Pick 14

[apuchar]

 

[theGav56]

I quite like the look of him and obviously has a lot of potential/upside.

I think we need players who offer more certainty than he does. Greater production.
OR
Cleaner kicking skills with a leaning towards forward play.

 

[apuchar]

I quite like the look of him and obviously has a lot of potential/upside.

I think we need players who offer more certainty than he does. Greater production.
OR
Cleaner kicking skills with a leaning towards forward play.

I like I Hill's highlights. He seems right up our alley if Clark is gone. If Clark's not gone, then I'm not sure who I would go for..

 

[theGav56]

I like I Hill's highlights. He seems right up our alley if Clark is gone. If Clark's not gone, then I'm not sure who I would go for..

It looks like a pretty rich area of the draft with quite a few options depending on who is left. I am a big fan of grabbing either Hill or Clark, but if we went another direction no problems. Stocker really appeals to me.

 

[eastfreo75]

#1 Riley Collier-Dawkins

The tall midfielder was enjoyable to watch, producing an influential first half in particular that garnered 13 disposals. He was strong and clean in congestion, often getting his arms high to release or accelerating with eye catching flair into the forward half. He kicked a great goal in the first term, turning into the arc to finish brilliantly from 45 metres out. He is good overhead too, which is a pretty handy trait for a mid at 193cm, taking two strong marks from opposition kicks. He even spent some time in the ruck late, winning a couple of hit outs to advantage to the surprise of many. The first round prospect fought hard all day for his 19 disposals.

Classic moneyball mistake.

Looks like a footballer and tests well.

Doesn’t get enough of the pill even with such a big body playing against kids.

Look at stats and you wouldn’t look at him.

 

[apuchar]

It looks like a pretty rich area of the draft with quite a few options depending on who is left. I am a big fan of grabbing either Hill or Clark, but if we went another direction no problems. Stocker really appeals to me.

I haven't seen anything of Stocker, for obvious reasons, but he is highly rated and would fit one of our needs nicely.

 

[eastfreo75]

Need to look more into Stocker.

Winning the best player award in TAC cup doesn’t mean too much. Some winners hasn’t even been drafted, while others went high in the draft.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrish_Medal

Also, some players who star early have all their weakness examined and new flesh players people only see what stands out.

 

[Steinfreo]

I like Hills temperament, he looks pretty tough for a little guy. More Brad than Stephen.

 

[Cobbler]

Crows need a small forward as do Geelong.

Yes, they have small forwards but are they any good?

I can easily see Crows bundling picks to reach higher. So would Gold Coast look at Ian Hill? Geelong have sparkle Narkle developing.

He could go higher, but 14 he’s right in the mix. If he goes before 14 I’m happy with any one of 3-4 other guys in that zone too.

 

[eastfreo75]

I can easily see Crows bundling picks to reach higher. So would Gold Coast look at Ian Hill? Geelong have sparkle Narkle developing.

He could go higher, but 14 he’s right in the mix. If he goes before 14 I’m happy with any one of 3-4 other guys in that zone too.

Cats fans and media tend to hype their rookies.

 

[Cobbler]

Cats fans and media tend to hype their rookies.

Nah I liked Narkle. I’d have had a go at him but then he re-signed.

I like Shai Bolton too.

 

[Cobbler]

I like I Hill's highlights. He seems right up our alley if Clark is gone. If Clark's not gone, then I'm not sure who I would go for..

Need some pizazz. Clark would be the safe option.

 

[Joao]

I think Chris had GWS taking Clark with one of their picks and that makes sense. Lost Wilson recently and Shaw will retire soon. Not expecting him to be available unless there is a better HBF prospect.

 

[yyou]

Time for another hyphen?

 

[purplerunsdeep]

Any chance we upgrade a few of our later picks which may include a slight downgrade on this pick - allowing more picks before 30...?

Assuming the first pick we want - maybe it’s Hill - is still there


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[Joao]

Any chance we upgrade a few of our later picks which may include a slight downgrade on this pick - allowing more picks before 30...?

Assuming the first pick we want - maybe it’s Hill - is still there


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Wouldn't have thought so given we need to cut multiple contracted players just to use our picks as it is. I think we might go the other way and try and move up the order with 14 or 31 (unless we think who we like will be at our current picks).

 

[Lach72]

With Hill: anyone else notice that when he kicked over distance his kicks got VERY loopy...

They had no penetration at all

 

[Steinfreo]

With Hill: anyone else notice that when he kicked over distance his kicks got VERY loopy...

They had no penetration at all

Yeah but Brad is kinda like that was well. The highlights from 1 year ago he kicks better than the ones from 3 months ago on youtube.

 

[maccamk]

Stocker played at Haileybury and Sandringham with Brayshaw. Could be some good chemistry there already

 

[imperial_oz]

I like Hills temperament, he looks pretty tough for a little guy. More Brad than Stephen.

Better skills than Brad. He's got a sweet kick and a good decision maker as well

 

[Wilksyy]

I haven't seen anything of Stocker, for obvious reasons, but he is highly rated and would fit one of our needs nicely.

Quite a few TAC games on youtube. Number 7, apparently he wasnt 100% with a shoulder prob. He looks like a Andrew Brayshaw replica.

As for WA boys, so many were injured and not many played in the League side? Least, Clark held his own in the elimination finals - but still feels too high for pick 14.

 

[more_of_bito]

I’m sentimental and feel like Freo need to get back to their 25 year heritage.

We missed the McGovern’s, let learn from those mistakes and get Hill (14) Oreilly (31)... no one mention Peake.

 

[UYD 4 Life]

With Hill: anyone else notice that when he kicked over distance his kicks got VERY loopy...

They had no penetration at all

I noticed this - short kicks were awesome though (and not just dinky little safe options) and i actually think we could use more players who can hit up a short option thats not wide open. Handballs looked a bit sloppy too. I think they probably regretted not taking brad when they had the chance and being happy to swap 11 with 14 probably points to them taking him. Then again I hardly ever pick up who i think we will/should.

 

[UYD 4 Life]

Liam Stocker interview on road to the draft - starts about 11min in

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=271037

Curtis Taylor - starts around 8 min in

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=265020

 

[elsleevador]

Is Pickett 27 next year? What sort of mid?

Pickett is a good swing man with nice skills. Played in every position for SF this season.
Personally, I rate him however, I don’t think the club would risk another bloke who has been to prison which is sad.

He has definitely turned his life around and is a top bloke so hopefully he gets a go at the top level.