Unofficial Preview 2020 Draft Discussion

[WWSD]

We need a bit of everything, so hopefully we just nail our pick whoever it is.

As long as Wright doesn't selected DGB or Tilthorpe, I'm happy.

 

[Gliggin]

as long as we don’t draft DGB with the 4th pick

You can almost bank it. We always want the exciting popular pick and the Hawks always takes one from left field. For us DGB seems very left field for our needs. Easy to get hyped (and so we should this year) by what’s floating around the media/BF but every year the club surprises us.

The club has a plan, can’t wait to find out. I’m still a believer this year has been a blip on the actual team we are, this pick will help.

 

[badboybobba]

Spot on , his a 3rd man up which we have plenty of. Use it on will Phillips apparently his got some speed so sounds good.

I don’t mean to be rude but you continually write his when you mean he’s. Sorry I haven’t said it earlier or if I come across as a nit picker but I’m trying to help.

 

[Wingnut19]

Ha I wouldnt stress, from what I have seen I think Bruhn will end up the better mid from the draft. I wouldn't rule out Ford or Perkins either. Remember Bruhn was by far and away the MVP of the under 16s then was injured for 2 years. Gun cricketer too. Lot like Hodge. We have the bones of a good side, this pick will help a lot, plus Downie and hopefully pick 21.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

I think Hollands will slide like Kemp did last year anyway.

Had we kicked 4 goals less we would of finished below Sydney but I wouldn't change it, it was great watching todays game, a really nice finish to the year.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

A shit season just got shitter.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Some of you guys have no idea. Heaven forbid if we end up with the best natural footballer in this draft (Phillips) or a kid who may end up being the best key position defender in years to come (DGB). I think our team of recruiters know what they are doing. Hope i am as disappointed as everyone was here last year when Will Day’s name was read out!

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

I've conceded it'll be Bruhn or Phillips. We'll now miss on the absolute cream. We need to look at the next tier. O'Driscoll may even be a bolter.

Sad times even worse if McDonald or Holland’s fall to 3

Oh come on lads, cheer up. Every year on this board the reputations of a few kids sky rocket, a comment by someone ITK here, a highlights package there... In the end it never works out that way.

Does Luke Jackson appear to be the cream 1 year after he went at #3? Or would you prefer Serong or Day?

We have pick 4, we'll get a gun kid.

 

[halfback dasher]

What do you think of Perkins, Dash?

Yer big strong explosive mid ....good goal sense and would complement our current mids to a tee.
he’s interesting because it was the second half of the yr that he really hit the radar and one that many were keen to see what he looked like in 2020 .
If his growth had continued he’d be spoken about as a top ten pick ....alas he’s become speculative.
Right type though ..

 

[Judd2Sewell]

You can almost bank it. We always want the exciting popular pick and the Hawks always takes one from left field. For us DGB seems very left field for our needs. Easy to get hyped (and so we should this year) by what’s floating around the media/BF but every year the club surprises us.

The club has a plan, can’t wait to find out. I’m still a believer this year has been a blip on the actual team we are, this pick will help.

For every success like Day (and he's proving to be a huge success), there is a Lovell and a Hartung.

 

[eldorado]

For every success like Day (and he's proving to be a huge success), there is a Lovell and a Hartung.

So....picks can be bad

trading can be bad

Losing is bad


Winning is bad


Surely, that's not all? Can't you think of some more things that are bad, to brighten everybody's day?

 

[Back Pocket Rocket]

Oh come on lads, cheer up. Every year on this board the reputations of a few kids sky rocket, a comment by someone ITK here, a highlights package there... In the end it never works out that way.

Does Luke Jackson appear to be the cream 1 year after he went at #3? Or would you prefer Serong or Day?

We have pick 4, we'll get a gun kid.

The problem is it won't be pick 4. Most likely pick 7 with bids and compo for crows

 

[almuz]

I think Hollands will slide like Kemp did last year anyway.

Had we kicked 4 goals less we would of finished below Sydney but I wouldn't change it, it was great watching todays game, a really nice finish to the year.

Yep it isssss what it issss. We coulda' lost a few more games last year too and got a higher pick :O

DGB or Phillips would be unreal for our team.

 

[HAWKSBESTEVA]

Oh come on lads, cheer up. Every year on this board the reputations of a few kids sky rocket, a comment by someone ITK here, a highlights package there... In the end it never works out that way.

Does Luke Jackson appear to be the cream 1 year after he went at #3? Or would you prefer Serong or Day?

We have pick 4, we'll get a gun kid.

Fair point

 

[HAWKSBESTEVA]

DGB is meh , got scrimshaw who plays the same and Sicily when he is back. Midfield #1 priority. Bruhn I like but an acl and meniscus injury on 1 knee is a big risk

 

[Come back Cyril]

As long as Wright doesn't selected DGB or Tilthorpe, I'm happy.

I'm curious about why?

DGB is listed as 195 and has played KPD to date - why are we convinced he can't? Looks like Lever to me, who plays on second talls?

Yes we have Sicily (and to a lesser extent Scrimshaw) as good intercept defenders, but if he can take the KPF's then why wouldn't we want three excellent interceptors?

Tilthorpe is a tall, quick KPF/Ruck with excellent ability, can't think of too many bigger needs for us.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

So....picks can be bad

trading can be bad

Losing is bad


Winning is bad


Surely, that's not all? Can't you think of some more things that are bad, to brighten everybody's day?

I think the lesson here is 'never try'.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

So....picks can be bad

trading can be bad

Losing is bad


Winning is bad


Surely, that's not all? Can't you think of some more things that are bad, to brighten everybody's day?

What are you on about now?

 

[HAWKSBESTEVA]

I'm curious about why?

DGB is listed as 195 and has played KPD to date - why are we convinced he can't? Looks like Lever to me, who plays on second talls?

Yes we have Sicily (and to a lesser extent Scrimshaw) as good intercept defenders, but if he can take the KPF's then why wouldn't we want three excellent interceptors?

Tilthorpe is a tall, quick KPF/Ruck with excellent ability, can't think of too many bigger needs for us.

He is 192cm he will get destroyed playing key defence in the AFL.

 

[Come back Cyril]

While our win against Gold Coast was great viewing it likely means we won’t have access to Hollands even if he slides slightly. We’d be hoping that a) Adelaide do not get Pick 2 for Crouch and b) North Melbourne rates Campbell high enough to bid on him. Unfortunately, I think these things will go against us.

You could shuffle around the first few selections but I think McDonald, Thilthorpe & Hollands will likely all be unavailable. Sydney’s Pick 5 will determine who's available for the next tier (I'm guessing Phillips or Barass).

Assuming the ‘worst case’ scenario:

Pick 1 (Adelaide): Riley Thilthorpe
Pick 2 (Adelaide Crouch compensation): Elijah Hollands
Pick 3 (WB matched bid): Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Pick 4 (North Melbourne): Logan McDonald
Pick 5 (Sydney): Denver Grainger-Barrass
Pick 6 (Sydney matched bid): Braeden Campbell
Pick 7 (Hawthorn): One of Will Phillips, Tanner Bruhn, Oliver Henry, Archie Perkins, Nikolas Cox, Nathan O’Driscoll

This really is the worst case scenario.

I would be very surprised if Crows get 1 and 2 (think Crouch is not worth nearly that). Could be that Tilthorpe McDonald and Holland are all gone in any event l, but I expect Swans may select DGB/Phillips as desperate needs.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I think the lesson here is 'never try'.

No one said anything about winning or losing, or trading or whatever else.

I was just specifically referring to drafting players from left field - like Day, Lovell and to a lesser extent Hartung.

 

[rei154]

What are you on about now?

I think it's pretty obvious tbh- we've had posters on the board complaining about everything all year. We lose games? Complaints about players being bad, coach and gameplan being bad, club culture being bad
We win games? It isn't something we should take joy from cause oppo is bad, now suddenly our draft hand is bad, and our gameplan is still bad.
A Lot of whinging on this board and a lot of people who only want to stick the boot in under the guise of "realism".

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

I think it's pretty obvious tbh- we've had posters on the board complaining about everything all year. We lose games? Complaints about players being bad, coach and gameplan being bad, club culture being bad
We win games? It isn't something we should take joy from cause oppo is bad, now suddenly our draft hand is bad, and our gameplan is still bad.
A Lot of whinging on this board and a lot of people who only want to stick the boot in under the guise of "realism".

Lot of complaining there...

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[theiaofseed]

Complete different situation, that is a poor take

How is that a poor take?

 

[Billyc]

I've conceded it'll be Bruhn or Phillips. We'll now miss on the absolute cream. We need to look at the next tier. O'Driscoll may even be a bolter.

Dropping a spot we may now be more attracted to the idea of trading the pick for two later first round pick. Guess it depends on whether we think a guy we rate top 3 could get to us or whether it’s as clear as the internet pundits seem to suggest (ie. JUH, McDonald, Hollands, Thilthorp, Campbell gone). If it’s the latter, might be worth doubling our chances and splitting the pick.