Draft Day reflections

[Missing-Dog]

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One of Macraes noted strengths is his decision making, which was Rays most glaring weakness.

Pre-draft so was Farren Ray's. He was also compared to Robbie Flower. I'm not counting my chickens before they're hatched with young Macrae.

[The Underdog]

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Pre-draft so was Farren Ray's. He was also compared to Robbie Flower. I'm not counting my chickens before they're hatched with young Macrae.

I wouldn't do that with any of them. There's a million examples of players who don't make it, there's no guarantee any of these guys end up being what they are supposed to, even Whitfield.

[Bulldog4life]

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I wouldn't do that with any of them. There's a million examples of players who don't make it, there's no guarantee any of these guys end up being what they are supposed to, even Whitfield.

Agree Underdog. Furthermore to "talk down" a player that we have just recruited is mindless.

[mighty_west]

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Agree Underdog. Furthermore to "talk down" a player that we have just recruited is mindless.

It's just baffling why people do it, but they do, some even talked down and criticized the selection of Clay Smith last year before a ball was bounced.

[LostDoggy]

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I come back from a long holiday and there have been more than a few changes

So a very basic stripped back draft for the Dogs , Tall Forward/Back Utility , Tall Midfield Utility , three medium Midfielders two outside one inside

I,ll just quote Simon Dalrymple

" We need to keep a modern focus for our future forward line and we needed another tall strong bodied mobile player to work with Jack Redpath , we see Jack and Jake as having the potential for being the foundation you build a strong forward line on "

"Jackson Macrae is 188cm with a bit of growing to do , he gives us a second player in the mold of Ryan Griffen , we identified a need to have a taller player who can provide options on the outside and its great to have Jackson on board "

"Nathan Hrovat brings poise and polish to the outside of the contest , we see him as a confident decision maker under pressure with good vision "

"We were a little surprised that Josh Prudden wasn't picked up earlier , he did have few injuries which may have put some other Clubs off as they restricted his game time but he's such a hard worker, a very committed contested ball player and we are very happy we could bring him to the Western Bulldogs "

Its great we were able to get Lachy Hunter into the fold as well , we certainly have more than few options in midfield to cover retirements over the next few years , potential losses to Free Agency have also got to be considered

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[Sedat]

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I know our 2009 draft selections were heavily criticised both at the time and now (justifiably so too), but all 11 players that St Kilda drafted/rookied/traded in are no longer at the club. Unbelievable.

[DogzMan]

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Wow, really glad to hear Dalrymple say that about Redpath, seems that they have high expectations of him.

[jeemak]

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I know our 2009 draft selections were heavily criticised both at the time and now (justifiably so too), but all 11 players that St Kilda drafted/rookied/traded in are no longer at the club. Unbelievable.

That's pretty damning for St Kilda, isn't it. When you're at the pointy end of the ladder you need to make every draft count to minimise the impact of the inevitable downturn in list talent and balance.

For the most part our 2009 draft was ordinary, though I still think Howard will be a player. I understand he's got serious positioning defficiencies that must improve, particularly in defense, though I'm confident he can overcome them. He did play some excellent football in 2012 in patches, and I think that's been vastly underrated around these parts.

Tutt worries me, he needs an uninterrupted and solid performing preseason big time.

[jeemak]

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Wow, really glad to hear Dalrymple say that about Redpath, seems that they have high expectations of him.

The reports from Williamstown watchers have been less than flattering, though I've not heard any negativity from the coach or others at the club, and these comments are just another reinforcement of that. If he comes on, the likes of Jones and Cordy will need to have a good year or two to remain relevant.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I'm not as critical of Redpath as others.

He needs time and this is obviously an important season for him, but he has some nice tools to work with.

I don't think Cordy's that far ahead of him, although it says more about our other unproven talls than anything else.

[ledge]

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I like Redpath he seems huge and built if he gets his timing right this kid will kill in packs.
Huge upside in my opinion

[Remi Moses]

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I know our 2009 draft selections were heavily criticised both at the time and now (justifiably so too), but all 11 players that St Kilda drafted/rookied/traded in are no longer at the club. Unbelievable.

Don't always agree with Terry Wallace but I agree on his sentiments that Stkilda are 2 years behind us.

[Ghost Dog]

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Don't always agree with Terry Wallace but I agree on his sentiments that Stkilda are 2 years behind us.

Great to hear! May they forever be so. Where did he say this?

[Remi Moses]

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Great to hear! May they forever be so. Where did he say this?

Basically a time frame behind us with their list.

[Ghost Dog]

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Was it in SEN?
I'd like to have a listen.