Preview First Pick Discussion

[rammbo]

Good to see there is no leaks as to who we r targeting this year.

 

[TigerRoar2012]

For those interested here are the AFL Vids and small profiles of the guys we would probably be looking at (And templeton for tigerbob)

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/blake-acres

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/james-aish

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/marcus-bontempelli

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/matt-crouch

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/luke-dunstan

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/ben-lennon

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/nathan-freeman

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/christian-salem

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/dom-sheed

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/eli-templeton

Here are the rest of the profiles

http://www.afl.com.au/2013-draft/draftees/midfielders/

Cheers for that Calcium. From the videos, I like the look of Dunstan. I've always liked Aish, but dont think he will drop that low. Wouldnt mind Salem either the kid doesnt miss set shots.

Who do you think we will take?

 

[TJTIGER]

Salem doesn't look like (physically) a natural (athletic) footballer but he seems very composed and a dead eye at any pace by foot....has anyone heard anything regarding his temperament ? etc He does however play like a natural footballer, balanced, gets involved in ball movement, moves to space or ball drop. Much of what he does seems effortless.....

 

[UpTheGuts]

Salem doesn't look like (physically) a natural (athletic) footballer but he seems very composed and a dead eye at any pace by foot....has anyone heard anything regarding his temperament ? etc He does however play like a natural footballer, balanced, gets involved in ball movement, moves to space or ball drop. Much of what he does seems effortless.....

His kicking action is very Hodge. Maybe it's the #15 too.
No, I am not drawing any other comparisons.

 

[TJTIGER]

His kicking action is very Hodge. Maybe it's the #15 too.
No, I am not drawing any other comparisons.

.............I like the young fella, although don't know enough about the other elements of him as a person, team orientated etc ?

 

[Dragonss]

From looking at Salem he just has that elite disposal. No wonder Collingwood want him. Acres is not bad, but by looking at the highlight packages Salem looks the better player.

 

[mad_doggy911]

Bontempelli at 12 if he lasts but he won't.

 

[UpTheGuts]

Bontempelli at 12 if he lasts but he won't.

Ditto for Boyd

 

[Dustin Credible]

Yep seems solid from his highlights, not afraid to get in and have a crack, with some composure in traffic....could do worse. Anyone seen him play a game as opposed to highlights ?

He's playing the game posted earlier...number 22

 

[KingJ]

Dumont could be a quality acquisition, may be a bit of a reach yet we have shown in the past we are willing to stray from the draft communities opinions and back our systems, has a lot of tools to work with. FJ Pick written all over him.

 

[bigstyletiger]

After watching the highlights of those that might be left for us to pick from I'd be very happy with one of Salem, Acres, Dunstan or Bontempelli. Good situation for us to be in. Would love to see Dunstan running around in a Tigers jumper smashing in next to Cotchin and Vlastuin for the next decade but Salem would give us a very good running group. Bontempelli is an interesting prospect. Could be a weapon if he can put on some size or a C Morton type flop if not. Looks handier overhead though so at worst would be a handy half forward I suppose.

Do not want Crouch. Looked slow and sloppy with the footy.

 

[UpTheGuts]

I agree with BST more than a like denotes

I hereby record my praise of his post and views, without reservation.

I hope he is really Francis Jackson.

 

[Calcium Man]

Yep seems solid from his highlights, not afraid to get in and have a crack, with some composure in traffic....could do worse. Anyone seen him play a game as opposed to highlights ?

I've seen last year's champs and this year's. He was awesome last year and was a lock for a top 5 pick. This year he was still very very good but slid more as others climbed the rankings more then him not performing. Had a very good end to the year in the SANFL seniors too i read somewhere.

Cheers for that Calcium. From the videos, I like the look of Dunstan. I've always liked Aish, but dont think he will drop that low. Wouldnt mind Salem either the kid doesnt miss set shots.

Who do you think we will take?

I think our preference is Lennon and Salem but it appears they'll be gone by our pick unless somebody takes a surprise pick. I hope we take Acres (and he would be my first choice with Salem and Lennon available too) with Dunstan a close second, somebody said we are keeping a close eye on Acres and Dunstan is a pure FJ and Hardwick type player but outside of Salem and Lennon being our favourites i haven't heard anything, someone else might have.

Dumont could be a quality acquisition, may be a bit of a reach yet we have shown in the past we are willing to stray from the draft communities opinions and back our systems, has a lot of tools to work with. FJ Pick written all over him.

I really like the look of Dumont, is a bit more of a Conca then a few of his more talked about SA counter parts but looks to have all the tools. I didn't put up his video as i don't think he would be in our calculations at 12, but i wouldn't complain if we took him.

 

[Stylo]

Yep agree about Crouch. He's a big time accumulator but generally plays a bit messy. Can pick up that type later on

Preferences currently:

1 - Salem
Daylight
2 - Acres (provided the club is confident in his body)
3 - Dunstan
4 - Taylor
5 - Freeman

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

To those who have seen Acres play numerous times, whats his second gear like? From the limited footage I've seen he looks a little too one pace. Which I see as a concern.

 

[KingJ]

To those who have seen Acres play numerous times, whats his second gear like? From the limited footage I've seen he looks a little too one pace. Which I see as a concern.

Can go up a notch if really required, doesn't have breathtaking pace but can break away from a clearance situation, not a problem in my opinion.

 

[Calcium Man]

To those who have seen Acres play numerous times, whats his second gear like? From the limited footage I've seen he looks a little too one pace. Which I see as a concern.

Had 2.94 20 meter sprint at the start of the year and a really good repeat sprint time. Not lightening but certainly a good turn of speed.

Have anybody seen Salem 20 meter sprint time?? Can't find it anywhere.

 

[KingJ]

I think our preference is Lennon and Salem but it appears they'll be gone by our pick unless somebody takes a surprise pick. I hope we take Acres (and he would be my first choice with Salem and Lennon available too) with Dunstan a close second, somebody said we are keeping a close eye on Acres and Dunstan is a pure FJ and Hardwick type player but outside of Salem and Lennon being our favourites i haven't heard anything, someone else might have.

We are one of the 17 clubs to have talked to Acres, only Essendon have not. His shoulder rehabilitation is progressing well apparently. Warming to the prospect of having Deledio V2 in the side

 

[Stylo]

We are one of the 17 clubs to have talked to Acres, only Essendon have not. His shoulder rehabilitation is progressing well apparently. Warming to the prospect of having Deledio V2 in the side

Maybe we should draft Acres at 12 and get his buddy Dayle Garlett over with pick 50

Seriously Acres and Garlett would be awesome... On field

 

[Stylo]

I wonder if there's any chance Hourigan slides Membrey style down to pick 50...

 

[Calcium Man]

Maybe we should draft Acres at 12 and get his buddy Dayle Garlett over with pick 50

Seriously Acres and Garlett would be awesome... On field

are you saying Acres has off field issues like Garlett?? Cos i've only heard he is a good kid off the park.

 

[Stylo]

are you saying Acres has off field issues like Garlett?? Cos i've only heard he is a good kid off the park.

Nah, I'm just assuming that everyone knows each other in WA, don't they??

 

[TigerRoar2012]

My old man coached Bontempelli for a number of years in basketball. The kid is a die-hard Richmond fan. Obviously that won't mean much come draft time, but you can rest assured if we get him, he will bleed yellow and black

 

[TigerRoar2012]

Just out of curiosity, is there any players who would have gone top 5, but are too young to be eligible this year?

 

[tigs2010]

Just out of curiosity, is there any players who would have gone top 5, but are too young to be eligible this year?

Probably about 3-4. Next year is a strong draft. McCartin, Goddard would have genuine claims to being top 5 picks as would Wright and even Clem Smith.