Where to with Trade/Draft Strategy from Here?

[mjp]

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Is Blakely playing WAFL for Swan Districts?

Played every game - except when he was away with the 18's.
I would be shocked if he landed with us.

[kruder]

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I really do like Dillion Viojo Rainbow and Menadue.

These two kids would add some silk to the outside we desperatley need...

[Twodogs]

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Is Zaine Cordy capable of playing AFL footy next year or is he more of a long term prospect?

[GVGjr]

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Is Zaine Cordy capable of playing AFL footy next year or is he more of a long term prospect?

He might be able to play a few games but he should need a season or two before being able to hold a spot on merit.

If he plays 6 games in 2015 I think that would be a good debut season.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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I really do like Dillion Viojo Rainbow and Menadue.

These two kids would add some silk to the outside we desperatley need...

That would be my target area of focus

Ive said it before but if I was in charge I'd use every pick looking for Linsday Gilbee clones

[Eze Dog]

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For the people who aren't already aware, there are now highlight reels for most of the players that have been discussed, if you want to check them out a bit more, here:

http://www.afl.com.au/draft/draft-machine

[divvydan]

Re: Where to with Trade/Draft Strategy from Here?

That would be my target area of focus

Ive said it before but if I was in charge I'd use every pick looking for Linsday Gilbee clones

Not a clone of Gilbee by any means but I quite like what someone like Daniel McKenzie offers as a potential running half back. Mid sized, 183cm or so, left footer who is good for his size overhead, has some dash and looks like a very good kick (at least relative to the u-18 level).

[Eze Dog]

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Does Connor Menadue remind anyone else of Bob Murphy a little bit?

[always right]

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Does Connor Menadue remind anyone else of Bob Murphy a little bit?

Dead ringer. Same frame, pace and kicking skills.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Brett Eddy is one still to consider. He could be a pretty solid option to partner with Boyd/Crameri/Stringer. 25, ready to go, quick, good skills.

[Mofra]

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Played every game - except when he was away with the 18's.
I would be shocked if he landed with us.

Shocked if he lasted to us or are we simply not interested?

[LostDoggy]

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Brett Eddy is one still to consider. He could be a pretty solid option to partner with Boyd/Crameri/Stringer. 25, ready to go, quick, good skills.

I don't think we're allowed to select early 20's South Australians anymore according to what i've read over the past few months about Fuller.

[Greystache]

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I don't think we're allowed to select early 20's South Australians anymore according to what i've read over the past few months about Fuller.

More to the point we shouldn't be taking them early in the draft. Fuller's a good example for a rookie list spot.

[Go_Dogs]

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More to the point we shouldn't be taking them early in the draft. Fuller's a good example for a rookie list spot.

What about Puopolo?

I don't think you can have a blanket rule, just need to make the right decisions on the merits of each individual player.

[Greystache]

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What about Puopolo?

I don't think you can have a blanket rule, just need to make the right decisions on the merits of each individual player.

Pick 66. That is late enough to take the chance on a mature player with limitations. Pick 42, and our second selection, is too early to be taking that kind of chance, especially with a list lacking across the board such as ours.