Two posters on BF - 'Snoop Dog' (Pies fan) and 'foj1' (bombers fan) - each year each do a very detailed mock draft which is a good read. Here's what each has for Richmond's picks....
Snoop Dog's mock draft....
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=771940Selection # 6 (RICHMOND)
Andrew Gaff – Oakleigh / 183cm / 78kgProfile : Wonderful player who played champs the last 2 years and performed exceptionally well as he did at the DC where his results were amongst the best in many categories. Racks up the possessions and tend to use it very well (champs efficiency was a whopping 79%) particularly off HB where he likes to set the play up. Also very adept at centre clearances and reminds of Power & Dal Santo in how he can hurt without a heap of touches. Super in traffic, great first step and happy knack of finding himself in space which allows him to use his left foot with good precision. Also good at the little things – chases / tackles etc so cant fault him on that and has obvious leadership qualities as well. If there is a knock on Gaff it is that there is a view he doesn’t hurt offensively. In saying that he shown in a number of games he is capable so maybe it’s just the role he plays and what he is asked to do.
Why Richmond: Yes he is very smilar to Cotchin but who cares. Super talent and will ensure a quality midfield for Richmond in 2-3 years time. Between Martin, Cotchin and Gaff Richmond’s ability to win ball from stoppages is going to be awesome. They only issue is that maybe an outside mid would be better or a ruckmen to ensure they get fed the ball as much as they deserve.
Similar to: Luke Power / Nick Dal Santo
Roughie: Highly likely Polec is here so he may be the one. Daniel Gorringe or Tom Lynch
Draft Range: 4 – 10
Selection # 29 (RICHMOND)
Jamie Cripps – East Frem /182cm / 78kgProfile : Quality Colts player for some time now and on the radar I suspect of many clubs. Have seen the kid a number of times and I think he might surprise a few because he is very much what you want your HBF’er to be in the modern game. You want someone with good core strength that can hold their feet, someone who can take a contested mark and have good balanced and acceleration in getting away from the contest. Most importantly in the game ‘of zones’ you want a HB’er who can execute.......Jamie Cripps does all these things. I wouldn’t say he is a huge possession getter and am not sure he goes this high but he is smart footballer who seems to have terrific determination and would be very surprised if he wasn’t selected. Not exactly sure where he lands at AFL level but suspect maybe HBF with potential for midfield in years to come.
Why Richmond: If WCE pass then expect Richmond to hit him as this guy fills a big need for mine. Cripps gives them run and drive off HB which I think they need unless they are going to send Jackson back there.
Similar to: Lindsay Gilbee
Draft Range: 20-40
Roughie: Luke Mitchell if available or possibly a ruckmen ....if Hickey was available should jump on him but otherwise maybe Phillips or Cope?
Selection # 46 (RICHMOND)
Sam Crocker – Oakleigh /180cm / 73kgProfile : Sam is a Carey boy so been in and out of Oakleigh side but has put in some performances that suggest he is a very exciting prospect. He was a member of the initial Metro squad but didn’t make the final cut which wasn’t surprising as he was coming from a long way back in that he only played 1 TAC match last year. Notwithstanding, he ticks a lot of boxes and has just kept on improving and with a DC invite suggests many agree there is also plenty of potential still left in him. DC will be important but I am pretty sure he will test well. Was listed in the DC as a small fwd although has played mostly in the middle so I think he is just as likely to end up as a HBF or Wing. Blessed with good pace and a great first step he will use his motor and ability to collect handball receives and then set up play with his beautifully weighted and penetrating left foot. Also has the ability to go back and take a contested mark. Don’t get me wrong he could go forward as well as he can take a grab and has reasonably clean hands along with a defensive element where he is prepared to pressure the carrier. Personally I would like to see him developed for a role around the middle where his run, decision making in traffic and foot skills allow him to set up play really well.
Why Richmond: I just think Sam is a nice fit. Lots of class and very smooth to compliment the Foley, Martin, Cotchin, Gaff midfield. If they could release him out wide then he could damage sides. Notwithstanding he is a late pick I have had him as high as #25 its just that some of his performances are a bit up and down. Potential is there in spades so hopefully the Tigers harness because if they do he could be a gem at pick 46.
Similar to: Heath Black
Draft Range: 30-60
Roughie: Anton Hamp....still thinking about a ruckmen
Selection # 50 (RICHMOND)
Ariel Steinberg – Bendigo / 191cm / 84kgProfile : Been a bit over-hyped for me but this kid is a beauty and notwithstanding he is the awkward height for a key fwd his mobility is terrific and he could easily play as a tall third fwd. Mainly played out of the square for Pioneers and showed really good mobility, contested marking and kicking efficiency. Stocks rose significantly after DC where he was super impressive. I think I may have him a bit low here.
Similar to: Jarred Grant but not as explosive
Draft Range: 25-60
Why Richmond: Many will think he is a bargain at this selection but it is about right and its a developing tall that Richmond can work with to fit in with the long term plan of Roo Jnr & Griffiths
Roughie: Jamie Solly or Ben Brown
Selection # 63 (RICHMOND)
Blayne Wilson – Peel / 188cm / 86kgProfile : Terrific player who many would think would be higher given his performances over the last few years now. Will play as a medium defender at AFL level and frankly I don’t have much doubt he will make it but probably just needs to improve some of athletic results. In saying that he is a natural footballer. Strong at the ball and holds his feet in contested situations. Tends to rack up good touches and then uses it really well. Has ok pace and is strong through the core so he is going to be difficult for opposition fwds and potentially be one that burns you the other way as he can kick pretty well either side.
Why Tiges: May be a bit similar to Rance but I think he would be a steal this late and very likely to play AFL footy.
Similar to: Nick Maxwell
Draft Range: 50 - rookie
Roughie: Jack Frost
Selection # 80 (RICHMOND)
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