Opinion 2017 Draft Discussion - Pick 3 - Poll added

[IronMan29]

For some reason, I can't see us picking up six kids again... largely due to this reason.

Could easily be wrong though.

I suspect we will only be taking four draft picks max into this years draft. Maybe even only 3.

 

[1981]

Largely speaking, that would be a Yes.

Davies-Uniacke, Rayner, Stephenson and Brander are right up there at the moment.............and Fogarty of the Darcy variety.

Thanks Harks. I hadn't heard of two of them so that's helpful.

 

[1981]

What about Sutherland? Is he a better forward or are they just saying he is good to trump Cricket Aust.

I am friends with the whole family. Cricketers the whole way through. Father and two uncles all dominated at Geelong Grammar. Father as we know is the big cheese at CA. Strong sporting lineage

 

[Blue_Fusion]

Lions to take Brander if they lose Schache?

 

[bluemahogany]

Lions to take Brander if they lose Schache?

Schache is staying, been confirmed

 

[ray8182]

Agree Fogarty is a favorite a 193 cm midfielder forward Bull at the contest pays center forward how one would spilt I'm not sure untill we see more of him.
Probably 40/60 Darcy is a good footballer no doubt , but that's the piont we already have Cripps and Charlie C which are in similar physics , talent.
That's why I lean towards J. Stephenson ofor X factor , natural footy IQ and speed all tributes which cannot be taught.

It's an interesting point, do you take another player like Cripps. Fogarty will not provide a lot of run and carry.

I don't think we can take for granted the idea Charlie will be a midfielder. At the moment a lot of his possessions seem to be coming from marks. He may be a chf, l think it's still a bit unknown at this stage.

If l thought Fogarty was the best midfielder l would take him but l certainly understand why others would look for a midfielder with more run.

I don't like the idea of being so dependant on Cripps. Charlie's midfield abilities still an unknown and Gibbs, who does some of our contested work, is probably leaving. If Cripps does his knee next week Carlton have very little backup and life would become difficult for the whole team.

Whoever Carlton take they must have some sort of contested ball game and contribute around the clearances.


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[Aphrodite]

Lions to take Brander if they lose Schache?

Re-signed today!

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2017-06-08/thursday-lions-news

 

[Aphrodite]

Teams for the 1st week of the NAB Under 18 champs:-


Allies v Vic Country :-

WA v SA :-

 

[bmaurizio]

Re-signed today!

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2017-06-08/thursday-lions-news

Well one of Darcy Fogarty or J Stephenson is gone then, the lions are stacked with quality KPP and have another in this years academy.

 

[bmaurizio]

Re-signed today!

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2017-06-08/thursday-lions-news

Thanks for the update, I forgot to say.

 

[ParapMarkets]

I don't know anything about this years draft, haven't really seen any of them play. Really hoping about 3 guns can emerge from the pack (in case we end up with pick 3) in the back end of the year and announce themselves

 

[bluebrew]

Why are they going to Livingston him? He's a natural forward.

Silvagni is hiding him ...Obviously.

 

[Wickzki]

Silvagni is hiding him ...Obviously.

Did someone say his shoulder hurt?

 

[rp84]

I fully expect our first pick to tick the following criteria:
1. Good character
2. Hard at it
3. Elite pace
4. Elite skills
5. Primarily midfielder

Can't see us taking a big bodied mid unless the have elite speed/acceleration to go with it.

Certainly won't take anyone with questionable disposal.

 

[bluebrew]

I like this guys response I like guys with attitude.

 

[LordLucifer]

I read Knightmares top 20 and it does not sound like there is much depth this year so far. Hope a few step up at the Champs.
Maybe not having a second round pick is not a big deal?

Sounds like the Top 20 are really good and then it gets a little messy.

Time to load up on picks inside that first 20.

 

[Arr0w]

Sounds like the Top 20 are really good and then it gets a little messy.

Time to load up on picks inside that first 20.

I would agree, although I would push it out a little to the top 30

 

[DangerousD]

I read Knightmares top 20 and it does not sound like there is much depth this year so far. Hope a few step up at the Champs.
Maybe not having a second round pick is not a big deal?

where can i find this top 20?

 

[DangerousD]

I suspect we will only be taking four draft picks max into this years draft. Maybe even only 3.

If we only take 3 picks to the draft then there would want to be a few player trades because 3 picks in the draft is not rebuilding.

 

[BrisbaneCFC]

Sounds like the Top 20 are really good and then it gets a little messy.

Time to load up on picks inside that first 20.

Problem is a lot of people here aren't keen for us to trade players and or picks to enable this to happen.

 

[LordLucifer]

Problem is a lot of people here aren't keen for us to trade players and or picks to enable this to happen.

Glad they aren't the ones making the actual decisions then.

 

[1981]

It's an interesting point, do you take another player like Cripps. Fogarty will not provide a lot of run and carry.

I don't think we can take for granted the idea Charlie will be a midfielder. At the moment a lot of his possessions seem to be coming from marks. He may be a chf, l think it's still a bit unknown at this stage.

If l thought Fogarty was the best midfielder l would take him but l certainly understand why others would look for a midfielder with more run.

I don't like the idea of being so dependant on Cripps. Charlie's midfield abilities still an unknown and Gibbs, who does some of our contested work, is probably leaving. If Cripps does his knee next week Carlton have very little backup and life would become difficult for the whole team.

Whoever Carlton take they must have some sort of contested ball game and contribute around the clearances.


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Agreed. Cripps needs help.
Reality is we need all types in midfield so take best player available. That's the general rule with first round picks anyhow.

Fogarty looks like he could be handy resting fwd too. Reminds me of a slower Riccuitto.

 

[1981]

Where's Stephenson and Rayner this weekend??

 

[Pafloyul]

I suspect we will only be taking four draft picks max into this years draft. Maybe even only 3.

How many kids will the non rebuilding clubs be drafting?

 

[TheKITC]

I have absolutely no idea about this draft and for me at this time of the year and the amount of time I've had sitting at home recently with a broken leg it seems strange. I'm not sure if it's a reflection on me caring less this year, normally I have a fairly good grasp of the top end players at least, or if it's how vanilla, uninteresting and news worthy this crop is?

Besides this, I'd like us to pick up a top end 60/40 inside/outside hybrid type. Think our team needs midfield support and a player like this would balance out the Cripps' and Curnows' from the SPS', Cuningham's and Pickett's. What I mean is someone that's prepared to get very dirty; inside ball and tackling etc. but someone that's not a turnover merchant when they get the ball on the spread and is neat and creative on the outside, perhaps kick a few long goals from the midfield? Like a Mitch Robinson type that can actually kick and perhaps a little less manic with their body and actions...? Is Jack Ziebell a good example? Dayne Beams maybe is more like what I'm saying? Josh Kelly is a reasonable current example, but he is probably more outside silk, gun who's not soft and he is really the top end, like the very top talent. Maybe I just want the last three players combined who will take us to 17 and win a couple of Brownlow's and Norm Smith's along the way. Surely not asking too much?