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D_P_S said:
Everyone can talk up the talls but their are still some very decent mids in this draft. I’ve got high hopes for Collier-Dawkins I feel everyone else will start to catch onto him pretty soon.
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I feel like clubs are moving away from talls at the top end, full stop. I think this year will illustrate it further.

It began with ruckman, then defenders, I think you will find the King twins go closer to 10, than they do #1. Boyd, McCartin, even Patton to an extent have turned teams off. Boyd and Patton were as sure things as you could get as TAC Cup players, absolutely dominant, footy smart, athletic, huge, game changing power forwards. I remember Boyd getting double teamed at Eastern as a 17 year old, he still dominated. Without a glut of priority picks like clubs had 10 years ago, clubs can't afford to waste these top 5 picks.

Lukosius is different, he's clearly special, not only that, extremely mobile and suited to the modern game, he's dominated senior level and he's built like Jack Watts rather than Tom Boyd. He's still more than likely the #1 pick at this stage. If he has a slightly quiet champs or season, I think he slips a little as well given the current climate.

Mids are just more important in the modern game and far less of a risk with modern drafting.
 
HedgeFund said:
Hmm.

Pretty sure I read that somewhere else a little while back.

;)
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Personal opinion? If you're on the same line, we agree! I haven't read your comments.
 

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Pykie said:
I feel like clubs are moving away from talls at the top end, full stop. I think this year will illustrate it further.

It began with ruckman, then defenders, I think you will find the King twins go closer to 10, than they do #1. Boyd, McCartin, even Patton to an extent have turned teams off. Boyd and Patton were as sure things as you could get as TAC Cup players, absolutely dominant, footy smart, athletic, huge, game changing power forwards. I remember Boyd getting double teamed at Eastern as a 17 year old, he still dominated. Without a glut of priority picks like clubs had 10 years ago, clubs can't afford to waste these top 5 picks.

Lukosius is different, he's clearly special, not only that, extremely mobile and suited to the modern game, he's dominated senior level and he's built like Jack Watts rather than Tom Boyd. He's still more than likely the #1 pick at this stage. If he has a slightly quiet champs or season, I think he slips a little as well given the current climate.

Mids are just more important in the modern game and far less of a risk with modern drafting.
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You may be able to add Schache and Weitering to that list.
 

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https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-plans-two-day-draft-20180328-p4z6sb.html
The AFL is proposing to transform the national draft into a two-day event that features live trading of picks, starting this year.

The AFL will write to clubs on Thursday, detailing how it intends to revolutionise the national draft into an event over two days – imitating the multi-day drafts in American professional sports – in a revamp that gives clubs time to complete trades.

In the letter to clubs, the AFL will propose that the first round of the national draft will be on day one and held in the evening, with the remaining rounds completed the following day.

Under the proposed revamp, the clubs would be given five minutes between each draft pick and would be given access to a ‘‘war room’’ – a private room in the building – in which to discuss their potential trading options.

While the AFL is keen to introduce trading into the draft – a proposal that has been largely supported by clubs – it is proposing to the clubs that trading will be confined to the exchange of draft choices, but potentially including future picks.

In outlining these plans to clubs, the AFL will also seek input from the 18 clubs over how the draft trading should function and, in particular, what restrictions – and boundaries – should be imposed on the trading of future picks.

While the AFL will declare its ‘‘intent’’ to make these radical changes to the national draft, the proposal is not set in stone and has to be approved by the AFL Commission.

The league is also keen to hear feedback from the clubs before proceeding.

It will also need to work closely with the broadcaster, Fox Footy. The AFL is yet to decide where the national draft will be held this year, though it would arguably be easier if it was in Melbourne if held over two days for the first time.

The AFL will not proceed with the trading of players (either those just selected or listed players) during the draft this year, because it believes that the clubs and players are not yet ready for that momentous change.

The question of how far it should go in allowing the trading of future picks is one in which the clubs are expected to have a major influence. The AFL would consider permitting clubs to trade over up to three drafts, rather than the current rule that confines future trading to two consecutive national drafts.

But it is considered likely that the clubs will be allowed to trade future draft picks – for at least one extra season – this year, in line with what happens in the trade period.

There are conflicting views in the AFL industry about the trading of future picks. One argument, which some list managers and officials hold, is that there should be no major restrictions and that clubs should be free to make decisions – even if they are potentially disastrous.

The other view is that the competition should impose restrictions – such as the current limits (teams are supposed to have two first-round picks over four years) – to protect clubs from mortgaging their futures. There are two major objectives behind the AFL’s proposal. One is that it frees up the system and allows greater movement for players and clubs – an goal pushed by both AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan and his football lieutenant Steven Hocking. The second objective is that it will stimulate greater interest in the draft and trading and in player movement generally.

The next national draft will be largely shaped by the new competition committee which is being set up by Hocking to shape key football decisions and will discuss the draft at the first meeting in April. Applications to join the group close on Thursday.

The draft in American football’s NFL is held over three days and allows significant trading.
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PMBangers said:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...l/news-story/77786c2d51c0ef2d2e0ea08f56a7f0d9

A couple of different picks in there, no Matthew Green is the biggest shock to me
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NT players generally fly under the radar more so than others IMO. Mummery and Green both AFL Academy so maybe see them in action v Nth Melb VFL next week. Presumably they’ll be involved in Academy Series that follows and hopefully into the Allies for Div 1.


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eastfreo75 said:
Also, pisses me off when they bring 1-2 years players as well.
I want to pre draft kids, especially footage
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Speaking to Steven May now, they spoke to him last year, anyone who has an interest in “future stars” couldn’t give a toss about what’s going on with Steven May
 

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Pieeyeinthesky said:
NT players generally fly under the radar more so than others IMO. Mummery and Green both AFL Academy so maybe see them in action v Nth Melb VFL next week. Presumably they’ll be involved in Academy Series that follows and hopefully into the Allies for Div 1.


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Going to be a real test for the academy, the North VFL have absolutely destroyed their first 3 opponents this year.

Some seriously big boys through the spine. With McKay, Daw and Nielson, Durdin and Preuss. I’ll be interested to see how King goes on someone like McKay who he won’t have a physical advantage over.

Larkey has kicked 12.6 the last 2 weeks as well, Ben King will have his hands full, with Mason Wood in there as well.

These trial games against AFL oppo are quite important come draft time. LDU from memory was bog last year and really announced himself.
 
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D_P_S said:
Speaking to Steven May now, they spoke to him last year, anyone who has an interest in “future stars” couldn’t give a toss about what’s going on with Steven May
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It’s so Mickey Mouse this show.

They spend 10-15!mins talking about eligible undrafted talent (which appears the premise of the show) and the other 45-50 minutes talking about AFL clubs/players, which is what The Sunday Footy Show already does.

What’s the point?
 
HedgeFund said:
It’s so Mickey Mouse this show.

They spend 10-15!mins talking about eligible undrafted talent (which appears the premise of the show) and the other 45-50 minutes talking about AFL clubs/players, which is what The Sunday Footy Show already does.

What’s the point?
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That's what turned me off from it a few years ago.

There weren't any new names I hadn't heard so I stopped.
 
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