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Have to agree with that. Even if we end up with a PP at before round 1 (which I doubt but who knows) I would still take McCluggage
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So true. Was very evident last night wasn't it? Sort of makes me want us to draft Brodie. Can never have enough ball winning midfielders, right?
I'm still hoping we draft McLuggage or SPS over Brodie though. We need players who can kick, and hopefully Mathieson can be that Griffen/Priddis type for us going forward.
any of those 3 you mentioned would be great, i was an SPS fan for our 1st pick but i have waned and am know McGluggage > Petrevski-Seton > Brodie > Ainsworth > McGrath.
still hold out some hope than Jansen may be an inside bull as well, might be a late developer ah la Kennedy (swans).
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Yeah i was the same earlier in the season, was definitely hoping we'd take SPS. But there is no denying McLuggage now. Has made a compelling case for the number 1 pick since the start of the championships. I can see why Essendon would pass on him and opt for Brodie instead though, certainly fits their need. Here's hoping they do.
Geez, i'd love Mcgrath too. Exactly the type we need in our backline.
Geez, i'd love Mcgrath too. Exactly the type we need in our backline.
would love Liam Ryan with a late pick, been carving it up in the WAFL. i remember somebody on our board being very keen on him earlier in the year.
20 disposals and 7 goals for Shai Bolton this weekend. He has kicked 16 goals in his past 4 games.
Yep, this is my ruining as well, IF we get it.
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Depends if want to see one of those go back home in 2 years.
I absolutely want this kid along with SPS. Love what I have seen.
It was lionshine who 1st told everyone I believe . Great call. All for a go to get providing he displays the right character.Well done and great job lionshine!!!!!
As TFB alluded to above, Will Brodie will be on the first flight back to Victoria after his first 2 years at the club(If he doesn't request a trade after year 1). Go home factor is huge with him so we are better served looking at McCluggage/SPS/Ainsworth/McGrath.
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Speed!! I feel the need for speed in all of our draftees this year.
I wouldn't completely rule out McGrath at our pick although I do consider it an outside shot. His form this season at both the U18 Champs and in the TAC Cup has been superb and I expect him to move into top 3 contention after the Combine in which he should perform very well as he has top class athletic ability. If the Dons select McCluggage at pick 1, I expect the club to do it's due diligence and understand the risk it would be to take Brodie, and with that in mind it will come down to a choice between SPS/Ainsworth/McGrath and I wouldn't complain with any of the 3. McGrath will turn out to be a great player at AFL level in my opinion and he has legitimate leadership potential. He would be a very safe pick.
Where is this go home stuff coming from in relation to Brodie?
Brodie is a BC boy who had boarded the last few years at Scotch College. Doesn't exactly scream mothers boy to me. I think TFB is alluding to drafting anyone from another state that will leave. I put my trust in the Lamberts!
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No, I'm not. Heard he's a flight risk. It's a big risk to take that the Lamberts will be able to persuade all kids to stay. They didn't at GWS. Can't take the chance with high picks.
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Imo, if there is any, and l meany any, talk of flight risk or home factor, then we can't take them. We can't keep having top 5 draft picks go home. McCluggage or SPS for me now.
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If we have a top 2 pick and have to be in a perpetual state of worrying about the kid pissing off we're beyond hope. I understand there are some realities we'll never change due to the nature of the game but if our recruiters are taking the kid they rate at 5 because they feel he's slightly more likely to stay than the guy they rate at 2 then pack it up, hand the keys to the AFL and go home.
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