Snoop do you have a choice for the very First pick in the draft?
I understand Lukosius is all the rage but there is a view to a free others.
I’d love Lukosius on what I’ve heard ie Nick Riewoldt but even bettter kick (I dribble at that prospect..,,)
And assuming our first pick is higher teens who might we get realistically?
This guy with the hyphen Collier-Dawkins? Could we get him and how good would it be?
I am in the Jack camp. He is a very special player. At the same age he actually reminds me a bit more of a Jack watts to be honest......but better. Jack had pretty well only played private school a bit of TAC whereas Jack has been exposed to men and performed really well. He offers so much versatility as well. Can play forward / back and wing. Elite ball user. Tremendous prospect.
Personally mate I dont think we will end up with that pick. I reckon Pies at some stage will trade it, be it through trade period or on the night. Quaynor and Kelly are finishing their seasons strongly and outside of that top 7 or so I think its conceivable one of those two will get called pre say pick 16-20. If thats the case then they have to trade it or move it up the board by pairing it with another selection. If Moore goes and we dont get May (bc Suns want to get another high compo next year) I think they will push for the latter.
To answer your question around who would I take i think you do have to look a little at needs. We have Quaynor coming and Kelly so you have a small and tall back.
Key forward, midfield class are probably the other areas. I dont think we need an inside mid but this years draft is littered with them in that 7 - 30 band and Collier-Dawkins is one. Few names for you and have put them in order;
Connor Rozee - probably the one am hoping for as oozes class but cant see him making it to us. Think he will go around 10-12
Liam Stocker - Been a big fan of him all year. Inj when Nationals were on but a clearance machine and uses it well. More inside than out but am keen to see him in the All Star game as if can demonstrate he can hurt on outside in a game like that then I think he could rise. Chance gone before our pick.
Ely Smith - Lot of people won't have him as high as me but I rate him. Game on the weekend was really good. Been mostly inside as a player but demonstrated on weekend he could play outside and showed some speed and class. He played with the VFL side this year.
Xavier Duursma - Grown on me all year and think if want a player with speed, class, skill then he is your man. never seen him play poorly and did well in big games. His skill level is something that stands out for me in a year where I think the skill level of a lot of them isn't that great.
Bailey Williams - I haven't been on him all year but he has turned me around. His footy lately has been really good and his forward craft / leading patterns have been impressive. If there, and good chance is, I would be very tempted. Have him around 12-18 range
Ned McHendry - Falcons player who is real spirit player. Very hard at it and probably presents more as a small / medium forward at AFL level but has played mid at TAC and goes well. Was good when the class stepped up at champs and good in TAC finals as well. Does a lot of stuff well. I rate him.
Curtis Taylor - Calder kid who is really on and off but gee his best footy is just sublime. He does things that really stand out and whilst is a HF there is a view he can go into the middle. On talent you take this kid but i think he is one where the interview process / the testing and talking to those around him are going to be important. Look for him in the All Star game. Will be important for him.
Riley Collier - Dawkins - tall inside mid who is terrific inside the contest and very quick hands. Has shown can go forward and foot skills fine. The knock is very inconsistent.
Jordan Clark - Love this kid from WA. One of the class players of the Champs and has just got better and better. Every chance can push up to midfield group and if could be convinced of that I'd take him. If just a HB type then leave as have Isaac coming.