Rookie List Strategy 2018

[josie]

Don’t Barry video clip - reminds me a bit of JJ. If we do recruit him hope he is as successful for us.

[The Adelaide Connection]

So who is left? Who do we target on Monday?

Ethan Penrith was a name that was mentioned as a late smokey, looking at his highlight reel I would love to see us target him. Gowers has also been heavily mentioned.

Some other players overlooked that I have heard/seen mentioned are:
Small/Mid Forward- Matthew McGannon, Adam Sambono, Jordan Johnston, David Handley
Mids- Cassidy Parish, Stefan Giro
Tall Forwards- Nathan Krueger (can play Defence), Jordan Butts
Defenders- Ethan Penrith, Angus Styles
Ruck- Ben Miller

Anyone else?

[GVGjr]

So who is left? Who do we target on Monday?

Ethan Penrith was a name that was mentioned as a late smokey, looking at his highlight reel I would love to see us target him. Gowers has also been heavily mentioned.

Some other players overlooked that I have heard mentioned are:
Small/Mid Forward- Matthew McGannon, Adam Sambono
Mids- Will Walker, Cassidy Parish
Tall Forwards- Nathan Krueger (can play Defence), Jordan Butts
Tall Defenders- Jack Payne
Ruck- Callum Coleman-Jones

Anyone else?

Walker, Coleman-Jones and Jack Payne were selected last night but there are still some very talented players available. Penrith not being selected is a shock

[Go_Dogs]

More need for speed is on my list.

Would love a genuine small forward.

[GVGjr]

More need for speed is on my list.

Would love a genuine small forward.

Giro didn't get drafted, he could fit the role

[The Adelaide Connection]

Walker, Coleman-Jones and Jack Payne were selected last night but there are still some very talented players available. Penrith not being selected is a shock

Ahh, so they were. I guess my 1am eyes didn't check the list quite as closely as it should have. I have edited the post and had a look at the draft machine and edited in a few other names from the late/smokey range. Theextras that may interest are below.

Jordan Johnston (Fwd, 185cm, 77kg)
Clever and creative medium forward who had a taste of the NAB AFL U18 Championships representing Vic Country. Has been impressive for the Rebels at TAC Cup level kicking 20 goals, including six against the Eastern Ranges.

David Handley (Fwd, 183cm, 79kg)
Medium forward with speed off the mark and excellent goal sense. Has good game sense, clean hands, vision and represented Vic Country in the NAB AFL U18 Championships.

Stefan Giro (Mid, 175cm, 72kg)
This midfielder can be relied on to run all day. His ability to cover the ground is probably his best trait, not just in terms of having a stellar tank, but Giro is seriously fast over short distances as well. The left-footer knows how to find the footy and often racks up plenty of disposals.

Angus Styles (Def, 185cm, 72kg)
Versatile type with good speed and agility and has elite endurance which was showcased with his level 15.6 beep test result early in the year. Solid performer for Vic Metro in the NAB AFL U18 Championships and with Sandringham Dragons at TAC Cup level. Ran 6:17 in the 2km time trial at the Combine, proving his excellent aerobic capacity.

[GVGjr]

TAC, Richmond snared Miller. Sorry.

I might have missed some names being selected but these are some names that might be worth a thought

Stefan Giro
Hayden Schloithe
Hayden McLean
Mitchell Podhajski
Ethan Penrith
Alex Martini
Aiden Domic
Matthew McGannon
Callan England
Joel Amarty

[bulldogtragic]

Are we assuming we are using 9 and using 27 on Roarke?

[GVGjr]

Are we assuming we are using 9 and using 27 on Roarke?

That would be my assumption.

[The Adelaide Connection]

TAC, Richmond snared Miller. Sorry.

I might have missed some names being selected but these are some names that might be worth a thought

Stefan Giro
Hayden Schloithe
Hayden McLean
Mitchell Podhajski
Ethan Penrith
Alex Martini
Aiden Domic
Matthew McGannon
Callan England
Joel Amarty

Gosh, time will tell but Richmond’s draft was seriously on point. Geelong seemed to have a frustratingly good draft with a few serious sliders too.

[bulldogtragic]

Dalrymple has said that there are several exciting players still on the/his talent list who weren't selected last night.

[choconmientay]

CT posted 10 to watch for the rookie draft here

[bulldogtragic]

Question on NMM for next year.

WBFC play two KPDs and a Wood generally. Say thats Trengove & Cordy. That leaves potentially Adams, Morris, Collins & Roberts at Footscray.

Do NMM & Young now get trained up as the forwards they were recruited as at Footscray? I can't see a spot down back for NMM to slot into, so I guess he's a pure developing forward now as opposed to the swinging him around that happened a bit this year.

[GVGjr]

Question on NMM for next year.

WBFC play two KPDs and a Wood generally. Say thats Trengove & Cordy. That leaves potentially Adams, Morris, Collins & Roberts at Footscray.

Do NMM & Young now get trained up as the forwards they were recruited as at Footscray? I can't see a spot down back for NMM to slot into, so I guess he's a pure developing forward now as opposed to the swinging him around that happened a bit this year.

I think Mullenger-McHugh played mainly as a forward but I do recall games where he and Young interchanged between forward and defensive duties. I think they are both suited more as forwards but need to be able to play back when required.

[hujsh]

As a forward they're competing against Boyd and Schache. You'd hope they'd be good enough to keep NMM out of the side a least.