Inside Football 2013 - Mock Draft

[Swanhotels]

No way would Swans take Merritt before the likes of Acres and Taylor.

 

[Footy Mad]

Best draft I've seen. Except for Collingwood I have a feeling they might swing the other way under certain circumstances. ie take Bontempelli first. Think as somebody has already said the Iceberg is a big risk for any Victorian club.

 

[TheJaegerBomb]

Thurlow2Mackie when did KK say he would prefer to be in Victoria? I dont like the sound of that.

 

[strobe00]

For reason above I think SA and WA boys would have to have strong character and low go home factor. So I couldn't see them pick Scharenburg or Sheed even if they are best available. Bontempelli, Freeman could work. McCarthy is possible, would be your 2nd best forward behind Brown.

Strange logic. You suggest that SA and WA boys need strong character so the two boys you've mentioned are unsuitable (though from what I've seen of Scharenberg and Sheed... they have good character traits), and then you suggest two Vic Metro boys.

Vic Metro boys are the biggest flight risk of the lot.

Truly strange logic.

 

[Thurlow2Mackie]

Thurlow2Mackie when did KK say he would prefer to be in Victoria? I dont like the sound of that.

In the local newspaper, yesterday. Said he'd prefer a Vic club as they are closer to home, but is prepared to go anywhere.

 

[TheJaegerBomb]

In the local newspaper, yesterday. Said he'd prefer a Vic club as they are closer to home, but is prepared to go anywhere.

Just out of curiosity where do you think he will end up?

 

[dlanod]

Strange logic. You suggest that SA and WA boys need strong character so the two boys you've mentioned are unsuitable (though from what I've seen of Scharenberg and Sheed... they have good character traits), and then you suggest two Vic Metro boys.

Vic Metro boys are the biggest flight risk of the lot.

Truly strange logic.

The one that I really questioned was Sheed, who's already moved from Kalgoorlie to Perth. The first move is the hardest if any of them are.

 

[strobe00]

The one that I really questioned was Sheed, who's already moved from Kalgoorlie to Perth. The first move is the hardest if any of them are.

Another fair point.

Poster mustn't have realised that three of the five boys that left Brissie were Vic Metro boys.

EDIT: Oops. My bad. Longer and Karnezis were Vic Metro. Didn't realise Docherty was Vic Country.

 

[Thurlow2Mackie]

Just out of curiosity where do you think he will end up?

Honestly have no idea, but wouldn't be surprised to see the Suns land him at 5. If he isn't taken by pick 5, I reckon Collongwood will grba him at 10.

 

[TerryWallet]

Honestly have no idea, but wouldn't be surprised to see the Suns land him at 5. If he isn't taken by pick 5, I reckon Collongwood will grba him at 10.

If the Suns pass on KK, will they still pick up JK at #20 in order to hold off Port and Adelaide?

 

[dlanod]

If the Suns pass on KK, will they still pick up JK at #20 in order to hold off Port and Adelaide?

I'm now picturing JK as garlic to South Australian teams' vampires.

 

[Thurlow2Mackie]

If the Suns pass on KK, will they still pick up JK at #20 in order to hold off Port and Adelaide?

You're still struggling with that concept?

 

[aussierulesrules]

Honestly have no idea, but wouldn't be surprised to see the Suns land him at 5. If he isn't taken by pick 5, I reckon Collongwood will grba him at 10.

A whole lot of that.

 

[TerryWallet]

You're still struggling with that concept?

I tend to struggle with concepts that are counter intuitive

 

[swansfan51]

No way would Swans take Merritt before the likes of Acres and Taylor.

Why on earth not? Have you seen our first round pick history?

 

[Swanhotels]

Why on earth not? Have you seen our first round pick history?

Haha yeah it's an excellent point you make. We stink at first rounders, come on down merret.

 

[Greggy]

Sack all these fools and just get Emma Quayle to do updated ones. She's the best in the business. Not bad on the eye too

Thanks Tony Abbott!

 

[nottenthagain]

No way would Swans take Merritt before the likes of Acres and Taylor.

Would much prefer Merritt to Taylor but would think it bordering on criminal to pass up Acres at that pick. I could only appreciate passing on acres if we knew Robertson was available at 32.... and he won't be.

First rounders are kryptonite to us so I suppose it doesnt matter much.

 

[Reg Hickey]

I love how totally uninformed monkeys come on this board and say "no way will [my club] pass on [gun kid] if he's available at our pick" or "[my club] will never take [gun kid A] over [gun kid B] at that pick".

Fact is, you have no idea, and clubs often take a different view from what is posted on here. Brodie Grundy, Jackson Thurlow, Reece Conca, Shaun Atley, etc, etc, etc - the list goes on of kids who either were "amazingly" overlooked by your club or were taken ahead of someone else you were certain wouldn't get past your club.

 

[HFF]

Best draft I've seen. Except for Collingwood I have a feeling they might swing the other way under certain circumstances. ie take Bontempelli first. Think as somebody has already said the Iceberg is a big risk for any Victorian club.

What's the risk in taking Scharenberg by a Victorian club?

Last season we claimed three of them back to back to back.

 

[Silvagnis]

I love how totally uninformed monkeys come on this board and say "no way will [my club] pass on [gun kid] if he's available at our pick" or "[my club] will never take [gun kid A] over [gun kid B] at that pick".

Fact is, you have no idea, and clubs often take a different view from what is posted on here. Brodie Grundy, Jackson Thurlow, Reece Conca, Shaun Atley, etc, etc, etc - the list goes on of kids who either were "amazingly" overlooked by your club or were taken ahead of someone else you were certain wouldn't get past your club.

Do you think Carlton will leak to Inside Footy?

It's just another guesstimate and leaking by other clubs.

Look at last year's result...

1. Gold Coast
Lachie Whitfield
(Dandenong Stingrays)
Ht: 184cm. Wt: 74kg. Position: midfield/forward.
Class act. Does it all well and with minimal fuss.

2. GWS GIANTS
Brodie Grundy (Sturt)
Ht: 202cm. Wt: 100kg. Position: ruck.
The best ruck prospect since Nic Naitanui. Athletic and has a bit of “mongrel” about him.

3. Melbourne
JimmyToumpas
(Woodville-West Torrens)
Ht: 183cm. Wt: 77kg. Position: midfield.
A Rolls-Royce in the SA midfield. Oozes class and leadership.

4. Melbourne ^
Lachlan Plowman
(Calder Cannons)
Ht: 193cm. Wt: 86kg. Position: defender.
Missed the championships through injury but is the best rebounding key defender.

5. Port Adelaide
Troy Menzel (Central District)
Ht: 186cm. Wt: 77kg. Position: midfield/forward.
Brother of Dan. Smart midfielder who knows where the goals are. Coming off LARS surgery.

6. Western Bulldogs
Josh Simpson (East Fremantle)
Ht: 183cm. Wt: 72kg. Position: midfield.
Silky skilled midfielder rated as a top three pick by some recruiters. Good inside and out.

7. Western Bulldogs ^^
Jake Stringer
(Bendigo Pioneers)
Ht: 191cm. Wt: 91kg. Position: midfield/forward.
Broke his leg last season and still working back to fitness. Super talent though.

8. Brisbane Lions
Dayle Garlett
(Swan Districts)
Ht: 181cm. Wt: 75kg. Position: midfield.
Smooth, left-footed outside midfielder who can play up forward.


9. Fremantle
Mason Shaw
(South Fremantle)
Ht: 198cm. Wt: 92kg. Position: forward/ruck.
Only a fair carnival but has kicked plenty of goals in the WAFL colts.

10. North Melbourne
Jonathan O’Rourke
(Calder Cannons)
Ht: 183cm. Wt: 75kg. Position: midfield.
Inside ball winner who is tough and a smart finisher. Missed most of 2011 with injury.

11. Richmond
Ben Kennedy (Glenelg)
Ht: 174cm. Wt: 76kg. Position: midfield.
Only small but a booming left footer with great pace.

12. Carlton
Oliver Wines
(Bendigo Pioneers)
Ht: 185cm. Wt: 83kg. Position: midfield.
Big bodied midfielder who had a great carnival. A perfect fit for an undersized Blues midfield.
13. Melbourne ^^^
SamMayes
(North Adelaide)
Ht: 187cm. Wt: 78kg. Position: midfield/forward.
Moved into the midfield this year and has flourished. Great athlete.

14. St Kilda
Tanner Smith
(North Ballarat Rebels)
Ht: 194cm. Wt: 83kg. Position: defender.
Lock-down key defender with good closing speed. Another good fit.

15. Geelong Cats
Matthew Haynes
(Northern Knights)
Ht: 189cm. Wt: 76kg. Position: midfield.
Line-breaker with blinding pace. Adds run to a slowing midfield.

16. Essendon
Joe Daniher
(Calder Cannons) – father/son
Ht: 201cm. Wt: 89kg. Position: forward/ruck.
Top three talent. Great mark and long left foot kick.

17. Hawthorn
Nick Vlastuin
(Northern Knights)
Ht: 187cm. Wt: 83kg. Position: midfield.
Good both inside and out and a smart ball user – qualities the Hawks love.

18. Collingwood
Laine Wilkins (Peel Thunder)
Ht: 189cm. Wt: 78kg. Position: midfield/forward.
Athletic type who has a burst of speed and nice left boot.

19. Adelaide
Tom Clurey
(Murray Bushrangers)
Ht: 193cm. Wt: 86kg. Position: defender.
Elite kick on both sides; ran a 15 beep test, can play tall and small.

20. GWS GIANTS #
Jackson MacRae (Oakleigh Chargers)
Ht: 188cm. Wt: 75kg. Position: midfield/forward.
Smart left footer who can play midfield and forward. Has a knack of kicking goals.

21. West Coast
SamLOWRIE(South Fremantle)
Ht: 187cm. Wt: 80kg. Position: midfield.
Prototypical size for a modern midfielder. Can win own ball and is a good runner.

22. Sydney Swans
Kristian Jaksch
(Oakleigh Chargers)
Ht: 194cm. Wt: 85kg. Position: forward.
Can play at both ends but looks at home up forward.

23. Brisbane Lions ##
Liam McBEAN (Calder Cannons)
Ht: 201cm. Wt: 83kg. Position: defender/forward.
Great kick on both sides, and extremely athletic. Transitioned to defence recently to good effect.

Compensation Picks
^ Round 1 selection (compensation for the loss of Tom Scully).
^^ Round 1 selection (compensation for the loss of Callan Ward).
^^^ Mid Round 1 selection (compensation for the loss of Tom Scully).
# Round 1 selection (received from Adelaide in a trade, after compensation for the loss of Phil Davis).
## End Round 1 selection (compensation for the loss of Michael Rischitelli).


Draft issue comes out on October 31st

 

[year of the cat]

Well they got Whitfield correct....

 

[blaze036]

Well they got Whitfield correct....

I feel they may of put Garlett a tad high.

 

[tigs2010]

Do you think Carlton will leak to Inside Footy?

It's just another guesstimate and leaking by other clubs.

Look at last year's result...

What date was that from? You tend to get more accurate ones in November rather than that one which looks like his June edition. At the very least it was the edition before his Oct.31 edition.