List Mgmt. Draft Discussion 2016

[Kilroy]

It will be interesting to see how Ess and Freo go in terms of their first picks. You'd think they both need talls - Marshall, Battle and the Bloke from WA Strndica (spelling??) have been touted as early picks. Or maybe Ess will go for Brodie ? In Freo's case they might consider SPS as he is a WA boy but Freo especially need talls and key forwards in particular so unlikely for mine.

Brisbane need quality full stop but in Hipwood and Schache they have key forwards/talls. They could do with another key defender but not for their first I wouldn't think. Will they have to use their pick on Allison who looks a likely type?

GC will likely have to use their early pick on Bowes but there will be some trade action before that with them so likely their picks will change...

However if we finish above both Richmond and Collingwood there is no way we get Brodie or McCluggage UNLESS other players start to push up the draft order with performances over the coming months.

So besides Venables who else would fit the bill? I'm talking elite kicking classy mids....silky skills etc

Here's one out of left field for you.

Brett Anderson is considered by some of us punters to be quite astute in his judgements on draft prospects. Here's what he says about Josh Rotham who he had at number 9 overall in a recent power ranking.

Josh ROTHAM
Ht: 192cm | Wt: 82kg | West Perth
Athletic hybrid defender who is composed with ball in hand. A good organiser in the back half and knows when to leave an opponent to get involved in transition from defence to attack. Still slender but has huge scope for improvement with the potential to push up into midfield.

.... and this from grundog49 ....

In the u18 Championships he was a shining light in defence for the sandgropers. He averaged nine disposals, one mark, two tackles at an absolutely amazing 93% efficiency. This efficiency is close to the best figures ever seen from a bottom aged prospect. His best performance came in round 4 of the carnival where he had 13 disposals, four marks, three tackles, five rebound 50’s with no ineffective disposals to his name. The reason for this efficiency is because of his decision making which is first class. Rotham makes sure his disposals count by accessing his option quickly then executing. This is why he’s rated so highly amongst recruiters in clubland. I also like his versatility as a player. At the u18 Championships he played on a half-back flank and in a rotation into centre half-back. Then at WAFL colts level he was moved into the midfield when they needed some grunt and contested ball winning. The big knock on Rotham is what position will he play at AFL Level. At practically every position he's been tried in he's looked a little uncomfortable. At centre half back he’s too small to play on those massive gorillas, evident when he was on the receiving end of Schache’s eight goal game. In the midfield he can look slow and on a half back flank he just doesn't create that run you want from a defender. Right now he plays his best footy off a half back flank but I would expect him to move into the midfield sometime next year. Josh also has a habit of trying to do too much with the ball. On countless occasions i've seen Rotham blaze away and get caught with the ball. Although this doesn’t happen often it happens too much for a player of Josh’s quality. Josh is a team orientated defender with an ability to make good decisions under pressure and provide elite disposal to his teammates.

Apparently was one of the bests in today's game against the Allies.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Talk that Freo are super-keen to draft/add one or two with decent height for rebound off HB, so given that Rotham is from WA I reckon they'd be red-hot on him if they have a suitable pick. Maybe they'll look to trade their first for McCarthy and a pick that will get them Rotham.

 

[Defacto]

Talk that Freo are super-keen to draft/add one or two with decent height for rebound off HB, so given that Rotham is from WA I reckon they'd be red-hot on him if they have a suitable pick. Maybe they'll look to trade their first for McCarthy and a pick that will get them Rotham.

their half back line is horrid and essendon excluded has to be the worst in the league. they'd be better off trading in like we did with savage IMO

 

[Kilroy]

+1 on liam ryan. i'd absolutely use a late pick on him

Hey Defacto is Quinton Narkle related to Phil Narkle ex-Saint?

 

[Defacto]

Hey Defacto is Quinton Narkle related to Phil Narkle ex-Saint?

couldnt tell you to be honest, my gut feel is he isnt a direct relation otherwise it'd be in every article about him

 

[tom1197]

Powell-Pepper has to be starting to sneak onto our radar for our first selection

 

[Ads734]

Here's one out of left field for you.

Brett Anderson is considered by some of us punters to be quite astute in his judgements on draft prospects. Here's what he says about Josh Rotham who he had at number 9 overall in a recent power ranking.

Josh ROTHAM
Ht: 192cm | Wt: 82kg | West Perth
Athletic hybrid defender who is composed with ball in hand. A good organiser in the back half and knows when to leave an opponent to get involved in transition from defence to attack. Still slender but has huge scope for improvement with the potential to push up into midfield.

.... and this from grundog49 ....

In the u18 Championships he was a shining light in defence for the sandgropers. He averaged nine disposals, one mark, two tackles at an absolutely amazing 93% efficiency. This efficiency is close to the best figures ever seen from a bottom aged prospect. His best performance came in round 4 of the carnival where he had 13 disposals, four marks, three tackles, five rebound 50’s with no ineffective disposals to his name. The reason for this efficiency is because of his decision making which is first class. Rotham makes sure his disposals count by accessing his option quickly then executing. This is why he’s rated so highly amongst recruiters in clubland. I also like his versatility as a player. At the u18 Championships he played on a half-back flank and in a rotation into centre half-back. Then at WAFL colts level he was moved into the midfield when they needed some grunt and contested ball winning. The big knock on Rotham is what position will he play at AFL Level. At practically every position he's been tried in he's looked a little uncomfortable. At centre half back he’s too small to play on those massive gorillas, evident when he was on the receiving end of Schache’s eight goal game. In the midfield he can look slow and on a half back flank he just doesn't create that run you want from a defender. Right now he plays his best footy off a half back flank but I would expect him to move into the midfield sometime next year. Josh also has a habit of trying to do too much with the ball. On countless occasions i've seen Rotham blaze away and get caught with the ball. Although this doesn’t happen often it happens too much for a player of Josh’s quality. Josh is a team orientated defender with an ability to make good decisions under pressure and provide elite disposal to his teammates.

Apparently was one of the bests in today's game against the Allies.

Reminds of how Elliot Yeo used to be at the same leve;

 

[Choomah]

Powell-Pepper has to be starting to sneak onto our radar for our first selection

Apparently he can't kick for shit

 

[felsty]

Apparently he can't kick for shit

Defacto

 

[tom1197]

Apparently he can't kick for shit

Surely they can work on that
Supposedly his decision making is really poor aswell

 

[Winmar2Lockett]

What would I know apparently...

But at 175cm 61kg history will tell you not as high as he probably should.

You know what this place is like mate, petty jealousies & snide comments are rife!

I'm surprised to hear that he's that small... Jeez he can get it & distribute it nicely though.

 

[Joffaboy]

Powell-Pepper has to be starting to sneak onto our radar for our first selection

Think plenty will be salty if we select Pepper

 

[Joffaboy]

So where do we get the next Dangerfield from.

 

[tom1197]

So where do we get the next Dangerfield from.

Spp

 

[Joffaboy]

Spp

So how do we get pick 1?

 

[Glen Buterol]

So where do we get the next Dangerfield from.

Willem Drew is suppose to be an inside bull that's built like a brick shit house. Barrels?

Knightmare compares his style to Ziebel

 

[bird_man]

Surely they can work on that
Supposedly his decision making is really poor aswell

We've been trying to work on kicking for a few boys for the last 3 years, it's not as easy as it sounds.

 

[tom1197]

So how do we get pick 1?

Powell pepper
He'll be available at ours

 

[Joffaboy]

Powell pepper
He'll be available at ours

No more ball butchers please

 

[Joffaboy]

Willem Drew is suppose to be an inside bull that's built like a brick shit house. Barrels?

Knightmare compares his style to Ziebel

Will he be available at our pick and whats his worth.

 

[bird_man]

Gotta say, I'm no expert, but from everything I've heard i'd be disappointed if we ended up with SPP.

My wish list at the moment.

1. Brodie
2. SPS
3. McLuggage
4. Scharenberg
5. Vennables

 

[Glen Buterol]

Will he be available at our pick and whats his worth.

Knightmare has him 12th in his player ratings. Given a few before him are academy players he may be available around our pick.

 

[Glen Buterol]

We need Barrells to get his lazy arse out of bed & answer some draft questions

 

[crasha301]

Gotta say, I'm no expert, but from everything I've heard i'd be disappointed if we ended up with SPP.

My wish list at the moment.

1. Brodie
2. SPS
3. McLuggage
4. Scharenberg
5. Vennables

I don't think anybody needs to say "im no expert"

 

[Barrels]

So where do we get the next Dangerfield from.

Spp

... Just... No.