Analysis 2016 Draft...

[LC40]

Sorry I should have explained that Brind was from last year. Was talked up as a draftee a lot. But not really that good.

Is that Jaydn Brind from West? I recall he played well in the latter part of 2015 for the league team but has been injured most of 2016. Showed some talent, still young enough if he can overcome his back complaint.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Mate I've seen him play up close, he is not even in the same street as Jake Stringer, nowhere even close for explosiveness, He's already built like a brick shithouse and the reason he hits the scoreboard is all down to out muscling and out bodying the other kids up forward, that's not going to happen in the AFL. He's Mitch Grigg without the kicking skills and he can't get a game with us.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, haven't seen Begley live, but I think if he develops his endurance (which helps things like accumulation) he can turn into an AFL player. Not necessarily a pure midfielder, but there's still some scope there.

 

[Bicks]

Still has improvement in him though, one of his main issues is endurance, which, again, can be easily fixed at our club. Certainly knows how to hit the scoreboard, may be able to turn into a Jake Stringer type?

If you wanted to take a chance with a late pick/rookie a kid that really impressed me both times I've seen him play is Matthew Signorello, express pace, gut runner, incredible overhead for his size, a booming kick and Charlie Cameron like defensive pressure. Very raw but very exciting to watch, very similar player to Cameron actually in that he can tend to spray some of his kicks when disposing at express pace but like Charlie we can work on that.

AFL Draft Central's Bio :

MATT SIGNORELLO

Matthew Signorello

Outside Medium Midfielder/Forward | Northern Knights/Vic Metro
30/10/98 | 184cm | 76kg
Player Comparison: Craig Bird

Snapshot:

Playing most of the season for Ivanhoe Grammar in the AGSV school competition, the Knights welcomed back Matthew Signorello at important stages throughout the year, bolstering the teams line-up. Signorello’s endurance and hard running on the wing allowed the Knights to transition the ball out of the defence.

Other than his gut running, Signorello has a great ability to get his hands on the footy and distribute it effectively to his teammates. He averaged 23 disposals in his eight games at TAC Cup level.

Statistics:



Strengths

• Gut Running
• Acceleration
• Marking
• Tackling pressure

Signorello’s ability to not stop running helps him fit into the wing position as he is able to spread quickly and also be an option for an option for his teammates to give the ball to. This running ability also allows him to chase down opponents.

This is also a strength when he goes into the forward line as he is able to apply a lot of pressure of on opposition forcing them to turn the ball over. This could become very handy trait to have for an AFL team.

In addition to his endurance and pressure around the footy, the Ivanhoe Grammarian is one of the best marks on the Knights team, averaging 4.8 marks in his eight games of TAC Cup footy. He could pose as a danger man at AFL level inside 50 as majority of his marks being contested.

Signorello’s greatest strength that would catch the eye of recruiters would be his ability to burst out of a contest. His acceleration from a pack is evident and once he is into a stride, it is hard to stop him.

There are very few things more exciting than a player bursting out of a centre clearance and slamming it on the boot from 55m out, which is a trait that Signorello can offer at times.

Often, the Knights midfielder is used a link man when played on the wing, and can help transition from the back line to forward line. He can also sit a kick behind play and be used to break the lines or a zone defence by finding a spot where he can penetrate through a couple of players and open the game up.

Overall, Signorello has a number of exciting qualities that give AFL clubs something to work with, so while raw, he has the X-factor that could be tapped into at AFL level.

Improvements

• Scoreboard impact
• Disposal efficiency
• Imbalance of kick-to-handball ratio

If Signorello does get drafted, he will most likely play on the half forward flank to begin his career, so his ability to get on the score board is crucial. In his eight games, Signorello average just under a goal a game.

While towards the back-end of the TAC Cup season Signorello played primarily on a wing and then floated forward, he would often take a great mark, but miss the set shot, letting himself down.

Signorello has enough overhead strength to beat most players one-on-one, but will have to make the most of his opportunities at AFL level when in front of goal.

The one thing that all draft picks say about the difference between TAC Cup and AFL is the pace of the game. In saying this Signorello will need to look to use the ball more by foot than he did at TAC Cup to ensure he does not put teammates under pressure with a wayward handball.

At some stages, Signorello can burst away from a pack and look a million dollars, before burning the kick inside 50 missing a target. This is one thing that he will need to look at improving if he gains a spot on an AFL list.

Signorello has a booming kick, but often does not use it to effect. He has one of the lowest kick-to-handball ratio’s in the TAC Cup and while it is not the be-all or end-all, it would be nice to be able to judge his kicking with more evidence at hand.

Summary:

Overall, Signorello is a genuine hard working footballer, who is a long term prospect and with some experience and a little improvement could be a solid contributor to an AFL club. A shoulder injury might see him touch and go regarding his testing at the state combine and at this stage could be a late pick or drafted in the rookie draft.

 

[Danger in Texas]

If you wanted to take a chance with a late pick/rookie a kid that really impressed me both times I've seen him play is Matthew Signorello, express pace, gut runner, incredible overhead for his size, a booming kick and Charlie Cameron like defensive pressure. Very raw but very exciting to watch, very similar player to Cameron actually in that he can tend to spray some of his kicks when disposing at express pace but like Charlie we can work on that.

AFL Draft Central's Bio :

MATT SIGNORELLO

Matthew Signorello

Outside Medium Midfielder/Forward | Northern Knights/Vic Metro
30/10/98 | 184cm | 76kg
Player Comparison: Craig Bird

Snapshot:

Playing most of the season for Ivanhoe Grammar in the AGSV school competition, the Knights welcomed back Matthew Signorello at important stages throughout the year, bolstering the teams line-up. Signorello’s endurance and hard running on the wing allowed the Knights to transition the ball out of the defence.

Other than his gut running, Signorello has a great ability to get his hands on the footy and distribute it effectively to his teammates. He averaged 23 disposals in his eight games at TAC Cup level.

Statistics:



Strengths

• Gut Running
• Acceleration
• Marking
• Tackling pressure

Signorello’s ability to not stop running helps him fit into the wing position as he is able to spread quickly and also be an option for an option for his teammates to give the ball to. This running ability also allows him to chase down opponents.

This is also a strength when he goes into the forward line as he is able to apply a lot of pressure of on opposition forcing them to turn the ball over. This could become very handy trait to have for an AFL team.

In addition to his endurance and pressure around the footy, the Ivanhoe Grammarian is one of the best marks on the Knights team, averaging 4.8 marks in his eight games of TAC Cup footy. He could pose as a danger man at AFL level inside 50 as majority of his marks being contested.

Signorello’s greatest strength that would catch the eye of recruiters would be his ability to burst out of a contest. His acceleration from a pack is evident and once he is into a stride, it is hard to stop him.

There are very few things more exciting than a player bursting out of a centre clearance and slamming it on the boot from 55m out, which is a trait that Signorello can offer at times.

Often, the Knights midfielder is used a link man when played on the wing, and can help transition from the back line to forward line. He can also sit a kick behind play and be used to break the lines or a zone defence by finding a spot where he can penetrate through a couple of players and open the game up.

Overall, Signorello has a number of exciting qualities that give AFL clubs something to work with, so while raw, he has the X-factor that could be tapped into at AFL level.

Improvements

• Scoreboard impact
• Disposal efficiency
• Imbalance of kick-to-handball ratio

If Signorello does get drafted, he will most likely play on the half forward flank to begin his career, so his ability to get on the score board is crucial. In his eight games, Signorello average just under a goal a game.

While towards the back-end of the TAC Cup season Signorello played primarily on a wing and then floated forward, he would often take a great mark, but miss the set shot, letting himself down.

Signorello has enough overhead strength to beat most players one-on-one, but will have to make the most of his opportunities at AFL level when in front of goal.

The one thing that all draft picks say about the difference between TAC Cup and AFL is the pace of the game. In saying this Signorello will need to look to use the ball more by foot than he did at TAC Cup to ensure he does not put teammates under pressure with a wayward handball.

At some stages, Signorello can burst away from a pack and look a million dollars, before burning the kick inside 50 missing a target. This is one thing that he will need to look at improving if he gains a spot on an AFL list.

Signorello has a booming kick, but often does not use it to effect. He has one of the lowest kick-to-handball ratio’s in the TAC Cup and while it is not the be-all or end-all, it would be nice to be able to judge his kicking with more evidence at hand.

Summary:

Overall, Signorello is a genuine hard working footballer, who is a long term prospect and with some experience and a little improvement could be a solid contributor to an AFL club. A shoulder injury might see him touch and go regarding his testing at the state combine and at this stage could be a late pick or drafted in the rookie draft.

Honestly don't know much about Signorello, I think there's a decent-sized highlights video of him on YouTube, I'll have a look at that at some stage

 

[Bicks]

Bicks any word on Sweet and when he will go, hearing crickets over here. will he survive to rookie draft,
If not any Rookie type Ruckmen around to Replace ROB, I am assuming ROB get upgraded.

Save the big bucks up to bring Brodie Grundy home when Jacobs signals he's truly on the decline would be my preferred strategy...

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Thats the one. Was really impressive when i watched him. No-one could stop him. Big, strong, good hands, good kick.
Not sure about his actual height, might not be big enough at AFL level to play key forward.

He's a potential star , country lad . Agressive . Reckon he will be top 10 next year sort of 192cm but will play like tex up the ground/ mobile I reckon with fair bit of aggression .Would be a great get

 

[Bicks]

Down on the corner

After he's 'Run through the Jungle'

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Save the big bucks up to bring Brodie Grundy home when Jacobs signals he's truly on the decline would be my preferred strategy...

Might as well grab ruck in rookie draft this year though

 

[DD#23]

Thought the same did some checking and found out, Rookie salary are not part of the Cap. But what I found out is you can pay overs for Cat B rookies. So its in the Crows best interest to keep him as a Cat B, and Keep the extra money in the war chest. If they think he will be a chance to play then go into 2017 with a main list of 39.

hey that's not bad, I assumed they'd have to be on minimum wage

 

[DD#23]

Save the big bucks up to bring Brodie Grundy home when Jacobs signals he's truly on the decline would be my preferred strategy...

is Grundy out of contract next year?

 

[Captain Furious]

Jack Graham Mark 2, manchild with limited upside, Venables>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Graham>>>>>>>>>>>Begley

Begley's name should not be mentioned in the same sentence as Petracca.

I really hate this 'manchild' term people attach to some players. I have no interest in Graham due to footskills limitations but to drag a guy down because he's bigger, I think goes counter to the fact our game is played by people all shapes and sizes.

By the way, Graham is almost the same height and weight as Brodie, Taranto, Venables, Powell-Pepper and Brad Scheer. Why aren't we applying 'manchild' to them too?

 

[lunacy]

Pick 13:

Dan Venables - explosive inside/outside mid/forward
Jarrod Berry - versatile third tall, leader, potential
Tim English - POTENTIAL, 205cm, great skills, moves like a mid
Oliver Florent - Balanced, classy mid, great skills
Sam Powell-Pepper - bull-at-a-gate mid/forward, explosive, penetrating kick


Pick 43:

Possible sliders -
Jonty Scharenberg - Productive, balanced mid, does the right things
Willem Drew - terrific size, speed and production, can play inside/outside, mid and defence
Jack Graham - extractor, contested beast, leader, production high
Kobe Mutch - Balanced mid, versatile, uber-productive, great skills, dual-sided
Jordan Ridley - super versatile, good skills, production good, potential
Taylin Duman - 193cm, winger/half-back, VG athleticism, composed

Otherwise -
Brandan Parfitt - quality mid, jack-of-all-trades, speed and accumulation
Ben Ronke - lightning quick, inside/outside mid/forward, overager
Ben Long - small forward/defender, multitude of tricks, star at VFL level
Zac Fisher - small and light, Caleb Daniel-esque, speed, skills and production VG
Myles Poholke - speedy inside mid, can go forward, good marking


Pick 53:

Jake Pitman - similar to Fisher, elite skills, accumulation, tackling good
Luke Bunker - quality inside mid, good production, leadership qualities
Peter Ladhams - lanky ruckman, potential, good agility and ruckwork
Josh Begley - bullocking mid/forward, hefty, shades of Petracca
Corey Lyons - classy balanced mid, stepped up in finals series
Ben Jarman - F/S


Pick 67:

Peter Ladhams - "
Lachlan Murphy - great skills, production at TAC Cup level, small defender/winger
Kym LeBois - small forward, exciting, production not great at Champs
Tony Olango - exciting, athletic ruckman, good speed, ruckwork needs improvement
Luke Bunker - "
Nick Larkey - versatile KPP, good athleticism, contested marking

These are the guys I'll be looking to pick for AC at the Dogs phantom, any other names I should consider?

Good list but I'd have Matt Guelfi on the list at 43 and/or 53.

I think we'll use 53 on Jarman if he nominates us, but if not I'd love to get Drew (43) and Guelfi (53). Along with pick 13 that would gives a nice injection of depth for inside/outside mids.

 

[Grenville]

I really hate this 'manchild' term people attach to some players. I have no interest in Graham due to footskills limitations but to drag a guy down because he's bigger, I think goes counter to the fact our game is played by people all shapes and sizes.

By the way, Graham is almost the same height and weight as Brodie, Taranto, Venables, Powell-Pepper and Brad Scheer. Why aren't we applying 'manchild' to them too?

Read "this guy dominates purely due to his size", rather than just height/weight as a number.

Size is all well and good, but an absence of other tricks that translate to the AFL == manchild.

 

[Captain Furious]

Read "this guy dominates purely due to his size", rather than just height/weight as a number.

Size is all well and good, but an absence of other tricks that translate to the AFL == manchild.

Seem to recall you were a bit of a manchild in your early days too Diets.

 

[Grenville]

Seem to recall you were a bit of a manchild in your early days too Diets.

Haha, no argument there mate

 

[marty36]

I really hate this 'manchild' term people attach to some players. I have no interest in Graham due to footskills limitations but to drag a guy down because he's bigger, I think goes counter to the fact our game is played by people all shapes and sizes.

By the way, Graham is almost the same height and weight as Brodie, Taranto, Venables, Powell-Pepper and Brad Scheer. Why aren't we applying 'manchild' to them too?

Because he's a stronger player as roo and danger had against opponents their same size. It's a physical strength advantage he will probably have his whole life

 

[grundog49]

Good list but I'd have Matt Guelfi on the list at 43 and/or 53.

I think we'll use 53 on Jarman if he nominates us, but if not I'd love to get Drew (43) and Guelfi (53). Along with pick 13 that would gives a nice injection of depth for inside/outside mids.

Narkle is another I reckon would be around our pick

 

[Danger in Texas]

Knightmare has us taking Venables at 13.

All hail Knightmare

 

[grundog49]

Read "this guy dominates purely due to his size", rather than just height/weight as a number.

Size is all well and good, but an absence of other tricks that translate to the AFL == manchild.

He's a standout clearance player. Does the tough stuff well and can spread from the contest. Is surprisingly athletic for his size and shape. Kicking needs work but is too bad fundamentally. A bit like SPP in that aspect.

 

[marty36]

He's a standout clearance player. Does the tough stuff well and can spread from the contest. Is surprisingly athletic for his size and shape. Kicking needs work but is too bad fundamentally. A bit like SPP in that aspect.

Can play taking out the MVP of the championship

 

[CrowinNT]

A bit today on Berry
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/tomorrows-heroes-jarrod-berry-as-tough-as-they-come

 

[SA_Stazza]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/tomorrows-heroes-jarrod-berry-as-tough-as-they-come.mobileapp

 

[SA_Stazza]

Beaten to it haha nice CrowinNT

 

[Danger in Texas]

A bit today on Berry
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-28/tomorrows-heroes-jarrod-berry-as-tough-as-they-come

Good to hear he thinks of himself as a midfielder

 

[marty36]

The big question is how many draftees fail and are never to be seen again, a lot over pick 20 I would suggest, but there are still a fair perecentage under pick 20 which will fail miserably.

This is where the risk is against trading those picks, Rendell was a gun at getting good ones, Ogilvie in the three drafts he has been in charge of has M Crouch who was probably a left over of Rendell after taking Brad, and Lever, Milera looks good but still has to cement himself and Doedee is a work in progress