I follow Claremont as much as I can, so I know the most about their players.
Claremont
Blackwell will definately get picked up, but not by us. If Dimma is true to his mantra of recruiting guys who can kick, then Blackwell is a pass. The only knock on him I would have is that he is not a good kick.
Wilkes is an Albany boy, and I have heard it from a very reliable source that he is likely to go to GWS if no one else nabs him. He would be worth a look at for us if available very very late, but would only be a stop gap.
Alroy Gilligan will surely get a spot on a list. Been playing very well, and looks to have put on a bit of muscle.
Kane Mitchell is another who probably should get a chance, but at 174cm might be considered too small. Really hard running and hard at it midfielder with good disposal and can kick goals.
The Claremont bloke I reckon we should have a look at is Tom Lee. Originally he was drafted by Adelaide at pick 60 in 2008 as an athletic forward. Was definately a longer term prospect at the time, and never seemed very settled in Adelaide. From what I have heard, needed to do some growing up. Delisted and came back to WA this year. Claremont have him listed at 194cm and weighing 96 kgs. Very quick for a bloke his size and with good hands, and has certainly improved his kicking. I'd actually recruit him as a defender, I reckon he could play back quite nicely. Certainly the type of bloke I'd rather have on the rookie list than Brad Miller.
