Resource 2023 AFL Draft Discussion...

[Mostyn]

He's a good player but KPD, ruck and mids are what we should be spending on.

Are there any free agents that are mids, KPDs, rucks?

Sure, trade as well, but acquiring free agents should be a priority as we get to keep our draft picks as well.

 

[Mostyn]

I honestly hope we are having a crack at Himmelburg. Think he would suit us better than Cox.

With Worrell, Doedee, Butts, Murray, Milera, Hinge, Michalanney, Jones and possibly adding a Himmelburg/Cox.. Redman really would be surplus to a group that is starting to look promising.

That's actually fair enough - I like that too.

 

[DaKids]

Heard around the traps young Patty Weckert has given all forms of cricket the flick.Anyone else know anything?

If it is the case have to assume someone has convinced him it’s time to focus on his footy. Can remember if this is his draft year or next?

 

[maxlilly]

Heard around the traps young Patty Weckert has given all forms of cricket the flick.Anyone else know anything?

If it is the case have to assume someone has convinced him it’s time to focus on his footy. Can remember if this is his draft year or next?

Patty looked really impressive last year for WWT.
It will be interesting to see how he develops this year

 

[cleanhands]

Patty looked really impressive last year for WWT.
It will be interesting to see how he develops this year

turncoat

 

[Mostyn]

Where does he play at AFL level? 188cm 84kg.

Is he a Will Hayward type, ultimately?

 

[maxlilly]

Where does he play at AFL level? 188cm 84kg.

He seems to play taller than that, maybe he keeps growing a few more cm's but he looks like a CHF to me

 

[Mostyn]

Yep aerially he's better than Hayward at the same age but I haven't seen the same footy smarts from him. You're right he will need to grow some height wise because he's certainly more physically developed than Hayward at the same age to be a KPP.

I don't remember there being much discussion about Hayward in his underage year? I wasn't following that closely, but my memory is that came on in his draft year?

 

[DaKids]

Where does he play at AFL level? 188cm 84kg.

Is this year his draft year?

 

[DaKids]

Yes

I’ve learned my lessons going too early. Long season ahead - Nationals etc.

Just thought it was a bit odd. My mail was that he’d committed to cricket season - B grade district, U18 Shield and SACA state squad. With no notice he’s pulled the pin on all that.

If anyone knows more or if that’s wrong then by all means give me a shout.

 

[Bearded Clam]

His brother Eli might be a more realistic target...Doubt Redman leaves the Bombers.

Didn’t Redman get into a fight with one of his team mates the other day?..

 

[1990crow]

Didn’t Redman get into a fight with one of his team mates the other day?..

I think it was with blueman.
May be thinking of the politics thread.

 

[martyparty]

Didn’t Redman get into a fight with one of his team mates the other day?..

Yes, Redman and Jake Stringer locked horns…

 

[spenze]

Yes, Redman and Jake Stringer locked horns…

Have to admit, it'd take a few minutes in the same space before I punched Stringer in the heacd

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Yes, Redman and Jake Stringer locked horns…

I like Redman even more now

 

[wimpy]

Is he a Will Hayward type, ultimately?

Definitely not a Will Hayward type. The Weckert family has a history of tall big males. Would suggest he's now 191cms.
Tex Walker not overly tall and poor overhead for a CHF but has managed a pretty good career.
A little behind in fitness because of his U19 national cricket commitments but is going full bore now.
His first reserves game last year was sensational - 8 goals, just appears to be a natural footballer with a huge kick.
Already has a well developed SANFL/AFL body.

 

[DaKids]

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/local-footy-sa/sanfl/afl-draft-looms-large-for-teenage-sports-sensation-patrick-weckert-after-choosing-football-over-cricket/news-story/867743c46cd15b76a298ae12d05f2d00

Football has won the intense tug of war for South Australian sports sensation Patrick Weckert.

The powerfully-built 18-year-old has chosen the oval-shaped Sherrin over the small red Kookaburra and now looms as one of the SANFL’s top 2023 AFL draft prospects.

“It was a tough decision to make between the two sports, football and cricket, but I’ve just made the call to give footy a crack because that’s where I feel my heart lies,’’ said Weckert, who played one league game for Woodville-West Torrens last year.

Ah thanks mate. At least I know now an old mate down that way isn’t going senile ha ha.

 

[Blurter]

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/local-footy-sa/sanfl/afl-draft-looms-large-for-teenage-sports-sensation-patrick-weckert-after-choosing-football-over-cricket/news-story/867743c46cd15b76a298ae12d05f2d00

Football has won the intense tug of war for South Australian sports sensation Patrick Weckert.

The powerfully-built 18-year-old has chosen the oval-shaped Sherrin over the small red Kookaburra and now looms as one of the SANFL’s top 2023 AFL draft prospects.

“It was a tough decision to make between the two sports, football and cricket, but I’ve just made the call to give footy a crack because that’s where I feel my heart lies,’’ said Weckert, who played one league game for Woodville-West Torrens last year.

If this kid is a one of the Brinkworth Weckerts he is going to grow into an absolute beast of a thing.

 

[Dangerousfield]

I don't remember there being much discussion about Hayward in his underage year? I wasn't following that closely, but my memory is that came on in his draft year?

I think the story goes Hayward wasn't serious about his footy until his draft year then got told mid season by Beatson from the Swans to get serious and get fit! Funny they drafted him after that.

Hayward is a much better footballer than most casual watchers believe and apparently happy at the Swans, joined at the hip to Florent according to Swans board so difficult for us to pry him loose.

Excited about Weckert, a big watch this season

 

[ams4crows]

If this kid is a one of the Brinkworth Weckerts he is going to grow into an absolute beast of a thing.

I went to school with a Wecket was a boarder as family lived regional but that was like 15 years ago

 

[Blurter]

Definitely not a Will Hayward type. The Weckert family has a history of tall big males. Would suggest he's now 191cms.
Tex Walker not overly tall and poor overhead for a CHF but has managed a pretty good career.
A little behind in fitness because of his U19 national cricket commitments but is going full bore now.
His first reserves game last year was sensational - 8 goals, just appears to be a natural footballer with a huge kick.
Already has a well developed SANFL/AFL body.

'Weckert family has a history of tall big males' is an understatement. Check out 'Uncle' Trunk...

Almanac Bush Footy: The Legend of ‘Trunk’ Weckert

www.footyalmanac.com.au

Poppa Sid was even bigger...

 

[Mostyn]

Definitely not a Will Hayward type. The Weckert family has a history of tall big males. Would suggest he's now 191cms.
Tex Walker not overly tall and poor overhead for a CHF but has managed a pretty good career.
A little behind in fitness because of his U19 national cricket commitments but is going full bore now.
His first reserves game last year was sensational - 8 goals, just appears to be a natural footballer with a huge kick.
Already has a well developed SANFL/AFL body.

Yep, article today said 191cm.

 

[Mostyn]

This is actually starting to feel like a draft where three or four top 25 picks could be really valuable.

 

[Scorpus]

This is actually starting to feel like a draft where three or four top 25 picks could be really valuable.

We should have two

 

[Eagleboy2011]

I think this guy may be the next big thing in the draft. Showing my WWT bias. Already being touted in a few interstate papers.

Patrick Weckert

https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-looms-large-for-teenage-sports-sensation-patrick-weckert-after-choosing-football-over-cricket/news-story/867743c46cd15b76a298ae12d05f2d00