Mega Thread Delist/Trade/Draft Supermegaultrathread - Trade Period Edition

[Underdog]

Not really a big compliment considering that other than Corey Gault (pick 65, 2011) WA haven't produced an U18 ruck that has got drafted onto a clubs primary list since Naitanui.

Good catch, it's quite a misleading compliment.

I'm not suggesting Cameron isn't talented, EH seems to like him, but it's worthwhile tempering the comments on players when most here are going off little else.

 

[swannies]

I'm not even convinced he'll be the first ruckman drafted from WA this year let alone being the best since Nic.

I reckon Rory Lobb will get drafted before him.

Completely agree. The upside of Lobby, having played about 10 games of footy, is very high IMO.

 

[swannies]

Not really a big compliment considering that other than Corey Gault (pick 65, 2011) WA haven't produced an U18 ruck that has got drafted onto a clubs primary list since Naitanui.

And Gault was a real speculator IMO. I rate Lobb higher than I rated Gault.

 

[Masto]

Lobb looks like a good tap ruckman. Outside of that he doesn't do much. Taking him with a high pick would be risky IMO. There is no guarantee he will develop the other parts of his game.

 

[Underdog]

Lobb looks like a good tap ruckman. Outside of that he doesn't do much. Taking him with a high pick would be risky IMO. There is no guarantee he will develop the other parts of his game.

Disagree entirely. He averaged about 23 hitouts and 12 disposals a game which is more than respectable. This is a kid who made a switch from basketball and in his first year managed to perform well enough that he was promoted from reserves and became the Swans #1 ruckman displacing Wes Lammie. His performance was nothing short of amazing. He still has a lot to learn about the game because he's new to it but the athleticism and raw talent are obvious. Whoever drafts him is getting an exciting package.

 

[Chris_6678]

West Coast Eagles ‏@WestCoastEagles 2m
Simpson says that despite public opinion the club isn't limiting it's draft picks to local talent #goeagles

 

[Noctorniquet]

West Coast Eagles ‏@WestCoastEagles 2m
Simpson says that despite public opinion the club isn't limiting it's draft picks to local talent #goeagles

Good to see, neither we should be. Go home risk always a factor, but we have a fairly good retention rate of interstate players, we need to draft whoever the coaching staff and recruiting staff deem to be the best fit/skilled player for our game structure going forward

 

[eaglespremiers]

West Coast Eagles ‏@WestCoastEagles 2m
Simpson says that despite public opinion the club isn't limiting it's draft picks to local talent #goeagles

What do you think that means for pick 11?

 

[Underdog]

West Coast have a fantastic history of retaining interstate players and yet it still concerns people, it's irrational. Let's get the best player regardless of their home state.

Obviously they have to be open to an interstate move however.

 

[pantskyle]

What do you think that means for pick 11?

Best available regardless of where they are from.

Makes things interesting.

 

[Chris_6678]

What do you think that means for pick 11?

I look at it that there is a chance there is a slider and if they happen to be from the Eastern states then i could see us taking that player.

 

[dajesmac]

They are always going to trot out that line from now until the end of time. That being said I have no issue with where we draft our players from.

I also genuinely think WA has produced quite a few kids with skill sets and attributes that WC need more of. Acres, Cripps, Robertson and to a lesser extent Sheed. Even Jansen.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Best available regardless of where they are from.

Makes things interesting.

Let's say Bontempelli, Sheed, Acres, Lennon, Taylor and Salem etc are all available at pick 11 (they won't be but humour me).
Let's assume Boyd, Aish, Kelly, Billings and Scharenberg are already taken.
In what order would you put them for "best available", then what order would you put them for "needs"?

 

[pantskyle]

Let's say Bontempelli, Sheed, Acres, Lennon, Taylor and Salem are all available at pick 11 (they won't be but humour me).
In what order would you put them for "best available", then what order would you put them for "needs"?

1. Acres
2. Bontempelli
3. Sheed
4. Lennon
5. Salem
6. Taylor

 

[eaglespremiers]

1. Acres
2. Bontempelli
3. Sheed
4. Lennon
5. Salem
6. Taylor

Any others that may be available that you'd like to insert?

 

[pantskyle]

Any others that may be available that you'd like to insert?

You'd likely know better then I.

I think you've named a good bunch that could be there.

 

[twce13]

Wouldn't mind if we went Lennon. He might not be what we exactly need, but he wouldn't be far off best available.
Still, personally I'm pretty content with whoever we get (just don't want to go left field and pick a KPF (McCarthy).

Our 2nd and 3rd picks are more speculative and interesting.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

West Coast Eagles ‏@WestCoastEagles 2m
Simpson says that despite public opinion the club isn't limiting it's draft picks to local talent #goeagles

The club never has limited itself to WA, especially with early picks.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Okay my list of best available:

1. Taylor
2. Acres
3. Sheed
4. Salem
5. Bontempelli
6. Lennon

Then taking into account needs:

1. Bontempelli
2. Sheed
3. Acres
4. Taylor
5. Salem
6. Lennon

 

[eaglespremiers]

But realistically I'd be happy with any of them.
And I should confess my vast ignorance in regards to most WA boys.
Most of what I know is based off 2nd hand accounts.
I've seen one game of Sheed and no games of Acres.
Conversely I've seen Bontempelli x 4, Taylor x 3, Salem x 4, Lennon x 3.

 

[Masto]

Disagree entirely. He averaged about 23 hitouts and 12 disposals a game which is more than respectable.

Sean Tighe, who is about the same age, had a few games where he got 30 disposals. He needs to work on improving his game around the ground.

 

[SloppyJoe]

Our first preference was a Victorian.

 

[the harry]

Our first preference was a Victorian.

Was? He's already been drafted?

 

[pantskyle]

Was? He's already been drafted?

Luke McDonald.

 

[pantskyle]

But realistically I'd be happy with any of them.
And I should confess my vast ignorance in regards to most WA boys.
Most of what I know is based off 2nd hand accounts.
I've seen one game of Sheed and no games of Acres.
Conversely I've seen Bontempelli x 4, Taylor x 3, Salem x 4, Lennon x 3.

Acres is getting more and more hype. May go top 10.