2021 Draft Thread

[nikolasmia]

???, we have plenty of main list spots, no rookies spots though, unless that is what you meant

Expect our pick 28 in 2021, to turn into a pick in 2022 on draft night

Giving us an extra rookie, or supp list selection before round 1

 

[craig]

I wonder if Liam Jones early retirement will affect the Blues draft strategy or it just looks like the kid they pinched from the Dogs will play alot of footy next year.

Not forgetting they wont have Marchbank for part of the year either

 

[tigerdell]

???, we have plenty of main list spots, no rookies spots though, unless that is what you meant

I guess I wasn't clear.
As I see it we effectively have 5 list spots and 5 early picks. To pre-list Schlensog we would have to forgo pick 28 or trade it.
There is no certainty to trade which would mean passing on 28 and taking Schlensog.

Admittedly we might have an agreed trade deal already.

But if we guaranteed Schlensog we should be using what would have been pick 83

 

[taztiger4]

I guess I wasn't clear.
As I see it we effectively have 5 list spots and 5 early picks. To pre-list Schlensog we would have to forgo pick 28 or trade it.
There is no certainty to trade which would mean passing on 28 and taking Schlensog.

Admittedly we might have an agreed trade deal already.

But if we guaranteed Schlensog we should be using what would have been pick 83

we currently have min 7 & max 9 spots available on main list & 0 on rookie list

To rookie Cumberland & Biggie ( has nominated for draft) we would need to upgrade 2 rookies

 

[tigerdell]

we currently have min 7 & max 9 spots available on main list & 0 on rookie list

To rookie Cumberland & Biggie ( has nominated for draft) we would need to upgrade 2 rookies

So if we upgrade 2 rookies and then take C & B.
Leaves 5 spots?

 

[spook]

I know a few on here don't rate Matt Rendell but the below article is still an interesting look at a recruiters view on a few players from their under 16 year. He had the Vic pool substantially ahead of the rest. Recruiters won't forget and will back their early judgment, their will be bargains to be had for sure.

A recruiter’s notes on the AFL draft crop of 2021

“Not a big head.” “Never seen a player get from contest to contest with such ease.” “Good luck tackling him.” Nick Daicos was one of the under-16s assessed by former Collingwood recruiter Matt Rendell back in 2019. Here’s what he had to say.

www.theage.com.au

"4. Tyler Sonsie
Played mainly as a high half-forward but will be a midfield-forward at AFL level. Great skills on both sides of his body and decision-making is excellent. Work rate and competitiveness I really liked. But his influence on games was elite to go with being a natural goal kicker."

 

[taztiger4]

So if we upgrade 2 rookies and then take C & B.
Leaves 5 spots?

Yes

 

[jokershoppe]

I'm still keen on a few KP players. JVR , Bazzo , Dean ,Amiss.

The kp I most want is bazzo,I see a long time key defender here.

 

[turk-d-tiger]

I reckon Leysy might be onto something, Hobbs at 15 still a chance, particularly if Ward goes to Hawthorn as expected.

Personally i dont believe Hobbs or Ward will slide to 15 and both will be gone but if we could somehow manufacture a trade with StKilda or the Eagles then it could be possible but reliant on the WA boys and how highly Erasmus,Amiss & Johnson are rated by freo/Eagles. But you are correct in having dreams

 

[turk-d-tiger]

I like it BH but we would need to convert two of our 20's picks into an early teens pick for that to happen.

I would be approaching Brisbane

They need picks for points in 2022 for their kids
#26 +F2 for #18 would be a great trade alternatively St Kilda or Essendon might be looking at #26+#27

But if all else fails just make sure we pick the eyes out of this draft

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Interesting.
Presumably not us as we don't yet have a list spot

Maybe or maybe not , I still think there could be a bit to play out regarding Schlensog , If we do have an interest then we may have committed to him verbally and would have made the call to either trade 2 x 2nd's to move up or trade out 1 of them in the draft then sign him as a FA as it has been mentioned in other articles regarding his eligibility (which there is conflicting reports)

But according to articles it was between Richmond and Geelong , Maybe Carlton may now have also entered the race with the retirement of Jones

 

[Smoking Aces]

Jon Ralph’s article late today says club sources are telling him they believe the top 5 selections will be -
1 Horne-Francis
2 Darcy
3 Callaghan
4 Daicos
5 Andrew

 

[Scoop]

"4. Tyler Sonsie
Played mainly as a high half-forward but will be a midfield-forward at AFL level. Great skills on both sides of his body and decision-making is excellent. Work rate and competitiveness I really liked. But his influence on games was elite to go with being a natural goal kicker."

Proud parent post.

 

[Redford]

Jon Ralph’s article late today says club sources are telling him they believe the top 5 selections will be -
1 Horne-Francis
2 Darcy
3 Callaghan
4 Daicos
5 Andrew

Reckon that’ll be about right. Only slight query Andrew v Gibcus for the Suns.

 

[tigerdell]

I wonder if Liam Jones early retirement will affect the Blues draft strategy.

Picks 25 64 82.
Not much scope for strategy!
Can't see them changing too much with their pick 25, as Jones wouldn't be in their long term plans.

Though the Blues could take Schlensog which would be a sensible Option

 

[Leysy Days]

Bugger. Was always a long shot, but was holding out hope against hope the Big Mac got through.

 

[tigerman]

If the talk of Biggie nominating for the draft is correct, we'll have to select at least 2 talls, the cupboard is just about bare.

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Jon Ralph’s article late today says club sources are telling him they believe the top 5 selections will be -
1 Horne-Francis
2 Darcy
3 Callaghan
4 Daicos
5 Andrew

I dont think you would need any sources to name the first 4 with Andrew the only real risk , Surprise he didnt say he ws confident that 5 out of 6 would be a mic of
Horne-Francis
Darcy
Callaghan
Daicos
Andrew
Rachele

 

[turk-d-tiger]

Picks 25 64 82.
Not much scope for strategy!
Can't see them changing too much with their pick 25, as Jones wouldn't be in their long term plans.

Though the Blues could take Schlensog which would be a sensible Option

Im thinking Alleer & Bao would come into calculations at pick #25 and may even force North to take 1 of them earlier with their #20 selection

 

[footballmonk]

AFL Draft Central draft guide is out:

https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7188497/2021%20AFL%20Draft%20Guide_Opt.pdf?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=183771737&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--eXkhR0Jrf5KknMccd9j8LjL0pxRF2Cckus0lG76zzGR6oZqcp3iVXbGluc3D6usWRLGwpMMZtZ-WSZrLjRDUfCj3cig&utm_content=183771737&utm_source=hs_email