2012 Draft Discussion

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Noticed that Jesse Lonergan is listed at 91kg and 182cm, which is a massive weight to height ratio even for a mature player in the AFL, let alone an 18 year old. Also Plowman has a good running vertical jump (85cm, top 15%) which may (or may not) allay some fears about his ability to play as a key position player. Was surprised to see Ben Kennedy, known for his speed, only record a 3.00 seconds in the 20 metre sprint. Nathan Hrovat's beep test score of 13.2 is pretty similar to what Rich's was, so despite being a big possession winner, his endurance is still only average.
 

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According to the AFL draft countdown Kristina Jaksch could go anywhere between pick 8-14. The article stated that if the Lions don't take him Carlton may take him. What do people read into this?
 

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According to the AFL draft countdown Kristina Jaksch could go anywhere between pick 8-14. The article stated that if the Lions don't take him Carlton may take him. What do people read into this?
So the first female is being drafted into the AFL?:p

In response to your question, I read nothing more that the author thinks if the Lions don't take Jaksch, then Carlton probably will.:confused:
 

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Don't know why the AFL persist with that draft machine every year. It never works.
You've got to wonder if it's a case of a low response rate giving rise to a small sample size.

For example, I can't see Stringer's name anywhere.

Whatever the reasons for the skewed results, it really seems like a futile exercise....may as well just ignore I think.
 

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Unless I'm missing something, the basis for that article seems to be that Kerr said the Lions need another KPP, and Jaksch is a KPP. Doesn't seem to indicate that we've spoken to him or expressed an interest in him at all.

I still think we'll go with best available at pick 8, and may consider our team balance needs with our later two picks.
 
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