List Mgmt. 2020 Draft

[George]

 

[Saints43]

fu**, hate to say it but Collingwood have done well in this draft. They’ll be fine in a couple years again

Assuming they don't have to punt Grundy and Moore when these kids come off base contracts in two years time.

 

[StCicatriz]

i wonder what type we go for with the next pick

 

[bird_man]

stoked with it and would have been stoked with whomever we selected

Get off ya high horse mate, you'll be the first calling for Libba to be sacked like you did earlier in the year if he turns out no good.

 

[plugger66]

i wonder what type we go for with the next pick

Same as before. A player to suit a position

 

[kernelT]

i wonder what type we go for with the next pick

HBF

 

[Ricochet]

So we cant have an opinion that goes against everything the club and the recruiters does is amazing. Got it.

If there is no vision on him and all the specialist draft media people can do is note the player has a double barrel name, then questioning his selection in the first round is absolutely warranted.

The list needs highly talented players no matter the position. We said today we would go best available. On all available evidence from every draft resource available, I would confidently say this guy was not actually the best available at our pick.

You can have an opinion be no need to get so worked up over it if this kid is 194 cm and able to play on a wing or kpf already tells me he could be something special only time will tell and what's done is done

 

[Jezzarayman]

Bit of footage

 

[Joffaboy]

Hearing the Saints recruiters are wrapt and can't believe whats his name fell so far on the draft

 

[St Neil]

Knightmare had him going at 31. So maybe not as left field as I thought.
194cm there's the Key Forward

Imagine if he becomes the player of the draft.

I’ll back our blokes in here.

 

[StCicatriz]

Get off ya high horse mate, you'll be the first calling for Libba to be sacked like you did earlier in the year if he turns out no good.

 

[StFly]

Maybe he will grow?

Already did, was 185 as a15yo running around Strathmore, 194 now. Only been what, 3 years at Calder including this one? 2 of which were as an underager.

 

[Ekomaira]

the next Buddy!

 

[SaintPaul74]

can anyone produce this

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LeaderLocal FootyMatthew Allison pleased with draft preparation after eye-catching performances

Calder Cannons forward Matthew Allison has raced up draft boards with impressive combine and training performances but isn’t getting ahead of himself.


Calder Cannons tall forward Matt Allison has bolted up draft boards ahead of Wednesday’s big night.

At 195cm, Allison combines height and marking power with elite athleticism, and has clubs scrambling ahead of draft night.

The Strathmore junior produced an outstanding 6.17 2km time trial at last month’s Vic Metro Combine, good enough for seventh nationally, and broke three seconds in the 20m sprint for the first time.

He followed it up with a strong showing at this week’s pre-draft training session and has been projected to be taken as high as the second round by some draft watchers.

Allison, however, is keeping a lid on his nerves.

Matthew Allison put through his paces during the pre-draft training day.

“I’ve excited, nervous, all of the above to be honest, it’s snuck up really quickly,” he said.

“I don’t want to put a lot of expectations and hopes on myself in case it doesn’t work out and with the uncertainty of this year you can’t get complacent or can’t expect too much.

“I set myself some target times (at the combine) and I exceeded my expectations, particularly in the 20m sprint I was stoked with that result.

“I’ve never broken three seconds before and obviously with running being a big part of my game I was eager to dominate the 2km time trial and was pleased with how I finished there.”

Allison is the son of Coburg Team of the Century forward, Brian, who played 174 games and won two premierships with the Lions.

The developing tall impressed in Calder’s pre-season matches but with the 2020 NAB League season cancelled will have to hope his 10 games and performances for St Bernard’s College last season are enough to get him noticed.

His athleticism allows him to get up the ground and provide a link between defence and attack.

There were plans to spend time in defence in 2020 to showcase his intercept marking skills and even on the wing with his running power.

Matthew Allison competes against Lachlan Carrigan.

“I feel most comfortable as a high half-forward, I think my running is one of my biggest assets,” Allison said.

“Working up the ground helps utilise my strengths as well, my kicking and marking are a couple of assets that I like to use.

“(Calder) have been great throughout this year, (coach) Ross Smith and particularly (talent manager) Tom Lonergan

Tom Lonergan

Age

41

Ht

197cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.8

4star

MG

167.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

5.8

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

0.4

3star

, he’s been immense for my development.”

A North Melbourne supporter growing up, Allison has modelled his game on Drew Petrie

Drew Petrie

Age

43

Ht

197cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.7

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

5.2

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

1.2

2star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.0

1star

as well as St Kilda superstar Nick Riewoldt.

“I’ve always loved the way someone like Drew Petrie

Drew Petrie

Age

43

Ht

197cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.7

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

5.2

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

1.2

2star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.0

1star

went about it.

“He’s got an elite work rate, played a similar role at half-forward, has great hands, is a great kick and is someone I’ve watched really closely.

“Nick Riewoldt is another one, particularly for his work rate.”

Allison finished his Year 12 studies last year in preparation for his draft season.

While that hasn’t gone to plan he has used the time to work on his business sports management degree.

“It’s been challenge for everyone but I’m very fortunate that my family and friends are all doing really well,” Allison said.

“I’ve tried to keep a positive attitude and I’ve been pleased with how I’ve handled it, keeping busy and active, which has helped me for sure.”

 

[Armoooo]

Seeing a lot of people questioning who the bloke actually is, a couple suggesting we should have picked him later and then seeing half the board complaining about melts.

Have I missed something? Did George purge a bunch of posts?

The anti-melt crowd's melts have gotten out of hand.

 

[StCicatriz]

Already did, was 185 as a15yo running around Strathmore, 194 now. Only been what, 3 years at Calder including this one? 2 of which were as an underager.

decent

 

[The Jack]

If he’s half as good as his dad Andrew or his other dad Brett we’ll have a handy player on our hands.

 

[Joffaboy]

Remember when we picked up Wilkie and Marshall? Who knew anything about them?

 

[St Neil]

Our next pick was 58, Allison was projected at 52.

We clearly rated him higher than everyone else, so we drafted him. No reason why he can’t be as good as pick 1 if he has the ability and is well developed.

 

[Verdun]

should halve the time between picks

 

[George]

he just did his ACL. Mayo whilst showing some signs for Sandy, hadn't yet shown he could play on the wing. so he was still only a CHF. the club would know him inside and out.

it's going to be a long long way back for him and tbh i think the best place for him is at his original WAFL club. i think it's going to take him 2-3 years of consistent footy to have another crack at AFL. there's no way a club can wait 2-3 years for him to develop. the landscape of the AFL has changed.

i'm a fan of Mayo and watched him play colts, but i'm not delusional to the point of suggestion that Mayo is a better prospect than a kid who's ranked at Pick 26.

do you really think Mayo is rated higher than pick 26 in this draft?

Not sure if he is better Allison. Is he better than Allison?

He better be because we just delisted a guy that plays his position.

 

[Diehard Saint]

i wonder what type we go for with the next pick

Tell me in the morning...it’ll be midnight here before we know...

 

[plugger66]

If he’s half as good as his dad Andrew or his other dad Brett we’ll have a handy player on our hands.

Much taller than his second dad Brett

 

[BrutThough]

 

[DT_35]

Maybe no one wants Carroll, might be available at our next pick

 

[BrutThough]

Traded up to pick 43

54 and future 4th out