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.

 

[TylerDurden]

If we see Duursma slips to 4 we wont be trading. I dunno who we rate better out of Watson or Curtin but I'm 99% sure we rate Duursma more than either.

That was my mail. Duursma was a pipedream a week ago.

 

[sohsam]

Wouldn’t that defeat the benefit for us though? Firstly we could just take Duursma. Secondly if he’s available it will be because North took Curtin and Dogs will take Watson. So we would get none of Duursma Watson or Curtin at 6

If only we had a crystal ball or time machine, could see in 3 years time and come back to choose the player. O'Sullivan and Caddy look good, if only we could pick both. We probably could if we brought F1 in or got Melbourne's first 2 picks this year for ours. Apparently O'Sullivan is meant to be even better backman than Curtin. Nothing against Watson, just getting greedy I suppose. at least have dear and mccabe to look forward to for talls.

 

[theiaofseed]

As in 6,11 and F1? Or is that a pipe dream

The dogs traded 10,16,F1 for Pick 5 for a chance at their target, so if Melbourne's target is on the board then I don't see why they wouldn't throw up the capital.

 

[Platten44]

The dogs traded 10,16,F1 for Pick 5 for a chance at their target, so if Melbourne's target is on the board then I don't see why they wouldn't throw up the capital.

The Dogs thought 10 and 17 would be used on father son points.

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

The dogs traded 10,16,F1 for Pick 5 for a chance at their target, so if Melbourne's target is on the board then I don't see why they wouldn't throw up the capital.

When you think about that trade it's absolutely bonkers from the bulldogs. They likely won't even obtain who they want after all that.

 

[TylerDurden]

Pick 11 cannot be part of any trade, as McCabe will be bid on at 10 by the Crows. The pick is redundant.
Cant see how on earth we trade back in that scenario.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

People going to lose their minds in here when we pass on Curtin at 4 for Watson?

Nah. I really want Curtin but if we opt for Watson I’ll back the recruiters in and enjoy the ride.

 

[tl92]

Pick 11 cannot be part of any trade, as McCabe will be bid on at 10 by the Crows. The pick is redundant.
Cant see how on earth we trade back in that scenario.

None of the mock drafts have crows bidding at 10 but agree too big of a risk. If we received, we’d likely want to trade it for some elses future first or try move up.

 

[Platten44]

None of the mock drafts have crows bidding at 10 but agree too big of a risk. If we received, we’d likely want to trade it for some elses future first or try move up.

Recruiters don’t draft based off the media’s mock draft.

 

[Noel Gallagher]

That was my mail. Duursma was a pipedream a week ago.

Yep - Duursma my clear preference after Reid/Walter and would take before Mckercher if he somehow slipped. I like the fact that we are open to sliding if it is Watson available at our pick and crazy offers are up for grabs.

 

[matey]

By the look of it only way we get a look at Zane at our pick is if Norf get a deal done with WC then the beggars take Reid and McKercher.

 

[A1fromDay1]

If somehow Duursma gets past the Roos and we trade out, I'd be absolutely stunned.

The exact player profile we are screaming out

 

[2008wasoverDEW!]

By the look of it only way we get a look at Zane at our pick is if Norf get a deal done with WC then the beggars take Reid and McKercher.

Or Clarko overrules his recruiters to draft his good mate "Curts".

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Or Clarko overrules his recruiters to draft his good mate "Curts".

And he gets up on stage with an acoustic in hand, presents “Curts” a Shinbeggars jumper while demanding he sing along to a rendition of something from Springsteen.

 

[The German Hunter]

And he gets up on stage with an acoustic in hand, presents “Curts” a Shinbeggars jumper while demanding he sing along to a rendition of something from Springsteen.

I’m assuming the AFL would need to pay for this live concert?

 

[HawksILove]

Watson will get a lot of bums on seats at the MCG with his magical play

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[Strapping Young Lad]

I’m assuming the AFL would need to pay for this live concert?

at least 6 figures.

 

[bigmaxi]

I can't help but think that our pick 4 is dependent on what MM gets his hands on deal wise prior to McCabe, maybe if its Sullivan then we take Watson. So much to play out on the night, haven't been this pumped for the draft since 2001 when we had pick 1 in a super draft.
If Duursma is there he is ours.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Nah. I really want Curtin but if we opt for Watson I’ll back the recruiters in and enjoy the ride.

I'm in the same position, but reverse the players.

Still think Watson is more of a need for us, and the excitement factor has me right on the bandwagon.

I've gotten my wish with Ward and Mackenzie the past two years, so won't throw the toys out with the cot if we don't select my preference this year.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

If we see Duursma slips to 4 we wont be trading. I dunno who we rate better out of Watson or Curtin but I'm 99% sure we rate Duursma more than either.

We will be taking him over Watson, Curtin and McKercher.

 

[Dewnior]

While you are all fawning over Duursma, Wiz and 'Curts', I'm sitting here waiting for a RnL post along the lines of

"Would a brand new motorcycle for Christmas make your 2023"

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I'm in the same position, but reverse the players.

Still think Watson is more of a need for us, and the excitement factor has me right on the bandwagon.

I've gotten my wish with Ward and Mackenzie the past two years, so won't throw the toys out with the cot if we don't select my preference this year.

Same here (once Callaghan and Sheezel were out of the picture early). It's the first time in a few years I'm just excited to see who we decide to take, and I'm not as emotionally invested in the options.

My heart is now leaning mostly towards Watson, but my head says Duursma or Curtin. I think we'll be happy no matter how this pans out.

 

[Ashman23]

Pick 11 cannot be part of any trade, as McCabe will be bid on at 10 by the Crows. The pick is redundant.
Cant see how on earth we trade back in that scenario.

It works if we're somehow way in front of the moves and have a club on the QT ready to trade with us to take 11 off our hands.

 

[kirbatron]

While you are all fawning over Duursma, Wiz and 'Curts', I'm sitting here waiting for a RnL post along the lines of

"Would a brand new motorcycle for Christmas make your 2023"

a little 150hp ducaddy

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

I can't help but think that our pick 4 is dependent on what MM gets his hands on deal wise prior to McCabe, maybe if its Sullivan then we take Watson. So much to play out on the night, haven't been this pumped for the draft since 2001 when we had pick 1 in a super draft.
If Duursma is there he is ours.

Hawks did say they was keen to keep our first round pick.

I guess the Roos compensation changes it a little? An if the deal is two good to refuse!

Any of McKercher, Duursma or Watson in addition to McCabe and I am wrapped with 2023.

If Melbourne offers #6 #11 #Future first

Trade 11 for a future first round pick 2024. 3 first round picks in 2024 would be sweet!

Will be an interesting few days for sure!