West Coast Draft Discussion

[Vader]

Thats what happens Vader when your nice to a Freo troll.

You should of carded him (Black Ball) earlier on, and thread wouldn't have gone of topic.

Thought about it, but by the time the thread derailment became irreparable it was way too late. I'm not keen on issuing infractions for posts which are almost a week old.

 

[sTeeL]

Ill try and have a stab at finding out what the Eagles will need.

Assume that in 3 years time the following players will not be playing for the WCE:
Staker, Hansen, Nicoski, Fletcher, Wirra, B Jones, Embley, Butler, Seaby. Hunter, Stenglien, MacNamara.

Ill add Cockie, Davis, and Wilson to the team list under they assumption they have some minor lookin at being retained.

Split the team up into positions and look for the weak spots. Obviously some of these guys can play multiple positions so that gives a little more flexibility.

KP Backmen: Wilkes, Glass, MacKenzie
Backs: Hurn, Waters, J Jones, Smith, A Selwood
On-ballers: Masten, Priddis, Shuey, Kerr, McGinnity, S Selwood, Cockie
Ruck: Cox, Naitanui
Wingers: Rosa, Houlihan, Spangher, Swift
Forwards: Le Cras, McKinley, Ebert
KP Forwards: Brown, Notte, Kennedy, Wilson

Deficiencies:
Small forwards, Ruck, KP Backman.


Midfielders don't really appear to be our deadspot. I have no doubt we will take the best midfielder we can with our first pick. But if we get the PP, I'd almost guarentee it wont be a midfielder taken with it.

What the team might look like:

FB: Waters Glass A Selwood
HB: Hurn MacKenzie J Jones
C: Rosa Masten Houlihan
HF: Ebert Kennedy Brown
FF: xxxx Notte/Wilson Le Cras
R: Naitanui Priddis Kerr

Int: S Selwood, Shuey, Swift, Cox

Could slot Cockie in at forward pocket. Or perhaps on the bench with Cox going into ruck and Naitanui up forward.

Feel free to disagree...

 

[tesseract]

Steel, the top rated talls in this draft are forwards. WCE don't need anymore talls up forward. IMO, we need a KPB as a succession plan for Glass' eventual retirement. As well as the fact that I don't think Spangher, Wilkes or Schofield will make it long term at the Eagles.

Daniel Talia (KPB) would be a great pick up for the Eagles. Only problem is, he's not a top 5 pick, even if we get a PP. And he won't likely be around for our 2nd round pick either.

We've already got Kennedy at FF, Brown at CHF and Notte could be used as a 3rd tall up forward or at FF. As well as perhaps Wilson. That covers our needs for tall forwards.

I think our Back line is set for the future, except for that one needed KPB.
I believe Ash Smith will have a regular role on the HBF or BP in the future too.

I think the Eagles should continue to build a star midfield battery. They should also attend to our FP deficiency in this draft.
The FP problem could be resolved by drafting Travis Colyer, who could play FP and midfield. I'd like to take Colyer with our 2nd round pick.

I'd like for Talia, Tapscott or Colyer to fall to our 2nd round pick. I doubt the first 2 would though.

Who would you add to your named team if you could choose players from this year's draft with the picks you think we're most likely to have?
Could you please show 2 different scenarios, 1 with a PP and 1 without. Just for a hypothetical discussion purpose.

We also have to take into account and factor in that not everyone we draft is going to cut the mustard at AFL level.

BTW, because I directed this post at you, it by no means is having a go at you. I added this to make sure I wasn't misunderstood.

 

[sTeeL]

No problems tess.

As I went through my list, it was pretty clear we don't need another KP forward. Clearly need a key position backmen to replace Glass when he comes out and as far as quality. I actually really like the look of our backline with Hurn and Smith lining up on the flanks. Both dashers with decent kicks. I actually forgot about him in my original team but I would definately have him there.

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about any of the draftees apart from the top few or so midfielders. But this is how I would hope we approach the draft. I think we should approach the draft based on need. If we like a kpb, that would normally be ranking 15-16 but we have to use pick 5 then so be it.

Without PP 1st round - Morabito, 2nd round - colyer/small forward, 3rd - KPB
With PP - Morabito/Scully, 1st round - KPB, 2nd round - colyer/small forward

Assume we dont get the PP, I think this team would be highly likely. I'm not sure if Notte will make a mark. I hope he does but if he doesn't there are worse things than a big-bodied forward sitting in the goal square ala Wilson

FB: Waters Glass J Jones
HB: Hurn MacKenzie A Smith
C: Rosa Masten Morabito
HF: Swift Kennedy Brown
FF: Colyer Wilson Le Cras
R: Naitanui Shuey Kerr

Int: S Selwood, Priddis, Ebert, Cox

I wouldn't expect we would need Glass' replacement in 3 years. If we don't get a ruck this year(which I don't think we will), we need to take an early one next year.

 

[tesseract]

That team is very similar to the way I see it too. I could tinker with a couple of positions, but the squad is looking good.

It'll be interesting to see what kind of picks we'll receive this year. IMO, a PP will give us all the quality needed to complete our rebuild satisfactorily.

With a PP, I'd be happy with a combination of any 2 of Morabito, Trengove, Lucas and Scully.
Without a PP, I'd be happy with any one of those 4, preferably Morabito.

Nat Fyfe would be more than handy for a 3rd/4th rounder. He could provide some X-factor as a FP. It won't hurt us to take a punt on him if he's available at a lower pick.

A PP may rule us out of picking Lewis Jetta as a 3rd rounder because he'd have to take a spot of one of our other young guns or another small we have on our team. If our PP, 1st and 2nd rounders are midfielders, Jetta may be too much of a good thing in the end. Masten, Shuey, Swift, Ebert, Kerr, Scooter and Priddis as well as perhaps 1-3 more class midfielders from the 09 draft, will be taking midfield and wing positions, leaving Jetta in the WAFL for the most part and battling to get a regular game.

If we receive a PP, I don't know if we should take any risks on using 1 of our top 5 picks on a KPB if their not worthy of a top 5 pick.
Such picks come along too rarely to be used on anyone other than reckoned guns.
I won't be too displeased if we do end up going for a quality KPB, if there's any. A KPF would force Mitch Brown permanently into the back line. I don't think Mitch will be happy to be there permanently. In that case, I don't think we'll get the best out of him there.

I was giving thought to Kerr being used as an burst/impact player in the middle and spending some time in the FP. This'll keep him involved in the game and help him if he's getting tagged out of games. The rules interpreted when in the forward line will stop him from being scragged as much when he's there too.
Kerr spending time forward will also give our younger blokes more time rotating through the midfield.
If Kerr's firing, he stays in the midfield. Having a plan B regarding Kerr can make it a win/win situation for the team.

 

[worsfold]

good work there guys
my thoughts are the same line we just about have the cattle and this draft we could use to fill in the gaps - ie small forward.
not that a another gun mid wouldn't be welcome.

I think the ability of Wilkes, Wilson, Brown to play either end of the ground well get us through shaould anything happen with Glass.

 

[sTeeL]

I'm not sold on Lewis Jetta. Obviously didn't have the dedication to stick out WAFL last year and although he's having an okay year, I think we have enough flankers to make it count. Put it this way, if a choice came between Colyer and Jetta, I would say its almost a non-contest to take Colyer. Should he be available at our 4th pick if we get a PP, then I wouldn't be adverse to taking him there.

Also, Tess. If we take two mid's with our first 2 picks assuming PP, which players go out?

 

[tesseract]

I'm not sold on Lewis Jetta. Obviously didn't have the dedication to stick out WAFL last year and although he's having an okay year, I think we have enough flankers to make it count. Put it this way, if a choice came between Colyer and Jetta, I would say its almost a non-contest to take Colyer. Should he be available at our 4th pick if we get a PP, then I wouldn't be adverse to taking him there.

Also, Tess. If we take two mid's with our first 2 picks assuming PP, which players go out?

I completely agree regarding Jetta. I'd much rather have Colyer than Jetta. If Jetta could be snared with a later pick, that's iffy to turn out at later picks anyhow, then I don't mind if we draft him, it'd be worth a punt.

As for the 2 mids who'll go out: It'll depend on how ready made the 2 draftees we select this year are. Trengove and Morabito should be able to slot right in from year dot. Lucas and Scully on the other hand, while having the skills for AFL, may need additional time to develop physically perhaps.
Leaving the less physically developed players for a year in the WAFL for the most part, won't hurt the team. Just like Notte.
If we do play physically under developed, but highly touted midfielders in their 1st year, it'll be the players I've mentioned on the fringes of the team that'll have to make way 1st.

I think it'll be guys who are on the fringe who would be 1st in the firing line. The likes of McNamara, Cockie, Houlihan, Butler and McGinnity.
Rosa I don't mind, but he could possibly make way if we had someone of higher class come through. Same applies for Priddis.
Kerr and Embley won't be around forever, so I believe we can justify taking extra midfielders as a succession plan for their eventual retirements, which will come sooner or later due to age or ailments.

If we select mids like Lucas, he most likely won't be ready from year 1. Swift is another case in point. Add another year or 2 onto Kerr and Embley, then the situation going forward, relying on them looks a bit more daunting if we don't have plenty of quality seasoned replacements. Guys like Lucas and Swift will be hitting their straps as some of our seniors start to fall off the perch.
With GC17 coming in, I believe it to be prudent to stock up on quality mids now, knowing we have to take them to cover us for the next 3-5 years of lean pickings.
Our next flag will be won on the back of our formidable midfield. Just as in 2006.

 

[adagio]

Guys, I've gotta ask, what the **** is with this obsession with Travis Colyer?

Everywhere I go - Colyer, Colyer, Colyer. It's unhealthy.

He's just another midfielder, and a midget at that. How many of you have actually seen him play?


On the KP back issue, don't forget Mitch Brown always has the capability to go back there, if our other KP forwards develop as hoped. Our spine could be:

FB: Mackenzie
CHB: Brown
C: Masten
CHF: Kennedy
FF: Notte

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Guys, I've gotta ask, what the **** is with this obsession with Travis Colyer?

Everywhere I go - Colyer, Colyer, Colyer. It's unhealthy.

He's just another midfielder, and a midget at that. How many of you have actually seen him play?


On the KP back issue, don't forget Mitch Brown always has the capability to go back there, if our other KP forwards develop as hoped. Our spine could be:

FB: Mackenzie
CHB: Brown
C: Masten
CHF: Kennedy
FF: Notte

Adaigo it is very similar to Tom Swift last year the talk about him.

He is a quick goal kicking mid who is very good at crumbing goals.

He would be ideal for our problem FP spot, I could also see him being moved to the backline and playing on the small fowards that are too quick for Wirra.

He just ticks alot of boxes where we as a club are deficient, would be a very good pick up for us.

 

[adagio]

Adaigo it is very similar to Tom Swift last year the talk about him.

He is a quick goal kicking mid who is very good at crumbing goals.

He would be ideal for our problem FP spot, I could also see him being moved to the backline and playing on the small fowards that are too quick for Wirra.

He just ticks alot of boxes where we as a club are deficient, would be a very good pick up for us.

He's also 175cm. It's very tough for guys that small to make it in the big-time, which is why Woodhouse traditionally avoids them.

I get the feeling all the hype is stemming from one good game, featuring one good goal (where the opposition failed to protect the back of the contest and he ran into an open goal under no pressure), which just happened to be nationally televised.

It just annoys me, and the same thing is going on with Lewis Jetta. One poster gives a kid a wrap and everyone jumps on the bandwagon of HAVING to draft him.

Both are probably 3rd rounders at best.

 

[Big Bulldog]

He's also 175cm. It's very tough for guys that small to make it in the big-time, which is why Woodhouse traditionally avoids them.

I get the feeling all the hype is stemming from one good game, featuring one good goal (where the opposition failed to protect the back of the contest and he ran into an open goal under no pressure), which just happened to be nationally televised.

It just annoys me, and the same thing is going on with Lewis Jetta. One poster gives a kid a wrap and everyone jumps on the bandwagon of HAVING to draft him.

Both are probably 3rd rounders at best.

I can't believe it! Finally someone who is keeping it real and knows what he is talking about. Well said adagio, a lot of posts on this site are all built on hype and not reality.

 

[JohnnyMacIntyre]

Colyer is the quickest player in the 18's championship winning side who was best on ground in the biggest game of the carnival. This is obviously what has attracted the attention he is getting. The reason it is so exposed in this thread is because he seems to fit the deficiencies in WCE current squad and is likely to be there for their second or third round pick. Just putting it out there for those who are wrapped up in getting Matera to the Eagles, he is 174cm. I hope people keep consistency when referring to height of possible draft prospects and don't pick and choose who is too short for AFL football. Shane Crawford is 174cm and had an outstanding AFL career.

I've seen a lot of Colyer and he is a genuine AFL prospect. There is a reason people of Matera's, Hooper's and Colyer's height are rare at AFL level, and it is because they are weeded out at state junior level and get very little opportunity to make it. Only those with real potential to make it are generally considered at 18's level, and if you look at the heights of all the players in the carnival, you will see this. The kids who are short generally have a big reputation.

Time will tell. His speed from what has been recorded at state level will put him close to breaking draft camp records. People have to understand that this is a major factor which is causing so much hype, as did Naitanui's leap last year. Obviously Naitanui is a much rarer talent and was consequently sought after much earlier in the draft.

With respect to the hype coming from one game, he has been talked about on here long before the carnival. I noticed him last year and Royal Eagle and a few others saw Colyer early on this season before the 18's took shape and were impressed.

It must be remembered that WA won the championships, with 9 All Aus. Colyer was one of the All Aus and 4 of the players are not draft age. This places him in the best 5 draftable players from the best team. While we watch these boys every week and may not be impressed week after week, it has to be approached logically. Theoretically he is in the best 22 performed players in the carnival with some of those not able to be drafted. This puts him in the range for the Eagles second pick. If you can come up with many other downsides besides height, I would be interested to hear them.

IMO he is the best WA best prospect after Morabito, Lucas, Duncan and Sheppard, with Hutchings not far behind. I hope RE and a few others who have seen enough of him play can back me up on this.

 

[bigburger]

Colyer neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeds to be in the blue and gold next year. GUN! I went to the games in Melbourne and saw this kid absolutely tear vic country a new one. So good running from the packs and extremely strong. Always gets the ball away.

 

[adagio]

Colyer is the quickest player in the 18's championship winning side who was best on ground in the biggest game of the carnival. This is obviously what has attracted the attention he is getting. The reason it is so exposed in this thread is because he seems to fit the deficiencies in WCE current squad and is likely to be there for their second or third round pick. Just putting it out there for those who are wrapped up in getting Matera to the Eagles, he is 174cm. I hope people keep consistency when referring to height of possible draft prospects and don't pick and choose who is too short for AFL football. Shane Crawford is 174cm and had an outstanding AFL career.

I've seen a lot of Colyer and he is a genuine AFL prospect. There is a reason people of Matera's, Hooper's and Colyer's height are rare at AFL level, and it is because they are weeded out at state junior level and get very little opportunity to make it. Only those with real potential to make it are generally considered at 18's level, and if you look at the heights of all the players in the carnival, you will see this. The kids who are short generally have a big reputation.

Time will tell. His speed from what has been recorded at state level will put him close to breaking draft camp records. People have to understand that this is a major factor which is causing so much hype, as did Naitanui's leap last year. Obviously Naitanui is a much rarer talent and was consequently sought after much earlier in the draft.

With respect to the hype coming from one game, he has been talked about on here long before the carnival. I noticed him last year and Royal Eagle and a few others saw Colyer early on this season before the 18's took shape and were impressed.

It must be remembered that WA won the championships, with 9 All Aus. Colyer was one of the All Aus and 4 of the players are not draft age. This places him in the best 5 draftable players from the best team. While we watch these boys every week and may not be impressed week after week, it has to be approached logically. Theoretically he is in the best 22 performed players in the carnival with some of those not able to be drafted. This puts him in the range for the Eagles second pick. If you can come up with many other downsides besides height, I would be interested to hear them.

IMO he is the best WA best prospect after Morabito, Lucas, Duncan and Sheppard, with Hutchings not far behind. I hope RE and a few others who have seen enough of him play can back me up on this.

No worries JM, good post and well explained. That's the first real knowledgeable, properly thought-out post I've seen written about him - I'm more than happy to read those and take those points on board.

I'm not saying he isn't a good player or anything - he was an AA - but in what is widely accepted to be a midfielder's draft, his name was springing up with an unnatural frequency. And I barely heard his name mentioned once before the WA v VM game, so you can forgive me for dismissing it as a bunch of posters jumping on the bandwagon.

Any posters who rated him before the champs, and actually have some fact-based opinions on him... them I am happy to listen to.

 

[no1bankteller]

He's also 175cm. It's very tough for guys that small to make it in the big-time, which is why Woodhouse traditionally avoids them.

I get the feeling all the hype is stemming from one good game, featuring one good goal (where the opposition failed to protect the back of the contest and he ran into an open goal under no pressure), which just happened to be nationally televised.

It just annoys me, and the same thing is going on with Lewis Jetta. One poster gives a kid a wrap and everyone jumps on the bandwagon of HAVING to draft him.

Both are probably 3rd rounders at best.

Ther are plenty of great midfielders that are around his height. Players such as Cousins, Crawford, Kerr etc come to mind.

If you have the skills, the engine and the quickness of mind and of foot and a desire to succeed then chances you will be an above average midfielder.

I have no idea if Colyer is any of the above things but assuming that he is then his hight (or lack thereof) should not be of a great concern.

 

[adagio]

Ther are plenty of great midfielders that are around his height. Players such as Cousins, Crawford, Kerr etc come to mind.

If you have the skills, the engine and the quickness of mind and of foot and a desire to succeed then chances you will be an above average midfielder.

I have no idea if Colyer is any of the above things but assuming that he is then his hight (or lack thereof) should not be of a great concern.

Cousins and Crawford made up for the lack of height with their incredible ability to run all day. Both were also very strong (particularly Ben.. he's huuge), so they could hold their own in contests.

Kerr is a different player - flashier and quicker, but not as big in the body. And although there's no question he's extremely fit, his gut-running ability isn't as heralded as Cousins or Crawfords'. It just so happens that he's yet to exhibit the ability of the other two to break a tag.

Of these players, I'd compare Colyer most to Kerr - except even smaller. Small, very quick, bit of x-factor about him.. but can he run opponents into the ground? Can he build himself up enough to stand up in a tackle or shrug off a block? That's the concern.

Of course, if he's just another cog in a talent-laden midfield consisting of Masten, Swift, Shuey and co (just as Kerr complemented Judd and Cousins), then it's probably all good. Although I would be a little wary of having too many short people running through the middle, with Kerr and Masten already in there.

 

[JohnnyMacIntyre]

Fair concerns Adagio. I would liken the talk surrounding him to the way everyone was talking about Hill after the carnival last year. I think people have gotten over hearing the names Lucas, Scully and Trengove over and over again and are looking for something a bit different from WA, and Colyer seems to be the one filling of a second tier mid before the carnival who has come to prominence. BOG in the only televised game is going to do that haha, people are thinking they've spotted something special noone else has seen before.

I've seen a fair bit of him at colts level and apparently he was a champion PSA runner so the running thing will come under the microscope as he gets older.

However I do think the bandwagon has grown immensely on here as someone who wasn't very well exposed before the carnival came really good in a game that a lot of people watched. Everyone knew how good of a player Lucas and Morabito both were long before the carnival. As someone who has seen a lot of colts level football I rate him very highly and he would be a great addition to the Eagles if taken with their second round pick. Unbelievably talented and I think the more people watch of him the more impressed they will be.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Colyer is quick, quicker than most guys. That will be an advantage in his development into AFL, id draft him as a small forward and then see where that goes.

 

[swannies]

He's also 175cm. It's very tough for guys that small to make it in the big-time, which is why Woodhouse traditionally avoids them.

I get the feeling all the hype is stemming from one good game, featuring one good goal (where the opposition failed to protect the back of the contest and he ran into an open goal under no pressure), which just happened to be nationally televised.

It just annoys me, and the same thing is going on with Lewis Jetta. One poster gives a kid a wrap and everyone jumps on the bandwagon of HAVING to draft him.

Both are probably 3rd rounders at best.

You're waaaayyyyyyyy off base here. Lewis should probably have won the Simpson for best afield against a SANFL side, that is probably the strongest comp outside the AFL. He's been consistent all year and until the last couple of weeks has faded, or not been as involved as earlier, but it's his first full season, so I'll cut him some slack. Willing to take the game on, which is something the Eagles would appear to desperately need.

On the earlier discussion of KP backs, what's the thoughts on Blayne Wilson? Been liking what I've seen at WAFL level the last 2 weeks and against VM he was pretty good. Would Donaldson (WP) fit into this category because I don't think he'll ruck at the next level? Looked good at CHF in the VM game.

Johnny M, what's your thoughts on Fyfe? or is Colyer a better bet? Fyfe looked pretty creative from watching the VM game.

 

[JohnnyMacIntyre]

Swannies, Blayne Wilson is born in 1992 inside the window of Gold Coast concessions for this year. If he is not taken as one of the 12 I would be very surprised, although I haven't been keeping tabs on how many spots are left and/or who else around the place who is eligible has or hasn't been given an offer. But I would think All Aus full back as a bottom age player would warrant strong interest.

Personally I much prefer Colyer over Fyfe. Fyfe has been damaging at Colts level in the last few weeks managed to watch a bit of his game against South Fremantle where he racked up 30+ possies and kicked a few goals and I was very impressed. He is very much an X-factor player, a half forward/third tall forward - quite similar to Rohan from VC but didn't have anywhere near the carnival, has what seems like double length arms and glue on his fingers. I've watched Fyfe before this year and he was playing 2nd XVIII for Aquinas College in year 11, before having a growth spurt and really coming to prominence over the last year and a half, coming along in leaps and bounds in his development. He has a great pair of hands but his skill set is nowhere near that of Colyer's and doesn't have the athleticism to match, so I would rate Colyer as a higher draft prospect as I think he is a much safer second round sort of option who is a good chance to become an elite footballer, with the only real doubt I can see being his lack of height.

The way the draft is looking I would think Fyfe could be anywhere from late second round to the rookie draft but I think he has got enough about him to attract some strong interest from many AFL clubs, and from the look of the stats his form since the carnival has been sublime. I consider Fyfe a typical thrid round pick, has a lot to offer but not a shadow of the player Lucas, Duncan, Sheppard, Morabito, Colyer are, at the moment. Has great potential to develop into an AFL footballer and would be a very good third round pick for any club but I have a sneaking suspicion he may go earlier with this late season form possibly propelling him earlier. His lack of consistency so far has harmed him but has ability to burn.

With regards to Donaldson, I really haven't seen much of him playing as a key defender to make a comment. Do like the same sort of qualities as Fyfe, long hands and sticky fingers when playing up forward, but from what I've seen of him I would think he would have the skill set, smarts and athleticism to play down back without much trouble.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Well said Johnny Mac you should become a west coast supporter mate.

On Colyer having watched alot of him I think he will make it at next level.

From all the short guys draftable only Colyer and Aaron Elari have that power and strength in there legs and hips.

With Colyer's speed it will set him apart Adagio, like Rodan from port.

He is a natural goal kicker as well which makes me like him more for a foward pocket position, at west coast.

Nat Fyfe he has remarkable hands alot like Notte at swans, just doesn't drop marks.

He is good at ground level as well has freakish skills at times, claremont colts side as so many x factor types in that team at the moment.

He does get pushed of the ball easily at times though, as been more half foward wing lately and racking up the numbers.

Josh Donaldson I think he will make a better defender than foward another who take a good grab and jumps very well.

Has long arms like Fletcher at the bombers, would be very good pick up for freo playing in defence.

I watched east perth v Peel on the weekend and peel have some very good juniors.

East perth unfortunately need to spend some more time in there south west zone and find some more good young country kids, as the cupboard is looking bare.

Love to hear you Sico17 on EP colts boys ? we suck big time this season.

Swannies has Kirk Ugle played a game for Swans colts yet ?

 

[adagio]

You're waaaayyyyyyyy off base here. Lewis should probably have won the Simpson for best afield against a SANFL side, that is probably the strongest comp outside the AFL. He's been consistent all year and until the last couple of weeks has faded, or not been as involved as earlier, but it's his first full season, so I'll cut him some slack. Willing to take the game on, which is something the Eagles would appear to desperately need.

I think you missed my point. As with Colyer, I never said he didn't have the talent/form to warrant a bit of talk about him. I'm just sick of the same guys getting talked about over and over again.

My absolute pet hate is people always posting their "dream draft", which usually goes something like:

Lucas/Morabito, Colyer, Jetta, Fyfe

There are actually other players in the draft too.. Players from other states, even!

 

[JohnnyMacIntyre]

Hahaha well said adagio. I agree the talk on this thread is getting a little monotonous.

I'm not sure what it is but the eagles fans on here seem to have taken a huge liking for Lucas, Colyer and Jetta. But in their defence from a neutral view, Lucas is just the typical WCE first rounder. Silky smooth inside out mid, and he's a west aussie. Jetta is the one of the more exciting indigenous players out of WA in the last few years and Eagles seemed to have missed out on the last few of those. And as I said before, everyone thinks they've discovered something with Colyer. Kid can play, always could and won't be around for a third pick so strike that out. And besides that fact, WCE are screaming out for players in Colyer's and Jetta's mould, so its fair enough a lot of talk has generated around those two names.

To get off topic, and generate a bit more diverse talk, where and when these kids going to go?
Hutchings? Different type of mid, tough inside sort of player. Where, when and what sort of club would be after him?
Duncan? Unbelievable talent. Was touted as a better prospect than Lucas before Lucas' sublime 16's carnival. Could be anything.
Lewis Fasolo? Room for an older boy anywhere?
LANCE DALY? Dropped off the radar completely after a good year last year.
Luff? Key position defender flying under the radar who had a great carnival and has played good footy in league.
Nicky Winmar? Great name!!!
Anyone else worth mentioning?

 

[sTeeL]

Yer as a collective group we mostly look at West Aussies when we shouldn't. Last year we took 3 out of our 5 picks interstate. The year before we took 2 of our 4.

So it doesn't seem to likely all our picks (however many we get) will be WA players. I have faith in the recruiters.