2017 trade/draft thread

[Falco]

Oh yeh, wasn't having a go, I'm sure that was their thinking. But whatever way you break it down it was an odd pick. Surely somewhere out there is a defender of equal skill to Gorter that has a bit more size if that's what we wanted.

I suppose the other thing about Gorter is he wasn't the kind of player we were short of. We needed a ruck/kpf or a small forward. We got neither instead we got a third defender/flanker which we had beaucoup of. No-one on these forums wouldve picked him.

 

[Godfather32]

I suppose the other thing about Gorter is he wasn't the kind of player we were short of. We needed a ruck/kpf or a small forward. We got neither instead we got a third defender/flanker which we had beaucoup of. No-one on these forums wouldve picked him.

One of our stranger picks. Almost like it was a throwaway pick and they just couldn't be bothered putting any effort into finding someone

 

[WCErevival]

How old is he? Good chance he could be cut after 1 year.

 

[Falco]

One of our stranger picks. Almost like it was a throwaway pick and they just couldn't be bothered putting any effort into finding someone

I subscribe to the theory that it was about the alignment. We did it to placate EP HQ. Im sure he'll be a solid WAFL performer, but thats not what we're in the market for.

 

[avishka5]

id cut and move on with gorter. Id rather rookie lamb and give him a crack as a defender as he does have a higher ceilling.

 

[Godfather32]

id cut and move on with gorter. Id rather rookie lamb and give him a crack as a defender as he does have a higher ceilling.

Lamb's gone imo, probably traded to Carlton for pick 94 or something

 

[avishka5]

Lamb's gone imo, probably traded to Carlton for pick 94 or something

hopefully that 94 becomes something so we can end the "why didn't we get mitch mcgovern" talk.

 

[Monocle]

There's a Vic junior with the surname Reeves or Neeves or something.

Very raw but has some Rory Lobb about him, they say. Might be a rookie option.

Ned Reeves Oakleigh Chargers 207 96




Lloyd Meeks Ballarat 202 104.

 

[Falco]

Lloyd Meeks maybe ????

https://www.afldraftcentral.com.au/tag/lloyd-meek/

"#23 Lloyd Meek – One of GWV Rebels’ best with the way he presented himself across the ground. He went when he had to go and provided a target up forward when he was not rucking. He took a few good contested marks and was equally as impressive at ground level. Meek knows how to use his body, shows good positioning and his tap work was also impressive. For a taller player, he is surprisingly good at ground level, and he is able to stand his ground well when one-on-one. Meek continued presenting throughout the four quarters."

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Lloyd Meeks maybe ????

Ned Reeves.

 

[Godfather32]

Lloyd Meeks maybe ????

Any young big men in the WAFL standing out that you know of? How's Goddard tracking this year?

 

[Monocle]

Any young big men in the WAFL standing out that you know of? How's Goddard tracking this year?

GF Goddard has improved but not enough for consideration just still doesn't do enough around the ground.

 

[WCE_phil]

I still want.Goddard. Genuinely think he is type of guy who could end up rucking 95% of game time.

 

[new breed]

Corey Gault but probably not tall enough for full time rucking at AFL level .....had a pretty good season at SD .

 

[ArdentEagle]

Lloyd Meeks actually looks like a young Mumford a bit.
Not sure if he plays like him but he's a lump for a young lad.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Petrie to retire at season end

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-27/drew-petrie-to-retire-after-eagles-finals-campaign

 

[Godfather32]

Petrie to retire at season end

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-27/drew-petrie-to-retire-after-eagles-finals-campaign

Yeh, that's kinda why we're discussing ruckmen

 

[avishka5]

Yeh, that's kinda why we're discussing ruckmen

internet is way too slow in old radelaide.

 

[FKASC]

Petrie to retire at season end

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-27/drew-petrie-to-retire-after-eagles-finals-campaign

 

[WCErevival]

I wonder what our average age is looking like with the 5 reitrements

 

[chaddy22]

id cut and move on with gorter. Id rather rookie lamb and give him a crack as a defender as he does have a higher ceilling.

Seriously if you watched yesterdays game and the season you will realise lamb can't take a mark.I don't know any East Perth supporter who would want him playing there next year.there is no upside for lamb he has been there three years and is not improving or dominating.Use that pick to pick up liam ryan or tim kelly.Would rather Mcinnes get another year in front of Lamb.If McKenzie or Schofield get moved on I don't see Gorter being delisted.Plenty of deadwood to move on before him.So we know that Priddis,Mitchell,Butler and Petrie are definitely gone.I will add Giles, Lamb and Hill.of the rookies I say Tunbrideg and Brophy who is already gone.Four on shaky ground are Masten,Wellingham,Mckenzie and Schofield.So minimum is 8 maybe 10-12.

 

[chaddy22]

I subscribe to the theory that it was about the alignment. We did it to placate EP HQ. Im sure he'll be a solid WAFL performer, but thats not what we're in the market for.

If it was about the alignment why didn't they rookie Scott Jones .After all the ruck was always going to be the problem.

 

[Barney44]

Any young big men in the WAFL standing out that you know of? How's Goddard tracking this year?

They're looking hard at Scott Jones.

After todays game are people still suggesting we get rid of McKenzie?

 

[Godfather32]

If it was about the alignment why didn't they rookie Scott Jones .After all the ruck was always going to be the problem.

So why do you think we took Gorter? What do you think he could bring to our AFL team at some point in the future?

 

[Godfather32]

They're looking hard at Scott Jones.

After todays game are people still suggesting we get rid of McKenzie?

I didn't mention Mackenzie