So I've read a bunch of draft profiles online and watched some videos which basically makes me an expert
I've decided to look at our selections more in a "draft board" manner, as we don't really know who will be available at those picks. Have gone only with mids as that is the biggest weak spot on our list, but I'd love to see us pick up a project ruck in the rookie draft (pick 87 is reserved for whoever Hawthorn were planning to get)
Pick 11:
Pick 11:
- 1. Sam Petrevski-Seton (181cm, 74kg general midfielder/half-forward) Speedy half-forward/midfielder who loves to bring his teammates into the game and can use the ball well with both feet. Player comparison Daniel Wells, has the freakish ability to find a target in congestion, either by hand or foot.
- 2. Tim Taranto (186cm, 82kg general midfielder/half-forward) Athletic forward that can play through the midfield. Very good in traffic, helped by his basketball background. Willing to give the ball off to teammates in better positions. Strong overhead mark means he has the ability to play deeper inside 50, where he has plenty of smarts and can hit the scoreboard.
- 3. Daniel Venables (186cm, 81kg inside midfielder/half-forward) A powerful and smart user of the footy, Venables is an aggressive midfielder who can break through opposition tackles. Powerful burst from a stoppage and can hit the scoreboard. Yet to see a full complete game from him, as he’ll flash in and out of games. Venables is explosive, tough and quick, and powers himself at the contests before bursting away.
- 4. Oliver Florent (183cm, 74kg outside midfielder/half-forward) Exciting half forward/outside midfielder. In his usual eye catching orange boots, Florent has X-Factor around the ball inside 50. Outside midfielder who is a capable overhead mark. Generally a good kick around the ground, but does have the ability to shank the odd kick on the run. Looks likely to start his AFL career as a half forward and push onto a wing. Has been compared to Andrew Gaff.
- 1. Cedric Cox (184cm, 70kg outside midfielder/half-back) Neat outside midfielder who can play at both ends of the ground. Looks best suited to half-back, where he can use his speed to burn off his opponents. Is a dual footed kicker and is willing to use both his left and right foot in any situation. Can fade in and out of games, and will take time to develop both in a physical and footballing sense.
- 2. Zac Fisher (175cm, 65kg midfielder) The sharp West Australian on-baller averaged 21 disposals in four games at the championships, and was also ranked seventh across the division one carnival for clearances. He is short, but that hasn't stopped him from racking up the ball, using it well and then bolting to the next contest and getting it again. Fisher is quick with his hands, gets the ball moving and takes the game forward. Has been likened to Lachie Neale and I would back him to be a better player than Florent who many have us taking at 11, but he should still be there at 32 largely due to his height and slight frame.
- 3. Jordan Gallucci (183cm, 76kg general midfielder) Gallucci brings some zip to the draft class. He can dash past opponents and get on the move in tight spots, and he enjoys taking a bounce and tucking the ball under his arm. A professional and dedicated prospect, the midfielder is Vic Metro's co-captain for the under-18 championships and leads by example.
- 4. Joe Atley (186cm, 84kg inside midfielder) The younger brother of North Melbourne half-back Shaun, Atley is a different type of player. The Bendigo Pioneers captain is an inside ball-winning midfielder who burrows into contests and comes out with the footy in his hand. He's smart at stoppages and likes to feed the ball out. Has a good turn of speed and can accelerate away from opponents, as well as being a solid user of the ball.
...thoughts y'all?
