Preview 2009 National Draft: Luke Tapscott

[SirJimi05]

Forgive me if i have posted this in the wrong section but i recall that last season, after some discussion, the mods decided that we would have individual threads for 4 or 5 players that Essendon would be likely to pursue in the NAB draft. I thought i would kick things off by posting a thread on Tapscott.

From the limited footage i have seen of the potential draftees this is the guy that stands out for me. Nice size about him, probably ready made size for AFL footy but you can see that he will develop into a fair unit. Lovely long penetrating kick and a brilliant kick for goal. Some of his long goals from outside 50m in the champs were quite impressive. By the looks of him he also looks like he has a bit of mongrel about him and also loves to attack the ball and man hard.

Seems like the player the Dons should be after imo but would love to hear from those that know a lot about all the kids.

Rohan is the other one that stood out to me but i have a feeling that he will go early and im not really sure if he can become an out and out mid?

Thoughts?

 

[Smyth94]

Re: Luke Tapscott

He's the one (from my limited viewing of the champs) that I really want Essendon to pick up - lovely, penetrating kick and goes ok (from what I've seen) in the ball winning stakes.

 

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Base on your recommendation I u tubed Tapscott - not bad at all.
I am not sure about the other guys in contention, but this guy is good.

Will keep my eye open for him from now on. Good spot SJ05

 

[michael7]

Re: Luke Tapscott

I admit i'm only going off youtube here as it's hard to watch the u-18's from brisbane but gee Martin looks impressive too with Stevens not far behind. Tapscott looked quite impressive too though I must admit

 

[Zahasouvlakis]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Saw his video last week and would be ecstatic if we picked him up.

 

[SirJimi05]

Re: Luke Tapscott

I admit i'm only going off youtube here as it's hard to watch the u-18's from brisbane but gee Martin looks impressive too with Stevens not far behind. Tapscott looked quite impressive too though I must admit

I would take Martin over Tapscott (just) but he will be gone well before our pick imo.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Will be drafted by Port.

 

[qwertyboy]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Tapscott is my second preference out of the 4 player I really want. My List goes Martin, Tapscott, Cunnington and Stevens. But I feel that tapscott will be the most realistic for us considering where we enter the draft. Could fit in our team staright away as a half forward type and then make the transition to the midfield. Reminds me of a Higgins or Dangerfield type player.

 

[The Donners]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Tapscott - one of the best Youtube packages I've seen since Hurley's.

I had a look at Martin's, going simply by youtube, naaaaah.

 

[qwertyboy]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Tapscott - one of the best Youtube packages I've seen since Hurley's.

I had a look at Martin's, going simply by youtube, naaaaah.

I though Matins was a bit more imressive especially with his kicking and the amount of ball he gets but thats my opinion how come your more impresswed with Tapscott?

 

[The Donners]

Re: Luke Tapscott

I though Matins was a bit more imressive especially with his kicking and the amount of ball he gets but thats my opinion how come your more impresswed with Tapscott?

Nice pace, good overhead, good size and penetrative kick. To be honest, I'm not personally concerned at their age as to how often they get the ball, it's what they do with the ball. I wasn't overly impressed with what Martin did with the ball but he did seem to have good vision. I also think Tapscott will come on a lot quicker due to his body size, I know that's not the most important thing but there's no guarantees that Martin has the body shape to add bulk. He reminds me of a young Matthew Lappin.

I think if we're looking for a Ricciuto/Chapman type then Tapscott is the man.

As I said, that's based purely on the youtube footage.

Can I also say I wasn't impressed with Cunnington's youtube either.

It's all opinionative.

 

[ravarma]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Would much rather Dustin Martin!! the one weakness on Luke is that he doesn't get enough pill. but having said that he doesnt need that much pill to influence the game because of his high skill level. but still would much rather dustin martin

 

[qwertyboy]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Nice pace, good overhead, good size and penetrative kick. To be honest, I'm not personally concerned at their age as to how often they get the ball, it's what they do with the ball. I wasn't overly impressed with what Martin did with the ball but he did seem to have good vision. I also think Tapscott will come on a lot quicker due to his body size, I know that's not the most important thing but there's no guarantees that Martin has the body shape to add bulk. He reminds me of a young Matthew Lappin.

I think if we're looking for a Ricciuto/Chapman type then Tapscott is the man.

As I said, that's based purely on the youtube footage.

Can I also say I wasn't impressed with Cunnington's youtube either.

It's all opinionative.

Exactly the player that I thuoght of when I saw him. I see Martin as a true mid while Tapscottt half forward potential it really depends on our needs because we could esily go with Stevens who is silky smooth or Cunnington but those 2 didnt impress me as much as the latter 2 in the utube footage.

 

[The Donners]

Re: Luke Tapscott

Exactly the player that I thuoght of when I saw him. I see Martin as a true mid while Tapscottt half forward potential it really depends on our needs because we could esily go with Stevens who is silky smooth or Cunnington but those 2 didnt impress me as much as the latter 2 in the utube footage.

I think we need a player who can break the lines. Given time Tapscott could be moved into the middle ala Chapman and be a genuine goal-kicking midfielder.

That's what I think we need. Lonergan has not come on as well as I would've liked but I did think people were overrating him last season.

 

[The Fact]

Re: Luke Tapscott

I think we need a player who can break the lines. Given time Tapscott could be moved into the middle ala Chapman and be a genuine goal-kicking midfielder.

That's what I think we need. Lonergan has not come on as well as I would've liked but I did think people were overrating him last season.

Agreed i really like the look of tapscott has a great kick on him and can take a mark, plus looks hard at it really looks like the type of player we need. Although i don't agree on your comments about lonergun

 

[zen dice man]

Re: Luke Tapscott

The girls over on the Carlton board are crying already that we will pick this guy infront of them.

A thread entitled " Essendon to screw us 2 years running " regarding the recruitment of Tapscott to Essendon has sprung up from the roting filthy mess that is Carlton- as though it is a foregone conclusion.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628747


This thread made my day..

Those women over there whinge about Essendon like a couple of old bags.

 

[Elder van Berlo]

Saw his league debut for North Adelaide. Admittedly it's the only time I've seen him play but he seriously impressed me that day. Played across half forward, took a couple of really solid overhead grabs and kicked, from memory, 2 goals from outside 50. Possibly more impressive again was his courage and hardness at the ball, and a couple of massive (but legal) shepherds/bumps. I'm no drafting expert so i couldn't say "top x", but based on that I'd say he'll become a very good AFL player.

 

[The Donners]

Saw his league debut for North Adelaide. Admittedly it's the only time I've seen him play but he seriously impressed me that day. Played across half forward, took a couple of really solid overhead grabs and kicked, from memory, 2 goals from outside 50. Possibly more impressive again was his courage and hardness at the ball, and a couple of massive (but legal) shepherds/bumps. I'm no drafting expert so i couldn't say "top x", but based on that I'd say he'll become a very good AFL player.

From what little I've seen, if we have the opportunity to pick him up but overlook him, I'll spew up!

 

[efcboy]

tapscott looks ok - i wouldn't be upset if we got him. around pick 10 others likely to be available include martin, cunnington, panos and dylan mcneil. there hasn't been much talk about mcneil, possibly because he played in div 2 for nsw, but i'd recommend you all have a look at him. he's a brent harvey/nathan foley type good for clearances and is a goal kicker. he made all australian and is quite possibly the most under-rated in pre-draft discussion for mine.

 

[ShowMeTheMonfrie]

finally someone mentioning mcniells name. i reckon he is the one we want an absolute goer. efc boy wat are mcniells stats. he really has no height does he?

 

[Spikey]

Re: Luke Tapscott

The girls over on the Carlton board are crying already that we will pick this guy infront of them.

95% of people on this board can't read that

What's the bet Essendon will screw us just like they did with Michael Hurley.I wanted him before Daniel Rich but we got Chris Yarran who will be good but will go back home i reckon. What's the bet Luke Tapscott will go to Essendon if Port Adelaide don't get him and he still around.We probably get a lovely butterfly who goes to havard university

 

[Call Me Cake]

This kid can kick. I'll tell you that. Everytime I've seen him kick a goal, it's always been from outside/on the 50?

Long kick, and accurate! - Just what we need.

I can see him becoming the Buddy type in a couple years. He also takes a good strong mark and knows how to make a presence when he isn't kicking 3+ goals.

Port Adelaide are creaming themselves for him, and I just hope they don't take him so that we can grab this potential star!

 

[The Fact]

This kid can kick. I'll tell you that. Everytime I've seen him kick a goal, it's always been from outside/on the 50?

Long kick, and accurate! - Just what we need.

I can see him becoming the Buddy type player in a couple years. Takes a good strong mark and knows how to make a presence when he isn't kicking 3+ goals.

Port Adelaide are creaming themselves for him, and I just hope they don't take him so that we can grab this potential star!

What do you mean buddy type hopefully if we draft him he would move into the middle if anything to me looks like a luke hodge hard at it not super qick but has a great kick

 

[Call Me Cake]

What do you mean buddy type

My bad, I meant his kicking/accuracy circa. 2008.

 

[Kaiser Powser]

If Martin and Cunnington are gone by our pick, Tapscott would be my preferred option.

They are the three I am keen on.