2023 Draft Watch

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • GVGjr
    Moderator
    • Nov 2006
    • 44645

    Re: 2023 Draft Watch

    Originally posted by Mofra
    I'd be looking at Darcy Wilson at 10 (this years' version of Ollie Hollands), hope Ollie Murphy is there at 17 (Tholstrup otherwise) and probably a Kane McAuliffe type at 36
    Wilson would be a natural fit for us with the first pick and I'd certainly have Windsor in the mix if Wilson was selected ahead of our first pick.
    My only question mark on Wilson is his kicking skills when under pressure which isn't a real issue but I'd be delighted if we could pick him. Wilson has speed and elite endurance plus he is a strong tackler.
    I have a slight preference towards Windsor but it's marginal.

    So if we land Wilson or Windsor we have addressed the needs of quality winger/midfielder

    With the next pick I'm resigned to needing it to acquire Jordan Croft. We might be able to do a pick swap with another club but essentially our Brisbane pick will land us Croft. He will take a bit of time to add some muscle to his frame but with some young talls like Marra and Darcy ahead of him there should be no need to rush him.

    For our 3rd pick we need to find another midfielder or a smaller forward and we should have the likes of Delean, Sanchez, Stevens, Simpson or Freijah who could all be in the mix .

    After that I'd hope Lual will still be in the mix for us and players like De La Rue, Roberts and Lorenz will be in consideration with later picks. Who knows but we might also take a flyer on Sullivan with a late or rookie pick.
    Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

    Comment

    • mjp
      Bulldog Team of the Century
      • Jan 2007
      • 7364

      Re: 2023 Draft Watch

      Originally posted by GVGjr
      Wilson would be a natural fit for us with the first pick and I'd certainly have Windsor in the mix if Wilson was selected ahead of our first pick.
      My only question mark on Wilson is his kicking skills when under pressure which isn't a real issue but I'd be delighted if we could pick him. Wilson has speed and elite endurance plus he is a strong tackler.
      I have a slight preference towards Windsor but it's marginal.

      So if we land Wilson or Windsor we have addressed the needs of quality winger/midfielder
      To paraphrase Dennis Commetti. "He's doing it alphabetically".

      Can we take it a step further and say: 'Watson/Wilson/Windsor'?

      We could be like the family who gave all their kids names with the same first letter...only one page of the baby names book landed at their house! :-)
      What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

      Comment

      • GVGjr
        Moderator
        • Nov 2006
        • 44645

        Re: 2023 Draft Watch

        Originally posted by mjp
        To paraphrase Dennis Commetti. "He's doing it alphabetically".

        Can we take it a step further and say: 'Watson/Wilson/Windsor'?

        We could be like the family who gave all their kids names with the same first letter...only one page of the baby names book landed at their house! :-)
        Sensational commentator was Dennis.
        I used to see a show where there were 12 siblings who's first name started with J.

        Watson would be a great addition to the list but we would have to move right up the order to get that done.
        Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

        Comment

        • mjp
          Bulldog Team of the Century
          • Jan 2007
          • 7364

          Re: 2023 Draft Watch

          Originally posted by GVGjr

          Watson would be a great addition to the list but we would have to move right up the order to get that done.
          BT's pick 4 plan.
          What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

          Comment

          • Mofra
            Hall of Fame
            • Dec 2006
            • 14953

            Re: 2023 Draft Watch

            Originally posted by GVGjr
            Sensational commentator was Dennis.
            I used to see a show where there were 12 siblings who's first name started with J.

            Watson would be a great addition to the list but we would have to move right up the order to get that done.
            Hawks are really keen on Duursma, I suspect Watson is the next 'live' pick.
            Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

            Comment

            • Grantysghost
              Bouncing Strong
              • Apr 2010
              • 18963

              Re: 2023 Draft Watch

              Originally posted by Mofra
              Hawks are really keen on Duursma, I suspect Watson is the next 'live' pick.


              To get people salivating.
              BT COME BACK!​

              Comment

              • Grantysghost
                Bouncing Strong
                • Apr 2010
                • 18963

                Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                Originally posted by GVGjr
                Sensational commentator was Dennis.
                I used to see a show where there were 12 siblings who's first name started with J.

                Watson would be a great addition to the list but we would have to move right up the order to get that done.
                We can get it done, have faith G!
                BT COME BACK!​

                Comment

                • Grantysghost
                  Bouncing Strong
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 18963

                  Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                  Would 10 and 17 package into 4?

                  Points wise - 2420 for them v 2034 for pick 4.

                  I'd do it.
                  BT COME BACK!​

                  Comment

                  • Axe Man
                    Hall of Fame
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 11179

                    Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                    Originally posted by Grantysghost
                    Would 10 and 17 package into 4?

                    Points wise - 2420 for them v 2034 for pick 4.

                    I'd do it.
                    Yes but Melbourne can match it with their picks. I posted an article in the list management thread that mentions it.

                    Comment

                    • mjp
                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 7364

                      Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                      Originally posted by Mofra
                      Hawks are really keen on Duursma, I suspect Watson is the next 'live' pick.
                      Me too.
                      What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

                      Comment

                      • Mofra
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 14953

                        Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                        Originally posted by Grantysghost


                        To get people salivating.
                        The big standout for me was his ball use compared to everyone else on the ground at Champs. The kid was almost playing another sport.
                        I really think he's more than 'just' a small forward at AFL level.
                        Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

                        Comment

                        • Bornadog
                          WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 66724

                          Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                          Originally posted by Mofra
                          The big standout for me was his ball use compared to everyone else on the ground at Champs. The kid was almost playing another sport.
                          I really think he's more than 'just' a small forward at AFL level.
                          Looks like the type that could play games in his first year
                          FFC: Established 1883

                          Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

                          Comment

                          • Mofra
                            Hall of Fame
                            • Dec 2006
                            • 14953

                            Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                            Originally posted by bornadog
                            Looks like the type that could play games in his first year
                            Round 1 or damn close to it.
                            I'm not sure we get the deals done though
                            Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

                            Comment

                            • Mofra
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Dec 2006
                              • 14953

                              Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                              Speaking of outside mids, Caleb Windsor coming home with a bullet.
                              Really eye-catching and after missing champs probably goes round 1 now. Sub-80kgs so probably not as 'ready' as Wilson as an outside runner but those late-bolters can make for good drafting (e.g. Oliver, Ward, Michalanney)
                              Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

                              Comment

                              • kruder
                                Coaching Staff
                                • May 2011
                                • 3858

                                Re: 2023 Draft Watch

                                Originally posted by Mofra
                                Speaking of outside mids, Caleb Windsor coming home with a bullet.
                                Really eye-catching and after missing champs probably goes round 1 now. Sub-80kgs so probably not as 'ready' as Wilson as an outside runner but those late-bolters can make for good drafting (e.g. Oliver, Ward, Michalanney)
                                And the Bont

                                Comment

                                Working...