2017 Draft rumours

[Mofra]

What areas do you think you need then?

From the outside it seems you have a pretty balanced list with no strong need for any position in particular...a lot will just depend on whether the team can capture it's 2016 form and standards.

I guess Dog fans are hoping for a medium type forward to replace Stringer and maybe a speedy midfielder?
If Dickson, Smith, Dalhaus, McLean etc can recapture their form you're actually set for smaller forwards as well.

That's pretty spot on - we'd love a lead up / medium forward although we have a couple of kids who are developing there. They're more the 185-188cm range so the Oscar Allen 191cm type (if he's decent below the knees) would suit us.

A pressure forward / small forward type would be ideal although Bevo doesn't really play a specialist small forward. A Lachie Fogarty type would be perfect for us - smart, can take midfield rotations, elite defensive pressure (near historical average tackle numbers).

A genuine burst mid would be perfect although I'm not sure there's anyone in our range unless we take a punt on Bonar, haven't realty seen us linked to him though. Seems like a Jong except with football nous and kicking ability.

We're pretty into Coffield too by all accounts but recent rumours suggest he'll be unavailable. A true utility would be on the cards too, we love versatility.

 

[briztoon]

We're still being linked with Naughton, By rumour we'll take Naughton at 9, miss out on Lachie Fogarty at 16 (due to Brisbane) and take Constable at 16.

Two players that don't fill a need for us at all. Most Bulldog fans will probably be underwhelmed by our draft.

Only if GWS or Sydney don't gazzump us at 11 or 14.

I have the feeling fans of many teams will be underwhelmed by their teams draft. With the possible exception of Fremantle, Carlton and Saints fans.

 

[Big Animal]

Whats N. Murphy's tank like? I wouldnt be opposed to Carlton picking him at 10 should the draft not fall our way. Looks so clean and still so much development left with him. If he has a tank could see him as a tall wingman, possible midfielder

After watching his vid, reminds me of watching a young Fyfe. Great contested mark, good kick, knows where the ball needs to go next. Not sure he will make it all the way to Fyfe-level but now I want Freo to take him at 5 after LDU/Rayner. Will be a seriously good player, particularly if he has a couple more centimetres to grow (like Fyfe did) to get him over that 190 mark.

 

[Flandersss]

Saints would take anyone the dogs are interested in ..

Not necessarily.

You didnt go back to back so it’s not like use are the ones to follow.

 

[StCicatriz]

Saints would take anyone the dogs are interested in ..

yeah i'm sure thats how it works

 

[HBF]

Again there is a chance and it’s $6. We are a better chance to play finals than a Blue spoon. After what Leicester City did how anyone can say no chance is mind bottling. Like when your thoughts get trapped in a bottle.

With Norths list and the improvement of other teams I just don't see how they play finals.

 

[Doggy]

Not necessarily.

You didnt go back to back so it’s not like use are the ones to follow.

That's your argument? So therefore most teams aren't "the ones to follow". Stupid comment but you're no stranger to those.

 

[HBF]

No they don’t. Carlton will take Cerra or Dow even if he’s there

Sounds like SOS is a huge fan of Cerra.

 

[Flandersss]

That's your argument? So therefore most teams aren't "the ones to follow". Stupid comment but you're no stranger to those.

Mate don’t act like your teams king Dick when they ain’t shit.

End of discussion.

 

[Dysfunctional]

Sounds like SOS is a huge fan of Cerra.

Yeah he’s a massive fan of Cerra. He’s been watching him closely the last few years

 

[Doggy]

Mate don’t act like your teams king Dick when they ain’t shit.

End of discussion.

No, you're king Dick. That's always been apparrent

 

[Flandersss]

No, you're king Dick. That's always been apparrent

Zzzzzz

 

[Doggy]

Zzzzzz

Don't think we need to worry about your mob having any success anytime soon

 

[Flandersss]

Don't think we need to worry about your mob having any success anytime soon

I don’t really care.

It’s a rumours thread dingus.

 

[Doggy]

I don’t really care.

It’s a rumours thread dingus.

You're right i shouldn't bring up fact

 

[Taylor]

Oh sweet, I can ban people from bigfooty for a day for going off topic.

Brace yourselves.


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[Flandersss]

You're right i shouldn't bring up fact

No worries twelvie.

 

[peppy la pew]

After watching his vid, reminds me of watching a young Fyfe. Great contested mark, good kick, knows where the ball needs to go next. Not sure he will make it all the way to Fyfe-level but now I want Freo to take him at 5 after LDU/Rayner. Will be a seriously good player, particularly if he has a couple more centimetres to grow (like Fyfe did) to get him over that 190 mark.

He looks like a beauty doesn't he, someone will be happy

 

[Toadvine]

 

[DaveLister]

I think that's just confirmation that BA has no idea about players outside of the TAC cup. Sure Liam Ryan is top 20 on talent but he was also top 20 on talent last year and didn't even get rookied. The bloke has some serious personal issues and while they may have lessened slightly, they still exist. I wouldn't take him in the top 60 even in the 'weak draft' and I was huge on him last year when he burst onto the WAFL scene.

 

[Dysfunctional]

Oh sweet, I can ban people from bigfooty for a day for going off topic.

Brace yourselves.


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Agreed. Now, who’s heard some rumours

 

[Wild Bill]

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Sorry - just saw this.

I would have thought we would have had more rumours or leaks with the draft a little over 24 hours away.

 

[Wild Bill]

Glad he is not linked to us anymore.

 

[mike91]

Twomeys Phantom Draft out tonight or tomorrow night?

 

[Dysfunctional]

Sorry - just saw this.

I would have thought we would have had more rumours or leaks with the draft a little over 24 hours away.

A little over 48 hours away