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Jevan and Mattaes sound like they'd have the same parents
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Resource 2023 AFL Draft Discussion...
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I reckon both him and Read the GC academy ruck will go top 10-15
Both special in absence of other special players thus draft
Going to be an extremely quiet mid season draft this year
In the recent twomey interview with Phillipou (rising star), they were talking the little bro coming through, I don't think Mattaes was going to admit he would be better, though.
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Watched the academy side the other night and there were some impressive performances from this side enough to beat the Carlton reserves side despite its depleted nature.
Look alike JHF midfielder (even with full socks pulled up) Riley Sanders showed a bit as did Zane Duursma who looks a better prospect than his brother. Both would be good additions to our midfield. Colby McKerchers ball use came under notice and Jake Rogers was probably BOG.
Archie Roberts and William Lorenz were also promising mids and i really like Darcy Wilson, particularly his run and carry and tricks that he displayed against Port Adelaide. He looks to have a huge upside and lots of pace an run and carry in his armoury.
Mitch Edwards at 207cm could be a candidate for our first pick if we could manufacture 2 first round picks. He impresses me more and more with his game and movement around the ground.
Jack Delean looks as though he has broadened his game out to become a more complete player and a serious drat prospect and i liked Orlando Turner also from SA in the forward half. He has some noce smooth movement and skills about him.
Philactides was most impressive in the back half withis run and gun and pace.
Walter showed some encouraging signs for the suns at FF and Harley Reid until injured played with real swagger and confidence although he wasted the ball a bit on a few occasions.
The wizard was once again impressive in whatever he does and will go top 5. Towmey claims he is the most well rounded forward small he has seen for a decade. Might be a bit over the top but he is a very good prospect.
Liked Callinan and Ethan Read and would like to see more of Archer Reid before making an opinion.
Moir was able to do some team orientated things with tap ons and tackles but did not show the qualities i have seen from him on previous showings.
Mcaullife did not get much of the ball but i am not sure whether he had many minutes on the ground.
Curtin good at this level but some concern about his pace for AFL. Burnt by McAsey here.
Gold coast have three boys likely to be drafted. They will need a tonne of picks to get them all over the line.
Ive probably missed a few who played well but these were the boys who on first viewing stood out to me.
Look alike JHF midfielder (even with full socks pulled up) Riley Sanders showed a bit as did Zane Duursma who looks a better prospect than his brother. Both would be good additions to our midfield. Colby McKerchers ball use came under notice and Jake Rogers was probably BOG.
Archie Roberts and William Lorenz were also promising mids and i really like Darcy Wilson, particularly his run and carry and tricks that he displayed against Port Adelaide. He looks to have a huge upside and lots of pace an run and carry in his armoury.
Mitch Edwards at 207cm could be a candidate for our first pick if we could manufacture 2 first round picks. He impresses me more and more with his game and movement around the ground.
Jack Delean looks as though he has broadened his game out to become a more complete player and a serious drat prospect and i liked Orlando Turner also from SA in the forward half. He has some noce smooth movement and skills about him.
Philactides was most impressive in the back half withis run and gun and pace.
Walter showed some encouraging signs for the suns at FF and Harley Reid until injured played with real swagger and confidence although he wasted the ball a bit on a few occasions.
The wizard was once again impressive in whatever he does and will go top 5. Towmey claims he is the most well rounded forward small he has seen for a decade. Might be a bit over the top but he is a very good prospect.
Liked Callinan and Ethan Read and would like to see more of Archer Reid before making an opinion.
Moir was able to do some team orientated things with tap ons and tackles but did not show the qualities i have seen from him on previous showings.
Mcaullife did not get much of the ball but i am not sure whether he had many minutes on the ground.
Curtin good at this level but some concern about his pace for AFL. Burnt by McAsey here.
Gold coast have three boys likely to be drafted. They will need a tonne of picks to get them all over the line.
Ive probably missed a few who played well but these were the boys who on first viewing stood out to me.
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Nice observation.
Curtin - If you watch his clips when he played mid a couple of weeks ago, you will see he's a natural backman. His movement and patterns translate to the back half. Even as a mid he was taking intercept marks. He will go high as a 3rd back. I'd be happy to have Curtin at the crows.
Turner was much better in this game than the Port one. He reminds me of Jesse Motlop. Very raw but in time I can see him becoming a bit of a wizard at AFL level.
Philactides I have always liked him. The way he opens the game up with his speed causes panic for the oppo. Every club is after speed and he's probably the quickest in the draft pool. We could use him.
Moir I'm not off him but I need to see more (You like what i did there
) I really want to see him play league. He's got the talent but the last thing we need is someone that teases us. I really hope he can show what he can do in the champs.Delean is a bit like Weightman. He moved well the other night and hit the scoreboard. I love how he backed himself but I'm not sure we need another small fwd.
This is a DABM level post
Draft watchers - has Weckert ever played any midfield minutes and/does he seem capable of it?
Standing 191cm I wonder if he might be a bit short at AFL level as a power forward, but would be a mighty fine size for a mid.
Standing 191cm I wonder if he might be a bit short at AFL level as a power forward, but would be a mighty fine size for a mid.
I know we always go the next best player in the draft but if a ruckman like Edwards or A Reid were available with our first pick, would we take one of them over a midfielder like wilson,duursma or mckercher for example?
Personally I rate both of those ruckman very high anyway.
Personally I rate both of those ruckman very high anyway.
I must admit I haven't heard much about taylor goad but I will keep an eye on him for the rest of the season. I really like the look of the other two ruckman I mentioned but it will be interesting to see how goad goes for the rest of the year.
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Was he moving nicely in the huddle
Read is the best ruck at getting around the ground finding the ball and using it well … like an extra mid
And his field kicking is sublime
His actual ruck work is nothing special and lacks alot of strength so struggles with body work at ball ups + throw ins
Pass on that summary, is he an English type maybe who took a few years to build the required strength? I'd still target a ruck who's been a on a list for a couple of years already, Nick Bryan at the Dons would be one I'd like.
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There’s no way we would get access to Read anyway , Gold Coast academy and might get bid on around 10-15
Will be more than just a ruck but will take a while
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Has Hamish?
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Bicks has mentioned him four or five times in this thread so I'm sure that's enough to attract Hamish's attention.
A very much doubt Hamish reads this thread lol.
He was standing equally well on both feet. Almost couldn't tell which one he preferred.Was he moving nicely in the huddle
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Nah, this thread is all the research he needs
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Short highlight package on Taylor Goad
looks ok. I did like his tapwork - I mean at his height he should win most BUT I did like the communication and precision to give it to his mids instead of halving the contest
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Pick #11 Adelaide selects McCauliffe
Clearly Daz has done this b4 the WCE vs Hawks game.
Clearly Daz has done this b4 the WCE vs Hawks game.
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Why pay recruiting staff around the country and flights to go watch games yourself when you can just read this thread.
Saving plenty in the soft cap.
See the big Ethan Read had 27 possessions as a ruck in the Coates league game on Sunday for GC academy
202cm kid that hasn’t got close to filling out yet
Could be an absolute freak
Edwards is also very good from WA …. Looking forward to seeing who does best in nationals including Goad
202cm kid that hasn’t got close to filling out yet
Could be an absolute freak
Edwards is also very good from WA …. Looking forward to seeing who does best in nationals including Goad
Read 27 disposals
Trying to think of the last time a ruck had that much ball in a Coates / Nab league game
Can you think of any ?
