2025 Draft Thread

[ScrappyDo]

He hardly played any midfield in the U18s ..... maybe a game or 2 ..... Billings played more games through the midfield in his U18 year

Trav mainly played across Half Back and he definitely played as a defender in the Nat Champs

4/5 games as under 18 and he performed well. Most importantly it’s the traits he showed.

Driving of legs !!!!!! (This is essential)
Elite tackling
Elite hands

Day, Fyfe and Bont have big frames incl shoulders. Travaglia is leggy, but his upper body is more like Blakey. Simpson was an outside wingman with elite kicking and running, he was the exception rather then the norm.

Travaglia has a long way to go with his kicking, body positioning and movement to become anything more than just another back flanker. He has time to develop and might be the exception, but his kicking and lack of penetration will be what really holds him back.

We took both Trav and Tauru based on upside and gotta remember they were both bottom end for age. Trav's kicking is fine except at pace which is a very hard skill to develop. If you'd remember the draftee interviews Trav is clearly the brains from that year's top 10 and combined with the positive traits he already possess he'll develop into a good player. We shouldn't worry about where he might end up at this stage, he'll be very different once he gets some power onto his frame.

 

[SaintsofSteel]

We took both Trav and Tauru based on upside and gotta remember they were both bottom end for age. Trav's kicking is fine except at pace which is a very hard skill to develop. If you'd remember the draftee interviews Trav is clearly the brains from that year's top 10 and combined with the positive traits he already possess he'll develop into a good player. We shouldn't worry about where he might end up at this stage, he'll be very different once he gets some power onto his frame.

All I will say is how many of his build did Brisbane have playing on Saturday?

The capacity to physically develop and a kids skills should be at the forefront of recruiters minds in my view.

Obviously Dalrymple saw something to pull the trigger so early. He is not who I would have selected but either is Barrat, hopefully Dalrymple's other selections in that draft make up for it.

The way Boxshall, Dodson and Tauru looked this year, I think they will be our better players from that draft class.

 

[borderbarry]

In this years draft, are there any mids we are interested in? I hope we pick up at least one tall.

 

[Diehard Saint]

All I will say is how many of his build did Brisbane have playing on Saturday?

The capacity to physically develop and a kids skills should be at the forefront of recruiters minds in my view.

Obviously Dalrymple saw something to pull the trigger so early. He is not who I would have selected but either is Barrat, hopefully Dalrymple's other selections in that draft make up for it.

The way Boxshall, Dodson and Tauru looked this year, I think they will be our better players from that draft class.

It's far too early to decide that these selections would need to be "made up for."

 

[ScrappyDo]

All I will say is how many of his build did Brisbane have playing on Saturday?

The capacity to physically develop and a kids skills should be at the forefront of recruiters minds in my view.

Obviously Dalrymple saw something to pull the trigger so early. He is not who I would have selected but either is Barrat, hopefully Dalrymple's other selections in that draft make up for it.

The way Boxshall, Dodson and Tauru looked this year, I think they will be our better players from that draft class.

IMHO, l think RTB has give a directive that all draftees must have superior athletic ability. Kids taken very late maybe get away with it based on some other upside. Trav is that.

 

[GYoung]

Power Rankings

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12. Sam Grlj
13. Jacob Farrow
14. Sam Cumming
15. Josh Lindsay
16. Oliver Grreves
19. Jevan Phillipou
22. Archie Ludowyke

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[Tasmanian saint]

Where's the idea that he can play midfield from?

His played one season give him a bit of time nas started as a skinny back flanker as well remember

 

[g_TRAIN]

Where's the idea that he can play midfield from?

Played midfield in the VFL and was able to win possession and clearance.

I would say at this very early stage of his career that's as good an indication as any.

 

[Ads734]

Played midfield in the VFL and was able to win possession and clearance.

I would say at this very early stage of his career that's as good an indication as any.

what do you mean, I was under the impression if an 18 year old wasn;t having 30 touches and 10 clearances against Brisbane they were doomed to be back pockets forever.

 

[g_TRAIN]

what do you mean, I was under the impression if an 18 year old wasn;t having 30 touches and 10 clearances against Brisbane they were doomed to be back pockets forever.

I actually think maybe he's more suited to a midfielder role than a flanking role long term at AFL level.

He's a see ball get ball type. As Ross said they tried him on the wing and flanks at training and he couldn't hold his width. Kept getting sucked into the contest.

To me he looks like someone who could go to a whole new level once he gets an AFL body too.

 

[Ads734]

I actually think maybe he's more suited to a midfielder role than a flanking role long term at AFL level.

He's a see ball get ball type. As Ross said they tried him on the wing and flanks at training and he couldn't hold his width. Kept getting sucked into the contest.

To me he looks like someone who could go to a whole new level once he gets an AFL body too.

Couldn't agree more. I think what I did see espescially at VFL level was he realy started to take on the game every time he got the ball with his run. This imo trains his brain todrive his legs through the stoppage when on ball. Simmilar to Wilson. Now it is just about combing the run with his hands in tight and run. I think we will for a while see him run around, get caught , or try run out of a stoppage and then kick it to an oppositin player. Over time I expect his decision making and disposal to improve.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

I actually think maybe he's more suited to a midfielder role than a flanking role long term at AFL level.

He's a see ball get ball type. As Ross said they tried him on the wing and flanks at training and he couldn't hold his width. Kept getting sucked into the contest.

To me he looks like someone who could go to a whole new level once he gets an AFL body too.

He’s surprisingly good in tight and has good hands.

 

[akaifu]

 

[akaifu]

Got my hands on some of the combine results from this morning:

National 20m
Oskar Taylor- 2.823
Tylah Williams- 2.892
Hunter Holmes- 2.895
Avery Thomas- 2.898
Tom Burton- 2.915

Agility
Lachy Dovaston- 7.794
Oskar Taylor- 7.840
Xavier Taylor- 7.869
Tylah Williams- 7.878
Avery Thomas- 7.887

Grlj with sub-6 2km and sub-3 20m sprint

Sharp and Greeves didn't test

 

[TheJackal]

Got my hands on some of the combine results from this morning:

National 20m
Oskar Taylor- 2.823
Tylah Williams- 2.892
Hunter Holmes- 2.895
Avery Thomas- 2.898
Tom Burton- 2.915

Agility
Lachy Dovaston- 7.794
Oskar Taylor- 7.840
Xavier Taylor- 7.869
Tylah Williams- 7.878
Avery Thomas- 7.887

Grlj with sub-6 2km and sub-3 20m sprint

Sharp and Greeves didn't test

Holmes might be one to take a flyer on in the hope he develops like his bro did.

 

[TheJackal]

Massive fall by Tom McGuane. I don't believe that he's gone from top 5 last year to maybe f/s rookie. I know it happens, but I reckon Filth are playing games here

 

[Significant]

Massive fall by Tom McGuane. I don't believe that he's gone from top 5 last year to maybe f/s rookie. I know it happens, but I reckon Filth are playing games here

100% hope someone picks him up in the ND

 

[beside the seaside]

Massive fall by Tom McGuane. I don't believe that he's gone from top 5 last year to maybe f/s rookie. I know it happens, but I reckon Filth are playing games here

What games would they be playing? They have a chance to get him and they're not, don't really see what games they could be playing.

 

[Yabadoo22]

If we end up getting geelongs first for Marshall, you'd think Archie ludowyke would have to come into serious contention now. Probably goes in that 15-25 part of the draft and i reckon we need to invest into another young key forward.

 

[The Boar]

After Cooper Duff-Tytler, who are the next Ruck prospects?
We need to target one with a late pick. A slow burn project player to take Moose's position.

 

[ScrappyDo]

After Cooper Duff-Tytler, who are the next Ruck prospects?
We need to target one with a late pick. A slow burn project player to take Moose's position.

No we don't, we drafted an 18yo last year.
If anything we grab a DFA to be an emergency.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

I want Geelong's future 1st ..... and give me Arki Butler .... was great this year for the Dragons

 

[The Boar]

No we don't, we drafted an 18yo last year.
If anything we grab a DFA to be an emergency.

I think a slower burn project Ruck would be a worthwhile get late in the Draft or Rookie. If TDK goes down we have Dodson and Keeler. Dodson looks like a jet but will need some time to develop his tank and his game.

We're losing Marshall, Heath, Boyd and gaining TDK only- looks a little shallow.

 

[ScrappyDo]

I think a slower burn project Ruck would be a worthwhile get late in the Draft or Rookie. If TDK goes down we have Dodson and Keeler. Dodson looks like a jet but will need some time to develop his tank and his game.

We're losing Marshall, Heath, Boyd and gaining TDK only- looks a little shallow.

How does a slow burn project ruck solve that problem?

 

[The Jack]

How many draft picks do we have to use? Is there a rule? Can we opt out or just match for Fincher then call it a night?

We only have 2 picks as we speak. How many do we actually have to use on the day?