An aid to recruiting

[dee-luded 2,958]

Knightmare's power rankings divide players into potential A Graders, potentially high level AFL players and potential AFL quality. Here is his list as it currently stands but, over time, I will come in and edit the list by adding information such as heights, weights, dates of birth, player origins etc to assist in recruiting discussions -

Potential A Graders

1. Jaeger O'Meara (Gold Coast - GWS U17 mini draft) Height: 183cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/02/1994 Perth WA

2. Lachie Whitfield 185cm 75kg 18/07/1994 Dandenong Stingrays VIC

3. Jake Stringer 191cm 86kg 25/4/1994 Bendigo Pioneers VIC

4. Jack Viney (Melbourne – father/son) 178cm 77 13/04/1994 Oakleigh Chargers VIC

5. Joe Daniher (Essendon - father/son) 199cm 81kg 04/03/1994 Calder Cannons VIC

6. Brad Crouch (Adelaide - GWS U17 mini draft) 184cm 83kg 12/01/1994 North Ballarat Rebels VIC

Potentially high level AFL players

11. Matthew Haynes Height: 190cm 76kg 19/03/1994 Northern Knights VIC

12. Craig Moller (Fremantle – NSW/ACT scholarship)

13. Dayle Garlett 181cm 68kg 09/01/1994 S. Districts WA

14. Ben Kennedy 174cm 73kg 03/03/1994 Glenelg SA

15. Oliver Wines 184cm 84kg 07/10/1994 Bendigo Pioneers VIC

16. Liam McBean 199cm 85kg 25/08/1994 Calder Cannons VIC

17. Jonathan O'Rourke 183cm 74kg 21/04/1994 Calder Cannons VIC

18. Jed Anderson (GWS – likely NT Zone selection) 178 75kg 16/02/1994 Darwin NT

So right now, we're already on top of the game with one of the top four ranked players due to come into contention in 2013 from the draft pool of players available. As at mid January, that list comprises only players born in 1994. There will be additions from that age group as well as from those who missed out in previous drafts and including mature age players. At least we're hitting the ground running and we don't have to fret about not having a head honcho for recruiting.

Pardon my attempted humour Jack, but I like the 'Irish Twist' in the sound of,, & an almost 'Pun',,, In one Lean Mc Bean, & @ 199/85.. is a bit of a String Bean-stalk. Could be just the antidote for a Giant trying to come down to takeover.

Hows that? Too much isn't it. LOL.

OK, I'm tired & need a Kip.

I'm interested in watching this unfold, as we have a, IMO, nice balance on our list atmo, so it will be Very interesting to watch many of our seasoned players to see who's Not Got IT Any More.

This could determine who &which players we could be in need of.

Edited February 11, 2012 by dee-luded

[Angelus BTVS 31]

Agree with Lutz, Jack Martin from WA will be the kid clubs vie for in the mini draft. According to likes of Terry Wallace on Trade week radio from last year clubs are already all over him.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/9123659/gnfl-throws-up-another-afl-possibility/

[dee-luded 2,958]

Agree with Lutz, Jack Martin from WA will be the kid clubs vie for in the mini draft. According to likes of Terry Wallace on Trade week radio from last year clubs are already all over him.

http://au.news.yahoo...fl-possibility/

Heres some more recent news from the West. > http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/sport/12678785/wa-teens-leap-into-the-limelight/

[Lutz 76]

Agree with Lutz, Jack Martin from WA will be the kid clubs vie for in the mini draft. According to likes of Terry Wallace on Trade week radio from last year clubs are already all over him.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/9123659/gnfl-throws-up-another-afl-possibility/

For that matter, we may just be in for GWS / GC recruits from Victoria who are keen to head home.

Prestia, Mav Weller or Caddy would be ideal (although I think they've signed).

Same with a Dylan Shiel or Tom Bugg.

This coming draft/trade period looks to be almost as highly anticipated as those following our 2008 & 2009 seasons.

[Macca 16,173]

For that matter, we may just be in for GWS / GC recruits from Victoria who are keen to head home.

This coming draft/trade period looks to be almost as highly anticipated as those following our 2008 & 2009 seasons.

Good point , this area is where our club needs to be active . There has to be some young players wanting to "come home" . Though all the other clubs will be thinking the same you'd reckon .

We've already proved what we can do with the acquisition of Mitch Clark . More of the same is required . The question is do we wait for the GWS youngsters to come out of their 2 year initial contracts or "pounce" on the GCS ? Obviously our compo picks could be used as a trade .

After the T$ drama I reckon it's gloves off and game on .

Cheers

[dee-luded 2,958]

For that matter, we may just be in for GWS / GC recruits from Victoria who are keen to head home.

Prestia, Mav Weller or Caddy would be ideal (although I think they've signed).

Same with a Dylan Shiel or Tom Bugg.

This coming draft/trade period looks to be almost as highly anticipated as those following our 2008 & 2009 seasons.

That s nice to hear If Indeed it comes true. If it does we have done rebuild at the right time to do one.

Fingers Xrossed.