2013 DRAFT discussion thread: Rookie Draft complete

[Praetorian]

Zak Jones will slide to the 40's IMO.

Has a bit of the early Chunk about him with his disposal, bomb long every time.

I hope he lasts til our 2nd, I just think in such a shallow draft every ounce of talent will be snapped up by 30-35. Clubs will see similarities to Nathan and think he's worth a second rounder.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Shallowness of the draft is always overstated.

I remember in 10' the draft was supposed to be worthless after pick 30.

Nek minnit - Howe, Tom McDonald, Luke Parker, Fasolo, Michie, Horlin-Smith, O'Shea, Johnson, Lyons, Puopolo, Duigan etc.

 

[Praetorian]

Shallowness of the draft is always overstated.

I remember in 10' the draft was supposed to be worthless after pick 30.

Nek minnit - Howe, Tom McDonald, Luke Parker, Fasolo, Michie, Horlin-Smith, O'Shea, Johnson, Lyons, Puopolo, Duigan etc.

there will always be bargains to be found if you look hard enough (and develop well), but jones is fairly well rated by quite a few recruiters, more of a safe option than the speculative late picks. I can't see him slipping by unnoticed through 2 rounds of the draft. Melbourne will be keen on mids throughout the off season so it seems odd to consider a defender who may or may not become a midfielder, but other clubs might be looking for that type of tough rebounding player and he is a very attractive option in that case. all speculation on my part, I'd love to have him slide down the order but I won't hold my breath

 

[CWaffles]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/nathan-freeman

Worth a watch, the kid really bursts away from packs...would love to get him!

 

[DeeWong6996]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/nathan-freeman

Worth a watch, the kid really bursts away from packs...would love to get him!

Really? I thought it was pretty underwhelming in my own opinion. Most of his runs were in open space and his kicking and kicking action was a bit suspect.

Sheed on the other hand confirmed to me that he's not as slow as he's made out to be. Make it three Doms, Melbourne!

 

[Demon JP]

Hope we are getting into the ear of a few players and giving them a viable option through the PSD (Pick #2)

 

[DeeWong6996]

Hope we are getting into the ear of a few players and giving them a viable option through the PSD (Pick #2)

Praying that Adams and Collingwood cant come to an agreement...

 

[CWaffles]

Really? I thought it was pretty underwhelming in my own opinion. Most of his runs were in open space and his kicking and kicking action was a bit suspect.

Sheed on the other hand confirmed to me that he's not as slow as he's made out to be. Make it three Doms, Melbourne!

He bursts away from them, not so much through them.
His work at 1:15 was brilliant and although the kick could have been neater still hit a target.
His kicking looks rough in some places but at 1:48 that is a text book pass.

Sheed is impressive aswell, will be interesting who Roos has in mind.

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm on the Sheed train, wins his own ball, can run, good kick and can play outside as well.

 

[rhaz]

I'm into Zak Jones now from the idea that he actually fills a need. Clisby and Terlich both need pressure on their spots. After them, who is there to play a small/mid defender role? Strauss? That's about all.

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm into Zak Jones now from the idea that he actually fills a need. Clisby and Terlich both need pressure on their spots. After them, who is there to play a small/mid defender role? Strauss? That's about all.

After the past couple of weeks it seems our biggest deficiency is now our smalls; forwards and backs need a look would be worth rolling the dice in the later parts of the draft this year.

 

[lose]

I'm into Zak Jones now from the idea that he actually fills a need. Clisby and Terlich both need pressure on their spots. After them, who is there to play a small/mid defender role? Strauss? That's about all.

Wouldn't surprise me 1 bit if Tappy is back there next year.. was very good done back in his first games and his kicking is a weapon coming out of defense nd can really relieve pressure quickly nd turn defense into attack..

 

[Deefolt]

Crouch comes with the added bonus of luring his brother over once he gets homesick.

dint we try that with warnock?

 

[Viney]

Really? I thought it was pretty underwhelming in my own opinion. Most of his runs were in open space and his kicking and kicking action was a bit suspect.

Sheed on the other hand confirmed to me that he's not as slow as he's made out to be. Make it three Doms, Melbourne!

I must admit and purely front the clips, sheed impressed me more

 

[CWaffles]

I must admit and purely front the clips, sheed impressed me more

Yep very impressive video indeed, did he kick 4 or 5?

Im a fan of Freeman but would be stoked if we took Sheed, we need a goal kicking mid

 

[CWaffles]

So apparently 'Lamb Chops Sydney' heading to GWS is the talk!
Is he worth us chasing now? or with 4 mids already do we forget about it?

 

[Flyswatter]

how odd of the eagles to trade away pick 6, don't they want Sheed? are they banking on no-one taking him before pick 11?

 

[CWaffles]

how odd of the eagles to trade away pick 6, don't they want Sheed? are they banking on no-one taking him before pick 11?

Apparently So...I hope we nab him.

 

[SuburbanMe]

Sheed or Jones?

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Think we'll end up with Freeman or Kolodjashnij.

We all know about Freeman, Kolodjashnij is possibly the best kick in the draft - pretty skinny though and more a rebounding defender then mid.

 

[I am Jack]

Anyone hearing the Kennedy to Melbourne rumors?
Don't think there is a lot in them, but I am hearing Melbourne are inquiring about Kennedy.

 

[philthy987]

Anyone hearing the Kennedy to Melbourne rumors?
Don't think there is a lot in them, but I am hearing Melbourne are inquiring about Kennedy.

This rumor cycling at demonland, apparently pick 9 + a player but i highly doubt it would happen

 

[Dory_77]

Anyone hearing the Kennedy to Melbourne rumors?
Don't think there is a lot in them, but I am hearing Melbourne are inquiring about Kennedy.

As a trade or in the draft? Which Kennedy? There are plenty floating around.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Anyone hearing the Kennedy to Melbourne rumors?
Don't think there is a lot in them, but I am hearing Melbourne are inquiring about Kennedy.

Yeah, heard it.

Heard it's very unlikely too.

 

[CM Sean]

Which Kennedy? If it's west coast, then no. We don't need another forward.