Recruiting EFC Trade/Draft Talk II with F/A rules in OP - Billings for a fourth rounder the latest rumour

[Zach Package]

So, Daniel Coghlan has re-signed with the VFL side next year.

Is that a conclusive sign that AFL for him isn't happening?

Back up plan.

Could even be an element of subterfuge on our part

 

[Doss]

Back up plan.

Could even be an element of subterfuge on our part

Great word, that.

The type that you can set your watch to.

 

[Zach Package]

Great word, that.

The type that you can set your watch to.

Was trying to work in a reference to philately, but that didn't come to pass.

Gwilt will be gone at end of of next season, Dempsey is lucky to be on the list and ashby is in a make or break year. Fantasia is more of a wingman played to use his pace and line breaking as opposed to being a lockdown defender. Like most areas we need more depth.

Can get small defenders anywhere in the draft though, wouldn't concern myself with one before the 4th or 5th round and then into the rookie draft if we want one.

 

[eth-dog]

Was trying to work in a reference to philately, but that didn't come to pass.



Can get small defenders anywhere in the draft though, wouldn't concern myself with one before the 4th or 5th round and then into the rookie draft if we want one.

If Darcy Tucker, as a HB, is available at 24, you take him however?

I do agree though, McNeice is one I'd be happy to have.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Bit hard to say if you'd take a bloke at pick 'X' without knowing who else is available and who you've picked up earlier in the draft.

 

[efcboy]

Was trying to work in a reference to philately, but that didn't come to pass.



Can get small defenders anywhere in the draft though, wouldn't concern myself with one before the 4th or 5th round and then into the rookie draft if we want one.

I would be happy if we picked up Francis at 4 or 5 and tucker and bonner at 24/25. That three can all play defence and have decent pace especially tucker. It's probably wishful thinking that tucker or bonner would last to 24 though.

I'm sure we have earmarked some decent state level players - most likely WAFL and SANFL. Woosha will have a good knowledge of the wa boys you'd think with his contacts. We have plenty of picks and haven't shown much interest in DFAs. I expect us to pick up some handy overage players from wa later in the draft.

 

[Zach Package]

If Darcy Tucker, as a HB, is available at 24, you take him however?

I do agree though, McNeice is one I'd be happy to have.

On balance, probably, and we may rate him really highly so I'm on board with it if we do, but I'd be very much preferencing talls or a genuine on baller.

We've basically got 2 AA level small defenders that we paid a sum cost of nothing for, and that's not an aberration when you look around the league, so unless they're really good (which I'm not completely convinced Tucker is) I'm probably looking elsewhere.

 

[MightyDons4]

On balance, probably, and we may rate him really highly so I'm on board with it if we do, but I'd be very much preferencing talls or a genuine on baller.

We've basically got 2 AA level small defenders that we paid a sum cost of nothing for, and that's not an aberration when you look around the league, so unless they're really good (which I'm not completely convinced Tucker is) I'm probably looking elsewhere.

We got Hooker for a pick in the 50's, Mckernan and Jenkins for picks in the rookie draft. Why spend high picks on talls? If someone of Tucker's talent is available at our 2nd we pick him.

 

[Big Fresh]

On balance, probably, and we may rate him really highly so I'm on board with it if we do, but I'd be very much preferencing talls or a genuine on baller.

We've basically got 2 AA level small defenders that we paid a sum cost of nothing for, and that's not an aberration when you look around the league, so unless they're really good (which I'm not completely convinced Tucker is) I'm probably looking elsewhere.

You don't see Tucker making it on a wing?

 

[Zach Package]

We got Hooker for a pick in the 50's, Mckernan and Jenkins for picks in the rookie draft. Why spend high picks on talls? If someone of Tucker's talent is available at our 2nd we pick him.

I'm just not convinced of him as a defender so I wouldn't be picking him with the intention of playing him there, and therefore we'd need to pick another genuine small back anyway.

You don't see Tucker making it on a wing?

If I'm picking Darcy Tucker I'm doing so with the intention of playing him in the middle

 

[hepd]

Played 2 games, stats don't look overly impressive.

Wouldn't expect him to be phenomenal if it's his first time - but just checking, he was named in the bests in the first game and wasn't too shabby in the 2nd game against a dominant Box Hill Hawks.

 

[efcboy]

I'm just not convinced of him as a defender so I wouldn't be picking him with the intention of playing him there, and therefore we'd need to pick another genuine small back anyway.



If I'm picking Darcy Tucker I'm doing so with the intention of playing him in the middle

Tucker in the middle didn't work in u/18s - he's played his best footy off half back easily. Similar situation to michael Hibberd - very good half back but he struggled when tried onball.

 

[efcboy]

Wouldn't expect him to be phenomenal if it's his first time - but just checking, he was named in the bests in the first game and wasn't too shabby in the 2nd game against a dominant Box Hill Hawks.

Fairly inconclusive - jake stringer played VFL for us and didn't do a lot. To be fair he was still getting fitness back from his leg injury though

 

[rusman]

Never said he wouldnt necessarily be a decent forward. Was talking about his year not being considered decent.

Hes never been good as a forward outside if a few games. Hes a defender and a very good one at that.

Read the comments leading up to my post then. You have had a go out of context. It was picking decent kpfs with picks outside top 10. So you agree with what I said. He is another pick outside top ten capable of having a career as a decent kpf.

I'll close this off now

 

[MightyDons4]

I'm just not convinced of him as a defender so I wouldn't be picking him with the intention of playing him there, and therefore we'd need to pick another genuine small back anyway.

How do you come to that conclusion? Played all of his best footy setting up the play off a back flank.

 

[MightyDons4]

Daniel Hoyne seems to think we'll be taking Mathieson and Curnow at 4/5. Really hope he's wrong.

 

[Zach Package]

How do you come to that conclusion? Played all of his best footy setting up the play off a back flank.

As a defender = must have the ability to defend, does it not?

Wing/spare man probably suits him best, though

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Daniel Hoyne seems to think we'll be taking Mathieson and Curnow at 4/5. Really hope he's wrong.

Champion data bloke?

I think Curnow is fair enough, but I'd have to look more into Mathieson. Bit rough around the edges, if you had asked me 3 months ago I wouldn't of had him as the best mid behind parish (non academy) but seems oliver has gone past him now.

 

[MightyDons4]

As a defender = must have the ability to defend, does it not?

Wing/spare man probably suits him best, though

He doesn't lock down on an opponent, but he's still defensively accountable (not like Bonner who is just all about attack).

He's played his best off a back flank. Until he proves himself in the midfield then that's where he stays. Eventually I expect he'll develop into a midifelder, but that's just speculation.

I still think Alex Morgan is a big chance at 24/25.

Champion data bloke?

I think Curnow is fair enough, but I'd have to look more into Mathieson. Bit rough around the edges, if you had asked me 3 months ago I wouldn't of had him as the best mid behind parish (non academy) but seems oliver has gone past him now.

Guy on 3aw, no idea where he works.

Mathieson is a known quantity with shocking kick with poor endurance. Great at winning clearances and contested possessions but that's about it. Curnow is hard to judge, although I would much prefer Weideman.

 

[MightyDons4]

Don't think David Cunningham has been mentioned here before. Lightning quick inside midfielder who is a good clearance winner with slick hands, very good evasion (especially his sidestep) and a reliable kick. Suits us perfectly for 24/25.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

He doesn't lock down on an opponent, but he's still defensively accountable (not like Bonner who is just all about attack).

He's played his best off a back flank. Until he proves himself in the midfield then that's where he stays. Eventually I expect he'll develop into a midifelder, but that's just speculation.

I still think Alex Morgan is a big chance at 24/25.

Guy on 3aw, no idea where he works.

Mathieson is a known quantity with shocking kick with poor endurance. Great at winning clearances and contested possessions but that's about it. Curnow is hard to judge, although I would much prefer Weideman.

Looks the type that will need 1-2 years in the VFL.

 

[efcboy]

Looks the type that will need 1-2 years in the VFL.

That's the beauty of Francis- he's ready from r1

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Looks the type that will need 1-2 years in the VFL.

So was daniher. All is fine

 

[MightyDons4]

Looks the type that will need 1-2 years in the VFL.

And? We're not exactly competing for a top four spot in the next couple of years.

 

[Autobahn]

Don't think David Cunningham has been mentioned here before. Lightning quick inside midfielder who is a good clearance winner with slick hands, very good evasion (especially his sidestep) and a reliable kick. Suits us perfectly for 24/25.

I like him a lot. Looks like a very good decision maker with neat kicking skills, and decent pace. The last melbourne grammar student we picked up turned out ok in Z Merrett. There could be something in the water there.

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