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Nice pick. I think he’s under rated. Very clean. Good skills. Great spoiler. I like him a lot.Pick 18 - Sam De Koning
Brother of The King. Geelong will need another giant down back in a few years, and De Koning projects as a long-term option. The other option is for him to be developed as a ruck/forward like his brother - which the Catters could also do with.
TerryWallet
Would love Carlton to be active again this year and trade for a pick in this range.
Pick 14-20 for a slide of 1sts next year would suit just fine, as we did last year with the Stocker trade.
Cal Twomey said:The mature-bodied half-back completed his draft season playing in a senior premiership for Glenelg in the SANFL, helping the club break its 33-year drought. Gould became a regular member of the side, using his long kicking and straight running to break the lines out of defence. He's an assured presence in the back half, and will be focusing on building his running levels in his first AFL pre-season.
AFL Draft Central said:Will Gould is a no-fuss, clean kicking key defender possessing all the required traits to slot straight in at AFL level.”
IT HAS been quite the season for South Australian key defender Will Gould. He recently put the finishing touches upon a glamorous junior career with a SANFL League premiership with Glenelg – the club’s first in 33 years. Earlier in the season, Gould was named an All-Australian in the National Championships – his second in consecutive years. He went within seconds of leading SA to victory over Victoria Country at GMHBA Stadium, hammering a goal on the run late in the final term to put the Croweaters ahead. Although it was short lived, Gould was arguably best on ground, tallying 26 disposals, 12 contested possessions, five marks (two contested) and a goal. The unanimous captain of South Australia and skipper of Australia for the AFL Academy’s clash with Casey, Gould’s long kicking, courage and leadership have seen him draw comparisons with West Coast premiership captain and fellow SA country native Shannon Hurn. An old-school country kid with a burly frame and no-fuss attitude, Gould is amongst the most ready-made prospects and, despite an awkward height, projects as one of the more unique talents in the draft pool.
STRENGTHS:
Kicking efficiency
Power/Strength
Leadership
Intercept Marking
Vision
Composure
IMPROVEMENTS:
Endurance
Athleticism
Pick 21 and my last for a while... There's quite a lot of good prospects here for what was reportedly such a thin draft.
I've tossed up doing the smart thing and taking another Oakleigh boy to pair with Rowell and Anderson. However, TerryWallet picked up the best prospect in Dylan Williams - he would have filled a need. There's Cooper Sharman, Nick Bryan but both would be reaching. Trent Bianco is up there too as Oakleigh captain.
Sam De Koning and Trent Rivers were players I wanted but went immediately after Weightman.
Had I not drafted Weightman Pickett would have gotten serious consideration.
However, even with the shenanigans and the criticisms that followed I believe Dew would view the player I'm drafting as one of his own. I've also gone mid-mid-fwd with my first three picks.
So that means Gold Coast select
Pick 21: Will Gould, Glenelg, South Australia
14/1/01
192cm/106kg
South Australia/Glenelg
Defender
Coona Blues
Pick 21 and my last for a while... There's quite a lot of good prospects here for what was reportedly such a thin draft.
I've tossed up doing the smart thing and taking another Oakleigh boy to pair with Rowell and Anderson. However, TerryWallet picked up the best prospect in Dylan Williams - he would have filled a need. There's Cooper Sharman, Nick Bryan but both would be reaching. Trent Bianco is up there too as Oakleigh captain.
Sam De Koning and Trent Rivers were players I wanted but went immediately after Weightman.
Had I not drafted Weightman Pickett would have gotten serious consideration.
However, even with the shenanigans and the criticisms that followed I believe Dew would view the player I'm drafting as one of his own. I've also gone mid-mid-fwd with my first three picks.
So that means Gold Coast select
Pick 21: Will Gould, Glenelg, South Australia
14/1/01
192cm/106kg
South Australia/Glenelg
Defender
Coona Blues
Now it gets tough. Brisbane has a pretty balanced young list, with developing depth all over the park. Considered the likes of Bianco for his elite disposal and leadership and Thomson Dow for his athleticism and upside, with the Lions well able to accommodate a "slow burn" type. However with Starcevich still in need of opportunity to be transitioned in have made a reach for one of my favourites in this draft.
Originally was going to overlook due to the influence of Charlie Cameron and Linc McCarthy, along with mid sized Rayner seeming to have long term tenure ahead. A quick look at the list shows a dearth of genuine small forwards beyond the above listed pairing, leaving scope for an addition. Clearly from other models throughout the league, three smalls can coexist in a team. A bit of a reach, maybe, but with a team on the rise, a list analysis identifies possible gaps.
Pick 22: Kysaiah Pickett - Woodville-West Torrens, South Australia
Small Forward. 171cm 71kg 02/06/2001
Diminutive, but exudes x factor, goal sense, footy smarts, defensive pressure, tough edge ala cousin Byron and a team first attitude that produces valuable one percenters. Oh, and his highlights reel boasts aerial prowess not unlike the Eagles' "flyin' Ryan". Has some work to do on endurance and consistency, but there will be no pressure to step straight up given the Lion's current list.
AFL Draft Central state..
The smallest player to receive a National Draft Combine invitation, Pickett is a traditional small forward who hits the scoreboard and provides pressure to the opposition defenders. He is not a huge accumulator, but as he showed in the opening game of the year for the Woodville-West Torrens Reserves’ side when he booted six goals, he can have an impact off very few touches. Nephew of Port Adelaide’s Byron.
The Dominator7
fu** You
Don't worry. Chances are if it's not an Academy p player the Swans will pick a bust or someone they'll delist or trade for unders only for them to become a star or premiership player.This 26 pick isn’t in a good spot at all.
All you need to know is that whoever I select will be the steal of the draft, lead towards an A+ being given to Dodoro and contribute to * becoming premiership favourites.Donstuie , i trust you've got your redrafting of Mark Baguley and finding another flanker from somewhere lined up for * at 31 & 33 ?????
Get out of my space Blugazi
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