I would actually prefer Cerra over Brayshaw with pick 5
2017 Draft rumours
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LukeParkerno1
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He's still in Melbourne. He won't need to go anywhere to see family, and St Kilda would back their development.
Purpellian Anchor
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They did say only slow to break away but okay there on. Dont think i've heard that before "elite evasiveness". Have you got any more gems like that.
Matt Balmer, Brett Anderson, Cal Twomey, everyone has said this is the hardest draft to get a read on. Teams are keeping their cards close to their chest, because they don't have a read on other teams and the players they are looking at. So all the media phantom drafters have gone early this year. (typically Emma Quayle and Twomey used to release their phantom draft the day before, with as much intel as possible, then an updated version on the morning of the draft).
It's not a deep draft and there are going to be points or levels in the draft where teams are not going to have the required talent by position to fill their needs available to them. So they can reach for a player that fills a need or draft the best talent available to them.
West Coast is probably the team worst positioned, as their picks fall just after different talent levels, and they are extremely reliant on teams below them passing on players or those available to them don't fill a need, so they are left with the choice of picking best talent or reaching for need.
It's not a deep draft and there are going to be points or levels in the draft where teams are not going to have the required talent by position to fill their needs available to them. So they can reach for a player that fills a need or draft the best talent available to them.
West Coast is probably the team worst positioned, as their picks fall just after different talent levels, and they are extremely reliant on teams below them passing on players or those available to them don't fill a need, so they are left with the choice of picking best talent or reaching for need.
- Apr 15, 2013
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The West Coast Board is primed for an apocalyptic meltdown of epic proportions. Coles are having a sale on triple-buttered popcorn, get in quick for Friday night.
And Fremantle can't lose on the top 5. Won't be surprised if Fremantle pass on their last two picks and take the extra picks to the rookie draft. Gives them maximum flexibility going in to next years trade and draft period.
Meh, we melt most weeks when teams are selected. Why would it be any different when we draft new players to not pick?
At least you’re honest. I do love a good WC melt. The Friday after the WB 2016 home final loss with a bottle of wine was a great night listening to the WC callers on 6PR.
To be fair the Freo melts over Fyfe before Black in 2009 are difficult to top.
LDU at 2 and Cerra/Brayshaw at 5 is a great outcome if things pan out that way. Even better if North pull a surprise at 4 with Fog and Freo can mull over which of Brayshaw or Cerra we rate the most.
Melts after that Elim final were well deserved, I think. The effort that night with us rocking up expecting to win a final because it was at home was as bad as it has ever been. But I can see why you enjoyed that night.
At least you got Fyfe out of the deal in the end. Our board wanted black as well, (he wasn't expected to pass you guys, thinking about it now) but the talented Gerrick Weedon just proved too irresistible for our recruiters that year.
I doubt you guys will be unhappy with the draft. It's not inconceivable you could even end up with a Rayner/LDU combo. I would be hoping for LDU & Fogarty, but that is just me.
Twomes sees a real gaping hole in our ruck position because WCE lost Giles and Petrie. Smart move as they will be hard to cover. Will be able to replace Priddis and Mitchell with later picks
It's rare you actually draft a player who supports your club.
Do the math.
They don't go running off to who they supported as a kid. It's a funny trivia question down the track.
Regarding West Coast. From reading info from the those that do the Phantom drafts it seems that from mid teens to late thirties is reasonably even and then drops of after that
I'm prepared for Essendon supporter melts when we don't recruit a single inside mid hahha
They might not get the midfielder they want but I would take Allen any day of the week over the mids that will potentially be available there (presuming Stephenson is going earlier than 13 and is questionable if he's a mid at AFL level anyway).
- May 28, 2013
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No he’s not. The chances are very slim.
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And you don’t know that he won’t love it at the saints. And he’s not every chance to go to the dogs later on. That’s just wishful thinking. I’d say he’s no chance
I am totally against this selection of Rayner at one. There are just way too many warning signs with this kid. Very early in the year the club has stated mids are our focus, well; Terrible aerobic capacity, club believes he’ll be able to move into the midfield
, down hill skier IMO, went missing in the 3rd/4th quarter against VicC, kicked a bag against the Allies , questionable output in school games, wasn’t even the best player at Western Jets (L.Fogarty) and will be back in Vic in 2yrs bookmark it!
agree...to him slide this much is ridiculous.....hes a top 5 pick easily
id like him at essendon but he wont slide that far.....id like to see him at collingwood....tbh
Scodog10
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As an impartial observer a fwd mix consisting of Brown, Wood, Simpkin and Fogarty makes for good reading.
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He’ll be a gun for you. And if you can start to show some success I reckon he’ll be the one to stay around for the long haul. Brisbane have put a LOT of work in to him and making a decision so they must be pretty confident. Best player of the draft easily. Footy IQ wins more games than endurance does.I am totally against this selection of Rayner at one. There are just way too many warning signs with this kid. Very early in the year the club has stated mids are our focus, well; Terrible aerobic capacity, club believes he’ll be able to move into the midfield
Which players in the midfield kick it to them?
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Bray for us
Dysfunctional
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Guarantee I know a lot more than you do. Your comment was stupid. Because he said he’d like to play for the dogs means he’s gonna leave saints in a few years to go to the dogs. As I said wishful thinking. Most kids would like to play for a different club to where they are drafted but they don’t leave. You’re an idiot
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Also let’s see just how much I know after Friday night. Guaranteed I have more top 10 picks correct than you do
