Would be seriously happy to pick up Ben Kelly as a project KPDMost clubs in the msd went for players who could play right away rather than guys who are a couple of years away.
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Would be seriously happy to pick up Ben Kelly as a project KPDMost clubs in the msd went for players who could play right away rather than guys who are a couple of years away.
Wonder where that places him now. Most would agree he's a top 10 talent, with some putting him top 5 (with Anderson, Rowell, Green and Young). Add the ACL into the mix and that brings him down to the teens, or potentially even into the second round depending on how bad it is. Doubt any of the lower clubs would want to touch him now, considering he won't be able to have the immediate impact that the lower clubs would be wantingBrodie Kemp confirmed acl.
I'm not sure it has too much impact. Max King still went at pick 4, and teams generally draft for 10 year careers not instant impact (especially in the first round).Wonder where that places him now. Most would agree he's a top 10 talent, with some putting him top 5 (with Anderson, Rowell, Green and Young). Add the ACL into the mix and that brings him down to the teens, or potentially even into the second round depending on how bad it is. Doubt any of the lower clubs would want to touch him now, considering he won't be able to have the immediate impact that the lower clubs would be wanting
I think the difference is that King was a potential Pick 1, while Kemp was rated so highly largely on his potential, without necessarily being a top 5 performer. I'm sure clubs will do their due diligence on this injury, but I'll be honest when I say I'd be disappointed now if we took him with our 1st rounder (assuming we have Pick ~8), whereas I would've been pretty happy pre-injury. Taking him could mean passing on someone like Serong or Williams who could've potentially played round 1 and filled a more pressing need. We have enough long term players being developed in the VFL, I want to see guys brought in who can have immediate impact if we're going to keep our first round pick.I'm not sure it has too much impact. Max King still went at pick 4, and teams generally draft for 10 year careers not instant impact (especially in the first round).
If we still have a round 1 pick after trade period and Kemp dropped to us I'd be happy to take him.
Consensus top 2 is clearly Rowell and Anderson. I think most people have Green and Young filling two of the remaining top 5 spots, then it's a complete toss up between Kemp, Serong and Ash, plus potentially guys like Flanders and Williams being rated thereabouts. Kemp was a potential top 5, but more likely in the 6-8 bracket I thinkWas Kemp tipped to go Top 5 ? Would think he’d be around our pick regardless.
Consensus top 2 is clearly Rowell and Anderson. I think most people have Green and Young filling two of the remaining top 5 spots, then it's a complete toss up between Kemp, Serong and Ash, plus potentially guys like Flanders and Williams being rated thereabouts. Kemp was a potential top 5, but more likely in the 6-8 bracket I think
We really will be spoiled for choice this year when it comes to adding some decent forwards. Flanders, Williams, Taheny, Taylor, Henry (bid will be matched, but still possible) and Serong could all be there at our pick, assuming we end up with around Pick 8. Serong more likely to go earlier, while Taylor and Henry would probably be reaching a bit, but we should have a ton of options. Could even end up with something like Flanders + Taylor with our first two picks, which would be an outstanding result. Flanders is being compared to Petracca, while I see a bit of Stringer in him, so if we took him with our first, I'd be extremely happyThere’s a few mid sized fwd/mids with X factor in that lot. Can see us coming out with something decent.
Quiet a few also have fairly developed abilty so they could have an immediate impact like Rozee, Higgins etc.
Would really add to the potential draft hall we’re all expecting
We really will be spoiled for choice this year when it comes to adding some decent forwards. Flanders, Williams, Taheny, Taylor, Henry (bid will be matched, but still possible) and Serong could all be there at our pick, assuming we end up with around Pick 8. Serong more likely to go earlier, while Taylor and Henry would probably be reaching a bit, but we should have a ton of options. Could even end up with something like Flanders + Taylor with our first two picks, which would be an outstanding result. Flanders is being compared to Petracca, while I see a bit of Stringer in him, so if we took him with our first, I'd be extremely happy
Of all of those, Serong seems to be the clear frontrunner, but is likely to be gone before our pick. In terms of those more likely to be there at our pick, it's difficult to separate Flanders and Williams. Two very different players, but to try summarise:I’ve only seen limited footage of a few that you mentioned. Ive liked what I’ve seen from Taheny, Flanders and Taylor, in your opinion who’s the best of the lot ?
Fischer McAsey, the best KPD in the draft and AA in the U18 championships, played up forward last week. Ended up with 19 disposals, 10 marks (3 contested), 3 goals and 2 score assists.
An elite key defender with capability up forward - I'm sure we drafted one of those quite recently...
Short on KPP players if we can't trade one in, he should be No1 on our draft boardBulldogs fan too
Oh yeah, when was the last time a key defender taken at pick 9 ended up any good?8 would end up 9 after GWS takes Green, who I'm sure would go before McAsey. I think he'd be an awesome pick at 9.
Josh is a solid VFL player but I think he lacks the skills and, particularly the pace for AFL. Happy to keep him on as a Footscray player.Could see us pick up Josh Wallis in the rookie draft
222 cm? I'm in denial.The Bulldogs have been strongly linked to giant Ethiopian sensation Khaloub Denial, Big KD who stands
at an impressive 222 cm and weighs 105 kg has impressed scouts with his control of the Sherrin. Asked
for comment Bulldogs president Peter Gordon said "We have been into Denial since the end of the 2016
season."