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[LostDoggy]

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I liked Ahern and that midget Daniels.

Ahern really came along in that bracket of games didn't he. Real goal kicking mid down in the future. Caleb Daniels would fit in your pocket. Has all the hardness, ability to read the play and running of a seasoned player. One tool he obviously doesn't have is the height. Made the AA team but i can't see any team using a pick on him until very very late in the draft, or most likely the rookie draft. Could be a real Libba Snr story.

[Maddog37]

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Ahern has vision and balance much like Webb but they both played in flashes a little. I thought most of the big guys were pretty average in the televised games.

[Bornadog]

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Following on from yesterday, I noticed the GWS players really had some speed which made our midfielders look like plodders.

I think we need to target some players with speed in the midfield.

[Bornadog]

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Emma Quayle's prediction:

Bulldogs' prospect Zaine Cordy may be worth a second or third round pick, while Jayden Foster looms as a late or rookie selection.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-new...#ixzz3C6ucNz7d

[Dancin' Douggy]

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Following on from yesterday, I noticed the GWS players really had some speed which made our midfielders look like plodders.

I think we need to target some players with speed in the midfield.

My oath they did. They were faster than us all over the ground. We need some serious speed. I would be looking at Garlett despite his history of poor discipline. Truth is, he's never done anything too seriously wrong, and I'd back Macka and our leadership group to get the best out of him.

[azabob]

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My oath they did. They were faster than us all over the ground. We need some serious speed. I would be looking at Garlett despite his history of poor discipline. Truth is, he's never done anything too seriously wrong, and I'd back Macka and our leadership group to get the best out of him.

On the flip side, if we don't turn over the footy, pace doesn't play as great of a role as it did during the year.

[Greystache]

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My oath they did. They were faster than us all over the ground. We need some serious speed. I would be looking at Garlett despite his history of poor discipline. Truth is, he's never done anything too seriously wrong, and I'd back Macka and our leadership group to get the best out of him.

Dayle Garlett?

He was drafted by Hawthorn last year and quit before they even got to round 1 of his first season.

[SlimPickens]

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Dayle Garlett?

He was drafted by Hawthorn last year and quit before they even got to round 1 of his first season.

I assume he means Jeff from Carlton. Well I hope that's who DD means.

[lemmon]

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I assume he means Jeff from Carlton. Well I hope that's who DD means.

Hardly helps our spread though, the blokes never got further than 60 metres from goal

[Dancin' Douggy]

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I assume he means Jeff from Carlton. Well I hope that's who DD means.

Yes I was referring to the Carlton Garlett. He's definitely up for trade.

[westdog54]

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On the flip side, if we don't turn over the footy, pace doesn't play as great of a role as it did during the year.

Pace is only half the issue. The way you set up around the ground plays a part as well and this is what we seem to get wrong time after time.

[Bornadog]

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Ruckmen named for combine - link

The AFL has announced the final group of players that will attend the 2014 NAB AFL Draft Combine in October.

The ruckmen group comprises of 11 players including two prospects identified at the AFL's International Combine held in Los Angeles in April.

AFL national and international talent manager Kevin Sheehan said: "It's extremely exciting for our code to have two further potential players from the USA in Marvin Baynham and Evan Bruinsma at our Draft Combine joining nine other promising players from around Australia in the ruckmen category. With Eric Wallace (North Melbourne), Jason Holmes (St Kilda) and Patrick Mitchell (Sydney Swans) already listed and developing their craft in state leagues along with Collingwood signing Mason Cox earlier this year, a 211.4 cm prospect from Oklahoma State, we are beginning to develop a niche pathway for extremely tall and athletic potential ruckmen or tall defenders into AFL."

The 2014 NAB AFL Draft Combine will be held in Melbourne at Etihad Stadium from Tuesday September 30 to Friday October 3 with 101 prospects under the scrutiny of the 18 AFL clubs.

State Combines will also be held in Melbourne (October 4), Adelaide (October 11) and Perth (October 12).

2014 NAB AFL Draft Combine - National Ruckman

International

Marvin Baynham (USA)
23.3.1992 Height: 198cm Weight: 97kg
Potential Ruckman or Tall Defender from Miami, Florida in USA with college basketball, American Football and track background. Has elite speed (2.82 seconds for 20m) and exciting overall athletic ability, excelling at USA Combine in Los Angeles in April 2014.

Evan Bruinsma (USA)
9.9.1992 Height: 197cm Weight: 93kg

Potential Ruckman or Tall Defender from Michigan with a college basketball and high school soccer background playing as a centre back. His x-factor is his vertical leap and showed at the USA Combine he could quickly adapt to AFL ball with his kicking and competitive nature.

Victoria

Harry Dear (Sandringham Dragons, Vic)
18.8.1996 Height: 197cm Weight: 98kg

Developing Ruckman/Tall Forward who marks strongly, uses his bulk well in the contest and is reliable set shot for goal. Has missed considerable game time due to injury in recent years but showed considerable promise in nine games with the Dragons kicking 18 goals this year and playing three matches with Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Son of former Hawk Paul Dear and eligible father/son .

Rowan Marshall (North Ballarat Rebels, Vic)
24.11.1995 Height: 198cm Weight: 87kg

Athletic Ruckman/Tall Forward with neat disposal and clean hands. Has very good game sense and impressed for Victoria Country in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in 2014. Averaged 14.9 disposals, four marks in 16 matches for the Rebels.

Reece McKenzie (Northern Knights, Vic)
28.3.1996 Height: 196cm Weight: 100kg
Tall Forward who can pinch hit in the ruck. Extremely strong overhead mark and accurate kick for goal. Kicked 35 goals in 10 matches for the Knights this year. Father Warren was a premiership player for Carlton.

Marc Pittonet (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
3.6.1996 Height: 201cm Weight: 100kg
Ruckman who is highly competitive and aggressive in the contest and directs the ball well at stoppages. Has good skills set including his overhead marking. Covers the ground well and represented Victoria Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Peter Wright (Calder Cannons, Vic)
8.9.1996 Height: 203cm Weight: 102kg

Ruckman/Tall Forward who is a long, accurate shot for goal and sound overhead mark. Mobile player who’s ruckwork is impressive, using his height to advantage. Very good below his knees and has great running capacity. Won All-Australian Under-18 honours.

Queensland

Harris Andrews (Aspley, Qld)
11.12.1996 Height: 198cm Weight: 91kg
Tall Defender and backup Ruckman who has a real presence in the contest and is strong overhead. Agile and good user of the footy can also push forward and provide a target. Played six games for Queensland at TAC Cup level this year, averaging 14 disposals and 6.5 marks.

Braydon Preuss (Mt Gravatt, Qld) 205, 102,
16.1.1995 Height: 205cm Weight: 102kg
Ruckman and Tall Forward who can present well on the lead and mark one on one. Good set shot for goal. From a rugby league background in Townsville, has continued to adjust to AFL in 2014.

Western Australia

Billy Frampton (South Fremantle, WA)
20.11.1996 Height: 199cm Weight: 85kg

Ruckman with very good athletic ability including natural leap and speed. Averaged 17.3 disposals and 5.3 marks in 13 Colts games in WAFL this year. At his best in both games against Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

South Australia

Tom Read (Sturt, SA)
18.7.1996 Height: 200cm Weight: 92cm
Ruckman/Tall Forward who is still developing but played an important role for South Australia in winning NAB AFL Under-18s Championships this year. Can take a strong mark and is mobile as a tall forward and competitive by nature. Averaged 12.6 disposals and 5.4 marks at Under-18 level with Sturt.

2014 NAB AFL Draft Combine – State Ruckmen

Sam Baulderstone Norwood SA
25.10.1990 Height: 199cm Weight: 113kg

Darcy Cameron Claremont WA
18.7.1995 Height: 203cm Weight: 98kg

Paul Hunter Redlands Qld
9.2.1993 Height: 200cm Weight: 99kg

Mark Kovacevic Calder Cannons Vic
23.1.1996 Height: 204cm Weight: 111kg

Will Kristelly Brisbane Lions Academy Qld
22.9.1996 Height: 205cm Weight: 109kg

Rielly O'Brien Calder Cannons Vic
20.8.1995 Height: 201cm Weight: 98kg

Peter Spurling Glenelg SA
7.3.1996 Height: 199cm Weight: 88kg

Sam Tagliabu Essendon VFL
22.2.1991 Height: 206cm Weight: 101kg

Cameron Loersch South Fremantle WA
20.10.1995 Height: 201cm Weight: 103kg

[Throughandthrough]

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SANFL #SANFLGF @SANFLnews
Alan Stewart Medallist: Sam Durdin @WestAdelaideFC - Best player in the Macca's Cup U18 Grand Final win

[FrediKanoute]

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Harry Dear (Sandringham Dragons, Vic)
18.8.1996 Height: 197cm Weight: 98kg

Developing Ruckman/Tall Forward who marks strongly, uses his bulk well in the contest and is reliable set shot for goal. Has missed considerable game time due to injury in recent years but showed considerable promise in nine games with the Dragons kicking 18 goals this year and playing three matches with Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Son of former Hawk Paul Dear and eligible father/son .

We have to take Fossie Jnr now.......time for some payback on the Dear family

[azabob]

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Alan Stewart Medallist: Sam Durdin @WestAdelaideFC - Best player in the Macca's Cup U18 Grand Final win

He is ending the season well.

Does he have the ability to hold down CHB?

Perhaps he could be our Jackson Trengrove? Key defender and 2nd ruckman.