TAC Finals series

[GVGjr]

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GVGjr, what is the general feeling on this years GC draft? how deep it's supposed to go etc etc? Even though Gold Coast get a dream run with it, would a Polec or a Pitt be available in the 20's for instance?

I think it's a solid draft but light on for the players with star potential. I think the are bother top 10 picks or in a real strong draft perhaps to 15.

If we were somehow able to snag a late first rounder for an Everitt for example, we could be in the box seat to also take advantage with the 2 father sons coming our way.

If we could get an extra 1st round pick I think it's good midfielders draft which is what we need.

If we also get a first rounder for Harbrow to be used after our first selection [Wallis f/s], it could set us up as a mini clean out, as i could just imagine the 2012 draft to be almost as compromised as this years and next years GWS drafts with most teams going in with their priority picks.

We won't get anything for Harbrow this year. 2011 will be a difficult draft for clubs so yes it's not going to get a lot better in the short term.

[jazzadogs]

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Am I wrong in thinking that even if we did get another first round/early second round selection, our second father son would just move up and take that spot, so our first 'live' pick would just be the pick we would currently be using on Libba?

e.g. (I can't remember the numbers)
Currently: 17 = Wallis; 40 = Libba

IF we draft in say, pick 10: 10 = Wallis; 17 = Libba; 40 = live pick.

[chef]

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Am I wrong in thinking that even if we did get another first round/early second round selection, our second father son would just move up and take that spot, so our first 'live' pick would just be the pick we would currently be using on Libba?

e.g. (I can't remember the numbers)
Currently: 17 = Wallis; 40 = Libba

IF we draft in say, pick 10: 10 = Wallis; 17 = Libba; 40 = live pick.

F/S is done before trade week starts so the picks we are going to use are set in stone before we do any trading or receiving of picks.

Our picks are currently(if we finish 4th) 22(Wallis), 39(Liberatore), 56, 73, 90 and so on(if clubs bid like we know they will).

Does anyone know the dates for trade week? I have search but can't find anything.

[LostDoggy]

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I think we should take a key back with our third pick and then use our 4th or 5th on a little goal sneak/speedy crumber as you can usually pick them up late in the draft.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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This is from Bomberblitz



Wallis probably the standout for Calder. Dogs have a good one there - we might even consider bidding on him. Great size, hard in close but able to run and link up. I like his footy brain too - was very noticable at the 3/4 time huddle, after Geelong had gotten a bit of a run-on in the 3rd quarter, that the coach went straight to him, pulled him aside, and actually asked his opinion on what had happened and how Calder should fix it. Very impressive kid.

Libba was good below the packs. Not sure what his pace or kicking penetration are like, but he does seem to know his limitations and work within them. The weather suited his style of football down to the ground, and he was very handy

[The Coon Dog]

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Does anyone know the dates for trade week? I have search but can't find anything.

Begins October 4.

Trade week is now longer

[Dazza]

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Libba at pick 39 hey.....

[chef]

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Begins October 4.

Trade week is now longer

Thanks TCD.

[Mofra]

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Is there any thought on where Libba/Wallis would actually be going if they weren't F/S? I haven't read any estimations anywhere, and it's something which has interested.

Dalrymple said both would have been top 30 in last year's draft, so I assume both have moved up the rankings somewhat.

Wasn't Wallis nominated at 8 on TV a few weeks back? TAC Future Stars or something similar? In any case it sounds like we are getting absolute bargains for what would be a 2nd & 3rd round pick in an uncompromised draft.

[Missing Dog]

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I'm also quite keen on the following:

Harper
Smith
Atley
Young
Schiller
Jacobs
Brown
Smedts

I rate Harper and Smedts very highly, would love to get one of those two. Atley would be nice but he could go high in top 10.

[Missing Dog]

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Foj1 on BF who's opinion I rate very highly, rates Libba at 10 and Wallis at 13. Most seem to rate them around the 10-20 mark though and Wallis higher then Libba (me included).

[Mofra]

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Foj1 knows his stuff, one of a handful on there that seems to have a good handle on the kids.
Jeez these bargains couldn't come at a better time

[Cyberdoggie]

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Kevin Sheehan i think rated Wallis somewhere between 10-20 and Liba around the 20-40.

I might be wrong as this was a while ago on the radio, but i would think it's still fairly accurate.

While Mitch and Tom are quality players, neither are lightning fast with penetrating kicks. Those types tend to go first.

[Scorlibo]

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I'm not sure where they're rated amongst the draft crop, but I would have thought that Libba would be more highly rated than Wallis? That's not a knock on Wallis, but Libba is just the perfect clearance player, reminds me of Sam Mitchell or Lenny Hayes.

[Raw Toast]

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I know someone who works on the recruiting staff of another AFL club and he told me we were getting an absolute steal with both, and that both would easily be first round picks.