Review 2023 National Draft Review Thread II [McKercher, Z.Duursma, Goad, W.Dawson, Hardeman, Maley]

[Better Loosen Up]

I still prefer McKercher and pick 14 than Reid. I just don't think there's that much difference between the two and i think McKercher's game suits our needs better.

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

Pick two, and, assuming we get it, pick 3. Maybe.

Wouldn't Walter be a tantalalising addition to our team.

GC would be well aware how hard Vic clubs are coming for Ben King over the next 12 months. Their dream scenario is a future forward line featuring both King and Walter. Their nightmare is having neither.

 

[king of the road]

Completely disagree myself. It’s a one pick upgrade for us and one down for them, but they get an extra first rounder.

The actual pick numbers are irrelevant - as is the fact you’re only moving one spot in the draft.
It’s all about what it takes to secure the best player available.
Still, 14 a lot to give up. They’d have a fair idea who is available there and make a balanced choice.

 

[Luke72]

If West Coast trade with anyone but us they get neither Reid or Curtin and quite likely McKercher. They couldn’t sell that to their supporters and rightly so.

 

[Luke72]

If West Coast trade with anyone but us they get neither Reid or Curtin and quite likely McKercher. They couldn’t sell that to their supporters and rightly so.

Further to this the massive haul the Bulldogs are offering is not that flash when it’s pushed back with various picks and they would be expecting to make finals next year.

 

[hurricane]

If West Coast trade with anyone but us they get neither Reid or Curtin and quite likely McKercher. They couldn’t sell that to their supporters and rightly so.

They managed it last year - splitting a high pick and getting two good players but none of the top tier

 

[buttox]

Further to this the massive haul the Bulldogs are offering is not that flash when it’s pushed back with various picks and they would be expecting to make finals next year.

I think the dogs picks will very similar to what they stand at now when the Walter bid comes in. McKay compo the only likely effect at that stage.

 

[Luke72]

I doubt Walter slips past 10, so the first will be 12 or worse. The 17 will slip into the 20’s. How would you feel about giving up pick 1 for 12, 21 and a f1 (likely in the teens)?

 

[buttox]

I doubt Walter slips past 10, so the first will be 12 or worse. The 17 will slip into the 20’s. How would you feel about giving up pick 1 for 12, 21 and a f1 (likely in the teens)?

My understanding is the Dogs offered those picks to gc for pick 4. Not to WC.

Walter will be bid on top 5 imo. McKay will be the only thing that moves picks at that stage. To gc the dogs picks won't move much.

This changes completely if someone else ends up with those picks. Say we end up with 10 it moves significantly. But not for gc if they retain it to bid with.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Eggs11]

I still prefer McKercher and pick 14 than Reid. I just don't think there's that much difference between the two and i think McKercher's game suits our needs better.

It may well be Reid + McKercher v McKercher, Curtin &14

 

[The Filth Wizard]

It may well be Reid + McKercher v McKercher, Curtin &14

In either case there I reckon we’ve got the swag to move back into a top ten pick as well.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

It may well be Reid + McKercher v McKercher, Curtin &14

I would still rather keep that pick 14. It will be really valuable in getting a decent kpp which we desperately need.

 

[giantroo]

GETTABLE: Draft Combine stars and results, Academy guns fire, surprise risers

Gettable's Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge wrap up the 2023 National Draft Combine

www.afl.com.au

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DOGS FATHER-SON BIDES HIS TIME​

KEY FORWARD prospect Jordan Croft is yet to officially nominate the Western Bulldogs under father-son rules, saying he will continue to hold discussions with the club before indicating whether he will head to the Whitten Oval.

Croft, a 201cm key forward, is the son of 186-game former Western Bulldogs player Matthew Croft and has emerged as a potential top-15 pick ahead of next month's national draft.

He enjoyed a sensational junior season with the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro, kicking 23 goals from 11 games at Coates Talent League level, where he displayed his speed and agility as a key forward target.

The Bulldogs are among the teams chasing pick No.4 from Gold Coast ahead of the national draft, mindful of their opening selection being swallowed by a bid for Croft, in a sign that they are planning for his arrival.

However, speaking at the national combine over the weekend, Croft reiterated he is yet to make a decision on whether he will join the Bulldogs and their array of talented young key forward prospects.

"There's still a lot of talks to have and a bit of time for me to make that decision," Croft told AFL.com.au.

"I definitely haven't solidified any decision just yet, but there's plenty of time. It probably comes up in every interview I have, but that's alright. I deal with it.

"There's a lot of expectation that comes with it (being a father-son) and a little bit of pressure. But good players are able to look past that and keep playing good footy. It didn't impact me too much this season, I don't think." – Riley Beveridge

COMBINE STARS TAKE SHAPE​

A NUMBER of draft hopefuls pushed their stocks over the weekend with excellent testing results in front of club recruiters at the Draft Combine.

Gold Coast Academy talent Will Graham, who could be the fourth Suns Academy prospect to land at the club this draft, was a standout across three tests, finishing second in the 20-metre sprint (2.915 seconds), equal second in the standing vertical jump (78cm) and equal third in the running vertical jump (95cm).

Small forward Aiden O'Driscoll blitzed the 20-metre sprint, claiming the top result with a run of 2.87 seconds ahead of Graham and Caleb Windsor (2.916 seconds). Lance Collard also ran a 2.92-second 20-metre sprint before winning the agility test.

Collard, who is tied to West Coast's Next Generation Academy, ran 8.157 seconds in the agility ahead of fellow WA product Koltyn Tholstrup (8.194 seconds) and Angus Hastie (8.204 seconds).

Zane Zakostelsky claimed top honours in the standing vertical jump (80cm) ahead of Graham, Phoenix Gothard and Mitch Edwards (78cm), while Darcy Wilson was the standout in the running vertical jump.

The Murray Bushrangers midfielder/forward, who finished second overall in the 2km time trial, jumped 98cm to finish ahead of top-five talent Zane Duursma (97cm), Graham and Kane McAuliffe (both 95cm).

Wilson was beaten in the 2km time trial by Sandringham Dragons wingman Tarkyn O'Leary, who stormed home with a run of 5:48 minutes before Wilson came through in 5:52. Ruckman Ethan Read, who could attract a top-10 bid for the Suns, was in third place with a run of 5:56 minutes. – Callum Twomey

 

[chubbspeterson]

If find it a bit weird that people don't want to give up 2 and 14 for Reid, but are ok with trading up from 14 or 19 to get Caddy or O'Sullivan inside 10. If we give up 14, we can potentially get back inside 15 with future pick(s) to clubs who need them. If we can get away with not giving up 14 this year then great, but I have a feeling the picks might move around a bit.

 

[justroyal]

If find it a bit weird that people don't want to give up 2 and 14 for Reid, but are ok with trading up from 14 or 19 to get Caddy or O'Sullivan inside 10. If we give up 14, we can potentially get back inside 15 with future pick(s) to clubs who need them. If we can get away with not giving up 14 this year then great, but I have a feeling the picks might move around a bit.

I think it’s fair. Might look a bit silly trading the port pick for Reid, but that’s what you get if you finish second last. Kinda have to deal with it

 

[Luke72]

Ethan Read getting top 3 in the 2km time trial is a huge result for a big fella. Lifts him into the top 10 surely.

 

[shinboner magic]

Hopefully no bombshells for us tonight

 

[giantroo]

 

[Sphynx]

A reminder he kicked around the same amount of goals as Sheezel did last year, averaging 19 touches a game.

 

[Harris 10]

Ethan Read getting top 3 in the 2km time trial is a huge result for a big fella. Lifts him into the top 10 surely.

It’s incredible effort. 2 seconds slower than Hollands time last year and he was an athletic freak this year.

 

[Lomas]

It’s incredible effort. 2 seconds slower than Hollands time last year and he was an athletic freak this year.

I still can’t help but cry at those names. Poor kyds.

 

[osaka mick]

I doubt Walter slips past 10, so the first will be 12 or worse. The 17 will slip into the 20’s. How would you feel about giving up pick 1 for 12, 21 and a f1 (likely in the teens)?

That's just stoopid. Walter wont slip past 2.

 

[Samsquanch]

14 will definitely go for Harley.

Dirk Gently confirms that holistically, trading JHF for Wardlaw and Ried is the panacea we as North Melbourne deserve.

Reid even, 'eh Hearts to hearts ?

 

[Psicosis]

Obviously they’re quite close. I’m sure these two would love to be drafted to the same club…