List Mgmt. 2014 Draft Discussion

[VitalDread]

I have it on good authority that we are keen on Abiana Davis from NSW. We have had 3 interviews with him and have been ringing references apparently (not sure what that means or involves). I am good mates with a friend of his. If Swans dont pick him up from their Academy then we will 100% pounce in the draft. 193cm, 90kg KPF/KPD. Anyone know anything about him?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3NYjFNNdfs

needs more size and improves his set shots
Could be a great player in future

 

[footyfan000001]

Dont know anything about him. What pick would he likely cost us mrx?

Not sure - Assuming we take Cordy third round - maybe a 4th round Pick?

 

[Dav1d]

I have it on good authority that we are keen on Abiana Davis from NSW. We have had 3 interviews with him and have been ringing references apparently (not sure what that means or involves). I am good mates with a friend of his. If Swans dont pick him up from their Academy then we will 100% pounce in the draft. 193cm, 90kg KPF/KPD. Anyone know anything about him?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3NYjFNNdfs

I hope we're into both Davis and Finlayson
its good to hear we're looking at all options regarding KPPs

 

[footyfan000001]

I hope we're into both Davis and Finlayson
its good to hear we're looking at all options regarding KPPs

Agreed. Looking at Davis' highlights - moves well for a big fella!

 

[TBOW]

I have it on good authority that we are keen on Abiana Davis from NSW. We have had 3 interviews with him and have been ringing references apparently (not sure what that means or involves). I am good mates with a friend of his. If Swans dont pick him up from their Academy then we will 100% pounce in the draft. 193cm, 90kg KPF/KPD. Anyone know anything about him?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3NYjFNNdfs

Going off that video -terrible goal kicking but pretty useful field kicking.

 

[Dav1d]

Agreed. Looking at Davis' highlights - moves well for a big fella!

can't say I am fan of that kicking action though Finlayson set him up very nicely and Davis took some good grabs
and he set up Finlayson a couple times in just those highlights to
think him and Wright could form a good duo

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Ok spending the day on the couch sick , but it has given me an opportunity to look at teams in front of us in the draft to see who they are planning to take.

Saints: McCartin or Petracca I can't see them not taking McCartin but there is some strong whispers that they are into Petracca courtesy of a Saints board member. Another two delistings are likely (Fisher and Schneider). Saints likely to upgrade three rookies (Templeton, Shenton and another one I can't remember).

Melbourne: Brayshaw or Petracca Roos apparently likes drafting for mids with top picks and this area is their weakest. Other area is defence Lever. Suggestions if they get a priority pick they might raffle it to the highest bidder out of us, Carlton, and Brissy for first dibs on Wright.

GWS: Petracca as well don't really need much else some talk of Brayshaw.

Brisbane: They want Wright but, if they get Paddy Ryder he will play as a forward so the would look for either a mid maybe Laverde or a defender possibly Lever (although they would have to draft for Ryder) The are also intending on taking players from their academy in the draft a couple of good players there apparently.

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

Ok spending the day on the couch sick , but it has given me an opportunity to look at teams in front of us in the draft to see who they are planning to take.

Saints: McCartin or Petracca I can't see them not taking McCartin but there is some strong whispers that they are into Petracca courtesy of a Saints board member. Another two delistings are likely (Fisher and Schneider). Saints likely to upgrade three rookies (Templeton, Shenton and another one I can't remember).

Melbourne: Brayshaw or Petracca Roos apparently likes drafting for mids with top picks and this area is their weakest. Other area is defence Lever. Suggestions if they get a priority pick they might raffle it to the highest bidder out of us, Carlton, and Brissy for first dibs on Wright.

GWS: Petracca as well don't really need much else some talk of Brayshaw.

Brisbane: They want Wright but, if they get Paddy Ryder he will play as a forward so the would look for either a mid maybe Laverde or a defender possibly Lever (although they would have to draft for Ryder) The are also intending on taking players from their academy in the draft a couple of good players there apparently.

If St K take Petracca, who will take McCartin? If Melbourne want mids and Bris get Ryder, is there any chance he would fall to us?

 

[Super Hans]

If Melbourne pass on Brayshaw they're crazy. Exactly what they need.

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

If Melbourne pass on Brayshaw they're crazy. Exactly what they need.

Since when have Melbourne actually drafted for what they need- which by the way is everything!

 

[fronkalicious]

needs more size and improves his set shots
Could be a great player in future

This guys the answer to our key forward woes?????? Errr, ok.

 

[Dav1d]

This guys the answer to our key forward woes?????? Errr, ok.

then he becomes the next Franklin

but I do hope we aren't going into the ND/Trade period expecting to walk away with 1-2 KPFs

 

[VitalDread]

This guys the answer to our key forward woes?????? Errr, ok.

i never said that fronk

 

[VitalDread]

#bringbackpanos
#bringbacktomhill

 

[MJ_Dogs]

Ok spending the day on the couch sick , but it has given me an opportunity to look at teams in front of us in the draft to see who they are planning to take.

Saints: McCartin or Petracca I can't see them not taking McCartin but there is some strong whispers that they are into Petracca courtesy of a Saints board member. Another two delistings are likely (Fisher and Schneider). Saints likely to upgrade three rookies (Templeton, Shenton and another one I can't remember).

Melbourne: Brayshaw or Petracca Roos apparently likes drafting for mids with top picks and this area is their weakest. Other area is defence Lever. Suggestions if they get a priority pick they might raffle it to the highest bidder out of us, Carlton, and Brissy for first dibs on Wright.

GWS: Petracca as well don't really need much else some talk of Brayshaw.

Brisbane: They want Wright but, if they get Paddy Ryder he will play as a forward so the would look for either a mid maybe Laverde or a defender possibly Lever (although they would have to draft for Ryder) The are also intending on taking players from their academy in the draft a couple of good players there apparently.

Does a Frawley compo pick of 3 help or hinder our chances of getting Wright? I see Brisbane taking Wright even if they land Ryder. Unless McCartin is still available

 

[Dav1d]

#bringbackpanos
#bringbacktomhill

I actually rated Tom Hill, was shattered more when he didn't get his shot
now Panos is an inside midfielder apparently

 

[fronkalicious]

Does a Frawley compo pick of 3 help or hinder our chances of getting Wright? I see Brisbane taking Wright even if they land Ryder. Unless McCartin is still available

Martin, Ryder, leuenberger, mcstay, Paparone, close. I'd be surprised if they drafted wright.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

I think if McCartin fell past GWS Brisbane would pounce leaving us Wright.

 

[doggies ftw]

Those highlights aren't exactly making me excited by any means but to be fair its all from the one game. He looks like he's got a little bit to work with. I do like the idea of building a forward line just filled with low 190cm mobile beasts. Just sit Wright in the middle of them.

 

[Ant_]

Does a Frawley compo pick of 3 help or hinder our chances of getting Wright? I see Brisbane taking Wright even if they land Ryder. Unless McCartin is still available

Less chance of band 1 if he is Geelong bound

 

[Wizard17]

Looks quick for a 190cm bloke

 

[Golden_6]

Don't like the idea of taking speculative KPP with our 2nd/3rd/4th picks and potentially wasting them. If they merit that position then thats fine but not to take them simply for the sake of taking them, they need to have AFL talent. Regardless it would probably take 5-6 for these players to come on. Would prefer to use those picks to draft best available (providing it isn't an inside mid). We need high quality talented KPP which will be at the higher end of the draft.

 

[Iluvdalhouse]

What are you guys thoughts on Jack Lonie, know someone who knows him and interested in where he sits in the pecking order

 

[Iluvdalhouse]

I really rate Lonie sweet skills and just could be anything

 

[HARKER]

I really rate Lonie sweet skills and just could be anything

Yeah, he has some tricks about him.
Really liked his game last weekend.

Not sure what to think about Cordy though.
I wouldn't be surprised should you let him slide on the strength of what I've seen of him, at least.
F/S's can be a romantic notion but that doesn't always net you a quality player.