Draft discusson thread

Mattman93 · Nov 8, 2010

EasternHills said:
So the Goldcoast havn't committed to Bennell. Yet.

What exactly do you mean by that? They've only officially committed to Swallow, but we all know which other two blokes they'll take.

Or have you got some inside info?

lewigie · Nov 8, 2010

Why wouldn't GC commit to him? Are they doing us a favour or something?

lewigie · Nov 8, 2010

Bennell has already moved apparently.

Slash136 · Nov 8, 2010

Tom lynch Looks as though he might be the one. Considering all the falls we have let go, they might just jump on this kid. Here is the link to the article I read. http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/picks-of-the-draft-tom-lynch-20101107-17j3d.html

I like the fact he was a mid and has good endurance. We can probably get a good mid in the 20's and we need talls. Him or heppell for mine

maxrm · Nov 8, 2010

lewigie said:
Bennell has already moved apparently.

Not sure if he's definitely moved. But he is at the Gold Coast atm. It looks pretty much set in stone he'll be a sun next year.

Slash136, I highly doubt Tom Lynch is 'the one.'
Wasn't at all impressed by his 20m sprint time, 3:31s is very bad.

I think we've already decided on Gaff, and unless someone like Darling slides I have a good feeling Chalwell will be an eagle next year. Seb Tape is also a good chance if he slides. At 26 B.A mid, preferably outside. Hopefully one of Cripps, Newton or Green.

Mattman93 · Nov 8, 2010

maxrm said:
Not sure if he's definitely moved. But he is at the Gold Coast atm. It looks pretty much set in stone he'll be a sun next year.

Slash136, I highly doubt Tom Lynch is 'the one.'
Wasn't at all impressed by his 20m sprint time, 3:31s is very bad.

I think we've already decided on Gaff, and unless someone like Darling slides I have a good feeling Chalwell will be an eagle next year. Seb Tape is also a good chance if he slides. At 26 B.A mid, preferably outside. Hopefully one of Cripps, Newton or Green.

Didn't you say that we were very interested in Cripps, according to him on facebook?

dext · Nov 8, 2010

Masto said:
Its very much another Chris Masten vs Cale Morton scenario. While you could have made the argument Morton was a more talented player - Masto had a much more clearly defined role at AFL level (despite Woosh not playing him there). I feel Heppel is going to be another Cale Morton type who although talented will struggle to find a niche at AFL level IMHO.

Some may argue with both boys battling injuries, Morton has showed more at afl level, and may have a better scope for improvement. I'm not saying that, but I think the jury is still out. Heppell is almost the perfect size for today's midfielders at 189cm and has a good speed, power and endurance combination. Plenty to work with. Also got a little bit of mongrel about him, can go win his on ball off the ground or out of the air, and an awesome boot.

larrikin · Nov 8, 2010

dext said:
Some may argue with both boys battling injuries, Morton has showed more at afl level, and may have a better scope for improvement. I'm not saying that, but I think the jury is still out. Heppell is almost the perfect size for today's midfielders at 189cm and has a good speed, power and endurance combination. Plenty to work with. Also got a little bit of mongrel about him, can go win his on ball off the ground or out of the air, and an awesome boot.

But he's never played midfield.

maxrm · Nov 8, 2010

Mattman93 said:
Didn't you say that we were very interested in Cripps, according to him on facebook?

Yes, that's why I mentioned him at 26 for our selection.

Based on my own preference and inside knowledge, i'm hoping for this:
4. Gaff
26. Cripps
29. Chalwell

dext · Nov 8, 2010

larrikin said:
But he's never played midfield.

Last year he did. And this year at TAC towards the end of the year once he got his fitness back up.

Slash136 · Nov 8, 2010

maxrm said:
Not sure if he's definitely moved. But he is at the Gold Coast atm. It looks pretty much set in stone he'll be a sun next year.

Slash136, I highly doubt Tom Lynch is 'the one.'
Wasn't at all impressed by his 20m sprint time, 3:31s is very bad.

I think we've already decided on Gaff, and unless someone like Darling slides I have a good feeling Chalwell will be an eagle next year. Seb Tape is also a good chance if he slides. At 26 B.A mid, preferably outside. Hopefully one of Cripps, Newton or Green.

20m sprint times aren't the best but his endurance levels and marking ability are the things I like about him, that and he has a midfielders understanding of the play. We only have 9 talls on our list (including Hansen) and last I checked we have a boat load of mids.

larrikin · Nov 8, 2010

dext said:
Last year he did. And this year at TAC towards the end of the year once he got his fitness back up.

He ran off half-back for 90%+ off games according to the guys I've talked to (who watch shitloads of this stuff)

beatlesmith · Nov 8, 2010

Slash136 said:
20m sprint times aren't the best but his endurance levels and marking ability are the things I like about him, that and he has a midfielders understanding of the play. We only have 9 talls on our list (including Hansen) and last I checked we have a boat load of mids.

Endurance and marking ability is what Kennedy has.
These attributes and his experience as a midfielder make him much more valuable as a CHF, and we need a FF.

Slash136 · Nov 8, 2010

beatlesmith said:
Endurance and marking ability is what Kennedy has.
These attributes and his experience as a midfielder make him much more valuable as a CHF, and we need a FF.

It would be nice to have two

eagles 2014 · Nov 9, 2010

Hi all

I'm a first time poster that has watched all the BF draft banter with interest.
I was looking through a phantom draft (Quigleys) and came across Jordan Eades at pick 25(?) with a write up that sounded pretty amazing. Checked out some Youtube vision of him and was some of the best highlights I have seen for a while for a young FP.

Was wondering if anyone has seen this guy play and what their thoughts are? I know small forwards are probably not what we want to use picks 4 or 26 on, but would he be worth pick 28 or would he last til the Rookie draft? Interested to hear what people think.

lewigie · Nov 9, 2010

Is Jordan Eades the bloke from the WAFL?

Plays alot like Mark Williams?

adagio · Nov 9, 2010

eagles 2014 said:
Hi all

I'm a first time poster that has watched all the BF draft banter with interest.
I was looking through a phantom draft (Quigleys) and came across Jordan Eades at pick 25(?) with a write up that sounded pretty amazing. Checked out some Youtube vision of him and was some of the best highlights I have seen for a while for a young FP.

Was wondering if anyone has seen this guy play and what their thoughts are? I know small forwards are probably not what we want to use picks 4 or 26 on, but would he be worth pick 28 or would he last til the Rookie draft? Interested to hear what people think.

I read that profile from Quigley, it definitely spiked my interest but I didn't know there was a video of him.. so a huge thanks for that, because you weren't kidding - some of the best highlights I've ever seen!!

The comparisons with Cyril actually look very appropriate. Just an electrifying, sublimely talented player... if he is able to do what he does in this video consistently he'll be an out-and-out superstar..

[YOUTUBE]UJNS0alXb-k[/YOUTUBE]

Considering the club is meant to target needs with their 2nd and 3rd picks, and tend to go local, he may well come into calculations.

NYJetsfor2029 · Nov 9, 2010

F@#% Gaff, i want Eades at 4! That video is very good.

Wirra for PM · Nov 9, 2010

Eades does look awesome on that video... if we grab him it'll make me feel better about not getting L Jetta.

Pat_Footy · Nov 9, 2010

Quigley rates Gaff higher than Bennel which is a bit confusing.

worsfold · Nov 9, 2010

http://www.afl.com.au/News/NEWSARTICLE/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=104422

Height: 174cm
Weight: 70kg
DOB: 06/10/91
Club: Perth (WA)

Bio: Blazingly fast small forward, with surprising strength and an impressive kick. Runs out a game easily

PRANKSTER666 · Nov 9, 2010

I certainly like Eades better than Yarran.

Prem87 · Nov 9, 2010

PRANKSTER666 said:
I certainly like Eades better than Yarran.

Same here. Eades is exactly the lightning silky small forward type we need in the FP.

I'm hoping Eades lasts to our PSD pick (if we delist Hansen), but I doubt he will. It's a shame we only have 3 lives picks in this years draft. Dalziell, Hansen, Bones should have been let go.

kane249 · Nov 9, 2010

Prem87 said:
Same here. Eades is exactly the lightning silky small forward type we need in the FP.

I'm hoping Eades lasts to our PSD pick (if we delist Hansen), but I doubt he will. It's a shame we only have 3 lives picks in this years draft. Dalziell, Hansen, Bones should have been let go.

If they weren't contracted for next year they would have been

Prem87 · Nov 9, 2010

kane249 said:
If they weren't contracted for next year they would have been

I know..it pains me that we took Dalziell last year and gave Hansen a 3 year contract..

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