Mega Thread Delist/Trade/Draft Supermegaultrathread - It's Never Too Soon edition

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What's the verdict on Pickett? Good enough for a pick around the 8-10 mark?
From those that know more than me:

The lightning quick West Australian made his senior WAFL debut two weeks ago, and last weekend kicked the match-winning goal for South Fremantle. When up and going, Pickett is a player you'd pay to watch. He has the speed (he ran a 2.8 second 20-metre sprint in January) to cut through the lines, and the skill to deliver. He's in this spot because of his elite talent. With some more consistency he could be anything.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-15/phantom-draft-form-guide


And this:

WA's most influential player was Jarrod Pickett, who kicked three goals in round three of the NAB AFL under-18s Championships at Medibank Stadium.
Pickett booted three late goals for WA to keep the Sandgropers in the hunt and had 21 disposals – 10 contested – with seven inside 50s.
Rated as one of WA's best draft hopes, Pickett received good support from Tyler Keitel, who also kicked three majors from 13 touches and was a strong marking target.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-06-07/dees-potential-fatherson-pick-shines-for-sa

So seems like a 'yes'?
 

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What's the verdict on Pickett? Good enough for a pick around the 8-10 mark?
For mine he doesn't get enough of the ball. Could be wrong but he screams bust to me. Would prefer to put my faith in Karpany and Newman to fill a spot in the team even though he trounces them for talent.
 

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So we currently have pick 8. My current top 7 that I would rule out as available for us:

McCartin, Petracca, Wright, Brayshaw, Durdin, Laverde, Lever (at a guess)

Therefore my remaining ranked preferences currently sit at:

  1. Jordan De Goey
  2. Caleb Marchbank
  3. Lachie Weller
  4. Paul Ahern
  5. Brayden Maynard
  6. Tyler Keitel
Probably missing a few there off the top of my head, but I reckon that's a fairly even group. Given we could finish with pick 12 at least one of these guys will be available so I'm comfortable with that.

Really not a Tom Lamb fan.
 
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So we currently have pick 8. My current top 7 that I would rule out as available for us:

McCartin, Petracca, Wright, Brayshaw, Durdin, Laverde, Lever (at a guess)

Therefore my remaining ranked preferences currently sit at:

  1. Jordan De Goey
  2. Caleb Marchbank
  3. Lachie Weller
  4. Paul Ahern
  5. Brayden Maynard
  6. Tyler Keitel
Probably missing a few there off the top of my head, but I reckon that's a fairly even group. Given we could finish with pick 12 at least one of these guys will be available so I'm comfortable with that.

Really not a Tom Lamb fan.
Id take Paul Ahern but I wish he was 5cm taller. Laverde is the kid i want, doubt he will be available at our pick, hes gonna be mint! Really hope he slides to us, his size, speed, attacking ability out the midfield is brilliant. He's the 1 we need, wouldn't be surprised if he went top 5 though.
 

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This is from the Bound For Glory website ( http://boundforglorynews.com/?s=phantom&searchsubmit= )where they have their phantom draft. They had us at picks 8, 28, 45 & 62

Pick 8: West Coast – Jarrod Pickett

Position: Midfielder/utility
Height: 179 cm, Weight: 76 kg, DOB: 18/08/1996
Club: South Fremantle
Player comparison: Lewis Jetta (more consistent)

Jarrod Pickett’s acquisition would suit the Eagles’ to a tee from a list management perspective. Pickett adds speed, flair and energy and perhaps the missing link of the West Coast midfield. What you see is what you get with Pickett. He is electrifying, and it’s that trait that sets him apart and allows him break open a game, with both his run and carry and his nous to take the game on. Best described as a tear-away, Pickett has the ability to break open a game and swing momentum into his team’s favour, and can kick important goals in succession to stamp his name on the game. Pickett has a bag of tricks, but he’s more than adept to winning his own ball and featuring in the clearances: this was the case against South Australia, where Pickett produced a 21 disposal, five clearance game and added a bit of cream with three classy goals. Although it was an inconsistent championships from Pickett, he’s got runs on the board after a good showing in last year’s championships, as well as big plaudits during his time in the level on AFL-AIS academy. Pickett finished the championships with an average of 13.3 disposals (six contested), including 2.6 marks, two tackles and 3.5 inside 50s per game. He has since returned to the WAFL, and notched up 22 disposals, four mark and one goal in round 18, before earning a league game in Round 19 with 10 disposals and two goals.

Pick 28: West Coast - Connor Blakely

Position: Midfielder
Height 187 cm, Weight: 81 kg, DOG: 2/3/1996
Club: Swan Districts
Player comparison: Callan Ward

Winning All-Australian honours this year, Connor Blakely made a statement in game one of the National Championships, accumulating 26 disposals, seven tackles, nine clearances, 17 contested possessions and seven inside 50s. The Swan Districts product has featured in seven senior WAFL games this year after making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2013, going onto averaged 18 disposals and two tackles a game in 2014. Blakely has been praised for his courage and has no qualms matching it with opposition much older than he is. He ticks the boxes in terms of tackling, contested possessions and clearances, and he can also push forward to make an impact. Blakely certainly hangs his hat on his inside game and his work around the stoppages, but that isn’t to undersell his ability on the outside. Blakely is quick to make good decisions by hand or foot and has shown he’s more than capable of playing in defence or up forward, adding versatility to his game. He averaged 21 disposals at an impressive 79 per cent disposal efficiency off four games, along 5.5 tackles, 6.7 clearances, 12 contested possessions and 7.7 inside 50s, and poses as one of the best inside midfielders available this year.

Pick 45: West Coast – Dan Howe

Position: Utility
Height: 191 cm, Weight: 84 kg, DOB: 12/04/1995
Club: Murray Bushrangers
Player comparison: Tom Langdon

Looming as the Tom Langdon of this year’s draft, Dan Howe is a tall utility who has really found a home at half back this year for the Bushrangers. In particular, he has starred in the role for Vic Country in the Championships. The 19-year old prospect has gone from rangy forward to a rebounding defender, who – like Langdon – isn’t afraid to take an overhead mark in defence and use the ball confidently by foot under pressure. He links up well with a chain of handballs, and is another player whose lateral movement is quite good. He’s comfortable at ground level, rarely fumbling while also tackling hard and holding his own in one-on-one battles. His instincts as a forward come to the fore in defence, where he takes a higher than average amount of defensive marks. He uses the ball quickly, but his composure in particular is terrific. The way in which he has evolved himself into a more damaging and versatile player since being overlooked last year points to positive signs for further development.

Pick 62: West Coast – Alec Waterman

Position: Midfielder
Height: 183 cm, Weight: 87 kg, DOB: 19/08/1996
Club: Claremont
Player comparison: Luke Ball

A high-production accumulator and high-volume tackler, Alec Waterman isn’t blessed with speed or a huge amount of versatility: however, he is a contested-ball winning machine who thrives at the stoppages. He has strong hands, and although he isn’t the most polished of kicks, he does enough to ensure his disposal gets to the favoured destination. Waterman has a big endurance base, rarely missing a tackle while also standing up strongly in them. Despite being rated a strong chance to slip through to the rookie draft, he has calmness in his disposal, is aggressive and often finds space when there isn’t any. He just lacks those real top-end traits like speed and goal-kicking ability that limit his ceiling for progression or development.
 

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They still had Laverde, Durdin, De Goey left at our 1st pick.
I don't follow closely enough to know who is best. Just liked the mix of 'types', and getting Waterman R4. I'd have to defer to the experts regarding views on Blakely and Pickett - they sound like what we need though.
 

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I don't follow closely enough to know who is best. Just liked the mix of 'types', and getting Waterman R4. I'd have to defer to the experts regarding views on Blakely and Pickett - they sound like what we need though.
I'm the same, I've just started following these guys since the U18's. This is the 1st time I've seen Blakely and Howe going to us and I don't mind that by the sound of their write ups.

I'm not sure on Pickett but his speed is what we need. Him, Laverde, Ahern, De Goey or Weller will be good additions either way.
 

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I'm the same, I've just started following these guys since the U18's. This is the 1st time I've seen Blakely and Howe going to us and I don't mind that by the sound of their write ups.

I'm not sure on Pickett but his speed is what we need. Him, Laverde, Ahern, De Goey or Weller will be good additions either way.
Agree. I like the sound of Ahern. Fast, goal kicking mid with skill who can run away from congestion.
 

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Hardisty currently on track for a 50 possession game, has 25 at half time. Priddis like.

Claremont are playing exclusively with Humphry, Hardisty and Baum in the square. Till half time Waterman is parked exclusively on a wing, playing defensive side of the contest.

Game has been a scrap as well.
 

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Hardisty is an interesting one. Looks like a decent player but maybe lacks a bit of pace and is too similar to some of our other mids

Where, if at all, is he likely to go in the draft
 

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Hardisty is an interesting one. Looks like a decent player but maybe lacks a bit of pace and is too similar to some of our other mids

Where, if at all, is he likely to go in the draft
I don't often see him in anyone's top 40. I'm thinking late to rookie?
 
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I don't often see him in anyone's top 40. I'm thinking late to rookie?
Very under-rated and pace is better than average. Saw him, against SA? race an opponent to the members boundary from the centre square and he got there well ahead of the others. The others weren't necessarily express, but to alleviate people's fears, quicker than Priddis. :drunk:
 
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