Draft Expert eDPS’s Cream Of The Crop 2021

[eDPS]

Hello all and welcome back to another exciting year for potential AFL draftees, this thread will be dedicated to all things draft in 2021 and beyond. Be on the lookout for player notes, rankings and a rolling mock draft which have become a staple and as always I’m happy to answer any draft questions you may have.

 

[eDPS]

Very happy with that draft for Brisbane.

Port's pick seems a little confusing though. They already have two good young ruckmen behind Lycett, why do they need a third?

Andrew could be anything, Port in a position to take best available and they often look to athleticism in their top prospects

 

[JT_the_Man]

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Yes please. Don’t know anything about Warner but I love what I’ve seen from Goater and Curtis.

 

[Membling]

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Not sure we need a mid/small defender at our first.

Much prefer Ward/Andrew/Williams/Long at our first as close enough to best available and fit a list need

 

[briztoon]

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Yeah, I’d be happy with that.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I’m all seriousness eDPS I take it you liked his League game on the weekend?

Also, is there a real danger of him going top 20?

 

[eDPS]

I’m all seriousness eDPS I take it you liked his League game on the weekend?

Also, is there a real danger of him going top 20?

Yep although it was his usual type of game at junior level so good to see it stand up against senior bodies.

 

[bone2468]

I like Freos prospects but my only concern is we haven’t closed our tall forward problem? Where do you see us fixing this and who would be on your radar for us if Motlop was bid on early as you’ve proposed

 

[eDPS]

I like Freos prospects but my only concern is we haven’t closed our tall forward problem? Where do you see us fixing this and who would be on your radar for us if Motlop was bid on early as you’ve proposed

Getting in another pick ahead of a potential Motlop bid would be the best option, I wouldn’t be reaching with the first pick.

 

[ModernArtillery]

I LOVE that you have James Willis in your top 40 and love even more that you have him going to the Crows!

 

[blueiris]

If available I feel Conole will take Williams he was taking about the Lions not having enough depth in the KPP ranks Williams is someone who can play Back Forward and in the Ruck

 

[briztoon]

If available I feel Conole will take Williams he was taking about the Lions not having enough depth in the KPP ranks Williams is someone who can play Back Forward and in the Ruck

Williams or Mac Andrew?

I agree that we need at least one more tall, but it’s a decision between best available and drafting for need that early.

 

[blueiris]

Williams or Mac Andrew?

I agree that we need at least one more tall, but it’s a decision between best available and drafting for need that early.

Williams according to Ben Waterworth of Fox Footy Williams is very adept at all 3 positions

 

[briztoon]

Williams according to Ben Waterworth of Fox Footy Williams is very adept at all 3 positions

I just have a concern that Williams might not have the athletic profile I prefer in KPP’s, especially for a player at or under 196cm.

 

[BigDance]

I just have a concern that Williams might not have the athletic profile I prefer in KPP’s, especially for a player at or under 196cm.

I wonder if his performance against the WA U17’s bought out his apparent lack of speed? Got caught holding the ball a couple of times.

 

[Shai]

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I liked Knevitt's game in the recent VM v VC, stood out in the mid particularly in the 2nd half but would also like to see a lot more vision of him.

Where do you believe Cats main needs are in this draft (considering picks available can change rapidly).?

 

[briztoon]

I wonder if his performance against the WA U17’s bought out his apparent lack of speed? Got caught holding the ball a couple of times.

Yeah, that’s the game that has me questioning his athleticism. Speed and leap.

Really hope we get some form of National Championships this year, where everyone can get a good look at this year’s kids.

 

[Wild Bill]

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Horne & Amiss - perfect

 

[eDPS]

I liked Knevitt's game in the recent VM v VC, stood out in the mid particularly in the 2nd half but would also like to see a lot more vision of him.

Where do you believe Cats main needs are in this draft (considering picks available can change rapidly).?

Your club’s drafting strategy is unique for Victorian based clubs, usually trying to take the best local Geelong boys where possible and not afraid to take mature agers aswell. I think drafting best available and trading for needs has been a great strategy for your club for years and feel that trend will continue so yeah I wouldn’t go into the draft expecting the cats to factor needs much.

 

[RUNVS]

Everyone hands off Corey Warner, we saw him first.

 

[Rainsparks]

Everyone hands off Corey Warner, we saw him first.

Is Warner a shorter version of Jeremy sharp? And what’s his pace like.


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[briztoon]

Everyone hands off Corey Warner, we saw him first.

Don’t we all wish it worked like that.

 

[RUNVS]

Is Warner a shorter version of Jeremy sharp? And what’s his pace like.


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Heard he was a bit like his brother and very much would love another version of Chad.

 

[Rainsparks]

Heard he was a bit like his brother and very much would love another version of Chad.

I thought chad more the inside beast while corey more your classy outside type.

This draft seems to have plenty of classy outside types to choose from.

 

[eDPS]

Heard he was a bit like his brother and very much would love another version of Chad.

In terms of looks yes but in terms of playing style no, both brothers probably make up the perfect midfielder if both combined their best traits

 

[theGav56]

Getting in another pick ahead of a potential Motlop bid would be the best option, I wouldn’t be reaching with the first pick.

Would be interesting with three WA talls still on the board plus Long and Browne. I'd be passing.