Here's a new article not yet on the draft page

Strauss relieved to be a Dee

I'm still not sure why we needed "your" collective summary when we already have individual threads on each of the players.

I think its a good thread personally Neita. It may have legs. Much like Sheahan's top 50.

The input on the thread and for each of our new recruits is gathering. I'm not sure where you are coming from, Nugget's done a good job, and he can update it as the info comes in. Easier than sifting through 15-25 threads on our picks.

Here's a new article not yet on the draft page

Strauss relieved to be a Dee

Thanks for the link on Strauss, melbman.

No probs Nugget Jones & High Tower

here's one from the Age, apologies if already posted. Probably a bit off topic but....

Demons look to youth as experienced players run out of chances

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl...1-19742,00.html

this is the bloke I want pick #1 PSD

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl...1-19742,00.html

this is the bloke I want pick #1 PSD

he does sound impressive

59 goals is more than any of our players kicked this year

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl...1-19742,00.html

this is the bloke I want pick #1 PSD

Would be one of the PSD#1 favourites, that's for sure...leading goalkicker (59 goals), went to the draft camp. Could be one that trains with the Dees.

he is not super tall but uses his body really well and takes a good mark!!

i dont know why he didnt het drafted? very odd....

Nugget.. Sam Blease reminds me of Nigel Lappins run & carry with the Lions. Apart from looking like a Daniel Ward. He seems to have the skills to match a N.Lappin, or even a young David King from the Roos a decade ago. I think he can play tall too, unlike a Brent Harvey.

or even a young David King from the Roos a decade ago.

I always liked King.

http://www.afl.com.au/News/NEWSARTICLE/tab...px?newsId=70526

STYNES: Supporters are backing our decisions

Any word on Moloney? Obviously we tried and failed to draft a tough middy that get's his own ball. Kind of sounds like we aren't to confident about Moloney getting back in the swing of things anytime soon.

Blease looks like the absolute steal of this draft - Moves well, great acceleration, wins his own ball and excellent footskills. Can't wait to him in the red & blue!

Totally agree, with the speed of today's game, I cant believe he was still there at 17.

There is one player he reminds me of in the footage, however I'm not prepared to jinx things.

Hopefully he can turn his 15 possession games into 25s, which I'm sure he will as he's only young.

25 from Blease with his speed and disposal will = 40 from anyone else in coming years.

Any word on Moloney? Obviously we tried and failed to draft a tough middy that get's his own ball. Kind of sounds like we aren't to confident about Moloney getting back in the swing of things anytime soon.

i dont know if that's the case

in 2005, moloneys first year at the club, he came third in the best and fairest (i think)

when he is not injured (which is mainly due to bad luck in his case) moloney can be a very valuable asset to melbourne

Oh yeah I'm not saying he hasn't got it, I really think if he could've stayed on the field since we recruited him he might be the heart and soul of this club by now.

I love that he's a D's man and that he has shown in his actions off-field with the kids that his priority is to help the club move forward. When we get him right he will go straight back to being a weapon..

If anyone is going to clean up Juddy down the track, it'll be Moloney, and when he does I might need to change my fav player.

JAMES STRAUSS = BRETT LOVETT, GARY AYRES.

edit: Jetta = Peter Burgoyne.