Nicholas Graham

[olisik 4,060]

Now that our pick 13 has become pick 20 those Ben Kennedy/Stringer/Garlett threads probably wont get to much action so I thought I would kick off the first of the potential pick 20s in the draft.

Nightmare has Graham going at pick 20 and has given the below write up on him on BF

Nicholas Graham (VIC – Util)

Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 12/06/1994

Recruited from: Gippsland Power

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Player comparison:

Range: 20-50

Profile: Have been impressed with his game. Graham has above average pace but what really stands out is his ability to attack the ball and I really like his tackling game and his tackling energy has been a real highlight with the pressure he provides. Marking ability also solid for a player of his size. Uses it well by both hand and foot. Decision making ability good. Also an above average stoppage player and has a really natural inside awareness as well as the ability to read ruck taps.

Does anyone know this kid well? Do they know what his personality is like or what position he plays best?

[spirit of norm smith 15,281]

Nick Graham would be our tattslotto ticket at pick 20. Had a very very good 2nd half of the year and almost got the Gippsland Power the GF win.

Fingers crossed.

Also look out for at pick 20 - Sam Lowrie from the WA under 18's, and Rory Atkins, who impressed me in the national champs.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Look at my sig.

Would love to get him at 20, but unfortunately I suspect it will go to Collingwood for Dawes.

[Little Richard 6,216]

I have a suspicion that Kennedy may still be available at 20. A few phantom drafts haven't even had him in the first round and hopefully his height might put off other clubs so that he is still available at 20.

[spirit of norm smith 15,281]

Look at my sig.

Would love to get him at 20, but unfortunately I suspect it will go to Collingwood for Dawes.

Yes, it appears we are into Dawes with our pick 20. Hmmm. Clark, Hogan and Dawes seems a crowded forward line (& Fitzpatrick ??). I would prefer to get another good midfielder with pick 20.

Mids: Jones, Trengove, Viney, Grimes, Sylvia, Mckenzie ... + "#4-Wines" + "+#20-Graham". Sounds like a winning recipe.

[spirit of norm smith 15,281]

I have a suspicion that Kennedy may still be available at 20. A few phantom drafts haven't even had him in the first round and hopefully his height might put off other clubs so that he is still available at 20.

Ben Kennedy was a possible rough chance at 13. Available at 20, is a long shot IMO.

[rjay 24,616]

Graham looked really good to me in the TAC cup GF. Would be a good get.

[olisik 4,060]

Hope we haven't gone from one extreme to the other with Neeld.

While Bailey loved the Skinny/Quick/Skillful players Neeld seems to like chunky/stocky/gorilla's.

Lets hope he doesn't overkill on them....we already have Magner, Jones, Sylvia, Viney, Couch as chunky mids and now looking to have Clark, Hogan, Dawes up forward

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Hope we haven't gone from one extreme to the other with Neeld.

While Bailey loved the Skinny/Quick/Skillful players Neeld seems to like chunky/stocky/gorilla's.

Lets hope he doesn't overkill on them....we already have Magner, Jones, Sylvia, Viney, Couch as chunky mids and now looking to have Clark, Hogan, Dawes up forward

Clark and Hogan are both super mobile big men though.

[spirit of norm smith 15,281]

Nick Graham

Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder who is a terrific competitor with great lateral movement and evasive ability. Strong overhead and very good by foot, he has been a prolific ball winner for Gippsland Power this year averaging 25 disposals .Can also play role up forward presenting as a target and applying good defensive pressure .”

[monoccular 17,340]

Is Macrae likely to slip through to 20?

[rjay 24,616]

Is Macrae likely to slip through to 20?

Probably not but Graham is a good one and may well be there. Wouldn't be surprised if Collingwood took Graham though with their 17 though, don't know why but he looks the type they have gone for in the past.

[Little Richard 6,216]

Ben Kennedy was a possible rough chance at 13. Available at 20, is a long shot IMO.

Height can be a pretty damning factor in the eyes of the recruiters. Remember Anton Woods a few years ago? I think he was maybe a centimeter shorter than Kennedy, dominated the TAC cup and under 18 comps, won the TAC best and fairest and wasn't even drafted. I'm hopeful Kennedy will be available at 20 but who knows.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Is Macrae likely to slip through to 20?

unlikely to slip out the top 10

[Daz's Dee's 113]

I can say his brother won the NGFL league best and farest. His dad was an outstanding country footballer who had every chance to play league in his day. Comes from a really strong committed family is blessed with talent and speed Would certainly be worth pick 20!

Edited October 9, 2012 by Daz's Dee's

[spirit of norm smith 15,281]

Probably not but Graham is a good one and may well be there. Wouldn't be surprised if Collingwood took Graham though with their 17 though, don't know why but he looks the type they have gone for in the past.

Agree. If the Pies keep 17 & 18, they are likely to grab Nick Graham. The Pies do also believe they are contenders and Dean Towers will be on their radar or another fwd option like Tim Membrey (he has the tats they like at Vic Pk)

[Jordie_tackles 354]

Agree. If the Pies keep 17 & 18, they are likely to grab Nick Graham. The Pies do also believe they are contenders and Dean Towers will be on their radar or another fwd option like Tim Membrey (he has the tats they like at Vic Pk)

3 players i would like to see us nab at 20......still one may slip, plus simpson and Haynes, i think it is a deep draft until atleast 30