Means that recruiters obviously rate out current crop of mids better than everyone on here, I were stoked with Gibcus although i would have preferred a mid too at 17 but we had every opportunity to go a mid if they wanted so happy to trust their judgement, Brown certainly has wheels and looks a perfect Houli replacement. Our premierships were won from our defence IMO so that area is now shored up.
I do it for Johnson or Sonsie, otherwise just wait and see who filters down.
Geelong traded up for Bulldogs pick 23 to get Brown too I reckon.
Freo & WC overlooked him so that argument doesn't hold weight.
Perhaps, you never know if kids are sending signals out to stay at home, it's entirely possible. Performance wise? Maybe they see him as too uncontested but I can see a well rounded midfielder with an imposing physique & outstanding skills. If I'm Freo I'm smiling all the way to the bank, three homegrown kids including a Cerra replacement.
Imagine if Johnson happens to end up with a Pendlebury like career in the end...
Alleer, Sheldrick and Lohmann all wildcards. The rest were pretty much spot on.
Replace Taylor with Bazzo or Williams and I'd be ok with that.
If that eventuates then I'll be exceedingly happy, I think from a list balance perspective it's a very well weighted draft. People may look at that batch and question whether there's an inside mid but I pick Goater to be that player. 8 clearances at state level tells me he has the tools & I'm taking his 85% DE in the NAB Cup as an assurance that skills won't be a concern. Draper I also like at that pick, another with A grade potential.
I would love that result and you could also add Butler to that group for Richmond , We are in a really good spot
