Preview 2023 National Draft Preview Thread [currently: #2, #14 (PA), #19 (PP) #40, #52, #60]

[Sillygit]

Hell of a recency effect going on

 

[CURVE]

l like this idea as a great way to remember a giant of the game…..let see soft utensils argue against this

A nice way to honour Doc and his contribution to the National game.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Hell of a recency effect going on

Yep. How quickly we forget all those small forwards in recent years that have had absolutely no influence on the gf at all.

But when you're so sold on one guy, you'll look for any reason to support your case regardless of the fact he is already slipping in the rankings.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Not that I agree with it from a list balance perspective but there is still some rumblings of a Sanders/McKercher combination being picked by us at 2/3.

I’m of the opinion that Curtin isn’t in our top 5. I think we sit somewhere like (not including Walter):

1. Reid
2. Sanders
3. Mckercher
4. Watson
5. Duursma

If that's really it, and if WC won't take a reasonable trade for Reid, surely we trade down the McKay compo.

 

[My Left Foote]

Hell of a recency effect going on

Came in here expecting it and wasn’t disappointed.

 

[Chadwiko]

Hell of a recency effect going on

That's not always a bad thing. It shows that a club is paying attention to the trends being demonstrated by successful teams.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Hell of a recency effect going on

I don't know who the hell to take at these early picks anymore. I reserve the right to change my mind at least 100 times on who I want us to draft lol. Reid looks like the only no-brainer. McKercher looks good to me but who knows.

 

[Eggs11]

Quick small forwards who can pressure & kick goals are like gold … hint , hint .

But is that really true or are we just hoping it is?

 

[Farthers]

Again pick #1 missing out on winning a Premiership.

 

[Liam Boy]

Assuming we get 3 for McKay, I think what we should do is take our pick of Sanders/McKercher and then put Pick 3 on the market. Tell the clubs with picks 3-7 or so, if you want to go next and swipe the guy you want before anyone else gets their shot, it's available, but it's going to cost you. Moving down the order with a sweetener is better than just stupidly taking best available without thinking about list balance, but passing over a guy you rate higher because he's in a position you're stacked with is a bad move too.

 

[shinboner magic]

Assuming we get 3 for McKay, I think what we should do is take our pick of Sanders/McKercher and then put Pick 3 on the market. Tell the clubs with picks 3-7 or so, if you want to go next and swipe the guy you want before anyone else gets their shot, it's available, but it's going to cost you. Moving down the order with a sweetener is better than just stupidly taking best available without thinking about list balance, but passing over a guy you rate higher because he's in a position you're stacked with is a bad move too.

If want an a grader for that

 

[JGreezy]

I don't know who the hell to take at these early picks anymore. I reserve the right to change my mind at least 100 times on who I want us to draft lol. Reid looks like the only no-brainer. McKercher looks good to me but who knows.

We won't have any say, so I think that whoever we take I will get excited for.

We can comfortably assume that there will be good options available at the picks.

 

[Passmore]

I don't know who the hell to take at these early picks anymore. I reserve the right to change my mind at least 100 times on who I want us to draft lol. Reid looks like the only no-brainer. McKercher looks good to me but who knows.

Remember Chubbs, you ain't got no say on it......

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[Shinboner1]

Assuming we get 3 for McKay, I think what we should do is take our pick of Sanders/McKercher and then put Pick 3 on the market. Tell the clubs with picks 3-7 or so, if you want to go next and swipe the guy you want before anyone else gets their shot, it's available, but it's going to cost you. Moving down the order with a sweetener is better than just stupidly taking best available without thinking about list balance, but passing over a guy you rate higher because he's in a position you're stacked with is a bad move too.

no we must get watson

 

[Liam Boy]

no we must get watson

Gotta say I really doubt he goes in the top 4. As good as he looks no recruiter is going to want to be the guy who spent a top pick on a 170cm small forward while the big bodied stallion midfielders taken after him go on to be champions of the league. It's hardly fair on him but height matters. I bet he'll still be on the board if we trade down.

 

[Chadwiko]

Repeating myself, but this thread moves fast.

For me, it's a no-brainer and I hope the club doesn't over-think it:

Pick 2 - Daniel Curtin
Pick 3 - Nick Watson

Do whatever you want with Picks 14/19 and next year's PP freebies. If we use them to trade up with Gold Coast for Pick 4, then you take one of McKercher/Sanders.

 

[shinboner magic]

If we don’t get Watson - we still need to bring in small forwards

 

[justroyal]

So after today a small forward became more important than a KPD?
Ok you crazy sons of bitches, I’ll ride whatever wave you say

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

The only thing I learnt from today's grand final is my position on puffy shirts hasn't changed. They look stupid, even worse in orange.

 

[DocSholl]

A small forward is great if you move the ball quickly enough in transition to get them one out opportunities. Hill would barely get a kick in our side currently and Spicer would probably kick goals in theirs.

 

[krakouers]

The only thing I learnt from today's grand final is my position on puffy shirts hasn't changed. They look stupid, even worse in orange.

Sandals and robes are fine right…?

 

[My Left Foote]

If we don’t get Watson - we still need to bring in small forwards

Could be available at one of our later picks, we‘d want to be sure he can address his areas for improvement.
“Regardless of the team or the stage, Delean just kicked goals, finishing with 53 from 20 games across all levels”

IMPROVEMENTS:Accumulation, Endurance, Speed.

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

Sandals and robes are fine right…?

Not with a puffy shirt

 

[lockheed]

I agree. I think Watson will probably kick more goals than Reid so it wouldn't be worth breaking the bank to get Reid. If the cost isn't unreasonable I say sure, go for it, but this 3 first round picks I think is a bit ridiculous.

I also think the main reason we aren't winning games is we don't have a midfield that gels well together atm. I don't know if it is the players or the line coaches, but we got rid of our midfield coach and haven't had a midfield line coach that has either stuck around very long or been very good at getting the structures or connection right. That needs to be resolved.

From our last game, against Gold Coast, with Jack and Luke absent, we were much better transitioning the ball out of defence without turning it over.

That transition out of defence, and the consequence that the ball tends to live inside our defensive 50, is a key factor why we win so few matches. And for that last match, the problem sorted itself.

 

[r00boy96]

Could be available at one of our later picks, we‘d want to be sure he can address his areas for improvement.
“Regardless of the team or the stage, Delean just kicked goals, finishing with 53 from 20 games across all levels”

IMPROVEMENTS:Accumulation, Endurance, Speed.

Lance Collard looks a good prospect too maybe a bit further down the draft board. Came in strong late