Opinion 2025 Picks 7* and 8* – who do you want?

[Scythe]

Alright, back on track. I've whipped up a quick consensus again – will add the missing ones as they're made available.

 

[mrmonkey]

I think I went with Sharp and Dovaston, knowing that Sharp is very unlikely. I'd go with Nairn and Pickett, seems exciting.

 

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[stEdy]

Don't really see it with Nairn.

Kicking some goals in a dominant SA team against a bad WA team whilst getting the third or fourth defender isn't that impressive.

Happy to be wrong but his vision isn't super impressive. Weird kicking action for a lefty too.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Don't really see it with Nairn.

Kicking some goals in a dominant SA team against a bad WA team whilst getting the third or fourth defender isn't that impressive.

Happy to be wrong but his vision isn't super impressive. Weird kicking action for a lefty too.

I mean if his kicking action gets results so be it.

Anyway, won't know for sure until tonight.

 

[Lord Nev]

 

[Crusty Demon]

Keen for the rational reactions when Fox Footy puts this on the screen as we call Nairn's name out later

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Mason Wood!! Yay! Who'd want a Dusty Martin type anyway.

 

[TheBoss]

Fraser Rosman is taller, and ran the 20m sprint and 2km time trials quicker. He never debuted. Aerobic capacity and speed is overrated.

I haven't seen any power rankings that had Nairn as a top 15 prospect.

Never watched Nairn play but his highlight reel isn't terribly exciting. His stats don't jump off the page either, only getting 10 touches and a tackle per game playing for an undefeated SA team that finished with a 184%

Feels like we are getting sucked in.

 

[Scythe]

Mason Wood!! Yay! Who'd want a Dusty Martin type anyway.

Now I remember, it was you that melted over Windsor's pre-draft comparison haha

 

[Lord Nev]

Fraser Rosman is taller, and ran the 20m sprint and 2km time trials quicker. He never debuted. Aerobic capacity and speed is overrated.

I haven't seen any power rankings that had Nairn as a top 15 prospect.

Never watched Nairn play but his highlight reel isn't terribly exciting. His stats don't jump off the page either, only getting 10 touches and a tackle per game playing for an undefeated SA team that finished with a 184%

Feels like we are getting sucked in.

I like that you left out the "footy IQ" part of it and then went on to talk about vague things like 'power rankings' and 'highlight reels'.

 

[Lord Nev]

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm a little sceptical about Nairn but I expect we're probably basing the decision on more than what vision is available on YouTube highlight reels.

 

[Lord Nev]

I'm a little sceptical about Nairn but I expect we're probably basing the decision on more than what vision is available on YouTube highlight reels.

True, probably also looking at power rankings.

 

[TheBoss]

I like that you left out the "footy IQ" part of it and then went on to talk about vague things like 'power rankings' and 'highlight reels'.

Bit weird that you think 'power rankings' are vague but you cite Twomey's power rankings when you feel like proving a point. At least be consistent.

Saying he has high footy IQ is the definition of being vague. How would you even define it? What have you seen that makes you think he is a high IQ player?

Is it his anticipation and positioning to only get 10 touches per game in a dominant team?

Is it his awareness to shut down opposition with 1 tackle a game?

Is it his decision-making to bomb the ball down the line to a contest?

 

[PerfectFooty]

True, probably also looking at power rankings.

Has Jason Taylor spoken to his dad to find out if he's a funny dad?

 

[mrmonkey]

Mason Wood!! Yay! Who'd want a Dusty Martin type anyway.

Yeah I've found the comparison really strange.

 

[Lord Nev]

Bit weird that you think 'power rankings' are vague but you cite Twomey's power rankings when you feel like proving a point. At least be consistent.

Saying he has high footy IQ is the definition of being vague. How would you even define it? What have you seen that makes you think he is a high IQ player?

Is it his anticipation and positioning to only get 10 touches per game in a dominant team?

Is it his awareness to shut down opposition with 1 tackle a game?

Is it his decision-making to bomb the ball down the line to a contest?

I don't think I've ever used 'power rankings' to push a player up or down? Happy for you to point out for me though.

You really don't understand what 'footy IQ' would mean? I've seen and read as much as you have I imagine, and he's constantly talked about as a great kick who can play anywhere. Is that too vague for you?

Tell me your read this and think 'nah Dees don't need that!': "Further to his goalkicking accuracy, Nairn is a precise field kick and can hit targets heading inside 50 on his favoured left side. It means he can hurt the opposition both deep and high in the front half."

 

[Lord Nev]

Has Jason Taylor spoken to his dad to find out if he's a funny dad?

Spoke to his Grandpa I believe, they're the real source of analysis and media these days.

 

[Toump Ass]

LMAO I only heard of Nairn today and somehow I voted for him lol.

 

[I Love Lamb]

Hopefully we have Leon Kickett in the frame for our later pick

 

[I Love Lamb]

Nairn is clearly not best available at our pick and we are choosing him based on needs due to our lack of young mid sized forwards. It’s good he seems to be able to win a contest and is a good runner like Sharp.

Taylor indicated on gettable we were looking slightly at needs with our picks, so let’s just hope that it doesn’t backfire as being too much of a reach in the end.

I still think we should just go best available based on talent and fill needs gaps later through trades and targetted FA but hopefully this strategy pays off.

Drafting based on needs is always fraught with danger like it was with Jefferson, or St Kilda with Paddy McCartin.

 

[Fork n Hell]

i reckon Nairn looks a bit Mitch Owens like in his movement and arial game, but more outside compared to Owens more explosive contest style.
i haven't really been that sold on him myself, but i do like the way he makes quick decisions and still hits targets which is what we need.

 

[The Dr]

Nairn is clearly not best available at our pick and we are choosing him based on needs due to our lack of young mid sized forwards. It’s good he seems to be able to win a contest and is a good runner like Sharp.

Taylor indicated on gettable we were looking slightly at needs with our picks, so let’s just hope that it doesn’t backfire as being too much of a reach in the end.

I still think we should just go best available based on talent and fill needs gaps later through trades and targetted FA but hopefully this strategy pays off.

Drafting based on needs is always fraught with danger like it was with Jefferson, or St Kilda with Paddy McCartin.

“Clearly not best available”

 

[Lord Nev]

“Clearly not best available”

 

[MarcMaverick]

Its his brand.

 

[Bluelegs]

Nairn is clearly not best available at our pick and we are choosing him based on needs due to our lack of young mid sized forwards. It’s good he seems to be able to win a contest and is a good runner like Sharp.

Taylor indicated on gettable we were looking slightly at needs with our picks, so let’s just hope that it doesn’t backfire as being too much of a reach in the end.

I still think we should just go best available based on talent and fill needs gaps later through trades and targetted FA but hopefully this strategy pays off.

Drafting based on needs is always fraught with danger like it was with Jefferson, or St Kilda with Paddy McCartin.

Only watched his club interview but he kind of had it both ways saying we'd pick best available but wouldn't ignore needs. My read of that is the difference between where the club rates these guys is very marginal.