List Mgmt. 2014 Draft Prospects

[Persevering Saint]

Lamb'll slide to second round now, won't he?

 

[cooperrules]

Does anyone know anything about josh fox from tassie?

 

[L_W_P]

I'm getting keener on the idea of a mid with round 1 and then a McKenzie, Keitel or Watchman with round 2... though Peter Wright looks very classy.

I just wish Metro would do us a bloody favour and play him up forward!

Climb on the Petracca Express!

This is no ordinary train though - We are going full on Shanghei Maglev here!

Here's what the phantom drafters have to say -

KNIGHTMARE -

#12 Gold Coast (Via Compensation Pick from Geelong) – Christian Petracca (VIC – Fwd/Mid)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 04/01/1996
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Style:
Player comparison: Stewart Crameri (less athletic)
Range: 5-30
Profile: Strong unit who is a real physically imposing marking presence up forward. Despite his limited height for his type he plays like a real key position player and just outbodies anyone in the TAC and also outmarks them thanks not only to that extra size on his frame but also his superior marking ability and ability to read the drop of the ball. At this level he hits the scoreboard like few others can with the way he takes over games and is just a manchild. Petracca also has the ability to play not only the deep forward role which he does so well but he can also play up the field both on a forward flank and on the ball so he does give you options. On the ball is where Petracca’s improvement has come this year as a guy who can win his own ball inside and be a monster around the stoppages but then also has shown that he has the smarts to find the time and space on the outside and find the uncontested ball which has been pleasing. To start his career I expect Petracca to play mostly forward whether that be deep or higher up the field but with time I expect Petracca to become more a rotational midfielder who splits his minutes between playing forward and on the ball.

PAIGE -

Pick 4: Melbourne - Christian PetraccaPosition: Medium forward/midfielder
Height: 186 cm, Weight: 92 kg, DOB: 04/01/1996
Club: Eastern Ranges
Projected Draft Range: Top 10
Plays Like: Dustin Martin/Josh P Kennedy

Nicknamed ‘Quadzilla’, Christian Petracca’s game would lead you to believe that he’s a key forward because the stranglehold he puts on a game is unlike any other in the competition. Petracca is physically built for his age, and his development was fast-tracked further at the Ranges in 2013 when fellow forward Tom Boyd was sidelined for several months with an ankle injury. This made him a revelation as the Ranges stormed home to take the 2013 TAC Cup Premiership. Petracca is a man-child at 92 kilograms, but he plays taller than his 186 centimetres. Coming into the 2014 season as a late inclusion into the AFL-AIS side, it was widely regarded that Petracca would have to add another string to his bow to really become an elite player at the next level, and that’s what he’s done. Not to be pigeon-holed as forward, Petracca has since stamped himself as a legitimate midfielder, who has also played roles off half back. Since dropping six kilograms on his 2013 playing weight, Petracca is getting around the ground with ease and so far in the National Championships has displayed the ability to be a high-production midfielder, averaging 29 disposals at 75% efficiency, one goal, seven marks, four tackles, 5.5 clearances, 10 contested possessions and five inside 50s. Up forward, Petracca is rarely beaten. His body positioning is first class, and he edges his opponents under the ball using his backside and protecting the drop of the ball. His leading patterns are well driven, but it’s his scoreboard impact that is incredibly profound. He kicks goals from all angles, he gets depth and accuracy enough that you would back him in from outside 50, and is the type of player who can string together multiple goals in as many minutes to break a game open. Ultimately in terms of development I see Petracca as a Josh Kennedy type who could grow to become an elite inside midfielder who can rest forward and have an impact on the game.

INSIDE FOOTBALL/SEN -

Pick 13 - Gold Coast Suns
Christian Petracca (Eastern Rangers)
186cms
92kg

Powerful forward/midfielder in the Stewart Crameri mould and is spending more time in the middle this season for Eastern (21 possessions a game)

 

[Barrels]

Climb on the Petracca Express!

This is no ordinary train though - We are going full on Shanghei Maglev here!

My issue with Petracca is a two-limb thing; is he a man among boys, and will he translate to a mid at senior level?

I don't think he'll make it to our 2nd rounder either.

 

[cooperrules]

Does anyone know anything about josh fox from tassie? Pretty impresive stats from a 197cm for/ruck

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

 

[hayes]

What pick was talia?

Pick 13. Pretty high for someone who's purely a stopper.

 

[Barrels]

Petracca wins the Larke Medal...

 

[L_W_P]

Does anyone know anything about josh fox from tassie? Pretty impresive stats from a 197cm for/ruck

1st - Petracca
2nd - Keitel
3rd - Fox
Rookie - Saad

Make 1 decent trade to secure another top 20-25 pick to grab a Corey Ellis type. Clear a few list spots to take some late picks and upgrade Shenton + Minchington...

Easy

 

[Barrels]

1st - Petracca
2nd - McKenzie
3rd - Webb
Rookie - Saad

Make 1 decent trade to secure another top 20-25 pick to grab a Corey Ellis type. Clear a few list spots to take some late picks and upgrade Shenton + Minchington...

Easy

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

I'd pick Petracca at pick 1 personally.

 

[Adam H]

Petracca wins the Larke Medal...

What where his numbers today?

 

[God Save Max King]

Lamb'll slide to second round now, won't he?

He should, but he won't. I wouldn't take him with a 2nd rounder. As for Petracca, pass for mine, Wright or trade right now.

 

[Adam H]

I'd pick Petracca at pick 1 personally.

Yes posted that 4 days ago on SS. A gun midfield will cover for a not so good forward line.

 

[Defacto]

I'd pick Petracca at pick 1 personally.

i'm with you mate. its a non-contest

 

[God Save Max King]

Yes posted that 4 days ago on SS. A gun midfield will cover for a not so good forward line.

Similarly, a gun forward line will cover for a not so good midfield.

 

[Adam H]

Similarly, a gun forward line will cover for a not so good midfield.

Not really if it doesnt get down there.

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

i'm with you mate. its a non-contest

He was the one to impress me a lot more over Wright and McCartin and our midfield still isn't that good at all we need to build that as well.

But gee do we need a KPF or two bad and we won't get Boyd, Patton or Cameron, i'm happy not dreaming on landing one of those like some.

 

[Periphery]

Wright kinda did nothing in the 2 televised games. He is meant to have a big tank but he was no where near the ball when it wasn't a ball up. He was played up forward a bit more in the game today but it didn't result in anything. Pass for me.

E:

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

C: Blake Acres, Chritian Petracca, Jack Newnes
R: Tom Hickey, Jack Steven, Luke Dunstan



Either way good luck to our recruiters it's tough this year.

 

[Barrels]

The big fellas left me fairly cold across the Carnival really...

The only ones who grabbed me a bit were Moore (bloody Filth!) and Goddard; one we can't have, the other we don't need... much.

I don't want to trade away pick #1, but I'd take a mid right now, and either grab the best remaining KPF that's left with the second pick, or trade down the first round for one, and hopefully grab someone in the PSD as well.

 

[Barrels]

Wright kinda did nothing in the 2 televised games. He is meant to have a big tank but he was no where near the ball when it wasn't a ball up. He was played up forward a bit more in the game today but it didn't result in anything. Pass for me.

E:

Love the smurf.

 

[God Save Max King]

Give Wright an opportunity in the forward line, he is a very good KPF.

Not really if it doesnt get down there.

SA's midfield today didn't have anything close to the star-power of the midfield of Metro, yet they won. Essendon have several A-Grade mids yet cannot kick a winning score. Geelong's midfield is somewhat average, but they have Tom Hawkins there to

C: Blake Acres, Chritian Petracca, Jack Newnes
R: Tom Hickey, Jack Steven, Luke Dunstan



Either way good luck to our recruiters it's tough this year.

HF: Billings, Stanley, Templeton
FF: Minchington, Lee, Longer
That's not near AFL standard. It's not close, but I do admit the midfield looks very, very good.

 

[Adam H]

C: Blake Acres, Chritian Petracca, Jack Newnes
R: Tom Hickey, Jack Steven, Luke Dunstan



Either way good luck to our recruiters it's tough this year.

Yep just keep loading up on the best mids unless of course there is a freak key forward which there doesnt seem to be. Having mids that use the ball like Billings pushed out to flanks will give you goals.

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

Give Wright an opportunity in the forward line, he is a very good KPF.

SA's midfield today didn't have anything close to the star-power of the midfield of Metro, yet they won. Essendon have several A-Grade mids yet cannot kick a winning score. Geelong's midfield is somewhat average, but they have Tom Hawkins there to

HF: Billings, Stanley, Templeton
FF: Minchington, Lee, Longer
That's not near AFL standard. It's not close, but I do admit the midfield looks very, very good.

Yes because that is going to be our forward line set up isn't it.

We have another draft and trade period next year, the forwards this year just look average. Also i'll say it now bookmark this post so if it doesn't happen you can bake me but Spencer White if he can fit in a full pre-season will be in our round 1 side next season.