List Mgmt. 2016 Draft Prospects(Poll Added)

[Libba39]

I agree, the ruckmen in this crop look fairly talented. If one suits our game plan then I hope we pounce. What attracts you to McCluggage?

Unfortunately I heard McCluggage comes with a bit of McBaggage...

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Oh and the VM trail teams from today:

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They have confused surnames and first names but they haven't confused me

 

[Wizard17]

Vic Country trials teams. (Obviously the Academy kids aren't playing)

 

[Wizard17]

They have confused surnames and first names but they haven't confused me

Vic Country aren't as stupid

 

[Wizard17]

Asked on the drafts board about yesterdays trials:

In my view:
Game 1, Tasmania were just too small and the talls did well for Vic Metro.
McLarty played a good game up forward, much better than the week before- Although his leading still needs some work ,his marking is crucial. Pat Kerr only kicked one goal (played the second half at CHB) had six marks. Jack Reaper kicked three in the same fashion swapping with Kerr at HT. Pat Naish (2017 & Rich F/S) was a one of the better players, I thought bottom ager Sam Hayes rucked really well. Dylan Clarke & Tim Taranto spent more time forward than they do for TAC Cup teams. Oli Florent solid on ball, starting to believe he's a genuine chance at being drafted.

Game 2: NT were much faster, but made some bad efforts. Lachie Walker would have had 20 disposals, Corey Lyons had a nice game on the outside too. 192cm forward Karl Brown led up well and kicked two, Daicos moves really well- Probably had 10 disposals, was quiet in saying that & so was Callum Brown. Haydn Blythe did some nice things on ball.

Ultimately I think the better players were the ones in the first game, but Vic Metros top 25 ish players will be good- still think the depth after that is questionable....

 

[Wizard17]

Kirby kicked 4 in the Vic Country trials which is good to see.

 

[Dav1d]

Kirby kicked 4 in the Vic Country trials which is good to see.

do you know who was defending him? If he had a direct match up.
I can't wait for the real thing to start, exciting times

 

[Super Hans]

I want Josh Battle just for his name.

 

[Wizard17]

I want Josh Battle just for his name.

Pick 18 isn't high enough a pick for Battle

 

[Wizard17]

do you know who was defending him? If he had a direct match up.
I can't wait for the real thing to start, exciting times

I think the road to the draft thing on the AFL site said he kicked 4.1 from 5 kicks don't know what that says about his opponent. Also apparently an elite kick but I'll wait to see him in the champs if he actually is.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Pick 18 isn't high enough a pick for Battle

In your opinion (and at this early stage), where do you see the lowest pick him going at?

 

[JAMES_B_101]

In your opinion (and at this early stage), where do you see the lowest pick him going at?

I can't see him going outside the top 3

 

[Wizard17]

In your opinion (and at this early stage), where do you see the lowest pick him going at?

He could easily go top 5, at latest pick 10.

The KPF that will be likely around our first is Patrick Kerr.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

He could easily go top 5, at latest pick 10.

The KPF that will be likely around our first is Patrick Kerr.

This is what I'm reading.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

He could easily go top 5, at latest pick 10.

The KPF that will be likely around our first is Patrick Kerr.

I don't think we have a huge need for a kpf at this stage really, I really wanted Hardwick last season and can already see he is doing well at Hawthorn. Still think we need more goal kicking power but more small to medium forwards. Don't think our list really needs a Hrovat or Hamilton rather it needs guys that will impact the scoreboard as depth, yet can still provide work up the ground.

 

[Wizard17]

I don't think we have a huge need for a kpf at this stage really, I really wanted Hardwick last season and can already see he is doing well at Hawthorn. Still think we need more goal kicking power but more small to medium forwards. Don't think our list really needs a Hrovat or Hamilton rather it needs guys that will impact the scoreboard as depth, yet can still provide work up the ground.

Hence the discussion about Kayle Kirby above.

I'd also like a CHF who can give us another marking option but be athletic enough and have very good skills to have an effect around the ground too. I can see that in Kerr.

 

[Wizard17]

Also good to hear that Lloyd Meek played well.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Hence the discussion about Kayle Kirby above.

I'd also like a CHF who can give us another marking option but be athletic enough and have very good skills to have an effect around the ground too. I can see that in Kerr.

It becomes a debate between athletic ruck who can be a marking target or mobile CHF. Really you only need one or the other and we already have two in Roughy and Boyd. If you want a mobile marking target just for the sake of having a tall with skills who can mark and make contests you may as well have a tall midfielder play the role. Not many are better at it than a Blicavs from Geelong but I'm sure we could get it from the Bont. Rather recruit a tall mid than a mobile CHF who doesn't hit the scoreboard hard.

 

[Dav1d]

I still want the best available talent, regardless of position.
I'm positive that the Drink will manage to find them a position, even if we seem to have an abundance of that type of player.

I find it amusing people saying, this player is top 5 on talent..that player is top 5, this ..that..there is like 10 top 5 prospects depending on who you talk to..

 

[Wizard17]

It becomes a debate between athletic ruck who can be a marking target or mobile CHF. Really you only need one or the other and we already have two in Roughy and Boyd. If you want a mobile marking target just for the sake of having a tall with skills who can mark and make contests you may as well have a tall midfielder play the role. Not many are better at it than a Blicavs from Geelong but I'm sure we could get it from the Bont. Rather recruit a tall mid than a mobile CHF who doesn't hit the scoreboard hard.

Kerr does hit the scoreboard hard.

It is just he also has the athletic traits and has a very good kick which is pretty darn important in our game plan.

 

[Dav1d]

Kerr does hit the scoreboard hard.

It is just he also has the athletic traits and has a very good kick which is pretty darn important in our game plan.

a very good kick? Sign him up..
How tall is Kirby right now?

 

[Wizard17]

I still want the best available talent, regardless of position.
I'm positive that the Drink will manage to find them a position, even if we seem to have an abundance of that type of player.

I agree with this.

Natural footballers come first.

I will say though that you have to take the player you think will be the best in time not just the one who has performed very well as a 18yo. And if there are two that are judged equal then take the one who is a better list fit.

 

[Wizard17]

a very good kick? Sign him up..
How tall is Kirby right now?

tall stay-at-home goalkicker Pat Kerr will roam further up the ground. “We’re looking to utilise his kick,” Notman said of Kerr. “He’s probably one of the better kicks in our side.”

Kirby is 181cm

 

[Dav1d]

Kirby is 181cm

still half asleep
I meant Kerr..

 

[Wizard17]

still half asleep
I meant Kerr..

Hahaha 194cm, 93kg