Well Billings was training with us for a while so it would be pretty good if we got him, would know the boys and slot straight into the side, but Saints will probably take him :/

I like Freeman but i am warming to another Jack (Billings)

Like every year it will be interesting to see how many of the top dozen fail to play 50 games

Just hope it isnt pick 9

Well Billings was training with us for a while so it would be pretty good if we got him, would know the boys and slot straight into the side, but Saints will probably take him :/

Gysberts trained with us fir a while before we selected him

Found this on Freeman and don't know how reliable because it is bigfooty.. lol

''Melbourne have told him they will select him at 9 if available''.

Found this on Freeman and don't know how reliable because it is bigfooty.. lol

''Melbourne have told him they will select him at 9 if available''.

When another club has Pick 6 and Pick 10 then the owners of Pick 9 will keep their cards close to their chest.

With that in mind, do you think Roos and Viney would do such a thing?

Found this on Freeman and don't know how reliable because it is bigfooty.. lol

''Melbourne have told him they will select him at 9 if available''.

It seems to go round in circles that one, read the same thing on here a few weeks to a month ago. Didn't believe it then, don't believe it now for the same reasons given by 'rpfc'.

Well considering some of our current mids have quite good kicking skills and some don't just proves that you don't know what you're talking about...

Well considering some of our current mids have quite good kicking skills and some don't just proves that you don't know what you're talking about...

Thanks for your simplistic analysis. REALLY adds to the discussion. Congratulations.

When another club has Pick 6 and Pick 10 then the owners of Pick 9 will keep their cards close to their chest.

With that in mind, do you think Roos and Viney would do such a thing?

NO!

NO!

Do you know that was a rhetorical question?

Do you know that was a rhetorical question?

Yes,

wait

was that one too?

19 - RICHMOND - Luke Tapscott

DOB: 28/06/91, Height: 180cm, Weight: 86kg

Recruited from: Orroroo/North Adelaide (SA)

Draft range: 8-24

Meet Luke Tapscott

Richmond won't find many players with better foot skills than Tapscott. The powerfully-built midfielder/forward has been compared to Lion Daniel Rich and is widely acknowledged as the best kick in the draft, capable of thumping the ball more than 60 metres. The Tigers are massive fans of the 2009 All-Australian, but would also consider talls Jake Carlisle and Ben Griffiths, and the pacy Ryan Bastinac. Tapscott has strong hands, ball-winning ability and is fierce at the ball.

The above is from Burgatron's 2009 Phantom draft. We took him at 18. EQ also had him in her top 25 (at 23). He went about where most of the "experts" thought he would.

Well, let's all hope that the coaching genius Roos can get out of Tappy his very best, or rather guide him to do that himself.

Let us review the nature vs nurture, drafting vs development debate after 12 months of Roos.

PS: the "draft a mate" concept is so very immature, but may have reflected the expertise and thinking of our recruiting staff, our coaching staff and our administration at the time. I have no doubt that Roos will draft for what he needs, and let the poor darlings make friends with their new teammates should that so wish: alternatively, provided that they pull their weight when needed, they can elect to be loners a bit like Scarlett was said to be. Didn't do him too much harm.

Edited October 30, 201311 yr by monoccular

Someone close to me played with Freeman down at Sandy this year. When I asked about Freeman, the response I got was surprising. He didn't talk about explosive pace or goal-kicking ability. He said Freeman is a BULLY. Apparently the kid is the same size now as he was at 16 - and in juniors he used his physicality and grunt to literally bully and scare other kids on the field.
Height might still be the same, but supposedly the aggression is still well and truly there.

I'm finding in a way that having a pick in the vicinity of 9 is in a way even more exciting than having a pick in the early couple. Reason being I know we should still getting an excellent player, but there are so many permutations of who could be available and who we could like that the mystery adds another element. Can't it be draft day already?

Found this on Freeman and don't know how reliable because it is bigfooty.. lol

''Melbourne have told him they will select him at 9 if available''.

I was probably one of the ones that said that. And it is true. We were going to pick him at 2 so its only natural we will pick him at 9!

Someone close to me played with Freeman down at Sandy this year. When I asked about Freeman, the response I got was surprising. He didn't talk about explosive pace or goal-kicking ability. He said Freeman is a BULLY. Apparently the kid is the same size now as he was at 16 - and in juniors he used his physicality and grunt to literally bully and scare other kids on the field.

Height might still be the same, but supposedly the aggression is still well and truly there.

Good.

At least we have a another 4 weeks to discuss the whys and wherefores! How lovely!

I'm finding in a way that having a pick in the vicinity of 9 is in a way even more exciting than having a pick in the early couple. Reason being I know we should still getting an excellent player, but there are so many permutations of who could be available and who we could like that the mystery adds another element. Can't it be draft day already?

A bit like when we had pick 12 & chose Lucas Cook?

Anything could happen!

I have played with 'Freo' at representative level from U12s to this year.
He use to have a nick name bull, as he was that bullier, that got the ball and charged through packs - only knew one way & that was FORWARD.
However this changed after u16s, developing a defensive side to his game making him more well rounded.

His explosiveness is a highlight of him, as thats what differs him from Viney, they're both hunters, but Freemans pace away from the contest, first 5m is the quickest ive seen

Just from the fun of closely watching the videos, and yes, we know that means 3/5ths of fa, I can't split Freeman and Salem.

Freeman is unique with his pace and decent endurance, not to mention he's also good inside, and Salem screams quality to me. Smart, good decisions, a bit more outside, but tough and a brilliant left foot kick.

I suppose I'm a bit more excited as to what Freeman could become. A quicker better version of Shuey.

Edited October 30, 201311 yr by Ben-Hur

Freeman, Crouch, Salem, Lennon ... any are all good by me. I think all will be available

(likely boyd, kelly, aish, scharenberg, billings as top 5, #6 Bontempelli #7 Kolodjashnji)

I'm finding in a way that having a pick in the vicinity of 9 is in a way even more exciting than having a pick in the early couple. Reason being I know we should still getting an excellent player, but there are so many permutations of who could be available and who we could like that the mystery adds another element. Can't it be draft day already?

It might be 'more exciting' to have pick 9 (instead of pick 2) but it is also safer.

Stuff up pick 2 and face the wrath of supporters. Pick 9 offers a buffer, some sort of excuse if the player doesn't meet expectations. 'Our top couple of picks were already gone!'

Hopefully this applies to past drafts and that our new selectors will get this one right.

It might be 'more exciting' to have pick 9 (instead of pick 2) but it is also safer.

Stuff up pick 2 and face the wrath of supporters. Pick 9 offers a buffer, some sort of excuse if the player doesn't meet expectations. 'Our top couple of picks were already gone!'

Hopefully this applies to past drafts and that our new selectors will get this one right.

Nah...Lucas Cook was pick 12 and there's no buffer on here about that one.

You must get your first round picks right and we haven't been good.

Freeman at pick 9 is hilarious, the kid can't kick.

He looks like a poor mans Liam Picken.

Freeman at pick 9 is hilarious, the kid can't kick.

He looks like a poor mans Liam Picken.

You are an absolute tool.

You are an absolute tool.

Hahah