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Draft preview 2007 Midfielders
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ant555
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
To be honest after Kreuzer i think the next 5 or 6 best players in the draft are midfielders.
No one really knows if Henderson has come on from last year simply becasue he hasnt played much footy this year. From what i saw of him last year he was a very similar player to Gumbleton with a little more upper body size.
To be honest after Kreuzer i think the next 5 or 6 best players in the draft are midfielders.
No one really knows if Henderson has come on from last year simply becasue he hasnt played much footy this year. From what i saw of him last year he was a very similar player to Gumbleton with a little more upper body size.
Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
If we finish behind the Bulldogs, I think there's no chance of him slipping. Carlton or Richmond might also have interest in him. He's easily the second best tall in the draft, but there will be midfielders still available when we come into the draft that will give us more than Henderson in my opinion.
If we finish behind the Bulldogs, I think there's no chance of him slipping. Carlton or Richmond might also have interest in him. He's easily the second best tall in the draft, but there will be midfielders still available when we come into the draft that will give us more than Henderson in my opinion.
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monty1104
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
Cheers guys. Thanks for clarifying that for me.
Cheers guys. Thanks for clarifying that for me.
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
I only saw one game (on T.V.) (WA vs Vic. Metro) in which Vic got smashed, however Addam Maric was really good up forward and reminded me a bit of brett ebert and is a brilliant kick. However, as Ant says there are probably doubts as to whether he can play in the midfield. If he is available with our second pick (which is unlikely) we should seriously consider him.
I only saw one game (on T.V.) (WA vs Vic. Metro) in which Vic got smashed, however Addam Maric was really good up forward and reminded me a bit of brett ebert and is a brilliant kick. However, as Ant says there are probably doubts as to whether he can play in the midfield. If he is available with our second pick (which is unlikely) we should seriously consider him.
Houli Class1
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
if sheedy was coach we would be picking up cyril rioli
Palmer for me he is a gun with a bit of flair
if sheedy was coach we would be picking up cyril rioli
Palmer for me he is a gun with a bit of flair
High Ryder
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
Brad Ebert is our man in my opinion.
I rate this guy the highest of all midfielders in the draft, and I believe his class above the rest will show from the very beginning, whether he be at Essendon or not.
Ebert has it all. He's great at winning the contested ball and you can trust on him never taking a backward step from a contest, he's quick which makes him equally damaging as a receiver, he has reliable disposal, he's got excellent aerial skills, he's a pure midfielder, he's ready to step straight into an AFL side and he's a natural leader to boot. He ticks all boxes for what we need.
On the flip side all the others seem to have doubts over them in one area or an other.
Trent Cotchin has struggled when receiving extra attention and there's doubts over his midfield qualities, some believe he's more of a half-forward flanker.
Chris Masten lacks explosiveness in his game and there's some doubt as to whether his junior efforts will be able to pass on into the seniors.
Rhys Palmer's taken a long time to show he's a top 5/10 pick and needs to be fed at times.
Cale Morton doesn't have the qualities of an inside midfielder and lacks accountability.
In saying the above, I know I could be wrong, but no matter what pick we end up with, Brad Ebert is my first choice.
Brad Ebert is our man in my opinion.
I rate this guy the highest of all midfielders in the draft, and I believe his class above the rest will show from the very beginning, whether he be at Essendon or not.
Ebert has it all. He's great at winning the contested ball and you can trust on him never taking a backward step from a contest, he's quick which makes him equally damaging as a receiver, he has reliable disposal, he's got excellent aerial skills, he's a pure midfielder, he's ready to step straight into an AFL side and he's a natural leader to boot. He ticks all boxes for what we need.
On the flip side all the others seem to have doubts over them in one area or an other.
Trent Cotchin has struggled when receiving extra attention and there's doubts over his midfield qualities, some believe he's more of a half-forward flanker.
Chris Masten lacks explosiveness in his game and there's some doubt as to whether his junior efforts will be able to pass on into the seniors.
Rhys Palmer's taken a long time to show he's a top 5/10 pick and needs to be fed at times.
Cale Morton doesn't have the qualities of an inside midfielder and lacks accountability.
In saying the above, I know I could be wrong, but no matter what pick we end up with, Brad Ebert is my first choice.
Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
Totally agree that Chris can bring others into the game has a solid engine too ... PUt Rhys can win the footy don't worry about that
If we end up with either i would be happy
Totally agree that Chris can bring others into the game has a solid engine too ... PUt Rhys can win the footy don't worry about that
If we end up with either i would be happy
monty1104
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
For me, I'd like t see either Masten or Selwood at Essendon.
We might get a good pick at midfielders, seeing as though Carl, Rich and Melb are all likely to go for KPP with their picks.
For me, I'd like t see either Masten or Selwood at Essendon.
We might get a good pick at midfielders, seeing as though Carl, Rich and Melb are all likely to go for KPP with their picks.
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lol now that's a tempting line to start a thread with on one of the main boards.
lol now that's a tempting line to start a thread with on one of the main boards.
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
Exactly the reason why he's our man.
From what I've seen, which I think is a fair bit, Ebert looks the goods. Her may not have dominated the Championships but given the fact that he made All-Australian alone is outstanding considering the state of South Australia this year. Levi Greenwood is probably the only other for SA that could hold his head up high.
Chances are that he will be overlooked for the really early picks because all the talk has been about Palmer, Masten, Cotchin and Morton and, to a lesser extent, Selwood and Grimes.
Ebert's just as good as those guys.
He shapes as the Joel Selwood of the 2007 draft in my opinion. That is, the guy that's just as good as, if not better than, the other fancied guys but isn't the flavour of the month come draft time.
I expect Ebert to surprise a few people next year.
Exactly the reason why he's our man.
From what I've seen, which I think is a fair bit, Ebert looks the goods. Her may not have dominated the Championships but given the fact that he made All-Australian alone is outstanding considering the state of South Australia this year. Levi Greenwood is probably the only other for SA that could hold his head up high.
Chances are that he will be overlooked for the really early picks because all the talk has been about Palmer, Masten, Cotchin and Morton and, to a lesser extent, Selwood and Grimes.
Ebert's just as good as those guys.
He shapes as the Joel Selwood of the 2007 draft in my opinion. That is, the guy that's just as good as, if not better than, the other fancied guys but isn't the flavour of the month come draft time.
I expect Ebert to surprise a few people next year.
David_Hilley#19
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
I completely agree, Ebert is the on the dons need. Along with what you've mentioned, he's fairly tall and is quite decent overhead.... Just what we need.
I completely agree, Ebert is the on the dons need. Along with what you've mentioned, he's fairly tall and is quite decent overhead.... Just what we need.
Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
Were also getting Daniher, this draft is looking to turn out well
For those that have not seen these kids yet, here is a brief look at some of them.
This was the only thing i could find atm, but will try to find some more.
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This was the only thing i could find atm, but will try to find some more.
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Re: 2007 draft - midfielders
Depends on your thoughts of a inside player vs. an outside player. I think of inside mids of the genuine tough crash and bash players regardless of foot or handskills. As you've already agreed Hislop, Watson and Monfries are all inside players. Regardless of his kicking ability McVeighs toughness and pressure play make him an inside man along with Nash. Slatts as a tagger is automatically an inside man. Davey is a inside flanker/pocket player with his chasedowns and willingness to throw his body on the line and to valuable as a forward to play alot of midfeild. Lovett is also better suited forward than in the middle but is an outside player. Winders plays like an inside man. So we only have Jetta,Reimers, Houli and Stanton as outsiders IMO. Stanton is obviously a gun. Houli has showed potential but has a bit to learn. Haven't seen enough of Reimers to judge. Jetta is lacking in so many fundamentals i'm beginning to wonder if he's worth it. he's to short, to lightly built, has off-field problems and didn't show alot when he had his opportunities.
McPhee should take over Hirdy's role next year if we are to persevere with Ryder down back which would add another inside player to the mix.
Depends on your thoughts of a inside player vs. an outside player. I think of inside mids of the genuine tough crash and bash players regardless of foot or handskills. As you've already agreed Hislop, Watson and Monfries are all inside players. Regardless of his kicking ability McVeighs toughness and pressure play make him an inside man along with Nash. Slatts as a tagger is automatically an inside man. Davey is a inside flanker/pocket player with his chasedowns and willingness to throw his body on the line and to valuable as a forward to play alot of midfeild. Lovett is also better suited forward than in the middle but is an outside player. Winders plays like an inside man. So we only have Jetta,Reimers, Houli and Stanton as outsiders IMO. Stanton is obviously a gun. Houli has showed potential but has a bit to learn. Haven't seen enough of Reimers to judge. Jetta is lacking in so many fundamentals i'm beginning to wonder if he's worth it. he's to short, to lightly built, has off-field problems and didn't show alot when he had his opportunities.
McPhee should take over Hirdy's role next year if we are to persevere with Ryder down back which would add another inside player to the mix.
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