List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft - The Final Countdown

[THE_GUN]

Has to be Melbourne / Essendon

Hope its the Bombers as i love the sh!t fight between the 2 clubs and their stupid supporters

 

[tigs2010]

How funny would it be if carlton called their bluff and wce ended up with him and cooked their draft hand.

Funny.

Although I assume WC want him and dont just have ill feelings about the Owies trade

 

[Mr Magic]

I can't remember seeing this combination being discussed although the survey has a lot what do you think of a sharp robey combination?

lol it depends on whether West Coast allows us to do it assuming they pick Duursma one and not Robey or Sharp

 

[tigs2010]

Has to be Melbourne / Essendon

Hope its the Bombers as i love the sh!t fight between the 2 clubs and their stupid supporters

Its WC

 

[hammer180]

Funny.

Although I assume WC want him and dont just have ill feelings about the Owies trade

Definitely feels like a ploy by them to get pick 9.

 

[THE_GUN]

Its WC

No chance they will bid on a defender

 

[hammer180]

lol it depends on whether West Coast allows us to do it assuming they pick Duursma one and not Robey or Sharp

It felt like the likely position up until about a week ago

 

[bigolebill]

Probably not worth the saying. But 1) we will pick for 5 years time, not 2026, and 2) we are at a point where we need most things.

1) In 5 years our list will look very different. Our older players will be gone or nearly gone. They will help protect and mentor our new draftees. Our players currently in their early to mid 20's will become our mature on field leadership and provide a core around which the team will be built. This group has a few B+/A grade potential players, but are mostly B graders. We will draft talent to get a group of potential A graders, starting to come through as top end players by 2030. In the meantime we will be able to FA/trade in players to fill holes as our current older guys retire and we understand better what our squad looks like.
2) We don't need to draft more KPFs. KPDs might be OK, Trainor and Gibcus come through we're OK. Apart from that we probably need to talent in all spots. --> e.g. Saying we have TT, Prestia and Hopper is pretty much irrelevant to our midfield needs. So, in 5 years we will want more midfield talent. For this year that means we should take pretty much anybody available at our picks 3 & 4.

So what we will likely be doing is assessing high end potential of players, how they fit into the 2030 squad, and the risk/reward equation. Part of this is stuff like saying that we need speed is both true and not all that important (Hello Gettable). Yes we need speed to be better in 2026. But, unless there are players with a high enough potential, picking those players at 3/4 is pointless. This year we have a good range of players available. So I assume the club will be taking a long term view and won't be too focussed on immediate needs.

Personally I change who I want over time. But am fairly comfortable with any of a range of players - CDT, Robey, Grilj and Sharp. The 2 people talk about I think may not be picked are Cumming and X Taylor. Both are worthwhile, but don't project as high a reward/risk as the others, and are more easily available via trade/FA.

There is a lot of good talent this year, but I really notice the lack of elite kicking and X factor. So to me this year is where you look for a unicorn (Duursma, CDT, Robey) or a good player who will fill a role really well with low risk. That's why I have Grilj and Sharp up there - low risk and almost certain good players long term, with skills that are difficult to buy in (Sped and endurance, and defensive pressure and leadership). Both Cumming and Taylor are more easily acquired later. If either had elite kicking they'd go right up.

Anyway, think 5 years form now and the world looks quite different o what we need now.

Dead right - Agree with those 4 also, and even in that order (CDT, Robey, Grlj, Sharp). If one is taken at 2, next on the list.

Strongest selections with a 2030 focus would be CDT & Robey - modelate liklihood of occuring. Feel like Grjl would be a fun pick though and definitely would be exciting.

Matty Clarke thinks like this (2030 plan) too, and I think they walk away with Durs/CDT, which their useless fans will probably hate because they actually think Twomey's (pick for next years need at this years draft) is how its done.

 

[tigs2010]

Definitely feels like a ploy by them to get pick 9.

No chance they will bid on a defender

Haven't read the article but apparently says we will bid if they elect not to.

Makes sense to get the 2 Eagles picks and 4 bids done before we pick so we dont cop the cursed pick 6

 

[hammer180]

Haven't read the article but apparently says we will bid if they elect not to.

Makes sense to get the 2 Eagles picks and 4 bids done before we pick so we dont cop the cursed pick 6

It was behind a pay wall so I just guessed it was them. Yeah it's a good call bring our pick in the 30s up a couple of spots and try and hurt carltons draft hand for next yr

 

[Mr Magic]

Dead right - Agree with those 4 also, and even in that order (CDT, Robey, Grlj, Sharp). If one is taken at 2, next on the list.

Strongest selections with a 2030 focus would be CDT & Robey - modelate liklihood of occuring. Feel like Grjl would be a fun pick though and definitely would be exciting.

Matty Clarke thinks like this (2030 plan) too, and I think they walk away with Durs/CDT, which their useless fans will probably hate because they actually think Twomey's (pick for next years need at this years draft) is how its done.

I hope we do not get Grij.

I do not understand the hype and if we do not pick him very interested to see when and where he gets picked.

I am very intrigued to see how others outside of those pumping him up for us actually rate him to pick and play him. He will get picked but I would love to see what other clubs actually think with their selection


I assume Grij is not getting picked in the first two!!!

I will take CDT ahead of Grij, everyday of the week with double servings on Sunday, not just to keep our Victorian orientated supporters happy!!

I will take speedy athletic CDT over speedy athletic Grij all the time!!! I will keep it simple to, not mentioning heights, CDT is a better mark and CDT can go in the ruck, bingo we have a winner

 

[_RT_]

Carlton is prepared for a bid on father-son prospect Harry Dean to come as early as pick two after an eye-catching season from the emerging key defender.
It is understood West Coast – which holds the first two picks in next month’s national draft – is a big fan of Dean and could make an earlier-than-expected play on the Murray Bushrangers product.

Dean has been rated a top-five prospect by some recruiters since starring for Vic Country during the under-18 national championships mid-year, where he showcased exceptional one-on-one traits and intercept ability.

Measuring 194cm, he is clearly the best key defender in the draft pool, with the backline being an area of the ground that the Eagles would love to strengthen.
While rival clubs expect West Coast to land midfielder-forward Willem Duursma and ruck-forward Cooper Duff-Tytler with their first two selections, an early bid on Dean would have a significant impact on Carlton’s draft hand.

The Blues would require 2,233 draft points to match a bid on Dean at pick two, which would swallow up their current pick 9 and push their pick 11 well into the second round of the draft.

If Dean doesn’t receive a bid from the Eagles, he is not expected to get past Richmond (picks three and four) and Essendon (picks five and six) before having his name read.

However, a bid at pick 5 would only cost Carlton 1,616 draft points – swallowing pick 9 and pushing pick 11 back only a few spots.

Carlton is more bullish on this year’s draft than some other clubs, though, and believes it can find a quality player to complement its list regardless of how far pick 11 slides back.

In addition to Dean, the Blues are planning to make three other selections in the national draft, with Next Generation Academy prospect Jack Ison being another player firmly in their sights.

 

[Morro]

Carlton is prepared for a bid on father-son prospect Harry Dean to come as early as pick two after an eye-catching season from the emerging key defender.
It is understood West Coast – which holds the first two picks in next month’s national draft – is a big fan of Dean and could make an earlier-than-expected play on the Murray Bushrangers product.

Dean has been rated a top-five prospect by some recruiters since starring for Vic Country during the under-18 national championships mid-year, where he showcased exceptional one-on-one traits and intercept ability.

Measuring 194cm, he is clearly the best key defender in the draft pool, with the backline being an area of the ground that the Eagles would love to strengthen.
While rival clubs expect West Coast to land midfielder-forward Willem Duursma and ruck-forward Cooper Duff-Tytler with their first two selections, an early bid on Dean would have a significant impact on Carlton’s draft hand.

The Blues would require 2,233 draft points to match a bid on Dean at pick two, which would swallow up their current pick 9 and push their pick 11 well into the second round of the draft.

If Dean doesn’t receive a bid from the Eagles, he is not expected to get past Richmond (picks three and four) and Essendon (picks five and six) before having his name read.

However, a bid at pick 5 would only cost Carlton 1,616 draft points – swallowing pick 9 and pushing pick 11 back only a few spots.

Carlton is more bullish on this year’s draft than some other clubs, though, and believes it can find a quality player to complement its list regardless of how far pick 11 slides back.

In addition to Dean, the Blues are planning to make three other selections in the national draft, with Next Generation Academy prospect Jack Ison being another player firmly in their sights.

Cant believe they mention us, literally the last spot we would be picking for now is surely KPD

 

[tigs2010]

Cant believe they mention us, literally the last spot we would be picking for now is surely KPD

Having now read it, it reads like WC or Essendon but worded in a way to engage our fans too

 

[_RT_]

Cant believe they mention us, literally the last spot we would be picking for now is surely KPD

Makes it sound even more like a made up story to say they filed something

 

[hammer180]

What do you think it would cost to move up to pick 1?

 

[bc27]

There might be a bit in WCE cooling on CDT…

 

[THE_GUN]

There might be a bit in WCE cooling on CDT…

Lets hope so and this news about them bidding on Dean is true
If CDT & Robey are available at #3 then Bombers & Melbourne would be flying into Blair's office with offers

 

[Wrenny]

 

[tigs2010]

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Wtf is Fred doing there?

THE_GUN will be chubbing almost as hard as the girls he visits if we pick him up

 

[Coach_Required]

Carlton is prepared for a bid on father-son prospect Harry Dean to come as early as pick two after an eye-catching season from the emerging key defender.
It is understood West Coast – which holds the first two picks in next month’s national draft – is a big fan of Dean and could make an earlier-than-expected play on the Murray Bushrangers product.

Dean has been rated a top-five prospect by some recruiters since starring for Vic Country during the under-18 national championships mid-year, where he showcased exceptional one-on-one traits and intercept ability.

Measuring 194cm, he is clearly the best key defender in the draft pool, with the backline being an area of the ground that the Eagles would love to strengthen.
While rival clubs expect West Coast to land midfielder-forward Willem Duursma and ruck-forward Cooper Duff-Tytler with their first two selections, an early bid on Dean would have a significant impact on Carlton’s draft hand.

The Blues would require 2,233 draft points to match a bid on Dean at pick two, which would swallow up their current pick 9 and push their pick 11 well into the second round of the draft.

If Dean doesn’t receive a bid from the Eagles, he is not expected to get past Richmond (picks three and four) and Essendon (picks five and six) before having his name read.

However, a bid at pick 5 would only cost Carlton 1,616 draft points – swallowing pick 9 and pushing pick 11 back only a few spots.

Carlton is more bullish on this year’s draft than some other clubs, though, and believes it can find a quality player to complement its list regardless of how far pick 11 slides back.

In addition to Dean, the Blues are planning to make three other selections in the national draft, with Next Generation Academy prospect Jack Ison being another player firmly in their sights.

Wonder what Eagles play is here?

Pick 2 on Dean? Would be funny as **** though

 

[_RT_]

What do you think it would cost to move up to pick 1?

Tyler Sonsie & Thomson Dow

 

[Mr Magic]

It is understood West Coast – which holds the first two picks in next month’s national draft – is a big fan of Dean and could make an earlier-than-expected play on the Murray Bushrangers product.

do they want to trade pick 2 for pick 4 so they can bid on Dean? and if not get one of the SA boys?

if we got picks 2 and 3 more power to us with bids over GC academy

 

[Coach_Required]

What do you think it would cost to move up to pick 1?

Why would we? It would cost both our top picks. I dont see the value.

 

[hammer180]

Why would we? It would cost both our top picks. I dont see the valvalue

Hypothetically, I was interested in the cost, as i have no idea what it would cost. It shocks me it would be both 3 4 tbh.