Future Priority Access Thread (Inc. Father/Son, Academy Players)

[Mofra]

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I have been much more impressed by MacPherson at Footscray. I know Ewan is small but he is hard at it and influences the contest.

I still think Ewan could be a long term tough little BP. We don't have them on our list apart from Duryea.
I hope we take him.

[Bornadog]

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I still think Ewan could be a long term tough little BP. We don't have them on our list apart from Duryea.
I hope we take him.

When he runs he reminds me of his father.

[bulldogtragic]

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Twomey’s July Power Rankings

3. Sam Darcy

Forward/defender
204cm/75kg
19/7/03
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

After booting six goals in Vic Metro's trial game, Darcy had a quieter day in their clash with a full-strength Vic Country the following week with two goals from seven disposals. But his goals were examples of his talent again, including a classy snap on his none-preferred left foot. The Western Bulldogs father-son is an immense talent: he can play as a forward, defender and ruckman, he's athletic and agile, he converts his shots for goal and has taken all comers this season. Think of Darcy as a Max King type of forward.

[Mofra]

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Twomey’s July Power Rankings

3. Sam Darcy

Forward/defender
204cm/75kg
19/7/03
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

After booting six goals in Vic Metro's trial game, Darcy had a quieter day in their clash with a full-strength Vic Country the following week with two goals from seven disposals. But his goals were examples of his talent again, including a classy snap on his none-preferred left foot. The Western Bulldogs father-son is an immense talent: he can play as a forward, defender and ruckman, he's athletic and agile, he converts his shots for goal and has taken all comers this season. Think of Darcy as a Max King type of forward.

Max King is lightning quick. Darcy is agile but doesn't have the same acceleration as the King twins. Being tall and skinny is great but it a little lazy to compare the two IMO.
How often did his dad burn off an opponent when he played forward?

[comrade]

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Max King is lightning quick. Darcy is agile but doesn't have the same acceleration as the King twins. Being tall and skinny is great but it a little lazy to compare the two IMO.
How often did his dad burn off an opponent when he played forward?

Harris Andrews is the better comparison, imo.

[mjp]

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Twomey’s July Power Rankings

3. Sam Darcy

Forward/defender
204cm/75kg
19/7/03
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

I know it's an unpopular opinion but he isn't really a top 10 pick is he?

We have to take him (of course we do) but top 10 is a stretch and top 3 is off the planet.

[comrade]

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I know it's an unpopular opinion but he isn't really a top 10 pick is he?

We have to take him (of course we do) but top 10 is a stretch and top 3 is off the planet.

I kind of agree and think he's being a bit overrated due to a combo of his name and his size, but his development has been significant the last 8-12 months and there aren't any other 204cm players in the pool that have shown the ability to play back and forward.

I really hope there is a national carnival or something of the like so we get to see how he competes against the best kids in the country, would certainly tell us a bit more.

[comrade]

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Adrian Caruso from GWS was interviewed on Road to the Draft and I'm paraphrasing but he basically said that Darcy would be ahead of Daicos on their needs list ("talls are hard to find") so would be worth a bid before him.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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Adrian Caruso from GWS was interviewed on Road to the Draft and I'm paraphrasing but he basically said that Darcy would be ahead of Daicos on their needs list ("talls are hard to find") so would be worth a bid before him.

I suspect that whoever finishes bottom this year will employ a similar tactic to Adelaide last year and will bid on Darcy ahead of Daicos, as they will want to reduce our draft hand more than Collingwood's given our list profile. Forcing us to burn points on Darcy may make it harder for us to address our need areas at the draft.

[Grantysghost]

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I suspect that whoever finishes bottom this year will employ a similar tactic to Adelaide last year and will bid on Darcy ahead of Daicos, as they will want to reduce our draft hand more than Collingwood's given our list profile. Forcing us to burn points on Darcy may make it harder for us to address our need areas at the draft.

There's probably going to be a fair bit of angst for sure especially if we win the flag and end up with a top 5 talent two years running.

[EasternWest]

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There's probably going to be a fair bit of angst for sure especially if we win the flag and end up with a top 5 talent two years running.

[Twodogs]

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[bulldogtragic]

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I suspect that whoever finishes bottom this year will employ a similar tactic to Adelaide last year and will bid on Darcy ahead of Daicos, as they will want to reduce our draft hand more than Collingwood's given our list profile. Forcing us to burn points on Darcy may make it harder for us to address our need areas at the draft.

North have already told the Hun, that for ‘draft integrity’ they will bid on Daicos & Darcy, if they finish last.

But the difference after discount between Pick 1 & Pick 2 is only 386 Points (a couple of 4th Rounders). If we are going to take a deficit, I don’t think it makes too much difference, our picks will be late anyway. Raak (passed Pick 41) &/or MacPherson (passed Pick 52) could be free hits potentially with any late picks after those mentioned to be matched with our next pick no matter how late, and we will upgrade Gardner and I assume Khamis & Sweet. The only issue I see would be if those 386 DP’s blew out the deficit, but Power has shown he can employ good DP’s trades. If North or whoever wants to give us the hype of landing the Number 1 Pick, I’ll take that hype. I’m sure Sam Darcy would love to take NABs cash too. The marketing and membership managers would love selling two Pick 1 players back to back. One a third generation Darcy.

[bulldogtragic]

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With at least another week of NAB League & VFL not being played, Raak & MacPherson get more games taken away from them hurting their draft chances. On the flip side, with the time Raak spent over summer to now, and MacPherson around Footscray, we’ve must have a sense of whether we would select/match bids as known quantities. If so, their value to us is higher while their overall value drops the chance of where bids come (if at all). Obviously if their value takes a hit beyond free hit status at the ND, they’re then both rookie options too. Assuming we want them late/rookies. Not great for these kids, but if we are keen, an opportunity to grab a known quantity for bugger all and they still get the AFEL chance they desperately want.

[bulldogtragic]

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I just listened to Twomey’s Top 40.

Darcy at 3

Raak not Top 40 (seems to have slid with no footy) - If that happen with a bid later, it’s matched with the ‘next pick’ whatever that is. If no bid, Cat B Rookie.

I hope Twomey is right that he gets through the Top 40. Because if we want him, it’s cheap or very cheap for us.