The 2010 Draft "Late Mail" thread.

[Prem87]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...k-harley-bennell/story-e6frepex-1225954628708

"Polec is also on the Eagles' radar.

They are debating taking Oakleigh Chargers ball magnet Andrew Gaff or Polec with pick four.

Coach John Worsfold favours Gaff as he is a ready-to-go AFL player while others in the club see the long-term benefits in Polec, who could go on to be a superstar.

But if Bennell was available they would definitely strike."

 

[Asgardian]

I don't know how many times Rendell has to say, we won't be picking up a ruckman!

If Gorringe slid to pick 14 wouldn't he be the next best player available?

Rendell has said they would take the best available

Just because you've got Maric, Jacobs, Moran, Tippett, Sellar, McKernan and Craig, what makes you think you won't take a ruckman?

Jacobs improves the crows rucks substantially

But Maric is only just a plodder, Moran has no heart, Tippett is a key forward, Sellar is a poor man's short Mark Blake, McKernan & Craig both have talent, but not as AFL ruckmen in my opinion.

Jacobs plus either Gorringe or Lycett with Maric as the emergency would set the crow rucks up for over a decade.

 

[Nickos66]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...rget-jared-polec/story-e6frf9jf-1225954635956

And, rather than take Heppell in a straight swap, it is understood Richmond will pull its own surprise and grab nippy West Australian midfielder Reece Conca.

It was thought Conca would be picked by Fremantle somewhere in the teen calls, possibly as late as selection No. 20.
But Conca's versatility and efficiency by foot, a top priority for Richmond, has propelled the strong-bodied playmaker up the order.

Yeah because we're considering taking him at say about 14.. ey.

I know it's not the place for it but.. Top 10 possibility?

1. Andrew Swallow
2. Sam Day
3. Harley Bennell
4. Andrew Gaff
5. Jared Polec
6. Reece Conca
7. Josh Caddy
8. Shaun Atley
9. Tom Lynch
10. Jayden Pitt

 

[Prem87]

Doubt Pitt will go so high.

 

[pinkus maximus]

wow, Heppell's groin issues must be pretty serious

feel bad for the kid

 

[Nickos66]

Doubt Pitt will go so high.

Me too.

That's the thing with GC's picks, they're holding their cards so close to their chest that nobody seems to have a clue what they might do. Their picks from 9 onwards are going to completely shape the draft for all teams.

 

[Balony_pony16]

wow, Heppell's groin issues must be pretty serious

feel bad for the kid

or maybe word got to the lions that the eagles are still considering Heppell...all this lions/polec talk could be a smoke screen to down value heppell a little

 

[Blue Dimension]

Lesser known - both Carlton & North Melbourne have expressed an interest in Sandringham's Jack Frost.

I sure hope we have. Would be great to see Frosty in a Blues jumper!

 

[yaco55]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...k-harley-bennell/story-e6frepex-1225954628708

"Polec is also on the Eagles' radar.

They are debating taking Oakleigh Chargers ball magnet Andrew Gaff or Polec with pick four.

Coach John Worsfold favours Gaff as he is a ready-to-go AFL player while others in the club see the long-term benefits in Polec, who could go on to be a superstar.

But if Bennell was available they would definitely strike."

This seems similar to the debate Fremantle had with Hill VS Rich.

 

[Pykie]

I would of thought letting Heppell slip is more of a risk than taking him early.



Who was the last person that had a 10 year debilitating groin injury?

You have to look at it this way, the kid has years to heal, he's not meant to be an overnight fix.

Heppell played most of the season this year.




This sounds eerily familiar to the Joel Selwood situation in 2005.



If he slips to Geelong or Adelaide, they would be absolutely laughing.

 

[The Coast]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...k-harley-bennell/story-e6frepex-1225954628708

"Polec is also on the Eagles' radar.

They are debating taking Oakleigh Chargers ball magnet Andrew Gaff or Polec with pick four.

Coach John Worsfold favours Gaff as he is a ready-to-go AFL player while others in the club see the long-term benefits in Polec, who could go on to be a superstar.

But if Bennell was available they would definitely strike."

If something drastic happens and the Suns don't take Bennell it could throw a nice spanner in the works. Probably wouldn't change the order too much as Gaff and Bennell would just swap places. Unless GC spring a surprise and take someone like Atley. Long shot though.

If the rumours on here are true and Melb get the choice of Lynch and Gorringe it could push Darling further down the list. North, Blues, Hawks and Dockers all sniffing around according to this article

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/8327211/freo-look-to-darling-in-draft/

 

[On the bench]

Can anyone see Melbourne taking Gorringe or Lycett? Could be the final piece to the puzzle IMO.

Talk in the H-S that Tom Lynch may slide to pick 12,if he is available i would of thought Barry Prendergast would'nt be able to read his name out quick enough!
He would solve our puzzle somewhat!

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

I would of thought letting Heppell slip is more of a risk than taking him early.



Who was the last person that had a 10 year debilitating groin injury?

You have to look at it this way, the kid has years to heal, he's not meant to be an overnight fix.

Heppell played most of the season this year.




This sounds eerily familiar to the Joel Selwood situation in 2005.



If he slips to Geelong or Adelaide, they would be absolutely laughing.

good post

if heppell slides to 12 i would be livid if we didn't take him, a rebounding hbf'er and possible mid, definately one of our main needs (along with a FF)

however surely GC wouldn't let him slip past their 9,10,11 picks?

 

[UpTheGuts]

Conca certainly appears the bolter, doesn't he... doubt he'll be there at 20. May not even be there at 7!!

 

[Masto]

Hagdorn picks his top 20. Says Gaff locked in and Richmond will take Josh Caddy.

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2010/11/17/gaff-goes-west-and-polec-north/

David Swallow (WA) Gold Coast
Sam Day (SA) Gold Coast
Harley Bennell (WA) Gold Coast
Andrew Gaff (Victoria) West Coast
Jared Polec (SA) Brisbane
Josh Caddy (Victoria) Richmond
Tom Lynch (Victoria) Gold Coast
Reece Conca (WA) Essendon
Daniel Gorringe (SA) Gold Coast
Jayden Pitt (Victoria) Gold Coast

 

[WALL-e]

If Heppell fell to Adelaide I'd cream dack.

Also, it would be hard to pass up Gorringe or Tape if there if there were the sliders.

 

[Barnzy]

There was a strong rumour going around that we have been very interested in Heppell for 2 years and have been watching him closely. Maybe this is just cat and mouse making sure he gets to us?

I'd be very surprised if we overlook him if he's there at #6 but who knows? With the draft being pretty even this year from picks 4 and a bit onwards it might throw up a few surprises.

Picks 4, 5 and 6 are definitley some of the defining picks of this draft.

 

[NateDogg33]

Guys, spoke to Robbie Hicks yesterday and he's pretty sure that RFC is into Atley more than they are letting on. Would be disappointing for the mighty bombers but certainly would shake things up...

 

[TigerTime88]

Don't want Atley has his disposal is pretty average. Would much prefer Caddy or Heppell.

I really like Caddy and Heppell and I think if one is available they are a must have at this stage.....

 

[Jars458]

If Moran has no heart

Sick of seeing such comments from you. Why does he have no heart? Guy has been out for 12 months with a knee injury and his last couple of games were very good?

How many Port players have no heart?

 

[Bockchoy67]

Have serious doubts that Heppell will slide so significantly. He's a better player than Gaff and most recruiters know this. No way he'll make it to Melbourne or Adelaide's picks.

 

[Postman_Pav]

Have serious doubts that Heppell will slide so significantly. He's a better player than Gaff and most recruiters know this. No way he'll make it to Melbourne or Adelaide's picks.

I cannot fathom the level of Gaff bashing on Bigfooty. Just because he doesnt have a standout trait doesnt make him a bad player. What made Cousins a standout player? What makes Swan a standout player? They dont have a standout charactersitic other than being incredibly smart, hard working and able to find the ball.

People talk about Polec being quicker and better skilled - well he's not actually not much quicker and if you like 55m floaters then yeh he's a good kick. Not to mention he flashes in and out of games alot. I'm not bashing on Polec, I think he will be a very good player but he has just as many question marks as Gaff and maybe even more risk given the risk you will end up with a one paced winger when he puts on weight.

And Heppell's groins might be a bigger issue than people know.

 

[Asgardian]

Sick of seeing such comments from you. Why does he have no heart? Guy has been out for 12 months with a knee injury and his last couple of games were very good?

He's a wimp, hears footsteps, pulls his head in and avoids physical contact.

I hate watching players like that, you have / had a couple like that, we all have had them.

Griffin was easily the worse, replacing him with Jacobs is a huge improvement in the crows lineup.

I do not like what I've seen of Armstrong, Jaensch & Henderson have question marks for me at this stage.

How many Port players have no heart?

Daniel Motlop needs to grow a pair, that is it.

 

[WCE Ebert #18]

I cannot fathom the level of Gaff bashing on Bigfooty. Just because he doesnt have a standout trait doesnt make him a bad player. What made Cousins a standout player? What makes Swan a standout player? They dont have a standout charactersitic other than being incredibly smart, hard working and able to find the ball.

People talk about Polec being quicker and better skilled - well he's not actually not much quicker and if you like 55m floaters then yeh he's a good kick. Not to mention he flashes in and out of games alot. I'm not bashing on Polec, I think he will be a very good player but he has just as many question marks as Gaff and maybe even more risk given the risk you will end up with a one paced winger when he puts on weight.

And Heppell's groins might be a bigger issue than people know.

Very good post.

praying the eagles take gaff ahead of the other 2!

 

[Vinnie Vegas]

Guys, spoke to Robbie Hicks yesterday and he's pretty sure that RFC is into Atley more than they are letting on.

Not having a go at you, but why would any of the recruiters at Richmond be telling Robbie Hicks what they're up to?

I can't imagine that Derek Hine would be going around telling Jarryd Blair and Lachlan Keeffe what his plans for the draft are.