List Mgmt. 2014 Draft

[Agenfrida]

The first rule of Bigfooty is: don't talk about bigfooty!

Abbott's nickname would have to be the bankrobber.

Bandit? I hope he doesn't "go missing" in games

 

[Clems Knee]

Bandit? I hope he doesn't "go missing" in games

Maybe he can send a postcard.

 

[Dockernut]

Nickname's gotta be Tyler, doesn't it?

As long as we pick up a decent KPP, you can call him what you like.

 

[Harry Reems]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/cricket/a/25245913/speedy-yarran-ready-for-afl/

Am I right here in understanding that the State Combine lasted for one day only and that all 18 clubs witnessed this one day spectacular in Perth yesterday?

 

[Silent Alarm]

Abbott is actually related to the Postcard Bandit, fairly closely I think too

 

[jerms]

Just noticed Hardisty ran a 15.4 beep test in the state combine today... serious engine!

 

[Agenfrida]

Abbott is actually related to the Postcard Bandit, fairly closely I think too

So he probably "knows where to run" then?

 

[Silent Alarm]

So he probably "knows where to run" then?

Taunts opposition, evades all chases, takes the piss and still doesn't get pinged... cheeky... galling... but ultimately a natural at his chosen field

 

[jedi mind tricks]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/cricket/a/25245913/speedy-yarran-ready-for-afl/

Am I right here in understanding that the State Combine lasted for one day only and that all 18 clubs witnessed this one day spectacular in Perth yesterday?

Yeah he played well in the finals. Doesn't get much of it up forward but can kick a goal or 4. I wonder if he can impact at AFL level.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Need to absolutely nail this draft, the 2010 and 2012 drafts haven't netted us anyone who is best 22, so we must nail this.

 

[apuchar]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/cricket/a/25245913/speedy-yarran-ready-for-afl/

Am I right here in understanding that the State Combine lasted for one day only and that all 18 clubs witnessed this one day spectacular in Perth yesterday?

He's a bit of a tease. He looks like he is going to do something brilliant and then he stuffs up 75% of the time. Doesn't seem to have a great footy brain.

 

[Lach72]

And so we move into here...

 

[Kram]

So picks 13, 34 and 54.

 

[jerms]

Kersten and/or Hamling in the PSD/rookie draft, anyone?

 

[malpaso]

If we were targeting Pickett and WCE get him then it's time to rage at Bond for allowing that last pick trade to happen between ADE & GEE.

 

[Lach72]

After watching Apeness, Alex Pearce and Taberner running about on the weekend and liking their games (and Tanner Smith in the wings) I started thinking about the draft and wondering what we may be thinking about with our first couple of picks and with trades/free agency.

I feel we're a bit exposed for pace at the back and a smallish/mid size, quick defender may not go astray.
Like a Jarman Impey or Nick Smith
Another ball winning, inside midfielder although if Sylvia and Morabito continue on their upward path this may be less pressing.

If Josh can get his stuff together we're ok on the outside.

One more CHF/FF type? A utility? Or do we take the runner with the best skills?

So to quote my first post, looks like Taberner and Apeness and Pearce will have the work pumped into them, Josh Simpson is in some peril IMO, and we may end up with a mid or utility at our first pick

 

[blue shark]

So after are two weeks of wasting time, what is the opinion of other BF posters, are we set for a mini rebuild, or is our list
top 4 material?
I think a mini rebuild is on the cards, top 4 will involve a lot of luck, and I think we will just miss out, our KP depth, experience
is an issue.
If we can snare McGovern, Keitel, with our picks I will be happier.
First round pick a versatile midfielder with height, Langford, etc. then best available Tall, get it wrong and Bond and co should walk
the plank.

 

[Admiral Byng]

If we were targeting Pickett and WCE get him then it's time to rage at Bond for allowing that last pick trade to happen between ADE & GEE.

Huh? How could he have prevented it?

 

[go_the_dockers]

Kersten and/or Hamling in the PSD/rookie draft, anyone?

Apparently Kersten has a contract for 2015 (from Geelong board), although I can't see it announced anywhere.

 

[Taylor]

Apparently Kersten has a contract for 2015 (from Geelong board), although I can't see it announced anywhere.

I couldn't find it. Kersten and Hamling both signed an extension at the same time and Hamling is done.

 

[apuchar]

Kersten and/or Hamling in the PSD/rookie draft, anyone?

I would have thought Freo and Perth in particular would be the last place Kersten would agree to go. We probably need to move on from him.

 

[Taylor]

Corey Gault is a big guy we could look at.

 

[go_the_dockers]

I couldn't find it. Kersten and Hamling both signed an extension at the same time and Hamling is done.

I asked the queston on the cats board, apparently Balme mentioned it on Trade Radio but nothing official. It may be a wait and see.

The response from the cats board are
1. He is, believed to be next year only. I think due to wanting more time to develop by playing in the ones.

2. didn't think he was either. I thought he signed a one year deal at the end of 2013. So can't help with any confirmation. I can only trust that Balme knows what he's talking about (and after this trade period that may be generous )

3. Don't think so.
Someone mentioned Balme saying he is. But we've seen nothing.

 

[Seppo]

1. Delist Simpson (Or Tanner/Duffy) with intent to re-rookie
2. Pick #13 Best Available
3. Pick #34 Small Defender
4. Pick #54 KPP/Token Tasmanian/Pearce
5. ???
6. Profit

 

[malpaso]

Huh? How could he have prevented it?

We had 13 and 34 to offer instead of 15 and 35 from Geelong.