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.

 

[Brant]

Really? Looks more like he has good agility than pure speed but I have no idea

Not my observation, but stands by for some quotes:

Watson the quickest/best acceleration, Duursma has higher top speed.

 

[Hawk the Talk]

Not my observation, but stands by for some quotes:

Love to hear that!

 

[chopflop]

Duursma is an Isaac Smith

7

Isaac Smith

Age

35

Ht

188cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

13.0

5star

HB

8.4

5star

M

5.5

5star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.4

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.3

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.5

3star

CL

1.3

4star

D

19.2

5star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.6

5star

M

7.6

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

type. Now I've officially read it all

 

[matey]

Something about the look of Duursma ……… has those triangle eyes determination look about him. Not knowing the character of the boys that will be available but based on our recent picks it’s a big factor behind who we choose!

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Duursma is an Isaac Smith type. Now I've officially read it all

Much more like Rozee for mine, mercurial forward come eventual midfielder.

 

[noobermensch]

Big Game Zane was unstoppable for much of this one, especially in the third with his chest puffed out and a confident strut up as he dominated the forward 50 in a way rarely seen. I was very disappointed in his last champs game, but Shifter mentioned he was struggling with an injury. Today we got a real taste of what he might bring at the next level.

 

[tl92]

Much more like Rozee for mine, mercurial forward come eventual midfielder.

Haven’t seen much of Duursma, but from the write ups and small snippets I’ve seen is there a risk he turns out to be a Hoskin Elliot?

 

[SSSSSS]

Big Game Zane was unstoppable for much of this one, especially in the third with his chest puffed out and a confident strut up as he dominated the forward 50 in a way rarely seen. I was very disappointed in his last champs game, but Shifter mentioned he was struggling with an injury. Today we got a real taste of what he might bring at the next level.

There's that killer instinct we were looking for.

 

[nelk boys]

Haven’t seen much of Duursma, but from the write ups and small snippets I’ve seen is there a risk he turns out to be a Hoskin Elliot?

Fades out of games a lot. Plays one great game out of four. Hopefully he gets some consistency, with this type of form.

Not sure I'd have a lot of faith in him yet.

For us in order, I'd have Watto, McKercher, Curtin in front of him. Caddy and Duursma at that third tier for myself.

 

[Glebehawk]

Todays game made our need for quality forwards even more obvious. Duursma or Watson…and if we can nab a second pick hopefully Caddy slips.

 

[A1fromDay1]

Getting close to the do not touch category for Caddy regardless how far he slips.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[OnWardnUpWard]

Would North take Watson?

 

[A1fromDay1]

Would North take Watson?

North have more holes than swiss cheese & are notoriously unpredictable come draft time so anyone's guess

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Archer Reid would be nice for us if we could nab a 2nd 1st rounder.

Anyone think we will bid on Jed Walter? I hope we do. Sun's will match in a flash but he's got what we need.

 

[SSSSSS]

Would North take Watson?

They need Curtin IMO.

 

[Billyc]

They need Curtin IMO.

Watching them today, they need everything. Their midfield is terrible. They should take best available, they are too shit to be fussy.

 

[Glebehawk]

Getting close to the do not touch category for Caddy regardless how far he slips.

Agree, but if he matures he’s still got something.

 

[naysayer]

Getting close to the do not touch category for Caddy regardless how far he slips.

Why?

 

[hawkguru]

Lol people are writing off Caddy after 1 poor game and abit of a attitude. So what, You think Sicily was a choir boy in his early career? Caddy has kicked multiple goals in nearly every game this year and handled himself quite well in Carltons vfl squad. Durrsma and A.Reid play 1 good game and are bring touted as a better fwd option than Caddy? Consistent performances are being overlooked here

 

[Brishawk]

If the biggest knock on Watson is his height, here’s a question -

If you were told Watson would go on to be as good/influential as Caleb Daniels (I know they play different roles), would you be willing to take him at pick 3 ? Comparison only being made because of their similar heights.


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I wouldnt use pick 3 on either.

 

[Brishawk]

We need someone that can demand (and win the ball ) at CHF.

We also need someone to take advantage of that ball if the contest is halved.

Our forward line doesn’t generate any fear in opposition coaching boxes and we need to change that.

Surely one of Curtain / Caddy / Watson addresses one of those needs?

We need to pick the best player available and address any list deficiency through other means.

 

[naysayer]

Would North take Watson?

Nick Watson kicks a bag every week at junior level, and for some reason people are presuming he won't continue to do that every week at AFL level.

For me, he is pick 2 all day long. I'll cry with joy if he slips to pick 3, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[TylerDurden]

I'm off Caddy. Don't think he'll make it as a key fwd at the top level.

 

[nelk boys]

I'm off Caddy. Don't think he'll make it as a key fwd at the top level.

Any reasons?

Just curious.