2025 Draft Thread

[Ash1337]

Wouldn’t even bother drafting Holmes if he turns out to be any good you know he’d leave for Geelong in a few years for peanuts anyway

Rumours are Max is not much liked within the club. Wouldn't be surprised if he leaves the cats himself.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[Ash1337]

Was about to post that myself. Some of the pick choices are straight weird for some clubs. Like Annable at 10 and Hawks taking Greeves.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Was about to post that myself. Some of the pick choices are straight weird for some clubs. Like Annable at 10 and Hawks taking Greeves.

Rivals have linked us to Dovaston watch him get taken before our pick

 

[Doggies7]

Anyone know when Harley Baker did the ACL? Sounds like later in the year, August ish? Not that it matters, if we like him it's for long term anyway, but imagine whoever picks Baker won't see him until closer to mid year maybe.

 

[Mojorisin]

Anyone know when Harley Baker did the ACL? Sounds like later in the year, August ish? Not that it matters, if we like him it's for long term anyway, but imagine whoever picks Baker won't see him until closer to mid year maybe.

He did it in early July.

 

[Doggies7]

He did it in early July.

Ah ok so will be limited over pre-season but could see him within the first few months of VFL season then potentially...

 

[Mojorisin]

Ah ok so will be limited over pre-season but could see him within the first few months of VFL season then potentially...

Anything is possible and it depends greatly on how his recovery is tracking. Hopefully it doesn't restrict his athleticism, some see minimal change and others drastic.

 

[Pencil case]

I just can't see us taking 2 KPDs this draft after grabbing a KPD in the MSD last year and our public comments about speed & endurance. I suspect we're going for runners with our first two picks and we may leave a list spot open if Will Darcy somehow slips to the rookie draft.

I think Will Darcy is more like throwing poo at the wall to see if it sticks. Doubt the club would be basing our future stocks on him considering he looks miles off.

 

[Mofra]

I think Will Darcy is more like throwing poo at the wall to see if it sticks. Doubt the club would be basing our future stocks on him considering he looks miles off.

Nobody is suggesting that though.
We've taken a few KPDs, and Sam Power has said we're looking for a speed/endurance mix at our picks this year.

 

[bulldogs201616]

Nobody is suggesting that though.
We've taken a few KPDs, and Sam Power has said we're looking for a speed/endurance mix at our picks this year.

I believe the speed and endurance call will go out the window if Lindsay is available.

 

[Pencil case]

Nobody is suggesting that though.
We've taken a few KPDs, and Sam Power has said we're looking for a speed/endurance mix at our picks this year.

Agree, I’d be surprised if we pick anyone other than Oskar Taylor.

 

[dergert]

Oskar Baker

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Oskar Baker

Age

27

Ht

184cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.7

4star

MG

277.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.0

4star

K

10.8

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

2.0

4star

MG

333.6

5star

has that speed/endurance mix Bevo wants.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Nobody is suggesting that though.
We've taken a few KPDs, and Sam Power has said we're looking for a speed/endurance mix at our picks this year.

Thredgold has a good mix of speed and endurance though. He is a bit different to the other KPD's we have and I wouldn't be surprised if we selected him.

 

[stefoid]

Rivals have linked us to Dovaston watch him get taken before our pick

From that article, I like the sound of their pick for us -> the best distributer in the draft? Im a sucker for precise disposal. OTOH, I suppose if you have other weaknesses to your game, maybe its not worth it - Daniel in his prime was great at hitting 30m targets by foot, but was not a complete player.

 

[weltschmerz]

From that article, I like the sound of their pick for us -> the best distributer in the draft? Im a sucker for precise disposal. OTOH, I suppose if you have other weaknesses to your game, maybe its not worth it - Daniel in his prime was great at hitting 30m targets by foot, but was not a complete player.

Lindsay is bigger then Daniel but not really quicker.

 

[_Cerberus_]

From that article, I like the sound of their pick for us -> the best distributer in the draft? Im a sucker for precise disposal. OTOH, I suppose if you have other weaknesses to your game, maybe its not worth it - Daniel in his prime was great at hitting 30m targets by foot, but was not a complete player.

Questions on his contested game, ability to play more than one position and defensive ability. I rather avoid one dimensional players, no matter how good a boot they have. Which is why I'd prefer Taylor more than Lindsay.

 

[stefoid]

Questions on his contested game, ability to play more than one position and defensive ability. I rather avoid one dimensional players, no matter how good a boot they have. Which is why I'd prefer Taylor more than Lindsay.

I guess Dale is an example of someone who worked on his flaws enough to be a great player. But he is quick, which helps a lot.

OTOH high footy IQ and great disposal is something you either have or you dont.

 

[_Cerberus_]

I guess Dale is an example of someone who worked on his flaws enough to be a great player. But he is quick, which helps a lot.

OTOH high footy IQ and great disposal is something you either have or you dont.

I suppose it's the risk you take in the draft. For every Dale, there are a fair few that are unable to fix their weaknesses.

On a side note. I just noticed that Dale has only ever gotten 5 Brownlow votes all his career? Despite some massive games. That's stiff as.

 

[Salad dog]

Maybe one for the bigger draft watchers, but with only 57 picks expected, I’ve tried to do a mock without worrying about bids, outside the first 4, I’ve just placed those who I expect to get a bid at their clubs next pick (swallowed a Lions or Suns pick somewhere)

1. R1: West Coast - Willem Duursma
2. Gold Coast - Zeke Uwland
3. West Coast - Cooper Duff-Tytler
4. Gold Coast - Dylan Patterson
5. Richmond - Sullivan Robey
6. Richmond - Xavier Taylor
7. Brisbane - Dan Annable
8. Essendon - Dyson Sharp
9. Essendon - Sam Cumming
10. Carlton - Harry Dean
11. Melbourne - Aidan Schubert
12. Melbourne - Sam Grlj
13. Hawthorn - Jacob Farrow
14. Carlton - Lachy Dovaston
15. Greater Western Sydney - Mitch Marsh
16. West Coast - Oliver Greeves
17. Western Bulldogs - Josh Lindsay
18. Adelaide - Jevan Phillipou
19. Geelong - Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves
20. Fremantle - Harley Barker
21. Essendon - Louis Emmett
22. Hawthorn - Oskar Taylor
23. R2: Gold Coast - Beau Addinsall
24. North Melbourne - Archie Ludowyke
25. North Melbourne - Blake Thredgold
26. Essendon - Adam Sweid
27. Gold Coast - Koby Coulson
28. Gold Coast - Jai Murray
29. Essendon - Hussien El Achkar
30. Sydney - Max King
    Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]
31. Sydney - Harry Kyle
32. Western Bulldogs - Latrelle Pickett
33. West Coast - Tylah Williams
34. Greater Western Sydney - Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier
35. Melbourne - Cameron Nairn
36. Richmond - Louis Kellaway
37. Collingwood - Zac McCarthy
38. Geelong - Talor Byrne
39. West Coast - Charlie Banfield
40. Sydney - Lachlan Carmichael
41. Carlton - Jack Ison
42. R3: Brisbane - Matt LeRay
43. Collingwood - Max Kondogiannis
44. North Melbourne - Rory Wright
45. Fremantle - Toby Whan
46. Adelaide - Taj Murray
47. Port Adelaide - Avery Thomas
48. St Kilda - Kye Fincher
49. Brisbane - Liam Hetherton
50. R4: Hawthorn - Cody Curtin
51. St Kilda - Hunter Holmes
52. Melbourne - Hugo Mikunda
53. Unsure - Jack Dalton
54. Unsure - Thomas Burton
55. Unsure - Fred Rodriguez
56. Unsure - Riley Onley
57. Unsure - Leon Pickett

Rookie:

1. Western Bulldogs - Will Darcy
2. Sydney - Noah Chamberlain

 

[dogwatch]

...

On a side note. I just noticed that Dale has only ever gotten 5 Brownlow votes all his career? Despite some massive games. That's stiff as.

The other Dale (Morris) says hi. In a 253 game career he only ever got 1 Brownlow vote despite also being an AA player and arguably as good as - or better than - his namesake.

That one vote was for an 11 disposal effort against St Kilda in 2008. I think it must have been heavily influenced by one of those old school umpires who didn't just give the votes to whoever got the most disposals.

It's hard to believe I know, but back then some people used to think that there was more to being best on ground than getting the most disposals.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

I feel like we have to take someone with the Jamarra pick. It's almost valueless but emotionally we need to invest in someone we take with the pick.

 

[Mofra]

The other Dale (Morris) says hi. In a 253 game career he only ever got 1 Brownlow vote despite also being an AA player and arguably as good as - or better than - his namesake.

That one vote was for an 11 disposal effort against St Kilda in 2008. I think it must have been heavily influenced by one of those old school umpires who didn't just give the votes to whoever got the most disposals.

It's hard to believe I know, but back then some people used to think that there was more to being best on ground than getting the most disposals.

Morris was second in our B&F in 2016, he wears that as a badge of honour.

 

[Salad dog]

I feel like we have to take someone with the Jamarra pick. It's almost valueless but emotionally we need to invest in someone we take with the pick.

Will Darcy

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Will Darcy

If there is noone left we want then I'd rather we do this instead of leaving it to the rookie draft.