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RiteBak@Ya
22 Aug 2006, 16:10
OK we have Gibbs sewn up with our first pick.
Welcome Bryce!!! My son will have your number planted on his footy jumper next year. Any guesses to what number Gibbs will take?
On the the other picks. IMO we need the following:
Key defender - Pick 17
Quick rebounding and tough HBF - Pick 19
Left footed forward flanker in O'keefe mould - Pick 35
Ruckmen - Pick 51
Thoughts?
I would like to see us take a ruck with our 2'nd or 3'rd picks and try and snare a highly rated one
OK we have Gibbs sewn up with our first pick.
Welcome Bryce!!! My son will have your number planted on his footy jumper next year. Any guesses to what number Gibbs will take?
On the the other picks. IMO we need the following:
Key defender - Pick 17
Quick rebounding and tough HBF - Pick 19
Left footed forward flanker in O'keefe mould - Pick 35
Ruckmen - Pick 51
Thoughts?i'll put my house on gibbs wearing the no.4 jumper for obvious reasons i can't be bothered going into.
barnesy
22 Aug 2006, 16:49
With picks 1, 17, and 19 I would bite the bullet and go for the best mid fielders we can get now.
So Gibbs No 1.
I would take a punt on the likes of the following being our defensive options and backing them in:
Thornton, Hartlett, Bower, OHailpin and at a pinch next year if stretched Mclaren as a back up tall.
Depending on where we are at I wouldn't mind with a late pick if he still around and nominates for the draft taking as a forward perspective Aaron Edwards who played at the Eagles for a year or two and has kicked 79 goals in the VFL. Great build.
With our 3rd round and 4th round pick who knows, if needed take mid fielders again, have a crack at loading up on them, although yes we do need to explore our ruck options.
Our decision making may come down too who we can snare in the PSD.
If we're not going to use our 3rd on a Father/Son, and we're going to offload some players. I would try my damned hardest to trade the 3rd and 4th picks and players for a chance at higher picks.
A team that does not want to rebuild as much might be happy to swap their 2nd round pick for our 3rd and a player or two.
Not talking about swapping some of our valued kids, maybe Livo... we could argue he has been playing in not his suited position and as a high ranked pick once upon a time it might be worth a shot to another team to see what he can do.
Corrosion
22 Aug 2006, 17:44
Pick 1 - Gibbs or Hansen. Will be very happy with either.
Pick 17 - Albert Proud
Pick 19 - Andrejs Everitt
Pick 35 - Daniel Dzufer - Left footer, who is moulded to be a flanker/utility (Played with him too).
Pick 51 - ?
Pick 1 - Gibbs or Hansen. Will be very happy with either.
Pick 17 - Albert Proud
Pick 19 - Andrejs Everitt
Pick 35 - Daniel Dzufer - Left footer, who is moulded to be a flanker/utility (Played with him too).
Pick 51 - ?
Albert Proud will be long gone at 17. The other two are in slightly higher positions than what they'll probably end up going, but are really good players. Dzufer has being doing well in the AFLQ.
If we're not going to use our 3rd on a Father/Son, and we're going to offload some players. I would try my damned hardest to trade the 3rd and 4th picks and players for a chance at higher picks.
A team that does not want to rebuild as much might be happy to swap their 2nd round pick for our 3rd and a player or two.
Not talking about swapping some of our valued kids, maybe Livo... we could argue he has been playing in not his suited position and as a high ranked pick once upon a time it might be worth a shot to another team to see what he can do.
It's a good idea. A player like Wiggins plus a 4th round pick might get you into the later stages of the second round. As long as you're not giving away anyone with an upside.
I would think...
1 - Bryce Gibbs (Mid/Flank)
17 - Joseph Anderson (HBF/Mid) [or Ricky Petterd should he slip]
19 - Jarryd Allen (CHB/FB)
35 - Zac Millar (Wing/Flank) [Might not make it this far]
51 - Tomi Johnston (Centre/Rover)
67 - Nick McKenna (Tall Utility)
Would be a good result
I would think...
1 - Bryce Gibbs (Mid/Flank)
17 - Joseph Anderson (HBF/Mid) [or Ricky Petterd should he slip]
19 - Jarryd Allen (CHB/FB)
35 - Zac Millar (Wing/Flank) [Might not make it this far]
51 - Tomi Johnston (Centre/Rover)
67 - Nick McKenna (Tall Utility)
Would be a good result
I like the look of that, where can I find out more about Anderson and Allen?
Are you assuming we can pick up another ruckman in the PSD, because I think we need another, unless Aisake comes on in leaps and bounds.
RiteBak@Ya
22 Aug 2006, 18:17
It's a good idea. A player like Wiggins plus a 4th round pick might get you into the later stages of the second round. As long as you're not giving away anyone with an upside.
I think Wiggins is to good a player to let go. I really dont think any Carlton players that we are looking to get rid of will attract any attention from other clubs.
If we are to get ourselves of the bottom we need to nail pick 17, 19 and 35. I really dont think the father/ son will be justified at pick 35.
Our priority to should be attacking defender and key position defender at picks 17 and 19
I think Wiggins is to good a player to let go. I really dont think any Carlton players that we are looking to get rid of will attract any attention from other clubs.
If we are to get ourselves of the bottom we need to nail pick 17, 19 and 35. I really dont think the father/ son will be justified at pick 35.
Our priority to should be attacking defender and key position defender at picks 17 and 19
You're probably right about people not wanting our players... well not the periphary anyway.
Our list at the moment more or less demands that take the best available talent and not speculate by need.............we need basically everything anyway.
If the best available happens to be a Key Defender, Ruckman and quick skillful midfielder then even better.
Corrosion
22 Aug 2006, 18:33
Albert Proud will be long gone at 17. The other two are in slightly higher positions than what they'll probably end up going, but are really good players. Dzufer has being doing well in the AFLQ.
The Proud pick is more wishful thinking. If he does go earlier, which he will, then I think Pettard will be a great choice. And about Dzufer. I played with him when we both played for Caloundra in QLD. Great player. Excellent runner.
Tomi Johnson at pick 51 will be great too.
I like the look of that, where can I find out more about Anderson and Allen?
Are you assuming we can pick up another ruckman in the PSD, because I think we need another, unless Aisake comes on in leaps and bounds.
This is my theory on the ruckman in this draft. Leuenberger is going to be a star. The rest of them are questionable. Renouf is the second best and is probably worth a pick around 30 on a best available list. So why get a ruckman in the main draft for the sake of it? Particularly when two of the hottest prospect for next year are Matt Kreuzer and Tom Bellchambers, both over 199cm's and oozing with talent as we speak.
I'd take Orren Stephenson from North Ballarat in the rookie draft (once the 1 over 23 rule comes in.) He's a rugby convert who started football at age 19 and has really improved this year.
I'd also give Setanta a run in the ruck as relief for Barnaby. He seems to like open space and I'm sure we could get him atleast to neutralise the other ruckman at bounces, at worst.
I'm not sure where you can get extra info on them, to be honest.
But I can tell you Joseph Anderson was Best and Fairest for his club in the Northern Territory Seniors when they won a premiership last year. He's aboriginal, quick and about 188cms with a good body type.
Jarryd Allen is an athletic Key Position Defender who is one of the best overhead marks in this draft. Hope that helps.
The Grover
22 Aug 2006, 18:34
If we are to get ourselves of the bottom we need to nail pick 17, 19 and 35. I really dont think the father/ son will be justified at pick 35.
Crucial that we nail picks 17,19 & 35, being a deep draft we must make them count.
Stating the obvious but this is our most crucial draft in the clubs history, get it right & we will be going places.
C4[2]Yo`DooR
22 Aug 2006, 18:51
Pick 1 - Bryce Gibbs
Pick 17 - Proud/Collard/O'Brian/Jetta/Luenberger (one is bound to fall through - most likely to be O'Brian)
Pick 19 - N. Brown - Good sized KP Defender - a better version of Livingston
Pick 35 - Renouf or any other good sized utillities available
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PSD - John Meeson (hopefully!)
*If we somehow wheel and deal another pick in the 2nd round: Andrejs Everitt would be my selection - also these selections would be subject to players falling through
Bluebear
22 Aug 2006, 18:59
While I tend to agree along the lines of midfield and defenders, we have got the worst attack in the comp (based on points scored) and most of those by 1 (super) man.
Yes yes I'm a huge wrap for Kennedy as well, but is he starting to look injury prone???
Waite should play further up field.
???? Do we take another tall forward.
While I tend to agree along the lines of midfield and defenders, we have got the worst attack in the comp (based on points scored) and most of those by 1 (super) man.
Yes yes I'm a huge wrap for Kennedy as well, but is he starting to look injury prone???
Waite should play further up field.
???? Do we take another tall forward.
BB, our forward line really is the least of our worries. The way the ball comes in most of time it's amazing that Fev has been able to kick 80 goals so far this season.
As for our picks, i'd go for something like:
1. Gibbs
17. Pettard, O'Brien, Collard or Connors
19. Jarryd Allan, Schmidt, Anderson
35. Collier or Frawley
Kade Simps
22 Aug 2006, 19:27
Pick 1 - Gibbs or Hansen. Will be very happy with either.
Pick 17 - Albert Proud
Pick 19 - Andrejs Everitt
Pick 35 - Daniel Dzufer - Left footer, who is moulded to be a flanker/utility (Played with him too).
Pick 51 - ?
That would be incredible but highly unlikely to happen. Proud and Dzufer will go earlier, but would very much like to see them both at Carlton.
That would be incredible but highly unlikely to happen. Proud and Dzufer will go earlier, but would very much like to see them both at Carlton.
Absolutely, Proud will be a top 10 pick, that's for sure. As for Dzufer, i'm not that sure. There are just so many players that you would love to have at Carlton.
RiteBak@Ya
22 Aug 2006, 21:08
This is my theory on the ruckman in this draft. Leuenberger is going to be a star. The rest of them are questionable. Renouf is the second best and is probably worth a pick around 30 on a best available list. So why get a ruckman in the main draft for the sake of it? Particularly when two of the hottest prospect for next year are Matt Kreuzer and Tom Bellchambers, both over 199cm's and oozing with talent as we speak.
I'd also give Setanta a run in the ruck as relief for Barnaby. He seems to like open space and I'm sure we could get him atleast to neutralise the other ruckman at bounces, at worst.
Totally agree on your comments regarding the Ruck situation. If we cant get Renouf at 35 we should wait for next year. We have 4 functional ruckman at the moment and could certainly be in a worse position.
Not sure about Setanta as a ruckmen?? Needs to concentrate on playing back for the next few years.
Hopefully it may pan out as c4 suggested-
1. Gibbs
17. Obrien
19. Brown
35. Renouf
That would provide a good mix with about where they are rated.
deluxeman
22 Aug 2006, 21:28
I think that it is essential that we pick up a ruckman this draft. Admittedly, I do not know the talent that is on offer but what I do know is that French isn't getting any younger and could very well retire next year. Also he is injury prone and really we have nobody else to replace him in the ruck.
Mclaren is a back up at best, Bryan is also not capable of being a #1 ruckman, Deluca doesn't really ruck, Batson might not be on our list next year and Aisake still probably has a couple of years of development to go and there is no guarntee he will make it.
Ideally would love to grab a ruckman with or PP or second round pick who is rated highly but if there is a midfielder or key defender that is too good to refuse then we might just have to pray that French has a good and injury free year.
I'd go all out to pick Leuenberger ahead of Gibbs or Hansen. Lets face it, our ruck division is absolute crap at the moment, and this guy is going to be a quality ruckman. Just think in a couple of years time, first hand on the ball and tapout at the bouncedowns, to our running midfielders, who fire the ball quickly into the forward line to a leading Fevola. I'm a realist, and French tries hard, but is coming to the end of his career, and is getting beaten by lesser known ruckmen from opposing teams. McLaren is a dud, and Bryan, although young and promising, has not improved enough in the 2 or 3 years he has been on our list for my liking. We have got to think seriously about this, picking a quality ruckman, and developing him for our future. If we are to attempt a resurgance, a quality ruckman is essential. Just think, there might never be another opportunity to pick up a quality ruckman like Leuenberger.?
deluxeman
22 Aug 2006, 21:41
I'd go all out to pick Leuenberger ahead of Gibbs or Hansen. Lets face it, our ruck division is absolute crap at the moment, and this guy is going to be a quality ruckman. Just think in a couple of years time, first hand on the ball and tapout at the bouncedowns, to our running midfielders, who fire the ball quickly into the forward line to a leading Fevola. I'm a realist, and French tries hard, but is coming to the end of his career, and is getting beaten by lesser known ruckmen from opposing teams. McLaren is a dud, and Bryan, although young and promising, has not improved enough in the 2 or 3 years he has been on our list for my liking. We have got to think seriously about this, picking a quality ruckman, and developing him for our future. If we are to attempt a resurgance, a quality ruckman is essential. Just think, there might never be another opportunity to pick up a quality ruckman like Leuenberger.?
When your struggling like us, you always take the best avaliable talent at Pick 1. From what I've read Leunburger is rated around 5-8 by most and there is no way we should not take Gibbs or Hanson when they are clearly rated as the best talent by most.
When your struggling like us, you always take the best avaliable talent at Pick 1. From what I've read Leunburger is rated around 5-8 by most and there is no way we should not take Gibbs or Hanson when they are clearly rated as the best talent by most.
Yeah - it might come off but more likely won't and then my god we'd never live it down if Gibbs turns out to be one of the best players of the modern era.
Go for best available early, then gradually swing focus more to positional needs as the draft goes on - we need help pretty much everywhere, as someone's said.
RiteBak@Ya
22 Aug 2006, 21:47
I'd go all out to pick Leuenberger ahead of Gibbs or Hansen. Lets face it, our ruck division is absolute crap at the moment, and this guy is going to be a quality ruckman. Just think in a couple of years time, first hand on the ball and tapout at the bouncedowns, to our running midfielders, who fire the ball quickly into the forward line to a leading Fevola. I'm a realist, and French tries hard, but is coming to the end of his career, and is getting beaten by lesser known ruckmen from opposing teams. McLaren is a dud, and Bryan, although young and promising, has not improved enough in the 2 or 3 years he has been on our list for my liking. We have got to think seriously about this, picking a quality ruckman, and developing him for our future. If we are to attempt a resurgance, a quality ruckman is essential. Just think, there might never be another opportunity to pick up a quality ruckman like Leuenberger.?
Totally disagree. Ruckmen are a BIG risk and dont fully mature until they are 26 - 28. You would have rocks in your head to pick up a ruckmen top 3 in the draft. We need to take a leaf out of Sydney and pick up ruckmen who are fully matured, eg. Ball, rather than developing for 5+ years, complete waste of resource. We are better of taking punts in the PSD, trading mid-range picks for developed ruckman and trading late picks for project ruckmen.
Our ruckman are not guns but are all serviceable and will get us through for a few years yet. We have much bigger problems with personel.
I'd go all out to pick Leuenberger ahead of Gibbs or Hansen. Lets face it, our ruck division is absolute crap at the moment, and this guy is going to be a quality ruckman. Just think in a couple of years time, first hand on the ball and tapout at the bouncedowns, to our running midfielders, who fire the ball quickly into the forward line to a leading Fevola. I'm a realist, and French tries hard, but is coming to the end of his career, and is getting beaten by lesser known ruckmen from opposing teams. McLaren is a dud, and Bryan, although young and promising, has not improved enough in the 2 or 3 years he has been on our list for my liking. We have got to think seriously about this, picking a quality ruckman, and developing him for our future. If we are to attempt a resurgance, a quality ruckman is essential. Just think, there might never be another opportunity to pick up a quality ruckman like Leuenberger.?
Not a chance. There is no way we'd pass up Gibbs or Hansen for Leuenberger in this draft. I'd rather wait until next years draft and take Kruzer or Bellchambers, who are at least the equal of Leuenberger.
C4[2]Yo`DooR
23 Aug 2006, 09:56
Not a chance. There is no way we'd pass up Gibbs or Hansen for Leuenberger in this draft. I'd rather wait until next years draft and take Kruzer or Bellchambers, who are at least the equal of Leuenberger.
... I'd rather just steal John Meeson :p
Totally disagree. Ruckmen are a BIG risk and dont fully mature until they are 26 - 28. You would have rocks in your head to pick up a ruckmen top 3 in the draft. We need to take a leaf out of Sydney and pick up ruckmen who are fully matured, eg. Ball, rather than developing for 5+ years, complete waste of resource. We are better of taking punts in the PSD, trading mid-range picks for developed ruckman and trading late picks for project ruckmen.
Our ruckman are not guns but are all serviceable and will get us through for a few years yet. We have much bigger problems with personel.
Agree,
Josh Fraser.... Enough said.
Yo`DooR']... I'd rather just steal John Meeson :p
Well that's also an option as well. We certainly need to do our best and address our ruck issue in this years draft or next.
Bluebear
23 Aug 2006, 15:13
Totally disagree. Ruckmen are a BIG risk and dont fully mature until they are 26 - 28. You would have rocks in your head to pick up a ruckmen top 3 in the draft. We need to take a leaf out of Sydney and pick up ruckmen who are fully matured, eg. Ball, rather than developing for 5+ years, complete waste of resource. We are better of taking punts in the PSD, trading mid-range picks for developed ruckman and trading late picks for project ruckmen.
Our ruckman are not guns but are all serviceable and will get us through for a few years yet. We have much bigger problems with personel.
:thumbsu: Couldn't agree more. Look at Tiges game on w/e. Frech had a good game at centre bounce - on-ballers let him down. A good midfield will rove to the oppositions ruckman - watch any game against Hawks with Everitt in the team. Opposition teams concede and rove his taps.
Go for the next best midfielder and defenders, Bryan, Deluca and McLaren will be good enough for a while.
Has Batson done much in the two's??
Batson is playing three's and to my knowledge hasnt played a two's game this year.
Has been performing quiet well, kicking bags and getting in the best reguarly... however it is the northern bullants twos.
wonder lats
23 Aug 2006, 18:55
go KPP early in the draft
2nd and 3rd round I would definetly go for 2 high quality mids and a Couple of tough HBF's
if Luenberger is available with the second pick then I would go with him and then mids after than
go KPP early in the draft
2nd and 3rd round I would definetly go for 2 high quality mids and a Couple of tough HBF's
if Luenberger is available with the second pick then I would go with him and then mids after than
As good as Hansen and Gumbleton are, I just think that passing up on Gibbs could really come back to bite us on the bum.
Remeber that we have both Hartlett and Bower who will both play in defence that haven't even debuted yet. We have an abundance of talls and we really need to strengthen our midfield division.
Bluebear
23 Aug 2006, 19:43
As good as Hansen and Gumbleton are, I just think that passing up on Gibbs could really come back to bite us on the bum.
Remeber that we have both Hartlett and Bower who will both play in defence that haven't even debuted yet. We have an abundance of talls and we really need to strengthen our midfield division.
Agreed, Look at what you can do with a gun midfield and little else - West Coast (O.k. harsh on Wirrupunda, he's a gun, but the rest? Good at best)
Ok guys, you have convinced me and I concede, Gibbs for the first pick if we get it, but I still reckon we need a quality ruckman,either established or thru the draft for "our window of opportunity" in 3 or 4 years time.
Ok guys, you have convinced me and I concede, Gibbs for the first pick if we get it, but I still reckon we need a quality ruckman,either established or thru the draft for "our window of opportunity" in 3 or 4 years time.
Good to see you on board Lance. We do have a few options in regards to ruckman, they are:
1. Draft a ruckman in this years draft - Sellar, Leuenberger (Both will be gone by our second pick), Renouf or Tippett.
2. Try to get Meeson to the club from Adelaide via the PSD.
3. Two very good ruckman coming through in next years draft in Kruzer and Bellchambers
Bluebear
23 Aug 2006, 21:39
Good to see you on board Lance. We do have a few options in regards to ruckman, they are:
1. Draft a ruckman in this years draft - Sellar, Leuenberger (Both will be gone by our second pick), Renouf or Tippett.
2. Try to get Meeson to the club from Adelaide via the PSD.
3. Two very good ruckman coming through in next years draft in Kruzer and Bellchambers
Good to see Sellars name back in. Is very highly rated in SA. SANFL discussion board rate him no.2 export behind Bryce next year
Good to see Sellars name back in. Is very highly rated in SA. SANFL discussion board rate him no.2 export behind Bryce next year
His form has dropped off recently and he's playing reserves for Glenelg. That won't scare the clubs off, it just may mean he slips down the order a bit, however, he'll still go top 10, that's for sure.
Bluebear
23 Aug 2006, 21:48
Damn, hoping he might slip through to 17. Would be nice to have a young forward/ruckman to nuture for a couple of years - also would be good for Gibbs to have a teammate/SA colleague at the club.
Damn, hoping he might slip through to 17. Would be nice to have a young forward/ruckman to nuture for a couple of years - also would be good for Gibbs to have a teammate/SA colleague at the club.
Ruckmen do tend to slide though, you never know.
RiteBak@Ya
24 Aug 2006, 12:15
Damn, hoping he might slip through to 17. Would be nice to have a young forward/ruckman to nuture for a couple of years - also would be good for Gibbs to have a teammate/SA colleague at the club.
If Renouf slips through to 35, we should grab him, he has been in the best players alot lately playing senior footy in the QAFL, (should be around the mark) If not we can see what's happening in the PSD and next year.
In regards to the key position backs. We may also be better serviced waiting and seeing how Hartlett, Bower and O'Haiplin develop. We currently have Thornton, Whitnall and Kouta that can hold posts.
Another QAFL player who is dominating in senior footy is Armitage. He may be worth a look at 2nd round id available along with O'brien.
Jimthegreat
24 Aug 2006, 12:36
If Renouf slips through to 35, we should grab him, he has been in the best players alot lately playing senior footy in the QAFL, (should be around the mark) If not we can see what's happening in the PSD and next year.
In regards to the key position backs. We may also be better serviced waiting and seeing how Hartlett, Bower and O'Haiplin develop. We currently have Thornton, Whitnall and Kouta that can hold posts.
Another QAFL player who is dominating in senior footy is Armitage. He may be worth a look at 2nd round id available along with O'brien.
I'll put this one out there. Given we're likely to get a PP is it worth using one of the 2nd round picks, given one of them is a "bonus" anyway, to try to get Polak (providing Freo acept that of course), shoring up our defence. Polak's still pretty young and it means we don't have to wait for a big bloke to develop for a few years. Then we can use the other picks for midfielders and a ruckman. Not sure about it myself yet (discipline etc...) but I thought I'd throw it our there.
RiteBak@Ya
24 Aug 2006, 12:57
I'll put this one out there. Given we're likely to get a PP is it worth using one of the 2nd round picks, given one of them is a "bonus" anyway, to try to get Polak (providing Freo acept that of course), shoring up our defence. Polak's still pretty young and it means we don't have to wait for a big bloke to develop for a few years. Then we can use the other picks for midfielders and a ruckman. Not sure about it myself yet (discipline etc...) but I thought I'd throw it our there.
I dont know enough about Polak. These players can go either way. May be worth considering although I dont think he will ever become a champion. Pick 17 or 19 could produce a 10 year champion.
I think Cupido might be worth a look as a 5th round pick. His head seems to be screwed alot tighter and could be handy on the half forward line at his best.
Jimthegreat
24 Aug 2006, 13:39
I dont know enough about Polak. These players can go either way. May be worth considering although I dont think he will ever become a champion. Pick 17 or 19 could produce a 10 year champion.
I think Cupido might be worth a look as a 5th round pick. His head seems to be screwed alot tighter and could be handy on the half forward line at his best.I wasn't sure either, but with the extra "bonus" pick, I thought he may have plugged up a major weakness of ours CHB. You're never always sure about whether or not those picks will be 10 years players, we hope they are. If they're big players too they take a few years to develop too. I thought Polak could plug that gap straight away, but again, there's a risk. See what you're saying.
SurreyBlue
24 Aug 2006, 13:45
I think Cupido might be worth a look as a 5th round pick. His head seems to be screwed alot tighter and could be handy on the half forward line at his best.
No thanks.:mad:
Our picks this year should be for "youngsters". Leverage the pre-season pick for 1 trade and 1 pre-season pick. All others should be on youngsters. If this years draft is as deep as they say then back the kids.
round 1- midfielder (say gibbs)
priority midfielder with excellent disposal
round 2 midfielder with pace
round 3 ruckmen
round 4 midfielder
IMO midfielders are the key-
adding 2 or 3 quality midfielders next yeat to the current players we have gives us options:
-it gives teams headaches, who do we tag? stevens, murphy, scotland, (pick 1)
-it allows our outside players to play an outside game, where they can use their run and look a million bucks out in space
-it allows us to rotate players, give them a rest, play them in stints and makes us unpredictable to the opposition
-it aloows us to push walker and scotland into the midfield
-alows us to push houlihan and lappin FWD where they can be most damaging
-it gives us depth, which means competition for places, so players need to work harder and fight for their spots
we have KP fwd's so we are OK there
2005 we drafted for backs so we are reasonabally OK there, injuries have hurt but IMO backs are not a priority.
also KP generally (not always) take a little longer to develop than midfielders and we have those guys there developing.
^^^ I think we need to have a look at KP backman with our PP or our second round pick.
HavUEvaSeenTheRain
24 Aug 2006, 18:41
^^^ I think we need to have a look at KP backman with our PP or our second round pick.
Agree but if there is a highly rated midfielder who slips through then we can not afford to just because we need one, we should take the better player. It would not surprise me if we choose the most athletic 192cm+ player left with pick 19 regardless of what position they have played in the TAC, WAFL ect and turn them into KPB because we really do lack someone who can even get close to Riewoldt and the likes.