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A.F.L Thread
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Mr Casson
Cricketer Of The Year
Just as well you're not trying to bring Scott Cummings out of retirement then.
You may or may not notice that I resisted the urge to say that North don't have the facilities to get a bloke like Smith on the park for good. From what I hear they've got some new training centre?
superkingdave
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we could always draft Dean Dick as well
superkingdave
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yes, we move in in a week or so. TBH i'm sceptical anyone has the facilities to get Smith back on the park for good, but he will be great to watch if he does. Just hope its not Hawthorn, though its interesting to see them sniffing around given their recent injury history. His problems are of a similar nature to Croad, and they just released Thorp.
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Matt79
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'Twas the night before Draft Day and all through the land, not a 17yo with potential is sleeping soundly apart from young Tom and Jack.
Draft day always feels like Christmas - you get these kids, and they're like presents still wrapped up - the shape looks promising and you're hoping they're all going to turn out to exactly what you wanted. Sure, some turn out to be a daggy sweater from your Nan that you're wear a couple of times when forced to before you grow out of it, but that moment of wondering what it is is the best bit in many ways.
Hoping against hope that Melbourne and the Dons let Ball come through to us, but it seems unlikely given they got something like 7 picks betweeen them before we get our shot. Otherwise, hoping we can pull a rabbit out of a hat - the talk I've heard is that after the first 6-10, the rest are quite even.
Draft day always feels like Christmas - you get these kids, and they're like presents still wrapped up - the shape looks promising and you're hoping they're all going to turn out to exactly what you wanted. Sure, some turn out to be a daggy sweater from your Nan that you're wear a couple of times when forced to before you grow out of it, but that moment of wondering what it is is the best bit in many ways.
Hoping against hope that Melbourne and the Dons let Ball come through to us, but it seems unlikely given they got something like 7 picks betweeen them before we get our shot. Otherwise, hoping we can pull a rabbit out of a hat - the talk I've heard is that after the first 6-10, the rest are quite even.
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superkingdave
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Heard a rumour that Brisbane will be picking up Sam Power with a late pick. Will piss myself if it happens
Matt79
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He's going to Port Adelaide don't you know?
Mr Casson
Cricketer Of The Year
After the first 6 I'd say they are, not that I'm a huge expert. Interestingly though, none of the first five or six expected to go are KPPs, so maybe you would say after the first 10 it's quite even. Still, I think if all your picks are in the top 30 it could be a good day, otherwise, hope for some handy experienced rejects.
superkingdave
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The Cunn 
Mr Casson
Cricketer Of The Year
**** me dead, you guys got Bastinac and Black with 21 and 25! Fantastic draft for NMFC so far by the looks of it. I think Essendon have done well too, but that's only going on ratings of players before they've even started their AFL careers.The Cunn
Mr Casson
Cricketer Of The Year
I thought they did alright when they took Tapscott at 18, because Max Gawn had been heavily linked to them with that pick, so to get him with 34 would suggest that they took a gamble that paid off. I really like Tapscott.
Craig
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Luke Ball will play for Collingwood next season after he was taken by the Magpies with pick No.30 in the NAB AFL Draft and his former team-mate Matt Maguire has been snapped up by Brisbane. Ex Brisbane Lions small forward Rhan Hooper is off to Richmond. The Lions also draft Callum Bartlett.
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Bit of a gamble with Hooper? Considering he went MIA a few times with Brisbane. Not sure how he will go down in Melbourne.
afl.com.au
Bit of a gamble with Hooper? Considering he went MIA a few times with Brisbane. Not sure how he will go down in Melbourne.
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vic_orthdox
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He was dropped during the year, and somewhat unfairly in many people's eyes. He came back in time for finals, but didn't even play half the game despite having 20 disposals and a really good first quarter.
From St. Kilda's point of view, they probably feel as though they may have enough of his type, but then they should have taken a draft pick for him rather than have it occur like this and get nothing for him. He was an outstanding junior, but groin problems have really curtailed his speed and kicking. Would still get a game in every team in the competition, IMO.
vic_orthdox
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Maybe the thought was that you might snag him as a mature rookie.
Matt79
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Voss seems extremely confident Brisbane at right on the verge of a crack at the flag. Definitely trying a different approach to the focus on youth youth youth. If it works, will probably spark a trend, but got the feeling Brisbane might have a disaster of a list in three years time.
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