Thought I'd do a little analysis on a few of the players available at our respective picks. Will do picks 32/34 as the one analysis tomorrow and 43 the day after.
Starting with our first rounder (choices in order of preference):
Pick 9 (going off who Brett Anderson has in line for us as he'd have a better idea than me who we want)
Jackson Macrae
Height: 188cm
Weight: 75kg
Where he fits at Richmond? Think he'd slot in nicely as a half-forward/winger at some stage in 2013. Eventually becoming a midfielder full-time.
What I like: Super classy left-footed midfielder/forward who will be able to provide a bit of x-factor to the side. Up there with the best kicks in the draft. (Rate Mayes as 1) Very elusive, almost impossible to tackle with his neat little side step. Although capable of racking up a heap of the ball, he can still cause damage on a less prolific day which is what I like about him. Very tough to shutdown. As an outside midfielder he has very good pace. (not up there with a Garlett/Simpson but still very good) Macrae has a real knack of finding the goals, evidenced by his 6 goal haul at the Championships. Has the class of a Pendlebury crossed with the x-factor of a Stevie J type so what's not to like?
Kicking/Character/Competitive (win own ball)? He's an elite kick, and a very driven and competitive kid from what I've seen so he'd tick all 3 boxes from the club's end.
Highlights:
Taylor Garner
Height: 186cm
Weight: 77kg
Where he fits at Richmond? As a high half-forward pinch hitting in the middle.
What I like: For a medium forward he has elite aerial ability. Can just pluck them from anywhere. Very much made in the Nat Fyfe mould with that ability to outmark anyone. Would add a real x-factor to our side both in the air and at ground level. What surprises me is his defensive game. Often you get these high level x-factor forwards at junior level and they have a limited defensive game. This kid loves to tackle and really has that intent to hurt and hit in hard. IMO Garner also has the ability to be a very good midfielder at the next level as he has a very good contested game already. Really think he has the potential to emulate Nat Fyfe at AFL level. If we take him question is do we want him as a forward or a mid and how much of each does he play. Wouldn't surprise by draft time if I have him as my first choice. Want to try get some more footage of him though.
Kicking/Character/Competitive (win own ball)? Is a good kick without being elite, very high character kid, driven and motivated and as mentioned for a medium forward he has a very good contested game both in the air and in the midfield.
Highlights:
Nick Vlastuin
Height: 187cm
Weight: 83kg
Where he fits at Richmond? Would start as a HBF and I'd say logically he'd be groomed as the Shane Tuck replacement. Probably need to wait at least 2 years before we can expect him to start shouldering even half that load though so hoping Tucky hangs in there a while.
What I like: Really strong bodied contested ball winner that you just know Hardwick would love. If we had the luxury of selecting all four of the guys I've listed at this pick, I'd say Vlastuin would be the one Hardwick would take into battle in round 1. I know some have knocked his athleticism but the more I see of him the more I think it is a non-issue. His kicking is very good even more so when you consider the role he'd play.
Kicking/Character/Competitive (win own ball)? Very good kick of the footy, very high-character kid who some have touted him as a future AFL captain at whichever club he ends up at (Could be a fair wait for him at Tigerland while we have Cotch.

) A real contested beast. So again he ticks all the boxes.
Highlights:
Sam Mayes
Height: 187cm
Weight: 78kg
Where he fits at Richmond? Like Macrae I could see him spending some time as a half-forward/winger next year before eventually becoming a classy midfielder. Would need to be patient which isn't something this supporter base is renowned for.
What I like: First of all he's already competing against men despite his slender frame. To me, that's already a tick. I rate Mayes as the best kick in this draft. His delivery inside 50 to Jack/Tyrone would be much appreciated by them. Very good at converting his opportunities in front of the big sticks as well. Last year dominated as a medium forward type and he creates fantastic separation on his opponent when on the lead. Still needs to develop a contested game and I'd be pairing him with Cotchin over the pre-season to develop this. Really strong overhead and worst case scenario is he becomes a very good medium forward capable of kicking a couple of goals a game.
Kicking/Character/Competitive (win own ball)? Best kick in the draft for mine, apparently a high character kid. As mentioned I don't think he falls behind Macrae in the contested stakes and doesn't win a huge amount of ball. Very damaging when he does get it though. For this reason I have Macrae ahead of Mayes and why Mayes is the last of the 4 I've listed.
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