2017 Draft Watch

[Bornadog]

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So O'Brien is quite outside and has pretty poor disposal effectiveness both by hand and foot? I know I'm looking at those numbers in the worst possible way.

I think his issue is contested ball gets and tackling

[Mofra]

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I must be the only person who is cool on Clark. Dal seems to favour guys who show rapid improvement in their u18 year, Clark seems to have been a potential no 1 at the start of the year and has slid backwards.

Every single player we're linked to has serious deficiencies, moreso than any other first round I can remember. Murphy's speed worries me, Coffield hasn't shown he can transition into the midfield, Higgins looks a natural footballer but plays to the limit of his athleticism, can Cerra get back after two knee recos? etc

[Go_Dogs]

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I’m not sure I’d say Clark has dropped significantly throughout the year - he finished strongly and has played a few different roles highlighting he can be versatile.

[anfo27]

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I must be the only person who is cool on Clark. Dal seems to favour guys who show rapid improvement in their u18 year, Clark seems to have been a potential no 1 at the start of the year and has slid backwards.

Every single player we're linked to has serious deficiencies, moreso than any other first round I can remember. Murphy's speed worries me, Coffield hasn't shown he can transition into the midfield, Higgins looks a natural footballer but plays to the limit of his athleticism, can Cerra get back after two knee recos? etc

I watched a few highlights last night & Hunter impressed me the most. I've got my fingers crossed we pick him up. I know its only highlights but for the posters who have seen him play, what would be his weaknesses?

[Missing Dog]

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I watched a few highlights last night & Hunter impressed me the most. I've got my fingers crossed we pick him up. I know its only highlights but for the posters who have seen him play, what would be his weaknesses?

He makes some pretty poor decisions at times.

[Bornadog]

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He makes some pretty poor decisions at times.

Who do you think we are aiming for at pick 9?

[Missing Dog]

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Who do you think we are aiming for at pick 9?

I think Bonar would great. Could be anything and he would add a different dimension to the midfield with his power and athleticism. I quite like Darcy Fogarty as well. Both of those would give us another big body and either one could be the best player in the draft.

I'm probably hoping for one of Coffield, Brayshaw or Cerra to slide to us first and foremost though. Those 3 are probably a bit less risky.

[Webby]

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The 'beauty' of pick nine is that you don't have to agonise quite as much. It will reveal itself.

On that note, however, I'm hoping more of an 'X' factor player falls into place as a no-brainer to grab. Although Jake was ultimately a washout, the "what if" factor about him did add a bit of icing to the proposition of fronting up to see us play. Despite being a knob, he did add a bit of "what if today's the day?" to the equation.

We've got sufficient good, solid citizens. I'd like some X-factor.

[Bornadog]

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Article on JACK Petruccelle - predicted as a 2nd or 3rd rounder

Fastest man in the draft pool

[LostDoggy]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/afl-draft-prospect-and-northern-knights-captain-nick-coffield-proving-his-value/news-story/662adb27c5a8b019b6ee7b0001738303

Interesting article on Coffield. Talks about him being a close mate of Patrick Lipinski and a big Dogs fan (as we know). Apparently has spoken to several clubs, has been told needs to improve tackling.

[Mofra]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/l...ee7b0001738303

Interesting article on Coffield. Talks about him being a close mate of Patrick Lipinski and a big Dogs fan (as we know). Apparently has spoken to several clubs, has been told needs to improve tackling.

He's from Eltham? Sign him up! We're on a roll with Eltham draftees.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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He's from Eltham? Sign him up! We're on a roll with Eltham draftees.

Very sensible strategy - long over due

[Twodogs]

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He's from Eltham? Sign him up! We're on a roll with Eltham draftees.

And it's much handier now. With the ring road they would be at Whitten oval in less than an hour.

[choconmientay]

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Peter Argent and Brenton Phillips preview the 2017 AFL Draft - Original Link
Are you a fan of South Australia’s young footy stars?

In this video, state footy gurus Peter Argent and Brenton Phillips discuss local youths who could be on their way to becoming the next Australian Football League players. ...

[choconmientay]

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The mature-age VFL stars that AFL clubs should consider at the 2017 national and rookie drafts

However there is none of the Footscray players mentioned in this article.