List Mgmt. 2016 AFL Draft

[KO_KO]

Sorry, forgot the gif

 

[ChampRevesby]

The Buckley example is perfect IMO. Wanted to play, went to Brissie but said he would be heading home from the start

Judd did the same thing. He told his manager and the club of his intentions to return home but only after honouring his deal with WC.

 

[SpaceClef]

Yeah I get that the draft is a cornerstone of equalisation and that kids trying to influence where they go undermines that but ....

If I'm a recruiter i'd probably like to know if a kid I'm about to use a valuable draft pick on is more or less likely to want to go home the first chance he gets. So I'm going to ask him if he thinks he'll stay past his first two year contract

I'm not sure where the answer to that question crosses the line into draft tampering but as a recruiter I'd prefer it to be an honest one

Yeah it's a tricky one.

I guess the general feeling is that, yes, most kids would like to stay where they grew up and be surrounded by friends and family, but 99% of them grit their teeth, embrace change and end up enjoying their new lives once they spend a bit of time there.

People get annoyed when kids make up their minds beforehand that they will want to come home, don't even give themselves that chance to adapt, and by doing so undermine equalisation.

My thoughts are if you are that insecure or have family issues that need resolving maybe stick to the WAFL/SANFL/VFL until you grow up a bit and then push for the national comp when you feel comfortable.

 

[KO_KO]

Judd did the same thing. He told his manager and the club of his intentions to return home but only after honouring his deal with WC.

What about at recruitment time though?

 

[ChampRevesby]

What about at recruitment time though?

Apparently he told his manager, thats the word anyway.

 

[KO_KO]

Apparently he told his manager, thats the word anyway.

Well Rebecca Judd did a shit job then

 

[Godfather32]

Not a Kari Wuhrer fan?!

Nah, it's the professor all the way for me

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

The Buckley example is perfect IMO. Wanted to play, went to Brissie but said he would be heading home from the start

#handjobespussyfather

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Absolute trash, on a day when we remember men and women (many 18 years or younger) who went to the other side of the planet to fight wars for their countries freedom.
Puts it into perspective for me.

The current players get paid well, housed well and have access to all kinds of social media.
Many clubs allow them extra time in their home state after away games too.
They have it pretty good IMO.

 

[Monocle]

Mate, interesting drafting. Was surprised that Rotham was available at your pick and surprised you went with Cox. Very big lad, with good mitts and mobility. Kicking is not quite there yet, but saw he's kicked some bags for WWT so can definitely play both ends ala Shooter.

Personally sould have punted on Callum Brown - the more I see him, the more he reminds me of Ben Cousins... not sure what, but am a big fan of his ability to make time and step up to the moment.

I will send you a PM to elaborate further..... to help quench your thirst.

To the rest of the Board I will post a more detailed synopsis once I have taken my last pick in the BF mock.

 

[Mickey Rae]

The Buckley example is perfect IMO. Wanted to play, went to Brissie but said he would be heading home from the start

But he didn't go home to SA he went to f****** Collingwood!!!

 

[Biggie]

Sorry, forgot the gif

 

[Seadog]

Absolute trash, on a day when we remember men and women (many 18 years or younger) who went to the other side of the planet to fight wars for their countries freedom.
Puts it into perspective for me.

The current players get paid well, housed well and have access to all kinds of social media.
Many clubs allow them extra time in their home state after away games too.
They have it pretty good IMO.

Pretty weird perspective.

 

[Biggie]

Pretty weird perspective.

Is it though?

 

[TOA.]

Pretty keen on Berry. Quick, tall, quality character (no flight risk according to Twomey). Spoken about as potential top pick before start of year but injuries impacted him this year.

 

[Obeanie1]

Key forward?

Waterman is taller than Darling already at 18.

 

[Obeanie1]

I thought "the shaker" was SPS! Now I'm really confused.

Salt and Pepper shaker.

Really.... Its not hard

 

[TOA.]

Waterman is taller than Darling already at 18.

Waterman 189.9 at combine, Darling taller than that.

 

[Obeanie1]

SPP skills looked pretty good in that latest news clip. snapping goals like shelling peas and kicking the ball into a wheelie bin 20 meters away.

So much for can't kick

 

[Obeanie1]

Waterman 189.9 at combine, Darling taller than that.

Listed at 191 I've read.

He a modern mobile KP forward not a small.

Thats the point.

 

[TOA.]

Listed at 191 I've read.

He a modern mobile KP forward not a small.

Thats the point.

Agree with that.

Apparently most players thought they tested shorter at combine than expected.

 

[Obeanie1]

Agree with that.

Apparently most players thought they tested shorter at combine than expected.

Just checked AFL site 191cm and 82kgs

 

[Seadog]

Is it though?

Comparing kids who would rather stay in their home state to play footy to other kids who went off to fight in stupid wars is pretty strange.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Pretty weird perspective.

I'm a hard campaigner. That's why I love McGinnity and can't stand that flog Jetta.
I make no excuses for it.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Comparing kids who would rather stay in their home state to play footy to other kids who went off to fight in stupid wars is pretty strange.

It's those kids that fought in stupid wars that allowed the current kids to even play footy let alone be privileged enough to play at the highest level, see the country and get paid well for it.

Maybe it isn't I that has a weird perspective of things.