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I would be pleasantly stunned, Hewett (based purely off his video) is a talent worthy of a first-round pick in any draft in AFL history.
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I would be pleasantly stunned, Hewett (based purely off his video) is a talent worthy of a first-round pick in any draft in AFL history.
51 is my dreamers scenario, with our 3rd being more realistic.
When we ontraded pick 41 to the Hawks as part of the 3 way trade, Van Es come to mind as that pick was around the mark with the Lions losing 4 picks in the thirties for Ashcroft. Sera Sera
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His action is excellent for a player his size. Was kicking noted as a flaw for Van Es?
Hine has very specifically stated many times that he drafts for best available, and they trade for list balance. If he deems that 3 talls are the best players available he’ll draft them, it’s as simple as that.
That aside, to think that we would be carrying too many talls when we very clearly need developing KPP at both ends and in the ruck is laughable, as was your earlier statement of “if everyone is fit”, like that ever happens…
I get Hine says that and it makes complete sense but if the list is unbalanced post trade period surely we look to address that to some extent in the draft, most likely post our first 1-2 picks where it makes sense to be best available.
We can’t draft 4 key forwards if Hine decides they are best available is the extreme example. The more realistic example is our current list appears to be short at least 1 tall, Wright said as much re rucks, so Hine surely can’t choose 4 flankers and tell Fly he’ll find him a ruck end of next year.
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I think it’s just deemed to be not a strength or not as good as Hayes.
That said if we had a choice at 16 or whatever it becomes of Hayes, Barnett and say Hewett I’d be skipping Hayes and taking Van Es later on as I think he looks capable.
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Looked a ripping kick in his video.
Yeah correct, he’s the other likely in the mix. Can’t help thinking Derek will prefer Hayes with his height and young age though. Hus if Derek has a hard-on about replacing pendles with a similar type, and Cowan I just think is Derek’s type also. Nice long kick, can mark, fills a need, tried to get Lachie Jones two years ago… or he may be hoping that Ryan is still there at pick 2, so goes for a genuine tall (Hayes, Barnett) or mid (Hus, Hewett) first
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I would imagine that the whole recruiting team would involved in the process. Hine will probably get the last say but there would be influence of some sort, from the coach and list manager. It's highly unlikely that we take 4 talls but in the process of identifying talent, especially in the last 12 months, there would be other influences that help shape Hines decisions. Then again, I could be completely off track, lol. Either way, I hope we at least get 1 of Barnett and Keeler
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I think it was on Daivies from WA
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I hope we take the first three picks, hoping for a Weddle, Keeler and who ever else is available at 27. Leave that last spot for a train on like Narkle. Narkle is 24 and if the developing mids aren’t ready I feel like he is a pretty good option.
Side note on Keeler, when he gets a bit of size on him and is in the system he gives me Ugle Hagen vibes.
Side note on Keeler, when he gets a bit of size on him and is in the system he gives me Ugle Hagen vibes.
I think Frampton will be playing in the one,s not much doubt about that as you rightly say why do a 3 yr contract otherwise.
For me I would pick in order
1.) Hayes or if we were lucky Buss.
2.) Barnett or Keeler or Lemmey,I just do not want Richmond to get Scully and Lemmey,(that seems to be the mail).
3.) George or Ryan who would be okay but not at our 1st pick.
4.) Knobel if we not get Barnett,Dowling or Majot would do me fine .2talls 2 mids.
It's a short packaged highlights reel.
As I said he's not a bad kick, especially for someone his size.
Maybe I should have written he's an incredible kick. I'm obviously keen on him
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That's a big fat yes from me
I thought Van Ess would be slow and sluggish but really he carries that weight well,I would not mind him at all I think I like him better than Weddle really.
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Well if it was it is incorrect because there seemed to be nothing wrong with action, distance or accuracy.
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It's a given
Not to my knowledge, neither a strength nor weakness as a low possession defender.
I was simply comparing Hayes Vrs Van Es & as I said he's not a bad kick, maybe I should have written he's "reliable by foot" as copied from Rookie central.
It was never intended as a blight on his kicking just an unbiased comparison between the 2 players
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