2014 Rookie Draft

[Earl Hood 6,086]

Oleg Markov is worth a punt? Comes from talented stock and seems determined to be the best he can be.

[DemonTux 97]

Matthew Panos

ready to roll

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[TRIGON 4,783]

Jason Costagna - speedy half back

Oleg Markov - x factor forward flank

Matt Hammellman - promising young tall

Will Fordham - 188cm running mid

Nic Newman - 187cm skillful half back from Frankston

They are some of the ones I like. In terms of adding immediate impact to the team I think Newman might be the best bet. If we are going for more development then maybe look towards a tall and then a mid like Fordham.

Wouldn't have a clue as to the respective merits of these players but from a list-needs perspective I think we could use a ruck-forward and another small back.

[flamindees 16]

Any two of Panos, Eddy or Broughton- I'd certainly favour a couple more mature bodies to those of a couple more teens to provide an immediate impact, one of whom can replace Trengove on the senior list.

[Redleg 40,926]

Any two of Panos, Eddy or Broughton- I'd certainly favour a couple more mature bodies to those of a couple more teens to provide an immediate impact, one of whom can replace Trengove on the senior list.

Unless we draft a recycled player, I think Harmes will be the replacement for JT.

[obbafan 128]

Apart from Oscar everything has been midfield thus far. If we don't like speculative talls in the primary draft here is the place to have a go. Given our choices Casey will not have a shortage of midfielders so lets try for a big guy.

[bing181 9,240]

Matthew Hammelmann - was already mentioned in a draft thread as being a player "of interest" to us.

[flamindees 16]

Unless we draft a recycled player, I think Harmes will be the replacement for JT.

I'd like Harmes to be upgraded next year, however I think he missed a lot of football this year due to injury and I think this will delay his elevation to this time next year.

[MadAsHell 4,212]

Here's a list of players who missed out (not including delisted players who might be picked up):-

Brendan Abbott, Aiden Anderson, Peter Bampton, Hugh Beasley, Sam Bevan, Jason Castagna, Daniel Capiron, Aaron Christensen, Adam Cockie, Jack Cripps, Brett Eddy, Billy Evans, Will Fordham, Joshua Fox, Jack Geary, Josh Glenn,Taylor Grace, Liam Griffiths, Matthew Hammelman, Jared Hardisty, Michael Hartley, Caleb Hislop, Dylan Hodge, Jake Johansen, Tyler Keitel, Jordan Kelly, Ryan Lim, Oleg Markov, Jermaine Miller-Lewis, Keenan Ramsey, Tyler Roos, Adam Saad, Ahmed Saad, Haiden Schloithe, Matt Uebergang, Alex Urban, Erin Wasley-Black, Jesse Watchman, Francis Watson, Callum Wilkie, Tom Wilkinson.

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-09-16/draft-prospect-daniel-capiron

Hadn't seen much of him before, but he looks like the tall rebounding half back that we could use.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

Ed Morris from our own Casey scorpions would have to be a chance. Currently training with the club and had a pretty good year at Casey.

Couldn't hurt to give Tyler Roos a go as well. Certainly had the pedigree.

[TheoX 1,222]

Matthew Hammelmann - was already mentioned in a draft thread as being a player "of interest" to us.

http://youtu.be/Y_WQ5wWk5Is

Unfortunately, Brisbane have first rights to Hammelmann.

Still in with a chance: The 10 hopefuls still in the mix for the pre-season and rookie drafts

Matt Hammelmann (197cm, 88kg, forward): He can join the Brisbane Lions under the pre-selection rookie rule as a member of their academy. Other clubs might take a look if they don't, as Hammelmann has shown signs he can be used at either end of the ground with success. Mainly it's as a forward, though, where he presents on the lead and kicks well.

[ChaserJ 5,096]

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-09-16/draft-prospect-daniel-capiron

Hadn't seen much of him before, but he looks like the tall rebounding half back that we could use.

Yeo, can't believe he missed out. Michael Manteit from Sandy is another one. Would be happy if we grabbed either to develop as rebounding half backs.

Others I like are Sam Bennett and Jayden Short.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-28/still-in-with-a-chance

Edited November 28, 2014 by ChaserJ

[Yokozuna 1,004]

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-09-16/draft-prospect-daniel-capiron

Hadn't seen much of him before, but he looks like the tall rebounding half back that we could use.

I would love it if we get Capiron.

Known him for a long time and he would be a great pickup.

Having taught him through my family and from teaching him there are not many better kids around.

He is also a great basketballer and all round sports person.

I believe he was also the skipper of the Vic Country team in the Under 18's National comp and was in the AIS.

He WILL be rookied and I hope he comes to us!

[rpfc 28,433]

Unless we draft a recycled player, I think Harmes will be the replacement for JT.

I'd like Harmes to be upgraded next year, however I think he missed a lot of football this year due to injury and I think this will delay his elevation to this time next year.

Redleg is simply saying that if we get another two kids on the RL that the LTI to Trengove will mean that Harmes is best placed to be the player elevated at the start of the season.

Harmes needs to show something before he is to be considered for proper elevation like Jetta.

I would get a Panos-type for this circumstance.

[Redleg 40,926]

I think our main needs are a ruck and a key forward.

[Moonshadow 17,676]

Dylan Hodge anyone?

[Carlos Danger 380]

Redleg is simply saying that if we get another two kids on the RL that the LTI to Trengove will mean that Harmes is best placed to be the player elevated at the start of the season.

Harmes needs to show something before he is to be considered for proper elevation like Jetta.

I would get a Panos-type for this circumstance.

I think the depth of the senior list these days makes the Trengove rookie elevation a low priority.

It's not as if you're required to play senior footy because you've been elevated, whoever it is will start at the back of pecking order.

[monoccular 17,431]

Probably more likely to do the opposite. Roos would probably like to let the kid make it on his own, having the old man around the club wouldn't be the best thing.

Jack Viney says hi !

2 - Matthew Hammelman - one of the best tall forwards

20 - Tyler Roos - after getting Billy Stretch and Oscar McD, I like the romance of continuing the 'family' affair of this draft.

IF he is the best available then yes

I'd like Harmes to be upgraded next year, however I think he missed a lot of football this year due to injury and I think this will delay his elevation to this time next year.

All very premature to say who should be upgraded and when. Heaven forbid, injuries and preseason form and development especially from the new pucks will determine who and when.

[Sylvinator1 3]

If you assume that Hogan is already a best 22 player, see Dawes and Pederson as stop-gap players and Fitzpatrick as pretty useless (as I do), then we have a grand total of ZERO key forwards developing on the list. The problem is that it's extremely rare to get a great high-quality key forward in the rookie draft.

Rucks is also a problem, Jamar is 30 years old and Gawn has injury issues. Max King total unknown. I think another ruckman on the list developing seems logical, especially considering how many successful AFL ruckman started on the rookie list.

Would certainly not be opposed to Tyler Roos. I want Roosy to stick around for many years in a development capacity, and Tyler sounds like he has potential too.

[Slartibartfast 17,292]

Question: We have so much developing talent. Perhaps too much in one sense.

Are we better to take two young kids as rookies or two mature players (like Panos) to help the young kids develop at Casey?

And this concept of taking Tyler "for old time sake" is amazing. We are a professional football club for heavens sake.

[DeeMfc 621]

This kid has some talent and would fit in nicely up forward with Hogan.

With the added bonus of a name that will resonate the ground like the days of The Yze 'Ooooze'.

http://woo-cdn220-is-3.se.bponlinewoc2264.ngcdn.telstra.com/platform_release/733/903/DRAFT_DM_UEBERGANG_WEB_S_1943266205__216165.mp4

[Deecisive 1,709]

This kid has some talent and would fit in nicely up forward with Hogan.

With the added bonus of a name that will resonate the ground like the days of The Yze 'Ooooze'.

http://woo-cdn220-is-3.se.bponlinewoc2264.ngcdn.telstra.com/platform_release/733/903/DRAFT_DM_UEBERGANG_WEB_S_1943266205__216165.mp4

not bad, I liked the fact that even when possibly in range he looked for the pass over the top to an open man.. nice team play.

[Pennant St Dee 13,175]

2. Either Keital or Hammelman

20. whoever is available out of Capiron, Eddy or Panos

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Oleg Markov?

Surely you can be drafted on name alone??

Edited November 29, 2014 by jumbo returns

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

2- hammelman

3- Morris