The recruit

[Caztheconquerer]

Hi guys, thoughts on the first episode.

 

[Scholz Supremacy]

I enjoyed it, that run from Etihad to the MCG with bricks was intriguing to me as a Port supporter because it gave me an idea of some of the things Darren Burgess may have done with our players over the pre-season.

Sad to see some kids already denied their chance so early on.

 

[TradeDraft]

Not Really Interested in it. Seeing the Ad them doing Bungy Jumping at Ethihad Turned me off it a bit

 

[Swooop]

Out of Waylon and the rookie ruckman convert from basketball.

I'll tip the basketballer

 

[PepperFace]

I'd prefer to watch the replay of last weekends collingwood v essendon game to be honest

 

[mattys123]

Entertaining if not a little unrealistic, how Waylon even got past the first cut was beyond me, his fitness levels are shocking.

Will watch it though, interesting to see if more than just the winner gets picked up in the September draft/bidding process.

 

[TradeDraft]

I'd prefer to watch the replay of last weekends collingwood v essendon game to be honest

I think I would skip Both thank you

 

[TradeDraft]

Entertaining if not a little unrealistic, how Waylon even got past the first cut was beyond me, his fitness levels are shocking.

Will watch it though, interesting to see if more than just the winner gets picked up in the September draft/bidding process.

I am pretty sure that the Winner is Guaranteed a Spot on a AFL List

 

[mattys123]

I am pretty sure that the Winner is Guaranteed a Spot on a AFL List

Not exactly guaranteed, they will be given a spot as a "category B" rookie, which is the same as an international rookie.

The process for the draft that will be held in the week leading up to the prelim is that all 18 clubs will attend a meeting and if there is one or more players that seem "draftable" a bidding auction will take place. No word yet on how this bidding works but this will be an official AFL draft.

This explains it better;

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ality-tv-show-the-recruit-20140619-zseqy.html

 

[TradeDraft]

Not exactly guaranteed, they will be given a spot as a "category B" rookie, which is the same as an international rookie.

The process for the draft that will be held in the week leading up to the prelim is that all 18 clubs will attend a meeting and if there is one or more players that seem "draftable" a bidding auction will take place. No word yet on how this bidding works but this will be an official AFL draft.

This explains it better;

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ality-tv-show-the-recruit-20140619-zseqy.html

Thanks.

I think the Winner is already Known

 

[PepperFace]

Not exactly guaranteed, they will be given a spot as a "category B" rookie, which is the same as an international rookie.

The process for the draft that will be held in the week leading up to the prelim is that all 18 clubs will attend a meeting and if there is one or more players that seem "draftable" a bidding auction will take place. No word yet on how this bidding works but this will be an official AFL draft.

This explains it better;

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ality-tv-show-the-recruit-20140619-zseqy.html

They did announce on one of their ads that the winner is garunteed a spot on an afl list

 

[PeteSummer]

Thanks.

I think the Winner is already Known

Is Johann Wagner. Is a rumour he has already been tied to your club.

He is treated as a 'Category B' Rookie.

 

[ThisIsJake]

Yeah it was quite good, brutal but good.
I really like Whalen but he just doesn't look up for it.
That Johncock is a bit of a tosser though.

 

[Anzacday]

Is Johann Wagner. Is a rumour he has already been tied to your club.

He is treated as a 'Category B' Rookie.

Where did you hear that?

 

[Caztheconquerer]

I enjoyed it, that run from Etihad to the MCG with bricks was intriguing to me as a Port supporter because it gave me an idea of some of the things Darren Burgess may have done with our players over the pre-season.

Sad to see some kids already denied their chance so early on.

I enjoyed it, that run from Etihad to the MCG with bricks was intriguing to me as a Port supporter because it gave me an idea of some of the things Darren Burgess may have done with our players over the pre-season.

Sad to see some kids already denied their chance so early on.

Out of Waylon and the rookie ruckman convert from basketball.

I'll tip the basketballer

he was good for a bloke that has not played much footy.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

I liked the look of that Johann guy.

I would like to see Waylan win it because it would take some serious determination for him to pull it off. He got through on talent alone so developing himself to AFL standard fitness wise would be great.

 

[Shaneprice97]

I liked Waylon, The Shaggy haired bloke built like a brick wall, the Vollyballing ruckman and the other non AFL bloke. Didnt like the artogant tassie bloke, cant remember the wagner bloke. Who was the bloke whokicked 8 goals in the wet?

 

[Collin Wood]

If that sports psychologist (read token woman) had said "mindset" one more time I would have puked...

 

[legendstatus]

Watched it, was ok, the build up closer to the live draft Premlinary week will be the highlight I guess. Seen Goss play a lot with Xavier, plays a bit like Brad Plain (I think thats how it's spelt) regular kick 80+ a year... bit of a FIGJAM though.

 

[robertg22]

If that sports psychologist (read token woman) had said "mindset" one more time I would have puked...

The word 'elite' was more overused for mine!

 

[robertg22]

Entertaining if not a little unrealistic, how Waylon even got past the first cut was beyond me, his fitness levels are shocking.

That's the thing with recruiting though right, you can train people to become fitter and have more endurance, but the freakish intangibles he possesses are not able to be taught. I think they did the two 'qualifying' activities the wrong way around, they should have started with a scratch match and then the running race.

 

[jmac70]

Entertaining if not a little unrealistic, how Waylon even got past the first cut was beyond me, his fitness levels are shocking.

Will watch it though, interesting to see if more than just the winner gets picked up in the September draft/bidding process.

According to some, Waylon is likely to be seriously considered by a number of clubs regardless of the result of this show. I would be happy for our club to give him a rookie spot.

 

[Buena]

If that sports psychologist (read token woman) had said "mindset" one more time I would have puked...

It was a competition between "mindset" and "elite". She used every cliche in the book, such as "coachable". She is quite "watchable", so I'll tune in next Wednesday.
Good that Ben Dixon is there for comic relief, to stop it being too serious.

 

[Collin Wood]

The word 'elite' was more overused for mine!

Yes indeed!

 

[Cory]

Not Really Interested in it. Seeing the Ad them doing Bungy Jumping at Ethihad Turned me off it a bit

bungee jumping off Etihad made you not watch it.