The thing about the talls is where we pick them. I've gone through the KPDs around #14 thinking this is where we have the biggest need. Then you have the pace problem and I've gone through all the outside mids around #14. I would prefer an outside mid like Duggan or an X factor type like Cockatoo at #14 then go for the talls later. I'm gonna have faith in Hartigan and think even Siggins could get a chance next season. Cheney has been included. You have Glass coming in to help these guys develop along with Milburn. Picking a KPD in the second round or even getting a mature age rookie might suffice. I still want us to get Caleb Daniel as well but that may be wishful thinking.
Agreed with all of that and the big issue is that whilst KPD is a definite need, if we pick one, at best he'll be ready to genuinely contribute late in his 2nd/his 3rd year more than likely.
I think you're right RM, if we were going for a KPD we surely would have kept #10 to be sure of getting one of Lever, Goddard, Durdin, or Marchbank. Knightmare has them going at 6, 7, 12 and 23 but they could all be gone by 14.
Whether it's the case or not, if we were after a KPD in the mould of Goddard, Durdin or Marchbank, shifting from 10-14 was the wrong idea. One might fall, but might not too, it's a big risk to take especially when Geelong, Fremantle and possibly Richmond have similar needs.
I suspect we've identified a player predicted to go late teens-twenties and feel he's heavily underrated, similar to Danger and Davis, who it was felt we reached a bit with. I'm not sure a KPD would fit this bill, however I see a bunch of classy/pacy mids who could, along with Reece McKenzie.