Wow, does this guy despise the Eagles or what? Seems like the most horrible underwhelming draft ever! Here are some "highlights" on the players he picks for us..
Pick 11
Paul Ahern:
Evaluation of his prospects:
I’m not particularly sold on Ahern. I like what he offers and see why he’s well rated but
something feels a little off. Even if he pulls all the parts together I’m not particularly sure he’d ever be a genuine A-grader. He projects more as a mid tier/role player and I’m not sure they’re the types you target with first rounders.
PIck 32
Declan Hamilton:
Evaluation of his prospects:
I really want Hamilton to succeed. He seems a good kid and with his bloodlines it’d be nice to have him. But I’m just struggling to see it. He has a lot to like and had a great championships but
I just can’t see a dominant part of his game that’d allow him to build from it into an AFL career.
PIck 51
Harrison Wigg:
Evaluation of his prospects:
Wigg is someone who needs to end up in the right system. With his skillset he’s going to have to bang down the door in a state league to get selected as he does have some real natural limitations. He’s going to have to grab his opportunities when given.
I can’t help but feel he might be a fringe player for a few seasons before being delisted.
Pick 69
Brenden Abbott:
Evaluation of his prospects:
Abbott is a massive risk. Missing out on the ’12 draft by one day, he was passed over in ’13. He’s had some elite games in the WAFL but also some howlers. His mixture of size, athleticism and boot is just too hard to ignore though – barring smarts he has the whole package and if it comes together he could be something special.
That said, I think it’s very unlikely it does.
Can't wait for the draft! If this phantom does not get you exited for our future, what will!?