So who was overlooked in the National Draft?

[getgaff]

Adelaide like Taligabue

A ruckman is what Adelaide will target IMO. What chance of Baulderstone to Adelaide?

 

[grundog49]

A ruckman is what Adelaide will target IMO. What chance of Baulderstone to Adelaide?

Either of them would add some depth, And there "Pure" ruckmen which would help Jacobs and our "Combo" ruckmen like Lowden and Dear

 

[Cevap_Roll]

Someone should give Shane Nelson a crack.

Absolute ball magnet in the WAFL and a lousy 52 possessions in the last game

 

[exile]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-15/country-beast-a-draft-chance

might get a chance in the rookie draft next week

 

[Georgetop31]

Thoughts on any Tassie boys getting a go, i.e Tim Jones, Matt Hanson or Caleb Hislop??

 

[ItsAllAboutMe]

Kovacevic

 

[Asgardian]

A ruckman is what Adelaide will target IMO. What chance of Baulderstone to Adelaide?

IMO Baulderstone is not AFL quality. He does not jump nor is he exceptionally tall, wont make it against the better AFL rucks

 

[Ambrosia]

IMO Baulderstone is not AFL quality. He does not jump nor is he exceptionally tall, wont make it against the better AFL rucks

Minson, Jamar and Mumford all fit that description and are easily AFL quality

 

[Draft Buster]

Brad Walsh for sure, AIS & W.A captain surely gets a chance in the rookie draft

 

[Asgardian]

Minson, Jamar and Mumford all fit that description and are easily AFL quality

Minson is 30 soon, Jamar is 31, Mumford is 28.

Notice a trend?

That style of ruckman who was successful, is now becoming an elder statesman of the game. The new talent is better, more athletic.

 

[Ambrosia]

Minson is 30 soon, Jamar is 31, Mumford is 28.

Notice a trend?

That style of ruckman who was successful, is now becoming an elder statesman of the game. The new talent is better, more athletic.

Except Mins on was AA in 2013 and Mumford at stages this year was the most dominant ruck in the game imo

 

[Asgardian]

Except Mins on was AA in 2013 and Mumford at stages this year was the most dominant ruck in the game imo

I still reckon the newer more athletic types will be progressing

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Someone should give Shane Nelson a crack.

Absolute ball magnet in the WAFL and a lousy 52 possessions in the last game

Every year we hear Nelson, and every year we have the same result. Maybe he is just a good solid VFL or WAFL player.

 

[Yoda_]

Cal Twomey has put up a short list of who he thinks would be a sneaky chance i nthe Pre - Season/Rookie drafts

link here

CLUBS are already thinking about next week's NAB AFL Pre-Season and Rookie drafts, assessing the talent that wasn't selected at Thursday night's national intake. Here are 10 names who might be considered.

Peter Bampton (182cm, 83kg, midfielder): A ball-winner who has really solid frame, which means he could step into a club and play a role. Bampton averaged 19 touches in seven senior SANFL games for Norwood this year, having missed the under-18 championships with an ankle injury.

Daniel Capiron (189cm, 81kg, defender): Was overlooked after an inconsistent season where he struggled to find any continuity. But he has shown signs across two seasons of his ability to read the ball in the air, be a good intercept marker across half-back and offer rebound.

Matt Hammelmann (197cm, 88kg, forward): He can join the Brisbane Lions under the pre-selection rookie rule as a member of their academy. Other clubs might take a look if they don't, as Hammelmann has shown signs he can be used at either end of the ground with success. Mainly it's as a forward, though, where he presents on the lead and kicks well.

Tyler Keitel (194cm, 86kg, forward/defender): Spent the season pushing back and forward, and showing he could play a role at either end. His athleticism is what might hold him back, but given his versatility a club might see something to work with.

Oleg Markov (186cm, 69kg, forward): Having broken his collarbone twice this year, Markov's limited exposure would have contributed to him not being drafted. A club might be better placed to take him on as a rookie, given his speed and athletic ability in the forward line and midfield.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Someone should give Shane Nelson a crack.

Absolute ball magnet in the WAFL and a lousy 52 possessions in the last game

What's the put off with Shane ?

He is ready made

 

[Cevap_Roll]

What's the put off with Shane ?

He is ready made

Not sure... posted his stats for 2014 on our board.
2014 stats:

20 games622 disposals (31.1 av) [Highs of 52, 44, & 38. 13 times with 30+]
78 marks (3.9 av)
6 goals 11 behinds
66 tackles (3.3 av)
41 frees for, 12 against

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

So that's the 4th draft that he has been overlooked

 

[Demon 16]

So that's the 4th draft that he has been overlooked

I don't know him so this is not necessarily fact, but I have heard that he's a little on the NQR side.

Don't know specifics, but his psych testing probably wouldnt produce good results.

 

[NT.Thunder]

Did Panos get picked up?

 

[giblj]

Did Panos get picked up?

No

 

[foj1]

Luke Ryan will be one to look for.

 

[Iluvdalhouse]

Like last year few Guns left

Glenn
Capiron
Read

 

[TwentyNine]

What happened to Josh Clayton? I assume he was going to Brisbane as a F/S, but I can't find his name on the draft list?

AFL website buggered up and listed all the seventh round picks as passes for some reason. Finlayson and Clayton were picked, of course.

 

[redshank]

Any standouts that you expect to get picked up in the Preseason Draft or Rookie Draft?

Mick Mattingly to the Giants.

 

[Yoda_]

Minson is 30 soon, Jamar is 31, Mumford is 28.

Notice a trend?

That style of ruckman who was successful, is now becoming an elder statesman of the game. The new talent is better, more athletic.

As much as I agree, "that style of ruck men" will slowly come back into the game with that dumb '1m rule' in place for around the ground stoppages. Rucks essentially stop and tap rather than run and jump like they have for the last 4 or so years.