Hot Topic 2016 DRAFT

[Blue Reaper]

Adelaide have informed the AFL they will not be participating in this year's National Draft if Stephen Silvagni is in the room.

Where's the 'I fell off the couch' funny button?

 

[blue_trinity]

Ainsworth is more Stringer than Robbie Gray

He wont add anything to our midfield. He'll be a quality flanker that can drop back and lead up at the ball. And he'll be a decent player doing it. But he's not what we need.

He'd constantly tease with midfield minutes but never deliver what we need

I've watched a fair bit of Ainsworth over two years of champs football and tac cup.

I'm always looking for players currently in the afl that I can compare juniors to (most of them end up being wishy washy at best) but there are two that really are hugely similar that have stuck out over this time, so much so that you'd swear that you are watching the actual afl player you are comparing them to...

One was how much jade Gresham moves and plays like Marc Murphy.

The other was Ainsworth and how much he reminded me of Robbie gray (they even look similar in the face/body). If you were ever looking to pick up a gray type player now is the time, because he's as close to that player as you'll ever get.

Although likely, he's no sure thing to get to Brisbane and I can't believe their isn't more talk about him for our pick on here.

 

[BlackGoanna]

Our later picks will really shuffle up the order this year. Most of GWS picks will get licked up, Collingwood will lose multiple picks for f/s. Interesting that GC looks to not have held picks for Sheer this year. Unless they plan on using a top 10 on him which is doubtful

Pick 5 - Taranto, Brodie or Ainsworth
Pick 25 will become Pick 24 - Battle or Kerr
Pick 48 could become pick 45
Pick 63 could become pick 54
Pick 65 could become pick 56

Should be some good midfield options available with these mid range picks

 

[Golden Tonsils]

I've watched a fair bit of Ainsworth over two years of champs football and tac cup.

I'm always looking for players currently in the afl that I can compare juniors to (most of them end up being wishy washy at best) but there are two that really are hugely similar that have stuck out over this time, so much so that you'd swear that you are watching the actual afl player you are comparing them to...

One was how much jade Gresham moves and plays like Marc Murphy.

The other was Ainsworth and how much he reminded me of Robbie gray (they even look similar in the face/body). If you were ever looking to pick up a gray type player now is the time, because he's as close to that player as you'll ever get.

Although likely, he's no sure thing to get to Brisbane and I can't believe their isn't more talk about him for our pick on here.

I agree on the comparison of Jade Gresham if anything I'd say Jade seems to have a stronger core than Murf did at that age, which says a lot about the quality of elite junior football programs out there nowadays

I was never keen on Ainsworth until I found out how he has it together between the ears

I've heard he's a fine young man with genuine leadership qualities and a team first mentality. I was told his Combine testing will dispel any rumours out there about his lack of fitness and that his speed is truly elite

 

[zeeCFC]

Looks like we'll have to pick from Taranto, Ainsworth, Brodie or SPS.

#GoodProblems

 

[BobP]

I'm on the Taranto bandwagon.

Guy has a very high ceiling, star potential.

 

[Jimmae]

Haywood 186cm HFF/Wing this kid is one of the best kick at goal I've ever seen. Can kick them from 55-60m with easy.
If we don't get Anisworth at pick 5 Haywood at pick 25, would be a great fit for us.
We badly need to find some goal scoring power.

Hayward or Haywood?

Also, from Victoria or from SA?

If it's the South Australian Hayward, he really is a shockingly inconsistent kick, but you're right that he can roost it.

 

[LemmingMaster]

McGrath to an extent.

I guess, then you could also add Taranto to an extent.

 

[zeeCFC]

Hayward would be a nice pick at 25 if he makes it.

Kicked something like 9 goals in an U18 SA game. Looked good in the Judd/MickyO game too

 

[gotheJUDD]

Hayward or Haywood?

Also, from Victoria or from SA?

If it's the South Australian Hayward, he really is a shockingly inconsistent kick, but you're right that he can roost it.

The commentators in those videos keep calling him Haywood but in the title of those videos his name is Hayward.

 

[Jimmae]

The commentators in those videos keep calling him Haywood but in the title of those videos his name is Hayward.

When you say them at speed, the difference is almost non-existent.

Hayward would be a nice pick at 25 if he makes it.

Kicked something like 9 goals in an U18 SA game. Looked good in the Judd/MickyO game too

Has a full blown case of the Levis, 4th round.

 

[PumpyChowdown]

I'm on the Ainsworth bandwagon. Best available at our pick and genuinely dual position. Will also add significant and much needed fire-power up forward.

I pray to the old Gods and the new that SPP will be still available at 25, however I think he'll be long gone.

 

[No1Suspect]

Taranto

Florent/Clarke/SPP

Thanks.

 

[Old navy]

Hayward or Haywood?

Also, from Victoria or from SA?

If it's the South Australian Hayward, he really is a shockingly inconsistent kick, but you're right that he can roost it.

The one from SA. Absolutely thumps it.
Was playing in the midfield at stages in the U18 all star game.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

I don't pretend to know the draft but surely we will be taking mids with 5 and 25? KP stocks are finally pretty healthy between Weets, Plowman, Marchbank, Rowe, McKay, Curnow, Cas, Jones etc etc.

Cripps, Murphy and Gibbs need some help and fast.

 

[beowulf]

I just don't see it. We're going to delist 5 more, take 6 at the draft and a DFA, then probably look to rookie Kerbatieh in the first round, and Sheehan in the second.

Then we'll call it a day.

My only issue with that plan is the availability of Hisham Kerbatieh. Essendon grabbed him late last year as their 1st Academy player, so they now have first dibs on him.
I was not impressed, as he had played all year with us to see if WE would recruit him (which remains quite probable).
That compares to Bradley, who was invited down to train and play with the NBs.

Now I may be wrong: I do NOT consider myself that good at predicting behaviour from our recruiters. But it looked like we were interested enough.

 

[El Topo]

My only issue with that plan is the availability of Hisham Kerbatieh. Essendon grabbed him late last year as their 1st Academy player, so they now have first dibs on him.
I was not impressed, as he had played all year with us to see if WE would recruit him (which remains quite probable).
That compares to Bradley, who was invited down to train and play with the NBs.

Now I may be wrong: I do NOT consider myself that good at predicting behaviour from our recruiters. But it looked like we were interested enough.

Think Essendon only have dibs if Hisham isn't picked in the ND.

 

[1981]

ESS - McLuggage
GWS - McGrath
GC - Bowes (after Bris bid)
Bris - SPS/Ainsworth
Carl - Brodie/Taranto

Thanks Flowers.
So we think GC will need to take Bowes early? That's great if true.
I hope Bris don't take Ainsworth.
I think with top picks one should seriously consider players with X Factor as these traits are what makes players match winners. They set them apart from other players, makes them special, can be the difference in crucial moments.

 

[1981]

I don't pretend to know the draft but surely we will be taking mids with 5 and 25? KP stocks are finally pretty healthy between Weets, Plowman, Marchbank, Rowe, McKay, Curnow, Cas, Jones etc etc.

Cripps, Murphy and Gibbs need some help and fast.

For sure.
Another high pick would have been nice but we got CM and Pickett so have to be happy

 

[fnm_just a man]

My SPS dream, which at times seemed so unlikely, could become reality! ... Unbelievable! ... I feel like we won't take him, by playing safe, but geez I hope we do! .. I like to apply Ryan Houlihan's famous philosophy to football, to the early picks in the draft (quoted from player profile in afl record): "go hard, or go home".

I have a bias towards indigenous players not only bc I think the best indigenous players are the best players in the country and an absolute pleasure to watch, but as a (non-indigenous) person, they make me super proud of our game.

With that in mind, was stoked to get Pickett. Would have loved Cameron as well.


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[ray8182]

I'm on the Ainsworth bandwagon. Best available at our pick and genuinely dual position. Will also add significant and much needed fire-power up forward.

I pray to the old Gods and the new that SPP will be still available at 25, however I think he'll be long gone.

I'm leaning towards Ainsworth as well. The Robbie grey comparison is a pretty good one. Think he has a well rounded game and is extremely dynamic.

Unfortunately don't think he will get to us.

Taranto or SPS seem to be the likely choices. Concerned about what l've seen of Tarantos field kicking and also concerned about SPS lack of involvement at times.

I would want to see a lot more of taranto(haven't seen that much) to feel ok with selecting him. Can't handle watching another Carlton player who turns the ball over by foot. We have been weeding them out.

I'm leaning towards SPS because of this. I still have concerns though that we may need a stronger ball winner at this stage of list development especially with Gibbs a chance to leave next year.


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[Pafloyul]

My SPS dream, which at times seemed so unlikely, could become reality! ... Unbelievable! ... I feel like we won't take him, by playing safe, but geez I hope we do! .. I like to apply Ryan Houlihan's famous philosophy to football, to the early picks in the draft (quoted from player profile in afl record): "go hard, or go home".

I have a bias towards indigenous players not only bc I think the best indigenous players are the best players in the country and an absolute pleasure to watch, but as a (non-indigenous) person, they make me super proud of our game.

With that in mind, was stoked to get Pickett. Would have loved Cameron as well.


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Who says not taking SPS will be 'playing it safe', it might be the opposite. To my mind, 'not playing it safe' means Taranto or Scrimshaw.

 

[Omega Blue]

Here's my wishlist hopefully all still available at required picks.
Pick 5 - Ben Ainsworth
Pick 25 - Jordan Gallucci
Pick 48 - Jonty Scharenberg

 

[FairKouta]

where are the Rumours of who we will pick at 5 ?
SOS goes with scrimshaw I reckon.

 

[a_shot_on_ehlo]

I wouldn't be surprised if Brisbane don't bid on Bowes, might have been an 'understanding' reached as part of the Hanley trade

I think we need speed to complement Cripps and Gibbs who have none. I would go SPS or Ainsworth if either available, chance both will be gone though.