Past #27: Will Walker - delisted end '21 - 6 NM games/4 NM goals - go well Walks

[RossHenshaw]

Then i suppose that common Denominator got us LDU then in the same draft

Do u want me to list how many we got right & still playing with us this Co#k got right & gave opportunity compared to who are on the scrap heap ?

 

[DarwinRoo]

Do u want me to list how many we got right & still playing with us this Co#k got right & gave opportunity compared to who are on the scrap heap ?

Do that and do it for every other club as well.

 

[pupstar]

Do u want me to list how many we got right & still playing with us this Co#k got right & gave opportunity compared to who are on the scrap heap ?

Yes if you like.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Do that and do it for every other club as well.

I’m talking kids drafted but not given the opportunity.
which is the absolute opposite to this year that’s All

 

[DarwinRoo]

I’m talking kids drafted but not given the opportunity.
which is the absolute opposite to this year that’s All

Which players didn’t get an opportunity?

Name them

 

[big_e]

For what it's worth, I think WW fit into a long term drafting strategy that year. This draft profile from Zero Hanger talked about his upside and when you put him next to LDU, Kyron Hayden

37

Kyron Hayden

Age

24

Ht

186cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.7

2star

K

3.9

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.0

4star

MG

113.7

2star

D

8.3

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.5

2star

MG

113.7

2star

D

8.8

3star

K

3.8

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

2.4

4star

MG

139.0

3star

and Xerri, I think we weren't expecting any of them to dominate in year one - maybe LDU.

And there were moments when it looked like we could have had a real player, but it was injuries that got him more than anything else.

Sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, it just doesn't work out. But to use this as an opportunity to criticize either him or Brad Scott or anyone else just makes you look like a prick.

 

[Grogg]

Pretty sure Will was a Finnigan recommendation and was a fairly solid pick given his superb form leading into that draft.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't but he was a good roll of the dice.

 

[king of the road]

Pretty sure Will was a Finnigan recommendation and was a fairly solid pick given his superb form leading into that draft.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't but he was a good roll of the dice.

Was it also early with Luff? I recollect Champion Data had him rated highly too.

 

[Merlin007]

Pretty sure Will was a Finnigan recommendation and was a fairly solid pick given his superb form leading into that draft.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't but he was a good roll of the dice.

Will Walker never played NAB League, and so was never pitted against the best under age players. He had a good game in the 2017 TAC Cup grand final, kicked two for Sandy Dragons in a losing side. He was taken at pick 23.

Gryan Miers kicked 7 (seven) for the winning side, Geelong Falcons - he went at 50 plus. All Australians from that draft year taken after WW included Charlie Constable, Sam Taylor, Harrison Petty and James Worpel

By any measure, WW was a reach at 23

 

[shinboner magic]

Will Walker never played NAB League, and so was never pitted against the best under age players. He had a good game in the 2017 TAC Cup grand final, kicked two for Sandy Dragons in a losing side. He was taken at pick 23.

Gryan Miers kicked 7 (seven) for the winning side, Geelong Falcons - he went at 50 plus. All Australians from that draft year taken after WW included Charlie Constable, Sam Taylor, Harrison Petty and James Worpel

By any measure, WW was a reach at 23

Very weird and probably the only fail in picks 20-30.

Feel our injury management had as much to do with him.

 

[Grogg]

Will Walker never played NAB League, and so was never pitted against the best under age players. He had a good game in the 2017 TAC Cup grand final, kicked two for Sandy Dragons in a losing side. He was taken at pick 23.

Gryan Miers kicked 7 (seven) for the winning side, Geelong Falcons - he went at 50 plus. All Australians from that draft year taken after WW included Charlie Constable, Sam Taylor, Harrison Petty and James Worpel

By any measure, WW was a reach at 23

Pick 23: Will Walker

North Melbourne has taken William Walker with pick 23 of the 2017 NAB AFL Draft.

www.nmfc.com.au

 

[Grogg]

Will Walker never played NAB League, and so was never pitted against the best under age players. He had a good game in the 2017 TAC Cup grand final, kicked two for Sandy Dragons in a losing side. He was taken at pick 23.

Gryan Miers kicked 7 (seven) for the winning side, Geelong Falcons - he went at 50 plus. All Australians from that draft year taken after WW included Charlie Constable, Sam Taylor, Harrison Petty and James Worpel

By any measure, WW was a reach at 23

I'm happy to back Finnigan who has a pretty good track record so far.

 

[Usayed Givashe]

We have not produced a good footballer since Garry Lyon. Our last great cricketer was Miller, and no not funky, Keith, shouldn’t come as much a surprise that this kid failed.

You recruit from Melbourne High if you’re looking for an Accountant or a Lawyer, or to fill your chess team. What the * were we thinking?

 

[Merlin007]

I'm happy to back Finnigan who has a pretty good track record so far.

I'm happy to back him now that Brady's got an eye over the whole list management function

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Will Walker never played NAB League, and so was never pitted against the best under age players. He had a good game in the 2017 TAC Cup grand final, kicked two for Sandy Dragons in a losing side. He was taken at pick 23.

Gryan Miers kicked 7 (seven) for the winning side, Geelong Falcons - he went at 50 plus. All Australians from that draft year taken after WW included Charlie Constable, Sam Taylor, Harrison Petty and James Worpel

By any measure, WW was a reach at 23

He played a bunch of games for Sandy off half forward and was moved into the middle when Brayshaw and Constable went playing for Vic metro. During those games his output was excellent, averaging mid 20's and a goal a game if memory serves, indicating his potential development given his late transition to footy from soccer.

High risk, high reward type but he certainly had runs on the board at TAC level.

 

[Merlin007]

He played a bunch of games for Sandy off half forward and was moved into the middle when Brayshaw and Constable went playing for Vic metro. During those games his output was excellent, averaging mid 20's and a goal a game if memory serves, indicating his potential development given his late transition to footy from soccer.

High risk, high reward type but he certainly had runs on the board at TAC level.

agreed, but not at 23

 

[Swallow_Wood]

agreed, but not at 23

Dunno about that...

Walker averaged 23.6 touches, 1.2 goals, 3 tackles, and 4.5 marks over his last 11 games of the year. 8.2 handball receives.

Cerra averaged 26 touches, 1 goal, 3.7 tackles and 6.7 marks over his 4 TAC games. 6.75 handball receives

Brayshaw 24.8 touches, 0.8 goals, 6.4 tackles and 4 marks over 10 TAC games. 8.5 handball receives

Dow 26.3 touches, 0.6 goals, 3.3 tackes and 4 marks over 3 TAC games. 8.7 handball receives.

 

[DuckYeah]

Pick 23: Will Walker

North Melbourne has taken William Walker with pick 23 of the 2017 NAB AFL Draft.

www.nmfc.com.au

Pick 23? WTF?

 

[DarwinRoo]

Pick 23? WTF?

Is that high? Is it a first rounder or in the top 10?

 

[r_boy]

Bad selection (even acknowledging talent + injuries)

Recruiting team need to debrief on that one for sure

 

[DarwinRoo]

Bad selection (even acknowledging talent + injuries)

Recruiting team need to debrief on that one for sure

Why was it a bad selection?

 

[DuckYeah]

Is that high? Is it a first rounder or in the top 10?

Lucky to have been given a rookie contract in hindsight

 

[DarwinRoo]

Lucky to have been given a rookie contract in hindsight

Why?

 

[DuckYeah]

Why?

Soft.

 

[DuckYeah]

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