2020 draft watch

[Axe Man]

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The results will be very interesting.

Cody Raak seems to have disappeared, unless we are hiding him. He did break his arm in 2019

For those who don't know him:

Cody Raak
Western Jets/Vic Metro
8/10/2002 | 191cm | 77kg


While he might fall just under the genuine key position quota at 191cm, the Western Bulldogs NGA hopeful is one who plays the defensive role well. Having already turned out 11 times at NAB League level for the Western Jets, Raak is one of the more seasoned members of his region and provides a good deal of versatility to the potential Vic Metro back six. Raak is able to read the play well across the backline and intercept aerially, while also using the ball soundly when in possession and notching up a solid amount of disposals. He is working on his strength and one-on-one craft, but looms as an exciting third tall type going forward.

There are only 24 Vic metro players testing so he just may not quite be rated highly enough, doesn't mean he's not a promising prospect or we won't take him.

[Mofra]

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There are only 24 Vic metro players testing so he just may not quite be rated highly enough, doesn't mean he's not a promising prospect or we won't take him.

Last update I saw had him at 194cm now

[Bornadog]

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Last update I saw had him at 194cm now

Just turned 18 and still growing.

[azabob]

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Are we actually expecting Raak to be picked up?

[Bornadog]

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Are we actually expecting Raak to be picked up?

We don't have any information on him.

[ledge]

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We don't have any information on him.

I couldn’t even find any highlights of him anywhere.

[Mofra]

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Are we actually expecting Raak to be picked up?

I am, he should slide to a rookie pick with no bids. Would have been the type of kid that needed to play u18s this year to get properly noticed if he wasn't NGA. I do love the idea of Jets boys getting to the Kennel. No logic, just nostalgia.

[Axe Man]

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I am, he should slide to a rookie pick with no bids. Would have been the type of kid that needed to play u18s this year to get properly noticed if he wasn't NGA. I do love the idea of Jets boys getting to the Kennel. No logic, just nostalgia.

Will that allow us to add him as a category B rookie and therefore not be impacted by the reduced list size (like we could have done with Khamis but didn't for some reason)?

[Mofra]

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Will that allow us to add him as a category B rookie and therefore not be impacted by the reduced list size (like we could have done with Khamis but didn't for some reason)?

Under the old rules, yes.
The AFL still haven't announced list size composition of how Cat B will work next year. TBH I'd be comfortable if we added him to the main list, rookie list would be a bonus for us.

[Axe Man]

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Under the old rules, yes.
The AFL still haven't announced list size composition of how Cat B will work next year. TBH I'd be comfortable if we added him to the main list, rookie list would be a bonus for us.

True but I have read category B rookies will still likely be a thing. Really they have to as some other clubs have multiple cat Bs and would be forced into mass delistings if they were removed along with smaller lists.

[Bornadog]

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Vic Metro NAB AFL Draft Combine results

2km time trial


Harry Sharp 5:28 minutes
Fraser Rodman 5:52
Liam Kolar 6:02
Nik Cox 6:03
Sam Berry 6:10


20m sprint


Reef McInnes 2.779 seconds
Max Holmes 2.801
Liam Kolar 2.870
Zavier Maher 2.887
Fraser Rosman 2.896
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan 2.897


Running vertical jump


Eddie Ford 94cm
Sam Berry 94
Archie Perkins 92
Jake Bowey 89
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan 86
Liam McMahon 86

[Mofra]

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Sheesh, 194cm and he runs a sub-2.9s 20m sprint? Insane.

[comrade]

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Sheesh, 194cm and he runs a sub-2.9s 20m sprint? Insane.

Pies have done well to keep the hype down on McInnes. Will be an absolute jet.

[divvydan]

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Just a note, it will only make a small difference but there was a significant tail wind during the sprints, so officially the times don't count but at least you can still see relative times between them.

[Dry Rot]

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If somehow we got pick #2 and the Crows do not bid on JUH, who would you pick?