Looking to the draft...

[WALL-e]

Toby Greene won't last too long this draft. Very nice type.

 

[headache1]

Ok ok, clearly I've accidently subscribed to the Aaron Sandilands fan website. I just always thought that if someone like Tippett had that size, he would completely dominate the game. I will speak no more evil about the subject!

He might, he might not. You have to to take into account that Sandilands has 11cm and 23kg on Tippett (according to Pro-Stats). If Tippett were that size, it's highly unlikely he would be as athletic as he currently is.

 

[Footypie32]

On the topic of CHAD Sandilands though. I read an article a little while ago on the AFL website that made it sound like fremantle have already got dibs on him somehow. It sounded like they were just going to rookie list him without having to draft him first. Not sure if they can do that, but doesnt seem fair if that is the case.

 

[Vader]

On the topic of CHAD Sandilands though. I read an article a little while ago on the AFL website that made it sound like fremantle have already got dibs on him somehow. It sounded like they were just going to rookie list him without having to draft him first. Not sure if they can do that, but doesnt seem fair if that is the case.

They might wish they could.. but they can't.

 

[cmndstab]

They certainly can't simply take him without him going through the draft process first.

However, there's a good chance he'll still be around in the rookie draft so they may not have any real competition for him.

 

[Footypie32]

The Hun had an article on Matthew Buntine today. Said his skills were not much to rave about, but said he was a born leader with plenty of self drive. Can play as a small/medium defender, but has pushed up in the midfield this year and played well. Could he be one we look at with one of our later picks. Although we all know we need players with speed and foot skills, he still seems like a good bloke to have on the team. Im thinking similar to Cameron Ling or Brett Kirk. What do you thunk?

 

[WALL-e]

Buntine will be LONG gone by our pick. GWS bound IMO.

 

[headache1]

If we got Matthew Buntine with a late pick, there would likely be 17 list/recruitment managers looking for a new job after being unceremoniously fired from their respective clubs. Possibly 18, as ours would probably be sacked as well for not taking him with our first pick.

 

[Fastwaters]

yeah but in two years he may be a 'frosthome' and go back home too

His dad played 100+ games in SANFL with Glenelg and Sturt......so presuming Adelaide might not be too far from family.

 

[scoota10]

This is my opinion on how I think the DRAFT will go and hoping who the AFC
will take,Picks only up to #26, in groups,and not in order
1-3== Coniglio,Patton,Wyngard
4-10=Elliott,Tyson,Longer,Elton,Buntine,Sumner,Kavanagh
11-15=Greene,Adams,Tomlinson,Grigg,Bosley
16-20=Paine,Hill,McInness,Ellis,Crozier
21-26=M.Williams,B.Kennedy,Doherty,Tallia,Kersten,Bolger

27- One of these Garlett,S/Forward,Downie,Ruck,Frost,Defender,Waldhunter,Mid

41- One of these
Mihocek,Ah-Chee,Spurr,

 

[Hank93]

This is my opinion on how I think the DRAFT will go and hoping who the AFC
will take,Picks only up to #26, in groups,and not in order
1-3== Coniglio,Patton,Wyngard
4-10=Elliott,Tyson,Longer,Elton,Buntine,Sumner,Kavanagh
11-15=Greene,Adams,Tomlinson,Grigg,Bosley
16-20=Paine,Hill,McInness,Ellis,Crozier
21-26=M.Williams,B.Kennedy,Doherty,Talia,Kersten,Bolger

27- One of these Garlett,S/Forward,Downie,Ruck,Frost,Defender,Waldhunter,Mid

41- One of these
Mihocek,Ah-Chee,Spurr,

Kennedy isn't in this draft.

 

[PyroCrow]

Don't know if this is the place to put it but Rendell had some vaguely interesting points in this interview:

If you’re comparing this year’s draft to last year’s draft, it’s not as good and if you’re comparing this draft to next year’s draft it’s nowhere near as good, but I wouldn’t say it’s a poor draft. There will be good players picked from 30-60 like there are every year and there will be a mixture of mature-age players and kids.

Luke was an interesting one. We were made aware of him through Norwood late last year, but we didn’t really know much about him because he’d played in the Under-18 competition and only seven reserves games. Our guys had seen him play during the year, but hadn’t noticed him so we got the tapes of his reserves games. Five of them were pretty average and two were reasonable. It was hard to pick him based on that form, but Norwood rated him really highly. We kept an eye on him this year and he played some really good league SANFL footy. They were good judges at Norwood.

Brad is a ready-made, elite midfielder. He’s good athletically and a ripping kid. He’s tough and plays to win. He missed the last 10 weeks of the season after breaking his leg in the last game of the championships. His form early in the season was really good and he was having some 30 and 40-possession games in the midfield. He’ll be frustrated next year not getting a chance to play AFL when he’s playing in the SANFL and going okay, but he’s one to look forward to in 2013.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/Brad ...kay, but he’s one to look forward to in 2013.http://www.afc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4417/newsid/125771/default.aspx

 

[AdelaideFan14]

Kennedy isn't in this draft.

Garlett isn't as well I think.

 

[PyroCrow]

Garlett isn't as well I think.

Correct

 

[AdelaideFan14]

I found that article interesting. Looking forward to part 2.

Wouldn't mind us taking Crozier if he was still at our pick, would have to have one of the biggest upsides of anyone in this years draft. There seems to be many players who keep going up and down in everyone's draft order on the forums, in particular Elton, McKenzie, Grigg, Crozier, Tomlinson, Talia to a certain extent. Haven't the Dogs almost all but committed to drafting Talia if he is at their pick, or is that Talia just saying he wants them to draft him?

 

[Hank93]

I found that article interesting. Looking forward to part 2.

Wouldn't mind us taking Crozier if he was still at our pick, would have to have one of the biggest upsides of anyone in this years draft. There seems to be many players who keep going up and down in everyone's draft order on the forums, in particular Elton, McKenzie, Grigg, Crozier, Tomlinson, Talia to a certain extent. Haven't the Dogs almost all but committed to drafting Talia if he is at their pick, or is that Talia just saying he wants them to draft him?

Not sure about this bit. I doubt they would commit to someone when there first pick is 17. Lots can happen up to that pick.

 

[scoota10]

Thanks Lads my blunder

 

[WALL-e]

The paper wrote an article about Talia and his grandpa playing for the dogs. BF supporters then connect the dots with interperetation.

 

[Hank93]

Let's hope Matty Rendall has the same luxury that Wall-e had in the phantom draft.

I think if GWS pass on Crozier, we are a definitely a chance to get him.

Good write up also Wall-e. As do all the other phantom draft selectors.

 

[Ravenous Crow]

Good lord this Crozier fellow weighs even less than me.

Umm... is he still visible when he turns profile? Would a soft Rory Sloane tackle break him in half?

 

[CroCop]

I would have no problems with us picking up Waldhuter at 27. I'm sure he would be available there as well. We have two many players that are not willing to put there bodies on the line. Patty and Sloany are the only two that do it consistently.

McKenzie would be my other option but I think he may be gone by 27.

Talia would be another good pickup. Could really help both of them (Daniel and Michael) as they could form a really good partnership together. If GWS and WB pass on him, I think we could get him.

No thanks we dont need the other Talia , we would be the turnover kings as Daniel and Michaels kicking skills are not their greatest strength.

I really really hope McKenzie is still available at 27 .

 

[WALL-e]

Let's hope Matty Rendall has the same luxury that Wall-e had in the phantom draft.

I think if GWS pass on Crozier, we are a definitely a chance to get him.

Good write up also Wall-e. As do all the other phantom draft selectors.

Thanks mate. There's some good eyes on the D&T board, just make sure you know who to listen to that's all The Phantom boys are pretty good as a whole. I'm not really expecting we'll have the ability to choose between Crozier and Ellis, but who knows, players slide.

Good lord this Crozier fellow weighs even less than me.

Umm... is he still visible when he turns profile? Would a soft Rory Sloane tackle break him in half?

Can't tackle what you can't catch. He's a 2013-14 prospect anyway, lock him away this year unless he starts burning SANFL games. Very smooth, skillful, just want to see him add aggression and consistency to his game, then you could really make a D Thomas comparrison.

 

[PyroCrow]

Thanks mate. There's some good eyes on the D&T board, just make sure you know who to listen to that's all The Phantom boys are pretty good as a whole. I'm not really expecting we'll have the ability to choose between Crozier and Ellis, but who knows, players slide

Atley and Heppell both slid last year so I remain hopeful

 

[WALL-e]

Heppell to 7 and Atley to 18 (?), 27 is a long way back

BUT, there's a lot of clubs who will go need based and GWS could interfere......you really never know.

 

[Schulzycrow]

JP Top 30 Day 11
Mitchell Grigg. 182 cm 22-35 range

After the u18 Champs lots was made of Grigg some good, some bad. Could def be around at 27 but think he will be gone already.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/125725/default.aspx

Video Number 9 SA
Great leg and we could always do with more players wiith long accurate kicks.