List Mgmt. 2015 AFL Draft - what type of players should we be looking at & who do we take? (Poll added)

[thylacine60]

Too early at 11. 19 is good if still there

Already a whiff of another Boekgate.

 

[Blue and Silver]

I don't mind Balic. 11 might not be too early

 

[Burgers45]

If Curnow slides and we take him at 8 or 11, there could be transport problems getting him to training each week. I believe the penalty for refusing a breath test is an automatic 2 year cancellation of drivers licence. On second thoughts, if we do take him, Ed might be able to drive him back and forth to training and games?

 

[AndyLucimitis]

im a balic fan. exactly what we need. happy to get him at 8 or 11

Took a look at some of his highlights. Seems like a good kid but my first impression of him was the same as when I saw Kane Lucas's highlights was that his disposal seemed poor.

In the little bits I've seen he seems a tad slow getting ball to boot and his kicks have a tendency to float. Seems of good character though.

 

[gandaal]

Took a look at some of his highlights. Seems like a good kid but my first impression of him was the same as when I saw Kane Lucas's highlights was that his disposal seemed poor.

In the little bits I've seen he seems a tad slow getting ball to boot and his kicks have a tendency to float. Seems of good character though.

Except that his favourite app is tinder.

 

[ferrisb]

If Curnow slides and we take him at 8 or 11, there could be transport problems getting him to training each week. I believe the penalty for refusing a breath test is an automatic 2 year cancellation of drivers licence. On second thoughts, if we do take him, Ed might be able to drive him back and forth to training and games?

Didn't Ed recently earn a two year contract extension?

Coincidence? I think so...

#inebriati

 

[Catfish blue]

How can people honestly contemplate taking players like Collins and Gresham over Milera.

Milera is a ******* talent and the third best midfielder in the open draft. He's kicked bags at SANFL level.

The weak outside tag is unfair on him - a lot more to his game

Completely agree Millera is a star in the making. Tough when required. Skillful Poise and knows how to finish

 

[Catfish blue]

Analysis paralysis here.....two weeks ago was sure I had this sussed out, two talls, two mids and SOSOS.
The closer we get the more confusing. So many possible combinations.

Terrified of Burton's injury issues, but gee is an impressive kid. Combine footage decent etc.
Thought Oliver was the go to partner Crippa, but the more I see, the more I think he may not find the
next step against mature bodies quite so easy.
Milera sees himself as a forward, not a mid, is slight and in "highlights" showed evasion, but a tendency
to run himself in to trouble getting back on his right leg.....don't want.
Didn't like skinny H.McKay, but the prospect of an imposing(3 years) and athletic target is growing on me.
Francis could be a star or a relative bust (average player) as has been allowed to do his own thing, needs
to learn discipline on field to play his role at a higher level.
Curnow has sh1t loads of ability and the right genes to be a beast up front or in the guts. Suspect the environment
he moves in to will be critical. Needs some motivation and mentoring to realise his potential. Not as driven as some
of his peers. I am confident Ed and Bolts would be a great mix to bring out the best in him.
Can't warm to Weideman at all ....... don't want, although reportedly SOS rates him highly.
Love Gresham as a bankable mid, may not be the absolute best in the draft, but the one I see as 150 game plus quality contributer. A great piece for the rebuild.
I was against Collins as did not believe it was sensible to outlay two high picks on KPD, but am now happy that
Weitering could play at either end so is not locked as a defender. Likely 10 year FB.
If the draft fell the right way would not be against B. McKay at #19 (Weitering, Burton/Curnow/Francis, Gresham)
Cunningham or Partington may be the fall back at #19 if we gamble (and lose) on Gresham getting there.
Lovell, midget, but hell stats and combine impressive. Hibberd a shot if he can become more mid than HBF.
I had Clarke pencilled in after seeing him against WA first time, but a little underwhelmed since.
Parish won't get to us. I don't rate Balic and Mathieson as high first rounders. Ah Chee and Bonner both good
players, but don't suit our needs as much as others.

Pick four out of that (OK 3 after JW).................................Clear as mud.

Oliver is a jet! Won the morish medal after missing preseason with osteo. With a full preseason under his belt he will burst onto the scene.

Matheison is easy a first round contender - back to back all Australian. H.Mckay will take time his only 17. Marks at highest the point, Mobile and aggressive. Collins is too slow for mine you'd hope he turn into a Steven May.
Love Gresham and Definitely worth pick 19 but would think he won't get that far.

 

[Aphrodite]

Very subdued Aph. Impressive.

Had to restrain myself.




#aspiringjourno

 

[P_Cripps]

Final wishlist:

1. Weitering

8. Curnow/Oliver

11. Burton

19. Mathieson/Gresham/Collins

 

[La Dispute]

How can people honestly contemplate taking players like Collins and Gresham over Milera.

Milera is a ******* talent and the third best midfielder in the open draft. He's kicked bags at SANFL level.

The weak outside tag is unfair on him - a lot more to his game

Very polarising figure on this board and it's understandable in some ways given how badly we've been burnt by outside types in Yarran, Menzel, Lucas over the years but I think he's a genuine top 5 talent.

There are so many 'potentials' in this draft; the likes of Weideman, Curnow, McKay who have catapulted up the order based on their scope for improvement but Milera may have more than any of these guys.

Good skills, adaptive inside game, goal-kicker, hard-worker and most importantly, a natural footballer. If he acclimatises to AFL football, he'll be a Top 5 club player.

If he's there at our second selection, with Curnow and McKay gone, he's an obvious choice.

 

[Soapy V]

Too early at 11. 19 is good if still there

i rate him higher than 11. to me he is the perfect afl mid and what we need. just does the job week in week out, has time and makes the right decisions. hasn't caught the attention others have is as good as most.

 

[Soapy V]

I think Balic will still be available at out pick 11 if we were keen on him.

id be very happy with weitering mckay balic and tucker/partington/clarke if that was the case.

 

[HARKER]

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Still not a lot of love for Balic. I would take him over Milera anyday. I see Balic as being more of a cake ingredient, and Milera an icing ingredient, IMO Carlton are still baking the cake, we don't need any icing yet.

If Oliver and Francis go before pick 8 and we are looking for a mid, then Balic would be my next choice.

No way would take him over Milera.

To my eyes theres a few tiers of midfielders developing.

Tier 1. Parish & Oliver
Tier 2. Milera
Tier 3. Clarke, Gresham, Balic
Tier 4. Mathieson, Cunningham, Dunkley etc etc

I'd take any from Tier 1 or 2 if they were on the board, Tier 3 gets a little up in the air when you look at players like Hibberd and Donner who are all class tall utilities with a lot of scope for improvement

 

[PuffDragon89]

I'm not pigeon-holing him, you said his clearance work is outstanding. It isn't. If you'd seen more than a YouTube video you'd know that. Just because he dominated against a useless W.A midfield doesn't mean he can do it at AFL level (or even against a decent u/18 teams), just like Silvagni kicking 6 goals at FF against W.A doesn't mean a whole heap either.
Don't get me wrong, I rate Francis. id love to get him. Think he'd be great as part of a defensive unit with Weitering, possibly spending time up forward. And maybe he does move into the midfield one day, but he isn't one yet and has a fair bit to prove

This. Reckon he has what it takes to be that Stringer/Darling type though.

 

[Linear]

No way would take him over Milera.

To my eyes theres a few tiers of midfielders developing.

Tier 1. Parish & Oliver
Tier 2. Milera
Tier 3. Clarke, Gresham, Balic
Tier 4. Mathieson, Cunningham, Dunkley etc etc

I'd take any from Tier 1 or 2 if they were on the board, Tier 3 gets a little up in the air when you look at players like Hibberd and Donner who are all class tall utilities with a lot of scope for improvement

Agree 100 %. Milera over Balic any day.

 

[HARKER]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/795f0ca07a3d301f5a9c4be27a914073

SL has us taking:

Weitering, McKay, Curnow & .............well, another McKay

 

[Peter Bell]

Players have too much control these days. I'm not confident Milera wouldn't want to get back to Adelaide in a couple years time.

 

[Peter Bell]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/795f0ca07a3d301f5a9c4be27a914073

SL has us taking:

Weitering, McKay, Curnow & .............well, another McKay

 

[PuffDragon89]

Mathieson is starting to grow on me a bit now that I see his disposal is not as bad as I had imagined after reading the draft boards etc.

I agree that his disposal is not as bad as what is being said/written, I don't believe it's his disposal that is the issue but the decision making when looking for options. They just seem rushed and to the first person he sees.

 

[thylacine60]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/795f0ca07a3d301f5a9c4be27a914073

SL has us taking:

Weitering, McKay, Curnow & .............well, another McKay

What's the workaround on that link, Harks?

 

[HARKER]

What's the workaround on that link, Harks?

Just the usual, Thy.
Copy the headline and paste in another tab. Usually works that way.....or you may have to go incognito.

 

[thylacine60]

not happening......oh well

 

[coryne]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/795f0ca07a3d301f5a9c4be27a914073

SL has us taking:

Weitering, McKay, Curnow & .............well, another McKay

Bit tall for me. Would love to switch McKay for Weideman and grab a midfielder with #19 for more balance but it would obviously depend on who is available.