Game Day LIVE - AFL 2023 Draftwatch for the WB

[Sentinel]

Can we take one more?

Yes. 2 if Scott isn't upgraded (he will be though).

 

[Golden_6]

Fastest player in the combine.

We’ve picked a really good mix of players. A lot of variety to our selections. Small/medium defenders are a little bit neglected though.

 

[doggie dog]

Barry Round actually. He was stuck behind the best/second best ruck that we ever had in Dempsey but he was still a bloody good player.

Damn my bad.
Automatically thought Scotty, Cheers for the info.

 

[Testekill]

Extremely happy to get O'Driscoll, very fast and agile offensive minded winger.

 

[Struggle]

Really hope one of these wings can come on quickly and take over from Poulter/Baker

 

[dogwatch]

Good write-up:

His elite combination of speed and endurance set the national Draft Combine alight, where he was ranked number one for the 20m sprint with a blistering 2.87 seconds and finished fifth in the 2km time trial with an effort of 6:06. Played nine matches for Perth at under 18 level, averaging 15.8 disposals and kicking seven goals.

 

[dergert]

Yes. 2 if Scott isn't upgraded (he will be though).

Probably leave one open for the MSD

 

[dogwatch]

Can we take one more?

Chill.

Imagine what you could be buying instead.

 

[Cadillac]

O’driscoll is an absolutely perfect pick! That speed is crazy. Exactly what we need up forward. We literally have about 5+ Archie Roberts’ on our list already. We weren’t after him.

 

[Doggies_13]

Really hope one of these wings can come on quickly and take over from Poulter/Baker

I think Bedendo takes a wing spot early if he stays injury free

 

[JTCWBFC]

How tall is AOD

 

[dardog]

So where are the small forwards? We still only have Weightman as a little guy who can kick goals.

Still bullish on Arty Jones and Clarke, actually think we now have a balanced list

 

[Ash1337]

How tall is AOD

176cm He's our shorty pick.

 

[doggies ftw]

Ooft didn’t expect that, what’s O’Drisscols strengths & weaknesses? Another winger? Damn we’ve got a lot of options now, surely one of these guys have to come on

 

[Norm De Guerre]

2023 AFL Draft: Pick 55 – Aiden O’Driscoll

Sounds very much like an very athletic but equally raw project player.

As you would expect at 55.

 

[Testekill]

Ooft didn’t expect that, what’s O’Drisscols strengths & weaknesses? Another winger? Damn we’ve got a lot of options now, surely one of these guys have to come on

Extremely fast, very agile


STRENGTHS:

• Agility
• Endurance
• Speed
• Scoreboard impact
• Work rate

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Consistency
• Contested game

One of the most impressive athletes in this year’s draft, O’Driscoll’s running abilities would have many coaches excited about what he could become. The sole member of the National Combine invitees to post a sub one second five metre sprint in the preseason, O’Driscoll’s runs regularly begin with a sharp burst of speed to break away from his opponents.
Over 20 metres he managed a time of 2.87 seconds in the preseason, one of only four National Combine invitees to clock under 2.9 seconds. These numbers are no surprise when you watch O’Driscoll play. It’s a common occurrence to see him on his own in acres of space, and it’s no wonder how he loses his man so easily with acceleration like that.
His speed is backed up with a large tank for endurance running. A capable two way runner, O’Driscoll does have a tendency to be seen more on attack than defence, an area he could look to improve on. Though, his fitness allows him to have an impact across the entire ground throughout the game and assist in transitioning the ball from defence to attack in the blink of an eye.
Being as quick and nimble as he is, O’Driscoll is very capable of taking on opponents with a sharp turn, or combining with his teammates to force defenders to cover two men where he can turn an inch of space into an opening.
In terms of impact on the game, O’Driscoll regularly finds his name on the scoreboard, having managed 14 goals across 20 WAFL Colts games in his three-year career at the Demons. The finals run that led Perth to the last game of the season brought the best of his goalkicking out, managing four goals in three games off the wing, including the opening two goals of the Grand Final.
As far as room for improvement is concerned, O’Driscoll’s consistency not just week to week, but often quarter to quarter within one game could be bettered. At his best, he is one of the most dangerous looking players on ground, though he can have a tendency to go quiet for extended periods of a game. As a lightly framed winger, his contested game too can leave something to be desired.

 

[Struggle]

2023 AFL Draft: Pick 55 – Aiden O’Driscoll

Jeeze that looks like someones first ever attempt at kicking a footy. Surely there's a better photo

 

[doggies ftw]

Fastest player in the combine.

We’ve picked a really good mix of players. A lot of variety to our selections. Small/medium defenders are a little bit neglected though.

We seem to almost exclusively pick small/medium defenders with late picks usually though to be fair. I still think Gallaghers best footy will be more suited to defence rather than wing. Hopefully Cleary gets some more game time next year, and Coffield coming in too.

 

[Bulldogs85]

How tall is AOD

175cm

 

[scratchie]

We seem to almost exclusively pick small/medium defenders with late picks usually though to be fair. I still think Gallaghers best footy will be more suited to defence rather than wing. Hopefully Cleary gets some more game time next year, and Coffield coming in too.

There will be some heavy competition for the wing spots.

 

[Golden_6]

Lachlan Smith looks to move really well as a ruckman. I wouldn’t say his speed or agility will be an issue at all.

 

[Golden_6]

There will be some heavy competition for the wing spots.

I’d almost be pushing Williams back to defence permanently.

 

[Doggy]

I'd say that is definitely done for us now

 

[Testekill]

Lachlan Smith looks to move really well as a ruckman. I wouldn’t say his speed or agility will be an issue at all.

Yeah I peeped his highlights and he's much more mobile than you'd expect, reads the ball in the air well.

 

[Cadillac]

Ooft didn’t expect that, what’s O’Drisscols strengths & weaknesses? Another winger? Damn we’ve got a lot of options now, surely one of these guys have to come on

Twomey said he thinks he will play as a small forward for us