List Mgmt. 2023 Draft Thread - Part I

[Saintscomemarchingin]

Two very talented lads we have, a bit of a shame we didn't get Edwards, as I liked his character.

 

[Barrels]

B: McLennan - Van Es - xxxx
HB: xxxx - xxxx - Wanganeen-Milera
C: Henry - Phillipou - Byrnes
HF: O’Connell - Caminiti - Wilson
F: Collard - Keeler - Hotton
Foll: Heath - Owens - Windhager​

Under 23s has some promise…

 

[Sippa]

Only worry is why was he so quiet in the champs ? Averaged 4 possies and less than a goal ..

 

[Coconut_twirl]

Has there been any actual talk of Collard being a flight risk? Or is this just based on internet gossip and conjecture? Because in theory any WA boy could be a flight risk.

Worth the punt at pick 28 in my book.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

I think i want Simpson, i'm in the mood for mids, the rest can wait.

 

[stavro#4]

We still have 2 F3rd rounders.

Wonder if we can trade one and get into the next 10 picks

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Has there been any actual talk of Collard being a flight risk? Or is this just based on conjecture? Because in theory any WA boy could be a flight risk.

Worth the punt at pick 28 in my book.

Got homesick during a carnival(?) someone said. Oh well, he’s ours now

 

[Plugger35]

I like the Collard pick, he looks like a younger version of Liam Henry with plenty of speed and skill which is just what we need.

I don't think he will be a flight risk, with Henry and Hill there at our club it should help him to settle in and feel more at home.

 

[bird_man]

Wrapt with the 2 picks if I’m honest.

Infact I’m thrilled with the moves we made.

In:
Wilson
Collard
Pick 27 (33 currently)
Future second

Out:
Pick 40
Future third rounder

Did we also give up another future third?

 

[King_Steele]

Will run rings around your boy Joffaboy. Brad Hill will help immensely

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Got homesick during a carnival(?) someone said. Oh well, he’s ours now

Hopefully we get him to the point that he misses his Saints family when he's away.

 

[Longmembrey]

Well if highlights are anything to go by, Collard looks like a match winner. Serious agility and goal sense.

 

[Saintscomemarchingin]

B: McLennan - Van Es - xxxx
HB: xxxx - xxxx - Wanganeen-Milera
C: Henry - Phillipou - Byrnes
HF: O’Connell - Caminiti - Wilson
F: Collard - Keeler - Hotton
Foll: Heath - Owens - Windhager​

Under 23s has some promise…

Based on that, Nyko-BP, Hastie-HBF, Statakelsky C.H.B

 

[Coconut_twirl]

We still have 2 F3rd rounders.

Wonder if we can trade one and get into the next 10 picks

Next year has a stronger midfield draft. It really depends on what the club is looking for and I highly doubt the draft ends at 40 like some were saying. There will be stars in the 20-40 range because there are always good players taken in that range. History shows us. There will be a few busts too. History shows us that too.

Trading a future third is a possibility if there is a second player in that 30-40 range the club is keen on.

 

[L_W_P]

Would LOVE Shoenmaker with our next pick. Perfect Coff replacement on the list.

If Henry takes the #23 then give Lance the #24. Locker buddies. Also puts him next to Pou which helps.

 

[Coconut_twirl]

Got homesick during a carnival(?) someone said. Oh well, he’s ours now

Club must be confident enough so I’d back them in and I’d back their indigenous programs and initiatives. How exciting have the last three drafts been? Better late than never.

 

[BrutThough]

Got 3 years to make Collard love Melbourne.

Was far too good of a talent to pass up and fills a gap in on the list.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Club must be confident enough so I’d back them in and I’d back their indigenous programs and initiatives. How exciting have the last three drafts been? Better late than never.

Haven’t nailed 3 consecutive drafts in my lifetime I don’t think. Rare territory!

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Haven’t nailed 3 consecutive drafts in my lifetime I don’t think. Rare territory!

So far just one player at AFL level from last year, though i still think the others look promising.

 

[Saintscomemarchingin]

Still available & apparently who we have interest in;

1. M.Edwards
2. A.Hastie
3. O.Murphy
4. C.Nyko
5. T.O'Leary
6. A.Roberts
7. A.Schoenmaker
8. H.Johnston-lets hope so?
9. K.McAuliffe-lets hope so?
10. C.Simpson-lets hope so?

 

[stavro#4]

Would LOVE Shoenmaker with our next pick. Perfect Coff replacement on the list.

If Henry takes the #23 then give Lance the #24. Locker buddies. Also puts him next to Pou which helps.

It’s who I want at our next pick to. Solves 2 massive issues for me.

We lacking genuinely good kicks, but those that can take significant territory by boot aswell

And height across half back to intercept.

Got 3 years to make Collard love Melbourne.

Was far too good of a talent to pass up and fills a gap in on the list.

It’s funny, for a decade - maybe more. I felt all we did was draft blue collar footballers.

Jack Steven our only real Xfactor for a long time.

In 2 1/2 drafts. We have taken Nas Owens Pou Collard and traded in Henry - all who are genuine Xfactor match winner types.

 

[Enclosed_Animal]

Haven’t nailed 3 consecutive drafts in my lifetime I don’t think. Rare territory!

Not sure how old you are, but 00-02 gave us: Roo, Kozy, Dal, X, Goose, Joey, Ball and BJ

I know things are easier when you are picking at the top-end. But surely 8 gun players in a 3 year spread counts (Fish, Lenny and Blake in the years either side didnt hurt either)

Hopefully Owens, Windy, Pou, NWM and now Wilson & Collard can form that type of nucleus. That list above probably shows we need to hit once or twice again next year too (on top of nailing this year).

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Not sure how old you are, but 00-02 gave us: Roo, Kozy, Dal, X, Goose, Joey, Ball and BJ

I know things are easier when you are picking at the top-end. But surely 8 gun players in a 3 year spread counts

Hopefully Owens, Windy, Pou, NWM and now Wilson & Collard can form that type of nucleus

 

[Enclosed_Animal]

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It scares me that some of the players being drafted were barely born when GT was coach. Feeling very old

 

[stavro#4]

Worth mentioning.

Mid year at a club function. Ross spoke about backing in our program and the culture we are creating to develop all types of players but make them feel at home at stkilda and he referenced Pou Keeler Nas re-signing.

Collard was the best talent available at the pick by far.

I feel a sense of proudness at how far we have come so quickly in this space. We 1000000% turned our back on those we perceived would be difficult and different in the past