List Mgmt. 2017 draft thread

[TJASTA]

I heard that we might pick Derek Smith at the rookie draft today. He has played as the 23rd man for Richmond VFL and Bendigo Pioneers.

 

[captain cotch 9]

 

[TJASTA]

Here some info about Derek Smith from AFL Draft Centre: "Smith has had multiple opportunities as 23rd man for the Richmond VFL team and has shown some glimpses throughout the year. It was impressive to see him show some leadership on the field, using his voice to direct teammates. He possesses a long left foot kick and his mix of speed & agility make him a tough match up coming off the half back flank. At times he did just hesitate before going to lay the tackle, but he was willing to tackle hard and bump opponents off the ball."

 

[Wrenny]

Here some info about Derek Smith from AFL Draft Centre: "Smith has had multiple opportunities as 23rd man for the Richmond VFL team and has shown some glimpses throughout the year. It was impressive to see him show some leadership on the field, using his voice to direct teammates. He possesses a long left foot kick and his mix of speed & agility make him a tough match up coming off the half back flank. At times he did just hesitate before going to lay the tackle, but he was willing to tackle hard and bump opponents off the ball."

Any highlights?

 

[TJASTA]

Any highlights?

Be looking, Can't find any.

 

[richoatthedisco]

I saw Smith play a few times at VFL level, including his best game. To get him for free extends the Year of the Tiger. Skinny, so dunno about impacting straight away, but quick and talented HBF. With him, Markov, Short, Menadue, Drummond, possibly Naish all developing across half-back at different times in the VFL next year, I see why we let Sam Darley go.

 

[Portland Tigers]

If i am then we won't be playing finals.

Thats a big call...

 

[theflea]

Hey piss boy

I dont like your cuffs.

 

[Rubber Hips]

De Monet !

 

[Rubber Hips]

Bunch of likely lads

Swinburne needs to change their logo from red to yellow

 

[69vintage]

Club gotta be happy with this draft class got 5 out of the 7 top players we rated at our picks .

 

[Dr Tigris]

Club gotta be happy with this draft class got 5 out of the 7 top players we rated at our picks .

Doesn't every club every year.

 

[GoTigers2015]

I saw Smith play a few times at VFL level, including his best game. To get him for free extends the Year of the Tiger. Skinny, so dunno about impacting straight away, but quick and talented HBF. With him, Markov, Short, Menadue, Drummond, possibly Naish all developing across half-back at different times in the VFL next year, I see why we let Sam Darley go.

Morris the captain next year of the VFL team?

 

[richoatthedisco]

Morris the captain next year of the VFL team?

Apparently. Not sure he should even be in the team.

 

[Spanish_Fly]

Jack Higgins is a very strong accumulator of the footy. Preseason he'll impress enough to possibly force his way into our side for round 1. His fitness level is way above your normal TAC kid. Just has a great work ethic.

I agree trading players who have featured in our GF is ridiculous, however, we may find that a player or two become disgruntled if they are not getting regular games and request a trade. But form will determine that. You're right, we sit back and enjoy watching our list develop more as we attempt to go B2B.

I think this is an interesting discussion point, maybe this thread isn't the best place but anyhow.

So are Premiership players tradeable??

So say we get to the end of next year, and a whole host of young players are hot on the heels of more experienced players but are struggling to get into a winning team when the senior players aren't necessarily under performing. Are we better off losing the young players for more opportunity and getting bugger all in return, or trading the experienced player for a good pick and promoting the youth. Examples may be say Butler/Castagna and BEllis. We could possible get say picks 14 & 22?? for Ellis and Castagna end of next year and allow Menadue and Bolton to take thier spots and bring in 2 great kids, or lose Menadue and Bolton for picks 35 & 45.

For me I think we need to be brave and trade players with more currency if we are confident we have players in the wings who can syep in and do that job and possible be even betters players after that 50-80 games.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

I think if we have a successful year again, some players may ask to leave for opportunity if natural attrition takes place.
It might be easier if they have already won one also, it may not feel like they are missing out.

So in 12 months, lets just say Bolton has replaced George for the majority of the upcoming season, and the likely hood for him moving forward will be like Miles this year, too good for VFL but only in the seniors to cover injury etc, he might think, "well I've already won a GF here, I'm not necessarily missing out if I move on, so I will go play elsewhere for greater opportunity".

Think of Suckling a Hawthorn a few years ago. Clarko had placed him on the fringe, I think he was a sub in the GF (may not be 100% on that), so he left a premiership team the year they won, let alone a year later, and went to the Dogs where if it wasn't for injury would have won a flag there.

 

[poppa pump]

we all have a case of shallow hall, when we look at jack higgins, all we can see is eraction making pia.

 

[JR82]

I think this is an interesting discussion point, maybe this thread isn't the best place but anyhow.

So are Premiership players tradeable??

So say we get to the end of next year, and a whole host of young players are hot on the heels of more experienced players but are struggling to get into a winning team when the senior players aren't necessarily under performing. Are we better off losing the young players for more opportunity and getting bugger all in return, or trading the experienced player for a good pick and promoting the youth. Examples may be say Butler/Castagna and BEllis. We could possible get say picks 14 & 22?? for Ellis and Castagna end of next year and allow Menadue and Bolton to take thier spots and bring in 2 great kids, or lose Menadue and Bolton for picks 35 & 45.

For me I think we need to be brave and trade players with more currency if we are confident we have players in the wings who can syep in and do that job and possible be even betters players after that 50-80 games.

For mine this is a no. but i would say that if one of the players came to the Club and expressed a desire to go home or chase the FA $$$ then they can go.

 

[YeOldTiger]

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Bunch of likely lads

Swinburne needs to change their logo from red to yellow

Benny Miller is a big unit for a bloke who runs a sub 3 second 20 !

 

[Punt rd end]

VFL signing

 

[fargothegreat]

VFL signing

We sure love ex lions for our vfl list

 

[Heisenberg_]

For mine this is a no. but i would say that if one of the players came to the Club and expressed a desire to go home or chase the FA $$$ then they can go.

For the right price anybody is tradeable except for the top 5

 

[hyperfuzz]

trading premiership our players at the right price is surely the key to maintaining success over the next decade.

 

[GoTigers2015]

 

[TheWinterRose]

Out of curiosity...was Josh Broderick close to being rookied by RFC? Would he get an opportunity with RFC VFL?