2017 Draft thread

[jackess]

Brandon Starc, some more draftee pr0n:

Based on that he’s an excellent kick.

Might be inconsistent but he’s definitely capable of a beautiful kick.

 

[Comeback Lions]

Is young Lambert possible? Impressed in a couple of NEAFL games I saw

Probably not. Behind the others already mentioned and we probably have enough developing midfielders. We can only take one. But, as Oskar Baker proved it only takes one good year in the NEAFL to change people’s opinions, so l’d say Bailey would need to do that.

 

[Comeback Lions]

How close were we to getting Worpel?

We could have taken him at 41, when we took Wooller. We did ask for extra time at that pick, so it’s possible he was under discussion, but we could have been discussing another KPF.

The knock on Worpel would be his kicking, which I think was better than many suggest. Also with a mature body, he had an advantage in u18 that he wouldn’t have at AFL. bato might know if he was on our list.

 

[dlanod]

But there is Qld zone which we used last year for Grewar... I don't think that is prelisted, but in theory I think that means we could take Walker or Keras or Copland, for example.

if gold coast wanted Keras... I'm not sure, i think it might come down to who drafts him first. dlanod might know?

Qld zone is prelisted as well.

Academy gets first dibs, then after that it's a minidraft for Qld zone picks with lowest first, so Brisbane then Gold Coast then Brisbane, etc, while we've both got Cat B slots we want to pick. After that it's the actual rookie draft.

 

[Nunez]

We could have taken him at 41, when we took Wooller. We did ask for extra time at that pick, so it’s possible he was under discussion, but we could have been discussing another KPF.

The knock on Worpel would be his kicking, which I think was better than many suggest. Also with a mature body, he had an advantage in u18 that he wouldn’t have at AFL. bato might know if he was on our list.

I'd probably have gone Worpel over Wooller but I'm hardly an expert. Back our recruiters 100%.

 

[briztoon]

That footage of Bailey is very encouraging. It is apparently div 2 at the carnival though, so it comes with a slight caveat. Still very quick.

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Bailey was very impressive for the Allies at the national carnival. Would have been close to best on ground for the Allies in two games, Allies versus S.A. where we got towelled up by SA's underagers, and the tight win against Vic Metro, and I think it was Bailey's burst from stoppage and ball in to the forward 50 in the last minute set up the win.

 

[Bert Man]

Qld zone is prelisted as well.

Academy gets first dibs, then after that it's a minidraft for Qld zone picks with lowest first, so Brisbane then Gold Coast then Brisbane, etc, while we've both got Cat B slots we want to pick. After that it's the actual rookie draft.

How many category b stops do we have?

 

[briztoon]

How many category b stops do we have?

1

 

[Comeback Lions]

How many category b stops do we have?

Just one, unless afl lets us have an extra Cat b spot for Eagles for more than one yr. There’s been no clarification on this, but it seems unlikely. Cat B: Eagles, Hanley (to be redrafted) and one Queensland zone selection, as discussed in this thread.

 

[bato]

The knock on Worpel would be his kicking, which I think was better than many suggest. Also with a mature body, he had an advantage in u18 that he wouldn’t have at AFL. bato might know if he was on our list.

From what I recall, I *think* it was a few spots after Wooller. Gryan Miers was in between them.

 

[Bert Man]

From what I recall, I *think* it was a few spots after Wooller. Gryan Miers was in between them.

Do you know around what number we rated Wooller?

 

[Dalions]

Do you know around what number we rated Wooller?

Pick 41

 

[Comeback Lions]

From what I recall, I *think* it was a few spots after Wooller. Gryan Miers was in between them.

Thanks, really appreciate the info from the draft function. Great to have. Sounds like we would have taken Miers before Worpel, so were never close to taking Worpel as it panned out.

 

[luthor]

Based on that he’s an excellent kick.

Might be inconsistent but he’s definitely capable of a beautiful kick.

Kicking looks OK based on that highlight vid.

But even if he's inconsistent in that area, he liiks a great mover AND a one touch player at ground level


Some of those loose ball pick ups are highly impressive

 

[briztoon]

 

[wantok]

Gotta love that centre square work. Great positioning and speedy and skilful breaks. Just what we have been missing!

Some Zac Bailey footage, as always it's a small sample, but plenty to like.

otta

 

[Len S]

Thanks, really appreciate the info from the draft function. Great to have. Sounds like we would have taken Miers before Worpel, so were never close to taking Worpel as it panned out.

Petro.was our next...Wext Coast chipped in.

 

[Comeback Lions]

Petro.was our next...Wext Coast chipped in.

You mean Petruccelle who went to West Coast at 38. Interesting, only just missed out. Thanks, Len.

 

[Lions Lions]

B: Mayes Andrews Gardiner

Robertson *Payne* *Hinge* (r)

C.Hanley (r) Frost

Hb: *Allison* McStay Hodge

Cutler *Eagles* (r) Dawson

Skinner

C: Cameron Zorko *Witherden*

*Starcevich* Bastinac Keayes

Hf: Rich Walker *McClugagge*

Lester * Ballendon* *Barrett*(r)

Paparone Bewick

F: *Rayner* Hipwood *Berry*

C. Beams (r) *Wooler* Bell

Foll: Martin Beams Mathieson

Smith *Lyons* *Bailey*

* McInerney* (r)

Int: Taylor *Cox* Christenson Robinson

Here's a depth chart I've created post the draft.
** indicates players drafted in 2016/2017
Plus we have added Hodge/Cameron/Frost via trade with unfortunately Frost looking like the only real error of judgement.
It certainly highlights how quickly Noble/Fagan/Conole have implemented change in 12 months at our footy club which was a rabble by the end of August 2016. There are still areas we lack like a small to medium left footed running defender, but all in all it's been an amazing transformation of a list across two drafts.

 

[winged1]

It's interesting to see if Eagles can come on and take the 2nd kpd role. Frees McStay to play third or push fwd (or be left right out).

Would make a logjam for back line positions.

Rich could push to the midfield or Mayes to hff.

 

[captainrich]

Petro.was our next...Wext Coast chipped in.

hey mate you saying we had oriignally preferred petruccle orrr he was on our list after Wooler?

 

[Lions Lions]

It's interesting to see if Eagles can come on and take the 2nd kpd role. Frees McStay to play third or push fwd (or be left right out).

Would make a logjam for back line positions.

Rich could push to the midfield or Mayes to hff.

I think Eagles is a chance to crack the team early next season, his form in the last 6-7 games in the Neafl was sensational. If he could take fullback, Andrews could play CHB and McStay could go forward and rotate with Hipwood and Walker. I think either Payne or Eagles are legitimate chances to play regular senior footy next year. Let's see who runs into form over the preseason. Can't wait til our first preseason game next year already.

 

[LongLion]

Those Starcevich highlights are very impressive. Actually looks to have more to offer than LDU.

Looked really strong with ball in hands

 

[LongLion]

I think Eagles is a chance to crack the team early next season, his form in the last 6-7 games in the Neafl was sensational. If he could take fullback, Andrews could play CHB and McStay could go forward and rotate with Hipwood and Walker. I think either Payne or Eagles are legitimate chances to play regular senior footy next year. Let's see who runs into form over the preseason. Can't wait til our first preseason game next year already.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Andrews trialed in the forwards if we can cover him at fullback.

 

[dlanod]

Patrick Keane just tweeted the Cat B prelistings and the rookie draft order - looks like we're not taking anyone other than Claye Beams in the draft (I'm assuming Hanley just goes straight back on to the list, since there's no spot for him in the standard options).