Opinion 2023 AFL Draft Prospects

[doggie dog]

Johnno would be odds on for us i'd say, or Chris Grant. Can't imagine anyone else getting the gig.

Maybe he's not defined as a great, but how awesome would it be for Matty Croft to give out the jumpers?
Matty is a great club servant.

 

[doggie dog]

I'd say Watson could be a better winger than Sanders.

Really, I've only heard Watson plays Small fwd and can push thorough the midfield.
How's his tank and kicking into the fwd line from the wing?
It could be a challenge defensively if Watson is on the same wing as Caleb is CHB.

 

[dergert]

So Duursma thinks he will go to either Norf or Hawforn.

 

[adogsfan5]

So we’re basically getting either Watson or Sanders.

If anyone listens to Gettable, I can’t see Curtain getting past the hawks. And if he does, we still won’t pick him.

 

[Doggy]

Maybe he's not defined as a great, but how awesome would it be for Matty Croft to give out the jumpers?
Matty is a great club servant.

Yep... I'd like to see Croft Snr give a jumper to Croft Jnr

 

[Dogman 1]

Yep... I'd like to see Croft Snr give a jumper to Croft Jnr

One of the most respected, super macpherson.

 

[Mofra]

One of the most respected, super macpherson.

Harsh. He's got two sons we didn't take.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Clubs draft history some interesting names

Draft History | Western Bulldogs

A complete history of the Club's picks and players at the AFL National Draft.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

 

[Dogs 13]

Clubs draft history some interesting names

Draft History | Western Bulldogs

A complete history of the Club's picks and players at the AFL National Draft.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

We had eight selections before we chose Chris Grant

 

[Dav1d]

We had eight selections before we chose Chris Grant

Some absolute shockers there and players I honestly don’t ever remember playing a game for us

 

[DognBones]

So we’re basically getting either Watson or Sanders.

If anyone listens to Gettable, I can’t see Curtain getting past the hawks. And if he does, we still won’t pick him.

I think we can safely assume this. For me, then it gets down to which of the two is the greatest need. Watson potentially is a match winner who could provide a point of real difference to the tall towers in our forward line. Sanders is a great accumulator and distributor who could be relied on for significant time in our midfield. I find it very hard to split them but what I do know is that our current midfield has had numerous misfires in the past few seasons particularly in crucial matches. They have particularly been burned by fast opponents who have the pace to spread from stoppages and flow quickly through the centre corridor. Does Sanders help to solve that issue? On balance, it's probably Sanders by a nose for me but we are winners whoever we choose.

 

[Bald]

Sounds like a can’t lose situation. Probably leaning towards Sanders slightly but got Watson would be exciting.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[Mofra]

We had eight selections before we chose Chris Grant

It was a very inexact science for a long time. Even Chris assumed the Bulldogs wanted his brother Jamie (the town star) when we first called.

 

[noobermensch]

A showcase of Colby McKercher at his best over the course of the 2023 season.

 

[True Dog]

Sounds like a can’t lose situation. Probably leaning towards Sanders slightly but got Watson would be exciting.

In simple terms it does sound like a win/win until one of them fails to make the step up then it can easily become a selection embarrasment. Granted I don't think that will happen with either of them.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Sensible guy. Good size.

 

[Bonti 5416]

Draft Intel article just published on Herald Sun, anyone able to post it?

 

[flipper83]

Sounds like a can’t lose situation. Probably leaning towards Sanders slightly but got Watson would be exciting.

I'd prefer Sanders too. Need some hardness in the team and done consistency.
As brilliant as Watson can be he can also go missing which is something the whole team is pretty good at at the moment.
Sanders consistency would be nice.

I also think we already have enough talent in our forward line. There is a limit to how many forward 50 entries can be converted into goals and adding more goal kickers might help get efficiency a bit higher but there are only so many goals to be shared around.

A player who focused on defensive pressure and doing team things like blocking and creating space is probably more useful than a pure goal kicker who might get in the way of other forwards.

With our list moving forward I think we're better off trying to improve the quality of our forward entries and stopping opposition run ons which I think Sanders will help with.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Yep... I'd like to see Croft Snr give a jumper to Croft Jnr

Nah, that'd detract from what is so special about the presentation of their first match day jumper.

As is their way, the AFL cannot help but **** with a simple but winning formula.

Players should be welcomed into the club by the guy who is going to shape his career and by extension their life.

The coach.

 

[LondonBulldog]

So we’re basically getting either Watson or Sanders.

If anyone listens to Gettable, I can’t see Curtain getting past the hawks. And if he does, we still won’t pick him.

Really, I think there must be intel which says he is gone by our pick.

Why wouldn't we pick Curtin if available. Gee this draft will be great to look back in a few years. I honestly think Curtin will be close to the best of the lot, apart from Reid and maybe

I think we can safely assume this. For me, then it gets down to which of the two is the greatest need. Watson potentially is a match winner who could provide a point of real difference to the tall towers in our forward line. Sanders is a great accumulator and distributor who could be relied on for significant time in our midfield. I find it very hard to split them but what I do know is that our current midfield has had numerous misfires in the past few seasons particularly in crucial matches. They have particularly been burned by fast opponents who have the pace to spread from stoppages and flow quickly through the centre corridor. Does Sanders help to solve that issue? On balance, it's probably Sanders by a nose for me but we are winners whoever we choose.

Interesting, I think Curtin will be gone. I think the club already know this, they all talk to each other. Gee it would be hard to pass on Curtin. I think out of the three he has the biggest upside and star potential. All three would impact next year. I would chose Curtin, then Sanders then Watson. Really wont know for about 5 years who comes out ahead.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Anyone here that wouldn't take McKercher if he slides?

I'd take him, but after that I'm split.

Would love Watson. Could make our forward line unbelievable. Marra, Naughts and Darcy is a ridiculously good KPF list for a long time, adding a ridiculously good small forward would be insane.

Would also love Sanders. A ready made Libba replacement and we suck without Libba.

 

[stefoid]

Really, I think there must be intel which says he is gone by our pick.

Why wouldn't we pick Curtin if available. Gee this draft will be great to look back in a few years. I honestly think Curtin will be close to the best of the lot, apart from Reid and maybe

Interesting, I think Curtin will be gone. I think the club already know this, they all talk to each other. Gee it would be hard to pass on Curtin. I think out of the three he has the biggest upside and star potential. All three would impact next year. I would chose Curtin, then Sanders then Watson. Really wont know for about 5 years who comes out ahead.

If Curtain is going to be THAT good, then you pick him, otherwise you go for needs (Sanders).

 

[stefoid]

Johnno would be odds on for us i'd say, or Chris Grant. Can't imagine anyone else getting the gig.

Hopefully another expletive laden rant of the like which gave us DFA

 

[Dogs 13]

It was a very inexact science for a long time. Even Chris assumed the Bulldogs wanted his brother Jamie (the town star) when we first called.

Yeah I remember, I just had never realised we had so many picks before Granty.