List Mgmt. 2018 Draft Watch - Depth Chart In OP

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Cal Twomeys Phantom

Another 'insider' with us taking Stocker, also links us with McHenry Hill and Sam Sturt.

 

[Drofder]

Cal Twomeys Phantom

Another 'insider' with us taking Stocker, also links us with McHenry Hill and Sam Sturt.

That Sturt came across like a stunned mullet on radio the other day.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

That bully bloke on pre is super against Ely smith reckons he’s a bush footballer who handballs too much and turn over merchant reckons 3rd rounder at best

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Excited to see who we take as long as it’s not Taylor

Hill is a risk but has so much talent. McHenry screams a tiger

Wouldn’t mind trading 17

 

[Roksman]

That bully bloke on pre is super against Ely smith reckons he’s a bush footballer who handballs too much and turn over merchant reckons 3rd rounder at best

I don't know who Bully is but I remember Clayton Oliver handballed too much. The same can be said about Patrick Cripps.

If Smith is a high risk, high reward selection then we've never been in a better position as a club to take that risk.

 

[Cotchy9]

Feeling like Hately is sliding a bit in people’s opinions. Don’t think he’ll get to us, but slim chance. Higgins was spoke about as top 10 all last season as well

 

[TJTIGER]

So Mav Weller is likely to join. Immediate big bodied midfielder

i like the idea of getting Mav. Regardless of who we pick up allows us to develop them before getting them into seniors & keeps up the pressure for spots...

 

[Cotchy9]

Rumours on PRE that we’re red hot on Curtis Taylor

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Rumours on PRE that we’re red hot on Curtis Taylor

Hope it is just a rumour ill be shattered if we use our first pick on a forward flanker.

 

[Cotchy9]

Hope it is just a rumour ill be shattered if we use our first pick on a forward flanker.

Agree. Would be a bad pick. Has Francis Jackson written all over it

 

[Roksman]

Rumours on PRE that we’re red hot on Curtis Taylor

Hope it is just a rumour ill be shattered if we use our first pick on a forward flanker.

Agree. Would be a bad pick. Has Francis Jackson written all over it

Hopefully he gets taken earlier to remove the possibility. Some phantoms have him going before our selection.

 

[Drofder]

Rumours on PRE that we’re red hot on Curtis Taylor

Has huge character defect. Barracks for Collingwood.

 

[strauchy]

if we get curtis taylor, I'll drive to FJ house and roast his head in an oven. 100% his influence. You don't pick these type of players in the first round!!

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

 

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AFL Draft Central review of Taylor

OVERVIEW

Curtis Taylor is a player who has all the pieces of the puzzle, it is just a case of putting them together. The exciting half-forward is rated anywhere between the top 10 and second round. There is little doubt he has the capability of turning a match on its head, kicking multiple goals in a short space of time, but it is just that consistency that has not quite developed, to do it on a week-by-week basis. Taylor has quite a few party tricks in his arsenal and in terms of player comparisons, he is not too dissimilar to Jordan De Goey in the way that he can dominate in the air or at ground level and just outsmart and outmuscle his opponent. He has had some amazing highlights this season, but has also had some quiet games, and for Taylor, it is about closing the gap between his best and worst as to how far he can go with his AFL career.

STRENGTHS

• Vertical Jump
• X-factor
• Scoreboard impact
• Overhead marking
• One-on-ones

There is no doubt Taylor is a special player. He is strong in the air or at ground level, has that great goal sense that worry his opponents into fumbling or making errors in the forward 50, while also having that innate term everyone loves to use, called X-factor. Taylor is exciting, he has a great vertical jump which saw him record a 76cm running vertical jump in the pre-season testing and it is clear when he gets a jump at it, his strong overhead ability and cleanliness with one-grab marking makes it very difficult for defenders to spoil. He has multiple ways of conquering goals, both from leading out, dropping back or crumbing a taller forward, and his versatility within the forward 50 has him as one of the most touted forwards in the draft crop.

Taylor has also spent time in the midfield, however as his endurance still needs to improve, he has predominantly done his best work inside 50. His kicking can be hit and miss at times, but his ability to create a scoring opportunity out of nothing in the forward half is what adds to his ability. He backs himself to win one-on-ones against any opponent and is that challenging player to match-up on because he is too nimble for taller players, and too strong for smaller defenders. Taylor is the type that will excite fans at the next level due to his ceiling and what he is capable of when he is “on”.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Endurance
• Consistency

For all of Taylor’s exciting traits, there are still improvements to be made to his game. The first is building his endurance, which is still a working progress. He recorded 20.4 on the Yo-yo test in the pre-season, and spent more time in the forward 50 arc compared to the midfield for this fact. His endurance is another reason why his consistency is an issue, with Taylor floating in and out of games at times. In the final two games of the season against the Geelong Falcons, Taylor had a quiet start in Round 16, before kicking a couple of late goals in the final term. In the Wild Card Round, Taylor started strongly, but faded out of the game, albeit copping a knock in the final term. It is bridging the gap between his high production and low production games that is the biggest thing for Taylor going forward.

DRAFT PROJECTION: 10-30

SUMMARY

Curtis Taylor is a forward who can pinch hit as a midfielder and win a game off his own boot. He has the X-factor, the vertical leap, the strength overhead or at ground level, and the goal sense to have an impact early on in his AFL career inside 50. He does have to work on his endurance and build into four-quarter games, with some impressive quarters, and some quiet quarters, but he has all the tools to become a very damaging player at the top level. While he could go as high as top 10 or as low as second round, expect him to land at a club somewhere in between, with recruiters drafting him on future scope rather than current production – although his current production is still very impressive. One to watch long-term and enjoy with his highlight reel no doubt one to watch.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Edit: Just saw that Ely has been added to the draft list of invitees. Usually means a few clubs are interested as a first rounder !! I wonder who has him in their sights???

I reckon the Doggies...(or us!)

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Feeling like Hately is sliding a bit in people’s opinions. Don’t think he’ll get to us, but slim chance. Higgins was spoke about as top 10 all last season as well

There’s always a slider, it’d be great if we benefited similar to last year.
PA do have have 10 and 15 and Crows 13 though - his range

 

[db26]

I reckon the perfect fit for us is Valente unless someone slights big time.Standout u18 carnival 84% foot efficiency good on both sides and tuff inside player.Just good in everything he does.Endurance and tank will come in afl system.Being undersold big time in draft would be suprised if no SA clubs took him.Like this kid.

 

[PGTiger]

McHenry very good
Stocker very good
Hill very good
OHallaron very good
Taylor apparently possibly great

We will get one really good player this draft no matter which way we go.

FWIW McHenry is the one for me

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Maybe Suns do both deals with the SA Clubs for pics 2 and 3 (Lukosius and Rankine both possible flight risks) and end up with a clutch of first rounders this year and next.

GC 2018 - 5,6,11 and 13 (King twins 5+6 ?) and
2019 - Pick 1 and Adel 1st and Port 1st.

Wowwee rebuild.

Certainly a possibility.Suns fortunate that 3 SA kids are top 5 material and both SA clubs with strong picks.
Wouldn't discount both clubs trying to do similar with carltoon.
Pick 1 for 5,11 & 15(port)
Pick 1 for 8,13 & 16(crws)

 

[Cevap_Roll]

Just think we have that type of player covered CR hope we don’t go there

Elite runners?
Like it or not its where the game is going and the more the better I say. Whose to say he doesnt turn into the Next Tom Scully?

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

That Sturt came across like stunned mullet on radio the other day.

Let me guess Hutchy.
Sen?

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Elite runners?
Like it or not its where the game is going and the more the better I say. Whose to say he doesnt turn into the Next Tom Scully?

Yep.Kid has Scully written all over him.Not a mid straight away but I reckon he will be a running machine.

 

[Cevap_Roll]

Yep.Kid has Scully written all over him.Not a mid straight away but I reckon he will be a running machine.

Except McHenry loves a tackle.

 

[Cevap_Roll]

Although I did rate Billy Hartung in his draft year for same reason.