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Title: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on August 04, 2016, 03:04:06 PM
Callum Twomey's first phantom draft (top 20) for 2016:

We currently have pick 6 but could potentially drop to pick 4 if we fail to win any more games.


http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-04/callum-twomeys-phantom-form-guide-august-update
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on August 14, 2016, 04:59:29 PM
Shaping the 8

 :gotigers
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on August 14, 2016, 05:13:35 PM
Shaping the 8

 :gotigers

Yessssssssss :clapping
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on August 15, 2016, 02:18:14 AM
Unless Brisbane are given a priority pick, it looks like either pick 6 or 7 will be our first pick. We can't finish any lower with Carlton and the Suns losing this weekend.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on August 15, 2016, 06:12:35 PM
That win against Collinwood was so valuable to our club
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 15, 2016, 06:21:33 PM
That win against Collinwood was so valuable to our club
:clapping
The Richmond Way
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on August 20, 2016, 03:17:12 AM
YOUR CLUB’S CURRENT DRAFT POSITION

RICHMOND 6, 42, 60

ADELAIDE 16, 52, 70

BRISBANE LIONS 2, 20, 27 (from StK via Coll), 47 (from NM), 56, 74

CARLTON 4, 22, 40, 48 (from WB)

COLLINGWOOD 25, 43, 61

ESSENDON 1, 19, 37, 55

FREMANTLE 3, 39, 57

GEELONG 33, 38 (from BL), 51, 69, 86 (from GWS)

GOLD COAST 5, 10 (from Melb), 21 (from Frem), 23, 24 (from Rich), 26 (from PA), 41, 59

GWS GIANTS 7 (from Coll), 14, 15 (from Geel via Carl), 32, 34 (from Adel), 50, 68

HAWTHORN 18, 36, 54, 72

MELBOURNE 28, 46, 64

NORTH MELB 11, 29, 63

PORT ADELAIDE 8, 44, 62

ST KILDA 9, 45, 63

SYDNEY 17, 35, 53

WEST COAST 13, 31, 49, 67

W BULLDOGS 12, 30, 58 (from Carl), 66, 71 (from Syd)

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-order-2016-all-your-clubs-picks-in-the-national-draft/news-story/7425bdb82535683148e476cf76388919
Title: 2016 draft
Post by: Diocletian on September 19, 2016, 10:42:22 PM
Time we had a thread...

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/tac-cup-finals-five-things-we-learnt-from-the-weekends-preliminary-finals/news-story/fbe33f79b700dec5cad425c8387bd387?from=public_rss

Like the look of Taranto...wonder if he'll still be there at pick 6...will we even still have pick 6...?



Title: Re: 2016 draft
Post by: Yeahright on September 19, 2016, 11:22:10 PM
Look for the players rated 20-30 and throw a dart. There's your FJ "special" parting gift
Title: Re: 2016 draft
Post by: Diocletian on September 19, 2016, 11:31:02 PM
Hopefully Balme will sit on him....literally.....
Title: Re: 2016 draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 24, 2016, 12:39:20 PM
Bendigo Pioneer and Tyntynder talent Kayle Kirby, 18, played two matches for Richmond’s VFL side this year and booted nine goals - he now has his sights set on November’s AFL National Draft.

“Playing at VFL level was a great experience,” Kirby said.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-23/tigers-hit-the-ground-for-richmond-academy

I wonder if we'll pick Kirby up with a late pick?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on September 24, 2016, 12:50:16 PM
The word is he'll still be available in the rookie draft...

....if we keep pick 6 and Taranto's still there I hope we grab him....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on September 24, 2016, 06:42:50 PM
He is only 18 ??
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on September 24, 2016, 08:29:37 PM
Who - Taranto or Kirby? They usually are around that age in in the draft.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on September 24, 2016, 08:36:55 PM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 24, 2016, 10:14:48 PM
Andrew McGrath for me if Brodie is gone by 6....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on September 25, 2016, 10:49:24 PM
Who is the best KPP in the draft?
We need someone to help either Rance or Jack.

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on September 25, 2016, 11:23:24 PM
Andrew McGrath for me if Brodie is gone by 6....

McGrath tipped to go 1 or 2 at this stage...would take Taranto or Scrimshaw ahead of Brodie...

Who is the best KPP in the draft?
We need someone to help either Rance or Jack.



Forwards - Battle, Kerr, Marshall, Waterman, Sproule (GWS academy, bid required), Ratugolea (nominated as our academy pick if - will take if undrafted)

Rucks - McCarthy , Lynch, English

Defenders - Logue, Maibaum, McClarty (swingman),Macready (GWS academy, bid required), Rotham

...also Scrimshaw, who as I stated, would be more than happy with at pick 6  - can play KPD & midfield....


Next year is supposed to be a bumper draft for talls, far better than this year....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on September 26, 2016, 12:11:42 AM
Taranto or Scrimshaw ahead of Brodie...


I would take either based on name alone. Never trust someone with two first names
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on September 26, 2016, 08:03:41 PM
Who - Taranto or Kirby? They usually are around that age in in the draft.

Kirby

I assumed he was 22 or something

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on September 26, 2016, 09:28:06 PM
Early top 30 mock draft:

With a big game in the form of the Under-18 All-Stars game on Friday, and also the all-important National and State Combines, make sure to check back regularly to see who the big draft movers are. Could we have another Clayton Oliver or Nakia Cockatoo?

These rankings are based purely on player ability and don’t take into consideration the picks that each team holds, but they will form the basis of the full FP Phantom Drafts over the weeks to come.


1   Hugh McCluggage   MID   North Ballarat Rebels   VIC C   185   75   
2   Andrew McGrath   DEF/MID   Sandringham Dragons   VIC M   179   75   
3   Will Brodie   MID   Murray Bushrangers   VIC C   189   82   
4   Jack Bowes   MID   Surfers Paradise   QLD   187   78   
5   Ben Ainsworth   MID/FWD   Gippsland Power   VIC C   179   74   
6   Tim English   stuff   South Fremantle   WA   203   86   
7   Tim Taranto   MID/FWD   Sandringham Dragons   VIC M   186   82   
8   Will Setterfield   MID   Sandringham Dragons   NSW / ACT   190   80   
9   Sam Petrevski-Seton   MID   Claremont   WA   181   76   
10   Jack Scrimshaw   DEF   Sandringham Dragons   VIC M   193   75   
11   Todd Marshall   FWD   Murray Bushrangers   VIC C   198   87   
12   Harry Perryman   MID   Collingullie-GP   NSW / ACT   184   75   
13   Josh Battle   FWD   Dandenong Stingrays   VIC C   192   90   
14   Griffin Logue   DEF   Swan Districts   WA   193   92   
15   Daniel Venables   MID/FWD   Western Jets   VIC M   186   81   
16   Patrick Kerr   FWD   Oakleigh Chargers   VIC M   194   93   
17   Josh Rotham   DEF   West Perth   WA   192   79   
18   Oliver Florent   MID   Sandringham Dragons   VIC M   183   84   
19   Brad Scheer   MID   Palm Beach Currumbin   QLD   184   83   
20   Jy Simpkin   FWD   Murray Bushrangers   VIC C   181   73   
21   Jarrod Berry   DEF/MID   North Ballarat Rebels   VIC C   191   80   
22   Jordan Gallucci   MID   Eastern Ranges   VIC M   183   75   
23   Jordan Ridley   DEF   Oakleigh Chargers   VIC M   192   79   
24   Jonty Scharenberg   MID   Glenelg   SA   185   78   
25   Alex Witherden   DEF   Geelong Falcons   VIC C   185   77   
26   Willem Drew   MID   North Ballarat Rebels   VIC C   188   78   
27   Kobe Mutch   MID   Bendigo Pioneers   NSW / ACT   184   79   
28   Shai Bolton   MID   South Fremantle   WA   177   67   
29   Sam Walker   DEF   Glenelg   SA   187   80   
30   Harrison Macreadie   DEF   Hently   NSW / ACT   195   82   

http://footyprophet.com/2016-big-draft-board/
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on September 27, 2016, 02:22:28 PM
If it's a typical Richmond draft it'll be:

First pick  - Setterfield or Perryman (signaled to the entire footy world a month out from the draft of course)

Second pick - nobody we wanted or really needed (while players we did are taken by other clubs within the following 5 picks.)

Third pick and later - players we've neither heard of nor mentioned, a state leaguer aged 22-24, a pass when there's still some decent players on the board and rookie upgrades for Short & Castagna.

 :gotigers
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on September 27, 2016, 02:34:49 PM
All on the official website site a week before th draft-day

Incompetent stuff wits 
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: tony_montana on September 27, 2016, 03:22:35 PM
If it's a typical Richmond draft it'll be:

First pick  - Setterfield or Perryman (signaled to the entire footy world a month out from the draft of course)

Second pick - nobody we wanted or really needed (while players we did are taken by other clubs within the following 5 picks.)

Third pick and later - players we've neither heard of nor mentioned, a state leaguer aged 22-24, a pass when there's still some decent players on the board and rookie upgrades for Short & Castagna.

 :gotigers

nailed it  :cheers
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on September 27, 2016, 03:58:13 PM
If it's a typical Richmond draft it'll be:

First pick  - Setterfield or Perryman (signaled to the entire footy world a month out from the draft of course)

Second pick - nobody we wanted or really needed (while players we did are taken by other clubs within the following 5 picks.)

Third pick and later - players we've neither heard of nor mentioned, a state leaguer aged 22-24, a pass when there's still some decent players on the board and rookie upgrades for Short & Castagna.

 :gotigers

Followed by immediate self praise by the club.

 "Oh look, We just couldnt believe our luck the players we wanted would be there at our selections. I know we say it every year, but we have recruited extremely well this year."

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on September 27, 2016, 05:39:21 PM
Cream  :bow
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on September 27, 2016, 06:32:24 PM
Shaboogie
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on September 27, 2016, 07:21:29 PM
(http://bp1.blogger.com/_QRzxifkj_bk/Rvm6e4zb1iI/AAAAAAAABA8/DKZedgLQN7k/s400/clapton-is-god.jpg)
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Chuck17 on September 27, 2016, 09:09:16 PM
Bop
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 30, 2016, 06:16:25 PM
Taranto now shaping as a top 4 pick (kicked 4 today).....

Maybe we should pick up Petrevski-Seton or English. Freo can't pick both!
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on September 30, 2016, 07:32:42 PM
Yep doubt Taranto will still be there at 6 now...damnit...

..oh well, Hackson probably would've overlooked him anyway....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: The Machine on September 30, 2016, 07:54:57 PM
Taranto is the man we need if he is still available :pray
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: taztiger4 on September 30, 2016, 09:07:27 PM
Taranto now shaping as a top 4 pick (kicked 4 today).....

Maybe we should pick up Petrevski-Seton or English. Freo can't pick both!

English was terrible today, his marking was Mcbean like , No thanks
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Raoul Duke on September 30, 2016, 09:45:58 PM
McCluggage & McGrath were impressive and a great display from Taranto too,reckon he'll still be there but if he's gone by our pick that just means another highly rated kid is available.


Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2016, 05:06:31 AM
Draft prospects Florent and Bolton star in All Stars clash

AFL.com.au
October 1, 2016


TEAM JUDD                      4.1    9.2     12.4   15.7 (97)
TEAM O'LOUGHLIN          2.2    3.4      5.8     8.11 (59)

GOALS
Team Judd: McCluggage 4, Taranto 4, Hayward 2, Battle 2, Ainsworth, Bolton, Zurhaar
Team O'Loughlin: Davis 2, Waterman 2, Poholke, Clarke, Kerr, Sproule

BEST
Team Judd: Taranto, McCluggage, McGrath, Bolton, Powell-Pepper, Daicos
Team O'Loughlin: Florent, Petrevski-Seton, Brown, Scharenberg, Scrimshaw, Davis

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OLIVER Florent and Shai Bolton boosted their draft standings with standout performances in the NAB All Stars Under-18 clash at Punt Road Oval on Friday as a raft of highly rated prospects impressed.

In the first time the country's leading prospects have played in the Grand Final eve game, a packed crowd saw the Chris Judd side beat the Michael O'Loughlin team by 38 points, winning 15.7 (97) to 8.11 (59).

The former champions lent their names to the contest in ambassadorial roles.

Florent was judged the best player from the O'Loughlin side, which was coached by Tadhg Kennelly, after gathering 29 disposals and seven clearances.

The classy midfielder, who played in the Sandringham Dragons' TAC Cup premiership last weekend, also registered seven inside 50 entries, highlighting his run and carry and poise. Many clubs view him as a likely first-round choice at November's draft.

Bolton is also in that category, picking up 16 disposals and a goal in an exciting display. The West Australian can break open a game with his lightning speed, and can dazzle around goal with great smarts and creativity.

Bolton was one of many exceptional performers for the Judd side, including Gold Coast academy midfielder Jack Bowes (23 disposals), Collingwood father-son prospect Josh Daicos (18) and hardened WA midfielder Sam Powell-Pepper (18). 



Sam Powell-Pepper in action on Friday. Picture: AFL Photos

Possible No.1 pick Hugh McCluggage again emphasized his brilliant skill with four goals from 17 disposals, proving his ability to push forward and hit the scoreboard from the midfield.

Clever midfielder Tim Taranto, also fresh from playing a key role in the Dragons' flag last week, continued his super end to the season with 19 disposals and four goals to be judged the best player from the Judd side.

Taranto's propensity to step up at the big moments in a game has seen him rise in the eyes of many recruiters, which some seeing him as a top-10 selection.

Tim Taranto impressed to underline top-10 credentials. Picture: AFL Photos


Weakened by the loss of injured pair Will Brodie (ankle) and Will Setterfield (AC joint), the O'Loughlin side was jumped early and trailed by 11 points at quarter-time.

The Judd team kicked five goals to one in the second term to take a 34-point lead into half-time. It stayed around the same margin for the rest of the contest, which was played in an open and free-flowing fashion,

Sam Petrevski-Seton (23 disposals, eight tackles) pieced together a classy game through the midfield for the O'Loughlin side, while possible Pies father-son pick Callum Brown (21) and South Australian midfielder Jonty Scharenberg (20) were also solid.

Ben Davis, the younger brother of Sydney Swans utility Abe, kicked two goals from 10 disposals but showed flashes of his talent in attack in the final under-18 game of the season.

Clubs will have a closer look at next year's draft pool on Saturday when the 2017 prospects face off in the NAB All Stars under-17 clash at Punt Road Oval.

AFL.com.au will be live streaming the game from 10.30am AEDT.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-30/draft-prospects-florent-and-bolton-star-in-all-stars-clash
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2016, 05:24:28 AM
From Inside Football's Brett Anderson's twitter:

"its pretty even – as we saw today. No standout (even more so that there aren't any talls)...so trade to double dip.

There are 7 potential draftees that could go pick 1 - McGrath, McCluggage, Bowes, Scrimshaw, Petrevski-Seton, Brodie, Ainsworth. Could even throw in English at a stretch. 

Clubs are going to see it in different ways with their order."


https://twitter.com/BrettAndersonIF/



Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on October 01, 2016, 07:41:28 AM
From Inside Football's Brett Anderson's twitter:

"its pretty even – as we saw today. No standout (even more so that there aren't any talls)...so trade to double dip.

There are 7 potential draftees that could go pick 1 - McGrath, McCluggage, Bowes, Scrimshaw, Petrevski-Seton, Brodie, Ainsworth. Could even throw in English at a stretch. 

Clubs are going to see it in different ways with their order."


https://twitter.com/BrettAndersonIF/

Pick 6 sounds a good place to be

No doubt we will trade it for some idiot
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Raoul Duke on October 01, 2016, 09:47:53 AM
From Inside Football's Brett Anderson's twitter:

"There are 7 potential draftees that could go pick 1 - McGrath, McCluggage, Bowes, Scrimshaw, Petrevski-Seton, Brodie, Ainsworth. Could even throw in English at a stretch. 
"

https://twitter.com/BrettAndersonIF/
Any of those would be a good outcome for us but I reckon all 4 gone by pick 6, English won't go as high as some predicted a he was found out in the all stars game.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on October 01, 2016, 01:43:59 PM
From Inside Football's Brett Anderson's twitter:

"its pretty even – as we saw today. No standout (even more so that there aren't any talls)...so trade to double dip.

There are 7 potential draftees that could go pick 1 - McGrath, McCluggage, Bowes, Scrimshaw, Petrevski-Seton, Brodie, Ainsworth. Could even throw in English at a stretch. 

Clubs are going to see it in different ways with their order."


https://twitter.com/BrettAndersonIF/

Pick 6 sounds a good place to be

No doubt we will trade it for some idiot

Downgraded to a pick in the 20s for some Hartley random 'gem', with no due diligence on injury and mental health.

Pick in the 20s for the next introverted Elton/Cleve Hughes type.






Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on October 01, 2016, 01:46:24 PM
And then take too many eccies - play chicken with a tram
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 01, 2016, 01:49:14 PM
From Inside Football's Brett Anderson's twitter:

"There are 7 potential draftees that could go pick 1 - McGrath, McCluggage, Bowes, Scrimshaw, Petrevski-Seton, Brodie, Ainsworth. Could even throw in English at a stretch. 
"

https://twitter.com/BrettAndersonIF/
Any of those would be a good outcome for us but I reckon all 4 gone by pick 6, English won't go as high as some predicted a he was found out in the all stars game.
At 203cm, you would not expect him to be as developed as the rest. May become the best of the bunch in 5 years. :shh
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 02, 2016, 12:50:14 PM
Presuming we trade for top 40 picks, I hope Pepper-Powell's still there at our second, like the look of him last year too when he played in the champs as an under ager -  this year's Dunkley.... :shh


Other's I'd be happy with at our second pick are Atley, Scharenberg, Paholke & Hayward....

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 02, 2016, 01:01:05 PM
I really like the look of Hayward too. Scrimshaw and Florent will all go in the first round you would think. Pepper-Powell would be a good get too. Kicking is a bit iffy but he gets the ball which is just so important.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 01:22:09 PM
One thing that is pretty clear, we need more picks.
Lennon, Conca, BEllis, Griff, Edwards, Vickery, Grigg, Houli should all be offered up regardless of their contract status.
I know they have to agree to be traded but surely if a club wants to trade you, you cannot hang around. The club just needs to strong and potentially say you won't get much opportunity here if you don't go. Time for making friends needs to be over.

Balme hasn't got any connection to any players as yet, let him be the one to make the tough calls.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 02, 2016, 01:22:39 PM
I really like the look of Hayward too. Scrimshaw and Florent will all go in the first round you would think. Pepper-Powell would be a good get too. Kicking is a bit iffy but he gets the ball which is just so important.

Yeah that's why he reminds me of Dunkley last year - his kicking was a lot better on Friday but he'll probably still slide to the second round because of it......(before Friday some were even saying third round.)

Not sold on Florent...reminds me of Fiora, maybe it's just the similar surname......Taranto closely followed Scrimshaw are my preferred first picks.... I wouldn't be unhappy with Brodie though....wonder if missing the match will see him slide a place or two?

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 02, 2016, 01:23:41 PM
One thing that is pretty clear, we need more picks.
Lennon, Conca, BEllis, Griff, Edwards, Vickery, Grigg, Houli should all be offered up regardless of their contract status.
I know they have to agree to be traded but surely if a club wants to trade you, you cannot hang around. The club just needs to strong and potentially say you won't get much opportunity here if you don't go. Time for making friends needs to be over.

Balme hasn't got any connection to any players as yet, let him be the one to make the tough calls.
You can't offer up players after they've been extended bt.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 01:31:52 PM
One thing that is pretty clear, we need more picks.
Lennon, Conca, BEllis, Griff, Edwards, Vickery, Grigg, Houli should all be offered up regardless of their contract status.
I know they have to agree to be traded but surely if a club wants to trade you, you cannot hang around. The club just needs to strong and potentially say you won't get much opportunity here if you don't go. Time for making friends needs to be over.

Balme hasn't got any connection to any players as yet, let him be the one to make the tough calls.
You can't offer up players after they've been extended bt.
Where does it say that?
I've heard differently

So if you extend a contract, you cannot trade them? Ever?
Even if both parties agree to the trade? I find that hard to believe?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 02, 2016, 01:38:46 PM
One thing that is pretty clear, we need more picks.
Lennon, Conca, BEllis, Griff, Edwards, Vickery, Grigg, Houli should all be offered up regardless of their contract status.
I know they have to agree to be traded but surely if a club wants to trade you, you cannot hang around. The club just needs to strong and potentially say you won't get much opportunity here if you don't go. Time for making friends needs to be over.

Balme hasn't got any connection to any players as yet, let him be the one to make the tough calls.
You can't offer up players after they've been extended bt.
Where does it say that?
I've heard differently

So if you extend a contract, you cannot trade them? Ever?
Even if both parties agree to the trade? I find that hard to believe?
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 01:44:20 PM
One thing that is pretty clear, we need more picks.
Lennon, Conca, BEllis, Griff, Edwards, Vickery, Grigg, Houli should all be offered up regardless of their contract status.
I know they have to agree to be traded but surely if a club wants to trade you, you cannot hang around. The club just needs to strong and potentially say you won't get much opportunity here if you don't go. Time for making friends needs to be over.

Balme hasn't got any connection to any players as yet, let him be the one to make the tough calls.
You can't offer up players after they've been extended bt.
Where does it say that?
I've heard differently

So if you extend a contract, you cannot trade them? Ever?
Even if both parties agree to the trade? I find that hard to believe?
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.
It can happen, things change, teams change, players change.
Gibbs signed a long term contract but now potentially wants to go home. It can happen.
If we went and got Darling, and thought Griff was a waste, then you would trade him if someone wanted him bad enough.
So are you saying its in the AFL rules/contract or is it just unlikely in your opinion?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 02, 2016, 01:57:17 PM
One thing that is pretty clear, we need more picks.
Lennon, Conca, BEllis, Griff, Edwards, Vickery, Grigg, Houli should all be offered up regardless of their contract status.
I know they have to agree to be traded but surely if a club wants to trade you, you cannot hang around. The club just needs to strong and potentially say you won't get much opportunity here if you don't go. Time for making friends needs to be over.

Balme hasn't got any connection to any players as yet, let him be the one to make the tough calls.
You can't offer up players after they've been extended bt.
Where does it say that?
I've heard differently

So if you extend a contract, you cannot trade them? Ever?
Even if both parties agree to the trade? I find that hard to believe?
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.
It can happen, things change, teams change, players change.
Gibbs signed a long term contract but now potentially wants to go home. It can happen.
If we went and got Darling, and thought Griff was a waste, then you would trade him if someone wanted him bad enough.
So are you saying its in the AFL rules/contract or is it just unlikely in your opinion?
The rules don't allow you to trade a player you've just signed up unless they want to go too. The circumstances which would make this likely are also rare. Maybe if the player wasn't getting senior playing time (e.g. Longer) they could be tempted to agree to tear up the contract and ask for a trade.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on October 02, 2016, 02:01:42 PM
Presuming we trade for top 40 picks, I hope Pepper-Powell's still there at our second, like the look of him last year too when he played in the champs as an under ager -  this year's Dunkley.... :shh


Other's I'd be happy with at our second pick are Atley, Scharenberg, Paholke & Hayward....

Poholke's brother is a pretty handy forward in the local leagues - offered a lot of money to coach too
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on October 02, 2016, 02:03:54 PM
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.

That's the same with all trades
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 02, 2016, 02:06:27 PM
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.

That's the same with all trades
True, but the club isn't allow to shop them around if they've just extended.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 02:07:04 PM
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.

That's the same with all trades
Exactly.

The Doc is making no sense.  :lol

"A player cannot be traded inside of 12 months" but they can if they agree. ???

Come on Doc!
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 02:08:50 PM
Twelve months.
Why would a player agree to a trade if he has just signed a contract extending his playing career? It can happen if both parties agree but that is unlikely.

That's the same with all trades
True, but the club isn't allow to shop them around if they've just extended.
Now you are getting worse!
How would anyone know if the Tigers said to WCE, "do you want Griff?"
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: tony_montana on October 02, 2016, 03:22:23 PM
Doc is right, rarely if ever do you see a player sign and then that same year get traded. The following year sure, but that year I can't recall it happeneing and there is a rule stopping it unless both parties get exemption from the AFL. If we've signed someone we won't be trading them this year, we may not like it but that's what happens
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 02, 2016, 07:16:50 PM
Doc is right, rarely if ever do you see a player sign and then that same year get traded. The following year sure, but that year I can't recall it happeneing and there is a rule stopping it unless both parties get exemption from the AFL. If we've signed someone we won't be trading them this year, we may not like it but that's what happens
That's a big difference from saying it cannot happen due to an AFL rule.
Cameron McCarthy would have done it last year if GWS were willing. Things change in people's life and things change in footy clubs.
Let's be honest, contracts in the AFL aren't worth the paper they are written on.
Billy Longer is another that will most likely move this trade period after signing a new contract only a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on October 02, 2016, 10:11:53 PM
That's a big difference from saying it cannot happen due to an AFL rule.

Exactly, and the rule around it (both players agreeing) is the exact same for all players whether signed on 12+ months prior or out of contract
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 10, 2016, 09:56:20 PM
6, 26, 42, 60
Would love to get a late first for lids to trade to to GC.

Keep current pucks and trade out a few players and get ourselves some more picks in 20s and 30s
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: tony_montana on October 10, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
6, 26, 42, 60
Would love to get a late first for lids to trade to to GC.

Keep current pucks and trade out a few players and get ourselves some more picks in 20s and 30s

Yep, maybe Lennon, Edwards out for late first rounders/early second rounders and Conca for Nankervis is the rumour? Then just FO Yarran and free up the list spot and I'll be pretty happy with our return. Of couirse we then have to go the draft and wtf knows what we'll do there
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: the claw on October 10, 2016, 10:40:46 PM
The hawks tried to offload Bruest and Smith to help gain Mitchell and O'Meara. both told Hawthorn they were not prepared to move anywhere.
Seems to me if players dont want to go somewhere or leave they get their way.
It is a double edged sword waving a big stick at players and totally  unprofessional but hey we are talking the RFC HERE SO ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

6, 26, 42, 60
Would love to get a late first for lids to trade to to GC.

Keep current pucks and trade out a few players and get ourselves some more picks in 20s and 30s
any ideas on how we can finish up with  5, 6, 26, 27, 35, 42, 50 and 60.or something along those lines.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on October 10, 2016, 11:55:09 PM
Would be nice if we could get it Claw but I don't think it'll happen. Think we need to just add a pick between 10-25 at a minimum when you factor in the lack of quality we have on the trade table
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on October 11, 2016, 07:32:06 AM
The hawks tried to offload Bruest and Smith to help gain Mitchell and O'Meara. both told Hawthorn they were not prepared to move anywhere.
Seems to me if players dont want to go somewhere or leave they get their way.
It is a double edged sword waving a big stick at players and totally  unprofessional but hey we are talking the RFC HERE SO ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

6, 26, 42, 60
Would love to get a late first for lids to trade to to GC.

Keep current pucks and trade out a few players and get ourselves some more picks in 20s and 30s
any ideas on how we can finish up with  5, 6, 26, 27, 35, 42, 50 and 60.or something along those lines.

Ok Ill have a hypothetical stab...
5( Cotchin), 6, 26 (compo) 27 (Ellis) 35 (Lennon) 30(SEdwards 42, 50(Conca)60
I think something like that would be a reasonable return, think too often people expect 1sr rounders for all our players
*not saying we should trade Cotchin, just answering your question
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on October 11, 2016, 08:25:49 PM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 11, 2016, 08:59:41 PM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive
Bingo!
He will fit right in.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 11, 2016, 09:10:25 PM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive

Excellent

Well done young msn  :clapping
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: The Machine on October 11, 2016, 09:28:35 PM
All part of the plan :whistle
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on October 11, 2016, 09:37:24 PM
We seriously need to be trading some of our players for picks inside of 40
BEllis, Lennon, Conca, Edwards

Trade away I say
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 11, 2016, 10:29:26 PM
We seriously need to be trading some of our players for picks inside of 40
BEllis, Lennon, Conca, Edwards

Trade away I say

Someone gotta want 'em

3 of the 4 are contracted so they have to agree

Id trade all 4 to get picks but (sigh) someone's gotta want 'em

And we also need to not be greedy  and think someone's worth more than what they actually are ;D
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 11, 2016, 10:34:19 PM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive
Bingo!
He will fit right in.

Still better than Conca....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 11, 2016, 10:39:39 PM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive
Send him to the fat farm in Thailand. Send Tom Couch with him as insurance! :shh
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on October 12, 2016, 08:09:25 AM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive

Excellent

Well done young msn  :clapping

Agreed good boy
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on October 12, 2016, 08:47:05 AM
RICHMOND will have first access to exciting goalkicker Kayle Kirby as part of its next generation academy if the Bendigo Pioneers product does not get selected in November's national or rookie drafts.

The Tigers have nominated the 18-year-old as one of five players they will be able to automatically list as category B rookies under the new indigenous and multicultural academies.

The Tigers will also have access to emerging ruckman Esava Ratugolea, who has a Fijian background, should he not be drafted and have also nominated indigenous prospect Jy Simpkin.

Simpkin has been injured for most of the year with a broken leg but is next to no chance to get through to the category B process. He is still likely to be a top-25 pick.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-09-05/tigers-eyeing-off-kayle-kirby-as-a-category-b-rookie


Mail from draft combine is that Kirby won't get drafted
Why ?
Skin folds were terrible
And didn't beep test
So he might fall our way
Was far from impressive
Bingo!
He will fit right in.

Still better than Conca....

And slimmer
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Willy on October 12, 2016, 10:18:51 AM
Maybe it's for the best with Kirby. If he was fit, he probably wouldnt slip through to the rookie draft. He has enough natural talent to roll the dice with a rookie pick.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: tony_montana on October 12, 2016, 02:43:38 PM
Maybe it's for the best with Kirby. If he was fit, he probably wouldnt slip through to the rookie draft. He has enough natural talent to roll the dice with a rookie pick.

Dare we suggest we've been in his ear to load up and tank the combines?  :shh

nah we're too politically correct to pull something like that
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Stalin on October 12, 2016, 02:45:42 PM
Telling a guy that's prone to health risks to go on supersize me diet?

 :shh
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 19, 2016, 08:01:30 PM
RFC has just announced that they will not be participating in the 2016 draft. All picks traded for star players unbelievably undervalued by their respective sides who the Tigers believe will thrive under their elite development regime.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on October 22, 2016, 06:59:39 PM
Callum Twomey has Callum Brown (Collingwood F/S) at Pick 27 in his latest Phantom Draft. So ignoring him, those that may still be available at pick 27 for us are:

(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/Phantom-Form-Slide-oct182811.jpg)
POS: Key forward, Ht 194cm, Wt 93kg, DOB 31/7/98
From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Kerr led the under-18 championships for marks on the lead, which indicates how he plays. The Oakleigh Chargers goalkicker is a traditional key forward who enjoys to lead out of the goalsquare, take his marks and go back and slot goals. He's reasonably aggressive, and has a solid body on him that isn't afraid to crash into packs and bring the ball to ground. There is maybe a slight query on his pace but he posted a time of 3.03 seconds for the 20-metre sprint at the combine but his agility was among the lowest.

(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/Phantom-Form-Slide-oct182911.jpg)
POS: Tall defender, Ht 194cm, Wt 90kg, DOB 13/8/98
From Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia

Cox won All Australian honours for his performances in the under-18 carnival, where he gave good rebound and run from defence. The 18-year-old from Woodville-West Torrens is good overhead and moves well at ground level and shows plenty of promise. Cox goes well in one-on-one contests and you can see some clubs looking at him in the second round as a developing tall back.

(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/Phantom-Form-Slide-oct183011.jpg)
POS: Defender, Ht 192cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 25/2/98
From West Perth/Western Australia

There was no surprises in Rotham's 20-metre sprint result at the combine, which saw him place in the top-three overall (2.92 seconds). The West Australian defender's speed off the mark is his point of difference: it gives him great separation and also allows him to close space on an opponent in quick time. Rotham is a good overhead mark and strong athletically, but needs to build up his body to be able to take on some key forwards he'll come up against.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-13/callum-twomeys-phantom-form-guide-october-edition

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 22, 2016, 08:00:13 PM
Myles Poholke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVgHCR07J4

Jonty Scharenberg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvSZbSTyEM

Joe Atley:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ4WpgEN-dw

Sam Powell-Pepper:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ov-G-c87-s

Will Hayward:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEMMhc6krYk


Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on October 22, 2016, 08:11:59 PM
Powell Pepper looks like a gun - reminds me of (plays like) Dusty!!!
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 22, 2016, 08:36:16 PM
Plays like Dusty but could slide because he kicks like Dunkley....will still be lucky if he's still there...then of course we have to get over the hurdle of our eagle-eyed recruiters... him or Poholke I'd be most happy with at 27, probably followed by Hayward....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Knighter on October 22, 2016, 08:41:23 PM
Pepper-Powell is no chance of being there at 27. He is also a very good kick and regularly kicks goals on the run from 50m. Will go between 12 and 20
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 22, 2016, 08:46:23 PM
His field kicking was atrocious this year.......depending on academy & f/s bidding there's an outside chance he could still be there....(and if he is and our recruiters still overlook him then they should be sacked on the spot.)
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Knighter on October 22, 2016, 09:58:45 PM
His field kicking was atrocious this year.......depending on academy & f/s bidding there's an outside chance he could still be there....(and if he is and our recruiters still overlook him then they should be sacked on the spot.)

I reckon I might have seen a little more of him this year than your goodself and trust me his kicking is fine.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 22, 2016, 10:16:45 PM
Sam Powell-Pepper kicking efficiency:

U18 champs: 45.2% (comp average 60.6%)
WAFL: 44.1% (comp average 61.5%)


For comparison - Josh Dunkley's KE in the TAC Cup last year was around 50%.

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 22, 2016, 11:49:12 PM
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-22/in-the-gun-every-clubs-top-draft-target

Quote
(http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/RICH-sb-AFLM.jpg)

Pick 27: It has been a swift rise up the draft board for Cedric Cox this year, having moved from Western Australia to Camperdown last year before playing for the North Ballarat Rebels in 2016. Cox played his best footy as a rebounding half-back, where his pace and skill impressed. He also moved up the ground and onto the wing, and occasionally across half-forward, where he was able to highlight his versatility. He seems likely to be a second-round selection.

Around the mark: Pat Kerr, Sam Powell-Pepper, Jordan Ridley


Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 22, 2016, 11:49:43 PM
Poholke's field kicking isn't that crash hot either, pretty sure it was under 50% for the championships.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on October 23, 2016, 12:01:32 AM
Hayward for me. Need another goal kicker. Impressed in the Judd vs O'Loughlin game. Cooly slotted a few through from a distance.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 23, 2016, 12:07:33 AM
Poholke's field kicking isn't that crash hot either, pretty sure it was under 50% for the championships.



The best mids that'll likely be available at 27 are fairly similar.......good contested players with questionable kicking....Powell-Pepper, Poholke, Atley.......Dunkley -types...Scharenberg probably the exception - has good disposal amd makes good decisions but is slow as treacle ....kind of like a tall Sam Mitchell....

Reckon at the worst we should end up with another Shane Tuck type out of that lot....... 
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on October 23, 2016, 12:12:20 AM
Hayward for me. Need another goal kicker. Impressed in the Judd vs O'Loughlin game. Cooly slotted a few through from a distance.

My third choice behind Powell-Pepper & Poholke....but next year's crop of KPP's will be better and we'll have at least two higher picks (for now anyway)...Richards as a DFA should tie us over until then - gives us coverage at both ends, GF experience and is ready to go.... :shh
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Owl on October 23, 2016, 06:50:58 AM
Peter Piper picked Powell-Pepper and Poholkes pooper
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on October 23, 2016, 11:50:19 PM
Peter Piper picked Powell-Pepper and Poholkes pooper

 :lol :lol
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on October 24, 2016, 10:07:02 PM
Myles Poholke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVgHCR07J4

Jonty Scharenberg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvSZbSTyEM

Joe Atley:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ4WpgEN-dw

Sam Powell-Pepper:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ov-G-c87-s

Will Hayward:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEMMhc6krYk
From that lot I liked Hayward and Pepper. The others looked crap from those highlights.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on October 26, 2016, 02:59:03 AM
Sheehan said players like Rioli, the cousin of Richmond’s Daniel and Hawthorn’s Cyril, showed the comprehensive depth in the 2017 draft crop.

Clubs like Carlton plan to take as many as seven picks to cash in on the depth of talent.

“There are not a lot of talls early in the draft but the midfielders taken early are ready to run. It won’t take clubs long to debut those boys,’’ Sheehan said.

“When we talk about depth there are definitely 15 to 20 of those boys at the state screenings you could see being drafted.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/willie-rioli-set-to-join-cousins-daniel-and-cyril-in-the-afl/news-story/06fb8392aab717f599cb18a122ec873f
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on October 26, 2016, 05:02:34 PM
Tigers focus on National Draft

Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
October 26, 2016


“We’ll reassess this year’s draft now that our first pick doesn’t come in until 27,” said the Tigers’ General Manager – Football Talent, Dan Richardson.

“We’ve certainly stocked up on draft picks for 2017 . . .

“Both drafts look like being strong drafts, so we’re confident we’ll get some good players in.

“More than likely now it comes down to best available, but we’ll need to spend some time working through that in the lead-up to the National Draft at the end of November.”

The Tigers hold picks 27, 56, 82 and 100 in the draft, after trading for talented, mature-age midfield recruits Dion Prestia (Gold Coast) and Josh Caddy (Geelong).

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-10-26/tigers-focus-on-national-draft-jrz

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: MintOnLamb on October 28, 2016, 06:48:34 AM
Can we trade next years draft picks for this year with another club, eg our pick 6 next year for someones pick 6 this year?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 08, 2016, 06:14:56 PM
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2016-draft.1129712/page-83#post-47726185

:huh
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 08, 2016, 06:24:27 PM
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2016-draft.1129712/page-83#post-47726185

:huh

Slightly worrying
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 08, 2016, 07:12:27 PM
One would assume/hope as a late pick....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 08, 2016, 11:00:53 PM
Though this is FJ's last draft in charge so he could well be our first or second pick.....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 10, 2016, 07:16:57 PM
So if we maintain the 39/5 list we'll only have 2 live picks, Short upgrade & 2 rookie picks...not counting category B rookies.....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: dwaino on November 10, 2016, 08:34:41 PM
I already have 0 expectations for this draft anyway.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on November 11, 2016, 12:26:59 AM
2 seems apt only considering the picks we have
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Knighter on November 12, 2016, 08:03:54 AM
Why is the article in today's Age about Whitfield saying we traded our 2017 1st rounder to GWS. That's BS we didn't do that?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Jobba on November 12, 2016, 11:27:08 AM
Why is the article in today's Age about Whitfield saying we traded our 2017 1st rounder to GWS. That's BS we didn't do that?

We traded our future 2nd IFRC.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 12, 2016, 01:37:03 PM
SO if GWS lose their picks as Caro suggests they might ours would then be if 25, 49 & 70....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on November 12, 2016, 05:37:05 PM
SO if GWS lose their picks as Caro suggests they might ours would then be if 25, 49 & 70....

Surely we'd get some form of compensation
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 12, 2016, 06:36:25 PM
Well yes considering clubs have all made list management decisions on the basis of thinking they had lower picks.......won't happen though...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 12, 2016, 06:38:44 PM
Seems if they are stripped of draft picks it will ony be 15 & 37...so we'll effectively only move up one spot in each of our three active picks.....gyped again....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Knighter on November 12, 2016, 07:17:10 PM
Seems if they are stripped of draft picks it will ony be 15 & 37...so we'll effectively only move up one spot in each of our three active picks.....gyped again....

Incorrect. Our pick in the late 50's will drop by 6 to 8 picks as GWS will need more picks for their academy players
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on November 12, 2016, 08:49:52 PM
Astute list management :clapping
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Jonesracing82 on November 13, 2016, 11:29:07 AM
Seems if they are stripped of draft picks it will ony be 15 & 37...so we'll effectively only move up one spot in each of our three active picks.....gyped again....
why not take pick 2 off them as well?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 13, 2016, 01:26:47 PM
I think we all know why.....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 14, 2016, 05:24:01 PM
Seems if they are stripped of draft picks it will ony be 15 & 37...so we'll effectively only move up one spot in each of our three active picks.....gyped again....

Incorrect. Our pick in the late 50's will drop by 6 to 8 picks as GWS will need more picks for their academy players

They can still go into points deficit next year if they want...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Knighter on November 14, 2016, 05:56:22 PM
Seems if they are stripped of draft picks it will ony be 15 & 37...so we'll effectively only move up one spot in each of our three active picks.....gyped again....

Incorrect. Our pick in the late 50's will drop by 6 to 8 picks as GWS will need more picks for their academy players

They can still go into points deficit next year if they want...

Only once they've used all their picks with points from this year though
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 14, 2016, 08:13:41 PM
fair enough....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: MintOnLamb on November 15, 2016, 06:15:19 AM
Any news on Kayle Kirby?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 15, 2016, 07:56:39 AM
Any news on Kayle Kirby?
Still overweight but can play. Hope we use a late pick or rookie him.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: MintOnLamb on November 15, 2016, 09:09:58 AM
was impressed with him in the Sandringham game
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 15, 2016, 01:26:23 PM
Tipped by some to go as early as the 40's and by others as a rookie pick.......would prefer Willie Rioli.......be good if we could get both but with our wonderful list manglers thinking it's more important we keep the likes of Rehab Conca, Cooked Ivan, Batch the Hack & VFL Lambert, we're left with stuff all room to play with....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 18, 2016, 03:22:31 PM
Inside Football's Brett Anderson's Top 50 draft prospects:

Picks 1-25: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2016/11/17/top-50-prospects-for-2016-afl-draft-1-25/

Picks 26-50: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2016/11/14/top-50-prospects-for-2016-afl-draft-26-50/
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: taztiger4 on November 19, 2016, 08:22:06 AM
was impressed with him in the Sandringham game

great VFL debut, made an even better one the week after @ PRO
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 20, 2016, 04:32:36 AM
Richmond will have three picks in the draft: 27, 56 & 78.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-19/indicative-2016-afl-draft-order
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 20, 2016, 02:38:46 PM
So only two players & the Short upgrade?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: taztiger4 on November 20, 2016, 02:50:03 PM
So only two players & the Short upgrade?

3 + short
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 20, 2016, 03:10:11 PM
But it says:

Quote
Rookie list promotions are included among the compulsory minimum of three selections that each club must have at the draft, but the names of these players will not be formally read out at the draft.

...and we're listed as only having three picks? Though by my reckoning we should have a max. four draft picks, including Short, depending on what we decide to do with the rookie list....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: taztiger4 on November 20, 2016, 03:14:43 PM
But it says:

Quote
Rookie list promotions are included among the compulsory minimum of three selections that each club must have at the draft, but the names of these players will not be formally read out at the draft.

...and we're listed as only having three picks? Though by my reckoning we should have a max. four draft picks, including Short, depending on what we decide to do with the rookie list....

We currently have 37 on the main list including Short, I'm amusing we will take a full compliment of 40 into the season
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2016, 01:58:49 AM
Shifter Sheehan's Top 40:

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2016-11-18/shifter-sheehans-draft-top-40


and Emma Quayle's Top 30:

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/emma-quayles-top-30-draft-rankings-20161113-gso7vw.html
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2016, 02:09:20 AM
From Brett Anderson's twitter:

Understand that 18 prospects are heading up to Sydney for the 2016 #AFLDraft. A late invite always possible though!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxsUvZmVQAAhGO8.jpg)

Not everyone's 1st pick is invited. They make sure they get the top 10, then a few others that are in the mix in top 15 or so.

https://twitter.com/BrettAndersonIF/with_replies
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2016, 02:30:37 AM
But it says:

Quote
Rookie list promotions are included among the compulsory minimum of three selections that each club must have at the draft, but the names of these players will not be formally read out at the draft.

...and we're listed as only having three picks? Though by my reckoning we should have a max. four draft picks, including Short, depending on what we decide to do with the rookie list....

We currently have 37 on the main list including Short, I'm amusing we will take a full compliment of 40 into the season
Richmond    37 players plus 3 (+1 cat B) rookies.

https://www.draftguru.com.au/lists/2017

Can draft either:

3 players in the National Draft plus 1 in the rookie draft,

OR

2 players in the National Draft plus 2 in the rookie draft.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 21, 2016, 02:32:18 AM
Shifter Sheehan's Top 40:

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2016-11-18/shifter-sheehans-draft-top-40


and Emma Quayle's Top 30:

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/emma-quayles-top-30-draft-rankings-20161113-gso7vw.html

Geez I sincerely hope Sheehan's the one who's on the money there....I highly doubt he will be though....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Tiger Tragic on November 21, 2016, 12:41:43 PM
Shifter Sheehan's Top 40:

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2016-11-18/shifter-sheehans-draft-top-40


and Emma Quayle's Top 30:

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/emma-quayles-top-30-draft-rankings-20161113-gso7vw.html

Geez I sincerely hope Sheehan's the one who's on the money there....I highly doubt he will be though....

Unless the recruiters team up to draft in alphabetical order, I would guess that won't be the order.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 21, 2016, 01:17:04 PM
Ah damn didn't even notice that - just quickly scrolled down to 27.......haha knew it was too good to be true...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Yeahright on November 21, 2016, 04:12:47 PM
So only two players & the Short upgrade?

3 + short

2 in the main + Short and leave room for a PSD pick if we want it?

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2016, 10:41:48 PM
Gary Buckenara’s top 50 players for the AFL draft 2016: Part one, 50-26

GARY BUCKENARA,
Herald Sun
November 22, 2016


THIS year’s draft is a deep one in terms of talent but it’s very even talent and anything could happen on the night.

It is full of midfielders and forwards and there are also some good rebound defender types but key position players are going to be a bit hard to come by in this year’s crop.

There aren’t a lot of ruckmen in the field either — there are a couple of developing types and a few who have played at state-league level but there isn’t a lot. So those clubs searching for either a developing or back-up ruckman might find it a little bit difficult.

It wouldn’t surprise me if my rankings are off in areas, even by about 20, that’s what I mean by how even this year’s draft is. It’s just one of those years where beauty might be in the eye of the beholder.

Josh Daicos is available to Collingwood as a father-son selection. Picture: Steve Tanner
If you approached clubs and asked the recruiters to write down their top 50 players, I suspect they will all be in different orders, particularly after pick No.20 and even potentially after pick No.15.

They might rate a player really highly but another club has him rated between pick Nos.40-50. It’s going to be really interesting.

Potentially this is a draft where all 18 clubs, except Hawthorn who don’t pick until No.81 (as per the league’s final draft order), will go for best available at their first selection and even their second rather than possibly taking a player based on needs.

I have compiled a list of the players I rate as the best 50 in this year’s draft, in order. Below is the list from 26-50 — stayed tuned for 1-25 on Wednesday.


DRAFT TOP 50 PART ONE: 26-50

50. BEN JARMAN

Small midfielder/forward, 175cm, 68kg, North Adelaide/Koonibba

Buckenara says: Both Adelaide and Hawthorn have opted not to nominate Jarman as a father-son so he’s available in the open draft and I think this is about where he sits. He’s a clever player who can make things happen. I wouldn’t say he’s in his dad’s mould, he’s got a lot of development to get to that level but he’s a footballer that knows what’s going on — he’s smart, makes good decisions but is a little bit inconsistent at the moment as he drifts in-and-out of games. In a full-time environment he should thrive.

49. ESAVA RATUGOLEA

Tall forward/ruckman, 194cm, 95kg, Murray Bushrangers

Buckenara says: The big smoky in the draft, a club may take a punt on him early. He’s a Fijian with great power and athleticism and has only been playing footy for a little while but his improvement this year was dramatic. He only played a couple of games in 2015 but this year did all the pre-season and early in the year kicked a bag of four and a bag of eight at TAC Cup level. There is a lot to like about him, he’s very athletic and there’ll be some interest in him it just remains to be seen whether it’s early, late or as a rookie.

48. BEN CAVARRA


Small forward/midfielder, 175cm, 72kg, Frankston VFL

Buckenara says: A former Eastern Ranges player, Cavarra has been at Frankston for a couple of years and I thought he was a bit unlucky in his draft year not to get an opportunity, at least as a rookie. He’s a clever little player who’s lightly framed and can fill a small forward role but is probably more suited to being a forward/midfielder where he can go into the middle and win his own footy. He’s also good on the outside and kicks the ball with some penetration. There’s a lot to like about Ben but he can be a little bit left-sided. Won Frankston’s best-and-fairest last year.

47. DARCY CAMERON


Ruckman, 204cm, 101kg, Claremont

Buckenara says: Cameron has been the No.1 ruckman for Claremont in the WAFL for a couple of years after coming through the under-18s system. He’s a big boy, has good skills and his ruck work has really improved. I think for a club looking for a back-up ruckman, which a lot are, he’d be a good fit.


46. ROWAN MARSHALL

Ruckman, 201cm, 97kg, North Ballarat VFL

Buckenara says: Marshall will turn 21 the day before the draft and would arrive as a ready-made back-up ruckman because he has the body already. He’s flexible in that he can play up forward and at centre half-back as well because he’s quite athletic for his size. He had a breakout year this year in the VFL and can take a mark and kick a goal because he has nice kicking skills for a big man but needs to improve his agility. I think he deserves an opportunity.

45. HARRY MORRISON

Defender, 182cm, 73kg, Murray Bushrangers/Benalla

Buckenara says: A bit of a smoky, Morrison can play as an inside midfielder who has some football talent but he’s a bit slow across the ground. He’ll either get drafted or rookie-listed. Has recovered from an ACL injury last year and back issues this year.

44. JOSH BATTLE


Tall forward, 192cm, 90kg, Dandenong Stingrays/Doveton/Haileybury

Buckenara says: Battle has a strong body already for a tall forward, he wins the footy against his own age group but the question will be whether he’s got the athletic tricks for the next level. His marking overhead and on the lead plus his work ethic are his biggest strengths and he certainly has performed well at TAC Cup level and been a good player for Dandenong. A club will have a look at him because of his size but he needs to continue to work on his fitness. He also needs to work on his agility below his knees because at times he looks like he doesn’t bend down and grab the footy and can look a bit slow as he has a wide turning arc.

43. SAM McLARTY


Defender, 193cm, 93kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Beverly Hills JFC/ Yarra Valley GS

Buckenara says: McLarty had a bit of an interrupted season this year and missed a fair bit of footy. He can play as a tall defender or tall forward and already has a big body but I think the jury is out. Because there aren’t too many talls in this draft a club might have a look at him. His marking and agility are strengths.


42. JONTY SCHARENBERG

Midfielder, 186cm, 80kg, Glenelg/PHOS Camden

Buckenara says: The brother of Magpie Matt Scharenberg, Jonty is a nice size for an inside midfielder, is good mover and one-on-one player. There are some question marks on his pace and agility but comes from a good pedigree and has reasonable footy skills it’s just a matter of whether he’s going to have that improvement in him that will make him a good AFL player.

41. JAKE WATERMAN

Tall forward, 191cm, 82kg, Claremont/Aquinas College

Buckenara says: Nominated as a father-son by West Coast, Waterman is a tall forward who’s had a really good year. He’s got a pretty solid body, is athletic and has some genuine talent. I think a club will bid on him around this part of the draft and see if West Coast is keen.

40. DYLAN CLARKE

Midfielder, 187cm, 85kg, Eastern Ranges/Knox/Melbourne GS

Buckenara says: For his size Clarke is very competitive and actually plays a bit taller than his height suggests and really throws his body around. He’s a smart kid and has the athleticism and traits clubs like as an inside midfielder who wins his own footy and plays with desperation. It wouldn’t surprise me if he ends up being a tagging-type player because he’s so disciplined. He needs to, however, address his kicking. Brother of Kangaroo Ryan Clarke.

39. JOE ATLEY

Midfielder, 186cm, 84kg, Bendigo Pioneers/Rochester

Buckenara says: Brother of North Melbourne’s Shaun Atley, Joe is a midfielder who’s already a nice size at 186cm and 84kg. He’s a really hard-at-it contested ball winner, he’s unselfish and a real team player but sometimes he can make zany decisions on the field because he rushes a bit, which comes from the fact he’s so fanatical. I’d like to see him improve his kicking — his kick is a bit slow, it doesn’t get to its target quickly, which leaves it open to being cut off by the opposition and also lacks penetration. Aside from that he’s a nice player.


38. HARRISON MACREADIE

Defender, 196cm, 89kg, Henty/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: A tall key defender, Macreadie is available to the Giants as an academy selection. He’s a good size, reads the play well and is versatile so he has some talent and I think he’ll develop well in a full-time environment. The query on him is his pace and at times lacks a bit of urgency out on the field but often that can be an issue with the NSW and Queensland academy players because they’re usually much better than the guys they’re playing against. Given there aren’t many key position types in this draft crop, he’ll be of interest to GWS and potentially other clubs as well.

37. PATRICK KERR

Tall forward, 194cm, 93kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Glen Iris/St Kevin’s

Buckenara says: Kerr has a strong body and plays as a tall forward who could also be groomed as a defender. He’s a nice player, I don’t think he’ll end up being a star but I think he’s got the ability to develop into a consistent AFL player. Is a good mark and accurate shot for goal.

36. CAM POLSON


Small forward, 177cm, 76kg, Sandringham Dragons/Haileybury Grammar

Buckenara says: Polson is a pretty clever player who has some traits that will be of interest to clubs but needs to be a bit more consistent in his efforts. Is another one of those lightly-built small forwards.

35. WILLEM DREW

Midfielder, 188cm, 78kg, North Ballarat Rebels/Koroit

Buckenara says: A nice, smooth-mover and a player who makes good decisions, Drew uses the ball well. He has no trouble finding the footy, has good endurance and is very competitive. I think he’ll definitely be drafted.


34. JOSH DAICOS

Small midfielder/forward, 178cm, 69kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Bulleen Templestowe/Camberwell Grammar

Buckenara says: A father-son for Collingwood, I’d say Daicos will cost them more in terms of draft points than Callum Brown. He possesses a lot of traits similar to his father, Peter. He’s a bit inconsistent at the moment and his form dropped off towards the end of the year but he showed early he does have some tricks and traits clubs are looking for. He can kick a goal, is smart, has clean hands and has good skills. He’s a small forward who’ll take time to develop and I think the Pies will be patient and take their time with him. He will need to get into the gym and build his strength.

33. MYLES POHOLKE


Midfielder, 184cm, 84kg, Dandenong Stingrays/Sorrento

Buckenara says: Another mid-sized strong bodied midfielder, I think he’ll be in the mix but it wouldn’t surprise me if he went at pick No.30 or pick No.60. Can play both inside and outside.

32. CEDRIC COX


Half-back, 184cm, 70kg, North Ballarat Rebels, Camperdown/Halls Creek

Buckenara says: Cox played senior footy down at Camperdown and came down to the Rebels program during the year and also played a couple of games with the North Ballarat Roosters in the VFL. He’s a quiet young man but a very determined young guy who is a beautiful kick on both sides of his body. He does have a lot to learn still in terms of footy but he can stop on a dime, he can do things not many others can and I think he’ll excite and be a player who will definitely be drafted.


31. WILL HAYWARD

Forward, 186cm, 76kg, North Adelaide/Walkerville

Buckenara says: A South Australian, Hayward has uncanny skills but isn’t the greatest kick. He’s a player who has got that athleticism clubs like — he’s a 2.94 second 20m sprinter and his vertical leap is very good, ranking third at the combine. His kicking and his physical strength isn’t where it needs to be but he does have some traits. I’d like to see him concentrate on his ball use a bit more because he can do some clever things.

30. LUKE RYAN


Midfielder, 185cm, 87kg, Coburg VFL

Buckenara says: The 20-year-old impressed with Coburg in the VFL this year as a big-bodied rebound defender/midfielder who uses the ball well. Ryan has good athleticism, is aware of what’s going on around him and has good instincts — he knows what to do when he’s out on the footy field.

29. TODD MARSHALL

Tall forward, 198cm, 87kg, Murray Bushrangers/Deniliquin

Buckenara says: Marshall is one of these kids who is a natural talent at most sports and played cricket in England last year before returning to focus on his footy. He’s a potential key forward but is still pretty raw in understanding his talent and the work ethic required to make it in the AFL but I think there’s enough there, because there is such a lack of good key tall talent this year, that someone will take him reasonably early. He’s agile, can take a big mark and his goal sense is pretty good.

28. SAM POWELL-PEPPER

Midfielder, 186cm, 83kg, East Perth/Wesley College

Buckenara says: Powell-Pepper is a very powerful player with a great burst of speed and already has a strongly built body at 83kg. He’s a midfielder who can also play across half forward. He’ll need to work a bit more on his endurance and his kick because he doesn’t steady enough when he’s got the ball. In terms of having a big body and powerful turn of speed off the mark, he’s got some traits. I’m sure there will be a lot of interest in him.

27. JACOB ALLISON


Midfielder, 194cm, 79kg, Aspley/Brisbane Lions Academy

Buckenara says: A member of Brisbane’s academy, at 194cm Allison is a tall midfielder with the height of a potential key position player — a forward — who is very lightly built so will need a lot of work in the gym to build up his body. There’s a lot of upside in him and I think there is some real potential there and a club might place a bid on him to keep the Lions honest.

26. ALEX WITHERDEN

Half-back, 184cm, 78kg, Geelong Falcons/St Josephs

Buckenara says: A mid-sized player, Witherden is a rebound defender who makes good decisions and is composed both when he’s around the footy and when he’s got it. He just doesn’t panic under pressure and as a rebound defender Witherden has all the traits you look for — composure, good decision-maker, good kicking skills, clean hands and pace. Broke his leg this year and missed a lot of footy and whether there are any concerns over that remains to be seen.

BUCKY’S SMOKYS


Lloyd Meek


Tall forward/ruckman, 201cm, 102kg, North Ballarat/North Ballarat Rebels

Buckenara says: A very big lad who runs well and with a lack of talls in this draft, could definitely be drafted or rookie-listed.

Hisham Kerbatieh

Small forward, 177cm 81kg, Northern Blues

Buckenara says: Played VFL all year after missing out on being drafted in 2015 and kicked goals. Is smart and competitive but needs to improve his endurance.

Callan Wellings

Defender, 180cm, 72kg, North Ballarat Rebels/Trentham

Buckenara says: Missed early games 2016 but finished the year really well. Is disciplined, professional and has a great work ethic.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/gary-buckenaras-top-50-players-for-the-afl-draft-2016-part-one-5026/news-story/9d4d166d3f5767d1b146ffe9f29eed6a
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 22, 2016, 05:53:35 PM
So only two players & the Short upgrade?

3 + short

2 in the main + Short and leave room for a PSD pick if we want it?

4 + Short now....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 23, 2016, 03:22:10 AM
Gary Buckenara’s top 50 players for the AFL draft 2016: Part two, 25-1

GARY BUCKENARA,
Herald Sun
November 23, 2016


IN A very deep — and very even — draft, some clubs will rate certain players a lot higher than others.

That makes the order hard to predict, but recruiter Gary Buckenara has listed his top 50 prospects. Who will your club choose?

See who he ranked 26-50 here — and scroll down to find out his top 25 draft talents including who he would take with the coveted No.1 selection.

GARY BUCKNARA’S DRAFT TOP 50 PART TWO: 25-1


25. ALEX VILLIS

Defender, 182cm, 70kg, Norwood/South Australia

Buckenara says: Villis’s strengths are that he’s a good decision-maker, can win his own footy and is a beautiful kick. He’ll need to put on a bit of size to use his in-and-under capabilities at AFL level but he’s a very smart player who is aware of what’s around him on the footy field.

24. ZAC FISHER

Small forward/midfielder, 175cm, 61kg, Perth/Guilford Grammar

Buckenara says: From Perth, Fisher is another small forward who has great footy awareness and is clever like most small forwards are. He has a really light body and the club that picks him up will need to be patient and put the development into him that he needs. He has pace, is athletic and smart, but just needs the body to be able to compete at AFL level. He’s got some tricks.

23. SHAI BOLTON


Half forward, 177cm, 67kg, South Fremantle/Forrestdale

Buckenara says: Bolton definitely has the traits AFL clubs are looking for in a small forward. He’s dangerous around goals, is quick and has x-factor. He can take a big mark but is only a light frame so will need to spend some time in the gym and also needs to get a bit fitter. He’s a really nice player.

22. KYM LeBOIS


Small forward, 175cm, 66kg, North Adelaide/Koonibba

Buckenara says: LeBois is a left-footer with tremendous goal sense, so he’ll be that small forward that quite a few clubs are on the lookout for. He has a combination of speed and endurance, has good vision but because he’s only a light frame he tends to get pushed off the ball a little bit, so he’ll need to work on his body strength.

21. OLIVER FLORENT

Midfielder/half forward, 183cm, 74kg, Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris/Mentone GS

Buckenara says: Another midfielder/forward, Florent has been in a good system at the Dragons. He has footy smarts, has great agility but probably just needs to be a little bit harder at the contest on some occasions. I still think there’s enough there to like about him to be a relatively early selection.

20. JORDAN RIDLEY


Defender, 192cm, 79kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Knox

Buckenara says: Ridley will be of interest to clubs because he’s a flexible prospect. At 192cm he can play in a number of positions whether it be down back, up forward or in the midfield, but probably plays his best footy as a defender. He’s a hard worker.

19. DANIEL VENABLES


Midfielder/half forward, 186cm, 81kg, Western Jets/PEGS/Keilor

Buckenara says: A mid-sized midfielder from the Western Jets, Venables had a lot of school commitments this year but was All-Australian as a midfielder in the carnival. He competes really well and is very good in congested situations.

18. JY SIMPKIN

Half forward/midfielder, 181cm, 71kg, Murray Bushrangers/Mooroopna

Buckenara says: Simpkin is a playmaker. He’s a midfielder who makes smart decisions and is classy and clever. He’s not an overly high possession-winner but when he does get it he’s creative. He’s one of those guys who, when he gets possession of the ball, you know something good is going to happen for the team. He’ll be of interest to a lot of clubs.

17. JOSH ROTHAM


Defender, 192cm, 79kg, West Perth/Whitfords

Buckenara says: A tall defender from WA, Rotham will turn 19 early next year and will come into the system as a potential third tall defender. He also has the athleticism to be a tall midfielder or tall winger because he does run quite well.

16. JARROD BERRY


Midfielder/half-back, 191cm, 80kg, North Ballarat Rebels/Horsham Saints

Buckenara says: At 191cm Berry is a very good ball winner and a smart player who makes good decisions. He does have his own kicking style but it is quite effective — he doesn’t miss too many targets and it’s penetrating. Berry has had some injury concerns, which limited his year a little bit but is a very hard-at-it player who can also be damaging on the outside. There is a lot to like about him.

15. GRIFFIN LOGUE


Tall defender, 193cm, 92kg, Swan Districts/Guildford Grammar

Buckenara says: A WA boy, Logue is a really nice size as a bid-bodied potential key-position player. He tested really well at the draft combine — he impressed a lot with what he did so I think he came up the pecking order a bit. Logue has shown he can hold his own in one-on-ones and is a long-kicking left-footer. He’ll be in the mix to be a top-20 pick for sure.

14. ISAAC CUMMING


Defender, 183cm, 72kg, Broken Hill/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: Cumming can play on a wing, across half-back and even half-forward — he’s a bit on an all-rounder type of player. He plays outside and is a really smooth mover with a good kick. He is available to GWS as part of its academy despite playing footy with North Adelaide in the under-18s.

13. KOBE MUTCH

Midfielder, 184cm, 79kg, Gol Gol/Bendigo Pioneers/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: A mid-sized midfielder, Much wins his own ball. He has a good work rate but probably needs to work a bit more on his repeat efforts despite the fact he knows how to find the footy and win it. He’s also got good skills, so he’s one of those elite kicking type players who are very important. He’ll be high on club radars.

12. HARRY PERRYMAN


Half-back/forward, 184cm, 75kg, Collingullie/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: Perryman reads the play really well and can play back and forward. He’s good overhead, skilful and is a very competitive type. He’s a member of GWS’s Academy and I think clubs will be very keen to make the Giants pay a decent price for him.


11. JORDAN GALLUCI

Midfielder, 183cm, 75kg, Eastern Ranges/Yarra Valley GS/Lilydale

Buckenara says: Another midfielder, Galluci is a polished player who has good pace and is very athletic. He probably does need to tidy up his disposal a little bit but he has all the traits of becoming a very good midfielder because of his athleticism and speed. Recruiters like his dash.

10. TIM TARANTO


Midfielder, 186cm, 82kg, Sandringham Dragons/Parkdale/St Kevin’s

Buckenara says: Taranto has good skills, makes good decisions and should be one of this year’s top prospects. The only query on him might be his pace, but he’s definitely a very nice player and will go in the first round.

9. JACK SCRIMSHAW


Defender/midfielder, 194cm, 80kg, Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris/Haileybury

Buckenara says: Another tall defender who can go into the midfield, Scrimshaw makes good decisions with the ball and I believe he’ll go in the top 10. He has had a few little injury issues but I don’t think that’s any concern moving forward. He’ll be highly sought-after because he can also go forward, has a really good pair of hands and can do the uncanny things every now and then. He’s a real talent and has a bit of x-factor.


8. TIM ENGLISH

Ruckman, 203cm, 86kg, South Fremantle/Brookton-Pingelly

Buckenara says: English is the best young ruckman in the draft and because ruckmen are few and far between in this year’s group, a club needing a developing ruckman will pounce. He does still have big of weight to put on, so he’s a bit of a project, but he certainly has some real ability in terms of his athleticism and footy nous around the ground. I doubt he will get past Fremantle’s first pick at No.7. Taking him to be the heir apparent to Aaron Sandilands would be a very smart move.

7. WILL BRODIE

Midfielder, 189cm, 82kg, Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton

Buckenara says: A big-bodied inside midfielder, Brodie is really clean with his ball-handling and will definitely attract early interest in the draft. I think there’s a lot of upside to him but he has already shown he can perform under pressure in the finals of the TAC Cup, which really saw him rise up the draft order.

6. JACK BOWES


Midfielder, 187cm, 78kg, Cairns/Gold Coast Academy

Buckenara says: Bowes is a member of Gold Coast’s Academy and I won’t be surprised if Brisbane keep the Suns honest by placing a bid on him early, which will force them to pay a high price to secure him. He’s a good decision-maker, beautiful kick and his awareness around the ground is second to none — he knows what’s going on and because of that has very good vision. Can be a bit one-paced so will need to try and improve his speed off the mark. Is in the Sam Mitchell and Matt Priddis mould but a taller version.

5. WILL SETTERFIELD


Midfielder, 190cm, 80kg, Sandringham Dragons/Albury/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: A member of the GWS Academy, I have no doubt a bid will come in early for Setterfield. He’s a good size for a midfield type player and has already shown he’s going to be a really good player. He can play in a number of positions, whether it’s as a big-bodied midfielder, high half-forward or rebound defender, and will only get better in a full-time environment.

4. SAM PETREVSKI-SETON

Midfielder/half forward, 181cm, 76kg, Claremont/Halls Creek

Buckenara says: Petrevski-Seton has been an AFL player-in-waiting for quite some time. He’s played very well at under-16s and under-18s and played league footy for Claremont in Western Australia. He’ll come into the AFL system ready to go and be pushing very quickly for a senior game. He offers a lot of upside, has an interesting background in terms of where he’s come from and his journey to being draft hopeful. He’s got the dedication it takes to make it in the AFL. A club won’t go wrong by picking him.


3. BEN AINSWORTH

Midfielder, 179cm, 74kg, Gippsland Power/Morwell

Buckenara says: A small forward/midfielder, Ainsworth is a clever player who makes good decisions with the ball. I like the way he goes about his work — he has genuine upside and I think there would be a lot of clubs looking for a player exactly like him. He’s classy and a professional in all he does. Will be a very good pick-up.

2. ANDREW McGRATH

Defender, 179cm, 75kg, Sandringham Dragons/East Brighton/Brighton

Buckenara says: A ready-made running defender who can also play in the midfield, McGrath’s improvement could be quite dramatic once he gets into the AFL system. He makes very good decisions with the footy, has good skills and is just one of those players who is very reliable. When you’re looking for rebound defenders you’re looking for guys who can break the lines and McGrath is exactly that type of player. I think he’ll adjust to the tempo of AFL quickly.

1. HUGH McCLUGGAGE


Midfielder, 185cm, 75kg, North Ballarat Rebels/South Warrnambool

Buckenara says: McCluggage is a beautiful size, good mover and a good decision-maker. He wins his own footy but he’s also very good on the outside because he’s well balanced and doesn’t waste too many possessions — that’s the most impressive part about his game, he’s very clean. McCluggage is a level-headed young man who will be around AFL circles for a very long time. Essendon will be tossing up who to take, but I just couldn’t go past him. Will be a star.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/gary-buckenaras-top-50-players-for-the-afl-draft-2016-part-two-251/news-story/96281ed6c2eb0e63b302990e626098a8
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2016, 04:36:02 AM
VFL players your club should chase ...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/best-vfl-players-in-line-to-be-drafted-to-the-afl/news-story/57290b5a4d1bff2f61ebab8a47c2e19c
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 24, 2016, 01:55:38 PM
Apparently we're looking at Stewart who strikes me as another Batchelor or Broad...

Would rather take Darcy Cameron  or Shane Nelson than any of these...maybe if we had more picks in the rookie draft to play with I'd look at Fox, Goodwin, McInerney & Keilty
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: The Machine on November 24, 2016, 02:01:57 PM
Would look at Cameron as a rookie but pass on Nelson.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 24, 2016, 02:13:36 PM
Nelson at the least is better than Lambert & Marcon.

I'd even take Cameron with our last live national draft pick....has the abilty & work ethic to be the genuine ruck/forward we all wanted Vickery to be...


....and in other news GWS have just been charged with "conduct unbecoming" but won't be penalised in this year's draft at least...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: The Machine on November 24, 2016, 02:41:18 PM
I hear you but i would take Lambert over Nelson all day every day.

Cameron is mainly a forward and only assists in the ruck as required. He is worth a rookie spot however.....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2016, 06:45:29 PM
Inside Football's Brett Anderson's final top 25:

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2016/11/17/top-50-prospects-for-2016-afl-draft-1-25/
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: big tone on November 24, 2016, 10:18:28 PM
Might have still given a sh(7 if we still had pick 6.  :sleep
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:19:57 PM
Draft has started.

1. Essendon   Andrew McGrath
2. GWS          Tim Taranto
3. Brisbane    Hugh McCluggage
4. Gold Coast  Ben Ainsworth
5. GWS           Will Setterfield


And our former pick 6 is ...

6. Carlton      Sam Petrevski-Seton
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:26:11 PM
7. Gold Coast     Jack Scrimshaw

8. Freo               Griffin Logue 

That's the first difference to Callum Twomey's phanton draft.

9. Gold Coast    Will Brodie

The phanton draft had Freo and Gold Coast the other way around.


10. Gold Coast    Jack Bowes


That's the top 10. All ten were in Twomey's phanton top 10.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:30:18 PM
Waiting, waiting, waiting ....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyF10L_UkAARyKK.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:32:19 PM
The first surprise from the Swans ...

11. Sydney      Oliver Florent


12. North Melb    Jy Simpkin
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 07:34:09 PM
Waiting, waiting, waiting ....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyF10L_UkAARyKK.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC

Great to see Blair there to weave his magic  :rollin
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:35:53 PM
Another surprise from the Eagles.

13. West Coast   Daniel Venables

Adelaide are bidding on Giants academy player Harry Perryman. GWS are matching the bid.

14. GWS          Harry Perryman

15. Adelaide     Jordan Gallucci


Our first pick is down to 29.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:37:39 PM
16. Port     Todd Marshall

17. Brisbane   Jarrod Berry
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:39:15 PM
18. Port          Sam Powell-Pepper

One that was linked to us.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 07:40:42 PM
Powell-Pepper gone....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 07:41:16 PM
English now gone

Doggies got a steal at 19
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:47:22 PM
19. Bulldogs          Tim English

Sydney have launched a bid for a GWS player (Issac Cumming). GWS have matched the bid.

20. GWS             Issac Cumming

21. Sydney         Will Hayward


That's the end of round 1.

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: wayne on November 25, 2016, 07:48:04 PM
4 rubbish picks for pick 20.

It's like trading Morris, Hunt, Elton and Conca for a gun.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:50:13 PM
Schubeci:   What sort of player do Essendon need here, Brett?

Anderson: A good one!


Champagne SEN comedy.

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:50:56 PM
22. Essendon    Jordan Ridley

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:52:19 PM
23. Brisbane    Alex Witherden
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 25, 2016, 07:53:28 PM
Here it comes...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 07:55:08 PM
Brisbane have back to back to picks 23 & 24

And they ask for more time

Please
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:56:50 PM
24. Brisbane       Cedric Cox



Another one linked to us gone.




Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:57:51 PM
25. St Kilda     Ben Long
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:58:53 PM
26. Geelong      Brandan Parfitt
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 07:59:20 PM
27. Carlton      Zac Fisher


Two to go.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:00:00 PM
28. Bulldogs   Patrick Lipinski


We're next ....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 08:00:48 PM
We've picked Bolton
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:01:49 PM
Well stuff me -Emma Quayle was wrong for one ...thank Geez....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:06:59 PM
29. Richmond     Shai Bolton
30. Collingwood  Sam McLarty
31. Essendon      Joshua Begley
32. Port             Joe Atley 
33. Port             Willem Drew
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:15:04 PM
North are bidding for a Lions academy player (Declan Watson). Brisbane have passed.

34. North      Declan Watson

North have put in another bid for Gavin Brown's son. Collingwood have matched it.

35. Collingwood    Callum Brown

North hogging the attention  ::). Another bid. Gold Coast have passed.

36. North         Josh Williams
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:16:27 PM
Damn - Begley gone to Essendon.....thought he might slide to 56...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:17:12 PM
37. West Coast     Joshua Rotham

38. Freo               Sean Darcy

39. St Kilda          Josh Battle
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:19:53 PM
40. Geelong         Tom Stewart
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:20:32 PM
41. Freo       Brennan Cox


That's the end of round 2.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:20:46 PM
Poholke still on the board... :pray


Stewart gone....thank you Geelong - :clapping
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:21:19 PM
Our next pick has dropped to pick 53.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:25:45 PM
42. Essendon     Kobe Mutch
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:26:36 PM
43. Geelong    Esava Ratugolea
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:27:08 PM
44. Adelaide     Myles Poholke
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:28:44 PM
45. Sydney      Jack Maibaum

46. Melbourne   Mitchell Hannan

Two now from Footscray's VFL side.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:29:36 PM
Damn, Geelong just undid their good work saving us from Stewart and took one of our Cat B rookie nominations...

...and now Poholke goes to Adelaide.....

 >:( >:(
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:32:04 PM
Carlton bidding on a Giants academy player. GWS pass.

47. Carlton    Harrison Macreadie
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:35:35 PM
48. Sydney      Darcy Cameron

49. Bulldogs    Lewis Young

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:36:09 PM
50. Collingwood       Kayle Kirby

They got our boy  :-\
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:37:04 PM
51. Adelaide    Elliot Himmelberg


Well Dio will be happy we missed out on him ;D


Two to go to our next pick.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:37:45 PM
Pies did it just to spite us....

..but on the brightside - the Hindenburg has also gone..... :clapping


EDIT: indeed OE, indeed... :clapping

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:39:49 PM
52. West Coast      Willie Rioli



We're next!
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:41:06 PM
53. Richmond    Jack Graham


That's the end of round 3.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:43:20 PM
Ah Willie goes one pick before.....


Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:48:16 PM
54. GWS    Lachlan Tiziani

St Kilda bidding on a Lions academy player. Brisbane have matched the bid.

55. Brisbane    Jacob Allison
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:50:37 PM
56. St Kilda     Edward Phillips

57. Collingwood   Josh Daicos
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:53:01 PM
58. GWS     Matthew de Bore (ex-Freo)

59. Carlton   Cameron Polson



Our next pick is at 75 by the way.

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:54:54 PM
60. Geelong     Quinton Narkle

61. Collingwood    Pass
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:57:36 PM
Passed picks don't count as a pick. So GWS now have 61.

61. GWS      pass

Pick 61 moves to the Blues who are next.

61. Carlton    Tom Williamson

62. Adelaide   Matthew Signorello


Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: TigerLand on November 25, 2016, 08:58:01 PM
Geez if Kerr somehow lasts to our next pick I'm doing a nudey run up the street.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 08:59:35 PM
will you post it on youtube?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:59:46 PM
63. Essendon      Dylan Clarke


Our next pick has moved up to 73.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:00:49 PM
64. Melbourne      Dion Johnstone

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:01:43 PM
65. Carlton      Patrick Kerr



No nudie run up the street from TigerLand  :snidegrin
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:02:10 PM
66. Freo     Luke Ryan
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:04:00 PM
Geelong bidding on a Suns' academy player. Gold Coast have matched the bid.

67. Gold Coast    Brad Scheer

68. Geelong        Timm House

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:05:49 PM
69. Gold Coast    pass


69. Geelong        Ryan Abbott  ... a local boy no one knows about according to SEN.

70. Bulldogs       Fergus Greene


End of round 4
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:07:39 PM
71. Brisbane      Corey Lyons

72. Freo             pass



We're next.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 09:07:57 PM
Yep Ryan Abbott is from the Grovedale Tigers
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:14:54 PM
72. Richmond      Ryan Garthwaite
73. North            Nick Larky
74. Hawthorn      Harry Morrison
75. Adelaide        Ben Davis
76. Hawthorn     Mitchell Lewis

End of round 5
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 09:16:01 PM
77. West Coast     Jake Waterman   (F/S)

Everyone else remaining has passed.

That's all folks!!!
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Ruanaidh on November 25, 2016, 09:36:25 PM
Did we get someone to protect Cotch?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Ruanaidh on November 25, 2016, 09:37:57 PM
When is the rookie draft being held?
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: tony_montana on November 25, 2016, 09:40:52 PM
Did we get someone to protect Cotch?
Caddy, Prestia, Graham and Vlastuin hopefully
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: cub on November 25, 2016, 09:56:15 PM
Lmfao@people getting excited over tadpoles
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 10:11:18 PM
When is the rookie draft being held?

PSD & rookie are on Monday starting at 4pm
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 11:01:21 PM
Can't wait to see who we rookie with that one pick....
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 11:20:25 PM
Damn - just noticed Swanettes took Darcy Cameron....missed that....

Off the top my head, Jonty Scharenberg looks like he was the most highly rated player that didn't get picked up.....be a handy rookie pick....

Xavier Richards still hasn't found a new home either has he? Was training with Essendon the other week...

Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Raoul Duke on November 25, 2016, 11:57:35 PM
Damn - just noticed Swanettes took Darcy Cameron....missed that....

Off the top my head, Jonty Scharenberg looks like he was the most highly rated player that didn't get picked up.....be a handy rookie pick....

Xavier Richards still hasn't found a new home either has he? Was training with Essendon the other week...
I found it no surprise Scharenberg didn't get taken, massively over rated player.
His disposal is below average by foot and average by hand at best.
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Diocletian on November 26, 2016, 12:27:57 AM
I found it strange Atley went at 32 while Scharenberg was completely overlooked....they're almost identical players...
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: Ruanaidh on November 26, 2016, 05:40:05 AM
When is the rookie draft being held?

PSD & rookie are on Monday starting at 4pm
thanks
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: MintOnLamb on November 26, 2016, 09:47:15 AM
50. Collingwood       Kayle Kirby

They got our boy  :-\
:banghead, if only there was a cry emoticon!
Wish we had got him, will watch with interest
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 27, 2016, 03:55:45 AM
AFL draft verdict: How did your club fare?

AFL.com.au
27 November 2016


RICHMOND

Selections before academy and father/son bidding: 27, 56, 78
Selections after bidding: 29, 53, 72
Who they picked: Shai Bolton, Jack Graham, Ryan Garthwaite
Pre-draft priority: A big-bodied midfielder who can play early on.

Callum Twomey's verdict: Bolton's flair and excitement was clearly too hard to pass up for the Tigers, who will see him as offering something different to their forward mix. After drafting Daniel Rioli with their first pick last year, the Tigers went for speed and dash again in Bolton. He also complements inside pair Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy who joined the club in last month's trade period. Graham will likely sidle up alongside those two next year as a ready-to-go midfielder who fell through to the latter part of the draft, while Garthwaite fills the need of a tall defender. The Tigers were looking at some key backmen with their earlier choice but overlooked them to bring in Bolton, so Garthwaite is a fair selection late.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-26/afl-draft-verdict-how-did-your-club-fare
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 27, 2016, 03:57:33 AM
See who your club picked and what to expect in our AFL Draft club-by-club analysis

Sam Landsberger,
Herald Sun
November 26, 2016


RICHMOND

The Tigers grabbed inside terriers Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy in trade period and added another contested king in Jack Graham. He captained South Australia and won the Larke Medal as the best player on the national stage. West Australian Shai Bolton slipped to their first pick and he has exhilarating pace. Zips through traffic and will provide spark next to Jack Riewoldt, but will he want to return home? Some were spooked. Ryan Garthwaite finished top 10 at the combine in clean hands and kicking tests but does his best work down back. After Troy Chaplin’s retirement and with a question mark on Jake Batchelor and David Astbury, it was important to boost that position. Two first-rounders next your courtesy of the Brett Deledio trade means the Tigers walk away from the off-season pleased.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/see-who-your-club-picked-and-what-to-expect-in-our-afl-draft-clubbyclub-analysis/news-story/3924ae9b536e61e502b3865540f7a36e
Title: Re: 2016 Draft thread
Post by: one-eyed on November 27, 2016, 03:59:46 AM
Gary Buckenara’s club-by-club analysis of the 2016 AFL draft

GARY BUCKENARA,
Herald Sun
November 27, 2016


RICHMOND

When I wrote my Richmond list analysis column an area I identified as a need was a quick and clever small forward and they’ve got that in Shai Bolton to partner Daniel Rioli. Moving to Melbourne from Western Australia will be a challenge but hopefully he settles in and can produce the impressive footy he showed for South Fremantle. He’s dynamic and has x-factor but needs to get his body right and the Tigers will need to manage him carefully. I didn’t have Jack Graham in my top 50 but some rated him very highly given he won the Larke Medal as the best player in the under-18 championships — I think that pick will please the Tigers but he needs to improve areas of his game. Garthwaite adds depth down back and is very good one-on-one. He finished third in the best and fairest at the Murray Bushrangers and should improve even more learning off the likes of Alex Rance.

Bucky’s verdict:
The Tigers are on the right track now in terms of investing and developing talent via the draft rather than bringing in recycled players, which they’ve done in the last five or so years in my opinion. Bolton has upside and hopefully for Tigers fans these players will develop. Time will tell. All three have the capability to play at AFL level next year and should get a taste at some stage but it depends how the Tigers are travelling.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/gary-buckenaras-clubbyclub-analysis-of-the-2016-afl-draft/news-story/f786d695420adf24d830fec585390bb4