VFL Ash Close Invited to State Draft Combine

[TradeDraft]

That is pretty big Achievement after playing 2 VFL Games all Season

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-08-03/browns-second-chance-at-state-draft-combine

 

[Shaneprice97]

I wonder if Mitch Brown is worth a look at as key defender depth.

 

[domin8tors]

I wonder if Mitch Brown is worth a look at as key defender depth.

I'm actually thinking Key forward. unlike Dawes / Lynch and White he comes with no expectations. and he has come from a good system in Geelong.

 

[TradeDraft]

I'm actually thinking Key forward. unlike Dawes / Lynch and White he comes with no expectations. and he has come from a good system in Geelong.

Me Too - We need Key Forwards before Key Defenders

 

[MagpieBat]

Well done, Ash.

 

[TradeDraft]

Well done, Ash.

So are we looking at Drafting him in the Rookie Draft?

 

[MagpieBat]

So are we looking at Drafting him in the Rookie Draft?

I don't know. Is there a way of finding out who invited him to the combine?

 

[Kappa]

So are we looking at Drafting him in the Rookie Draft?

123 players were invited.. and I'd say only a very small handful will be picked up.

It could be any club in the AFL who wanted him there, and that club is probably a very outside chance to even rookie him.

 

[TradeDraft]

I don't know. Is there a way of finding out who invited him to the combine?

Nope - I can’t think another Team who would of asked. As he played only a few VFL Games for us

 

[MagpieBat]

Nope - I can’t think another Team who would of asked. As he played only a few VFL Games for us

Clubs have eyes everywhere. The tapes are available online. Not out of the realms of impossibility that another club got a glimpse and said 'let's take a closer look at him'...

 

[TradeDraft]

123 players were invited.. and I'd say only a very small handful will be picked up.

It could be any club in the AFL who wanted him there, and that club is probably a very outside chance to even rookie him.

He is a Outside Chance but going to State Combine shows there is some Interest

 

[Lefthanded]

123 players were invited.. and I'd say only a very small handful will be picked up.

It could be any club in the AFL who wanted him there, and that club is probably a very outside chance to even rookie him.

Any two clubs (article states that players need at least two nominations to get an invite). My guess is that Pies would be unlikely to nominate him as they have had more of a look and if they see anything they would prefer it kept under wraps.

 

[TradeDraft]

Any two clubs (article states that players need at least two nominations to get an invite). My guess is that Pies would be unlikely to nominate him as they have had more of a look and if they see anything they would prefer it kept under wraps.

and Works at the Club in the Footy Department

 

[Ricky90]

Can anyone tell me a bit about Ash Close? I only know him from watching VFL highlights and reading about him. Is he a chance to get drafted? And should we take him? Seems a likely type.

 

[TradeDraft]

Can anyone tell me a bit about Ash Close? I only know him from watching VFL highlights and reading about him. Is he a chance to get drafted? And should we take him? Seems a likely type.

Bit tough to know really IF he is a Draftable Type. Only Played 4-5 Games. Did look a Likely type.

I heard a few teams been down to our VFL Game to Check him out

 

[Wooljay]

VFL commentary seemed to think he'd be a lock for a rookie spot for some club in 2016.

Looks a likely type from a physical standpoint, would love to give him a shot and keep him in black and white.

 

[Maggie5]

I don't know. Is there a way of finding out who invited him to the combine?

Thought I heard on one of TV games that Richmond were interested in him.

 

[jackcass]

Port, Doggies and Saints have all off loaded developing KPF types so may be looking at rookie listing some depth.

 

[suspect footskills]

I'm still holding out hope we'll take a shot on Shane Yarran. If he's a reformed character I can't see why not. He'd add a lot to our forward line and unlike a lot of goal sneak types he's got some size to him too.
Mitch Brown could be handy depth in a position we've struggled to fill for years. Seeing as we're likely to only hold later picks and have a lot of young, developing bodies on our list it couldn't hurt to top up with some mature talent.

 

[Ricky90]

I think because we know the draft is shallow that we might be keen to bring him on this year. I'm guessing we'll trade out most picks, and select him late in the ND as there's a good chance he's gone by our first rookie draft pick. We'll most likely also upgrade Frost with a late pick too.

We've committed to rookie drafting Keeffe and Thomas, so that's the quota filled there.

 

[dlammardo]

Happy for him, bummed out though someone could take him. I'd honestly rather him on the rookie list ahead of gault.

 

[Harry O]

Ex VFL Pie Matt Boland kicked 7 goals in Subiaco's premiership win in the WAFL yesterday. Shane Yarran kicked 5.