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The Old Dark Navy's said:
Just taking a longer look at Willem Drew since he is starting to appear more consistently at our second pick.

The write ups are decent:

Knightmare - ESPN September

Player focus
Playing with great heart and an intensity that matches his red hair, North Ballarat Rebels midfielder Willem Drew -- for the second week in a row -- was named his team's best player. Drew gathered 24 disposals including 16 contested possessions, took five marks and laid nine tackles to go with a goal and score assist. As he has done all year, the 188cm midfielder played with an intensity greater than anyone else on the field.

What has been most impressive from Drew is his ferociousness on the field. Several of Drew's tackles during the game, particularly one in the final quarter, left opponents very slow to get up. His ground ball work and ability to burst through tackles at full speed is a sight to behold. In addition to his sublime inside work, it was also promising to see Drew finding space on the outside as well getting into the right positions behind the ball.

When teammate Hugh McCluggage was taken to ground by two Geelong Falcons players, Drew went straight to the aid of his teammate, pushing the two Geelong instigators back and making it clear he stood for none of that.

Analysis

Drew is viewed as a likely second or third round prospect. However, a positive draft combine along with a strong finish to the TAC Cup finals could mean Drew pushes for first-round selection.

His contested style of game, which sees him win a high percentage of ball in the tight contests, is a feature that translates to AFL level. Drew has also managed to kick 11 goals from his 12 matches this season and is certainly a marking threat forward of centre, while also having the skills required to play in the backline.

One comment several recruiters have made about Drew is, he has the habit of kicking for territory from stoppages rather than lowering his vision to hit up a target. So it is clear he needs to work on identifying targets around the ground as he will not want to continue being limited with his disposal.

If Drew can adjust his decision-making around the stoppages and provide more meaningful drives, his game will reach a whole new level.
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Emma Quayle:

27. Willem Drew
Midfielder
Height: 188cm
Weight: 80kg

You can miss a lot of Drew's best work on first look: he gives the ball off almost as soon as it lands in his hands at times. He takes hits, lays tackles, works hard and has the versatility to do all those things in all three parts of the ground. Can be trusted to look after an opponent and while he prefers the quick give to moving the ball has good endurance that will become a valuable trait when he is better able to use it. He's an understated player but a competitive one, whose effort doesn't vary from week to week.
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Callum Twomey:

Drew isn't the type of player to have a wowing highlights reel but he works his way around the ground without stress and finds the ball on a regular and consistent basis. He's clever with his hands and tough inside the contest, and as a midfielder was one of Vic Country's best players across its carnival. Drew is the nephew of former Blue Adrian Gleeson (and the cousin of current Bomber Martin), so there would be some symbolism if he headed to Carlton.
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TAC Stats

15 games, named in bests 14 times, 12 goals - consistent performer, consistent goalkicker

Disposals 21.93
Kicks 13.4
Handballs 8.53
Efficiency 60% - needs to improve
Marks - 4 per game
Contested marks - 8 in total. Reasonable for a mid
Hitouts - 28 so is a genuine third man up worker
Tackles - 7.4 per game. Massive

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It wouldn't be a reach in any way, just a hard working mid with little in the way of x factor. No frills selection but maybe that's what we want. Toughness, hard work and consistency week in, week out.
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But uhh first taken by one zeecfc in the BF Phantom Pre Trade Period run. [/tootownhorn]
 
bluebunz said:
They can't make GWS bid on Setterfield. They can bid, but then get stuck with him and miss out on McGrath. Not worth the risk unless they genuinely believe Setterfield is their best option.

Makes more sense for the Lions to bid on Bowes - top talent from QLD, no go-home factor, and they would happy to have him instead of Ainsworth etc. Would do us a favour too. Unless we prefer not to have to choose between SPS & Taranto.
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Agree Bombers will only read out Setterfield name if they want him desperately.

GWS would pass on Setterfield and take MCGrath.

The Bowes bid by Bris makes logical sense, BUT I think we'll find collusion, rorting of the system between both teams.
 
Jimmae said:
I think with Drew, it's just his kicking from the clearances is what needs work, there's also a shade more x-factor than what those profiles allude to.
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Red hair is not x factor.
 

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The Grover said:
The Bowes bid by Bris makes logical sense, BUT I think we'll find collusion, rorting of the system between both teams
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what i have been fearing all week.

say GWS select Taranto if McGrath is no.1, would lions pass on Ainsworth for McCluggage ?
 
On Drew, knightmare has him at 9 on his ranking and Chris25 has him at 58.

It's that kinda draft i suppose.

His "mark" seems to be around our 2nd, so i wouldn't be surprised. But personally i'm closer to 58 than 28. Would be happy enough at our 3rd pick, slightly miffed at our 2nd.
 
The Old Dark Navy's said:
Just taking a longer look at Willem Drew since he is starting to appear more consistently at our second pick.

The write ups are decent:

Knightmare - ESPN September

Player focus
Playing with great heart and an intensity that matches his red hair, North Ballarat Rebels midfielder Willem Drew -- for the second week in a row -- was named his team's best player. Drew gathered 24 disposals including 16 contested possessions, took five marks and laid nine tackles to go with a goal and score assist. As he has done all year, the 188cm midfielder played with an intensity greater than anyone else on the field.

What has been most impressive from Drew is his ferociousness on the field. Several of Drew's tackles during the game, particularly one in the final quarter, left opponents very slow to get up. His ground ball work and ability to burst through tackles at full speed is a sight to behold. In addition to his sublime inside work, it was also promising to see Drew finding space on the outside as well getting into the right positions behind the ball.

When teammate Hugh McCluggage was taken to ground by two Geelong Falcons players, Drew went straight to the aid of his teammate, pushing the two Geelong instigators back and making it clear he stood for none of that.

Analysis

Drew is viewed as a likely second or third round prospect. However, a positive draft combine along with a strong finish to the TAC Cup finals could mean Drew pushes for first-round selection.

His contested style of game, which sees him win a high percentage of ball in the tight contests, is a feature that translates to AFL level. Drew has also managed to kick 11 goals from his 12 matches this season and is certainly a marking threat forward of centre, while also having the skills required to play in the backline.

One comment several recruiters have made about Drew is, he has the habit of kicking for territory from stoppages rather than lowering his vision to hit up a target. So it is clear he needs to work on identifying targets around the ground as he will not want to continue being limited with his disposal.

If Drew can adjust his decision-making around the stoppages and provide more meaningful drives, his game will reach a whole new level.
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Emma Quayle:

27. Willem Drew
Midfielder
Height: 188cm
Weight: 80kg

You can miss a lot of Drew's best work on first look: he gives the ball off almost as soon as it lands in his hands at times. He takes hits, lays tackles, works hard and has the versatility to do all those things in all three parts of the ground. Can be trusted to look after an opponent and while he prefers the quick give to moving the ball has good endurance that will become a valuable trait when he is better able to use it. He's an understated player but a competitive one, whose effort doesn't vary from week to week.
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Callum Twomey:

Drew isn't the type of player to have a wowing highlights reel but he works his way around the ground without stress and finds the ball on a regular and consistent basis. He's clever with his hands and tough inside the contest, and as a midfielder was one of Vic Country's best players across its carnival. Drew is the nephew of former Blue Adrian Gleeson (and the cousin of current Bomber Martin), so there would be some symbolism if he headed to Carlton.
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TAC Stats

15 games, named in bests 14 times, 12 goals - consistent performer, consistent goalkicker

Disposals 21.93
Kicks 13.4
Handballs 8.53
Efficiency 60% - needs to improve
Marks - 4 per game
Contested marks - 8 in total. Reasonable for a mid
Hitouts - 28 so is a genuine third man up worker
Tackles - 7.4 per game. Massive

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It wouldn't be a reach in any way, just a hard working mid with little in the way of x factor. No frills selection but maybe that's what we want. Toughness, hard work and consistency week in, week out.
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Knightmare has always ranked Drew higher than pretty much anyone who watches U18s football apart from possibly Drew's parents. He has him in the Top 10 of his power rankings (ahead of SPS). Made several comments that he lacked opportunity at the champs and was played in the back half instead of in the middle.

If we take him we will all be hoping Knightmare is on the money with this one.

Edit TW beat me to the punch
 
Sector 7G said:
Knightmare has always ranked Drew higher than pretty much anyone who watches U18s football apart from possibly Drew's parents. He has him in the Top 10 of his power rankings (ahead of SPS). Made several comments that he lacked opportunity at the champs and was played in the back half instead of in the middle.

If we take him we will all be hoping Knightmare is on the money with this one.
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Twomey and Quayle have him at our pick too.
 

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Kramer1 said:
Phew...what a relief.

It's OK folks, Funk has found a way for us to have a Victorian only recruiting policy, and still pick up interstate talent like Cripps. Lay it on us Funky.
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You are the one equating Taranto to Darcy Lang and Zac Jones!

That is most definitely rubbish.
 
The Smoking Gun said:
Averaged 18 possessions at a DE of 48% across the National Carnival and his kicking efficiency was only 38%. Hardly anything to write home about, especially for someone of his talents. Luke Bunker averaged 22 possessions at 72% DE with KE of 60% and laid just as many tackles at the same carnival. People on this board belt the crap of of Kerridge who has a DE of 61%, because he burns the ball. How hard will they go at SPS if he runs at 48%. Yes, SPS will get drafted about 50 places ahead of Bunker, but the simple reality is that Bunker has already demonstrated he can handle a step up in class and pressure without it adversely affecting his game.

Be under no illusions, I'll be quite happy if SOS drafts SPS, but at least attempt to keep some objectivity in your claims rather than simply quote some star-crossed journo.
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Well argued post there TSG!!
 
Funk said:
You are the one equating Taranto to Darcy Lang and Zac Jones!

That is most definitely rubbish.
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Did he specifically equate Taranto to those guys?
Personally, I think anyone that is still thinking Taranto may be available at our pick is dreaming. If we are adapting your Vic only policy it will have to be another player.
 
Blue__Balls said:
I think it's become more accepted that we won't have the option of taking Taranto. He potentially goes to GWS with pick 2 if Essendon take McGrath, while if McGrath slips to GWS at 2 then GC pounce on Taranto with pick 4. Assuming that McLuggage, McGrath and Ainsworth are definitely out of reach, my preferences would be:

Taranto > SPS > Scrimshaw > Brodie (bids for Setterfield or Bowes are possible, but would be matched)

Taranto has the talent and intensity, and is local, but we'll need some luck for him to be available.
SPS ticks all the boxes, and the only risk I see is the "go-home" element, but he's made it clear he wants to play in Melbourne.
Scrimshaw plenty of talent, can play a few positions, but questions have been raised about his attitude - I haven't seen it so I won't judge him by it.
Brodie is a little one-dimensional for me, and we can get a good inside mid with a later pick, so he slides down my list of priorities.
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I worry about guys who had great under age years then drop off in the top age year. eg Clem Smith.

I would be more comfortable with a player who is on the rise and has performed in big games at the end of the year.

Hence my hesitation with SPS.
 

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Well we can lock in brodie for pick 5 now cripps back is ******
 
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ParapMarkets said:
Did he specifically equate Taranto to those guys?
Personally, I think anyone that is still thinking Taranto may be available at our pick is dreaming. If we are adapting your Vic only policy it will have to be another player.
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Yes he did
 
HARKER said:
Confession: I get nervous, tinged with a rushes of adrenaline just before the draft and then through its course. :$

How do others feel?
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Like I'm on a date with you.
 
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