Player Watch 2023 AFL Draft Pool Discussion Thread

[Strapping Young Lad]

Same rule applies to this thread as other years, keep it on topic about the kids.
Don’t get bogged down on what other teams might do or where they will finish.

Trade speculation belongs here.
That's also where you can discuss your mock drafts or pick trades.

Any McCabe, Dear or Maginness talk belongs here.

 

[user33]

FWIW, looks like we will be picking between Curtin and Watson at pick 4. North to take Colby and Zane.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

FWIW, looks like we will be picking between Curtin and Watson at pick 4. North to take Colby and Zane.

Happy if we close the Curtin.

 

[HawksILove]

Watson thanks

 

[The Chad and I]

FWIW, looks like we will be picking between Curtin and Watson at pick 4. North to take Colby and Zane.

Great opportunity for us.
Curtin will become our Roughead.

 

[The Chad and I]

Arie's long and accurate kicking was on full display in this game as he racked up 10 rebound 50s as well as a fantastic running goal from well outside 50. He also showed some contested and intercept marking ability which draft watchers have been keen to see more of.

It's easy to be impressed by his big kicking ability, but looking closer at his field kicking and it's a surprise that he seems to miss so many targets despite his beautiful kicking action and power. Many of his possessions are playing on from a kick out and his intercept marks are often unopposed or the opposition outnumbered at the fall of the ball from a pressured kick.

I don't see much evidence of smart decision-making, good ball use or handling, disposal effectiveness, directing play or winning contests. What exactly does he do so well that he'd be worth a pick in the 20-25 range?

Good size and BIG kick - that's just about it.
What am I missing?

 

[Hodgey 15]

FWIW, looks like we will be picking between Curtin and Watson at pick 4. North to take Colby and Zane.

Go home factor worries me with Curtin.

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[jenniferHAWKinS]

Go home factor worries me with Curtin.

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Pretty good swap for Harley then

 

[sohsam]

Go home factor worries me with Curtin.

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Fair enough, then go for Watson.
It is not as if there are not enough KPP around, Caddy, O'Sullivan, Murphy, A Reid (top 20 or so) to name a few.

 

[FB19]

FWIW, looks like we will be picking between Curtin and Watson at pick 4. North to take Colby and Zane.

 

[danielG]

FWIW, looks like we will be picking between Curtin and Watson at pick 4. North to take Colby and Zane.

Firstly, moronic by kangaroos.. To ignore a gaping hole in their line up and add players in two areas they are stacked.. terrible list management. I’d take Curtin. Too good to pass on..

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Firstly, moronic by kangaroos.. To ignore a gaping hole in their line up and add players in two areas they are stacked.. terrible list management. I’d take Curtin. Too good to pass on..

Standard Norf. They'll use that as the logic for another priority pick beg next year

 

[Brant]

Firstly, moronic by kangaroos.. To ignore a gaping hole in their line up and add players in two areas they are stacked.. terrible list management. I’d take Curtin. Too good to pass on..

Is he?

I'm hopeful but not convinced.

Would much rather McKercher & probs Duursma as well.

 

[danielG]

Is he?

I'm hopeful but not convinced.

Would much rather McKercher & probs Duursma as well.

So would I but apparently they’ll be gone to where players go to rot at Arden street.. Trading up to get Reid must be explored.. If Curtin is there for WCE to grab at 4… gives them impetus..

 

[Howe Amazing]

In my view Curtin at 4 and if we can get that extra pick Caddy would be great. This would be better than getting Mackay as FA

 

[Coathanger]

Forget Curtin. Clarko isn’t in Perth to see the quokka’s.

 

[HairyO]

Clever move. Put pressure on WCE.

 

[TylerDurden]

Clever move. Put pressure on WCE.

Yep. And pumped him up in the interview. Ducks and drakes.

 

[Billyc]

Forget Curtin. Clarko isn’t in Perth to see the quokka’s.

He’s there to feign interest to put pressure on West Coast to cough up pick 1

 

[TylerDurden]

He’s there to feign interest to put pressure on West Coast to cough up pick 1

100%

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

If I am WCE, i back we can keep Reid and get Curtin in 3 years.

 

[burner1]

Is it that easy to split duursma, Colby, curtain, Watson? All very different types.

 

[Brant]

If I am WCE, i back we can keep Reid and get Curtin in 3 years.

If I'm WCE, I take 2 + 3 & back North to ruin Reid within 2-3 years, then pick him up via PSD

 

[tommyk72]

How exactly does this put pressure on west coast? It they want Curtin, they pick him. If they want Reid, they pick him.

 

[Sixpence]

How exactly does this put pressure on west coast? It they want Curtin, they pick him. If they want Reid, they pick him.

I think the view is that they can get Curtin plus extra for giving up Reid. With North threatening to take Curtin, it means WC can't trade with anyone else, forcing them to trade with North if they want that extra.

 

[noobermensch]

Leake gave AFL recruiters a lot to think about in his final game of the season. He started in the forward line and kicked two impressive goals, then moved into the midfield for the final three quarters of the game. After taking some time to get going, his final quarter as a midfielder was very strong, using his size, strength and speed to find the footy inside the contest and on the spread. Leake looms as an intriguing prospect.