Ports Draft Picks

[Kid Dynamite!]

When I mentioned it to my Dad (who's a Kiwi) he said 'We might teach them something'.

I cant remember what I said about the All Blacks but he's gone into hiding

 

[sog35]

Check under the sheepskin rug.

 

[Kid Dynamite!]

Originally posted by sog35
And to reject all rumours, it is not a Chokers Outreach program.

But we're still going to be the butt of all jokes when everyone here finds out thats where we're going.

 

[Kid Dynamite!]

Originally posted by sog35
Check under the sheepskin rug.

 

[PJ Power]

Originally posted by Ford Fairlane
If you get a a chance to read Wisbey's profile on him you might get unexcited real fast! There's a link in the Wisbey on Chaplin thread and he's profiled all Port's recruits (bar RFK) in response to a request from Porthos. Apart from Symes, not very encouraging reading (wonder if that's a Collingwood thing ). But at the end of the day it's one guy's opinion and we have to see for ourselves ... after all, last year I got excited about his description of Wade Champion as a first round young David Neitz. So far all I've seen is a tall Wade Chapman ...

Bugger! Just read it.

If we can get 100 games plus at CHB and 100 games plus either in the midfield or off a HBF from this draft I would be absolutely thrilled

 

[Macca19]

Originally posted by PJ Power
Our time would seem to be now and we really do need to inject that Premiership-quality player to our list to give us that edge.

There is not one player available at pick 39 that would be able to inject a premiership winning edge into our side. RFK could because he already knows what to expect, hes already got the fitness base, hes already physically built up enough to play AFL and he doesnt need to be developed plus if he can perform a job as Cochrane did this year which allows other players to perform their jobs much better then its only gonna be a plus.

In defence of our recruiters, we did need a reinjection of depth following our delistings, but I would have been inclined to look for a KPP (tall defender) who could back up Wakes, Bishop and Thurstans next year, while Gilham, Chaplin and Pettigrew take time to develop;

Like who tho? There is no quality key defender that got axed by their club this year. We are looking at guys like Matthew Smith, Andrew Merrington, David Bourke. Id rather give guys like Chaplin and Pettigrew games than recruit any of these guys.

Lastly, let's not forget that Choco has done well with previously average players: Monty, Kingers, Schoey and Bishop all examples of this. Maybe his plan for RFK is more subtle than just as a back-up tagger or HBF.

Exactly. Who was Matthew Bishop when we got him in a trade? He was a struggler and hes now a solid player. If RFK can do what Bishops done then im sure everyone will be happy.

Im willing to give RFK a go and reckon he can perform a role in our side.

 

[sog35]

Exactly right, the last thing we want is to get all snobby about the players we select and their background. (except WWT and Richmond <--- thats for you Porthos)

Give RFK a shot, we would have been taking an equally big risk selecting an 18 year old Victorian there. I choose to ignore who we traded for that pick but.

 

[Vindaloo Mat]

I have no problem at all in taking RFK. Just don't understand the logic of taking him that early....should be a handy player but why not take him with our last pick...who was going to take him in the interim ?????

 

[sog35]

The rumour was the Roos. The point is that we would have considered whether we thought we could do any better with the pick. Obviously combined with the fact we thought the Roos were on to him as well, we took him.

I too think we may have taken him slightly early but this could have been due to the Roos and the fact some of the players we had slated for that pick never got there and the fact we must have him in mind to do a job.

 

[mic59]

Originally posted by sog35
..........the fact we must have him in mind to do a job.

So long as that job is to win us a flag, I won't be whining.

 

[Eago77]

Originally posted by Darealrath
He's a good, solid, reliable player is RFK. He was making good progress in 2002 but then all of a sudden he was on the bench until 3 quarter for most games then back to the vfl. I have no idea why as he never seemed to make any noticeable mistakes. Just did his job. I liked the way he always looked composed.

I doubt he'll let you down, but pick 39 seems quite high for what is basically an unproven recycled player.

Seems like he is a good replacement for the Guru than as he knows how to waste away on the bench

RFK is not a great swap for the Guru, i'm not suprised we got him, but am pretty suprised it was for 39. However, the "steals" we got in the rest of the draft make it a mute point really.

 

[Groove]

Originally posted by Kid Dynamite!
I quite liked that article. It reminded me of something I once read about Tredders. I cant remember what award he won, but instead of going out on le booze he went home, couldnt sleep and went out for a 4km run.

Grover's got a good head on his shoulders it seems.

it was the morning after he won the best and fairest as i remember from the port year book a couple years ago.

 

[Nice One]

RFK doesn't sound too bad

2002: A statistic that might surprise a few people is that Forster-Knight played 18 games in 2002. Used mainly as a link player off the bench, Forster-Knight will take confidence out of the matches he played in 2002. His work ethic was unquestionable and he was a solid contributor in every match he played. He now has 27-games under his belt and this experience will hold him in good stead for 2003.

Strengths: Forster-Knight is a player who quietly goes about his business and his work on the field can often go unnoticed. He has a tireless work ethic and is a good team player. He is always on-hand to support his teammates whether chasing, tackling or shepherding.

Position: Forster-Knight has the versatility to play in defence or in the mid-field. In the past he has been used mainly across half-back. Any move in the middle would be dictated by improvement in his disposal. This is an area Forster-Knight has been working on over the past season and has greatly improved. With the number of tall options Essendon has in defence, a mid-field tagging role could be on the agenda for Forster-Knight in 2003.

2003: 2003 presents an ideal opportunity for Forster-Knight to cement his spot in the senior line-up. He has been a link player in the past and now it is time for him to become more creative and stamp his authority in the team. If the pre-season is anything to go by, Forster-Knight has bulked up in the upper body and supporters will see a greater physical presence from him. This is a crucial season for Forster-Knight and he needs to grab hold of the opportunities that present themselves and become a consistent contributor in the senior team.







SO THEY RECKON HE HAS:
-UNQUESTIONABLE TIRELESS WORK ETHIC
-SOLID CONTRIBUTER IN EVERY MATCH (?)
-GOES QUIETLY ABOUT HIS BUSINESS
-GOOD TEAM PLAYER
-SUPPORTS TEAMMATES IN THE 1%ers
-VERSATILITY
-HAS BULKED UP (???)

 

[Kid Dynamite!]

Originally posted by Groove
it was the morning after he won the best and fairest as i remember from the port year book a couple years ago.

Correct. Ta for that.