Simon Dalrymple Performance Analysis

[Greystache]

He's nailed the early picks, which has been a massive issue for us in the past. If he can nail his 20-40 picks he will have been exceptional.

[bornadog]

He's nailed the early picks, which has been a massive issue for us in the past. If he can nail his 20-40 picks he will have been exceptional.

needs to find another Hrovat in the 20's

[Cyberdoggie]

Not going to be easy with the picks we have left but we need some quality running mids to replaced those that we have lost in Griffen, Cooney, and I'm assuming Tutt.

Not sure we are going to find them later in the draft.

[1eyedog]

Not going to be easy with the picks we have left but we need some quality running mids to replaced those that we have lost in Griffen, Cooney, and I'm assuming Tutt.

Not sure we are going to find them later in the draft.

Do you see Smith coming in for Cooney and Jong for Griffen?

[lemmon]

This will be the draft that makes or breaks him, three second round picks and Zaine...we need two of these guys to go on and be 150 game 'pieces of the puzzle' so to speak if this period is to be a success. Picks 20+ are always relatively speculative so we'll be getting a look at his true pedigree here.

[Cyberdoggie]

Do you see Smith coming in for Cooney and Jong for Griffen?

It will open the door up for them which is great but while Jong has shown some ability to run out of packs, he's no Griffen.

We've got a lot of the same type but lack outside run and dash and skill with the ball.

Other than Jong, none of our midfielders are overly quick.

[always right]

Do you see Smith coming in for Cooney and Jong for Griffen?

Smith won't be back until mid season will he?

[stefoid]

With these sorts of picks, its best available down the line. You dont want to narrow the field any further when dealing with high-risk selections by hunting for specific types of player. Save that for the sure-fire first round type of picks, IMO.

[Mantis]

With these sorts of picks, its best available down the line. You dont want to narrow the field any further when dealing with high-risk selections by hunting for specific types of player. Save that for the sure-fire first round type of picks, IMO.

I can't agree with that.. We need pace, kicking skills and defenders.

[Twodogs]

We may not have early picks for real quality but this is an opportunity to build the other pieces of the puzzle. The components of the premiership don't all have to be able to kick the ball 60 metres and land the ball in a bucket-although every Hawthorn player seems to be able to do it.

needs one slightly deranged part like Max Rooke. Someone who will do anything.


It also needs a dependable tall defender. Nothing spectacular. Catch the ball when it comes near him, keep the ball away from his man.

Above all though we need players who can kick. Like Biggs seems to be able to.

[LostDoggy]

I believe there are players who suit all these facets available at our picks. SD just has to hold his nerve and choose the right ones.

[stefoid]

I can't agree with that.. We need pace, kicking skills and defenders.

Sure we do, but is reaching down even further for these types of players actually addressing those needs? Or just paying it lip-service?

To actually address a need they have to be able to break into the side and perform well, otherwise they are just list cloggers.

Ive never been a fan of the 'project tall', the 'athlete that needs to learn to play footy' or the 'soft outside player with silky skills as long as nobody goes near him'...and these are exactly the types of players left after all the blokes who can play footy are gone. Cross-your-fingers-and-hope list cloggers.

If you really want to tick off a need as addressed, you have to spend a decent pick to get a very likely draftee (first round) or trade for a proven good one. Not saying you pass over the next Judd for a tall dudd, but if the Quality sure-thing kid is there that addresses your need, then you go for him with your high picks.

[bornadog]

I can't agree with that.. We need pace, kicking skills and defenders.

That is right the best available with those skills

[Ozza]

I can't agree with that.. We need pace, kicking skills and defenders.

Absolutely.

[boydogs]

Tough ask for Dalrymple with 5 picks between 25-50, but he's been going well so I'm confident we'll get a few decent players from them