Unofficial Preview 2015 AFL draft thread - needs, wants, prospect discussion, the whole nine yards - all in here

[Hawks89898989]

It looks like were are going into the draft with 15,18,55,58 and 76.

What id like to see happen with 15 and 18 is for us to pick up either Mathieson, Collins, Gresham or Dunkley

What do guys want from the draft, either need or want

 

[SSSSSS]

Oliver at 15.

Hibberd at 18.

Nice balance of inside and outside.

 

[Hawks89898989]

Oliver at 15.

Hibberd at 18.

Nice balance of inside and outside.

If we do want hibberd we should trade down to 21. We should get 21, holman from blues and we give 18

 

[HairyO]

I dont know the names but a big bodied defender / mid, a big bodied attacker / mid, and an inside mid with decent skills.

Im not sold on the current quest to stack midfields with massive bodies - skill still matters the most.

We need replacements for Mitchell, Burgoyne, Gibbo and Hodge and should be keeping an eye on Lewis and Roughie and even Rioli... though Rioli had a good season finally, after so many injuries.

 

[MrPremiership]

Best available

 

[Plastic_Hawk9]

Would be more than happy if we got Mathieson. Not the fastest of players, but he knows how to find the ball, get out of traffic and he can kick. He is a genuine footballer. And that is what we need at Hawthorn

 

[Plastic_Hawk9]

I didn't even know him before reading an article in the herald sun about him but i hope we draft him. Would definitely fit into our game plan and style

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/...7546789383?sv=d2435ca86868658935c6f6537ef1231

 

[threesixpio]

I didn't even know him before reading an article in the herald sun about him but i hope we draft him. Would definitely fit into our game plan and style

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/...7546789383?sv=d2435ca86868658935c6f6537ef1231

Looks good. We need some young blood

 

[Davo23]

Did someone sneeze?

 

[NICE1]

Article flatters him a little

 

[stars alive]

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-12-18/hishams-week-as-a-tiger

 

[Davo-27]

no thanx, i'm not a fan, just some kid getting media attention for no reason again......

 

[Hawks1994]

Seems like a good player, but nothing outstanding

I'd think it was more a story about his name and/or background rather than his draftability

 

[Plastic_Hawk9]

here is a juicy highlights reel for anyone interested. Thanks to stars alive for showing me this

 

[Hawks89898989]

Would be more than happy if we got Mathieson. Not the fastest of players, but he knows how to find the ball, get out of traffic and he can kick. He is a genuine footballer. And that is what we need at Hawthorn

I think he has great potential and its not like we exactly need a ready made player either

 

[Samthegun]

Errr...another forward?

 

[syl97]

There is one player we need and one player only. Daniel Rioli. No way could we risk him going to another club. Happy for Wrighty to use the other picks on whoever else.

 

[Big Hotdog]

Best midfielder with 15 and best KPP with 18.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

I am not familiar with the players so I would go:

1) Big bodied inside mid

2) 195cm+ key forward

3) Best available

4) Mature age ruckman back-up

5) Brian !!!!!

 

[HawksILove]

Kieren Lovell

Mitchell Hibberd

Clayton Oliver

Kieran Collins

 

[hardway]

Clayton Oliver everyday of the week and twice on Saturday if he is available at our picks.

 

[whiteTiga2k]

Oliver/Gresham and Hibberd

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Best available with every selection we have.

 

[Soaring Hawk]

Oliver and Bonner

Oliver looks a little like Langford with a little more polish - would like him in the team.

Gresham appears to kick like Tim Clarke - no real penetration - so it's a no IMHO.

A rebounding HB line of Birch, Bonner and Duryea would provide precision and repeatedly set up our attack. If indeed Bonner grows to be his father's height, he could be a nice KPP too (hopefully not becoming a Matthew Watson tho). Hibberd would also be a strong option.

Not convinced on McKay or Collins at this time.

 

[No.19]

1. Collins - ready-made KPD who has 'solid kicking'
2. Best available mid