2016 Draft discussion

[Crusha]

Worth a listen - Emma Quayle Podcast

Gave me reinforced belief in the guy in charge of our Player Recruitment & Retention (especially so close to the BF Brisbane Board meltdown 2016 Draft)

 

[Gibbo_88]

Seems to be a lot more experts on bf than last year. Unless you're out there watching more than 1 or 2 games, it's a bit much to throw around statements that it won't be good enough if we get one player instead of another.

 

[Pacman82]

Seems to be a lot more experts on bf than last year. Unless you're out there watching more than 1 or 2 games, it's a bit much to throw around statements that it won't be good enough if we get one player instead of another.

I haven't seen either of them play, but looking at the mock drafts & stat reports, Ainsworth physically seems good to go where as the other young bloke looks a bit lanky & might need a couple of seasons in the gym.

 

[briztoon]

Ask me if I'd be disappointed if we ended up with Weitering.

But Weitering isn't the other option. Oliver, Parish or Francis are your other options.

 

[pulpdriver]

Can anyone remember what Nige Lappin's physique was like back when he got drafted? Was he a similar build to McCLuggage? Granted he's a tad taller but I'd be surprised if he was that much more developed at the same point.

 

[spotthedog1]

Seems to be a lot more experts on bf than last year. Unless you're out there watching more than 1 or 2 games, it's a bit much to throw around statements that it won't be good enough if we get one player instead of another.

I agree and disagree. Clug vs Ains - whatever. We can't lose. My concern is if we, as Console intimated, reach for one at 21 and 22. Players like Jack Graham or Tom Stewart, who most pundits have far below our picks. If the club rates them, sure, but I'd have preferred if they'd traded down rather than overpaying with an early 2nd rounder for guys who'd otherwise fall mid 3rd onwards.

 

[SizeMatters]

I'm all for taking a smokie at pick 21 or 22 but not someone who seemingly has a low ceiling like Graham for example... would love us to take a high risk - high reward type like Witherden or maybe Bolton or SPP if he can fix up his kicking.

 

[briztoon]

Amazed some one hasn't mentioned yet. I wonder what GC would do if we bid on Bowes at pick three, giving them the choice between Bowes an McCluggage.

 

[jjami15]

I agree and disagree. Clug vs Ains - whatever. We can't lose. My concern is if we, as Console intimated, reach for one at 21 and 22. Players like Jack Graham or Tom Stewart, who most pundits have far below our picks. If the club rates them, sure, but I'd have preferred if they'd traded down rather than overpaying with an early 2nd rounder for guys who'd otherwise fall mid 3rd onwards.

Reaching for players is a concern. Would rather use those picks for players that slide. I know there were a few players around our pick that we used on Matho that we most were hopeful for and then we called out Rhys's name and it was a great way to add to our crop. Sliders not Smokies

 

[The Zork]

Yeah, why bother having an opinion?

Que?

This is my favourite thread every year because of the speculation and everyone's input - educated or not.
Opinion away, didn't say you couldn't cowboy.
But I trust the club will get this right.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

But Weitering isn't the other option. Oliver, Parish or Francis are your other options.

Oh, I thought we were talking about a mooted no 1 pick falling to us because Carlton picked differently to what everyone expected. It's not at all the same as last year, unless you're purely talking about the stated willingness to play for us.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Can anyone remember what Nige Lappin's physique was like back when he got drafted? Was he a similar build to McCLuggage? Granted he's a tad taller but I'd be surprised if he was that much more developed at the same point.

Skinnier would be my recollection.

 

[spotthedog1]

Reaching for players is a concern. Would rather use those picks for players that slide. I know there were a few players around our pick that we used on Matho that we most were hopeful for and then we called out Rhys's name and it was a great way to add to our crop. Sliders not Smokies

Yep. I don't mind us taking a couple of risks... 4 early picks means that if we go for a high-risk, high-reward type, it may be a good move. But the ones we've been linked to at 21/22 haven't really been that...

 

[Cockliff38]

Worth a listen - Emma Quayle Podcast

Gave me reinforced belief in the guy in charge of our Player Recruitment & Retention (especially so close to the BF Brisbane Board meltdown 2016 Draft)

That whole series has been excellent, but especially Schwab and JT breaking down Hawthorn's pick 1

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Dodoro says Bombers will be a strong side in 2 to 3 years. Suggesting they want someone who will also be ready then. Does this make McGrath more likely than McCl.? Don't know.

 

[captainrich]

Dodoro says Bombers will be a strong side in 2 to 3 years. Suggesting they want someone who will also be ready then. Does this make McGrath more likely than McCl.? Don't know.

that should mcCl since mcgrath is ready to impact now

 

[Hollow Knight]

Skinnier would be my recollection.

Yeah, a spindly little greyhound pup from Chiltern.

 

[M Malice]

Yep. I don't mind us taking a couple of risks... 4 early picks means that if we go for a high-risk, high-reward type, it may be a good move. But the ones we've been linked to at 21/22 haven't really been that...

yep. first 3 go for who you consider best available and the last you can take that risk/reward type. definitely don't use both 21 and 22 on the risk/reward or smokie selections IMO.

pick 3- Ainsworth/McCluggage/Taranto
pick 16- Simpkin/Berry/Florent
pick 21- Witherden/Venables/Powell-Pepper/Bolton

pick 22- Ridley/Cumming (bid)/Parfitt/Drew/Fisher

 

[POBT]

Yeah, a spindly little greyhound pup from Chiltern.

And more outside than a dog with fleas. Really struggled with the contest early.

 

[lionshine]

Have a look at photos of Sam Mayes at the 2012 draft. He was skinnier then McCluggage is now and he's had no trouble adding muscle to his frame. I really don't see McCluggage's size as an issue. Some rumours starting to reappear that McCluggage is the Bombers man with pick 1 again as opposed to McGrath so tomorrow night will be very interesting. McCluggage or Ainsworth it is a win win situation.

 

[WA Lion]

yep. first 3 go for who you consider best available and the last you can take that risk/reward type. definitely don't use both 21 and 22 on the risk/reward or smokie selections IMO.

pick 3- Ainsworth/McCluggage/Taranto
pick 16- Simpkin/Berry/Florent
pick 21- Witherden/Venables/Powell-Pepper/Bolton

pick 22- Ridley/Cumming (bid)/Parfitt/Drew/Fisher

Apparently Port are very keen on Witherden with one of their 2 picks in teens, if he is there at our pick 16 we may have to take him there if we want him as I don't think he will make it to 21.

 

[M Malice]

Apparently Port are very keen on Witherden with one of their 2 picks in teens, if he is there at our pick 16 we may have to take him there if we want him as I don't think he will make it to 21.

maybe, although would rather Simpkin, Berry or Florent in that order if one of them is there over Witherden, would be happy to take him though if those 3 are gone.

 

[Cockliff38]

Apparently Port are very keen on Witherden with one of their 2 picks in teens, if he is there at our pick 16 we may have to take him there if we want him as I don't think he will make it to 21.

Yeah Port is the key to our second, third & fourth picks. What they do with 15 will make or break us. They will be confident of passing on Marshall or English at 15 and picking one of them up at 17, simply cause it's not what we need, which (should) leave them with a choice between Berry, Witherden, Gallucci, Venables, Hayward, Powell-Pepper & Graham. Best case result for us is if they look to go local with either Hayward or Graham.

 

[WA Lion]

maybe, although would rather Simpkin, Berry or Florent in that order if one of them is there over Witherden, would be happy to take him though if those 3 are gone.

Can't say I know much about Florent, but I really like Berry and Simpkin although I think they might be gone by our pick

 

[jackess]

The rookie draft is Monday. I'd love for Goddard to get through to give us another developing ruck. If he doesn't then giving Nate Dennis a year or 2 as a professional footballer might be worth a shot.