Knightwheelrqr's detailed mock draft (Final edition)

[sydney eagle]

Very good effort. For me this is how a mock draft SHOULD be done. People may not agree with your choices all the time, but at least you have given your reasoning.

 

[T4P]

Would be rapped with melksham, stevens, panos and crichton!!!

Would love Stevens to slide!

Also please Essendon don't take Ball! There are other inside mids available who might be able to kick further than 30m and actually run.

Well he managed to be one of the best players for the Saints in the Grand Final so I wouldn't be that harsh on him.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Well he managed to be one of the best players for the Saints in the Grand Final so I wouldn't be that harsh on him.

It was pissing down raining!

 

[knightwheelrqr]

Well he managed to be one of the best players for the Saints in the Grand Final so I wouldn't be that harsh on him.

I've found it interesting in my own reading of the Essendon boards on Luke Ball, but a surprising amount of Bombers fans have been of a similiar opinion as ACE.

Personally I don't mind where Luke Ball goes. If at 18, well Melbourne have just denied themselves a chance of getting a possible key position player/ ruckman in their build up for the future. Essendon at 26 have a young team that won't be in contention for a flag in the next few years which is I would probably go for a young player that is more willing to play for them, personally keen on Panos for them, think he would be a great fit. Brisbane at 27 makes more sense than the 2 sides mentioned prior simply because they will be contendors, but personally I would be attracted to Josh Thomas because he is an inside mid with explosiveness and a nice disposal. + I would keep the space for Sam Power who could be taken with a later pick who might be more durable. Will be interesting to see what happens with him anyway.

But despite his leadership qualities and ball winning abilities many are down on him, and not only for the reason that is he not interested in talking to other clubs either.

He is far from a lock anywhere.

Personally I'm not fussed if he goes before 30, because it might mean that a Josh Thomas or perhaps someone else might drop. But with that said Ball would be a good fit for the pies because of their midfield needs and if available I would hope he would get selected at 30 but would still look at the other available talent.

 

[knightwheelrqr]

Just updated my draft today for anyone interested.
Might have a final edit tomorrow, but this is about as close as any mock draft will get to the real thing.

 

[Charliebrow 16]

Fantastic draft from an Essendon perspective. Great effort

 

[knightwheelrqr]

Finished my draft. Just finished making final changes to my draft order.

This is my opinions on what clubs will do as opposed to others.

Last edited: Thursday 26th 2:10PM