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.

 

[Dragz]

We need someone that can demand (and win the ball ) at CHF.

We also need someone to take advantage of that ball if the contest is halved.

Our forward line doesn’t generate any fear in opposition coaching boxes and we need to change that.

Surely one of Curtain / Caddy / Watson addresses one of those needs?

 

[Brishawk]

Didnt watch the whole half but i like what i see from dursma. Clean and a good mover.

 

[RoughysMullet]

Dursma looks terrific- smart player, lots of score involvements
Can’t believe Brisbane are gonna get another one with Levi Ashcroft - looks unreal

 

[The Gotham Penguin]

Ashcroft the standout for mine.

Harley Reid and Duursma working nicely into it.

George Stephens is a monster for his age - showed a bit in 1st half.

Watson unsighted 2nd quarter - Caddy isn't looking anywhere near a top 5 pick.

Smith quieter, but his 1st quarter was excellent.

 

[The Gotham Penguin]

Archer Reid...goodness.

Having some sort of game

 

[Dewnior]

Jagga Smith. Star.

2024 draft yeah?

 

[The Gotham Penguin]

Zane Duursma rocketing up the draft.

Caddy having a shocker - not top 20 after this showing. Watson not seen.

Archer Reid, Harley Reid, Zane Duursma - happy with any of these 3.

 

[Brishawk]

I want dursma

 

[TylerDurden]

Duursma BOG.

 

[brew]

I would say I know too much about about the U18 championships… but if you want the ball out centre you get Reid… you want goals you get Duursma

 

[The Gotham Penguin]

Duursma for anyones first pick!

Watson and Caddy have been very very poor.

Levi Ashcroft is only 16!

Stevens / Anastopolis / both Reids / Smith all showing the 'right stuff'

I'd be horrified to pick Caddy at 3 or 4 based on this showing.

Watson simply isn't what Hawthorn need - 2 touches to 3/4 time?

 

[Davo-27]

Duursma finally playing forward and he is putting on a show against VM

 

[Billyc]

Geez it gets harder by the week ! Watson and Caddy have been anonymous this game and Duursma very good

 

[hfc70]

Why didn’t Watson go into the middle that 3rd quarter. Metro we’re getting smashed in the middle. The coach did nothing

 

[TylerDurden]

Geez it gets harder by the week ! Watson and Caddy have been anonymous this game and Duursma very good

Wiz just kicked his 2nd. From limited opportunities.

 

[Billyc]

Wiz just kicked his 2nd. From limited opportunities.

And now a 3rd. Yeah come into it later, albeit in junk time. Can milk a free kick too, which is a good thing. Reminds me of a shorter Robbie Gray. Dead eye too

 

[TylerDurden]

Make that 3.

 

[brew]

Wiz just kicked his 2nd. From limited opportunities.

3rd…. Every time he touched the ball it looked like there was going to be a goal

 

[The Gotham Penguin]

7 touches 3 goals for Watson.

Remarkable.

 

[VandoHawk]

Going to be hard to pick between Curtin, Watson, Duursma and McKercher.

 

[brew]

Watson just makes it all look easy

 

[TylerDurden]

Make that 4.

 

[Billyc]

Lol and now 4. Can turn a dirty day into a productive one in the blink of an eye.

 

[The Gotham Penguin]

Now 4 from 8 touches.

Staking a claim for top 5

Archer Reid the smoky for mine though

 

[TylerDurden]

Duursma 4.