Review Winners and Losers 2025 draft

[ReturningHawk]

I’m not saying those players don’t have elite traits, but imo if you have the worst midfield in the AFL and you’re lucky enough to have picks 1, 2, and 13 don’t you think you might wanna invest at least one of those picks in that area of the ground, I’m sure Harley getting tired of fight solo in there, another draft goes by and still no running mate for Harley.

Firstly, if you’re in a rebuild and you hold picks 1&2, you don’t draft for need. Best available talent is the mantra, and it’s oft repeated for a reason.

Secondly, if you’re trying to rebuild your midfield and you draft potential elite midfielder and a potential elite ruck, I don’t get the criticism at all.

Thirdly, you seem to be under the illusion that the elite end of the draft is suitable for plugging holes in your list.

 

[Jootube]

I’ll give you the Curtin one, I was thinking of best WA talent since Jackson, completely forgot about Curtin, sorry my bad.

But common Harley’s playing a lone hand in the midfield and his such a bull at the gate the way he plays, he needs another clearance beast to help him starting getting more outside ball, but another draft goes by 3 1st round picks plus a future 2nd and still no running mate for Harley.

I’ll admit I don’t watch a lot of WA footy, but that Banfield kid looked pretty good and he was good enough that another club with a much better list then you guys was willing to give up a list spot plus a pick in the 40’s to get him to their club and you guys just let him go.

But the worst mistake by far was trading a future 2nd which came from trading Liam Ryan,
so you could move up one spot in the first round, to try and be cleaver and out smart the Suns of all teams in a bidding game, that failed spectacularly and so the net result was trading Liam Ryan and a valuable future 2nd round pick, so you could make Gold Coast pay for their academy kids, that a monumental stuff up for a rebuilding team.

Let's not forget that we traded Ryan and a F3 for the F2. So it was Liam Ryan + F3 to move up one spot and place two unsuccessful bids.

Another masterclass

 

[Farang83150]

We Tried I heard but would be better to keep future for Possible Trade or 1st Round Pick in a Stronger Draft?

The OPs a moron, Pies would've been crazy to trade into this draft, next year's is much stronger.

 

[RJK Tiger]

Hate to say it but the Tigers are sitting as one of the biggest losers of this off-season.

7 wins over 2 seasons, hiding behind "rebuilding" narrative..... & took a grand total of 3 kids over all drafts, trade period etc.

Time to get the whisky out

 

[WN123]

West Coast picked the right two players. The guy who is the current standout and the 200cm guy who could be anything.
Richmond’s picks took into account who they got last year so kudos to them.
Essendon will be very happy for obvious reasons.
Not sure about Melbourne. I have doubts about Taylor - strange cat and didn’t seem happy with where he fell. Also concerned that they only took Pickett to keep Kozzie happy.
Also seems likely that Essendon knew Kozzie was there and knew Latrelle was a late invitee and allowed Sharp to slide.
Also shout out to North. Dovaston and then Thredgold in Rd2 seem like great picks.

 

[Ka Norkers]

always the most stupid thread of the entire year. Idiotic.
it was, supposedly, a weak draft, and none of the draftees have played a single game for their clubs.

How the f45K would anyone know who is the "winner" at this stage.
leave that speculation to morons like Cal Twomey, it is a space filler he needs to get his $50 weekly pay cheque.

I've got picks 3, 29, 24, 16 22, 37 and 9 in Saturdays Tattslotto, looks to me like I'm the winner of the pre-draw comp.

 

[Old navy]

Firstly, if you’re in a rebuild and you hold picks 1&2, you don’t draft for need. Best available talent is the mantra, and it’s oft repeated for a reason.

Secondly, if you’re trying to rebuild your midfield and you draft potential elite midfielder and a potential elite ruck, I don’t get the criticism at all.

Thirdly, you seem to be under the illusion that the elite end of the draft is suitable for plugging holes in your list.

I’m fine with the Duursma pick, he was the clear stand out BAP, but imo CDT wasn’t really a need for them or even a great fit, ruck forwards are actually one of the few positions that WC are pretty well stocked, they could’ve of traded down and still got elite talent, best available players in a position that they are woefully behind, it’s not about plugging holes in their midfield, it’s about starting to fill in a gapping canyon.
Throw in that disaster of a trade to move up one spot and go toe to toe with Gold Coast in a bidding war for no result and it’s not exactly a great out come.
I know eagle supporters that can’t believe they had the draft hand they had and still felt they’d stuffed it up at the end of the night.

 

[Old navy]

always the most stupid thread of the entire year. Idiotic.
it was, supposedly, a weak draft, and none of the draftees have played a single game for their clubs.

How the f45K would anyone know who is the "winner" at this stage.
leave that speculation to morons like Cal Twomey, it is a space filler he needs to get his $50 weekly pay cheque.

I've got picks 3, 29, 24, 16 22, 37 and 9 in Saturdays Tattslotto, looks to me like I'm the winner of the pre-draw comp.

Thanks for enlightening us on that mate, don’t mind us having a bit of fun and banter

You can jog on now and go stare at your lotto tickets, good luck with that..

 

[Old navy]

Thought North addressed two major needs with their picks.

Hawks did well to bank 2026 picks while grabbing some sliders.

The Cats picked two athletic players that suit the way they play (Hawks did similar).

Blues paid a high price for their FS but have banked points for Walker.

Thrilled about Essendon’s draft. I’ve been fooled many times but idk these three mids just have a certain je ne sais quoi about them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Port binned every note they had on the draft the minute they found out they will get Cochrane. All about 2026 for them.

Has that been confirmed that they will get definitely get access to Cochrane ?

 

[Old navy]

The OPs a moron, Pies would've been crazy to trade into this draft, next year's is much stronger.

They were considering trading with us for one of our 1st, but it was player dependent

Crows also offered Essendon this years first plus next years for the sharp pick, obviously Dons refused

 

[Moonatic77]

I'm not just saying this, but I'd rate Hawthorn's haul as second behind Gold Coast's.

Traded back twice to acquire multiple assets in next years draft.

Drafted Cameron Nairn who could literally be anything.
Schubert was rated by many as the best KPF in the draft.
Dalton is the high accumulation mid our list simply doesn't have, so fills a big need.
LeRay has massive potential as a pure wing. Now can focus entirely on footy after having to decide between it and cricket.

And Greeves as a rookie who was rated by most watches for years as a guaranteed first round selection.

Drafts are all speculative, of course. But the Hawks have as much right to be optimistic about their haul as anybody.


Essendon not far behind. Usually their drafting is cause for praise with a tongue firmly planted in the cheek. Not this year. I would have loved all of Robey, Farrow and Sharp.

umm yeah you are actually saying this.
Nairn Generational type? Every other club recruiter missed it except you Blackhawk

 

[ReturningHawk]

I’m fine with the Duursma pick, he was the clear stand out BAP, but imo CDT wasn’t really a need for them or even a great fit, ruck forwards are actually one of the few positions that WC are pretty well stocked

You sound like Hawks supporters when we drafted Roughead and Franklin: "We've already got John Barker and Trent Croad!"

they could’ve of traded down and still got elite talent, best available players in a position that they are woefully behind, it’s not about plugging holes in their midfield, it’s about starting to fill in a gapping canyon.

What they are missing in the midfield is mature bodies. It's not what the draft is for.

Throw in that disaster of a trade to move up one spot and go toe to toe with Gold Coast in a bidding war for no result and it’s not exactly a great out come.
I know eagle supporters that can’t believe they had the draft hand they had and still felt they’d stuffed it up at the end of the night.

I would call Lindsay a great outcome. They pick up a young, highly professional kid who is considered one of the best kicks the recruiters have ever seen. They wouldn't have got him if they hadn't swapped picks with Hawthorn.

I just question why you started this thread when perhaps you didn't actually do any research on the talent pool?

 

[dazzledavey36]

Richmond nominating Louie Kellaway and then not drafting him

low

 

[bzparkes]

Has that been confirmed that they will get definitely get access to Cochrane ?

Yes.

 

[Old navy]

You sound like Hawks supporters when we drafted Roughead and Franklin: "We've already got John Barker and Trent Croad!"

What they are missing in the midfield is mature bodies. It's not what the draft is for.

I would call Lindsay a great outcome. They pick up a young, highly professional kid who is considered one of the best kicks the recruiters have ever seen. They wouldn't have got him if they hadn't swapped picks with Hawthorn.

I just question why you started this thread when perhaps you didn't actually do any research on the talent pool?

What they’re missing in the midfield is elite talent, they’ve finished bottom 3 for the last 4 straight years and have one elite level midfielder to show for it, thats a great result is it ?
So next year if they finish last again and the consensus best player is another ruckman, they should take him because you always take best available yeah ?

They didn’t even trade up for Lindsay, they wanted one of the GCS academy kids and it blew up in their faces.
I’ve got my doubts that you guys even would have taken Lindsay anyway.

Started this thread for a bit of fun and to share my opinion and hear other people’s opinion, do you need to be a draft expert to start a draft thread ?

 

[Old navy]

Yes.

Wow I guess if Butters leaves they’ll easily get the points

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Calling it early, this is potentially the worst take of the decade.

Duursma, CDT and Lindsay is a great combo of elite traits. I think they all have the professionalism to reach their full potential, and if they do it’s like a draft of Connor Rozee, Luke Jackson and Dan Houston.

Allen is a great prospect too. The reality is if wasn’t for the embarrassing biding and they just took Lindsay people would be praising their hand.

 

[Cactus_]

As a few others have already said North look to have done well with the limited picks available so hats off to them ~

 

[Yellow Feathers]

Has to be the most bizarre draft of all time

 

[ReturningHawk]

What they’re missing in the midfield is elite talent, they’ve finished bottom 3 for the last 4 straight years and have one elite level midfielder to show for it, thats a great result is it ?
So next year if they finish last again and the consensus best player is another ruckman, they should take him because you always take best available yeah ?

They didn’t even trade up for Lindsay, they wanted one of the GCS academy kids and it blew up in their faces.
I’ve got my doubts that you guys even would have taken Lindsay anyway.

Started this thread for a bit of fun and to share my opinion and hear other people’s opinion, do you need to be a draft expert to start a draft thread ?

You can't expect people to go easy on you when you don't go easy on the players a club has drafted. If you don't agree, and you want to start saying they've botched it, then maybe you'd want to have at least watched some highlights?

 

[Farang83150]

I’m fine with the Duursma pick, he was the clear stand out BAP, but imo CDT wasn’t really a need for them or even a great fit, ruck forwards are actually one of the few positions that WC are pretty well stocked,

WT actual F.....

 

[MakeshiftMartyr]

Freo took the one playsr they wanted

Tobyn Murray?

 

[Nebular]

always the most stupid thread of the entire year. Idiotic.
it was, supposedly, a weak draft, and none of the draftees have played a single game for their clubs.

How the f45K would anyone know who is the "winner" at this stage.
leave that speculation to morons like Cal Twomey, it is a space filler he needs to get his $50 weekly pay cheque.

I've got picks 3, 29, 24, 16 22, 37 and 9 in Saturdays Tattslotto, looks to me like I'm the winner of the pre-draw comp.

You won't win the draft with an attitude like that mate.

 

[Blackhawk42]

umm yeah you are actually saying this.
Nairn Generational type? Every other club recruiter missed it except you Blackhawk

Where did I say generational?

I said he could 'be anything' because he's incredibly dynamic and could end up being a permanent forward, a permanent wing, a mid, or a combination of all of them.

Also, I've been high on him for a while. On our the draft boards and the Hawthorn threads. To trade back twice and still get a player I rated highly was a brilliant outcome.

 

[JayJ20]

Hawks big winners IMO, didn't like the picks on the first night but their whole draft has rounded it out and gave them greater context. Love Dalton, think if he was 5cm taller he's a top 10 pick and Greeves in the rookie draft is ridiculous. In a good team that drives standards, he will make many look silly.

Nairn, Schubert, Dalton, Greeves, Leray and two future second rounders is a seriously good hand for the picks they had.

Yep I also think Hawthorn did very well.

West Coast the obvious winner because they selected the best two players in the open draft. Gold Coast didn't really have to do much to win.

I like Essendon, Richmond, North, Carlton and Melbourne's selections too.