Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

[GVGjr]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

With a major injury to Bruce, should we be on the look out for another KP Defender?

Maybe, but with Jones, Keath, Gards, Darcy and TOB we aren't badly placed. How reliable will Jones and Keath be given I suspect we were planing to manage them with some breaks during the year and that now might mean we have to look at it.
There were a couple of mature key defenders (early 20's) like Ethan Phillips not taken at the draft last year so there are some options.

[soupman]

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I too want us to focus on pace either as a natural small forward or as a mid/winger.

We've collected a pretty good group of developing talls (plus Croft) so think we can put that on the back burner.

Would also be pro getting a real competitive ball winner type to succeed Libba and all, Jai Newcombe going in a previous msd is the perfect example.

[GVGjr]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

I too want us to focus on pace either as a natural small forward or as a mid/winger.

We've collected a pretty good group of developing talls (plus Croft) so think we can put that on the back burner.

Would also be pro getting a real competitive ball winner type to succeed Libba and all, Jai Newcombe going in a previous msd is the perfect example.

I think that is the more logical approach but we could adjust it if we felt there was someone who could help us this year.

[SquirrelGrip]

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Maybe, but with Jones, Keath, Gards, Darcy and TOB we aren't badly placed. How reliable will Jones and Keath be given I suspect we were planing to manage them with some breaks during the year and that now might mean we have to look at it.
There were a couple of mature key defenders (early 20's) not taken at the draft last year so there are some options.

And if we lost all of Bruce, Jones, Keath, Gards, Darcy and TOB, then we'd reach into Buku, Buss, O'Donnell, and maybe even in Naughton. We arguably have more depth here than any other part of the ground, plus Crofty will join us next year too.

[GVGjr]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

And if we lost all of Bruce, Jones, Keath, Gards, Darcy and TOB, then we'd reach into Buku, Buss, O'Donnell, and maybe even in Naughton. We arguably have more depth here than any other part of the ground, plus Crofty will join us next year too.

Yep, it's not quite panic stations but some planning on potential options should happen.

I'd still favor Soup's suggestion that we continue to focus on the best mid or forward with a bit of pace. The only exception would be a potential ruck man.

[Mofra]

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Yep, it's not quite panic stations but some planning on potential options should happen.

I'd still favor Soup's suggestion that we continue to focus on the best mid or forward with a bit of pace. The only exception would be a potential ruck man.

Clay Tucker has been in the bests 3 times as an average ruckman (Playing for Eastern ranges). A project type and wouldn't be ready to play this year. The Geelong VFL kid is going ok too.

[Axe Man]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

Between Keath, Gardner and Jones we probably have sufficient coverage for that role. Unless there's an outstanding mature prospect I'd look at someone we'd otherwise take at the draft as an overager (ala Gallagher)

Plus O'Brien and Darcy at a pinch. We also don't even know how long Bruce is out for, hopefully he will be available by mid season.

It's doubtful anyone brought in mid season will have an immediate impact anyway. Agreed that jumping in early on an over age player is the percentage play.

[Virgin-Dog]

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There is a chance that Jordan Croft could be that tall defender so we may not have to add another.
A mid and a small forward would be nice additions.

Croft is playing KPF/second ruck. Ignoring the fact his dad played full back, is there any indication he would be any good in defence?

As for the MSD, best available imo. Ideally we hope that someone like Jai Culley in 2022 emerges who is tracking as a potential first round selection in the national draft, but we get in early.

[GVGjr]

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Clay Tucker has been in the bests 3 times as an average ruckman (Playing for Eastern ranges). A project type and wouldn't be ready to play this year. The Geelong VFL kid is going ok too.

That is they type of scenarios we might explore. Get someone into the system a bit earlier and give them additional time to develop.
I'd still like to see someone like Will Elliott being looked at.

[Mofra]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

That is they type of scenarios we might explore. Get someone into the system a bit earlier and give them additional time to develop.
I'd still like to see someone like Will Elliott being looked at.

Pretty sure last MSD was ruck-heavy.
If we don't target a Footscray player, perhaps Cory Preston (who was on our radar) is in the frame?

[Bornadog]

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I just remind people, TOB and Buku are not a KPDs, Jones and Keath are 30 plus (as is Bruce), Buss is a kid as is Darcy.

[GVGjr]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

I just remind people, TOB and Buku are not a KPDs, Jones and Keath are 30 plus (as is Bruce), Buss is a kid as is Darcy.

We knew all that at the trade and draft periods, are you suggesting that given the Bruce injury we need to try and find another KPD at the mid season draft?

[Bornadog]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

we knew all that at the trade and draft periods, are you suggesting that given the bruce injury we need to try and find another kpd at the mid season draft?

yes, as back up

[Grantysghost]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

I just remind people, TOB and Buku are not a KPDs, Jones and Keath are 30 plus (as is Bruce), Buss is a kid as is Darcy.

Naughton is 23

[Bornadog]

Re: Mid Season Draft 2023 Discussion

Naughton is 23

Good to know, when was his birthday? Great to have a young Full Forward