Mega Thread 2014 Drafts complete

[Demon 16]

I too read that on one persons training report, but I'll take it with a grain of salt at this stage.

Yeh it was only 1 running session - but good signs nonetheless.

 

[Trav 20]

Yeh it was only 1 running session - but good signs nonetheless.

I meant that it was one persons observation on one sprint. Did the poster exaggerate, was Jones thinking he was in a race against Toumpas, which angle was the observer watching from, i.e. if it was directly behind it's hard to know, etc. etc.

Like you, I'd love it to be true. I've always wondered what impact surgery on each hip could actually have and what time frame it may take to regain full movement and strength. I've been surprised by how slow Toumpas has looked, because when I watched him in juniors it never crossed my mind.

 

[Topkent]

Given a choice I'd still choose Petracca/Brayshaw, however it's virtually certain to be McCartin/Brayshaw and I salivate at the prospect of Hogan and McCartin for a decade.

Occasionally I read posters wonder whether Hogan/McCartin will work, or whether they're too similar and I chuckle a little each time. Hogan is a hard leading CHF, who is also capable very close to goal, while McCartin will play more of the anchor role. For me it's a perfect combination and one that footy clubs would love to replicate, but unfortunately quality key forwards don't grow on trees.

I don't care how much the game changes there will always be room for at least two genuine power forwards in a team. How good would it be to have our own version of Alistair Lynch and Jonathan Brown ?

Hopefully one of them tries to break the jaw of ( insert KD ) here one day

 

[Andy_Mac]

Toumpas burnt off Nathan Jones in some running last week I heard.

Good signs because I think gut running will need to be a feature for him.

He needs to become our version of Andrew Gaff.

 

[stretcharmstrong]

While watching the cricket last night with 10 overs to go I said to myself if Australia wins this Melbourne will not take Brayshaw and McCartain in draft. I have done things like this before and has been correct, I hope I'm not right this time though.

Idiot!! Everyone knows, you don't make deals with the devil! Least which to win an ODI at the expense of the MFC!

Damn you.

 

[stretcharmstrong]

We need him to string a couple of decent games together, it's up to him.

Totally agree but he can definitely kick the ball well.

 

[Dez!]

Given a choice I'd still choose Petracca/Brayshaw, however it's virtually certain to be McCartin/Brayshaw and I salivate at the prospect of Hogan and McCartin for a decade.

Occasionally I read posters wonder whether Hogan/McCartin will work, or whether they're too similar and I chuckle a little each time. Hogan is a hard leading CHF, who is also capable very close to goal, while McCartin will play more of the anchor role. For me it's a perfect combination and one that footy clubs would love to replicate, but unfortunately quality key forwards don't grow on trees.

I don't care how much the game changes there will always be room for at least two genuine power forwards in a team. How good would it be to have our own version of Alistair Lynch and Jonathan Brown ?

Especially when one of them can get on his bike and go for a run.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Question Demons fans..

If you could go back to 2013 draft, would you take Cripps over Christian Salem. Feel Salem more skilful player but Crippa better mid and inside work what Demons could use right about now while Blues could use skilful player like Christian

Nah.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Given a choice I'd still choose Petracca/Brayshaw, however it's virtually certain to be McCartin/Brayshaw and I salivate at the prospect of Hogan and McCartin for a decade.

Occasionally I read posters wonder whether Hogan/McCartin will work, or whether they're too similar and I chuckle a little each time. Hogan is a hard leading CHF, who is also capable very close to goal, while McCartin will play more of the anchor role. For me it's a perfect combination and one that footy clubs would love to replicate, but unfortunately quality key forwards don't grow on trees.

I don't care how much the game changes there will always be room for at least two genuine power forwards in a team. How good would it be to have our own version of Alistair Lynch and Jonathan Brown ?

Same here, they would compliment each other perfectly.

Sure, they're both similar sizes and are good contested players - that'll just be brilliant for us when we have two beast forwards in 5 years (touch wood).

 

[Andy_Mac]

Same here, they would compliment each other perfectly.

Sure, they're both similar sizes and are good contested players - that'll just be brilliant for us when we have two beast forwards in 5 years (touch wood).

If we draft Petracca who is our second beast forward?

 

[youngbear]

If we draft Petracca who is our second beast forward?

Dawes. But we still haven't seen Dawes in the more suited role as a foil. He and Hogan have yet to play together, and he and campaigner barely trained together.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

If we draft Petracca who is our second beast forward?

I was assuming we draft McCartin...

 

[Theseventhhamster]

If we draft Petracca who is our second beast forward?

Petracca.

 

[Topkent]

If we draft Petracca who is our second beast forward?

Hogans shadow

 

[Demon 16]

I meant that it was one persons observation on one sprint. Did the poster exaggerate, was Jones thinking he was in a race against Toumpas, which angle was the observer watching from, i.e. if it was directly behind it's hard to know, etc. etc.

Like you, I'd love it to be true. I've always wondered what impact surgery on each hip could actually have and what time frame it may take to regain full movement and strength. I've been surprised by how slow Toumpas has looked, because when I watched him in juniors it never crossed my mind.

Yeh.

 

[Andy_Mac]

I was assuming we draft McCartin...

Sorry the post you quoted started out saying they hoped we drafted Petracca and Brayshaw, so assumed when you said you agreed it was to that part...

Never mind.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

He needs to become our version of Andrew Gaff.

hes got the softness down pat so thats a good start.

Wines ....ffs

 

[Demonheart]

The HUN are putting a slightly different spin on it.

Anything to sell a few more papers

 

[Demonheart]

I've been keen on two mids with picks 2 & 3 for awhile now, but I'm starting to really warm to the idea of McCartin. The main reason is to give Hogan some assistance, both on the ground and expectations. Having two big young key forwards in the team together will definitely help each other.

Not that I've changed my mind the Saints will probably now take him @ 1

 

[d33my]

Ironic your dream ended at the same moment as the players

Well done to you sir.

 

[Demon 16]

Either way, if we take Lever ahead of either of the other 3, I'll have the same sinking feeling as when we drafted Lucas Cook and also James Strauss.

 

[Theo X]

"Recently, another club ruled a player out because his room was too messy".

Lol, hope it wasn't us.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...st-kildas-future/story-fni5f22o-1227131859327

 

[d33my]

Surely someone with a messy room would be a better mover through traffic

 

[Dez!]

"Recently, another club ruled a player out because his room was too messy".

Lol, hope it wasn't us.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...st-kildas-future/story-fni5f22o-1227131859327

That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

How i wish that Morton, Gysberts, Strauss, Cook, Toumpas, Trengove, Tapscott, Blease and Watts all smeared their own s**t on their bedroom walls.