List Mgmt. Welcome Bailey Williams (Pick 35, 2018 National Draft)

[The Stid]

Think we'll miss Lycett much more than we realise - that is until rd1 next year, when Hickey gets toweled up by Stefan Martin.

Actually just getting one more optimistic sponsor message in. Now I am free to move on to someone else. Can start slagging off that filthy traitorous teal turdstain. Worst premiership ruck since Jordan Roughead

 

[Dark Sharks]

Big Bustling Bailey


At least if Kennedy goes down i think we've got a suitable backup to support JD.

Brander is a classy player, but he's not very physically developed for a KPP. Hopefully that changes. Also the fact we keep swinging him into defense annoys me.

 

[boondy]

Love a 18 yr old who says "I Having the ability to switch from ruck to forward, I find it as a luxury for me and one of my strengths. Whether I start my AFL career in the ruck or as a forward, I’m really equipped to play either and just really keen to get into it."

Wants to hit bodies and leaps like Ryder , similar height.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

If he's ready next year hope we play Vards/Hickey and him.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

If he's ready next year hope we play Vards/Hickey and him.

Hickey/Vardy is the clear number 1 option for now. Bailey will benefit from a full season at WAFL level, with perhaps a game or two if the chance arises.

 

[Balls In]

Already the best ruck we've ever had. Fold the draft.

 

[Dark Sharks]

Serious question, is he better than Dean Cox?



Discuss

 

[boondy]

Serious question, is he better than Dean Cox?



Discuss

If he can run 400 metres he is way ahead already .

 

[Woobla Stainz]

In all fairness, in Lycett's highlight videos he looks like a more coordinated Lycett too.

Haha good point

 

[kerr87]

So we placed a bid on GWS academy ruckman but it got matched. We then selected Williams.

So seemed to be our second choice ruckman but glad we got him. Looks a talent.

 

[boondy]

https://www.afldraftcentral.com.au/2018/09/20/player-focus-bailey-williams/
Gave Ben King a towel up playing as a forward in the colts prelim

 

[southcoast]

I would already prefer him coming into the side through injuries than big Frase (who I am not meaning to bag but surely next year is his last year...maybe...you would think...possibly)

But, the real question is - how long can we keep saying that about Frase. Thought he shoulda been cut a few years ago.

 

[Astro7]

Serious question, is he better than Dean Cox?
Discuss

If he can dodge an incoming cowards punch and not flail his arms around like the blow-up wavy man,
then he's halfway there...the rest comprises a big tank, marking/kicking skills and being a great ruck.

 

[Keys]

Hickey/Vardy is the clear number 1 option for now. Bailey will benefit from a full season at WAFL level, with perhaps a game or two if the chance arises.

Should one of Hickey/Vardy not be available then options for his replacement in no particular order are Brooksby, McInnes, Edwards and Williams. All bar Williams are on the rookie list and given our newfound penchant for debuting players there’s every likelihood Bailey would be first in line if he shows anything over preseason.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Should one of Hickey/Vardy not be available then options for his replacement in no particular order are Brooksby, McInnes, Edwards and Williams. All bar Williams are on the rookie list and given our newfound penchant for debuting players there’s every likelihood Bailey would be first in line if he shows anything over preseason.

I can see us upgrading Brooksby straight away as our immediate ruck depth ahead of Williams though.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

I can see us upgrading Brooksby straight away as our immediate ruck depth ahead of Williams though.

We don't have to upgrade rookies to play them anymore.

 

[Godfather32]

I can see us upgrading Brooksby straight away as our immediate ruck depth ahead of Williams though.

He can play without upgrading though

 

[Carbine Chaos]

We don't have to upgrade rookies to play them anymore.

He can play without upgrading though

Even better.

 

[LittleGreekGod]

We shouldn't miss Lycett.
we replaced him with four players.

 

[Godfather32]

We shouldn't miss Lycett.
we replaced him with four players.

Does seem a bit of overkill, particularly with McInnes still on the list.

 

[Big Cox 88]

Does seem a bit of overkill, particularly with McInnes still on the list.

I heard Simpson at Laika talking with Jaymie Graham saying he wants to go in next season with a 4 rucks to really shake up the opposition.

 

[30stm]

Beat ya David the ScatCat - one of Geelong Mod favorite picks - willing to use pick 12 for B Williams.

Big thanks to Wellsy.

C+ 2018 Draft by C Doerre ESPN
Questionable
Geelong
With Geelong's in "win now" mode, their selections did little to move the needle.

 

[dajesmac]

For what it’s worth I seriously doubt Edwards was drafted as a ruck prospect. 195cm, I mean come on.

My bet is KPD or KPF.

 

[30stm]

Love a 18 yr old who says "I am suited for the ruck in the Afl , I have all the tools ".

R Lobbe should follow this young fellows Mantra

 

[30stm]

Geelong board in meltdown over this pick.

Here's a few posts

We probably could get Bailey Williams with Pick 44.

The more I think about this, the more I would prefer Bailey Williams instead of Gown.

I think Williams could develop into Key Defender, Ruck or Key Forward. Lots of options with him, especially at Pick 44!