Preview Draft Pick #18

[Salaryman]

I can't see it...when has WH ever used a first pick on a mature ager?

 

[coryne]

Tape is 191cm which is fine for a KPD, not ideal but still tall enough. He plays more as a shut down defender so I wouldn't really be worried about him being a 3rd tall but he now looks likely to be gone by our pick anyway.

Word is we have our eye on a couple of mature age selections, but no one seems to know who they are.

Good, keep them all to ourselves !!!!!!!


A mature KPD to (at least temporarily) stabilize our defence and some midfield back up would be perfect IMO. Would Myles still be around for what, #67 ???

 

[Blueboys7]

Mature age selection at pick 18 - surely not??

No no, you misunderstand me.

I mean for our later selections like 67, 70 and possibly as early as 42.

I was just entertaining general draft discussion.

Forgot this was the pick 18 thread.

 

[Blueboys7]

Good, keep them all to ourselves !!!!!!!


A mature KPD to (at least temporarily) stabilize our defence and some midfield back up would be perfect IMO. Would Myles still be around for what, #67 ???

Quayle seems to think that Hibberd could be either going to Carlton or Hawthorn. Considering I have heard the Hibberd to Carlton one a number of times it wouldn't surprise me to see him taken with a late pick.

Sewell is more likely a mature age rookie pick at this stage.

The rumour going around (I think it was BIB) was that there is a mature age KPD in the WAFL that we are looking at for another late pick.

 

[Blueboys7]

I can't see it...when has WH ever used a first pick on a mature ager?

He wont, unless it's Isaac Smith but I sincerely hope we don't take him.

 

[Jeremias]

I can't see it...when has WH ever used a first pick on a mature ager?

I can't see it happening either, but if it were to happen I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

I'd love Isaac Smith at 18 if we selected him. I couldn't give a **** if he's a couple of years older than most other nominees.

 

[GoBlues!]

No no, you misunderstand me.

I mean for our later selections like 67, 70 and possibly as early as 42.

I was just entertaining general draft discussion.

Forgot this was the pick 18 thread.

Sorry Bb7 I thought you were talking about pick 18. Sounds good for a late pick in this draft especially if the young talent thins out after picks 50+

 

[Juddrockz]

Quayle seems to think that Hibberd could be either going to Carlton or Hawthorn. Considering I have heard the Hibberd to Carlton one a number of times it wouldn't surprise me to see him taken with a late pick.

Sewell is more likely a mature age rookie pick at this stage.

The rumour going around (I think it was BIB) was that there is a mature age KPD in the WAFL that we are looking at for another late pick.

That WAFL matured aged player could be Murphy from Freo??

 

[Jeremias]

That WAFL matured aged player could be Murphy from Freo??

Bloody well hope not.

I'll be furious if we go anywhere near him.

 

[LemmingMaster]

I can't see it happening either, but if it were to happen I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

I'd love Isaac Smith at 18 if we selected him. I couldn't give a **** if he's a couple of years older than most other nominees.

You don't need to convince Splendini on Smith, he has a big enough man crush on the kid already.

 

[TheHeatleyStand]

Nah mate it was Cruiser, but in saying that I had Lucas ahead of Jetta. It was a line ball decision. I could have mounted a very good argument for Jetta being selected. He would add a heap of speed, line breaking skills and even if he did kick 18 behinds before his goal, he is a goal kicking threat.

had jetta too for our pick.. just didnt think lucas would drop past 10

 

[Sin City]

had jetta too for our pick.. just didnt think lucas would drop past 10

I was the same, once WCE passed him at 7 I was riding every pick. Let out a huge roar when Melbourne Gysbertsed their pick up.

 

[Blueboys7]

I was the same, once WCE passed him at 7 I was riding every pick. Let out a huge roar when Melbourne Gysbertsed their pick up.

Melbourne - Gysberts

Carlton - Lucas

 

[Blueboys7]

That WAFL matured aged player could be Murphy from Freo??

I wouldn't have thought so, he's bloody useless.

 

[TheHeatleyStand]

m pretty sure the mature aged players will come in later in the draft with late picks.... if they come.

 

[Blueboys7]

m pretty sure the mature aged players will come in later in the draft with late picks.... if they come.

Pretty sure that's been covered champ.

 

[TheHeatleyStand]

Pretty sure that's been covered champ.

so you thought youd cover it again champ?

 

[Blueboys7]

so you thought youd cover it again champ?

How so?

 

[Juddrockz]

I wouldn't have thought so, he's bloody useless.

I agree.Hope we stay well clear of him!

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

If he available at 18, WH may have a quandary on his hands.
Under certain circumstances I just can't see the fear in selecting a 21y.o. early in a draft.
This kid has some attributes most teams would love. No tears from these quarters if this surprise falls our way.

Agreed. I would be more than happy with Smith.

My preference is for McCarthy, Darling or a highly rated mid at #18 and Chalwell at #34, although I'm worried that West Coast might snare Chalwell with #29...

 

[LemmingMaster]

Agreed. I would be more than happy with Smith.

My preference is for McCarthy, Darling or a highly rated mid at #18 and Chalwell at #34, although I'm worried that West Coast might snare Chalwell with #29...

Whoever pumped up his tyres needs a pat on the back, he is slowly getting an amazing BF following.

 

[Effes]

As a mature age type Harry Taylor has certainly been a failure for Geelong.

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

Apparently only WC and Coll have talked to Chalwell and it seems he might go fairly late on Thursday

West Coast's last pick is #29 though, so if they want Chalwell they'll be taking him there.

 

[wombat01]

Watson is a certainty unless he goes before Pick 18.

 

[Silvagnis]

Whoever pumped up his tyres needs a pat on the back, he is slowly getting an amazing BF following.

Would leave every expert bar the recruiters dumbfounded if he slides like Panos, Gourdis and Austin Lucy.