2025 Draft Thread

[VitalDread]

With [PLAYERCARD]Cody Weightman[/PLAYERCARD] injury set back

Feel like Massimo Raso would be our number 1

 

[House_of_Dahl]

With Cody Weightman injury set back

Feel like Massimo Raso would be our number 1

I like him regardless

 

[Mojorisin]

With Cody Weightman injury set back

Feel like Massimo Raso would be our number 1

I like him regardless

I think he was number 1 already.

 

[Bulldogs85]

I think he was number 1 already.

Do you think he will last until our pick

 

[Mojorisin]

Do you think he will last until our pick

As things stand currently I think it's a strong possibility. If he isn't there Rozenes would have to be heavily considered, whilst he isn't as clean as Raso his defensive work may be better.

 

[Bulldogs85]

As things stand currently I think it's a strong possibility. If he isn't there Rozenes would have to be heavily considered, whilst he isn't as clean as Raso his defensive work may be better.

hopefully things go our way

 

[DiamondDogs8]

I think given the amount of midfielders that will be rolling through the half forward line, and McNeil and VDM looking like capable footballers this year and Dolan looking promising - if we don’t take a tall, our biggest list need would be at half back. Not sure we need a small forward at the moment, but we’ll see what happens

 

[dogwatch]

With Cody Weightman injury set back

Feel like Massimo Raso would be our number 1

Given the news on Cody what chance we put him on the LTI list to get an extra list spot and second MSD pick?
Or is our policy to just go for the one MSD pick regardless?

The advantage of the MSD is that we only have to give them a six month contract so if it doesn't work out (like Kelsey Rypstra) we can just wish them well and see them to the door.

 

[bobs head soup]

When you run through the list and consider the list space we must have, [PLAYERCARD]Sam Power[/PLAYERCARD] is doing an outrageously good job.

 

[goodcop badcop]

When you run through the list and consider the list space we must have, Sam Power is doing an outrageously good job.

He's certainly been a good operator. Whilst I still think there's criticisms to be had, he's had a lot more successes then failures and I've been guilty of being over critical of him at times (Lobb trade in particular).

Interesting to see how the new list management team go, at least Sam will be there to help guide them.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Raso looks like a Honeychurch/Cavarra type. I know it's only the mid season draft, but I kinda want us to aim a bit higher.

 

[Wizard17]

Raso looks like a Honeychurch/Cavarra type. I know it's only the mid season draft, but I kinda want us to aim a bit higher.

That is my general feel too I'm regards to Raso. It is why I think we will try to fill out our ruck stocks considering we only have two genuine first rucks on the list and were looking at that sort of player in the draft and bringing Crossley on during the preseason.

It is why I think that we will go for Zac Harding as his style of play as a big man goes straight into our style of play under Beveridge.

 

[goodcop badcop]

That is my general feel too I'm regards to Raso. It is why I think we will try to fill out our ruck stocks considering we only have two genuine first rucks on the list and were looking at that sort of player in the draft and bringing Crossley on during the preseason.

It is why I think that we will go for

I wouldn't be against it. It's pretty evident in the VFL we really have no big guys contesting up forward.

I'm probably more leaning towards getting a developing player like a Rod Ali then a mature age forward or ruck. We are pretty much 3 list spots down with Jamarra, Weightmen and then the empty list spot.

 

[Mojorisin]

I wouldn't be against it. It's pretty evident int the VFL we really have no big guys contesting up forward.

I'm probably more leaning towards getting a developing player like a Rod Ali then a mature age forward or ruck. We are pretty much 3 list spots down with Jamarra, Weightmen and then the empty list spot.

My order of preference would

1. half back/small defender
2. key defender
3. Small/Medium forward
4. Key forward/Ruck

 

[goodcop badcop]

My order of preference would

1. half back/small defender
2. key defender
3. Small/Medium forward
4. Key forward/Ruck

Not sure I see a need for a key defender. Could you expand?

 

[dogwatch]

If we're not just trying to plug a gap then I agree we should be aiming for players with higher ceilings.

 

[Mojorisin]

Not sure I see a need for a key defender. Could you expand?

Jones on his last legs, Lobb shifting around the ground, Buss still unproven and Buku playing as a swingman, gradner looking like staying in the twos. Apart from JOD who looks to have found some stability everyone else is somewhat up in the air.
In the VFL today with Buss emergency and Jones injured we have Gardner and Coffield playing as our two defenders which I'd argue is why we're playing this strange defensive set up and ugly football potentially hindering others development.
Long story short we have ample key defenders but they're a mix of too old, not playing as defenders, not good enough or unproven.
Can't see Jones Being at the dogs next year and don't see a way Gardner plays seniors again.

 

[Wizard17]

Mine preferences for the MSD would be:

1. Ruck
2. Small Def
3. Small/Med Forward
4. KPD

Given how well Smith is progressing I don't think we necessarily have to go with a mature option for a Ruck but we need another on the list. Just having 2 no.1 rucks on our list ATM is probably the most glaring issue with it.

 

[Wizard17]

Jones on his last legs, Lobb shifting around the ground, Buss still unproven and Buku playing as a swingman, gradner looking like staying in the twos. Apart from JOD who looks to have found some stability everyone else is somewhat up in the air.
In the VFL today with Buss emergency and Jones injured we have Gardner and Coffield playing as our two defenders which I'd argue is why we're playing this strange defensive set up and ugly football potentially hindering others development.
Long story short we have ample key defenders but they're a mix of too old, not playing as defenders, not good enough or unproven.
Can't see Jones Being at the dogs next year and don't see a way Gardner plays seniors again.

Wait for the draft haven't seen any KPDs worth it in the state comps or 19yos in the NAB league.

 

[Mojorisin]

Wait for the draft haven't seen any KPDs worth it in the state comps or 19yos in the NAB league.

My preference was more as a final split if two players are ranked equally. I certainly wouldn't grab an undeserving key defender just to fill a spot if there was someone more likey to make the grade still available regardless of position. The only two key defenders I like in the MSD are McCartin and Cole.
For what it's worth I'm not taken by any KPD's in the under 18s either I'd rather just hope W Darcy and Marial come on over the next two years.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Jones on his last legs, Lobb shifting around the ground, Buss still unproven and Buku playing as a swingman, gradner looking like staying in the twos. Apart from JOD who looks to have found some stability everyone else is somewhat up in the air.
In the VFL today with Buss emergency and Jones injured we have Gardner and Coffield playing as our two defenders which I'd argue is why we're playing this strange defensive set up and ugly football potentially hindering others development.
Long story short we have ample key defenders but they're a mix of too old, not playing as defenders, not good enough or unproven.
Can't see Jones Being at the dogs next year and don't see a way Gardner plays seniors again.

I still think we are in a good spot in the short term and long term. Lobb in AA form, JOD looking very good, Busslinger getting there (although i don't see A grade potential), Gardner and Khamis as backup. Croft could end up anywhere, I like to see him given more a go down back. Another Darcy coming through the next draft by the look of it. Yes, Jones is a worry, I don't think we are too bad overall though.

 

[Mojorisin]

I still think we are in a good spot in the short term and long term. Lobb in AA form, JOD looking very good, Busslinger getting there (although i don't see A grade potential), Gardner and Khamis as backup. Croft could end up anywhere, I like to see him given more a go down back. Another Darcy coming through the next draft by the look of it. Yes, Jones is a worry, I don't think we are too bad overall though.

I'm definetly confident long term, it's only the next 18 months where I'm concerned.

 

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[Mofra]

Wait for the draft haven't seen any KPDs worth it in the state comps or 19yos in the NAB league.

Yeah we're likely taking Will Darcy in the main draft as a project KPF, so it becomes less of a priority for the MSD.

 

[tiger_tough]

With [PLAYERCARD]Cody Weightman[/PLAYERCARD] injury set back

Feel like Massimo Raso would be our number 1

Your guys really like both Raso and Tom McCarthy. Unlikely that they make it to your selection though, McCarthy in particular.

There are only about half a dozen prospects on your board.