Pick 29 WCE to pull a Surprise

[wceblog]

He's a half forward and midfielder. Beep tests and repeat sprints are important key indicators of his ability to play those positions at the elite level. I won't deal with claims of draft tampering.

Perhaps, but have they proven to be reliable indicators?

I don't think the speed (level 15 is only done at 4.3 m/s) and nature of activity (continuous with low variation in speed rather than intermittent with great variation in speed) of a beep test come close to reflecting the fitness demands of an AFL game.

Players will also improve fitness levels with the right application to training.

I'm not saying we or another club have been involved in draft tampering, I'm just saying it is a possibility - rules are bent in just about all industries...

 

[Eastern Rangers]

most recruiters have their own value on players for the team which means they might see a better picture of where the player fits into the team as opposed to journo`s or bf views.

This draft is very deep. If it wasn't compromised it would be a 5 round draft no problems. The quality of players in the back end of the draft is pretty good, it's when you sell out of those lower picks that you start over looking best available picks for needs picks.

Im not sure if Westcoast actually draft to a particular critera given the volume of players that can't effectivly kick a footy.

 

[Underdog]

I don't think the speed (level 15 is only done at 4.3 m/s) and nature of activity (continuous rather than intermittent) of a beep test come close to reflecting the fitness demands of an AFL game.

Indeed. With the heavy rotation in the modern game, I think the ability to put in repeated sprints is more important then pure endurance.

 

[Lach72]

I'm still confused about you taking Brennan when he could've been pushed onto the rookie list

 

[Underdog]

I'm still confused about you taking Brennan when he could've been pushed onto the rookie list

*sigh* me too

 

[anti_]

me to lach...me too.

 

[swannies]

I'm still confused about you taking Brennan when he could've been pushed onto the rookie list

*sigh* me too

me to lach...me too.

The word I have received is that Collingwood had committed to Brennan and we were forced to go back and have another look to trump them. Makes sense to me as to how it all went down. One thing I am sure of, is we don't know all the workings at play that caused this to happen the way it did.

 

[Brazen]

Guess this was just pie in the sky rumour after all - shouldve been rolled into the general discussion thread - better luck guessing next year

 

[bodazoka]

We suprised by being Awesome

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

I'm still confused about you taking Brennan when he could've been pushed onto the rookie list

Disagree there Snoop Dog messaged me yesterday, telling me Collingwoods recruiter Derek Hine wanted Brennan and had told him they would draft him if still available.

Apparantely Michael Brennan then went back to WCE and told them Collingwood would grab him, so WCE had another look at him and thought he was worth pick 62.

Personally think its a good selection.

Lach72 you should stick to other footy subjects, cause when it comes to judging youngsters your a hack, or a really stupid troll.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Pretty happy with Lycett didn't think he would slide that far, thought he would be ports 16 since richmond picked up Conca.

Nice to pick up the second best ruck in the draft

Was hoping Tom Derickx would slide to the rookie draft but Richmond grabbed him first.

Hopefully Rhys Cooyou or Isiah Stevens is available in the rookie draft.

 

[The Passenger]

Yeah I have already stated in the other drafting thread that he would be good mates with Masten and Schofield. I have a rough idea of the way he acts.

what's schofield done??

 

[Underdog]

Disagree there Snoop Dog messaged me yesterday, telling me Collingwoods recruiter Derek Hine wanted Brennan and had told him they would draft him if still available.

Apparantely Michael Brennan then went back to WCE and told them Collingwood would grab him, so WCE had another look at him and thought he was worth pick 62.

Personally think its a good selection.

Which probably would have meant they wouldn't draft Kirk Ugle and he'd be available to us at 62...

I know who I'd prefer.

I'm not suggesting Brennan can't be a good player, merely that his type is superfluous in our squad.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

what's schofield done??

Considered himself a ladies man.

Got into trouble last season. Funny because he has, by all accounts settled down.

 

[WCE_phil]

Considered himself a ladies man.

Got into trouble last season. Funny because he has, by all accounts settled down.

That and what he did was hilarious. I really think people need to lighten up and get more of a sense of humour.

 

[EagleMan87]

That and what he did was hilarious. I really think people need to lighten up and get more of a sense of humour.

If by 'people' you mean 'pacemaker' then keep wishing, he's the guy who had the "Girls of Facebook" thread shut down.

 

[The Passenger]

i like schoey even more now

 

[94_Eagles]

i like schuey even more now

Fixed.

 

[daveymak]

Fixed.

except you spelt shuey wrong

 

[bodazoka]

Shuey's real name is jesus