2025 Draft Thread

[Wizard17]

Reckon Burton is flying under the radar a bit.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Reckon Burton is flying under the radar a bit.

Having trained with us during pre-season we would know what he is capable of. If he is still available late I wonder if we will consider using another pick.

No doubt his running ability, speed & leadership are all traits we look for.

 

[iambrilliant]

Who was the nga we had who is also a hawks father son ? Koby something . How’s he looking?

 

[weltschmerz]

Who was the nga we had who is also a hawks father son ? Koby something . How’s he looking?

Kobe Williams. He might be a rookie pick.

 

[weltschmerz]

If Avery Thomas wasn't from Tassie I'd be really interested. I wonder if we could do just as well trading our r1 down to r2 and getting some 2026 currency, we could do well with two second rounders.

 

[Doggies7]

The draft should be much closer to the end of trade week than it is IMO. Still being almost a month away is dumb and drags things out after trade period with list management decisions and down time. Could easily have it the first week of Nov and then give the draftees more time to get sorted and report to their teams, rather than rushed in December before they break for Christmas.

 

[Sharkey66]

The draft should be much closer to the end of trade week than it is IMO. Still being almost a month away is dumb and drags things out after trade period with list management decisions and down time. Could easily have it the first week of Nov and then give the draftees more time to get sorted and report to their teams, rather than rushed in December before they break for Christmas.

Its done so the kids can complete their VCE exams before the draft.

 

[Doggies7]

Its done so the kids can complete their VCE exams before the draft.

ah ok fair enough, but what about me who is impatient and wants to get to the draft already?

 

[Bonti 5416]

Im coming around to Oskar Taylor, he is Mile Sheehans write up. I also heard Dylan Alexander compare him to Harrison Oliver, who a lot of us would have been happy to take last year. Got a better athletic profile than Oliver and a few people in the know have commented on his skills being sound and defensive intent also a highlight.

I feel at worst he can be a lockdown small defender, at best he can play that role but also really help us rebound quickly off half back.

Oskar Taylor
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: South Belgrave
Date of Birth: 01/08/2007
Height: 183cm

Medium defender and midfielder with explosive speed and a penetrating left foot who went from strength to strength as the year unfolded. Taylor is a strong one-on-one player with a defend first mindset who grew in confidence as the season progressed to earn a late call-up to the national Draft Combine with a string of outstanding performances. Played a major role in the Eastern Ranges premiership win in the Coates Talent League, averaging 20.5 disposals in 17 matches. Had a great final series to top off a breakout year and finished runner-up in the Ranges’ best and fairest award. Showed elite athletic qualities at the Draft Combine, producing the quickest 20m sprint with a time of 2.82 seconds and ranking second on the agility test with a time of 7.84 seconds.

 

[Pencil case]

Dylan Alexander see's Phillipou more of project player than a safe bet.

Phillipou looks very average to me, would be disappointed if we ended up with him.

 

[Dogman17]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on where Will Darcy will start his career?, is he going to be a Project Key Forward or Key Defender?, if the club think he’s better suited up forward then surely they are going to draft another key defender with one the first two picks in this draft before hopefully our draft hand is wiped out next year and Tasmania apparently coming in the year after
Just think this is the year to go tall, doesn’t seem to be a great deal of Key Defenders in this draft going high besides Dean and Taylor, maybe we do trade the first pick out this year for a future

 

[weltschmerz]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on where Will Darcy will start his career?, is he going to be a Project Key Forward or Key Defender?, if the club think he’s better suited up forward then surely they are going to draft another key defender with one the first two picks in this draft before hopefully our draft hand is wiped out next year and Tasmania apparently coming in the year after
Just think this is the year to go tall, doesn’t seem to be a great deal of Key Defenders in this draft going high besides Dean and Taylor, maybe we do trade the first pick out this year for a future

Definitely a defender.

 

[Spiritof82]

Its done so the kids can complete their VCE exams before the draft.

Also done that way so that the media can focus on horsies, can't have football taking the media and public interest away from legalized gambling

 

[Salad dog]

Also done that way so that the media can focus on horsies, can't have football taking the media and public interest away from legalized gambling

Happy by-product, Sharkey66 is correct

 

[bulldogs201616]

Looking at the second round.
suns*
Roos
Roos
Dons*
Suns*
Suns*
Dons*
Swans*
Swans*
Dogs

All the teams with * next to it should be impacted with matching bids so I'm thinking we have the 3rd or 4th pick on the second night?

 

[Mojorisin]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on where Will Darcy will start his career?, is he going to be a Project Key Forward or Key Defender?, if the club think he’s better suited up forward then surely they are going to draft another key defender with one the first two picks in this draft before hopefully our draft hand is wiped out next year and Tasmania apparently coming in the year after
Just think this is the year to go tall, doesn’t seem to be a great deal of Key Defenders in this draft going high besides Dean and Taylor, maybe we do trade the first pick out this year for a future

I think ideally he'll be a Blakey type defender who can intercept but also do damage on the rebound. He is a beautiful kick just like his brother, crazy good for someone his height.

 

[willofwest]

Would like Dovaston, Thredgold and in and under mid fielder and Darcy.

 

[Wizard17]

Would like Dovaston, Thredgold and in and under mid fielder and Darcy.

From what I've seen this year we need more midfielders with leg speed, we just looked so damn slow at times this year

 

[iambrilliant]

I’m a big fan of Harley barker would love to grab him at our second. (Highlight watcher only)

Take the best of who ever slides to our pick in the first round I feel like we are in a pretty good position heading into the draft lots of decent players up for grabs between our 2 first picks

 

[Mojorisin]

From what I've seen this year we need more midfielders with leg speed, we just looked so damn slow at times this year

I think we just need speed in general. Look slow in all thirds.

 

[JohnnySteel]

I’m a big fan of Harley barker would love to grab him at our second. (Highlight watcher only)

Take the best of who ever slides to our pick in the first round I feel like we are in a pretty good position heading into the draft lots of decent players up for grabs between our 2 first picks

I feel like we’ll need to take him with our first. But I agree, think he is perfect for us.

Wings sorted long term with Barker + Davidson.

 

[Wizard17]

Cameron Nairn is an interesting one of he can develop to get up the ground more. His kicking is beautiful and his set shot remind me of Tory Dickson

29

Tory Dickson

Age

38

Ht

184cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.7

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.6

5star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.0

4star

with just how much of a deadeye he is.

 

[iambrilliant]

I feel like we’ll need to take him with our first. But I agree, think he is perfect for us.

Wings sorted long term with Barker + Davidson.

I’d be happy with him at our first

 

[JohnnySteel]

I’d be happy with him at our first

Same. Think he has scope to be one of the best in this draft. Has elite traits that will translate well.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Barker's contested possession count is worryingly low, just 21% and has a bit of work to do defensively. With the ACL as well, he's a risky choice. I'm fine with taking him at our 2nd, not at our 1st.