Resource 2020 Draft Watch (picks 1, 9, 20, 30, 45, 50, 60, 74) - updated R17 15/9/20

[Deaneus!]

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[Apsaalooke]

He's training now.

Has he got rid of that stupid moustache? If he has there's still hope

 

[Dudersaurus]

Has he got rid of that stupid moustache? If he has there's still hope

He's gone full beard. Looks ok on him.

 

[GreyCrow]

He's training now.

I saw him training at Portland Oval - or someone similar. Working hard

 

[Betts are off]

So in this weird year, with hubs and the shortened season etc. Who do we think is currently the odds on favourite for the spoon?

Asking for a friend

 

[Mego Red]

So in this weird year, with hubs and the shortened season etc. Who do we think is currently the odds on favourite for the spoon?

Asking for a friend

I'd imagine GC Suns, then Carlton and Freo, then probably us.

 

[Mismatched]

Development happens at different rates for different players.

After 27 games, Tyson Edwards averaged under 11 disposals, had kicked 8 goals, and averaged 1.2 tackles per game. In fact, after 61 games his averages were 10.3 disposals, 1.3 tackles, and less than a goal every 2 games (he also had 2 premiership medals by that stage.

Not saying Gallucci's going to get to peak Edwards levels, but for me he's shown enough to be interesting. But it's time to make a call to either back him in or move on.

He’s got plenty of talent, I think the tools are all there for a very good player.

My concern is that he’s a little too comfortable with where he’s at and doesn’t quite have the drive to put it all together.

It’s not all his fault though, he came in at a time where he was very little hope of getting a game even if he busted his gut. The club then went down the gurgler with a shit/toxic culture taking over.

He also hasn’t been helped by us having an abundance of small-medium forwards/midfielders on our list. Sometimes guys just need opportunity and exposure.

Tyson Edwards was probably lucky toget to 50 games on output early in his career, but he got them and flourished once he got accustomed to the level and get he belonged.

What would have happened if we’d have hung onto McGuiness, McDermott, A Jarman and co at the end of 1996? Would he have got games? Would Goodwin or Johnson when they did?

 

[1990crow]

He’s got plenty of talent, I think the tools are all there for a very good player.

My concern is that he’s a little too comfortable with where he’s at and doesn’t quite have the drive to put it all together.

It’s not all his fault though, he came in at a time where he was very little hope of getting a game even if he busted his gut. The club then went down the gurgler with a shit/toxic culture taking over.

He also hasn’t been helped by us having an abundance of small-medium forwards/midfielders on our list. Sometimes guys just need opportunity and exposure.

Tyson Edwards was probably lucky toget to 50 games on output early in his career, but he got them and flourished once he got accustomed to the level and get he belonged.

What would have happened if we’d have hung onto McGuiness, McDermott, A Jarman and co at the end of 1996? Would he have got games? Would Goodwin or Johnson when they did?

So.. basically don't do what the crows did in 2019.

 

[Thetrader15]

So.. basically don't do what the crows did in 2018 and 2019.

EFA

 

[Betts are off]

I'd imagine GC Suns, then Carlton and Freo, then probably us.

Yeah, personally I think Carlton may finally go past us, eventually that many high end picks should push you out of the bottom 4. But the other 2 are going to be right amongst it.

 

[Betts are off]

Someone on crowcast last night said Galluci won't play for us again and is gone. Personal reasons.
Interesting how that plays out. Probably wouldn't get much back for him and would end up one of our worst round 1 pick selections since James Sellar in 2006.

Just listened to the Crowcast, I didn't hear that mentioned at all.

 

[1990crow]

Just listened to the Crowcast, I didn't hear that mentioned at all.

Was in the comments.

 

[Betts are off]

Was in the comments.

Ah, well that probably why then. Certainly a bad look if true.

Personally I think its best to give him the benefit of the doubt though. That kid attracts a hell of a lot of opinion bandied about as fact on sites like this.

 

[1990crow]

Ah, well that probably why then. Certainly a bad look if true.

Personally I think its best to give him the benefit of the doubt though. That kid attracts a hell of a lot of opinion bandied about as fact on sites like this.

Hope it’s not true. But even the coaches aren’t happy with his efforts.

 

[Betts are off]

Hope it’s not true. But even the coaches aren’t happy with his efforts.

That's not exactly news though. That story broke 2-3 months ago, for all we know he might be the fittest and most game ready bloke on the track by now

 

[1990crow]

That's not exactly news though. That story broke 2-3 months ago, for all we know he might be the fittest and most game ready bloke on the track by now

I have my doubts. Would rather he got games ahead of Murphy for example.

 

[Betts are off]

I have my doubts. Would rather he got games ahead of Murphy for example.

As would most I suspect. Healthy doubts at this point. But I'm still of the belief that his public kick up the a$$ earlier in the year was the best thing for him. His response will give us a very clear indication on whether he's got the right attitude to be a long term AFL footballer.

So I think you'll have an answer one way or the other by the middle of the season (whenever the hell that is).

 

[1990crow]

As would most I suspect. Healthy doubts at this point. But I'm still of the belief that his public kick up the a$$ earlier in the year was the best thing for him. His response will give us a very clear indication on whether he's got the right attitude to be a long term AFL footballer.

So I think you'll have an answer one way or the other by the middle of the season (whenever the hell that is).

Fingers cross hey. Need a player like Galluci to click if we are to become a good team again. Cant be wasting first round draft picks after the 2012/2013 draft sanctions.
He doesn't need to be an elite player but a best 22 depth midfielder better than other clubs depth midfielders I would take now.

 

[Mego Red]

Yeah, personally I think Carlton may finally go past us, eventually that many high end picks should push you out of the bottom 4. But the other 2 are going to be right amongst it.

Maybe - though Carlton looked terrible week one.

 

[Mutineer]

SA ordinary in the Pre-season agility testing compared to the Big V

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South Australia:

1. Lachlan Grubb (Central District) – 7.94 seconds
2. Connor Willsmore (Sturt) – 8.05
3. James Willis (North Adelaide) – 8.06
4. Nasiah Wanganeen (Glenelg) – 8.11
=5. Jordan Kasianowicz (WWT Eagles) – 8.16
=5. Connor Blackwell (West Adelaide) – 8.16
7. Luke Mitton (South Adelaide) – 8.20
8. Jacob Godden (WWT Eagles) – 8.24
=9. Antonio Zappia (Norwood) – 8.25
=9. Riley Hughes (Central District) – 8.25

Top 10 Average: 8.142 seconds (4th)

SA Academy Hub gun Lachlan Grubb utilised every bit of his athletics background to notch his state’s best time as the sole athlete to clock in at under eight seconds. He, and fellow Bulldog Riley Hughes bookended the 10, while the likes of Connor Willsmore and Luke Mitton made yet another appearance among the top ranks. The Croweaters were once again middle of the road overall through, coming in fourth when compared to other states’ best figures.

Victoria:

1. Blake Reid (Geelong Falcons) – 7.76 seconds
2. Charlie Lazzaro (Geelong Falcons) – 7.79
3. Harrison White (Western Jets) – 7.83
4. Oliver Wiltshire (Geelong Falcons) – 7.90
=5. Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers) – 7.92
=5. Sam Butler (GWV Rebels) – 7.92
7. Bailey Laurie (Oakleigh Chargers) – 7.97
8. Harrison Keeling (Eastern Ranges) – 7.98
=9. 7.99 x3

Top 10 Average: 7.905 seconds (1st)

The quickest top 10 on average across the nation was Victoria, which was the sole state to have every time clock in at under eight seconds. Geelong Falcons products stood out among the massive talent pool, featuring thrice in the top four, with Blake Reid and Charlie Lazzaro managing the best two times. Oakleigh midfield/forward jet Bailey Laurie also ran well, coming in seventh as one of two National Academy members on the list.

 

[Mismatched]

SA ordinary in the Pre-season agility testing compared to the Big V

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South Australia:

1. Lachlan Grubb (Central District) – 7.94 seconds
2. Connor Willsmore (Sturt) – 8.05
3. James Willis (North Adelaide) – 8.06
4. Nasiah Wanganeen (Glenelg) – 8.11
=5. Jordan Kasianowicz (WWT Eagles) – 8.16
=5. Connor Blackwell (West Adelaide) – 8.16
7. Luke Mitton (South Adelaide) – 8.20
8. Jacob Godden (WWT Eagles) – 8.24
=9. Antonio Zappia (Norwood) – 8.25
=9. Riley Hughes (Central District) – 8.25

Top 10 Average: 8.142 seconds (4th)

SA Academy Hub gun Lachlan Grubb utilised every bit of his athletics background to notch his state’s best time as the sole athlete to clock in at under eight seconds. He, and fellow Bulldog Riley Hughes bookended the 10, while the likes of Connor Willsmore and Luke Mitton made yet another appearance among the top ranks. The Croweaters were once again middle of the road overall through, coming in fourth when compared to other states’ best figures.

Victoria:

1. Blake Reid (Geelong Falcons) – 7.76 seconds
2. Charlie Lazzaro (Geelong Falcons) – 7.79
3. Harrison White (Western Jets) – 7.83
4. Oliver Wiltshire (Geelong Falcons) – 7.90
=5. Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers) – 7.92
=5. Sam Butler (GWV Rebels) – 7.92
7. Bailey Laurie (Oakleigh Chargers) – 7.97
8. Harrison Keeling (Eastern Ranges) – 7.98
=9. 7.99 x3

Top 10 Average: 7.905 seconds (1st)

The quickest top 10 on average across the nation was Victoria, which was the sole state to have every time clock in at under eight seconds. Geelong Falcons products stood out among the massive talent pool, featuring thrice in the top four, with Blake Reid and Charlie Lazzaro managing the best two times. Oakleigh midfield/forward jet Bailey Laurie also ran well, coming in seventh as one of two National Academy members on the list.

Averaging the top 10 performers would naturally bias for Victoria, having the most prospective draftees, they’re going to naturally have more players with better agility.

Also, was the testing done at the same venue, on the same day, with the same testers and equipment?

Comparing the states like that is completely meaningless. It has relevance on an individual level, although when you’re comparing differences of a split second there’s a number of small variables that can make a big difference.

 

[eDPS]

Averaging the top 10 performers would naturally bias for Victoria, having the most prospective draftees, they’re going to naturally have more players with better agility.

Also, was the testing done at the same venue, on the same day, with the same testers and equipment?

Comparing the states like that is completely meaningless. It has relevance on an individual level, although when you’re comparing differences of a split second there’s a number of small variables that can make a big difference.

The conditions for the SA, WA and VIC clubs should be the same but not sure about NSW, TAS and QLD.

All testing equipment is the same though.

 

[Mutineer]

The conditions for the SA, WA and VIC clubs should be the same but not sure about NSW, TAS and QLD.

All testing equipment is the same though.

They're all done indoor and on polished boards AFAIK so very little difference in conditions IMO and as you say Rookie Me run them all AFAIK so no difference there. There's fast and there's football fast though.

 

[triggyscrewedus]

Looking at our boring list play round 1 I'm really disappointed that we picked Fish over Stephens.. what the hell was that about? He will be another one gone in 2 years. Leagues are littered with dour defenders that could be picked up in a midseason draft and we waste pick 6 ..
We have a fascination with stock piling future picks for what ? To grab guys like Frampton who is a deadset donkey that couldn't make it at port!
No way is he AFL standard.

 

[craig crowing]

I hope I am not wrong but don't see McAsey as a dour defender and think already shown real talent and KPP players are very necessary.
Although it is my belief that our top end drafting has been poor over last few years with only Fogerty, Milera and Doedee showing anything like the level they were picked at even though by trading players out there has been some good selections , I still have belief in our top 3 picks this draft .
Guess prove will be in pudding whether Stephens or McAsey the right pick .
Probably as they loaded up with mids in Jones and McHenry with top picks reason looked use first pick on KPP and although looks like we could have done better with those picks assume club still believe they will succeed.

 

[SaltPeter]

Looking at our boring list play round 1 I'm really disappointed that we picked Fish over Stephens.. what the hell was that about? He will be another one gone in 2 years. Leagues are littered with dour defenders that could be picked up in a midseason draft and we waste pick 6 ..
We have a fascination with stock piling future picks for what ? To grab guys like Frampton who is a deadset donkey that couldn't make it at port!
No way is he AFL standard.

He's just turned 19 and has played 1 game at the senior level. Is he actually a dour defender? How about we give him a chance. Wouldn't hurt to give Mathew Nicks, Adam Kelly and Dan Jackson a chance to make an impact too.

Seems we'll be going into the draft with a reasonable hand, and there's also the possibility of some new assistants coaches.