Opinion 2012 draft thread.

[sunwin]

Stringer is the man...... please!!

 

[smashbox gill]

Im starting to warm to the idea of picking up Menzel. His upside is probably up there with the top 5 in the draft.. its just whether he is worth the risk.

Stringer, Menzel/McRae on par, Kennedy/Jaksh, Vlaustin

 

[Silvagnis]

Mick shouldn't have a say in who we pick as I think Rendell is probably on the money,but should be on the same page as Rogers on what type of team they want to assemble. I think that it will reweight the selection process of who is next best available. If a lightly built player like McCrae were to fall to 36 (not that it would happen) we would be wrapped to take him, but Mick has said he wants a bigger stronger team and that will influence the selection process.

I doubt it. Mick's job is to develop the players, rather than overrule those who have watched them play for the last two or three seasons. This would be equivalent to Rogers going onto Mick's turf and asking why he's moved a forward in Yarran or Henderson back. Only an idiot would say no to drafting a player of the class of Murphy, Yarran, Rioli, Gaff, Heppell, Pendlebury and Fyfe because they're not big.

Norf's bigger and stronger team were smashed for pace and skill in the finals.

 

[Sheephead]

We've cut Collins so that we can sign a Delisted Free Agent prior to the draft (free's up a spot on our list).

I wonder who it could be?

Surjan? Toy? Gillies? Shrman? Kunta Kinte?

It would have to be for Toy. Everyone else can be got with our 3rd round pick.

My understanding is, they'll make a play (@ Toy) and he doesn't come they'll redraft Collins.

 

[Monkey King]

I doubt it. Mick's job is to develop the players, rather than overrule those who have watched them play for the last two or three seasons. This would be equivalent to Rogers going onto Mick's turf and asking why he's moved a forward in Yarran or Henderson back.

Hmm ... not sure I entirely agree with this. Rogers is a recruiter, not a list manager. I think Mick would have a fair say in telling the recruiter what the team needs and then letting him go out and do his job to get the best he can to fill that need. If speed isn't integral to Mick's plans, I can't see why it would still be a priority in recruitment.

 

[Silvagnis]

Leave it to the recruiters who know the players inside out. You don't task someone to watch every game on tape and live, only to hand the power to the coach who is relying on info from the club. For juniors and senior listed players. Best talent unless they're hard to split. Think the coaches only ask for the lists of players ranked for needs if they're hard to split.

 

[true blue19]

I'm sure rogers and mick and whoever else would sit down and go though the list and workout what's needed and what we don't need. Rogers would say player a, b and c this is were they would fall in the draft this is there upside and this is there down side. Mike might say I only want good ball users or big body's

 

[Omega Blue]

I'm sure rogers and mick and whoever else would sit down and go though the list and workout what's needed and what we don't need. Rogers would say player a, b and c this is were they would fall in the draft this is there upside and this is there down side. Mike might say I only want good ball users or big body's

i don't mind the idea of a skinny kid, imo we really don't need to see this kid for two years

 

[King of Ruin]

Agree OB... Let him get massive and turn into a wild beast of hell. Then destroy it at AFL level.

 

[Blue Flame]

Agree OB... Let him get massive and turn into a wild beast of hell. Then destroy it at AFL level.

That was the plan with Buckley...

 

[Omega Blue]

yeah who ever our draftees are, buy them a ticket to the belgian congo to be raised by gorillas then send robbo and bell out to bring them back to play seniors in 2014

 

[King of Ruin]

This is true. Reckon it applied to Sugar, I know people are all worried about him and what not but let's see what is made of him over the next couple of years,

 

[FlowersByIrene]

yeah who ever our draftees are, buy them a ticket to the belgian congo to be raised by gorillas then send robbo and bell out to bring them back to play seniors in 2014

I love the idea of Robbo and Bell in khaki machetes and bandanas, crawling through the jungle

 

[King of Ruin]

RAMBO STYLE....

 

[Silvagnis]

RAMBO STYLE....

St Kilda prefer the Ramb-o style initiation after drafting players.

Filthy movie.

 

[King of Ruin]

You sick man TG... Love it

 

[Dramoth]

It would have to be for Toy. Everyone else can be got with our 3rd round pick.

My understanding is, they'll make a play (@ Toy) and he doesn't come they'll redraft Collins.

I wouldnt be too upset if this was the case...

 

[Juddys_navy_blues]

Agree OB... Let him get massive and turn into a wild beast of hell. Then destroy it at AFL level.

Or we could lock Tom Bell in a Gym for 2 years and Unleash the Incredible Hulk on the AFL..

 

[King of Ruin]

Or we could lock Tom Bell in a Gym for 2 years and Unleash the Incredible Hulk on the AFL..

I don't think he needs 2 years to achieve this. Already can run through and all over people (Jobe Watson), just paint the boy green and we are pretty much there.

 

[No1Suspect]

Or we could lock Tom Bell in a Gym for 2 years and Unleash the Incredible Hulk on the AFL..

Weights in the gym aren't heavy enough... Send the kid to the army so he can throw some tanks around

 

[CrippsonBlue]

Out of those possibly available at our pick, are there any that could be expected to come in from round 1 and play a part next year?

 

[King of Ruin]

Out of those possibly available at our pick, are there any that could be expected to come in from round 1 and play a part next year?

Not sure they would be starting round 1, probably come in the rotation and play every now and then, really depends on who we pick, which of the boys we already have step up or drop off and them nasty injuries we keep getting.

 

[Stamos]

It would have to be for Toy. Everyone else can be got with our 3rd round pick.

My understanding is, they'll make a play (@ Toy) and he doesn't come they'll redraft Collins.

Is your understanding due to inside info?

 

[Sin City]

Hey all, now that the draft is a little closer and the main thing coming up for the footy club I'll re-post these under 18s games for anyone who would like to have a look.

SA v Vic Metro and NT in the national champs

http://www.livestream.com/sanfl

full replay of the Gippsland Power and Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup Grand Final

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_...ID=69677&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=20673656

 

[smashbox gill]

Out of those possibly available at our pick, are there any that could be expected to come in from round 1 and play a part next year?

The ones potentially available at our pick who could come in and play round one would be:

Stringer
O'rourke (doubt he will be available but some phantom drafts have him sliding)
Vlaustin
Kennedy (already played 2 years in the SANFL, and has a solid frame on his small body)
Garlett

Ones who would take some time:
McRae (could potentially play round one due to his smarts and ball winning ability, but is light of frame)
Menzel (same as above)
Jacksh