Preview First Pick Discussion

[JR82]

IMAGINE if we took Lennon just IMAGINE!

"you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one"

 

[NZ_Tiger]

Freeman=Atley. Headless chook.

 

[Calcium Man]

Been talking to Brett Anderson from Inside Footy and he says that the club loves Lennon, so looks like the majority here will get there wish.

Has to get to us first. Not so convinced that'll happen now. Lions and Collingwood are very interested. Comes down to where Bontempelli and Scharenberg go, pies will pounce at 10 if they are both gone.

 

[Richo83]

Grockadoc are you still keen on Freeman?

 

[UpTheGuts]

Between Freeman, Lennon, Salem.

 

[Dusty Cotch]

"you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one"

Funny thing is mate most on this forum will have no idea what we are talking about!

 

[THE THIN MAN]

Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna knock you right in the head
You better get yourself together
Pretty soon your gonna be dead

 

[Richo83]

Funny thing is mate most on this forum will have no idea what we are talking about!

I think most people on this form know about John Lennon.

 

[Calcium Man]

Find it pretty interesting this is the case. Kade seemed to do fine in europe with the AIS alone

 

[Grockadoc]

Grockadoc are you still keen on Freeman?

As I said, Sheed/Scharenberg are my first priority, but given Sheed will not be there, and Scharenberg probably won't be there, Freeman for me is the type of player that our midfield lacks. I just think his potential upside is too great to ignore, and whilst he might not be as ready to go as some others, he is one of the more talented, and I feel the club is now in the position, depth wise, to be able to draft players who are high risk, high reward. I don't think Freeman is high risk, but he certainly isn't the "safe, certain" option that FJ seems to have taken in these drafts, and of those, I'd say only Crouch, Salem and Lennon would be considered safe options at our pick.

I believe Freeman could end up top 3 in this draft if developed right, and I think we have gotten so much better at developing players the last 2 years or so that we can afford to take Freeman, and look at the long term, rather than the now as we have done with Dusty, Conca, Ellis and Vlastuin, if you know what I mean.

Just imagine a midfield duo of Martin and Freeman. Most explosive midfield in the AFL.

That being said, my rankings for our pick are:

1: Scharenberg
2: Sheed
3: Freeman
4: Lennon
5: Salem
6: Crouch

 

[THE_GUN]

IMAGINE if we took Lennon just IMAGINE!

ALL THE PEOPLE .........................

would go off their nut

 

[Grockadoc]

Here's a thought, guys.

Given we are likely to take Batsanis, does that mean we are resigned to the fact that Salem WON'T be there at our pick? From reports, they play very similar roles.

 

[tigertaskforce]

IMAGINE if we took Lennon just IMAGINE!

its easy if you try !!

 

[Calcium Man]

If Lennon hasn't kicked a bag by christmas this board will going into melt down

"And so this is Christmas and what have you done"

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

He most likely will but it will take years and i do believe we have been steering clear of these types.

Nathan Jones from memory was a slow developer.

And a woeful kick. Would be a third rounder in next years draft.

 

[tigertaskforce]

Here's a thought, guys.

Given we are likely to take Batsanis, does that mean we are resigned to the fact that Salem WON'T be there at our pick? From reports, they play very similar roles.

indeed but if he is take him as well keep the production line going

 

[tigertaskforce]

If Lennon hasn't kicked a bag by christmas this board will going into melt down

"And so this is Christmas and what have you done"

if all goes well added number 11 and said ho ho hoes to the rest of the comp

 

[Richo83]

snip

I think he struggles to get enough of the ball, and his kicking isn't flash, what do you think?

 

[Grockadoc]

I think he struggles to get enough of the ball, and his kicking isn't flash, what do you think?

Agree with the first bit. Freeman has been inconsistent across games, racking up big tallies of possessions one week, and just a handful the next. This may be because he was getting tagged due to the damage he can do, or it could be that he is too reliant, as an outside player, on teammates giving the ball to him. I'm not sure. Could be both. In those two examples, he'd be a good fit for us. Cotch, Lids and Dusty would all be tagged before him, and he'd have Cotch, Conca, Foley etc. distributing the ball to him from the contests. Still, he needs to work on his outside game, which is okay, but should be better than what it is. I think with a stocked midfield like ours, he'd be able to work on this pretty quickly.

I disagree with your second point. His kicking is quite good, I think. Can hit the target across most distances, and puts it to a position that will advantage his teammate. He is also someone who kicks the ball to where the target WILL be, rather than where it IS, so it means they don't have to break stride and can move it on quickly. He also knows his limitations and plays within them. I reckon his kicking is pretty good. Definitely not poor, but not outstanding either.

 

[_DBF_]

I'm kind of happy to have anyone. Lennon seems a nice fit.

 

[_DBF_]

I'm kind of happy to have anyone. Lennon seems a nice fit.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Wouldn't mind Lennon. If he is not there, why the hell would we not go for Acres?
Tallish mid. Great mark. Kicks well both feet. Kicks goals. Moves nicely. Huge potential. Very classy.

We do lack a few guys who can take a grab around the ground. This is the guy. As someone said, looking in 5 years time he would be top 5 from this draft.

 

[Wacky Tiger]

I'm kind of happy to have anyone. Lennon seems a nice fit.

I'm kind of happy to have anyone. Lennon seems a nice fit.

Heard you the first time brother

But i agree with your sentiments. They reckon the top 12-15 are heads and shoulders above the rest. We will get a good kid at 12 and the key to it all really is how well we can develop them. Help them become great players. FJ has done his research and hasnt let us down over the last 5-6 years in the 1st rd

 

[_DBF_]

Heard you the first time brother

But i agree with your sentiments. They reckon the top 12-15 are heads and shoulders above the rest. We will get a good kid at 12 and the key to it all really is how well we can develop them. Help them become great players. FJ has done his research and hasnt let us down over the last 5-6 years in the 1st rd

B: Morris, Rance, Grimes
HB: Houli, Chaplin, Vlastuin
C: Ellis, Cotchin, Deledio
HF: Knights, Riewoldt, Martin
F: S. Edwards, Vickery, Maric
Foll: Hampson, Conca, Jackson
Int (from): Grigg, Newman, Lennon, Arnot, Petterd, King, A. Edwards

 

[_DBF_]

B: Morris, Rance, Grimes
HB: Houli, Chaplin, Vlastuin
C: Ellis, Cotchin, Deledio
HF: Knights, Riewoldt, Martin
F: S. Edwards, Vickery, Maric
Foll: Hampson, Conca, Jackson
Int (from): Grigg, Newman, Lennon, Arnot, Petterd, King, A. Edwards

I'm frothing at the mouth, and firming at the thought...