Quote Originally Posted by mjp View Post
This is a cool thread. The only problem is the original premise which is that Boyd, Schache and Naughton were the best talls in their draft.

The best tall in 2013 was McGovern - but he was a rookie, so give it to Cripps. But he is playing as a mid so give it to Barrass.
The best tall in 2015 'right now' is McKay. You would have to say his first few years were behind Schache and Wietering though.
Naughton is miles ahead of the next best for 2017.

The best players at 18 aren't always the best players at 21, or 24, or 27...some of it is environment, some of it is coaching, some of it is the player, some of it is just dumb luck.
Agree. It is irrelevant where players are picked. For example the "big guy" who dominates the juniors doesn't automatically do it in the seniors.