It'll be very circumstantial. If there is an early Bowes bid and Carlton go with someone else (likely Brodie), then we look likely to get away with a robbery.
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It'll be very circumstantial. If there is an early Bowes bid and Carlton go with someone else (likely Brodie), then we look likely to get away with a robbery.
Surely we don't take Simpkin, surely we wouldnt ignore the obvious midfield talent before him and English/Logue.
Nervous hours.
We want Griffin Logue
Mentally Tough
Has tricks
Finds the contest like Hodge - uncanny in his movements like Hodge
194cm - draft combine was elite
Engages the opponent every defensive contest, clears the footy with class
Makes plays that stifle opposition momentum
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Perfect fit
Mentally Tough
Has tricks
Finds the contest like Hodge - uncanny in his movements like Hodge
194cm - draft combine was elite
Engages the opponent every defensive contest, clears the footy with class
Makes plays that stifle opposition momentum
WA boy
Perfect fit
I am pretty confident that our first pick is going to be a decent player. We are at the mercy of those picking before us, but the 5-10 range is rich with options. SPS, English, Logue, Brodie, Scrimshaw all interest me, and if the club did prefer Simpkin then he must be terrific. The real interest for me is surrounding our next two picks. I am hoping there will be sliders as we have seen in the past.
The winds are blowing, and can't wait to see our refurbished full squad in training.
The winds are blowing, and can't wait to see our refurbished full squad in training.
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Surely we're in GC ear saying don't pick Logue or we bid on Bowes.
Scrimshaw or Logue for me. SPS if he slides I'd be fine with too.
Even though Simpkin is a great kick and has pace, not sure he's the player we need as a skinny half forward.
Scrimshaw or Logue for me. SPS if he slides I'd be fine with too.
Even though Simpkin is a great kick and has pace, not sure he's the player we need as a skinny half forward.
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Whenever a player has been bandied as a potential pick for Freo I've looked at their highlights video & said "yeah I'd be happy with him in purple". Until I watched Simpkin's. Unless anyone has a good video of him then it's a no from me.
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Short term injuries shouldn't effect who they draft but I wonder if Cripps' back injury make them think about picking another contested bull in Brodie instead of SPS as future insurance.
I think Brodie would be a better pick for them than SPS. I'm hoping not and we pick up Brodie ourselves.
I think Brodie would be a better pick for them than SPS. I'm hoping not and we pick up Brodie ourselves.
Just as long as we don't do a Carlton and draft a Blaine Boekhorst type player. I'm still scratching my head over that one.
My gut feel is GWS may pick Logue at #2 if McGrath is number one. They wanted McGrath so badly but don't really seem that keen on anyone else. If they don't choose Taranto, feel like Logue is a shot there.
Needless to say that would really mix up the draft order.
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I'd also like to pick up Liam Ryan late in the draft. He's got the potential to be a bust or the next Jeff Farmer.
Fun times ahead.
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Brisbane should be frothing over getting Ainsworth. A young draftee actually wanting in to Brisbane... what's this scourcery
I liked his video in Future Stars. If we can't get Sam PS, I would be okay with Simpkin. Probably prefer Brodie though.
They will overtake WCE as my least favorite team if this happens.
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They are favourites to win next year and are likely to get 2 of the top 3 draftees this year (McGrath + Setterfield) plus another 1st rounder in Perryman. And conveniently any penalty for their 2 former staff and player doing the wrong thing has been delayed until post draft. But they are raking in the cash with their 15 members so we don't need to subsidise them for the next decade
They've been at the bottom of my list for quite a while.
We desperately need good foot skills. No surprise or coincidence Simpkin and Scrimshaw are in our frame.
IMO both add class too, something else we lack.
Speed, Skill, Smarts, has to be the focus with an early pick.
IMO both add class too, something else we lack.
Speed, Skill, Smarts, has to be the focus with an early pick.
And they appear to have more upside than a guy like Logue, at least physically which is what we normally look for.
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Brodie would be a great addition in the mould of Bont / Fyfe possibly.
in terms of needs i think we need G. Logue but the hype over the last month has him projected top 5
in terms of needs i think we need G. Logue but the hype over the last month has him projected top 5
Is it 4pm yet? So anxious!
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How long do GWS and Gold Coast have to match a bid on one of their academy players?
Been watching this and thinking yeah the drafts a bit too strong and they've done a heap of horse trading to position themselves able to rape and pillage yet another.It'll be too tempting for the AFL to walk away and say we'll punish you later.
It's "Brat upbringing 101" leave consequences of actions 'til people have forgotten what happened then maybe an ice-cream and day at the skatepark!
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It's more a natrual justice issue. Stripping them of draft picks when they don't agree with guilt and any appeal will be heard after the draft breaches the principles of natural justice. They can't get the picks back once the draft is over if they were found not guilty.
If they were to win on appeal would people be happy with more picks next season?
Although i don't think they can win the rouge employee argument. While they GWS are saying they acted without board approval it is clear they were acting within the scope of the role they were employed to do.
How come the media are reporting that we have been bumped down to pick 8 and the Eagles pick 14?
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Academy selections. it could be 9 if both Setterfield and Bowes are bid on before our selection. Howerer we will still get the same player on our draft board.
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