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Geez I'm nervous. Being on a plane 3 hours from landing in London at draft time is going to make it even worse. Does anyone know whether Qatar Airways has Fox Footy?
Flying Qatar in May. You will need to give me a rundown of the trip
Nah we got rid of that work experience kid who did the drafting for us in 2006.
( I still cringe when I think about Brad Howard, and WTF was with Nick Winmar, did they get confused and think it was the guy from the 90s).
Brian S
McCarten is not in the same class as Nick as a Junior. Back then there was little discussion about #1 for a reason, he was a lock... And get used to the idea that he'll never be replaced. As plugger wasn't.
McCarten is not a certainty to be anything.... Similar to a former Gippsland FF who went to Freo first round and couldn't get a kick, Murphy I think?.... He is very one dimensional... Other than lead, mark and kick... Where are his strengths... And his scope? He is bigger and stronger than opponents now, yet his numbers are only good, not exceptional? What indicates that he will definitely become a good player in 5 years? He gets beaten in U18s
He is a better version of Jason Heatley... Not as magical as Fev....
How many teams carry a lead up FF these days?
Nick
A Southport premiership CHF at 17 with unbelievable hands and unseen athleticism since M Richo and Trent Croad with a better attitude and better work rate
Poor comparison... Like most others, won't get near that level.... Nick was a conduit between defense and fwd... McCarten has not got the game for that.
And Nick was possibly the clearest #1 pick in a decade at the time.
McCarten is not in the same class as Nick as a Junior. Back then there was little discussion about #1 for a reason, he was a lock... And get used to the idea that he'll never be replaced. As plugger wasn't.
McCarten is not a certainty to be anything.... Similar to a former Gippsland FF who went to Freo first round and couldn't get a kick, Murphy I think?.... He is very one dimensional... Other than lead, mark and kick... Where are his strengths... And his scope? He is bigger and stronger than opponents now, yet his numbers are only good, not exceptional? What indicates that he will definitely become a good player in 5 years? He gets beaten in U18s
He is a better version of Jason Heatley... Not as magical as Fev....
How many teams carry a lead up FF these days?
Nick
A Southport premiership CHF at 17 with unbelievable hands and unseen athleticism since M Richo and Trent Croad with a better attitude and better work rate
Poor comparison... Like most others, won't get near that level.... Nick was a conduit between defense and fwd... McCarten has not got the game for that.
And Nick was possibly the clearest #1 pick in a decade at the time.
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I asked Ameet who we were taking on Twitter and he said he would let me know at 7.01 on Thursday
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Lol another person that thinks 2014 is the last possible year to grab a KPF lol.
Brian
Did you not watch CP in 2013.
His form as an under, was ridiculous.... And he hadn't long returned to footy...
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Why isn't McCarten in as good a nick as say McKenzie? He's a big kid, with puppy fat whilst being an elite junior for 4 years and doesn't seem fit looking?
I have seen local u18 kids in better shape?
And I'm not sure why McCarten is that far ahead of McKenzie
McKenzie.... Bigger, stronger, takes contested marks, quicker, kicks bags....
I reckon Paddy read the ball well coming in, but what if it's coming in messy?
Did you not watch CP in 2013.
His form as an under, was ridiculous.... And he hadn't long returned to footy...
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Why isn't McCarten in as good a nick as say McKenzie? He's a big kid, with puppy fat whilst being an elite junior for 4 years and doesn't seem fit looking?
I have seen local u18 kids in better shape?
And I'm not sure why McCarten is that far ahead of McKenzie
McKenzie.... Bigger, stronger, takes contested marks, quicker, kicks bags....
I reckon Paddy read the ball well coming in, but what if it's coming in messy?
He told me but I had to promise not to post it on any football forums or send any PM's.I asked Ameet who we were taking on Twitter and he said he would let me know at 7.01 on Thursday
I flew Qatar in July to Paris. Quality food and lots of it (got double breakfast of some of the best pancakes I've ever had - White choc n berry sauce), spacious for a plane but not as good as the Singapore A380 I had on the way home, only thing is that they give you ridiculous amounts of food every time you get a glass of scotch as though it will soak up the booze, quite funny. You won't be disappointed at all but Singapore my favourite in every category. Oh, if you are a Barca fan you'll be happy with Qatar but no Fox footy to be had - you could pay for the Internet on board to watch the draft stream - that would be impressive dedication!
Sorry to go off topic.
It won't be of course, but they do take a while to develop.
2018 is only 4 seasons away.
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Could we be the first club to ask for extra time for pick one?
Absolute gold!!.......because it could be true
Who was best available , Deledio or Roughead?
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Certainly not thr last year for any KPF.
Just that the talls for.next year arent getting the same sort of hype that McCartin and Wright got 12 months ago. Or that Boyd got the year before he was eligible.
There may be a gun KPF come through and stake a claim for a top 2 or 3 pick in next years draft.
Why take that chance though when we have a gun forward in our reach this year?
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I, for one, will trust the professionals who are paid to watch game after game, tape after tape, and travel from city to city to interview players, their parents, their coaches and their neighbours' dogs' walkers' aunt to make the correct judgement.
All year there's been a few names tipped for pick one. I don't buy that in the space of a month one can become an untouchable deity. Our recruiters have been watching these players for years, and they'll be expecting them to be tearing it up in red, white and black for years to come. They're not going to go out on a limb.
If anyone here genuinely knows better than our recruiters, they're in the wrong place.
All year there's been a few names tipped for pick one. I don't buy that in the space of a month one can become an untouchable deity. Our recruiters have been watching these players for years, and they'll be expecting them to be tearing it up in red, white and black for years to come. They're not going to go out on a limb.
If anyone here genuinely knows better than our recruiters, they're in the wrong place.
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There's been no draft yet, I like big forwards, give me Wayne Carey over Chris Judd any day, but thats just me.
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Not even the fact that it may be the last year to grab one.
But he's really really good, I was always a carts man before I got brainwashed and gave into everyone else saying tracca, the best form from carts I have seen was his 2013 form, he was a beast
he told me they were redrafting Jones with #1. Unfortunately I believe him
And think how good Cameron, or McCartin will be when we get them with FA or DFA or PSD.
We had Nick Riewoldt, WCE had Chris Judd. Which club won a premiership?
Petracca may not be a Judd but McCartin sure is no Carey
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Thats fine if McCartin looked anything like reaching Carey's heigths...if he is No 1 pick for 2014 then it is a pretty ordinary draft IMO !
Both great players..... Delidio is a dual AA and three time B&F and the fastest player ever to 200 games. He is no dud, in a terrible team with a terrible coach for years...
How do you reckon Delidio would have gone at Hawthorn, Geelong?
How about Griffen vs Tom Walsh or Cotchin vs Kruzer or Watts vs anyone
Important we pick a player who will be a gun.... Not probably a gun.
Honestly, I reckon CP will explode in the AFL... His rise in two years is freakish
How do you reckon Delidio would have gone at Hawthorn, Geelong?
How about Griffen vs Tom Walsh or Cotchin vs Kruzer or Watts vs anyone
Important we pick a player who will be a gun.... Not probably a gun.
Honestly, I reckon CP will explode in the AFL... His rise in two years is freakish
Trust BM to come in when ****s hitting the fan. It's like a seagull hovering, waiting for someone to leave some food on a park bench.
If you think PM is one dimensional then I would suggest you actually watch him play instead of maybe some highlights reel. And if you want a better feel for what he is like, watch a fit 2013 PM. We picked Billings on his 2012 form over 2013 form and turned out okay. Has been done before.
In terms of marking he can mark on the lead and crash packs and he is also ridiculously good below the knees and has a very serviceable snap. And he is smart and crafty. He has the ability to create opportunities for himself so he will find ways to have 3-4 shots on goal even if we lose.
He's a natural footballer, an elite talent who will become a very good KPF for either us or Melbourne. It makes sense from a list management perspective.
But still gimme Petracca.
If you think PM is one dimensional then I would suggest you actually watch him play instead of maybe some highlights reel. And if you want a better feel for what he is like, watch a fit 2013 PM. We picked Billings on his 2012 form over 2013 form and turned out okay. Has been done before.
In terms of marking he can mark on the lead and crash packs and he is also ridiculously good below the knees and has a very serviceable snap. And he is smart and crafty. He has the ability to create opportunities for himself so he will find ways to have 3-4 shots on goal even if we lose.
He's a natural footballer, an elite talent who will become a very good KPF for either us or Melbourne. It makes sense from a list management perspective.
But still gimme Petracca.
Been out for dinner. The catch-up sure has been entertaining!
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