Thought I would get this started as all the machinations are looking like it will be a thorough rebuild with some sort of outside chance of short term success. Losing Prestia is a blow but they will get ample compensation. They already have two excellent tall options in Wright & Lynch and should also get another gun tall next year if they finish bottom 6.
Picks 4, 6 & 8 will net some serious talent, perfect position to be as the talent drops off at 9. A mix of Bowes, Sam Petrevski-Seton & Scrimshaw would be a dynamic core to get things moving. I would be holding all these selections.
Add Hanley (O'Meara compo), Barlow (late pick) & Witts (pick 27).
Use two picks in the twenties and trade down to secure Griffin Logue, spine is starting to look formidable.
Use the remaining picks on Sheer & Jacob Allison, both first round talents who will automatically add to the midfield mix.
Keep getting games into the likes of Jack Martin, Fiorini, Ah Chee, Miller & Garlett.
Persist with Sam Day who is just about ready for a break out season and do everything in the power to keep David Swallow.
Then there's Gaz, best to play him forward in order to extend his career.
I hate to say it but Gold Coast are set to pass Richmond on the ladder, it could even happen as early as next year. They have been gutted by defections but have still maintained value at the draft table. They clearly know when to hold and when to fold. By contrast, we missed the boat on Conca who once had a 4 year deal with Freo on the table, the friendless Lennon who bent the club over after being courted by Carlton and Vickery who is uncontracted and will poached as a free agent.
Picks 4, 6 & 8 will net some serious talent, perfect position to be as the talent drops off at 9. A mix of Bowes, Sam Petrevski-Seton & Scrimshaw would be a dynamic core to get things moving. I would be holding all these selections.
Add Hanley (O'Meara compo), Barlow (late pick) & Witts (pick 27).
Use two picks in the twenties and trade down to secure Griffin Logue, spine is starting to look formidable.
Use the remaining picks on Sheer & Jacob Allison, both first round talents who will automatically add to the midfield mix.
Keep getting games into the likes of Jack Martin, Fiorini, Ah Chee, Miller & Garlett.
Persist with Sam Day who is just about ready for a break out season and do everything in the power to keep David Swallow.
Then there's Gaz, best to play him forward in order to extend his career.
I hate to say it but Gold Coast are set to pass Richmond on the ladder, it could even happen as early as next year. They have been gutted by defections but have still maintained value at the draft table. They clearly know when to hold and when to fold. By contrast, we missed the boat on Conca who once had a 4 year deal with Freo on the table, the friendless Lennon who bent the club over after being courted by Carlton and Vickery who is uncontracted and will poached as a free agent.