Some of you really do overrate Walker.

Deledio is a genuine forward option, whereas Walker hasn't proven he can be reliable in this capacity (granted he has rarely been played in that position, but there's not much we can do about that and at the end of the day fact still remains Deledio can do it and Walker can't).

Deledio finds more of the ball than Walker. In 2008, avg possessions were ... Walker 19.7 vs Deledio 24.5. The latter had over 500 touches in 2008 (538), which is in the territory of very good players. Walker's best annual return is 391 in 2007. Granted Walker had an injury interrupted year in 2008, but I would argue the fact Deledio is more reliable in terms of getting on the park is another feather in his cap versus Walker.

Also, Deledio as far as I can gauge doesn't turn it over as much as Walker by foot. And I'd also argue that while Tex is an excellent runner, Deledio's turn of pace is better utilised in games. When I watch Richmond, I always see Deledio breaking the lines to good effect, whereas Walks does that less often and with less effect in my view.

Did somebody say Walker takes speccies? As far as I can see he drops them 9 times out of 10.

Look, Walker has had bad luck with injuries, and there's every chance IF he can get on the park in 2009 he might finally emerge a good player. But right now Deledio has stack more runs on the board, and them's the facts folks.

If I was rating the two players out of 100 right now, I would go...

Deledio 82
Walker 68

It's worth noting that Deledio has played 84 games versus Walker 81 games. So in terms of games experience they are on equal footing, and yet one is far more established than the other.

Some of you really do overrate Walker.

Deledio is a genuine forward option, whereas Walker hasn't proven he can be reliable in this capacity (granted he has rarely been played in that position, but there's not much we can do about that and at the end of the day fact still remains Deledio can do it and Walker can't).

Deledio finds more of the ball than Walker. In 2008, avg possessions were ... Walker 19.7 vs Deledio 24.5. The latter had over 500 touches in 2008 (538), which is in the territory of very good players. Walker's best annual return is 391 in 2007. Granted Walker had an injury interrupted year in 2008, but I would argue the fact Deledio is more reliable (these days) in terms of getting on the park is another feather in his cap versus Walker.

Also, Deledio as far as I can gauge doesn't turn it over as much as Walker by foot. And I'd also argue that while Tex is an excellent runner, Deledio's turn of pace is better utilised in games. When I watch Richmond, I always see Deledio breaking the lines to good effect, whereas Walks does that less often and with less effect in my view.

Did somebody say Walker takes speccies? As far as I can see he drops them 9 times out of 10.

Look, Walker has had bad luck with injuries, and there's every chance IF he can get on the park in 2009 he might finally emerge a good player. But right now Deledio has stack more runs on the board, and them's the facts folks.

If I was rating the two players out of 100 right now, I would go...

Deledio 82
Walker 68

It's worth noting that Deledio has played 84 games versus Walker 81 games. So in terms of games experience they are on equal footing, and yet one is far more established than the other.

shutup.

Good post.....I agree.

Good post.....I agree.

Some of you really do overrate Walker.

Deledio is a genuine forward option, whereas Walker hasn't proven he can be reliable in this capacity (granted he has rarely been played in that position, but there's not much we can do about that and at the end of the day fact still remains Deledio can do it and Walker can't).

Deledio finds more of the ball than Walker. In 2008, avg possessions were ... Walker 19.7 vs Deledio 24.5. The latter had over 500 touches in 2008 (538), which is in the territory of very good players. Walker's best annual return is 391 in 2007. Granted Walker had an injury interrupted year in 2008, but I would argue the fact Deledio is more reliable (these days) in terms of getting on the park is another feather in his cap versus Walker.

Also, Deledio as far as I can gauge doesn't turn it over as much as Walker by foot. And I'd also argue that while Tex is an excellent runner, Deledio's turn of pace is better utilised in games. When I watch Richmond, I always see Deledio breaking the lines to good effect, whereas Walks does that less often and with less effect in my view.

Did somebody say Walker takes speccies? As far as I can see he drops them 9 times out of 10.

Look, Walker has had bad luck with injuries, and there's every chance IF he can get on the park in 2009 he might finally emerge a good player. But right now Deledio has stack more runs on the board, and them's the facts folks.

If I was rating the two players out of 100 right now, I would go...

Deledio 82
Walker 68

It's worth noting that Deledio has played 84 games versus Walker 81 games. So in terms of games experience they are on equal footing, and yet one is far more established than the other.

The Cats had more AA players than the Hawks, but choked.

Means sweet FA boss, the Hawkers have more x-factor match winners than the Cats and two of them were very quiet in the GF.

What does this have to do with Walker being an integral part of the Carlton team and rated by the club (he's on the masthead on Carltonfc.com.au) ?

Our best 22 and list will bat deeper than Richmond's...The Tigers have Tambling.

I blame Pagan for stifling Walker's development by playing him in the backhalf or as a tagger when he was ready to be released on a wing.