Prediction DRAFT POLL_PICK #25_FINAL

[ParapMarkets]

Well, Arrow, Soapy and La Dispute have sold me on Ridley for our second. My vote has been cast. I would still like it if Hayward could sneak past the Adelaide teams though.

 

[1981]

Looks like a quality Vs need decision

Drew is the inside mid we need but Ridley arguably is the classier prospect

 

[1981]

Well, Arrow, Soapy and La Dispute have sold me on Ridley for our second. My vote has been cast. I would still like it if Hayward could sneak past the Adelaide teams though.

You make a good point

It is not out of the question a player perceived by the masses as a better prospect drifts to our pick

Especially in this draft as it is said to be so even, you can almost count on some surprise picks under 25

 

[Arr0w]

Well, Arrow, Soapy and La Dispute have sold me on Ridley for our second. My vote has been cast. I would still like it if Hayward could sneak past the Adelaide teams though.

You make a good point

It is not out of the question a player perceived by the masses as a better prospect drifts to our pick

Especially in this draft as it is said to be so even, you can almost count on some surprise picks under 25

I can see why Soapy V and La Dispute would rate Ridley, as do I. I agree that he is a very talented footballer, although I am not advocating that we should definitely take Ridley with our 2nd, especially if we are in search of midfielders

Some say he can become a midfielder, personally I believe he is more in the mould of a Jack Gunston. Extremely strong overhead, strong quick hands, beautiful kick, smooth mover and solid tank, who will find the ball, leading up hard on a wing. The reason, I have doubts of him being a midfielder, is that he is ranked in the bottom 10% for tackles and contested ball.

 

[DavidRJonus]

Controversial but true: Willem Drew would be top ten of he had Brodie's hair. He has to be a lock unless there is a genuine slider available.

 

[Azul]

personally I believe he is more in the mould of a Jack Gunston. Extremely strong overhead, strong quick hands, beautiful kick, smooth mover and solid tank, who will find the ball, leading up hard on a wing. The reason, I have doubts of him being a midfielder, is that he is ranked in the bottom 10% for tackles and contested ball.

I don't think the priority should be for a "Poised utility". That said, best available and all.

In a Ridley vs Josh Battle battle, who would win?

 

[Arr0w]

I don't think the priority should be for a "Poised utility". That said, best available and all.

In a Ridley vs Josh Battle battle, who would win?

Ridley for me as he can also play down back as well as being more athletic

 

[Soapy V]

Some say he can become a midfielder, personally I believe he is more in the mould of a Jack Gunston. Extremely strong overhead, strong quick hands, beautiful kick, smooth mover and solid tank, who will find the ball, leading up hard on a wing. The reason, I have doubts of him being a midfielder, is that he is ranked in the bottom 10% for tackles and contested ball.

Gunston? Interesting Arrow. I would have never of thought that. For me he is a bit of an Andrew Mackie with the time and poise of a Pendlebury. Add Gunston and he is very adaptable. Started to have a small run in the middle late in the year and did some good things. Could easily be a star HB or mid for mine. Whatever position for me he is a tall running player that uses the ball very well. He's what we need plus a heap of mids.

 

[Arr0w]

Gunston? Interesting Arrow. I would have never of thought that. For me he is a bit of an Andrew Mackie with the time and poise of a Pendlebury. Add Gunston and he is very adaptable. Started to have a small run in the middle late in the year and did some good things. Could easily be a star HB or mid for mine. Whatever position for me he is a tall running player that uses the ball very well. He's what we need plus a heap of mids.

He can definitely have a solid career as a HB. When selecting guys that early, it should be used as fallback situation.

What has tweaked the interest of clubs is his ability to play as a high half forward, with his agility and strong overhead marking

We may differ on the position he may play, but we are on the same page as to his quality

 

[Soapy V]

We may differ on the position he may play, but we are on the same page as to his quality

Agree. I really rate players that have time and use the ball well. Something that can't be coached. I think it's an area we really lack all around the ground. How exciting to see Ridley running off HB with Docherty Byrne etc supporting Weitering/Marchbank delivering to SPS & Cripps who feed it to Pickett who delivers to McKay Curnow or Silvagni.

 

[Arr0w]

Agree. I really rate players that have time and use the ball well. Something that can't be coached. I think it's an area we really lack all around the ground. How exciting to see Ridley running off HB with Docherty Byrne etc supporting Weitering/Marchbank delivering to SPS & Cripps who feed it to Pickett who delivers to McKay Curnow or Silvagni.

Agreed. Let's set the sights higher though. Imagine him leading several times then being on the end of a pass from SPS and slotting it from 45.

Whoever drafts him, will educate him as a HB, before moving him forward

 

[Bic]

Personally can only see Ridley getting to us as a (somewhat) slider from the group of B.Cox, C.Cox, Gallucci, Venables, SPP, Battle, Marshall, Witherden, Hayward who I think will be in around the group of players to go from pick 15

Scheer, Drew, Mutch are the players I am keen on for 25.

 

[Jimmae]

Ridley can play anywhere, and has done in the TAC. If that's how the talent falls, we're not getting hard done by if we secure him.

Intelligent, athletic footballer who can execute.