Opinion 2023 AFL Draft Prospects

[TiAn_]

If we were able to trade up to GC's pick 6 (and McKercher were off the table), I'd be happy to take Nick Watson if available. Don't care about the height. He's a natural forward, crumber and goal kicker, he's a great kick, he's quick and he applies pressure. He could easily play a high half forward and part time midfield role sooner than later. Naughts, Jamarra, Darcy, Weightman and Watson and any resting mid/defensive specialist would be a complete forward line.

 

[Nat Fyfe]

Any solid, hard-nosed lockdown medium or small defenders coming through? Not as sexy as other positions but duryea won’t be around forever

Lual

 

[Mojorisin]

Any solid, hard-nosed lockdown medium or small defenders coming through? Not as sexy as other positions but duryea won’t be around forever

Diesel Moloney is my favourite. Probably a rookie or late pick but has the defensive side whilst also being capable offensively.

 

[Mofra]

Not awful then enough to at least make it a chance

Cripps had a late growth spurt though so didn't just monster kids as a junior, he legitimately beat them.

Sometimes the bigger kids get used to an advantage they just won't have at AFL level. It's not about the best kids sometimes, it's the kids who have the most transferable AFL traits e.g. Andrew Hooper averaged more disposals at u18 level than Bontempelli.

For every Shannon Hurn, there are 5 Will Goulds. See Charlie Constable.

Look at someone like McKercher. He's so highly rated because he can win the hardball but spread well on transition, and finish. Attributes that bode well for an AFL career.

 

[Mofra]

Lual

I hope so

 

[scooter600x]

Lual

I think I’d rather Lual to Croft

 

[bobs head soup]

I think I’d rather Lual to Croft

 

[Mojorisin]

I still think Lual doesn't get to the pick 40 threshold. Would be nice though, projects to me as a Quaynor type.

 

[weltschmerz]

Diesel Moloney is my favourite. Probably a rookie or late pick but has the defensive side whilst also being capable offensively.

Can you imagine a kid named Diesel at any club but ours? Imagine Melbourne fans trying to yell DEEEEEZ over their cheese boards.

 

[Mofra]

Can you imagine a kid named Diesel at any club but ours? Imagine Melbourne fans trying to yell DEEEEEZ over their cheese boards.

Please go to Essendon.

The 'Johnny Diesel and the Injectors' references would be worth it

 

[VitalDread]

Current draft picks: Western Bulldogs: 12, 16, 35, 67, 68, 71, 86

 

[weltschmerz]

Current draft picks: Western Bulldogs: 12, 16, 35, 67, 68, 71, 86

Assuming our first will be more like 8-10.

 

[LittleG]

Current draft picks: Western Bulldogs: 12, 16, 35, 67, 68, 71, 86

Assuming our first will be more like 8-10.

Lions picks will also be a few picks early after the choke away their top 4 finish.

 

[Mojorisin]

Lions picks will also be a few picks early after the choke away their top 4 finish.

Straight sets would be glorious

 

[LittleG]

The Lions pick is right in the Croft range. Lual appears to be a 40+ player, which is lucky for us.

I expect we will have pick ~10 and can take a decent mid but not Wilson, Sanders or Watson [emoji20]

With Street getting enough attention, he should bring in an early second rounder as a ready to go Ruckman who is best player at VFL in his role (usually their value, sometimes more). That pick combined with the Lions pick, may get us a bit higher in the draft and before Croft. Something like 16+24 gets us 10 plus some late change. That could get us O’Sullivan or Murphy.

Draft Haul:
Pick ~10 Mid
Pick ~10 KPD
Croft (Match)
Lual (match)

There are also a few potential small forwards and defenders who may be available late.

 

[Mojorisin]

Who do people prefer between Gothaard and Sanchez?
Both small forwards with elite names.

 

[NthBondiDoggies]

Who do people prefer between Gothaard and Sanchez?
Both small forwards with elite names.

Sanchez has great traits - fast and crafty - really like him but not sure he gets to our third pick - he is more 10-25 but not as big a need as a mid we wants to use on those picks?

 

[dergert]

Who do people prefer between Gothaard and Sanchez?
Both small forwards with elite names.

Sanchez... His nickname can be "Dirty".

 

[Mojorisin]

Sanchez... His nickname can be "Dirty".

Could do with a phoenix aswell

 

[Mojorisin]

The more I watch Hugo Garcia the more I like. Spent time inside mid the last few week after playing wing and high half forward. Has the perfect mix of speed grunt and a touch of class, if we can't get high enough to pick up Watson I'd love to add Garcia.

 

[Munnez]

Sanchez... His nickname can be "Dirty".

Was thinking the same thing!! Worth it just to be able too call it out at a match

 

[doggiesin08]

The Lions pick is right in the Croft range. Lual appears to be a 40+ player, which is lucky for us.

I expect we will have pick ~10 and can take a decent mid but not Wilson, Sanders or Watson [emoji20]

With Street getting enough attention, he should bring in an early second rounder as a ready to go Ruckman who is best player at VFL in his role (usually their value, sometimes more). That pick combined with the Lions pick, may get us a bit higher in the draft and before Croft. Something like 16+24 gets us 10 plus some late change. That could get us O’Sullivan or Murphy.

Draft Haul:
Pick ~10 Mid
Pick ~10 KPD
Croft (Match)
Lual (match)

There are also a few potential small forwards and defenders who may be available late.

No chance in my opinion we get an early 2nd rounder for an out of contract Sweet.

Preuss went for #31 and that was overs. Darcy Fort went for a future 3rd plus downgrade from #41 to #50. Frampton (not really a ruck) was a future 3rd. Max Lynch was essentially an upgrade from future 4th to future 3rd.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Sounds like North are going to try and get special dispensation to draft a couple high end NGAs such as Sanders. Similar to what GC got.

 

[Mojorisin]

Sounds like North are going to try and get special dispensation to draft a couple high end NGAs such as Sanders. Similar to what GC got.

He isn't even in their NGA system yet. They're first trying to get him tied to them, and then also get concessions to get him for free. Can anyone say entitled.

 

[Nat Fyfe]

He isn't even in their NGA system yet. They're first trying to get him tied to them, and then also get concessions to get him for free. Can anyone say entitled.

I really hate the idea of priority picks, but if they’re going down the route of an assistance package, this is at least more reasonable than straight up giving them an early pick. Bit rough on the Saints who have just missed out on Mackenzie though