Game Day 2017 draft discussion

[sven_inc]

Thats the way its gonna be little Darling we go riding on the horses yeah

Aaron't you trying to be sneaky?

 

[Michaels]

Hi all,

pardon the intrusion, hopefully this is the right place to put this!

Just giving a heads up that on Monday 6th of November at 7:30pm I will be chatting with 2 of the Co-founders of AFL Draft Central, Pie 4 life and Bishop (who post a bit on the drafts board here) to speak to them about the upcoming draft.

they will be giving their top 20 player rankings, a in depth review of 8 players (4 each) that have impressed them the most this year as well as a 1st round mock draft.

You will be able to listen to it live via our Spreaker link (which i will post in here on Monday) and you can even use the chat client to ask any specific questions about players you might be after etc.

 

[tommyk72]

Hi all,

pardon the intrusion, hopefully this is the right place to put this!

Just giving a heads up that on Monday 6th of November at 7:30pm I will be chatting with 2 of the Co-founders of AFL Draft Central, Pie 4 life and Bishop (who post a bit on the drafts board here) to speak to them about the upcoming draft.

they will be giving their top 20 player rankings, a in depth review of 8 players (4 each) that have impressed them the most this year as well as a 1st round mock draft.

You will be able to listen to it live via our Spreaker link (which i will post in here on Monday) and you can even use the chat client to ask any specific questions about players you might be after etc.

If only we had a pick in the top 20

 

[Michaels]

If only we had a pick in the top 20

I'm going to ask them about players who may slide down the draft order as well.

If any hawks are listening live you can submit a question in the chat!

If there are any about the clubs not in the first round I'll give them priority.

 

[Tomohawks]

This is all i've got of interest hope it helps:

Handley has attracted little public fanfare this year but he has not slipped under the radar of recruiters, who are said to be clamouring to find more about the Geelong West product.

At 181cm and 76kg, the lively 17-year-old has booted 18 goals in only eight TAC Cup matches.

Is it just me, or can anyone else see a bit of smooth moving, hawk champion Joel Smith about him??
And also apart from the hair and the headband?

Not Joel Smith based on that highlights package unfortunately

 

[matsta1975]

Aaron't you trying to be sneaky?

as long as the crows dont strike first

 

[jimsim]

Hawthorn
List needs
1. Key forwards
2. Key defenders
3. Star midfielders
Draft picks: 43, 68, 75, 81, 99
Who should they draft? Oscar Clavarino at pick 43 would fit as a key defender. Hayden McLean with selection 68 as a big-bodied key forward may be one of the key talls available later in the draft. With pick 75, WAFL star and former Fremantle rookie Haiden Schloithe would be a suitable get to give Hawthorn's midfield an immediate boost as arguably the best all-around midfielder outside the AFL system, with his capacity to play forward a bonus.

 

[Jiggystoon]

Hawthorn
List needs
1. Key forwards
2. Key defenders
3. Star midfielders
Draft picks: 43, 68, 75, 81, 99
Who should they draft? Oscar Clavarino at pick 43 would fit as a key defender. Hayden McLean with selection 68 as a big-bodied key forward may be one of the key talls available later in the draft. With pick 75, WAFL star and former Fremantle rookie Haiden Schloithe would be a suitable get to give Hawthorn's midfield an immediate boost as arguably the best all-around midfielder outside the AFL system, with his capacity to play forward a bonus.

Not sure Clavarino gets through to 43, but would be happy if we got him though - didn’t mind the look of him when I saw him this year, nice and rangy and a sound athlete, pretty good overhead as well, like all the KP prospects though, there is more margin for error in terms of projecting how they will develop so there are risks. I think he is a key defender at this stage but could become a guy that can play forward as well

Noah Balta from Calder is another KP prospect that we might get a look at (think he gets snapped up before 43 though) I like him more as a key back as opposed to a key forward at this stage

He has his fans but Hayden McLean does nothing for me I’m afraid, too slow and lacking in agility, not great skills either - if he was a key forward he would be one of those guys who needs to get it first time or he will be out of the contest, too much of a liability


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[TallyHawk]

Not sure Clavarino gets through to 43, but would be happy if we got him though - didn’t mind the look of him when I saw him this year, nice and rangy and a sound athlete, pretty good overhead as well, like all the KP prospects though, there is more margin for error in terms of projecting how they will develop so there are risks. I think he is a key defender at this stage but could become a guy that can play forward as well

Noah Balta from Calder is another KP prospect that we might get a look at (think he gets snapped up before 43 though) I like him more as a key back as opposed to a key forward at this stage

He has his fans but Hayden McLean does nothing for me I’m afraid, too slow and lacking in agility, not great skills either - if he was a key forward he would be one of those guys who needs to get it first time or he will be out of the contest, too much of a liability


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Another KP prospect that played well as a bottom ager last year is Nathan Krueger 195cm can play back and forward. Tested well in agility and running vertical jump at Combine. Seems like a Brand/O'Brien type of selection.


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[WWSD]

pick 43: key forward
pick 68: midfielder
pick 75: midfielder
pick 81: pass
pick 99: pass

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

pick 43: key forward
pick 68: midfielder
pick 75: midfielder
pick 81: pass
pick 99: pass

A key forward at 43 in this draft probably isn’t going to be worth targeting considering that they’ll most likely be a project player(which we already have two of in Lewis and Nash). Better off waiting 12 months for a shot at a worthwhile investment.

We’d be better off looking to a ready made mature ager from the WAFL/SANFL or a mid that has slid in the pecking order to 43.

Best available.

 

[Jiggystoon]

Another KP prospect that played well as a bottom ager last year is Nathan Krueger 195cm can play back and forward. Tested well in agility and running vertical jump at Combine. Seems like a Brand/O'Brien type of selection.


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Only saw Krueger the one time and that was vs Vic Metro in the Champs, looked a lively type, good athlete and a nice set of hands, played forward that night, looked like a natural forward in that he led to good spots and found himself space inside F50


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[Michaels]

Hi all,

here is that info and link for the live Draft podcast for tonight!

DRAFT SPECIAL featuring two of the best in the business, AFL Draft Central and BigFooty's own, Bishop and Pie 4 Life

Join us live at 7:30pm Melbourne time as we discuss:

* Both Bishop and Pie 4 Life will provide their top 20 player rankings for this years draft

* Both will be selecting 5 players each (including 1 smokey that might be a hidden gem) to give a in depth review about that have impressed them this year

* Both will throw out some names they think might slide down the draft order this year

* We will go through a Mock draft for the first round selections

* Finish off with answering some listeners questions, which you can submit in the chat client while listening online!

You can tune in tonight LIVE at 7:30pm Melb time (approx) by clicking on the below link at around 7:30pm

https://www.spreaker.com/user/bigfooty.com

If you cant tune in to the live episode don't stress, i will post the edited version up afterwards on the draft and trades board.

 

[TallyHawk]

Only saw Krueger the one time and that was vs Vic Metro in the Champs, looked a lively type, good athlete and a nice set of hands, played forward that night, looked like a natural forward in that he led to good spots and found himself space inside F50


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I have heard his intercept marking is a strength too, he has been in the AFL Boomerangs Academy too, which means he has been identified as a promising indigenous kid.


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[bumsonseats]

I've being doing a bit of reading, in particular Bishops phantom draft.
I thought ni we need some more outside run and carry at our first pick.
Like the look of Jackson Ross - tall running wingman with a decent right foot, and can use his left also.
Handy size for an outside runner at 192.

Bishop has him going at 36, but plenty of interest from Port at 46 apparently so def in range if we are looking for this sort of player

 

[WWSD]

If Tim Kelly is still available at our first pick, anyone think he could be worth a shot?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

If Tim Kelly is still available at our first pick, anyone think he could be worth a shot?

For sure.

 

[TylerDurden]

If Tim Kelly is still available at our first pick, anyone think he could be worth a shot?

WCE will take him with one of their 3 picks in the 20s.

 

[burton5]

I've being doing a bit of reading, in particular Bishops phantom draft.
I thought ni we need some more outside run and carry at our first pick.
Like the look of Jackson Ross - tall running wingman with a decent right foot, and can use his left also.
Handy size for an outside runner at 192.

Bishop has him going at 36, but plenty of interest from Port at 46 apparently so def in range if we are looking for this sort of player

Whereabouts is Bishops phantom? Can't seem to find it on his thread, only the first round or so


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[bumsonseats]

Whereabouts is Bishops phantom? Can't seem to find it on his thread, only the first round or so


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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/bishops-2017-draft-thread.1162459/page-75#post-53357018

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

Wallace reckons we should take James Worpel if available.

Nothing more certain Wrighty will take someone else even if Worpel is available.

 

[Prochard123]

Hey guys I'm organising a trade and draft game and is looking for players.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/prochards-trade-game.1181954/#post-53368815

If you're interested please leave a message in the comment section

 

[Jiggystoon]

Wallace reckons we should take James Worpel if available.

Nothing more certain Wrighty will take someone else even if Worpel is available.

Considering that we like blokes who can kick, Worpel is the last guy that I could see us drafting - he is a hard working mid who wins plenty of contested footy but his ball use (particularly by foot) is dreadful.


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[Mitchell54]

Think Jackson Ross Or Jack Petrucelle would fit at 43. Also think Ballard would be a good pickup

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

Considering that we like blokes who can kick, Worpel is the last guy that I could see us drafting - he is a hard working mid who wins plenty of contested footy but his ball use (particularly by foot) is dreadful.


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Sounds like Langford hey?