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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
I think a best available approach this year, with the assets we most highly value being foot skills, speed and the ability to play a variety of positions.
I feel our list is pretty well balanced, with our needs probably being for some mid sized flankers, another key defender, a small forward and perhaps another ruck. I'm not sure how desperate any of these needs are and whether we have the ability to fill them in the short term through the draft, so best available for me.Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
A third tall defender would have been very handy in the prelim.
With Williams, Everitt, Tiller and Boumann you would think we had coverage for that role, but I guess Williams is the only one who has really shown he is a key position player.
I'd hope that if Everitt stays they can really develop him in that role,
Are you thinking there could be a more traditional CHB or FB available at that pick?
Regardless of the first pick I think its crucial we get some raw speed on the list, preferrably in the form of footballersComment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
I'm going to disagree, I'd love to have another possible FB/CHB developing on the list.
Tiller is 190-191cm? Too small for a proper CHB, as much as I like him. Seems more a Shaggy replacement.
Everitt doesn't play like a KPP.
Boumann is developing.
Williams is injury prone but could hold down CHB with an injury-free run.
In any case, we can't put all of our eggs in one basket. Reading the descriptions of likely types I'd be wrapt if Talia could slip through to us.Western Bulldogs: 2016 PremiersComment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
I think we are actually agreeing here. I'm saying that on paper you'd think we could cover CHB but its clear we haven't been able to over the past 2 years. I guess my hope is that the coaches will reach out to Everitt to help him become that player.Comment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
A lot of highly touted draftees were not even mentioned on that list so for a draft that isn't regarded as deep it should be deep enough for 3 rounds.Doing my best to use emojis more frequently :oComment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
Alex’s waiting game
Oct 09 @ 04:27pm by Reece Homfray
Glenelg young gun Alex Carey. Picture: Stephen Laffer
FIRST Class cricket or AFL football?
That’s the dilemma facing Glenelg youngster Alex Carey but the decision will be made for him on draft day next month.
The 18-year-old wicket-keeper batsman has a rookie contract with the Redbacks but will turn his back on the game if he’s selected by an AFL club on November 26.
``It was very surprising to get the rookie contract,’’ he said.
``I had a chat with Mark Sorell (Redbacks coach) and they understand where I’m at with footy.
``They’ve been really good about it.’’
After an outstanding under-18 national championships and winning a Reserves premiership with Glenelg last weekend, Carey nominated for the AFL’s National Draft and said that was his number one goal.
``I’ll just have to wait and see what happens,’’ the Brighton Secondary School Year 12 student said.
If his name is read out on draft day, Carey will follow in the footsteps of West Coast Eagle Shannon Hurn who also had a Redbacks rookie contract before being drafted in 2005.
With the encouragement of his brother Adam and father Gordon, Carey played football and cricket as a junior and made state teams for both along the way.
The highlight of his cricket career came last season when he played a Second XI game for SA against NSW at Adelaide Oval.
That was followed by his starring role in Glenelg’s one-day Grade Cricket Grand Final win in which he smashed an unbeaten 64 against Kensington.
But football has been his focus this season and that led to Carey being named vice captain of SA’s under-18 team that finished second in the national carnival.
Under-18 coach Brenton Phillips said he was ``more than happy’’ with Carey’s performance.
``He was our dominant clearance player and he opened my eyes to what he can do as an inside player, getting the ball out of the pack and to our runners,’’ Phillips said.Comment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
The latest effort
By Matt Burgan 1:23 PM Wed 04 November, 2009
Aaron Black (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Still looks set to be a first-round selection after his continual rise up the order in recent months, much like Geelong's Mitchell Brown last year. Black has a fine leap and is now regarded as one of the best key forwards in the mix.
John Butcher (Vic Country/Gippsland Power)
Still a little difficult to place, having been touted as a potential No.1 early in the year, but Butcher is believed to back in the top-12 mix. He is still regarded by many as the best key forward in this year's pool.
Jake Carlisle (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
Carlisle's status rose in the pecking order because of his outstanding end to the season. A tall defender/forward he comes right into first round calculations due to his height (196cm) and flexibility.
Ben Cunnington (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
It's hard to see the kamikaze-like Cunnington slipping past the first half dozen in this year's crop. At this stage he is favoured to become a Kangaroo at No.5 and it appears unlikely the hard-at-it midfielder/forward will slip past the Sydney Swans at No.6.
Lewis Jetta (Western Australia/Swan Districts)
Still widely regarded as the best mature-age player in this year's draft, the 20-year-old Jetta has been strongly linked to the West Coast Eagles at No.7. He is related to Essendon's Leroy and Melbourne's Neville.
Kane Lucas (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
Lucas' outstanding finish to the season and impressive senior WAFL form have pushed him up the order. Some recruiters believe he is an 8-10 prospect and it's hard to see the midfielder not being in the top 12 now.
Dustin Martin (Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers)
Martin continued to rise up the charts as the season went on, and even post-season when he shone at the recent NAB AFL Draft Camp. It would be a surprise if he slipped past Richmond at No.3.
Jake Melksham (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
His best-on-ground grand final performance for the Cannons in the TAC Cup has boosted his prospects. The midfielder won 23 disposals and had seven inside-50s in that match and he now looks set to be a first-rounder.
Andrew Moore (Vic Metro/Eastern Ranges)
Moore, the younger brother of Richmond's Kel, is very much in the first-round equation due to his versatility. Some recruiters have likened him to Swan Ryan O'Keefe and Adelaide's Andy Otten.
Anthony Morabito (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Although he is not without a chance of being chosen by Melbourne (No.2) or Richmond (No.3), the Western Australian looks set to remain in his home state, with Fremantle a strong tip at pick four. The run-and-carry midfielder has been compared to Swan Adam Goodes.
Gary Rohan (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
The high-leaping half-forward is one of this year's most exciting prospects. Although his form dipped a little late in the season, he remains right up there in the minds of recruiters. He topped the new kicking drill at the Draft Camp with 77 per cent efficiency.
Brad Sheppard (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
Rated highly by recruiters due to his consistency and reliability, Sheppard appears a likely first-rounder. His prospects rose after he was rewarded with All-Australian selection following this year's NAB AFL under-18 championships.
Tom Scully (Vic Metro/Dandenong Stingrays)
At worst, Scully will not slip past No.2, with South Australian Jack Trengove the only other player in the mix for No.1 The hard-running midfielder still appears to be the No.1 though, having been tipped for top spot for much of the year. He will become a Demon.
Koby Stevens (Vic Country/Gippsland Power)
Stevens is an interesting selection, looming as a 10-20 pick at this stage, but most likely claiming a spot in the first round. The inside midfielder and contested ball-winner is regarded as a genuine footballer.
Daniel Talia (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
Talia remains one of the most sought after key defenders in this year's group and is likely to feature in the 10 to 20 region. A hamstring injury curtailed his year, but he was the All-Australian centre half-back following this year's under-18 champs.
Luke Tapscott (South Australia/North Adelaide)
The strongly built forward/midfielder, who has been likened to 2009 NAB AFL Rising Star medallist Daniel Rich, is still widely regarded as the best kick in the draft. He looks set to be claimed in the first-round and appears to be in the eight to 17 bracket.
Jack Trengove (South Australia/Sturt)
A blistering end to his season now has him as a genuine No.1 contender; if not, he will be taken at No.2 and will still join Melbourne. The hard-at-it midfielder/forward has had an outstanding year.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Draft watch: the 17 most likely
Much the muchness with his last few efforts. I look forward to his phantom draft.
Out of curiosity, is the Inside Footy Draft Edition available yet? It's always a very good read.Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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