Hot Topic 2016 DRAFT

[thylacine60]

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It will be comfrimed in a day or so. Very unprofessional by GWS but can one blame them after what Essendon got away with?
The AFL must be seen to quash this sort of practice of coduct unbecoming but actually GWS are really just being slaped on the wrist.

and yet there are even supporters here intimating "it's an easy mistake to make" - please.............

 

[HARKER]

If Essendon do bid on Setterfield with their first and it wouldn't completely surprise, would GWS match?
I don't think they would as McGrath is their primary target.

What would happen after that?
Something like:

1. Setterfield
2. McGrath
3. Ainsworth
4. McCluggage/Taranto/Bowes/Hayward ??

What if?

 

[TheCoach16]

I hope we don't draft Louis Cunningham.

It would be really connfusinng.

Why would it be confusing? Do we have another Louis on our list?...

 

[ferrisb]

Why would it be confusing? Do we have another Louis on our list?...

On that topic, I've never known whether to pronounce it Lew-uss or Lew-eee.

Ooops, draft thread. Quick.....GWS penalties...something something....Setterfield...something something...

 

[Matty411]

If Essendon do bid on Setterfield with their first and it wouldn't completely surprise, would GWS match?
I don't think they would as McGrath is their primary target.

What would happen after that?
Something like:

1. Setterfield
2. McGrath
3. Ainsworth
4. McCluggage/Taranto/Bowes/Hayward ??

What if?

Suns would scream out McCluggage's name so fast it'd come out sounding like a cross between 'my luggage is huge' and 'huge pug itch'...

Dream scenario would be that, but with Bowes bid on at 3 by the paddlepops, leaving him to us.

Chance of happening? Practically zero unfortunately.

 

[bmaurizio]

Yeah agree Harker there's a potentially tantalising unfolding to the top 10, I’m over the moon about the possibilities. At last we get some luck its being a long time coming.
Go Baggers

 

[Blue__Balls]

and yet there are even supporters here intimating "it's an easy mistake to make" - please.............

I thought the "easy mistake to make" comments were in relation to player whereabouts not being communicated, not deliberately hiding a kid from the drug testers? Very different circumstances than a player deciding to crash at a mate's house and forgetting to send a text.

I can see why the latter comes up a few times a year, but the former should be punished hard (though I'm not sure whether the brunt of that punishment should fall on the individuals or the club as an entity).

I know it could net us a better draft position, but unless it can be shown that the GWS hierarchy were aware of the Whitfield fiasco, I think taking draft picks away is a bit steep. Suspend and fine Whitfield, suspend and fine Allen, fine the club under the same guidelines as any other club who didn't communicate a player's whereabouts. On the other hand - if Allen was directed to hide Whitfield by someone further up the chain...take them out of the first round entirely.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

If Essendon do bid on Setterfield with their first and it wouldn't completely surprise, would GWS match?
I don't think they would as McGrath is their primary target.

What would happen after that?
Something like:

1. Setterfield
2. McGrath
3. Ainsworth
4. McCluggage/Taranto/Bowes/Hayward ??

What if?

No way GWS match.. they didnt trade up to get McGrath for no reason.. they rate him the best in the draft.

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[MightyMighties]

I thought the "easy mistake to make" comments were in relation to player whereabouts not being communicated, not deliberately hiding a kid from the drug testers? Very different circumstances than a player deciding to crash at a mate's house and forgetting to send a text.

I can see why the latter comes up a few times a year, but the former should be punished hard (though I'm not sure whether the brunt of that punishment should fall on the individuals or the club as an entity).

I know it could net us a better draft position, but unless it can be shown that the GWS hierarchy were aware of the Whitfield fiasco, I think taking draft picks away is a bit steep. Suspend and fine Whitfield, suspend and fine Allen, fine the club under the same guidelines as any other club who didn't communicate a player's whereabouts. On the other hand - if Allen was directed to hide Whitfield by someone further up the chain...take them out of the first round entirely.

I would've thought Gubby Allen was high enough up the chain already, such that his involvement implicates the club.

Hopefully this works to our advantage. About time we got lucky!

 

[DangerousD]

After watching as much Hayward as google and AFL draft hub (if they're reliable sources lol) will allow I actually rate him around the 5th best player in the draft.

One on one work is great, can take a mark, doesn't seem slow and has the perfect physical size that will fill out nicely. Only just turned 18, I think he has the most potential out of SPS & Brodie, and probably Taranto. Watching the all stars game confirmed he could definitely become a primary mid resting up forward....turned off Brodie, not keen on SPS, hoping at Pick 5 we nab Hayward or Taranto.


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He is ranked in the 20s according to champion data.

 

[Aphrodite]

Where did this talk of penalising GWS come from? I must've missed all this.

Are they seriously talking sanctions in the form of draft penalties?

When is this going to happen? On recent AFL form this will take some years!

It'd be nice if they could do it in time to benefit us. Like this week.

Talk is that picks 15 and 37 could be stripped from GWS due to Lachie Whitfield saga.

We'll find out soon enough.

 

[Blue For Life]

On SEN, a few moments ago. GWS most likely to be sanctioned and stripped of there first and second round picks.
Carlton to have pick 4 which means we are perfect position to pick up Setterfield.

 

[Aphrodite]

On SEN, a few moments ago. GWS most likely to be sanctioned and stripped of there first and second round picks.
Carlton to have pick 4 which means we are perfect position to pick up Setterfield.

They also have pick 15 as a 1st round pick.

 

[Aphrodite]

I would've thought Gubby Allen was high enough up the chain already, such that his involvement implicates the club.

Hopefully this works to our advantage. About time we got lucky!

BREAKING: Gubby Allan agrees to ban, clearing way for end to Lachie Whitfield saga, reports @heraldsunmick http://trib.al/2nCQVLY

 

[DangerousD]

Kerr, Battle, Sproule, Hayward. I thought about it....I stopped thinking about it....forgot about it. We already have Jaksch, Silvagni, Curnow & Smedts who play the 3rd tall role

Liked your post mate but thoroughly disagree with the following quote. If those guys are still available at our second pick and are rated as better players then we need to take them. I doubt Jacksh makes it and I doubt Smedts makes it so to not draft a kid because we have those mentioned is crazy imo

 

[bluemahogany]

Man I would love to snatch Setterfield if GWS lose 15 and 37, I would probably rate him above Taranto if we had the choice between them.

 

[Cringle]

Liked your post mate but thoroughly disagree with the following quote. If those guys are still available at our second pick and are rated as better players then we need to take them. I doubt Jacksh makes it and I doubt Smedts makes it so to not draft a kid because we have those mentioned is crazy imo

nonetheless a 3rd tall forward wouldn't really be something we'd be looking for.

 

[Cringle]

Word is Setterfields a bombers supporter.

Cross him off the list.

 

[bmaurizio]

Man I would love to snatch Setterfield if GWS lose 15 and 37, I would probably rate him above Taranto if we had the choice between them.

Agree if Setterfield is available he’ll be selected no question, he is very a classy inside tall midfielder slower but more talented and better version of Brodie.

 

[thylacine60]

Word is Setterfields a bombers supporter.

Cross him off the list.

Watto's uncle?

 

[LanceRomance]

nonetheless a 3rd tall forward wouldn't really be something we'd be looking for.

What about a fourth tall? you would like that wouldnt you?

 

[Soapy V]

Looking forward to what we can do with our later picks. Having done the phantom draft there will be some genuine talent with those picks that we haven't seen before. 48, 63, 66, 70 & maybe 81 will good interesting. Rookie draft as well.

How would these look added to our list?

5. Will Setterfield
25. Jy Simpkin
48. Myles Poholke
63. Kym Lebois
68. Ryan Garthwaite
70. Quinton Narkle

81. Ari Sakeon

 

[Cringle]

What about a fourth tall? you would like that wouldnt you?

mentioned that twice

 

[LanceRomance]

mentioned that twice

What about a fourth tall? you would like that wouldnt you?

 

[The Smoking Gun]

Liked your post mate but thoroughly disagree with the following quote. If those guys are still available at our second pick and are rated as better players then we need to take them. I doubt Jacksh makes it and I doubt Smedts makes it so to not draft a kid because we have those mentioned is crazy imo

Thanks for feedback DoubleD, but

1. We'll have to agree to disagree; and
2. You obviously forgot to read the disclaimer at the end.

I'm the first to admit that I don't qualify as a list manager's arseh*le, which is probably very lucky for you