We had a really tall draft in 2016 and I think that was part of the reason we struggled in the following years. Having a lot of developing talls on the list who aren't ready for AFL impacts the depth of the AFL team.My ideal draft would be:
Cadman (KPP) - could play either end but I don’t see a standout attribute aside from workrate and aggression; so I see him a good CHB.
Hayes (KPD?/Interceptor) - a good third tall interceptor. Is really tall for that role and can in time fill out to play KPD.
Van Es (KPD) - good 1v1 player. Could be the FB we are looking for but likely needs 3-4 years before he can take the gorillas. Taking him in the third round would take the pressure off and hopefully we give him the time to develop.
They would be available in roughly those pick slots according to a few phantom drafts I have seen.
Some people would say that you shouldn’t recruit too many in the one position at once. BUT they could play for Footscray while developing in defence. Cadman and Hayes can play higher up the field and intercept; while Van Es is playing FB.
This recruitment would force us to play Darcy as a Forward/Ruck, which is where I think we see him fitting in. IF our football department see him as a defender, then you could choose one less tall defender.
Rather than 3 18 year old talls, I'd prefer a mature ager on the rookie list