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List Mgmt. 2013 DRAFT
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Wood isn't a bad insurance policy. Has All experience and a mature body. Better than having an 18 year old rookie ruck as backup. No point getting an 18 year old ruck just for the hell of it if we don't rate any. Wood can do a job, all we need.
Jabba73
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Thought someone was taking the piss when you listed Colling, I mean Cameron, Wood. Lets hope he turns out better than that other Ruckman named Cameron we got from the Pies (insert shudder here). First seeds of doubt creeping in ....
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HBF
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Exactly.
Second round pick in the rookie draft for a decent performed ruckman in the VFL.
Will only play if something happens to Kreuzer and Warnock.
Jabba73
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What are the knocks on Johnson after we picked him with our last pick?
It's interesting that we used our second pick on Wood. Another club may have been interested.
What pick the changed man go at again?
Looks like that nonsense is settled once and for all.
Won't pretend to be thrilled with Wood, but in the break glass in case of emergency scenario he's not the worst we could be calling on.
Other two look handy enough. Good by foot, strong in the air and competitors.
Other two look handy enough. Good by foot, strong in the air and competitors.
Moody Blue
Premiership Player
No Kane Lambert........for anyone.
No Mitch Thorp............for anyone either.[/quote]
Can't believe that Kane Lambert could not grab a rookie spot. Do these guys even watch the ressies? We kept Collins for 2 years and he as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle.
No Mitch Thorp............for anyone either.[/quote]
Can't believe that Kane Lambert could not grab a rookie spot. Do these guys even watch the ressies? We kept Collins for 2 years and he as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle.
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Was just coming online to say the same thing.
This will allow Cripps, Graham, Temay.... and whoever else we have playing seconds a chance at first use of the ball. He plays in roughly the same manner as Robbie, so it will be great training and a solid insurance policy.
Considering nobody else selected a ruck in the rookie draft shows you there was no depth in that position.
Sin, got one of the men you were after I see.
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Collins has more AFL talent than Lambert. Don't see Lambert coming in and kicking three goals against the Swans, Dogs, Lions, etc.
Few small mids make it in the AFL. Ellard's VFL form was just as good as Lambert's. Yet he isn't a best 22 player. Plus Ellard is possibly more of an in and under player than Lambert. Another VFL superstar like Myles Sewell who had an online fanclub.
Don't understand this. Sheehan, Johnson and Luke Reynolds. Picked up three medium forwards? I suppose they are depth for Menzel.
Other clubs watch VFL too. Mitchell was going through entire games without a touch.
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Was pretty surprised and shocked to see Wood in there. But lets be honest he is in there as insurance for the case if both Kruezer and Warnock go down with injury. He wont get a game before either Rowe/Casboult as the 2nd ruck/fwd role so will only play if the worst happens.
Has an AFL ready body so probably better than an under done young ruckman.
Other guys sound alright but maybe 3-4cms too short for my liking if we are going 3rd tall type forwards
Has an AFL ready body so probably better than an under done young ruckman.
Other guys sound alright but maybe 3-4cms too short for my liking if we are going 3rd tall type forwards
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These picks are potential and they potentially add flexibility to the team which is the current fad if you want to play AFL. These medium talls or utility sized players if you like give the coach a lot of player options between half forward and half back.
Plus the current 'formula' is that teams really only want to go in with two dedicated tall forwards (one being a back up ruck if you don't have a ruck who can play forward well) and a rotating ruck, so having medium forwards who can take a grab and kick long goals are good sidekicks to have (we all know too many smalls doesn't work and too many talls wont keep the ball in the F50), especially with Mick's long kicking game plan.
Pretty simple really; Mick is recruiting players who have the attributes to play to his plan.
Plus the current 'formula' is that teams really only want to go in with two dedicated tall forwards (one being a back up ruck if you don't have a ruck who can play forward well) and a rotating ruck, so having medium forwards who can take a grab and kick long goals are good sidekicks to have (we all know too many smalls doesn't work and too many talls wont keep the ball in the F50), especially with Mick's long kicking game plan.
Pretty simple really; Mick is recruiting players who have the attributes to play to his plan.
OK The Rookie draft confuses the crap outta me.
Can someone please explain why we passed on our first 2 selections before recruiting 6 more rookies? (I assume the 2 internationals don't count towards the rookie tally?)
Can someone please explain why we passed on our first 2 selections before recruiting 6 more rookies? (I assume the 2 internationals don't count towards the rookie tally?)
"Goddess" - Moderator
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primary lists can be 38-40 players. we had already had the minimum 38 players and didnt want additional players (probably salary cap reasons and in stead use rookie picks to select further players)
Primary list = 2 year contract
Rookie list = 1 year contract
Rookie list = 1 year contract
You can have one international rookie outside the list of 44.
The 44 players can consist of 38senior/6rookies, 39senior/5rookies, 40senior/4rookies.
With 38senior you can have two nominated rookies and the rest can be added if there's a LTI.
Rookies cost less and can be delisted after a year...a better option in a weak draft.
