Draft Watcher D_P_S Draft Watch 2017

[eDPS]

Starcevich doesn't seem to find a lot of the footy. Is there something I'm missing?

His WAFL numbers are modest although ive seen none of is local footy only a few games in the champs and the All-Stars game. He had over 20 touches in both the All-stars game and the game against Vic Country. I was sold on him after his game against Country but felt validated with his great performance in the all-stars game aswell. He looks to be a modern big inside mid that can go forward and his field kicking is very good compared to other mids in this draft.

 

[eDPS]

There will be some more changes to my rankings ive been going through some older footage and reviewing past notes and catching up on games I never got to see. No massive changes apart from Charlie Ballard who I feel ive rated harshly till now. He will enter my top 30.

Still more footage and player reviews to go and I may go back on gut feel with a few players, the OP will be updated later today and expect more changes over the coming weeks. Ill have another Rolling Mock draft up next Tuesday same day as for when the official Bigfooty Phantom Draft starts.

 

[Ciderhound]

His WAFL numbers are modest although ive seen none of is local footy only a few games in the champs and the All-Stars game. He had over 20 touches in both the All-stars game and the game against Vic Country. I was sold on him after his game against Country but felt validated with his great performance in the all-stars game aswell. He looks to be a modern big inside mid that can go forward and his field kicking is very good compared to other mids in this draft.

Get the feeling he will get taken around pick 35 and end up being the steal of the draft.

 

[Ciderhound]

His WAFL numbers are modest although ive seen none of is local footy only a few games in the champs and the All-Stars game. He had over 20 touches in both the All-stars game and the game against Vic Country. I was sold on him after his game against Country but felt validated with his great performance in the all-stars game aswell. He looks to be a modern big inside mid that can go forward and his field kicking is very good compared to other mids in this draft.

Get the feeling he will get taken around pick 35 and end up being the steal of the draft.

 

[eDPS]

 

['51 Bewick]

Is there a site where I can see position, weight and height for all prospective players in the draft?

 

[eDPS]

Is there a site where I can see position, weight and height for all prospective players in the draft?

I don't think so, the latest inside football magazine has over 200 profiles with that information but you would need to pay for it.

 

['51 Bewick]

I don't think so, the latest inside football magazine has over 200 profiles with that information but you would need to pay for it.

Thanks D_P_S. Don't think I will be able to get that up here on the mid nth coast of NSW

 

[GUMBLETRON]

Thanks D_P_S. Don't think I will be able to get that up here on the mid nth coast of NSW

Can nab digital access for a cheeky $4: https://subscribe.realviewtechnolog...l/subscribe.aspx?cpid=9126&sid=3060,3059,3058

 

[giblj]

The AFL website usually has a thing with all the info for the potential draftees, can't remember when it usually goes up. Wonder if they're doing it this year.

 

[Bishop]

Thanks D_P_S. Don't think I will be able to get that up here on the mid nth coast of NSW

Can nab digital access for a cheeky $4: https://subscribe.realviewtechnolog...l/subscribe.aspx?cpid=9126&sid=3060,3059,3058

Would recommend it - very good resource at this time of year.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Hey Don, with Nath Murphy being so close to being in next year's draft rather than this one and having done so little preseason etc. where would you slot him into your 2018 rankings, if he was born a couple of weeks later and in the 2018 class?

 

[eDPS]

Hey Don, with Nath Murphy being so close to being in next year's draft rather than this one and having done so little preseason etc. where would you slot him into your 2018 rankings, if he was born a couple of weeks later and in the 2018 class?

At this stage he wouldn't be top 30 for me. I'd have him in the 35-45 range considering I have Murphy at 35 for this year and next year is stronger aswell.

 

[aussierulesrules]

At this stage he wouldn't be top 30 for me. I'd have him in the 35-45 range considering I have Murphy at 35 for this year and next year is stronger aswell.

Cheers, interesting the talk he's right in the mix to go top 10.

Is a bit of a head-scratcher for me the talk that we're into him, as it seems like a teach and I wouldn't have thought he fit a super-pressing need, either.

 

[eDPS]

Cheers, interesting the talk he's right in the mix to go top 10.

Is a bit of a head-scratcher for me the talk that we're into him.

I'm personally not sold on him and I'm not sure where Saints would look to play him. Don't think you guys need any more flankers

 

[LemmingMaster]

I don't understand your pick in the BF draft, considering a certain person you have ranked 12th on your list is still on the table. There was no need to steal my player.

 

[eDPS]

I don't understand your pick in the BF draft, considering a certain person you have ranked 12th on your list is still on the table. There was no need to steal my player.

Cats have enough of his type so decided against it, I knew Ballard wouldn't make it to my next pick

 

[eDPS]

Hoping to have my next Rolling Mock Draft done for this Friday, will try and do proper bids aswell.

Also later tonight ill have my update rankings with a few bolters

 

[Howard Moon]

Would recommend it - very good resource at this time of year.

disappointed in it this year...

they usually have average stats for the u18 season and carnivals - this year only has a rating score for testing I think.

harder to find ball magnets for keeper drafts

 

[eDPS]

Update has been done which now includes where i would pick the Mature Age Players in this draft.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Why has Daniels gone suddenly up in your rankings?

 

[eDPS]

Why has Daniels gone suddenly up in your rankings?

More a change in how I rate players. His size has always been the main issue but I've decided to factor in what makes a successful AFL player and his form and athletic ability translates well for AFL football. He is quick, agile and has a great workrate so I can see him being a hard working small forward that can pinch hit in the midfield and although he may not go anywhere near the top 40 I have a feeling he will be considered a top 40 player from this draft by the end of his career.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Why so low on Murphy? Rumours are he'll be a top ten pick.

 

[eDPS]

Why so low on Murphy? Rumours are he'll be a top ten pick.

I just don't see it with him, he has some nice attributes and he has played some great games as a forward at school level but im not so sure he could have the same output at AFL level. He is 188cm so he would play the 3rd tall role, for that role at AFL level im not sure his level of output would warrant a top 10 pick. I cant see him being a 40 goal a year forward or as a deadly 3rd tall defender and even if he played well in those roles im not sure those types of players are worth as much at their peak.

 

[Bishop]

Not sure how players can magically go up and down without any games being played... but anyway