2014 draft watch

[Dancin' Douggy]

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I'm penciling in pick 4. I think the Tigers and Dees will pass us on the ladder just looking at the draw.I would put Griffen on ice, And maybe Roughhead as well. Gee he looked sore on the weekend. GWS might even nudge past us.

[Maddog37]

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I think that unless the big guys are clear cut talents (and at this stage I am not convinced) I would go for a speedy skilled mid. We need speed and creativity. Would be a bonus if a Foster and Cordy continue to play well.

[Remi Moses]

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Interesting hearing Mccartneys post game presser that he mentioned leg speed .

[wimberga]

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Interesting hearing McCartney post game presser that he mentioned leg speed .

If this is what we are after, then Pickett is our man. Think Lewis Jetta but with more scoreboard impact and a higher propensity to accumulate possessions.

Someone asked earlier about Duggan as a rebounder - definitely has played off Half back a little bit but can roll through the midfield as well. When he plays down back, think Easton Wood but with much better foot skills. Has a bit of pace on him.

As mentioned previously, duggan trained with us in the pre-season so depending on what he showed then, could be a favourite.

[GVGjr]

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Durdin has a very light frame in terms of physical development. Not sure he'd be Cordy-like in terms of timeframe needed, but he'll take a good three years of weights to get the strength needed for KP/ruck duties. No overly not a criticism of his abilities, just noting that we have players lag in this area before/currently.

He is currently listed as 197cm and 85kg. While it might take him a season or two to fill out he isn't strictly a light frame like Hargrave, Cordy or Jarrad Grant. I'm not sure I agree with your 'good three years of weights' time frame as players Macrae put on a lot of weight in his first season.

If I were to question his worth it would be more around if he does have a particular strength in a playing position. He's versatile but how good is he in one position as a key defender or forward?

[Go_Dogs]

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Pickett is an intriguing prospect, I'm becoming a big fan.

Lots of water to go under the bridge still, but I'm of the view a high end midfielder with some zip would really compliment the mix we're building.

[Throughandthrough]

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Back to what I know, i'm pretty confident we will have three players drafted from Glenelg this year.

Billy Stretch will definitely go to Melbourne, maybe round 2 or 3

Cory Gregson is a boomer Harvey type who is having a good carnival, great outside speed and loves to kick a goal on the run. If he ends up at the Dogs i'll be over the moon. Has had a few injury niggles that may see him drop back a bit in the draft.

Alex Neal-Bullen is also having an excellent carnival, more of an inside player, former state u15 captain for SA, love watching him play. May drop back to a Rookie but hopefully not. Had a lot of injury problems a few years ago but has been good for a couple of years.

We also have a couple of young ruck men who may go very late or as rookies. (Josh Miller + Peter Spurling)

[LostDoggy]

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He is currently listed as 197cm and 85kg. While it might take him a season or two to fill out he isn't strictly a light frame like Hargrave, Cordy or Jarrad Grant. I'm not sure I agree with your 'good three years of weights' time frame as players Macrae put on a lot of weight in his first season.

If I were to question his worth it would be more around if he does have a particular strength in a playing position. He's versatile but how good is he in one position as a key defender or forward?

I was astounded by the amount of definition and weight Macrae put on in 6 months. Here's hoping that if it is Durdin we get, or wherever he goes, he's able to fill out as teams plan.

As a side note, is anyone concerned by the amount of hyphenated players potentially in the draft this year? Games will have to go ten minutes longer to allow commentators to catch up.

[soupman]

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The commentators will be talking about the boundary throw ins or too busy getting rules wrong for that to be an issue though.

[Remi Moses]

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Back to what I know, i'm pretty confident we will have three players drafted from Glenelg this year.

Billy Stretch will definitely go to Melbourne, maybe round 2 or 3

Cory Gregson is a boomer Harvey type who is having a good carnival, great outside speed and loves to kick a goal on the run. If he ends up at the Dogs i'll be over the moon. Has had a few injury niggles that may see him drop back a bit in the draft.

Alex Neal-Bullen is also having an excellent carnival, more of an inside player, former state u15 captain for SA, love watching him play. May drop back to a Rookie but hopefully not. Had a lot of injury problems a few years ago but has been good for a couple of years.

We also have a couple of young ruck men who may go very late or as rookies. (Josh Miller + Peter Spurling)

What happened to Darcy Hourigan?

[Throughandthrough]

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What happened to Darcy Hourigan?

Running around at south being injury prone, and not doing a lot. Saw him the other day and I think he finally lost tummy

[bulldogtragic]

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For those with Foxtel or wanting a long lunch at the pub of otherwise, channel 504 12.30pm Friday Arvo - Vic Metro vs WA.

[Bornadog]

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The next generation of AFL players set to strut their stuff

DateJune 24, 2014
Emma Quayle

Football writer with The Age






Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-new...#ixzz35m2zXxHW

Paul Ahern (VM, midfielder)


An onballer with very safe hands - look for him to use them when trapped inside a pack to create space for a teammate. Pacy when he gets out into space, too, with a nice bit of spring.

Has had some injury issues before and during the championships but looked good each time he has played. Finds ways to get the ball, is gutsy, and can whisk it away by picking the best spots to run into and getting into them quickly.


Angus Brayshaw (VM, midfielder)


A get-out-of-my-way midfielder who wants to be first to the ball and often is. Has often found himself the player whacking the ball out of traffic and/or trouble with a hurried kick, but has some poise and control over what's happening around him.


Abe Davis (NSW/ACT, utility)


Hard not to notice, given his size (193cm) and athleticism. Can interrupt play with a gutsy mark, has good hands and attacks the game. Very limited pre-season so only just getting going, too. Will more than likely go to the Swans as an Academy player.


Jordan De Goey (VM, midfielder/defender)


Trustworthy, competitve player who loves imposing himself on an opponent, and who can push his own side forward by doing the right things at the right time, often with a bit of pizzazz.


Sam Durdin (SA, tall back/forward or ruckman)


Slow start to the season because of a thumb injury. Hasn’t really got rolling yet. Has spent a bit of time in the ruck but looks a likely key defender at AFL level, and can also play forward.


Liam Duggan (VM, midfielder)


Neat and tidy midfielder who does plenty of good work in close but also has a lovely left foot that can set things up for others. Sometimes it's watching games back that you see how much he did in them. Just does most things well.


Corey Ellis (VM, midfielder)


Brave, committed player who looks out for his team, covers the ground well, takes marks and just seems to be there whenever you look up. A busy player who makes quick decisions.


Hugh Goddard (VC, tall forward/back)


Had a solid first game but has struggled for impact since against faster and more agile opponents. Dedicated, professional and deserves to be looked at with fresh eyes in the last two rounds. They'll say a bit about where he ends up fitting into the order.


Dan Howe (VC, tall utility)


Has come back as a 19-year-old over-ager this year, and played some good, composed and controlling footy in defence.


Isaac Heeney (NSW/ACT, midfielder)


The best, most complete onballer in the draft to this point. Might be the best, most complete player in it. Smart, aware, organised, gutsy and always seems to play well early. Will go first round to Sydney as a Swans Academy player.


Tom Lamb (VC, medium forward/midfielder)


One of the most watchable few players in the draft. All sorts of things happen when he's around the ball, brilliant and mind-boggling. Needs to work hard to stay consistently involved but can run like few players his size and has huge talent.


Jayden Laverde (VM, midfielder/defender)


A tall, running player who knows what to do in most parts of the ground. Creates flow with the way he moves and delivers the ball, likes to take off with it and can take marks through the middle.


Jack Lonie (VC, small forward)


One of the players of the championships, has done all he could to make people take notice. Small - but smart. Small - but sharp, especially around goals. Small - but able to get his team going and involve other players from the first bounce. Fun to watch.


Caleb Marchbank (VC, tall utility)


An excellent championships looks even better when you consider the problems Marchbank has had with his back and other body parts in the last few years. Off very little footy has read the play well, taken marks, run the ball and done good things in almost all parts of the ground.


Brayden Maynard (VM, midfielder)


Catches eyes because he throws himselr at the ball and at anyone who has it. Very competitive midfielder learning how to cover the ground. Came within four games of being father-son eligible for Adelaide.


Patrick McCartin (VC, tall forward)


Big. Strong. Clunks marks. Bowls over anyone in his way, and loves doing it. Played well in game one then missed a few weeks with a quad injury, but the potential No. 1 should play one and hopefully both of the last two games.


Darcy Moore (VM, tall forward/back)


Didn’t do heaps in game one but has looked very capable as a key defender since. Gets to the right places, uses his long arms to spoil and has the athleticism to then bound away. Will go to Collingwood as a round one father-son pick. Plenty of clubs would see him as the best tall in it.


Christian Petracca (VM, half-forward/midfielder)


Has had an excellent carnival, proving he can spend chunks of time in the midfield and use his vision, foot skills and power to good effect in there. Smart, crafty man-child, and a goalkicker.


Jarrod Pickett (WA, midfielder)


Exciting, electrifying, exhilarating: get onto thesaurus.com and take your pick. It’s a pleasure to watch the speedy, skilful Pickett run hard, slice sides up and kick classy goals. Should be a very high pick, and is a possible No. 1 depending which team gets the pick.


Clem Smith (WA, small defender/midfielder)


A rough and tumble defender, who hates being beaten for the ball and will take any chance to be physical. Longs for the team to do well which can lead him to give away too many free kicks, which he needs to fix up. But supporters will fast fall for him.


Ed Vickers-Willis (VM, defender)


Dependable player, who can be really hard to pass in defence. Reads the play well, can make up ground quickly, respects his opponent and is more often than not able to reach a hand in to spoil.


Dillon Viojo-Rainbow (VM, midfielder/defender)


A mopper-upper who has looked good sweeping the ball up and getting it out of trouble with a nicely placed pass. Has gotten involved running out of defence and higher up the ground as well.


Lachie Weller (QLD, midfielder)


Good things usually happen when Weller gets the ball - he has a calm mind and plays with poise through the middle and pushing forward. Was well tagged in agme one so it will be interesting to see how he responds.


Peter Wright (VM, tall forward/ruck)


Everyone seems to have an opinion on whether the 203-centimetre, physically-ready Wright is a forward or ruck first. He’s finding his place, is right in the No. 1 mix, is learning to impose himself and has very good hands when the ball falls under his knees. Had his best game in the last round against SA, taking 10 marks, kicking four goals while also dominating the hit-outs and looking lighter on his feet.


Note: Jake Lever (VM), Ed Langdon (VM) and Peter Bampton (SA) are among the injured.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-new...#ixzz35m2lrQsI

[lemmon]

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I imagine we'll be tempted on bidding for Moore after kicking five today

[wimberga]

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Can't find an article about it but Emma Quayle has tweeted that Liam Duggan has been awarded the Ben Mitchell medal by the AIS.

Here is the blurb regarding the origins and values of this award:

Ben Mitchell Medal for AFL
Ben Mitchell was a member of the AIS/AFL Academy’s fifth intake. His contribution to the program was strong, quiet and purposeful and his self-confidence was endearing to his team-mates and staff. Tragically, Ben died in a car accident in 2002. The Ben Mitchell Medal is awarded to the athlete who, during their intake year, best typifies the qualities demonstrated by Ben Mitchell.