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

[The Doctor]

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and how many times has Gerard Healy seen him play?

[bulldogtragic]

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Now Gerard Healy is spruiking Sam Darcy as a potential #1 pick: https://www.3aw.com.au/gerard-healy-...-bayside-cafe/

Why are they doing us dirty like this?

So we can play finals two years in a row, and get the first pick both years?

[Grantysghost]

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Is he that good or just click bait for outraged fans?

[bulldogtragic]

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Is he that good or just click bait for outraged fans?

Twomey saying top 10 possibility also.

[Twodogs]

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But you’d expect, like Daicos, Darcy to end up at the Bulldogs under the father-son rule.

So we are getting Nick Daicos AND Sam Darcy under F/S?

You'd think having a working knowledge of grammar would be a of the requirement of the job.

[bulldogtragic]

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If Darcy does genuine rise up the rankings, we really should be looking to trade up as high as possible to get in front of a bid.

Yep. This has potentially gotten very, very interesting for Darcy and what our first rounder is, and then what we do with it.

I love it!!!

Well, start formulating!

If Sam Darcy is bolting as multiple outlets are claiming, I don’t see a chance of getting ahead of the bid if it’s pick 1-8. Not unless we end up with a top five pick if a very good player leaves. I hope not.

So right now I think we put up our first rounder for a draft points trade. A quick look probably has contenders with picks who may or may not want to move up the order. Geelong, Gold Coast & Richmond. If we could roll a player into it, that might open up a player of need. Hopefully all the draft managers views are there being excellent depth with a pick in the teens and dropping off soon after.

With no second or third rounders right now and our fourth virtually without points, we probably need to let several non-essential players go who have some value. Wally is it’s third rounder compo, perhaps JJ or Lipinski. Get annoyed at me for mentioning certain names if you must, but Darcy bolting and nearly no draft points after our first rounder, which may not be enough or barely enough, we need to get really active. Really.

[comrade]

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I went and watched him today. Nowhere near top 5 pick based on that performance.

[The Doctor]

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The latest rankings from the dudes at Draft Central

https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/tag/june-2021-power-rankings/

#15 Sam Darcy (WB F/S)
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Tall Defender/Forward/Ruck
19/08/2003 | 197cm | 73kg

Snapshot: Darcy is a fast-developing, but raw tall talent who can play in each key position post, is athletic, and marks the ball well.

The apple does not fall far from the tree, and that is the case with Sam Darcy – the son of 226-game Western Bulldogs champion, Luke. He is a raw tall prospect capable of playing on every line, which he has proven in his time with Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League and Scotch College in the APS Football competition. He is a top 15 pick made on potential, with that versatility and rate of improvement proving hard to ignore. Darcy has impressed with his athleticism and aerial ability as a key defender who rotates into the ruck in the NAB League, but has also had an eye-catching forward foray at school football level. Bulldogs fans, you have another on the radar.

Season so far:

Darcy made his NAB League debut in Round 3 against Eastern Ranges, immediately exceeding expectations in tricky conditions for a tall. He looked impressive with his leap in the ruck and down back, earning a steady 13 disposals and seven hitouts for the day. His stocks continued to rise in Round 4, as that marking prowess came into play against the Western Jets. Darcy clunked nine grabs and had 21 disposals, again as a key defender who pinch-hit in the ruck. He then ventured into the school football realm with Scotch College, translating his form to a forward role where he picked up a bag of five goals in one game, and continued to stand out as a dominant key position talent.

[comrade]

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

The latest rankings from the dudes at Draft Central

https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/tag/june-2021-power-rankings/

#15 Sam Darcy (WB F/S)
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Tall Defender/Forward/Ruck
19/08/2003 | 197cm | 73kg

Snapshot: Darcy is a fast-developing, but raw tall talent who can play in each key position post, is athletic, and marks the ball well.

The apple does not fall far from the tree, and that is the case with Sam Darcy – the son of 226-game Western Bulldogs champion, Luke. He is a raw tall prospect capable of playing on every line, which he has proven in his time with Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League and Scotch College in the APS Football competition. He is a top 15 pick made on potential, with that versatility and rate of improvement proving hard to ignore. Darcy has impressed with his athleticism and aerial ability as a key defender who rotates into the ruck in the NAB League, but has also had an eye-catching forward foray at school football level. Bulldogs fans, you have another on the radar.

Season so far:

Darcy made his NAB League debut in Round 3 against Eastern Ranges, immediately exceeding expectations in tricky conditions for a tall. He looked impressive with his leap in the ruck and down back, earning a steady 13 disposals and seven hitouts for the day. His stocks continued to rise in Round 4, as that marking prowess came into play against the Western Jets. Darcy clunked nine grabs and had 21 disposals, again as a key defender who pinch-hit in the ruck. He then ventured into the school football realm with Scotch College, translating his form to a forward role where he picked up a bag of five goals in one game, and continued to stand out as a dominant key position talent.

If he stays around that mark, we'll obviously be doing something with our first rounder.

Still think he's being a bit overrated based on the games I've seen him play. He's well over 200cm now and at school level regularly has about 10-12cm on his direct opponent, so he's using his size rather than exceptional ability to beat up on his opponent.

He doesn't have the running ability of the Kings and is more of a loper from contest to contest, but I have a feeling his tank is pretty small as in the games I've seen, he spends a lot of time hunched over sucking in big ones, and at the end of games stretching out calf cramp.

I really want to see him more in key defence and hope he gets that chance once/if he returns to play for the Chargers. That's where he'll make the most difference for us.

[bulldogtragic]

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Sam Darcy
Cody Raak after pick 20

[bulldogtragic]

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Cody Raak Rules:

Bid Pick 1-19 can’t be matched
Bid Pick 20-40 can be matched with 197 draft point discount
Bid Pick 41+ can be matched with the next pick (very, very generous)

If he’s overlooked, he can be a Cat B rookie.

[comrade]

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If he could find his way to the Dogs as a Cat B rookie, I'd be pretty pleased.

Obviously has some deficiencies that clubs are wary of.

[bulldogtragic]

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If he could find his way to the Dogs as a Cat B rookie, I'd be pretty pleased.

Obviously has some deficiencies that clubs are wary of.

Being that Scott has played every game when fit might (not) suggest a real fight for that last spot. But since we passed on him last year we saw him closely over summer, we’ve watched him dominate u/18’s and played/coached him at Footscray. So he’s got more body of work now. If we hypothetically liked him as a late pick or Cat B now, then his footy being cancelled increases risk for other clubs and drives his price down. Either way, we are well placed to reconsider him again.

[bulldogtragic]

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The 2021 Collection of Draft Central Cody Raak Scouting Notes:

(Preseason Training With Western Bulldogs)

Round 1 - NAB League

#26 Cody Raak

Considered unlucky not to win a spot with the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy (NGA) member, Raak was sensational in a best on ground performance down back, playing a similar role to Essendon’s Jordan Ridley in taking some great intercept marks and hurting the opposition with his vision and kicking out of defence. Raak led a well drilled backline for Western who proved hard to get through for the day, conceding under 40 points. Raak had a big say on the result as Calder struggled to get the ball past him. A cool head and efficient with the ball, Raak finished the game with 31 disposals, nine marks and 11 rebound 50s as he stakes his claim for an AFL spot in the mid-season draft.


Round 2 - NAB League

#26 Cody Raak

It wasn’t a prolific game for Raak compared to last week, but he still showed his great composure and ability to rebound from defence. Raak started the game well with a nice mark deep in defence, followed by a lovely gather and handball to show his class above his head and at ground level. His confidence to quickly hit the switch kick and do it perfectly was a nice sight. He almost got a chance to kick a goal as well, receiving a handball at 50-metres and just missing the running long-range shot at goal in the second quarter. He also showed good intensity during the same term in defence with a good second effort. Raak finished the game with 18 disposals and five rebound 50s in a strong performance down back.


Round 3 - Bye


Round 4 - NAB League

#26 Cody Raak

Raak was the General for the Jets defence having a say in most contests and rebounds inside defensive 50. The still weather allowed him to display his aerial prowess where he made good decisions to either mark or spoil the ball, being very effective at both. He read the flight of the ball terrifically, as well as the play where he opted to zone off from his opponent and intercept mark. After one particular intercept he earnt himself a free kick for holding the ball, highlighting his defensive ability both in the air and on the ground. Offensively, he kicked much more than he handballed, but that was partly because his teammates often looked for him to clear play. He was trusted with most of the kick outs and was efficient with his field kicking all game. Raak finished the game with 33 disposals (25 kicks), seven marks, and 10 rebound 50’s.


VFL: Footscray vs GWS

The Footscray Bulldogs unveiled Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduate, Cody Raak in their 72-point thumping of GWS on Thursday night. Raak contributed nine disposals and four marks in his maiden game, after making a stellar start to this year’s NAB League proceedings. The marking defender has worked on his weapons after narrowly missing out on a senior spot at the Bulldogs, averaging 27 disposals, six marks, and nine rebound 50s in three Under 19s outings.


VFL: Footscray vs Preston

The Western Bulldogs were too strong for a gallant Preston Bullants outfit on Saturday afternoon, as both sides gave berths to promising NAB League products. Cody Raak suited up for his second game in red, white, and blue, with the defender bringing his marking game to the fore. He took seven grabs and delivered nine of his 10 disposals by foot.


Young Guns Game (Representative Game)

#20 Cody Raak (Western Jets)
 8/10/2002 | 192cm | 80kg

Coming into the game as one a well known name, the Western Bulldogs NGA prospect looked to be one of the more confident and comfortable players throughout the game. Started in his usual role in the defensive half as a safe pair of hands to chop off incoming Country bombs, where more often than not he’d look to switch the play or hit a central option after marking in an effort to get Metro moving in transition quickly. When Metro started to comfortably get on top in the second quarter, Raak pushed up to ground to do the same sorts of things, giving the Country defence no rest. Not content with a solid defensive display, Raak moved forward in the second half, where the aforementioned marking skill came out again, paired with some really good leading patterns that resulted in him finishing with two goals for the day


Round 5 - NAB League

#26 Cody Raak

Returning from the NAB League Break with added VFL experience, the mid-season draft prospect had a solid performance as a composed figure in the Western defence. He was rarely caught behind his opponents, but managed to close down the distance well and spoil. He used the ball exceptionally well by foot, especially in the defensive half, where he’d look to switch the play or slow it down to assess his options. As usual, he intercepted well throughout the game, pushing off opponents, especially in the last quarter, to impact the ball further up the ground and keep the pressure on.


Round 6 & 7 Cancelled


Twomey 29 May, 2021: Raak, Full Back Draft Team of the Year


Mid Season Draft Predictions: Top 27, Twomey:

CODY RAAK
Tall defender
192cm/80kg
8/10/02
Western Jets

The key defender was eligible to join the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy prospect last year and also trained with the club over summer in the pre-season supplemental period. Raak has had a strong season playing for the Jets as a tall defender who can set up the play from defence and backs himself with the ball.


Mid Season Draft Prediction, The Roar:

Pick 20 St Kilda – Cody Raak
The Bulldogs next generation academy luck had to run out eventually, with this young key defender too good to last until the national draft, where he could be had cheaply.


Mid Season Draft Prediction, Doerre/ESPN:

Ranked 20 - Cody Raak
Good general defender. Good height. Provides good drive from defence.

[bulldogtragic]

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Jon Ralph: Sam Darcy Top 10, possibly top 2. Shifter Sheehan telling him and everyone who will listen he’s identical to his dad (Luke) except a right foot kick.