2012 Rookies

[Super Hans]

Zorko & Horesly, two players I'll be watching very closely.


Coniglio, Wingard, Stevens.
Walsh.
Giles, Stepherson.
Ellis, Buntine.
^all locks.

 

[rhaz]

James Magner could get a go for Melbourne. $94k, big mature bodied midfielder which is exactly one of the things Neeld outlined as something we required.

 

[Deliverance]

Is it just me or is there a black hole of def/mid rookies this year? Can't find any that I'm happy with, possibly Aylett??

 

[doug85]

GWS Rookies

GWS have loads of cheap rookies.

Does anyone have any info or an opinion on who will get a lot of game time next season.

I'm particularly interested in hearing about the pre-listed players but would also appreciate information on some of the high draft choices they took (e.g. tomlinson, adams, smith etc).

Thanks

Edit: Mods please remove this thread, I didn't realise there was one already open about the same topic. Apologies.

 

[Jivin Jackel]

The Big O is a must in the ruck.

 

[SoupAStars]

Is it just me or is there a black hole of def/mid rookies this year? Can't find any that I'm happy with, possibly Aylett??

Brown? At least I think his name is Brown...

 

[dlanod]

Re: GWS Rookies

Watch the NAB Cup and wait for the team lists. Other than the safe-ish picks (Hampton, Bruce, Shiel, Coniglio, Folau) I think the rest could be toss-ups for playing spots, even players like Treloar, Golds and Buntine with high wraps on them.

 

[m!nt]

Re: GWS Rookies

Guys, I have a bit of a GWS dillema. Would you suggest going with Stephen Coniglio or Anthony Miles?

 

[crowsarethebest]

Brown? At least I think his name is Brown...

Luke Brown. Ready made mature ager and should be ready from round 1. Get on him.

 

[asiansensation]

Anyone mention Stephen Clifton yet? Should do well.

 

[asiansensation]

Re: GWS Rookies

Guys, I have a bit of a GWS dillema. Would you suggest going with Stephen Coniglio or Anthony Miles?

Coniglio. Worth the extra money.

 

[nameless]

Re: GWS Rookies

Found this bit of info, use at own discretion - basically just what these boys have scored SC wise last year. First number is u/18 champs, 2nd number is at their league.

Pick Name U/18 Champs Comp (VFL, WAFL)
1 Jonathon Patton 137 121
2 Stephen Coniglio 132
3 Dom Tyson 132 116
4 Will Hoskin-Elliott 101 109
5 Mattew Buntine 74 118
6 Chad Wingard 104
7 Nick Hayes 54 108
8 Bill Longer 102 103
9 Adam Tomlinson 56 90
10 Liam Sumner 87 101
11 Toby Greene 136 137
12 Sam Docherty 107 114
13 Taylor adams 104 127
14 Devon Smith 103 139
15 Brandon Ellis 99 106
16 Thomas Sheridan 58 110
17 Clay Smith 97 140
18 Bradley McKenzie 90
19 Elliot Kavanagh
20 Hayden Crozier 78 109
21 Tom Mitchell 140 160
34 Shane Kersten 134
41 Mitchell Grigg 118
53 Alex Woodward 95 132
88 Alex Sexton* 70 138

 

[Mike Oxlong]

Re: After the draft...... Your Rookie locks

The big O for Geelong should sit comfortably on most ruck benches.

Agree. Orren Stephenson has the mature body and composure that will see him as a sure starter. Recruiter Stephen Wells is one of the best in the business & would not have wasted his time on this bloke if he wasn't capable of delivering early. Look at their gamble with Pods and didn't that pay off!

 

[MightyMark]

Anyone mention Stephen Clifton yet? Should do well.

Yeah good prospect for the 'Michael Barlow Medal'. JJ Liston winner, should slot in nicely.

 

[MightyMark]

Re: After the draft...... Your Rookie locks

Agree. Orren Stephenson has the mature body and composure that will see him as a sure starter. Recruiter Stephen Wells is one of the best in the business & would not have wasted his time on this bloke if he wasn't capable of delivering early. Look at their gamble with Pods and didn't that pay off!

The out right best! Recruited every player from a triple premiership team without any top 5 or priority picks. The mans an institution.

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Re: After the draft...... Your Rookie locks

The out right best! Recruited every player from a triple premiership team without any top 5 or priority picks. The mans an institution.

Agree but he did get some very nice FS selections

 

[MightyMark]

Re: After the draft...... Your Rookie locks

Agree but he did get some very nice FS selections

Yeah thats true, kinda even's things out. Got another this year as well

 

[borrat]

Yeah good prospect for the 'Michael Barlow Medal'. JJ Liston winner, should slot in nicely.

if he played for a decent team he probably would be but remember the 3300 points cap and the fact gws will be slaughtered every week so that might drag his points lower

 

[GotTheGoodes]

if he played for a decent team he probably would be but remember the 3300 points cap and the fact gws will be slaughtered every week so that might drag his points lower

Yes, but a quality player is a quality player at the end fo the day. I'd rather get a player that averages 50 (and "should" average 80 albeit the team dynamic drags it down) as opposed to a player that averages 50 (and averages 50).....

 

[SugarRayRichard]

Yes, but a quality player is a quality player at the end fo the day. I'd rather get a player that averages 50 (and "should" average 80 albeit the team dynamic drags it down) as opposed to a player that averages 50 (and averages 50).....

I don't get it??? They both average 50?

 

[MightyMark]

I don't get it??? They both average 50?

But one at least shows the potential for improvement. However frustrating, a player that scores below his skill level due to playing in a poor team is a better prospect than a player who scores low becuase his best is simply not good enough.

Regardless, I think Clifton will score well above 50, should be capable of an 80 avergae, 70-75 at least early one whilst he is finding his feet.

 

[tipstar]

Re: GWS Rookies

Found this bit of info, use at own discretion - basically just what these boys have scored SC wise last year. First number is u/18 champs, 2nd number is at their league.

Pick Name U/18 Champs Comp (VFL, WAFL)
1 Jonathon Patton 137 121
2 Stephen Coniglio 132
3 Dom Tyson 132 116
4 Will Hoskin-Elliott 101 109
5 Mattew Buntine 74 118
6 Chad Wingard 104
7 Nick Hayes 54 108
8 Bill Longer 102 103
9 Adam Tomlinson 56 90
10 Liam Sumner 87 101
11 Toby Greene 136 137
12 Sam Docherty 107 114
13 Taylor adams 104 127
14 Devon Smith 103 139
15 Brandon Ellis 99 106
16 Thomas Sheridan 58 110
17 Clay Smith 97 140
18 Bradley McKenzie 90
19 Elliot Kavanagh
20 Hayden Crozier 78 109
21 Tom Mitchell 140 160
34 Shane Kersten 134
41 Mitchell Grigg 118
53 Alex Woodward 95 132
88 Alex Sexton* 70 138

hey nameless, where did you get this info from??

 

[DaSawx]

Where's Kavanugh's avgs?

 

[Covvy]

He didn't play in the U/18's Champs?

 

[GotTheGoodes]

I don't get it??? They both average 50?

My point was simply stats don't mean as much as some people place on them. If you feel like a player is better than his average (particularly if you've watched them play, more so if you watch them regualarly) then go with it.