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.

 

[chopflop]

Isn't he a defender? I'm trying to fix our forward line

Genuine swing man

 

[Topiary]

Isn't he a defender? I'm trying to fix our forward line

We can do both

 

[Blackhawk42]

I reckon I'm all in on Duursma.

Unlike the past 2 seasons I'm not desperately hoping to pick one particular kid over another, but the skill set he offers is something we're crying out for. I can't even really land on a decent player comparison for him.

He has the elite goal kicking nous of a De Goey or Stringer type, but he's a far 'neater' looking footballer than those players. Far less rougher around the edges. Almost like a Jack Gunston

19

Jack Gunston

Age

34

Ht

193cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.5

4star

K

10.5

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.6

5star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

with more scope for midfield minutes.

 

[kenneje]

I reckon I'm all in on Duursma.

Unlike the past 2 seasons I'm not desperately hoping to pick one particular kid over another, but the skill set he offers is something we're crying out for. I can't even really land on a decent player comparison for him.

He has the elite goal kicking nous of a De Goey or Stringer type, but he's a far 'neater' looking footballer than those players. Far less rougher around the edges. Almost like a Jack Gunston with more scope for midfield minutes.

Do you know how he compares to his brother at the same age?

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

From what I've heard, there is top end quality in the first 15 or so picks and then it drops away. Nothing like the depth in 2001.

This is said every year! I feel clubs finally will have more to work with seeing under 16’s and under the 18’s form.



Appears there’s a few decent names missing on Cal’s AFL draft list. Which would indicate some depth to me.

 

[noobermensch]

You already have one Jiath, why not Tew? (Thank you for laughing at my highly original joke)

 

[kirbatron]

I reckon I'm all in on Duursma.

Unlike the past 2 seasons I'm not desperately hoping to pick one particular kid over another, but the skill set he offers is something we're crying out for. I can't even really land on a decent player comparison for him.

He has the elite goal kicking nous of a De Goey or Stringer type, but he's a far 'neater' looking footballer than those players. Far less rougher around the edges. Almost like a Jack Gunston with more scope for midfield minutes.

hes neat & classy but looks like a really solid tackler too.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Watson or Duursma would be an amazing boost for our forward line.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Apologies for the intrusion, but i got told last night that Hawthorn are considering a play for Xavier Duursma

28

Xavier Duursma

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.5

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

8.5

5star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.1

4star

CL

1.6

4star

D

13.0

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.3

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.3

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

16.8

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

8.4

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

1.6

4star

, and then drafting his brother with their first pick.

Would be a bold play, but one worth considering, however Hawthorn dont have many picks, and would need to head into the future drafts to find picks, but it would be a smart piece of business as port will be desperate to get back into the draft at some level.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Rowie6]

I reckon I'm all in on Duursma.

Unlike the past 2 seasons I'm not desperately hoping to pick one particular kid over another, but the skill set he offers is something we're crying out for. I can't even really land on a decent player comparison for him.

He has the elite goal kicking nous of a De Goey or Stringer type, but he's a far 'neater' looking footballer than those players. Far less rougher around the edges. Almost like a Jack Gunston

19

Jack Gunston

Age

34

Ht

193cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.5

4star

K

10.5

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.6

5star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

with more scope for midfield minutes.

Yes I agree but also warming to The Wizard aswell it’s a toss of the coin for me at the moment?


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[Del33640]

Watson or Duursma would be an amazing boost for our forward line.

Absolutely psyched to get either as well. Both would be insane if the universe could hook that up...

 

[chopflop]

this mail is getting around.

whats Xavier worth?

Packet of twisties

 

[chopflop]

At this stage I am keen on

Mckercher, Watson and duursma in that order.

I think mckercher could play a high half forward role and be very dangerous around goals.

Watson has the x-factor and could bring some real dynamism to our front half.

Duursma would bring some much needed aerial and goal kicking ability. One day he could provide a mean mid rotation with Day or Newcombe off a HFF.

 

[Brant]

At this stage I am keen on

Mckercher, Watson and duursma in that order.

I think mckercher could play a high half forward role and be very dangerous around goals.

Watson has the x-factor and could bring some real dynamism to our front half.

Duursma would bring some much needed aerial and goal kicking ability. One day he could provide a mean mid rotation with Day or Newcombe off a HFF.

They're my 3, as well, although my order changes (daily)

 

[FB19]

Apparently we are sponsoring a remake of Harry Potter and have applied to prelist Nick in our Wizard academy…

 

[SSSSSS]

I feel like Duursma has the highest ceiling along with Reid/Walter from the top 6. Probably also has the lowest floor of the top 6 though.

 

[noobermensch]

I've had heaps of requests for this one. Daniel Curtin in his senior WAFL debut for Claremont from last weekend.

 

[Brishawk]

I've had heaps of requests for this one. Daniel Curtin in his senior WAFL debut for Claremont from last weekend.

Very exciting prospect. Id be stoked if we land him.

 

[matey]

If WC want to do a deal it can’t go past us

 

[FB19]

Watson then Duursma. Don’t get sidetracked people!

 

[Dewnior]

I'm still taking Harley if he is available at our pick

 

[FB19]

I'm still taking Harley if he is available at our pick

 

[Fluro Boots]

I reckon I'm all in on Duursma.

Unlike the past 2 seasons I'm not desperately hoping to pick one particular kid over another, but the skill set he offers is something we're crying out for. I can't even really land on a decent player comparison for him.

He has the elite goal kicking nous of a De Goey or Stringer type, but he's a far 'neater' looking footballer than those players. Far less rougher around the edges. Almost like a Jack Gunston with more scope for midfield minutes.

I'm keen on him as well, Like many I only see them through the youtube vids though. I was keen on Phillipou for a long time last year before being convinced by someone on here about MacKenzie - Good work to whoever that was, great call. Duursma looks a bit like that style of player, Hybrid can play forward and mark. Not sure if he kicks it like Phillipou but would love to see him in the Brown and Gold.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

Daniel Curtin gave a dominant performance (relative to the fact that it was his first game) on his debut in the WAFL Seniors as a key defender last week. He showed his defensive capabilities, as he held up well in 1 on 1s. He probably didn't show his intercepting abilities as much as he might normally do, but he certainly showed the speed and composure that make him such a unique prospect. He also had another good performance, it seems, in Round 18 this week, with 20 disposals and 6 marks. He was my #2 prospect coming into the year and will finish it just behind Walter at #3. I think it is almost certain that either West Coast or North Melbourne will take Curtin, as both are in need of a key position player and midfielder as well as the overall best talent. That makes our selection very interesting, with McKercher probably on the board. From a positional standpoint, we don't need McKercher, as we can hardly get MacDonald and Mackenzie midfield minutes as it is. But he would add the zip that our midfield is perhaps missing. That said, I still think it has to be Watson or Duursma, even if McKercher is on the board. But it does make our choice much harder.