List Mgmt. 2014 Draft

[mattyroar]

Thanks mate glad Mcpharlin is going around one of my all time favourites

 

[Chris25]

Finally, the good part of the offseason starts.

 

[pokerspiv]

While I agree that beep test scores are overrated, they are not irrelevant

They can also be indicative of attitude, and 11.1 indicates he simply isn't willing to work hard, regardless of his fitness base

It could also just be indicative that he didn't get much sleep the night before or wasn't feeling well.

I take all these draft camp tests with a grain of salt. Surely you put more work into investigating potential draftees than a 1 off test of debatable relevancy?

 

[pokerspiv]

Call me old fashioned but I'd prefer a player who has already shown they can excel in the position.

Not many champion school footballers spend a lot of time in the back pocket.

 

[Clems Knee]

What are you crapping on about you big twat? I wasn't having a go at your team at all!! Knob

If you come onto an opposition board you can expect some banter, but if you respond with abuse expect more of the same. Your join date indicates that a) this is a bogus account or b) you are very young and shouldn't be using such vocabulary.


And I took your description of Fremantle's team list as a snide reference to the age of our list, because your reasoning was nonsensical. As I suggested, Brisbane fans might be feeling pretty good about themselves at the moment because of their trade victories. It's just like Melbourne over the last few years, and Freo in the Schwabby days: Trade Week is the only thing that can be won.

Eat a bag of Dicks.

 

[jerms]

I'd still love a small defender as far as addressing needs go - I know we rate him higher than this, but Spurr's "most goals conceded by any defender in the AFL" tag doesn't sit well with me. I get the feeling much of the issue is him being on the wrong type of opponent at times - Cyril, for example.

What are our other small defender draft options beyond Clem Smith? Seems like it'd take our first-rounder to get him, which is a reach for any small defender, let alone one with substantial endurance concerns. Chris25, have you seen much of Tela Miles or Harrison Wigg (#26 beckons with a name like that)?

Also, what of Caleb Daniel? The guy seems like an absolute gun with every highlight I see, but at 167cm he needs to be. Seems like it's anyone's guess when he'll be drafted... would we be keen on a crack if he's still available?

 

[Miltz]

Time for Bondy and co to surprise us all and uncover a mature KPP rookie GEM from a local league....

(Insert options here)

 

[free at last]

Interesting article on Freo website inferring strongly that we will have only picks 13 and 34. As far as I know you must take three selections. If the rule hasn't chsnged it strongly suggests that we will delist Duffy or Simpson and redraft then to the main list.

Draft day will be a fizzer too with just the two selections.

Probably Simpson,then pick him up in the rookie draft.

 

[bloke_]

I'd still love a small defender as far as addressing needs go - I know we rate him higher than this, but Spurr's "most goals conceded by any defender in the AFL" tag doesn't sit well with me. I get the feeling much of the issue is him being on the wrong type of opponent at times - Cyril, for example.

What are our other small defender draft options beyond Clem Smith? Seems like it'd take our first-rounder to get him, which is a reach for any small defender, let alone one with substantial endurance concerns. Chris25, have you seen much of Tela Miles or Harrison Wigg (#26 beckons with a name like that)?

Also, what of Caleb Daniel? The guy seems like an absolute gun with every highlight I see, but at 167cm he needs to be. Seems like it's anyone's guess when he'll be drafted... would we be keen on a crack if he's still available?

We often get torn up by the smalls. Cyril, Grey, Wingard (there the ones I can think of off the top of my head). Whenever we look really vulnerable it's when the small forwards for the other team are firing

 

[E Shed]

Just been reading a few profiles and watching a few vids. Petracca looks over-rate judging by my in depth 5 minutes of watching youtube vids
I love the look of Garlett. Beautifully balanced and dual sided but I don't think he fits with what we need currently.

 

[E Shed]

We often get torn up by the smalls. Cyril, Grey, Wingard (there the ones I can think of off the top of my head). Whenever we look really vulnerable it's when the small forwards for the other team are firing

There aren't that many defenders that can keep a really good small forward shutdown for four whole quarters.
Look how often Walters or Balla will just explode for 10 minutes and kick 2 or 3. Ballas particularly can disappear for lengthy periods and then just bob up.
Nick Smith did an outstanding job on him in the finals. Sydneys ability to keep our 2 quiet is one reason the beat us.

 

[Allikat]

Interesting article on Freo website inferring strongly that we will have only picks 13 and 34. As far as I know you must take three selections. If the rule hasn't chsnged it strongly suggests that we will delist Duffy or Simpson and redraft then to the main list.

Draft day will be a fizzer too with just the two selections.

I think you need to have 3 spots available, but you don't need to use them. Or maybe we're going to bump up a rookie?

How I wish McCartin would drop down to us but that's just wishful thinking.

 

[jerms]

I note there's also a Ben Allan in this year's draft... maybe we just need to wait for the Second Coming of Pav!

 

[jerms]

Time for Bondy and co to surprise us all and uncover a mature KPP rookie GEM from a local league....

(Insert options here)

*insert obligatory Ryan Lester-Smith post here*

 

[Frank J Moose]

Probably Simpson,then pick him up in the rookie draft.

If Simpson is right why would we put him on the rookie list? He can't play from there. Makes more sense to redraft him to the main list. Same with Duffy. If I was to move someone to the rookie list it would be Smith, only for the reason that he is currently further down the pecking order in his position and I don't think we will do that.

I fully expect a redraft of our delisted player as our third draft selection.

 

[Stronzo]

If you come onto an opposition board you can expect some banter, but if you respond with abuse expect more of the same. Your join date indicates that a) this is a bogus account or b) you are very young and shouldn't be using such vocabulary.


And I took your description of Fremantle's team list as a snide reference to the age of our list, because your reasoning was nonsensical. As I suggested, Brisbane fans might be feeling pretty good about themselves at the moment because of their trade victories. It's just like Melbourne over the last few years, and Freo in the Schwabby days: Trade Week is the only thing that can be won.

Eat a bag of Dicks.

I think we can give some opposition posters the benefit of the doubt in future. His initial comment was quite innocuous.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

If Simpson is right why would we put him on the rookie list? He can't play from there. Makes more sense to redraft him to the main list. Same with Duffy. If I was to move someone to the rookie list it would be Smith, only for the reason that he is currently further down the pecking order in his position and I don't think we will do that.

I fully expect a redraft of our delisted player as our third draft selection.

I feel reasonably confident this is what we will do. Josh delisted and rookie listed.
It serves a few purposes;
a; It drives home to Josh the seriousness of his actions in missing the flight
b; It reinforces the message that your effort and attitude need to be sustained.
c; This imposes on Josh actions are required not mere words.
d; It is prudent player management as he is still a degree of risk.
e; It serves the club's obligation of taking three players in the draft without losing a required player.

 

[Bicco]

Just been reading a few profiles and watching a few vids. Petracca looks over-rate judging by my in depth 5 minutes of watching youtube vids
I love the look of Garlett. Beautifully balanced and dual sided but I don't think he fits with what we need currently.

Just watched Garletts video on your recommendation. I'm not completely sold. He seems to be have a bit D Pearce about him in that he oozes natural talent and can do the freakish but maybe misses simple targets. Of course that's just from 4 minutes on YouTube, so there's a small chance I don't know what I'm talking about.

 

[apuchar]

I feel reasonably confident this is what we will do. Josh delisted and rookie listed.
It serves a few purposes;
a; It drives home to Josh the seriousness of his actions in missing the flight
b; It reinforces the message that your effort and attitude need to be sustained.
c; This imposes on Josh actions are required not mere words.
d; It is prudent player management as he is still a degree of risk.
e; It serves the club's obligation of taking three players in the draft without losing a required player.

Might help if those rules applied to all, not just a few.

 

[E Shed]

Just watched Garletts video on your recommendation. I'm not completely sold. He seems to be have a bit D Pearce about him in that he oozes natural talent and can do the freakish but maybe misses simple targets. Of course that's just from 4 minutes on YouTube, so there's a small chance I don't know what I'm talking about.

No I think thats the major criticism of him in the daft write-ups that he burns too many kicks by not looking or by kicking at a target rather than out in from of his targets and leading them to the ball. Very much like Pearce at times as you say.
I'm not sure you can teach that stuff either. Hill and Walters are just masterful at kicking to where a player needs to be to receive in the clear and they just seem to have the sort of brain that is wired that way. They see it unfolding as they weigh it up.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Might help if those rules applied to all, not just a few.

Wo do you think they do not apply to ?
Who was the last player you can remember at Fremantle who refused to go to the airport because they had been dropped to emergency ?

 

[Bicco]

No I think thats the major criticism of him in the daft write-ups that he burns too many kicks by not looking or by kicking at a target rather than out in from of his targets and leading them to the ball. Very much like Pearce at times as you say.
I'm not sure you can teach that stuff either. Hill and Walters are just masterful at kicking to where a player needs to be to receive in the clear and they just seem to have the sort of brain that is wired that way. They see it unfolding as they weigh it up.

It's like players that rack up touches, that can't be taught either. There's a really small SA kid who just gets bucket loads of the ball. 'Experts' have said he's too small and doesn't fit the 'modern footballer'. To me he'd be a steal. Back on Garlett, I'd like to see his highlights from a game of importance like a GF or something. If he can deliver under pressure that's a good sign. If he sprays it like a tomcat I doubt he can change.

 

[apuchar]

b; It reinforces the message that your effort and attitude need to be sustained.
c; This imposes on ####actions are required not mere words.

Need i say more?

 

[Clems Knee]

I feel reasonably confident this is what we will do. Josh delisted and rookie listed.
It serves a few purposes;
a; It drives home to Josh the seriousness of his actions in missing the flight
b; It reinforces the message that your effort and attitude need to be sustained.
c; This imposes on Josh actions are required not mere words.
d; It is prudent player management as he is still a degree of risk.
e; It serves the club's obligation of taking three players in the draft without losing a required player.

I agree with d and e. The first three points have already been met. He's been away from all forms of footy since that event.

 

[Agenfrida]

If you come onto an opposition board you can expect some banter, but if you respond with abuse expect more of the same. Your join date indicates that a) this is a bogus account or b) you are very young and shouldn't be using such vocabulary.


And I took your description of Fremantle's team list as a snide reference to the age of our list, because your reasoning was nonsensical. As I suggested, Brisbane fans might be feeling pretty good about themselves at the moment because of their trade victories. It's just like Melbourne over the last few years, and Freo in the Schwabby days: Trade Week is the only thing that can be won.

Eat a bag of Dicks.

Whoa there big fella. I think he was being genuine.