2016 National AFL Draft Day Thread

[GVGjr]

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Are you thinking of the same kid G. This says he has blistering pace!

Same kid, I saw some of his other results. His 20mtr result was elite

I just checked and even his coach said he needed to work on his speed

[GVGjr]

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I wanted Dion Johnstone. Melbourne are our spoilers.

[Raw Toast]

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Same kid, I saw some of his other results. His 20mtr result was elite

I just checked and even his coach said he needed to work on his speed

Sometimes straight-line speed takes awhile to translate to footy speed, if that makes sense - I like the athleticism, and basketball tends to be a good sport to transfer across from, but it might be awhile before his ability to run very, very fast shows up in the way that he plays the game. I trust that we'll be able to develop him well via Footscray and the need not to rush things.

[comrade]

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I wanted Dion Johnstone. Melbourne are our spoilers.

Got the feeling they've been watching us closely.

[GVGjr]

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Sometimes straight-line speed takes awhile to translate to footy speed, if that makes sense - I like the athleticism, and basketball tends to be a good sport to transfer across from, but it might be awhile before his ability to run very, very fast shows up in the way that he plays the game. I trust that we'll be able to develop him well via Footscray and the need not to rush things.

I just found something that indicates he is a slow decision maker and tends to hold the ball a bit longer and I think that is because of his kicking. I think that's what his coach means more so than his running ability.

[GVGjr]

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We get Fergus Greene from Bendigo

Elite endurance

[G-Mo77]

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We're done now.

[comrade]

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We get Fergus Greene from Bendigo

Elite endurance

Geez, Dalrymple can't help himself when it comes to a smokey

[GVGjr]

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So we could have had a Cedric and a Fergus in the same draft Jolly good chaps

But in the end we got a Pom, Monica, Hewy Lewis and Fergie. Times are a changing at the Kennel

[lemmon]

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Feels like we really went after good athletes. Theyre all touted as excellent runners

[kruder]

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Young isn't a great kick and said to be a touch slow and needs to add some weight. Former basketballer and will need time.

We must be working to a plan here.

The kick for goal in the champs reminds me of casboult

[bulldogtragic]

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AFL draft 2016: Four more join the pack
November 25, 2016 10:24 PM

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Pick for the Western Bulldogs Tim English poses during the 2016 NAB AFL Draft at the Hordern Pavilion on November 25, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.

The Western Bulldogs 2016 draft haul will be defined by versatility above all else, with the Club selecting four players who can play a range of positions at Friday night’s NAB AFL Draft in Sydney.

205cm ruckman Tim English was taken with the Bulldogs' first pick, 19th overall, the athletic 19-year-old impressing scouts with his ability to cover the ground and pick-up possessions.

An exceptional kick for his size with a clean pair of hands, the Western Australian boasts a genuine midfield presence.

Northern Knights product, Patrick Lipinski, taken at pick 28, made an impression early in the year as a forward before moving into the centre midway through the season and excelling.

A 30 disposal (15 contested), seven tackle and six-clearance performance in June showed what he could be capable as he matures as a player.

Both Lipinski and pick 49, Lewis Young are former basketballers with potential to burn.

The 197cm Young boasts exceptional speed and agility for his height and has a good, reliable pair of hands. Just 17-years-old, his performance at the South Australian draft combine put him on the radar of a number of clubs.

The ultra-competitive Fergus Greene was taken with the Dogs’ last selection of the evening at pick 70.

Greene projects as a medium forward who can run all day; his 15.6 beep at the RookieMe Combine was the best recorded across any Combine this year.

The NAB AFL Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts will be held on Monday, November 28.

Exclusive to westernbulldogs.com.au

[GVGjr]

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Interesting that Macreadie landed at Carlton and GWS did not match the bid. Any chance in 11 months time that Macreadie gets traded back to GWS at the annual trade and swap meet between the 2 clubs?

[GVGjr]

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The Lions did so well at this draft, yes they had the picks but they got good players with them.

McCluggage, Berry, Witherden, C.Cox, Allison and Lyons (the Lion) will be good additions for them.

[bulldogtragic]

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Cal Twomeys assessment of our night:

Selections before academy and father/son bidding: 18, 26, 50, 74
Selections after bidding: 19, 28, 49, 70
Who they picked: Tim English, Patrick Lipinski, Lewis Young, Fergus Greene
Pre-draft priority: A key forward would be on top of the Dogs' draft shopping list, but a developing ruckman should also be keenly sought.

Callum Twomey's verdict: The premiers got the steal of the draft in English, who slipped down the order to their first pick as clubs again shied away from picking a ruckman with an early choice. The Dogs needed some ruck depth but also have the luxury as Grand Final winners to let him spend some time developing before he's ready to go. After that it didn't matter too much what the Dogs did, as that was the one glaring weakness on their list. Lipinski and Greene offer a mix, while Young is a developing tall forward who is raw but exciting. He had plenty of interest late in the year and doesn't turn 18 until late in December, so the Dogs see him as having great growth in his game.