I'd say Aish plays like Cotchin, and Scharenberg reminds me of Sam Gilbert or Grant Birchall.

Aish will be a well rounded midfielder. He'll start off more outside due to currently weighing 74kgs, but once he adds a bit more size he will develop inside as well. He goes when it's his turn, and his movement trough traffic and ability to hit targets under pressure is brilliant.

I don't think Scharenberg will ever become a proper midfielder. He'll likely become the general of a teams backline in that he'll help his teammates out defensively and also rebound well. He'd definitely be an asset, but we need midfielders and Aish is a more talented player, we'd just need to develop him properly!

Aish is much better with ball in hands than Cotchin, if he can get as much ball then he will be a champ.

Prime prospects: Matthew Scharenberg

Brief video and article on a likely top 5 pick

If we do get a PP we would likely pick both of them. But if we don't I think it must be Aish. That's if we finish 2nd last, I'm hoping we win more games as we all know draft picks aren't the answer. But I can't see us winning for than 1.

I personally believe that Scharenberg is the player for us. Yes he has only been playing midfield for the past 12 months but look how far he has already come. I see him as a natural footballer who is versatile and quite strong. We need a big bodied mid as we have a lot of those 180-185cm mids in our list. Don't get me wrong, I would love Aish in our side and if we get the priority pick get the pair but we need a bigger mid because im sick of being out muscled in clearances and around the ground.

I personally believe that Scharenberg is the player for us.

I agree. Would love both him and Aish, and I know the recruitment staff do their best but seriously, if they're going to get it wrong, at least get it wrong with a player that had the attributes to excel in the first place!

Edited August 5, 201311 yr by Territory

get crouch, he is monster!

get crouch, he is monster!

Only if he slips for mine.

But I still wouldn't cry if we did pull the trigger on him early.

Love the idea of having a guy of his Scharenberg's size lining up at the centre square.

As others have pointed out, we have a lot of small to medium sized mids and not one monster. He would add a lot as he is versatile enough to play multiple positions.

Many great midfields within the AFL have a few players around his build and height.

Goodes, kennedy, Corey, Mundy, Hayes...

Scharenberg would really compliment our midfield well. He is tough, smart and skill-full.

Edited September 4, 201311 yr by stevethemanjordan

Love the idea of having a guy of his Scharenberg's size lining up at the centre square.

As others have pointed out, we have a lot of small to medium sized mids and not one monster. He would add a lot as he is versatile enough to play multiple positions.

Many great midfields within the AFL have a few players around his build and height.

Goodes, kennedy, Corey, Mundy, Hayes...

Scharenberg would really compliment our midfield well. He is tough, smart and skill-full.

He isn't a midfielder, would get slaughtered in there and would not rectify our mid field issues one bit.

Scharenberg is a key position player IMO, I don't think he will make it as a mid fielder.

Would still be a decent get, just don't expect him to be the answer to our mid field issues.

89kg versus 74kg (Aish) convinces me. We don't want another Gysberts (who is now relegated to Werribee).

89kg versus 74kg (Aish) convinces me. We don't want another Gysberts (who is now relegated to Werribee).

Posted this on another thread but there is a big difference between Aish, highly skilled hard working mid to Gysberts, average skills, no tank. That doesn't mean I wouldn't consider Scharenberg though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUopsO50pq8

Looks very good off half back. If Roos reckons he has the ability to go through the midfield then I'm not against it.

89kg versus 74kg (Aish) convinces me. We don't want another Gysberts (who is now relegated to Werribee).

No but we don't want another Goddard who lacks pace & at his size took 3 - 4 Yrs to get himself really established as a player.. if he's like Goddard, then pass.

IF we are to go tall & heavier, then I'd like someone of the mold of an Enright or JCorey, Kennedy, Pendlebury types.

.... re young mids, I'd really like to get the toughest mongrelist, nastiest, beast out there, as an inside first touch ball winner. a bigger bodied partner for Viney.

Prime prospects: Matthew Scharenberg

Brief video and article on a likely top 5 pick

He appears focused composed & professional. BUT, is he the same nice guy boy next door we keep on getting hooked on in the drafts???

he looks great but will he help us change or will he just be the same nice type we keep getting for the past 15 years?

I'm not sure, but he sure has a touch of class.

Edited October 1, 201311 yr by dee-luded

No but we don't want another Goddard who lacks pace & at his size took 3 - 4 Yrs to get himself really established as a player.. if he's like Goddard, then pass.

IF we are to go tall & heavier, then I'd like someone of the mold of an Enright or JCorey, Kennedy, Pendlebury types.

.... re young mids, I'd really like to get the toughest mongrelist, nastiest, beast out there, as an inside first touch ball winner. a bigger bodied partner for Viney.

His name is Matt Crouch.

His name is Matt Crouch.

ahh, just as I suspected. a crouch in team, 'crouching demon'. & if the other wants to return one fine day...

He king hit him, hahaha... That was classic, f'kin gold!

Gee it would be good if Crouch slipped to 20.

He king hit him, hahaha... That was classic, f'kin gold!

Gee it would be good if Crouch slipped to 20.

Collingwood will take him at Pick 10.

GF day and I'm bored!

Pick 2 or 3 ... will go early

Sounds a likely player for us! Another reason why trading out the top picks will be more or less unlikely with all the talent in the top 20!

injured and will miss the physical testing at draft camp ... may slip??

injured and will miss the physical testing at draft camp ... may slip??

Hope so Spirit, but too many recruiters have seen him and rate him highly. Would love him to slip, but can't see him slipping to our 2nd pick unfortunately.

Scharenberg is a lock at 2 for me. We can train elite endurance but you cannot train footy smarts and precision skills like this kid has!

I would be happy with either Scarenburg or Sheed having checked the stats on both these exciting young prospects. I'm changing from Aish who has a lighter frame to the stronger bodied mid. God I hope we keep Pick 2 for one of these guys as they look very classy & get plenty of the ball which is just what we need.