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AFL National Draft 2014 Pick 40

Whispering_Jack
in Melbourne Demons

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McKenzie more likely to still be there though. Would be very surprised if McDonald gets through to the 30's, let alone pick 40.

Would be just as surprised if McKenzie slipped as well.

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    I was certainly excited when JKH's name was called out.

    I like the result but really, like most here, didn't have much of clue abut him, other than his catchy name. Just hope he doesn't go to Dallas.

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    I'm sure we'll have a slider or 2 available at 40, but with picks 2 & 3 confirmed I would expect that outside speed will be looked upon very favourably here.

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    I'm sure we'll have a slider or 2 available at 40, but with picks 2 & 3 confirmed I would expect that outside speed will be looked upon very favourably here.

    I suppose it's a good thing we already have Stretch then!

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    Would be just as surprised if McKenzie slipped as well.

    Well at least it looks like the Saints won't take him.

    Edited by Redleg

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    Just watched Toby McLean's highlights. Want!

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    Late mail... Demons to look at Matthew Hammelman for pick 40. Elite tall from Queensland. 198cm, good athlete, good mark and kick. Would compliment Hogan and develop into ruck/fwd combo with Gawn.

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    Late mail... Demons to look at Matthew Hammelman for pick 40. Elite tall from Queensland. 198cm, good athlete, good mark and kick. Would compliment Hogan and develop into ruck/fwd combo with Gawn.

    Makes sense. I think we would take McKenzie if available but Hammelman is the likely back up plan if we want a key forward at pick 40.

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    Interesting to note that Brisbane had access to Hammelmann as an academy pick but chose not to select him.

    I would have thought a key forward would have been at the very top of their priority list.

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    Late mail... Demons to look at Matthew Hammelman for pick 40. Elite tall from Queensland. 198cm, good athlete, good mark and kick. Would compliment Hogan and develop into ruck/fwd combo with Gawn.

    Emma Q's notes from her 'Draft Combine Harvest' series:

    Matthew Hammelmann (Morningside)

    Born 8.3.1996, 197cm, 88kg

    AFL biography: Tall Forward with strong hands in front, on the lead and overhead. Has good pace off the mark to get separation on his opponent. Can also play in defence. Showed promise in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 10.3 disposals, 7.3 marks and 2.3 goals in his three matches. Brisbane Lions Academy player.

    Adrian Fletcher, AFL Queensland: "Matty keeps building his game. He's a mobile forward who can get up on a wing, he has that ability to come at the kicker when they need him, then he can slide to the goal square and take marks down there. He's got to keep improving his contested stuff but that will get better as he gets stronger and builds more upper body strength. He's very mobile and really just that modern, hard-running forwrad who can help you coming out of defence."

    He is the 2nd tallest in her list of tall forwards (tallest is F/S pick Darcy Moore). A few cm taller than Jessie and 4 cm taller than Dawes...Matt would fit our forward line nicely. Would be a good get in terms of team structure and developing an excellent 'spine':

    Spine in 3-4 years: Frost, McDonald, Petracca/Brayshaw/Tyson, Hogan, Hammelman. A lot to like about that...only thing missing is a ruckman to match that talented spine. Either one of ours comes good or we will trade one in.

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    36 down and McDonald still there!

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    Still there at our pick!

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    Another midfielder (somewhat unknown): Neal-Bullen

    Damaging medium midfielder, particularly around stoppages. Uses his quick, clean hands to great effect. Key player for South Australia in NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 19 possessions, five clearances and four tackles in six matches. Courageous player with elite endurance. Played nine games for Glenelg in the SANFL, averaging 20 disposals. Third in 3km time trial (9:54) and equal-fifth in beep test (15.2) at NAB AFL Draft Combine.

    Think we need to trust the club, they did ok with JKH # 40 last year!

    Edited by Lucifer's Hero

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    Massive slider. Inside mid that was expected to go in the 20's

    Great get Dees!

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    McDonald at 53 perhaps??

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