2021 draft watch

[Twodogs]

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Neil Erasmus

What a name!

Dutch philosopher?

[Mofra]

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"Lively and competitive at stoppages and around the ground, Ewan MacPherson, the son of Stephen and younger brother of Gold Coast's Darcy, was the standout for Northern. The Western Bulldogs father-son prospect collected 25 disposals, 10 contested possessions and nine tackles."

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/31247448/afl-draft-2021-chris-doerre-knightmare-weekly-wrap-nick-daicos-consolidates-top-five-billing

[The Doctor]

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Could be an interesting draft year for us this year. Particularly for us supporters with the number of potential draftees with affiliations to the club having good starts to the year.

This year we have the following draft picks that are worth points.

Picks 18 & 73 (based om ladder position as at round 4)


Potential Father Sons

Ewan McPherson - midfielder/half back

Sam Darcy - key defender/ruck


NGA

Blake Scott - small forward/midfielder

Cody Raak - Tall Defender


Footscray

Corey Preston - small forward

We have a number of 19yo prospects listed at Footscray who missed out last year who could also be a chance.

[bulldogtragic]

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If it comes to pass we were interested in 3 of those guys, this year would be the year to trade out fringe players and stock up extra points/picks. Will be interesting to watch them this year.

[jazzadogs]

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Corey Preston having a great start to the year with Eastern


'Overager Corey Preston starred on debut for Eastern, with the medium marking forward led the way in their win against Calder with 18 disposals, 10 contested possessions, five marks (two contested) and four goals'.


https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...ward-impresses

Scott has been impressive enough to start the season, but Preston really looks to tick more boxes of 'need' for our AFL side. It could be a good thing if we get a LTI and open up a mid-season draft spot.

**obviously not wishing injury on anyone

[Go_Dogs]

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Sam Darcy is a giant already from what I’ve seen. Is he a ruckman at AFL level?

[comrade]

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Sam Darcy is a giant already from what I’ve seen. Is he a ruckman at AFL level?

He’s 200cm so definitely ruck height. Whether he has the frame is the question. I must say, I like the idea of a 200cm key defender with great footy pedigree, glad he’s being developed in defence.

The Chargers are playing tomorrow and the game will be streamed via the Nab League app for anyone wanting to watch him. Nick Daicos will also feature and he’s projecting to be a top 3 pick at this point.

[Mofra]

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https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/31224952/afl-draft-2021-chris-doerre-knightmare-weekly-wrap-next-nick-haynes-josh-gibcus-stars-nab-league

Impressing with his run and intercepting in defence, Western Bulldogs Next-Generation Academy member Cody Raak was Western's standout in their heavy loss to Oakleigh. The tall defender amassed 33 disposals, seven marks and 10 rebound 50s.

[Mofra]

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Didn't look too out of place as a kid playing VFL.

[Grantysghost]

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Didn't look too out of place as a kid playing VFL.

First time I'd seen him since local lower level, and he does look pretty good. Used his body well in a couple of contests and kicking was assured.
I'm from the same area and have crossed paths with his old man and he was pretty tall and athletic also.

[Mofra]

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First time I'd seen him since local lower level, and he does look pretty good. Used his body well in a couple of contests and kicking was assured.
I'm from the same area and have crossed paths with his old man and he was pretty tall and athletic also.

That's good to know.
IIRC we had concerns Macrae was too skinny until we interviewed him at home and saw his dad.

[Happy Days]

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When you (being Comrade) said he was a clone of Jordan Ridley, I didn’t realise you meant literally. He’s a dead ringer.

[Grantysghost]

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That's good to know.
IIRC we had concerns Macrae was too skinny until we interviewed him at home and saw his dad.

His uncle Marc is football director at Caroline Springs where our old mate Brodie Holland coaches.

[comrade]

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His uncle Marc is football director at Caroline Springs where our old mate Brodie Holland coaches.

Marc Raak? Is that name a lark?

[Grantysghost]

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Marc Raak? Is that name a lark?

Ha that's the one. Decent local player back in the day for Melton I believe.