Recruiting Essendon Draft Picks

[eth-dog]

Well it should be an interesting RD. Have a feeling we're either going a combination of either 1x IM/1x OM, 1x IM/1x 3rd tall, 1x OM/1x 3rd tall, 2x IM or 2x OM.

 

[eDPS]

Not saying it has to be Parish; but he's a big body that plays as an inside clearance player.

Is there anyone in the RD that has the scope to be a solid type in the Priddis mould - can win a clearance and loves a tackle - that can at least work to hold off someone like a Kennedy (SYD) that our current mids really struggle to contain?

Bailey Banfield might be a good option for that pick, played with Guelfi at Claremont he is 188cm and averaged just under 6 tackles a game

 

[Capt Hindsight]

Well it should be an interesting RD. Have a feeling we're either going a combination of either 1x IM/1x OM, 1x IM/1x 3rd tall, 1x OM/1x 3rd tall, 2x IM or 2x OM.

For some reason Dodoro clearly said the club was only taking 1 rookie pick in the draft if it made 3 live selections in the national draft.
Maybe they made McNiece a Category A rookie.

 

[eth-dog]

Ethan Floyd could be an outside mid we can pick. Quick, good skills, best name in the draft, right D_P_S?

 

[owen87]

Bailey Banfield might be a good option for that pick, played with Guelfi at Claremont he is 188cm and averaged just under 6 tackles a game

Bring him in, the man loves a cuddle.

 

[owen87]

Ethan Floyd could be an outside mid we can pick. Quick, good skills, best name in the draft, right D_P_S?

Do we have a 1 Ethan limit at the EFC though? Would this mean you have to sacrifice your membership to make room for him? Who would we keep...

 

[eth-dog]

Do we have a 1 Ethan limit at the EFC though? Would this mean you have to sacrifice your membership to make room for him? Who would we keep...

That would be incredibly risky since around 10 years ago Ethan suddenly became the most popular baby name for boys for a few years.

 

[eDPS]

Do we have a 1 Ethan limit at the EFC though? Would this mean you have to sacrifice your membership to make room for him? Who would we keep...

Sorry no Ethan's

 

[Milanista28]

What time does it start?

 

[eth-dog]

What time does it start?

5

 

[Capt Hindsight]

If they go for an inside mid i think it will be one of Bailey Banfield, Matt Day, Cassidy Parish or Dominic Grant (assuming they aren't picked by other clubs first).
Bailey Banfield the state league mid with good endurance and jump.
Matt Day the athletic former basketball player that needs development.
Cassidy Parish the inside machine with spread and kicking issues.
Dominic Grant the injured talent that if cleared by the medical team could be a bargain.
Banfield would be the safest pick.
Grant most potential upside of the 4.

 

[Milanista28]

5

Was better when they did it in the morning.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

5

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