36, 52 & 54

[Redleg 40,018]

And still another one.

JAY Lever can understand the scepticism. For a chunk of the season, he doubted himself too.

The Geelong Falcons big man started the TAC Cup season sensationally, firming as an early draft pick.

He's a lightning fast, 200cm utility, and an elite kick on both feet, former coach Aaron Greaves said.

"He was the Falcons' best player with the ball in his hands," Greaves said.

"He makes fantastic decisions and has amazing agility for someone that size.

"He played key forward, key back, and played some of his best footy on the wing."

[bing181 8,902]

Some good suggestions here, but wouldn't be surprise if BP pulls something out of the hat on Thursday. Who had tipped that we'd take Howe last year - in fact, who had tipped that ANYONE would take Howe?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

And still another one. JAY Lever can understand the scepticism. For a chunk of the season, he doubted himself too. The Geelong Falcons big man started the TAC Cup season sensationally, firming as an early draft pick. He's a lightning fast, 200cm utility, and an elite kick on both feet, former coach Aaron Greaves said. "He was the Falcons' best player with the ball in his hands," Greaves said. "He makes fantastic decisions and has amazing agility for someone that size. "He played key forward, key back, and played some of his best footy on the wing."

Just had a look on BigFooty in the Phantom drafts and he is similar to Fitzpatrick, 200cm and 86kg and labeled as a project player, maybe Rookie draft.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Some good suggestions here, but wouldn't be surprise if BP pulls something out of the hat on Thursday. Who had tipped that we'd take Howe last year - in fact, who had tipped that ANYONE would take Howe?

Agree Bing 181. BP plays his cards close. Its as easy as picking Tatts numbers knowing what BP will do with picks 36,52 and 54.

[Whispering_Jack 29,165]

Agree Bing 181. BP plays his cards close. Its as easy as picking Tatts numbers knowing what BP will do with picks 36,52 and 54.

And I reckon that's the art of good drafting.

There's a fair chance that at least one of our three selections tonight will be right out of left field - someone who has barely been mentioned in the phantom drafts and who is hopefully, as good as Jeremy Howe.

[old dee 23,486]

Just had a look on BigFooty in the Phantom drafts and he is similar to Fitzpatrick, 200cm and 86kg and labeled as a project player, maybe Rookie draft.

Under DB that would have guarnteed we would have picked him.

Not so sure now.

[DemonDave 1,080]

Great article on the mfc website this morning by the burgatron about our draft overview day, highlighting how all our current recruiting scouts and talent spotters get together with the coaches, psychologists etc.and run through the draft thoroughly.

I had no idea ex hawk recruiting man john turnbull was in our camp nowadays, a respected guy such as this can only enhance our knowledge pool.

A couple of other great snippets, a quip from barry prendegast on one young young prospects large number of facebook friends "he likes being popular".

Neeld asks about some of the potential senior age recruits "could he play for us in round 1?"

And also love that he gave a copy of the red fox to two of the vic coaches who have guest chats, a wonderful gift choice gesture.

Quality reading.

[rpfc 28,045]

I hope the psychologists sitting there don't pass effective judgement on the minds of 18 year olds...

Grain of salt...

[Deeoldfart 7,993]

Great article on the mfc website this morning by the burgatron about our draft overview day, ........................................

Quality reading.

Indeed it is a great article DD. Wouldn't it be great to be a 'fly on the wall' at the workshop, and then follow it blow-by-blow on draft day?

[Swampfox 190]

What i find baffling is Nathan Ablett nominated for this Draft

He already knows the hard work required to play at this level

Pick 54 he has got to be considered

The question is how fair dinkum is he

I don't know him so i prefer not to guess

Could he be the smokey of this draft ?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

What surprised me was we didn't draft Miles Bolger; with a name like that he could only play for Melbourne.

Just looking on the AFL draft tracker and there were a few players mentioned by Knightmare that didn't get drafted, Frost, Hunter, Boseley and Waldhuter so there will still be a couple left in the Rookie Draft.

I love the rookie draft the kids in that seem to have to work harder when the get picked up, we've got a few really good players through it.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

What surprised me was we didn't draft Miles Bolger; with a name like that he could only play for Melbourne.

Just looking on the AFL draft tracker and there were a few players mentioned by Knightmare that didn't get drafted, Frost, Hunter, Boseley and Waldhuter so there will still be a couple left in the Rookie Draft.

I love the rookie draft the kids in that seem to have to work harder when the get picked up, we've got a few really good players through it.

yeah i think he rated Frost quite highly,

I dont know if it was KM but some people had questions over Waldhunter..

Still im with you RF the rookie draft is generally a gold mine:Bruce, Davey, Bail, Nicholson, Jurrah, Mckenzie, Jamar so so good

[rhaz 342]

Still im with you RF the rookie draft is generally a gold mine:Bruce, Davey, Bail, Nicholson, Jurrah, Mckenzie, Jamar so so good

Bail was late ND, Jurrah PSD via a loophole, would've gone in the ND.

[DEELIRIOUS 156]

Surprised how Mascitti wins the B&F at Oakleigh with all those guns and not one mention on this site as a possible draftee, rookie, not even a mention in phantom drafts nothing, just don't get it. I go to Marcellin and he is a part in some way of the PE staff. Great bloke and hope he gets drafted. I don't understand, surely a rookie spot on a list!

Edited November 24, 2011 by DEELIRIOUS