Player Watch 2023 AFL Draft Pool Discussion Thread

[Strapping Young Lad]

Same rule applies to this thread as other years, keep it on topic about the kids.
Don’t get bogged down on what other teams might do or where they will finish.

Trade speculation belongs here.
That's also where you can discuss your mock drafts or pick trades.

Any McCabe, Dear or Maginness talk belongs here.

 

[offtherails9]

He has a point with that comment though

Oh you shouldn't support your team by wearing their colours whilst watching them play? Do you suggest a suit instead?

 

[Noel Gallagher]

Yes it was Tucker

My man Tucker - music to my ears

 

[tl92]

Oh you shouldn't support your team by wearing their colours whilst watching them play? Do you suggest a suit instead?

A scarf?

 

[2008wasoverDEW!]

The guy norf gave up their priority 3rd pick for it’s a mid season draft not trade period!

Haha!! Thanks for picking that up. Edited.

 

[offtherails9]

A scarf?

Sure. Funny that every sporting league around the world the fans wear a jersey/Guernsey at the teams games but in Australia it's cringeworthy.

 

[tl92]

Sure. Funny that every sporting league around the world the fans wear a jersey/Guernsey at the teams games but in Australia it's cringeworthy.

Do you wear the shorts too?

 

[Alite]

How are we getting 3 or 4 first rounders?

Elliot and Tucker are Mid Season Draft prospects not National Draft prospects.

 

[Jet_black]

The Harley hype: Striking a balance between small-town lad and big-time star

Harley Reid is finding a way to managethe hype that surrounds him as the anticipated No.1 pick at this year's draft

www.afl.com.au

Write up on Harley Reid.

Yikes he is a Geelong supporter. Maybe one to avoid cos he will end up going down the highway! [emoji3]

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

I forgot to say this yesterday, but Zane Duursma absolutely dominated the Western Jets. I caught the third quarter of the match, and you could see how good he is aerially. He also moved elegantly through the midfield. And kicked a nice goal. According to eDPS , Duursma had 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s. He also kicked 3 goals and 3 behinds.

 

[Walshawk]

I forgot to say this yesterday, but Zane Duursma absolutely dominated the Western Jets. I caught the third quarter of the match, and you could see how good he is aerially. He also moved elegantly through the midfield. And kicked a nice goal. According to eDPS , Duursma had 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s. He also kicked 3 goals and 3 behinds.

The top three (Reid, Watson, Duursma) are all going to be sensational players. All Victorians. All good enough to go number one in many previous drafts.

 

[Brishawk]

He will be drafted by West Coast, making it every chance he ends up at Geelong down the track.

West coast will probably trade the pick to north and anther first with Reid leaving for Geelong after one year for pick 15

 

[leathaleigh3]

The question maybe if a tall forward has a sensational championships performance, will norf be tempted to take that player

 

[pushintheback]

The top three (Reid, Watson, Duursma) are all going to be sensational players. All Victorians. All good enough to go number one in many previous drafts. We will finish 16th and we can’t go wrong.

If Duursma has a strong champs he could go past Watson.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

The top three (Reid, Watson, Duursma) are all going to be sensational players. All Victorians. All good enough to go number one in many previous drafts.

I expect Darcy Wilson to be right there with Duursma for our pick come November. It's going to be a hard decision to make, but one that we should benefit from no matter who we choose.

 

[TylerDurden]

I forgot to say this yesterday, but Zane Duursma absolutely dominated the Western Jets. I caught the third quarter of the match, and you could see how good he is aerially. He also moved elegantly through the midfield. And kicked a nice goal. According to eDPS , Duursma had 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s. He also kicked 3 goals and 3 behinds.

He'll be a star. I'm a massive fan.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

I forgot to say this yesterday, but Zane Duursma absolutely dominated the Western Jets. I caught the third quarter of the match, and you could see how good he is aerially. He also moved elegantly through the midfield. And kicked a nice goal. According to eDPS , Duursma had 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s. He also kicked 3 goals and 3 behinds.

Called it.

Love the way he moves through traffic.

 

[Dewnior]

I still think we need another tall forward and want to keep an eye on Caddy in the champs

 

[theiaofseed]

I still think we need another tall forward and want to keep an eye on Caddy in the champs

I think its just easier to buy a KP, if we get everything else set the KP's will come knocking they always do aka Cameron, Lynch, Lake, Frawley, May, Daniher

 

[HawthornHawk]

I still think we need another tall forward and want to keep an eye on Caddy in the champs

Always have to take best talent available in the top end of the draft though. If we have to wait another year or two to find that forward then so be it.

 

[SSSSSS]

Would love Duursma in our colours. Wonder if we can swing his brother from Port across as well. Looked like a gun wingman in his debut year and is exactly what we need now that he has had a few disappointing years with selection/injury.

 

[Topiary]

I forgot to say this yesterday, but Zane Duursma absolutely dominated the Western Jets. I caught the third quarter of the match, and you could see how good he is aerially. He also moved elegantly through the midfield. And kicked a nice goal. According to eDPS , Duursma had 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s. He also kicked 3 goals and 3 behinds.

He is very much on the List.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Would love Duursma in our colours. Wonder if we can swing his brother from Port across as well. Looked like a gun wingman in his debut year and is exactly what we need now that he has had a few disappointing years with selection/injury.

The younger brother Willem is the best of the 3. Would love all the brothers at the family club!

 

[BurnaHawks]

The younger brother Willem is the best of the 3. Would love all the brothers at the family club!

Yeah, athletically Willem is a beast! 2022 was U15 Victorian State High Jump Champion. Third in the 800m and named in the All Australian Under 15 team.

 

[Teamwork Talks]

I forgot to say this yesterday, but Zane Duursma absolutely dominated the Western Jets. I caught the third quarter of the match, and you could see how good he is aerially. He also moved elegantly through the midfield. And kicked a nice goal. According to eDPS , Duursma had 25 disposals, 7 tackles, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s. He also kicked 3 goals and 3 behinds.

I like the way he moves. Good evasive skills as well.

 

[Tall poppy Syndrome]

Where do the keen draft watchers see Will Day’s mate Ashton Moir going in Nov? His highlights are amazing (appreciating they’re curated and the oppo quality mightn’t be great). Is he in the mix for No.2 or 3?