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  • GVGjr
    Moderator
    • Nov 2006
    • 44711

    Re: 2019 Draft Watch

    Originally posted by Mofra
    I have the same issue. Can't cut & paste JPGs in either.
    We will have an update performed before the end of the month that should fix all that
    Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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    • mjp
      Bulldog Team of the Century
      • Jan 2007
      • 7381

      Re: 2019 Draft Watch

      Originally posted by divvydan
      Looking at the combine results there doesn't seem to be any particularly outstanding athletes this year.
      No one tests anymore.
      What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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      • Bornadog
        WOOF Clubhouse Leader
        • Jan 2007
        • 66844

        Re: 2019 Draft Watch

        Vic Country midfielder Jay Rantall has set a new Draft Combine record in the 2km time trial, running 5:50 minutes. Second best was Finn Maginness at 5:51.
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        Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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        • divvydan
          WOOF Member
          • Oct 2009
          • 1502

          Re: 2019 Draft Watch

          Originally posted by mjp
          No one tests anymore.
          You mean the players invited to the combine skip the physical tests with injury or some other reason? Or just not pushing themselves in the tests?

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          • mjp
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Jan 2007
            • 7381

            Re: 2019 Draft Watch

            Originally posted by divvydan
            You mean the players invited to the combine skip the physical tests with injury or some other reason? Or just not pushing themselves in the tests?
            Oh yeah, they are 100% 'injured'. Or at least their managers told them they were injured.
            What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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            • jeemak
              Bulldog Legend
              • Oct 2010
              • 21843

              Re: 2019 Draft Watch

              Originally posted by Throughandthrough
              I know ive banged on all year but hell Will Gould will be awesome. If fit will play many AFL matches next season
              I haven't had a look at much to be honest, but I just watched his video and Jesus H Christ I am into it. I wonder if clubs view him as a Daniel Rich type, and feel that he won't develop a heap more.

              His mid year height and weight combination is intimidating, but not as intimidating as his pace and his timing out of defence - not to mention what looks to be elite kicking.

              A couple of preseasons would do amazing things for his physique.
              TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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              • divvydan
                WOOF Member
                • Oct 2009
                • 1502

                Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                Originally posted by mjp
                Oh yeah, they are 100% 'injured'. Or at least their managers told them they were injured.
                So, what's the end goal of this? Ensuring they don't sustain actual injuries that might hurt their draft/first season or worried that they may not test well?

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                • Bornadog
                  WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 66844

                  Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                  Originally posted by divvydan
                  So, what's the end goal of this? Ensuring they don't sustain actual injuries that might hurt their draft/first season or worried that they may not test well?
                  Ensuring they are picked up by the club they want to go to.
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                  Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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                  • soupman
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 5114

                    Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                    Isn't it more about the fact that if you are good, then testing can only make clubs like you less if they find out your limitations. If you aren't a top 10 prospect though, testing could make you look better.
                    Last edited by soupman; 07-10-2019, 07:17 AM.
                    I should leave it alone but you're not right

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                    • GVGjr
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 44711

                      Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                      Originally posted by jeemak
                      I haven't had a look at much to be honest, but I just watched his video and Jesus H Christ I am into it. I wonder if clubs view him as a Daniel Rich type, and feel that he won't develop a heap more.

                      His mid year height and weight combination is intimidating, but not as intimidating as his pace and his timing out of defence - not to mention what looks to be elite kicking.

                      A couple of preseasons would do amazing things for his physique.
                      He weighed in at a fraction under 106kg. He was 12kg heavier than the 2nd biggest player

                      You're right a couple of years in the system will do him wonders
                      Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                      • jeemak
                        Bulldog Legend
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 21843

                        Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                        Originally posted by GVGjr
                        He weighed in at a fraction under 106kg. He was 12kg heavier than the 2nd biggest player

                        You're right a couple of years in the system will do him wonders
                        Good grief. Has he been eating the other draft prospects?
                        TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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                        • choconmientay
                          WOOF Member
                          • Dec 2009
                          • 1312

                          Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                          Trading's done, moving on to draft

                          The Roar - 2019 AFL Phantom Draft

                          The 2019 AFL Trade Period has come to an end, and the 2019 AFL Draft is now the biggest upcoming event on the calendar.
                          There has been plenty of interest during the year about the potential draftees and where they might wind up, and that will only intensify over the next month.

                          Here you can find the latest version of our 2019 AFL Phantom Draft, which we will update regularly as the draft draws closer.

                          It is currently updated to reflect the draft order as per the end of the trade period.

                          Pick 1 – Gold Coast – Matt Rowell
                          178cm 74kg
                          The best-performed player in the pool, an impressive and well-rounded if a little undersized inside-leaning midfielder. Best on ground in the NAB League Grand Final with 44 touches and two goals. A very safe bet, perfect for the Suns.

                          Pick 2 – Gold Coast Suns – Noah Anderson
                          188cm, 86kg
                          The other serious contender to be pick 1, now that Gold Coast have the top two picks through AFL assistance there’s no need for them to agonise over the decision. Anderson is a tall midfielder with a big frame who can also play forward.


                          Pick 3 – Melbourne Demons – Hayden Young
                          188cm, 82kg
                          Pushed out of the top two by Gold Coast’s assistance package, Melbourne’s next best option is likely Young. He’s a classy halfback who is possibly the best kick in the draft. They could look to turn him into a winger at AFL level. No.1 for agility at the AFL draft combine.

                          Pick 4 – Adelaide Crows (via Carlton) – Sam Flanders
                          182cm, 81kg
                          Mid-forward whose stocks have risen sharply in the last few months, thanks to great from in the NAB League finals (27 touches and four goals in one game), and an excellent performance at the draft combine. Hard to overlook.

                          Pick 5 – GWS Giants – Tom Green (matching bid from Sydney Swans)
                          188cm, 85kg
                          A big-bodied, tall inside midfielder in the mould of Patrick Cripps or Josh P Kennedy who can really dominate games. He is in the GWS Academy, expect them to match any bid.

                          Pick 6 – Sydney Swans – Caleb Serong
                          179cm, 82kg
                          Undersized midfielder who can have a big impact on the ball, but is also known to be dangerous around the goals. Has drawn comparisons to Robbie Gray.

                          Pick 7 – Fremantle Dockers – Lachie Ash
                          182cm, 81kg
                          A dynamic halfback who provides speed coming out of defence. Could add some pace and running ability to a Fremantle side that will lose some during the trade period.

                          Pick 8 – Melbourne Demons (via North Melbourne) – Cody Weightman
                          177cm, 73kg
                          A really impressive small forward who has the ability to fly for big marks in the style of Jamie Elliott, but also knows how to crumb a pack. Top five at the draft combine for vertical leap. Uses the ball well.

                          Pick 9 – Hawthorn Hawks – Finn Maginness (matching bid from Carlton)
                          187cm, 80kg
                          Big-bodied inside mid who Hawthorn have access to as a father-son player. He was dominant at the draft combine, showing that he backs up his ball-winning ability with elite endurance and speed. That pushes up his stocks a lot.

                          Pick 10 – Carlton Blues (via Adelaide) – Brodie Kemp
                          193cm, 82kg
                          A versatile utility who has played in a variety of positions during his junior career. Probably his best scope is if he becomes a big-bodied midfielder-forward at the next level. ACL injury means he’s unlikely to play much footy in his first year.

                          Pick 11 – Fremantle Dockers (via Port Adelaide) – Dylan Stephens
                          183cm, 70kg
                          Prolific outside midfielder who is one of the best runners in the draft and can work up and down the wing at AFL level. Perfect fit for Fremantle now that they have lost Brad Hill and Ed Langdon.

                          Pick 12 – Port Adelaide Power (via GWS) – Fisher McAsey
                          195cm, 86kg
                          The best key defender in the pool, was named Vic Metro MVP at the under-18 championships, ahead of Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson. Probably not what Port need, but the best available. Can also play forward.

                          Pick 13 – Fremantle Dockers – Liam Henry (matching bid from Western Bulldogs)
                          180cm, 76kg
                          The best and most exciting small forward in the draft, Henry is guaranteed to join Fremantle as an indigenous recruit through their Next Generation Academy.

                          Pick 14 – Western Bulldogs – Will Gould
                          191cm, 98kg
                          Gould is a ready-made AFL defender who monsters opponents but also has a Shannon Hurn-like booming kick out of the backline. A little small for a tall defender, but could be third tall or play off half-back. Part of this year’s SANFL premiership side.


                          Pick 15 – Geelong Cats (via West Coast) – Luke Jackson
                          198cm, 94kg
                          The best ruckman in the draft by a significant margin, Jackson would be a great fit at Geelong who are in need of a longterm ruck option (or even a short-term one). A little undersized but plays like an extra midfielder.

                          Pick 16 – Gold Coast Suns (via Brisbane) – Trent Bianco
                          178cm, 68kg
                          Small halfback who is an excellent kick, a bit in the mould of Adelaide’s Rory Laird. Can also play in the midfield. Good pick-up for the Suns.

                          Pick 17 – Brisbane Lions (via Collingwood) – Jeremy Sharp
                          187cm, 79kg
                          Long-kicking, line-breaking outside midfielder or half-back option. The Lions could use another good kick coming out of the backline or on the wing, so Sharp makes a lot of sense.

                          Pick 18 – Geelong Cats – Deven Robertson
                          182cm, 80kg
                          High-production inside midfielder who won the Larke Medal as the best player at the under-18 championships. Someone who could play from Round 1 next year for the Cats if they want, good value at this pick.

                          Pick 19 – Port Adelaide Power – Miles Bergman
                          186cm, 75kg
                          Athletic, dynamic mid-forward who has shown glimpses of his ability on a regular basis but yet to really put it all together.

                          Pick 20 – Richmond Tigers – Josh Worell
                          195cm, 74kg
                          A versatile tall who has played at both ends, but is probably most comfortable in defence. Richmond will keep looking at add to their future spine, and Worrell would be a nice piece towards that aim.
                          It always seems impossible until it's done. Nelson Mandela

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                          • Bornadog
                            WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 66844

                            Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                            A Good Summary

                            FFC: Established 1883

                            Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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                            • Throughandthrough
                              Coaching Staff
                              • Nov 2007
                              • 3201

                              Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                              Originally posted by choconmientay
                              Trading's done, moving on to draft

                              The Roar - 2019 AFL Phantom Draft

                              If this happens I will explode and may never post on here again from happiness

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                              • GVGjr
                                Moderator
                                • Nov 2006
                                • 44711

                                Re: 2019 Draft Watch

                                Originally posted by choconmientay
                                Trading's done, moving on to draft

                                The Roar - 2019 AFL Phantom Draft
                                At the combine he weighed in at 105.9kg. It will be interesting to see if clubs have any concerns with that

                                His 2km time trial was 7 minutes 16 seconds and he was the slowest of all the players tested over 20mtrs so has poor endurance and pace profile. These aren't the AFL traits you would expect from a 3rd tall defender type.
                                He's a super talented player but there is some work to do for the club that selects him
                                Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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