Preview 2022 draft prospects

[TradeDraft]

Grundy got shown up badly against an overweight Crossley in his VFL return, in round 19, so the back end of the season. Based on what we all saw of him then, there’s no guarantee he would have been back to an acceptable standard by the AFL finals had he remained fit, let alone been able to nullify a rampaging Hickey.

So no. It’s not that simple.

Maybe that because Grundy missed so much Footy and got Injured during the Game as well

 

[manicpie]

I saw one phantom draft that had North taking him in the 20's.

Looks promising in that package - as they all should though.

Bit more height and size than Ryan

That's encouraging, apparently he's lightning quick also

 

[KJpie]

I saw one phantom draft that had North taking him in the 20's.

Looks promising in that package - as they all should though.

Bit more height and size than Ryan

He's probably in that range of players that falls into a mid to late 2nd round range.

From the AFL site:
A tall defender who is a fine intercept mark and can break open the game with his bursts of speed. He has elite running capacity and can play on tall and small forwards as required. Was impressive with his one-touch hands in all four Allies matches at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, where he averaged 17 disposals and was named his team’s best player against Victoria Metro. Also averaged 14 disposals for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League and featured on the interchange in the NAB League Team of the Year.

 

[Jasper84]

Imagine being so self absorbed that you choose to take over the draft thread on the actual draft night, with Grundy prelim hypotheticals...

 

[lyfsux]

That's my limited understanding, that age group or thereabouts before the seniors
EFA

No, I heard that he came back with the younger guys to find out where the toilets are new club and all

 

[BEEG]

Agree, from listening to Hine My gut feel says we are trading it.

He will only **** it up anyway.

 

[Apex36]

Maybe that because Grundy missed so much Footy and got Injured during the Game as well

You can make as many excuses for him as you like Dave, but the point is he was clearly nowhere near his best, and there’s no guarantee he’d have gotten to that point by finals time even if he didn’t get injured.

 

[stormskye]

So after all this build up, there’s a chance we end up trading 16 tonight, and select nobody. What an anti climax

 

[TradeDraft]

You can make as many excuses for him as you like Dave, but the point is he was clearly nowhere near his best, and there’s no guarantee he’d have gotten to that point by finals time even if he didn’t get injured.

Well he was a Big Reason we beat Essendon with his Huge Final Qtr on Anzac Day

 

[TradeDraft]

Sounds like he be Very Open to Trade Pick 16

 

[Apex36]

Well he was a Big Reason we beat Essendon with his Huge Final Qtr on Anzac Day

In round 5. Fairly irrelevant in regards to what he would have been capable of after such a long injury lay-off. But I digress, this is the draft thread, on draft night. We shouldn’t be talking about a Melbourne player here.

 

[Pistol Night]

Well he was a Big Reason we beat Essendon with his Huge Final Qtr on Anzac Day

He was. Its sad the last image of him is pulling at his jumper after kicking that goal

 

[TradeDraft]

Hearing GWS might Trade for our 1st Pick

 

[TradeDraft]

In round 5. Fairly irrelevant in regards to what he would have been capable of after such a long injury lay-off. But I digress, this is the draft thread, on draft night. We shouldn’t be talking about a Melbourne player here.

I was not the one who started it

Some people just can't let it go

 

[manicpie]

Well he was a Big Reason we beat Essendon with his Huge Final Qtr on Anzac Day

Don't worry, we'll get grundy back in 2024, after Melbourne realise what they got themselves into and they will pay half his wage

 

[Jen2310]

Do you want a draft night thread for the next two days?

 

[stormskye]

Do you want a draft night thread for the next two days?

Anything to stop the Grundy talk I’m down for

 

[manicpie]

Do you want a draft night thread for the next two days?

It could get ugly but why not

 

[TradeDraft]

Do you want a draft night thread for the next two days?

Yes Please and makes more sense then using the 2022 Draft Prospect Thread for the draft

 

[JOELY]

193cm, I believe. I don't know much about him but he looks like an upgrade on Ryan.

If you want someone who's a poor kick over someone who's a good kick, yes.

 

[Jen2310]

Game Day - AFL National Draft night #1 - Currently hold pick 16. Monday November 28th. Coverage @ 7pm via Fox Footy, Kayo + AFL App

Lets get this started.

www.bigfooty.com

 

[manicpie]

If you want someone who's a poor kick over someone who's a good kick, yes.

I just want someone who doesn't replicate Mayne and kick the ball sideways, especially not with our first pick.

 

[KJpie]

I just want someone who doesn't replicate Mayne and kick the ball sideways, especially not with our first pick.

Wouldn't call him a tall defender as per below at 193cm, however McCallum had a solid year of footy:

From the AFL site:

A tall defender who is a fine intercept mark and can break open the game with his bursts of speed. He has elite running capacity and can play on tall and small forwards as required. Was impressive with his one-touch hands in all four Allies matches at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, where he averaged 17 disposals and was named his team’s best player against Victoria Metro. Also averaged 14 disposals for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League and featured on the interchange in the NAB League Team of the Year.

 

[Scodog10]

Hewitt might be a Bust and what would people say then?

He probably will be. I think most players outside this years top 10 will be. The thing with Hewett is he’s top 10 on talent, IMO, and is going to slip for other reasons (go home factor/ off field behaviour/ character whatever) much like Darling 12 years ago.

 

[unplugged]

Hearing GWS might Trade for our 1st Pick

Did you hear that or just read my post earlier