Draft Day 2009

[Ramps]

Tom Scully barracks for Richmond. Just our luck we'll miss out on him 

Tom would love to come to Richmond, he's good mates with Tyrone and have had a few jokes about getting drafted to Richmond.

He thinks he is a chance to get drafted to Richmond and gets revved up a bit about going number 1 by the boys but just hopes he can get drafted. I think deep down he knows he will get drafted, he keeps a very level head and just focuses on things he can control.

As like any kid he simply just wants to get drafted but if he had a choice I promise everyone he'd take Richmond without blinking.

Just breaks my heart.

Tom should go to the draft camp do his tests as good as he can but when he goes to the interview with Melbourne he should be a idiot act arrogant and tell them hes leaving in 2 years. Maybe Melbourne would take Trengove instead.

[TigerLand]

If only it was moral for me to tell him that lol.

As every kid in the U/18's they still have 1% of doubt that they might not get picked up so Tom as any kid would will do the right thing by himself and just try and get drafted and put on his best show.

So many kids come through the system with "Hey guys, I have Terry Wallaces number, he called me last night" etc etc. And don't get drafted and are so confused. Not 1 kid that has gone through the system has never thought of "not getting drafted".

Tom may go number 2 it comes down to Melbournes preference. Unfortunately I think Melbourne will have pick 1 and 2.

[one-eyed]

Melbourne's recruiter Barry Prendergast has Scully and Trengove going top 3. The AFL site has his thoughts on the final U18 Carnival day.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/80294/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

Rumour on 3aw is a top draft pick won't nominate for the draft if Freo has first pick. Allegedly it's Tom Scully but 3aw won't name names.

[one-eyed]

Rumour on 3aw is a top draft pick won't nominate for the draft if Freo has first pick. Allegedly it's Tom Scully but 3aw won't name names.

Rumour is rubbish. Scully's manager came on and said Tom will be happy to just be drafted and will go anywhere.

[one-eyed]

Draft could move to prime time, AFL confirms
afl.com.au
By Matthew Price Wed 22 July, 2009

THE 2009 NAB AFL Draft will take place on a Thursday evening, if an AFL proposal before clubs comes to fruition.

Under the proposal the draft would begin at 6.30pm AEST on Thursday November 26, and be broadcast live on Fox Sports.

The AFL is also canvassing a revised running order, with the first 10 picks conducted as a countdown from 10 to one. The remainder of the draft would then continue as normal from pick 11 upwards.

The League tabled the proposal on Wednesday at a meeting with football managers from all 16 clubs.

If clubs reject the proposal, the draft will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday, November 28.

AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson said booming interest in the draft justified the move.

“The NAB AFL Draft is now one of the largest media events in our game, and the next step in the draft’s evolution is for the AFL to consider a prime-time evening event,” he said.

A number of other key football items were discussed at Wednesday's meeting, including:

    * The recent proposal to allow clubs to trade rookie list players during trade week

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/81199/default.aspx

[tigersalive]

Everything about televising it is good except for the countdown from 10.

That part is a joke.  Televise it live and in order, in the order of the bloody draft. 

[mightytiges]

If it's one of the biggest media events and has booming interest then put it back on free to air so everyone can watch it.

As for a top 10 countdown  ???. I'll stick to listening to the draft live on SEN especially when we'll have a top 5 pick  .

[Stripes]

I actually like the idea of a top 10 countdown. Makes the number one choice more of an anticipated decision rather than the first cab off the rank. To be honest I wouldn't mind the whole draft to be televised in reverse order. By the tim you got to the top 10 there would still be some uncertainity to the picks.

Just me of course but I always like a bit of drama and excitment when it comes to sport. That's why I barrack for Richmond! 

Stripes

[Ramps]

I actually like the idea of a top 10 countdown. Makes the number one choice more of an anticipated decision rather than the first cab off the rank. To be honest I wouldn't mind the whole draft to be televised in reverse order. By the tim you got to the top 10 there would still be some uncertainity to the picks.

Just me of course but I always like a bit of drama and excitment when it comes to sport. That's why I barrack for Richmond! 

Stripes

I agree with Stripes. I think the countdown would be excellent. The only concern is the problem of leak because for there to be a countdown, the AFL would need to know before hand the order of picks.

[TheUmpire]

I actually like the idea of a top 10 countdown. Makes the number one choice more of an anticipated decision rather than the first cab off the rank. To be honest I wouldn't mind the whole draft to be televised in reverse order. By the tim you got to the top 10 there would still be some uncertainity to the picks.

But surely the number one pick would be obvious (after going from 10 through 2). I'm not for it.

[Stripes]

I actually like the idea of a top 10 countdown. Makes the number one choice more of an anticipated decision rather than the first cab off the rank. To be honest I wouldn't mind the whole draft to be televised in reverse order. By the tim you got to the top 10 there would still be some uncertainity to the picks.

But surely the number one pick would be obvious (after going from 10 through 2). I'm not for it.

Yes the closer you get to No 1 the narrower the likely choices but it would remain interesting all the way until the last 3 when everyone would be guessing which order (at least currently) Scully, Tregrove and Butcher goes? Most people find their teams first choice the most interesting/anticipated so if you did the draft in the opposite order the best would be kept to last. Linking the top 10/20 with some brief footage of their TAC form after their selection would also be a nice touch.

I'm sure their would be those who could start to predict choices as the list narrows but there would always be uncertainity. If Betting companies were involved (which is hard to police as clubs always seem to leak their likely first selection - particularly the those with the earliest picks) you would have to stop betting when the actual draft is held rather than when it is televised.

I just think it would make the whole draft selection a bit more exciting, a bit like the Brownlow is now run.

Again just my opinion

Stripes

[one-eyed]

This isn't on the web so I scanned it in. Both WA clubs may overlook Scully and go for local kids 


Eyes on local talent
By JAY CLARK
Sunday Herald-Sun | 26 JUL 2009, Page S15

WEST Coast and Fremantle will seriously consider overlooking Tom Scully at this year's draft, fearing he will return home to Victoria.

It has become increasingly likely each of the two West Australian clubs would choose local wingman Anthony Morabito over onballer Scully if they received the prized first pick.

The Dockers and Eagles won't finalise draft plans until after the season, but remain haunted by the recent loss of Victorian recruits Chris Judd and Robert Warnock.

It means Melbourne and Richmond may not have to finish last or earn a controversial priority pick to secure Scully, widely regarded as the best player in the system.

Chiefs of the two WA clubs are believed to have discussed the issue privately and expressed concern about using a first-round pick on an interstate teen over an outstanding local talent. Both clubs have used their first picks on local players at the past two national drafts.

POSSIBLE TOP 10
Tom Scully Vic (midfield)
Jack Trengove SA (midfield/forward)
Anthony Morabito WA (midfield)
John Butcher Vic (key forward)
Ben Cunnington Vic (midfield/defender)
Kane Lucas WA (wing/half-back)
Koby Stevens Vic (midfield)
Gary Rohan Vic (midfield/defender)
Dustin Martin Vic (onballer)
Andrew Moore Vic (midfield/forward)

[Ramps]

This isn't on the web so I scanned it in. Both WA clubs may overlook Scully and go for local kids 


Eyes on local talent
By JAY CLARK
Sunday Herald-Sun | 26 JUL 2009, Page S15

WEST Coast and Fremantle will seriously consider overlooking Tom Scully at this year's draft, fearing he will return home to Victoria.

It has become increasingly likely each of the two West Australian clubs would choose local wingman Anthony Morabito over onballer Scully if they received the prized first pick.

The Dockers and Eagles won't finalise draft plans until after the season, but remain haunted by the recent loss of Victorian recruits Chris Judd and Robert Warnock.

It means Melbourne and Richmond may not have to finish last or earn a controversial priority pick to secure Scully, widely regarded as the best player in the system.

Chiefs of the two WA clubs are believed to have discussed the issue privately and expressed concern about using a first-round pick on an interstate teen over an outstanding local talent. Both clubs have used their first picks on local players at the past two national drafts.

POSSIBLE TOP 10
Tom Scully Vic (midfield)
Jack Trengove SA (midfield/forward)
Anthony Morabito WA (midfield)
John Butcher Vic (key forward)
Ben Cunnington Vic (midfield/defender)
Kane Lucas WA (wing/half-back)
Koby Stevens Vic (midfield)
Gary Rohan Vic (midfield/defender)
Dustin Martin Vic (onballer)
Andrew Moore Vic (midfield/forward)

so now its just down to melbourne and us for Scully. On the other hand we get Trengove if we miss scully, but I still prefer to get Scully.