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.

 

[SSSSSS]

Yep. We seem to be in a good position to nab one of Caddy, Watson, McKercher. All three are list needs. A 2nd KPF, a creative small forward and outside speed + class.

Can't really go wrong.

 

[TallyHawk]

Same. Reminds me of Dal Santo at his peak. He sees the Matrix.

Another player in that mould is Oscar Ryan, playing as a defender for Bushies and VIC Country. The kid has time, has clean hands and excellent skills. Can play midfield and forward too.


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[TylerDurden]

Wiz at 7.

McCabe at 14.

 

[matey]

With our first and McCabe this will be an awesome draft irrespective of the possible scenarios ……… and no selling the farm is required!

 

[Dewnior]

Wiz at 7.

McCabe at 14.

Not sure I'd have McCabe above Tholstrup

 

[daniel23]

This draft has gone from looking very good mid last year to pretty uninspiring outside the first 12-15.

 

[TDS7]

This draft has gone from looking very good mid last year to pretty uninspiring outside the first 12-15.

I don't know about that, there's certainly a drop after ~15 but I'd say that top echelon is on par with the best 9 last year. I'd be pretty happy with a few second round picks if it wasn't for McCabe being up there, I'd rate the 15-40 range pretty similarly to last years 10-25. The top guys are always going to get that attention, but there's plenty of depth that would fit into the last few years late first round.

 

[almuz]

This draft has gone from looking very good mid last year to pretty uninspiring outside the first 12-15.

Happens every year, at least from a hype sense. I’d say it’s pretty random and only evident in 3+ years whether a draft is actually deep or not.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Curtin looks generational to, strong draft.

The kids coming through now seem way better prepared

 

[MasterSamurai]

Curtin looks generational to, strong draft.

The kids coming through now seem way better prepared

Most top 20 pix seem to be ready for Rd 1 it seems.

 

[The Chad and I]

Curtin looks generational to, strong draft.

The kids coming through now seem way better prepared

Pretty good variety for the top 3-5.
Reid, Watson, Curtin could be the most diverse top 3 picks in the last 10 drafts???

 

[Bugs1977]

Still think Caddy or Watson, we need scoring power

Agreed. We need the same recent scoring injection that the Crows had with Rachelle / Rankine.

 

[Dewnior]

Pretty good variety for the top 3-5.
Reid, Watson, Curtin could be the most diverse top 3 picks in the last 10 drafts???

Walsh, Lukosius, Rankine in 2018
Weitering, Schache, Mills in 2015

 

[TylerDurden]

Wizz just kicked an absolute pearler.

 

[nelk boys]

Curtin so composed.

 

[TDS7]

It might have to be Watson. He's just too good.

 

[A1fromDay1]

That would've been some goal by Curtin as he hits the post.

He is having some game so far

 

[A1fromDay1]

Watson already with 4 goals not even halfway through the 2nd

4 kicks and 4 goals

*edit make that 5 goals and 5 kicks.

He is putting on a show

 

[Billyc]

Curtin and Watson super impressive. Bit of Bont to Curtin

 

[Hawks81]

Logan morris has been impressive!
Had a lot more impact than caddy.

 

[Walshawk]

Seen enough. Watson at pick 4. He has quick hands like Daicos/JHF/Wardlaw, excellent balance/agility/pace and the goal smarts that we need.

 

[TylerDurden]

Seen enough. Watson at pick 4. He has quick hands like Daicos/JHF/Wardlaw, excellent balance/agility/pace and the goal smarts that we need.

Could be going at 1 now:

 

[Billyc]

Barring some BS Ben McKay

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Ben Mckay

Age

27

Ht

202cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.5

2star

K

3.7

1star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

1.7

4star

MG

77.2

1star

D

7.5

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

88.5

2star

D

7.0

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

67.8

1star

compo, at least one of Curtin or Watson will be there at our pick. And regardless at least one of them or Caddy. Very nice grab from Caddy just now. 2 goals so far.

 

[A1fromDay1]

Harley Reid is a lock at 1, no need for discussion.

He put on just as good a show last week in WA.

 

[Walshawk]

Based on today
Watson>Curtain>Caddy