- Aug 8, 2009
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I gave this an update because I wasn't happy with my orginal order. Pretty happy with this and think it could turn out pretty close.
1. Swallow
2. Bennell
3. Day
Pick 4 WC - Gaff
After draft camp he has shot up the order. Emma Quayle reported that West Coast were impressed by his professionalism. If it were my mob at pick 4 I would take plenty of players before this guy but never the less the Eagles will get a good player.
Pick 5 Lions - Heppell
Shattered that the lions jumped the line here. This kid is an absolute star in the making. Great skills and is just a good all round player. The lions new what they were doing going into the Brennan trade.
Pick 6 Tigers - Polec
There are a few guys I would like Richmond to take at this pick but I think Polec is the one we will go with. He has a raking left shoe and can hoist it 60m quite easily. What impresses me about Polec is he seems to be a one touch player, he has an a really good side step, but mainly the fact that he gets it and runs like Stephen Hill and generally delivers on his left shoe. Every now and then the kick won't be flash aka against Norwood in the final moments, however he is justified at pick 6. Apparently pretty arrogant which is one thing that may turn the Tigers off. At this pick I would also like Richmond to consider Smith as I think he is all class and can play anywhere.
Pick 7 GC - Gorringe
Apparently Essendon are keen on Gorringe so expect GC to snap him up at pick 7. A really good ruck talent and although rucks are risky 1st round selections GC have enough picks to have a punt.
Pick 8 - Caddy
This kid again is a gun workhorse. He reminds me of Ben Cunnington/Jimmy Bartel. Would be stoked with him at 6 and can see him going earlier but I think the Dons will not go past him. Can kick a goal which is really important.
Pick 9 GC - Atley
I orginally had him at 4 but changed my mind. His footskills are probably his weakness although they are not that bad. Very quick and agile and a good inside player. Played for Vic Country in the champs and was a national champion hurdler I believe.
Pick 10 GC - Smith
One of the best mids of the draft imo. Can stand up in a tackle, find the ball and has reasonable footskills. He can hoist the ball a long way and kicked a long goal in the SANFL finals series. Could see him going earlier. He has a great burst of speed and dare I say it reminds me a bit of Chris Judd the way he bursts out of packs. Can also play HBF and I actually think his skills seem pretty good.
Pick 11 GC - Lynch
He could go alot earlier. GC will probably gamble that after Richmonds pick both the Lions and Dons are set for KPF. Big CHF with a big engine. I wouldn't be happy if my club took him early but each to his own. Could pair well with Sam Day for 15 years.
Pick 12 MFC - Darling
Could go higher and I think pick 8-12 will shape the draft. However I would not be suprised to see him go here considering his height and form this year. Not quite tall enough but will be enough if he lives up to potential. Also may do a Tom Hawkins when the time comes to play AFL, however has been playing WAFL and would expect him to slot in well at MFC.
Pick 13 GC - Pitt
Silky skills and GC will keep adding to their midfield.
Pick 14 ADE - Parker
Very tempted to put Lycett in but I am backing they will land jacobs and therefore add to their midfield. parker is an all round player that any club will be lucky to land.
Pick 15 GC - Watson
Add to KPD stocks with the best young defender this year. Nice kick and shut down Lynch in a game where he was domianting the first half.
Pick 16 Port - Lycett
Purely just adding to their ruck stocks.
Pick 17 North -
Kid is a gun and has huge upside. Has a bit of Steel sidebottom about him. He can find the goals and should eventually push into being a good wingman in the AFL. At the very least I would expect him to be a damaging HFF for an AFL side and after all the talls North took last year they will relish someone of his class to help out there hard nut mids.
Pick 18 Blues - Cook
The Blues need another KPF and Cook is the best available. Could be a steal at 18.
Pick 19 Hawks - McCarthy
Good player and fills a need for Hawthorn.
Pick 20 Freo - Luke Mitchell
This is a bit of a wildcard pick but I am backing on the fact Freo will be looking to add to there KPF stocks and this kid dominated in the late season. A good TAC final will help his prospects.
Pick 21 Syd - Jed Lamb
Despite taking a similar player last year in Rohan and even Jetta, I think they will go with this kid here purely because he has talent. Some say he will go higher but I think this is about right.
Pick 22 Dogs - Fson Wallis
TAC cup final means no one will outbid the dogs who are stealing him at 22. Cordy, Wallis and Libba's son they are lucking out recently.
Pick 23 Cats - Smedts
Best available.
Pick 24 Saints - Prestia
Has a penetrating shoe and will be a very good player for the Siants. Will push one of their bottom 5 out of the side next year and only improve the overall unit that is St Kilda.
Pick 25 - Conca
Best available
1. Swallow
2. Bennell
3. Day
Pick 4 WC - Gaff
After draft camp he has shot up the order. Emma Quayle reported that West Coast were impressed by his professionalism. If it were my mob at pick 4 I would take plenty of players before this guy but never the less the Eagles will get a good player.
Pick 5 Lions - Heppell
Shattered that the lions jumped the line here. This kid is an absolute star in the making. Great skills and is just a good all round player. The lions new what they were doing going into the Brennan trade.
Pick 6 Tigers - Polec
There are a few guys I would like Richmond to take at this pick but I think Polec is the one we will go with. He has a raking left shoe and can hoist it 60m quite easily. What impresses me about Polec is he seems to be a one touch player, he has an a really good side step, but mainly the fact that he gets it and runs like Stephen Hill and generally delivers on his left shoe. Every now and then the kick won't be flash aka against Norwood in the final moments, however he is justified at pick 6. Apparently pretty arrogant which is one thing that may turn the Tigers off. At this pick I would also like Richmond to consider Smith as I think he is all class and can play anywhere.
Pick 7 GC - Gorringe
Apparently Essendon are keen on Gorringe so expect GC to snap him up at pick 7. A really good ruck talent and although rucks are risky 1st round selections GC have enough picks to have a punt.
Pick 8 - Caddy
This kid again is a gun workhorse. He reminds me of Ben Cunnington/Jimmy Bartel. Would be stoked with him at 6 and can see him going earlier but I think the Dons will not go past him. Can kick a goal which is really important.
Pick 9 GC - Atley
I orginally had him at 4 but changed my mind. His footskills are probably his weakness although they are not that bad. Very quick and agile and a good inside player. Played for Vic Country in the champs and was a national champion hurdler I believe.
Pick 10 GC - Smith
One of the best mids of the draft imo. Can stand up in a tackle, find the ball and has reasonable footskills. He can hoist the ball a long way and kicked a long goal in the SANFL finals series. Could see him going earlier. He has a great burst of speed and dare I say it reminds me a bit of Chris Judd the way he bursts out of packs. Can also play HBF and I actually think his skills seem pretty good.
Pick 11 GC - Lynch
He could go alot earlier. GC will probably gamble that after Richmonds pick both the Lions and Dons are set for KPF. Big CHF with a big engine. I wouldn't be happy if my club took him early but each to his own. Could pair well with Sam Day for 15 years.
Pick 12 MFC - Darling
Could go higher and I think pick 8-12 will shape the draft. However I would not be suprised to see him go here considering his height and form this year. Not quite tall enough but will be enough if he lives up to potential. Also may do a Tom Hawkins when the time comes to play AFL, however has been playing WAFL and would expect him to slot in well at MFC.
Pick 13 GC - Pitt
Silky skills and GC will keep adding to their midfield.
Pick 14 ADE - Parker
Very tempted to put Lycett in but I am backing they will land jacobs and therefore add to their midfield. parker is an all round player that any club will be lucky to land.
Pick 15 GC - Watson
Add to KPD stocks with the best young defender this year. Nice kick and shut down Lynch in a game where he was domianting the first half.
Pick 16 Port - Lycett
Purely just adding to their ruck stocks.
Pick 17 North -
Kid is a gun and has huge upside. Has a bit of Steel sidebottom about him. He can find the goals and should eventually push into being a good wingman in the AFL. At the very least I would expect him to be a damaging HFF for an AFL side and after all the talls North took last year they will relish someone of his class to help out there hard nut mids.
Pick 18 Blues - Cook
The Blues need another KPF and Cook is the best available. Could be a steal at 18.
Pick 19 Hawks - McCarthy
Good player and fills a need for Hawthorn.
Pick 20 Freo - Luke Mitchell
This is a bit of a wildcard pick but I am backing on the fact Freo will be looking to add to there KPF stocks and this kid dominated in the late season. A good TAC final will help his prospects.
Pick 21 Syd - Jed Lamb
Despite taking a similar player last year in Rohan and even Jetta, I think they will go with this kid here purely because he has talent. Some say he will go higher but I think this is about right.
Pick 22 Dogs - Fson Wallis
TAC cup final means no one will outbid the dogs who are stealing him at 22. Cordy, Wallis and Libba's son they are lucking out recently.
Pick 23 Cats - Smedts
Best available.
Pick 24 Saints - Prestia
Has a penetrating shoe and will be a very good player for the Siants. Will push one of their bottom 5 out of the side next year and only improve the overall unit that is St Kilda.
Pick 25 - Conca
Best available
