List Mgmt. 2014 Draft Discussion

[Some Idiot]

Outside run is important, but the players must, first and foremost, be able to win their own ball. This mantra has served us well over the last 3 years and now is not the time to stop it. In fact, it's not outside run, it's explosive speed like mot lop that we want; can win his own ball and run away from people. Perfect.

Also, speaking of speed, I was thinking; for all the talk about Libba being slow, he doesn't get tackled very much. Especially playing where he plays. He seems to find a lot of space inside to run and carry - if he could hit the scoreboard more he'd be the complete player.

Motlop doesn't win much of his own ball, only occasionally has a game where he wins a bit of his own ball. He's quick, skillful and smart, so he can get away with it anyway, boomer harvey like in that way.
Libba's about average for an AFL player. Quicker than guys like Boyd and Wallis, but probably slower than Clay Smith.

 

[VitalDread]

Anyone that watches the SANFL, got any info about Brett Eddy for South Adel.
Currently on 54goals from 15 games.

 

[Dav1d]

Anyone that watches the SANFL, got any info about Brett Eddy for South Adel.
Currently on 54goals from 15 games.

perhaps ask Chris25


definitely hope he gets another chance

and that we're looking outside of Victoria a bit more plenty of talent outside of

 

[Sharkey66]

The big thing that needs to be taken into account this year is the number of f/s and academy players and when and if they will be nominated.
At this stage there is Moore Hammellman Cordy Foster Heeney, and I think there may be a few more.
Think essendon may have Long. as a f/s, and Sydney have dunkley as well

 

[Dav1d]

The big thing that needs to be taken into account this year is the number of f/s and academy players and when and if they will be nominated.
At this stage there is Moore Hammellman Cordy Foster Heeney, and I think there may be a few more.
Think essendon may have Long. as a f/s, and Sydney have dunkley as well

Dunkley is next year

don't think Essendon can pick any father sons yet either

Finlayson, Griffiths, Coughlan, Davis, Dawson are a few others

 

[footyfan000001]

Anyone that watches the SANFL, got any info about Brett Eddy for South Adel.
Currently on 54goals from 15 games.

Unfortunately has had two knee recos over the years. Deserves a shot but just dunno which clubs will be willing to take a punt. Big unit.

 

[Testekill]

He's a 25yo All Aus full back who can stop a player AND go forward and kick a goal. I reckon he'll get a good deal.

Would he be worth a top five pick on an open market? God no.

 

[VitalDread]

Unfortunately has had two knee recos over the years. Deserves a shot but just dunno which clubs will be willing to take a punt. Big unit.

we took the same punt on Redpath

 

[Pannalstaroz]

Would he be worth a top five pick on an open market? God no.

If Frawley was in this draft and people knew what he could do he'd be an auto no 1, simply due to hindsight. There might be better players than him come out of this draft but if you went to recruiters and said there's a 6'4" guaranteed All Aus swingman in this draft they'd all pick him 1st because of what he brings to the table.

 

[Testekill]

If Frawley was in this draft and people knew what he could do he'd be an auto no 1, simply due to hindsight. There might be better players than him come out of this draft but if you went to recruiters and said there's a 6'4" guaranteed All Aus swingman in this draft they'd all pick him 1st because of what he brings to the table.

Maybe if he was just a kid coming in. However, he's had eight years of Melbourne development. That can't be gotten rid of easily.

 

[True Dog]

Is there any chance we could consider Mckenzie with our first pick? Is that way to big a risk?

Also on the Frawley compo pick does that alter if Melbourne pick up a FA of there own? Which I'm certain Roos will try for?

 

[Pannalstaroz]

Is there any chance we could consider Mckenzie with our first pick? Is that way to big a risk?

Also on the Frawley compo pick does that alter if Melbourne pick up a FA of there own? Which I'm certain Roos will try for?

You'll find out over the next 8 weeks what the views on McKenzie are but I doubt he's a top 10 pick unless he does a Bontempelli and closes out the year really well.

 

[Dogsman16]

Is there any chance we could consider Mckenzie with our first pick? Is that way to big a risk?

Also on the Frawley compo pick does that alter if Melbourne pick up a FA of there own? Which I'm certain Roos will try for?

I would trade our higgins compo and our 2nd round pick hopefully for a late 1st rounder and would take him there particularly if interest in him increases which i think it would. But pick 5 or 6 no.

 

[footyfan000001]

we took the same punt on Redpath

Id be more than happy to use up a rookie spot for Eddy. Was very much on AFL clubs radars couple years ago from what I heard.

 

[Super Hans]

Is there any chance we could consider Mckenzie with our first pick? Is that way to big a risk?

Also on the Frawley compo pick does that alter if Melbourne pick up a FA of there own? Which I'm certain Roos will try for?

He should be available in the second round at least, probably even third.

 

[doggies ftw]

He should be available in the second round at least, probably even third.

Not too sure about that anymore, he's getting a bit of a following now. Might not have as many runs on the board, but it wouldn't be the first time a tall has been taken early on potential rather than past performance. Definitely has some nice attributes and there's really not too many quality talls that could be the number 1 forward.

I just want Petrecca a quality mid at pick 6 like Laverde, and McKenzie, Cordy and Foster and I'd be rapt!

 

[Bulldogsnm1]

Not too sure about that anymore, he's getting a bit of a following now. Might not have as many runs on the board, but it wouldn't be the first time a tall has been taken early on potential rather than past performance. Definitely has some nice attributes and there's really not too many quality talls that could be the number 1 forward.

I just want Petrecca a quality mid at pick 6 like Laverde, and McKenzie, Cordy and Foster and I'd be rapt!

Do you want Foster and Cordy for sentiments sake or because they are the best available at that pick?

Based on what I have seen Foster could be a rookie at best, although I prefer him listed to our VFL side and Cordy perhaps a very late pick although there are quite a few of his type could be picked in front of him.

Just because your father played for the club doesn't mean they should be gifted a position

 

[doggies ftw]

Do you want Foster and Cordy for sentiments sake or because they are the best available at that pick?

Based on what I have seen Foster could be a rookie at best, although I prefer him listed to our VFL side and Cordy perhaps a very late pick although there are quite a few of his type could be picked in front of him.

Just because your father played for the club doesn't mean they should be gifted a position

Because they both fill needs and will come to us cheaper than they are worth. Both with quite high potential too.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Do you want Foster and Cordy for sentiments sake or because they are the best available at that pick?

Based on what I have seen Foster could be a rookie at best, although I prefer him listed to our VFL side and Cordy perhaps a very late pick although there are quite a few of his type could be picked in front of him.

Just because your father played for the club doesn't mean they should be gifted a position

No, by the nature of the F/S system, you tend to be able to get players cheaply. Because when a club bids for a player, you can take him with your next pick. So if Cordy is valued at a mid-third round, a club would bid third round and we would take him with a fourth round pick - then by extension they become best available at that pick.

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Do you want Foster and Cordy for sentiments sake or because they are the best available at that pick?

Based on what I have seen Foster could be a rookie at best, although I prefer him listed to our VFL side and Cordy perhaps a very late pick although there are quite a few of his type could be picked in front of him.

Just because your father played for the club doesn't mean they should be gifted a position

I appreciate that you're willing to question it, and both players could certainly go either way, but if they win a spot on an our list it won't be for sentimentality's sake.

I see Mackie in the way Cordy plays, and I'm really keen on picking him up. Physically, in the context of an AFL match, he's nowhere near it, but we can accelerate his development with our own VFL team in place. If they see him as a pure KPD though, it'll be an eternity before he's ready.

Foster leads the VFL goalkicking and looks impressive on the run and in contested situations. Calder staff expect that he'll be drafted and he might just be moving up the order. He's certainly got a way to go, and who knows how these tall prospects will go once in the AFL system, but I think he's worth a punt.

If we get Cordy, it'll be with a 3rd rounder, and if we get Foster, it'll be with our following pick, or in a rookie spot. Clubs won't bid before our second rounder for either, I shouldn't think.

 

[Bulldogsnm1]

They won't come cheaper than they are worth, Foster is a rookie pick tops, he is overage playing against kids, played against the Jets the other day and didn't get one kick.

Cordy has potential yes and would be rated in the 50's perhaps. Still no cheaper than he is worth.

Look we got Libba and Wallis who were legitimate top 15 picks so we were well in front on that score, we also got Hunter who was a top 20 to 25, again we finished in front on that score.

I also agree if it got down to 2 boys on level ability it makes sense to pick the father son however not at the expense of better talent.

 

[fargy]

He was interviewed on 3aw but I didn't hear it, will link if it comes up.

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

I guess that's just accounting for all possibilities, but can't see him being available at our pick. Maybe there's more at play.

 

[Hrovat24]

How about give up our pick 5 for gaff ?

 

[BRG93]

Saints met with McCartin last week and Dogs will see him tomorrow night