Mega Thread Official 2011 Swans Board AFL National Draft Discussion Thread - with added Rookie Draft

[awesummm]

So Xavier Richards didn't make it onto a clubs list at all?

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I know, I can't believe no one could find room for Little Dicks

 

[scottwade]

Swans draw first blood in GWS rivalry after drafting former Giant

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/...ormer-giant-20111213-1ot6g.html#ixzz1gQC8YOkZ

Of course the reality doesn't match the hype, but what's a story without a headline.

Harry Cunningham attended the GWS academy, but they chose not to pre list him, so we picked him up.
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[baja]

Swans draw first blood in GWS rivalry after drafting former Giant

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/...ormer-giant-20111213-1ot6g.html#ixzz1gQC8YOkZ

Of course the reality doesn't match the hype, but what's a story without a headline.

Harry Cunningham attended the GWS academy, but they chose not to pre list him, so we picked him up.
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I wouldnt have a clue about him and I hope he turns out to be a gun, but it begs the question.. why if they have seen him so closely, did they choose not to pre list him?

 

[liz]

I wouldnt have a clue about him and I hope he turns out to be a gun, but it begs the question.. why if they have seen him so closely, did they choose not to pre list him?

The SMH article provides an answer to that question.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

He really does resemble Paul Kelly. Underneath his picture in that article it has "Genuine speed".

Is he really quick or just being talked up?

 

[Riders of Rohan]

I'm not sure pace wise, but from memory he topped the agility test the only one to score under 8 seconds at the draft combine.

Edit: "NSW Ram Harry Cunningham was quickest in the agility drill with a time of 7.93s (which also would have placed inside the top five at the national event)"

http://www.topendsports.com/sport/afl/testing-draft-results-2011-state.htm

 

[TRAWP]

Good read up on Harry, looks a genuine chance of a career.

PS: Aaron Sandilands' 'little' brother Chad was the tallest player tested at 204.5cm. Weird that no one grabbed him as a genuine long term ruckman. 17yrs of age and 204.5cm as well.

 

[CAS79]

Good read up on Harry, looks a genuine chance of a career.

PS: Aaron Sandilands' 'little' brother Chad was the tallest player tested at 204.5cm. Weird that no one grabbed him as a genuine long term ruckman. 17yrs of age and 204.5cm as well.

The memo from corporate Australia was misread by the AFL. If you put Sandilands on your payroll we will no longer be able to sponsor you.