Predict who we will draft

[F'scary]

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I am trying to analyse what thoughts are going through the brains of the coaching staff. Here is my observation:

Backmen: we are ok and have recruited for this.

Forwards: This is the critical issue. In 2012, the forwards undid all the good work done up the field. It killed our season. We have 3-4 taller marking or leading options already in the team. Cordy, Jones, Grant, Williams (it would seem). 2013 is shape up or else for 3 of them. Therefore, it is too early to devote high picks to key forwards.

Therefore 5, 6 & 22 will be used for "utility" players. Players who could be on-ballers, half-backs or half-forwards.

This is my computation.

We will go for a big forward with pick 51. There may well be a good choice there.

[Ghost Dog]

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Looks good in our colors already

[F'scary]

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Looks good in our colors already

He should do something about the unruly hair. Our warriors should have a smooth, shiny appearance.

[boydogs]

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Agree. I don't mind taking a risk on one of the picks (either 5 or 6), and of the two Menzel seems the better choice in terms of talent. But I think that it's too big a risk taking both Menzel and Stringer.
How would we feel if Menzel reinjured his knee and Stringer had ongoing complications with his leg that curtailed their ability to reach their full potential? I think it would be a lot more palatable and easier to justify going for one of the two and choosing a less risky kid with the other pick.

Agree in principle, but is that really the equation we are faced with?

With Stringer, his leg break was 18 months ago, and he has already recovered to the point he has been in the votes in all 3 seniors VFL matches he has played in. The issue the recruiters had with him was his running action, which Geelong reckon they could fix in 3 months.

I just think sometimes players can be categorised as safe picks and risky picks, and recruiters not wanting to lose their jobs go safe when the issue they are concerned about is a perfectably acceptable risk given the player's talent.

Let's not be the ones to pick Tambling over Buddy.

[F'scary]

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Let's not be the ones to pick Tambling over Buddy.

Ouch!

[Ghost Dog]

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Agree in principle, but is that really the equation we are faced with?

With Stringer, his leg break was 18 months ago, and he has already recovered to the point he has been in the votes in all 3 seniors VFL matches he has played in. The issue the recruiters had with him was his running action, which Geelong reckon they could fix in 3 months.

I just think sometimes players can be categorised as safe picks and risky picks, and recruiters not wanting to lose their jobs go safe when the issue they are concerned about is a perfectably acceptable risk given the player's talent.

Let's not be the ones to pick Tambling over Buddy.

Which brings us back to Grundy. He's going to slide isn't he? And I think if we miss him, I will feel a bit disappointed.

[boydogs]

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Which brings us back to Grundy. He's going to slide isn't he? And I think if we miss him, I will feel a bit disappointed.

That's more a needs v best available discussion, than a risk v safe discussion.

You have to remind yourself you're picking a player for the next 10 years - if they are injured one year, or not the player type you are lacking in the 2013 season, there's still 9 more years you get them for.

[Dancin' Douggy]

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Something keeps telling me STRINGER STRINGER STRINGER.......................

[DOG GOD]

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I'm still hoping we get stringer....

Orourke and stringer
Or
Stringer and Mayes
And I'll turn the tv off a happy man.

I think menzal is just too risky.

[Mofra]

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He should do something about the unruly hair. Our warriors should have a smooth, shiny appearance.

Luke Dahlhaus says hi

[The Doctor]

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Is that who you want Doctor, or who you think we will take?

That what I think Macca would like.

I'd like to see Vlaustin in the mix for us.

[LostDoggy]

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I love anyone who pulls on the colours but please, no more inside mids. We need classy ball users who can kick goals. Also think we desperately need someone with some swagger that will in time put some bums on seats.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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Agree in principle, but is that really the equation we are faced with?

With Stringer, his leg break was 18 months ago, and he has already recovered to the point he has been in the votes in all 3 seniors VFL matches he has played in. The issue the recruiters had with him was his running action, which Geelong reckon they could fix in 3 months.

I just think sometimes players can be categorised as safe picks and risky picks, and recruiters not wanting to lose their jobs go safe when the issue they are concerned about is a perfectably acceptable risk given the player's talent.

Let's not be the ones to pick Tambling over Buddy.

Good post. I see what you mean and I guess that in the wash up and providing due diligence has been followed, if pur recruiting team figure the best use of our picks is a Menzel/Stronger combo then fair enough. I would still like to see one of our two top picks used however on a skilful outside mid.

[azabob]

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Which brings us back to Grundy. He's going to slide isn't he? And I think if we miss him, I will feel a bit disappointed.

So you have changed your mind on him? On the weekend you were not sure about his understanding of the game?

I wouldn't be disapointed if we picked him.

[azabob]

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That what I think Macca would like.

I'd like to see Vlaustin in the mix for us.

At pick six is that stretching for him?

Article in today's age about him.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/thrill-of-the-game-helps-control-nicks-hard-edge-20121119-29m6k.html