Analysis 2021 draft thread

[JasRulz63]

James Tunstill East Perth/Western Australia

DOB: 18/07/2003 (18-years-old) Height: 185cm Weight: 76kg

Position: Midfielder

2021 Averages: WAFL Colts (15 games)

21.6 disposals | 14.3 kicks | 7.3 handballs | 3.3 marks | 3.2 tackles | 4.9 inside 50s | 0.4 goals (6 total)

Pretty good averages considering it's his first year in an elite program. 23 disposals, 6 marks and 5 tackles in the Colts GF too.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Thats the issue isn't it? Other clubs identify players they want, like Pies did just then with Draper and get the man they want.

We just sit on our hands and do nothing particularly if others at the draft function said Howes we rated highly. Will be Rivers all over again.
But sure, lets go with another no name that we probably couldve got with a pick swap later in the draft for points next year. Some clubs have killed this draft wit smart recruiting but not us aside from Wilmott.

So what would you have been willing to give up to land Howes?

 

[spotthedog1]

This is my issue, if we're happy to draft another mid then why put need over talent last night?

It's the 40s... In the teens, a coin-toss prospect is a big risk. When you're in the 40s, I don't mind a bit more of a hit or miss pick - if they have the upside, then why not have a crack... If it turns out a bust, it's not as much a problem.

From 5 mins of reading, it sounds like this guy has developed late, may keep coming on or may not. Inconsistent but well balanced player with good work rate. If he keeps developing, gets a bit of consistency... We'll see.

 

[blueiris]

Thats the issue isn't it? Other clubs identify players they want, like Pies did just then with Draper and get the man they want.

We just sit on our hands and do nothing particularly if others at the draft function said Howes we rated highly. Will be Rivers all over again.
But sure, lets go with another no name that we probably couldve got with a pick swap later in the draft for points next year. Some clubs have killed this draft wit smart recruiting but not us aside from Wilmott.

The last two picks we've had and no one on either coverage has anything good to say b/c they now we've reached unlike Draper or Zack Taylor taken straight after

I think most said the same when picked Starz and Bailey as first round picks I’ll back in Conole

 

[SizeMatters]

This is my issue, if we're happy to draft another mid then why put need over talent last night?

maybe we didn't rate the talls that were left?

 

[martinson]

I suppose it's a good sign that on the Fox Footy coverage every player after pick 20 was a potential superstar and it was a miracle they slid that low in the draft and when they got to our guy they had zilch so started talking about something else.

 

[Surly Boy]

 

[Section 5]

So he's been recruited off one game?

I would say 15 see above

 

[mattsmob]

maybe we didn't rate the talls that were left?

Guess not, I'll be honest I've got no idea but it does feel like they've shifted the goalposts slightly. Either way looking forward to next season and its unlikely any one draftee is going to be the difference between winning and losing.

 

[ItsRaynerGoals]

Hurry up footy season!

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Thats the issue isn't it? Other clubs identify players they want, like Pies did just then with Draper and get the man they want.

We just sit on our hands and do nothing particularly if others at the draft function said Howes we rated highly. Will be Rivers all over again.
But sure, lets go with another no name that we probably couldve got with a pick swap later in the draft for points next year. Some clubs have killed this draft wit smart recruiting but not us aside from Wilmott.

The last two picks we've had and no one on either coverage has anything good to say b/c they now we've reached unlike Draper or Zack Taylor taken straight after

You mean we didn't draft the players you want. Pretty clear we drafted the players the recruiters wanted.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Plenty of smokeys coming in now.

 

[martinson]

You mean we didn't draft the players you want. Pretty clear we drafted the players the recruiters wanted.

I think that's true.

On anything I've seen of Johnson and Goater would've been happy to take either . So we took someone before them and you'd have to presume we see something out of the ordinary.

 

[Warwick]

Love that there are all these superstars sliding in the 40s in what was described a weak draft.

 

[spotthedog1]

Lol. Essendon just took someone who Shifter didn't know off the top of his head. That's pick 50.

 

[Dalions]

 

[JasRulz63]

Scouting notes for Tunstill playing for SA U19s vs. WA U19s.

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFLU19s - Western Australia vs. South Australia

THE 2021 AFL Under 19 National Championships got underway on Saturday in a last-minute clash between Western Australia and South Australia at Lathlain Park, with the hosts getting up 9.13 (67) to 5.8 (38). In a bumper edition of Scouting Notes, we take a look at the performances of every player...

central.rookieme.com

Having produced a good season to date at WAFL Colts level, Tunstill took the opportunity against South Australia to put his name in the mind of recruiters with a strong display, particularly in the first half. Early on it felt like Tunstill was involved in every bit of WA play, winning the ball from stoppages or receiving a releasing handball to move the ball forward quickly. He timed his runs well and positioned smartly around contests to be in the best spot to win it. In the thick of it, Tunstill did well to keep the ball away from opponents, then fire out sharp handballs to teammates in space. What was arguably most impressive about Tunstill’s game was how he tracked the ball on the ground and refused to be knocked off balance, winning the ball against opponents and flicking it up to teammates before he could be brought to ground.

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships - Western Australia vs. South Australia

WESTERN Australia scraped home by five points against South Australia in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser, providing a chance for either state’s Under 19 squads to shine on the big stage. Claremont swingman Jacob Van Rooyen was the hosts’ saviour with his last-gasp goal, but there were...

central.rookieme.com

Lining up alongside East Perth teammate, Dittmar at the centre bounces, Tunstill started the game brightly and looked like being WA’s most productive midfielder. His hands were slick at each contest, sweeping up ground balls on the move and continuing his momentum to bustle through tackles. His output steadied after a terrific opening term, but Tunstill was still able to find the ball in his usual midfield post and has been a staple of his state’s Under 19 side.

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships: South Australia vs. Western Australia

WESTERN Australia completed a clean three-game sweep of South Australia this past weekend, cementing its dominance over this year’s makeshift Under 19 National Championships. In the Black Swans’ hard fought 10-point victory, there were plenty of prospects out to press their draft credentials...

central.rookieme.com

One of the better West Australians on the day, was at least cleaner more often than not, particularly via hand, able to open the game up with long 45-degree handballs to a running teammate. Not only did he find plenty of the ball, but his second and third efforts through defensive pressure and shepherds were also noticeable, and he kept winning the pill throughout the match. He had a nice kick positioning well to Arthur Jones in the final quarter, and kept trying to move the ball in transition.

Looks like he did very well at state level considering where he's come from development wise.

 

[countryVicLion]

Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com
Here’s the link for our pick 41 looks a likely type

 

[mattsmob]

Scouting notes for Tunstill playing for SA U19s vs. WA U19s.

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFLU19s - Western Australia vs. South Australia

THE 2021 AFL Under 19 National Championships got underway on Saturday in a last-minute clash between Western Australia and South Australia at Lathlain Park, with the hosts getting up 9.13 (67) to 5.8 (38). In a bumper edition of Scouting Notes, we take a look at the performances of every player...

central.rookieme.com

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships - Western Australia vs. South Australia

WESTERN Australia scraped home by five points against South Australia in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser, providing a chance for either state’s Under 19 squads to shine on the big stage. Claremont swingman Jacob Van Rooyen was the hosts’ saviour with his last-gasp goal, but there were...

central.rookieme.com

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships: South Australia vs. Western Australia

WESTERN Australia completed a clean three-game sweep of South Australia this past weekend, cementing its dominance over this year’s makeshift Under 19 National Championships. In the Black Swans’ hard fought 10-point victory, there were plenty of prospects out to press their draft credentials...

central.rookieme.com

Looks like he did very well at state level considering where he's come from development wise.

He was very good in the first state game and its on youtube so probably the easiest game to watch for anyone interested.

 

[martinson]

Scouting notes for Tunstill playing for SA U19s vs. WA U19s.

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFLU19s - Western Australia vs. South Australia

THE 2021 AFL Under 19 National Championships got underway on Saturday in a last-minute clash between Western Australia and South Australia at Lathlain Park, with the hosts getting up 9.13 (67) to 5.8 (38). In a bumper edition of Scouting Notes, we take a look at the performances of every player...

central.rookieme.com

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships - Western Australia vs. South Australia

WESTERN Australia scraped home by five points against South Australia in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser, providing a chance for either state’s Under 19 squads to shine on the big stage. Claremont swingman Jacob Van Rooyen was the hosts’ saviour with his last-gasp goal, but there were...

central.rookieme.com

Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships: South Australia vs. Western Australia

WESTERN Australia completed a clean three-game sweep of South Australia this past weekend, cementing its dominance over this year’s makeshift Under 19 National Championships. In the Black Swans’ hard fought 10-point victory, there were plenty of prospects out to press their draft credentials...

central.rookieme.com

Looks like he did very well at state level considering where he's come from development wise.

He sounds potentially freakish.

 

[Zhesty]

Three fast, hard at it, and aggressively minded players. Like it a lot.

 

[Lions1024]

I think most said the same when picked Starz and Bailey as first round picks I’ll back in Conole

Don't think he was criticising draft selection but rather our trading / list management. If we had an opportunity to trade out a future third round pick to get a player we rated in the first round (after weighing up our needs) and we didn't do it - that's a poor assessment of risk / reward imo. I think the fact that players drafted around this mark are quite speculative reinforces this.

Points for next year can always be manufactured, plans change (e.g. a player might request a trade next year) and rankings can always change (e.g. Ashcroft drops down the draft rankings).

But in saying that, I like the look of Tunstill I'm just not a fan of the way we have approached this draft knowing that a player we rated in the first round was available a couple of picks before us.

 

[M Malice]

Looks as tough as nails and hard at it on that footage, all 3 have that trait in spades.

 

[spotthedog1]

Interviewed by about half the teams. Only really started taking it serious in the last year or two, not ideal training conditions (3 hours each way to Perth each week, only really training locally in Bussellton). Sounds like he adjusted quickly to the higher levels when moved up.

Worth a punt.

 

[Warwick]

Skinny WA midfielder who is super clean with his hands.

Reminds me of someone but can't recall who.