List Mgmt. 2019 Draft Prospects

[Virgin Dog]

What is special about Rivers?

Very good user of the ball, being one of the best kicks in the draft, with a huge amount of versatility (which would have Bevo drooling). Classic Dogs pick, considering he's another bloody inside/outside mid who plays on half back line too. Fairly smart player in terms of decision making, has great leadership skills.

He's a fairly similar build to someone like Macrae, being just a little skinnier (obviously, given his age) and maybe a couple centimetres off. So he's fairly tall for someone playing his position, which can be an advantage. His endurance has always been one of his biggest weaknesses, but he did really well in this area at the combine which indicates that he's really worked on it.

Not sure about his speed though. I wouldn't be overly keen on taking him at 13, but wouldn't be that disappointed either. In my opinion, Pick 13 could possibly be considered a slight reach, but it's not unrealistic either. He'll be a very good player

 

[Yojimbo]

Very good user of the ball, being one of the best kicks in the draft, with a huge amount of versatility (which would have Bevo drooling). Classic Dogs pick, considering he's another bloody inside/outside mid who plays on half back line too. Fairly smart player in terms of decision making, has great leadership skills.

He's a fairly similar build to someone like Macrae, being just a little skinnier (obviously, given his age) and maybe a couple centimetres off. So he's fairly tall for someone playing his position, which can be an advantage. His endurance has always been one of his biggest weaknesses, but he did really well in this area at the combine which indicates that he's really worked on it.

Not sure about his speed though. I wouldn't be overly keen on taking him at 13, but wouldn't be that disappointed either. In my opinion, Pick 13 could possibly be considered a slight reach, but it's not unrealistic either. He'll be a very good player

Trent Rivers 188 cm 85 kg (old measure), Jackson Macrae 188 cm 80 kg (when drafted).

Another of the mystical "Third Group" of players taking his turn at being linked to every club with a pick in the
range.

 

[LoveDamoBarrett]

Very good user of the ball, being one of the best kicks in the draft, with a huge amount of versatility (which would have Bevo drooling). Classic Dogs pick, considering he's another bloody inside/outside mid who plays on half back line too. Fairly smart player in terms of decision making, has great leadership skills.

He's a fairly similar build to someone like Macrae, being just a little skinnier (obviously, given his age) and maybe a couple centimetres off. So he's fairly tall for someone playing his position, which can be an advantage. His endurance has always been one of his biggest weaknesses, but he did really well in this area at the combine which indicates that he's really worked on it.

Not sure about his speed though. I wouldn't be overly keen on taking him at 13, but wouldn't be that disappointed either. In my opinion, Pick 13 could possibly be considered a slight reach, but it's not unrealistic either. He'll be a very good player

Weak endurance and not overly quick... sounds like an inside midfielder to me. Pass.

 

[murphy's twin]

Trent Rivers 188 cm 85 kg (old measure), Jackson Macrae 188 cm 80 kg (when drafted).

Another of the mystical "Third Group" of players taking his turn at being linked to every club with a pick in the
range.

Gee imagine a jack Macrae but with a great kick!

I would be happy with Rivers if that's the case!!!

 

[TempletonTheRat]

What is special about Rivers?

Well I find the clothing is quality, inexpensive and comfortable










but I'm an old fart and don't follow fashion

 

[murphy's twin]

What I love about our drafting since the 2012 draft is that we have always drafted players with the most upside.

It can be easy to target specific needs with high pics.

For instance only looking at "fast players" or the "best wingman"

I say just keep doing what your doing dogs.

If Rivers has the best upside at pick 13, then just do it!

 

[Virgin Dog]

Weak endurance and not overly quick... sounds like an inside midfielder to me. Pass.

I should elaborate - when I said not sure about his speed, I mean I literally do not know how fast or slow he is. His combine results for endurance were above average though (when it was arguably a weakness at the start of the year) so at least he's improved in that respect.

It seems his best work has been playing as a distributor from half back / wing, with beautiful skills and a penetrating kick. Wouldn't be the worst option on the opposite wing to Hunter.

I should also mention that at the combine, he had the 4th best agility score (behind Hayden Young, Elijah Taylor and Thomson Dow) so seems to be quick on his feet. These days, I'd say agility is more important than top speed - just look at how quick someone like Fyfe is despite not having the greatest top speed.

 

[Yojimbo]

Gee imagine a jack Macrae but with a great kick!

I would be happy with Rivers if that's the case!!!

Not overly fussed to be honest who we get there is a bit of diversity in the third group of players say 10 to 26,
plenty of players who fill needs.

Group 1, Rowell, Anderson,

Group 2, Young, D. Stephens, Green (b), Kemp, Robertson, Serong, Flanders, Jackson, Ash,

Group 3, McAsey, Henry (b), Weightman, Bergman, Rivers, Maginnes (b), C. Stephens, Day, Gould, Worrell, D. Williams,
Taylor, Bianco, Mead (b), Sharp,

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Note: No Order or numbers mentioned apart from the first two which seems AFL approved, creating another pit of
obligation shame.

 

[Virgin Dog]

Not overly fussed to be honest who we get there is a bit of diversity in the third group of players say 10 to 26,
plenty of players who fill needs.

Group 1, Rowell, Anderson,

Group 2, Young, D. Stephens, Green (b), Kemp, Robertson, Serong, Flanders, Jackson, Ash,

Group 3, McAsey, Henry (b), Weightman, Bergman, Rivers, Maginnes (b), C. Stephens, Day, Gould, Worrell, D. Williams,
Taylor, Bianco, Mead (b), Sharp,

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Note: No Order or numbers mentioned apart from the first two which seems AFL approved, creating another pit of
obligation shame.

I'd personally have Day, C. Stephens, Taylor, Mead and Bianco in the next group down. The others I wouldn't mind spending Pick 13 on, but if we spent it on any of that lot I'd be fairly disappointed.

 

[Yojimbo]

I'd personally have Day, C. Stephens, Taylor, Mead and Bianco in the next group down. The others I wouldn't mind spending Pick 13 on, but if we spent it on any of that lot I'd be fairly disappointed.

C. Stephens will not get past Richmond's pick, but the picks can be swapped about which I hate. There will be
a bit of overlap between the groups depending how the teams rate individual players and needs. There are
some nice types in the latter groups too.

 

[VitalDread]

 

[Virgin Dog]

Sold. There's out indigenous small forward we wanted <3

Should probably be a rookie pick at best though. I know Eagles were keen on him last year but eventually overlooked. Now that Rioli destroyed his career, they may have another look. Otherwise wouldn't mind even just trading out our Pick 53 for a future pick, then take Tipungwuti right at the back end of the draft. Would be risky senior listing someone as speculative as him, but **** it why not

 

[SharkMeister4]

Hearing Mcasey is a huge bulldogs fan makes me like him 10x more. Liking the sounds of who we are going after, Weightman is still a pick I wouldnt hate but am liking the sound of a Mcasey or Bergman lining up for us to fill long term needs that are harder to fix

 

[SharkMeister4]

On a side note, if the hawks take a 2nd bulldog fan and turn them into great defenders ill spew up (even though sicily is a total flog)

 

[Yojimbo]

Check out Fitzroy Greenwool from the Suns academy if you want to see quick..

 

[stefoid]

bergman has had a lot of leg related injuries - stress fractures, shin splints etc...

 

[eth-dog]

There is a chance I trade down into 2 seconds and try to get a small forward and a key defender there.

Ended up doing this. McAsey went 2 picks before the Dogs, got Kozzie Pickett and Sam de Koning at 27 and 28 (from Norf). Last pick is definitely going to be either Ajang Ajang or Oliver Eastland from WA. Probably the latter.

 

[Virgin Dog]

Ended up doing this. McAsey went 2 picks before the Dogs, got Kozzie Pickett and Sam de Koning at 27 and 28 (from Norf). Last pick is definitely going to be either Ajang Ajang or Oliver Eastland from WA. Probably the latter.

Good picks, fill needs for us

 

[weltschmerz]

I rate Kozzie Pickett. Nice hand.

 

[eth-dog]

Good picks, fill needs for us

Elijah Taylor was still on the board and it was extremely tempting to take him.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Elijah Taylor was still on the board and it was extremely tempting to take him.

Pickett ahead of Taylor? Interested to know your thoughts behind that.

 

[Virgin Dog]

Elijah Taylor was still on the board and it was extremely tempting to take him.

Yeah tough choice, but think I'd go Pickett just because of the Taylor homesickness rumours (assuming that's true)

 

[weltschmerz]

De Koning would also add some more fabulous hair to our team.

 

[eth-dog]

Pickett ahead of Taylor? Interested to know your thoughts behind that.

Taylor will be the better player for me but is a bit of a tweener, not really a midfielder, not really a forward, like most of your smalls. Pickett is just a forward pocket.

Yeah tough choice, but think I'd go Pickett just because of the Taylor homesickness rumours (assuming that's true)

Reasoning above. I didn't even consider him until around pick 22 and he hadn't been taken. Just assumed he'd fall in between 10 and 20. Bergman was also taken the pick before my pair.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Class of 2019: How an unsung Dogs hero inspired this lifelong fan
Callum Twomey Oct 31, 2019 6:00AM

Fischer McAsey looms as one of the best key-position players in this year's draft. All pictures: AFL Photos

IT MAKES sense that Fischer McAsey, who has grown up a lifelong Western Bulldogs fan, would idolise Aaron Naughton.
McAsey is a versatile, talented tall prospect who can play as a key position at both ends of the ground. Marking, like Naughton, is McAsey's key attribute.
But it was another Bulldog who first took McAsey's eye as he fell in love with the red, white and blue.
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"I was a really passionate fan with the Doggies when I was about five years old, and I'd just write letters to players in my spare time," he told AFL.com.au.

"I wrote one to Matthew Boyd and he wasn't a [really] popular player at the time and he wrote back and gave me a hat and scarf. Ever since then we became pen pals and I met him at a few family days and things, which was nice."
The talented Sandringham Dragons prospect shapes as perhaps the first key-position player picked at next month's NAB AFL Draft.
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But it was the determined midfielder Boyd, an ex-skipper of the club and member of the Dogs' breakthrough 2016 premiership team, who forged a bond with McAsey in his youth.
"He did remember me from the letters so it was a good experience as a young kid," he said.

"The impact you can have on young kids [is huge]. They look up to AFL players and he really inspired me, so I'd like to be an inspiration to young kids if I can get onto an AFL list."
That step is only weeks away.
McAsey ended the season in a moonboot, suffering a stress fracture in his foot and forcing him to miss the Dragons' end to the NAB League season. He was also sidelined for the NAB AFL Draft Combine.
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But before that McAsey had established his credentials, starting the year as a key back who could leave his man, cut off forward entries and get things going his side's way.
He showed that in Vic Metro's under-18 carnival, where he was named his side's most valuable player ahead of top fancies Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson after averaging 14.5 disposals (at 74 per cent efficiency) and six marks a game.

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But McAsey also shifted forward at stages after the national carnival, showing an appetite for busting packs and throwing himself at the ball.
"My main strengths are my contested marking. If that's as a back, then I like to roll off and intercept," he said.
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"But if it's as a forward then just try to crash packs and create a contest. I pride myself on being clean with my hands.
"As far as my best position, I find I'm a bit more consistent as a defender at this stage but maybe my best footy playing as a forward I can impact games more. It really depends on the club's needs in terms of where they put me."

after reading that I don't care where he plays or how good he is just get that doggy home

Pick/tip/live with your heart not your head peeps