Analysis 2023 Draft Watch

[Kings of Lygon]

Was just looking at the excellent draft reference on the D&T board; was wondering why we didn't have a second rounder this year... we turned this years pick 36 into last years pick 30 (Cowan) in a deal with the Pies. Not a bad bit of business to get what worked out to be a 6 pick upgrade for free, as well as a years development into Lachie. Backed ourselves to get a player we wanted and to have a decent year on the field.

Not bad at all...

 

[marcmurphy3]

Was just looking at the excellent draft reference on the D&T board; was wondering why we didn't have a second rounder this year... we turned this years pick 36 into last years pick 30 (Cowan) in a deal with the Pies. Not a bad bit of business to get what worked out to be a 6 pick upgrade for free, as well as a years development into Lachie. Backed ourselves to get a player we wanted and to have a decent year on the field.

Not bad at all...

Plus last year is looking like a better draft. Doubt you get a player the caliber of Cowan at 30 this year let alone 36.

 

[marleyblue]

Even better business when you consider this draft is considered weak and that pick could end up in the 40s after Academy and F/S picks.

 

[ferrisb]

Beau McCreery has elite speed

Was anyone else shocked to learn that Beau McCreery was not an Irish import?

Or was it just me?

 

[Kruezing]

Christian Mardini with a late pick please

 

[Coona Blues]

Was anyone else shocked to learn that Beau McCreery was not an Irish import?

Or was it just me?

Away with the leprechauns again?

 

[SurreyBlue]

Plus last year is looking like a better draft. Doubt you get a player the caliber of Cowan at 30 this year let alone 36.

Even better business when you consider this draft is considered weak and that pick could end up in the 40s after Academy and F/S picks.

Makes totally sense to move Dow and Fisher on for 3rd rounders, right?

 

[Michael Jezz]

The "vanilla" qualities of Ollie Murphy are a positive for a young key defender. He appears to do many of the basics well for 100 minutes. I think you can coach the "polish" like taking the game on. I don't have a context of the whole draft but this would be a solid KPP with a pick around 20.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

Christian Mardini with a late pick please

Yep, I liked the look of him in the champs. Could be a good late pick.

Another I was really impressed with in the Vic Country vs Vic Metro match was Jacob Grant from the Dandenong Stingrays. Took a couple of great marks - 191cm, 84kg forward - undersized key forward whose leap allows him to play above his size.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Was anyone else shocked to learn that Beau McCreery was not an Irish import?

Or was it just me?

Did you double check that? To be sure, to be sure?

 

[Kruezing]

Yep, I liked the look of him in the champs. Could be a good late pick.

Another I was really impressed with in the Vic Country vs Vic Metro match was Jacob Grant from the Dandenong Stingrays. Took a couple of great marks - 191cm, 84kg forward - undersized key forward whose leap allows him to play above his size.

Christian’s father my cousin would need lengthy therapy if he wound up anywhere else lol massive massive Carlton family …

 

[ray8182]

The "vanilla" qualities of Ollie Murphy are a positive for a young key defender. He appears to do many of the basics well for 100 minutes. I think you can coach the "polish" like taking the game on. I don't have a context of the whole draft but this would be a solid KPP with a pick around 20.

A later option in draft to Ollie Murphy might be will Dawson.
200cm key defender. Might go in 3rd round. Just watched his highlights, seems big and athletic. Looks strong in the contest.

Interested to know if anyone has seen a bit of him.

 

[ferrisb]

A later option in draft to Ollie Murphy might be will Dawson.
200cm key defender. Might go in 3rd round. Just watched his highlights, seems big and athletic. Looks strong in the contest.

Interested to know if anyone has seen a bit of him.

Key defender named Dawson? Surely Ross Lyon will recruit him....

 

[The Bighouse]

Christian Mardini with a late pick please

KPD (or more a medium defender)?
Good kick but RFI to be a key defender?

 

[TerryWallet]

Collard would be a great get. If we can get him settled in vic and settled off the field.

Our WA retention track record is pretty good though.

Agree. We might get a pick from Fish or Paddy before 40 this year which is required to pinch him off WC.

The great Eddie Betts was illiterate and introverted when he was Collard's age. 2 years after being drafted, Shane O had to pick Eddie up half way up the Hume Highway and convince him to return and stick it out.

There will be lots of rumours emenating from the West. Some true, some untrue, some exaggerated. WC will love him to go past 40.

We will do our homework, like everyone, and IF there are risks we are in a better list position than most to back ourselves for a potential big upside. Of course, if his recruitment is unviable, so be it. If he flat out doesn't want to move, then so be it. But having things to work on and work through should be no drawback. That's what development is for.

I don't feel comfortable indulging in the speculation about a young bloke personally, i'll just say, back in talent and back in your club when you are in a better place to do so than most of your competitors.

Collard is a potential game breaker. If he doesn't make it like "unrisky" Williamson or O'Brien or McCreadie, so be it.

 

[jj1978]

I'm a bit eager on Arie Schoenmaker. If he comes on could lose him to Tassie in a few years (and maybe Cowan), but we'd get some decent compo you'd think.

 

[Kruezing]

KPD (or more a medium defender)?
Good kick but RFI to be a key defender?

Great long kicking left footer already over 200cm at 17 … quick mobile can play forward back and ruck … nails goals from outside 50 with ridiculous ease …

 

[Ninja Worrier]

Great long kicking left footer already over 200cm at 17 … quick mobile can play forward back and ruck … nails goals from outside 50 with ridiculous ease …

Lol, sounds better than Buddy

 

[The Bighouse]

Great long kicking left footer already over 200cm at 17 … quick mobile can play forward back and ruck … nails goals from outside 50 with ridiculous ease …

Ok, select him!!!
We need more lefties.
Current count = three (3), excluding ZF

 

[Coona Blues]

Ok, select him!!!
We need more lefties.
Current count = three (3), excluding ZF

You’re missing one…

 

[BlueGum]

You’re missing one…

Crippa!

 

[The Bighouse]

You’re missing one…

The 1st of the lot too = H…
TDK, Carroll & Saad.

 

[AT97]

The 1st of the lot too = H…
TDK, Carroll & Saad.

And Boyd can kick like he’s one.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

The 1st of the lot too = H…
TDK, Carroll & Saad.

Newy says hello

 

[BlueDomain]

Great long kicking left footer already over 200cm at 17 … quick mobile can play forward back and ruck … nails goals from outside 50 with ridiculous ease …

Is this description of Christian Mardini or Will Dawson?