Rookies to be elevated

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Rookies to be elevated

Personally not sold on Greenwood and to a lesser extent Redpath, but I can understand why Austin wasn't upgraded.

He has a history of injury that he really needs to overcome. I think Austin is actually a very good defender in the Morris mould, suited to take that third tall. However, he keeps getting injured. If he performs next year, I can't see why he wouldn't be upgraded.

Jong showed quite a bit in his few games this year, but the right call was made. Another year will benefit him and allow us to sort out our list before promoting him.

Great to see JJ upgraded and Campbell is a solid long term option too.

[Dry Rot]

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So how many live draft picks do have left?

And if we keep Austin, Jong and Redpath, does that mean we have only one spot left for a new rookie?

[Bornadog]

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So how many live draft picks do have left?

And if we keep Austin, Jong and Redpath, does that mean we have only one spot left for a new rookie?

Plus Greenwood will remain as a rookie, so no spots.

Live picks we have 5

[chef]

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So how many live draft picks do have left?

And if we keep Austin, Jong and Redpath, does that mean we have only one spot left for a new rookie?

No rookie picks and picks 5,6,21,50 and 89 in the draft I think. Thats if we don't sign a FA.

[azabob]

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We should have cut Veszpremi to create one more late draft pick for upgrading Jong. Based on last year, Jong would get more games in 2013 than Veszpremi. Go figure. Veszpremi is also a one position player: FP. We have plenty of FP's at the moment.

Two questions,

1) Who are our FP's?

2) Who are our goal kicking FP's?

[F'scary]

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Two questions,

1) Who are our FP's?

2) Who are our goal kicking FP's?

Dickson, Higgins, Dahlhaus, Giansiracusa.

[F'scary]

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Spot on, F'scary. For some reason, I had him with JJ - already rookied with us for two. Still think it's a good call, though - 200cm+ monsters with so much upside are rare. Definitely a keeper.

Definitely. Would have liked to have seen Jong upgraded too.

[soupman]

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Nice to see the club show some restraint with the rookies. In the past we have promoted them off a handful of mediocre games (Hooper) or for no reason at all (Mulligan, Panos).

Finally we are using it correctly, to promote players that we think will be a regular part of the side (Johannissen) or will get semi-regular games (Campbell). Also we've kept players that have shown potential (Jong) on there for a bit longer, a little more like how Freo have managed their rookie list in the past.

[azabob]

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Dickson, Higgins, Dahlhaus, Giansiracusa.

Not sure I agree on Dahlhaus and Higgins - I think they will spend more time in the midfield in 2013.

Gia and Dickson are very clever small forwards (Even though you want Gia gone, it will be interesting to see how he goes).

[Missing Dog]

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Plus Greenwood will remain as a rookie, so no spots.

Live picks we have 5

I believe we are able to take two International rookies, or is it just one? I know that's a new rule the AFL have put in place.

[Dry Rot]

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Plus Greenwood will remain as a rookie, so no spots.

Live picks we have 5

No rookie picks and picks 5,6,21,50 and 89 in the draft I think. Thats if we don't sign a FA.

Thanks.

Wonder if we'll keep the #89 spot for the PSD?

[Axe Man]

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I believe we are able to take two International rookies, or is it just one? I know that's a new rule the AFL have put in place.

Not only international rookies, the rules are:

Under Player Rule 21.1.2 each Club may include up to three additional players on its Rookie List provided the player either:
- has not been registered or played in an Australian Football competition for three years immediately before inclusion on the Rookie List
- is an International Player, meaning he is not an Australian citizen and has not lived in Australia for a substantial period of time (note: Irish players are excepted)
- is a former NSW Scholarship player with that Club
- is a former International Scholarship player with that Club
- is a rookie zone selection for Clubs based in Sydney, Brisbane or the Gold Coast

and

Clubs may now list one Irish player under Player Rule 21.1.2.

Link

[Missing Dog]

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Thanks Axe Man.

[Go_Dogs]

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Nice to see the club show some restraint with the rookies. In the past we have promoted them off a handful of mediocre games (Hooper) or for no reason at all (Mulligan, Panos).

Finally we are using it correctly, to promote players that we think will be a regular part of the side (Johannissen) or will get semi-regular games (Campbell). Also we've kept players that have shown potential (Jong) on there for a bit longer, a little more like how Freo have managed their rookie list in the past.

Agree with all that.

Jong was good towards the end of 2012 but he is probably still behind a few in the pecking order when the list is at full fitness so I don't mind him having another year as a rookie to continue to develop. If he continues along as he did in 2012, no doubt he'll be upgraded for 2014.

As you point out, Freo have managed their rookie list very well over recent years and we should certainly be looking at them as an example of how to effectively manage the rookie list.

[JohnGentStand]

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I am happy to keep Jong, Redpath and Austin, but havent sen enough of Greenwood.... What are his strengths? Where do the faithfull see him in 3 years time?