Pick 27

[AmellyPies]

Well, speaking of 'best available', here's the updated, top part of the second round talent according to the highly respected poster Chris25:
***Please note: he hasn't updated the clubs' draft choices yet, so I've deleted them.
Anybody here that you've seen or like?
24. - Aidyn Johnson (184cm, 75kg midfielder from Bendigo Pioneers)
Outside the first round, Johnson is another one of my favourite players. He is yet another player to struggle through injury this season, his quad kept him out of the Championships which is a shame. What I like, is that he really offers something that not many others do in the draft. He is quick on the outside and a threat around goals. Probably more of a half forward than midfielder, but he could push up on a wing once he builds his strength and his fitness.

25. - Nick Coughlan (195cm, 83kg defender from Murray Bushrangers)
Evidently I like Coughlan more than others, I've had him around my top 30 all season while he initially only received an invite to the State Screening this year. Overlooked as an 18 year old forward last year, he has really impressed as a tall defender in 2015 - having made his debut and not looked out of place in the Footscray VFL side. He was always agile for a player his size, he just looks more comfortable playing behind the ball. Good level of attack to his game too.

26. - Harrison Himmelberg (192cm, 84kg forward from Eastlake)
One of my favourite players all year, I've been talking him up since the very early rounds of 2015. And I'll continue to do so. He's had a good year as a 19 year old, he's inconsistent but his best is as good as anyones. Gets compared to McCarthy because of the hair, but they do share some similarities. Himmelberg is more your third tall forward though, if he can improve his goal kicking he'll be a serious threat because he moves and marks well.

27. - Sam Skinner (197cm, 96kg forward/defender from Gippsland Power)
Skinner missed a chunk of the season through injury, and missed the all important second half of the season. But he ticks a lot of boxes as a tall prospect. He has the size to compete with the biggest opposition forwards, and can move and rebound nicely. Still the third best tall defender despite his injury for me. But, for Fremantle I'd be drafting him as a tall forward. I like his strength and aggression in the forward half.

28. - James Parsons (189cm, 79kg midfielder from Eastern Ranges)
A 189cm player who is versatile and can kick a ball will always get drafted. And that's what Parsons is. A half forward/wing, Parsons has probably only flashed his potential so far as opposed to truly dominating. He'd be one of the best kicks in the draft though, and hits up well on the lead from half forward. He just really needs to get involved in the play more often, but his good is very good.

29. - Dylan Smith (198cm, 81kg defender/forward from Swan Districts)
I'm imagining Smith to go anywhere from around 25 to 50, will have to wait and see for now. He didn't have the best Championships and he has been playing injured, but there's a lot of positives for a big man. His athleticism is arguably better than some of the other higher rated talls, and he'd have a better ability of pinch hitting in the ruck. I think he is developed into a tall defender at the next level.

30. - Daniel Rioli (179cm, 65kg forward/midfielder from St Marys)
Cousin of Cyril, Daniel has shown a few promising signs this year both at the Championships and at TAC Cup level. He's looking like more than just a name. Kicked three goals in his TAC Cup debut, he can also play as a small defender. Very strong in terms of defensive pressure, he has the usual football smarts and tricks you'd expect of a Rioli.

31. - Harry McKay (200cm, 85kg forward from Gippsland Power)
Lots of recruiters put extra value on players who improve in their draft years, and McKay is one of those. In a draft that's thin on key position players, he will absolutely go higher than this. He's not your classic big marking forward, but he has a good leap and marks at the highest point. Plus he's surprisingly agile for a guy who is ruckman height. I just think he lacks a dominant factor.

32. - Brandon White (188cm, 78kg defender from Dandenong Stingrays)
Underrated player, he just isn't as eye catching as others. But he's a solid player who is well worth a shot, even in the second round. Primarily a defender, White can either play as a shut down or rebounding option. And he can also play either tall or small. He's got good speed and a long kick for a 'solid' half back, as well as some midfield potential thrown in too. Maybe not quite as good an intercept mark, but he's a little Ibbotson like in his versatility.

You had me at Aidyn Johnson.

 

[Hardas]

You had me at Aidyn Johnson.

Reads well, doesn't it. Have you seen him play?

 

[Vass]

Runs like the wind.

well i then think his the type we should be looking for. Speed ans x factor i think is one thing we don't have enough of.

 

[Soups]

well i then this his the type we should be looking for. Speed ans x factor i think is one thing we don't have enough of.

Would be surprised if he lasted to our pick.

 

[Vass]

Would be surprised if he lasted to our pick.

fair, i have not followed this drft very deeply. I think we should be looking for speed ans x factor though

 

[AmellyPies]

Reads well, doesn't it. Have you seen him play?

I've played against him. haha

 

[peter9789]

As long as we don't pick another midget ... circa sub 180 cm ... I'm not fussed. I'm sure Hine and co will pick a gem


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[Hardas]

Groundhog Day again!

 

[MyManLynch]

Runs like the wind.

I heard he actually passed wind...

 

[35Daicos]

Groundhog Day again!

I was going to say "here we go again" after seeing that post but decided to ignore it!

 

[Anzacday]

I heard he actually passed wind...

He must be fast if he overtook it.

 

[Hardas]

He must be fast if he overtook it.

Nah, wind is actually pretty inconsistent.
I question his endurance.

 

[TradeDraft]

This is my number 1 Choice who could be there at Pick 27:

 

[Crazy Tails]

This is my number 1 Choice who could be there at Pick 27:

Me too Dave. Fingers crossed.

 

[JOELY]

If they AFL site has collectedly predicted him as on of the top 30 players taken we'll miss out

 

[Laurie Holden]

If they AFL site has collectedly predicted him as on of the top 30 players taken we'll miss out

Like they did with Marsh?

 

[Vinnie Vegas]

As long as we don't pick another midget ... circa sub 180 cm ... I'm not fussed. I'm sure Hine and co will pick a gem

We need another small forward desperately, but you don't want to draft a guy 180cm or below?

Guess what Eddie Betts, Cyril Rioli, Jamie Elliott, Michael Walters, Hayden Ballantyne, Jeff Garlett and Lindsay Thomas have in common?

It's a concern when you're drafting guys to play in the midfield who are short, but when it comes to crumbing forwards, being under 6 foot isn't really much of a detriment.

 

[TradeDraft]

We need another small forward desperately, but you don't want to draft a guy 180cm or below?

Guess what Eddie Betts, Cyril Rioli, Jamie Elliott, Michael Walters, Hayden Ballantyne, Jeff Garlett and Lindsay Thomas have in common?

It's a concern when you're drafting guys to play in the midfield who are short, but when it comes to crumbing forwards, being under 6 foot isn't really much of a detriment.

As long as they Stay Forward and don't move into the Midfield then

 

[Apex36]

If they AFL site has collectedly predicted him as on of the top 30 players taken we'll miss out

Yeah, nah. Outside the first round it's usually a crapshoot.

 

[TradeDraft]

Yeah, nah. Outside the first round it's usually a crapshoot.

Top 30 are Normally Solid but outside of that it when Good Recruiters Show Themselves

 

[MyManLynch]

Top 30 are Normally Solid but outside of that it when Good Recruiters Show Themselves

I hope that Hine can show himself again this year.

 

[Vinnie Vegas]

As long as they Stay Forward and don't move into the Midfield then

Hasn't been a problem for any of the guys I listed.

 

[TradeDraft]

Hasn't been a problem for any of the guys I listed.

They are more Forwards then Mids

 

[neilk]

Hasn't been a problem for any of the guys I listed.

Why do we need 190cm+ midfielders? I really don't understand this but I come from a different era. Why do inside mids who spend a lot of their time burrowing in for ground ball need to be so tall??

 

[MyManLynch]

Why do we need 190cm+ midfielders? I really don't understand this but I come from a different era. Why do inside mids who spend a lot of their time burrowing in for ground ball need to be so tall??

To avoid Witts accidentally stepping on them.