2022 Draft Watch

[FrediKanoute]

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"and can play just about anywhere with his all-round athletic profile" Allan sounds like a Bevo wet dream

If there has been murmurs around taking Busslinger vs Hollands/Allan I can't see Bevo being on the Buss's bandwagon he just doesn't look like he has that competitive edge that he likes in a tall.

I think he would be the player I would target around our pick. We are sorted for defenders. MIdfield is where we have aging players and a hole.

[azabob]

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The more I read about Ed Allan the more I like. His height and ability to play a few different midfield roles is extremely appealing.

Is his disposal better than say Dunkley?

[mjp]

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The more I read about Ed Allan the more I like. His height and ability to play a few different midfield roles is extremely appealing.

Is his disposal better than say Dunkley?

I coached against him once this year. He's a good player and a nice enough kick. His ability to cover the ground was a serious PROBLEM for us...he was covering 17-18km per game at colts level (25-mins, no time on) which is seriously moving.

[The Doctor]

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Dogs have some interest in the physically imposing Shaun Bennier from SA as reported in The Australian

[Mofra]

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I’m listening. What do they want though?

Straight 17 for F1 Bris - Or they want Pick 39 added for example?

I'd ask for pick 14 for Bris F1 + 39 - we're only taking three picks to draft so 39 becomes redundant if we did get an additional teens pick.

[Mofra]

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I coached against him once this year. He's a good player and a nice enough kick. His ability to cover the ground was a serious PROBLEM for us...he was covering 17-18km per game at colts level (25-mins, no time on) which is seriously moving.

That is some serious coverage - he really does present as a 'unique' option at AFL level.

[GVGjr]

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The more I read about Ed Allan the more I like. His height and ability to play a few different midfield roles is extremely appealing.

Is his disposal better than say Dunkley?

Yes his disposal is a lot better. On limited vision I wouldn't rate it as elite but very effective.

[GVGjr]

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Dogs have some interest in the physically imposing Shaun Bennier from SA as reported in The Australian

What are your thoughts on him Doc? He's got a bit of size and vigor about him.

[Grantysghost]

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I coached against him once this year. He's a good player and a nice enough kick. His ability to cover the ground was a serious PROBLEM for us...he was covering 17-18km per game at colts level (25-mins, no time on) which is seriously moving.

Man that's huge for a kid.

I'm liking what I'm hearing.

Let's get Allan at 12 and Hewitt at 21.

Then a small forward like Clarke.
#teamhewitt

[Stevo]

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I'd love to see an outcome that delivers Weddle, George and one of Clarke, Jones or Barnett. Doubt we would choose a ruckman however.

We are more than a bit ruck reluctant. We might try at the rookie draft but I wouldnt back it.

[Stevo]

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I coached against him once this year. He's a good player and a nice enough kick. His ability to cover the ground was a serious PROBLEM for us...he was covering 17-18km per game at colts level (25-mins, no time on) which is seriously moving.

I dont want to doubt you but that is almost impossible to believe in a contact sport. Did no one bump, tackle or harass him ? 17KM in 100 minutes in a contact sport plus he would be coming off from 5 minutes each quarter wouldn't he?

[mjp]

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I dont want to doubt you but that is almost impossible to believe in a contact sport. Did no one bump, tackle or harass him ? 17KM in 100 minutes in a contact sport?

The players regularly cover 15+ so I’m not sure why it’s so hard to believe.

GPS don’t lie!

[Bulldog4life]

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The players regularly cover 15+ so I’m not sure why it’s so hard to believe.

GPS don’t lie!

Do you know much about Kaleb Smith MJP? I heard Toomey say he might make a good selection after pick 30.

[lemmon]

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Zero relevance for us, but just watching some footage this morning, you'd absolutely love having Wardlaw in your midfield for the next 12 years. Plays like someone's strapped a turbocharger on Tom Liberatore.

[Grantysghost]

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Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft.

Cal Twomey's 2022 Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, club whispers - https://www.afl.com.au/news/868281

Pick 12
Jedd Busslinger
POS: Key defender
Ht 196cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 11/3/04
From East Perth/Western Australia

The Dogs have added experience in the talls department during the Trade Period but could still land one of the best young key defenders in the draft. West Australian Busslinger missed the second half of the year after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction mid-season but before that had shown his capacity to be an intercepting tall backman who reads the play well and enjoys chopping off forward forays.

If not him? If Ollie Hollands is still on the board at the Dogs' pick they will strongly consider the running midfielder. Mattaes Phillipou would also be a chance should he get through, but it's going to take some shocks for any of the other top-10 chances to be available for the Bulldogs. Ed Allan is another who could be a shot here.

Pick 24

Charlie Clarke
POS: Forward
Ht 182cm, Wt 75kg, DOB 4/1/04
From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

A zippy small forward who can also push into the midfield, Clarke has some bite to his game and loves to get involved around goal. He booted 29 goals through the season for Sandringham and also contributed throughout Vic Metro's carnival-winning under-18 championships. Clarke is among a handful of options likely to come into the Dogs' thinking at this point.

If not him? Lachie Cowan would be a strong contender if still up for grabs, the same for Brayden George and Jakob Ryan. Jacob Konstanty and Olli Hotton are others who have been linked to the Bulldogs' selection.