Recruiting AFL Draft Watch 2025 - Picks 9, 10, 13, 37

[Lore]

 

[faible]

Ive been against offering up an F2 at most cost but if its to get blues pick 9 then maybe i reconsider

I think you've confused yourself with Matthew Rosa my friend.

 

[ghostdog]

Based on everything we know, it seems like Sharp is a lock for us which is exciting.

The second pick will be between Cumming and Taylor depending on who Richmond select between Grlj and Taylor.

So it’s most likely Sharp and Cumming which is great. Both competitors.

I think Robey is a lock for Richmond sadly, but we have other great options.

I’d be the most disappointed if Richmond select Robey and Sharp, but I am happy with Cumming and Taylor so we can’t really lose.

I didn't hear Cal, but I thought those summary notes seemed to suggest 6 could be between Cumming and Farrow.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

from all the draft articles ive read it sounds like the only way we get robey is if Tiges take Grlj. But if tiges take Robey I would like us to take a punt on Grlj plus a meat and potatos type mid like sharp/cummings instead of just going with both sharp and cummings.
I know some will say they are "cherry on top of the sundae" type players but I miss our team having a bit of flair/x factor.

Now you're just stealing my quality BF content.

 

[doug85]

I just listened to gettable.

It sounds like we’re keen on trading up for pick 9. But it also seems the dees are not interested in Sharp.

Ergo, take 2 of cumming, Farrow, Taylor, Robey. Let Sharp go through to 9 and take him there.

 

[cAsEy_18]

I just listened to gettable.

It sounds like we’re keen on trading up for pick 9. But it also seems the dees are not interested in Sharp.

Ergo, take 2 of cumming, Farrow, Taylor, Robey. Let Sharp go through to 9 and take him there.

Probably too cute with it.

Melbourne might well not be that interested in Sharp, but we are. I think the 2 names we read out if theyre available are Sharp and Robey. And I don’t expect Robey to be available, therefore I think Sharp will be the first name we call. The 2nd is more debatable.

I get what you’re saying, if Melbourne aren’t interested, then you could theoretically get 2 guys and sharp if you can get Carlton’s pick. I just think we like sharp too much to take that chance. I mean, it sounds like Richmond could theoretically do the exact same thing with Grlj couldn’t they.

 

[Keystone agony]

I didn't hear Cal, but I thought those summary notes seemed to suggest 6 could be between Cumming and Farrow.

2 picks between 4

Robey
Sharp
Cumming
Farrow

Our likely order

2 Will be available at our pick

Do think a 3rd including X Taylor could be there at 9 aswell

 

[doug85]

Probably too cute with it.

Melbourne might well not be that interested in Sharp, but we are. I think the 2 names we read out if theyre available are Sharp and Robey. And I don’t expect Robey to be available, therefore I think Sharp will be the first name we call. The 2nd is more debatable.

I get what you’re saying, if Melbourne aren’t interested, then you could theoretically get 2 guys and sharp if you can get Carlton’s pick. I just think we like sharp too much to take that chance. I mean, it sounds like Richmond could theoretically do the exact same thing with Grlj couldn’t they.

I don’t think Grilj gets to 38.

Yes it’s a risk. But maybe worth taking. And who knows, we actually might rate Robey and Cummings higher than Sharp. Code sports said there’s talk we prefer Cumming to Sharp.

 

[Keystone agony]

I just listened to gettable.

It sounds like we’re keen on trading up for pick 9. But it also seems the dees are not interested in Sharp.

Ergo, take 2 of cumming, Farrow, Taylor, Robey. Let Sharp go through to 9 and take him there.

Absolutely only if 1 of those is Robey do i consider this

I dont mind the thought, if were pretty confident dees aint going Sharp. Just remember anyone can trade up at anytime aswell ect. As much as teams dont seem willing to give F1. He (Twomey) then also sortve contradicted himself saying pies will trade up for Sharp.... only way is via an F1 for them

 

[fl4gd0n5]

I don’t think Grilj gets to 38.

Yes it’s a risk. But maybe worth taking. And who knows, we actually might rate Robey and Cummings higher than Sharp. Code sports said there’s talk we prefer Cumming to Sharp.

Why 38? I’m assuming you’re sliding the pick back when there’s a bid. What’ll happen is that picks in the teens and early 20s will disappear to match bids. So we will likely see Essendon’s picks in the 20s move up initially, when Gold Coast, Carlton and Brisbane match bids.

I haven’t gone fully in depth but I think all of Essendon’s picks will be around the same spot or even higher picks, depending on where the bids come and how many points teams have to use. This is for the later picks, not 5 and 6.

Gold Coast own most of the picks in the 20’s so all the picks that are after that will slide up. Eg if Gold Coast, Brisbane and Carlton use 15 picks combined to match bids on combined four players, all the picks after that will move up 11 places in the order. It may not be that extreme on draft night I’m not sure.

 

[Keystone agony]

Pick 3 Bid - H.Dean

Pushes Carltons 2nd pick(11) out past all our picks

Pick 7 Bid - H.Dean

Pushes Carltons 2nd Pick (11) to 1 spot ahead of our current Pick (21)

Could potentially be important in a Dovaston/Schubert/MMarsh player at that 20/21 pick

Summary: We need him bid before Annable or at Tigers 1st pick - not their 2nd

 

[Hazardinho]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Farrow? Especially if he was the second player we go for, like it seems odd we haven’t put a whole lot of work into Taylor but for Farrow we’ve put a lot of work in. I feel like if we’re chasing Weddle, wouldn’t Taylor make sense for us.

However going back to Farrow, he’s being compared to Dawson, and I’d love a player like that, so if it’s Sharp and Farrow, would people be happy with that ? Like is he a flight risk?

 

[Donflicted]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Farrow? Especially if he was the second player we go for, like it seems odd we haven’t put a whole lot of work into Taylor but for Farrow we’ve put a lot of work in. I feel like if we’re chasing Weddle, wouldn’t Taylor make sense for us.

However going back to Farrow, he’s being compared to Dawson, and I’d love a player like that, so if it’s Sharp and Farrow, would people be happy with that ? Like is he a flight risk?

Farrow looks good to be honest but im still keen on Sharp and Cumming or Robey on the small chance his there if we get 9 and Farrow is there id be happy as to take him

His really agile in the contest can weave traffic in some of his clips he likes to fend it off too while his kicking thread like compared to Josh its still quite good

 

[Keystone agony]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Farrow? Especially if he was the second player we go for, like it seems odd we haven’t put a whole lot of work into Taylor but for Farrow we’ve put a lot of work in. I feel like if we’re chasing Weddle, wouldn’t Taylor make sense for us.

However going back to Farrow, he’s being compared to Dawson, and I’d love a player like that, so if it’s Sharp and Farrow, would people be happy with that ? Like is he a flight risk?

Weddle is less about the exact type of player he is and more so that hes OOC and we have a tonne of salary before we consider gloves off with hawks

Nothings been reported hes a flight risk. He was no where at the start of the year, borderline drafted, which helps with the go home factor a tiny bit. No one can really answer that though, all we know is hes a footy nuff and melbournes the football colosseum

 

[Hazardinho]

I just rewatched the gettable show from a week ago about who should Essendon take with picks 5 & 6, and Cal was saying if Essendon go for midfielders Robey, Sharp and Cumming would be in the mix. No mention of Farrow in that mix, but in today’s show he was saying how other clubs think Essendon will go midfielders for both picks. So if Xavier Taylor hasn’t been thoroughly been worked on, then surely that means Farrow isn’t maybe a position we’re after since we aren’t maybe considering Taylor.

Schubert seems like it’s more for our later picks, and I think cal maybe hinted at maybe we don’t select him early on. So surely Sharp and Cumming , are the likeliest players we consider selecting. Which I wouldn’t mind, but I’d really want Xavier Taylor but I’ve always had the gut feel Richmond takes him and I never fully felt confident in them taking Grilj the whole year.

Cumming is defo being picked up by us, Melbourne and Richmond, and I feel like it makes sense to pick him since he isn’t actually from SA and he’s considered a mid by cal.

 

[fl4gd0n5]

No mention of Farrow in that mix, but in today’s show he was saying how other clubs think Essendon will go midfielders for both picks.

They’ve mentioned Farrow to Essendon previously. That was probably more looking at a best case scenario, where they get Sharp/Cumming/Robey. Also remember that Cal isn’t the club, so he’s relying on mail (Cal is an Essendon supporter and has good links but he wouldn’t know everything). Essendon may have changed their thinking on Farrow compared to two weeks ago. Today, he said Schubert may be available later on, but last week he said Schubert is a contender for the early Essendon/Melbourne picks.

 

[Keystone agony]

I just rewatched the gettable show from a week ago about who should Essendon take with picks 5 & 6, and Cal was saying if Essendon go for midfielders Robey, Sharp and Cumming would be in the mix. No mention of Farrow in that mix, but in today’s show he was saying how other clubs think Essendon will go midfielders for both picks. So if Xavier Taylor hasn’t been thoroughly been worked on, then surely that means Farrow isn’t maybe a position we’re after since we aren’t maybe considering Taylor.

Schubert seems like it’s more for our later picks, and I think cal maybe hinted at maybe we don’t select him early on. So surely Sharp and Cumming , are the likeliest players we consider selecting. Which I wouldn’t mind, but I’d really want Xavier Taylor but I’ve always had the gut feel Richmond takes him and I never fully felt confident in them taking Grilj the whole year.

Cumming is defo being picked up by us, Melbourne and Richmond, and I feel like it makes sense to pick him since he isn’t actually from SA and he’s considered a mid by cal.

Farrow has shown much more ability as a midfielder than X.Taylor whos a 3rd and some see as a 2nd tall

You could look to turn XT into a mid but your drafting that on potential not exposure there

 

[Hazardinho]

They’ve mentioned Farrow to Essendon previously. That was probably more looking at a best case scenario, where they get Sharp/Cumming/Robey. Also remember that Cal isn’t the club, so he’s relying on mail (Cal is an Essendon supporter and has good links but he wouldn’t know everything). Essendon may have changed their thinking on Farrow compared to two weeks ago. Today, he said Schubert may be available later on, but last week he said Schubert is a contender for the early Essendon/Melbourne picks.

That’s interesting you mention this because there was an account on x I noticed that was saying they interviewed Matt Rosa on Monday and they said he was still undecided. Then this Farrow mention today by Cal was super interesting, I genuinely don’t think they know who they want. They still haven’t even attempted to move up either, so I don’t know if there’s something more to this but I still think it will be the SA duo.

 

[fl4gd0n5]

That’s interesting you mention this because there was an account on x I noticed that was saying they interviewed Matt Rosa on Monday and they said he was still undecided. Then this Farrow mention today by Cal was super interesting, I genuinely don’t think they know who they want. They still haven’t even attempted to move up either, so I don’t know if there’s something more to this but I still think it will be the SA duo.

They may have put the feelers out to see what it might cost to move up, and thought it too much. Don’t rule out that they’re just playing their cards close to their chest either re Farrow and who they want to pick.

 

[Hazardinho]

Farrow has shown much more ability as a midfielder than X.Taylor whos a 3rd and some see as a 2nd tall

You could look to turn XT into a mid but your drafting that on potential not time there

Yeah Cal mentioned Farrow as a defensive mid/ half back player in today’s episode. So I don’t know if that means he’s also considered a mid by other teams on who they think we select. I’m pretty confident they’re gonna select Sharp, the second player I feel will be Cumming but I feel like Cal hasn’t given any hints or clues about him to us, it’s very speculative.

 

[Farnarkle]

Stupid question for my first post - apologies - but would we have any interest in a key position forward? I know we've got Wright and Langford plus Caddy (although I don't consider him a 'key position' forward) and a few others who can't stay healthy but would we have any interest in someone like Aiden Schubert or Cooper Duff-Tytler (the name does makes me cringe - it's like recruiting the lead singer of an 80's New Romantics band) , if they were available when we pick? I'm struggling to understand what our rationale is for selections and where we feel our major deficits are ('all over the ground' is probably a bit too bleak).

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[Hazardinho]

Stupid question for my first post - apologies - but would we have any interest in a key position forward? I know we've got Wright and Langford plus Caddy (although I don't consider him a 'key position' forward) and a few others who can't stay healthy but would we have any interest in someone like Aiden Schubert or Cooper Duff-Tytler (the name does makes me cringe - it's like recruiting the lead singer of an 80's New Romantics band) , if they were available when we pick? I'm struggling to understand what our rationale is for selections and where we feel our major deficits are ('all over the ground' is probably a bit too bleak).

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We’ve been linked with Aidan Schubert but he looks underwhelming, I don’t see how this guy is a top 10 prospect. He gives me similarities to that Melbourne forward who I can’t remember his name not van rooyen, the other one. Like he don’t look better than Jones and wright. Looks very laconic and even his set shot looks awkward as well.

I think we’re mainly gonna focus on mids tbh in this draft. So maybe we look at players like Barker, NHH, Phillipou, Addinsal, etc…

 

[jdstorm]

That’s interesting you mention this because there was an account on x I noticed that was saying they interviewed Matt Rosa on Monday and they said he was still undecided. Then this Farrow mention today by Cal was super interesting, I genuinely don’t think they know who they want. They still haven’t even attempted to move up either, so I don’t know if there’s something more to this but I still think it will be the SA duo.

Farrow was projected much later a few weeks ago back when Essendon were targeting 15 from Gold Coast

Think what’s changed is he’s now in frame much higher in the draft.

Essendon going for big body multi position mids isn’t exactly a secret and lines up with the delistings that happened this offseason.

We know there has been conversations with WCE about pick 2. If no offer has been made it’s likely due to WCEs price being too steep and Rosa feeling confident that the players available at 5/6 are going to be really good.

Pick 9 being talked about is new and will likely require some kind of future asset. (F2)

F2 + enough points for Dean plus a bit extra is a good deal for Carlton so there might be something there.

 

[ant555]

Defenders, ant. Tall / medium ones.

Taylor plays on all sizes.
We have lacked attack from half back. Taylor takes the game on as well as defending hard.
Obviously our backs have had injury issues so there are real question marks there.
Personally I think it is not smart to be ruling out a guy that competes better than nearly everyone in the draft and plays half back where we actually have had issues for a few years and plays on various size players.
We may pass if he is there but we need more of his type on the list. It does not matter if he is a backman.
Thankfully we are in a situation where we will likely get a crack at two of X Taylor,Sharp,Cumming,Robey,Farrow or even Grilj. All good competitors.
You like Oscar Taylor. He is a half back. Yes he has more speed than XT but both take the game on from half back.
So what if the back half has an extra in its numbers. We saw this year we ran out of numbers.

 

[ant555]

Find it weird we havent shown much interest in Grlj.
Personally feel like we are one of the slowest lists in the comp and I would love to have a guy like him on the list

I think Cal mentioned we had not shown "as much interest". The Tigers have shown a lot of interest. We have shown some.
He is a fit.

 

[fl4gd0n5]

we need more of his type on the list. It does not matter if he is a backman.

This.