2008 Draft Top 10 Predictions

[UpTheGuts]

If the bombers finish last and get pick 1 do we take Rich or Naitunai??

Rich, 4 sure...

 

[richoatthedisco]

If Watts finishes the carnival the way he started he'll go number 1.

Quick Miller, get in his ear! "Ease off Jack, Tigers are gonna need a new forward line hero in a few years..."
Where's Graeme Richmond with the six shirts in a box lined with cash when you need him?

 

[Z_K]

I haven't seen the kid play, but from reading all this and a bunch of other threads, can someone correct the following if I am wrong?

Natanui is a 196cm ruckman, with an average kicking action (for average results), an average mark, quick, but not a ball carrying type and a kick arse tackler. Now, I am sure he is exciting and all that, but is he a sure bet? Would clubs not prefer a genuine KP or gun midfielder over a small ruck type?

 

[UpTheGuts]

I haven't seen the kid play, but from reading all this and a bunch of other threads, can someone correct the following if I am wrong?

Natanui is a 196cm ruckman, with an average kicking action (for average results), an average mark, quick, but not a ball carrying type and a kick arse tackler. Now, I am sure he is exciting and all that, but is he a sure bet? Would clubs not prefer a genuine KP or gun midfielder over a small ruck type?

I am no expert, but personally I don;t see him as a #1 pick. Having #1 can be a curse and you feel obliged to go for the BEST bet... ie the most likely best player. Others, (eg. Franklin) could have been (and now are) a premier player, but easily could have failed to emerge, and thus fell, whereas Deledio was a good bet.

If I had #1, I'd say take Rich as the most likely best bet, but anyone taking Natanui after that will be hoping for the upside that others seem to be saying is a foregone conclusion.

Put it this way - with our history, if we drafted Natanui with a top 2 pick I think I'd be more nervous than over the moon.

 

[beatlesmith]

I haven't seen the kid play, but from reading all this and a bunch of other threads, can someone correct the following if I am wrong?

Natanui is a 196cm ruckman, with an average kicking action (for average results), an average mark, quick, but not a ball carrying type and a kick arse tackler. Now, I am sure he is exciting and all that, but is he a sure bet? Would clubs not prefer a genuine KP or gun midfielder over a small ruck type?

about 198cm now. If he keeps growing he will be at ruckman height with an amazing leap. He has bulked up a bit too. He could probably do well as an inside mid on his own, and his pace and agility are first class. As previously mentioned, he is a fantastic tackler and he is very hit or miss in his kicking. Sometimes he kicks beautiful 55m drop punts and hits a target perfectly, other times he shanks a 30m stab pass. If he can iron that out he has the makings of adam goodes mk 2. I would love to see swan districts play him in the centre square as a rover, as if he could prove he can play there, the eagles would jump all over that. Has the potential to play every position on the ground. I would be happy if we got naitanui at 2 (if watts went at 1), then got swift at 18. I (and many others) rate swift only just behind rich as a mid. Talent wise he is top 10 but his plaguing serious injuries will scare alot of teams away.

 

[UpTheGuts]

about 198cm now. If he keeps growing he will be at ruckman height with an amazing leap. He has bulked up a bit too. He could probably do well as an inside mid on his own, and his pace and agility are first class. As previously mentioned, he is a fantastic tackler and he is very hit or miss in his kicking. Sometimes he kicks beautiful 55m drop punts and hits a target perfectly, other times he shanks a 30m stab pass. If he can iron that out he has the makings of adam goodes mk 2. I would love to see swan districts play him in the centre square as a rover, as if he could prove he can play there, the eagles would jump all over that. Has the potential to play every position on the ground. I would be happy if we got naitanui at 2 (if watts went at 1), then got swift at 18. I (and many others) rate swift only just behind rich as a mid. Talent wise he is top 10 but his plaguing serious injuries will scare alot of teams away.

Cheers - good insights...

 

[melbourne150]

There is not a chance in hell that melbourne would pass on Naitanui...

And Jack Watts is very over rated on BF and there is no way that he will go at number #1.

 

[McLean_4_Captain]

There is not a chance in hell that melbourne would pass on Naitanui...

And Jack Watts is very over rated on BF and there is no way that he will go at number #1.

Understatement of the year. Kid has one great game and now he's No.1, it's a joke. Great kid, but not 1. Top 10 is more likely

One of Hurley/ Watts is the Richmond fantasy at present, I assure you. Fingers crossed, though I am doubtful.

I doubt Hurley will fall to 5-6, (assuming tigers finish above dees, dons, eagles and dockers) but there is every chance that Watts will still be available then, so i'd say Richmond will target him

 

[the off white]

Quick Miller, get in his ear! "Ease off Jack, Tigers are gonna need a new forward line hero in a few years..."
Where's Graeme Richmond with the six shirts in a box lined with cash when you need him?[/QUOTE

Francis Jackson, your recruiting manager was Brighton Grammars coach for many years and still helps the school out. So would know Jack pretty well.

 

[THE_GUN]

about 198cm now. If he keeps growing he will be at ruckman height with an amazing leap. He has bulked up a bit too. He could probably do well as an inside mid on his own, and his pace and agility are first class. As previously mentioned, he is a fantastic tackler and he is very hit or miss in his kicking. Sometimes he kicks beautiful 55m drop punts and hits a target perfectly, other times he shanks a 30m stab pass. If he can iron that out he has the makings of adam goodes mk 2. I would love to see swan districts play him in the centre square as a rover, as if he could prove he can play there, the eagles would jump all over that. Has the potential to play every position on the ground. I would be happy if we got naitanui at 2 (if watts went at 1), then got swift at 18. I (and many others) rate swift only just behind rich as a mid. Talent wise he is top 10 but his plaguing serious injuries will scare alot of teams away.

sounds alot like mathew richardson.

 

[pw15]

Gaertner has had some bad form over the last year so i wouldnt be to sure he'll go has not played real well this year so needs a good finish to the year. Vickery will go 15-25 if not better .

totally disagree with this. Has been in great form this year except against Knights. Last year his form dropped off at the end of year due to sickness and probably cost him being drafted. See how he finishes the carnival off and also the rest of the year. Can't understand why is so hated on BF

 

[blues2010]

totally disagree with this. Has been in great form this year except against Knights. Last year his form dropped off at the end of year due to sickness and probably cost him being drafted. See how he finishes the carnival off and also the rest of the year. Can't understand why is so hated on BF

I wouldn't be too worried by some of the comments on here. I suspect that some people on here are managers of some of the kids and pump up their own and put all the others down who they don't manage. Let the kids' footy do the talking and everything else will take care of itself

 

[HBF]

I wouldn't be too worried by some of the comments on here. I suspect that some people on here are managers of some of the kids and pump up their own and put all the others down who they don't manage. Let the kids' footy do the talking and everything else will take care of itself

Spot on.

 

[peggles]

Understatement of the year. Kid has one great game and now he's No.1, it's a joke. Great kid, but not 1. Top 10 is more likely



I doubt Hurley will fall to 5-6, (assuming tigers finish above dees, dons, eagles and dockers) but there is every chance that Watts will still be available then, so i'd say Richmond will target him

we would love that.....bring it on....exactly what we need

 

[DTHitman]

im going to be called an idiot and get laughed at here .........
but in 5 years time im calling ZEIBELL to be top 5 players in the AFL.
this kid is a freak

 

[Bourky23]

im going to be called an idiot and get laughed at here .........
but in 5 years time im calling ZIEBELL to be top 5 players in the AFL.
this kid is a freak

i'm with you on this one.. but don't put the moz on him

 

[Gunnar Longshanks]

I wouldn't be too worried by some of the comments on here. I suspect that some people on here are managers of some of the kids and pump up their own and put all the others down who they don't manage. Let the kids' footy do the talking and everything else will take care of itself

Why would managers come to an internet forum and try to talk up their players?

Do they think that is going to get them picked earlier or paid more?

People totally over-estimate the influence of BigFooty. No-one in the real world gives a shit about what gets posted here.

 

[Moo]

If we finish out of the bottom six but not in the finals, would Yarran be there?

He fits one of our needs for a quick HFF, but Fev needs another tall to take the pressure off or eventually be his replacement.

It's very early, but I'm crossing my fingers for Hurley or Watts who is 194 cms, quick and bottom age.

Yarran may be there ...I think however if Freo have 4th choice and Nat, Rich & Hurley are gone ...we may just nab him being a very, very good local prospect.

If we somehow drop into the bottom 3 and WC have 4th choice - I think they may do exactly the same thing. Pray we remain crap out here!

If Melbourne get Robert Warnock from Fremantle will they still need to take Natanui? Wouldnt they be better to take a player in the type of Rich?

They will take the Natman if they finish last ...he is an excitement machine and would be a PR wetdream for the Dees.

Tough to do a top 10 not knowing which teams are finishing where but I would guess at this stage these 10 names coming out.

Naitantui
Rich
Hurley
Watts
Hartlett
Sidebottom
Suban
Trengrove
Ziebel
Yarran

 

[Bourky23]

surely Heyne has to be pushing for top 10 after yet another solid game when it mattered?? i just think he has what recruiters are after.. hopefully can last till St.Kilda's pick

 

[Prem87]

What type of player is Heyne?

 

[Bourky23]

What type of player is Heyne?

Tall Robust, Explosive Midfielder... 187cm's

• Long raking left foot
• Massive leap
• Quick and Evasive
• Strong (so can win contested football)
• Versatile.. Wing, Half Foward or even FF

 

[Moo]

Is there any left footer ever in a draft that is not raking?

 

[over the top]

Is there any left footer ever in a draft that is not raking?

haha very true. its like a CHF in the draft who has the best hands.

 

[Ysaye]

Yarran may be there ...I think however if Freo have 4th choice and Nat, Rich & Hurley are gone ...we may just nab him being a very, very good local prospect.

If we somehow drop into the bottom 3 and WC have 4th choice - I think they may do exactly the same thing. Pray we remain crap out here!

IMO I don't think we would take Yarran in that situation, especially if we only have one pick in the Top 10. ATM he is just a forward pocket; and it is well documented even by club officials that we need to improve our midfield.

Presuming the next best midfielder is Hartlett then that will be our first pick in that scenario. Skillful medium sized clearance winner who would complement Palmer well. Swift might have also been a darkhorse, but given his injuries will probably fall.

 

[dyl_tigerman]

i think that is about time that finally other teams other then richmond are talking about who they are going to get.... since 2001 ita been 6 seasons and we have talked about it everyweek for the last half of the season...
be aware though that your club may pick someone who looks god in the carnival but don't fit into the afl...
look at Jarrad Oakley Nicholls then you got hawthorn and Judd he had a bung shoulder as did buddy while tambo carved it up....
beware of the sleeeping giants...