Analysis 2023 Draft Watch

[Bletch]

Must be heart-breaking for the kids who don't get picked up. Prob sitting in a room with a bunch of family and friends, just waiting for your name to get called, and it doesn't.

Still, a rough count, there's about 30 list spots still open. So expect the likes of Sanchez to get a gig. But there are always those one or two that we punters think are around the 30-40 mark that just don't get the call up.

 

[DangerousD]

They drafted a 28yo James Podsiadly and a mature aged Tom Stewart. They worked out alright.

They drafted those guys in the middle of premiership windows.

Do you think Geelong are in a premiership window now or in the next 3 years?

 

[carlton_99]

Really interesting Austin saying Wilson will train with the mids - some extra speed and burst from stoppage would be a nice addition to the midfield depth. Ability to go back just adds to the versatility of the team

 

[teddy-hopkins]

After using 32 on Binns, 30 on Cowan, 27 on Motlop, 37 on Durdin and 30 on TDK it's nice to have some confidence that our recruiters actually know what they're doing with picks around this mark. They've obviously got a good criteria for what they're looking for to differentiate those mid tier players in the draft.

They've got to be given the benefit of the doubt that they see something in Billy / Ashton that the others didn't rate.

Moir looks well worth the punt to me. Got some real weapons with that kicking ability. Far from a sure thing but it's a mid range pick in a shallow draft. Obviously backing him in to be a lot better after his hip issues clear up.

And it sounds like the short time Wilson was played as a mid has really caught their attention and they're banking on the fact that the other clubs were only looking at him as a back flank. Seems like a solid pick.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Sounds like we will look more at needs tomorrow. Will be interesting to see what Austin thinks that is. Maybe a mature key forward backup?

 

[BrisbaneCFC]

We do lack speed but in the middle…we have poor midfield depth imo but we seem to not draft mids

Its not really that big of a deal. Everyone on Carltons Big Footy forum thinks all our players can run through midfield if given the chance anyway. We'll be sweet

 

[Arr0w]

Bletch kudos and thank you for the work you have done with the trade and draft updates, greatly appreciated

 

[Michael Jezz]

Billy Wilson is a mid

 

[LemmingMaster]

The second pick i would have like Mannagh or Fonti, but ill have to back the recruiters in.
Saints better have great leadership because Collard and Arie have potential to cause some serious off field issues.

 

[branedotorg]

Really interesting Austin saying Wilson will train with the mids - some extra speed and burst from stoppage would be a nice addition to the midfield depth. Ability to go back just adds to the versatility of the team

Philp was our last attempt at a fast mid, I'm glad to see Austin has being seeing the same lack of pace out of stoppage we all have.

Not a lot of exposed form in the highlights package but you can see straight line running and some give and goes that hint at it.

 

[Bletch]

Bletch kudos and thank you for the work you have done with the trade and draft updates, greatly appreciated

Thanks

 

[branedotorg]

They drafted those guys in the middle of premiership windows.

Do you think Geelong are in a premiership window now or in the next 3 years?

One more year of hawkins/cameron, 11 guys over 30 maybe they think they've got one more next year.

 

[The Bighouse]

Someone spark up a jumpers number thread;
2.
4. Moir
20. Wilson
25. Fantasia
34.
35.
36. E.Hollands
43. Monahan

 

[fatman161]

It's pretty crap to be us, having traded our way out of most of it and arguably having a first pick too low to get the player we most need. Moir would be the optimum player to target but should be gone in the top 5.

Maybe 2023 wasn’t too bad after all

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Interesting that we see Wilson as a midfielder.

Wilson vs Simpson will be debated for many years on this board. Brace yourselves.

 

[TENACIOUS]

I'm pretty excited about Moir and Wilson...

Watching Austins face light up talking about them and Wilson's state combine results,
we could have found that diamond in the rough...

Could we sneek a PSD pick on Sanchez?

 

[ferrisb]

Freo get Simpson

Wait a few years and Simpson will Desert them...

 

[ferrisb]

All of those “this isn’t a very good draft beyond the top 10” posts over the past several months have gone out the window just because we didn’t draft a certain player who was still available at Pick 34.

All the kids in this draft are spuds.

Except for the few picks that I liked that Carlton stupidly overlooked. Despite being picked in the 30s and 40s, I am sure they are all future hall of famers.

Pretty sure...

 

[ferrisb]

This.
Austin has done a good job to date and this is the first surprise he’s pulled I can think of.
Doesn’t strike me as a massive risk taker so there must be something he sees others haven’t.

Also, Austin is part of a team, it’s unlikely he got here on his own.

This would be Brodie, Agresta, others much more than Austin methinks.

 

[ferrisb]

Nickname has to be the kid

I'd call Moir Carlos...

 

[Stamos]

Saints better have great leadership because Collard and Arie have potential to cause some serious off field issues.

Looks like they’ve gone to the right place.
Lock up your dwarves.

 

[Pablito]

99% chance we pick Caroll or Wills tomorrow.

Somebody leaked our picks again..

 

[carlton_99]

99% chance we pick Caroll or Wills tomorrow.

Somebody leaked our picks again..

What do you mean by leaked

 

[Coona Blues]

Twomey’s and co. hound the recruiters AND the agents. They know who have been spoken to (repeatedly).

Not necessarily a leak.

Gettable and similar are like a Venus fly trap. Austin is honest and uncomplicated, no game playing. CT on good terms with all of the agents and is happy to give them air time/exposure. More than one way to “get the goss”.

Yeah, think a savvy gambler would be on Carroll. Expect Wills the “saver” with his diminutive stature, but it could be the other way around.

 

[TerryWallet]

I won’t have anyone take the piss out of Reimers, helped break open the drugs saga. He’s our hero like O’Reilly was for every other club 20 years ago


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Drew "Frank the Tank" Petrie. Always a true real life hero.