2018 Draft thread

[LongLion]

I think someone is doing a favour for Vossy by writing that article. It's about 5 times longer than any article about the Lions.

Possibly written by and Adelaide journo where they fill up multiple pages with AFL (not like Brissie)

 

[trikster]

I'd say it would be worth including Josh Poulter's (POULTERBEAR on the draft page) big board as well in your list. He's another scout and writer for AFL Draft Central, along with Matt Balmer and D_P_S and often his board has a bit of variance to it compared to Balmer and D_P_S. He's got a similar top 20 to the rest, Walsh at 6 though, but has Tom Berry down at 39 on his big board.

Also has a top 30 board for 2019.

Thanks briztoon. He was the other one I was debating including. If I'd known he was also part if draft central I would have included.

Next time I'll also include basic draftee details.

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[winged1]

I would support drafting Casey even as an olive branch to Vossy.

 

[cotter101]

As I mentioned earlier, Casey has shown a lot of improvement this year. We'd be mad not to select him as a father son.

 

[jackess]

As I mentioned earlier, Casey has shown a lot of improvement this year. We'd be mad not to select him as a father son.

I assume you mean on the rookie list?

 

[Billy Puller]

I assume you mean on the rookie list?

Man you are such a pessimistic piece of work. Maybe try be a little more positive it’ll improve your life

 

[jackess]

Man you are such a pessimistic piece of work. Maybe try be a little more positive it’ll improve your life

Well he's not going to get bid on with pick 1 now is he?

 

[Billy Puller]

Well he's not going to get bid on with pick 1 now is he?

Your attitude on everything 95% of the time is so dirt poor it’s disgraceful.

Every time I read your posts I wonder how someone can hold on to so much negativity in their lives.

I’d bloody hope he finishes the year being bid on pick 1. That would be fantastic and that’s the attitude we all should be having.

 

[jackess]

Your attitude on everything 95% of the time is so dirt poor it’s disgraceful.

Every time I read your posts I wonder how someone can hold on to so much negativity in their lives.

I’d bloody hope he finishes the year being bid on pick 1. That would be fantastic and that’s the attitude we all should be having.

I'd hope so too. But wish in one hand, shit in the other. See which one gets filled first.

Some of us have a grip on reality. Quite recently he wasn't rated in the 50 best under 18s in South Australia. We've seen with Oliver and Hayward recently that it doesn't rule him out but one puff piece in the Advertiser doesn't mean he'll be drafted. My attitude isn't going to change that.

 

[Billy Puller]

I'd hope so too. But wish in one hand, shit in the other. See which one gets filled first.

Some of us have a grip on reality. Quite recently he wasn't rated in the 50 best under 18s in South Australia. We've seen with Oliver and Hayward recently that it doesn't rule him out but one puff piece in the Advertiser doesn't mean he'll be drafted. My attitude isn't going to change that.

That analogy is so sad man. I feel for ya

 

[winged1]

I'd hope so too. But wish in one hand, shit in the other. See which one gets filled first.

Some of us have a grip on reality. Quite recently he wasn't rated in the 50 best under 18s in South Australia. We've seen with Oliver and Hayward recently that it doesn't rule him out but one puff piece in the Advertiser doesn't mean he'll be drafted. My attitude isn't going to change that.

You shit in your hand?

 

[jackess]

You shit in your hand?

No. Because it's as pointless as wishing for ridiculous things.

 

[LongLion]

Your attitude on everything 95% of the time is so dirt poor it’s disgraceful.

Every time I read your posts I wonder how someone can hold on to so much negativity in their lives.

I’d bloody hope he finishes the year being bid on pick 1. That would be fantastic and that’s the attitude we all should be having.

I've got your back on this one Billy

 

[Nunez]

The ignore button is a sweet thing.

 

[irel]

The ignore button is a sweet thing.

Is there a way to ignore one's own posts if one knows they are a shit poster?

 

[Scubaveg]

The ignore button is a sweet thing.

I should shit i my own hand and ignore it?


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[M Malice]

Interesting chat on The Roar Deal with Dom Ambrogio, worth a listen.

 

[Carlos Danger]

Would like to see us pick up Voss but it's a balancing act if they are rated in the low end of the draft.
Crows have passed over but managed to rookie Edwards & Jarman in the last 2 drafts.

Plus I have no idea how many list spots we will have at the end of the year. What Will our club do with Lester & bell & bewick???

 

[Scubaveg]

Would like to see us pick up Voss but it's a balancing act if they are rated in the low end of the draft.
Crows have passed over but managed to rookie Edwards & Jarman in the last 2 drafts.

Plus I have no idea how many list spots we will have at the end of the year. What Will our club do with Lester & bell & bewick???

It’s obvious on Bell and Bewick. Neither will be around next year.


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[pulpdriver]

Would like to see us pick up Voss but it's a balancing act if they are rated in the low end of the draft.
Crows have passed over but managed to rookie Edwards & Jarman in the last 2 drafts.

Plus I have no idea how many list spots we will have at the end of the year. What Will our club do with Lester & bell & bewick???

Lester would have to be somewhat nervous being on the fringes at his age, I thought he'd start looking better as the team did but he's just been left behind seemingly as others improved, though it's likely if our run with injuries hadn't been so fortuitous he'd have gotten some games. Still gotta be a chance for an extension and I think definitively ahead of the other two. I think Bell, Bewick and Dawson are three I can't see getting another year. Paps also somewhat in no man's land but hasn't been helped by injuries.

 

[Carlos Danger]

It’s obvious on Bell and Bewick. Neither will be around next year.


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Well I thought claye was gone last year too but he's still clogging a rookie spot.
Personally I'd get rid of all three, would consider giving Lester beams' rookie spot

 

[werdna78]

Lester would have to be somewhat nervous being on the fringes at his age, I thought he'd start looking better as the team did but he's just been left behind seemingly as others improved, though it's likely if our run with injuries hadn't been so fortuitous he'd have gotten some games. Still gotta be a chance for an extension and I think definitively ahead of the other two. I think Bell, Bewick and Dawson are three I can't see getting another year. Paps also somewhat in no man's land but hasn't been helped by injuries.

Agree. But some will be kept for depth. We have been really lucky this year with few injuries. Insurance is not overrated.

 

[Nunez]

Agree. But some will be kept for depth. We have been really lucky this year with few injuries. Insurance is not overrated.

It comes down to how many dragees we want, what potential trades we have in mind etc etc.

 

[Carlos Danger]

Agree. But some will be kept for depth. We have been really lucky this year with few injuries. Insurance is not overrated.

I think you're right. It's really hard to predict who stays & goes & there's variables like Hodge going on/ retiring.

I make it 9 listed spots out of contract & 4 rookie* if the internet can be believed

Bell, Lester, bewick, robbo, Parparone, Hodge, Walker, Christensen, Dawson
Hinge, eagles, Barrett, beams

Out of that you would think Christensen & robbo definately resign. Eagles will get a contract but I don't know the ins & outs of cat b rookie rules.

The rest could go either way they won't replace them all hard to predict

 

[werdna78]

It comes down to how many dragees we want, what potential trades we have in mind etc etc.

Yes, lots of list work going on all the time. Resigning players, watching potential draftees, evaluating player progression or regression. Enough to make your head spin.