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Title: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: torch on November 11, 2013, 11:14:11 PM
OK, we know we are only using three picks in the National Draft.

Who do you THINK/KNOW Francis Jackson should/will select and what position?

Pick 12 <player> <position>

Pick 50 <player> <position>

Pick 66 <player> <position>

Selecting a player at 50 and 66 is tricky obviously, so let us see who can get the positions spot on!

 :gotigers



Edit: Our last 'live' pick has been updated to pick 66.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: the claw on November 12, 2013, 02:21:25 AM
are we getting matt thomas. if so you can discard pick 68.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: Diocletian on November 12, 2013, 02:47:08 AM
Heard we may even take Thomas as high as 50 -  which would be absolutely ludicrous. Hack's barely worth a late rookie pick.

Also don't be surprised if 68's just an upgrade for Darrou.

IMO, Crouch/Jones, Thomas, Rookie Upgrade would by like a bad flashback to those cherry ripe, locked and loaded days of yore under previous "list managers" the likes of which we all hoped we'd never see again.


Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: dwaino on November 12, 2013, 07:37:27 AM
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Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: Loui Tufga on November 12, 2013, 08:40:24 AM
are we getting matt thomas. if so you can discard pick 68.

Fact :lol :lol
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 12, 2013, 09:07:39 AM
Lol we haven't even discussed Thomas as a club.  :lol

Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: wayne on November 12, 2013, 09:08:52 AM
I've heard that if Lennon has gone by 12, we'll take Thomas with 12 and elevate Brad Miller and Tristan Cartledge to the senior list.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: gerkin greg on November 12, 2013, 11:02:34 AM
 :lol

you have good ears Wayne
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: Smokey on November 12, 2013, 11:51:58 AM
I've heard that if Lennon has gone by 12, we'll take Thomas with 12 and elevate Brad Miller and Tristan Cartledge to the senior list.

There's some gilt-edged mail right there!   :lol
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: wayne on November 12, 2013, 12:02:01 PM
It is now looking like pick 12, 49 and 56 according to the latest draft pick standings.

Rookie elevations start up around pick 49.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-12/draft-order
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: dwaino on November 12, 2013, 12:55:26 PM
Woah. 49 and 56 could be anything  :shh
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 12, 2013, 02:03:29 PM
Woah. 49 and 56 could be anything  :shh
No poo.  :shh
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 12, 2013, 02:05:40 PM
Tristian Cartiledge is such a cool name
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: gerkin greg on November 12, 2013, 02:07:33 PM
certainly cooler than mrakov  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 12, 2013, 02:08:55 PM
certainly cooler than mrakov  ;) ;)

I'm not disputing that
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 68???
Post by: one-eyed on November 12, 2013, 02:16:31 PM
It is now looking like pick 12, 49 and 56 according to the latest draft pick standings.

Rookie elevations start up around pick 49.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-12/draft-order
We have the last 'live' pick at 66 in the draft.

As you say wayne, our last two 'live' picks are more like 49 & 56 when you take out all the rookie elevations and zone selections.

The full finalised draft order is here: http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=18763.0
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: torch on November 12, 2013, 06:32:46 PM
Who have we been linked to take with our later picks?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: one-eyed on November 15, 2013, 07:40:56 PM
Phantom Draft: November Edition

by Paige Cardona
scpaige.com.au
November 14, 2013


Full phantom draft: http://www.scpaige.com.au/phantom-draft-november-edition/

Our picks ....

Pick 12 – RICHMOND

Ben Lennon


Club: Northern Knights
D.O.B.: 5.7.1995
Height: 188cm
Weight: 77kg
Position: Medium Forward/Utility
Plays Like: Dayne Beams

With talent like this available, Ben Lennon will not get past the Tigers here at pick 12, which is an absolute gift at this selection. Lennon initially trained with Richmond for a week earlier this year, as part of his AFL-AIS club placement, and the Tigers were immediately impressed with what they saw, however believed they would not be in the draft earlier enough to see him return to the Tigers once more.  Lennon however, is the best offensive player in this year’s draft pool, and offensive weapon who is as dangerous as he is damaging – Lennon is an extraordinary talent. Although he’s had his critics, Lennon has saluted and executed everything asked of him this season, in what has been a demonstration of his character, work ethic and desire to compete at the next level. In the past Lennon has been comfortable off half forward, where his speed, agility and incredible marking game and a long, long penetrating kick have served him well, recruiters dared him to take his game to the next level and push up into the midfield, and towards the end of the TAC Cup season, Lennon didn’t disappoint. The move did Lennon wonders, averaging 28 disposals and two goals a game, it bought out areas of Lennon’s game that perhaps hadn’t been exposed, such as his vision, awareness and ability to really link up and prove a damaging kick going inside 50. Lennon’s strengths are his kicking and his marking, and he’s also been discussed as a player who can play a variety of roles, even off half back where some recruiters really fancy him.  Lennon’s versatility means that he could prove to have some serious x-factor. He offers excitement, passion and can really turn the momentum of games with one act of brilliance. Lennon was also a three-way joint winner of the clean hands test, and rated highly in the kick rating testing at the combine, whilst also averaging 28 disposals playing for Vic Metro in the championships this year.

Other Prospects: It’s really a best available basis here for Richmond, and they’ll get their hands on one of the top 10 sliders, which looms to be Lennon. Christian Salem was originally thought to have been available here, but that looks to have diminished. Some recruiters believe that Matthew Scharenberg or Marcus Bontempelli could be available at pick 12 – which is hard to fathom given their high interest further up the pecking order.



Pick 50 – RICHMOND

Riley Knight


Club: Woodville West Torrens
D.O.B.: 27.3.1995
Height: 180cm
Weight: 72kg
Position: Medium Midfielder/Utility
Plays Like: Kieran Harper

Riley Knight’s appetite for the ball almost goes unmeasured, in that he just knows how to hunt and attack the ball, always moving into the best places. More of an outside player than anything, Knight is a classy goal-kicking midfielder who has some toe. Brilliant two-way runner, Knight racks up a lot of the ball, and uses it effectively, and has a huge desire to lay plenty of tackles. He’s got speed and endurance, but I get the feeling he might do a Nick Graham and slide into the third or fourth rounds despite being rated higher. Knight has some serious toe and agility that would be more than welcome at Richmond.



Pick 66 – RICHMOND

Will Maginness


Team: Oakleigh Chargers
D.O.B: 13.1.995
Height: 182
Weight: 75kgs
Position: Medium Midfielder/Forward
Plays Like: Jarrad McVeigh

Although slight, Will Maginness’ commitment to the cause cannot be questioned; his courage, hardness and ferocity at the ball is what makes him really stand out. The Oakleigh Co-Captain has had a good season at TAC Cup Level in between APS commitments and the National Championships, and has been the cornerstone of the Chargers’ year, despite not making finals. Although not quite an inside midfielder, Maginness is a stoppage specialist – his clearances and pressure acts make him a terrific prospect at the draft table come November. Maginness offers plenty on the outside, especially off a half back where his line-breaking runs cut through the opposition, taking the game on – Maginness can really fire his team up, and ignite his side with some inspirational run-and-carry. Not to be underpined as a one-dimensional player, Maginness has shown enormous ability to play in a number of roles, excelling off a half back flank, and resting forward where his ability to play as a defensive forward, yet can still offer a minor ability to kick goals.

Read the full phantom draft at: http://www.scpaige.com.au/phantom-draft-november-edition/
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: torch on November 15, 2013, 09:26:23 PM
Would like Richmond to take Jansen at Pick 50.

Jared Jansen

Another big bodied 18 year-old, who is right to go for round 1 next year in Jared Jansen. Jansen – best described as a raging bull -will make the transition into a permanent midfielder with an insatiable appetite to hunt the ball and throw his weight around. Jansen thrives on the contested ball, and is a pressure player who doesn’t stop in his attack for the sherrin, unless he gains position. Dirty if he doesn’t stick a tackle, Jansen is a players player, and reminds me a lot of Jobe Watson.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: torch on November 15, 2013, 09:36:26 PM
Would like Richmond to take Cameron at Pick 66.

Charlie Cameron

Cameron is physical and unforgiving and really prides himself on his high work rate and defensive pressure and one percenters that otherwise don’t count on the stats sheet. Cameron is best described as bull-at-a-gate small forward, he pounces on anything that hits the deck and loves to set upon the ball carrier, wrapping him up in a hard tackle or doing enough to force the ball out of his possession to put his team into attack. What you get with Cameron is a player who really gives multiple efforts, yet makes the most of his opportunities when they arise. Cameron is quick, clean and can sink goals from the tightest of angles.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: taztiger4 on November 15, 2013, 10:11:16 PM
Would like Richmond to take Cameron at Pick 66.

Charlie Cameron

Cameron is physical and unforgiving and really prides himself on his high work rate and defensive pressure and one percenters that otherwise don’t count on the stats sheet. Cameron is best described as bull-at-a-gate small forward, he pounces on anything that hits the deck and loves to set upon the ball carrier, wrapping him up in a hard tackle or doing enough to force the ball out of his possession to put his team into attack. What you get with Cameron is a player who really gives multiple efforts, yet makes the most of his opportunities when they arise. Cameron is quick, clean and can sink goals from the tightest of angles.

Rookie at best i reckon
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: mightytiges on November 18, 2013, 12:10:18 AM
Whatever happens with our later picks, it's going to be a bonus if we find a long-term AFL player. Our record even over recent times has been non-existent with only Arnie remaining on our list.

2006:
58. Daniel Connors
60. Carl Petersen
73. Andrew Collins

2007:
51. Dean Putt

2008:
58. Tom Hislop

2009:
51. Troy Taylor
67. Jeromey Webberley
71. Ben Nason

2010:
51. Dean MacDonald
63. Tom Derickx

2011:
55. Matthew Arnot

2012:
-

2013:
50: ?
66: ?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 18, 2013, 09:41:23 AM
That's why I think we should draft Richard Bourne.  He has more talent than any of those listed but people here are worried about his weight! I'd rather draft talented guys that can kick and run and have footy brains but who weigh less than big guys who will struggle at VFL level. Look at Brad Hill etc. Hardly man mountains! They are successful because they can find the pill and evade their opponents!
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: gerkin greg on November 18, 2013, 10:05:40 AM
That's why a lot of people think Fine Eyes is stuffing ass

Most 13 yr old bigfooty posters like Mrakov could successfully pick first round winners, it's after the first round that yo need to earn yr mo
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 18, 2013, 10:13:10 AM
That's why a lot of people think Fine Eyes is stuffing ass

Most 13 yr old bigfooty posters like Mrakov could successfully pick first round winners, it's after the first round that yo need to earn yr mo
:lol about Mrakov!
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: the claw on November 18, 2013, 10:27:28 AM
That's why a lot of people think Fine Eyes is stuffing ass

Most 13 yr old bigfooty posters like Mrakov could successfully pick first round winners, it's after the first round that yo need to earn yr mo
iits why some of us think state leaguers are better options late in the draft.blokes like fuller, sully geez fuller at 50 you wont get a better kick out of the 18 yr olds  sully at 68 would address kpd shortcomings and he will perform a role and give something you cant say that about 18 yr olds taken late most never play a game or are delisted after 2 yrs.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Stripes on November 18, 2013, 12:26:16 PM
That's why a lot of people think Fine Eyes is stuffing ass

Most 13 yr old bigfooty posters like Mrakov could successfully pick first round winners, it's after the first round that yo need to earn yr mo
iits why some of us think state leaguers are better options late in the draft.blokes like fuller, sully geez fuller at 50 you wont get a better kick out of the 18 yr olds  sully at 68 would address kpd shortcomings and he will perform a role and give something you cant say that about 18 yr olds taken late most never play a game or are delisted after 2 yrs.

I agree with you here claw. I would prefer to use our last pick in this fashion
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Yeahright on November 19, 2013, 12:34:35 AM
The way some people describe these late picks makes it sound like no matter who you take you're going to get a winner :help
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Penelope on November 19, 2013, 08:29:00 AM
The point is that anything after pick 20 or so is choock lotto, or as billy Beane described it, a stuffing craps shoot.

One of the cornerstone policies of money ball was not to draft kids, but college ball players. With kids you had to try to predict what they would become, but with college players you could start to see what what they actually can do.

If you try to convert that literally to our system that would mean taking lots of state league players, but the problem is the differences are too vast to make that literal comparision.

We have such a smaller talent pool to start with and with the number of kids taken in the draft it means that very few kids with any chance of making the grade will not be drafted. We basically strip the tree bare. Nor do we have any real alternative for these kids. They dont have the opportunity to forgo the highest league and set themselves up with an career alternative to sport, while still having a pathway to that highest level in the sport, as the American college sports system allows.

The number of players who slip through the draft, or get drafted but then delisted, yet will still go on to become decent long term AFL footballers is always going to be quite small.

Either way, later draft picks will always be more miss that hit. The one advantage of mature state leaguers, i suppose, is that you will know sooner rather than later with them.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: the claw on November 19, 2013, 12:18:06 PM
The point is that anything after pick 20 or so is choock lotto, or as billy Beane described it, a stuffing craps shoot.

One of the cornerstone policies of money ball was not to draft kids, but college ball players. With kids you had to try to predict what they would become, but with college players you could start to see what what they actually can do.

If you try to convert that literally to our system that would mean taking lots of state league players, but the problem is the differences are too vast to make that literal comparision.

We have such a smaller talent pool to start with and with the number of kids taken in the draft it means that very few kids with any chance of making the grade will not be drafted. We basically strip the tree bare. Nor do we have any real alternative for these kids. They dont have the opportunity to forgo the highest league and set themselves up with an career alternative to sport, while still having a pathway to that highest level in the sport, as the American college sports system allows.

The number of players who slip through the draft, or get drafted but then delisted, yet will still go on to become decent long term AFL footballers is always going to be quite small.

Either way, later draft picks will always be more miss that hit. The one advantage of mature state leaguers, i suppose, is that you will know sooner rather than later with them.
while i agree with this one point i disagree with is its chook lotto after pick 20. we have had this debate a few times and i would highly value any pick from 1 to 40, and if its a deep draft any pick in the first 3 rounds say 1 to 50.

ive often espoused when taking state league players that they meet some pretty basic criteria.
1/ they have good skills all the basics in place.
2/ they have the physical attributes to play at the afl level.
3/ they have shown thru performances that they are up among the better players at their club and in their league. you can gauge this by simply perusing b& f finishes and roles they play.

finally the amount of state league players who actually contribute to afl sides when taken is staggering . as opposed to skinny kids who in the main last ywo yrs and never play a game.
we arent chasing champions with these picks but good solid contributors who at the least can make a contribution.

the other area i think we are remiss in is targeting opposition players who arent getting a game  usually rookie listed players because of a lack of opportunity, mainly because they have two or three real good players in front  of them. ie sinclair and lycett at wce both are trying to force their way past nicnat and cox surely one of em would be a possibility to nab with the right offer.
jacobs was a prime example of this. 

im even for taking other clubs rejects just as long as they meet the skillset requirements and have the physicall attributes. have performed okay when given games. its usually blokes who have struggled thru injury or just cant break into a strong line up.
the reasons i dont want matt thomas are his skillset theres better skilled state league players. the other is his performances at afl level over 7 yrs.  continual poor disposal an inability at the level to find enough ball. 7 yrs is enough opportunity imo. hes been tried at the level for a long period and been found wanting.
 
would rather give a state league player the opportunity to show he belongs. a state league player who ticks some pretty basic boxes thus maximising the chances of finding a reasonable player.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: gerkin greg on November 19, 2013, 12:29:31 PM
so woud this year's magarey medalist get a look in?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 19, 2013, 12:32:40 PM
so woud this year's magarey medalist get a look in?

I thought that was rookie draft? Are we gonna take him with pick 12?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 19, 2013, 12:34:25 PM


the other area i think we are remiss in is targeting opposition players who arent getting a game  usually rookie listed players because of a lack of opportunity, mainly because they have two or three real good players in front  of them. ie sinclair and lycett at wce both are trying to force their way past nicnat and cox surely one of em would be a possibility to nab with the right offer.
jacobs was a prime example of this. 
Houli, Grigg, Maric, Hampson, Knights. How many do you want us to target?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Tiger-Harted on November 19, 2013, 12:45:31 PM
Bontempelli won't be there for pick 12...

I would be happy with Salem or Lennon (both have skills they we need)...

But just in case how about:
12 Blake Acres
Acres is the modern-draft prospect. He's tall, quick, agile, can jump, mark and kick, and play nearly any position on the ground. Problem is that he's barely played this season, after a shoulder injury ruined his year and forced him into surgery. In nine games at colts level for West Perth, Acres played as an inside midfielder and averaged 27 disposals.

50 Dwayne Wilson
Has explosive leg speed and agility. A prolific ball-winner with clean hands and excellent disposal by hand or foot. Sums up the situation well and loves to take the opposition on. (with his speed he would be a good replacment for Matty White)

66 Willie Rioli
Very clever half-forward from the Northern Territory who played the majority of his football at South Fremantle this season. A cousin of Hawthorn's Cyril Rioli and former Essendon star Dean Rioli, his vision and ability to finish make him damaging in front of goal. He kicked 36 goals in 11 matches for Souths' colts and reserves teams this season. He is damaging on both feet and is regarded as an elite kick and decision-maker. Boasting talent to burn, he does not need much of the football to have an impact on games. (he won't be a starter for 2014 but he would make a wonderful investment for 2015)...

We would have 78 and 88 with 93 to elevate Pettard...
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Penelope on November 19, 2013, 02:30:57 PM
Claw, im not sure debate is the correct word to describe previous discussions about the merits of picks after 20. you have never really given much as to what you base your opinion on, except perhaps more of your opinion, nor have you ever argued as to why what i base my opinion on is wrong.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Penelope on November 19, 2013, 02:48:39 PM
Its interesting to look at the make up of last years premiership side.

6/24 (1/4) were recruited from other clubs.
of the 16 drafted by whorethorn themselves;

9 (over half) were top 20 picks - 5 of which were top 10

4 10-20
1 20-30
3 30-40
2 40 plus with 66 being the latest pick.
1 rookie draft
of these later picks, 2 were mature age players from state leagues.

so 3/4 of the team were either recruited from other clubs or were top 20 draft picks
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Tiger Tragic on November 19, 2013, 03:05:26 PM
Its interesting to look at the make up of last years premiership side.

6/24 (1/4) were recruited from other clubs.
of the 16 drafted by whorethorn themselves;

9 (over half) were top 20 picks - 5 of which were top 10

We line up pretty well with that structure.

Recruited from other clubs: Maric, Hampson, Houli, Grigg, Chaplin, Petterd (6)
Top 20 picks: Deledio, Cotchin, Riewoldt, Martin, Ellis, Conca, Vlastuin, Vickery, Rance (9)

Locked and Loaded!!
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Penelope on November 19, 2013, 03:18:23 PM
lol

were just that one state league mature player short.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: the claw on November 19, 2013, 09:13:04 PM
Its interesting to look at the make up of last years premiership side.

6/24 (1/4) were recruited from other clubs.
of the 16 drafted by whorethorn themselves;

9 (over half) were top 20 picks - 5 of which were top 10

4 10-20
1 20-30
3 30-40
2 40 plus with 66 being the latest pick.
1 rookie draft
of these later picks, 2 were mature age players from state leagues.

so 3/4 of the team were either recruited from other clubs or were top 20 draft picks
an interesting thing to do would be look at freo the r/u after all it took two teams to make the day.

hmm 22 players on each side g/f day.

3 from other clubs dawson, mcpharlin, pearce.

2/  1 - 10. pavlich, hill
2/ 11 - 20.  fyfe, mundy.
2/ 21 - 30. ballantyne, suban.
just 40% of their team thus far.

3/  31 -  40.  clarke, mayne, mzungu.

4/ 41 onwards. crowley, neale, sutcliffe, walters.
6/ psd/rookie. barlow, deboar, duffield, sandilands, spurr, johnson.

60% taken after pick 30. of which 6 are state league picks. and theres 7 state league players all up.

if freo relied on players from other clubs and top 30 picks they would never make finals yet alone go close to winning a gf.

it all just goes to show there is not just the high pick route to building. its all about utilising all areas and all opportunities.
we can ignore this but if we do we will always struggle.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Willy on November 19, 2013, 09:25:51 PM

it all just goes to show there is not just the high pick route to building. its all about utilising all areas and all opportunities.
we can ignore this but if we do we will always struggle.

We aint ignoring it, and we aint struggling. Thanks for the tip though bruz.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 20, 2013, 11:41:52 AM
Its interesting to look at the make up of last years premiership side.

6/24 (1/4) were recruited from other clubs.
of the 16 drafted by whorethorn themselves;

9 (over half) were top 20 picks - 5 of which were top 10

4 10-20
1 20-30
3 30-40
2 40 plus with 66 being the latest pick.
1 rookie draft
of these later picks, 2 were mature age players from state leagues.

so 3/4 of the team were either recruited from other clubs or were top 20 draft picks
an interesting thing to do would be look at freo the r/u after all it took two teams to make the day.

hmm 22 players on each side g/f day.

3 from other clubs dawson, mcpharlin, pearce.

2/  1 - 10. pavlich, hill
2/ 11 - 20.  fyfe, mundy.
2/ 21 - 30. ballantyne, suban.
just 40% of their team thus far.

3/  31 -  40.  clarke, mayne, mzungu.

4/ 41 onwards. crowley, neale, sutcliffe, walters.
6/ psd/rookie. barlow, deboar, duffield, sandilands, spurr, johnson.

60% taken after pick 30. of which 6 are state league picks. and theres 7 state league players all up.

if freo relied on players from other clubs and top 30 picks they would never make finals yet alone go close to winning a gf.

it all just goes to show there is not just the high pick route to building. its all about utilising all areas and all opportunities.
we can ignore this but if we do we will always struggle.
Can you get a job as head of recruiting at RFC?
At least then we won't struggle anymore!
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 20, 2013, 11:45:21 AM
12. Salem
50. M Thomas
66. Dazza Garletts
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 20, 2013, 11:48:24 AM
#12 - Nathan Freeman
#50 - Nicholas Bourke (unless Lang lasts here)
#66 - Sam Lloyd
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 20, 2013, 11:54:56 AM
#12 - Nathan Freeman
#50 - Nicholas Bourke (unless Lang lasts here)
#66 - Sam Lloyd

Why don't you want Salim or Lenin ? Racist ? Don't like Muslim or commie types?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 20, 2013, 12:16:16 PM
Salem is lebo-christian

I am not aware of the revolutionary s religious or ethnic affiliation

Vladimir  :pray
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 20, 2013, 12:17:07 PM
#12 - Nathan Freeman
#50 - Nicholas Bourke (unless Lang lasts here)
#66 - Sam Lloyd

Why don't you want Salim or Lenin ? Racist ? Don't like Muslim or commie types?
You got a problem with that? Seriously though I thought it was a prediction thread. Salem and Lennon will be gone.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Penelope on November 20, 2013, 12:36:44 PM
Its interesting to look at the make up of last years premiership side.

6/24 (1/4) were recruited from other clubs.
of the 16 drafted by whorethorn themselves;

9 (over half) were top 20 picks - 5 of which were top 10

4 10-20
1 20-30
3 30-40
2 40 plus with 66 being the latest pick.
1 rookie draft
of these later picks, 2 were mature age players from state leagues.

so 3/4 of the team were either recruited from other clubs or were top 20 draft picks
an interesting thing to do would be look at freo the r/u after all it took two teams to make the day.

hmm 22 players on each side g/f day.

3 from other clubs dawson, mcpharlin, pearce.

2/  1 - 10. pavlich, hill
2/ 11 - 20.  fyfe, mundy.
2/ 21 - 30. ballantyne, suban.
just 40% of their team thus far.

3/  31 -  40.  clarke, mayne, mzungu.

4/ 41 onwards. crowley, neale, sutcliffe, walters.
6/ psd/rookie. barlow, deboar, duffield, sandilands, spurr, johnson.

60% taken after pick 30. of which 6 are state league picks. and theres 7 state league players all up.

if freo relied on players from other clubs and top 30 picks they would never make finals yet alone go close to winning a gf.

it all just goes to show there is not just the high pick route to building. its all about utilising all areas and all opportunities.
we can ignore this but if we do we will always struggle.
yeah, it is all about utilising all areas. I was curious about freos makeup, i just hadnt the time or inkilng to look at it just yet.
Sydneys would be another worth checking out, and probably st kildas from their runners up years.

Just a question claw, if we had lost a grand final with that sort of difference in the make up between our side and the premiers, would you be lauding our success with later picks, or bemoaning how our poor strike rate with early picks cost us a premiership?
After all, as you say, getting the early picks is easy......
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 20, 2013, 01:02:45 PM
Rhetorical ey?
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: the claw on November 20, 2013, 11:29:34 PM
lol al. why would i answer any question you pose yet alone,  as 2011 says a rhetorical one.  when all i cop from you is smart arse cynicysm and usually out right point scoring exercises. ffs your a bloke who brings up 12month old posts  and represents them out of context.

anyway in answer against better judgement  i think freo lost the gf  because not enough of their better picks have made the grade yet or were injured probably  about 10 top 40 picks.  yes quality or lack there of cost em.
 if i was a freo supporter id be critical of a lot of their top 40 picks. but id not be righting too many of em off just yet.
 i certainly applaud what they have done with mature state league picks late nd  and in particular rookie picks.  these picks alone see them where they are and in front of us and most other clubs.
i will add a proviso here though. they do have a better insight to wa players and most of the late nd  state league and rookie picks are from wa. imo wa players are the most underrated in the country.

as i said its about getting all aspects of drafting as right as possible. nothing more nothing less. get the balance right and follow good processes.



Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Penelope on November 21, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
i've already agreed about getting all aspects correct claw.

The point is, that while Freo have done better than most with their late picks, their strike rate with the early picks has been very ordinary of late.

as for cynicysm, its really only combating cynicsm with cynicsm, isnt it. ? as you admit it was a rhetorical question, there is little doubt that if it was Richmond in that situation you would be concentrating on the negatives rather than the positives.

lol at the Lonegan quote being out of context




Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Owl on November 21, 2013, 09:54:45 AM
what is hilarious is whoever Richmond seems interested in one week is favourite to go earlier the next phantom draft guess lol
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 21, 2013, 10:45:52 AM
Sam Lloyd firming for that pick 66.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 21, 2013, 01:19:06 PM
what is hilarious is whoever Richmond seems interested in one week is favourite to go earlier the next phantom draft guess lol
We should say we're interested in all the duds! ;D
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: gerkin greg on November 21, 2013, 01:20:59 PM
if we don't nail pick 66

HEADS WILL ROLL
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 21, 2013, 01:22:24 PM
if we don't nail pick 66

HEADS WILL ROLL
:lol
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Rampstar on November 21, 2013, 01:23:02 PM
if we don't nail pick 66

HEADS WILL ROLL

Fine Eyes needs to get pick 12 right and then worry about the rest later. If he goes and picks a dud the forums wont be happy.
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 21, 2013, 01:30:40 PM
if we don't nail pick 66

HEADS WILL ROLL

If garlett goes 70 odd and wins a flag claw gunna start writing essays
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 21, 2013, 01:34:49 PM
if we don't nail pick 66

HEADS WILL ROLL
Jobs on the line with 3rd round rookie pick. Thank god for Matt Thomas.  :bow
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 21, 2013, 01:40:05 PM
This is probably the difference in a Richmond vfl premiership and failure

Our second selection onwards VITAL

 Not a laughing matter
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: tigs2011 on November 21, 2013, 01:57:14 PM
This is probably the difference in a Richmond vfl premiership and failure

Our second selection onwards VITAL

 Not a laughing matter
:clapping
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: pmac21 on November 21, 2013, 03:45:15 PM
I would take Gartlett at 50 if we miss on Lennon. If we get Lennon dont need Gartlett
Title: Re: Picks 12, 50 and 66???
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2013, 05:57:45 PM
Emma Quayle this arvo was asked about our pick 50 ...

"Haven't heard much sorry Tiger! It's difficult to predict who'll be there. I think Darcy Lang is one who'd appeal, if he gets through, he'd be a decent addition to the midfield if they miss out on Salem earlier."

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-2013-emma-quayles-first-round-prediction-20131120-2xvy6.html#ixzz2lGETitbe

Although Callum Twomey says Lang will go to the Bombers at 26.