2021 Draft Thread

[eZyT]

Here is another mock draft from a couple of hours ago, still listening but so far has us taking Hobbs at 9 and Josh Sinn at 13,

I reckon that's written by a Geelong or Essendon supporter

 

[bullus_hit]

Taylor.

Think it’s a moot point with Murley anyway. Stranger things have happened but I don’t see us using pick 28 on a Cooper Murley. Ditto a Charlie Dean and others. Only way they come into play is if we trade on the night and get left with picks in the 40’s and beyond which itself, would seem unlikely given we’re trying to move up and not out.

Agree with that summary but Dean still immense value down the order, particularly if we are looking at a tall.

 

[Redford]

Agree with that summary but Dean still immense value down the order, particularly if we are looking at a tall.

We’d have to get that “down the order” pick first. Don’t see it happening. Maybe but not likely I think.

 

[spook]

Sonsie probably goes at pick 17, I can't see us overlooking him, even with van Rooyen on the board. He will go to Hawthorn at the very latest. Taylor probably goes to Hawthorn if we take Sonsie, so we're talking 6 spots or so.

You're talking 6 spots, I'm talking more. Reckon the Hawks will go for the likes of Butler, MacDonald, Chesser, Wilmot, Draper, JVR, Bazzo, before Taylor. I reckon he goes around 30.

P.S.

That's Taylor on the left. I'd say the top of the ball is at mouth level.

 

[bullus_hit]

You're talking 6 spots, I'm talking more. Reckon the Hawks will go for the likes of Butler, MacDonald, Chesser, Wilmot, Draper, JVR, Bazzo, before Taylor. I reckon he goes around 30.

P.S.

That's Taylor on the left. I'd say the top of the ball is at mouth level.

I'm more concerned about the point where the ball leaves the hand, he guides it better than most. That picture also illustrates why he's so adept at selling candy, nothing to worry about with the kicking accuracy.

 

[Redford]

Interesting Twomey mentions we’ve got some interest in Wilmot. Not sure what position he fills, but geez, on attitude and playing style alone, he just screams a Richmond player.

 

[Leysy Days]

Yeah, he's a go forward player which we love.

Plays a role we're pretty well covered for (medium back), but wouldnt be surpised if we take him none the less.

 

[bullus_hit]

Interesting Twomey mentions we’ve got some interest in Wilmot. Not sure what position he fills, but geez, on attitude and playing style alone, he just screams a Richmond player.

A 15 possession flanker is surely the wrong approach, I won't be impressed.

 

[Redford]

A 15 possession flanker is surely the wrong approach, I won't be impressed.

Fair enough. That’s what I mean by I don’t know what role he fills. Unless they have an idea that he can play elsewhere. Who knows.

 

[AstuteTiger]

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[King Kong]

Sonsie is the must grab at 15. He really could a top 5 player from this draft but there is risk. If we can get Ward or Hobbs at 9 then it minimises the risk around Sonsie.

Have you watched the NAB Academy v Geesook VFL game? After watching that I went right off Sonsie. Was towelled up by Geesooks 2nd string midfielders to the point he didn't touch it. I saw him get one touch (handball) for the whole game and get picked off at stoppages by his opponent for fun in the end.

 

[Redford]

Have you watched the NAB Academy v Geesook VFL game? After watching that I went right off Sonsie. Was towelled up by Geesooks 2nd string midfielders to the point he didn't touch it. I saw him get one touch (handball) for the whole game and get picked off at stoppages by his opponent for fun in the end.

Pretty sure he was injured going into that game.

 

[spook]

If Wilmot were a day younger I reckon he'd spend next year as a mid in tbe NAB League. He's 11 months younger than the likes of Sonsie and Taylor.

 

[Scoop]

Have you watched the NAB Academy v Geesook VFL game? After watching that I went right off Sonsie. Was towelled up by Geesooks 2nd string midfielders to the point he didn't touch it. I saw him get one touch (handball) for the whole game and get picked off at stoppages by his opponent for fun in the end.

I'll balance that with the VFL game he kicked two in. Swings and roundabouts.

Enough here to keep me keen. Put that with good form as an underager in the TAC in 2019, a VIC MVP at 16 level and he's a fine pick. Look at some of the field kicking in the below, makes them land with butterfly feet.

 

[Scoop]

If Wilmot were a day younger I reckon he'd spend next year as a mid in tbe NAB League. He's 11 months younger than the likes of Sonsie and Taylor.

And this is the upside. I think Shai Bolton was an example of drafting a December baby. It's a great shout.

 

[bullus_hit]

If Wilmot were a day younger I reckon he'd spend next year as a mid in tbe NAB League. He's 11 months younger than the likes of Sonsie and Taylor.

That maybe true but you are shooting blind as to his overall production, there needs to be more evidence as to his upside, I for one would be taking Connor McDonald before I considered Wilmot, Richmond needs mids, tried & tested ones.

 

[King Kong]

Interesting Twomey mentions we’ve got some interest in Wilmot. Not sure what position he fills, but geez, on attitude and playing style alone, he just screams a Richmond player.

I reckon he is a lock for us if still on the board at 17.

Similar to Vlaustin in terms of playing style, the youngest in the draft pool, captained Vic Metro in one of the trial games and his hardness would be very appealing to Dimma.

 

[spook]

I'm more concerned about the point where the ball leaves the hand, he guides it better than most. That picture also illustrates why he's so adept at selling candy, nothing to worry about with the kicking accuracy.

The point is taking the ball up that high takes time he won't have in an AFL midfield. Expect to see him knocked off his kick a fair bit, at least early on before he rectifies it.

 

[King Kong]

Pretty sure he was injured going into that game.

Not sure. I do know that it wasn't the only game where he didn't touch it this year. Clubs know he is talented from u16s but this year he had a few games where he didn't just drift out of the game he was literally unsighted. Spooked a number of clubs and he has dropped accordingly.

 

[tigertime2]

Taylor is smooth like Nick Dal Santo, not sure PRE has quite got a handle on his skill set.

I agree, he has time and finds an exit most times.