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[wimberga]

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Let's head back to the draft thread.

Are we drafting for needs or best available? If we assume that Kreuzer, Cotchin and Morton are the first three picked, that leaves a wide variety of players left. I would be happy with Mcevoy or Henderson if we go for the tall KPP that we need. I would also be very happy if we could snare Chris Masten at pick 5.

[Mantis]

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Let's head back to the draft thread.

Are we drafting for needs or best available? If we assume that Kreuzer, Cotchin and Morton are the first three picked, that leaves a wide variety of players left. I would be happy with McEvoy or Henderson if we go for the tall KPP that we need. I would also be very happy if we could snare Chris Masten at pick 5.

Why those two KPP in particular? What makes you think that they fit in with the particular style that we do play or will play in the future?

[wimberga]

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I am just going on the reports that they are the best young KPP in the draft, i cant go on anymore than that. I would probably prefer to get Masten, though im not sure why.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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Lots of top forwards have become top forwards after serving time in the backline or other spots. Not saying Harris will be one of those, but the contested marking ability he showed this year, says to me at least, that he is currently the best candidate to play a role in the forward line.

I don't agree at all.

Lots of forwards become top defenders but not many defenders become successful forwards.

[FrediKanoute]

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I don't agree at all.

Lots of forwards become top defenders but not many defenders become successful forwards.

I agree! Generally in junior teams which are average to good, the best players are either onballers or forwards. The reason being that these guys are capable of winning games off their own boot and junior footy is less about stopping the opposition than winning. Hence guys who have talent typically play these positions. My understanding is that it is when they get to TAC or Colts level that they start to specialise as a defender. I'm sure MJP could elaborate further though.