The 2013 Draft - Post Mortem

[Davo-27]

Now that I think about it... If Ryan Lester didn't miss from 10 meters out with 5 seconds to go to win the game against Geelong in rd23, we wouldn't of had pick 7 in this draft! If that kick went through, we would of leap frogged 2 or 3 teams and ended up with pick 10 or so. Thank you very much Ryan Lester, you are responsible for the recruiting of a future club champion, James Aish. If your kick went through, we would of ended up with a dud like Freeman.

if i was you i'd buy Lester a beer for allowing you guys to get Aish lol

 

[Scodog10]

Happy with what my club did as we seem quite polarizing in this thread. I think if Freeman's going to make it he's as good a chance in our system as any clubs.

As to overall winners it's hard for me to go past GWS or St Kilda. Though I despise them I really liked what the Saints did with those late teen picks, Acres especially.

 

[Spluff]

So it does. Un-dearth?

Plethora
noun
noun: plethora; plural noun: plethoras

1.​

a large or excessive amount of something.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Cornucopia?

 

[BM123]

Plethora
noun
noun: plethora; plural noun: plethoras

1.​

a large or excessive amount of something.

Great word.

 

[RePete]

Brisbane did well. Hope they do a good job of developing Aish for us.

Happy with how Crows did. Got Crouch - the perfect Scott Thompson replacement. Riley Knight looks promising as well.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Brisbane did well. Hope they do a good job of developing Aish for us.

Happy with how Crows did. Got Crouch - the perfect Scott Thompson replacement. Riley Knight looks promising as well.

Doing a bang up job developing Rich for West Coast. Unfortunately for them he doesn't want to go home.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Great word.

Almost as good as myriad.

 

[dlanod]

So aside from future prospects, what teams can actually improve their list in 2014 with draftees? Obviously Boyd comes to mind with GWS, could come straight in and help them win a few more games. As for Hawthorn, assuming a healthy list I can't see anyone breaking into the best 25 next year. You could make a case for Garlett, but there are a fair few others with long VFL apprenticeships that would be hard to leapfrog.

I'd suspect Kelly will have the most impact on GWS unless Boyd is surprisingly good.
Brisbane's midfield prospects (Aish, Taylor, Cutler) might demand some playing time in what was a fairly shallow midfield.
The Saints is the other one - solely midfield prospects in an area where they're lacking depth behind Montagna, Hayes and Steven.

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

The Hawks adding Garlett and Hartung to a side with Rioli and Hill if all goes to plan once the ball is released from congestion you'll never see it again.

ROFL that is seriously funny!

 

[Hawkinspired]

I'd suspect Kelly will have the most impact on GWS unless Boyd is surprisingly good.
Brisbane's midfield prospects (Aish, Taylor, Cutler) might demand some playing time in what was a fairly shallow midfield.
The Saints is the other one - solely midfield prospects in an area where they're lacking depth behind Montagna, Hayes and Steven.

Curious as to your logic on why Kelly will have more impact than Boyd next season? From what I've seen from Boyd he will trouble established defenders while Kelly is just another outside midfielder.

 

[SizeMatters]

ROFL that is seriously funny!

I'm offended as an aboriginal and think this is a disgusting post.

 

[ScrewInStuds]

I'm offended as an aboriginal and think this is a disgusting post.

My interpretation of that comment was that he was implying that the hawks now have 4 very fast, nimble players and that you'd never be able to catch them to get the ball back once it leaves congestion, but I could be wrong.

 

[dlanod]

Curious as to your logic on why Kelly will have more impact than Boyd next season? From what I've seen from Boyd he will trouble established defenders while Kelly is just another outside midfielder.

KPFs historically haven't been very impactive at all in their first year. Cameron's second year is just about unprecedented amongst KPFs. I don't think Boyd will buck the trend given those who have come before him over the last 20 years and haven't been able to.

I suspect Kelly will be approached similar to Whitfield - play almost every game with the occasional rest. I think Kelly probably 20ish games, including 10-15 good ones. Boyd probably plays upwards of 15 goals but maybe five or so good ones.

 

[wilbur_15]

KPFs historically haven't been very impactive at all in their first year. Cameron's second year is just about unprecedented amongst KPFs. I don't think Boyd will buck the trend given those who have come before him over the last 20 years and haven't been able to.

Now you're just making words up.

 

[sydney eagle]

I would like to think that the Eagles now have a wealth of flankers !

 

[bresker]

The Bulldogs have a cornucopiac overabundance of midfielders who can win a profusive deluge of their own balls

 

[Baker_for_PM]

My interpretation of that comment was that he was implying that the hawks now have 4 very fast, nimble players and that you'd never be able to catch them to get the ball back once it leaves congestion, but I could be wrong.

Yep that was what the comment meant and not the start of a racist manifesto about sherrin stealing.

 

[SaintWWodonga]

I still think the Saints did well in the trade period, the draft was even better. Very happy with our off season. Add in Markworth too!

 

[Feerits Elf]

I'm offended as an aboriginal and think this is a disgusting post.

Why?

 

[Buddysurkidsdad]

I'm offended as an aboriginal and think this is a disgusting post.

Not my business to tell you what should and shouldn't offend you but I hope your joking..

 

[dlanod]

Now you're just making words up.

Unsure if serious given the lack of smiley evidence, but...

impactive
adjective

1. 1.​
   having a strong effect or influence; making an impression.

 

[Jumbo]

I'm offended as an aboriginal and think this is a disgusting post.

Lol

 

[raymagoo]

Brisbane & the aints did the best IMO

I can't wait to raid the lions list in a few years again, it seems they have picked up some good ones. I almost feel that we should send a development officer up there to work with them!

 

[daniel23]

That's because you're a dorks support and just very arrogant?


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wouldn't say arrogant would say it's just a personal opinion, if i was arrogant i would of only said hawks absolutely smashed it but if you could read you would see i listed other teams that i thought did a good job , only time will tell hey