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Cahill I have going second half of draft and feel is suitable for selection around that point.
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Cahill I have going second half of draft and feel is suitable for selection around that point.
They would be hoping for Noah Anderson
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37 Geelong - kysiah Pickett
Must agree. Hoping the Suns don’t pick him even if we do need outside speed and skill.
Pick 35 (Saint Kilda Matched Bid) - Bigoa Nyuon
The Saints were always going to have an interesting draft with lots of picks in the nethersphere; the % likelihood of Bigoa making it is not as good as one would like for a pick 35 but remembering this is a drawdown from Pick 50 something; comparison has to be done with what will likely be there at that stage. What he does have is fantastic athleticism and ball handling skills and that is something valuable at this range out. He is also very raw, so plenty of opportunity to iron out the inconsistencies in his game. Having the consistency of development with the Saints is also something I also see as an advantage, which was an influence in matching.
I think he could be a backman (maybe third tall) or a useful ruck / forward utility (at his current height I am not sure he could be a first choice ruck) but it's a bit too early to say.
The Saints were always going to have an interesting draft with lots of picks in the nethersphere; the % likelihood of Bigoa making it is not as good as one would like for a pick 35 but remembering this is a drawdown from Pick 50 something; comparison has to be done with what will likely be there at that stage. What he does have is fantastic athleticism and ball handling skills and that is something valuable at this range out. He is also very raw, so plenty of opportunity to iron out the inconsistencies in his game. Having the consistency of development with the Saints is also something I also see as an advantage, which was an influence in matching.
I think he could be a backman (maybe third tall) or a useful ruck / forward utility (at his current height I am not sure he could be a first choice ruck) but it's a bit too early to say.
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#38 Fraser Phillips
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15/05/2001 | 187cm | 82kg
One of my personal favourites, Phillips is highly underrated in this year's AFL Draft crop, but think if he could live up to the hype and potential, he could become one of the best players from this year. He is quite raw still, has consistency issues and needs to build his endurance, but what he offers is something really unique compared to others. Playing high or deep forward, Phillips is a player that oozes X-factor and just knows where the goals are. His goal sense is something special and can create goals or set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his ability to create something out of nothing. Phillips has a penetrating kick that when he is up and about, is one of the few who can wheel around and slot a goal from outside 50. In terms of upside, he's in my top five and Richmond seems like a perfect fit for him, and he can also develop into a running midfielder in time, with some nice athletic traits outside of his vertical leap which could improve. He is still building into his body, but he is one that I cannot ignore at this range given what he offers compared to others.
#39 Darcy Cassar
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31/07/2001 | 184cm | 82kg
There is no secret others on here rate Cassar more than I do, but similar to Phillips, I rate what he could become. He has shown an ability to play at either end or through the midfield, with more power to his game and an ability to read the ball and pick the right option with disposal more often than not. His versatility to play forward or back, or even along the wing would be a tick, and some rated him as a top 20 prospect coming into 2019. He had a mid-season purple patch in the NAB League where he racked up 30+ disposals on multiple occasions, but did not have the Under-18 Championships he would have liked which might have knocked him back a little in the order. It was hard for him having spent the season playing at defence and having to adapt back to the forward line for the championships, but similar to Phillips has good upside. He uses the ball well and can rack up the rebounds out of defence when playing there, which I can see Richmond utilising him in that role, eventually developing into a midfielder. He could take a similar path to a Brayden Maynard in starting at half-back and pinch-hitting through the midfield, offering a stronger body than Will Day who was offered earlier. More than anything, he is best available at this pick for me, outside one of my other favourites who unfortunately I don't think the Tigers need, so did not want to select him.
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15/05/2001 | 187cm | 82kg
One of my personal favourites, Phillips is highly underrated in this year's AFL Draft crop, but think if he could live up to the hype and potential, he could become one of the best players from this year. He is quite raw still, has consistency issues and needs to build his endurance, but what he offers is something really unique compared to others. Playing high or deep forward, Phillips is a player that oozes X-factor and just knows where the goals are. His goal sense is something special and can create goals or set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his ability to create something out of nothing. Phillips has a penetrating kick that when he is up and about, is one of the few who can wheel around and slot a goal from outside 50. In terms of upside, he's in my top five and Richmond seems like a perfect fit for him, and he can also develop into a running midfielder in time, with some nice athletic traits outside of his vertical leap which could improve. He is still building into his body, but he is one that I cannot ignore at this range given what he offers compared to others.
#39 Darcy Cassar
Western Jets/Vic Metro
31/07/2001 | 184cm | 82kg
There is no secret others on here rate Cassar more than I do, but similar to Phillips, I rate what he could become. He has shown an ability to play at either end or through the midfield, with more power to his game and an ability to read the ball and pick the right option with disposal more often than not. His versatility to play forward or back, or even along the wing would be a tick, and some rated him as a top 20 prospect coming into 2019. He had a mid-season purple patch in the NAB League where he racked up 30+ disposals on multiple occasions, but did not have the Under-18 Championships he would have liked which might have knocked him back a little in the order. It was hard for him having spent the season playing at defence and having to adapt back to the forward line for the championships, but similar to Phillips has good upside. He uses the ball well and can rack up the rebounds out of defence when playing there, which I can see Richmond utilising him in that role, eventually developing into a midfielder. He could take a similar path to a Brayden Maynard in starting at half-back and pinch-hitting through the midfield, offering a stronger body than Will Day who was offered earlier. More than anything, he is best available at this pick for me, outside one of my other favourites who unfortunately I don't think the Tigers need, so did not want to select him.
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@Headless approved!
yea we skipped an Adelaide Pick, probably because of the bid at 35 which changed the pick order by 1
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Pie 4 Life and PMBangers I've hidden your last couple of selections. Don't want Thunderstruck to feel as though he can't take them.
All good Chris I know who they were! One of them was one of the two I was considering....but fortunately for Pie I am choosing the other!
Pick #37 Adelaide - Mitch O'Neill Tasmanian Devils 178cm 72kg
I couldn't let O'Neill stay on the board any longer here, I wouldn't have objected at taking with my previous pick either so another lovely skilled and poised midfielder will compliment the crows on ball brigade nicely.
O'Neill is not the biggest mid going around but 178cm is enough if you can play and he certainly can do that. He's got great skills off his feet on both sides, has a turn of pace when needed but importantly has time and is balanced and makes smart decisions. He can win his own ball but perhaps at AFL level that wlll be harder but his ankle injury also may hamper his first pre-season. Neveretheless we have a dual AA Under 18 footballer who should be gone by the 2nd of the second round, he's one of the most skilled players in this draft.
I'd like to see a little more defensively from him as well as add some scoreboard impact to his game but otherwise a class player is what you will get
Pick #37 Adelaide - Mitch O'Neill Tasmanian Devils 178cm 72kg
I couldn't let O'Neill stay on the board any longer here, I wouldn't have objected at taking with my previous pick either so another lovely skilled and poised midfielder will compliment the crows on ball brigade nicely.
O'Neill is not the biggest mid going around but 178cm is enough if you can play and he certainly can do that. He's got great skills off his feet on both sides, has a turn of pace when needed but importantly has time and is balanced and makes smart decisions. He can win his own ball but perhaps at AFL level that wlll be harder but his ankle injury also may hamper his first pre-season. Neveretheless we have a dual AA Under 18 footballer who should be gone by the 2nd of the second round, he's one of the most skilled players in this draft.
I'd like to see a little more defensively from him as well as add some scoreboard impact to his game but otherwise a class player is what you will get
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I feel like I need to watch more of this kid, plenty of people seem to rate his ability.
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That was the other one I was talking about haha. Just don't think he's a need for Tiges, but do rate him!
Yea Phillips was the other one for mine, love him
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