2016 Draft discussion

[chopperduck]

Still is something like 20 of them tied to academies. Think majority will end up at the academy clubs.

 

[briztoon]

Pretty much covered by most draft analysts. You could look up Knightmares thread in the draft section of Big Footy.

 

[briztoon]

http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/15839175/june

 

[Crusha]

Allies team for the weekend named - Watson, Himmelberg, Rolls in defence. Allison and Ballenden on the bench

Keen to see how Armstrong goes in a stronger side, and against better all round opposition.
Caught my eye in Div2 games - have him down as one to keep an eye on.

 

[lionsbest]

Did you just suggest we trade Rocky or Hanley?

Yes, refer my previous post as conditions apply

 

[lionshine]

I had not even noticed that Settlefield was also missing. Anyway just found out that Spargo, Settlefield and Long are all missing the first few games due to school commitments. Maybe they actually take their schooling seriously. Heaven forfend.

Doesn't explain the absence of Parfitt though. Seems strange. I wonder if he is injured.

 

[13Beast]

Parfitt and Spargo not getting picked for the first game seems odd to me.

Quigley, do you think Parfitt is a pure small forward only? Or can he be a bit like Christensen/Zorko and put in solid minutes through the middle, even possibly possess the nous to play half back (as we saw Christensen do last week)?

 

[Quigley]

Quigley, do you think Parfitt is a pure small forward only? Or can he be a bit like Christensen/Zorko and put in solid minutes through the middle, even possibly possess the nous to play half back (as we saw Christensen do last week)?

Christensen is actually a very good comparison. Personally I really like Parfitt through the midfield. He has time and awareness that sets him apart. Up forward he is useful but I actually prefer him in the middle of the ground. He can win the ball and do damage with it.

 

[13Beast]

Christensen is actually a very good comparison. Personally I really like Parfitt through the midfield. He has time and awareness that sets him apart. Up forward he is useful but I actually prefer him in the middle of the ground. He can win the ball and do damage with it.

Sounds like he'd do well in Lions colours

 

[lionshine]

For anyone interested Callum Twomey is live tweeting about the SA v Allies game. Ballenden took a nice grab and kicked a nice goal apparently. Allison on the other hand struggling. 7 disposals to 3QRT.

 

[lionshine]

SA leading the Allies by 32 points 3/4 time.

 

[JasRulz63]

Some reports from Thunderstruck on the D&T board too:
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2016-afl-u18-championships.1134423/#post-44851156

 

[lionshine]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-03/will-brodie-ready-for-time-to-shine-in-u18-spotlight

I love that competitiveness and that desire/want to be the best player in the draft! Reminds me of a Michael Jordanesque attitude!

 

[JasRulz63]

Rolls has 14 disposals at 3/4 time.

 

[lionbear]

How was Carlton even in the conversation last year for a priority pick?

Just shows what a joke the AFL are in their treatment of the Lions at the moment.

 

[acuguy]

We need a priority pick and pick 1. Midfielders, midfielders, midfielders!

 

[Zhesty]

Hate the idea of a priority pick, do not want.

 

[Nick Lions]

Whoever we pick, can we make sure they can kick and handball. Someone who can confidently make a decision would be nice too.

 

[jackess]

We need a priority pick and pick 1. Midfielders, midfielders, midfielders!

Trade it. We need experience fast. And quality; not like Bell, Walker and Bastinac. Stop the rot.

 

[lionshine]

Hate the idea of a priority pick, do not want.

I am sure the Hawks fans hated the idea when it netted them Buddy and Roughead in the one draft and set their dynasty up. Point being we are desperate for top quality youngsters with only 3 top 10 draft picks on our list and a PP would assist that. Doubt it will happen though. Maybe an end of first rounder as compo for the early retirement of JClarke.

 

[dlanod]

Trade it. We need experience fast. And quality; not like Bell, Walker and Bastinac. Stop the rot.

We get Bell, Walker and Bastinac because that's the calibre that wants to come here. We don't get the likes of Ryder or Tippett or others despite being right into them (and them being somewhat open to come here) because basically we're us, Beams being the obvious exception.

 

[Zhesty]

I am sure the Hawks fans hated the idea when it netted them Buddy and Roughead in the one draft and set their dynasty up. Point being we are desperate for top quality youngsters with only 3 top 10 draft picks on our list and a PP would assist that. Doubt it will happen though. Maybe an end of first rounder as compo for the early retirement of JClarke.

I have no doubt of the benefit that a priority pick would have for our club but I hated it when other clubs were getting it and I would be a hypocrite if I changed my mind now that we are at the bottom.

 

[lionsbest]

We get Bell, Walker and Bastinac because that's the calibre that wants to come here. We don't get the likes of Ryder or Tippett or others despite being right into them (and them being somewhat open to come here) because basically we're us, Beams being the obvious exception.

And so the cycle continues. A dog chasing its tail.from my earlier post I restate Bastinac not worth pick 17.i would have preferred getting a young kid . Extremely frustrated.

 

[CarterS]

Hard to blame them for not wanting to come up here. Look at our facilities and performances.

 

[dlanod]

And so the cycle continues. A dog chasing its tail

Missing the point, which was we should take the picks and get actual talent in instead of trading it for middling talent at best.