List Mgmt. 2017 Draft Discussion II - Draft Day

[aussierulesrules]

This is Part II - Continued from Part I: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2017-draft-discussion.1156879/



So here it is, the thread where we discuss who we'll get with pick 3 after Hawthorn take a Freo-like slide!

Good article here by DonPatchSword, I mean Cal Twomey, to kick things off.

Really does sound like this draft might live up to the hype:

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-01-27/academy-us-trip-gives-early-hint-of-draft-pool

Here we go for another year.

Key Dates

• March 25th -> May 6th: U18 Academy Series
• June 10th -> July 5th: U18 Championships
• Academy Squad Fixture: TBC
• All Star Game: TBC
• Draft Combine: TBC
• AFL Draft: TBC
• Rookie Draft: TBC

U18 Fixture
http://www.afl.com.au/news/game-development/nab-afl-rising-star-program/u18s/fixtures-and-results

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Father Son Prospects
Adelaide: Jack Edwards, Ben Jarman
Brisbane: Lachie Harris
Carlton: Liam Hickmott
Collingwood: Tyler Brown
Hawthorn: Devlin Brereton
Richmond: Patrick Naish (NAB Academy Squad), Josh Broderick

NAB Academy Squads
i couldnt link to where i got the info, but it was taken from afldraftcentral

LEVEL TWO
NT: Dominic Grant
NSW-ACT: Charlie Spargo, Jack Powell, Jarrod Brander, Nathan Richards
QLD: Jack Clayton, Connor Ballenden, Brayden Crossley
VIC C: Tyrone Hayes, Aaron Darling, Kane Farrell, Aidan Quigley, Lochie O’Brien, Hunter Clark, Luke Davies-Uniake, Oscar Clavarino, James Worpel, Tom De Koning
VIC M: Jack Higgins, Lachlan Fogarty, Patrick Naish, Joel Garner, Jaidyn Stephenson, Sam Hayes
SA: Jordan Houlahan, Darcy Fogarty, Thomas Schmusch, Callum Coleman-Jones, Andrew McPherson
WA: Jake Patmore

LEVEL ONE
NT: Michael Mummery
NSW-ACT: Matthew Walker, Nick Blakey
QLD: Bailey Scott
VIC C: Sam Walsh, Zane Barzen, Jye Caldwell, Sam Fletcher, Hudson Garoni
VIC M: Rhylee West, Jack Bytel, Max King, Ben King
SA: Izak Rankine, Connor Rozee, Jackson Hately, Jack Lukosius, Hugo Munn, Ruben Flinn, Luke Valente
TAS: Chance Jones, Tarryn Thomas
WA: Ian Hill, Tom Joyce, Sydney Stack, Jason Carter

 

[Geary Is GOAT]

Alright, cue the hate on this one...

But $&@# it, let's go a Hlark and Higgins combo.
They're the closet thing we'll get to a second coming of Milney and Bakes in this draft (character wise (sort of) and that's what I miss most when I go to see the saints each week.

Sure there's probably "better" available but hit me up Trout, I want them.

#bringbackbakesandmilney

I don't reckon there is better available in regards to Hlark

 

[VDS66]

Only 11 hours to go until we find out if we get Bonar...

Meanwhile, keep those dick jokes coming (pun intended).

 

[karaoke]

Wasn't Mundy a KPF in underagers before transitioning to midfield in AFL?

I'd rather we assess the qualities and potential of the kids available and draft according to where we see them fitting in at AFL.

Give me high ratings on disposal, decision making, attitude, work ethic etc.

Not concerned if some of their best footy has been in the back half at U18 level.

 

[BrutThough]

we must draft Stephenson.

 

[Smoke_Me_AKipper]

Pies will take Fog at 6.

That makes sense - a ready to go fwd who can slot in to your side. What if North takes him at 4? Would you take Cerra if he slides (assuming Freo take Brayshaw at 5)? Or would you go Naughton/Murphy/Richards instead?

 

[St Kilda Death]

Don't really get the vanilla calls on Coffield and Clark.
Coffield fast, evasive, brilliant kick.
Clark finds space, kicks both feet.

I'm happy with any of about 7 players (2 or 3 will already be gone).

Fingers crossed on Stephenson's health, and his selection by us.

 

[Kony Abbott]

Grain of Salt as always, but there's a bit of mail going around that we'll grab Stephenson if he slides to #9 but it's expected he doesn't make it past you guys.
Make of that what you will.

 

[Joffaboy]

we must draft Stephenson.

We must do no such thing.

 

[sainterryan]

Anyone know if the draft will be streamed on the afl live app?

 

[Jezzarayman]

Anyone know if the draft will be streamed on the afl live app?

Yep, account pass required I'd say

 

[triggering bro]

Anyone know if the draft will be streamed on the afl live app?

Its on afl live pass

 

[Sainter93]

Coffield and Clark are perfect for us.

Good height, brilliant kicks. Have some pace and ability to find space when there is none.

These kids will Be midfielders not flankers.
I can't understand how people would be disappointed with this.

Personally would much prefer these 2 to Bonar or Fogarty but either way would be ecstatic.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

I have to say some people are getting ahead of themselves. Just because some kid plays well in underage stuff doesn’t mean he is going to win a Brownlow , anyway in that case those taken before him are more likely to win aren’t they lol. I know it’s exciting but it doesn’t matter who we pick , if the players we get don’t perform straight away we will cop melts left right and centre saying we should have picked player b instead . The whole thing is a gamble on who might become a good afl player . No guarantee that any of them will become superstars .

Wow you really put the Brains in Brains Trust.

 

[Rors]

Wasn't Dangerfield a HBF?

Obviously he wasn’t because we would have taken him

 

[Feerits Elf]

Wasn't Dangerfield a HBF?

Back pocket and tagger!

 

[#gosaintas]

Stephenson and Bonar please

 

[BrutThough]

We must do no such thing.

Word is he has been given the all clear medically and many people rank him as the best player in the draft. We would be morons to pass on him.

 

[Brains Trust66]

Can someone explain how the matching a bid thing works . Eg Richmond want Naish under f/s rule . If for example the Saints pick 7 nominate Naish Richmond would counter him . Would that mean they have to use their lowest pick ? Why wouldn’t ther clubs automatically nominate him for that reason otherwise Richmond might take him with their second pick .
I know that’s not very clear but this rule confuses me . Can anyone explain how it works in regards to which pick Richmond will use to get him .

 

[StCicatriz]

Recruiters and list managers...

Pffft

Everyone knows David King is where it's at

 

[Dr Spaceman]

Stephenson and Bonar please

Medical evidence has proven a link between Viagra , sex and heart problems so I don't want Stephenson anyway near Bonar [emoji33]

 

[Feerits Elf]

Word is he has been given the all clear medically and many people rank him as the best player in the draft. We would be morons to pass on him.

Who ranks him as the best player in the draft? Cheers

 

[StCicatriz]

At pick 8 I hope trout calls out PASS

That'll really cause some chaos

 

[Brains Trust66]

Coffield and Clark are perfect for us.

Good height, brilliant kicks. Have some pace and ability to find space when there is none.

These kids will Be midfielders not flankers.
I can't understand how people would be disappointed with this.

Personally would much prefer these 2 to Bonar or Fogarty but either way would be ecstatic.

To be honest I think I would be happy with just about all the players that have been mentioned.

 

[bird_man]

Hoping our medical team has given Stephenson the all clear. Coffield and Stepho still the dream.