The Brad Crouch Thread

[Diablo Deemon 220]

We shoul be okay as Adelaide are not after Crouch - they want an SA lad. Discussed on Trade Week Radio.

GWS aren't expected to be using all their allocated 17 year old picks during this draft they are

expected to only use 2 and use 2 next year. Which means that next year what's stopping them from

going after Crouch as the next best pick in the mini draft. It all hinges on the AFL's ruling regarding the

the O'meara proposal 2 days to find out if they screw us again.

[Jack Jack 415]

Which means that next year what's stopping them from going after Crouch as the next best pick in the mini draft.

If Crouch, or any of the others, doesn't go in the mini draft this year then they'll be eligible for the National Draft next year.

Next year they'll be a whole new bunch of 17 year olds to pick from in the mini draft.

[ox_5 163]

If Crouch, or any of the others, doesn't go in the mini draft this year then they'll be eligible for the National Draft next year.

Next year they'll be a whole new bunch of 17 year olds to pick from in the mini draft.

I dont believe there is a mini draft next year. This whole mini draft is another form of assistance for GWS to build a team. Next year the draft goes back to normal, so pretty sure it wont be around.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

I dont believe there is a mini draft next year. This whole mini draft is another form of assistance for GWS to build a team. Next year the draft goes back to normal, so pretty sure it wont be around.

Nah they can trade the 4 picks over 2 years, i would assume picks not traded this year will be available for a new batch of 17yo's next year

[Jack Jack 415]

I dont believe there is a mini draft next year. This whole mini draft is another form of assistance for GWS to build a team. Next year the draft goes back to normal, so pretty sure it wont be around.

The rules state that GWS have four selections over 2 years that they are able to trade. I thought that's why they were likely to trade 2 this year and 2 next year?

[ox_5 163]

Nah they can trade the 4 picks over 2 years, i would assume picks not traded this year will be available for a new batch of 17yo's next year

The rules state that GWS have four selections over 2 years that they are able to trade. I thought that's why they were likely to trade 2 this year and 2 next year?

Ahhh yep forgot the "over 2 year" aspect. Cheers.

[dee-luded 2,959]

GWS aren't expected to be using all their allocated 17 year old picks during this draft they are

expected to only use 2 and use 2 next year. Which means that next year what's stopping them from

going after Crouch as the next best pick in the mini draft. It all hinges on the AFL's ruling regarding the

the O'meara proposal 2 days to find out if they screw us again.

I have a Gut feel that they'll sell 3 U-17's this year, & keep one for next year, as next years draft is said to be super strong. They may find it more difficult to get good prices next year.

So for me they will sell 3 kids.

[Pennant St Dee 13,171]

Still doesn't make sense the way I read it, I would say today stalled more to the point no one knows if it is actually able to be done or not. At the end of the day looks like GWS are the main winners.

Early games being played in trade week as usual

[Old Man Rivers 326]

Still doesn't make sense the way I read it, I would say today stalled more to the point no one knows if it is actually able to be done or not. At the end of the day looks like GWS are the main winners.

Early games being played in trade week as usual

Being reported on BF that AFL have pulled the pin on Mini Draft Pick one being traded back to GWS

Apparently just Tweeted on AFLInsider

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Being reported on BF that AFL have pulled the pin on Mini Draft Pick one being traded back to GWS

Apparently just Tweeted on AFLInsider

This is full of WIN

[Matt Demon 1,418]

[Dee Fan 3,247]

More than happy to have him as our Mini Draft selection, i reckon O'Meara is not going to happen, at least not with us, so if we nab Crouch I'd be rapt.

[Matt Demon 1,418]

Same but have you seen O'meara's highlight package? Wow!

[Surfer Rosa 15]

Mini drafts? Next year we'll inevitably talk about so & so we might have taken had our pick not been used this year, while we wait a year for the 17 yr old.

Why so serious & confusing AFL? Not a fan.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Same but have you seen O'meara's highlight package? Wow!

I have and agree but the way GW$cum are playing this I have a feeling we will miss out as will the others. They can finish last next year and take him with pick 1 unless of course Port get a priority; watch the AFL change the rules if they do.

The other thing of course is that some of these kids are super trainers and stand out among the other kids their age, some may come back to the pack when the other kids mature. You get a group of kids with similar ability and see if anyone stands out then look at his training regime compared to the other kids; bet there is a huge difference.

Edited October 11, 2011 by RobbieF

[Lutz 76]

I'd be wary of Adelaide.

They have pick 10 to our pick 12, and they have an "after 1st round pick" just like ours, but with their supposed exodus I'd expect them to finish lower than us in 2012.

If we're thinking of only using the one compo pick, we may get trumped.

Wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but the mini-draft is stealing some of the top talent from the "super draft".

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

It's sometimes hard to tell from these short highlight packages, but this didn't exactly set the world on fire.

[H_T 3,043]

It's sometimes hard to tell from these short highlight packages, but this didn't exactly set the world on fire.

I concur with your thoughts on short highlights packages. That said, from the several instances shown of Crouch in this clip, he certainly shows quick reactions in close to be the first to the ball and a bit of nous in his delivery by hand and foot.

Could always see more though, but I like what I see here.

[Redleg 40,895]

Am just getting the feeling we will be the bridesmaid again.

[Jack Jack 415]

I'm starting to think that maybe it's not a bad idea that we don't get a mini draft pick and have to deal with GWS.

This whole trade week scenario so far seems absurd.

GC Suns have at least come into the competition with some integrity. GWS so far have none.

[dee-luded 2,959]

It's sometimes hard to tell from these short highlight packages, but this didn't exactly set the world on fire.

He was busy and got about the ground well and reads the play getting to the footy.

But to me missed too many targets, especially by hand. I just think a player like his style needs to be more Elite, with hitting targets 'lace out' by Hand.

He's be handy, looks like a ball Magnet, but?

[dee-luded 2,959]

I'm starting to think that maybe it's not a bad idea that we don't get a mini draft pick and have to deal with GWS.

This whole trade week scenario so far seems absurd.

GC Suns have at least come into the competition with some integrity. GWS so far have none.

I'm coming back to O'Meara.

OR, If not, a Docherty, or other elite skilled kid that sneaks up.

[dee-luded 2,959]

I'm starting to think that maybe it's not a bad idea that we don't get a mini draft pick and have to deal with GWS.

This whole trade week scenario so far seems absurd.

GC Suns have at least come into the competition with some integrity. GWS so far have none.

Honestly, I'd be happy just to keep our picks as they are now & use them next year in the 2012 Super Draft where we'd have been able to see the U-18 boys in real TAC situations as mature, not (U-17). We'd see a better representation.

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

I like this kid and will be happy if we get him...but I just think jeager will compliment viney beautifully

[Grimes is Great 183]

Reported on Trade week radio - pick 2 of mini draft to Adelaide it is looking. That will mean we miss out on Crouch.