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2022 Draft Thread
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I think they have one of their better sides this year,just going through the list,theirs probably about 10 that could be on a AFL list at year's end.
So has Charlie Naish disappeared from being a potential AFL father son candidate?, in his early junior years' he supposedly showed signs of being better and tougher than Patrick, (which he would want to be), but I can't even see if he is still playing footy anywhere.
Playing for Northern Knights as an underage player. Showing a bit which is promising!
if this bloke knows what he's talking about,
I reckon its a pretty week draft for mids.
He's for 2023 he plays for the northern knights and has played well in a couple of matches,he is taller than Patrick at 186cm ,l think he is playing school football at the moment .
Im sure the Tiges will be telling him what he needs to work on ,he is still quite skinny,l think he is 72kg.
His family lives in Melbourne why would it be highly likely he selects lions , I bet he doesnt
He's expected to go early ,doubt he will be around the Tiges pick ,BUT a average champs might change that
The club is desperate for a developing tall forward. Must draft one at all costs. Should be our priority.
Then recruit a seasoned contested mid or two with the money we accumulate through retirements.
I believe we are at critical juncture and am a little concerned with rumours I’m hearing of offering Jack and Trent another year. Unless it’s on dramatically reduced terms, we could find ourselves in no man’s land. They obviously provide leadership and quality on the field but it robs younger players of opportunities. Very tricky situation.
Then recruit a seasoned contested mid or two with the money we accumulate through retirements.
I believe we are at critical juncture and am a little concerned with rumours I’m hearing of offering Jack and Trent another year. Unless it’s on dramatically reduced terms, we could find ourselves in no man’s land. They obviously provide leadership and quality on the field but it robs younger players of opportunities. Very tricky situation.
By the looks of it there's hardly any worthy replacements for either Jack & Cotch.Ross and RCD have failed to take their chances.Ryan the only fwd and he looks miles away.
What would you do with our forward line if Jack retires? Who plays there? I have no problem with Jack playing on, and I also don't really have a problem with Cotch playing on. They set standards and if our mids aren't hitting those standards, why do you want them to be gifted games?
If I'd heard Edwards in the same mix I'd be more concerned as I don't think he is playing good footy right now, but if we lost Shedda and Lambert to retirement this year I wouldn't be upset giving Jack and Cotch another year. We have plenty of others we can delist, like Aarts, Martyn to name 2. Add Parker and potentially RCD.
We only have a couple of good picks this year (3) so I'm not sure we want to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
As I stated, we need to recruit some mids with the money we have available through retirements. Not saying I want Jack and Trent gone. Just highlighting the situation we’re in with lack of quality mids and how to rectify it quickly. We could also aim to recruit a tall forward but they’re rare as hens teeth. And expensive.
If we aim to maintain the status quo, we’ll find ourselves Ninethmond again very soon.
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Midfield is the priority.
We have Balta who kicked 8 goals in 2.5 games earlier in the year in his first real go up forward. Air Gibcus might end up forward. Ryan has a future as a forward/ruck. Nyuon has a future down back. Even Miller might have one. It's doubtful Ross, RCD or Martyn have much of a future. Dow more likely, Sonsie yes, Clarke yes, but we'll still lack a power strike mid or two coming through (we had three of the best at our peak).
We have Balta who kicked 8 goals in 2.5 games earlier in the year in his first real go up forward. Air Gibcus might end up forward. Ryan has a future as a forward/ruck. Nyuon has a future down back. Even Miller might have one. It's doubtful Ross, RCD or Martyn have much of a future. Dow more likely, Sonsie yes, Clarke yes, but we'll still lack a power strike mid or two coming through (we had three of the best at our peak).
Yeah agree and I don't think anyone is suggesting we keep the status quo, we need to continue to evolve the list whether that be through the draft, trade or free agency.
There are a number of mids we should enquire about that can support us, but just going back to the original concern I don't think adding an extra year for Cotch or Jack would make too much difference, particularly in Jacks case. In fact with Jack it could help, ie. Jack stays on for 2023, then we go after a FA someone like Himmelberg from the Giants who is a RFA at the end of 2023.
