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Draft prospects 2019
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I want to flip picks to get a top 5 pick down the track or a stash of low picks in a future year when a rebuild may be required. This wealth of assets will not last for ever.
My concern is that currently a player added to our list via pick 18,19 38,39 would struggle for senior opportunities due to our emerging depth. CCJ, balta, Ross, stack, naish egg smith, Collier-Dawkins, Higgins etc
I know there are numerous examples of star players picked at 18,19 38,39 ( roughly our selections) but realistically they are going to be depth players at best
Our elite talent. Martin, Cotchin, reiwoldt, rance, Lynch, Prestia will need replacing in 3/5 years and we’re originall picked at the pointy end
I would be seeking scenarios such as
1) targeting a top 5 draft pick. Eg. trading pick 18;19 38, 39 for a st Kilda pick 6 as an example or a future first rounder to a likely bottom club
2) flipping 18, 19 for a future top 10 pick. , flipping 38, 39 for a future low second round.
Would love to be in position say in 5 years time we either had multiple picks inside 20 for a rebuild or access to a top 5 pick.
Apart from a small handful of elite, most young players need three years in the system to be able to perform reasonable and consistent level at AFL standard. If we're looking to replace our stars in a few years, we need to have the replacement kids starting now. Not trying to swap picks around to stock pile for future use.
Wouldn't exactly be calling the likes of Kelly, Pickett, Lambert, Stack early first round picks. There's plenty of damn fine to premium quality talent that gets by passed and over looked for various reasons every year at AFL level.
Smart clubs would learn how to put as much time n effort into sifting through the left overs to find free gold n diamonds. These players are often more mature n ready to go within one pre season. Saves spending three years or more hoping n praying the 18 year old kid you used an early pick on can take that final step to become a good senior player.
I haven't finished my 30. Just haven't got round to it.
My favourites at our first are Fischer McAsey, he may be around. If he is jump. Dylan Stephens - pipe dream. I'm such a fan.
Those two are long shots. The next three I think are more realistic.
Deven Robertson, Josh Worrell and Cooper Stephens.
My favourites at our first are Fischer McAsey, he may be around. If he is jump. Dylan Stephens - pipe dream. I'm such a fan.
Those two are long shots. The next three I think are more realistic.
Deven Robertson, Josh Worrell and Cooper Stephens.
I've started digging around the second round picks we have now as it looks like what we have now, we will keep.
The first thing is that I just saw Ed Langson go to Melbourne for pick 22. I reckon Jay Rantall is that type and who I would compare him too. He's scrappy by foot but not terrible. Is super brave and will run all day. Smashed the 2km record at the combine. I've spoke about him on here before, basketball background, heaps of improvement. Our program will suit him. I could even see him being a small defender in the future. Definitely one I want to grab.
Would be interested to see what Bully thinks of him if he was around.
The first thing is that I just saw Ed Langson go to Melbourne for pick 22. I reckon Jay Rantall is that type and who I would compare him too. He's scrappy by foot but not terrible. Is super brave and will run all day. Smashed the 2km record at the combine. I've spoke about him on here before, basketball background, heaps of improvement. Our program will suit him. I could even see him being a small defender in the future. Definitely one I want to grab.
Would be interested to see what Bully thinks of him if he was around.
Sokol kicked 6 goals in the WAFL Grand Final.
He'll get drafted for sure, has good pace and is a good mark, we could do a lot worse if we use a 3rd round pick on him.
Doesn't fit our mould of two talls and everyone else with electric pace.
That's what makes me think Cody Weightman will be right in the mix for us at 19. Has got every trait we value on and off the ground.
as for Weightman he certainly fits our approach. attack on the ball and defensive pressure. Plus mates with Higgins and has the attitude to be prepared for AFL.
BUT is it a reach for a non-midfielder?
Up to pick 25-30 I would want someone who played mid in juniors, at least part time.
Higgins and Bolton are the examples.
BUT is it a reach for a non-midfielder?
Up to pick 25-30 I would want someone who played mid in juniors, at least part time.
Higgins and Bolton are the examples.
Big tall lean lad. Not sure he ends up heavy enough but for his size he is such an athlete he definitely gets a shot.
Slight bit of Harris Andrews to him. Closing speed and ability to get his fist to the ball is really good.
I can't disagree with you about him as medium forward.
He's has good pace, is a good mark and kick.
He's a good player who has the scope to play other positions.
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