With the Saints forcing our hand on the Frost/pick 23 decision, what does anyone think about using one of those later picks (40 or 53) for a medium midfielder by the name of Tyler Roos?

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Tyler Roos (Sandringham Dragons/NSW)

Born 24.3.1996, 185cm, 73kg

AFL biography: Medium midfielder whose athletic traits allow him to continually out work his opposition. Uses the ball very well by foot and has good game sense. Averaged 19.3 disposals, at 69% efficiency in three matches at the under-18 championships. Plays for the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup but was eligible under State of Origin rules to play for NSW/ACT. Son of former Fitzroy and Sydney star Paul Roos.

Ryan O'Connor, Sandringham Dragons: "Tyler's a developing midfielder who obviously is the son of Paul and has come to us from outside the Victorian pathway having grown up in New South Wles. He needs to develop some overall power and a change of pace, but his football knowledge is really, really good. He has a really good feel for the game so if he can continue to develop some power I think he's good enough to get an opportunity whether that's this year or he has to come back next year asa 19-year-old. He's improved out of sight since the start of the year, he had some lower back issues before Christmas but ever since he's been back on the track he's just kept improving. In terms of footy smarts and seeing the game, there's definitely something there."

Source: The Age

The son of the great man on our list OR a spud called McKenzie who cant kick a goal from 10M out ?

Hmmmmm delist one and sign up the other

I think it would be best for young Roos to go to a club where his dad isn't the head coach

Isn't he under age? Otherwise he would have been a lions Father/Son possibility?

Think he is next year.

Nah i think brissie passed on him..

He is going to be in this years draft. He wasn't nominated as a father son selection.

Base a decision purely on merit. Using the the write-ups, Tyler would be a 'project' player (probably a rookie) and not likely to be pressing for senior selection until well into Roosy's final year as senior coach. In any event, I wouldn't be the least bit concerned by having the pair at Melbourne. I recall quite a few around here having concerns about the Vineys' but there doesn't seem to be any downside to that, and going back to a different era, it worked outstandingly well for Norm and Barass. And just an afterthought, having Tyler on our list might even prolong Roosy's involvement in our Club in some capacity. That wouldn't be a bad thing.

Base a decision purely on merit. Using the the write-ups, Tyler would be a 'project' player (probably a rookie) and not likely to be pressing for senior selection until well into Roosy's final year as senior coach. In any event, I wouldn't be the least bit concerned by having the pair at Melbourne. I recall quite a few around here having concerns about the Vineys' but there doesn't seem to be any downside to that, and going back to a different era, it worked outstandingly well for Norm and Barass. And just an afterthought, having Tyler on our list might even prolong Roosy's involvement in our Club in some capacity. That wouldn't be a bad thing.

Totally agree.

I think Paul Roos would be brutally honest at where Tyler would fit on our list and what areas he would need to improve to get a game. With two pre-seasons under his belt he could be a great addition to our squad in the Simon Goodwin era.

the fruit falls not far from the tree, a very good tree.

get him somehow.

Would we even be talking about him if it wasn't for his father being coach?

Would we even be talking about him if it wasn't for his father being coach?

Agree, but equally, it doesn't mean he's not worth a 3rd or 4th rounder. Not saying we'll take him though.

I'd take Caleb Daniel over Roos if he's still available at this pick. Can't wait to see the little fella in action wherever he goes

Pick the best available, if it is Roos then grab him.

The footy knowledge thing strikes me as well. I remember Roos saying around his appointment that Tyler was going through all the film for Melbourne and putting together a list projection. Roos hadn't even taken the job yet.

He isn't going to push for 2015 selection, but a rookie slot and let him get into an AFL fitness regime, along with his footy knowledge...could be something special.

I could sit down, watch all the film, and do a list projection...

Should the club recruit me to play HBF?

If he could be half as good a player as the old man then worth a look. Roos has been such a force as a coach it easy to forget just how good a player he was.

Id be if surprised if Roos himself would want his son under him.

I could sit down, watch all the film, and do a list projection...

Should the club recruit me to play HBF?

I thought Roos had a 'no dhead' policy?

Sorry, you walked into it...

It's ok, I laughed.

Would have to be for the recruiters to pick. That said some overlooked father sons have turned out to be very good players. Langford and Kennedy were both available at some stage and now look the goods. Sometimes slow developers who desperate want to make it are more valuable than skilled players who don't.

Personally I'd expect him to end up with a rookie spot at Sydney or Freo before coming to Melbourne.

Would have to be for the recruiters to pick. That said some overlooked father sons have turned out to be very good players. Langford and Kennedy were both available at some stage and now look the goods. Sometimes slow developers who desperate want to make it are more valuable than skilled players who don't.

Personally I'd expect him to end up with a rookie spot at Sydney or Freo before coming to Melbourne.

Yes, let them do the hard yards

The son of the great man on our list OR a spud called McKenzie who cant kick a goal from 10M out ?

God that was embarrassing.

Was reading this article and found this bit very interesting...

Jack Trengove can make a full recovery from more surgery on his troublesome foot injury

Brayshaw plays in the same TAC Cup side as Paul Roos son Tyler, who is eligible for the draft this year.

The Sandringham Dragons flanker is an elite runner and seems unlikely to get to the Demons given they may have only three or four national draft picks.

But Mahoney said the club was well equipped to deal with the conflict should Tyler become available at a pick that appealed.

We have been through it before with (recruiting boss) Todd Viney and Jack Viney and it is also the same way we go about picking father-son selections, he said.

We treat them like any other player in the draft pool. If they are highly rated and the player is available at a certain pick, they are the decision you make.

Doubt we'll draft him

Is he expected to be drafted?

I assume our pick in the 50's is earmarked for him.
I haven't heard a lot about the kid.