Merged draft threads

[LukeParkerno1]

Re: Draft choices

I don't know anything about him (and I doubt that you do either except from what you have read - no offense) but if he is currently playing junior footy as a CHB I will bet $1000 he won't go top 5.

Fact is, any junior footballer that is any good either plays as a forward or in the midfield.

Defenders in junior footy are usually those who have been found wanting up forward. Clubs are not going to take a big risk on these guys especially in a deep draft.

You sure you want to bet....will be the easiest grand I have ever made! Hurley will go top 3, not just top 5. Natuai, Rich, Hurley..pick your order, depends on who gets what pick!

 

[GoDons]

Re: Draft choices

Hurley will be drafted top 5 and is a CHB

That's what was said about Jarryd Roughead.

It's not easy to pick where key position players will end up when they're 17-18.

As for this year's draft, what type player we end up with is anyone's guess. Development of each young and old players currently on our list over the next 3/4s of the season will be a key indicator, as will be our final ladder position.

Tom Swift is definitely one we should be tracking. Great inside and out, attracts a lot of the ball and has a real defensive side to his game. He's playing down back with good impact in the WAFL Colts as he returns from a knee reco, it'll be interesting to see how he goes as he steps into the midfield.

 

[GoDons]

Re: Draft choices

You sure you want to bet....will be the easiest grand I have ever made! Hurley will go top 3, not just top 5. Natuai, Rich, Hurley..pick your order, depends on who gets what pick!

Gee, the top 3 sorted in April.

Impressive.

 

[Burzum]

Re: Draft choices

Hurley can play FB, CHB, CHF, FF. He was All-Australian FB last year and is playing CHF for the Northern Knights and starring.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Re: Draft choices

That's what was said about Jarryd Roughead.

It's not easy to pick where key position players will end up when they're 17-18.

As for this year's draft, what type player we end up with is anyone's guess. Development of each young and old players currently on our list over the next 3/4s of the season will be a key indicator, as will be our final ladder position.

Tom Swift is definitely one we should be tracking. Great inside and out, attracts a lot of the ball and has a real defensive side to his game. He's playing down back with good impact in the WAFL Colts as he returns from a knee reco, it'll be interesting to see how he goes as he steps into the midfield.

I really like Swift as well, that said if we get the no2 pick I sure as heck want Rich with that pick as he is a bit better as a midfielder, nothing against Swift as I have seen him play a few times and he oozes class, but I'd take Rich over him any day of the week.

As for this draft..if we do not take a GENUINE midfielder with our first two picks I'll dead set shoot someone..I am looking at you Dodoro!

Hurley will go top 3-5 due to versatility, anyone who can hold a key postion at either end and star in that position- likely to get a AA as a CHF this year..add to his CHB AA..plus a superb kick!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Re: Draft choices

Gee, the top 3 sorted in April.

Impressive.

They are the best 3 players, things change I agree, and it depends on where each club ends as well. If we come 2nd last and WCE 3rd last I can see Hurley slipping to 4th or 5th, but that is about it.

 

[Independent Observer]

Re: Draft choices

Daniel Rich, just quietly, has been pretty average lately in a dominate side.

 

[Daytripper]

Re: Draft choices

Gee, the top 3 sorted in April.

Impressive.

Incredible isn't it.

Before the U18 champs as well.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Re: Draft choices

Daniel Rich, just quietly, has been pretty average lately in a dominate side.

Even in his "average" form he is still impressive. He is the best midfielder in the draft.

 

[Daytripper]

Re: Draft choices

Even in his "average" form he is still impressive. He is the best midfielder in the draft.

How do you know this ?

 

[The Dustbin]

Re: Draft choices

Well Knights openly said last year he was looking for a running half back flanker (Myers). Wonder what he is thinking so far?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Re: Draft choices

How do you know this ?

By watching him a lot. Tom Swift is good though wouldn't mind either, but given the choice I'd take Rich.

 

[Daytripper]

Re: Draft choices

By watching him a lot. Tom Swift is good though wouldn't mind either, but given the choice I'd take Rich.

Where do you see him ?

Do you travel the coutry watching Rich and Hurley every week ?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Re: Draft choices

Where do you see him ?

Do you travel the coutry watching Rich and Hurley every week ?

I don't watch Hurley a lot but I have seen him in a few games this year as I try to get to as many Bombers games as possible, it is difficult to do it every week. My work is based in WA so I do see Rich a fair bit.

 

[Thrust]

Re: Draft choices

You don't just 'draft' gun key position defenders.

Name one top 10 pick over the last 7 years that was a defender prior to the draft.

Lachlan Hansen

Pick 3 2006 ND

 

[Daytripper]

Re: Draft choices

Lachlan Hansen

Pick 3 2006 ND

How's he going ?

 

[The Dustbin]

Re: Draft choices

How's he going ?

He's being played as a wingman at Werribee. Apparently he is one of the quickest over 20m.

At this stage it's fair to say he isn't being groomed as a defensive KP.

 

[Windas_Magic]

Re: Draft choices

This might be a stupid question but how does Hurley compare with Gumby?

 

[Stiggitupem]

Re: Draft choices

If Melbourne get less than 5 wins, do they get picks 1 & 2? (Didn't they have less than 5 last year as well?)

 

[lamaros]

Re: Draft choices

If Melbourne get less than 5 wins, do they get picks 1 & 2? (Didn't they have less than 5 last year as well?)

No.

.

 

[Windas_Magic]

Re: Draft choices

If Melbourne get less than 5 wins, do they get picks 1 & 2? (Didn't they have less than 5 last year as well?)

No, they had 5 wins last year meaning they don't get two picks If Carlton or Richmond finish with less than 5 wins though, they get two picks in the first round I can see Richmond winning at least 3 more games but i have my questions over Carlton. they could end up with two highly rated youngsters (like Rich and Hurley etc)

 

[Stiggitupem]

Re: Draft choices

No, they had 5 wins last year meaning they don't get two picks If Carlton or Richmond finish with less than 5 wins though, they get two picks in the first round I can see Richmond winning at least 3 more games but i have my questions over Carlton. they could end up with two highly rated youngsters (like Rich and Hurley etc)

Thanks Windas.

 

[Big Blow Hard]

Re: Draft choices

Do we get a priority pick after the first round of drafting, if we finish with less than five wins. Weren't we screwed by that last time we needed one?

 

[whirl]

Re: Draft choices

A small correction. It's 4 wins (16 points) or less, not less than 5 wins. Meaning that you can't have 4 wins and a draw and still qualify for the extra pick.

 

[Giggidy Giggidy]

Re: Draft choices

A small correction. It's 4 wins (16 points) or less, not less than 5 wins. Meaning that you can't have 4 wins and a draw and still qualify for the extra pick.

Could prove relevant given Richmond's draw with WB