Competitions National Draft Prediction thread

[Rack Watts]

Kicking is definitely Rioli's question mark.

Doesn't that make him not a Rioli?

 

[MarkG]

mark honestly

if you're worried about partington's disposal and not worried about rioli's

there's not much we can do to help you

Yes I am worried about Partington's disposals.

I saw Kav wait an eternity to get a game and when he finally did, he got plenty of it but continually missed his target. This guy is not as good a disposal as Kav.

I lost count of how many times he screwed up his disposal in the video.

But then again you guys say videos don't count for anything a way.

 

[MarkG]

Doesn't that make him not a Rioli?

Cyril had the same issue. But we should ignore that.

 

[eth-dog]

Yes I am worried about Partington's disposals.

I saw Kav wait an eternity to get a game and when he finally did, he got plenty of it but continually missed his target. This guy is not as good a disposal as Kav.

I lost count of how many times he screwed up his disposal in the video.

But then again you guys say videos don't count for anything a way.

Assuming Geelong game in round 10? Went at 72% (not fantastic, I'll admit but hardly terrible) with 3 clangers.

 

[eth-dog]

Cyril had the same issue. But we should ignore that.

No, he didn't actually.

 

[MarkG]

He is a better kick than Rioli.

He is a significantly worse kick than Rioli. But Partington does get a lot of it. And he seems to have good hands. Appears to do little defensively. Didn't see him stealing the ball.

 

[MarkG]

Assuming Geelong game in round 10? Went at 72% (not fantastic, I'll admit but hardly terrible) with 3 clangers.

He missed Daniher, who had led into a marking position several times. Kav was clear on the wing under no pressure when he kicked. Your man Partington would also miss based on the video.

 

[eth-dog]

He is a significantly worse kick than Rioli. But Partington does get a lot of it.

No, he isn't.

He missed Daniher, who had led into a marking position several times. Kav was clear on the wing under no pressure when he kicked. Your man Partington would also miss based on the video.

God, shut up before you embarrass yourself further. Partington is hardly "my man". Would I be happy if Essendon took him? Of course I would, I think he'll be a good player. I would prefer Lovell and Skinner at pick 24/25 or if one of the McKay's slide, I would prefer them.

 

[Autobahn]

4 - Oliver
5 - Collins

23: Cole
25: Skinner

57: Adams
80: Coghlan
98: Shaun McKernan (upgrade)

Adams could be a worth a look for this mature ager:

Marcus Adams (West Perth)
Age: 22
Height 193 Weight 98
Position: Tall defender

2015 WAFL average numbers: 17 disposals, 6 marks and 3 tackles from 19 matches (5 goals overall)

ATHLETIC key-position types are gold for AFL clubs — and Adams might be a nugget too good to pass up come draft time. A quick and talented powerhouse, the 22-year-old spent the majority of the 2014 WAFL season at centre half-forward. But he was sent down back for the Falcons in 2015 and thrived, finishing fourth in the club’s best and fairest count. Adams was at his best during the Falcons’ big qualifying final win over Peel Thunder, accumulating 27 disposals and 12 marks. He was arguably the best performed player at the WA state combine, finishing first in the vertical jump (76cm), second in the 20m sprint (2.90s) and fourth in the repeat sprints (24.85s). Strong overhead with a lovely long kick and excellent ability to read the play, Adams firmly believes he can seamlessly transition into the AFL, yet can also improve with experience.

 

[eth-dog]

4 - Oliver
5 - Collins

23: Cole
25: Skinner

57: Adams
80: Coghlan
98: Shaun McKernan (upgrade)

Adams could be a worth a look for this mature ager:

Marcus Adams (West Perth)
Age: 22
Height 193 Weight 98
Position: Tall defender

2015 WAFL average numbers: 17 disposals, 6 marks and 3 tackles from 19 matches (5 goals overall)

ATHLETIC key-position types are gold for AFL clubs — and Adams might be a nugget too good to pass up come draft time. A quick and talented powerhouse, the 22-year-old spent the majority of the 2014 WAFL season at centre half-forward. But he was sent down back for the Falcons in 2015 and thrived, finishing fourth in the club’s best and fairest count. Adams was at his best during the Falcons’ big qualifying final win over Peel Thunder, accumulating 27 disposals and 12 marks. He was arguably the best performed player at the WA state combine, finishing first in the vertical jump (76cm), second in the 20m sprint (2.90s) and fourth in the repeat sprints (24.85s). Strong overhead with a lovely long kick and excellent ability to read the play, Adams firmly believes he can seamlessly transition into the AFL, yet can also improve with experience.

22 year old athletic key defender with good kicking skills? Where do I sign?

 

[Autobahn]

22 year old athletic key defender with good kicking skills? Where do I sign?

Ha! No doubt such contract is written on a slab of gold.

 

[MightyDons4]

4 - Oliver
5 - Collins

23: Cole
25: Skinner

57: Adams
80: Coghlan
98: Shaun McKernan (upgrade)

Adams could be a worth a look for this mature ager:

Marcus Adams (West Perth)
Age: 22
Height 193 Weight 98
Position: Tall defender

2015 WAFL average numbers: 17 disposals, 6 marks and 3 tackles from 19 matches (5 goals overall)

ATHLETIC key-position types are gold for AFL clubs — and Adams might be a nugget too good to pass up come draft time. A quick and talented powerhouse, the 22-year-old spent the majority of the 2014 WAFL season at centre half-forward. But he was sent down back for the Falcons in 2015 and thrived, finishing fourth in the club’s best and fairest count. Adams was at his best during the Falcons’ big qualifying final win over Peel Thunder, accumulating 27 disposals and 12 marks. He was arguably the best performed player at the WA state combine, finishing first in the vertical jump (76cm), second in the 20m sprint (2.90s) and fourth in the repeat sprints (24.85s). Strong overhead with a lovely long kick and excellent ability to read the play, Adams firmly believes he can seamlessly transition into the AFL, yet can also improve with experience.

Heard he's a big chance for the Dogs and Freos picks in the 2nd round.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Hate Melbourne they ****ed us up by upgrading to 3.

 

[MarkG]

No, he isn't.

God, shut up before you embarrass yourself further. Partington is hardly "my man". Would I be happy if Essendon took him? Of course I would, I think he'll be a good player. I would prefer Lovell and Skinner at pick 24/25 or if one of the McKay's slide, I would prefer them.

Agree with the McKays.

 

[Autobahn]

Heard he's a big chance for the Dogs and Freos picks in the 2nd round.

Ahh, there goes my phantom draft. Shattered to pieces! Adams sounds like Crameri but with a defensive bone in his body. And I miss Cuddles Crameri quite a lot.

 

[DapperJong]

Hate Melbourne they stuffed us up by upgrading to 3.

There was always someone at 3...

 

[Rack Watts]

There was always someone at 3...

Melbourne to replace Watson at 3?

 

[stars alive]

Updating my prediction
4. Parish
5. Oliver

Essendon reported to have cooled on Parish and into Weideman, tricking Melbourne into taking Weidman ahead of us thinking they can still get Parish with their other top 10 pick. Parish and Oliver will address both our inside/outside midfield quality and both hopefully become 200 gamers.
24. B.McKay
25. Skinner

Probably unlikely B.McKay will get past either of the Dog's picks but it wouldn't surprise me if Dodoro pulled a sneaky to get B.McKay through to our pick (Ben and Harry love the Bombers apparently). Skinner was highly rated before doing his knee so he might be a good value pick up here. If not Skinner mabye a Dylan Smith or Jesse Glass-McKasker instead. Purely needs based here, might be better players here.

57. Kerbatieh

Not much reasoning here, just a small combative forward that might be a good fit. Who knows here though, could be some hidden players looked at here that Keane and Co have on their radar. Could be a 'literally who' type here.

80. Dan Coghlan
98. McKernan upgrade

speaking of kerbatieh

http://www.starweekly.com.au/sports/cannons-star-waits-afl-send-calling-card

 

[MarkG]

No, he didn't actually.

Actually he did. Cyril continually wheeled around onto his left foot but was elusive enough to get away with it every time. You can watch his highlights and rarely does he kick on his right. Hawks still selected him knowing this.

 

[eth-dog]

Actually he did. Cyril continually wheeled around onto his left foot but was elusive enough to get away with it every time. You can watch his highlights and rarely does he kick on his right. Hawks still selected him knowing this.

So because he was one sided means his kicking was an issue .

 

[MarkG]

So because he was one sided means his kicking was an issue .

Not if he has the elusiveness to get on his left every time.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Parish is good on both feet. This makes him the best kick in the draft

 

[MightyDons4]

Parish is good on both feet. This makes him the best kick in the draft

Even by this logic Bonner, Morgan and Sexton are still miles ahead of him. Parish is easily the best dual-sided midfielder though.

 

[foj1]

Even by this logic Bonner, Morgan and Sexton are still miles ahead of him. Parish is easily the best dual-sided midfielder though.

Check out Kurt Mutimer

 

[MightyDons4]

Check out Kurt Mutimer

Stingrays flanker/midfielder? Only really uses his right boot when he's in danger, left boot is very solid though.