Development is equally as important.
We have one of the best programs going around.
We’ll give these boys every chance of making it.
But of course no guarantees
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OUR LIST FOR 2023
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We have one of the best programs going around.
We’ll give these boys every chance of making it.
But of course no guarantees
On the flipside drafting a successful batch in a single year is a massive boost.
Having all 5 progress together changes the list balance dramatically.
Yes the odds of all 5 making it are low.
But on exposed form the first 3 can play. If we get 1 out of Brown and Banks it's terrific, if we get all 5 then it's a stellar result.
I'm bullish!
My only cautious note is how we are talking about the 5 as proof we have depth in our kids.
Those 5 fill the gaps from the past 4 years, so we aren't ahead of the game list management wise
It isnt pressure relief for the upcoming drafts.
Other then missing our best draftee in that period in Liam Baker you make a reasonable point. However don’t forget we have 5 spots to fill and out track record late in drafts and rookie picks is quite good. Personally for what it’s worth, I think our list balance with vets (28+), players in their prime (24-27) and youngsters (19-23) has never been better.
Think we're ahead of the game.
Do you think we would've chased both Hopper & TT if we didn't get 5 picks in the top 30 last year?
Love our for a forward Line
Love our midfield
But our back 6 needs 1 decent intercept marking option. Miller???
Love our midfield
But our back 6 needs 1 decent intercept marking option. Miller???
Are you including Gibcus?
Hope he plays only in defence in 2023 and that he’s given every opportunity to improve build on his early form from this season.
He got a bit flaky in the second half of this season but showed early that he can become a valuable long term player. Just not in the forward line for at least the next year or two.
And Miller is another option for sure - depending on whether he’s called on to do any back up rucking
Just bloody thankful that Rossy, Funky, Cummers, Moju n Raaalph all showed enough this year that we can persevere with their development n they should grow into reasonably decent core players for us.
Last years bunch of youngsters look highly promising already, nothing wrong with the first seasons of Gibber, Sonzarelli n Clarke, hopefully the Banker n Browneye can step into the side at times during 2023 along with Delilah n Bauer bird. If this happens our future stays bright n shiny, if not a fair bit of mediocrity beckons.
Stacky n R2D2 failed to grow n develop into solid senior players and are now gone. Dow n Mansell still need to find something extra to become senior regulars but I'm not overly hopeful.
Last years bunch of youngsters look highly promising already, nothing wrong with the first seasons of Gibber, Sonzarelli n Clarke, hopefully the Banker n Browneye can step into the side at times during 2023 along with Delilah n Bauer bird. If this happens our future stays bright n shiny, if not a fair bit of mediocrity beckons.
Stacky n R2D2 failed to grow n develop into solid senior players and are now gone. Dow n Mansell still need to find something extra to become senior regulars but I'm not overly hopeful.
We need to pluck a marking type this year, simliar to the Viking from Geelong
Bakes!
Thanks, missed him and that helps considerably.
Plus if we include 2016 with Graham and Bolton, we get:
Bolton, Graham, Balta, Baker, Ross, Cumberland, MRJ.
And possibles Miller, Dow, Ralphsmith, Nyuon, Ryan, Mansell
To hit a target of 2 draftees a year making a 10 year career, we would need 3 of the 6 possibles to make it.
That's possible
Will be interesting to see if this eventuates.
RICHMOND
Picks: 53, 63,
Mick Ablett says: With the additions of former Giants star midfielders Jacob Hopper and
Tim Taranto, the Tigers are on their way to returning as genuine Premiership
contenders. Now there is simply a need for speed. While Shai Bolton and Maurice Rioli tick these boxes, further outside leg speed would greatly assist. Could the Tigers find a mature
age recruit like Isaac Smith was to give them the edge?
Draft Prediction: While the Tigers won’t get their chance until late in the piece,
there will still be talent on the board. Should a player like Swan Districts small forward Darcy
Jones slip through, he would be an ideal candidate. Jones won the agility test at the draft time in 7.70sec to show just how elusive he is. Powerful defender James Van Es is also a watch.
RICHMOND
Picks: 53, 63,
Mick Ablett says: With the additions of former Giants star midfielders Jacob Hopper and
Tim Taranto, the Tigers are on their way to returning as genuine Premiership
contenders. Now there is simply a need for speed. While Shai Bolton and Maurice Rioli tick these boxes, further outside leg speed would greatly assist. Could the Tigers find a mature
age recruit like Isaac Smith was to give them the edge?
Draft Prediction: While the Tigers won’t get their chance until late in the piece,
there will still be talent on the board. Should a player like Swan Districts small forward Darcy
Jones slip through, he would be an ideal candidate. Jones won the agility test at the draft time in 7.70sec to show just how elusive he is. Powerful defender James Van Es is also a watch.
The area where we are falling down is in father sons - that cupboard is empty. Teams at the top that have done well include the pies with the Daicos’s, the doggies with Darcey and now Brisbane this year.
Top teams get an amazing lift long term when they score a top 5 pick.
Top teams get an amazing lift long term when they score a top 5 pick.
I was thinking if Miller keeps improving as a forward/ruck ,and improves his goal kicking he might become the next Benny.
Still think the Tigers have something up their sleeves come 2023 trade week,to get a key forward.
Next year ,he still has some improving to do,and get more contested possessions ,but at this stage looking like a third-fourth rounder
Do you not rate Cumberland as an upcoming star?
I was impressed with the few games he played this year.
Maybe a bit on the small side unlike Lynch, but similar to Jack R.
Cumberland is that third forward type,what he's done so far has been impressive.
He’s probably actually only a HFF. Good on the ground and good in the air. Nathan Brown, Didak, Jamie Elliot type.
No one really calls those guys third forwards.
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