Players available in the Pre Season and Rookie Drafts

[Yokozuna 1,004]

Curran was far from average in the Tac Cup this year.

There were plenty of good players in the team, I grant that, but he was not anything special. I was just saying I think the name helped him, thats all.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Not for inclusion on our list, but can someone please provide an update on the status of Cameron Bruce, Simon Buckley, Paul Johnson, Kyle Cheney and Addam Maric for 2012.

Just interested to know.

[Whispering_Jack 29,812]

Cameron Bruce and Kyle Cheney remain on Hawthorn's list as does Simon Buckley at Collingwood.

PJ is on Hawthorn's permission to train list and likewise, Maric is training with the Tigers.

[BLWNBA 928]

Hey guys, haven't read through this d so not Sure if it's been mentioned but a mate at work said it was reported in the Hun that melb were not looking to draft in the preseason or rookie draft? Surely he's had his wires crossed as we still have guys training with us and room on the rookie list?

[Redleg 40,856]

Hey guys, haven't read through this d so not Sure if it's been mentioned but a mate at work said it was reported in the Hun that melb were not looking to draft in the preseason or rookie draft? Surely he's had his wires crossed as we still have guys training with us and room on the rookie list?

Actually said we would not be in the PSD.

[Jack Jack 415]

Not for inclusion on our list, but can someone please provide an update on the status of Cameron Bruce, Simon Buckley, Paul Johnson, Kyle Cheney and Addam Maric for 2012.

How about Danny Hughes?

The Hun are reporting that he is likely to be rookied by the Saints.

[PeterJames 46]

How about Danny Hughes?

The Hun are reporting that he is likely to be rookied by the Saints.

To many similar types at Melbourne. Thats why he missed out at Melbourne. Saints and freo keen to rookie him. Hope he goes ok, liked him as a player

[Tatu 416]

I don't mind the sound of this guy, if we're going for a small forward. I thought he might get picked up in the ND.

Source - Phantom Drafts on Bigfooty - I think it's Knightmare's:

Haiden Schloithe (WA - Fwd)

Height: 179cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 16/06/1993

Recruited from: South Fremantle Football Club

Style: Mark LeCras

Player comparison:

Range: 40-rookie

Profile: Really good user of the footy. Looks dangerous whenever he gets near it. Good reader of the play. Has that radar where he just knows exactly where the goals are. Tackling great and in combination with his speed is a major weapon in his game. Looks incredibly draftable. Has nice strength through the hits which makes him hard to tackle. Is allot quicker than I thought running a 2.80 over 20m at the state screenings and also has a nice running vertical jump which is another nice surprise. Has really impressed me and stood out in the couple of games I’ve seen of him. Can play up the field but just love what I’ve seen of him as a forward! What he needs to work on is endurance, endurance testing at the draft combine was poor and is what will see him slide but don’t let that discourage you. Can absolutely play.

this guy could be another Tom Rocklift, who was rookied by brisbane and is now one of there best mid...

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Cameron Bruce and Kyle Cheney remain on Hawthorn's list as does Simon Buckley at Collingwood.

PJ is on Hawthorn's permission to train list and likewise, Maric is training with the Tigers.

Thanks WJ. I had thought Bruce had some performance hurdles to achieve in order to get the second year. Am I wrong in thinking that, or did he actually achieve those requirements to get the second year?

I say that because, from a distance, it looked to me like the Bruce Hawthorn experiment in 2011 didn't track too well.

[rpfc 28,267]

Thanks WJ. I had thought Bruce had some performance hurdles to achieve in order to get the second year. Am I wrong in thinking that, or did he actually achieve those requirements to get the second year?

I say that because, from a distance, it looked to me like the Bruce Hawthorn experiment in 2011 didn't track too well.

Didn't achieve them but looks like they will keep him on.

Having said that - I am not certain. I couldn't give a flying about Hawthorn's list management so I haven't studied it closely.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

This is a list of potential prospects for the Rookie Draft there are a couple of here that we are already looking at.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/126608/default.aspx

It's a bit surprising that this kid didn't get drafted perhaps there's more to it, like too small, or not enough pace?

There will also be plenty of midfielders available at the December 13 draft meeting with West Perth's Shane Nelson probably the most surprising non-selection at the national draft.

He's a prolific ball winner with great endurance who can go forward and kick a goal and will surely be given a chance to impress from a rookie list.

That's something that we could use.

[jayceebee31 759]

In looking forward to the next Rookie Draft,am I correct in saying we have 13th pick in Round 1, 6th pick in further rounds,please advise? Thank you