2016 Draft discussion

[chopperduck]

Agree with TBD that McCluggage gets some easy ones... but he does it so regularly. Just always in the right spots. Very hard to teach.

Taranto also just gets himself involved. Like McCluggage just looks like a footballer. Bolton also impressive, speed is doing damage on the outside, but he is working hard defensively doing all the little things. Some contested ball wins, spoils etc. Not just a 1 trick pony.

 

[Flea_29]

Some of the standouts of the first half:-

McCluggage is clearly head and shoulders above the rest - real class.
Taranto is all class - seems to have so much time and uses the ball well. Well balanced and rarely rushes things.
Bolton - very lively and quick. Would be a vg pick up at 20. Has an X factor about him.
Ainsworth - Zorko like qualities.

Wish they had player names on the back of the jumpers - would make it easier to identify players.

 

[Mayestro]

SPS getting a fair bit of it- I've been a little cool on as he hasn't had a break out year, but seeing in action for the first time I'd be ok with taking him. Though would still prefer McCLuggage/McGrath or Ainsworth.

Poholke - 14 disposals
SPP, florent - 13
SPS - 12
Bowes, Taranto - 10
Mcclug -9

 

[jjami15]

McCluggage, Taranto, Bolton and SPP all looked a class above. McGrath showed his class with a run down the wing from HBF near the end of the second quarter. SPS the best for Micky O's team.

 

[BRAB]

Andrew McGrath will be a lions player next year then

 

[jjami15]

Andrew McGrath will be a lions player next year then

Don't forget GWS want him. Possibly McCluggage but who knows.

 

[John_Proctor]

Concur with comments above on who has looked good. Bolton speed and athleticism impressive and he used them both attacking and defensively.

Battle with a couple of goals up forward has looked OK.

Sps disposal a bit disappointing I thought.

 

[royboys4eva]

Scrimshaw looks class especially in traffic.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Scrimshaw looks class especially in traffic.

The Bont comparisons make a bit of sense.

Florent is a very natural footballer. Knows where to run.

 

[snooplions]

Tim Taranto doesn't miss.

 

[chopperduck]

Scrimshaw and Drew ive liked with their work on the inside.

 

[Kevvo]

Watson looks like he has a decent frame.

 

[SizeMatters]

Bowes, Scrimshaw and McCluggage look the goods. They have the extra time than most.

 

[ManeMan]

Four for McCluggage now. I was hoping he would have a game like this since i had convinced myself i wanted us to take McGrath, and thought Essendon probably would. Now Essendon would be mad to pass on him. Either way, we are going to end up with an absolute gun!

 

[royboys4eva]

It's safe to say McCluggage goes 1 and likely McGrath 2. Both super talents. After that will be interesting. Ainsworth was good today and will capable of playing round 1 next year. Scrimshaw could be anything but probably needs to put more weight on his light frame. Taranto never seems to play a bad game and is very composed. SPS was much better today but i wouldn't have him top 5.

 

[cotter101]

Scrimshaw showing that continued overhead improvement that he has all year. He's done some nice flashy things and chased hard for the most part.

See so much more of him live at the game.

 

[Zhesty]

I have to say that this years top crop all leave me a little underwhelmed from the little I have seen of them. I don't see the hurt factor in McCluggage (yes I know he kicks goals but I'm talking about hurt factor in the midfield contests) and guys like Ainsworth and Mcgrath are a little undersized.

Lots of potential but seems like every prospect has question marks over something in their game or a physical attribute.

 

[jackess]

Gee, I wish we get an extra pick around 8-12.

3 top 20 picks should inject some real talent and hopefully Watson and Allison develop well.

 

[Len S]

It's safe to say McCluggage goes 1 and likely McGrath 2. Both super talents. After that will be interesting. Ainsworth was good today and will capable of playing round 1 next year. Scrimshaw could be anything but probably needs to put more weight on his light frame. Taranto never seems to play a bad game and is very composed. SPS was much better today but i wouldn't have him top 5.

I think you're right on the money there Royboys.

 

[Len S]

I have to say that this years top crop all leave me a little underwhelmed from the little I have seen of them. I don't see the hurt factor in McCluggage (yes I know he kicks goals but I'm talking about hurt factor in the midfield contests) and guys like Ainsworth and Mcgrath are a little undersized.

Lots of potential but seems like every prospect has question marks over something in their game or a physical attribute.

You mean like Daniel, Cyril,Picken, Mitchell, etc.

 

[Zhesty]

You mean like Daniel, Cyril,Picken, Mitchell, etc.

Don't get me wrong, they all have a heap of potential. But I don't feel as confident of nabbing a star with a top 2 pick as I would've been in previous years.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Would have been good to see McGrath in the middle today but I guess the coaches are trying to give some others some time to shine.

 

[Len S]

Would have been good to see McGrath in the middle today but I guess the coaches are trying to give some others some time to shine.

Go on the other boards....its the same, McGrath, Ainsworth and McCluggage.

 

[lionshine]

Wasn't able to get down today but I caught the second half on Fox. We've all talked enough about the top prospects and how good they are(How good was McCluggage's 4th goal!) so I'll give some love to Bolton whose speed on the outside is very damaging. Oliver Florent is another who has impressed me every single time I've seen him. I'd love to grab one of those two with pick 20 but wouldn't be surprised to see them go in the 10-17 range.

Looking likely that we'll end up with McGrath at pick 2. I can't see the Bombers trading away pick 1 with McCluggage available.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Go on the other boards....its the same, McGrath, Ainsworth and McCluggage.

Did you quote me by mistake?