2013 draft watch

[LostDoggy]

Re: 2013 draft watch

From Glenelg Footy Club : Congratulations to those who have been selected in the State Under 18 training squad. It is a fantastic effort for 11 to be chosen-


I've seen all these guys play, a few are still under ages

Glenelg should go the rest of the season undefeated after their work-out at Marion Bowling Club last Sunday

[wimberga]

Re: 2013 draft watch

Been interested to have a look at the KM Mock draft for 2013 over on the other forum. Very interesting reading the profile of the players and seeing how they change across the year.

Realistically, we are likely to have a top 5 pick and should secure some top end talent with that. I am very much liking McCartney/Dalrimple's deviance away from athletic skilful types seen across the Eade/Clayton to more highly dedicated, tough and hard working players.

With that in mind, it seems likely that we will get a good look at Dunstan, Crouch, Billings, Boyd and Sheed. With Boyd being a big forward and all of the rest being mids of differing varietys, I'm interested to hear what people think we need most?

I'm unsure if we need a player like Boyd and would prefer 1 more versatile mid however if Boyd can seriously play and he is a significant upgrade on what we have, I think we would be crazy not to take him. Those guys are rare. I also think someone like Scharenberg, who from all accounts sounds a bit like a Grant Birchall type defensive runner type, is someone we need but a top 5 pick may be a little much.

Obviously early days but what do you think?

[Mofra]

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Obviously early days but what do you think?

Will there be a bolter? Macrae wasn't rated highly at the start of 2012 IIRC, and Callan Ward was barely on the radar at the start of his draft year.

Is Aish a lock for pick 1 or 2?

[Throughandthrough]

Re: 2013 draft watch

Glenelg should go the rest of the season undefeated after their work-out at Marion Bowling Club last Sunday

What happens at the Marion Bowling club stays at the Marion Bowling club

[Throughandthrough]

Re: 2013 draft watch

Will there be a bolter? Macrae wasn't rated highly at the start of 2012 IIRC, and Callan Ward was barely on the radar at the start of his draft year.

Is Aish a lock for pick 1 or 2?

There's plenty of Hype!


He's still injured, i'm not sure if he's in State Squad consideration or not.

[Remi Moses]

Re: 2013 draft watch

Been interested to have a look at the KM Mock draft for 2013 over on the other forum. Very interesting reading the profile of the players and seeing how they change across the year.

Realistically, we are likely to have a top 5 pick and should secure some top end talent with that. I am very much liking McCartney/Dalrimple's deviance away from athletic skilful types seen across the Eade/Clayton to more highly dedicated, tough and hard working players.

With that in mind, it seems likely that we will get a good look at Dunstan, Crouch, Billings, Boyd and Sheed. With Boyd being a big forward and all of the rest being mids of differing varietys, I'm interested to hear what people think we need most?

I'm unsure if we need a player like Boyd and would prefer 1 more versatile mid however if Boyd can seriously play and he is a significant upgrade on what we have, I think we would be crazy not to take him. Those guys are rare. I also think someone like Scharenberg, who from all accounts sounds a bit like a Grant Birchall type defensive runner type, is someone we need but a top 5 pick may be a little much.

Obviously early days but what do you think?

Gotta be honest, I'm hoping Boyd. Jones Stringer and Boyd in the forward line.
Major headaches

[Remi Moses]

Re: 2013 draft watch

From Glenelg Footy Club : Congratulations to those who have been selected in the State Under 18 training squad. It is a fantastic effort for 11 to be chosen-


I've seen all these guys play, a few are still under ages

Is Stretch the son of Stephen?
Hope for Melbournes sake he's a touch harder at the pill than the old man.

[Throughandthrough]

Re: 2013 draft watch

Yes he is. Is an underager. Almost guaranteed to be father son to the dees in two years. Still needs a lot more beef but is an elite athlete with sublime kicking skills.

[anfo27]

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Gotta be honest, I'm hoping Boyd. Jones Stringer and Boyd in the forward line.
Major headaches

I'm with you on this Remi. Would love a 200cm Boyd sitting at full forward with Jones & Stringer, would be a scary forward line one day.

[Dancin' Douggy]

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I think we all concede J Grant will never be a KPF,
but having him as a wild card in the forward line surrounded by top shelf talent could be very fruitful.

[Ghost Dog]

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Grant = Josh Hill MK 2

[jeemak]

Re: 2013 draft watch

Grant = Josh Hill MK 2

What a load of bollocks.

Those players, whilst similar in output are by no means the same as each other.

[Remi Moses]

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I'm with you on this Remi. Would love a 200cm Boyd sitting at full forward with Jones & Stringer, would be a scary forward line one day.

You'd suspect that Aish or Boyd will go 1 and 2.

[Mofra]

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What a load of bollocks.

Those players, whilst similar in output are by no means the same as each other.

There are similarities - they are not effective as a 'play-making' forward, their defensive work is better than many would credit them for, both can go missing for patches during games and both are execllent overhead for their height.

In short - they're both icing, not cake. I'd prefer Grant as a small forward (if anything) an Hill in the pocket (for West Coast )

[Throughandthrough]

Re: 2013 draft watch

You'd suspect that Aish or Boyd will go 1 and 2.

So Aish goes to Gws and we get Boyd?