Hot Topic 2016 DRAFT

[TooBlue14]

Hish kerbatieh and Jake Bradley have been named in the young gun sides to take on each other this Sunday. I'm pretty sure it's televised. Saad, hunt and Papley were all standouts in this game previously. Hopefully jake has a big game and gets on our rookie list next year. If take hish too, it would be nice if we were in his ear this year to say we'd take him. We have him access to Visy and hopefully he's happy to continue with Carlton.

Essendon have pre listed him under their indigenous selections but only get access if he misses both national and rookie drafts. I wonder if they would pick him pick 1 in the rookie draft anyway or will he make it to us.

 

[RoyalParade]

Im thinking mcgrath, taranto, kerr will be a nice draft for us

 

[zeeCFC]

Im thinking mcgrath, taranto, kerr will be a nice draft for us

Reckon we'd need to find another top 10 pick

 

[La Dispute]

Nothing really stood out for me in the Taranto highlights package. What are his main points of difference?

 

[HARKER]

Nothing really stood out for me in the Taranto highlights package. What are his main points of difference?

Good above his head. Nice mover. Kicks goals.

Can he go into the midfield? That's the main query on him, from what I know.

 

[Golden Tonsils]

Good above his head. Nice mover. Kicks goals.

Can he go into the midfield? That's the main query on him, from what I know.

Over the Weekend Sandy Slapped Dandenong in the Tac Cup and heres one of the write ups about Taranto from this website

https://afldraftcentral.com.au/2016/09/11/scouting-notes-tac-cup-semi-finals/

#8 Tim Taranto– Was the best player on the ground for me. Started slowly last week but didn’t today and was good all match. Finished with 29 disposals, seven marks and eight tackles. His overhead marking is a strength and if he keeps this form up there is no doubt he could push for a Top five pick.

 

[Golden Tonsils]

I thought I might as well post the write ups on the other participants from last weekends Semi's

https://afldraftcentral.com.au/2016/09/11/scouting-notes-tac-cup-semi-finals/

Sunday’s TAC Cup Semi-Final scouting notes:

Sandringham Dragons 13.13 (91) defeated Dandenong Stingrays 4.6 (30)

Matt Balmer’s scouting notes

Dandenong Stingrays:

#10 Myles Poholke– Spent a fair chunk of the first quarter on the bench, but found plenty of the ball post his time on the pine. He finished with 22 disposals and three clearances, picking the ball up cleanly off the ground throughout the day. Could hold his head up high.

#13 Tom Jok– Picked up an injury and wasn’t sighted after half-time. Can fumble with ball in hand at times and is probably unlikely to be picked in the draft at this stage. Left the game on crutches.

#15 Sam Fowler– Was the big inclusion for the Stingrays but was kept quiet for most the afternoon with just five disposals. His best passage came from him taking three bounces down the wing before taking it inside 50.

#17 Josh Battle– Just the two goals for Battle after nailing six last weekend. Was well held by Ari Sakeson but kicked through well off his right foot when shooting for goal.

Sandringham Dragons:

#4 Will Setterfield– Backed up last weekends effort with 22 disposals and nine tackles. His attack on the ball was great and drilled the ball inside 50 on multiple occasions. His work in close is very strong and he’s a big chance to earn a bid (GWS academy) in mid first round of the draft.

#5 Andrew McGrath– McGrath spent more time on the inside than last weekend and collected 27 disposals and six clearances. The Stingrays tried to rough him up early, but it didn’t work and McGrath let the play do the talking. Hit most of his targets at short range and looked sideways & backwards at stages to find a loose Dragon.

#7 Corey Lyons– Kicking has been a knock but he was good today. Numbers wise he was down on last weekend but wasn’t afraid to get the ball in deep to the Dragons talls inside 50. Finished with 18 disposals.

#8 Tim Taranto– Was the best player on the ground for me. Started slowly last week but didn’t today and was good all match. Finished with 29 disposals, seven marks and eight tackles. His overhead marking is a strength and if he keeps this form up there is no doubt he could push for a Top five pick.

#10 Jack Scrimshaw– Weaves through the packs, lifts his arms and knows where to run. His kicking has been poor the last few weeks, but hardly missed a target today. He collected 27 disposals and took some really nice marks playing across half back. Another who could push for a Top five pick.

#13 Oliver Florent– Had 20 disposals and five inside 50s in his best finals display. Has a lot of X-Factor about him and looks the goods forward of centre. Took seven marks and gets in the right positions.

#25 Tom Maloney– Nabbed four goals and was exciting for the Dragons. Easily his best performance of the season. He’s a smart rover inside 50 and marks well.

Oakleigh Chargers 12.14 (86) defeated North Ballarat Rebels 12.8 (80)

Peter Williams’ scouting notes:

North Ballarat Rebels:

#1 Jamaine Jones – Quiet game from the small forward after a lively first final. Did a couple of nice things on the wing, but did not have his usual scoreboard impact when forward.

#2 Callan Wellings – Sensational game by the captain. Was everywhere and put in a four quarter performance. Finished with 30 disposals, six marks, six clearances and seven inside 50s.

#6 Willem Drew – Another hard working effort from Drew. Consistently won the hardball and put his body on the line with no regard for his own safety. Not the cleanest user of the ball, but you can never question his intensity and bravery.

#7 Hugh McCluggage – Found plenty of the ball again, but was not his usual self. Made a few uncharacteristic errors, but still made space and got the forward to advantage. Another one who did not impact the scoreboard as much as he normally does.

#8 Shannon Beks – One of the best first halves I have seen from Beks, booting three goals and looking like the most dangerous forward on the ground. He drifted out of the game after half-time, but was one of the reasons the Rebels managed to keep in touch to the main break.

#19 Jarrod Korewha – It was a typical Korewha performance. His offensive run off half-back was an asset, reading the play well and getting it moving, but his disposal can hurt at times. Really good one-on-one considering there is not much of him and takes risks, which is a big plus about him, opting for longer kicks rather than the easy short option..

#23 Lloyd Meek – Really strong in the air and looked good around the ground for a bigger bloke. Got frustrated at times and gave away a few undisciplined free kicks (five against total). Was beaten in the hitouts however which would have led to his frustrations.

#46 Cedric Cox – Had a really strong second quarter and kicked his first TAC Cup goal. After starting in defence and being a little quiet he moved forward and was a danger around the goals. Kicked the one but assisted with others and while his stat sheet was not overly high with only 10 touches, his work off the ball with pressure acts was good.

Oakleigh Chargers:

#2 Ed Phillips – Really liked his game as a link-up player between midfield and half-forward. When the Rebels were on top, it was Phillips who along with Aujard, stood up and took control. Had several key inside 50s that led to goals and provided energy and enthusiasm forward of centre.

#3 Vincent Adduci – For a small forward he certainly finds the ball and uses it well. Looked dangerous every time he went near it and provided the Rebels defence with a few headaches. Very small, but just goes in grabs the pill and shoots out quick fire handballs to his teammates.

#6 Campbell Lane – Not the silkiest of players, but is a footballer’s footballer. Does all the hard stuff and puts his body on the line to help his side. Consistently wins one-on-one contests and drives it forward.

#9 Jono Aujard – Another top player for the Chargers that really stood out to me. Found plenty of it on the wing and covered the ground really well, kicking out of defence and being on the end of it at the other end.

#11 Patrick Kerr – Floated in an out of patches much like the first final. Did not do a lot overall, but the opportunities he had he looked solid. Seems to have a penetrating kick for goal and is very quick on the lead. Due for a big game next weekend.

#21 Lachlan Walker – Was solid without being outstanding after a very good first final. Always finds plenty of the ball and is a solid kick without being a star. Often impacts the scoreboard which he did not in the semi-final, but still worked hard. Was reported for a high tackle, but I would be shocked if that was not thrown out pretty quickly.

#28 Josh Daicos – Was quiet for two and a half quarters then snapped a typical ‘Daicos’ goal with a banana after wrong footing his opponent. Then turned it on in the last quarter kicking another and almost had a third with a dribbler from the boundary line. Ultimately kicked the sealer to put the Chargers 18 points up 20 minutes into the final term. Still needs to work on consistency, but the class is there.

#42 Louis Cunningham – His work off half-back was first class. The amount of times he would step back and take a goal-saving mark or stem the flow forward was quite impressive. Another one that was willing to fight the Rebel resistance in the second half.

Note the prelims will be played this weekend at IKON Park for any keen observers

Preliminary final – Geelong Falcons v Sandringham Dragons – 11.45am
Preliminary final – Murray Bushrangers v Oakleigh Chargers – 2.30pm

 

[HARKER]

#5 Andrew McGrath– McGrath spent more time on the inside than last weekend and collected 27 disposals and six clearances. The Stingrays tried to rough him up early, but it didn’t work and McGrath let the play do the talking. Hit most of his targets at short range and looked sideways & backwards at stages to find a loose Dragon.

#8 Tim Taranto– Was the best player on the ground for me. Started slowly last week but didn’t today and was good all match. Finished with 29 disposals, seven marks and eight tackles. His overhead marking is a strength and if he keeps this form up there is no doubt he could push for a Top five pick.

#10 Jack Scrimshaw– Weaves through the packs, lifts his arms and knows where to run. His kicking has been poor the last few weeks, but hardly missed a target today. He collected 27 disposals and took some really nice marks playing across half back. Another who could push for a Top five pick.

#13 Oliver Florent– Had 20 disposals and five inside 50s in his best finals display. Has a lot of X-Factor about him and looks the goods forward of centre. Took seven marks and gets in the right positions.

#2 Callan Wellings – Sensational game by the captain. Was everywhere and put in a four quarter performance. Finished with 30 disposals, six marks, six clearances and seven inside 50s.

The guys I'm particularly keen on.

Love the write-up on McGrath but that shouldn't be anything new. I feel that he's Brisbane bound.

I haven't seen enough of him but Florent just seems to have some tricks and I wouldn't be sorry to see him come to us at our second pick.

Wellings is getting spoken about now. Keen to see what a good finals series may do for him.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Yeah Taranto doesnt stand out to me.

McGrath doing more and more things though.

 

[TheLeftFooters]

Yeah Taranto doesnt stand out to me.

McGrath doing more and more things though.

I agree. I think Mcgrath and Brodie and are the 2 big names we want. Taranto doesnt appeal to me.

 

[TerryWallet]

Taranto appeals to me a lot. Pick 9, 10 or 11 on my list.

He seems a productive player. A player that helps a team to win the game, not just get stats.

I like that he gets a lot of the ball, marks well, kicks a few goals, contributes to more goals, and runs very well with a 15+ beep.

Over the Championship Carnival, where all the best players meet and play on AFL grounds, Taranto easily led the Carnival for score involvements. I like that stat a lot.

 

[Sin City]

Taranto appeals to me a lot. Pick 9, 10 or 11 on my list.

He seems a productive player. A player that helps a team to win the game, not just get stats.

I like that he gets a lot of the ball, marks well, kicks a few goals, contributes to more goals, and runs very well with a 15+ beep.

Over the Championship Carnival, where all the best players meet and play on AFL grounds, Taranto easily led the Carnival for score involvements. I like that stat a lot.

Forward or midfielder at AFL level TerryWallet HARKER ?

I'm starting to come around, mostly because I can see that at the right club he could possibly be a Luke Breust type half forward. Really don't see him as an AFL mid.

 

[TerryWallet]

Forward or midfielder at AFL level TerryWallet HARKER ?

I'm starting to come around, mostly because I can see that at the right club he could possibly be a Luke Breust type half forward. Really don't see him as an AFL mid.

Half forward. Either as the hit up player because he has a real good tank. Or also as an iso Half forward because he is very good overhead.

Also a rotation midfielder. He finds the ball and again good tank.

I reckon he has a great modern game skill set imo.

Main thing is his score involvements. Means he is a smart, inate player. He helps his team win.

 

[La Dispute]

Good above his head. Nice mover. Kicks goals.

Can he go into the midfield? That's the main query on him, from what I know.

Has some AFL attributes but I feel there are others around the mark who have a bigger ceiling. It sounds like he's been steadily improving over the year which is a big plus though.

His hands are very strong, he's tall and he gets involved, which are all big ticks.

I can't think of a player to compare him to but he projects as a guy who would work well off a wing. Silvagni and co would like his versatility but if it's him versus Scrimshaw I'd back Scrimshaw to become a better player; albeit I think there is less risk with Toranto.

There isn't much separating the Top 20 and it'll take a lot of work finding which players will fit in at which selections and projecting which will end up the best AFL players.

 

[zeeCFC]

I had the same questions around Taranto but rewatched the Vic metro v WA game and I'm now a believer. Should become a midfielder and a very handy one at that. Does his best work in the first quarter and you're able to find it on Youtube.

 

[HARKER]

Forward or midfielder at AFL level TerryWallet HARKER ?

I'm starting to come around, mostly because I can see that at the right club he could possibly be a Luke Breust type half forward. Really don't see him as an AFL mid.

Forward for me but only one what I felt rather than for any serious and lengthy observation.

The players that didn't play midfield but looked like mids to me:
McGrath was the player that screamed midfield. Just gathered the ball so crisply and quickly and moved it on with precision.
Scrimshaw grabbed my attention as someone that could possibly play midfield when watching him live.
Taranto not so much but the sample size is just way too small.

 

[Kramer1]

I like Scrimshaw on account of him sounding like a transformer.

 

[BrisbaneCFC]

#5 Andrew McGrath– McGrath spent more time on the inside than last weekend and collected 27 disposals and six clearances. The Stingrays tried to rough him up early, but it didn’t work and McGrath let the play do the talking. Hit most of his targets at short range and looked sideways & backwards at stages to find a loose Dragon.

#8 Tim Taranto– Was the best player on the ground for me. Started slowly last week but didn’t today and was good all match. Finished with 29 disposals, seven marks and eight tackles. His overhead marking is a strength and if he keeps this form up there is no doubt he could push for a Top five pick.

#10 Jack Scrimshaw– Weaves through the packs, lifts his arms and knows where to run. His kicking has been poor the last few weeks, but hardly missed a target today. He collected 27 disposals and took some really nice marks playing across half back. Another who could push for a Top five pick.

#13 Oliver Florent– Had 20 disposals and five inside 50s in his best finals display. Has a lot of X-Factor about him and looks the goods forward of centre. Took seven marks and gets in the right positions.

#2 Callan Wellings – Sensational game by the captain. Was everywhere and put in a four quarter performance. Finished with 30 disposals, six marks, six clearances and seven inside 50s.

The guys I'm particularly keen on.

Love the write-up on McGrath but that shouldn't be anything new. I feel that he's Brisbane bound.

I haven't seen enough of him but Florent just seems to have some tricks and I wouldn't be sorry to see him come to us at our second pick.

Wellings is getting spoken about now. Keen to see what a good finals series may do for him.

I tend to agree. I'm desperate for us to get our hands on GCS pick number 8 somehow. With our pick 5 we take whoever falls to five from McCluggage, Brodie, McGrath or Petrivski- Seton, as Bowes will go to GCS without a doubt, and with pick 8 we take Taranto, I reckon this guy will be a gun, he is my favourite player in this years draft.

 

[La Dispute]

I thought guns were only true in phantom drafts
Meant for other clubs but not for us
SOS was out to get one
To boost the senior team
Flag 17 in all our dreams

Then Toranto came
Now we're all believers
Not a trace of bruise free in his game
He's a gun (ooooooh)
We're all believers, we'll see him next season
On the big stage

 

[RoyalParade]

Reckon we'd need to find another top 10 pick

Yep agree.

 

[RoyalParade]

I had the same questions around Taranto but rewatched the Vic metro v WA game and I'm now a believer. Should become a midfielder and a very handy one at that. Does his best work in the first quarter and you're able to find it on Youtube.

Class player

 

[ParapMarkets]

There seems to be a few murmurings that Brodie is considered a flight risk (no idea if true). Augers well for us with 3 of the 4 teams ahead of us in the draft from interstate. Would be a great fit for us alongside Cripps.

 

[Blue and Silver]

Twomey shut that down. Said the kid is an ultra-professional

 

[Red Bull]

Twomey shut that down. Said the kid is an ultra-professional

Twomey is a rabid * supporter so surely not of sound mind and not to be trusted ...

 

[BluStreak]

what are Campbell Lanes skill levels like?
In reading that right up he sounds like a Hodge type of player.