Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
I could be wrong. I read the rules to say that a NGA can be a Cat B if all clubs overlook them in the rookie draft. Buku was nominated and therefore wasn't overlooked in the rookie draft so we get a highway robbery, not a highway robbery +.
However, there were two other NGA kids who were overlooked. One in particular was a kid Lachie Dawson who was an ok performing NGA this year. We could sign him up as a Cat B if we wanted.
We don't want Buku as a Category B do we ? Cat B can't play seniors, or am I wrong
Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
We don't want Buku as a Category B do we ? Cat B can't play seniors, or am I wrong
Nothing to really do with want, not that I expect him to leapfrog all our defenders next year. I read the rules to say he's a Cat A. If my reading is correct, he's a Cat A. We passed our final selection, so that would indicate Khamis was used there in the rookie draft proper. So again, likely a Cat A. Which is still daylight robbery. ESPN/Doerre, Fox and others had Khamis going pick 40'ish in the National Draft. He went for Pick 40, in the Rookie Draft!
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Am I hitting the wine and dancing tonight BT?
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dadsgirl16
Am I hitting the wine and dancing tonight BT?
Yep! :D
I think we've made out like bandits over the past 24 hours. Sam Power has set high expectations from here on out.
Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
We don't want Buku as a Category B do we ? Cat B can't play seniors, or am I wrong
Pretty sure category B rookies can play seniors (eg Hugh Greenwood and Alex Keath from the Crows in 2017), but they have to be promoted (usually for a long term injured player).
I would be shocked if he played senior football next season anyway.
Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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dadsgirl16
Am I hitting the wine and dancing tonight BT?
I respect you for putting a high price on your wine, dancing, rookie and BT's reckoning.
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Khamis can play AFL pre season games and obviously in VFL but would need to be upgraded to play AFL senior games
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Originally Posted by
GVGjr
Khamis can play AFL pre season games and obviously in VFL but would need to be upgraded to play AFL senior games
That would only be if he's category B and it's looking like he's category A .
I hope that is right, just saw something saying it is Cat B.
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Just confirmed he is a Cat B rookie as he was an NGA prospect
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Thanks to everyone on this thread who provided links to news and especially to those capable of articulating the nuances of the draft fine print.
Much appreciated!
We've landed some rippers, really exciting stuff for the next few years ahead. Sam Power and Co. have set a high standard to live up to.
Can't wait to get to next season!
Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
That would only be if he's category B and it's looking like he's category A .
What the hell - I didn't type that second line???
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Originally Posted by
GVGjr
Just confirmed he is a Cat B rookie as he was an NGA prospect
Something doesn't add up then - we only have 3 category A rookies? Or one of Gowers or Lynch is still on the rookie list? I'm confused.
Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
What the hell - I didn't type that second line???
Something doesn't add up then - we only have 3 category A rookies? Or one of Gowers or Lynch is still on the rookie list? I'm confused.
Sorry, technical issue, I'll fix that now
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
What the hell - I didn't type that second line???
Yes you did. Don't you remember? That's a bit of a worry...
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Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
Twodogs
Yes you did. Don't you remember? That's a bit of a worry...
:cool:
At least now if I type something stupid I can blame technical issues.
Re: Rookie List Strategy 2018
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
At least now if I type something stupid I can blame technical issues.
When...