2015 Draft Watch

[stefoid]

Re: 2015 Draft Watch

I don't know how we'll fit a small forward into our team structure this year, given that interchange rules presumably meaning that mids will need to rotate forward more often.

I can see a system of 4 (more or less) permanent forwards; Boyd (on occasion maybe Redpath), Stringer, Crameri, Dickson.

Then a high half forward/midfield rotation (Dahlhaus, Hunter and Maclean/Daniel) and a midfield/deeper forward rotation (Bont, Wallis, Libba, Jong/Stevens/Picken).

Don't know how all of this fits in with a semi-permanent small forward also in the mix.

True, but we wouldnt be drafting him to play in 2016 or even expecting much in 2017 either. If he is good enough to demand a spot in the best 22 before then, it would be a nice problem to have.

[LostDoggy]

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True, but we wouldnt be drafting him to play in 2016 or even expecting much in 2017 either. If he is good enough to demand a spot in the best 22 before then, it would be a nice problem to have.

Fair enough. In my opinion, a specialist small forward is just really low on our list of priorities. If Dal and JMac really rate a Rioli or an Ah Chee, though, I guess they would add an interesting element to our mix.

[kruder]

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Any chance RHYS MATHIESON is available at our first two picks? Reminds me of little of Heppell of Essendon, a player I really admire. I'm hoping we continue the theme of the natural footballers and he certainly fits the bill, Fiorni also looks alikely type at this pick both look to have AFL attributbes for mine. Any idea how they tested at the camp?

[dog town]

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I noticed Sam Landsberger tweet during the week that he thinks a club might use a top 20 pick on GWS academy kid Harry Himmelberg. Any chance it's us? Sam seems to have good mail with us normally.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2015 Draft Watch

I noticed Sam Landsberger tweet during the week that he thinks a club might use a top 20 pick on GWS academy kid Harry Himmelberg. Any chance it's us? Sam seems to have good mail with us normally.

I'm not 100% sure what to make of him. He's a good size and mobile but I wonder how much better he could get.

[Twodogs]

Re: 2015 Draft Watch

I noticed Sam Landsberger tweet during the week that he thinks a club might use a top 20 pick on GWS academy kid Harry Himmelberg. Any chance it's us? Sam seems to have good mail with us normally.

I'm not 100% sure what to make of him. He's a good size and mobile but I wonder how much better he could get.

With the reallocation of the draft order I thought our picks 20/21 had fallen down a few notches to 23/24 so we don't have a top 20ick.

[GVGjr]

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With the reallocation of the draft order I thought our picks 20/21 had fallen down a few notches to 23/24 so we don't have a top 20ick.

Most likely picks 24 and 25.

[azabob]

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For what it's worth in today's age Emma Quyale rates Himmleberg in her top 30 players for this draft.

[LostDoggy]

Re: 2015 Draft Watch

Interesting that Quayle doesn't rate Weitering #1. First expert I've seen who goes for Hopper. Nearly all others go for the 1-Weitering then 2-Schache orthodoxy. EQ is not afraid to have an opinion.

[azabob]

Re: 2015 Draft Watch

Interesting that Quayle doesn't rate Weitering #1. First expert I've seen who goes for Hopper. Nearly all others go for the 1-Weitering then 2-Schache orthodoxy. EQ is not afraid to have an opinion.

I wonder if it's because Key position players are deemed more valuable? But I also was surprised of her choice. I'm not a close watcher but she had a few surprises in there.

[kruder]

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Interesting that Quayle doesn't rate Weitering #1. First expert I've seen who goes for Hopper. Nearly all others go for the 1-Weitering then 2-Schache orthodoxy. EQ is not afraid to have an opinion.

Hopper looks to be an absolute beast I'm surprised that he hasn't got much attention. I'm guessing because he is an academy player and his fate is already determined. One things for sure Weitering Schache and Hopper look to be as good as any early prosepects in recent drafts.

[LostDoggy]

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Hopper looks to be an absolute beast I'm surprised that he hasn't got much attention. I'm guessing because he is an academy player and his fate is already determined. One things for sure Weitering Schache and Hopper look to be as good as any early prosepects in recent drafts.

His fate isn't really determined though. The way I understand it, if Carlton bid on him at 1, Sydney have to match it (less their discount), either way he'll be the #1 pick. It is true to say that the Academy Picks have been given less scrutiny than those in the 'open market' as their likely home seems more decided.

[GVGjr]

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His fate isn't really determined though. The way I understand it, if Carlton bid on him at 1, Sydney have to match it (less their discount), either way he'll be the #1 pick. It is true to say that the Academy Picks have been given less scrutiny than those in the 'open market' as their likely home seems more decided.

This is the problem with this system. Even if Carlton did rate Hopper number one and bid for him it will be matched and then open up a whole story line in the media that Weitering was at best the default number one pick. What club would want that? It would be a huge distraction and follow Weitering for the rest of his career. As it stands, he will be a huge good news story for the Blues and they badly need that.

[boydogs]

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This is the problem with this system. Even if Carlton did rate Hopper number one and bid for him it will be matched and then open up a whole story line in the media that Weitering was at best the default number one pick. What club would want that? It would be a huge distraction and follow Weitering for the rest of his career. As it stands, he will be a huge good news story for the Blues and they badly need that.

You could say the same about Tom Boyd & the mini draft

[always right]

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This is the problem with this system. Even if Carlton did rate Hopper number one and bid for him it will be matched and then open up a whole story line in the media that Weitering was at best the default number one pick. What club would want that? It would be a huge distraction and follow Weitering for the rest of his career. As it stands, he will be a huge good news story for the Blues and they badly need that.

So they get him at number 2. Nobody will care and it will still be a huge story for the club.