AFL NATIONAL DRAFT - Pick 9

[Demon_Tingles 211]

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

He looks like a poor mans Liam Picken.

Wow

That is literally one of the more ridiculous posts I have seen on here

and that is saying something.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Freeman at pick 9 is hilarious, the kid can't kick. He looks like a poor mans Liam Picken.

C'mon guys, cut him some slack...

He's clearly vision impaired.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

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.

Those two and Lennon.

Let's hope they're 200 + game champions so we don't have the chance to get it wrong, again..

[old55 23,413]

3 minutes of selective footage is hardly conclusive but Freeman hits about 1 target in that whole set so there is a concern there I reckon.

On the plus side a few of those disposals he has to get it on the boot under great pressure and he's very quick to do so.

[rjay 24,889]

3 minutes of selective footage is hardly conclusive but Freeman hits about 1 target in that whole set so there is a concern there I reckon.

On the plus side a few of those disposals he has to get it on the boot under great pressure and he's very quick to do so.

That's the bit that worries me about Freeman, and again on selective viewing. He doesn't seem to have an awareness of other options and they are there for the exceptional talent, and that's what we are looking for with this pick. When I see footage of Tyson I see this awareness and it's what will make him a very good get. The really good mids see the game in slow motion (Tyson does), Freeman on limited viewing doesn't seem to.

Edited October 31, 2013 by rjay

[dazzledavey36 54,314]

3 minutes of selective footage is hardly conclusive but Freeman hits about 1 target in that whole set so there is a concern there I reckon.

On the plus side a few of those disposals he has to get it on the boot under great pressure and he's very quick to do so.

You are wrong.. 6 minute footage I saw he had 18 of his kicks hit targets and that includes goals. I didn't count the handballs but a lot of them aswell hit targets.

Majority of his disposal are hitting their targets.

Seriously some of you are over exaggerating about his disposal. Its only a minor decencies that will get ironed out once in the AFL system like Nathan Jones. In fact Jones was far worse then this.

Patrick Dangerfield, Aaron Davey, Nathan Jones, Luke Shuey all had questionable disposal when was drafted.

Nothing to worry about.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

The 3 minutes of footage I saw vs the 6 minutes that he saw.

Get a grip people.

Edited October 31, 2013 by jabberwocky

[QueensBirthday 186]

Just wondering, if Aish was available at pick #9, would we select him?

I think he'll slide, just don't know how far. The worry for me is that he's very similar to Aaron Fiora.

[old55 23,413]

You are wrong.. 6 minute footage I saw he had 18 of his kicks hit targets and that includes goals. I didn't count the handballs but a lot of them aswell hit targets.

Majority of his disposal are hitting their targets.

Seriously some of you are over exaggerating about his disposal. Its only a minor decencies that will get ironed out once in the AFL system like Nathan Jones. In fact Jones was far worse then this.

Patrick Dangerfield, Aaron Davey, Nathan Jones, Luke Shuey all had questionable disposal when was drafted.

Nothing to worry about.

True.

And there's more footage there now than when I last watched too.

Kicks:

Target = 13, Goals = 4

Contest/turnover = 9

Inconclusive video = 3

Handballs

Target = 6

He looked a lot better than I first thought and the extended footage just confirmed his electrifying breakaway pace.

[dazzledavey36 54,314]

True.

And there's more footage there now than when I last watched too.

Kicks:

Target = 13, Goals = 4

Contest/turnover = 9

Inconclusive video = 3

Handballs

Target = 6

He looked a lot better than I first thought and the extended footage just confirmed his electrifying breakaway pace.

He will be fine mate, I trust our development now with Roos and Stone in charge.. He will be an absolute beauty!

[Hannibal 5,814]

Those two and Lennon.

Let's hope they're 200 + game champions so we don't have the chance to get it wrong, again..

I see Lennon less as a mid, so I'd prefer not.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Just wondering, if Aish was available at pick #9, would we select him?

I think he'll slide, just don't know how far. The worry for me is that he's very similar to Aaron Fiora.

absolutely

[Fat Tony 5,220]

I see Lennon less as a mid, so I'd prefer not.

Best available, best available, best available. No exceptions.

[Machsy 2,858]

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

He looks like a poor mans Liam Picken.

Go on then genius, tell who you'd take instead...

[Machsy 2,858]

I see Lennon less as a mid, so I'd prefer not.

I think I get seduced because I see him as being very alike to Steve Johnson, and because I would hate to see him playing for Collingwood.

You're probably right that Freeman and Salem suit us better.

Looks like Kolodjasnij won't last, and Scharenberg is unlikely to get past Brisbane.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

I think I get seduced because I see him as being very alike to Steve Johnson, and because I would hate to see him playing for Collingwood.

You're probably right that Freeman and Salem suit us better.

Looks like Kolodjasnij won't last, and Scharenberg is unlikely to get past Brisbane.

It's a bit like walking in to a cake shop (I love cakes) and being told you can only choose one; no matter what, you will always look at the plate next to you and wonder if you made the right choice.

I just wish we had picks 6, 7, 8 & 9.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Best available, best available, best available. No exceptions.

Which will be a pure bred midfielder, imo, ergo not Lennon.

[binman 42,690]

Which will be a pure bred midfielder, imo, ergo not Lennon.

We have to select a mid. Will select a mid. I have no idea about which mid they'll pick but you mentioned Salem and Freeman. Did you also say Salem is a left footer? I'm wondering if they are both there at 9 and the club is 50/50 if being a left footer might sway us to Salem. I reckon left footers have a small advantage as when they have the ball opposition players often instinctively cover the right side and they get a bit more space.

Along with mids we really need players with a grade kicking skills so i'm sure that will come in to the mix. Is Salem considered a good kick?

[rjay 24,889]

Which will be a pure bred midfielder, imo, ergo not Lennon.

I wouldn't count Lennon out, he has the attributes to make a very good mid. Some of the current top mids where not what you would call pure bred mids in junior years.

[Damo 3,344]

cant find Ergo

[binman 42,690]

cant find Ergo

His full name is Cogito Ergo Sum. I think.

He's a latin player.

Edited October 31, 2013 by binman

[Fat Tony 5,220]

I wouldn't count Lennon out, he has the attributes to make a very good mid. Some of the current top mids where not what you would call pure bred mids in junior years.

He might not ever have the engine (to be a true mid), but he sure looks a good player.

Edited October 31, 2013 by Fat Tony

[Machsy 2,858]

Which will be a pure bred midfielder, imo, ergo not Lennon.

He's proved can play there, at TAC cup level at least.

[Akum 2,660]

He will be fine mate, I trust our development now with Roos and Stone in charge.. He will be an absolute beauty!

Yeah, I thought his disposal was fine too. I like that he seems able to deliver long (and to goal easily from 50m), medium & short with equal effectiveness. Also that the delivery to him was pretty poor on a number of occasions - they just put it out in space somewhere around him and relied on him to do the rest.

The only minor quibble was that he tends to chip his short kicks rather than spear them low and hard like Flash. But very few U18's do that anyway.

He's definitely got the hang of kicking into space for a teammate to run onto, and kicking to the side of a contest that gives his teammate the advantage. Which immediately puts him ahead of most of our best 22 of 2013.

[Hannibal 5,814]

I wouldn't count Lennon out

I'm not and if we were Footscray you'd be more inclined to go for Lennon and develop him over time. Right now we need young mids that are ready to impact the midfield sooner rather than later.