Prestia was GC's second best mid & came tinsel wrapped with Josh Caddy, 2 picks used & a host of A grade talent to compliment him. Taranto was probably GWS's 4th best mid, he isn't much of a damaging forward either, certainly not a player who would be tough to match up on. These two aren't comparable, not from a playing perspective & not from an age demographic of our current squad.
Can you trust that he won’t drift off into an lsd, moon dust haze somewhere though ? You better keep posting.
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Yes we know your opinion on Taranto as a player and there are many of us who disagree.
You’d have to give it some serious thought. I won’t be surprised if there’s a club/s that still have him rated higher than 30 and he ends up going before that or at least somewhere close to it ie 30-35 or so.HARRY LEMMEY
Club: West Adelaide/South Australia
Position: Key forward
Size: 199cm, 93kg
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Champion Data says: Lemmey’s marking was a strength across his seven SANFL 18’s matches last season, rated above average for both marks and forward 50 marks among key forwards.
Foxfooty.com.au says: Arguably the top key-position prospect of this year’s class, Lemmey looms as a player that will be taken at the pointy end of the draft. He had a taste of SANFL league action last year, featuring in two matches late in the season and kicking one goal in each game. He’s a terrific size for a key forward, but he also possesses a great skill set, highlighted by his excellent kicking ability. Recruiters are keen to see Lemmey make the most of his athleticism and mobility by spending more time in the ruck this season. All things going to plan, he’s likely to join Aaron Francis, Izak Rankine, Will Day and Riley Thilthorpe as West Adelaide products to be taken in the first round. Oh, and he’s a Crows fan.
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So he has gone from top 10 draft pick to 30 - 50 range.
Just shows how fixated people are on the now and forgetting what a player has done throughout their junior career. You don’t lose ability. Similar trajectory to Sonsie.
If we have a pick in the 30’s and he is still on the board you have to pull the trigger.
I always rated Prestia, never once did I suggest he wasn't A grade. He would have been a multiple B&F winner if not for Gaz, never ever an issue the player.
Well beyond the simple fact that his performances haven’t been anything great this year - especially in the Champs - there’s a view amongst a lot of clubs that he lacks competitiveness. He gives up early in games if things aren’t going his way. They’re not sure if he’s capable of being “the man” up forward.
Just checked all the info/videos of him, and I reckon he could easily become the bargain of this draft. Plenty to like, lays a good tackle and smother also.
One or two similarities maybe. Think Griffens was more athletic though.
His form last year was impressive, he kicks through the ball & can roost it a long way. There were a few times where he had to take the knocks, I don't think he's timid, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt given Darling & Frankin also had poor second years.
My original post wasn’t directed at you specifically.
