ChoppyGun
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Is that close to realistic?
I know people get very excited at draft time, but that seems to undermine Cunners proven ability at the top level imo.
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Prediction Who should we take with pick 2?
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I know people get very excited at draft time, but that seems to undermine Cunners proven ability at the top level imo.
Shinboner1
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Is that such a bad thing? Early mids might outclass the later picks by a lot whereas the talls might be farely even.Wonder if Nobles experience of the Lions taking Shache at Pick 2 will mean we go a midfielder
bruhmoment
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Hollands noise is getting louder. Hopefully North pick him!
Yes, that's indeed the hype. This explosive half forward has often been mysticized by the emergence of Martin as an all time great, little do people know that Martin if not for his miraculous awakening in 2017 would be only a very good player in the previous 7 years. In other words, Martin is only one of a kind for the type of player. De Goey and Stringers are the next two best of that type and they are a considerable downgrade.
I rather us getting a harvey or wells type player and that would actually complete our midfield.
Let's look at the players who have recruited thus far to ascertain possible draft options. We picked up atu (small forward), Corr (Key defender), young (small defender), stephenson (medium forward). This leaves only 1 conclusion and that is we will be going after midfielders in the draft, at least the first 2 picks. Even if we get holland, he is there to play midfield. If it was back in the old days, we would most definitely be going after a solid dependable player in Phillips but under new management.............dare i say we might aim to get someone with more x-factor.
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Just like Luke Skywalker. :stern look
the heroic verions or the suicidal hermit version in TLJ?
kaboom kid
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Based on highlights video alone, I'd take Phillips over Holland's. Some of his clearance work was jawdropping. Love his composure and decision making in traffic. He has the pace, the endurance and lateral movement. Holland's might end up being a gun mid too but a lot less evidence for that so far. Based on his highlight video does anyone else think McDonald is a bit meh? Highly competent and can't fault his numbers in the WAFL but doesn't exactly ooze X factor. The Thilthorpe laddie looks a much better prospect to me.
speedy
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ALL the key forwards taken top 5 in the draft since the buddy and roughie draft in 2004.
2019 Luke Jackson - looks promising
2018 Jack Lukosius - playing backline
2018 Max King - looks promising
2015 Josh Scache - BUST
2014 Paddy McCartin - BUST
2013 Tom Boyd - BUST
2012 Jonathan O'Rourke - BUST
2011 Jonathon Patton - BUST
2010 Sam Day - BUST
2008 Jack Watts - BUST
2007 Jarrad Grant - BUST
2006 Scott Gumbleton - BUST
2005 Josh Kennedty - BOOM
2019 Luke Jackson - looks promising
2018 Jack Lukosius - playing backline
2018 Max King - looks promising
2015 Josh Scache - BUST
2014 Paddy McCartin - BUST
2013 Tom Boyd - BUST
2012 Jonathan O'Rourke - BUST
2011 Jonathon Patton - BUST
2010 Sam Day - BUST
2008 Jack Watts - BUST
2007 Jarrad Grant - BUST
2006 Scott Gumbleton - BUST
2005 Josh Kennedty - BOOM
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Noise from on here or the club ?
shinboner magic
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O’rourke was a mid
It’s no doubt a concern.
I do think in recent years, recruiters have gotten better, avoiding the man child types. It’s also worth noting that the majority of gun KPFs in the competition were first round picks/FS/Academy, however no question there is more a risk if we go that path.
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Shinboner1
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Didnt tom boyd win a premiership?
speedy
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My bad mixed him up with Tim O'Brien.
speedy
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Yep and so did Shane Clayton.
Boyd would have been the biggest trade blunder in the history of the AFL if it wasn't for that one game. Probably 1 of the only 2 good games he has ever played.
bruhmoment
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Heard in an article from the Age. I think it is on the draft thread.
Smoocher
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PHILLIPSPHILLIPSPHILLIPSPHILLIPS AND THEN SOME MORE PHILLIPS.
Inside bull with burst of speed.
Guaranteed gun.
Just imagine for a moment if CUNNINGTON had a burst of speed.
Now no need to imagine that anymore if we get PHILLIPS.
PHILLIPS and say no more.
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Inside bull with burst of speed.
Guaranteed gun.
Just imagine for a moment if CUNNINGTON had a burst of speed.
Now no need to imagine that anymore if we get PHILLIPS.
PHILLIPS and say no more.
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Shinboner1
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He might be a better pickup for North than Hollands.
Roman Roy
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Phillips might still be there at pick 6
Dan
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Damn...
It has to be a big forward. That is the hole in the list. We only have one, larks who has played <50 games. Comben untried, injured & physically underdeveloped & Xerri a raw ruckman. We have not replaced Brown. If Larks goes down we have no key forward.
Passmore
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If we were concerned with replacing Brown we would have kept him.
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