Prediction Pick 6

[Woodsman78]

Would not put it Past he Pick someone out of the Blue.

Hope it better last time he did with Sier

He looks a good prospect. Hine will argue a big dcope for further inprovement and a solid citizrn. Most importantly, no one saw it coming.

 

[TradeDraft]

He looks a good prospect. Hine will argue a big dcope for further inprovement and a solid citizrn. Most importantly, no one saw it coming.

What type of Player is He?

 

[Woodsman78]

What type of Player is He?

Highlights here:

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-06/draft-movers-dragons-mates-continue-to-rise

 

[Woodsman78]

Highlights here:

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-06/draft-movers-dragons-mates-continue-to-rise

Sorry here

 

[Baltimore Jack]

Twomey has us linked to Nathan Murphy. Sounds like a Hine special. From another sport and a private school boy.

I read that but he doesn't think we will use pick 6 on him, which will probably mean he is long gone when we use our second pick

 

[TradeDraft]

Sorry here

Does seem a Descent Prospect but looks to be Like Howe and Scharenberg.

Agree Pick 6 be too high for him but has not stopped Hine in the Past

 

[DraftBalta]

Looks like one of the Fab Five will drop to us, Freo taking Hayes to replace Sandilands

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/11/05/top-five-prospect-not-fazed-by-possible-move-west/

 

[DraftBalta]

Will Cerra be the one to drop?

Adam Cerra described as a mix between ‘Roger Federer and Scott Pendlebury’

IT WASN’T long ago when Adam Cerra had “the best day of his life”.

That was September 30, on a sunny afternoon at the MCG, when the lifelong Richmond fan got to see something he once thought he might never witness — a premiership for the Tigers.

Later this month, that day’s special place in his heart will be eclipsed by something he himself has worked just as hard for — the day he gets on an AFL list.

Cerra, a classy 186cm midfielder, is among the handful of draft prospects touted by many onlookers throughout the year as a chance to get selected with the coveted Pick 1.

While that might be a daunting prospect for many youngsters in what is already a stressful year, the Eastern Ranges teenager had a different outlook on his 2017 campaign.

Having missed the majority of last year with a knee injury, Cerra was simply happy to be back on the park this season, doing what he loves most — winning the footy.

“It’s been a very different year,” Cerra tells foxfooty.com.au.

“I was injured last year, so this year I was just happy to be out on the field with my mates.

“There was a bit of added pressure, but I had a lot of expectations on myself. I probably put more pressure on myself than what the media or anyone else did.

“(But) I was really happy with how I went. I had a couple of injuries that put me out for a bit, but when I was fit and playing I thought I was able to play my best footy.”

A few knocks forced Cerra to spend frustrating periods on the sidelines this year as well, before a lingering shoulder issue eventually ended the on-baller’s season early in September.

However, keen to put a positive spin on what had otherwise been a “very annoying” period for the youngster, Cerra opted to focus on what he could learn from his time out of the game.

That included putting on 8kg of muscle, readying his frame for the demands of senior footy.

“I was pretty lucky through juniors, I didn’t have any injuries,” Cerra says.

“Last year was my first injury that had put me out for an extended period. It was another year of learning. I learnt a lot about resilience.

“Being injured this year, it didn’t faze me too much having gone through it last year. Having experienced it, I was more prepared for it this year.”

Having played just two TAC Cup games last season, Cerra managed only four in 2017.

But while that may not the biggest sample size, he still averaged 26 disposals, 15 contested possessions, six clearances and more than a goal per game for the Ranges this year.

His average of 138 ranking points per match was also the third highest recorded by Champion Data during this year’s TAC Cup season, behind only Lachlan Fogarty and Jack Higgins.

Although injuries perhaps didn’t allow Cerra to certify his position as a genuine Pick 1 contender, Eastern talent manager Len Villani still believes it’s where he deserves to be.

“Adam’s the most complete player I’ve seen at TAC Cup level,” Villani says.

“He’s effortless in everything that he does and he makes things look easier than they are.

“He’s a very special player and I think he’s got a big career ahead of him. I think he goes on and plays 200 quality games of AFL footy. He’s just a class act on and off the field.

“He hurt himself in his bottom-age year and used that time to transition himself from a young boy into a young man — an established young man that’s going to be able to walk into a Round 1 team next year.

“He’s physically capable, beautiful size and he’s got such great balance and time with the footy.”

Cerra was able to demonstrate another side of his game throughout Vic Metro’s successful National Championships campaign midway through this season.

With the side littered with some of the draft crop’s best midfielders, Cerra played in a variety of roles including jobs across half back and even as a deep forward.


While those positions aren’t necessarily where the silky midfielder sees his future, they’ve added invaluable strings to the bow of one of this draft’s most well rounded prospects.

“As an inside midfielder is where I have most of my impact, with my ability to win the contested ball — I think that separates me from other midfielders,” Cerra says.

“The fact I’m pretty versatile, I’ve played all three areas of the ground throughout my years playing footy. I can rest at full forward or I can go off half back.

“The fact I know how to play all three positions makes me a pretty versatile player.”

While comparisons with established AFL players are commonplace for draft hopefuls, Villani has found a rather unusual one for Cerra. An AFL great, mixed with a sporting legend.

“He’s just an absolute professional in every sense of the word,” Villani says.

“I often liken him — and people laugh at this — to a bit of a mix between Roger Federer and Scott Pendlebury. He’s just class, absolutely class.”

In terms of the Federer comparisons, Cerra might find the similarities hard to judge.

But in regards to comparisons with Pendlebury, the youngster sees where Villani is coming from.

“There are some similarities in the way we play,” Cerra says.

“We’re not the quickest players out there, but we’ve got a bit of time and we’re pretty clean.

“He’s one I’ve tried to play like. I like watching him play, he’s a great player.”

Carlton is believed to be seriously considering Cerra with its first selection in the draft, which currently stands at Pick 3. Should it overlook him, there’s little chance he slips much further.

North Melbourne and St Kilda, who hold Picks 4 and 7 respectively, are both in desperate need of a classy on-baller and perhaps look Cerra’s most likely destinations.

And, according to Cerra, when his name is ultimately called, November 24 — draft day — will then replace Richmond’s famous Grand Final day as “the best of his life”.

“At some point I’m going to have to put that behind getting drafted,” Cerra laughs.

“It would be the best thing in the world. It’s what I’ve been working towards my whole life.

“For it to come true would be unreal.”

ADAM CERRA

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 186cm, 85kg

Draft Range: 3-7

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...d/news-story/51ee223a440efeb7f54cc2c238ba91d5

 

[TradeDraft]

Looks like one of the Fab Five will drop to us, Freo taking Hayes to replace Sandilands

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/11/05/top-five-prospect-not-fazed-by-possible-move-west/

Cerra is the Only 1 I can see being there at Pick 6

 

[Woodsman78]

Cerra is the Only 1 I can see being there at Pick 6

If Cerra or Brayshaw are there at 6, we go snap and make off like bandits. No funny buggers Dekka. Get it done

 

[TradeDraft]

If Cerra or Brayshaw are there at 6, we go snap and make off like bandits. No funny buggers Dekka. Get it done

Not a Huge Fan of Braysaw as I think he might struggle to get a Game at AFL Level.

 

[TradeDraft]

Not a Huge Fan of Braysaw as I think he might struggle to get a Game at AFL Level.

After watching that Video I liked what I saw. Has good Pace and Great Evasion. Kicking is Good also take a Good Mark.

Good Chance he be there at Pick 6

 

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[Soups]

Murphy would definitely be a Hine special so don’t be surprised haha. Word has been for a while the whole recruiting team have been keen on him ever since they first saw him. I think Bulldogs and St. Kilda are keen also.

 

[Soups]

Not a Huge Fan of Braysaw as I think he might struggle to get a Game at AFL Level.

Brayshaw will be fine imo. Has the body to play year one. I think he would be a good pick up for most clubs but I would let them have him and us to look elsewhere.

 

[Soups]

Does seem a Descent Prospect but looks to be Like Howe and Scharenberg.

Agree Pick 6 be too high for him but has not stopped Hine in the Past

Can play half forward and half back. They would definitely be getting him for midfield potential.

 

[Old Spice]

I'm going for Balta. Like the look.

 

[ash84]

This article sums up the main reason i want Darcy.
Best kick in the draft, and is best up froward but can go into the middle or defence.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-05/fogarty-learns-value-of-the-simple-approach

DARCY Fogarty has learnt a lot about himself in a year that started with him as a potential No.1 NAB AFL Draft pick.

The hype grew around the powerful forward after a dominant performance for the AFL Academy in the 2016 Grand Final curtain-raiser.

The South Australian was also a standout on the Academy's training camp in America in January, and then in April, he impressed as a 17-year-old against grown men in an exhibition match against VFL side the Northern Blues.

All that momentum was lost when a lingering knee injury and a form slump conspired to conclude a once promising draft year prematurely and disappointingly.

While he rejects the suggestion that expectation got the better of him, Fogarty admits he could have done things better before season-ending surgery in July.

"It's disappointing I didn't give myself the best chance to get drafted, but there's nothing I can do about it now," Fogarty told AFL.com.au.

"I was trying too hard, and I ended up complicating certain situations when I need to be simplifying my game.

"I can't blame the knee for that.

"If I'm lucky enough to get drafted, I've learnt a lot from the whole situation."

It's a not a question of whether or not Fogarty gets drafted, it's just where he gets selected in the first round in Sydney on November 24.

While Fogarty is no longer in the conversation for No.1 pick, an Academy mentor would be staggered if the 192cm powerhouse slipped outside the top 10.

Conceding that his protégé hasn't had the best of seasons, AFL national talent football manager Michael Ablett believes Fogarty is too good a talent to pass up at the pointy end of the draft.

"His footy hasn't been fantastic, and he's had a few injury interruptions, but Darcy is one of the most talented players in the draft," Ablett told AFL.com.au.

"He's a natural forward who will be able to pinch hit in the midfield and play down back.

"It's pretty handy to have a player who can play just about anywhere on the ground.

"And I think Darcy is 100 per cent the best kick in the draft."

With those attributes, it will be interesting to see where clubs see Fogarty's best position at AFL level.

Ablett describes him as a future "Paddy Cripps type", but Fogarty is happy to find his feet in attack while he develops he's already imposing frame.

"When I'm playing well I think my best position is up forward," he said.

"If I can have a few good pre-seasons and build my tank, then I think I can be that big-bodied midfielder.

"With my size, I can play a few positions."

 

[Soups]

Naughton’s kicking is really being blown up imo. Yeah it’s not his greatest weapon but it’s really not that bad. His marking is first class. He really could play round one next year if taken

 

[Crazy Tails]

Hoping for one of Coffield/Fogarty or Stephenson in that order.

Not really liking the recent links to Naughton or Murphy. Prefer others.


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[peter moore]

Sorry here

Has great vision down field and reads the play, kicking to a team mate on the lead our out in front.
Courageous in the air and again reads the play, getting into the correct position.

 

[Stoods]

Out of all the recent drafts we have had top 10 picks this one seems to be the one where i have no idea who we will take

There is so many different potential options and so many potential scenarios. If we take a mid/back i think it says we are confident on getting Lynch

It's quite good not knowing actually, i will enjoy the suspense on draft night