down back.

[The Coon Dog]

One of Hill or Harbrow I'd guess, as Callan for Tiller appears the logical swap down back.

After his game last week you would have to think Harbrow is safe.

[Go_Dogs]

After his game last week you would have to think Harbrow is safe.


Wouldn't disagree but stranger things have happened, especially this year. I guess it depends what Rocket thinks we're going to need more. Extra legs, or more forward 50 pressure (simplistic, but you know what I mean!).

[Mantis]

Wouldn't disagree but stranger things have happened, especially this year. I guess it depends what Rocket thinks we're going to need more. Extra legs, or more forward 50 pressure (simplistic, but you know what I mean!).

Extra legs for what?

[Sedat]

Wouldn't disagree but stranger things have happened, especially this year. I guess it depends what Rocket thinks we're going to need more. Extra legs, or more forward 50 pressure (simplistic, but you know what I mean!).
That would work in Harbrow's favour

[Go_Dogs]

Extra legs for what?


Umm...running?

[Mantis]

Umm...running?

Doesn't Harbrow offer us a bit of pace and offensive pressure?

Our 2 'flattest' players over the past few weeks have been Aker and Gia, we should be looking at freshening those 2 up not resting Harbrow.

[Stevo]

Wells has never quite reached his potential and it must be frustrating for the North supporters to keep on waiting to deliver on his ability. I agree with Griffen#16 that he has had a solid season by his standards but I hope Rocket does roll the dice and try one of the younger group on him. It would be a huge learning curve for someone like Ward or Harbrow to be given the day trying to keep Wells under control.

[Bulldog Revolution]

That would be a terrific match-up in my opinion.

Its a bold call, particularly given the way Wells sliced us up in Round 22 last year at the TD, but I dont think it's a terrible matchup.

Could Ward really run with him?

Would Boyd be considered?