2012 Draft wish list

[Bad Brain]

For what it is worth Terry Wallace thinks he is the first choice forward in the draft, even at 189cm. Be interesting to see where he goes.

Ha, Wallace probably only goes by the highlight packages too.

 

[Nickos66]

Kirk Ugle has been delisted by Collingwood as well as a few other names, i'd be half interested in him for the Delisted FA draft..

 

[apuchar]

Kirk Ugle has been delisted by Collingwood as well as a few other names, i'd be half interested in him for the Delisted FA draft..

Saw him play once. can't remember being overly impressed. Is he lightning quick, because if I recall he is very small.

 

[Nickos66]

Yeah it is.

Come to think of it, nah I'll back in our small forwards in Ballas, Mello, Croz & Walters.

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/pla.../senior/season/2012/selected/bio/default.aspx

 

[Dockernut]

Mason Shaw 197/84 South Fremantle

STYLE LIKE: Lachlen Hansen

*TRADEMARK: Overhead grab

*SUMMARY ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATION:

*DISPOSAL, DECISION-MAKING, SMARTS:

- Accurate field kick weighted very much to the right side. The mechanics of Shaws kicking are very, very good. Not alot can go wrong from the drop to the follow through. Limited development on his left hand side.

- Set shot is one of the best attributes to his game, has obviously been the last off the track practising his technique, approach and action. Very calm, very composed, good momentum and the result is reflected by his accuracy. Particularly good from the 20 to 45m range, kicks through the ball, occasionally nurses the ball home from 20 out.

- Shaws field kicking and vision is good, always looks to move the ball on quickly whether by hand or foot. Penetration on his right side excellent. Drills his kicks low and hard to stationary targets, not afraid to move the ball swiftly into the corridor, displays confidence in his football skills.


- Smart play at ground level for a player his size, isn’t overly quick but capable of displaying enough dexterity to side step smaller opponents to create scoring opportunities. Rarely handballs.

Another area of Shaws game which is under developed but displays great potential is his body work at ruck stoppages, leans into his player with his hips. If he can transfer this to his marking game he will knock a lot of defenders off their base and secure more genuine one on one marks.



*HANDS: Clean, particularly overhead. Will let the ball hit his shins if not on a platter.

*OVERHEAD MARKING: Shaws absolute strength is his overhead marking ability. Very much from the Jordan Roughead school of marking the ball at the highest possible point, Shaw leaps and extends his arms skyward to allow his opponent no easy spoils. Let’s himself down when he is pushed under the ball by seemingly giving up the contest too easily, crept into his game the longer the season went and appeared apprehensive in marking contests with a pack later in the year.

*ATHLETICISM, INTENSITY, ETHIC, CONSISTENCY:

- Acceleration is ok, capable of leading hard and in a straight line, extends the arms which is a positive to ensure the spoiler has to go around him to get at the ball.

-Minimal effort on the defensive side of the ledger, rarely chased opponents down.

- Shaws intensity can seem off to the naked eye, very laconic in his movements and absolutely needs to build a better tank to improve his ability to get to more contests. Needs to show more desire to back into his opponent if he loses control of the drop zone, too easily lead under the football this year. Perhaps cruising this year as he waits for the draft. That said still securing a lot of shots on goal.

- Leap is large enough to ensure an opponent is out of the contest when Shaw is fully extended. Quite dexterous for a big man at ground level. Will never burn opponents on the lead but uses his frame to protect the ball well on the lead.

- Ok work ethic, not sure if his tank needs some attention but too often looks for the easy option of having the ball bombed on his head, may work in underage football but needs to get on his bike a bit more. Very smart leader so needs to make more of that.
Cannot argue with his ability to generate scoring shots, however some negative attributes have crept into his game. Needs to be more competitive when he loses the drop zone, at least break even.

Improvement Scope

Medium – Shaw has some important areas which require some attention, namely his agility, tank and willingness to fight for the dropzone if the ball is not on a platter. Strong base for a deep forward

*AFL VERSATILITY: - Low – Shaws game is forward, he’s presently one of the better prospects out there but the versatility in his game is lacking. I see Shaw as a deep forward for the most part of his career, if he develops his tank he may have the ability to play as a roaming CHF. Too small to be anything other than a third string ruck option. Comparisons to Tippett are off, not big enough and not as agile.


*QUERY: - Where does he play if he can’t impact as a forward?

Exceptional write up mate. Anything on Tim O'Brien? (I know you said you've stuck to the WA talent, but??)

 

[apuchar]

Exceptional write up mate. Anything on Tim O'Brien? (I know you said you've stuck to the WA talent, but??)

Agree. Where's this person been all our life.

 

[Nickos66]

The main board, under another alias.

 

[Big Flappy]

Agreed. Thanks for the effort. Would love to see the other West Aussie first round talent D. Garlett and J. Simpson.

 

[apuchar]

The main board, under another alias.

OOOH

 

[Purple Suit]

What ever happens this draft, we've already added a bigger bloke than last year with Moller. Due to that, I can't see us using two picks on blokes over 190cm on the list. I'd like to but won't be surprised to get one mid, one KPP and one slider.

 

[Lach72]

The main board, under another alias.

This x 100.

Try not to get banned again, box head

 

[Freo Shark]

This x 100.

Try not to get banned again, box head

Greg?

 

[Freo Shark]

Mason Shaw 197/84 South Fremantle

STYLE LIKE: Lachlen Hansen

*TRADEMARK: Overhead grab

Got one on Brandt Colledge?

 

[Bateman]

Now that's a way to kill a career before it begins

Amen brother!

 

[Pavdawn]

Got one on Brandt Colledge?

Yes, will post it tonight.

 

[Lach72]

Greg?

Alas no

 

[apuchar]

Garrick Weedon and Andrew Strijk delisted from West Coast.

 

[mr.11]

Garrick Weedon and Andrew Strijk delisted from West Coast.

Irrelevant to the thread topic!

 

[apuchar]

Irrelevant to the thread topic!

Thought someone might be interested in drafting one of them, is all.

 

[mr.11]

Thought someone might be interested in drafting one of them, is all.

Not a fan of either!! Need to target KPP!

 

[chinggis77]

Shaw´s lack of defensive pressure and intensity will see us bypass him IMO. Ross won´t stand for someone like that in the F50.

 

[Freo Dr]

Interesting - which type of forward would we prefer lead up (like Paparone) or a more stay at home/short lead/contested marker forward like Shaw.

 

[Tundrawolf]

Interesting - which type of forward would we prefer lead up (like Paparone) or a more stay at home/short lead/contested marker forward like Shaw.

I think Paperone will struggle to even play as a KPP, if given the choice i'd prefer Howson over him, at least he can take a mark.

Paperone reminds me of Ken McGregor, solid enough but never going to be anything more than a battler at AFL level.

 

[apuchar]

Not a fan of either!! Need to target KPP!

or two

 

[apuchar]

Interesting - which type of forward would we prefer lead up (like Paparone) or a more stay at home/short lead/contested marker forward like Shaw.

Contested first. Lead up tall forwards are easier to find.