2018 Draft thread

[werdna78]

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

I think Eagles will elevated to the main list at end of season.

We can have up to 6 Cat A Rookies and 3 Cat B. Cat B cannot have played footy in the last 3 years.

 

[Dylan12]

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.

I assume you’re talking about Michael’s boy noting Brett’s son is getting games for the Sandringham Dragons.

 

[Carlos Danger]

I assume you’re talking about Michael’s boy noting Brett’s son is getting games for the Sandringham Dragons.

Yes Michael's. Given we have no priority access to Bretts kid we can't really plan to get him on the list as easily.

 

[Lazza16]

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

I think Dawson's light is starting to shine......just needing an injury to show his wares

 

[cotter101]

I assume you mean on the rookie list?

Late ND pick/rookie. He’ll certainly be ending up on a list though.

 

[dlanod]

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

Eight listed, five rookies:

2018:
Allen Christensen
Mitch Robinson
Josh Walker
Tom Bell
Marco Paparone
Liam Dawson
Ryan Lester
Rohan Bewick
Matt Eagles (R)
Jake Barrett (R)
Mitchell Hinge (R)
Cian Hanley (R)
Claye Beams (R)

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/player-contract-status.1056345/

Hodge signed a two year deal and you're missing Hanley, who is obviously only waiting the formality of being delisted.

 

[Carlos Danger]

Eight listed, five rookies:

2018:
Allen Christensen
Mitch Robinson
Josh Walker
Tom Bell
Marco Paparone
Liam Dawson
Ryan Lester
Rohan Bewick
Matt Eagles (R)
Jake Barrett (R)
Mitchell Hinge (R)
Cian Hanley (R)
Claye Beams (R)

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/player-contract-status.1056345/

Hodge signed a two year deal and you're missing Hanley, who is obviously only waiting the formality of being delisted.

Cheers.
Hodge may retire after this year though which would add uncertainty to another list spot

 

[KissKiss]

Cheers.
Hodge may retire after this year though which would add uncertainty to another list spot

I'd say at some level Lester could fill in that spot if/when Hodge steps down. He was playing a lot of that similar role last year. I'm not sure that Cox or Allison are quite ready for that more defensive position. They are more competing with Witho as a more attacking option. Mayes could be competing for the more defensive role that Hodge is playing too

 

[Surly Boy]

Good signs from some academy kids today against Vic Country apparently....

 

[jackess]

Some info on them

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2018-04-12/academy-prospects-

 

[M Malice]

Maybe we'll be bringing in an academy player or 2 after all, championships coming up soon, we'll find out then. Never seen them play but I like the sound of McFayden and Coleman.

 

[chopperduck]

Midfield depth and speed off HB is apprently what we are looking for this draft.

 

[briztoon]

Midfield depth and speed off HB is apprently what we are looking for this draft.

Source?

Pretty much what I thought and have been looking at.

 

[jjami15]

Supposedly Walsh had it on a string in today's scratch match.

 

[Jivlain]

Some info on them

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2018-04-12/academy-prospects-

Franks played in our NEAFL team yesterday.

Coleman sounds intriguing plus he's got a pretty damn good name.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Knightmare now has McFayden in his top 10

 

[iBeng]

Knightmare now has McFayden in his top 10

With a bullet!

 

[iBeng]

Knightmare now has McFayden in his top 10

Got a link? Checking his articles at the moment but cant see it yet

 

[M Malice]

Got a link? Checking his articles at the moment but cant see it yet

Pretty sure it was sarcasm iBeng.

 

[iBeng]

Aww.

 

[werdna78]

Knightmare now has McFayden in his top 10

Would be on the Brisbane Boards top 10.

 

[snooplions]

McStay, McCluggage, McInerney, and McFayden...

 

[BuntonRules]

McStay, McCluggage, McInerney, and McFayden...

All with red n white hooped sox

 

[bungalow_bill]

Pretty sure it was sarcasm iBeng.

Yeah sometimes dry humour doesn't translate well on a forum. Should have added a

 

[trikster]

Some scouting notes from Vic Country vs Allies ("stolen" from AFL Draft Central) :

Sam Walsh
Gun. Just looked a class above out there and you can see why clubs will be lining up for his services come years-end. He has good speed, acceleration and is composed under pressure and has an ability to kicks goals as well. He had two in the first half and won the footy at will. Walsh was strong overhead and a quick thinker. Danced around the opposition on the wing, had a few ‘Pendlebury’ moments. Was rested midway through the third quarter and earned it too after a superb performance.

Lions Academy Boys
Keidean Coleman (181cm/74kg)
Played a mixture of defence and midfield and looked a bit surer in the midfield. When kicking out of full-back he made a few errors by foot, but was better on the run with time and space. He looked more composed when through the middle and was good one-on-one in marking contests. Put in a piercing kick going inside 50 lowering the eyes to McFayden for the latter’s fourth goal. His best was good, just needed more consistency in his disposal.

Thomas Matthews (184cm/82kg)
Powerful kick inside 50 found Michael Mummery in the goal square for the first goal of the game, then kicked out of full-back in the second term, putting a teammate under pressure but mopped up with a good second effort.

Ben Sloan (190cm/83kg)
Sloan got better as the game went on, he took a nice contested mark in the third quarter and finished it off with a goal. He did some good work in the midfield in the last quarter with some good clearances.

Connor McFayden (190cm/88kg)
McFayden was the standout player for the Allies kicking four goals which could have been more. His first goal was a nice long goal on the run in the second quarter, his second was when he showed great attack and snapped truly. His final two goals came in the last quarter, one after a nice one-handed mark and the other was a set shot goal from 50 metres. McFayden also played through the midfield winning some handy clearances, his attack on the ball a feature of his game all day.

Toara Marango (190cm/94kg)
Marango toiled hard down back often playing on much taller opponents and handled himself well. He took a nice intercept mark in the last quarter.

Jack Tomkinson (200cm/100kg)
Tomkinson battled hard in the ruck using his solid frame to win hit outs and impose himself at the contest. He took a nice intercept mark in the third quarter.