2021 Draft thread

[Francois Jackson]

lock it in eddie

where is it doing the rounds exactly? Sheehan, Tom brown, big footy?

[one-eyed]

lock it in eddie

where is it doing the rounds exactly? Sheehan, Tom brown, big footy?

Definitely not the first two  .

Saw it on BF and somewhere on twitter/facebook. It was just a supporter's idea. There's no source linking it back to the RFC.

[Andyy]

Some suggestions doing the rounds along those lines of us trading with the Dogs to get another pick inside the first round.

The Dogs only need the points to get Darcy. The suggestion was we swap our picks 28, 40 & 44 for their first (currently pick 14).

That would leave us with four picks rather than six but we'd have four picks inside the top 26: .... 7, 14, 16, 26.

Thoughts?

Depends on how many they need.

Pick 69 also coming our way and I'd say yes.

[Knighter]

Some suggestions doing the rounds along those lines of us trading with the Dogs to get another pick inside the first round.

The Dogs only need the points to get Darcy. The suggestion was we swap our picks 28, 40 & 44 for their first (currently pick 14).

That would leave us with four picks rather than six but we'd have four picks inside the top 26: .... 7, 14, 16, 26.

Thoughts?

Depends on how many they need.

Pick 69 also coming our way and I'd say yes.

Yeah 69 would be a nice little bonus

[Tiger Tragic]

Some suggestions doing the rounds along those lines of us trading with the Dogs to get another pick inside the first round.

The Dogs only need the points to get Darcy. The suggestion was we swap our picks 28, 40 & 44 for their first (currently pick 14).

That would leave us with four picks rather than six but we'd have four picks inside the top 26: .... 7, 14, 16, 26.

Thoughts?

Depends on how many they need.

Pick 69 also coming our way and I'd say yes.

Yeah 69 would be a nice little bonus

Cant beat a good 69

[one-eyed]

Footage and discussion of promising talls in the draft by Mitch Cleary and Nat Edwards.

Jack Williams (forward/ruck from WA)
Matt Johnson (192cm tall midfield from WA)
Mac Andrew (ruck/utility from Dandy Stringrays)

Watch: https://www.afl.com.au/video/670289/recruiters-eye-off-tall-wa-weapon-the-ruck-who-moves-like-nic-nat

[one-eyed]

A poster on BF saying there's a bit of chatter linking us to Josh Ward from the Northern Knights.

Looks like he got that off the AFL website but I can't find the link:

"Northern Knights midfielder Josh Ward as arguably the most unlucky player to miss out in this selection of picks. He has proven a consistent ball winner with a terrific appetite for the contest and developing impact away from it, and would be a player the likes of Richmond and Carlton consider."



Josh Ward
Northern Knights/Vic Metro | Midfielder
15/08/2003 | 181cm | 79kg

August ranking #8
July Ranking: #19

Snapshot: A classy midfielder who is capable of winning mountains of possessions, Ward proves a centre bounce mainstay with his clean skills and work rate.

Having started the year on the precipice, Ward has broken into and consolidated his spot among the 2021 crop’s top 25 places. The Northern Knights midfielder is one who works hard both ways and gets stuck in at the contest, able to win his own ball and distribute with clean skills to the outer. He is also beginning to showcase his own traits on the outside and can impact while resting forward, but holds clear value as a reliable ball winner at the stoppages. A Vic Metro representative at Under 16 level, Ward is destined for the same honours as a rising draft eligible Under 19 talent this year.

Last month:

Ward has really accelerated into top 10 contention on the back of some irresistible form, which translated well from NAB League level to the representative stage. He started the month of July with another excellent showing, racking up a game-high 34 disposals and eight tackles in Northern’s loss to Murray on the road, but truly shone as he lead Vic Metro to a thumping win over Country the following week. Ward starred with 29 touches, eight clearances and two classy goals to put himself right up there with the best; showcasing his leadership quality, tenacity at the contest, work-rate away from it, and improving ability to hurt the opposition going forward.


https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/2021/08/02/draft-central-power-rankings-august-2021/

[georgies31]

Wouldn't mind few midfielders 185cm plus get a bit of height  in there.

[the claw]

Wouldn't mind few midfielders 185cm plus get a bit of height  in there.

me too.

[Andyy]

I just want them to draft a big inside ball magnet who actually effing tackles.

Not another 180cm bruise free outsider (ie cheap possies)

[Loui Tufga]

Happy to take the best mid available with our first pick.
Size doesn’t seem to matter as much as it used to!

[one-eyed]

Q. Knightmare what two mids would best suit Richmond say circa pick 9 and pick 18 odd

A.
Any of Hobbs, Ward, Roberts or Erasmus at your first.

Any of Rachelle, Sinn, Chesser or Goater at your second.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/knightmares-2021-draft-almanac.1257391/post-71823644

[Gracie]

Wouldn't mind few midfielders 185cm plus get a bit of height  in there.

RCD 189
Ross and Martyn 186

[Gracie]

Q. Knightmare what two mids would best suit Richmond say circa pick 9 and pick 18 odd

A.
Any of Hobbs, Ward, Roberts or Erasmus at your first.

Any of Rachelle, Sinn, Chesser or Goater at your second.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/knightmares-2021-draft-almanac.1257391/post-71823644

The 4 quoted at the first pick all seem potentially good. How can we get a pick or two extra at the head of the draft

[Andyy]

Update: Thanks Saints!


Our current picks: 7, 16, 26, 27, 41, 44, 80, 98, ...

16 - Geelong's 1st.
27 - St Kilda's 2nd.
41 - Gold Coast's 3rd.


The bonus now would be the Cats having a shocker in the finals and going out in straight sets  . Geelong's first pick could end up anywhere between 13 and 18.