Pick 12 discussion.

[linuscambridge]

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Well seeing it nearly sounds like colonoscopy, just refer to him as "the probe" ;D

Had a couple of those, try really hard not to remind myself so that's not going to help.

 

[Stylo]

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i thought i had it under control too but dh pronounced it quite differently on jack dyer night.

yeah and Gale pronounced it even more differentlier! Vlass-too-in or something

Pretty certain it's floss-tone. We'd better get it right, it'll be a household name in a couple of years 8-

 

[blx]

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Here I go again, jumping back on the annual rollercoaster that is the dilemma of choosing who I want for our first pick.

Right now its Lewis Taylor. Im hoping he becomes our Ballintyne type.

I know i will feel differently next week...i just know :hihi

 

[Coburgtiger]

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Taylor's my pick if we can't get Salem. I'd even have Salem ahead of Lennon.

 

[This Is Anfield]

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Heard Nathan Freeman described as being like Patrick Dangerfield.

Is this a fair assessment? And any chance of him lasting to us?

 

[Jonesracing82]

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Kolodjashnij - Kolo-Dash-nee i have heard it is but have heard it jokingly pronounced Kardashian as well

 

[FistFullOfDollars]

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Heard Nathan Freeman described as being like Patrick Dangerfield.

Is this a fair assessment? And any chance of him lasting to us?

Plays a similar style but not to the same level danger did at the same age. So it's fair to say he'll have to come along way development wise to get to the same level.

It would be easier to liken him to Dennis Armfield but people won't say that because it's not a sexy description.

 

[Leysy Days]

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Danger was no standout as a junior. Least not in the normal pathways. Got to pick 30 or whatever it was in the PRE phantom draft. ;D

 

[bullus_hit]

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It would be easier to liken him to Dennis Armfield but people won't say that because it's not a sexy description.

I'd say he's got loads more upside than Dennis but you are correct in stating that his high draft position will be based purely on potential. He hasn't been an out and out star at TAC level but physically he's quite a specimen, his pace is elite and he has a much bigger tank than Danger had at an equivalent age. His kicking is also above average although he needs to work on his decision-making, particularly his tendency to kick under any circumstances. His kick to handball ratio is about 3-1 which is appealing on some level but can become a liability when the opposition begin to flood back in anticipation of his frequent long bombs. Freeman is your classic high risk, high reward type player. As has been mentioned by others, he could well turn out to be one of the few A grade players in the draft. Conversely, he could turn out to be an elite athlete but one without the required footy smarts. Given the potential downside I can't see Frank taking the plunge to be honest, a shame really because if he does fulfill his potential, he has match-winner written all over him.

 

[tigs2010]

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Given the potential downside I can't see Frank taking the plunge to be honest, a shame really because if he does fulfill his potential, he has match-winner written all over him.

Would be option 3 for pick 12. Problem is he won't be there.

 

[bullus_hit]

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Would be option 3 for pick 12. Problem is he won't be there.

So it's Lennon, Salem & Freeman, can't really complain about that. Could he slide? Perhaps if Sheed gets picked up by West Coast and there's a late bolter, but I suppose if that happens then either Lennon or Salem will be available. So it's looking like no Freeman for Richmond.

Any idea which club is sniffing around?

 

[tigs2010]

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So it's Lennon, Salem & Freeman, can't really complain about that. Could he slide? Perhaps if Sheed gets picked up by West Coast and there's a late bolter, but I suppose if that happens then either Lennon or Salem will be available. So it's looking like no Freeman for Richmond.

Any idea which club is sniffing around?

Pies will take him. Lennon will be gone too. Cross all fingers and toes Salem doesn't get taken. If there's any truth to that Melbourne downgrading to GWS pick 9 I think they'll take Freeman before Collingwood which will make me happy.

 

[Stylo]

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I wonder what the contingency plan is if Lennon, Salem and Freeman are all off the table.

Taylor, Crouch or Sheed I imagine, unless there's a slider like Bontempelli or Kolodjashnij

 

[Smoking Aces]

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Pies are trying to get Pick 6 off West Coast. I assume its to get either Sheed or Lennon.

 

[Colonel]

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Yeah I am interested in our fourth option as the other 3 will most likely be gone. Pies getting that compo pick hurts

 

[tigs2010]

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Pies are trying to get Pick 6 off West Coast. I assume its to get either Sheed or Lennon.

Freeman. Maybe Lennon. WC will be downgrading knowing Sheed is likely still there. With Melbourne looking to downgrade most likely because they feel Freeman will be there, it will be funny when Collingwood upgrade ahead of them and take the player they wanted. :hihi

 

[Baloo]

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I wonder what the contingency plan is if Lennon, Salem and Freeman are all off the table.

Taylor, Crouch or Sheed I imagine, unless there's a slider like Bontempelli or Kolodjashnij

Do we know that they are definitely the three FJ is hoping for ? If not, then shy need a contingency plan ?

 

[Eat the rich]

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Freeman. Maybe Lennon. WC will be downgrading knowing Sheed is likely still there. With Melbourne looking to downgrade most likely because they feel Freeman will be there, it will be funny when Collingwood upgrade ahead of them and take the player they wanted. :hihi

Funny is probably not how I would describe it.

 

[Ruby]

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Funny is probably not how I would describe it.

Its funny only when you think about the fact that Collingwood also value 'character' so highly with their draft picks - its either that or something in the water aids their 'character' development once they get there.

 

[Smoking Aces]

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DRAFT UPDATE

Emma Quayle has suggested today that one of the mainstays of the top 5 draft picks this year, could fall out of the top 5 as Tasmanian Kade Kolodjashnij looms as a big smokey at pick 5 to the Gold Coast.

Collingwood and West Coast have all but tied up a deal that'll see Collingwood gain pick 6 and 40 from West Coast, whilst the Eagles will gain pick 11 and 27 from the Pies.

As the Giants have now traded for Pick 2, and given away pick 9, and the Pies holding two top 10 picks, the draft is looming as follows:

Christian Salem has become of serious interest to the Pies according to the SEN website, whilst Tasmanian Kade Kolodjashnij, this years best bona fide rebounding defender has shot up into pick 5 calculations at the Suns.

Emma Quayle has suggested that possibly lightening might strike twice with the Pies, who could yet land a second steal of the draft with suggestions that dual Norwood premiership player, James Aish could slip into their hands at pick 6.

GWS won't overlook Tom Boyd, and SOS has made no secret his admiration for Josh Kelly.

The Saints could take Matt Scharenberg who is a Goddard-type player, and brings immediate class, versatility and height to otherwise a small(ish) side. They will have three picks in the first round, meaning grabbing a tall player and then stocking up on mids could be the path they go down.

Jack Billings is just about certain to fall into the Bulldogs laps at pick 4, however he could fall either way to the Saints or as far as pick 6.

Northern Knights pair Marcus Bontempelli and Ben Lennon are two of the classier players in this years draft, and both could find themselves being selected back-to-back at picks 6 to Collingwood or 7 to Brisbane.

Luke McDonald is locked in at pick 8, but the Demons could go down one of two paths given an array of varying scenarios.

Ben Lennon is tipped to be at pick 9, however the Dees could opt for Patrick Dangerfield clone, Nathan Freeman or his Sandringham teammate Christian Salem.

Dom Sheed is expected to be available at pick 11 for the Eagles, who would've been paying overs at pick 6 for Sheed, regardless.

The current first round could look something like this.

1: GWS - Tom Boyd
2: GWS - Josh Kelly
3: STK - Matt Scharenberg
4: WBD - Jack Billings
5: GCS - Kade Kolodjashnij
6: COL - James Aish
7: BRI - Marcus Bontempelli
8: NTM - Luke McDonald
9: MEL - Ben Lennon
10: COL - Nathan Freeman
11: WCE - Dom Sheed
12: RIC - Christian Salem
13: CAR - Cameron McCarthy
14: GCS - Matt Crouch
15: SYD - Darcy Gardiner
16: GEE - Lewis Taylor
17: FRE - Blake Acres
18: STK - Trent Dumont
19: STK - Luke Dunstan
20: BRI - Billy Hartung

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