2013 DRAFT discussion thread: Rookie Draft complete

[BracedMantis05]

Yeah, I was genuinely surprised he wasn't picked up.

Just such a solid performer, hard at it, clean ball use (not much hurt factor though) - could see him being a 100+ gamer.

sounds like matt priddis

 

[Devastating Boris]

I'm no expert on these but did a little research and thought I'd mention some names that might come up.
Tsitas- mid
Cavarra- mid
Conlon- ruck
Spencer-KPD
Bates- small forward/ mid

Conlon looks alright and clunks a few good grabs, tsitas and cavarra I believe are the best mids although cavarra is tiny why not take a chance with a rookie. Spencer handy depth KPD and young enough to improve significantly and bates well small forward/ mid. Looks good and might be nice to have a little depth in this position.

As I said just threw up some names that might come our way on a little research. Let me know if I have picked some donkeys.

 

[Viney]

I like the look of Templeton and Favretto - could be duds for all I know

Hourigan looks reasonable too

 

[dee_mac]

I know nothing about any of them but the write up on Cavarra on afl website gives him some credentials.
"The Eastern Ranges captain had a phenomenal 2013 season. He led the Ranges to a premiership, won the Morrish Medal and was best afield in the TAC Cup Grand Final. He is a clearance machine who finds a stack of the football in and under. He is only 173cm but is very brave and simply knows how to get his hands on the ball and distribute. Uses the football well on his preferred left boot."

 

[Tulip]

http://www.afl.com.au/2013-draft/preseason-rookie-draft-tracker/

 

[Meds]

Rookie Pick #1: James Harmes from the Stingrays. Mid

"Genuine midfield talent with good game sense and versatility" according to MFC twitter

185cm and 78kgs. Has a hard edge supposedly. Played two games for Vic Country at the U18 champs

 

[Tulip]

Taylor loves a smoky. Would have preferred Templeton or Tippett.

 

[Bluelegs]

Take as many mids as possible and maybe a few of them will be good. Not the worst strategy.

 

[Meds]

Rookie Pick #2: Max King from the Bushrangers

"202cm developing ruckman with the ability to push forward and have an impact on the scoreboard
King marks strongly overhead and provides his midfielders with first use through good tap work. He is an effective field kick for a player of his size" - MFC twitter

 

[CWaffles]

King is a ruck project

 

[Tulip]

http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/1922398/king-cool-on-afl-draft-chance/?cs=149

Great name.

 

[Meds]

Max^2 powering our ruck division for the next 10 years! Awesome. haha

 

[Tulip]

Alexis Georgiou

 

[Meds]

Rookie Pick #3: Alex Georgiou from Norwood

Part of the Redlegs 2012 flag, can shut down tall and small forwards alike and is clean with the ball

Looks a LOT like Mr Bean...

 

[Tulip]

Neville.

 

[Meds]

Rookie Pick #4: Nev Jetta from Casey...

 

[CWaffles]

Jetta gets the last spot.

 

[Tulip]

(Rookie) list clogger

 

[dee_mac]

Alexis Georgiou

Alex Georgiou – Norwood

24, 187cm, 88kg,

Norwood coach Nathan Bassett thinks Georgiou has been overlooked by AFL clubs in recent drafts because "he looks like Mr Bean and he runs like he's running on broken glass and his kick looks awkward". Gangly he may be, but Georgiou has carved a reputation as one of the SANFL's leading defenders. A key contributor to Norwood's 2012 flag, he can shut down tall and small forwards and is clean with the ball.

Interesting write up

 

[Tulip]

Alex Georgiou – Norwood

24, 187cm, 88kg,

Norwood coach Nathan Bassett thinks Georgiou has been overlooked by AFL clubs in recent drafts because "he looks like Mr Bean and he runs like he's running on broken glass and his kick looks awkward". Gangly he may be, but Georgiou has carved a reputation as one of the SANFL's leading defenders. A key contributor to Norwood's 2012 flag, he can shut down tall and small forwards and is clean with the ball.

Interesting write up

Sounds promising..?

 

[dee_mac]

Sounds promising..?

sounds like a cross between Dustin Fletcher and dare I say it... Cale Morton. Hope he has a s**tload more of Dustin in him

 

[CM Sean]

King looks really promising in his highlight package.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

If anything i'm happy to get a ruck in.

 

[Punchy Demons]

Looking at the highlights I like what I see from Harmes & King. The highlights from Georgiou are very meh.

Article from a local paper on Harmes:

http://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/gazette/2013-10-25/harmes-keeps-on-keeping-on/

 

[Bluelegs]

JETTA LIVES