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.

 

[Brishawk]

Full highlights of McKercher's huge champs carnival.

He is very, very good. Dont think he will be there at pick 3 unless north finish bottom and wc take curtin at 2. Be mad not to take him if available.

 

[Hawthorn2023]

Full highlights of McKercher's huge champs carnival.

If he is still available, we must take him.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Super draft, shades of 2001

 

[tl92]

Purely from a culture perspective I am a pass on Caddy. This is based on being from the same area as the Caddy family and knowing a few of them personally.

have heard Josh is a real arseh*le

 

[burger09]

Super draft, shades of 2001

Reid, Walter, McKercher, Watson, Curtain, Dursma are a sensational top 6.
If O'Sullivan and Caddy are players then I think super draft is apt.
Even more so if the other acadamy kids were available to all.

 

[Topiary]

have heard Josh is a real arseh*le

As I have said, I am concerned about his attitude and his co-existence with team mates. Just a feeling.

 

[matey]

Full highlights of McKercher's huge champs carnival.

The way he moves/runs his trunk is always upright above his centreline to the ground …… amazing balance.

 

[Blackhawk42]

The way he moves/runs his trunk is always upright above his centreline to the ground …… amazing balance.

Very similar to Daicos and Merrett in that regard.

 

[matey]

Well under Mitch and MM one common factor in all of the kids we have drafted is they must have great character and work ethic. By the sound of some of the noise coming through would Caddy meet these requirements?

 

[Sixpence]

As I have said, I am concerned about his attitude and his co-existence with team mates. Just a feeling.

No need to be concerned, he retired last year.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Reid, Walter, McKercher, Watson, Curtain, Dursma are a sensational top 6.
If O'Sullivan and Caddy are players then I think super draft is apt.
Even more so if the other acadamy kids were available to all.

And alot of value probably upto 40, Sam Mitchell and Bartell went very deep

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

And alot of value probably upto 40, Sam Mitchell and Bartell went very deep

Bartel was Pick 8.


Can we keep this on topic, please?

 

[The Chad and I]

Full highlights of McKercher's huge champs carnival.

He really looks a different player in dry weather - blistering pace, excellent kick and composure.
If we were to draft him hope it would be to play him predominantly as an outside midfielder.
We simply do not need him as an inside mid.

I hope he is taken before our pick and we get the best forward/s.

 

[Walshawk]

McKercher has incredible acceleration. Plays like Judd - kicks a few floaters as well.

 

[JaegarTime]

Don’t need him but gee McKercher looks good. Almost too good to pass up

 

[The Chad and I]

It was back to the forward line full time this week for Caddy and he responded with an excellent display of contested marking and sharpshooting on goal.

Caddy is the closest to Gunston IMO.
Good size, works his ass off, excellent forward craft, good shot at goal, aggressive at the ball, and can take a mark.
He doesn't have that same beautiful balance that Duursma has, but neither did Gunston.
They're slightly different players IMO with Duursma higher on the silk/X-factor.

TBH I can't split them on ability - so it would have to be a call on something subjective, like character, upside etc

 

[Dewnior]

Full highlights of McKercher's huge champs carnival.

Reminds me of Lachie Neale

 

[Dewnior]

Super draft, shades of 2001

Reid, Walter, McKercher, Watson, Curtain, Dursma are a sensational top 6.
If O'Sullivan and Caddy are players then I think super draft is apt.

From what I've heard, there is top end quality in the first 15 or so picks and then it drops away. Nothing like the depth in 2001.

 

[chopflop]

Mckercher looks like a real gut-runner. Interested to see how he tests at the combine

 

[NICE1]

Don’t need him but gee McKercher looks good. Almost too good to pass up

Definitely need him - we still don't have a McKercher type midfielder. That is, a quick pure inside/outside midfielder, with smarts, polish and exceptional decision making ability. You could argue Will DAY fits that description but I see him as being more of a full time utility once our list becomes more accomplished.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Definitely need him - we still don't have a McKercher type midfielder. That is, a quick pure inside/outside midfielder, with smarts, polish and exceptional decision making ability. You could argue Will DAY fits that description but I see him as being more of a full time utility once our list becomes more accomplished.

It would be a tough choice, an elite forward which we desperately need or the most dominant midfield providing silver service and kicking goals themselves. If we had him, Mackenzie, day, Nash, jai, MacDonald. (As I say that out loud I’m not suprised Worpel hasn’t signed)

Argument would be made for us winning a big free agency signing as a key forward but it would be a risk to

 

[FB19]

McKercher obviously would be a good pick but surely it’s time to prioritise our forwardline given that there is immense talent at our pick.

 

[TylerDurden]

Wiz trained at BH tonight apparently.

Part of the furniture already.

 

[TDS7]

Wiz trained at BH tonight apparently.

Part of the furniture already.

Might line up for Box Hill on the weekend now that APS footy is done.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Wiz trained at BH tonight apparently.

Part of the furniture already.

Oh man i would have gone down to training if i had known