We have three spots to fill in the rookie list draft. As someone said on the main board, any person overlooked in the main draft is automatically entered into the rookie draft. Which players would you be interested in picking up?
I'll give the WA contenders:
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Craig Glancy - East Perth - 18 - 181cm - 73kg
Wins a lot of the ball and seems a player who can take that next step. Played seniors with East Perth in 2001 and earned All-Australian selection at under-18 level.
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Adam Jones - Subiaco - 17 - 176cm - 71kg
Lightly framed but doesn't lack courage. Is suited in the midfield or across halfback. Another AIS-AFL Academy member this year.
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Quinten Lynch - West Perth - 18 - 191cm - 101kg
Hard-nosed utility, who has benefited greatly from league football. Won All-Australian selection this year and looks a ready-made prospect.
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Aidan Parker - Subiaco - 18 - 192cm - 84kg
Classy key-position defender, who makes good decisions under pressure. Finished the season strongly at senior level and didn't disappoint at the national under-18 titles.
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Clancy Rudeforth - Claremont - 18 - 180cm - 78kg
Hale School product who thrives on workload as a rover or through the centre. Was captain of WA in this year's national under-18 championships.
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Luke Webster - East Perth - 19 - 187cm - 85kg
Ultra-professional youngster, who overcame a knee reconstruction to play in the Royals' premiership side. Hard-working and makes few mistakes. Former WA under-18 captain.
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Well the two obvious stand outs are Lynch and Glancy both being All-Australians. If you look at Lynch's stats though, he seems to be another Fewster which we don't really need. Todays game is fast and furious and tall slow players can't adapt very well. Hence I wouldn't go with Lynch. Glancy on the other hand, I would pick up. Seen him play a few times and he looks the goods.
Another East Perth product I would look at is Luke Webster. He looked very impressive for East Perth this year and looks like he's over his injuries. He is a forward too which would help the team.
Last but not least, Aidan Parker. Reading his profile, he reminds me a bit of Darren Glass. Classy and reads the play well but obviously needs to improve his skills. I would go for him if he was still available.
Overall order
1st round: Glancy
2nd round: Parker
3rd round: Webster
Does anyone know what the chances of us getting all three are? Would interstate clubs look at them for moving interstate as usually they don't. Then we also have to worry about the Dockers picking them up as well. Is there some way you can technically "bags" a rookie player?
Anyway, who do you all think we should pick up?
Vis
I'll give the WA contenders:
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Craig Glancy - East Perth - 18 - 181cm - 73kg
Wins a lot of the ball and seems a player who can take that next step. Played seniors with East Perth in 2001 and earned All-Australian selection at under-18 level.
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Adam Jones - Subiaco - 17 - 176cm - 71kg
Lightly framed but doesn't lack courage. Is suited in the midfield or across halfback. Another AIS-AFL Academy member this year.
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Quinten Lynch - West Perth - 18 - 191cm - 101kg
Hard-nosed utility, who has benefited greatly from league football. Won All-Australian selection this year and looks a ready-made prospect.
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Aidan Parker - Subiaco - 18 - 192cm - 84kg
Classy key-position defender, who makes good decisions under pressure. Finished the season strongly at senior level and didn't disappoint at the national under-18 titles.
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Clancy Rudeforth - Claremont - 18 - 180cm - 78kg
Hale School product who thrives on workload as a rover or through the centre. Was captain of WA in this year's national under-18 championships.
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Luke Webster - East Perth - 19 - 187cm - 85kg
Ultra-professional youngster, who overcame a knee reconstruction to play in the Royals' premiership side. Hard-working and makes few mistakes. Former WA under-18 captain.
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Well the two obvious stand outs are Lynch and Glancy both being All-Australians. If you look at Lynch's stats though, he seems to be another Fewster which we don't really need. Todays game is fast and furious and tall slow players can't adapt very well. Hence I wouldn't go with Lynch. Glancy on the other hand, I would pick up. Seen him play a few times and he looks the goods.
Another East Perth product I would look at is Luke Webster. He looked very impressive for East Perth this year and looks like he's over his injuries. He is a forward too which would help the team.
Last but not least, Aidan Parker. Reading his profile, he reminds me a bit of Darren Glass. Classy and reads the play well but obviously needs to improve his skills. I would go for him if he was still available.
Overall order
1st round: Glancy
2nd round: Parker
3rd round: Webster
Does anyone know what the chances of us getting all three are? Would interstate clubs look at them for moving interstate as usually they don't. Then we also have to worry about the Dockers picking them up as well. Is there some way you can technically "bags" a rookie player?
Anyway, who do you all think we should pick up?
Vis
