Analysis Western Bulldogs 2024 Mock Draft

[TiAn_]

No rest for TiAn_

Lucky this gig pays well

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Hoges64 you up for a trade? Essendon's 48 + 57 for Geelong's 41?

 

[weltschmerz]

Lucky this gig pays well

Just these current two and the job's done for an early clock off

 

[Hoges64]

Hoges64 you up for a trade? Essendon's 48 + 57 for Geelong's 41?

Oh, I didn't realise I landed Geelong also....

Give me a bit, I'll have to see what Geelong needs.

(I'm tempted to take the trade and pick Billy Gowers and Lachie Hunter, but I'm scared they'd actually find a way to fix the pricks and make them good again)...

 

[TiAn_]

Pick 27 - Richmond - Matt Whitlock
Murray Bushrangers, 199cm Key Forward/Defender

Joins his brother at Punt Road. Has excelled at both ends of the ground, so it’s unclear where he ends up playing. In this case, the Tigers would be hoping he kicks on as a KPD/intercepting defender, which he showed some promise in early this season, but certainly wouldn’t be disappointed if he and brother Jack end up as linchpins up forward. Not quite the contested mark of his brother, but he’s still good overhead and has plenty of run and agility for a key position player.

 

[Hoges64]

Hoges64 you up for a trade? Essendon's 48 + 57 for Geelong's 41?

Oh, I didn't realise I landed Geelong also....

Give me a bit, I'll have to see what Geelong needs.

(I'm tempted to take the trade and pick Billy Gowers and Lachie Hunter, but I'm scared they'd actually find a way to fix the pricks and make them good again)...

I could be wrong, but you best check this mate, I don't think Geelong have 41?

Or has there 45 come in 4 spots with bid matching?

 

[TiAn_]

Pick 28 - Richmond - Tom Gross
Oakleigh Chargers, 181cm Midfielder/Forward

The Tigers could use a tough utility to replace the outgoing Liam Baker

7

Liam Baker

Age

26

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

222.2

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

191.9

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

224.2

4star

& Jack Graham

34

Jack Graham

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

, and Gross has the hardness, speed and versatility to fill a few roles at AFL level. Cal Twomey compared him to Rory Sloane

9

Rory Sloane

Age

34

Ht

183cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

11.9

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

6.6

5star

CL

5.7

5star

D

15.3

4star

K

7.3

3star

HB

8.0

4star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.3

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.2

5star

K

8.6

4star

HB

13.6

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

6.0

5star

CL

4.6

5star

last year. There may be sexier picks at this point, but I think Gross has the tools to make the grade as a quality role player, if not a level above.





weltschmerz

 

[TiAn_]

That’s the Tigers draft done.

#1 Sam Lalor
#3 Finn O’Sullivan
#13 Bo Allan
#22 Hamish Davis
#24 Jack Whitlock
#27 Matt Whitlock
#28 Tom Gross

 

[weltschmerz]

There were three players still on my list for this pick, Angus Clarke, Hamish Davis, and Cooper Hynes. I've chosen the one who seems to be a consensus somewhat higher ranking than the other two, and who has I believe the most potential to be a full-time midfielder after picking a forward with our first.

Pick 29: Western Bulldogs select Cooper Hynes



Hynes brings strength, composure, size, clean hands, and ball-winning ability to the Dogs' midfield or forward line, and is too good to pass on at this pick.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

I could be wrong, but you best check this mate, I don't think Geelong have 41?

Or has there 45 come in 4 spots with bid matching?

Yeah I think it has - I put up an updated order on the previous page if you want to give it a peek. I'm like 97% sure it's right.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

There were three players still on my list for this pick, Angus Clarke, Hamish Davis, and Cooper Hynes. I've chosen the one who seems to be a consensus somewhat higher ranking than the other two, and who has I believe the most potential to be a full-time midfielder after picking a forward with our first.

Pick 29: Western Bulldogs select Cooper Hynes

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Hynes brings strength, composure, size, clean hands, and ball-winning ability to the Dogs' midfield or forward line, and is too good to pass on at this pick.

Well there, you got your revenge

 

[weltschmerz]

Oh and Hamish Davis wasn't even there anyway. I do like Angus Clarke a lot, but Hynes wins out.

 

[weltschmerz]

Dav1d you're up with WCE

 

[TiAn_]

There were three players still on my list for this pick, Angus Clarke, Hamish Davis, and Cooper Hynes. I've chosen the one who seems to be a consensus somewhat higher ranking than the other two, and who has I believe the most potential to be a full-time midfielder after picking a forward with our first.

Pick 29: Western Bulldogs select Cooper Hynes

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Hynes brings strength, composure, size, clean hands, and ball-winning ability to the Dogs' midfield or forward line, and is too good to pass on at this pick.

It was Gross or Clarke for me at #28. I really like Clarke after watching a few videos. Would have happily traded that pick back, as I think you can throw a blanket over a few in that range. Hynes I thought just had too much overlap with Lalor, otherwise worth a pick around here.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Dav1d you're up with WCE

Actually they traded it to me for picks 37 and 50, so...

GWS pick 30: Angus Clarke

Had Hynes then Clarke as my next 2 as well. Preferred Hynes but not by a massive amount.

Mofra

 

[Dav1d]

Actually they traded it to me for picks 37 and 50, so...

GWS pick 30: Angus Clarke

Had Hynes then Clarke as my next 2 as well. Preferred Hynes but not by a massive amount.

Mofra

It’s all going according to plan for West Coast, just need them to keep on sliding now…