I think Browne is very good value, his production is near the top of the class & his work ethic is outstanding. Skills could do with a tidy up but he knows how to find the ball. The fact he took out the Colts B&F from 13 games is a remarkable achievement, uber consistent & the type who can play a big role in an emerging midfield. I'm not a big Robert's fan to be honest, I just see another Constable or Hately.
Both predictions are almost certain although after last night, can’t be certain about anything.
Magpies interested but Cats love a state league option. I think he's surplus to our requirements but was in the frame if we went with a mid at 9. Nothing wrong with our approach in taking Gibcus however, I think with GWS reaching for Alleer we've opened in a strong manner with that first pick. I would have also been fine with mid at 9 and JVR at 17, that was a good combo too.
A mile more polished. Would be a vast upgrade. Think Andrew Embley on a wing.
Individually I think the players are fine but it all comes down to the best mix & the best bang for the buck at each pick. I don't think I've ever gone with a flanker in the first round, not even Vlastuin & I suppose that's the point, from a strategic point of view I think it's always better to cover the most important positions on the ground first. It's a midfielders draft so I expect some mids in the mix. It's not a fail yet in any case, plenty of talent left and we can still make hay.
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Cheers mate, I do tend to get a bit nervy around this time, nothing ever goes exactly to plan (or at least as I see it) but we're still doing ok. I'll certainly be reserving judgement until after the draft is done. There's still some good possibilities so here's hoping we've got the next Shai Bolton lined up.
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Agree totally and why I really like MacDonald. Reckon he's the most obvious clearance mid in there.
A lot want Goater, but for me he is a high risk pick. Sure he is talented but hasn't sewn up a mid position this year and if he plays on the wing, half back, half forward then his kicking deficiencies hurt him too much. Could be a major bust IMO.
MacDonald is a proven high accumulator and strong in the clearance.
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Browne is 37 in my rankings so he's not in the frame for our picks, he would be perfect if we trade up and receive a junk pick. Browne & Dittmar are the two value mids from the third round onwards.
Not better then Kerr.
