BARGAINS OF THE 06 DRAFT
23.11.2006
by Brent Jarrod
Every year the 1 or 2 clubs come across a bargain in the National Draft. The same will happen this year, only there will be more then 1 or 2 clubs reaping the benefits. Due to the huge amount of talent and potential of this year's Draft certain players who would have gone late 1st round or early 2nd round and even top 10 in previous years will be pushed back in the queue. Because of this clubs may find themselves a champion at pick 18, or pick 25 or even maybe pick 40.
Here is a list of players to get excited about when your club picks them up after the top 10 selections of the Draft:
Clayton Collard - Any other year this boy would be a definite top 10 selection. Lightning quick, immaculate skills and the ability to play forward and in the midfield. The indigenous player played along side Leroy Jetta at South Fremantle this year, and may be over-shadowed by the profile of Jetta, but this kid has just about as much ability as the Jet.
Daniel Connors - Likely to slip outside of the top 10, but boy can this kid play. Good pace, beautiful skills and hard at the pill. Would be a handy pick up for the teams vying for players outside of the top 10.
David Armitage - Rated top 10 by many experts, but is a chance to fall out of the elite top 10 group. But don't worry this kid is elite. Will be a star at AFL level playing across half back or in the middle.
Jack Riewoldt - Once again many experts rate Jack top 10, but due to the other key position players available early he may just slip through. The Bulldogs would likely pounce at pick 11 if he was there. Will be gift wrapped if he falls through the top 10.
Nathan Djerrkura - If not for his height he would be rated top 10. A Northern Territory project player, with freakishly quick legs and harder than a rhino's arse. Some experts say he will make it past the top 20, so you'd be blessed to get the next Byron Pickett with a 2nd round pick.
Bachar Houli - In my opinion one of the best players I have ever seen play TAC Cup. Just your good honest, perfect midfield player. Can be dominating at his best. Like Djerrkura may fall outside the top 20. What a prize.
Alwyn Davey - Aaron's brother. Just as quick, and talented, but has spent his time playing at lower levels. Needed the commitment to the game to make it and now has that. Likely to be pick outside the top 30, and 15 clubs may pay the price just like they did with his brother.
Brent Renouf - Due to needs is unlikely to be picked up until late first round. Talented ruckman/key position player. If available at Carlton’s 2nd pick he will be snapped up before you can blink.
Also look out for
Eric Mackenzie, Clint Benjamin, Travis Boak, Nathan and Mitchell Brown, Tom Hislop, Garry Moss, Ben Reid and Ricky Petterd, because you may just get a champion out of this bunch. Thank your lucky stars if your club get any of these blokes with a 2nd round selection.
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