Draft Expert PMBangers 2025 Draft Thread

[weltschmerz]

Ahem…
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[txbyhull]

Ahem…
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Your lack of comprehension of what old mate actually said is insane

 

[fnerd]

Your lack of comprehension of what old mate actually said is insane

Err no buddy

what’s insane is talking down a drafts cohort by not including the best performed draftee ALL because he never went top 10(widely regarded he could’ve easily btw)
Isn’t that whole point of old m8s post - trying to gauge the strength of last years top draftees against this years?

I mean why stop it at just top 10??
Surely you at least include the entire first round as ratings can be so subjective?

Now That’s insane !

 

[fnerd]

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See post above

 

[Big_Birdy]

Err no buddy

what’s insane is talking down a drafts cohort by not including the best performed draftee ALL because he never went top 10(widely regarded he could’ve easily btw)
Isn’t that whole point of old m8s post - trying to gauge the strength of last years top draftees against this years?

I mean why stop it at just top 10??
Surely you at least include the entire first round as ratings can be so subjective?

Now That’s insane !

 

[fnerd]

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lol you weagle fans getting weirdly upset because I pointed out a fact the best performed draftee of last year wasn’t included in old m8s very arbitrary parameters (I mean Reid was basically rated top 10 for most of the year ffs)
But anyway I gather it’s less about the actual relevance of the point being discussed and likely more to do with simply who he plays for .

 

[Big_Birdy]

lol you weagle fans getting weirdly upset because I pointed out a fact the best performed draftee of last year wasn’t included in old m8s very arbitrary parameters (I mean Reid was basically rated top 10 for most of the year ffs)
But anyway I gather it’s less about the actual relevance of the point being discussed and likely more to do with simply who he plays for .

It probably had to do with the fact the discussion was on players taken in the top 10 in the 2024 draft.


Just a thought.

 

[eth-dog]

Err no buddy

what’s insane is talking down a drafts cohort by not including the best performed draftee ALL because he never went top 10(widely regarded he could’ve easily btw)
Isn’t that whole point of old m8s post - trying to gauge the strength of last years top draftees against this years?

I mean why stop it at just top 10??
Surely you at least include the entire first round as ratings can be so subjective?

Now That’s insane !

lol you weagle fans getting weirdly upset because I pointed out a fact the best performed draftee of last year wasn’t included in old m8s very arbitrary parameters (I mean Reid was basically rated top 10 for most of the year ffs)
But anyway I gather it’s less about the actual relevance of the point being discussed and likely more to do with simply who he plays for .

Just take the L dude

 

[txbyhull]

lol you weagle fans getting weirdly upset because I pointed out a fact the best performed draftee of last year wasn’t included in old m8s very arbitrary parameters (I mean Reid was basically rated top 10 for most of the year ffs)
But anyway I gather it’s less about the actual relevance of the point being discussed and likely more to do with simply who he plays for .

Lmao that’s just… not what he did.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

In my eyes Beau Addinsall is a clear top 10 player with people rating him lower then that because people wanna chuck a tantrum about the fact he isnt available in the open draft and just lower his worth because of it

26 possessions in his final VFL game and overall looks to be the best clearane mid in the draft. Seems similiar to Caleb Serong

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Caleb Serong

Age

24

Ht

180cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.6

5star

CL

2.6

4star

D

13.0

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.6

4star

CL

2.6

4star

D

13.0

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

to me. Wins clearance but then has the agility to move to the next contest as that clearance winner

 

[PMBangers]

Not sure this is the place to post this unless this is your doing PMBangers ?

lol as if

 

[theGav56]

In my eyes Beau Addinsall is a clear top 10 player with people rating him lower then that because people wanna chuck a tantrum about the fact he isnt available in the open draft and just lower his worth because of it

26 possessions in his final VFL game and overall looks to be the best clearane mid in the draft. Seems similiar to Caleb Serong to me. Wins clearance but then has the agility to move to the next contest as that clearance winner

If you are on the money, weagles should bid with pick 2. There's a chance it doesn't get matched, and pick 2 for Serong would be fine.

 

[Chris25]

Id very cautious of drafting Duursma with pick 1...
His brothers also highly rated by draft watchers but not really translating to the AFL.

I wouldn't be too worried. His underage career as an athletic 190cm utility has been almost as good as Jaidyn Stephenson's.

 

[inanunda]

Bangers! I hope your boys look after Clarry, as I am shattered that he is gone, but it's probably best for him and the club. So what will the Dees do with their 7&8? Will they trade up, or who will they have their eyes on in the draft?

 

[jakefooty23]

Bangers! I hope your boys look after Clarry, as I am shattered that he is gone, but it's probably best for him and the club. So what will the Dees do with their 7&8? Will they trade up, or who will they have their eyes on in the draft?

Take best available I think, Dyson Sharp if he is still on the board would be my pick.

 

[PMBangers]

Bangers! I hope your boys look after Clarry, as I am shattered that he is gone, but it's probably best for him and the club. So what will the Dees do with their 7&8? Will they trade up, or who will they have their eyes on in the draft?

I think the Dees will just be looking at BPA given you could do with a bit of youth everywhere, so I'm immediately drawn to Xavier Taylor as a potential Lever successor and maybe a guy like Josh Lindsay or Jacob Farrow could appeal as half back distributors to cover for McVee/ Rivers moving into the midfield. Robey would be the dream but i can't see him passing Richmond and Essendon

 

[briztoon]

I think the Dees will just be looking at BPA given you could do with a bit of youth everywhere, so I'm immediately drawn to Xavier Taylor as a potential Lever successor and maybe a guy like Josh Lindsay or Jacob Farrow could appeal as half back distributors to cover for McVee/ Rivers moving into the midfield. Robey would be the dream but i can't see him passing Richmond and Essendon

PMBangers are there any Robert or Humphrey style players in next year’s draft, that are club tied?

 

[Obeanie1]

Err no buddy

what’s insane is talking down a drafts cohort by not including the best performed draftee ALL because he never went top 10(widely regarded he could’ve easily btw)
Isn’t that whole point of old m8s post - trying to gauge the strength of last years top draftees against this years?

I mean why stop it at just top 10??
Surely you at least include the entire first round as ratings can be so subjective?

Now That’s insane !

I missed this....

Your post backed up my point.

The best players dont always come from the top 10.

Yes. Just as your Reid proved again.

 

[PMBangers]

Tier Duursma
I feel I've made it pretty clear that I see Duursma as pretty far and away the best player in the draft with some really exciting traits for the next level that should hold up across a variety of positions. I imagine he'll start his career as a half back that transitions into the midfield with more conditioning behind him, with his athleticism, consistency, IQ and skills all good enough to suggest he could be an AA level player at his peak

Tier 2
Mostly made up of guys that I think have some genuinely elite traits that'll hold up at the next level but some drawbacks that might hold them out of the elite bracket at AFL level, whether that be disposal, athleticism or consistency, I'm still confident these guys will be up the top end of their respective teams at their peak, with the upper end of their potential being AA level

Tier 3
Guys that possess one elite trait or are pretty good across the board and I'm pretty confident they'll be Above Average to Good at the very least, and most have a similar ceiling to the Tier 2 guys from my POV

Tier 4
Some guys in here I really like and some I'm not huge on, but the tier as a whole is made up of prospects I see AFL level potential in but I'm not super confident they'll make it for one reason or another, but still expect them to get drafted.

 

[Hazardinho]

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Tier Duursma
I feel I've made it pretty clear that I see Duursma as pretty far and away the best player in the draft with some really exciting traits for the next level that should hold up across a variety of positions. I imagine he'll start his career as a half back that transitions into the midfield with more conditioning behind him, with his athleticism, consistency, IQ and skills all good enough to suggest he could be an AA level player at his peak

Tier 2
Mostly made up of guys that I think have some genuinely elite traits that'll hold up at the next level but some drawbacks that might hold them out of the elite bracket at AFL level, whether that be disposal, athleticism or consistency, I'm still confident these guys will be up the top end of their respective teams at their peak, with the upper end of their potential being AA level

Tier 3
Guys that possess one elite trait or are pretty good across the board and I'm pretty confident they'll be Above Average to Good at the very least, and most have a similar ceiling to the Tier 2 guys from my POV

Tier 4
Some guys in here I really like and some I'm not huge on, but the tier as a whole is made up of prospects I see AFL level potential in but I'm not super confident they'll make it for one reason or another, but still expect them to get drafted.

How is Zeke Uwland at 6, and Phillipou so low. Lindsay at 16? Look where Greeves is, may as well just say he isn’t getting drafted. I don’t understand how you rank a player? Even Farrow above Taylor makes no sense.

They be letting anyone be called draft experts these days.

 

[txbyhull]

How is Zeke Uwland at 6, and Phillipou so low. Lindsay at 16? Look where Greeves is, may as well just say he isn’t getting drafted. I don’t understand how you rank a player? Even Farrow above Taylor makes no sense.

They be letting anyone be called draft experts these days.

Get this right… turns out… opinions do actually exist. And they’re allowed to differ from yours. Shocking… ain’t it

 

[PMBangers]

How is Zeke Uwland at 6, and Phillipou so low. Lindsay at 16? Look where Greeves is, may as well just say he isn’t getting drafted. I don’t understand how you rank a player? Even Farrow above Taylor makes no sense.

They be letting anyone be called draft experts these day

Anyone but you it seems

 

[SSSSSS]

How is Zeke Uwland at 6, and Phillipou so low. Lindsay at 16? Look where Greeves is, may as well just say he isn’t getting drafted. I don’t understand how you rank a player? Even Farrow above Taylor makes no sense.

They be letting anyone be called draft experts these days.

PMBangers may sport a Milhouse avatar but behind the veil of a dud is a legitimate 'Draft Expert' worthy of the title who has contributed many years of service to the Bigfooty community.

Kindly GAGF.

 

[BluesForEternity]

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Tier Duursma
I feel I've made it pretty clear that I see Duursma as pretty far and away the best player in the draft with some really exciting traits for the next level that should hold up across a variety of positions. I imagine he'll start his career as a half back that transitions into the midfield with more conditioning behind him, with his athleticism, consistency, IQ and skills all good enough to suggest he could be an AA level player at his peak

Tier 2
Mostly made up of guys that I think have some genuinely elite traits that'll hold up at the next level but some drawbacks that might hold them out of the elite bracket at AFL level, whether that be disposal, athleticism or consistency, I'm still confident these guys will be up the top end of their respective teams at their peak, with the upper end of their potential being AA level

Tier 3
Guys that possess one elite trait or are pretty good across the board and I'm pretty confident they'll be Above Average to Good at the very least, and most have a similar ceiling to the Tier 2 guys from my POV

Tier 4
Some guys in here I really like and some I'm not huge on, but the tier as a whole is made up of prospects I see AFL level potential in but I'm not super confident they'll make it for one reason or another, but still expect them to get drafted.

Where do you reckon Tier 3 would have landed in the 2024 draft? Would most have them still have likely been Round 1 or thereabouts?

 

[Mutineer]

They be letting anyone be called draft experts these days.

Well pretty clearly you don't fall into the "draft expert" category.

Opinions be like R-soles, everyone's got one.