List Mgmt. 2016 Draft Prospects(Poll Added)

[Wizard17]

I'd love to have both, although it would drive a lot of people nuts
But if good KPPs aren't available, what are ya going to do.

I still think Bolton is a big risk in the first round for us.

No doubt he is talented but he has a few things that worry me about him.

 

[Dav1d]

I still think Bolton is a big risk in the first round for us.

No doubt he is talented but he has a few things that worry me about him.

I'm hopeful that he can still be on the table at our second pick

As I said earlier to CaptainMurphy, I see him more of a forward that can go through the midfield

If I was convinced Stengle was going late in the draft then I'd be less likely to want Bolton

 

[Wizard17]

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/comp_info.cgi?a=ROUND&round=17&client=1-3020-0-392810-0&pool=1

Stats up for the weekends games.

 

[Mofra]

Wizard you would still go for English with our first pick if we were choosing today?
If he was not available, who would your next priority be?

 

[Wizard17]

Wizard you would still go for English with our first pick if we were choosing today?
If he was not available, who would your next priority be?

Yes. He is exactly the type of ruck that Bev would want and these types don't come around very often.

Next priority would probably be a midfielder like Tim Taranto.

 

[LittleG]

A major change to academy bidding will change our draft strategy.
Teams can only take the same number of picks in, as they have list spots. Therefore, less trading backwards in the draft for picks.
Bad for us as we have an extra late draft pick from Swans....
Good as it will slow down the academy teams getting all the players they want with rubbish picks.
I Suspect smart academy teams will reduce their list sizes to allow two additional unused picks. This means more expansion team players being available this year.
How it will impact our early picks? - It may encourage academy teams to look to trade a 1+3 for a 2+2. Making early second round picks a bit more valuable.

 

[Gollo]

I still think Bolton is a big risk in the first round for us.

No doubt he is talented but he has a few things that worry me about him.

I still think we should stay as far away from Bolton as we can, at least for the first two rounds. I know he has x-factor and pace but there are way too many obvious issues to his game. He might make a better fit at another club but for the Dogs, the last thing our forward line needs is another occasionally-headache-inducing player, and Bolton looks that to me. In terms of a 'value : talent ratio' for a small forward I would far prefer Fowler or even Stengle who should both slip much further than Bolton.

 

[Pugz89]

A major change to academy bidding will change our draft strategy.
Teams can only take the same number of picks in, as they have list spots. Therefore, less trading backwards in the draft for picks.
Bad for us as we have an extra late draft pick from Swans....
Good as it will slow down the academy teams getting all the players they want with rubbish picks.
I Suspect smart academy teams will reduce their list sizes to allow two additional unused picks. This means more expansion team players being available this year.
How it will impact our early picks? - It may encourage academy teams to look to trade a 1+3 for a 2+2. Making early second round picks a bit more valuable.

If GWS keep doing three players for one pick deals, this new rule won't prevent it.

 

[LittleG]

If GWS keep doing three players for one pick deals, this new rule won't prevent it.

3 Players for 1 pick is fine with me. It's the 1 pick for 3 late picks that annoys me.

 

[Pugz89]

3 Players for 1 pick is fine with me. It's the 1 pick for 3 late picks that annoys me.

Which go hand in hand following the rule change. They balance each other out which is why GWS will target these trades.

 

[TommyD13]

tim english if still available, needs to be our first selection

 

[Wizard17]

I still think we should stay as far away from Bolton as we can, at least for the first two rounds. I know he has x-factor and pace but there are way too many obvious issues to his game. He might make a better fit at another club but for the Dogs, the last thing our forward line needs is another occasionally-headache-inducing player, and Bolton looks that to me. In terms of a 'value : talent ratio' for a small forward I would far prefer Fowler or even Stengle who should both slip much further than Bolton.

I prefer small forwards that consantly apply defensive pressure and tackle well as well as kick goals. Would prefer Kirby, Fowler, Stengle, Long and Jones later in the draft really than Bolton early.

Not a small but I'm keeping an eye on Jack Henry as a wingman/forward, most athletic player this year and kicks it a mile.

 

[Wizard17]

Just incase people where wondering how athletic that Henry is...

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...r/news-story/45111beb38efd6ddfad4806aeaae34e9

It was only last year that the 17-year-old, from a strong athletic pedigree, came third at national level in the decathlon, powered by a set of spring-loaded legs that pushed him to elite levels in high jump and hurdles.

And most importantly he has two first names so he fits into our drafting strategy

 

[JeavDog7]

Hey, just a quick question, but assuming we keep our first round pick, would there be any chance we pick up Kerr? I think he would be a great athletic kpf and suit us well

 

[Wizard17]

Hey, just a quick question, but assuming we keep our first round pick, would there be any chance we pick up Kerr? I think he would be a great athletic kpf and suit us well

Nah, I see Joshua Battle and Patrick Kerr being picked up around the 20's.

I wonder if we can do something with Gold Coast to get some of their second round picks though. Even more now considering the new hidden pick rule.

 

[VitalDread]

Can Tim English put size on? He looks so weak in the arms (never seen him play btw)

 

[Wizard17]

Can Tim English put size on? He looks so weak in the arms (never seen him play btw)

He has grown a crazy amount over the last few years that's why he looks skinny. Reckon he'll be able to put on the size.

 

[LittleG]

Hey, just a quick question, but assuming we keep our first round pick, would there be any chance we pick up Kerr? I think he would be a great athletic kpf and suit us well

I agree Kerr does suit us well. As does Battle but English is too unique to pass up and is my preference.
20's pick, as there are some great midfielders this year that are rated highly.

 

[hatescaptcha]

Draft Berry, Ridley, Junker < And have a team full of athletic tall utilities.

 

[Dog Rising]

Just out of interest, in a hypothetical sense if we had Pick 1 who would it be?

 

[LittleG]

Just out of interest, in a hypothetical sense if we had Pick 1 who would it be?

Hugh McLuggage. Midfielder, N Ballarat.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Hugh McLuggage. Midfielder, N Ballarat.

Agreed

 

[Wizard17]

Hugh McLuggage. Midfielder, N Ballarat.

Agreed

No brainer

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

English scares the shit out of me.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

English scares the shit out of me.

I am also frightened of taking him with a first. Has a lot of similarities to Ayce Cordy.