Player Watch 2023 AFL Draft Pool Discussion Thread

[Strapping Young Lad]

Same rule applies to this thread as other years, keep it on topic about the kids.
Don’t get bogged down on what other teams might do or where they will finish.

Trade speculation belongs here.
That's also where you can discuss your mock drafts or pick trades.

Any McCabe, Dear or Maginness talk belongs here.

 

[chopflop]

Cal Twomey's final rankings before the draft. Plenty to be excited about with either pick.

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Article also says we like caddy and o'sullivan but think it's too early for them

 

[A1fromDay1]

Whether Chad stays or goes will have no bearing on who we select with our highest pick in 20 years.

Chad may play at best 5 or 6 games next year, laughable to think our long term vision will be impacted by a 30 year old that is a borderline best 22 player even when fit.

 

[HedgeFund]

Just asking HF, could it be a "generation" in football playing career ? 200-300 games, say 10-15 years. Asking for a friend.

Could be.

Realistically, in AFL terms I’d suggest it’s probably 15 years. The likely span of a very long career.

So one of maybe 5 of best players between 2010 and now we’re generational talents. Seems a more accurate description .

 

[burner1]

Article also says we like caddy and o'sullivan but think it's too early for them

Imagine the melts on here if we pick caddy.

 

[The Chad and I]

Imagine the melts on here if we pick caddy.

I wouldn't melt at all as I have faith in the judgement of MM and his team.

Caddy has put in a huge season despite injury AND illness.
I think he is the most underrated of the top 10 bc of these interruptions, but I doubt we will take him with our first.

 

[Bugs1977]

That looks like a pick 1 and future Brownlow medalist.

Got a gut feeling this kid could end up being the best player from this draft. Like always it could very well depend on where he ends up for that happen though.

 

[Bugs1977]

Curtain can be Rough 2.0. We'll just need to find Buddy 2.0

He's no where near as athletic as Roughie

 

[tl92]

Article also says we like caddy and o'sullivan but think it's too early for them

I read that as meaning those are the two we would look at trading our F1 for if still on the board at 8-10.

 

[TDS7]

Colby is an outstanding player, but with how even the field is around our pick I can see us overlooking him for Watson or Curtin. He's by far the best pure midfielder this year, but Jagga Smith, FOS, and Sid Draper are all top-tier players who would clash with him developmentally and given the plateu at our pick future needs might just be the deciding factor. If we are looking to tip our F1 into this year, or trade it next year, I can see us grabbing Colby as the best player available anyway. I still like Curtin more though, he's the perfect CHB with both the size and strength to defend and the ball skills and endurance to get involved up the ground.

 

[chopflop]

I read that as meaning those are the two we would look at trading our F1 for if still on the board at 8-10.

Agree. It would be a great outcome for us if we can pull it off

 

[hawkinoz]

Sharing the pic from the AFL draft thread showing the consensus AFL draft power rankings.

McCabe at 18, Lorenz and Dear at 57 & 58.

Tew Jiath at 27

Other players I have eye on is Logan Morris at 30, ZZ at 33, George Stevens at 34, Ashton Moir at 37, Freijah at 43 & Will Dawson at 47.

Shoenmaker at 32 & Philactides at 44 is also interesting. Any one of them if they are available around pick 40-50 is value for money.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Sharing the pic from the AFL draft thread showing the consensus AFL draft power rankings.

McCabe at 18, Lorenz and Dear at 57 & 58.

Tew Jiath at 27

Other players I have eye on is Logan Morris at 30, ZZ at 33, George Stevens at 34, Ashton Moir at 37, Freijah at 43 & Will Dawson at 47.

Shoenmaker at 32 & Philactides at 44 is also interesting. Any one of them if they are available around pick 40-50 is value for money.

Not sure we are ready for another shoenmakers yet

 

[KeeperLeaguer]

There's a realistic chance Duursma may be available at our pick since North seem to be strongly considering Curtin. Their other pick will almost definitely be McKercher.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

There's a realistic chance Duursma may be available at our pick since North seem to be strongly considering Curtin. Their other pick will almost definitely be McKercher.

In a trade period that saw Evas and McKay over paid due to a lack of key positions players, I find it really unlikely Curtin will be available at our pick.

 

[Bugs1977]

There's a realistic chance Duursma may be available at our pick since North seem to be strongly considering Curtin. Their other pick will almost definitely be McKercher.

IMO this is just a ploy to get WC to panic and take their weak offer for pick 1. This is going to be a very entertaining start to the draft with what WC do shaping what we and everyone else does. Not long to go now.

 

[Platten44]

In a trade period that saw Evas and McKay over paid due to a lack of key positions players, I find it really unlikely Curtin will be available at our pick.

North are spooked by the go home factor.

 

[kirbatron]

north are weak as piss

 

[Platten44]

north are weak as piss

 

[danielG]

Will McCabe be our CHB in the future? That is his current position.
If so, perhaps we don't look to Curtin and go the Wiz?

Why would we draft two young CHB's at the same

I’d consider getting a north membership and going to games just to have that sign in the crowd…. Would be gold.

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[sohsam]

Depends on how we feel about Blanck.

FB Curtin
CHB McCabe

I am hearing that curtin is not a full back. Who is best lockdown defender in the draft- Olly Murphy expected to go around pick 24 might be the one- The tall defender is certainly that – at 200cm he can match up on most key forwards and use his smarts on shutting down opponents with a spoil. Ran the 2km time trial in 6:18 minutes, placing him among the best times at the Combine.

If like that could split the pick to get 2 good players instead of 1. It all depends how good Olly will become.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Not sure we are ready for another shoenmakers yet

I am! Bloody loved Schoey - not his fault that Clarko destroyed his confidence by having him be constantly mauled by gorilla forwards during his development years. The 2015 grand final was a taste of what he could have delivered if allowed to develop as a forward.

I’d take another Schoey in a heartbeat.

 

[Slaatybaadfaast]

Perhaps North take Duursma and Curtin, leaving us to choose between Wiz or McKercher. This to me is perhaps the most vexing decision...

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

I am hearing that curtin is not a full back. Who is best lockdown defender in the draft- Olly Murphy expected to go around pick 24 might be the one- The tall defender is certainly that – at 200cm he can match up on most key forwards and use his smarts on shutting down opponents with a spoil. Ran the 2km time trial in 6:18 minutes, placing him among the best times at the Combine.

If like that could split the pick to get 2 good players instead of 1. It all depends how good Olly will become.

Curtin being a KPP certainly has been debated. Personally I feel he could play FB very well.

He could be a roughhead like player break in case of an emergency for a run in the middle or CHF.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Perhaps North take Duursma and Curtin, leaving us to choose between Wiz or McKercher. This to me is perhaps the most vexing decision...

We would go Mckercher.

 

[suedehead]

We would go Mckercher.

The most impressive highlights package in the draft. We'd take him in a heartbeat.

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