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

[kool kangas]

It seems that a lot here have McKay leaving and are using his leaving getting a pick. Maybe all picks and trades should be looked at McKay staying, to start with..

 

[Passmore]

It seems that a lot here have McKay leaving and are using his leaving getting a pick. Maybe all picks and trades should be looked at McKay staying, to start with..

Mr Kangas, you keep throwing little tidbits in here……what’s going on?

 

[Newbie Real Talk]

Elite small forwards are such difference makers as we have learnt to our detriment many times over. It is for this reason that I personally lean towards Watson as our pick.

 

[My Left Foote]

I like the idea. But to test it - pick 3 is the region you get a Josh Kelly or Dustin Martin. Tread carefully with on-trading it.

It's a valid point KC recent pick 3s: Callum Mills, McCluggage, Paddy Dow, Rankine, Luke Jackson. Paddy Dow clearly the outlier here.

 

[King Corey]

what’s going on?

Take it to the Motown sub-forum mate.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

yeh I'm torn between Caddy and Watson

if mckay leaves we get both

if he stays i also might slightly lean towards caddy but we can't go wrong either way

If we went Caddy then we could look at somebody like Delean with the Port pick. Flip side go for Watson and then get one of the drifting forwards (Moir, Reid) later.

 

[King Corey]

It's a valid point KC recent pick 3s: Callum Mills, McCluggage, Paddy Dow, Rankine, Luke Jackson. Paddy Dow clearly the outlier here.

Actually there's some posters here still rubbing it silly about Paddy too. So that makes it a 100% strikerate.

 

[Harris 10]

Elite small forwards are such difference makers as we have learnt to our detriment many times over. It is for this reason that I personally lean towards Watson as our pick.

No point having an elite small forward if you can’t get it inside 50.

 

[sruss]

Watson for me. Not sure about the pace, but everything else reminds me of Boomer. Maybe we could finally get around to drafting their replacements a mere decade after we sacked him and LT

 

[King Corey]

Jack Delean = The on me, when you're not strong

 

[My Left Foote]

Take it to the Motown sub-forum mate.

You know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Jack Delean = The on me, when you're not strong

Jack Delean = the where we're going we don't need roads.

 

[Moti]

Speed of HB is probably number 1 concern. Goater looks much better on a wing for me,

 

[My Left Foote]

Jack Delean = The on me, when you're not strong

Jack Delean = The Mean Fighting Machine

 

[chubbspeterson]

Harley Reid is very difficult to judge I'm finding. He's obviously talented but he's big so is he dominating because he is just bigger than others?
What is his speed and endurance and skills like? Perhaps this might be a bit more clearer if he plays more in the middle.
But not sure we'd get a look at him anyway unless we tank against WCE and our % slides at a rate of knotts, which appears unlikely.
I'd be happy with any of Caddy, Watson or Duursma at pick 2. Hopefully one of them just screams I'm pick 2 come draft time because its a tough call.
Obviously if we get band 1 for McKay we could get two of those. Would we trade a future 1st to get a look at another top 5 pick or a salary dump trade?
We need a gun small forward but we also have Cooper, Hansen Jnr and George there to possibly come into the forward group so does it makes sense to pick another forward. Watson can probably play wing or half back perhaps so maybe that's not a issue because of his speed and skills.
If we take a Duursma, he's got nice size and skills but can he play half back/wing whilst he develops as he's probably not going to get many centre bounces.
If we take Caddy he could be developing away at VFL level whilst CCJ and Comben hold down the 2nd spot in the forward line for the next couple of years, so that'd be a nice pick. We could also use a Wilson type on the wings or half back.
Man so many issues to fix but which to prioritise is the difficult question. It may just come down to 1st round pick = take the best talent available.
That's kinda what the Hawks list manager has said. Also Sam Presti GM of OKC has said take the best talent and figure it out later.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

My Updated Top 50 after getting to watch a few of the championship games. Still a lot to play out and I anticipate so of these players from 30 onwards may well fall outside the top 50, as there are a considerable numbers of players on the fringe.

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
2	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game.
3	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
4	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game.
5	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
6	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
7	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
8	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
9	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defence. Good closing speed and ball use.
10	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
11	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
12	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
13	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
14	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
15	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
16	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
17	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
18	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
19	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
20	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
21	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
22	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
23	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
24	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
25	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
26	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
27	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
28	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
29	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Defender	West Adelaide	Intercepting half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
30	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
31	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
32	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wingman	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90cm	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freakishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skilful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
35	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggetty type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
36	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
37	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Defender/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
38	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
39	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
40	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
41	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
42	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
43	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Defender/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
44	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Defender	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
45	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Defender	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticism to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
46	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Defender	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
47	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
48	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
49	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Defender	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.

 

[King Corey]

Speed of HB is probably number 1 concern.

Agree.

HELLSBELLS what have you been doing to rectify your lack of pace?

 

[hoffseason gains]

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
2	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game.
3	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
4	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game.
5	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
6	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
7	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
8	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
9	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defense. Good closing speed and ball use.
10	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
11	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
12	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
13	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
14	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
15	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
16	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
17	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
18	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
19	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
20	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
21	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
22	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
23	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
24	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
25	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
26	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
27	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
28	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
29	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Defender	West Adelaide	Interceptig half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
30	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
31	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
32	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wingman	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90cm	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freskishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skillful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
35	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggety type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
36	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
37	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Defender/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
38	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
39	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
40	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
41	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
42	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
43	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Defender/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
44	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Defender	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
45	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Defender	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticsm to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
46	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Defender	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
47	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
48	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
49	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Defender	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.

Love it RF, thanks mate. Looking to put one together myself after the champs

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Love it RF, thanks mate. Looking to put one together myself after the champs

Thanks mate! Looking forward to seeing yours. Always find it interesting to see how others view the younger players coming through the ranks.

 

[HELLSBELLS]

Agree.

HELLSBELLS what have you been doing to rectify your lack of pace?

From couch to fridge for a Pepsi Max ?

 

[King Corey]

My Updated Top 50 after getting to watch a few of the championship games. Still a lot to play out and I anticipate so of these players from 30 onwards may well fall outside the top 50, as there are a considerable numbers of players on the fringe.

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
2	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game.
3	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
4	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game.
5	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
6	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
7	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
8	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
9	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defence. Good closing speed and ball use.
10	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
11	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
12	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
13	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
14	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
15	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
16	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
17	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
18	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
19	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
20	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
21	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
22	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
23	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
24	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
25	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
26	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
27	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
28	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
29	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Defender	West Adelaide	Intercepting half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
30	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
31	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
32	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wingman	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90cm	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freakishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skilful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
35	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggetty type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
36	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
37	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Defender/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
38	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
39	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
40	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
41	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
42	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
43	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Defender/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
44	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Defender	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
45	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Defender	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticism to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
46	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Defender	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
47	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
48	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
49	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Defender	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.

<Man getting tissues and handcream.gif>

 

[JGreezy]

You draft the best player available with top 5 picks.

If you have specific needs then fill them with later picks and in trade week.

It just happens that the best player available will fill a small forward need.

 

[Twangler]

I’m against Watson because I think we have bigger needs.

Yesterday we scored from 1/2 our F50 entries, which is great going. The problem is we can’t get it in our F50 enough.

Fix the back 6 and get better ball users and speed out of the back half and better ball use into the F50.

The problem is twofold, we can’t get it into our F50 enough as you say because of our at times sloppy and stagnant ball use (although other weeks have been much better) but just as big an issue is that backline teams waltz out of the forward line with next to no pressure so we don’t get the repeat inside 50s. One new recruit isn’t going to change that either mind you, a lot will come down to system implementation and drilling standards.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Pick 3 (McKay Compo) to GWS for 8, 10 and a player salary dump.

2, 8, 10, 18 and a GWS player.

2 - Watson
8 - Wilson
10 - O'Sullivan
18 - Philactides or Mature aged trade
GWS player

I know bugger all about O'Sullivan aside from analysts' write-ups, he might be an incredible prospect.

But an 85kg KPD doesn't sound particularly plug-n-play to me?

And if McKay goes, surely we need an viable replacement who can contribute from round 1.

I wonder whether WC would bite at pick 10 for Barrass.

 

[The Nostradamus]

If we went Caddy then we could look at somebody like Delean with the Port pick. Flip side go for Watson and then get one of the drifting forwards (Moir, Reid) later.

Agree

We are fine either way

Just need to do some combination of the above (KPP and small forward with our first 2 picks caddy/Watson and delean/Morris)

For hbf I’d trade a future second for an established hunter Clark or Lachie ash

Or draft Philactides