Draft Expert Davo-27's 2023 Draft Thread

[eaglespremiers]

I haven't seen anyone step up and challenge Harley Reid from open draft. If it's between Harley and Walter (knowing Walter will get matched by Gold Coast regardless of where the bid came) West Coast is likely to go with Harley.

Last pick 1 for West Coast was Michael Gardiner in 1996. They might be keen to get the pick 1 press this time around.

Whilst I am happy to take Reid I think it's fair to say that McKercher could not have done anything more and elevated his stocks during the Championships. Whether physical attributes or playing style affect his chances of going no. 1, I'm not sure, but he has been the best player in the last 5-6 weeks.

 

[Shai]

I think if wce think Walter is the best player they should bid.
an 18 year old kid should not dictate whether they are nominated pick 1 or not.
nor should his agent!

Cough cough Nor should an 18 year old kid dictate that they are not going to leave Victoria, Perkins sound familiar?

 

[Footy Heads]

Davo-27 would you be able to do a July Top 40?

 

[Dudoro]

Cough cough Nor should an 18 year old kid dictate that they are not going to leave Victoria, Perkins sound familiar?

Nah just let them go for 2 years and then dog the club that invested in them and bring them home? Reckon what Perkins did is 10x better than Bruhn and Henry.

 

[The_General#1]

Whilst I am happy to take Reid I think it's fair to say that McKercher could not have done anything more and elevated his stocks during the Championships. Whether physical attributes or playing style affect his chances of going no. 1, I'm not sure, but he has been the best player in the last 5-6 weeks.

McKercher could be #2 after Walter.

 

[eaglespremiers]

McKercher could be #2 after Walter.

Should certainly be ahead of Duursma who was projected very high in draft selections.

 

[Westlo]

Nah just let them go for 2 years and then dog the club that invested in them and bring them home? Reckon what Perkins did is 10x better than Bruhn and Henry.

Can't believe the Pies wanted to make Henry drive an extra 30 minutes, absolute brutes and I'm glad Geelong got him home.

 

[Davo-27]

Davo-27 would you be able to do a July Top 40?

ive been a bit busy the last couple of weeks, but i'll do one soonish, i also have to catch up on some champs games on replay.....but i'll put up one in the next few days as an update.

i think the u16s is happening also so i want to watch that and make a list for that.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

i think the u16s is happening also so i want to watch that and make a list for that.

Dyson Sharp No. 1.

That's the most important thing.

 

[bc27]

Can someone name 5 afl players who have been successful under 175cm tall.

 

[Mutineer]

Wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Eagles had pick one and bid on Walter.

I would especially when they know it will be matched...would be really dumb if they then took Harley Reid and the message it would send to him.

 

[Haggas]

Can someone name 5 afl players who have been successful under 175cm tall.

Tony Liberatore 163cm
Caleb Daniel 168cm
Barry Cable 168cm
Lou Richards 170cm
Eddie Betts 174cm
Dayne Zorko 175cm
Errol Gulden 175cm



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[bc27]

Tony Liberatore 163cm
Caleb Daniel 168cm
Barry Cable 168cm
Lou Richards 170cm
Eddie Betts 174cm
Dayne Zorko 175cm
Errol Gulden 175cm



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Alright without taking anything away from Lou Richards, Barry Cable and Libba sortve... Can we stick the AFL era please?

I’ll take one (possibly two) as successful out of those.

 

[Mutineer]

Alright without taking anything away from Lou Richards, Barry Cable and Libba sortve... Can we stick the AFL era please?

I’ll take one (possibly two) as successful out of those.

Kosi Pickett
Brent Harvey
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
Liam Baker
Brent Daniels
Charlie Spargo

 

[bc27]

Kosi Pickett
Brent Harvey
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
Liam Baker
Brent Daniels
Charlie Spargo

I’ll give you Brent Harvey from that group.

Anyway I’ll get to my point… there’s no way I’m spending a one of the highest currency assets in our game which is a top 5 draft pick on a small forward at 170cm tall…
I’m not trying to knock Nick Watson at all…but small forwards are role players and that role is unbelievably hard to play unless the team you are in are getting good I-50 numbers and have quality key forwards to play off.

Eddie Betts, Steven Milne, Phil Matera are the only three that I can think of that carved out solid careers as great small forwards. (Charlie Cameron can get close to these three). But i don’t believe any of those three bought their respective clubs ultimate success…which is what you’d want a top 5 draft pick to ultimately do.

 

[Mutineer]

I’ll give you Brent Harvey from that group.

I reckon Dee's and Tigers supporters might take issue with you on their lads..both outstanding footballers

 

[Jordie_tackles]

I reckon Dee's and Tigers supporters might take issue with you on their lads..both outstanding footballers

Everyone on that list is good

 

[Haggas]

Alright without taking anything away from Lou Richards, Barry Cable and Libba sortve... Can we stick the AFL era please?

I’ll take one (possibly two) as successful out of those.

Libba played until 2002


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[Haggas]

I’ll give you Brent Harvey from that group.

Anyway I’ll get to my point… there’s no way I’m spending a one of the highest currency assets in our game which is a top 5 draft pick on a small forward at 170cm tall…
I’m not trying to knock Nick Watson at all…but small forwards are role players and that role is unbelievably hard to play unless the team you are in are getting good I-50 numbers and have quality key forwards to play off.

Eddie Betts, Steven Milne, Phil Matera are the only three that I can think of that carved out solid careers as great small forwards. (Charlie Cameron can get close to these three). But i don’t believe any of those three bought their respective clubs ultimate success…which is what you’d want a top 5 draft pick to ultimately do.

Harvey was 177cm
Milne was 176cm



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[Dudoro]

I’ll give you Brent Harvey from that group.

Yep agreed. The average height is much different now to 20 years ago. The rest of those players mentioned are average to slightly above average. Those bottom 3 clubs won't pick Watson. His athleticism looks elite however. There is a risk though if you match up a quick small defender on him though who is 10cm taller he will struggle. I would like to see him play in the VFL this year to see how he goes but we know he won't be doing that.

 

[Mutineer]

Harvey was 177cm
Milne was 176cm



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Wiki might have Boomer as 177cm but that's bullshit.

Boomer's tall story hits new heights

This pre-season Brent Harvey is taking his game to another level, literally.

www.nmfc.com.au

 

[Mutineer]

I’ll give you Brent Harvey from that group.

Anyway I’ll get to my point… there’s no way I’m spending a one of the highest currency assets in our game which is a top 5 draft pick on a small forward at 170cm tall…
I’m not trying to knock Nick Watson at all…but small forwards are role players and that role is unbelievably hard to play unless the team you are in are getting good I-50 numbers and have quality key forwards to play off.

Eddie Betts, Steven Milne, Phil Matera are the only three that I can think of that carved out solid careers as great small forwards. (Charlie Cameron can get close to these three). But i don’t believe any of those three bought their respective clubs ultimate success…which is what you’d want a top 5 draft pick to ultimately do.

Cyril Rioli and ultimate success?

 

[bc27]

Cyril had to be around 180cm not 170cm!

 

[Mutineer]

Cyril had to be around 180cm not 170cm!

I thought you moved the goalposts to great small forwards and ultimate success...Cyril certainly meets those requirements. You mentioned Charlie Cameron did you not, he's certainly taller than 175cm.

Anyhow over and out I'm sure Davo doesn't want his thread sidetracked in this back and forth.

 

[bc27]

I thought you moved the goalposts to great small forwards and ultimate success...Cyril certainly meets those requirements. You mentioned Charlie Cameron did you not, he's certainly taller than 175cm.

Anyhow over and out I'm sure Davo doesn't want his thread sidetracked in this back and forth.

Point was made about players below 175cm…not taller.

I think it’s going to become a very important conversation for top 10 teams considering using their first round pick on Nick Watson…