Fremantle's First Pick is.... [Archive]

Ysaye

25 Nov 2006, 09:52

2 West Aussies!

This next pick makes me a little nervous.

Why? - we got quality players who are genuine footballers with the first two. What are you hoping for in the last pick?

fat wombat

25 Nov 2006, 09:54

Hoping they don't pick up Warren!

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 09:55

Hoping for a quality midfielder. :)

Reveler

25 Nov 2006, 09:56

collard and obrien eh? good choices it seems

Reveler

25 Nov 2006, 09:57

whens our next pick?

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 09:59

77, so very soon.

fat wombat

25 Nov 2006, 10:01

Calib Mourish from Towns. Does anyone have any info on this kid?

Reveler

25 Nov 2006, 10:02

Calib Mourish - who?

docker_azza

25 Nov 2006, 10:02

Pick 77 is.....

Calib Mourish

freo1

25 Nov 2006, 10:02

77: Calib Mourish from towns

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 10:02

Someone called Calib Mourish is our 3rd pick. 189cm and 84kg according to the draft tracker.

Ysaye

25 Nov 2006, 10:08

Caleb is a huge (194cm) ruck rover from Geraldton. He is rumored to be a very good player, but he didn't come up too well in the WA Draft camp. Very happy to get him though.

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 10:10

Silly tracker got his height wrong.

fat wombat

25 Nov 2006, 10:25

http://www.flickr.com/photos/actionpics/sets/72157594248357284/

Undertaker

25 Nov 2006, 10:26

Well done Freo 3 very good picks, Caleb Mourish could end up another Michael Johnson just needs to get AFL fit.

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 10:29

Whoa, he looks like a Man-Beast. Awesome. :D

ImperialPurple

25 Nov 2006, 10:33

How old is he?

Anyone got a link to our new boys' profiles?

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 10:40

All 18 I think.

ImperialPurple

25 Nov 2006, 10:58

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/07/01/wbFOOTYcollard_narrowweb__300x483.jpg
Clayton Collard

http://www.peelthunder.com.au/2005images/pops/210505_180small.jpg
Brock O'Brien (left) with his brother Rory

Yello Mit

25 Nov 2006, 11:03

Nice pics IP. Clayton looks a future star... Hopefully with Fremantle 'till the end. :D

fat wombat

25 Nov 2006, 11:17

This is the info footygoss had on these 2 fellas.

http://www.footygoss.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=31086&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

Clayton Collard - South Fremantle
Almost in the same mould as teammate Jetta but is slightly more suited to the midfield. Played nine league games in 2006 including 18 possessions, nine marks and five goals against Swan Districts. Suffering from osteitis pubis, which restricted him at draft camp, but should still be a top 15 selection with a chance of going in the top 10.

Brock O'Brien - Peel Thunder
Physical midfielder/half back flanker in the same mould Brock McLean. Thrives on physical contests and impressed at last two national championships at U18 level. Also played a handful of games in Peel's league side. Not lightning quick but has solid pace and appears physically ready to make the next step. A definite top 20 hope.

pinkus maximus

25 Nov 2006, 11:20

looks like smart was on the money when he said he would get 3 players inside his top 30

ImperialPurple

25 Nov 2006, 11:22

:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

:D

Ripper

25 Nov 2006, 11:22

looks like smart was on the money when he said he would get 3 players inside his top 30

I was just thinking the exact same thing.

rgauci

25 Nov 2006, 11:31

Oh my god i couldn't be any happier. Too get those first two at 31 and 52 is amazing. Have watched both in senior WAFL games and definately have what it takes.

Mourish could be special, he also could be a dud. Can't expect better than him at 77 though. The sort of kid with massive scope for improvement. Has the build and the footy skills. Just a matter of whether he can add fitness and AFL smarts to his resume.

Freo Shark

25 Nov 2006, 11:39

Well done Smarty, 3 good picks and on face value we did as well as the Weevils.

Calib could be a smoker if you believe half the hype here - looking forward to seeing something of this guy. One wonders what happened with the draft camp results tho - did he sandbag ???

What happened to Dean Kelly - did he get drafted ?

Reveler

25 Nov 2006, 11:46

nice work fellas :) any nick names yet?

dockers_bengals

25 Nov 2006, 12:14

ImperialPurple

25 Nov 2006, 12:16

What happened to Dean Kelly - did he get drafted ?

Nah he missed out. Would be nice if we could maybe pick him up with a rookie pick.

Other Freo-related stuff from today:
(i) Looks as though Michael Warren's AFL career is over. Training with the club but didn't get re-drafted and too old to rookie. Wonder if he got a DCM yesterday...
(ii) Copping still a chance to be rookied...
(iii) Rumble still a chance to be rookied - and as 21 he could still be a regular rookie, not necessarily a "mature-aged" rookie...
(iv) If Copping and Rumble are rookied, then we'll take just two more rookies in a couple of weeks time.

inferno66

25 Nov 2006, 14:08

Great work by Phil Smart and the rest of the recruiting staff :thumbsu:

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 14:12

Stoked with our picks! All the boys look physically developed too, so strong wafl form could see a couple of debuts next year. Brock O'Brien has played mainly down back, hopefully he moves into the midfield for peel next season.

Hopefully we get Kelly + Copping + Rumble + another local midfielder in the rookie draft.

It's 5 years since we drafted 3 WA boys at the national draft.

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 14:15

Calib could be a smoker if you believe half the hype here - looking forward to seeing something of this guy. One wonders what happened with the draft camp results tho - did he sandbag ???

Hopefully Smart has seen him play live and someone from the club had a word to him about taking it easy at the state screening.

Roundhouse

25 Nov 2006, 15:10

Hopefully Smart has seen him play live and someone from the club had a word to him about taking it easy at the state screening.

:thumbsu:
From what I have read about Mourish, that may well have been the case.

He does look a bit unfit, but endurance can worked on. Most people who have seen him play have commented that he does indeed have the talent to make it.

pinkus maximus

25 Nov 2006, 15:12

Hopefully Smart has seen him play live and someone from the club had a word to him about taking it easy at the state screening.
smart was on 6pr and said hes seen him play live 5 times

he also said collard and obrien were in his top 20

Freo Big Fella

25 Nov 2006, 16:04

Stoked with Collard and O'Brien.

Smart's done a fantastic job with limited resources.

Roundhouse

25 Nov 2006, 16:44

Here's a link to an article about Mourish.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,20816536-23211,00.html

Seems like he has his head screwed on.

poshman

25 Nov 2006, 17:53

Collard is a fantastic get, hopefully he can develop into a peake type. however (i hadnt even heard of him) mourish is obviously a gamble, he isnt overly tall, so where would he play, is he quick??? does anyone know?

theGav56

25 Nov 2006, 18:06

nice work fellas :) any nick names yet?

Caleb Mourish= The Shadow, The Shadow Man, Nuts

poshman

25 Nov 2006, 18:20

has too be nuts!!!! will he be a hard nut? or more the silky smooth type?

Roundhouse

25 Nov 2006, 18:24

Caleb Mourish= The Shadow, The Shadow Man, Nuts
And fighting out of the Purple corner..

From parts unknown (to most people)
Height unknown (at least questionable)
Weight unknown (he ain't what's listed)

...Caleb "the enigma" Mourisssshhhhh!!!

ImperialPurple

25 Nov 2006, 18:40

They've got their new shirts, and looking a real treat in purple... :thumbsu:

http://fremantlefc.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/article/307736ag.jpg

wizard_9

25 Nov 2006, 18:44

Brock has a rough head on him, thats a good sign.

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 18:48

Caleb Mourish= The Shadow, The Shadow Man, Nuts

Or The Phantom.

Is there still a guy who dresses as the phantom for our home games, I remember seeing him a few times 2 or 3 years ago.

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 18:52

however (i hadnt even heard of him) mourish is obviously a gamble, he isnt overly tall, so where would he play, is he quick??? does anyone know?

Probably on the wing or at half forward. Has a big leap so might be suited to playing as a lead up half forward. I say we give him number 26!

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 19:05

James Thomson, who was taken at pick 80 by west coast, is the son of channel nines Michael Thomson.

docker_johnno

25 Nov 2006, 19:05

Brock has a rough head on him, thats a good sign.

he does have a rude head but that is endearing to women and means that he will fight like a dog and kill like a shark.

Cheetah

25 Nov 2006, 19:06

hoss

25 Nov 2006, 19:18

Wow! Gotta be happy with that!

theGav56

25 Nov 2006, 19:27

Brilliant work Freo, Collard and O'Brien are sure things for mine and Mourish although a little bit of a risk has a huge upside.

I don't believe we could have done better given our selections.

All local talent to boot!

Can't see how The Shadow is a risk really. A pick that late in the draft is not expected to be a "successful" footballer, and is really an ideal selection for a player that may not make it, but if he does, then GOLD!

ImperialPurple

25 Nov 2006, 19:50

James Thomson, who was taken at pick 80 by west coast, is the son of channel nines Michael Thomson.

Shame that. We occasionally got reasonable coverage from Nine... kiss that goodbye now. ;)

Thought they were desperate for Brad Smith?? They should've done the "righty" after appealing to have him on their rookie list and taken him with their last pick. Unless they are saving a spot for him at the PSD... or is their list full now? Oh well - their club, their business...

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 20:19

Shame that. We occasionally got reasonable coverage from Nine... kiss that goodbye now. ;)

Thought they were desperate for Brad Smith?? They should've done the "righty" after appealing to have him on their rookie list and taken him with their last pick. Unless they are saving a spot for him at the PSD... or is their list full now? Oh well - their club, their business...

Thommo will be the top dog at nine if Cometti returns to seven as expected. Will be interesting to see how he handles the weekly slot with Connolly, Chris and Denis had good chemistry.

I forgot about Smith, I'm surprised they didn't pick him up.

dominguez

25 Nov 2006, 20:32

Brock has a rough head on him, thats a good sign.

Just saw him on channel nine, shocking teeth too.

Did anyone see Lachlan Hansen's hair at the draft? Looked like an 80's (female) popstar!
There's a small pic here but it doesn't do it justice.
http://kangaroos.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=307743

dugrene

25 Nov 2006, 20:40

Just saw him on channel nine, shocking teeth too.

Did anyone see Lachlan Hansen's hair at the draft? Looked like an 80's (female) popstar!
There's a small pic here but it doesn't do it justice.
http://kangaroos.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=307743

One tooth,
My guess is he had that one knocked out sometime and put back but the nerve never re connected.

Good thing is he will be able to afford the best treatment going now.

Bustlinbarry

26 Nov 2006, 09:51

Clayton Collard... Met him about 4am the Saturday morning after St Patricks day(this year), in cab rank in Freo. Me and my mate gave him a cab ride home to Hami Hill. Pleasent young man, level headed and very humble. Should go well.
ps.how do I re size my avatar? ty

GoOsH1

27 Nov 2006, 23:10

smart was on 6pr and said hes seen him play live 5 times

he also said collard and obrien were in his top 20
LOL, gee that's an unexpected comment from a recruiter.

Ripper

27 Nov 2006, 23:19

LOL, gee that's an unexpected comment from a recruiter.

Lol. True but if you go through all the phantom drafts , both Collard & O'brien woul avervage < pick 20.

The one that excites me the most (and if you go through the thread) is Caleb Mourish who could be anything and I was stoked that He was still there at 77.

Considering Micheal Johnson was effectivly Pick 80+ Woodhouse seems to be ignoring the good work Gerard is doing at Clontarf for reasons unknown

fat wombat

27 Nov 2006, 23:38

On the afl web site they had O'brien down as being around pick 50, by the eagles I believe. He was pretty spot on.

Differing opinions from many people, only time will tell.

Underdog

28 Nov 2006, 00:56

Hey guys...whats this contoversey with Mourish?

Accusations of him being hidden? Sounds ridiculous

anyone with more info?

pinkus maximus

28 Nov 2006, 01:24

Hey guys...whats this contoversey with Mourish?

Accusations of him being hidden? Sounds ridiculous

anyone with more info?
only a couple of people on BF have seen him play(BFTW,Yakuza)

there were accusations that a club told him to take it easy at the draft camp because his results were quite pathetic

phil smart said that 5-6 clubs where watching him so there was no cover up

theGav56

28 Nov 2006, 08:55

Hey guys...whats this contoversey with Mourish?

Accusations of him being hidden? Sounds ridiculous

anyone with more info?

Mourish is The Shadow Man.

No-one knows how tall he is.

How fast he is.

What his hair colour is.

How to spell his name.

And it sounds like no recruiters know there way to regional WA to check out out what lurks in the dusty grounds of the state. But we know. The Shadow Man. The legend begins.

ImperialPurple

28 Nov 2006, 10:39

Ooh la la. I'm loving it already! ;)

ThePope

28 Nov 2006, 12:09

Isn't it Calib, not Caleb?

http://p220.ezboard.com/fwafootyforumfrm34.showMessage?topicID=164.topic is an interesting match report, playing against a poor team (18 goals to 1!) Mourish gets 1 vote, but didn't kick a goal. Didn't Dale Baynes play for Swans or Sharks and go the the Pies a few years ago?

theGav56

28 Nov 2006, 15:30

Isn't it Calib, not Caleb?

The Shadow Man is even working his magic on you Pope!

It probably is, though I did see a thread correcting Calib for Caleb. All part of the mystery that is....The Shadow Man.

Seadog

3 Dec 2006, 08:42

only a couple of people on BF have seen him play(BFTW,Yakuza)

there were accusations that a club told him to take it easy at the draft camp because his results were quite pathetic

phil smart said that 5-6 clubs where watching him so there was no cover up

He either ran dead or is seriously unfit. The goss around his home town says he struggled to reach 10 in the beep test.

Ysaye

3 Dec 2006, 09:37

He either ran dead or is seriously unfit. The goss around his home town says he struggled to reach 10 in the beep test.

He was only added to the state draft camp list late (2 weeks before) and probably didn't have time to train and get himself fit properly for it.

wizard_9

3 Dec 2006, 12:01

He was only added to the state draft camp list late (2 weeks before) and probably didn't have time to train and get himself fit properly for it.

Not that i think it is that important anyway cos with a couple pre-seasons they will fitten him up, but i think hif he had serious aspirations to play AFL he would be fit enough anyway.

TOA.

3 Dec 2006, 12:02

He either ran dead or is seriously unfit. The goss around his home town says he struggled to reach 10 in the beep test.

He got 9.7 for the beep and over 3.2 for 20m. You would hope he is playing dead...12yr old girls get better results than that.

Freo Big Fella

3 Dec 2006, 12:56

He got 9.7 for the beep and over 3.2 for 20m. You would hope he is playing dead...12yr old girls get better results than that.

I think the significance of those results has been overstated when you consider that he's been playing country football up until this year. No fitness coaches, physios, dieticians or all the other stuff that comes with playing regular league football. There's no reason why his fitness wont improve after two-three years of being drilled into shape.

theGav56

4 Dec 2006, 08:47

The thing with recruiting The Shadow Man, with all the "concerns" about his fitness etc, is that at the very late pick that he was, he was 1) the best available and 2) has a big potential upside. Who would you rather that we recruited with that pick? Not saying there wouldn't be alternatives, but a big bodied, agressive and skilful player is worth the pick easily.

If he turns out to be someone who is unable to get himself fit for whatever reason, then he is cut loose after a couple of years and joins the other late picks which didn't make it. No drama.

Cheetah

4 Dec 2006, 22:18

He'll make it!

Ripper

5 Dec 2006, 09:04

I think the significance of those results has been overstated when you consider that he's been playing country football up until this year. No fitness coaches, physios, dieticians or all the other stuff that comes with playing regular league football. There's no reason why his fitness wont improve after two-three years of being drilled into shape.

Plus He had about a month off after the GNFL finished.