Hot Topic 2016 DRAFT

[GoBlues!]

You're begging the question that Cripps plays 100% game time though, and all of it at the centre clearance. Even The great Crippa needs a rest, or god forbid, what if he gets injuried. Cripps and Brodie in the same team is not unbalanced in the slightest.

I think it will also be about what deficiencies we are trying to rectify and what gives us the best bang for our buck.

What is our greatest need atm - mids with kicking skills that can deliver cleanly and efficiently to our forwards, goal kicking mids, a clearance player, someone to replace Gibbs if leaves in a years time...??

 

[DIG]

Massive article, and you hone in on this:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-02/going-places-a-splitsecond-call-goes-wrong-for-ben-ainsworth

Are you kidding me?

Article is riddled with idiocy throughout. Plus the above part I "honed in" on, there's:

"I'd never been in that position before because it was the first injury I'd had. It tested my maturity, and I probably didn't start off in the best fashion coping with it," he says.

"I was told my attitude was bad and rubbing off on a few of the physios and other staff. After that I tried to be more positive around the group and not be down. But I was really disappointed."

And:

"Ainsworth's elbow had lifted higher than he thought it would and he had struck Peters' face, the blow breaking his jaw. Peters left the field with the help of trainers, and was sent to hospital. At half-time, Gippsland coach Leigh Brown told Ainsworth he was disappointed with his actions."

And:

"He was also up for another striking charge in the same game, and received a combined four-week ban. It meant he would miss the first of four games in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships."

 

[DIG]

I've got no agenda against the kid, still won't last to us. But these articles are normally so fluffy and feel good, found it interesting.

 

[therubbernub]

I'm not convinced on Cripps as a forward.

For a big man he's not a great overhead mark and his conversion rate is 16.28

Re his conversion rate. I wonder how many misses were due to fatigue.?

 

[TerryWallet]

I've got no agenda against the kid, still won't last to us. But these articles are normally so fluffy and feel good, found it interesting.

Twomey loves Ainsworth.

His first half of the year(which this part1 of the article covers) had little positive in it.

Expect the next installments to be gushing as Ainsworth finished strongly.

 

[Number17]

'The 2016 draft will be exciting because we all have expectations for the first pick just like we did regarding Jacob (Weitering). My anticipation is very strong with Silvagni likely to bring us home three quality players with grunt and 'upside' with our first three selections.'

The force is strong with this one

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Then Brodie is a more physical Hannebery. Clearing a path and running out of packs is something he is adept at.

Also has a strong desire to be the best.

 

[bmaurizio]

'The 2016 draft will be exciting because we all have expectations for the first pick just like we did regarding Jacob (Weitering). My anticipation is very strong with Silvagni likely to bring us home three quality players with grunt and 'upside' with our first three selections.'

Yeah just a little rushed , couldn't keep up with the buzz but that's about it you nailed it Pafloyul , thanks.
Silvagni will bring us home at least 3 ripper players and it's bloody exciting.
Go Blues

 

[Old navy]

I'm thinking Essendope will pass on McCluggage, he is a gun and would be a worthy pick 1.
Just don't think he is the type they want to bring in.
IMO they will take McGrath or Brodie
GWS @ pick 2 is the pick that will be interesting, particularly if McGrath is gone.
Can't see them taking Brodie or McCluggage, would they take Anisworth ? or SPS, he would be perfect for them.

 

[Blue and Silver]

Anyone else like Poholke. People have him in the third round, but I see him as a second round talent

 

[bmaurizio]

I'm thinking Essendope will pass on McCluggage, he is a gun and would be a worthy pick 1.
Just don't think he is the type they want to bring in.
IMO they will take McGrath or Brodie
GWS @ pick 2 is the pick that will be interesting, particularly if McGrath is gone.
Can't see them taking Brodie or McCluggage, would they take Anisworth ? or SPS, he would be perfect for them.[/QUOTE

Old navey, The thought of the Blues having a choice between
SPS , Anisworth or Brodie is just amazing, can't wait for draft night.
Personally I think SPS is the most talented player in this draft straight out.
if we were so lucky call his name I'll absolutley stoked.

 

[Sheephead]

Anyone else like Poholke. People have him in the third round, but I see him as a second round talent

I like him. He's a bit of a meat and potatoes type but he's a bull.

 

[Lace_Out]

Can't see * passing on McLuggage. He is just pure class, so skillful and deft in his possessions.

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[zeeCFC]

Seems while we've been all about Taranto and Brodie, SPS is also very much so in the discussion with recruiters.

Can't lose with pick 5. I'd still be happy if we seemingly 'reached' for Scrimshaw.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

Callum Twomey says ...

... Midfielders Will Brodie, Sam Petrevski-Seton and Tim Taranto are others in the Lions' range, while Carlton has been linked to Petrevski-Seton with its pick No.5. ...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-...hayward-rocket-into-top-15-draft-calculations

Under Draft Pool, Twomey says ...

You'd have to search hard to find a better user of the ball than Petrevski-Seton, and the West Australian is just as good on both feet. Clean, classy, precise, Petrevski-Seton's kicking is uncomplicated and effective. It's a big part of his game, but not the only part. His tackling, forward pressure and goalkicking are other highlights, and he makes things look easy when others would crumble under pressure.

Would suit: Another prospect only a handful of clubs will get to consider as a likely early pick. He might take some time and will start as a half-forward so clubs will need to be patient before he moves into a full-time midfield role.

 

[HARKER]

Seems while we've been all about Taranto and Brodie, SPS is also very much so in the discussion with recruiters.

Can't lose with pick 5. I'd still be happy if we seemingly 'reached' for Scrimshaw.

I agree. Funny how ones mindset can change over the course of a couple weeks, even though there have been no games played.

SPS or Taranto feel right. We won't get Setterfield, so little point discussing him.

 

[Omega Blue]

Only question is if SPS can transition into the midfield. Or is he in the mould of Menzel who is supremely talented but can't build the fitness base required.
Taranto and Brodie are safer bets and suit Carlton better at this point in the rebuild.
I'd wouldn't be upset if we did call out his name either way.

 

[Foucault1989]

So from reading part 2 of the Ben Ainsworth story he seems keen on going to Brisbane. I don't think he'd be so open about it if he hadn't been told by the Lions that they will take him. Come to think of it, I haven't heard a pre draftee talk so openly about going to a club. Happy to be corrected. On the Essendon board they seemed split between McCluggage and McGrath.
Would GWS take McCluggage with pick 2 if Essendon took McGrath? If not, Mcluggage is a slim chance to get through to pick 5...unless GC take him

 

[Jimmae]

Only question is if SPS can transition into the midfield. Or is he in the mould of Menzel who is supremely talented but can't build the fitness base required.
Taranto and Brodie are safer bets and suit Carlton better at this point in the rebuild.
I'd wouldn't be upset if we did call out his name either way.

SPS's junior career has been in midfield. It's not like he's been hanging out on a flank.

 

[Jimmae]

Happy for Hayward to move into first round calculations as well, as it means we get more quality at our second pick.

Not that Hayward isn't talented in terms of athleticism and football smarts, he just cannot kick, and I don't see him becoming an inside mid.

 

[Soapy V]

be very happy with any of ainsworth brodie taranto or scrimshaw at 5. scrimshaw is my pick. if that happened could we get dylan clarke at 25? gives us an outside runner and a tough inside midfielder. clarke strikes me as a callum ward type?

 

[1981]

Interesting Twomey linking us with SPS. Makes more than a fair bit of sense...

- we need excellent ball users and he's probably the no.1 in this regard in this draft (I'm sure Bolton will be demanding from SOS a fine user of the ball).
- there's a bit of a proven tactic that with your first pick you should pick the most glaringly talented player, the type who can change games on their own. Because these players wont be the later in the draft. Not meat and potatoes in other words. Game changers. Sheer talent is rare. Pies taking Thomas at 2 is a good example. Well SPS is that.
- you could argue we need top end quality outside run and carry. In Cripps we have an elite extractor, but whose our elite outside user? SPS would be it.

Great thing about SPS is he has shown he can also win it in close, so he is not 100% outside. He has terrific evasive skills in close.

On pure talent he is the no.1 player in the draft and from what I can gather seems to be a bit more dedicated than Yarran whom we took at 6 and in terms of skill and carry is similar to Sam. And SPS has more likely midfield upside than Yazz too so I see SPS as Being less risky a prospect for those worried he might be Yazz Mark 2.

Of course you could lodge an arguement linking us to just about any player given our needs. But certainly taking SPS would make a fair bit of sense.

Then maybe we can take a ball winning mid at 25. I have a feeling one such good prospect will be available there, just based on what I have heard about the amazing midfield depth this year. If we can get a ball winner at 25 who is a far better prospect than say a Whiley then that would be a good result. And maybe get Barrett too via FA. That's how you add midfield depth.

 

[LanceRomance]

Not too keen on picking up a non-victorian tbh

They all end up going home these days

 

[Arr0w]

So from reading part 2 of the Ben Ainsworth story he seems keen on going to Brisbane. I don't think he'd be so open about it if he hadn't been told by the Lions that they will take him. Come to think of it, I haven't heard a pre draftee talk so openly about going to a club. Happy to be corrected. On the Essendon board they seemed split between McCluggage and McGrath.
Would GWS take McCluggage with pick 2 if Essendon took McGrath? If not, Mcluggage is a slim chance to get through to pick 5...unless GC take him

There are rumours, that if Ess take McGrath, GWS will take Ainsworth

 

[Arr0w]

Not to keen on picking up a non-victorian tbh

They all end up going home

Interesting Twomey linking us with SPS. Makes more than a fair bit of sense...

- we need excellent ball users and he's probably the no.1 in this regard in this draft (I'm sure Bolton will be demanding from SOS a fine user of the ball).
- there's a bit of a proven tactic that with your first pick you should pick the most glaringly talented player, the type who can change games on their own. Because these players wont be the later in the draft. Not meat and potatoes in other words. Game changers. Sheer talent is rare. Pies taking Thomas at 2 is a good example. Well SPS is that.
- you could argue we need top end quality outside run and carry. In Cripps we have an elite extractor, but whose our elite outside user? SPS would be it.

Great thing about SPS is he has shown he can also win it in close, so he is not 100% outside. He has terrific evasive skills in close.

On pure talent he is the no.1 player in the draft and from what I can gather seems to be a bit more dedicated than Yarran whom we took at 6 and in terms of skill and carry is similar to Sam. And SPS has more likely midfield upside than Yazz too so I see SPS as Being less risky a prospect for those worried he might be Yazz Mark 2.

Of course you could lodge an arguement linking us to just about any player given our needs. But certainly taking SPS would make a fair bit of sense.

Then maybe we can take a ball winning mid at 25. I have a feeling one such good prospect will be available there, just based on what I have heard about the amazing midfield depth this year. If we can get a ball winner at 25 who is a far better prospect than say a Whiley then that would be a good result. And maybe get Barrett too via FA. That's how you add midfield depth.

I personally believe that it will come down to SPS or Taranto at 5

Can mount an argument for both, slightly different skill sets, one home grown, the other a risk of wanting to go back home.

Either way, we will pick up a very skillful player