2016 Draft discussion

[chopperduck]

From memory we let Wagner go through because there were still a couple of players we rated higher, that picked ended up as Matho.

 

[briztoon]

From memory we let Wagner go through because there were still a couple of players we rated higher, that picked ended up as Matho.

Skinner. Picked three or four spots after Wagner. Matho had already been drafted.

 

[jackess]

From memory we let Wagner go through because there were still a couple of players we rated higher, that picked ended up as Matho.

I think Schwabby said he didn't suit our list and we needed goalkickers.

 

[jackess]

ALEX WOODWARD, 23
Hawthorn (two games, 0 goals)
Hasn't had a fair run at making it as an AFL player after three knee reconstructions in four years. Woodward's talent and toughness is undeniable, and the 2014 Liston Trophy winner in the VFL should be in the mix to find another home. The Brisbane Lions' recently appointed coach, Chris Fagan, is a fan of the midfielder, who also skippered the Sandringham Dragons to the TAC Cup flag in 2011 under new Lions assistant Dale Tapping.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-...ted-free-agents-most-likely-to-find-new-homes

 

[jackess]

I like the look of Bishops last phantom with Ainsworth, Berry, Witherden and Galluci coming to us and also drafting Watson and Allison very late in the draft.

 

[Biggies]

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 51s52 seconds ago
Brisbane Lions Academy nominations – Jacob Allison, Nate Dennis, William Fletcher, Jack Rolls, Declan Watson.

 

[Biggies]

And the other 3 clubs




Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 39s39 seconds ago
GC Suns - Jack Bowes, Dan Charlesworth, Jesse Esam, Nicholas Kempe, Curtis Marsden, Brad Scheer, Max Spencer, Shawn Watson, Josh Williams.

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 6s6 seconds ago
GWS–Isaac Cumming, Sam Fisher, Ryan Garthwaite, Harrison Macreadie, Kobe Mutch, Harry Perryman, Will Setterfield, Zach Sproule, Lach Tiziani

Patrick Keane ‏@AFL_PKeane 6s7 seconds ago
Sydney Swans Academy nominations – Darcy Baron-Hay, Jake Brown, Ryan Hebron, Callum McFadden, Ned Reinhard, Matthew Wilson.

 

[jackess]

Dennis and Rolls could be handy for the rookie list.

Has Dennis shown the ability to play anywhere other than ruck?

 

[SizeMatters]

Haven't heard of William Fletcher before. A father/son?

 

[winged1]

Haven't heard of William Fletcher before. A father/son?

I heard Fletch's kid was pretty good, but I thought he was a bit younger than that. Actually I am sure he is only 13-14, apparently won the player of the tournament for the under 11 invitational at Redlands last year or the year before.

 

[Fatcat08]

Haven't heard of William Fletcher before. A father/son?

No academy guy. Looks like he played one QLD game against tassie for 3 handballs. Western magpies QAFL players - 6 games in the seniors, 1 in each of the reserves and colts. Wonder what type of player he is.

 

[Jivlain]

No academy guy. Looks like he played one QLD game against tassie for 3 handballs. Western magpies QAFL players - 6 games in the seniors, 1 in each of the reserves and colts. Wonder what type of player he is.

Also played 10 games for our NEAFL team this year. I have nothing on him except a *vague* memory of his name being called in the commentary sometime, though.

 

[Davemonkey]

I heard Fletch's kid was pretty good, but I thought he was a bit younger than that. Actually I am sure he is only 13-14, apparently won the player of the tournament for the under 11 invitational at Redlands last year or the year before.

Yeah he'd be 13. Played at Coorparoo in the same age group as my lad.

 

[SizeMatters]

Okay thanks. From the stats it seems a bit of a head scratcher to preselect him but he must provide something our current list lacks.

 

[M Malice]

no way all those boys get picked up by us, is there any advantage to nominating an academy player that there is no chance of you drafting?

 

[Crusha]

no way all those boys get picked up by us, is there any advantage to nominating an academy player that there is no chance of you drafting?

You get first dibbs on them if they slip through to the Rookie Draft.

 

[Jivlain]

no way all those boys get picked up by us, is there any advantage to nominating an academy player that there is no chance of you drafting?

If there's a possibility that we don't match an over-early bid on Allison or Watson, we could sign them onto the rookie list, potentially rating them above whoever we might find at the bottom of the draft.

 

[thoselionslads]

Dennis and Rolls could be handy for the rookie list.

Has Dennis shown the ability to play anywhere other than ruck?

Not at this stage

 

[briztoon]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-31/three-draft-prospects-feature-in-this-years-going-places

 

[BigCat2]

I'd like to somehow draft Ainsworth, Berry and Simpkins. We'd then have most of the 2015 all conquering Vic Country team in our squad, building on their existing relations and chemistry.

It really appears that Vic Country, NT and Tas have the lowest go home factor as there really isn't "home" to go to. For a long time now NT and Tas have not supplied many quality draftees - so VC it is.

 

[lionshine]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/the...t/news-story/3f68e33e70bc27b0620fbb3da32843a7

BRISBANE LIONS

First Pick: 3

The type of player they should target: A player that can hit the scoreboard plus run through the midfield.

Ideal player: Ben Ainsworth

AN IMPRESSIVE medium-sized forward at 179cm with an improving aerobic capacity, Ben Ainsworth suits the Lions perfectly.

The Gippsland Power product showed off his match-turning ability in Vic Country’s first carnival game this year, booting four goals in a blistering third-quarter performance.

He’d help the Lions address their scoring and ball-winning woes.

“It’s great to see him bounce back. He had an exceptional 17th year, started his 18th season well then had a bit of a flat patch. But he’s bounced back really well, which is a bit tick for him from a character perspective,” Ablett said.

If either Hugh McCluggage or Andrew McGrath are available, the Lions would likely take them over Ainsworth.

 

[jjami15]

I'd like to somehow draft Ainsworth, Berry and Simpkins. We'd then have most of the 2015 all conquering Vic Country team in our squad, building on their existing relations and chemistry.

It really appears that Vic Country, NT and Tas have the lowest go home factor as there really isn't "home" to go to. For a long time now NT and Tas have not supplied many quality draftees - so VC it is.

I have been tossing up between Berry and Simpkin at pick16. The only thing is i'm not sure if they'll both be there by that stage. I would be happy if we went with Simpkin and with the two picks in the early twenties we went 2 HBF.

 

[M Malice]

I have been tossing up between Berry and Simpkin at pick16. The only thing is i'm not sure if they'll both be there by that stage. I would be happy if we went with Simpkin and with the two picks in the early twenties we went 2 HBF.

100% with you on Berry and Simpkin. if both were available at 16 i would take Berry over Simpkin as i would think Berry would be classed a slider even at 16, more chance of Simpkin still being available at 21 than Berry IMO.

if we miss out on Berry Witherden would be a good fall back option at 21/22 if available.

 

[royboys4eva]

I'd like to somehow draft Ainsworth, Berry and Simpkins. We'd then have most of the 2015 all conquering Vic Country team in our squad, building on their existing relations and chemistry.

It really appears that Vic Country, NT and Tas have the lowest go home factor as there really isn't "home" to go to. For a long time now NT and Tas have not supplied many quality draftees - so VC it is.

The NT have supplied Nakia Cockatoo, Anthony McDonad Tipungwuti and Daniel Rioli in the last few seasons. Brandon Parfitt and Ben Long will get picked up this draft. Plenty of gems up there if your prepared to do the hard work..

 

[jjami15]

100% with you on Berry and Simpkin. if both were available at 16 i would take Berry over Simpkin as i would think Berry would be classed a slider even at 16, more chance of Simpkin still being available at 21 than Berry IMO.

if we miss out on Berry Witherden would be a good fall back option at 21/22 if available.

If both were there not sure how I would go. Little bit of noise about Dogs liking Simpkin. Reckon Witherden would be there at the 20's, other names that might come up are Sam Walker, Villis or even Rotham, possibly Cox as other HBF to think of.