Prediction Your Draft Selections

[CatRiot]

From what I have seen I'd agree....but I doubt he'll get to 22.....

Clavarino might though, and he looked good to me.

Clavarino will be there at 24 as well, maybe 35. I think Balta, Petty, Naughton and Taylor may be ahead of Clavarino in the eyes of the recruiters. It's actually a good draft for KPD talent.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

What i want
22. Brander (backup Allen if both gone then whichever of hayes and Balta richmond dont take)
24. Tim Kelly (backups Ling Bailey and L Fogarty and Miers)
35. Wooller/Taylor
58. Ballard/Crowden
72. Sambono/Moore
90.Parsons

For some reason i think Wells will be keen on Garner although i would rather he wasn't and Worpel is good but not a need.

 

[year of the cat]

For me I think the highest priority is outside run and a need for elite kicks. For that reason I'd be using 22 on either O'Brien, Richards or Murphy. I'm relatively confident one will fall to this pick.

25 I'd be looking at best available for our needs. Ideally I'd prefer Miers with our next but I think he'd have to be taken here if we want him. Though any kid that kicks 7 in a TAC GF warrants being taken at 25 in a weak draft.

The remainder of the picks I haven't got strong opinions on. It's really a matter of seeing what's left. I'd like to get one tall capable of playing back.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

For me I think the highest priority is outside run and a need for elite kicks. For that reason I'd be using 22 on either O'Brien, Richards or Murphy. I'm relatively confident one will fall to this pick.

25 I'd be looking at best available for our needs. Ideally I'd prefer Miers with our next but I think he'd have to be taken here if we want him. Though any kid that kicks 7 in a TAC GF warrants being taken at 25 in a weak draft.

The remainder of the picks I haven't got strong opinions on. It's really a matter of seeing what's left. I'd like to get one tall capable of playing back.

Unfortunately it's looking more like murphy goes top 20 i can see the dogs possibly being keen on richards and obrien could go to brisbane at 15 or 18. In terms of good ball use ling may get through to the 20s though.

 

[year of the cat]

Unfortunately it's looking more like murphy goes top 20 i can see the dogs possibly being keen on richards and obrien could go to brisbane at 15 or 18. In terms of good ball use ling may get through to the 20s though.

That would be disappointing if that scenario played out. Normally though a few left field selections come up meaning at least one player slips through. We shall see. I'm not convinced all "the mail" is correct.

Lung doesn't excite me. Just doesn't win enough of the footy for my liking.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

That would be disappointing if that scenario played out. Normally though a few left field selections come up meaning at least one player slips through. We shall see. I'm not convinced all "the mail" is correct.

Lung doesn't excite me. Just doesn't win enough of the footy for my liking.

Unfortunately i think all of those 3 you want will be gone. It may push a decent tall down though.

We have enough guys who can win the ball. If Ling can be a good wingman i am ok with it.

 

[Turbocat]

For me I think the highest priority is outside run and a need for elite kicks. For that reason I'd be using 22 on either O'Brien, Richards or Murphy. I'm relatively confident one will fall to this pick.

25 I'd be looking at best available for our needs. Ideally I'd prefer Miers with our next but I think he'd have to be taken here if we want him. Though any kid that kicks 7 in a TAC GF warrants being taken at 25 in a weak draft.

The remainder of the picks I haven't got strong opinions on. It's really a matter of seeing what's left. I'd like to get one tall capable of playing back.

Id probably say outside speed and aggression .. Motlop had mis moments but id like to get some pace that has a bit of a cannonball feel to it. Obvious as good a kick as possible but id be prepared to accept a slightly less than perfect if they can bring those assets. Danger for instance is not the best kick I have ever seen but id like another couple of his type for sure.

Whether its in the 20's or later..I think will depend on who is available for our first pick.. I think Sw will just take his highest rated player.and balance with later picks.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Id probably say outside speed and aggression .. Motlop had mis moments but id like to get some pace that has a bit of a cannonball feel to it. Obvious as good a kick as possible but id be prepared to accept a slightly less than perfect if they can bring those assets. Danger for instance is not the best kick I have ever seen but id like another couple of his type for sure.

Whether its in the 20's or later..I think will depend on who is available for our first pick.. I think Sw will just take his highest rated player.and balance with later picks.

It will be interesting with limited picks (we are taking no new rookies this year) and some specific needs he may need to draft in a more needs based way than normal this year.

 

[CatRiot]

Some footage on Wooller. Reminds me of a Jonathan Brown type, maybe even a smaller Hawkins. He knows how to use his body in the contest. Very good kicking action for a goal-kicker.

 

[CatRiot]

What i want
22. Brander (backup Allen if both gone then whichever of hayes and Balta richmond dont take)
24. Tim Kelly (backups Ling Bailey and L Fogarty and Miers)
35. Wooller/Taylor
58. Ballard/Crowden
72. Sambono/Moore
90.Parsons

For some reason i think Wells will be keen on Garner although i would rather he wasn't and Worpel is good but not a need.

Yeah, I like Crowden late... Something about him, I think he could be a good little player.

 

[CatRiot]

Ethan Floyd is an interesting one people are not talking about much... Can rack up some big stats as a running defender; can kick ok on his right side, even though he is a left-footer. Not the fastest, but not slow, seems to love running up the ground and into space; a bit like Mackie and Tuohy does.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Yeah, I like Crowden late... Something about him, I think he could be a good little player.

I just like his power speed and workrate and he tested well.

The cat seems out of the bag re Ballard so he might go early.

You will be happy we took Wooller at 36 in the phantom draft which is about where i think he will go in the real thing.

Crowden Moore Starcevich mcpherson taylor clavarino CCJ Ross and patmore are some of the names i don't mind for late picks.

 

[year of the cat]

I just like his power speed and workrate and he tested well.

The cat seems out of the bag re Ballard so he might go early.

You will be happy we took Wooller at 36 in the phantom draft which is about where i think he will go in the real thing.

Crowden Moore Starcevich mcpherson taylor clavarino CCJ Ross and patmore are some of the names i don't mind for late picks.

Ling and Ballard in that phantom - two that really don't really excite me. Don't think we need another 195cm mid to accompany Blicavs for a start. Ling just doesn't get enough of it.

If the draft followed that course I'd be taking Richards and Houlahan. Garner another that I wouldn't be disappointed in.

 

[CatRiot]

I actually don't think it's a bad draft, but outside the Top 25, it becomes quite even. You just need a close eye on that next bunch of talent in the 25-60 pick range, and I'm sure there is a few gems there.

 

[Turbocat]

Some footage on Wooller. Reminds me of a Jonathan Brown type, maybe even a smaller Hawkins. He knows how to use his body in the contest. Very good kicking action for a goal-kicker.

Very good? Cant agree with that. its not the worst I have seen , he keeps his weight ahead of the ball but the ball drop is high. Something about him in the vid reminds me of Chris Dawes.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Ling and Ballard in that phantom - two that really don't really excite me. Don't think we need another 195cm mid to accompany Blicavs for a start. Ling just doesn't get enough of it.

If the draft followed that course I'd be taking Richards and Houlahan. Garner another that I wouldn't be disappointed in.

You shouldnt see Ballard as a mid he could well play on a wing with his combination of height agility kicking off both feet and marking. Heck once he fills out he could be a really good CHF given his combo of height endurance and agility. I can see why clubs like him.

I get where you are coming from re Ling but every club has outside role players see mcrae at WB smith at haw hill at freo gaff wce etc. Ling has run and delivery to forwards which we could use a lot he would be good on the back of our inside mids in a team that feeds him the ball which we can he would do damage. Rather him as a winger than kolo.

I like richards but he will be gone IMO i worry that Garner is a back flanker we have plenty of though he is a good leader and solid player. I like houlahan but he is a risky pick be interesting to see where he goes.

 

[BIGANT]

I just like his power speed and workrate and he tested well.

The cat seems out of the bag re Ballard so he might go early.

You will be happy we took Wooller at 36 in the phantom draft which is about where i think he will go in the real thing.

Crowden Moore Starcevich mcpherson taylor clavarino CCJ Ross and patmore are some of the names i don't mind for late picks.

The geelong scout was at all of sturts finals games this yr. Sturt did win the flag in 17's ressies and the snr gf.

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[year of the cat]

You shouldnt see Ballard as a mid he could well play on a wing with his combination of height agility kicking off both feet and marking. Heck once he fills out he could be a really good CHF given his combo of height endurance and agility. I can see why clubs like him.

I get where you are coming from re Ling but every club has outside role players see mcrae at WB smith at haw hill at freo gaff wce etc. Ling has run and delivery to forwards which we could use a lot he would be good on the back of our inside mids in a team that feeds him the ball which we can he would do damage. Rather him as a winger than kolo.

I like richards but he will be gone IMO i worry that Garner is a back flanker we have plenty of though he is a good leader and solid player. I like houlahan but he is a risky pick be interesting to see where he goes.

Ballard I'm sure will have his fans. I'm just don't think he's what we are after.

McRae and Gaff in particular rack up a heap of the footy and did so at junior level prior to being drafted. I'd like Ling to be more involved in the game albeit I do recognise he has some appealing attributes with regard to speed and a nice left foot kick. I just have others in front of him from what I've seen.

You are probably correct re Richards though the BF phantom just shows that it really only takes one or possibly two players to be taken earlier than expected or by a team that wasn't expected to throw the draft order out. I have a feeling it may be O'Brien that is the one the drops of the group of outside runners. Not sure he is a "Wells type" though.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Ballard I'm sure will have his fans. I'm just don't think he's what we are after.

McRae and Gaff in particular rack up a heap of the footy and did so at junior level prior to being drafted. I'd like Ling to be more involved in the game albeit I do recognise he has some appealing attributes with regard to speed and a nice left foot kick. I just have others in front of him from what I've seen.

You are probably correct re Richards though the BF phantom just shows that it really only takes one or possibly two players to be taken earlier than expected or by a team that wasn't expected to throw the draft order out. I have a feeling it may be O'Brien that is the one the drops of the group of outside runners. Not sure he is a "Wells type" though.

Fair points agree on all that.

I think o'brien won't drop (i recognise he has weaknesses) mainly because of his high endurance, clubs value that. It may be l fogarty that drops due to height although reports are brisbane are keen there. You are right one or two changes could bring sliders for example if gws take brander or wce take allen over a mid at 13 etc. I tend to think it could be some of the more meat and potatoes players like worpel that slide instead.

 

[Vdubs]

What i want
22. Brander (backup Allen if both gone then whichever of hayes and Balta richmond dont take)
24. Tim Kelly (backups Ling Bailey and L Fogarty and Miers)
35. Wooller/Taylor
58. Ballard/Crowden
72. Sambono/Moore
90.Parsons

For some reason i think Wells will be keen on Garner although i would rather he wasn't and Worpel is good but not a need.

Love your insights.
Not sure though why you have already decided Garner is a hbf and not a mid. You've intimated if not said that. It might be a bit early to label any 18 yo kid as a certain position. We saw at Geelong this year Parsons playing the "small" fwd role, yet he is thought to be best suited to wing, HBF.
And at Hawthorn, Blake Hardwick played BP, yet at Eastern he was a small fwd.
Aker started as an attacking Bews-like BP, but we all know where he ended up.

 

[BORIS332]

You shouldnt see Ballard as a mid he could well play on a wing with his combination of height agility kicking off both feet and marking. Heck once he fills out he could be a really good CHF given his combo of height endurance and agility. I can see why clubs like him.

I get where you are coming from re Ling but every club has outside role players see mcrae at WB smith at haw hill at freo gaff wce etc. Ling has run and delivery to forwards which we could use a lot he would be good on the back of our inside mids in a team that feeds him the ball which we can he would do damage. Rather him as a winger than kolo.

I like richards but he will be gone IMO i worry that Garner is a back flanker we have plenty of though he is a good leader and solid player. I like houlahan but he is a risky pick be interesting to see where he goes.

My big question mark over Ballard is whether he can win his own ball. Seems like the type that prefers to get the ball on the outside.

 

[BORIS332]

The geelong scout was at all of sturts finals games this yr. Sturt did win the flag in 17's ressies and the snr gf.

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The GFC scout I know in SA is part of the administration at Glenelg, so I can see us taking one of the bays boys. Maybe Minervini late.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

22. O'Brien
24. Taylor
35. Miers
58. Wooller
72. Sambono

 

[Turbocat]

22. O'Brien
24. Taylor
35. Miers
58. Wooller
72. Sambono

That would seem a good batch of kids..

 

[nananana catman]

On Ling, I'm staggered so many are into him when we have Murdoch who looks very similar and he gets bagged!