2012 Draft - Who do you like?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Last year he didn't have Clay Smith or Michael Talia in his top 50!

I'll trust the decision our recruiters make

[The Bulldogs Bite]

It will be interesting to see what GWS do at pick #3.

It seems increasingly unlikely they will take Grundy, meaning O'Rourke and Menzel are possibly front runners. Plowman's a bit of a roughie, but I think they'll pass and try to pick up Clurey later on.

Not sure taking 3 mids straight off the bat is the best policy for GWS, unless they are anticipating losing a couple (Dyson & WHE) in the near future.

[jeemak]

I still think he is the right sort of player we need to look at. With Morris and Murphy closer to retirement then I'd be keen to try an identify a replacement now. Plowman would be
right in the mix.

Plowman's clip on youtube is pretty impressive. I've said we need a quality utility to mix up our forward line and midfield, though I think we could easily use one of high quality to play in the backline and through the middle as well.

I don't think we'll take two of Menzel, Plowman and Stringer if available, we'll leave one pick for a midfielder of class.

[Ghost Dog]

O'Rourke reminds me a bit of Dyson Heppell. The way he moves and frame. bit of a gait like Shaggy as well.

E Quayle on Twitter reckons Stringer will slide to as low as 20. such is the concern going around about his leg.

[Remi Moses]

The Hun reckon GWS are certain to take Plowmann.
Grundy's going to slide and we're going to take Menzel and O'Rourke.

[GVGjr]

The Hun reckon GWS are certain to take Plowmann.
Grundy's going to slide and we're going to take Menzel and O'Rourke.

I've been of a view that Plowman is the right sort of player for us however, of GWS have locked him in at pick 3 then I see a lot of value in us landing O'Rourke and Menzel.

[DOG GOD]

Wouldn't Menzel be more of a risk than Stringer though?

[GVGjr]

Wouldn't Menzel be more of a risk than Stringer though?

I'm not sure how we could gauge that but if our medical team don't think there is a big issue with Menzels knee he would then be a difficult player to pass on.
Menzel is an exceptional footballer and on ability he is probably the 2nd best player in the draft. While the questions about the LARS still remain it really comes down to if there is an acceptable level of risk. Based on some media reports we think it is.

[The Underdog]

Wouldn't Menzel be more of a risk than Stringer though?

Look at how Nathan Brown or Dale Morris have come back from similar injuries to Stringer & compare it with the number of guys who come back from knees. Both are risks but I'd be more confident in Menzel personally.

[GVGjr]

Look at how Nathan Brown or Dale Morris have come back from similar injuries to Stringer & compare it with the number of guys who come back from knees. Both are risks but I'd be more confident in Menzel personally.

Same here.

[LostDoggy]

I'm going to suggest that the experts at the club will cover all bases humanly possible to ensure that we are not wasting a pick on Menzel. You will never be risk free with any player you take but I have faith that we will have done our due dilligence on this given how important it is for us to get this draft right.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Its a tough one isnt it? Stringer or Menzel? I would hate to see the one we don't draft go on and become a star whilst the player we chose continues to have injury problems! Im not saying its our fault or anything, it would just piss me off! I certainly wouldnt be unhappy with either player but hopefully we get lucky with this pick All we can do is make the most educated decision at the time and im sure we will do that

[Mofra]

Look at how Nathan Brown or Dale Morris have come back from similar injuries to Stringer & compare it with the number of guys who come back from knees. Both are risks but I'd be more confident in Menzel personally.

Nathan Brown and Dale Morris were roughly 10 years and 12 years older than Stringer.

Voss had a similar injury much younger and came back ok. Age is definately an issue here IMO.

[The Underdog]

Nathan Brown and Dale Morris were roughly 10 years and 12 years older than Stringer.

Voss had a similar injury much younger and came back ok. Age is definately an issue here IMO.

Don't disagree, age & wear and tear on the body is a factor in any injury and recovery. I'm not saying Stringer won't make it either. Just wanted to point out that a really serious break like he suffered can have as long or longer a recovery time and as much chance for long term complications.

[LostDoggy]

The Hun reckon GWS are certain to take Plowmann.
Grundy's going to slide and we're going to take Menzel and O'Rourke.

Menzel, O'Rourke and then Mason Shaw would be perfect. Happy to swop in Mayes, McCrae or Kennedy for one of the first two if the club sees it that way. Its going to be a good day draft day.