Bishop's 2016 Draft Thread

[RedmanWasHere]

Looking forward to the draft.

If not today, I hope the Dons will be settled on the top pick.

Just don't want any leaks to happen.

 

[bgt2110]

Hi Bishop
With very little splitting the top 2 or 3 guys in this draft I have to assume that the leadership and character traits that McGrath possesses will get him across the line to be the bombers choice at number 1 and I couldn't be happier to welcome him to the club if that is who we pick.
There are a few clubs, namely us, GC and Brisbane who have had cultural problems recently and so should be looking at guys who will potentially be future leaders and drive the cultural reform into the future.
I don't know the guy but would Ainsworth's suspension earlier in the year when he broke the Cannon players jaw out of frustration be a warning sign to Clubs ? or would clubs like GC and Brisbane look past that potential flaw in his character and pick him purely on talent alone ? I know he mentioned he would have no problem moving interstate but most young guys would say that not to jeopardise their draft chances. I would much rather an SPS, Brodie, Taranto etc based on this alone.
Thanks

 

[Greendogg]

Hey Bish, it wouldn't surprise if Jobe suddenly retires.. with this in mind, do you think this pushes Essendon to lean more to Setterfield at one?

 

[Bishop]

Looking forward to the draft.

If not today, I hope the Dons will be settled on the top pick.

Just don't want any leaks to happen.

Neither player know either way what is happening. I'm still confident on McGrath.

Hi Bishop
With very little splitting the top 2 or 3 guys in this draft I have to assume that the leadership and character traits that McGrath possesses will get him across the line to be the bombers choice at number 1 and I couldn't be happier to welcome him to the club if that is who we pick.
There are a few clubs, namely us, GC and Brisbane who have had cultural problems recently and so should be looking at guys who will potentially be future leaders and drive the cultural reform into the future.
I don't know the guy but would Ainsworth's suspension earlier in the year when he broke the Cannon players jaw out of frustration be a warning sign to Clubs ? or would clubs like GC and Brisbane look past that potential flaw in his character and pick him purely on talent alone ? I know he mentioned he would have no problem moving interstate but most young guys would say that not to jeopardise their draft chances. I would much rather an SPS, Brodie, Taranto etc based on this alone.
Thanks

I think that incident will be in the back of clubs heads- it was a pretty nasty incident. But at the end of the day, I think they'll look at the talent alone. For me Ainsworth is a bit of a FIGJAM- Similar to how Christian Petracca came across.

I think Ainsworth would be fine going interstate like most kids are.

Hey Bish, it wouldn't surprise if Jobe suddenly retires.. with this in mind, do you think this pushes Essendon to lean more to Setterfield at one?

Don't think so no.

 

[Bishop]

Phantom draft is all up to date, as are my rankings. Certainly going to be a good night tonight.

 

[Lsta062]

Phantom draft is all up to date, as are my rankings. Certainly going to be a good night tonight.

I saw your updated Phantom Draft and you have us pick Sam Powell-Pepper. Do you think that St Kilda and Geelong will pass up on him? Many others have St Kilda picking him up in their Phantom Drafts.

 

[Wrenny]

I saw your updated Phantom Draft and you have us pick Sam Powell-Pepper. Do you think that St Kilda and Geelong will pass up on him? Many others have St Kilda picking him up in their Phantom Drafts.

Powell-Pepper & Scharenberg would be a good combo!

 

[TerryWallet]

Well done on the year Bishop.

Enjoyed your thread. Informative.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Great work mate.

Two things though:

• I think you misspelt Harrison Burt. [Edit: my mistake...there seems to be both! ]
• I assumed that Freo would use their 5th pick.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Well done on the year Bishop.

Sentiments echoed Bish.

Can't wait for the 2017 stuff.

 

[Bishop]

I saw your updated Phantom Draft and you have us pick Sam Powell-Pepper. Do you think that St Kilda and Geelong will pass up on him? Many others have St Kilda picking him up in their Phantom Drafts.

They should take him- but others they have ahead get through to where I have it. Most likely it'll be SPP- But 2nd rounders are the hardest to pick.

Great work mate.

Two things though:

• I think you misspelt Harrison Burt. [Edit: my mistake...there seems to be both! ]
• I assumed that Freo would use their 5th pick.

Harrison Bult & Harrison Burt make it tough! Definitely left footed tall Bult who I have going to the dogs!

I think Freo will pass it- we'll see.

 

[serial_thrilla]

I think Freo will pass it- we'll see.

I can't see us moving away from a 39/5 squad structure, and we currently only have 34 on our senior list. Neither of our two remaining rookies (Nyhuis and Uebergang) are likely to be promoted. Do you expect Freo to have a crack at the pre-season draft, or do you think we'll drop to a 38/6 structure?

 

[gandaal]

If you're phantom ends up correct and Carlton pick up who you're suggesting I think SOS will be searching for the red pill matrix style.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Hey Bishop - can you tell me literally anything about our last two picks? Lewis Young and Fergus Greene.

 

[bgt2110]

Thanks for all the information Bishop, my go to thread for all things draft wise.

 

[Bishop]

With the TAC Cup starting back up last weekend, I'm happy to announce I'll be back for 2017. Watch this space

 

[ringo1]

With the TAC Cup starting back up last weekend, I'm happy to announce I'll be back for 2017. Watch this space

Bishop..have you got a draft together yet?

 

[Bishop]

Bishop..have you got a draft together yet?

I'll have something up online tonight, haven't forgotten just had a few things that have rightly taken preference.

 

[ringo1]

I'll have something up online tonight, haven't forgotten just had a few things that have rightly taken preference.

Awesome mate...appreciated!

 

[Bishop]

Rightio getting everything in order, should have my 2017 thread up tomorrow!