Analysis 2016 Draft...

[The Sloane Ranger]

We could even get both TSR !

That would be nice

What's your thoughts on Venables and Graham ?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

If we trade Lyons out for peanuts then proceed to draft a similar type it will be the mother of all list management **** ups. 400kay-esque.

Similar in position yes

He's not Lyons Mark 2 he's his own player

For starters he has more speed and better overhead ( at this stage )

 

[Danger in Texas]

I'd love Taranto to slip to us.

As would I, I'd be more excited about him than Gibbs honestly

Very, very unlikely to happen though

 

[Jeffcrowe]

That would be nice

What's your thoughts on Venables and Graham ?

They both play with AFL like intensity

Grahams work rate and mental strength is enormous but he's not very polished and his kicking is average at best

Venables - if it all came together could be a top 5 player in this draft but at the moment for some reason he has good moments but not consistent games

Venables kind of reminds me of danger in his draft year ie not the finished product but plenty of weapons ( not saying he will be as good ) . At this stage Venables is more forward than mid but he has all the tools for midfield

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I'd love Taranto to slip to us.

Me too but he's pushed up now I'd say top 7 or 8

 

[feenix67]

Me too but he's pushed up now I'd say top 7 or 8

Yeah, wish he did that hammy in the All Stars game

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Don't want Graham. Reminds me a bit about Dunstan

A little bit similar - both man child's at U18s

Love grahams work rate and ferocity , doesn't belong in the top bunch but I'd take him before shaz

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Yeah, wish he did that hammy in the All Stars game

Needed to do it just before the champs !!! Dominated ever since then

 

[Troy87]

Is there any point speculating as Hamish will just pull out a Doedee type lol

 

[Danger in Texas]

A little bit similar - both man child's at U18s

Love grahams work rate and ferocity , doesn't belong in the top bunch but I'd take him before shaz

You see I'm the opposite, I'd take Shaz before Graham, both have kicking skills that could definitely be improved but I trust Shaz's upside more, slighter body means he could become very good at the coalface with a few preseasons, plus he already has very good footy smarts.

Both aren't in my top 30, though

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

They both play with AFL like intensity

Grahams work rate and mental strength is enormous but he's not very polished and his kicking is average at best

Venables - if it all came together could be a top 5 player in this draft but at the moment for some reason he has good moments but not consistent games

Venables kind of reminds me of danger in his draft year ie not the finished product but plenty of weapons ( not saying he will be as good ) . At this stage Venables is more forward than mid but he has all the tools for midfield

Thanks Jeffcrowe

Venables looks a real prospect IMO and Graham also has some toughness that would add something to our list

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

A little bit similar - both man child's at U18s

Love grahams work rate and ferocity , doesn't belong in the top bunch but I'd take him before shaz

WB draft criteria: Ferocious at the contest

 

[Jeffcrowe]

WB draft criteria: Ferocious at the contest

I'd take Graham at 43 for sure but not at 13

Venables - yes please

Think you'd also like Sam Powell- Pepper traits too TSR

 

[crowsarethebest]

Powell-Pepper looks good from his video. Goes in hard but has that side step and extra bit of speed. Remind me a bit of Dusty Martin, maybe slightly quicker but not as dominant physically (still looks well built though). Maybe lacks a touch of class but he would provide what Danger gave to us.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Is there any point speculating as Hamish will just pull out a Doedee type lol

Maybe Lipinski at 43 ( basketball background) and elite endurance

Ridley or Logue at 13 if being speculative

Ditto the SA boy Hayward who is a talent but may just be another Ben Lennon at only 187cm and no proof he plays midfield yet

Bicks boy Ronke at 43 perhaps

They are my list of speculative Ogilvie type picks ( perhaps)

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Powell-Pepper looks good from his video. Goes in hard but has that side step and extra bit of speed. Remind me a bit of Dusty Martin, maybe slightly quicker but not as dominant physically (still looks well built though). Maybe lacks a touch of class but he would provide what Danger gave to us.

Great summary - that's exactly what he does

He's pretty physically dominant for a 18 yo

Martin or Pickett like is good comparison for physicality but also has burst speed / endurance combo

 

[Drewie11]

Does anybody know much about Florent? Saw him in the all stars game and looked impressive. Tested well at the combine also. Would he be available and suit what we are looking for?

 

[Bicks]

Does anybody know much about Florent? Saw him in the all stars game and looked impressive. Tested well at the combine also. Would he be available and suit what we are looking for?

Absolutely, but my worry is Melbourne boy, lost his father only a month or so ago, younger siblings at home, single mother now, go home pull could be a factor.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Does anybody know much about Florent? Saw him in the all stars game and looked impressive. Tested well at the combine also. Would he be available and suit what we are looking for?

Lot of X-Factor about him. Lots. Outside midfielder who IMO can potentially go in and win clearances, too. Athleticism great, endurance great, footy smarts great, skills pretty good.

 

[Drewie11]

Lot of X-Factor about him. Lots. Outside midfielder who IMO can potentially go in and win clearances, too. Athleticism great, endurance great, footy smarts great, skills pretty good.

I've only seen the one game and thought he was 3rd best player on the ground behind McCluggage and Taranto. Not sure what his stats where though

 

[Drewie11]

Absolutely, but my worry is Melbourne boy, lost his father only a month or so ago, younger siblings at home, single mother now, go home pull could be a factor.

Yeah that's a worry. He would probably want to stay and support the family

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I'd take Graham at 43 for sure but not at 13

Venables - yes please

Think you'd also like Sam Powell- Pepper traits too TSR

Is he the Bull from WA?

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I'd take Graham at 43 for sure but not at 13

Venables - yes please

Think you'd also like Sam Powell- Pepper traits too TSR

Is he the Bull from WA?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Is he the Bull from WA?

Yep

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Yep

I do like him.....