Charlie Curnow is widely tipped to have another breakout year this year, leading many experts to sing his praises.
After a sublime second half of the season in 2017, Adam Cooney has claimed that Curnow is set to be the new big thing.
“He’s Anthony Koutoufides-like with the way he moves. He’s a good contested mark – I could see him playing almost a 30/70 role (in terms of) midfield and forward,” he said on SEN Afternoons.
“…I think Charlie Curnow is potentially a top-five player in the AFL in as little as two years’ time.”
Curnow, who only turns 21 on Tuesday, was drafted by the Blues at pick 12, after heavily being touted as a top five pick before knee niggles and a drink driving charge right before the draft ruined those chances.
Skipper Marc Murphy, also voiced his praise of the key forward yesterday, labeling Curnow as an exciting prospect moving forward.
“He is a really grounded guy. He has a great family around him and he has a lot of support at the footy club and he is going to enjoy that expectation,” Murphy said.
“If you know him he’s really laid back but he’s also really excited about showing his talent.
“He can play deep forward or high forward or go through the midfield or run around on a wing. He has been training really well and I think we will see him all over the ground, he has certainly got the tank.”