2015 Draft Discussion

[Skoob]

So all South Australians are flight risks?

All three of those South-Australians are still a chance to stay (slim for Aish, maybe on Redden, maybe on Mayes).

Don't forget, we only got 9 years out of Patfull. They're all flighty, I tells ya.

 

[mpal6]

3 and 4... who would be number 4 though? Francis is clear no 3 from what everyone is saying.

Parish I think, or Curnow - another utility.

 

[cotter101]

I'd love Burton. Coming back from a broken like(similar situation to Stringer) probably goes against him. Still a super talent who I feel would be talked about as a top 3 pick if not for the horrific injury.

 

[a mayes ing]

I'd love Burton. Coming back from a broken like(similar situation to Stringer) probably goes against him. Still a super talent who I feel would be talked about as a top 3 pick if not for the horrific injury.

Reminds me too much of Brett Burton, knowing his luck he would never get out on the park, no thanks...

 

[Jman78]

I like the excitment of draft time and also watch it, but this year even more so with academy prospects

One thing I am despirate to know is when Aish is going to announce his intentions. Just want to know!!!!

 

[Skoob]

Isn't it a sad sign of the times, that instead of us wondering "Ooh who will we pick up", we are unfortunately all thinking "Gee, I wonder who's going".

 

[askdotcom]

ill be nervous draft night now we don't have pick 1

 

[SizeMatters]

I'd take a look at Francis and Curnow. Both could be absolute beasts and would give us a huge advantage through the midfield.
Francis, Curnow, Keays, Hipwood, William would be a great draft and we may also have a picks around 20 if Redden wants to head off for a trade (Bell?+steak knives?) or grab another through the draft maybe McKay?

 

[Voss the boss]

If they got 1 & 2 and us 3 & 4, would we do a gentleman's agreement for Schache handing them Aish and 4 for pick 2 and Bell.
Leaving us with 2, 3 and Bell and the blues with 1, 4 and aish.

 

[Viceregal]

Shall I expect my updates on draft night to be a bit slow due to BF Server traffic issues? (Guessing it still won't be on FTA this year?)

Can you imagine the collective jaw-drop if Carlton read out Weitering and then Brisbane read out Francis (ie didn't pick Schache!)

 

[a mayes ing]

If they got 1 & 2 and us 3 & 4, would we do a gentleman's agreement for Schache handing them Aish and 4 for pick 2 and Bell.
Leaving us with 2, 3 and Bell and the blues with 1, 4 and aish.

I would like to think their would be some agreement being done but they hold the cards with PSD and the fact that they need both a KPF and a KPD. If it did happen tho, l think they would ask for pick 3 not 4 so they could acquire Francis.

 

[Voss the boss]

I would like to think their would be some agreement being done but they hold the cards with PSD and the fact that they need both a KPF and a KPD. If it did happen tho, l think they would ask for pick 3 not 4 so they could acquire Francis.

yeah forgot about that PSD....

 

[JasRulz63]

Haven't seen any of the Francis clips. If you were to name a current player he has similar traits to,who would it be?

When I watched him play a bit during the U/18 champs, I thought of Brendan Goddard.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Schache with two or three to 3qt time. Weitering also playing well.

Had to leave at 3/4 time. What was the end result?

 

[cotter101]

Had to leave at 3/4 time. What was the end result?

Stingrays ended up winning by a goal. Hard fought last qtr though.

 

[BigCat2]

Haven't seen any of the Francis clips. If you were to name a current player he has similar traits to,who would it be?

He's a tall 191cm, strong yet athletic with a penetrating and accurate kick. Leaps for his marks and can take them on the lead, intercept or contested. Good versatility too in that he can play in all 3 parts of the ground, currently endurance the question mark (as many young prospects have) in terms of whether he can play as a permanent midfielder.

The athleticism and long kicking do remind me of Brendon Goddard, however he's a more physical player. Nat Fyfe before he developed into a contested beast?

I've only seen bits of him, but his upside is enormous. A solid character also by reports, from a small SA country town.

 

[lionshine]

He's a tall 191cm, strong yet athletic with a penetrating and accurate kick. Leaps for his marks and can take them on the lead, intercept or contested. Good versatility too in that he can play in all 3 parts of the ground, currently endurance the question mark (as many young prospects have) in terms of whether he can play as a permanent midfielder.

The athleticism and long kicking do remind me of Brendon Goddard, however he's a more physical player. Nat Fyfe before he developed into a contested beast?

I've only seen bits of him, but his upside is enormous. A solid character also by reports, from a small SA country town.

I actually legitimately think he's a sure thing. Will have a solid, long career in the AFL at the very least imo.

 

[Schache It Off]

Strong relationship with his brother who was a die hard Lions supporter (rip) so perhaps the family connection would help out?

 

[Milk Steak]

He's a tall 191cm, strong yet athletic with a penetrating and accurate kick. Leaps for his marks and can take them on the lead, intercept or contested. Good versatility too in that he can play in all 3 parts of the ground, currently endurance the question mark (as many young prospects have) in terms of whether he can play as a permanent midfielder.

The athleticism and long kicking do remind me of Brendon Goddard, however he's a more physical player. Nat Fyfe before he developed into a contested beast?

I've only seen bits of him, but his upside is enormous. A solid character also by reports, from a small SA country town.

Cheers Jazrulz and BigCat. Looks a really athletic kid for his size and has a strong looking build already. Good pair of mits and looks as though he reads the flight of the ball well. Definitely wouldn't be a bad "Plan B"

 

[Skoob]

He's a tall 191cm, strong yet athletic with a penetrating and accurate kick. Leaps for his marks and can take them on the lead, intercept or contested. Good versatility too in that he can play in all 3 parts of the ground, currently endurance the question mark (as many young prospects have) in terms of whether he can play as a permanent midfielder.

The athleticism and long kicking do remind me of Brendon Goddard, however he's a more physical player. Nat Fyfe before he developed into a contested beast?

I've only seen bits of him, but his upside is enormous. A solid character also by reports, from a small SA country town.

Pretty good.
The umpires were terrible. At the 3:30 mark, Francis takes out his opponents legs (not penalised) then lands in his back (not penalised) and gets the free kick. The poor bastard he tackled gets his legs taken, cops it in the back and gets pinged for HTB.

 

[AFLQLD]

Pretty good.
The umpires were terrible. At the 3:30 mark, Francis takes out his opponents legs (not penalised) then lands in his back (not penalised) and gets the free kick. The poor bastard he tackled gets his legs taken, cops it in the back and gets pinged for HTB.

Soooo.....just like the umpires we normally have. If he ends up landing with us, he won't have to adjust to the terrible umpiring we routinely get.

 

[Skoob]

Soooo.....just like the umpires we normally have. If he ends up landing with us, he won't have to adjust to the terrible umpiring we routinely get.

Went in his favour, so maybe it'll be a turning point for us.

 

[luthor]

Went in his favour, so maybe it'll be a turning point for us.

Someone the umpires like

Sign him up!!!

 

[Balony_pony16]

When I watched him play a bit during the U/18 champs, I thought of Brendan Goddard.

not a bad comparison..Ive always thought he is a Luke Hodge type with gap fill KP cover

 

[Jman78]

So I've had a look at the draft quickly to see what is around if we don't get Schache but end up with 3&4 which seems quite likely. So Francis looks promising and almost a certain no.3, but no.4 is what interests me the most. As we have Freeman, Close, McStay (kinda), possible Hipwood or Andrews (swing them forward) I have to wonder if our pick 4 would be used on a 'needed' player or the best as all of a sudden near the end of the year we seem to have some possibilities. Wiedeman and McKay sound interesting but I am drawn to this Tucker bloke as he seems like the type Brisbane could really prosper from, smart, quick and good ball user.... Said it before and said it again, quite looking forward to trade week and the draft.