Pick #18 - Who should we select?

[GVGjr]

Given that two recent polls of international significance predicted the wrong results I thought I'd give the WOOF community a chance to see how their National Draft predictions play out.

This one is around our first selection. Who do you think we might select at pick 18?

I've used the AFL Draft Machine to list 12 names that they think are around the mark assuming some of the more fancied players don't slide down the order.

Remember, lets try to predict who we think Simon Dalrymple might select.

[Twodogs]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

It's a good list. I could happily take six or seven of those names. Whoever kicks the ball better out of Pepper-Powel and Cox.

[boydogs]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Gallucci is a Dalrymple pick if I've ever seen one

[The Doctor]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

I think Jarrod Berry is a Dalrymple pick but he's not a predictable recruiter.

I think Marshall if he's available will get taken however. I've heard the Dogs are keen on a young KP and this was a while back and Marshall's name wasn't brought up. On this poll though I put Venables coz that's who I like!

Also heard a whisper we like a smokey at Eastern Rangers. Then again we probably like a few of them!

[GVGjr]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Todd Marshall article

Here

TODD Marshall knew he didn’t belong in Greater Western Sydney’s talent academy.

The key forward who will be taken early in this month’s draft made headlines in May when the AFL declared Marshall ineligible in a landmark decision.

But the Deniliquin product says the ruling was mainly his choice — and the reasons were twofold.

“GWS are stacked with talent, key forwards especially, so it was more about opportunities and the best for my future footy,” Marshall said.

I was never really involved with them until that one NEAFL game. That was my first interaction with (academy coach) Jason Saddington and the other academy people.

“It was the last, too. It was pretty quick. They haven’t really developed me as a footballer, which is the main idea of an academy.

“The perfect example is Harrison Macreadie. He’s been moved up to Sydney, getting scholarships at schools and he deserves to go to the Giants because they’ve put in the work.”

At a meeting between Marshall, his parents and the AFL’s Tristan Salter, it was decided the 198cm goalkicker would enter the open draft.

And it was celebrated as a major win for clubs. Why?

It denied the burgeoning Giants priority access to another future star and while Marshall might have only teased this season, his natural talent left recruiters drooling.

Where Marshall falls on draft night remains a mystery, but the Western Bulldogs would find it hard to pass him up if he’s available at pick 18.

At Whitten Oval he would learn from premiership stars Travis Cloke and Tom Boyd, before forming a long-term partnership with ruck-forward Boyd.

Experts agree Marshall has a touch of boom or bust about him, but some are thinking he could wind up the best player from this year’s pool.

The slender spearhead can scoop the ball up off his toes or mark it at the highest point on the lead and models his game on Gold Coast’s Tom Lynch.

And the upside is massive. A scaphoid injury interrupted Marshall’s pre-season, restricting his strength work.

And until midway through last year, Marshall’s energies were focused on off-spin bowling.

But a dip in wickets on a cricket tour of the United Kingdom last year thrust Marshall back towards the Sherrin.

“I played junior footy at Deniliquin, but was always focused on cricket more,” Marshall said.

“The tour was the moment of my life. I loved the sights, but didn’t enjoy the cricket. I wasn’t performing well.”

The Demons fan grew up with Mike Hussey posters on the walls in summer and trading football cards in the winter, while his bowling transfer from quick to gangly spin bowler was rare.

“I had cricket training on a Sunday after footy on a Saturday. I was pretty sore from footy and still wanted to be involved, so went to the nets and bowled some offies and the coach just told me to stick with them.

I was an on-the-spot decision that worked out all right. (GWS academy star) Harry Perryman was my keeper in a few rep teams.”

Marshall joined Murray Bushrangers, where nephew Jake Marshall played last year, in the pre-season and burst onto the scene as a hot prospect.

As for his splash through the headlines during the academy scandal?

“It was a tough one. Your mates are talking about it and you’re getting tagged on Facebook. But you learn how to handle it,” Marshall said.

“I read the articles and it felt like I was the bad guy and it was unbeknown to me what I did wrong.

“Wayne Campbell sent me a text saying it was out of my control and nothing went wrong, it was just a registration issue.

“That was nice of him and we left on good terms.”

[comrade]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Todd Marshall article

Here

TODD Marshall knew he didn’t belong in Greater Western Sydney’s talent academy.

The key forward who will be taken early in this month’s draft made headlines in May when the AFL declared Marshall ineligible in a landmark decision.

But the Deniliquin product says the ruling was mainly his choice — and the reasons were twofold.

“GWS are stacked with talent, key forwards especially, so it was more about opportunities and the best for my future footy,” Marshall said.

I was never really involved with them until that one NEAFL game. That was my first interaction with (academy coach) Jason Saddington and the other academy people.

“It was the last, too. It was pretty quick. They haven’t really developed me as a footballer, which is the main idea of an academy.

“The perfect example is Harrison Macreadie. He’s been moved up to Sydney, getting scholarships at schools and he deserves to go to the Giants because they’ve put in the work.”

At a meeting between Marshall, his parents and the AFL’s Tristan Salter, it was decided the 198cm goalkicker would enter the open draft.

And it was celebrated as a major win for clubs. Why?

It denied the burgeoning Giants priority access to another future star and while Marshall might have only teased this season, his natural talent left recruiters drooling.

Where Marshall falls on draft night remains a mystery, but the Western Bulldogs would find it hard to pass him up if he’s available at pick 18.

At Whitten Oval he would learn from premiership stars Travis Cloke and Tom Boyd, before forming a long-term partnership with ruck-forward Boyd.

Experts agree Marshall has a touch of boom or bust about him, but some are thinking he could wind up the best player from this year’s pool.

The slender spearhead can scoop the ball up off his toes or mark it at the highest point on the lead and models his game on Gold Coast’s Tom Lynch.

And the upside is massive. A scaphoid injury interrupted Marshall’s pre-season, restricting his strength work.

And until midway through last year, Marshall’s energies were focused on off-spin bowling.

But a dip in wickets on a cricket tour of the United Kingdom last year thrust Marshall back towards the Sherrin.

“I played junior footy at Deniliquin, but was always focused on cricket more,” Marshall said.

“The tour was the moment of my life. I loved the sights, but didn’t enjoy the cricket. I wasn’t performing well.”

The Demons fan grew up with Mike Hussey posters on the walls in summer and trading football cards in the winter, while his bowling transfer from quick to gangly spin bowler was rare.

“I had cricket training on a Sunday after footy on a Saturday. I was pretty sore from footy and still wanted to be involved, so went to the nets and bowled some offies and the coach just told me to stick with them.

I was an on-the-spot decision that worked out all right. (GWS academy star) Harry Perryman was my keeper in a few rep teams.”

Marshall joined Murray Bushrangers, where nephew Jake Marshall played last year, in the pre-season and burst onto the scene as a hot prospect.

As for his splash through the headlines during the academy scandal?

“It was a tough one. Your mates are talking about it and you’re getting tagged on Facebook. But you learn how to handle it,” Marshall said.

“I read the articles and it felt like I was the bad guy and it was unbeknown to me what I did wrong.

“Wayne Campbell sent me a text saying it was out of my control and nothing went wrong, it was just a registration issue.

“That was nice of him and we left on good terms.”

Was this written by Landsberger? If so, he's firmly on the Marshall to Dogs train.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

I want to holler for a Marshall so I voted for him.

[hujsh]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Would love Marshall from what I've read. Sounds like what we need.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Saw a bit of Marshall play for the Allies on Fox Footy earlier in the year, he's a nice mover for his height. Realllll skinny right now.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Saw a bit of Marshall play for the Allies on Fox Footy earlier in the year, he's a nice mover for his height. Realllll skinny right now.

Reallll skinny?
Sounds like the perfect pick for one S.Clayton.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Great artice.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-14/going-places-the-grief-driving-jarrod-berrys-crack-at-the-big-time

[Twodogs]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

I'm still the only one who thinks Dal will be a Pepper-Potter picker?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

I know nothing but Berry looks like a good fit for us. Venables and Florent in the mix too.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Attacking players who break the lines. Berry sounds like the sort of guy we can use.

[GVGjr]

Re: Pick #18 - Who should we select?

Only 19 votes so far in this poll. Is it too hard to make a selection or is it now not as important as previous years?