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PRE 2014 Phantom Draft
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Back to back picks for the Lakemba Giants.
Even though we lost Kristian Jaksch and considered Jake Lever, we like the inclusion of Joel Patfull and are encouraged by the likes of Davis, Buntine, Corr and Plowman and the versatility of Tomlinson.
We looked at our midfield and realised we had a lot of good inside ball winners (Treloar, Shiel, Griffen, Ward, Greene, Coniglio) but lacked a bit of polish on the outside aside from Kelly and Whitfield.
So without further ado:
Pick 6 GWS Giants:
Jayden Laverde, 189cm, 82 kg.
A Jack Macrae-type, tall, athletic with great skills. Will learn his craft on a half forward flank and the wing, and then graduate to the midfield rotation.
Pick 7 GWS Giants:
Paul Ahern, 181cm, 77kg.
A smooth mid/forward, who will initially play up forward and rolling through the middle a la Dev Smith. Great goal sense, and can play inside and out.
We also considered Weller and Pickett for 7, but thought that the 'go home' factor was a bit too strong.
Even though we lost Kristian Jaksch and considered Jake Lever, we like the inclusion of Joel Patfull and are encouraged by the likes of Davis, Buntine, Corr and Plowman and the versatility of Tomlinson.
We looked at our midfield and realised we had a lot of good inside ball winners (Treloar, Shiel, Griffen, Ward, Greene, Coniglio) but lacked a bit of polish on the outside aside from Kelly and Whitfield.
So without further ado:
Pick 6 GWS Giants:
Jayden Laverde, 189cm, 82 kg.
A Jack Macrae-type, tall, athletic with great skills. Will learn his craft on a half forward flank and the wing, and then graduate to the midfield rotation.
Pick 7 GWS Giants:
Paul Ahern, 181cm, 77kg.
A smooth mid/forward, who will initially play up forward and rolling through the middle a la Dev Smith. Great goal sense, and can play inside and out.
We also considered Weller and Pickett for 7, but thought that the 'go home' factor was a bit too strong.
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With Pick 8 Gold Coast Suns Select Lachlan Weller from Southport 181cm 74kg
Medium midfielder who has pace, poise and neat disposal by hand and foot.
Welcome to The Suns Lachlan you get to stay home on the Gold Coast
Medium midfielder who has pace, poise and neat disposal by hand and foot.
Welcome to The Suns Lachlan you get to stay home on the Gold Coast
Sorry for my tardiness guys.
Geelong are now happy to say we let Varcoe go to Collingwood as we knew we,d get a better replacement.....Jarrod Pickett!
180cm from South Fremantle. Pickett will excite with his speed and knack for producing eye-catching moments. His pace is the central element to his game: he runs a 2.81 second 20-metre sprint and he knows it, regularly bursting out of stoppages, taking a couple of bounces and delivering the pass. He's just as likely to take a big mark, land on his feet and then bolt off.
Geelong are now happy to say we let Varcoe go to Collingwood as we knew we,d get a better replacement.....Jarrod Pickett!
180cm from South Fremantle. Pickett will excite with his speed and knack for producing eye-catching moments. His pace is the central element to his game: he runs a 2.81 second 20-metre sprint and he knows it, regularly bursting out of stoppages, taking a couple of bounces and delivering the pass. He's just as likely to take a big mark, land on his feet and then bolt off.
11. WCE- Jake Lever
193cm 84kg
While the weagles werent looking for a key defender, Lever is too good to pass up. He will be a good addition to the backline looking to replace Darren Glass.
193cm 84kg
While the weagles werent looking for a key defender, Lever is too good to pass up. He will be a good addition to the backline looking to replace Darren Glass.
12. Richmond - Nakia Cockatoo (Northern Territory Thunder)
186cm, 86kg
If someone was offering up a prototype athlete ready for AFL programming then they may well call it Nakia Cockatoo. For all the science that goes into profiling future footballers, we've gathered up an awful lot of raw data on what works & what doesn't. Pace & explosiveness must sit firmly at the top of the wishlist, it's what has driven Hawthorn to back to back flags, it's seen Port Power go from cellar dweller to genuine premiership threat and it has been a common denominator in the past 4 grand final victories.
It comes as no surprise that Richmond is suffering from a severe case of pace deficit disorder, we've seen Matty White depart the scene and it has left a significant hole in the list. In choosing Nakia Cockatoo the Richmond brains trust has made the decision to strike early and ensure it gets at least one fleet footed runner as pick 33 in no way guarantees it will be able to address this glaring deficiency.
Just looking at what Nakia brings to the table I'll start by focusing on his combine numbers. His sprint results, particularly the repeat sprint test in which he finished first, indicate that his ceiling as a prime mover is through the roof. He is a power athlete and these types rarely drift out of the top 10, Nathan Freeman being a classic example last year. Having such explosive acceleration cannot be underestimated, it provides a get out clause against the taggers, it allows the team to bust up tight zonal defenses and it creates an air of unpredictability in the team's game plan.
To add to Nakia's athletic arsenal is his impressive leap & agility, he presents as the perfect utility, able to be utilised anywhere on the park. During his apprenticeship with NT Thunder and the AIS, he has been used in a variety of positions, a fact that should not go unnoticed in terms of his application & willingness to learn. Both his coaches at the AIS and Thunder have given him glowing endorsements, this has also been backed up by Chris Scott & those in the know down at Arden St.
When making this decision my two main queries were his stress fracture diagnosis and his aerobic capacity, on the both counts he has come up smelling of roses. Unlike Trengove he has a clean bill of health with his foot, his recovery has been outstanding and it is a credit to him that he's managed to perform like he did in the curtain raiser on grand final day. His endurance is also sound, he ran a 13/9 beep which is good for a player who has had limited preparation, it also points to a footballer who has plenty of room improvement.
Now perhaps the most important consideration is whether Nakia can play football. From the 100 minutes I have at my disposal I can categorically say he has all the weaponry necessary to make it as a quality midfielder, perhaps even a great one. His evasiveness is top shelf and there are even shades of Dustin Martin in the way he bullocks through packs and fends off all comers. The opposition may have been relatively weak but the flare is there and his body type has the makings of a formidable run and carry battering ram. As for his kicking, he blitzed at the combine, he's genuinely dual-sided and he has good depth and accuracy. The combine may not be the most reliable measure but in this case I'm ticking off several critical boxes.
So what could we expect from Nakia Cockatoo is his first year? Well I think he is ready for AFL football, it won't necessarily be easy street but I would hope that he gets a small taste to sharpen the appetite. He still presents as a developmental player but I see no reason why the club can't turn him into the next Brad Hill success story. As a club I think we are now in a position to take on elite athletes and develop them into top level footballers. If we are any chance to match it with the true powerhouses then this isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.
186cm, 86kg
If someone was offering up a prototype athlete ready for AFL programming then they may well call it Nakia Cockatoo. For all the science that goes into profiling future footballers, we've gathered up an awful lot of raw data on what works & what doesn't. Pace & explosiveness must sit firmly at the top of the wishlist, it's what has driven Hawthorn to back to back flags, it's seen Port Power go from cellar dweller to genuine premiership threat and it has been a common denominator in the past 4 grand final victories.
It comes as no surprise that Richmond is suffering from a severe case of pace deficit disorder, we've seen Matty White depart the scene and it has left a significant hole in the list. In choosing Nakia Cockatoo the Richmond brains trust has made the decision to strike early and ensure it gets at least one fleet footed runner as pick 33 in no way guarantees it will be able to address this glaring deficiency.
Just looking at what Nakia brings to the table I'll start by focusing on his combine numbers. His sprint results, particularly the repeat sprint test in which he finished first, indicate that his ceiling as a prime mover is through the roof. He is a power athlete and these types rarely drift out of the top 10, Nathan Freeman being a classic example last year. Having such explosive acceleration cannot be underestimated, it provides a get out clause against the taggers, it allows the team to bust up tight zonal defenses and it creates an air of unpredictability in the team's game plan.
To add to Nakia's athletic arsenal is his impressive leap & agility, he presents as the perfect utility, able to be utilised anywhere on the park. During his apprenticeship with NT Thunder and the AIS, he has been used in a variety of positions, a fact that should not go unnoticed in terms of his application & willingness to learn. Both his coaches at the AIS and Thunder have given him glowing endorsements, this has also been backed up by Chris Scott & those in the know down at Arden St.
When making this decision my two main queries were his stress fracture diagnosis and his aerobic capacity, on the both counts he has come up smelling of roses. Unlike Trengove he has a clean bill of health with his foot, his recovery has been outstanding and it is a credit to him that he's managed to perform like he did in the curtain raiser on grand final day. His endurance is also sound, he ran a 13/9 beep which is good for a player who has had limited preparation, it also points to a footballer who has plenty of room improvement.
Now perhaps the most important consideration is whether Nakia can play football. From the 100 minutes I have at my disposal I can categorically say he has all the weaponry necessary to make it as a quality midfielder, perhaps even a great one. His evasiveness is top shelf and there are even shades of Dustin Martin in the way he bullocks through packs and fends off all comers. The opposition may have been relatively weak but the flare is there and his body type has the makings of a formidable run and carry battering ram. As for his kicking, he blitzed at the combine, he's genuinely dual-sided and he has good depth and accuracy. The combine may not be the most reliable measure but in this case I'm ticking off several critical boxes.
So what could we expect from Nakia Cockatoo is his first year? Well I think he is ready for AFL football, it won't necessarily be easy street but I would hope that he gets a small taste to sharpen the appetite. He still presents as a developmental player but I see no reason why the club can't turn him into the next Brad Hill success story. As a club I think we are now in a position to take on elite athletes and develop them into top level footballers. If we are any chance to match it with the true powerhouses then this isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.
bullus_hit said:
Now why cant you be Richmonds head of recruiting !!
*smile* FJ off and vote for tou any day of the week and twice on sunday ;D
turk-d-tiger said:
Don't like our chances with Nakia. A WCE mate of mine over here deadset reckons he will go to them at #11.
Chiang Mai Tiger said:
I heard they are well and truly into Pickett and most likely take Ahern if pickett is gone
