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Title: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on August 24, 2009, 10:43:13 PM
i can not wait! hoping we get No.3 (praying Melbourne to beat St Kilda for No.2 - will not happen)

Scully is No.1, who will be No.2 and who will we get?

is it possible for Scully to say he wants to come to Richmond?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on August 24, 2009, 10:45:39 PM
I'm starting to prefer Trengove over Scully.  Scully is brilliant at handbassing with ok kicking, while Trengove has a great kick on him.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on August 24, 2009, 11:07:09 PM
Does anyone have a list of the top 20 or so drafties?? Or a list of the drafties and their style of play as we have had in the past?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on August 24, 2009, 11:21:20 PM
Does anyone have a list of the top 20 or so drafties?? Or a list of the drafties and their style of play as we have had in the past?

Dare a recommend a bunch of novices to judge a player but you can at least get an idea from the BigFooty phantom draft better than most places so far.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=615118
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on August 24, 2009, 11:24:49 PM
Does anyone have a list of the top 20 or so drafties?? Or a list of the drafties and their style of play as we have had in the past?

Dare a recommend a bunch of novices to judge a player but you can at least get an idea from the BigFooty phantom draft better than most places so far.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=615118

Thanks TA.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Stripes on August 25, 2009, 11:17:34 AM
3- John Butcher
19- Ryan Harwood
35- Zac Ledin
51- Charlie McAdam
67- Chaz Sargeant

These phantom drafts are rarely correct beyond the first round but other than Butcher, does anyone know anything about the others?

Stripes
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on August 25, 2009, 07:18:52 PM
Does anyone have a list of the top 20 or so drafties?? Or a list of the drafties and their style of play as we have had in the past?

Dare a recommend a bunch of novices to judge a player but you can at least get an idea from the BigFooty phantom draft better than most places so far.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=615118

Thanks TA.
Here is Burgatron's top 18 in no order.......

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=9600.0

John Butcher (Vic Country) - 3/7/91, 197cm, 84kg
The key forward entered the NAB AFL Under-18 championships as a possible No.1 draftee but more likely the No.2 pick. Although he did not make the All-Australian team, he remains high in the pecking order, but probably now a top-five pick.

Jesse Crichton (Tasmania) - 185cm, 70kg
Another who recruiters continue to rate highly despite his missing out on All-Australian honours. Most still believe  the AIS/AFL Academy graduate is Tasmania's best prospect, although Ryan Harwood has his fans.

Ben Cunnington (Vic Country) - 30/6/91, 186cm, 84kg
One of Vic Country's best and an Under-18 All-Australian. The versatile prospect has been likened to Brad Sewell, and averaged 20 disposals per match during the U18 champs. His ferocious attack on the ball and hard-running attributes keeps him right in the mix for the first round of November’s NAB AFL Draft.

Jack stuff (Vic Metro) - 26/6/91, 201cm, 85kg
Versatile for an athlete who stands at 201cm, and his flexibility makes him an attractive proposition. Can fill a key position at either end of the ground and should be a first-round pick at this point.

Jordan Gysberts (Vic Metro) - 11/6/91, 188cm, 83kg
Modern-day midfielder who has been likened to emerging versatile Demon Jack Grimes.

Kane Lucas (Western Australia) - 26/6/91, 188cm, 79kg
Joint vice-captain of WA’s unbeaten U18 team, and named on the wing in the All-Australian squad. He also spent time for WA across half-forward, adding a dimension to his game, which some recruiters believe enhanced his status.

Dustin Martin (Vic Country) - 26/6/91, 187cm, 86kg
An onballer whose fortunes appear to have risen after an outstanding series of midfield performances in the U18 champs. Averaged 21 disposals per match in the champs.

Andrew Moore (Vic Metro) - 30/5/91, 188cm, 81kg
The younger brother of Richmond defender Kelvin has been likened to Swan Ryan O'Keefe. Still a strong prospect and was particularly impressive early in the U18 champs.

Anthony Morabito (Western Australia) - 29/10/91, 190cm, 90kg
His status has grown, particularly after his best-on-ground performance against South Australia at Subiaco Oval. Named All-Australian, the run-and-carry midfielder is now regarded as a top five selection. Top three is not out of the question.

Matthew Panos (South Australia) - 25/1/91, 192cm, 85kg
Key forwards are never a dime a dozen in any draft and are again thin on the ground in this year's draft pool, which is why Panos pushes into the top 16. Kicked 14 goals in the championships, including five in one match.

Gary Rohan (Vic Country) - 7/6/91, 186cm, 79kg
This time last year, Rohan was a stuff with Victorian country club Cobden. Now the exciting, high-leaping, hard-at-it half-forward is an All-Australian and appears to be a top 10 draft pick following his outstanding championships. He is one to watch.

Tom Scully (Vic Metro) - 15/5/91, 182cm, 74kg
Came into the champs with the No.1 draft tag and finished them with the same mantle. Although South Australian Jack Trengove looms as a genuine challenger, it is hard to imagine the hard-running midfielder’s name not being the first called out in November.

Koby Stevens (Vic Country) - 18/6/91, 187cm, 82kg
A versatile midfielder/flanker who impressed in the carnival despite missing out on NAB AFL All-Australian honours. He was Vic Country's best against Tasmania, for example. An AIS/AFL Academy graduate

Luke Tapscott (South Australia) - 28/6/91, 181cm, 84kg
One recruiter has likened Tapscott's body mould to that of Leigh Matthews. The powerful midfielder/forward further enhanced his status with nine goals and 30 inside 50s for SA. But it is his disposal efficiency and beautiful foot skills that keep him right up here.

Jack Trengove (South Australia) - 2/9/91, 185cm, 82kg
After winning 31 disposals in SA's first match, Trengove continued to go from strength to strength. The hard-at-it midfielder/forward is rated so highly that he is an outside chance for No.1 pick, firming for No.2 and top five at worse.

Nathan Vardy (Vic Country) - 25/6/91, 198cm, 89kg
One of the leading rucks in this year's draft, the 198cm tall is a genuine ruck prospect. Although he was pipped for an All-Australian guernsey by South Australian James Craig, he still looms as a first-rounder at this stage.

Lewis Jetta (Western Australia/Swan Districts)
The 20-year-old is likely to be the first mature-age player drafted. The small forward kicked three goals for the Western Australian state team this year and had 24 touches for Swan Districts last round.

Daniel Talia (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons) - 2/10/91, 195cm, 79kg
Named at centre half-back in this year's All-Australian team, Talia has come right into the equation due to his ability to fill a key position at either end of the ground. He is the grandson of 1954 Footscray premiership ruckman Harvey Stevens.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 25, 2009, 08:54:32 PM
is it possible for Scully to say he wants to come to Richmond?

Absolutely not torch

That would be deemed draft tampering ... a big NO NO  :thumbsup ;D
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on August 26, 2009, 10:20:38 AM
We should pick up Casserley with a very late pick if he's over all his injury problems.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on August 26, 2009, 10:46:49 AM
He hasn't looked impressive at all in any of the WAFL videos I've seen.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on August 26, 2009, 11:11:36 AM
He hasn't looked impressive at all in any of the WAFL videos I've seen.

If he's pick 80-90 it's no great loss.

Can we rookie him?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on August 26, 2009, 11:21:41 AM
Why would we want to?  There's better out there.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on August 26, 2009, 03:38:06 PM
The draft will now be held on Thursday NIGHT
By Ben Broad Wed 26 August, 2009

THE NAB AFL Draft will be conducted at night for the first time ever in 2009.

The 2009 NAB AFL Draft will now be held on Thursday November 26.

The draft will begin at 6.30pm and aimed to conclude by 8pm, with a live telecast on Fox Sports.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/83494/default.aspx

Apparently they are also doing a 10 down to 1 countdown on the coverage.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on August 26, 2009, 03:40:33 PM
Apparently they are also doing a 10 down to 1 countdown on the coverage.

Absolute idiocy.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on August 26, 2009, 03:45:06 PM
Apparently they are also doing a 10 down to 1 countdown on the coverage.

Absolute idiocy.

Agreed, what's the point? What a stupid idea.
It will have to be done 1-10 when done live so whoever gets taken #1 will be announced in the rest of the news formats as soon as the pick is taken.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on August 26, 2009, 04:04:33 PM
Agreed, what's the point? What a stupid idea.
It will have to be done 1-10 when done live so whoever gets taken #1 will be announced in the rest of the news formats as soon as the pick is taken.

Agree it is pointless, but the AFL could ask the clubs in order for the first 10 picks to write down who they want (passing the sheet around so we know who Melbourne took etc) and then announce it 10->1. Nothing stopping them.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on August 26, 2009, 04:15:52 PM
Agreed, what's the point? What a stupid idea.
It will have to be done 1-10 when done live so whoever gets taken #1 will be announced in the rest of the news formats as soon as the pick is taken.

Agree it is pointless, but the AFL could ask the clubs in order for the first 10 picks to write down who they want (passing the sheet around so we know who Melbourne took etc) and then announce it 10->1. Nothing stopping them.

What about time allocations?  The sides immediately after pick 10 would have an extraordinary amount of time to consider their pick compared to the others as they watch players get eliminated closest to their pick, and can continue to consider their options if a candidate gets taken.  Would be quite a nice advantage for them.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: JVT on August 26, 2009, 04:19:30 PM
Agreed, what's the point? What a stupid idea.
It will have to be done 1-10 when done live so whoever gets taken #1 will be announced in the rest of the news formats as soon as the pick is taken.

Agree it is pointless, but the AFL could ask the clubs in order for the first 10 picks to write down who they want (passing the sheet around so we know who Melbourne took etc) and then announce it 10->1. Nothing stopping them.

What about time allocations?  The sides immediately after pick 10 would have an extraordinary amount of time to consider their pick compared to the others as they watch players get eliminated closest to their pick, and can continue to consider their options if a candidate gets taken.  Would be quite a nice advantage for them.
Not if the teams from 1-10 have to pick behind closed doors, then the afl releases their picks in reverse order, so 10 down to 1. The countdown is the first the team with pick 11 sees the results so therefore still has the same time constraint apply to them, makes sense to me?

Im just happy to watch it so I dont care how they do it, will be good to watch!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on August 26, 2009, 04:24:16 PM

What about time allocations?  The sides immediately after pick 10 would have an extraordinary amount of time to consider their pick compared to the others as they watch players get eliminated closest to their pick, and can continue to consider their options if a candidate gets taken.  Would be quite a nice advantage for them.

Fair point. It would complicate things.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on August 26, 2009, 04:32:22 PM
The question is, will the teams actually be taking the Picks in 10-1 order Live after preselecting each player behind the scenes
Or will they just be taken as normal, then Fox will edit into a 10-1 for the telecast?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiger till i die on August 26, 2009, 04:33:48 PM
you might have to fill me inn because i dont know anything about these players and the ones we are probibly getting.. so are our picks going to be good?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on August 28, 2009, 03:32:31 PM
For those looking for more info on potential draftees.....

A list of the 75 attendees (with individual summaries) to this year's Draft Camp:
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=9517.msg157389#msg157389

Burgatron's latest top 16:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/83610/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mat073 on August 28, 2009, 05:17:46 PM
Does anyone know how many senior games Trengove has played in the SANFL.

Is he a ready made player like Rich ?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on August 29, 2009, 11:34:03 PM
Does anyone know how many senior games Trengove has played in the SANFL.

Is he a ready made player like Rich ?
I don't know if I'll have him up with a Rich but he is playing senior footy for Sturt in the SANFL since July  (6 games) and been named in their bests a couple of times.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/team_info.cgi?player=Jack%20Trengove&action=PSTATS&pID=187354644&client=1-3289-0-82496-10028560 (http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/team_info.cgi?player=Jack%20Trengove&action=PSTATS&pID=187354644&client=1-3289-0-82496-10028560)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on August 29, 2009, 11:34:44 PM
Preliminary National Draft order

1. Melbourne

2. Melbourne
3. Richmond
4. Fremantle
5. North Melbourne
6. Sydney
7. West Coast
8. Port Adelaide
9. Hawthorn
10. Essendon
11. Carlton
12. Brisbane
13. Adelaide
14. Bulldogs/Collingwood
15. Collingwood/Bulldogs
16. Geelong
17. St Kilda

18. Melbourne
19. Richmond
20. Fremantle
21. North Melbourne
22. Sydney
23. West Coast
24. Port Adelaide
25. Hawthorn
26. Essendon
27. Carlton
28. Brisbane
29. Adelaide
30. Bulldogs/Collingwood
31. Collingwood/Bulldogs
32. Geelong
33. St Kilda

34. Melbourne
35. Richmond
36. Fremantle
37. North Melbourne
38. Sydney
39. West Coast
40. Port Adelaide
41. Hawthorn
42. Essendon
43. Carlton
44. Brisbane
45. Adelaide
46. Bulldogs/Collingwood
47. Collingwood/Bulldogs
48. Geelong
49. St Kilda

etc.....
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on August 30, 2009, 08:33:22 PM
Bailey today talking about Melbourne's first two picks:

MELBOURNE coach Dean Bailey has hinted strongly that the club would select outstanding young Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Tom Scully with one of its first two picks in November's NAB AFL Draft.

"I think one of them will certainly be a small – a midfielder," he said.

As for whether both picks would be used on midfielders, Bailey said: "It's a long way, away and we'll have to grin and bear it."

"I would've thought a good midfielder will help us."

Other players likely to be in the mix for Melbourne, with pick two, include South Australian Jack Trengove, Western Australian Anthony Morabito and Victorian John Butcher.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/83815/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 30, 2009, 08:53:12 PM
our big problem is our forward line. gee i hope Butcher slips through. Jack and co need help and need help if we are to be competitive

one thinks the dees will take him and Scully. His a Melbourne boy and they need a forward with Robertson retiring.

id say its a done deal.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 30, 2009, 09:04:23 PM
I think everyone would agree that under no circumstances should we even think for a milli-second about trading away picks 3 or 19.

I think we need to look at deals that may get us say Freo's pick 20 or Port's pick 24

I can't see anyone giving up there first round pick

And if St Kilda really want Jordie I say fine pick 33 for Jordie and our pick 35  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: big tone on August 30, 2009, 09:06:44 PM
our big problem is our forward line. gee i hope Butcher slips through. Jack and co need help and need help if we are to be competitive

one thinks the dees will take him and Scully. His a Melbourne boy and they need a forward with Robertson retiring.

id say its a done deal.


I'll tell you something Daniel, i'm pretty sure we are drafting a mid-fielder with our first pick so i'm told.
Personally i would take Butcher first if he was still around, good key forwards are hard to come by and mid-fielders are around every year.
We need to build a spine and work from that.
Our second pick could still get us a good mid-fielder.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on August 30, 2009, 09:08:38 PM
Yep sadly I think the Dees will take Butcher at pick 2 as well going by what Bailey said today  :-\. Richmond hasn't drafted a KPP in the top 5 since Otto 12 years ago  :P.



Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 30, 2009, 09:17:26 PM
our big problem is our forward line. gee i hope Butcher slips through. Jack and co need help and need help if we are to be competitive

one thinks the dees will take him and Scully. His a Melbourne boy and they need a forward with Robertson retiring.

id say its a done deal.


I'll tell you something Daniel, i'm pretty sure we are drafting a mid-fielder with our first pick so i'm told.
Personally i would take Butcher first if he was still around, good key forwards are hard to come by and mid-fielders are around every year.
We need to build a spine and work from that.
Our second pick could still get us a good mid-fielder.

i just hope thats pre hardwick talk about using our first pick on a mid. If Butcher is available he has to be our man.

we need a forward its as simple as that and i cant see the Dees passing on him. They will take Scully and then Butcher to compliment Watts.

They have tanked beautifully and created a great spine in the years to come. The benefit will be for all to see from next year on. If the dees really tried this year they would have won 5-8 games.

if we want another 3 years of hell then continue with the forward set up of Morton and Jack. They need help its as simple as that.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on August 30, 2009, 09:19:23 PM
I think everyone would agree that under no circumstances should we even think for a milli-second about trading away picks 3 or 19.
No trading picks away full stop  :thumbsup.

Quote
I think we need to look at deals that may get us say Freo's pick 20 or Port's pick 24
Does Port still want Sarge?!  ;D

I think targetting clubs who think they are not far away will be more interested in trading picks for players than those rebuidling.

I agree WP I can't see anyone giving up there first round pick either. Trading for Sydney's pick would be useful but I doubt even a Daniel Jackson would make them even blink.

Quote
And if St Kilda really want Jordie I say fine pick 33 for Jordie and our pick 35  ;D
We are all desperately keen to offload him  :lol.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 30, 2009, 09:27:21 PM
you got to ask yourself when the talk of recruiting Jordie began out of the saints camp.

it was around the time, uum let me think when the Saints were sitting on top of the tree without a loss.

I can bet you now they aren't thinking about McMahon and very much doubt anyone would pick him up.

Only Richmond are that stupid and to be stuff even the Dockers have woken up to themselves and recruited well of late.

McMahon wont go anywhere  except to the Dingley tip where he came from.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 30, 2009, 09:39:46 PM
Daniel

Let's dare to dream that someone wants Jordie  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on August 30, 2009, 11:11:43 PM
Still reckon Trengove is better than Butcher, lets hope he is there at pick 3.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on August 31, 2009, 06:32:01 AM
Still reckon Trengove is better than Butcher, lets hope he is there at pick 3.

looking at the demons' list.  i can see them taking scully and butcher and leaving us with trengove.  though my preference is for us to pick up butcher
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on August 31, 2009, 07:09:21 AM
Still reckon Trengove is better than Butcher, lets hope he is there at pick 3.

I'm with you WAT.  Trengove is my 'want' - Damien Street's 'overflowing hamburger' theory.  Key forwards are quite impotent without decent supply while average forwards are made much better with a Rolls Royce midfield.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Stripes on August 31, 2009, 11:13:58 AM
Still reckon Trengove is better than Butcher, lets hope he is there at pick 3.

I'm with you WAT.  Trengove is my 'want' - Damien Street's 'overflowing hamburger' theory.  Key forwards are quite impotent without decent supply while average forwards are made much better with a Rolls Royce midfield.

I agree smokey - even though our forwardline is very light on if we continually lose out of the middle then it doesn't matter how good your forwards are they will never see the ball. Our backline also looked ordinary against West Coast but that was because of the constant flow into the area and the quality of the delivery to the forwards for their midfield. We need to add further skills, grunt and class to the middle of the ground and make sure this is our first focus before we have the luxury of recruiting quality into our forwardline.

Stripes
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Chuck17 on August 31, 2009, 11:26:54 AM
I agree smokey - even though our forwardline is very light on if we continually lose out of the middle then it doesn't matter how good your forwards are they will never see the ball.

Or even when we are losing they are thrown in the backline, ie Schulz and Riewoldt.  Schulz probably played us much in the backline as he did in the forward line.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: JVT on August 31, 2009, 12:03:35 PM
Butcher or Trengrove is a big win for Richmond! We would not be disappointed with either of those 2!

For mine, if I had pick 1 I would go for Trengrove over Scully, and that is purely based on the footage I've seen of both.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: camboon on August 31, 2009, 04:24:22 PM
Dont dismiss Mortobino (sic) -could be fit both the forward and midfield
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on August 31, 2009, 04:53:15 PM
Morabito is said to be Pavlich-like.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on August 31, 2009, 05:18:51 PM
Morabito is said to be Pavlich-like.
An very raw Pav compared to Pav when drafted.  He'd be persecuted at RFC for his questionable foot skills by the end of his first year.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on August 31, 2009, 06:06:56 PM
Morabito is said to be Pavlich-like.

Who is the most Fiora like?  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on August 31, 2009, 06:16:29 PM
I don't think Morabito's kicking is that bad, its just not as elite as others.
Remember Pavlich was a mature aged recruit, he was overlooked the year before
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on August 31, 2009, 06:30:15 PM
I don't think Morabito's kicking is that bad, its just not as elite as others.

Neither do I, but this is Richmond and you must be a great kick from the get go or you're clearly a dud and should be traded ASAP.  ::)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on August 31, 2009, 09:56:07 PM
3- John Butcher
19- Ryan Harwood
35- Zac Ledin
51- Charlie McAdam
67- Chaz Sargeant

These phantom drafts are rarely correct beyond the first round but other than Butcher, does anyone know anything about the others?

Stripes



do you think 'Stripes' that Melbourne will take Scully & Trentgove?

also, did anyone know that Trentgove is actually a Victorian?

he played in the EDFL, then moved to Adelaide under a scollarship.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on August 31, 2009, 10:33:51 PM
People please before we go on for the rest of the off season naming players in the draft can we try to get their names right.

His name is Jack TRENGOVE, not Trengrove or Trentgove, thank you.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 01, 2009, 11:29:40 PM
Quote
This is how I see the draft at the moment.

2 standouts - Scully and Trengove
1 potentially elite forward - Butcher
2 X Factor Players - Morabito and Gary Rohan
and then a host of mids and mayb 2-3 more talls worthy of top 20 pick.

On that basis, and going on what Cameron has said, we will either pick Trengove or Butcher, as our two most important needs are an elite mid and a KPF.

Therefore, we will pick up Trengove/Butcher dependent on Melbourne, then go next need with pick 2 or best available if one is not there.

In our current position, I can't see the Tigers taking a risk and picking a player to develop, we will most likely go the sure thing in Trengove.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 04, 2009, 06:17:03 PM
also, did anyone know that Trentgove is actually a Victorian?

he played in the EDFL, then moved to Adelaide under a scollarship.
I think you're confusing him torch with Port's Jackson Trengove who is a KPP picked up in last year's draft at #22 from Calder Cannons.

The Jack Trengove eligible in this year's draft is a midfielder who plays for Sturt. South Australia's U18s captain.
(http://www.sturtfc.com.au/images/playerpics/JackTrengovethumb.JPG)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 04, 2009, 10:16:08 PM
Not the most reliable site but first two rounds phantom draft to get the discussion juices going on names......

2009 AFL Phantom Draft - An Early Two Round Prediction
allfooty.info

1 Melbourne - Tom Scully
2 Melbourne - John Butcher

3 Richmond - Ben Cunnington
Kane Lucas might be the third best prospect in the draft, but Cunnington isn't far away from him and is probably a better fit with Richmond. Richmond eliminate the "go home factor" by drafting from Victoria, and while both Cunnington and Lucas are versatile onballers maybe Cunnington will become a bit better at winning the hard ball.

4 Fremantle - Kane Lucas
5 North Melbourne - Jack Trengove
6 Sydney - Matthew Panos
7 West Coast - Anthony Morabito
8 Port Adelaide - Luke Tapscott
9 Hawthorn - Gary Rohan
10 Essendon - Jack stuff
11 Carlton - Daniel Talia
12 Brisbane - Dustin Martin
13 Adelaide - Jordan Gysberts
14 Collingwood - Mitchell Duncan
15 Western Bulldogs - Jake Carlisle
16 Geelong - Jesse Crichton
17 St Kilda - Koby Stevens

18 Melbourne - Jake Melksham

19 Richmond - David Astbury
A bit taller than a lot of the options they use now in the back line, Astbury could eventually be their centre half back.

20 Fremantle - Bradley Sheppard
21 North Melbourne - Alex Carey
22 Sydney - Ryan Bastinac
23 West Coast - Travis Colyer
24 Port Adelaide - James Craig
25 Hawthorn - Ayden Kennedy
26 Essendon - Andrew Moore
27 Carlton - Sam Reid
28 Brisbane - Nathan Vardy
29 Adelaide - Allen Christensen
30 Collingwood - Ryan Harwood
31 Western Bulldogs - Nat Fyfe
32 Geelong - Jasper McMillan-Pittard
33 St Kilda - Joseph Groenewegan

Just a quick look at some of the possible picks, the draft order will continue to change during the finals and then again with trade week.

http://www.allfooty.info/2009/09/2010-afl-phantom-draft-early-two-round.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on September 04, 2009, 10:29:15 PM
Cunnington is a gun.

I think Trengove is better though, the whole stay at home thing is a bit garbage and Moribetto wil not go till 7. Freo will not pass him up for the life of them.

I'd rather take Trengove and have him turn into a star and want to go home for a good trade then restrict our selection to Victorian kids who turn out ok over a career at Richmond.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 04, 2009, 11:20:57 PM
Trengove will go top 3 but not the worst phantom draft out there as far as names available. 

Astbury's nickname is 'Piggy'. Wouldn't think he'd be a top 20 pick. Maybe a 3rd rounder.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 04, 2009, 11:41:16 PM
David Astbury

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:KNFH5-Eo05dciM:http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/multimedia/images/full/513047.jpg)

Vic Country #18
Club: North Ballarat Rebels/ Caulfield Grammar
D.O.B: 26/02/1991
Hgt: 193cm
Wgt: 80kg

Stats:
http://www.sportingpulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=David%20Astbury&action=PSTATS&pID=188650932&client=1-3020-27610-0-8058800 (http://www.sportingpulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=David%20Astbury&action=PSTATS&pID=188650932&client=1-3020-27610-0-8058800)

Articles:
http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/astbury-to-represent-country-victoria/1526654.aspx (http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/astbury-to-represent-country-victoria/1526654.aspx)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on September 05, 2009, 12:08:06 AM
Cunnington is a gun.

I think Trengove is better though, the whole stay at home thing is a bit garbage and Moribetto wil not go till 7. Freo will not pass him up for the life of them.

I'd rather take Trengove and have him turn into a star and want to go home for a good trade then restrict our selection to Victorian kids who turn out ok over a career at Richmond.

I saw cunnington and thought he was average. Disposal not the best. Certainly hard at it but there are others who are better IMHO, if we pick him at 3, Ill be spewing, hes not a no 3 pick. At best he is a 8 to 11 pick in the draft IMHO.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on September 05, 2009, 02:44:27 AM
while cunnington is a good player, i dun think we're gonna take him with trengove or martin still on board.  interstate kids hardly get the 'go home factor' when they come to melbourne.  it's mostly the other way around.  can't believe martin dropped to 12th.

i like astbury but not as a 2nd rounder.  will consider him for a 3rd.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: jezza on September 05, 2009, 09:59:36 AM
Why would we pick a tall defender with our second pick?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on September 05, 2009, 12:15:07 PM
Why not?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: jezza on September 05, 2009, 12:23:50 PM
McGuane, Rance, Thursfield, Moore, Post and at this stage Schulz and Polak as backups. Other areas need attention.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 05, 2009, 01:33:52 PM
McGuane, Rance, Thursfield, Moore, Post and at this stage Schulz and Polak as backups. Other areas need attention.

your taking the pee Jezza, surely??

do you go to games and im being serious here.

Schuz is rubbish, in fact if you look up poo in wikipedia there he is good old Jay.

Everyone wanted him played in defence. Guess what, same result he did nothing

Everyone wanted him played in the team when richo wasn't in there. Guess what, same result he did nothing.

Everyone wanted him played in the forward line. Aah yep once again same result. Nothing.

He is the most useless footballer we have had on our list. The only thing that seperates him from JON is his ex girlfriend was Hamish Mcintosh current mrs and for that he should get a tap on the back.

Hardwick still is soft in my eyes till he gets rid of this fool, along with the 3rd amigo in Mclovin.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: pmac21 on September 05, 2009, 05:41:35 PM
Cunnington = Star but wont go at 3.  Kangaroos at 5 would be my guess. He and Ziebell will form the nucleus of a great midfield.
Trengove has more class.
Hope we get Butcher.
That is all.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: jezza on September 05, 2009, 06:57:10 PM
McGuane, Rance, Thursfield, Moore, Post and at this stage Schulz and Polak as backups. Other areas need attention.

your taking the pee Jezza, surely??

do you go to games and im being serious here.

Schuz is rubbish, in fact if you look up poo in wikipedia there he is good old Jay.

Everyone wanted him played in defence. Guess what, same result he did nothing

Everyone wanted him played in the team when richo wasn't in there. Guess what, same result he did nothing.

Everyone wanted him played in the forward line. Aah yep once again same result. Nothing.

He is the most useless footballer we have had on our list. The only thing that seperates him from JON is his ex girlfriend was Hamish Mcintosh current mrs and for that he should get a tap on the back.

Hardwick still is soft in my eyes till he gets rid of this fool, along with the 3rd amigo in Mclovin.

Not suggesting Schulz is good. Just suggesting our second round pick should be used on something other than a key defender.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 06, 2009, 02:31:08 AM
Scully was B.O.G. with 33 disposals to get Dandenong Stingrays a win over Butcher's Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup Qualifying final. Apparently Scully had 14 possies in the last quarter. Butcher on the hand was well held and kept goal-less.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/demonsbound-scully-confirms-draft-billing/2009/09/05/1252001287392.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 07, 2009, 04:39:42 PM
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/84331/default.aspx

Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Tom Scully is still widely regarded as the most likely No.1 pick with fellow Victorian John Butcher in top five calculations.

However, South Australian Jack Trengove, who captained his state at the 2009 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, is making a name for himself in the SANFL and shapes as a potential top three pick.

Western Australian winger Anthony Morabito is another interstate junior that Melbourne and Richmond will be analysing with their prized picks. The Peel Thunder youngster showed an accomplished inside and outside game at this year's under-18 championships winning All-Australian selection. Fremantle will be hoping he can slip to pick No.4.

East Fremantle's Kane Lucas and Brad Sheppard are two other Western Australians in calculations for the first round, while mature-age dasher Lewis Jetta continues to impress in the WAFL with his run and carry and penetrating kick.

Peel Thunder's Aaron Black and North Adelaide's James Craig are two big men with rising stocks while Geelong Falcons duo Ben Cunnington and Gary Rohan continue to shoot up the pecking order.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 07, 2009, 05:06:53 PM
He's mentioned in the first line  :rollin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 07, 2009, 07:31:55 PM
He's mentioned in the first line  :rollin
Me = Doh! lol  :wallywink
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 07, 2009, 09:05:04 PM
1. Scully
2. Butcher
3. Trengove
4. Morabito
5. Lucas
6. Sheppard
7. Jetta
8. Black
9. Craig
10. Cunnington
11. Rohan

I would be very surprised if that's the top 11 come draft day although it would be good for us if it fell that way. It'd mean some decent names including KPPs should still available at 19. A shame we don't have a priority pick.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on September 07, 2009, 09:50:00 PM
these people are rating dustin martin quite lowly.  i would be willing to take him at pick 3 irrespective of who is on the board.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 07, 2009, 10:10:00 PM
A reasonably detailed write-up on Dustin Martin out of interest

http://www.contestedfooty.com/2009/09/dustin-martin-2009-afl-draft-prospect.html

Midfielder, 26/6/1991, 187cm, 86kg ... from Bendigo

Video highlights from U18 Champs:
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjp4ROxszk&stuff&feature=player_embedded[/url)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on September 08, 2009, 01:58:20 AM
A reasonably detailed write-up on Dustin Martin out of interest

http://www.contestedfooty.com/2009/09/dustin-martin-2009-afl-draft-prospect.html

Midfielder, 26/6/1991, 187cm, 86kg ... from Bendigo

Video highlights from U18 Champs:

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjp4ROxszk&stuff&feature=player_embedded[/url)

Interesting clip, Butcher kept dropping the ball.

Hmmm
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 10, 2009, 12:39:36 PM
According to Robert Wiley:

This year, talented WA youngsters Anthony Morabito, Kane Lucas, Brad Sheppard, Lewis Jetta and late bolter Aaron Black are all being touted as first-round selections.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/84515/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on September 10, 2009, 01:04:52 PM
Ive always wondered why Rob Wiley has never really been used by our club. Recruiting in the WA could have been something that he could have done and been paid for. Especially considering the rubbish recruiting that took place over many years. Why doesnt our club use professional people like Wiley. Hes a Richmond Premiership Player and he should be given a role.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 10, 2009, 09:31:10 PM
Ive always wondered why Rob Wiley has never really been used by our club. Recruiting in the WA could have been something that he could have done and been paid for. Especially considering the rubbish recruiting that took place over many years. Why doesnt our club use professional people like Wiley. Hes a Richmond Premiership Player and he should be given a role.
Played for West Coast as well IIRC and basically has never left them since. The Eagles have always had loads of dough to spend on off-field staff compared to Richmond who until recently have had none  :P.

The WA kids in the U18 Champs were so well drilled. That WA vs Vic Country game especially the first half was the best junior game I've seen as far as overall standard of the teams. They were playing AFL style footy especially the WA boys.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 13, 2009, 04:46:24 AM
The Dockers have fourth pick in next month's national draft and have targeted brilliant on-baller Anthony Morabito, 17, as their first choice.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-draft-picks-off-limits/story-e6frf9io-1225772200283
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: crannyvegas on September 13, 2009, 03:06:59 PM
Im not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere but i thought this was interesting for us, mentioned in Craig Hutchison's sectioned in the Sunday Herald Sun, 13/09/09
South Australian Jackson Trengrove has emerged as the youngster most likely to join Tom Scully at Melbourne. The Demons are leaning towards taking two midfielders with their first tow picks in the draft despite their obivious forward-line needs. They will opt for the best player, rather than best needed-player.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 13, 2009, 06:35:26 PM
The Dockers have fourth pick in next month's national draft and have targeted brilliant on-baller Anthony Morabito, 17, as their first choice.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-draft-picks-off-limits/story-e6frf9io-1225772200283

The Italian might be pick #3 ..
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: big tone on September 13, 2009, 07:53:45 PM
Im not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere but i thought this was interesting for us, mentioned in Craig Hutchison's sectioned in the Sunday Herald Sun, 13/09/09
South Australian Jackson Trengrove has emerged as the youngster most likely to join Tom Scully at Melbourne. The Demons are leaning towards taking two midfielders with their first tow picks in the draft despite their obivious forward-line needs. They will opt for the best player, rather than best needed-player.
That's not good news for us!  Scully and Trengrove are the clear standouts. We are drafting a midfielder with our first pick, so i guess we will take the next best. I just hope we draft a midfielder that has played midfield all his junior days not some kid that plays in the midfield sometimes, on the wing other times and sometimes up forward. What i'm trying to say is i don't want some utility type.
Something else i heard is if we had pick 1 we would take Tengrove over Scully. Thats how high we rate Trengrove.
Fingers crossed people, let hope Melbourne go for Butcher with their second pick.  :pray
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on September 13, 2009, 08:49:35 PM
dustin martin it is.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 13, 2009, 10:51:19 PM
We are drafting a midfielder with our first pick, so i guess we will take the next best. I just hope we draft a midfielder that has played midfield all his junior days not some kid that plays in the midfield sometimes, on the wing other times and sometimes up forward. What i'm trying to say is i don't want some utility type.
Something else i heard is if we had pick 1 we would take Tengrove over Scully. Thats how high we rate Trengrove.
Fingers crossed people, let hope Melbourne go for Butcher with their second pick.  :pray
Is that confirmed we are taking a midfielder with out first pick? Our first pick should be used on the best available kid at our pick.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: crannyvegas on September 13, 2009, 10:56:39 PM
i was thinking that a KPP is a lot harder to come by than an elite midfielder... so if butcher is there, probably should take him. but if trengrove slips to us i wouldnt be upset...
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 13, 2009, 11:28:40 PM
Im not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere but i thought this was interesting for us, mentioned in Craig Hutchison's sectioned in the Sunday Herald Sun, 13/09/09
South Australian Jackson Trengrove has emerged as the youngster most likely to join Tom Scully at Melbourne. The Demons are leaning towards taking two midfielders with their first tow picks in the draft despite their obivious forward-line needs. They will opt for the best player, rather than best needed-player.
That's not good news for us!  Scully and Trengrove are the clear standouts. We are drafting a midfielder with our first pick, so i guess we will take the next best. I just hope we draft a midfielder that has played midfield all his junior days not some kid that plays in the midfield sometimes, on the wing other times and sometimes up forward. What i'm trying to say is i don't want some utility type.
Something else i heard is if we had pick 1 we would take Tengrove over Scully. Thats how high we rate Trengrove.
Fingers crossed people, let hope Melbourne go for Butcher with their second pick.  :pray

Butcher ?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 14, 2009, 05:19:39 AM
Midfielder Tom Scully is the unbackable favourite to be this season's No. 1 pick and talent scouts suggest there are between 10 and 15 other quality players before the pickings become slim. They are predominantly midfielders.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26066734-10389,00.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 14, 2009, 08:16:21 AM
Trengrove or Butcher. I dont care who we select but both are top 3.

If Butcher is available then he is our man, ditto Trengrove.

remember Buddy and Roughy everyone. Lets not go down that path again. Best available kid is who we should select not best need for our club.

KPP are hard to find people.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 14, 2009, 08:45:15 AM
Midfielder Tom Scully is the unbackable favourite to be this season's No. 1 pick and talent scouts suggest there are between 10 and 15 other quality players before the pickings become slim. They are predominantly midfielders.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26066734-10389,00.html


If I was Melbourne, i'd take Scully at 2.

Just to be different.  :rollin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 14, 2009, 08:51:42 AM
Midfielder Tom Scully is the unbackable favourite to be this season's No. 1 pick and talent scouts suggest there are between 10 and 15 other quality players before the pickings become slim. They are predominantly midfielders.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26066734-10389,00.html


If I was Melbourne, i'd take Scully at 2.

Just to be different.  :rollin

yes and we too could have had another to choose from if it werent for silly decisions like the porn star look kicking that goal.

how people would rather take a win that "MEANS NOTHING" against a tanking side, over one of those kids is beyond me

Dees will play finals before us because of the smart direction they have taken
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on September 14, 2009, 12:59:44 PM
Midfielder Tom Scully is the unbackable favourite to be this season's No. 1 pick and talent scouts suggest there are between 10 and 15 other quality players before the pickings become slim. They are predominantly midfielders.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26066734-10389,00.html


If I was Melbourne, i'd take Scully at 2.

Just to be different.  :rollin

yes and we too could have had another to choose from if it werent for silly decisions like the porn star look kicking that goal.

how people would rather take a win that "MEANS NOTHING" against a tanking side, over one of those kids is beyond me

Dees will play finals before us because of the smart direction they have taken

Once again...

If we had of lost that match, Melbourne would have lost another one and we would be in exactly the same position.

Move on FFS

 :cheers
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 14, 2009, 02:20:19 PM
Not sure if even they could have managed a loss against Freo @ the MCG
Freo were unbelievably bad
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 14, 2009, 04:42:27 PM
i was thinking that a KPP is a lot harder to come by than an elite midfielder... so if butcher is there, probably should take him. but if trengrove slips to us i wouldnt be upset...
I agree cranny. We're likely to finish down the bottom next year so it won't be hard to find a gun mid even with GC17 having most of the early picks. If the choice this year comes down to a gun KPP or gun Mid you go with the KPP. A strong spine is crucial to eventually becomng a top side.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 17, 2009, 06:56:08 PM
Anyone leaning towards Dustin Martin @ pick #3 if Trengove is gone?

Anthony Morabito
Butcher?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on September 17, 2009, 06:57:30 PM
Martin, yes.  Morabito, no.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Stripes on September 17, 2009, 07:38:37 PM
Anyone leaning towards Dustin Martin @ pick #3 if Trengove is gone?

Anthony Morabito
Butcher?

From the little footage I have seen of him I would almost take him before Trengove - great finisher, skilled on both sides, shrugs tackles and a ball magnet. Really hard to know but I wouldn't be upset if we took him to compliment Cotchins game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjp4ROxszk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjp4ROxszk)

Stripes
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 18, 2009, 11:17:38 AM
yes, Dustin Martin is better then Anthony Morabito.

i would pick Martin at 3 if Trengove isn't available.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 18, 2009, 11:32:44 AM
John Butcher may be lining up for Maffra tomorrow in the WGLFL Grand Final.

It's not confirmed, just a local paper rumour at this stage.

Gippsland Power are out of the finals, so there is a good chance it could happen.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on September 18, 2009, 11:34:27 AM
John Butcher may be lining up for Maffra tomorrow in the WGLFL Grand Final.

It's not confirmed, just a local paper rumour at this stage.

Gippsland Power are out of the finals, so there is a good chance it could happen.

Would be very interesting to see how he goes against the bigger older bodies.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: camboon on September 18, 2009, 12:23:35 PM
Its a dilema, but I belive we would have to take the big bloke in Butcher as its very hard to get quality key forwards. With such quality mids about it makes it very hard.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on September 18, 2009, 01:34:54 PM
I think I agree camboon.

Dustin is absolute quality as is Trengove and even Cunnington or even smokies Tapscott or Lucas wouldn't look out of place at pick 3.

I think with the way the Draft is going finding a Key position player in the top 10 will be very very difficult, knowing that GC nd WS will be after them at all costs, you'd have to give up something big to get a top 5 pick to snatch a possible gun Key Forward.

If Dees take Scully Trengove then I think we have to take Butcher.

If Dees take Scully Butcher then I think it's our decision to pick Trengove or Martin.

I may be wrong in a few years but Morebitto has a bit of Keplar Bradley about him. His 2008 carnival wasn't awesome as a bottom age but improved dramatically for 2009 and full credit to him. I'm leaning towards that his next phase of improvement may be a while off since he took such a big jump in 12 months. Maybe not a top 3 pick.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on September 18, 2009, 07:31:40 PM
I think I agree camboon.

Dustin is absolute quality as is Trengove and even Cunnington or even smokies Tapscott or Lucas wouldn't look out of place at pick 3.

I think with the way the Draft is going finding a Key position player in the top 10 will be very very difficult, knowing that GC nd WS will be after them at all costs, you'd have to give up something big to get a top 5 pick to snatch a possible gun Key Forward.

If Dees take Scully Trengove then I think we have to take Butcher.

If Dees take Scully Butcher then I think it's our decision to pick Trengove or Martin.

I may be wrong in a few years but Morebitto has a bit of Keplar Bradley about him. His 2008 carnival wasn't awesome as a bottom age but improved dramatically for 2009 and full credit to him. I'm leaning towards that his next phase of improvement may be a while off since he took such a big jump in 12 months. Maybe not a top 3 pick.

even tho GC has plenty of picks in next year's draft.  the bottom teams can still get inthe top 10 in the draft.  eg. the bottom 3 teams will hve picks 4, 6 and 8 respectively.  so technically if we finish down the bottom next year (as many people are claiming we will do), we're still in for a early pick so iwe could still get kpps next year, it's not out of the question.  hence if butcher isn't worth a top 3 pick then dun pick him for the sake of missing out on a kpp.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 18, 2009, 11:16:31 PM
Nick Riewoldt played well tonight
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 21, 2009, 12:36:41 AM
Nick Riewoldt played well tonight
I don't reckon he'll be there at our pick 3 Bents  :wallywink

Butcher kicked a goal for Maffra and was named in their best players. Maffra won by 3 points although they kicked 7.27-69 :o. Did you see the game wayne?

http://www.sportingpulse.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=63165746&c=1-6208-81029-84377-10182412&pool=1001

If Hutchy and Lyon are right then Melbourne will take Scully and Trengove with their first two picks you'd think. So it's down to Butcher as KPP or a Morabito, Martin or Cunnington as mids to choose from at pick 3.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 21, 2009, 01:01:48 AM
horrible news if Melbourne want two midfielders!

Scully & Trengove would be fantastic for Melbourne.

however, i really hope they don't take Trengove!

 :pray
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 21, 2009, 08:49:48 AM
Butcher kicked a goal for Maffra and was named in their best players. Maffra won by 3 points although they kicked 7.27-69 :o. Did you see the game wayne?

No I didn't see it, Maffra kicked a goal after the siren to win.

I have heard (and mentioned on the other thread) that Butcher kicked 1 goal 6-7 behinds! He played well, but nearly cost them the game.

I'll post the local papers report when it's up later in the day. 
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 21, 2009, 10:50:32 AM
Dream comes crashing down

TRARALGON'S dream of another West Gippsland Latrobe grand final win was shattered on Saturday when Maffra's Nick Horsford kicked a goal after the siren.
The Eagles kicked the first and last goal of the match, and for the rest of the game the Maroons led.

In a game where the scores were close all day, the Eagles overcame their shocking inaccuracy to nail the match when it mattered most.

Maffra confirmed the worst kept secret of the week when it played former coach Hayden Burgiel and possible AFL Draft pick John Butcher.

Hayden Burgiel started well but was not at his best all day while John Butcher kicked one goal, seven behinds and an out of bounds on the full.

................

Butcher was causing a problems for the Maroons with his marking and ground play, but unfortunately his kicking for goal was not up to the standard required of a future AFL player.

He was not the only culprit as Adrian Burgiel kicked five behinds and Jed Costigan three including a poster 20 metres directly in front.

Maffra's 27 behinds was also a league record.

http://www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/dream-comes-crashing-down/1628676.aspx?storypage=0
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 21, 2009, 01:16:21 PM
Im not sold on Butcher as a potential gun KPP from what I've seen which isn't a lot.

Someone sell him to me - what sort of player does he remind you of?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Chuck17 on September 22, 2009, 01:17:47 PM
Hmmm....... Lets see, tall, athletic, with great moving and marking ability but with poor kicking skills.

Dont know, do we have anyone like that??????
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on September 22, 2009, 01:38:16 PM
Seen a little bit of him has a bit of a Corey McKernan about him.

Hate to say it but looks almost like a poor version of Lance Franklin. Not as big and kicks worse but moves similar.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 22, 2009, 01:52:50 PM
me to.

i am not convinced about Butcher.

i think there are better tall forwards out there.

i hope we don't get him and draft the next best midfielder.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 22, 2009, 02:47:14 PM
My Demon supporting cousin just messaged saying that Demon scouts were watching Butcher Saturday (I'd assume most teams had scouts there).

He took about 15 marks.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 22, 2009, 08:07:55 PM
I know 1.7 is poor goalkicking but a key forward taking 15 marks and having 9 shots at goal isn't necessarily a bad thing. We've seen Buddy and Richo have days like that and we wouldn't say no to either of them.

From the WGFL website:
John Butcher was causing a lot of problems for the Maroons with his marking and ground play but unfortunately his kicking for goal was not up to the standard required of a future AFL player. He will be drafted and I am confident the experts will correct this flaw and he will go onto bigger and better things. John Butcher is an exciting prospect.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 23, 2009, 10:25:24 AM
Trengove was named in the bests and kicked a goal for Sturt seniors in their semi-final win on the weekend. Sturt plays Glenelg in the Prelim this Sunday.

Sturt    5.3  8.8  9.11   12.16-88
Eagles  1.0  2.4  5.10   11.12-78

Sturt
Goal Kickers: M. COAD 3, M. JAENSCH 3, R. HERRING 2, J. JOHNCOCK, C. EVANS, L. CRANE, J. TRENGOVE
Best Players: N. WARK, J. SHEEDY, J. MCLEAY, L. CRANE, T. THURSTANS, J. TRENGOVE


Trengove has played mostly seniors for Sturt since July
http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/team_info.cgi?player=Jack%20Trengove&action=PSTATS&pID=187354644&client=1-3289-0-82496-10028560 (http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/team_info.cgi?player=Jack%20Trengove&action=PSTATS&pID=187354644&client=1-3289-0-82496-10028560)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiga on September 23, 2009, 11:05:38 AM
Praying that the Dee's Do the Scully Butcher combo as Trengove is pure class.  :pray :pray :pray :pray
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 23, 2009, 12:38:54 PM
They may go for Scully & Morabito given they are different types of players, Scully & Trengove may be too similar in style
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 12:59:50 PM
They may go for Scully & Morabito given they are different types of players, Scully & Trengove may be too similar in style

now Infamy you seem to know your football but you honestly cant believe that can you.

if they had any brains, which they seem to, the boy from WA will not be be at Melbourne next year ahead of Trengrove.

Im not sure if Butcher has any more games to impress because if he hasn't he will be at Punt Road next year.

The dees will build a solid team around those mids.

Their forward line still has the likes of Watts, Newton(although dud), Green, Miller, Silvia and Jamar so unfortunately i think we have no chance of getting Trengrove.





Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 23, 2009, 01:17:19 PM
Morabito is a very good player, best player at the championships and best player in the WA team which won the champs
He may be a risk, but also high reward as he has the same build as a young Pavlich

Picking a boy from SA is just as much of a go home risk as WA, so not sure what the difference is there.
Morabito has the speed and build to play as a forward as he matures so won't just be the pure midfielder that Trengove will be

Given Melbourne have some pretty handy midfielders with early picks already, I'm not convinced they will take two similar players with 1 & 2.

Doesn't bother me either way as I want us to take Dustin Martin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on September 23, 2009, 02:17:29 PM
They may go for Scully & Morabito given they are different types of players, Scully & Trengove may be too similar in style
The dees will build a solid team around those mids.

Their forward line still has the likes of Watts, Newton(although dud), Green, Miller, Silvia and Jamar so unfortunately i think we have no chance of getting Trengrove.

Not sure I completely agree, daniel, that's one abysmal and misplaced forward line.

Watts can barely get a game, although you would have to think they start pumping games into him next year.
Newton as you say is a dud.
Green is is just a flanker as a forward.
Miller was dropped him on-and-off through the 2nd half of the year when I thought he held their structure okay.  (Tanking??)
Sylvia should be played in the midfield.

I think they have every reason to consider Butcher to grow in tandem beside Watts, but do agree the temptation to bolster their midfield with a double shot first might be their focus.

Still holding out hope that Trengove is not lost.  :pray
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 23, 2009, 04:04:28 PM
Does Trengove have a left foot? In all the vision on him I notice he kicks with his gun right foot everytime. Playing devil's advocate it's the only knock I can see in him as he appears to do everything else so well. Martin on the other hand seems to kick equally well on either foot although I would have Trengove ahead of him in other areas of the game. Martin reminds me a bit of Leon Cameron.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 23, 2009, 05:53:19 PM
Trengrove will be gone by our pick I feel  :-[
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 23, 2009, 06:10:25 PM
Listening to SEN driving home they said that Scully wont be playing in the TAC Cup final

Injured his knee last week, had an MRI and wont play - didn't say how serious it was
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 07:19:54 PM
rumour or fact, who knows

Brock McLean to the Blues for Pick 11
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on September 23, 2009, 07:31:25 PM
rumour or fact, who knows

Brock McLean to the Blues for Pick 11

Not rumour or fact just plain BS.

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 07:35:02 PM
rumour or fact, who knows

Brock McLean to the Blues for Pick 11

Not rumour or fact just plain BS.

 :thumbsup

its all over SEN pal.

as i said take it with a grain of salt because it is SEN

Nick Stevens told he is no longer required. No Surprises there
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TFL on September 23, 2009, 07:41:44 PM
rumour or fact, who knows

Brock McLean to the Blues for Pick 11

Not rumour or fact just plain BS.

 :thumbsup

its all over SEN pal.

as i said take it with a grain of salt because it is SEN

Nick Stevens told he is no longer required. No Surprises there

Check the AFL website guys, its official.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85230/default.aspx (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85230/default.aspx)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 07:44:59 PM
nice one TFL.

BS is it 65. no worries :thumbsup

this will all but rule out any hope we have of getting Trengrove. No chance now.

They will take 2 mids and use Pick 11 on a tall forward.

Butcher is ours people

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on September 23, 2009, 07:46:13 PM
rumour or fact, who knows

Brock McLean to the Blues for Pick 11

Not rumour or fact just plain BS.

 :thumbsup

its all over SEN pal.

as i said take it with a grain of salt because it is SEN

Nick Stevens told he is no longer required. No Surprises there

Check the AFL website guys, its official.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85230/default.aspx (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85230/default.aspx)

Hasn't happened yet (he says desperately trying to backtrack)

 :cheers
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: crannyvegas on September 23, 2009, 08:00:03 PM
4 picks inside the top 18, f$*& me!!
the advantage of having those pics in this draft is enormous. Completely jealous of the position they are in, they were already a year or 2 ahead of us in terms of development. eugh, we probably need to bottom out for a further 2 years in order to amass a list that can have a serious crack at finals for a prolonged period of time.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 23, 2009, 08:09:36 PM
Trading players like McLean will just make their rebuild take longer, not quicker
Now Sylvia on the other hand, I'd get rid of him in a heartbeat, may not get Pick 11 though
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 08:15:15 PM
I disagree. McLean had a poor year and they have found players like Grimes who is streets ahead of Mclean IMO.

They are putting themselves in the best possible situation and something tells me they really want Trengrove and getting rid of Mclean will make that decision much easier now as they can use their Pick 11 on a Key forward.

The dees are not stupid they have played this our beautifully by not winning those extra meaningless wins.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 23, 2009, 08:29:48 PM
A draft pick is still going to take 4 years to get to the level required to become a full time player.

McLean is only 22 years old and a previous #5 draft pick, they're trading away 6 years development for 6 places in the draft less than what the player was taken with originally. It will take Melbourne until 2013-2014 before they find out if they are ahead of the trade or not.

However, it's also worth noting that McLean requested the trade, it wasn't Melbourne's choice.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 23, 2009, 09:04:55 PM
McLean to Carlton?

OMG! are Melbourne serious?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hes My Hero on September 23, 2009, 09:05:47 PM
However, it's also worth noting that McLean requested the trade, it wasn't Melbourne's choice.

;)
Apparently not overly impressed by the tanking shannanigans going on this year.
Let's just say he is of the breed that competes to win......always.
And didn't see eye to eye with a certain Dean Bailey.

This after giving 10 K from his own wallet for the debt demolition too. ::)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on September 23, 2009, 09:15:34 PM

Apparently not overly impressed by the tanking shannanigans going on this year.
Let's just say he is of the breed that competes to win......always.
And didn't see eye to eye with a certain Dean Bailey.

This after giving 10 K from his own wallet for the debt demolition too. ::)

And if that is truly the case HMH then he is worth 10 of the type that accept trying to lose as 'the only way forward'.  Melbourne are selling their soul and no amount of draft picks, no matter how high, will compensate for that.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Gigantor on September 23, 2009, 09:37:13 PM
I reckon carlton are brilliant in targetting needs and solving them...I firmly believe they are on track to have a real crack at the premiership next season
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 23, 2009, 09:38:32 PM
However, it's also worth noting that McLean requested the trade, it wasn't Melbourne's choice.

;)
Apparently not overly impressed by the tanking shannanigans going on this year.
Let's just say he is of the breed that competes to win......always.
And didn't see eye to eye with a certain Dean Bailey.

This after giving 10 K from his own wallet for the debt demolition too. ::)
A little hypocritical in going to Carlton then
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 23, 2009, 09:45:25 PM
If any club is prepared to part with players deemed to have "currency" then you can get decent picks

I still reckon we could have got a first rounder for one of our better players (I was nominating Foley previously) from a Sydney or Carlton

The opportunity is still there I suppose, it depneds on what we are prepared to give up

I cannot see Tuck getting us a late 1st round pick unfortunately
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 23, 2009, 09:45:46 PM
Good for both clubs IMHO.

McLean was 5th in a very weak draft. Only Cooney, Raph Clarke and Stanton have really fulfilled their promise from the first round. Melbourne know they need a draft like Hawthorn in '04 and McLean will have less pressure on him at Cartlon than at Melbourne.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on September 23, 2009, 09:47:16 PM
I reckon carlton are brilliant in targetting needs and solving them...I firmly believe they are on track to have a real crack at the premiership next season

Then why have they never solved the clear need to find an avenue to goal other than Fevola?  ::)

They are no where near a Premiership tilt.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: jezza on September 23, 2009, 09:49:32 PM
Looks like a win-win at this stage, Demons are still so far off that the extra pick at this stage will be very useful. Blues can use an inside player to free up Judd/Murphy/Gibbs more.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 09:50:01 PM
I reckon carlton are brilliant in targetting needs and solving them...I firmly believe they are on track to have a real crack at the premiership next season

The Blues are one descent forward away from a flag within 3 years and that is a stuffin kick in the guts because we were on par with those pricks a few years ago.

Could you imagine if they had Josh Kennedy in their team.




Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on September 23, 2009, 09:52:52 PM
I reckon carlton are brilliant in targetting needs and solving them...I firmly believe they are on track to have a real crack at the premiership next season

The Blues are one descent forward away from a flag within 3 years and that is a effin kick in the guts because we were on par with those pricks a few years ago.

Could you imagine if they had Josh Kennedy in their team.

Their defense still leaks goals as well.

Their midfield is prime, but the rest is still very much in development.

They're in a far better position than us but in 3 years time Fevola will be past it.  And then what??  It's a major issue for them.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiger till i die on September 23, 2009, 10:00:49 PM
i know we need young guns but do we need senior players as well EG like a Judd or Ablett
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 23, 2009, 10:01:42 PM
I reckon carlton are brilliant in targetting needs and solving them...I firmly believe they are on track to have a real crack at the premiership next season

The Blues are one descent forward away from a flag within 3 years and that is a effin kick in the guts because we were on par with those pricks a few years ago.

Could you imagine if they had Josh Kennedy in their team.






Forwards are nice as well as a strong midfield but defence wins you a flag and Carlton don't have one. Carlton will fall short due to no KPP in the backline just as the Dogs have fallen short in the last two years with no KPP in the forward line. Backline wins you flags look at the Cats Hwaks of the last two years and both teams have watertight backlines this year.
Furthermore the Scum are short in the ruck as well trading for Warnock and in 2 or 3 years and no flag and Judd at the end of his 5 years the Blues will only have maybe a couple of Prelims to show for their top ups in an era of compromised drafts.In 2012 we will be closer to a flag with our rebuild than what Carlton is with their top ups and fudging of the books. :lol :help :rollin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 23, 2009, 10:09:28 PM
I reckon carlton are brilliant in targetting needs and solving them...I firmly believe they are on track to have a real crack at the premiership next season

The Blues are one descent forward away from a flag within 3 years and that is a effin kick in the guts because we were on par with those pricks a few years ago.

Could you imagine if they had Josh Kennedy in their team.

Their defense still leaks goals as well.

Their midfield is prime, but the rest is still very much in development.

They're in a far better position than us but in 3 years time Fevola will be past it.  And then what??  It's a major issue for them.

Their defence was minus Waite and Jamieson this year and still finished 6th. Throw Mclean off half bank and they are up there.

Only problem they have is Fev that stuffwit and what happens when he doesnt fire.

Kruzer will eventually play CHF IMO. He is a deadset gun that bloke

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 23, 2009, 10:09:49 PM
Furthermore the Scum are short in the ruck as well trading for Warnock

Agree with most of what you say, but they have Warnock and Kreuzer as their best two and Hampson backup with Cloke and Setanta pinch hitting around the ground. Have a lot of depth in their ruck stocks. Nothing to worry about IMHO.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: big tone on September 23, 2009, 10:49:48 PM
nice one TFL.

BS is it 65. no worries :thumbsup

this will all but rule out any hope we have of getting Trengrove. No chance now.

They will take 2 mids and use Pick 11 on a tall forward.

Butcher is ours people


Take it from me Daniel, we are taking a mid with our first pick regardless, weather Scully and Trengrove are gone. If that's not from the horses mouth it's from his jockey.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on September 23, 2009, 10:59:36 PM
nice one TFL.

BS is it 65. no worries :thumbsup

this will all but rule out any hope we have of getting Trengrove. No chance now.

They will take 2 mids and use Pick 11 on a tall forward.

Butcher is ours people


Take it from me Daniel, we are taking a mid with our first pick regardless, weather Scully and Trengrove are gone. If that's not from the horses mouth it's from his jockey.  :thumbsup

Then I hope we have our eye on Carlisle at pick 19.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: big tone on September 23, 2009, 11:09:39 PM
If any club is prepared to part with players deemed to have "currency" then you can get decent picks

I still reckon we could have got a first rounder for one of our better players (I was nominating Foley previously) from a Sydney or Carlton

The opportunity is still there I suppose, it depneds on what we are prepared to give up

I cannot see Tuck getting us a late 1st round pick unfortunately
Said it before and I totally agree with you WP on trading Foley, he is a B grade midfielder and more than likely always will- trade him now while we could potentially get a 10 years A grade mid with his draft pick.
DO SOMETHING RICHMOND OUR LIST IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 23, 2009, 11:13:25 PM

Take it from me Daniel, we are taking a mid with our first pick regardless, weather Scully and Trengrove are gone. If that's not from the horses mouth it's from his jockey.  :thumbsup

If thats the case then Butcher might slide.

Freo could be wary of taking a Victorian kid, North have plenty of young KP forwards. Reckon Sydney would take him for sure losing Hall, O'Loughlin.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 23, 2009, 11:51:52 PM
Just watching a bit of Carlisle on youtube and if he is available for us at pick 19 I will be completely bamboozled. This kid will be picked up in the first round, probably by a team like the Cats or Saints.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on September 24, 2009, 12:04:01 AM
Melbourne made a decision of the type that we havent made in years. There first 2 picks will be Scully and Trengove, they will then take a Key Position at 11. We will take a mid (3rd best) with our first pick and a key forward (probably again 2 or 3rd best). Melbourne have worked this beautifully.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 24, 2009, 12:08:40 AM
They sure have ramps, they sure have, but read this idea from BF.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=636395
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on September 24, 2009, 12:30:32 AM
Just watching a bit of Carlisle on youtube and if he is available for us at pick 19 I will be completely bamboozled. This kid will be picked up in the first round, probably by a team like the Cats or Saints.

So would I but it still seems people still rate Talia, Panos and Black before him so I'm very happy to watch him slip, slip and sliiiide to us at pick 19.  :rollin  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on September 24, 2009, 08:48:44 AM
However, it's also worth noting that McLean requested the trade, it wasn't Melbourne's choice.

;)
Apparently not overly impressed by the tanking shannanigans going on this year.
Let's just say he is of the breed that competes to win......always.


Did McLean play against Carlton in the Kreuzer cup???
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 24, 2009, 11:21:39 AM
i think Panos is the best forward in the draft.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 24, 2009, 05:50:52 PM
Listening to SEN driving home they said that Scully wont be playing in the TAC Cup final

Injured his knee last week, had an MRI and wont play - didn't say how serious it was

If it is a serious injury this might open up the draft somewhat?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 24, 2009, 05:58:48 PM
A draft pick is still going to take 4 years to get to the level required to become a full time player.

McLean is only 22 years old and a previous #5 draft pick, they're trading away 6 years development for 6 places in the draft less than what the player was taken with originally. It will take Melbourne until 2013-2014 before they find out if they are ahead of the trade or not.

However, it's also worth noting that McLean requested the trade, it wasn't Melbourne's choice.

If Melbourne get:

1 - Scully
2 - Trengrove
11 - Butcher
18 - 3rd mid / 2nd tall

they have done quite good, no ?

“We are now in a very strong position at the National Draft with four selections inside the top 18, all before any other clubs’ second selections have occurred.

"In the context of the last uncompromised draft for a number of years, this represents an outstanding opportunity to further build and develop our young playing list.”
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 24, 2009, 06:03:23 PM
Far too early to call, especially considering we have no idea who will still be available at 11 yet
Then we have to see if the player they get is any good
Remember McLean was a #5 pick himself and yet to hit his prime
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 24, 2009, 06:08:20 PM
Melbourne made a decision of the type that we havent made in years. There first 2 picks will be Scully and Trengove, they will then take a Key Position at 11. We will take a mid (3rd best) with our first pick and a key forward (probably again 2 or 3rd best). Melbourne have worked this beautifully.

Agree. It is a sad state of affairs.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 24, 2009, 06:24:31 PM

If Melbourne get:

1 - Scully
2 - Trengrove
11 - Butcher
18 - 3rd mid / 2nd tall


Would be outstanding for them. That said I don't think Butcher will get that low. Got a feeling Sydney will want a KP forward.

If Butcher really was the standout KP player then I think Melbourne's strategy might change having an each way bet with Scully/Butcher and taking the best available mid at 11. Little bit envious. We should be thinking long and hard about Foley and a first round pick IMHO.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 24, 2009, 06:48:30 PM
Foley and Newman perhaps. Two first rounders.
Having said this.
Now that Melbourne has four picks inside 18 all other clubs will not want to give another couple of picks to another club in the first round and allow two clubs to monopolise the draft early on and threaten to tear the comp open in 3 or 4 years.

We had our chances in 2004 with the Ottens deal and to be quite stuff we blew it with only Deledio the real standout of the five inside 20. Deals like that come around every 5 years or so based on what we had in 2004. Sad state of affairs lads. In so many words we have to be shrewd with our trades and our selections as we will be more f****d than what we are now.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 24, 2009, 07:09:32 PM
Foley and Newman perhaps.

Has a captain ever been traded?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 24, 2009, 07:21:36 PM
Foley and Newman perhaps.

Has a captain ever been traded?

There is no precedent that says he shouldn't. Furthermore would be a huge call by Dimma and the club and would put the whole list on notice that nobody is guaranteed anything in this new era. I think it would be very brave decision by the footy dept and I would applaud it. Nothing against Newman but he was not much of a leader and it's time we put the club first rather than think what if we lose this. Be brave Tigers.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Fishfinger on September 24, 2009, 07:33:51 PM

Has a captain ever been traded?
Jeff Hogg.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 24, 2009, 07:36:28 PM
Listening to SEN driving home they said that Scully wont be playing in the TAC Cup final

Injured his knee last week, had an MRI and wont play - didn't say how serious it was

If it is a serious injury this might open up the draft somewhat?

In todays HUN it says he had some repair work to a cracked kneecap (OUCH) and that he is likely to miss the draft camp but will be ready for pre-season training after the draft
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 24, 2009, 07:50:52 PM

There is no precedent that says he shouldn't. Furthermore would be a huge call by Dimma and the club and would put the whole list on notice that nobody is guaranteed anything in this new era. I think it would be very brave decision by the footy dept and I would applaud it. Nothing against Newman but he was not much of a leader and it's time we put the club first rather than think what if we lose this. Be brave Tigers.

I agree mate I was just raising the question because I don't think the club has the courage to make a big call.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 24, 2009, 07:52:17 PM

Has a captain ever been traded?
Jeff Hogg.

Good get.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 24, 2009, 10:19:28 PM

Has a captain ever been traded?
Jeff Hogg.

Good get.
For Paul Broderick, Michael Gale and Matthew Dundas

Good trade that one, on that form we should look to do it again, although perhaps next year when draft picks will be better and needed more.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 24, 2009, 10:41:13 PM
The Blues obviously believe their window is open now. They've traded away most of their future in this and the last 2 drafts. If they don't win a flag in the next 5 years while Fev and Judd are around it could come back to bite them big time from a list management point of view.

2007 - Traded away Josh Kennedy and picks 3 and 20.
2008 - Traded away pick 24. Overlooked Rich for Yarran at pick 6 (thank god)
2009 - Traded away pick 11 and possibly pick 27 will be traded away as well.

McLean is a gain but they lose Stevens and Hadley from their midfield.


As for the Dees it should mean they are taking two mids with picks 1 & 2. So our choice at pick 3 comes down to the best available KPP or 3rd best mid behind Scully and Trengove. Butcher to Tigerland?

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 24, 2009, 10:44:28 PM
They might fall on their sword like we did after 95!!! We can only hope eh!!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 24, 2009, 10:52:05 PM
They might fall on their sword like we did after 95!!! We can only hope eh!!
:pray

Yep crash out in a prelim or two then fall away again :pray
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 24, 2009, 10:57:20 PM
They might fall on their sword like we did after 95!!! We can only hope eh!!
:pray

Yep crash out in a prelim or two then fall away again :pray

Well in a shallow draft and the same to come for years they had better hope the injury and report Gods are on their side. I can't see Fev getting any better next year as I think he will have a bigger dummy spit year and Judds body is due to hit a few bad patches.... surley.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 24, 2009, 11:04:08 PM
The Blues obviously believe their window is open now. They've traded away most of their future in this and the last 2 drafts. If they don't win a flag in the next 5 years while Fev and Judd are around it could come back to bite them big time from a list management point of view.

2007 - Traded away Josh Kennedy and picks 3 and 20.
2008 - Traded away pick 24. Overlooked Rich for Yarran at pick 6 (thank god)
I know Judd is a great player, but Carlton would be a far better side with Kennedy, Masten, Notte/Pears & Rich in their side than just with Judd & Yarran.

2 gun midfielders, a genuine kpp forward starting to become regular contributer and would be a great foil for Fev plus another kpp tall such as Notte or a defender like Pears. Those 4 would be great building blocks for a dominant side in the future.

My god I hope it backfires on them
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 25, 2009, 01:04:05 AM
IMO

Judd >>> picks #3 / #19 / Kennedy
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 25, 2009, 01:39:04 AM
who will we take with our first pick?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 25, 2009, 11:48:43 AM
IMO

Judd >>> picks #3 / #19 / Kennedy
Now maybe, probably not in 2 years
Problem is the rest of the Blues kids will be matured and ready to lead the team in 2 years, Judd will be in the twilight of his career then
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 25, 2009, 11:51:19 AM

Now maybe, probably not in 2 years
Problem is the rest of the Blues kids will be matured and ready to lead the team in 2 years, Judd will be in the twilight of his career then

Judd will be 28/29 in two years. He's had his injury concerns but I wouldn't say it would be the twilight of his career unless his pace completely dries up.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Con65 on September 25, 2009, 12:55:17 PM
The Blues ...traded away most of their future in this and the last 2 drafts.
2007 - Traded away Josh Kennedy and picks 3 and 20.
2008 - Traded away pick 24. Overlooked Rich for Yarran at pick 6 (thank god)
2009 - Traded away pick 11 and possibly pick 27 will be traded away as well.

McLean is a gain but they lose Stevens and Hadley from their midfield.

MT, I usually agree with your posts but cant this time.  trading away most of their future?? that is too big a call and IMHO not factually correct...

In 2007 and 2008 they still had picks inside the top 10 - Kruez #1 and Yarran #6 - Yarran was a judgment call but they werent the only ones that overlooked Rich...so too did the 5 clubs above the blues...Also the trade for #24 was for a 21 yo Ruckman - hardly losing your stuff got injured but if he gets himself right, will give the blues many years of service....

As for trading picks 3 and 20 etc...that was for a 25 yo gun called Judd....who is giving to them what cousin did for us this season - on field leadership...they will get at least 5 to 7 years out of Judd...already have 2 years in the bank...so only need another 3 to 5 out of him...hardly trading away your future...in my view...they invested in their future by getting Judd....

Sorry to disagree...but I simply dont see it your way....
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 25, 2009, 04:15:59 PM
IMO

Judd >>> picks #3 / #19 / Kennedy
Now maybe, probably not in 2 years
Problem is the rest of the Blues kids will be matured and ready to lead the team in 2 years, Judd will be in the twilight of his career then

At 28 Judd could still have 6 years left in him.

More so, his leadership for the like of Gibbs & Murphy is worth alot.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 25, 2009, 06:50:47 PM
If Carlton get no KPP for the backline to help Thornton then the best they will get is a prelim. Defence wins you a flags more often than not. The team with the best backline usually prevails on the last Saturday in September or the best tactic(s) as Hawthorn had with their rolling zone last year. When you pit the best defence against the best forward line in a big game usually the best defence comes out on top.



Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on September 26, 2009, 06:55:39 AM

At 28 Judd could still have 6 years left in him.


Not a chance Bents.  He is an 'old' 28 due to many injuries and will not play long into his 30's.  He has other interests outside of playing football that will drive him.

Quote

More so, his leadership for the like of Gibbs & Murphy is worth a lot.
 

As Cousins is for our guys for another year or two yet.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 26, 2009, 11:32:02 AM
As Cousins is for our guys for another year or two yet.
Difference is, we didn't give away a #4 pick kpp forward plus #3 & #19 picks for it
I'd much rather Kennedy, Masten & Pears playing for us than Judd
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 26, 2009, 02:19:58 PM
The Blues ...traded away most of their future in this and the last 2 drafts.
2007 - Traded away Josh Kennedy and picks 3 and 20.
2008 - Traded away pick 24. Overlooked Rich for Yarran at pick 6 (thank god)
2009 - Traded away pick 11 and possibly pick 27 will be traded away as well.

McLean is a gain but they lose Stevens and Hadley from their midfield.

MT, I usually agree with your posts but cant this time.  trading away most of their future?? that is too big a call and IMHO not factually correct...

In 2007 and 2008 they still had picks inside the top 10 - Kruez #1 and Yarran #6 - Yarran was a judgment call but they werent the only ones that overlooked Rich...so too did the 5 clubs above the blues...Also the trade for #24 was for a 21 yo Ruckman - hardly losing your stuff got injured but if he gets himself right, will give the blues many years of service....

As for trading picks 3 and 20 etc...that was for a 25 yo gun called Judd....who is giving to them what cousin did for us this season - on field leadership...they will get at least 5 to 7 years out of Judd...already have 2 years in the bank...so only need another 3 to 5 out of him...hardly trading away your future...in my view...they invested in their future by getting Judd....

Sorry to disagree...but I simply dont see it your way....
No probs disagreeing Con  :). Discussion is what a forum is about and it'd be pretty dull if everyone agreed on everything.

I'm not talking over the next 5 years Con as the Blues see this period as their premiership window and they are going all out with their trading for it. I mean moreso after that. Of their 3 key/best players - Judd will be 26 next year, Fev 29 and Waite 27. Sure they'll still have Kreuzer, Murphy and Gibbs in their prime in 5 years time but where is the rest of their top talent going to come from now they've traded away most of their high picks over the past 3 years and given they'll be a final 8 side they won't enter the draft until the 2nd round with the new teams coming in. Eventually this sort of trading for the now catches up with you. They've done it before in the late 90s and combined with the punishment from cheating the salary cap it resulted in 3 wooden spoons. If they win a flag then they won't care but if they don't (they still have structural deficiencies) then IMO they'll fall in a hole again.

ps. I didn't rate Yarran in the U18s. He's just a finisher IMO rather than player to build your side around. The Blues took him because they wanted another goalscorer to help Fev. Rich was the clear readymade standout midfielder in the U18s and proved it this year in the AFL. IMO Carlton trading for McLean is an admittance they screwed up not drafting Rich.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 27, 2009, 12:47:24 AM
I am leaning towards John Butcher.

Reiwoldt vs. the Doggies
Hawkins vs. Collingwood

make it hard to go past him.

Reiwoldt needs a friend!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiger till i die on September 27, 2009, 04:43:55 PM
I am leaning towards John Butcher.

Reiwoldt vs. the Doggies
Hawkins vs. Collingwood

make it hard to go past him.

Reiwoldt needs a friend!
so dose morton ... he is better than Reiwoldt we all know that  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 27, 2009, 04:58:24 PM
I know a lot of people here couldn't careless what he thinks but SEN asked Wallace about this upcoming draft and he said he did do some work looking at whose available with our recruiting staff while he was still with Richmond (just before the U18 champs). He said there were 8 to 10 clear standouts that were of equal quality to previous years but the draft is weaker from a depth point of view. Maybe a view into what our recruiting dept. are thinking.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 27, 2009, 06:20:09 PM
Trengove was BOG for Sturt today in their 5 point Prelim win over Glenelg. He had around 25 touches and then to top it off took a game saving mark deep in defence in the final minutes to get Sturt in the GF next week.

You would think now after seeing Trengove today talk of the Dees going with Scully and Trengove is now on the money. In fact Trengove will probably go No.1 given he is starring in senior SANFL finals at just 18 years old. If one of them were to slip to us at pick 3 (say the Dees wanted a KPP at pick 2) then it would be Scully IMO.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 27, 2009, 09:09:27 PM
Jack Trengove stats today

16 kicks
13 handballs
8 marks
3 tackles

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 28, 2009, 12:47:23 AM
I am leaning towards John Butcher.

Reiwoldt vs. the Doggies
Hawkins vs. Collingwood

make it hard to go past him.

Reiwoldt needs a friend!
so dose morton ... he is better than Reiwoldt we all know that  :thumbsup

Morton is a 3rd forward

need 1 more tall foward

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 28, 2009, 01:33:03 PM
With Sturt in the SANFL GF, Trengove won't be attending the draft camp this week.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85428/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 28, 2009, 03:14:16 PM
Really wanted Trengove at the club, spewing the Dees will get him.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on September 28, 2009, 06:57:38 PM
Temel, Mitchell and Carlisle all looked good on the weekend.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on September 29, 2009, 05:25:54 PM
Really wanted Trengove at the club, spewing the Dees will get him.
Yep we won't get him now. Trengove will become one of the best mids to come out of SA.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 29, 2009, 07:20:07 PM
Kevin 'Shifter' Sheahan was on 3aw just now:

He was pumping up the smaller quicker guys. Clubs trying to find small forwards applying defensive pressure.
Christensen - Long and Rioli bloodlines.
Jetta


Russell and Rohan asked if Trengove and Scully would be 1 and 2. Shifter threw Butcher and Morabito into the mix still as well.

Butcher - best KPP. 197cm - 6' 6". Shifter said he kicked 1.9 for Maffra. At least he was dominating winning the ball.

Morabito - called him a Goodes type tall midfielder. Huge hands. Biggest mits of any of the kids at the draft camp.


He reckons 12-15 mature (20-something) state league guys will get picked up in the draft. They'll be tested at the state screenings.

136 officials from the 16 clubs up in Canberra at the draft camp.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: yellowandback on September 29, 2009, 08:50:48 PM
Really wanted Trengove at the club, spewing the Dees will get him.
Yep we won't get him now. Trengove will become one of the best mids to come out of SA.

They said the same thing about Aaron Fiora when he dominated the SANFL GF for Port Adelaide all those years ago.

NOTHING IS FOR CERTAIN!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 29, 2009, 10:14:37 PM
Nigel Carmody on SEN talking about the draft

Richmond a quite keen on Dustin Martin. Strong body, ready to go, inside top 10, top 5 no doubt. Good kick not only accuracy but range also. Pick 4-5.
http://www.afldraftinfo.com/2009/08/dustin-martin-bendigo-pioneersvic.html

Fewster - not the greatest year for ruckman. Max Gorn who did his knee best of rucks, Dylan Jones and Gippsland power ruckman Nathan Vardy

Joel Roos (nephew of Paul) - rookie at best.

Josh Dyson - lively midfielder. Outside first two rounds

Lewis Jetta - lightning. 22 senior WAFL games for 14 goals. South of 2.08 in 20m sprint which is Danyle Pearce territory. Turns 21 in May. A caller said he's heard Jetta won't get past North at pick 5.

Butcher - Coming into season was vying for No.1 with Scully. Solid season. Fantastic mark but needs to work on his kicking for goal. Very windy day but kicked 1.8 for Maffra. Atheltic attributes are strong and takes a strong contested mark roaming around the 50 mark.

Griffiths - had a lot of injuries. Still should go in first round draft. Goods hands and leads up well. Just didn't have the fitness base this year.

stuff - CFS this year. Typical gangly kick for a big guy. Pick 15-25.

Taylor Duryea - one of the best kicks in U18. Question mark on fitness level. Foot injury.
http://www.afldraftinfo.com/2009/04/taylor-duryea-murray-bushrangersnsw-act.html

Dylan Lawson - Outside chance at best

Majak Daw - hasn't played a lot of footy having migrated from Sudan via Egypt. Impressive youtube highlights. Naitanui attributes. Maybe a punt post pick 50 or a rookie chance.

Majak's highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZYr4YqzYK0

Ryan Bastinac - cusp of first round if not second round. Can win footy inside but also outside with good footskills. pick 15-25 but if someone likes him could go closer to top 10.

Sam Ezard - brother of this year's Magarey medalist. Rookie at best.

Daniel Talia - AA CHB U18. 193cm. Struggle to get outside top 10-12.

Will Johnson - Sandy Zebras. Rookie chance.

Stringrays could have 8 kids drafted with Scully and Bastinac leading the way.

Scully - hot tip to go No.1 to Melbourne. Top 2 (Scully and Trengove) won't be at the draft camp. All data from earlier in the season means Scully has it all.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 29, 2009, 11:05:56 PM
Really wanted Trengove at the club, spewing the Dees will get him.
Yep we won't get him now. Trengove will become one of the best mids to come out of SA.

They said the same thing about Aaron Fiora when he dominated the SANFL GF for Port Adelaide all those years ago.

NOTHING IS FOR CERTAIN!

Well if we go by your theory then lets trade all our picks on established players from other clubs!!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 29, 2009, 11:32:30 PM
Nigel Carmody on SEN talking about the draft

Richmond a quite keen on Dustin Martin. Strong body, ready to go, inside top 10, top 5 no doubt. Good kick not only accuracy but range also. Pick 4-5.
http://www.afldraftinfo.com/2009/08/dustin-martin-bendigo-pioneersvic.html

Well I am leaning this way as well, I was never keen on Butcher over Trengove but now I am more keen on Martin than Butcher as well. Butcher just seems to be lacking something, I would rather have Martin at the club, more skillfull.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 30, 2009, 08:28:04 AM
We have a need at the RFC and i dont care about performance at TAC Level.

If Trengrove is not available we must choose Butcher. The Kid can play. needs to work on his kicking but so what. Look at Buddy, Nick R, Richo and even Stuey Lowe back in the day

Not the most reliable kicks for goal but all 4 are superstars.

Anyone remember a guy called Buddy Franklin? well he had a average lead up to the draft, combined with attitude issues  which is why he slipped down the order and i feel the same will happen here.

we need to find a forward its as simple as that.

its our most important need at the minute without a doubt


Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 30, 2009, 08:53:10 AM
We have a need at the RFC and i dont care about performance at TAC Level.

If Trengrove is not available we must choose Butcher. The Kid can play. needs to work on his kicking but so what. Look at Buddy, Nick R, Richo and even Stuey Lowe back in the day


I agree.

I haven't seen enough of him to make a personal judgement but if he is as good as some have said then we must take him. Footy is cyclical. I read that article about small forwards being popular at the moment, they might less effective in 5 years time. Good KP forwards are never ineffective.

I couldn't stand seeing Fiora/Pavlich repeated 10 years on.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 30, 2009, 09:12:06 AM
If Trengrove is not available we must choose Butcher. The Kid can play. needs to work on his kicking but so what. Look at Buddy, Nick R, Richo and even Stuey Lowe back in the day

Not the most reliable kicks for goal but all 4 are superstars.
Of those 4 only 1 has won a flag and that was a fluke

Geelong & West Coast have proved that you can win a flag (or two) with an average forward line but a gun midfield.

I'd like to have both, but if the best kpp has such massive deficiencies in the most important skill a footballer can have, then I'd probably rather take a chance on another tall in the start of the 2nd round that also has deficiencies to make them fall to the 2nd round, but doesn't carry the risk of a bust at Pick 3.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 30, 2009, 09:42:49 AM
If Trengrove is not available we must choose Butcher. The Kid can play. needs to work on his kicking but so what. Look at Buddy, Nick R, Richo and even Stuey Lowe back in the day

Not the most reliable kicks for goal but all 4 are superstars.
Of those 4 only 1 has won a flag and that was a fluke

Geelong & West Coast have proved that you can win a flag (or two) with an average forward line but a gun midfield.

I'd like to have both, but if the best kpp has such massive deficiencies in the most important skill a footballer can have, then I'd probably rather take a chance on another tall in the start of the 2nd round that also has deficiencies to make them fall to the 2nd round, but doesn't carry the risk of a bust at Pick 3.

you need a forward line Infamy simple as that.

Look at the Lions when they won 3 on the trot. How was their forward line? Flags or not those 4 guys i mentioned are/were superstars.

Anyone who went to a single game this year could see Jack R has no idea when he takes on the No 1 defender. He needs help.

I can see good things for us with a forward line that has Jack R, Butcher, Morton and Nahas in our forward line with Vickery floating in and out.

Post CHF.

Butcher can play. He can take a grab and i believe the rest will come with a bit of help from Mcmahon, Simmo and Jackson

Mids come and go but KPP are rare, especially ones that were touted a top 3 prospect 2 months ago as Butcher was
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 30, 2009, 10:00:27 AM
We really ideally need two picks in the first round. Of the top key forwards in the comp, Riewoldt, Brown, Franklin, Pav almost all of them are top 5 picks (f/s in Browns case but he would have gone early).

If you look at some of the top mids in the comp, there is Selwood @ 8, Hayes and Dal Santo @ 11 and 14, Bartel went around 7 I think. Callan Ward looks like he could be a star was #19. Now you need to have a bit of vision but there is more scope for finding a gun midfielder with a late first round/second round pick than there is finding a gun KP. Its a little bit of there being more to choose from and a little bit of it being easier to develop midfielders than KP forwards who need to have the raw athleticism of say Riewoldt or Franklin or the physical maturity, courage and ability to read the game like J. Brown.

The terrible thing is we have no real hope of trading for a late first round pick. Foley maybe but his stocks are so much lower than 12 months ago.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 30, 2009, 01:57:58 PM
Seems Scully and Trengove had been told they're off to Melbourne:


Scully - "I'd love to play for Melbourne. It is a fantastic club and has a proud history. Their list is fairly young and developing and they are going to be a good team in the next couple of years."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85495/default.aspx


SOUTH Australia's hottest prospect Jack Trengove is as good – if not better – than former No.1 draft pick Bryce Gibbs at the same age, according to talent manager Brenton Phillips.

Trengove appears unlikely to follow in Gibbs' footsteps and be taken at No.1 in this year's NAB AFL Draft with Melbourne, which has the first two picks, understood to be committed to Victorian teenager Tom Scully.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85491/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 30, 2009, 02:15:24 PM
3 Votes: Jordan Mcmahon

Thanks Pal  :thumbsup

not only does he lose games for us but even when he wins games for us he screws us over
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on September 30, 2009, 02:21:26 PM
3 Votes: Jordan Mcmahon

Thanks Pal  :thumbsup

not only does he lose games for us but even when he wins games for us he screws us over

Tanking cost Melb Brock Mclean.

How would you have felt if we had tanked and Brett Delidio walked out on us?

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 30, 2009, 02:52:10 PM
Emma Quayle has a blog/twitter account going from the draft camp.....

Dustin Martin stars in the 20m sprint. 2.92, 2.89 and 2.90.

John Butcher ran a 2.99 second sprint.


Best (I think) was Ayden Kennedy from Eastern Ranges - 2.88 seconds

Good job by Andrew hooper in the 20m. Best time 2.90, all three under 3 seconds. Might enhance his chances

http://blogs.theage.com.au/realfooty/archives/2009/09/emma_quayles_dr.html
http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 30, 2009, 02:57:31 PM
Yes! Jordan McMahon has cost us!

there is no doubt about that!

Melbourne purely TANKED that match, and probably we did to.

Melbourne is still young and at least 3-5 years away from finals, where as Richmond could be anywhere depending on our attitude.

Trengove would of been niceeee at Tigerland, so thank you Jordan McMahon!

just hope Dustin Martin is in the Yellow & Black.

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 30, 2009, 03:04:47 PM
3 Votes: Jordan Mcmahon

Thanks Pal  :thumbsup

not only does he lose games for us but even when he wins games for us he screws us over

Tanking cost Melb Brock Mclean.

How would you have felt if we had tanked and Brett Delidio walked out on us?

 :thumbsup

That rumour is up there with Hardwick not getting the job at Essendon because his computer failed him.

Prove that was his reason for walking out on the Dees. Did he actually say that??

If its true as you say he left because of the tanking that went on, then why on earth would he join a club called CARLTON who are the biggest culprits

Does not make sense at all.










Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on September 30, 2009, 03:23:48 PM
3 Votes: Jordan Mcmahon

Thanks Pal  :thumbsup

not only does he lose games for us but even when he wins games for us he screws us over

Tanking cost Melb Brock Mclean.

How would you have felt if we had tanked and Brett Delidio walked out on us?

 :thumbsup

That rumour is up there with Hardwick not getting the job at Essendon because his computer failed him.

Prove that was his reason for walking out on the Dees. Did he actually say that??

If its true as you say he left because of the tanking that went on, then why on earth would he join a club called CARLTON who are the biggest culprits

Does not make sense at all.


Not rumour but F A C T fact.

...and Carlton convinced him that those days were over.

 ;)

Title: Draft pool not so shallow (AFL site)
Post by: one-eyed on September 30, 2009, 03:28:55 PM
Draft pool not so shallow
By Jason Phelan 2:55 PM Wed 30 September, 2009

GENERAL consensus in football circles is that the talent pool for the 2009 NAB AFL Draft isn't as strong as in recent years, but Port Adelaide football manager Peter Rohde suspects that the bad rap might turn out to be incorrect.

All 18 AFL clubs – including the Gold Coast and Western Sydney – have descended on Canberra to watch this year's draft hopefuls go through their paces at the NAB AFL Draft Camp and Rohde has liked what he's seen so far.

"People talk about good and bad drafts, but when you see them all here together there are still a lot of good players to pick from," he said on Wednesday.

"I'm sure there will be some very good players emerge out of this draft pool."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85506/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 30, 2009, 04:24:48 PM
Just spotted Richmond interviewing Anthony Morabito, he's in the mix at No. 3 no doubt.

Dimma is up here talking to the kids

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on September 30, 2009, 05:17:12 PM
Looks like Dustin Martin has quashed those rumours that he lacks pace
Makes me hope we take him at #3 even more, he would be the perfect compliment to Lids, Cotch & Collins.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiga on September 30, 2009, 05:19:15 PM
I'm starting to warm to your Martin idea Infamy especially now that the Dee's are going to take Trengove as well!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on September 30, 2009, 05:25:00 PM
Dustin Martin or Anthony Morabito?

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on September 30, 2009, 05:33:49 PM
Dustin Martin or Anthony Morabito?

 :)

Out of those two, Martin for me.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 30, 2009, 05:55:58 PM
Martin for me also. Too many ifs on Morabito for my liking and he is native to WA and may get homesick in the future.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on September 30, 2009, 10:06:39 PM
Some results from the repeat sprinting (6x30m).

Top 5:
Jack stuff
Robbie Hicks
Jordan Williams
Gary Rohan
Jason Tutt...

And the rest:
Dustin Martin
Lewis Jetta
Dylan Grimes
Brad Sheppard
Jake Melksham


Emma Quayle: Martin was the star for me, tho he's been my fave for a while. Makes me realise how special last years group was

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: bojangles17 on September 30, 2009, 10:12:50 PM
i dont get it, how is our need for a KPP not more acute than another midfielder...would be a crazy line of thought :o
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: pmac21 on September 30, 2009, 10:34:37 PM
Pick 3 must be Butcher if Trengove is gone which will ahppen if Melb get pick 11 as they will get a good tall with that pick.
At 19 I think we should go either Bastanic, Christensen, Hooper, Luke Thomson, Gysberts
Hopefully we will have traded into the 2nd round for Tuck and get 2 of the 5 players listed above.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 30, 2009, 10:37:31 PM
Pick 3 must be Butcher if Trengove is gone which will ahppen if Melb get pick 11 as they will get a good tall with that pick.
At 19 I think we should go either Bastanic, Christensen, Hooper, Luke Thomson, Gysberts
Hopefully we will have traded into the 2nd round for Tuck and get 2 of the 5 players listed above.

 :thumbsup

correct
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 30, 2009, 10:43:47 PM
i dont get it, how is our need for a KPP not more acute than another midfielder...would be a crazy line of thought :o

Well youv'e got to have a midfield that can get the ball to the KPP first and we don't have that yet. With Tuck and Brown going we need more flexability there.

I said it in another post and I will say it again, I am backing Martin in over Butcher, Martin is ready to go and thats what we need. We don't need more developing players that will amount to nothing like Putt, Patto, JON, Hughes, etc...... at least Martin has shown his skill level and hardness at the ball is better than Butchers and he could play round one.... :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 30, 2009, 10:57:11 PM
i dont get it, how is our need for a KPP not more acute than another midfielder...would be a crazy line of thought :o

Well youv'e got to have a midfield that can get the ball to the KPP first and we don't have that yet. With Tuck and Brown going we need more flexability there.

I said it in another post and I will say it again, I am backing Martin in over Butcher, Martin is ready to go and thats what we need. We don't need more developing players that will amount to nothing like Putt, Patto, JON, Hughes, etc...... at least Martin has shown his skill level and hardness at the ball is better than Butchers and he could play round one.... :thumbsup

question

can he use both side of his body and i dont mean the odd kick on his left here or there.

we need to find a player who kick with both sides.

sick to death of these one trick pony's
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on September 30, 2009, 11:09:13 PM
i dont get it, how is our need for a KPP not more acute than another midfielder...would be a crazy line of thought :o

Well youv'e got to have a midfield that can get the ball to the KPP first and we don't have that yet. With Tuck and Brown going we need more flexability there.

I said it in another post and I will say it again, I am backing Martin in over Butcher, Martin is ready to go and thats what we need. We don't need more developing players that will amount to nothing like Putt, Patto, JON, Hughes, etc...... at least Martin has shown his skill level and hardness at the ball is better than Butchers and he could play round one.... :thumbsup

question

can he use both side of his body and i dont mean the odd kick on his left here or there.

we need to find a player who kick with both sides.

sick to death of these one trick pony's

Yes he can and very well, have a looka t his tapes, great kick either side and very quick minded and in close, great hands..... he will slot right in for Tuck!!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 01, 2009, 12:25:11 AM
Dustin Martin is a 200 game player. I didnt think he was that quick. All he needs to show is that he has a tank and do well in the Beep. If that occurs and character issues are fine then RFC have to take Martin at pick 3 and hope that Black or Griffiths is available at 19.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on October 01, 2009, 12:34:28 AM
i dont get it, how is our need for a KPP not more acute than another midfielder...would be a crazy line of thought :o

Well youv'e got to have a midfield that can get the ball to the KPP first and we don't have that yet. With Tuck and Brown going we need more flexability there.

I said it in another post and I will say it again, I am backing Martin in over Butcher, Martin is ready to go and thats what we need. We don't need more developing players that will amount to nothing like Putt, Patto, JON, Hughes, etc...... at least Martin has shown his skill level and hardness at the ball is better than Butchers and he could play round one.... :thumbsup

question

can he use both side of his body and i dont mean the odd kick on his left here or there.

we need to find a player who kick with both sides.

sick to death of these one trick pony's
Dustin Martin is one of, if not THE best disposer by foot in the U18. Truly both sided, is a pure centreman and now proven to be very fast as well.
Will be very disappointed if we don't take him
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 01, 2009, 12:36:26 AM
i dont get it, how is our need for a KPP not more acute than another midfielder...would be a crazy line of thought :o

Well youv'e got to have a midfield that can get the ball to the KPP first and we don't have that yet. With Tuck and Brown going we need more flexability there.

I said it in another post and I will say it again, I am backing Martin in over Butcher, Martin is ready to go and thats what we need. We don't need more developing players that will amount to nothing like Putt, Patto, JON, Hughes, etc...... at least Martin has shown his skill level and hardness at the ball is better than Butchers and he could play round one.... :thumbsup

question

can he use both side of his body and i dont mean the odd kick on his left here or there.

we need to find a player who kick with both sides.

sick to death of these one trick pony's
Dustin Martin is one of, if not THE best disposer by foot in the U18. Truly both sided, is a pure centreman and now proven to be very fast as well.
Will be very disappointed if we don't take him

Fully agree. If the beep test goes well then he must be a lock for No 3 selection. We need footy players who can kick the footy. Martin does this exceptionally well.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2009, 02:40:36 AM
With hard-bodied, inside midfielders back in vogue in the AFL, the no-frills Ben Cunnington, 18, has become a recruiters' favourite.

Richmond (No. 3) and North Melbourne (No. 5) have their eyes on him in next month's national draft.

Falcons regional manager Michael Turner rates Cunnington as "the most professional player I have seen in 15 years of TAC Cup".

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/ben-cunnington-set-to-make-big-impact-in-national-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225781343235
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on October 01, 2009, 07:46:01 AM
With hard-bodied, inside midfielders back in vogue in the AFL, the no-frills Ben Cunnington, 18, has become a recruiters' favourite.

Richmond (No. 3) and North Melbourne (No. 5) have their eyes on him in next month's national draft.

Falcons regional manager Michael Turner rates Cunnington as "the most professional player I have seen in 15 years of TAC Cup".

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/ben-cunnington-set-to-make-big-impact-in-national-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225781343235

we should have our eyes on him.  not that we should or will take him with no.3.  need to cover all bases.  if my some miracle we get our hands on another 1st round pick through trade week, we need to be prepared with who we'd take in the 1st round after taking dustin martin at 3. 

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2009, 01:17:11 PM
Gary Rohan has topped the kicking efficiency with 77% or 23/30.

Next best on 22/30 were Martin, Gysberts, Harwood, Potts, Black, Panos and Winmar

On 21/30, Astbury and Harms

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiga on October 01, 2009, 03:22:23 PM
Wow Martin is really starting to look like a complete package! I'm sold!! Wrap him up at 3 please.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on October 01, 2009, 03:24:09 PM
Hard to believe the draft is still 8 weeks away.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Chuck17 on October 01, 2009, 03:40:23 PM
Gold Coast avoidance tactic Number 1

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,1,26146064-5005401,00.html
ONE of WA's most promising AFL talents Jack Darling is believed to have been expelled from a private school after a drunken sex romp during a school camp.

PerthNow understands that Darling's enrolment at Sacred Heart Catholic College was terminated after he allegedly had sexual contact with a girl while on camp at Kalbarri between September 14 to 18.

Two other boys, also believed to be involved in the sex romp, have also been expelled.

Seventeen-year-old Darling, a WAFL footballer with West Perth Football Club, has been touted as being the Number 1 draft pick for next year.  
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 01, 2009, 03:56:18 PM
Darling would fit right in at an NRL club.  :rollin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on October 01, 2009, 04:25:28 PM
Gary Rohan has topped the kicking efficiency with 77% or 23/30.

Next best on 22/30 were Martin, Gysberts, Harwood, Potts, Black, Panos and Winmar

On 21/30, Astbury and Harms

http://twitter.com/emmasq

Get Tommy Harms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on October 01, 2009, 04:31:33 PM
Dustin Martin Pick 3, lock it in.

With high draft picks you just go sure things, no point gambling at this stage. Butcher could be a star but could be a flop. Martin is 200 game player will be in best 22 by his 2nd year onwards. Butcher could be another Jay Schultz.

We aren't in a position to take risks.

Tom Harms is firming for a top 30 selection, I've had my eye on him since the carnival. Will be this years Liam Anthony mark my words, just kicks the ball beautifully he makes the ball glide, not many players can do that. Very similar to Daniel Rich's lock pin point stabs.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 01, 2009, 04:33:08 PM
I've been hearing that Melbourne are far from locked in on Scully and Trengove.

They'd like a KPP.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Jobba on October 01, 2009, 04:53:36 PM
It's starting to sound that pick number 3 will not determine how good our draft this year is, but our second and third picks. Though I must admit, I like Trengrove and Martin over Butcher, but wouldn't be disapointed if Butcher was taken at 3. All 3 guys would fill a need and make the squad better.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiga on October 01, 2009, 05:01:45 PM
I've been hearing that Melbourne are far from locked in on Scully and Trengove.

They'd like a KPP.

Maybe thats why they decided to stitch up Davey for 4 years....hmmm the plot thickens....
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on October 01, 2009, 06:16:37 PM
I've been hearing that Melbourne are far from locked in on Scully and Trengove.

They'd like a KPP.


where have you heard this?

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 01, 2009, 06:38:28 PM
Kevin 'Shifter' Sheahan on SEN:


Kicking drill was in sunny but breezy conditions. Kids were very good.

Rohan - 77%. Sheahan thinks he'll go top 10. Schwarz thinks top 5.

Martin - very powerful boy from Castlemaine. Quick runner. Kicks both feet, makes good decisions.


Beep test (shuttle run)
Brayden Norris - 15.6  (= Swan Jarryd McVeigh)
Bastinac - 15.1
Marcus Davies - 15.1


Talia - coming off hamstring range. Could only do club interviews. Strong personality. In best 3-4 of 195cm kids.

Melksham - top 6-7 for agility. 14.5 beep test. 20m speed = 2.98s



Scully - terrific bubbly kid. Done a 15.6 in the AIS. Shifter reckons he would've done a 16 at the draft camp.
Fractured patela. 12 fragments taken out of his knee.
He hasn't been interviewed by many clubs because they know he's going early. Melbourne hasn't spoken to him yet as far as Shifter knows but could have latter in the afternoon.

Trengove - the other No.1 possibility. Outstanding midfielder.

Swallow's brother - if eligible he'd be top 4.

Butcher - impressive up here at the draft camp. Clear best KPP. Top 5.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 01, 2009, 08:26:21 PM
I've been hearing that Melbourne are far from locked in on Scully and Trengove.

They'd like a KPP.


where have you heard this?

 :)

Melbourne forums and other forums.

Probably not the most reliable source of information.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on October 01, 2009, 09:09:37 PM
Dustin Martin Pick 3, lock it in.

With high draft picks you just go sure things, no point gambling at this stage. Butcher could be a star but could be a flop. Martin is 200 game player will be in best 22 by his 2nd year onwards. Butcher could be another Jay Schultz.

We aren't in a position to take risks.

Tom Harms is firming for a top 30 selection, I've had my eye on him since the carnival. Will be this years Liam Anthony mark my words, just kicks the ball beautifully he makes the ball glide, not many players can do that. Very similar to Daniel Rich's lock pin point stabs.

i too agree we must get martin with pick 3. 

tell us a bit more about harms popelord if u can, i reemmber u mentioning it a while back i think.  tried to find out a bit more from google but not much there.  great if u could provide a bit of insight.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 02:51:42 AM
The Herald-Sun has Butcher falling outside the top 10 to the Bulldogs' pick 15....

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/bulldogs-face-big-call/story-e6frf9if-1225781845755
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: the_boy_jake on October 02, 2009, 08:07:18 AM
The Herald-Sun has Butcher falling outside the top 10 to the Bulldogs' pick 15....

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/bulldogs-face-big-call/story-e6frf9if-1225781845755

I thought he could drop a bit, but I reckon Sydney will take a KP forward having lost Hall and O'Loughlin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 02, 2009, 08:17:29 AM
not choosing this kid will come back to bite us.

we have a big need at the moment and thats a key forward

he hasnt had the best lead up but so what neither did Buddy or Rich and thats why they slid.

we must take him at all costs IMO
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 02, 2009, 09:10:42 AM
not choosing this kid will come back to bite us.

we have a big need at the moment and thats a key forward

he hasnt had the best lead up but so what neither did Buddy or Rich and thats why they slid.

we must take him at all costs IMO


But he cant kick, apparently reading around the sites he has been like that for over 2 years and doesn't look like changing. Why would you take him over someone like Martin who can kick either side very accurately, kick goals, is a midfielder who goes forward and plays out of the backline???????????????????? We don't need anymore unskilled players.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on October 02, 2009, 09:35:32 AM
not choosing this kid will come back to bite us.

we have a big need at the moment and thats a key forward

he hasnt had the best lead up but so what neither did Buddy or Rich and thats why they slid.

we must take him at all costs IMO


But he cant kick, apparently reading around the sites he has been like that for over 2 years and doesn't look like changing. Why would you take him over someone like Martin who can kick either side very accurately, kick goals, is a midfielder who goes forward and plays out of the backline???????????????????? We don't need anymore unskilled players.

Improved his goal kicking from 35.32 (15 games) to 32.19 (11 games)


That looks like change to me.  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 02, 2009, 09:55:51 AM
The Herald-Sun has Butcher falling outside the top 10 to the Bulldogs' pick 15....

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/bulldogs-face-big-call/story-e6frf9if-1225781845755

He won't get past the Pies.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Dogga on October 02, 2009, 12:55:14 PM
Out of interest, if we do go for a midfielder with pick 3 we will obvisouly go for a forward with pick 19.
Who would still be available then and how much better is Butcher?

On the other hand, if we pick up Butcher with pick 3, we will most likely go for a midfielder with pick 19. What will be the quality of the midfielder at 19?

For some reason I keep thinking of Gumbleton at pick 2. I'm sure Essendon would like to have Selwood instead.

Key forwards are hit and miss and I think a higher risk. This could be due to the large amount of pressure placed on these kids to be the next big thing ie. Hawkins, Gumbleton, Watts etc.

Wish we had picks 1 & 2  :(
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 02, 2009, 01:09:01 PM
Aaron Black or Ben Griffiths should be available at 19.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: JVT on October 02, 2009, 01:24:26 PM
Im sure Temel will be available at pick 19 . . . maybe even Talia?

I dont think the Demons will overlook Butcher if he is there at pick 11, especially if they have gone with Scully and Trengove first 2 picks.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 02, 2009, 01:39:40 PM
TOP draft prospect John Butcher says he is well aware of the scrutiny his abilities are under during the NAB AFL Draft Camp.

The highly rated forward from Gippsland Power in the Victorian TAC Cup spoke to several AFL clubs in Canberra this week and said the experience was intense.

“I’ve had a few interviews. They were a bit daunting and intimidating at first. You walk into a room full of people and you’re surrounded. I’ve had four or five now and I’m starting to get used to them,” he said.

Butcher is a key forward with strong hands and an ability to take the contested grab, but he said he felt more attention was being paid to his weaknesses such as kicking and endurance..

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85626/default.aspx

“I’ve had a few tough questions (from AFL clubs) and copped a few little bakes about a few of my weaknesses,” he said.

Butcher acknowledges one area he has to work on is his kicking. Playing in the senior grand final for home club Maffra this year he returned a not so flattering 1.7.

He admitted some nerves going into the new kicking drill that has been introduced for the first time at this year’s camp.

“Kicking’s not really a strong suit for me. The talent scouts and recruiters are there and there is a little bit of pressure on. The wind doesn’t help either,” he said.

True to his country roots, the 18-year-old is loathe to talk himself up but remains a strong chance of being taken early in this year’s draft.

“Talk’s cheap at the moment, we’ll wait and see what happens in November. Hopefully I get the chance to go on and play AFL. My marking, pace and agility as well as one touch ground ball for a tall is pretty good but we’ll just see how it goes.”

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 02, 2009, 01:43:40 PM
Sorry about the last post but I am using the iPhone. Looks like he doesn't even have faith in his kicking. Get Martin for Gods sake!!!!!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 02:11:58 PM
I've posted this in the Draft Camp thread as well but I'll post it here too...

NAB AFL Draft Camp test results
afl.com.au
12:55 PM Fri 02 October, 2009


Agility (seconds)
1. Kane Lucas 7.95
2. Andrew Hooper 7.98
3. Sam Shaw 8.08
4. Ayden Kennedy 8.12
5. Travis Colyer 8.14
6. Jessie Crichton 8.15
7. Jake Melksham 8.16
8. Andrew Moore 8.17
9. Dylan Grimes, Mitchell Duncan 8.20

Repeat sprints (seconds)
1. Jack stuff 23.91
2. Robbie Hicks 24.04
3. Jordan Williams 24.17
4. Travis Colyer 24.36
5. Gary Rohan 24.33
6. Jason Tutt 24.39
7. Dustin Martin 24.56
8. Lewis Jetta 24.61
9. Dylan Grimes 24.69
10. Bradley Sheppard 24.74

Standing vertical jump (cm)
1. James Craig 76
2. Sam Shaw 75
3. Tom Hill, Aaron Black, Andrew Hooper 70
4. Lewis Jetta 69
5. Ayden Kennedy, Kane Lucas 67
6. John Butcher, Sam Reid 66

20-metre sprint (seconds)
1. Ayden Kennedy 2.88
2. Dustin Martin 2.89
3. Andrew Hooper 2.90
4. Sam Reid 2.92
5. Sam Shaw, Kane Lucas, Gary Rohan 2.93
6. Lewis Jetta, Dylan Grimes 2.95
7. Robbie Hicks, Jack stuff, Bradley Sheppard, Travis Colyer 2.96

Shuttle run/Beep test (level)
1. Brayden Norris 15.6
2. Ryan Bastinac, Marcus Davies 15.1
3. Mark Hutchings, Joshua Cowan, Jason Tutt 14.12
4. Sam Reid, Nat Fyfe 14.7
5. Dylan Roberton 14.6
6. Travis Colyer, Jake Melksham 14.5

Kicking test (six kicks scored 1-5 points)
1. Gary Rohan 23 points 77% efficency
2. Dustin Martin, Jordon Gysberts, Ryan Harwood, Simon Potts, Aaron Black, Matthew Panos, Nicky Winmar 22 73%

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85625/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on October 02, 2009, 02:13:21 PM
Sorry about the last post but I am using the iPhone. Looks like he doesn't even have faith in his kicking. Get Martin for Gods sake!!!!!

Work want to upgrade my Palm Treo to an iPhone.

How do you find yours?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 02, 2009, 02:59:29 PM
Any chance we can find out what Martin did in the Beep?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 02, 2009, 03:34:55 PM
Sorry about the last post but I am using the iPhone. Looks like he doesn't even have faith in his kicking. Get Martin for Gods sake!!!!!

Work want to upgrade my Palm Treo to an iPhone.

How do you find yours?

Really love It mate best phone I have ever had. Sorry to derail thread mods!! :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 03:37:43 PM
Three-kilometre time trial (min.sec)

1. Kallan Geary 9.43
2. Ryan Bastinac 10.03
3. Brayden Norris 10.05
=3. Kane Lucas 10.05
5. Dylan Roberton 10.13
6. Josh Cowan 10.14
7. Mitch Duncan 10.15
8. Jordan Williams 10.18
9. Mark Hutchings 10.19
10. Marcus Davies 10.22

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85625/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 02, 2009, 03:39:05 PM
Bastinac and Cowan are really helping there cause with some of these results.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 03:43:06 PM
Emma Quayle on Dustin Martin:

Personally I think he's the third best, but it'll pan out in the next month or so. Morabio, Butcher, Cunnington all possibles

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on October 02, 2009, 03:45:01 PM
Bastinac and Cowan are really helping there cause with some of these results.

And Kane Lucas.  Anyone know much about him?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on October 02, 2009, 03:47:59 PM
Geary blitzed them!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 04:14:27 PM
Emma Quayle thinks Melksham could be top 10

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 05:13:38 PM
Q. Has there been any talk about John Butcher's kicking action in football circles?

Emma Quayle: Yep, people have different opinions, some think its a problem, others think they could fix it. He'll work hard to improve.

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
Pelchen was asked on Ch 10 news tonight whether it was a weak draft. He said it's shallow but there'll be still good kids to be found later in the draft. So yes it's shallow outside the top 10 or so but not a poor draft. The Ch 10 reporter said there was mixed views amongst the recruiters about the strength of this year's draft.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 02, 2009, 10:29:09 PM
Q. Has there been any talk about John Butcher's kicking action in football circles?

Emma Quayle: Yep, people have different opinions, some think its a problem, others think they could fix it. He'll work hard to improve.

http://twitter.com/emmasq
A bit more from Emma on Butcher:

ps I think people can be hard on him. quick agile & can mark. Kids in the system 2 years give people more time to find flaws
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2009, 01:35:58 PM
A snippet from the West Australian....

Fremantle have the fourth pick in the draft and will take Peel's Anthony Morabito if he isn't snared with the third selection by Richmond.

The Tigers are keen on the Thunder teenager, but have to weigh up whether to select the WA product or go home-grown and secure exciting Geelong Falcons teenager Gary Rohan.

Melbourne are expected to select Victorian Tom Scully and South Australian Jack Trengove with the first two picks.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/eagles/6136470/eagle-eye-on-wa-trio/
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 03, 2009, 02:10:03 PM
Now its reported we may select this Geelong Falcons kid.

What Martin and Butcher no good.

I believe too much emphasis is placed on this stupid Nathan Buckley kicking exercise and not on the whole season the kid has played.

This is the reason why Rich slid. He was a No 2 but didnt perform at this draft camp.

Even some coaches are not sold on the drills, the players were put through this week.

I have no confidence we will select the right kid with Jackson still part of the process. He has proved he has no NFI
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on October 03, 2009, 02:21:17 PM
It's the West Australian.  What do you expect?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on October 03, 2009, 03:20:35 PM
We've been linked to Cunnington for Pick 3 also
No need to get your knickers in a twist
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Con65 on October 03, 2009, 05:05:23 PM
I think it will be Martin for pick #3.

Quite quick in the 20m sprint and kicks with both feet...and accurate too....

No brainer unless Scully or Trengove are still at #3....
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiger101 on October 03, 2009, 05:32:42 PM
I think it will be Martin for pick #3.

No brainer unless Scully or Trengove are still at #3....

agreed hopefully we pick him up.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on October 03, 2009, 07:41:12 PM
for sure.  martin is the one.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 03, 2009, 07:45:22 PM
I'm happy if we pick up Martin. Would be a great result. Hopefully we can have another first rounder somewhere and look to snare a KPP.

If only McMahon missed against the Dees. :banghead
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on October 03, 2009, 10:04:43 PM
A snippet from the West Australian....

Fremantle have the fourth pick in the draft and will take Peel's Anthony Morabito if he isn't snared with the third selection by Richmond.

The Tigers are keen on the Thunder teenager, but have to weigh up whether to select the WA product or go home-grown and secure exciting Geelong Falcons teenager Gary Rohan.

Melbourne are expected to select Victorian Tom Scully and South Australian Jack Trengove with the first two picks.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/eagles/6136470/eagle-eye-on-wa-trio/


please no!

Dustin Martin!

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tiger101 on October 03, 2009, 10:09:22 PM
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/sport/afl/story/0,26547,26161455-5016212,00.html

Richmond recruiting chief Francis Jackson said the club was unlikely to use its first-round pick to draft a top key forward, such as John Butcher.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Harro80 on October 03, 2009, 11:19:06 PM
for sure.  martin is the one.


YEP 100%!!!! WE HAVE  TO TAKE MARTIN WITH OUR FIRST PICK  :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 04, 2009, 04:57:32 AM
Emma Quayle says on Martin's 3km trial and beep test - "Haven't got his exact time yet - middle of the pack, not great but not terrible"

Ryan Harwood - "I like him. He might get to 20s."

http://twitter.com/emmasq


Aaron Black - He tested sensationally at the AFL draft camp. One recruiter said he was possibly the best key forward available.

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/sport/afl/story/0,26547,26162095-5016212,00.html


Morabito and his manager, Colin Young, have told eastern states clubs he would prefer to stay at home.

Brilliant young rover Tom Scully appears certain to be Melbourne's first choice with its priority pick and classy South Australian Jack Trengove the Demons' next pick at two. Tough on-baller Dustin Martin looks likely to head to the Tigers with their first pick.

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26160056-5005401,00.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 04, 2009, 10:20:08 AM
We need a key position player. Really need to orchestrate some deal to get a pick earlier than 19. Maybe put up pick 19 and a player to move up the order if possible.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on October 04, 2009, 04:42:01 PM
We need a key position player. Really need to orchestrate some deal to get a pick earlier than 19. Maybe put up pick 19 and a player to move up the order if possible.
It's also a case of what quality is available at pick 19. There should be a KPP around but whoever it is may be the 4th or 5th best tall. We did the same with Cleve in 2005 when we wanted a KPP but having taken a small (JON) with our first pick we took the tall with our second pick.

Anyway maybe we can get talls with our 2nd and 3rd picks?

1. Melb - Trengove
2. Melb - Scully
3. Rich - Martin
4. Freo - Morabito
-------------------------- 99% known
5. Nth - Cunnington
6. Syd - Tapscott
7. WCE - Jetta
8. Port - Rohan
9. Port - Butcher
10. Ess - Lucas
11. Melb - Talia
12. Bris - Stevens
13. Adel - Panos
14. WB - Black
15. Coll - Carlisle
16. St K - Duncan
17. Geel - Christensen

18. Melb - Gysberts
19. Rich - Griffiths?
20. Freo - Sheppard
21. Nth  - Melksham
22. Syd - Bastinac
23. WCE - Winmar
24. Port - stuff
25. Nth - Moore
26. Ess - Carey
27. Carl - Vardy
28. Bris - Chricton
29. Adel - Coyler
30. Coll - Hartigan
31. WB - Harwood
32. St K - Ah Chee
33. Geel - Craig

34. Melb - Gawn
35. Rich - Astbury/Houghton?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 04, 2009, 08:11:44 PM
pick 19, Edwards can get us what exactly? How far up the draft order could that get us?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on October 04, 2009, 09:22:56 PM
pick 19, Edwards can get us what exactly? How far up the draft order could that get us?
Probably no higher. First round picks are like gold this year and with the guns put on the trade table an Edwards would not get a look at inside the top 25 at least. He might help if we wanted to push pick 35 higher but not pick 19 IMO. Also I'm not a fan of 2 for 1 trades even if we were to get a few spots higher because Edwards' spot on our list would need to be filled and without a replacement trade pick for him then his spot gets filled by a kid taken very late in the draft who mostly likely will be no better if not a worse footballer.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: crannyvegas on October 04, 2009, 10:22:05 PM
Hypothetical

What are the rights of the draftees?
Especially the top 10 are they in a position to say to a club, "look i would prefer not to play for you i want to play with so and so"?

I only say this because Tom Scully follows the tigers and if he has for his whole life wouldnt that be a dream of his to play for that side?
wishful thinking no doubt but i thought it might be a consideration, or at least an angle the recruitment staff could play in the wooing of certain draftees...
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 04, 2009, 10:27:56 PM
Hypothetical

What are the rights of the draftees?
Especially the top 10 are they in a position to say to a club, "look i would prefer not to play for you i want to play with so and so"?

I only say this because Tom Scully follows the tigers and if he has for his whole life wouldnt that be a dream of his to play for that side?
wishful thinking no doubt but i thought it might be a consideration, or at least an angle the recruitment staff could play in the wooing of certain draftees...

No they have to go where they are told... unfortunately..
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on October 04, 2009, 10:33:41 PM
We need a key position player. Really need to orchestrate some deal to get a pick earlier than 19. Maybe put up pick 19 and a player to move up the order if possible.
It's also a case of what quality is available at pick 19. There should be a KPP around but whoever it is may be the 4th or 5th best tall. We did the same with Cleve in 2005 when we wanted a KPP but having taken a small (JON) with our first pick we took the tall with our second pick.

Anyway maybe we can get talls with our 2nd and 3rd picks?

1. Melb - Trengove
2. Melb - Scully
3. Rich - Martin
4. Freo - Morabito
-------------------------- 99% known
5. Nth - Cunnington
6. Syd - Tapscott
7. WCE - Jetta
8. Port - Rohan
9. Port - Butcher
10. Ess - Lucas
11. Melb - Talia
12. Bris - Stevens
13. Adel - Panos
14. WB - Black
15. Coll - Carlisle
16. St K - Duncan
17. Geel - Christensen

18. Melb - Gysberts
19. Rich - Griffiths?
20. Freo - Sheppard
21. Nth  - Melksham
22. Syd - Bastinac
23. WCE - Winmar
24. Port - stuff
25. Nth - Moore
26. Ess - Carey
27. Carl - Vardy
28. Bris - Chricton
29. Adel - Coyler
30. Coll - Hartigan
31. WB - Harwood
32. St K - Ah Chee
33. Geel - Craig

34. Melb - Gawn
35. Rich - Astbury/Houghton?

nice.  i like it.  i'd like it even more if harwood reaches our 3rd round pick.  even more if we can secure another 2nd roudn pick.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on October 04, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
A snippet from the West Australian....

Fremantle have the fourth pick in the draft and will take Peel's Anthony Morabito if he isn't snared with the third selection by Richmond.

The Tigers are keen on the Thunder teenager, but have to weigh up whether to select the WA product or go home-grown and secure exciting Geelong Falcons teenager Gary Rohan.

Melbourne are expected to select Victorian Tom Scully and South Australian Jack Trengove with the first two picks.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/eagles/6136470/eagle-eye-on-wa-trio/

please no!

Dustin Martin!

 :)

If we pick up Gary Rohan with our 3rd pick Richmond wil have 1 less member next year.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on October 04, 2009, 10:36:45 PM
We can wait for free agency and then snag Scully.  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 05, 2009, 04:24:25 AM
Trengove got 20 possies in Sturt's loss to Central Districts in the SANFL GF yesterday.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26164136-5013406,00.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 06, 2009, 02:29:19 PM
The AFL site has a two part video summary of the top draftees at the draft camp.


Trengove, Scully, Talia, Butcher, Jetta, Gysbert, Long, Sheppard and Martin in part one. Shows footage of RFC officials shaking hands with Scully.

http://www.afl.com.au/Video/tabid/76/videoid/50705/draft+camp+review+pt+1/Default.aspx#VideoPlayerB

Morabito, Lucas, Moore, Black, Craig, Grimes, Cunnington, Bastinac and Rohan in part two.

http://www.afl.com.au/Video/tabid/76/videoid/50705/draft+camp+review+pt+2/Default.aspx#VideoPlayerB

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: 1965 on October 06, 2009, 06:11:14 PM
Sorry about the last post but I am using the iPhone. Looks like he doesn't even have faith in his kicking. Get Martin for Gods sake!!!!!

Work want to upgrade my Palm Treo to an iPhone.

How do you find yours?

Really love It mate best phone I have ever had. Sorry to derail thread mods!! :)

Just got the iPhone.

It truly is a brilliant piece of technology.

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on October 08, 2009, 11:47:05 AM
how many rounds are in the draft?

five?

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 08, 2009, 11:56:23 AM
Sorry about the last post but I am using the iPhone. Looks like he doesn't even have faith in his kicking. Get Martin for Gods sake!!!!!

Work want to upgrade my Palm Treo to an iPhone.

How do you find yours?

Really love It mate best phone I have ever had. Sorry to derail thread mods!! :)

Just got the iPhone.

It truly is a brilliant piece of technology.

 :thumbsup


Excellent well done you won't be sorry!!!!
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on October 08, 2009, 11:20:47 PM
how many rounds are in the draft?

five?

 :)

How longs a piece of string?  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on October 08, 2009, 11:35:50 PM
how many rounds are in the draft?

five?

 :)

How longs a piece of string?  ;)
Twice the distance from the middle to the end ;)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on October 08, 2009, 11:43:23 PM
so Five?

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 09, 2009, 04:11:53 AM
Sydney yesterday attempted to get its hands on Richmond's pick No. 3 - and midfielder Dustin Martin - by offering its first two choices in the upcoming draft, numbers six and 14, to the Tigers. The idea was swiftly knocked back by Richmond, which is believed to be keen on the Bendigo onballer.

Sydney is also believed to be interested in Geelong Falcons tough nut Ben Cunnington, although the same deal wasn't offered to Fremantle, suggesting Martin was their target. Neither he nor Cunnington is expected to last past pick five in the draft.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/swans-generous-offer-for-young-cat/2009/10/08/1254701105359.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Chuck17 on October 09, 2009, 10:15:16 AM
Sydney yesterday attempted to get its hands on Richmond's pick No. 3 - and midfielder Dustin Martin - by offering its first two choices in the upcoming draft, numbers six and 14, to the Tigers. The idea was swiftly knocked back by Richmond, which is believed to be keen on the Bendigo onballer.

I thought they may have wanted Butcher as they badly need KPF's unless they get their hands on the money box grabber FEV.  However by the sounds of it Butcher may last to 6 anyway.

If they did want Martin then I am gald we knocked them back because that should be a good endorsement of how good Martin is/will be.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 09, 2009, 10:38:13 AM
Sydney yesterday attempted to get its hands on Richmond's pick No. 3 - and midfielder Dustin Martin - by offering its first two choices in the upcoming draft, numbers six and 14, to the Tigers. The idea was swiftly knocked back by Richmond, which is believed to be keen on the Bendigo onballer.

They'd have to have approached the Demons as well with the same offer. Maybe 6 + 14 and a player for pick 2.

If the Dee's took it, then we get either Martin or Trengove anyway. Do it Dee's!!
 
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 09, 2009, 10:48:25 AM
What we need to try and do today is to shuffle our picks forward.

Pick 51 and Patto for 46 (Hawks)
Tuck and 35 for 28 (Swans)
McMahon (and half his salary) and 44 for 32 (Saints)
 :pray Schulz and 19 for Farmer and 16 (Port)  :pray

Leaves us with

3, 16, 28, 32, 44, 46


Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: FooffooValve on October 09, 2009, 03:35:48 PM
So,we have 3, 19, 35, 44, 51, 67, 72, 83 + PSD 2. Is that right?

Maybe we are intending to use 7 ND and the PSD pick.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Stripes on October 09, 2009, 03:57:18 PM
So,we have 3, 19, 35, 44, 51, 67, 72, 83 + PSD 2. Is that right?

Maybe we are intending to use 7 ND and the PSD pick.

I don't think so. I think we will elevate Nahas at the very least and possibly Browne and even Silvester which would mean we would stop at pick 51 or 67 if we got rid of Silvester instead of elevating him. I just can't see us making selections that far into the draft given it is by all reports very shallow.

Stripes
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: FooffooValve on October 09, 2009, 04:01:46 PM
Just speculating Stripes, as it would seem a bit pointless to get pick 72 from Port if we weren't going to use it. Perhaps it is just insurance in case a kid that we have our eye on is still there at 72.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on October 10, 2009, 10:12:11 AM
Now that the trading is done I thought it would be interesting to have a look at some stats to do with draft picks in recent years.  Here is a table with the top 30 draft picks over the last 10 years showing each pick, the highest games played for that pick, the lowest games played for that pick, the average games played for that pick and the percentage of that pick still currently playing:

1   191   3   109.4   100
2   188   5   91.6   100
3   178   22   88.7   90
4   213   1   68.1   80
5   203   1   80.6   80
6   94   2   39   80
7   117   1   58.1   80
8   199   6   60   80
9   113   0   39.3   70
10   151   0   59.7   80
11   188   10   56.4   80
12   157   0   58.3   90
13   168   0   92.1   100
14   149   0   45.7   70
15   116   0   38.8   70
16   155   0   53.9   80
17   147   0   30.4   60
18   166   0   44   70
19   198   0   64.9   80
20   184   0   59.9   80
21   124   0   40.9   60
22   102   0   24.6   60
23   176   10   40.9   70
24   161   13   66.9   90
25   92   3   31.9   40
26   90   1   32   50
27   119   0   28.3   70
28   172   0   30   60
29   151   1   57.8   80
30   184   0   49.2   70
Title: Dissecting the draft (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on October 11, 2009, 06:35:03 AM
Dissecting the draft
Emma Quayle | October 11, 2009

With the trade period over, next on the AFL agenda is the national draft. Emma Quayle looks at the key questions surrounding this year's talent pool.

So, is this year's draft really as bad as everyone has been saying?

''Yes'', was how one recruiting manager answered that question. ''It's mediocre,'' said another, and that seems a popular line of thinking. Each draft has ''layers'' of talent, and the very top layer this year is a small one. Where last year there were, say, 15 players any recruiter would have happily picked, this year some are nominating as few as four. Others say it's more like six, eight or 10. What happens? The consensus is, it evens out quickly, that you don't really want to be picking after 50 and that there are fewer certain prospects. ''It flatlines after 10,'' said a recruiter. ''That doesn't mean there aren't any reasonable players there, but there aren't any absolute guarantees, and everyone's list will be different. Someone's No. 11 will be someone else's 30.'' Said another: ''After 10, you could throw a blanket over 30 of them.'' Because the group is considered so even, this may be a draft where ''needs'' come into play with picks as early as the teens. Adding to that is that Melbourne and the Power will share so many early picks [they share seven of the first 18]. They might pick someone ahead of time with the last of their picks. It's a weird situation: the Port team's day will be done before Geelong starts at pick 17.

Why is there no depth?

The 17-year-olds have been removed - and they generally comprise about a third of any draft. One recruiter suspects 20 would have been drafted this year. Plus, many of those 17-year-olds - the best of whom have been signed by the Gold Coast - are very, very good players. At least three - Josh Toy, Maverick Weller and Luke Russell, plus possibly Trent McKenzie and one or two more - would have been first-round picks if they were in this year's draft. Toy would have pushed for top three. ''We'd be talking about what an amazingly good first round we had if those players were in it,'' said one recruiter. This draft could see a really low number of players chosen, and it's hard to see anyone taking more than their mandatory three picks [aside from perhaps Melbourne, Essendon, Fremantle and Richmond, the first two having loaded up with top 30 picks] and possibly Geelong, which needs to bring in kids. For the first time this season, clubs can use one of those three picks to upgrade a rookie, and I suspect quite a few will take this option. We could only have 50-something fresh players drafted.

Who are the really good players?

Tom Scully and Jack Trengove seem, at this point, likely to be wearing Melbourne jumpers next year. All going well, they will play round one. Midfielders Dustin Martin and Ben Cunnington are in the top group, as is Anthony Morabito, a 190-centimetre wingman from Western Australia. They seem the distinct top five at this early stage. That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something.

Who are the best onballers?

The run-all-day Scully and the equally complete Trengove, but unless you're a Demon fan don't get too excited. People in Adelaide have been comparing Trengove's SANFL season - he had 30 possessions and took a match-saving mark in the preliminary final, then had 20 touches in Sturt's losing grand final team - with those of Bryce Gibbs and Nathan Buckley. I'm not sure everyone would agree, but there are little bits of his game - his floating marks - that remind me of James Hird, although Trengove is probably a more traditional midfielder. Martin has explosive speed [confirmed at the recent draft camp] and beautiful foot skills. Cunnington would almost kill someone to get to the ball, and can go forward; he and Trengove are probably the best marks in the midfield group. The top 10 picks will be dominated by midfielders, with Gary Rohan [maybe a mid, maybe a half-forward or half-back], Jake Melksham, Kane Lucas, Jordan Gysberts and Luke Tapscott names you will hear more of.

How about the talls?

There aren't very many of them. There aren't many really tall players, for a start; in fact, you might see a few ruckmen drafted out of state leagues or kept on lists when they might otherwise have been delisted. John Butcher seems clearly the best key-position prospect, but the thinking with the rest seems to be that while many have exciting qualities or attributes, none look like complete packages. They will need development, wherever they go. Jake Carlisle and Daniel Talia look like first-rounders - both can play forward or back, although some recruiters will tell you they only like Carlisle as a forward and others will tell you he's better down back. Gippsland ruckman Nathan Vardy might be in there somewhere, but again, he has shown mostly glimpses. ''He can jump, he can mark, he's got good technique,'' said one recruiter. ''But has hasn't shown it consistently. It's the same story with all of them. Norwood forward Matthew Panos may come into the mix in the 20s [earlier, should the Demons or Port pick him] and he's not a flashy or an aggressive player, but he takes marks, kicks goals and from all reports will lap up an AFL environment. David Astbury [North Ballarat] will fit in there somewhere, too. Aaron Black has burst onto the West Australian scene late but seems more of a tall utility than a true key-position player. James Craig shapes as the best ruck prospect, but he's only 195 centimetres. He's got a good leap, which helps, and the way Mitch Clark and Paddy Ryder played this year suggest his height won't matter so much. There is so much for recruiters to consider this year, the talls look like a lottery more than ever before. ''People are going to have completely different ideas about all of them,'' said one recruiter.

What's the deal with John Butcher?

Touted as a top two or three pick at the start of this year, Butcher hasn't had a fantastic year and his stocks seem to have fallen. He is this year's mystery man and no one seems sure where he will fit in at this stage. The critics will say he has a bad kicking action and that his work ethic can vary from game to game. But he is 197 centimetres and is the best contested mark in the draft, surely. He kicks points, but he also kicks goals. His endurance needs work, but he notched a 2.99-second sprint time for 20 metres. Having starred as a 17-year-old, he has been under the microscope for a long time. Butcher impressed in many of his interviews at draft camp and when the dust settles, it's hard to see him reaching the Demons at No. 11. ''He presented really well,'' said one recruiter. ''I watched him really closely in the time trial, I thought he busted a gut and I watched him really closely. I reckon he's right back in the mix.''

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/dissecting-the-draft/2009/10/10/1255019653282.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on October 11, 2009, 08:47:00 PM
Now that the trading is done I thought it would be interesting to have a look at some stats to do with draft picks in recent years.  Here is a table with the top 30 draft picks over the last 10 years showing each pick, the highest games played for that pick, the lowest games played for that pick, the average games played for that pick and the percentage of that pick still currently playing:

1   191   3   109.4   100
2   188   5   91.6   100
3   178   22   88.7   90
4   213   1   68.1   80
5   203   1   80.6   80
6   94   2   39   80
7   117   1   58.1   80
8   199   6   60   80
9   113   0   39.3   70
10   151   0   59.7   80
11   188   10   56.4   80
12   157   0   58.3   90
13   168   0   92.1   100
14   149   0   45.7   70
15   116   0   38.8   70
16   155   0   53.9   80
17   147   0   30.4   60
18   166   0   44   70
19   198   0   64.9   80
20   184   0   59.9   80
21   124   0   40.9   60
22   102   0   24.6   60
23   176   10   40.9   70
24   161   13   66.9   90
25   92   3   31.9   40
26   90   1   32   50
27   119   0   28.3   70
28   172   0   30   60
29   151   1   57.8   80
30   184   0   49.2   70
Is that why the Swans wanted to offload pick 6 lol. Geez for such a high pick it has a fairly lame record. You would've thought pick 7 would have better stats based on who has been selected in recent years. Pick 13 is a lucky number statistically. We got Jack with that pick. The rest seems fairly random.

This also shows how valuable a top 2-3 pick is.
Title: Re: Dissecting the draft (Age)
Post by: mightytiges on October 11, 2009, 08:58:15 PM
So, is this year's draft really as bad as everyone has been saying?

''Yes'', was how one recruiting manager answered that question. ''It's mediocre,'' said another, and that seems a popular line of thinking. Each draft has ''layers'' of talent, and the very top layer this year is a small one. Where last year there were, say, 15 players any recruiter would have happily picked, this year some are nominating as few as four. Others say it's more like six, eight or 10. What happens? The consensus is, it evens out quickly, that you don't really want to be picking after 50 and that there are fewer certain prospects. ''It flatlines after 10,'' said a recruiter. ''That doesn't mean there aren't any reasonable players there, but there aren't any absolute guarantees, and everyone's list will be different. Someone's No. 11 will be someone else's 30.'' Said another: ''After 10, you could throw a blanket over 30 of them.'' Because the group is considered so even, this may be a draft where ''needs'' come into play with picks as early as the teens.

 This draft could see a really low number of players chosen, and it's hard to see anyone taking more than their mandatory three picks [aside from perhaps Melbourne, Essendon, Fremantle and Richmond, the first two having loaded up with top 30 picks] and possibly Geelong, which needs to bring in kids. For the first time this season, clubs can use one of those three picks to upgrade a rookie, and I suspect quite a few will take this option. We could only have 50-something fresh players drafted.
Good for us if the draft only goes to 50. It means, as said in the other thread, our later picks will be pushed up the draft order :pray.

I think AFL clubs will probably target kids from WA and Vic Country as their clash earlier this year was a high standard. They had depth on their lists. The other U18 teams were thin though. It's yet to be seen how many state league players get picked up.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 11, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
One of the most interesting thing out of the Age article was this

"That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something."

Clearly Sydney want that Morabito kid and know Freo want him too

Kudos to Richmond for keeping pick 3 if it is going to guarantee them the player they want.

Although it would have been nice to have 2 first round picks I think the risk of losing pick 3 was there wasn't a guarantee the player we want will still be there at pick 6...  :clapping
 
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on October 11, 2009, 10:16:44 PM
One of the most interesting thing out of the Age article was this

"That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something."

Clearly Sydney want that Morabito kid and know Freo want him too

Kudos to Richmond for keeping pick 3 if it is going to guarantee them the player they want.

Although it would have been nice to have 2 first round picks I think the risk of losing pick 3 was there wasn't a guarantee the player we want will still be there at pick 6...  :clapping
 
Agree WP. You don't give up a top 3 pick.

I took Sydney offering us that deal and not Freo as meaning they wanted Martin. If they wanted Morabito then they could have offered Freo the swap knowing Scully, Trengove and Martin were going top 3.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 12, 2009, 07:25:30 AM
One of the most interesting thing out of the Age article was this

"That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something."

Clearly Sydney want that Morabito kid and know Freo want him too

Kudos to Richmond for keeping pick 3 if it is going to guarantee them the player they want.

Although it would have been nice to have 2 first round picks I think the risk of losing pick 3 was there wasn't a guarantee the player we want will still be there at pick 6...  :clapping
 
Agree WP. You don't give up a top 3 pick.

I took Sydney offering us that deal and not Freo as meaning they wanted Martin. If they wanted Morabito then they could have offered Freo the swap knowing Scully, Trengove and Martin were going top 3.

I took it to mean that Sydney are concerend we might take Morabito and if we didn't then Freo would
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on October 12, 2009, 09:34:42 AM
One of the most interesting thing out of the Age article was this

"That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something."

Clearly Sydney want that Morabito kid and know Freo want him too

Kudos to Richmond for keeping pick 3 if it is going to guarantee them the player they want.

Although it would have been nice to have 2 first round picks I think the risk of losing pick 3 was there wasn't a guarantee the player we want will still be there at pick 6...  :clapping
 
Agree WP. You don't give up a top 3 pick.

I took Sydney offering us that deal and not Freo as meaning they wanted Martin. If they wanted Morabito then they could have offered Freo the swap knowing Scully, Trengove and Martin were going top 3.

I took it to mean that Sydney are concerend we might take Morabito and if we didn't then Freo would
I see it the other way too WP, word is they want Martin. Certainly fits their type of player too.
Problem for Sydney is they also want Cunnington, who will probably go at Pick 5, unless Rohan is taken instead by North
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 12, 2009, 02:42:31 PM
One of the most interesting thing out of the Age article was this

"That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something."

Clearly Sydney want that Morabito kid and know Freo want him too

Why would you think Sydney wanted Morabito, not Martin?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 12, 2009, 11:41:41 PM
Emma Quayle's potential first rounders (not in order). This might give us an idea who will be left around pick 19.

Tom Scully
Jack Trengove
Dustin Martin
Anthony Morabito
Ben Cunnington
John Butcher
Jake Carlisle
Daniel Talia
Gary Rohan
Jake Melksham
Kane Lucas
Jordan Gysberts
Luke Tapscott
Lewis Jetta
Andrew Moore
Troy Taylor

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 13, 2009, 12:03:39 AM
So who are the next best that we would ne interested in for our two picks after 19?? Gee one more pick in the first round would........ well you know.... :(
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 13, 2009, 09:00:19 AM
"That Sydney offered Richmond draft picks six and 14 for No. 3, but didn't make Fremantle the same offer, tells us something."

Clearly Sydney want that Morabito kid and know Freo want him too

WP, I read that as Sydney didn't want pick 4 because Martin would be gone by pick 3.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 13, 2009, 09:42:19 AM
Martin seems like a Sydney type midfielder. So Id think he was the player they wanted.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 13, 2009, 06:20:18 PM
Emma Quayle's potential first rounders (not in order). This might give us an idea who will be left around pick 19.

Tom Scully
Jack Trengove
Dustin Martin
Anthony Morabito
Ben Cunnington
John Butcher
Jake Carlisle
Daniel Talia
Gary Rohan
Jake Melksham
Kane Lucas
Jordan Gysberts
Luke Tapscott
Lewis Jetta
Andrew Moore
Troy Taylor

http://twitter.com/emmasq


The first 5 or 6 look like they are in order
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 13, 2009, 08:38:38 PM

Why would you think Sydney wanted Morabito, not Martin?

because during the draft camp on of the Sydney recruiting people said that Morabito was one they were "looking" at and also I read somewhere that they had interviewed him
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on October 13, 2009, 10:12:11 PM
would it surprise anyone if Scully/Trengove aren't No.1 and No.2 taken?

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 13, 2009, 10:29:10 PM
would it surprise anyone if Scully/Trengove aren't No.1 and No.2 taken?

 :)

Have Melbourne changed their minds?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 14, 2009, 01:56:07 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjp4ROxszk

Aston Martin is class  :cheers
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 14, 2009, 02:57:00 AM
Port offered picks 8 and 9 to Melbourne for pick 2 in an attempt to grab Trengove

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/jack-trengrove-australias-most-wanted/story-e6frf9jf-1225786427512

At the SA state screening Trengove ran a 15.1 or 15.2 in the beep test and 2.97 for the 20m.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 14, 2009, 03:25:29 AM
Here are some results from the W.A. state screening ......

Height
1. Damian Hayward 201.5cm
2. Joel Houghton 194.3cm
3. Lance Daly 191.8cm
4. Chris Luff 190.4cm
5. Simon White 190.1cm - Biggest hands (26cm)

Weight
1. Damien Hayward 97.4Kg
2. Simon White 87.8kg
3. Cameron Kickett 87.6kg (187.2cm) - Highest skinfolds overall
4. Jarrad Kayler-Thompson 87.4kg (186.5cm)
5. Mitch Brown 86.6kg (189.5cm)

Agility run
1. Trent Dennis Lane 8.18 sec
2. Ben Stratton 8.34 sec
3. Brett Van Groningen 8.38 sec
4. Kyle Hardingham 8.39 sec
5. Joel Houghton 8.53 sec

20m Sprint
1. Ryan Neates 2.83 sec ( Did 3 sprints all quicker than next best)
2. Sam Pullman 2.86 sec
3. Trent Dennis Lane 2.88 sec
4. Brett Van Groningen 2.89 sec
5. Joel Coyne 2.91 sec

20m Shuttle Run
1. Joel Houghton 15.1
2. Joel Leeson 14.11
3. Ben Stratton 14.10
4. Michael Florio 14.7
5. Trent Dennis Lane 14.6

Standing Vertical Jump
1. Kyle Hardingham 77cm
2. Ryan Neates 72cm
3. Simon White 71cm
4. Jarrad Kayler-Thompson 69cm
5. Ben Stratton, Tendai Mzungu 68cm

Running Vertical Jump highest off either foot
1.Cameron Kickett, Kyle Hardingham 94cm
2.Trent Dennis-Lane 93cm
3.Tendai Mzungu 91cm
4. Ben Stratton 86cm
5. Simon White, Mitch Carter 85cm

Ryan Neates not far behind and almost the same leap height off either foot.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16047249&postcount=35
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 14, 2009, 08:00:05 PM
Port offered pick #8 + #9 for pick #2 ..
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Stripes on October 14, 2009, 08:06:35 PM
Port offered pick #8 + #9 for pick #2 ..

Sydney offered two first rounders for our 3rd pick also and I believe Fremantle did something similar. Indicates to me the first few picks are miles in front of the rest.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 15, 2009, 04:22:19 PM
Burgatron's view on the tall forwards available who may be still around at pick 19:

            Draft range

Butcher     5 - 20
Carlisle      5 - 20
Black       10 - 25
Griffiths    10 - 35
Panos      15 - rookie
Hill          20 - 60

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86059/default.aspx


Just on Aaron Black:

On the draft camp testing he did very well in the jumps, pretty good in the speed, poor in the endurance and woeful in the agility.
+ tested well in the kicking.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=630491&page=2
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on October 16, 2009, 02:01:56 AM
Quote
Here are some results from the W.A. state screening ......

Height
2. Joel Houghton 194.3cm

Agility run
5. Joel Houghton 8.53 sec

20m Shuttle Run
1. Joel Houghton 15.1
Has anyone here seen enough of Houghton to say he'd be someone we'd look at at say pick 35? Is he someone who has some natural footy ability or is he another Gourdis (an athlete instead of a footballer)?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 16, 2009, 02:34:36 PM
Tenace will nominate for the National Draft because 3 clubs are interested in him according to Ricky Nixon.

"As a manager of five coaches, I know clubs are probably going to look to use their last pick on an experienced player because the draft is very shallow," Nixon told afl.com.au on Friday.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86136/default.aspx


Who is Hardwick's manager out of curiosity?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Harro80 on October 16, 2009, 04:52:21 PM
JUST ON SEN THEY SAID MELBOURNE WILL PROB SKIP SCULLY AND TAKE NEXT BEST THING BECAUSE HES KNEE PROB IS WORSE THAN FIRST THOUGHT.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WA Tiger on October 16, 2009, 05:08:51 PM
JUST ON SEN THEY SAID MELBOURNE WILL PROB SKIP SCULLY AND TAKE NEXT BEST THING BECAUSE HES KNEE PROB IS WORSE THAN FIRST THOUGHT.

Great just our luck again if it's true... :(
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 16, 2009, 07:25:19 PM
We should take a 'risk' on Scully @ #3 then
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: tigersalive on October 16, 2009, 07:57:23 PM
JUST ON SEN THEY SAID MELBOURNE WILL PROB SKIP SCULLY AND TAKE NEXT BEST THING BECAUSE HES KNEE PROB IS WORSE THAN FIRST THOUGHT.

Someone SMS'd it in to SEN, it doesn't get much more rock solid fact than that, especially when it's passed along in caps lock form.   :rollin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on October 17, 2009, 01:17:05 PM
take Scully and Panos at 3 & 19 if available!

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 19, 2009, 05:24:56 AM
The Australian is comparing Trengove to Hird (ie. he has no weaknesses).

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26227091-5013406,00.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 22, 2009, 10:43:30 PM
A phantom draft not so much for accuracy (the order of names if different to most others) but mainly to put names out there for discussion .....

Full mock draft here:
http://www.allfooty.info/2009/10/2009-afl-phantom-draft-4-rounds-picks-1.html


1. Melbourne - Tom Scully - Midfielder. 182cm, 74kg
2. Melbourne - Jack Trengove - Midfielder. 185cm, 82kg

3. Richmond - Ben Cunnington - Midfielder. 186cm, 84kg
Richmond need a lot of everything, so this pick in the draft could be one of around ten players and Richmond fans could be surprised. They have Deledio and Cotchin, and the third midfield musketeer could be Cunnington. Ben Cunnington is probably the total package, he can be used in the midfield and can win the ball with his hard work or he can be played in other spots where he can play taller than his size, so in marking contests against other onballers he can dominate. A bit like Luke Hodge, he could be sent forward to try to get a goal or play as a loose defender at times. If the new coach is happy with a forward line foundation of Vickery, J Riewoldt and M Morton to build around then they won't pick Butcher, but he has to be a chance to go here especially if they see Vickery as their future number 1 ruckman. If the Tigers decide to look to Western Australia, to build a midfield of Deledio, Morabito, Cotchin then they could form Run-DMC.

4. Fremantle - Kane Lucas - Midfielder. 188cm, 79kg
5. North Melb - Dustin Martin - Midfielder. 187cm, 86kg
6. Sydney - John Butcher - Tall Forward. 197cm, 84kg
7. West Coast - Anthony Morabito - Midfielder. 190cm, 90kg
8. Port Adelaide - Matthew Panos - Tall Forward. 192cm, 85kg
9. Port Adelaide - Luke Tapscott - Midfielder. 180cm, 86kg
10. Essendon - Gary Rohan - Midfielder/Small Forward. 186cm, 79kg
11. Melbourne - Jack stuff - Ruckman/Tall Forward. 201cm, 85kg
12. Carlton - Daniel Talia - Tall Forward/Defender. 194cm, 89kg
13. Adelaide - Jake Carlisle - Tall Forward/Defender. 196cm, 83kg
14. Sydney - Koby Stevens - Midfielder. 187cm, 83kg
15. Bulldogs - Jake Melksham - Midfielder. 182cm, 69kg
16. Port Adel - Mitchell Duncan - Medium Forward/Midfielder. 188cm, 81kg
17. Geelong - Jesse W Smith - Medium Defender/Midfielder. 191cm, 83kg
18. Melbourne - David Astbury - Tall Forward/Defender. 193cm, 79kg

19. Richmond - Jordan Gysberts - Midfielder. 188cm, 83kg
Richmond can get a versatile player like Gysberts and he could be very useful as they fill the various holes in their team. Probably some size for the midfield, in an outside role, and also a candidate to go forward or back.

35. Richmond - Dylan McNeil - Midfielder/Small Forward. 178cm, 75kg
As the new Richmond coach looks to reshape the Richmond list, he may look for players that show more leadership and hustle than other prospects and maybe McNeil is that type of player.

44. Richmond - Sam Reid - Tall Defender. 192cm, 84kg
So far in this mock draft, the Tigers have added a variety of onballers and go taller with this selection. Taller and more athletic than many of Richmond's current defenders, S Reid could be very useful for Richmond in a couple of years.

51. Richmond - Mark Hutchings - Midfielder. 180cm, 82kg
Someone who may be able to make the Richmond midfield a bit tougher, which could be needed as Coughlan was delisted and S Tuck isn't in their future plans.

http://www.allfooty.info/2009/10/2009-afl-phantom-draft-4-rounds-picks-1.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on October 22, 2009, 11:06:08 PM
Gysberts will no way jump out to 19..

Would have a stupidly big night on the turps if we get Martin and Gysberts lol.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 23, 2009, 12:10:36 PM
Emma Quayle Talks All Things Drafts

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/blog.php?b=783

She has Martin going to Richmond.

She also says due to uneven distribution of drafts picks amongst the clubs ater trade week that we may be one club that may select a player earlier than he is expected to go at (presumably with our pick 19). We did the same thing last year with Postie at pick 26.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 23, 2009, 01:42:18 PM
Emma Quayle Talks All Things Drafts

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/blog.php?b=783

She has Martin going to Richmond.

She also says due to uneven distribution of drafts picks amongst the clubs ater trade week that we may be one club that may select a player earlier than he is expected to go at (presumably with our pick 19). We did the same thing last year with Postie at pick 26.

I hope not.

Would like to get a player who is rated in the top 10 or so that slides.

Like Rance.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on October 23, 2009, 01:54:27 PM
She could be referring to someone like Griffiths there, rated very highly by some, rated a late 2nd-3rd rounder by others
His injury affected season is what makes him hard to judge
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 23, 2009, 08:21:59 PM
Richmond spoke to Melksham at the draft camp

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86326/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 24, 2009, 12:07:04 AM
Im hoping someone like Brad Sheppard slides but cant see it happening.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 26, 2009, 06:13:53 AM
Nothing surprising but Emma Quayle has the top 5 as ....

Scully, Trengove, Martin, Morabita, Cunnington @ 5, with Rohan and Butcher still in the mix

& still thinks Dees should call Scully first. no1 pick gets some $$ and I figure he's carried the burden all year

Think I have 1-5 sorted, will start figuring the rest out next week!!

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 27, 2009, 01:21:22 PM
A guy on BF called 'Snoop Dog' does a mock draft each year which is usually a good read on each kid available. Here's his latest effort:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=647838

Not rapt with his mid-range choices for us (too small) but he has Sheppard still around at our pick 19 Ramps.


3. Dustin Martin - Bendigo Pioneers / 187cm / 86kg
Probably the worst kept secret that the Tigers are heavily committed to this kid. Why wouldn’t they be. In years to come this bloke is going to be the ball winner that releases Delidio and Cotchin into open space. Very courageous player who will often take your breath away when seeing the positions he puts his body in. I really like him at the contest and seems to keep his feet when in traffic. Very well skilled on both sides of his body and always seems to make the right decision which suggests his composure is very good and tends to come in handy if he can continue to be a player that takes you into the fwd 50. It was interesting to note that the kicking assessment developed for the Draft Camp had him excelling in which is pretty impressive. In simple terms he is a good guy to be having in possession of the footy.

Others they may look at: I think everyone is pretty certain its Martin but Morabito or Butcher would be the back ups here.

19. Allen Christensen - Geelong Falcons / 175cm / 72kg
Allen is an interesting one. Highly talented but I guess I have just been missing his best games. I also have some reservations about players of his height being taken so early, but the reality is this bloke is good and the good judges have him up there. Can play mid and fwd and is really good around the contest. Gets a heap of footy including winning his own ball and can play outside and provide burst. Good lateral movement and awareness and skills are very good – but not elite IMO. The aim will be get him in the midfield but I worry his height will preclude him from doing that (do people notice Sam Mitchell is not 6ft?). Not to worry a HF stuff or pocket will be enough to see this bloke as handy selection at #19 where his hunger, creativity and lead up will ensure he is a handful for defenders.

Others they may look at: I think there is a chance he could fall to 30-40 and if that happened then a Sheppard appeals here as a type Hardwick will love. Notwithstanding they have Vickery I think Vardy and stuff would come into contention if the other talls are all gone.

35. Andrew Hooper - North Ballarat / 172cm / 78kg
Every year there is a bloke like Hooper. Dean Kelly ghosts for me are revisted but Hooper is different. Whilst its highly unlikely blokes of his stature get picked up this early (if at all) I think Andrew is very likely to go around here. Everything he does on a footy field says he is a chance to be very successful at senior level. Very very hard at the pill, wins a heap of contested footy, runs hard all day and has really neat finishing skills with a reasonably penetrating kick. One of the things that makes him distinctive is his sprints though. He is incredibly quick off the mark and would therefore present as a terrific Back pocket / roving type to man the elite smalls running around for many teams at the moment. I really believe this guy is in the Sam Mitchell mould and a club would do well to give him a go.

Others that might be considered here: Sumner would be good for them and give them some run they lack at the moment. Tom Hill, McDonald, Temel might be a fwd options they would look at here and hope someone like Hooper was here later.


44. Sam Reid / Murray Bushrangers / 192cm / 84kg
Another that went to DC who surprised me a little bit. Will be interested in what others think but clearly clubs are excited about the potential. Brother of Ben at Collingwood and much like Ben has a bit of filling out to do. Has played all over the place to date and even had a run in the ruck but think he will ultimately settle as a running defender / wingman. Played in the champs but didn’t really do a lot but has a red hot go below his knees which is attractive. Got good speed, runs all day and could probably play on a variety of types given he is pretty athletic. I liken him a little to Tyson Goldsack – I think Sam will become that type of player.

Others that might be considered here: Hill is the obvious choice but I think some good talls are left that they can hook into. Winmar would in the mix here as well. Talented fwd who the Tigers need one of. Not sure he is a Hardwick type though. Silverlock might be an option.


51. Zach Ledin - Geelong Falcons / 181cm / 78kg
Over age player who went around again for the Falcons after injury last year meant we didn’t see his best. Well 09 was a different story. Absolutely dominated at times for the Falcons and racked up some pretty impressive disposal stats through the year. I actually think Zach might go a bit higher than this and wouldn’t be at all surprised if his name was called at 30 or later. Plays through the midfield where he is a good height and has terrific running stamina. Plays inside and out but I like him as a bit more of an outside player where he can use his skills. In saying that he can win his own ball. He would be one that could be ready to go a bit sooner. Another I would love to see in black and white.

Others that might be considered here: A running HBF type like Menzel or Wanganeen who oozes class would be ideal for the Tiges right here. Grimes would be another though plays taller.


67. Josh Donaldson - West Perth / 194cm / 85kg
Versatile tall who represented WA at champs and can play a variety of positions. Mainly played as a back up ruck at the champs but at 193cm will be recruited to play back. I think his best chance at AFL level is to become a FB or CHB where he has also spent some time. Got good athletic credentials, good pace for a big fella and a big leap on him. Can also take a contested grab and kick a goal so will be interesting to see how he develops.

Others that might be considered here: They need some talls whoever is around and tall would be on the radar; Thompson, McDonald, Temel, Groenewegen would all be chances.

72. Luke McDonald  - Eastern Ranges / 196cm / 90kg
Gone with McDonald who is an over age player who dominated at FF this year for the Ranges and ended winning the goal kicking for the TAC. Tigers really need to develop someone like this. That never seems to be a reason for these blokes to go high and unfortunately I don’t think Luke will be any different. Got a massive set of hands on him and takes a contested grab but I worry a bit about his pace and agility when he comes up against the bigger mature bodies. Still has a wonderful boot on him and his conversion rate is high. Worthy of the Tigers taking a punt and adding to a list of taller youngsters.

Others that might be considered here: Like Carlton will be looking for some taller kids so McDonald makes sense or a Temel if here. Lawton and Sam Shaw are potentially others.

Full mock draft at:
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=647838
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Penelope on October 27, 2009, 04:58:36 PM
A name that caught my interest as being thrown into the mix as a latter pick for Richmond is Nicholas Winmar. While viewing some of the footage of potential draftees, a couple of things he did caught my eye, particularly a couple of long kicks out of defence to find a target.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKp8HZTnHfw
(No 20)

As you'd expect for someone expected to go late, he has a couple of question marks over him, but does appear to be working to improve areas that need it.
http://www.afldraftinfo.com/2009/10/nicholas-winmar-claremontwa-draft.html
http://www.claremontfc.com.au/news/colts-winmar-s-move-to-defence-a-success

You get the impression he is the sort that could be anything, or nothing. I wouldn't be disappointed to see him taken with a later draft pick, though.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 28, 2009, 01:53:52 AM
Looks like the Dees will go tall with pick 11 unless all the better KPPs surprisingly go early.


"We certainly haven't locked down the type of player we are going to pick at No. 11. We are just rating and ranking the draft. If it's comparable talent we will go to the need," Prendergast said.

"People would look at us and say it's likely to be a tall but it's all about the quality of the talls that are there."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/pick-11-proves-timely-for-dees/story-e6frf9jf-1225791860759




A reminder too how the top 10 countdown will work ......

The AFL recruiters will choose the first 10 picks in camera at 6pm, before they are announced in reverse order by the senior coaches on Foxtel at 6.30pm.

Then the draft will re-commence from selection 11 about 6.50pm.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Ramps on October 28, 2009, 05:22:57 AM
I have us looking at Ledin at 35 or 44. And if we had taken Martin & Sheppard at 3 and 19 that would mean 3 midfielders but we need players who can kick the footy, theres no point getting a player if he cant kick. Snoop dog has us going for rovers above, Rovers we can find down the track, we need key position forwards or out and out midfielders (bigger type midfielders) not rovers. Winmar at 44 or 51 is also a viable pick for us.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 28, 2009, 10:27:39 AM
A Demon fan asked Emma Quayle about the first round.

This was his list:
Scully, Trengove, Martin, Morabito, Cunnington, Lucas, Jetta, Black, Tapscott, Stevens, Butcher, Talia, Rohan, Gysbert, Panos, Christensen, Carlisle?

maybe replace Gysberts with melksham too?

Emma's reply:

Allen Christensen and Matthew Panos and possibly Aaron Black bit high i think, rohan bit low. haven't heard anything re lucas/ swans yet, think butcher/rohan

melksham is top 10. Lucas may drop out.

James Craig may be in there somewhere too. Not sure he'll get picked in the 10 but he's shaping as a first rounder, maybe port @ 16

Butcher - Think 11s the furthest he could get. Its a chance. Sydney, Port, even Essendon would be looking at him, esp Port

http://twitter.com/emmasq

Emma talks with AFL club recruiters so she usually knows what is going on.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: wayne on October 28, 2009, 01:00:25 PM
Notice all Melbourne fans have Butcher slipping  :rollin
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 29, 2009, 04:42:20 PM
New video clips of some of the draftees have been posted on the AFL site today.

I've posted the links to all of them here for those interested:
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=10253.0
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 30, 2009, 02:06:15 AM
Emma Quayle believes Ben Griffiths is a chance at our pick 19

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on October 30, 2009, 10:24:29 AM
Tom Harms is a superstar!!

Must get him with one of our late round picks!@!!@
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Penelope on October 31, 2009, 06:14:29 PM
Wow, just watched some footage of Majak Daw. I cant watch the footage on the AFL website, so I don't know what it shows, but  the Youtube clip is pretty impressive.

Sometimes you see an athlete that just has that something special, and this kid is a rough diamond. He just glides across the ground... at pace. He can jump, take a grab and his tap work and kicking for a bloke that has only been playing the game for 4 years puts to shame some who have been playing the game for 25 years.

There is something about this bloke like Nic Naitanui and I'm not talking about the color of their skin, but that something that says, if they can actually make it at the top level, then they will probably be something special.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZYr4YqzYK0
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 31, 2009, 06:42:26 PM
I've put together a resource thread with summaries and video of well over 100 potential draftees including the obvious favourites to go first round right down to possible rookie selections.

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=10263.0

Just go down to the name of the draftee you're interested in finding info about and seeing a video clip of and it should be there. If I've forgotten anyone, especially someone obvious, just let me know.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on October 31, 2009, 07:13:34 PM
Tom Harms is a superstar!!

Must get him with one of our late round picks!@!!@

Tom Harms
D.O.B:   15-June-1991
Club:   Sturt
State:   SA
Height:   185cm
Weight:   78kg
Position:   Midfielder
A versatile type who can also play up forward, Harms is a powerful and accurate kick. He looms as a backend selection at this stage.
Video: http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/219122 (http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/219122)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2009, 06:57:14 PM
NAB AFL Draft Machine

http://www.afl.com.au/offseason/richmond/richmonddraftmachine/tabid/15244/newsid/86104/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 02, 2009, 02:06:41 PM
Another knowledgable BF regular has posted his phantom draft. For Richmond he's gone best available so there's mostly mids going to us.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16178322&postcount=1

3. Dustin Martin Midfielder Bendigo
Martin is a strong bodied midfielder who is a natural footballer. Is able to win his ball and has probably played predominantly as an inside midfielder at TAC level due to playing in a weak side. Martin has the disposal to be equally effective playing a slightly more outside role in AFL footy as Martin has better than average kicking skills. What will really appeal to Tiger fans is Martin is genuinely tough who dislikes losing contests and willingly puts his body on the line. Martin spent significant time with the Tigers at Draft Camp and unless Melbourne pass on Trengove he will be wearing yellow and black.

19. Ryan Bastinac Midfielder Dandenong
Bastinac is an exciting midfielder who I think will be a link/ slightly outside midfielder who is a terrific kick of the footy who also displays excellent vision when he gets the footy. Bastinac is going to need to work on his upper body and continue to build his core to withstand the bumps and hits however he has the skills and the ability to win and dispose skilfully of the footy which are qualities which I reckon Richmond will and need to covet.

35. Alex Carey Mid/Flanker SA
The tigers get another quality midfielder here who is hardnosed and ready for a scrap. Carey wins a lot of hard contested footy and distributes it well enough. I like Carey’s 1%s especially as I think his tackling and pressure he puts on opponents will be valued highly by Dimma.

44. Dylan Grimes 3rd Tall Northern Knights
A favourite of mine. Grimes just hates to lose a contest and I can see him playing and developing into a Craig Bolton like defender. Nothing too flashy but athletic, able to play small or tall and very rarely beaten. Grimes tested very well at Draft Camp and like his brother he is an impressive man off the field. A ten year player for mine who won’t get too many accolades but should be a reliable AFL foot soldier.

51. Dylan McNeil Onballer NSWMurray Bushrangers
The Tigers get another high quality onballer who is smart and very very brave. McNeil wins his own footy and uses it very well. McNeil is also a goal kicker and could be good value supporting Nahas in a forward line role. The Tigers want honest footballers who are accountable, skilled and won’t shirk the contest I reckon and they have got one here.

67. Luke Macdonald Key Position Eastern
Big and strong key position forward who is worth a punt at AFL level. Macdonald is a mature aged TAC player who is physically more ready than most key position players to play against men. The big question on Luke is his athleticism and his resilience as he has a tendency to get injured rather frequently.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16178322&postcount=1
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2009, 04:50:53 AM
Wow, just watched some footage of Majak Daw. I cant watch the footage on the AFL website, so I don't know what it shows, but  the Youtube clip is pretty impressive.

Sometimes you see an athlete that just has that something special, and this kid is a rough diamond. He just glides across the ground... at pace. He can jump, take a grab and his tap work and kicking for a bloke that has only been playing the game for 4 years puts to shame some who have been playing the game for 25 years.

There is something about this bloke like Nic Naitanui and I'm not talking about the color of their skin, but that something that says, if they can actually make it at the top level, then they will probably be something special.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZYr4YqzYK0
Emma Quayle on her twitter page reckons Daw will go late or as a rookie. Interesting to see with all our late picks if we have any interest in him and take a gamble. You'd assume he's more an athlete rather than a natural footballer (footskills, reading of the game?) but being relatively new to the game can those footy skills be developed. That'd be the question to answer. High risk but for high gain.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Penelope on November 03, 2009, 08:53:48 AM
Quote
You'd assume he's more an athlete rather than a natural footballer (footskills, reading of the game?) but being relatively new to the game can those footy skills be developed. That'd be the question to answer. High risk but for high gain.

Many say that about richo, and i tend to agree, that he is more a natural athlete than a footballer. In saying that he does read the game reasonably well and is a pretty handy footballer still.
Daw is definitely a top, if not elite athlete. Deceptively quick. Watching hem run down and tackle players makes me thing of a big powerful cat (tiger ? :)) running down it's prey
In terms of footskills i think if someone has played the game since a young child and gets to that age and is a poor kick... well very few seem to improve that much. In this case he is still developing the skill. From the footage, some of those goals he kicked, the umpire didnt move - always a good sign.

Reading of the game is a different matter. How much is natural and how much is learned? It will be interesting to see if anyone picks him up and how he develops
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on November 03, 2009, 04:15:17 PM
what kind of players will we draft this year?

i personally hope we draft two tall goalkicking ( :P) forwards.

 :)
Title: Draft watch: the 17 most likely (afl)
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2009, 04:01:04 PM
This might give us an idea who'll still be around at our pick 19......

Draft watch: the 17 most likely
afl.com.au
By Matt Burgan | Wed 04 November, 2009

Aaron Black (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Still looks set to be a first-round selection after his continual rise up the order in recent months, much like Geelong's Mitchell Brown last year. Black has a fine leap and is now regarded as one of the best key forwards in the mix.

John Butcher (Vic Country/Gippsland Power)
Still a little difficult to place, having been touted as a potential No.1 early in the year, but Butcher is believed to back in the top-12 mix. He is still regarded by many as the best key forward in this year's pool.

Jake Carlisle (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
Carlisle's status rose in the pecking order because of his outstanding end to the season. A tall defender/forward he comes right into first round calculations due to his height (196cm) and flexibility.

Ben Cunnington (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
It's hard to see the kamikaze-like Cunnington slipping past the first half dozen in this year's crop. At this stage he is favoured to become a Kangaroo at No.5 and it appears unlikely the hard-at-it midfielder/forward will slip past the Sydney Swans at No.6.

Lewis Jetta (Western Australia/Swan Districts)
Still widely regarded as the best mature-age player in this year's draft, the 20-year-old Jetta has been strongly linked to the West Coast Eagles at No.7. He is related to Essendon's Leroy and Melbourne's Neville.

Kane Lucas (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
Lucas' outstanding finish to the season and impressive senior WAFL form have pushed him up the order. Some recruiters believe he is an 8-10 prospect and it's hard to see the midfielder not being in the top 12 now.

Dustin Martin (Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers)
Martin continued to rise up the charts as the season went on, and even post-season when he shone at the recent NAB AFL Draft Camp. It would be a surprise if he slipped past Richmond at No.3.

Jake Melksham (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
His best-on-ground grand final performance for the Cannons in the TAC Cup has boosted his prospects. The midfielder won 23 disposals and had seven inside-50s in that match and he now looks set to be a first-rounder.

Andrew Moore (Vic Metro/Eastern Ranges)
Moore, the younger brother of Richmond's Kel, is very much in the first-round equation due to his versatility. Some recruiters have likened him to Swan Ryan O'Keefe and Adelaide's Andy Otten.

Anthony Morabito (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Although he is not without a chance of being chosen by Melbourne (No.2) or Richmond (No.3), the Western Australian looks set to remain in his home state, with Fremantle a strong tip at pick four. The run-and-carry midfielder has been compared to Swan Adam Goodes.

Gary Rohan (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
The high-leaping half-forward is one of this year's most exciting prospects. Although his form dipped a little late in the season, he remains right up there in the minds of recruiters. He topped the new kicking drill at the Draft Camp with 77 per cent efficiency.

Brad Sheppard (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
Rated highly by recruiters due to his consistency and reliability, Sheppard appears a likely first-rounder. His prospects rose after he was rewarded with All-Australian selection following this year's NAB AFL under-18 championships.

Tom Scully (Vic Metro/Dandenong Stingrays)
At worst, Scully will not slip past No.2, with South Australian Jack Trengove the only other player in the mix for No.1 The hard-running midfielder still appears to be the No.1 though, having been tipped for top spot for much of the year. He will become a Demon.

Koby Stevens (Vic Country/Gippsland Power)
Stevens is an interesting selection, looming as a 10-20 pick at this stage, but most likely claiming a spot in the first round. The inside midfielder and contested ball-winner is regarded as a genuine footballer.

Daniel Talia (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
Talia remains one of the most sought after key defenders in this year's group and is likely to feature in the 10 to 20 region. A hamstring injury curtailed his year, but he was the All-Australian centre half-back following this year's under-18 champs.

Luke Tapscott (South Australia/North Adelaide)
The strongly built forward/midfielder, who has been likened to 2009 NAB AFL Rising Star medallist Daniel Rich, is still widely regarded as the best kick in the draft. He looks set to be claimed in the first-round and appears to be in the eight to 17 bracket.

Jack Trengove (South Australia/Sturt)
A blistering end to his season now has him as a genuine No.1 contender; if not, he will be taken at No.2 and will still join Melbourne. The hard-at-it midfielder/forward has had an outstanding year.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86615/default.aspx
Title: Mark Stevens's draft predictions (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2009, 06:47:18 AM
Herald-Sun's draft predictions...

HERALD Sun football writer Mark Stevens examines the AFL's draft picks, team by team and lists his first-round predictions.

1 Melb Jack Trengove

2 Melb Tom Scully

3 Rich Dustin Martin

4 Frem Anthony Morabito

5 NM Ben Cunnington

6 Syd Gary Rohan

7 WC Lewis Jetta

8 Port John Butcher

9 Port Jake Melsham

10 Ess Andrew Moore

11 Melb Aaron Black

12 Carl Daniel Talia

13 Adel Koby Stevens

14 Syd Kane Lucas

15 WB Jake Carlisle

16 Port Luke Tapscott

17 Geel Brad Sheppard

ALSO

27 BL Josh Thomas

30 Coll Troy Taylor

32 StK Jesse Crichton

Full article here:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/mark-stevenss-draft-predictions/story-e6frf9jf-1225794866053
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/port-has-power-to-shape-order/story-e6frf9jf-1225794850561
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2009, 06:52:29 AM
Kevin Sheehan will be chatting on the Herald-Sun site from 11am this morning

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft-chat-kevin-sheehan/story-e6frf9jf-1225794789563
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: TigerLand on November 07, 2009, 12:32:22 AM
Daw can seriously play.

Wouldn't risk with anything above pick 30 though he still looks raw. Certainly is worth a draft selection. Has a super leap, covers good ground and does the hard things. Reminds me alot of a shorter Drew Petrie or taller Harry OBrien.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 07, 2009, 02:36:04 PM
Another thorough mock draft from BF:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=650122

Richmond

Dustin Martin - Mid
Ben Griffiths - key position
Roland Ah Chee - Mid
Anthony Long - HBF
Derick Wanganeen - Mid/forward
Ayden Kennedy - third tall
Zack Ledin - Mid
Gerrick Weedon - medium forward


PICK 3 – RICHMOND - Dustin Martin (Bendigo Pioneers, VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/06/91
Mid/forward

Richmond supporters will finally have something to cheer about as they add yet another gun mid. First and four most he’s a ball winner who can kick on both sides and has good speed especially over the first 20 metres. Just plays both inside and outside very well. Why wouldn’t you be happy? He is often a handful up forward too as he’s good one on one. Will be a gun, who can rotate with Cotchin or Deledio up forward.

PLAYING LIST: Richmond have identified the need for good foot skills and a quality mid. Dustin has some of the best skills in the draft and he’s quality. He will fit in really well with Crotchin, Delidio and Foley.


PICK 19 – RICHMOND - Benjamin Griffiths (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 99kg, DOB: 17/09/91
Key Forward

Moved big Ben up the order as clubs will take a risk on him. Big question marks whether his body will hold up, but I’ve gone with him anyway because he’s too good of a forward. Big strong, quick and tall are all above good traits for this KPF. Attacks the contest really hard and can often bring down a strong pack mark. He’s an absolute massive kick and a fairly accurate one too. He has very quick and clean hands also, just a bit of a handful up forward would be an understatement.

PLAYING LIST: With Riewoldt’s lead up play and Griffiths bash and crash type play they should form a very good combination.
OTHERS UNDER CONSIDERATION: Matthew Panos but he’s very similar to Riewoldt. Also considered Crichton and Bastinac.


PICK 35 – RICHMOND - Roland Ah Chee (NT)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: ?
Mid/forward

Roland is a bit of a flashy type who can play as either up forward or a mid. He topped the possession count for all players in the Championships so knows how to find the pill. He has nice skills, good pace, good work rate and nice ball handling. Can make the odd wrong decision but I think it can be fixed not sure.


PICK 44 - RICHMOND – Anthony Long (Calder Cannons, VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 06/01/91
HBF/Mid

Anthony has been injured a bit this year and thought he might go a bit higher than this. Anthony has impressive speed, agility and leap (obviously tested very well at draft camp). He has the ability to get through traffic really well, add to that also has great vision and awareness. He also has the ability to spring straight back up after getting knocked down.


PICK 50 – RICHMOND - Derick Wanganeen (Port Adelaide, SA)
Height: 172cm, Weight: 63kg, DOB: 05/02/91
Mid/forward

Derek is quick mid/forward who possessors good clean hands in traffic and reads the play really well. He makes good decisions and has nice skills. He can kick some nice goals and is a good crumber. He’s very tiny so I think will take little while when or if he plays AFL. I realise they have Nahas but Wanganeen can play deep while Nahas up the ground.


PICK 61 – RICHMOND - Ayden Kennedy (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 31/10/91
Forward/HB

Ayden is a forward that could be played as a defender. He is very athletic, evidenced by his draft camp results (fastest time in the 20 metre sprint, 4th agility). He has good hands at ground level, good on the lead and okay overhead. He’s pretty good kick also either at goal or in the general field of play. I have him going higher than some because he is someone who would be hard to match up on but it’s a bit of a risk as he can go missing.


PICK 63- RICHMOND - Zach Ledin (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 2/05/90
Mid

Zach is a midfielder who I think was eligible last year. He gets plenty of the ball, has good disposal, makes reasonable decisions and has good hands. He seems to have good speed and looks like he’s improved his endurance. Doesn’t venture into the forward line much either, I think needs to improve that. Seems to be loved by team mates and coach also.


PICK 67 – RICHMOND – Gerrick Weedon (Claremont, WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 25/05/91
Forward
Forward who has the ability to push in the midfield in bursts.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=650122
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on November 07, 2009, 05:00:17 PM
Martin, Griffiths & Long i would love to take.

however, i would like to take a Tall "Goalkicking" Forward!

Griffiths i have seen play in the Ruck and was good, but what caught my eye was his ability around the ground.

great hands and a good kick!

i would like Temel to be drafted by Richmond!

Panos i think is the best forward.

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 08, 2009, 11:54:38 AM
Injury concerns cast a cloud on draft prospects
Emma Quayle | November 8, 2009



THE fate of two of the most promising key position prospects has been complicated by injury concerns less than three weeks out from this year's national draft.

Jake Carlisle, considered a likely first-round choice from the Calder Cannons, has a back problem while the
Eastern Ranges' Ben Griffiths, another potential first-rounder, will have his shoulder reconstructed a day before the November 26 draft, after any injury-plagued season.

Carlisle, who has shown promise playing both forward and in defence, is understood to have a prolapsed disc in his back and some nerve restriction. AFL talent manager Kevin Sheehan said there was no evidence of alarming long-term damage.

''Basically he's had a stiff back but I don't think it's anything major. It's the effects of a long season, it's mostly some muscle soreness and it's nothing that won't be fixed with a rehab program,'' he said. ''Ben will be in a sling for six weeks. He'll start running in December and that shouldn't be a major setback either. They make complete recoveries these days.''

Carlisle is widely seen as one of the four or five best tall players in the draft, along with Gippsland centre half-forward John Butcher, Calder Cannons defender Daniel Talia, Peel Thunder utility Aaron Black and South Australian ruckman James Craig.

The 198-centimetre Giffiths has shown some tantalising glimpses in the forward line, but endured an injury-interrupted season, with the shoulder ending his year early.

Talia has had injury worries of his own, missing most of the second half of the season with tendonitis in his hamstring. But he was almost ready to run again by the draft camp in October and was expected to be ready for the start of pre-season training.


http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/injury-concerns-cast-a-cloud-on-draft-prospects/2009/11/07/1257247793126.html
Title: Freo may go for Rohan over Morabito (PerthNow)
Post by: one-eyed on November 08, 2009, 03:49:07 PM
The Dockers could drop a bombshell at this month's national draft and overlook local Anthony Morabito.

Dockers football staff are believed to be weighing up whether to pluck Victorian utility Gary Rohan ahead of WA Under-18 star Morabito, who is expected to develop into a similar player to Sydney Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes.

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26319553-5005401,00.html
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Penelope on November 08, 2009, 03:58:09 PM
Makes you wonder if there is too big a workload being put on undeveloped bodies.

The Dockers could drop a bombshell at this month's national draft and overlook local Anthony Morabito.

Dockers football staff are believed to be weighing up whether to pluck Victorian utility Gary Rohan ahead of WA Under-18 star Morabito, who is expected to develop into a similar player to Sydney Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes.

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26319553-5005401,00.html

Maybe their plan is to wait until his first contract is up and lure him home. He did say that he accepts that he may have to start his career interstate
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: F0551L on November 08, 2009, 04:00:55 PM
the dorkers a bombshell no surprises there happened at the last draft as well with hill over rich
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on November 08, 2009, 11:16:30 PM
1st - should we still take Griffiths if available?

IMO - Yes, why? Chris Judd 2001.

2nd - Fremantle are joking right? Morabito WA boy, Goodes-type? why don't we take Morabito?

IMO - probably not joking, Dustin Martin thank you  :thumbsup

 :)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on November 09, 2009, 04:13:15 AM
Griffiths is a risk given the injury but the pay-off would be huge if his shoulder reco turns out fine. We also have the time given we are still rebuilding to allow him to recover at his own pace next year. It wouldn't really matter if we didn't see him playing fully until 2011. From memory Nick Riewoldt missed most of his first year and then won the rising star in his 2nd.

The Dockers could drop a bombshell at this month's national draft and overlook local Anthony Morabito.

Dockers football staff are believed to be weighing up whether to pluck Victorian utility Gary Rohan ahead of WA Under-18 star Morabito, who is expected to develop into a similar player to Sydney Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes.

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26319553-5005401,00.html

Maybe their plan is to wait until his first contract is up and lure him home. He did say that he accepts that he may have to start his career interstate
That would be too clever for Freo. They even make most of our recruiting decisions look reasonable. The Dockers are in the AFL just for those times when we start thinking the Tiges are the worst club in the League before realising there's Freo.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 10, 2009, 03:00:35 PM
Emma Quayle's opinion of Griffiths .......

Qu.  Is Griffiths alot better than later KPF picks like Temel/Houghton/Hill/Kennedy etc?

E.Q.: I would've thought but we've only seen glimpses. Shoulder's a worry - will he be like Robbie Tarrant or like Chris Judd?

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on November 10, 2009, 04:50:26 PM
Emma Quayle's opinion of Griffiths .......

Qu.  Is Griffiths alot better than later KPF picks like Temel/Houghton/Hill/Kennedy etc?

E.Q.: I would've thought but we've only seen glimpses. Shoulder's a worry - will he be like Robbie Tarrant or like Chris Judd?

http://twitter.com/emmasq

wouldn't have thought it's that much of a prob. if i remember correctly this is his first real shoulder injury.  it ain't as if he has a chronic shoulder injury.  it appears that he is a bit injury prone in the past couple of years but it's always different injuries (groin, foot, ankle, now shoulder).  so far hasn't had any recurring injuries which is good.  josh kennedy had shoulder problems as a junior as well i think but now doing quite well at WCE.  i'd certainly take a punt on griffiths at 19.  and most mock drafts out there seem to agree.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Infamy on November 10, 2009, 05:00:00 PM
Not surprising for a 197-198cm kpp to be having injury problems at his age. He's still growing into his body.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 11, 2009, 03:27:28 PM
Not surprising but Melbourne believed to be going tall at pick 11. Contradicts talk of the Dees taking Ball at 11.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86797/default.aspx
Title: SEN's draft hour on now
Post by: one-eyed on November 12, 2009, 10:08:19 PM
SEN's draft hour is on now (10-11pm). Tonight they are looking at defenders.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 14, 2009, 05:11:54 PM
From Emma Quayle's twitter page

Question...... hi emma, with richo gone, is there a small chance that Richmond will go for Butcher?

Quayle:  would like to think richmond would be a bit better planned! stunned if they dont pick DM.

http://twitter.com/emmasq


From SEN's show the other night

Best tall defenders: Talia, Carlisle

MacKenzie - back half of draft.

Best midsized defenders: McMillian, Menzel

McMillian-Pittard to go b/w 10-20.

Hartigan - back half pick or rookie

Daw - 70/30 chance of being drafted. Skills have improved. Marketing gem as well.

Rookie draft is becoming treated more and more like a second half of the draft.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on November 14, 2009, 09:17:46 PM
From Emma Quayle's twitter page

Question...... hi emma, with richo gone, is there a small chance that Richmond will go for Butcher?

Quayle:  would like to think richmond would be a bit better planned! stunned if they dont pick DM.

http://twitter.com/emmasq


think emma hit it on the nail.  you'd like to think that we knew that richo was at best a 1 year proposition anyway.  so this does not alter our draft plans, certainly not early on.

Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 15, 2009, 01:53:20 AM
Any interest here in Sean Tighe?

"Western Jets best and fairest Sean Tighe is another who is in the draft spotlight and is likened to another former Jet, Jayden Post, the versatile forward-defender who was drafted to Richmond last year with pick 19."

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/rayner-bid-to-make-up-for-lost-time/2009/11/14/1258043832298.html

Sean Tighe
D.O.B:   09-Jan-1991
Club:   Western
State:   VIC
Height:   197cm
Weight:   89kg
Position:   Defender
Mobile key position prospect can can also push into the ruck when required. Very capable in the air and at ground level. Winner of Western Jets B&F in 2009 and selection in TAC team of the year at CHB.

Video: http://offseasondraft.championdata.com/afl_off_season_draft/offSeasonDraft/player_profile.jsp?player_id=115389 (http://offseasondraft.championdata.com/afl_off_season_draft/offSeasonDraft/player_profile.jsp?player_id=115389)
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 15, 2009, 03:28:34 PM
According to Matt Burgan, Aaron Black will go b/w picks 10-18 while Jasper McMillian-Pittard could go as high as 10-15

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86944/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 17, 2009, 01:28:44 PM
Burgatron's view of ruckmen in the draft:

Vardy:  to go between picks 10-20

Craig:  anywhere between picks 15 and 45

Gawn: firming for the second or third round

Western Jet Jack stuff, a 201cm tall who can also play forward and back, is another ruckman who has recruiters talking. Despite battling chronic fatigue syndrome, stuff was one of the best-performing big men at last month's NAB AFL Draft Camp.

South Australian Jack Hannath, Josh Donaldson (West Perth), Sam Grimley (Northern Knights) and Sandringham Dragons Dylan Jones and Sean Tighe are the other taller types in strongest draft contention.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/87183/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 17, 2009, 10:32:07 PM
Allfooty.com's latest phantom draft

http://www.allfooty.info/2009/11/afl-phantom-draft-2010-preview-who-they.html

Here's their picks for Richmond .....

3 Richmond
Dustin Martin - Midfielder. 187cm, 86kg

19 Richmond
Jack stuff - Ruckman/Tall Forward. 201cm, 85kg

35 Richmond
Allen Christensen - Midfielder. 176cm, 74kg

44 Richmond
Kyle Hartigan - Tall Defender. 193cm, 89kg

51 Richmond
Justin Bollenhagen - Midfielder. 183cm, 75kg

67 Richmond
Derick Wanganeen - Midfielder. 172cm, 60kg

71 Richmond
Marcus Davies - Midfielder/Medium Defender. 187cm, 81kg

78 Richmond
Gerrick Weedon - Midfielder. 186cm, 80kg

*89 Richmond Andrew Browne
* Rookie Elevation

*94 Richmond Robin Nahas
* Rookie Elevation
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: peggles on November 17, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
that's one weak uninformed draft. 

no way we go for stuff at 19. we'd go for someone like griffiths i'm sure, or another gun mid such as bastinac
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Smokey on November 18, 2009, 07:39:00 AM
that's one weak uninformed draft. 

no way we go for stuff at 19. we'd go for someone like griffiths i'm sure, or another gun mid such as bastinac

I have a feeling we might take Kahlefaldt (sp?) from Southport with a late or rookie pick.  Any of you who get to training noticed how he goes?
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: mightytiges on November 19, 2009, 05:02:28 AM
that's one weak uninformed draft. 

no way we go for stuff at 19. we'd go for someone like griffiths i'm sure, or another gun mid such as bastinac

I have a feeling we might take Kahlefaldt (sp?) from Southport with a late or rookie pick.  Any of you who get to training noticed how he goes?
Apart from Polly, both Irish boys and Ben Clifton none of the other ring-ins trained yesterday. Not sure what that all means for them.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Stripes on November 19, 2009, 10:40:33 AM
that's one weak uninformed draft. 

no way we go for stuff at 19. we'd go for someone like griffiths i'm sure, or another gun mid such as bastinac

I have a feeling we might take Kahlefaldt (sp?) from Southport with a late or rookie pick.  Any of you who get to training noticed how he goes?
Apart from Polly, both Irish boys and Ben Clifton none of the other ring-ins trained yesterday. Not sure what that all means for them.

Means we are unlikely to take Hooper given his attitude, fitness and contractual baggage. Shame really - he has so much potential but is going to pee it right up the wall. We'll take a young player unless McDonald slips past Melbourne. Not quite sure why Thorp isn't in the mix - injuries must be career ending.

Stripes
Title: Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan's top 30 draft prospects (afl)
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2009, 05:06:42 PM
Kevin Sheehan's top 30 prospects (in alphabetical order)

Ryan Bastinac
Aaron Black
John Butcher
Jake Carlisle
Jesse Crichton
Ben Cunnington
Mitchell Duncan
Max Gawn
Benjamin Griffiths
Dylan Grimes
Jordan Gysberts
Lewis Jetta
Kane Lucas
Jasper McMillan-Pittard
Dustin Martin
Jake Melksham
Daniel Menzel
Andrew Moore
Anthony Morabito
Matthew Panos
Dylan Roberton
Gary Rohan
Tom Scully
Bradley Sheppard
Koby Stevens
Daniel Talia
Luke Tapscott
Troy Taylor
Jack Trengove
Nathan Vardy


The quality of players available at this year's selection meeting has drawn mixed reviews from recruiters, but Sheehan is of the view that the pool is a lot more even than it has been in recent years - making it harder to predict.

But that doesn't detract from what's on offer, according to Sheehan.

"While this is a very even talent pool, it has a great deal of depth and I am confident that over the test of time many high quality AFL players will emerge from this group," Sheehan said.

"The depth of talent has been a strength of the draft over the last five years, with players selected at picks one to 25 averaging 33 AFL matches - just eight more than players selected from picks 26 to 50.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/87306/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 19, 2009, 10:51:09 PM
Carmody's Top 10 on SEN tonight (no surprises)

1.  Trengove - Melb
2.  Scully - Melb
3.  Martin - Rich ....... elite footskills both in terms of depth and accuracy.
4.  Morabito - Freo
5.  Cunnington - North
6.  Rohan - Syd
7.  Jetta - WC
8.  Melksham - Port
9.  Butcher - Port
10. Lucas - Ess
Title: Re: Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan's top 30 draft prospects (afl)
Post by: mightytiges on November 19, 2009, 11:59:58 PM
Kevin Sheehan's top 30 prospects (in alphabetical order)

Ryan Bastinac
Aaron Black
John Butcher
Jake Carlisle
Jesse Crichton
Ben Cunnington
Mitchell Duncan
Max Gawn
Benjamin Griffiths
Dylan Grimes
Jordan Gysberts
Lewis Jetta
Kane Lucas
Jasper McMillan-Pittard
Dustin Martin
Jake Melksham
Daniel Menzel
Andrew Moore
Anthony Morabito
Matthew Panos
Dylan Roberton
Gary Rohan
Tom Scully
Bradley Sheppard
Koby Stevens
Daniel Talia
Luke Tapscott
Troy Taylor
Jack Trengove
Nathan Vardy
A handful of names in there that don't often get mentioned in the top 30 of phantom drafts - Robertson, Gawn, Menzel and Crichton to a lesser extent. Carmody on SEN's draft preview show tonight reckons there'll be a number of surprise movers up and down on draft night. Hopefully once of the better kids slips to 35.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 20, 2009, 03:07:16 PM
Another phantom draft (first round) from contestedfooty.com plus Emma Quayle's response to it......

Pick 1- Melbourne- Tom Scully
Pick 2- Melbourne- Jack Trengove

Pick 3- Richmond- Dustin Martin
187cm / 86kg
There is very little doubt that Dustin Martin will be the third pick of the 2009 Draft.

Martin wins his own ball, a trait the Tigers will be excited about but importantly he can use the ball very well and sends it inside 50 often.

Martin is an attacking player who looks to get the ball into dangerous positions; his vision, positioning and foot skills allow him to do so to great effect.

One drawback to his positioning is that he can struggle defensively, however I don’t believe it will take long in the AFL system to fine-tune his approach to remove any problem there.

Richmond has all but said they are certain to take Martin. One player who may have entered their consideration is Anthony Morabito, but the prospect of him wanting to move back to Western Australia down the track is rumored to have scared them off.

Pick 4- Fremantle - Anthony Morabito
Pick 5- North Melb - Ben Cunnington
Pick 6- Sydney - Gary Rohan
Pick 7- West Coast- Lewis Jetta
Pick 8- Port Adelaide- John Butcher
Pick 9- Port Adelaide- Daniel Talia
Pick 10- Essendon- Jake Melksham
Pick 11- Melbourne- Jake Carlisle
Pick 12- Carlton- Matthew Panos
Pick 13- Adelaide- Kane Lucas
Pick 14- Sydney- Aaron Black
Pick 15- Bulldogs- Jack stuff
Pick 16- Port Adelaide- Koby Stevens
Pick 17- Geelong- Nathan Vardy

Unlucky: Andrew Moore, Ryan Bastinac, Allen Christensen, Bradley Sheppard, Luke Tapscott, Callum Bartlett, Jesse Crichton

http://www.contestedfooty.com/2009/11/phantom-afl-draft-2009.html


Emma Quayle's response:

Looks good! Think Melksham to Port & Carlisle, Panos and stuff further down. Everyone loves Moore and Jasper MP.

http://twitter.com/emmasq
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2009, 04:15:28 PM
Looks like Port will go tall with at least two of their 3 first round picks  :-\

Port "is also understood to be keen on key forwards John Butcher and Andrew (sic) Griffiths, as well as versatile tall Jake Carlisle."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/87338/default.aspx
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: Danog on November 21, 2009, 05:24:35 PM
Let's hope they take Andrew Griffiths.  It will leave his much more talented relative Ben for us.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: one-eyed on November 21, 2009, 08:15:24 PM
Burgatron was on SEN tonight but he didn't give too much away.....

* This is the toughest phantom draft he's ever done. Has 200 names linked in some fashion to a club. Even the recruiters he's spoken to say it's the toughest given the many unknowns and possible scenarios.

* Dustin Martin to Richmond at 3 is the only one Burgan is confident to set in stone.

* Scully or Trengove will go top 2 but he's not sure who'll be No.1 and Freo could still go for Cunnington or Rohan at 4 instead of Morabito. Some clubs still rate Butcher highly as he has preseason hip surgery so his 2009 preparation was affected and it affected his U18 championship. Butcher will go top 10 but Burgan didn't say to who.

* 3-4 of the better young rucks to go earlier than we initially expected as there's not many around and they are highly valued. Some mature rucks may go too (Cloke, Patto). Some clubs will hold off to the rookie draft and look to draft and develop a ruckman.

* His Phantom draft will be release on Wednesday at 10am on the AFL site.
Title: Re: 2009 AFL Draft
Post by: torch on December 05, 2009, 12:31:00 AM
 :)