The Official 2010 Draft Watch Thread

[Hunters Host #3]

For those interested, Paul Daffey has compiled a phantom 1st round draft. (Top 25 picks).

1. David Swallow (East Fremantle): Is a complete midfielder who can do it all. At the age of 17 he finished fourth in the Liston Trophy (the VFL's best-and-fairest award) and won the Suns’ B&F.

2. Harley Bennell (Peel): Is a silky midfielder with a burst of speed who reads the ball off packs and finishes his work like a master craftsman. He moves like Daniel Wells.

3. Sam Day (Sturt): Is a key forward who takes hangers and kicks 60 metres without effort. His potential is enormous considering he’s never dedicated himself to footy.

4. Andrew Gaff (Oakleigh Chargers): Is a faultless midfielder, efficient and articulate, who increased his standing at the draft combine by ranking in the top few in endurance events. He is similar to Luke Power in a lot of ways.

5. Dyson Heppell (Gippsland Power): Is a midfielder and flanker who tested well in the endurance and clean hands categories at the draft combine. He is never rushed and yet never gets caught.

6. Jared Polec (Woodville-West Torrens): Is a smooth wingman who can break away from a pack and boot 60 metres on his left foot. He performed well at senior level in finals and plays like a better Clinton Young.

7. Josh Caddy (Northern Knights): Has jumped up the order after some sizzling performances at the draft combine on top of some great games for Vic Metro. He surprised many with his nippy sprint times.

8. Daniel Gorringe (Norwood): Is an intelligent ruckman who’s still growing and is the type of player you can build a team around.

9. Tom Lynch (Dandenong Stingrays): Is a key forward who takes strong marks, is Nick Riewoldt-like in his endurance and has really leapt up the rankings since mid-season.

10. Shaun Atley (Murray Bushrangers): Is a speedy midfielder who would help solve the Brisbane Lions’ pace problems. He has a great attitude and a Michael Voss-like determination.

11. Billie Smedts (Geelong Falcons): Tested well across all disciplines at the draft combine, runs straight and can play in any position.

12. Kieran Harper (Eastern Ranges): Is a richly-talented forward who runs to the beat of his own drum. His brilliance would complement the Demons’ hard-working young midfielders.

13. Brodie Smith (Woodville-West Torrens): Is a hard-running midfielder and flanker who breaks lines and would help provide leadership to a young group.

14. Ben Jacobs (Sandringham Dragon): Is a half-forward and half-back who performed well in the kicking test at the draft combine. He is thought to have improvement in him.

15. Pat McCarthy (Glenelg): Is a tall defender who plays more of a running role than a key-position role and would be another handy leader for a young group.

16. Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide Magpies): Is a hard-working ruckman who contests at stoppages and runs into space to provide a link. He is a known quantity at Alberton.

17. Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power): Is a small forward who would provide badly needed cheek and class to the Roos’ line-up. He put in an almost perfect performance in the kicking test at the draft combine.

18. Jack Darling (West Perth): Is a rambunctious forward who makes his presence felt and would alleviate the Blues’ pain at losing Aaron Hamill a decade ago.

19. Seb Tape (Sturt): Is a dedicated defender you could build a team around. He would complement Ben Stratton in a developing Hawks backline.

20. Cameron Guthrie (Calder Cannons): Is a strong-minded midfielder who would push Ryan Crowley out of the Dockers’ line-up. He kicked a few goals in the TAC Cup finals.

21. Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays): Is a midfielder whose standing dipped mid-year but returned again during the TAC Cup finals. He is a top leader and good inside and outside.

22. Tom Liberatore (Calder Cannons): Is an inside midfielder who is leaner and faster than his father Tony, but just as hungry. He is a solid father-son pick.

23. Mitch Hallahan (Dandenong Stingrays): Is a midfielder whose boxing credentials lend an edge. He is an impressive leader and has a great work ethic. He played injured late in the TAC Cup season.

24. Pat Karnezis (Oakleigh Chargers): Is a talented half-forward with x-factor who leads forward and back. He has only just given up soccer for footy.

25. Jamie Cripps (East Fremantle): Is a sure ball-handler with endurance who has kicked goals in senior footy this season. He is from the same area as Tarkyn Lockyer.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/103717/default.aspx

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Pykie, is it possible, that if we took up Melbourne's offer of pick #12. We could snare Heppell, or Atley? I'm not so sold on Polec as others?

Either way, it enhances our chances of snaring a slider when you consider Caddy will go higher than first thought.

 

[Pykie]

Pykie, is it possible, that if we took up Melbourne's offer of pick #12. We could snare Heppel, or Atley? I'm not so sold on Polec as others?

Absolutely.

I see Atley as the main chance to slide outside of the top 10.

I can't see Heppel doing that, he could go as low as #4, after his last month of football.

 

[Patch Adams]

Josh Caddy at 7.. guess he is no chance to fall than... would be content with lamb though

 

[NiceCunnington]

Atley, Smith or Polec would be delicious.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Mr. Pike,

On a scale of 1 - 10, with one being disappointed and 10 being doing cartwheels naked down Swanston St, can you please indicate how happy you would be if North happened to get Brodie Smith with pick 12, and why.

Thank you for your informed response.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Atley, Smith or Polec would be delicious.

That you Bruce?

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Absolutely.

I see Atley as the main chance to slide outside of the top 10.

I can't see Heppel doing that, he could go as low as #4, after his last month of football.

It would be lovely to have pick 12 and 17.

Take a combination of Harper/Smedts/Atley with Lamb/Jacobs.

Nice to dream.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Mr. Pike,

On a scale of 1 - 10, with one being disappointed and 10 being doing cartwheels naked down Swanston St, can you please indicate how happy you would be if North happened to get Brodie Smith with pick 12, and why.

Thank you for your informed response.

My uninformed response - 9. Bourke St.

 

[GarnerSmash]

My uninformed response - 9. Bourke St.

You and I both FG. I might be wearing socks, but that's about it.

 

[Flawed Genius]

You and I both FG. I might be wearing socks, but that's about it.

Might rock on down to Camberwell Junction. Five lanes, nothing but fun and terrified shoppers.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Get three more on board and we could get one coming from each direction. That would be one hell of a sight.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

I'll join you if we have two picks under 26 and then FG can still secure Smith with #34.

 

[Tas]

North seem to be keen on my BIL's nephew.

 

[tales129]

Smith would be my choice at 12, he is just the type of player we are looking for and his outside ability combined with quality skills and speed is the perfect match for our budding midfield in the future. Top leadership skills also



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the head on his shoulders is all class.

sorry if this video has already been posted

 

[the smith show]

For those interested, Paul Daffey has compiled a phantom 1st round draft. (Top 25 picks).



http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/103717/default.aspx

No Pitt in the top 25? Is that an oversight or did he have a really bad camp?

 

[shinboner magic]

Polec looks the better of the two for our needs.

Outside player and finisher

 

[Tas]

Smith looks too skinny, I am always dubious of the quick skinny kids.

 

[Kimbo]

Smith looks too skinny, I am always dubious of the quick skinny kids.

Stephen Hill says hi.

 

[tales129]

Polec will be gone by pick 12, if we manage to score that out of the Hale trade.

 

[Pykie]

Stephen Hill says hi.

So does Ryan Bastinac.

Or does Tas' theory not apply to slow skinny kids?

 

[Mr Reliable]

From the phantom draft:

17. Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power): Is a small forward who would provide badly needed cheek and class to the Roos’ line-up. He put in an almost perfect performance in the kicking test at the draft combine.


Sounds like he's describing a young Boomer.

For those of you who follow the youngsters, how "small" is Lamb? And is he quick or "clever"?

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Polec is good, don't get me wrong. But I don't rate him as highly as some others, and I've seen plenty of Polec in the last 2 months.

 

[Flawed Genius]

don't get me wrong, i've seen plenty of pole in the last 2 months.

:d :d

 

[Pykie]

From the phantom draft:

17. Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power): Is a small forward who would provide badly needed cheek and class to the Roos’ line-up. He put in an almost perfect performance in the kicking test at the draft combine.


Sounds like he's describing a young Boomer.

For those of you who follow the youngsters, how "small" is Lamb? And is he quick or "clever"?

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102228/default.aspx

http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/298110/jed-lamb/