I reckon he's a fair chance to be on a list in 2017, given that he's contracted until then.

As is Terlich and M Jones (the being contracted part)

JKH was captain and will struggle to be on a list in 2017.

What is your point? There are always going to be U/18 captains that don't make it, but generally speaking it's always a big tick to recruiters if they have been selected to lead a squad.

And for the record I think JKH will be on the list for a long period of time.

I agree with Shifter's views from the draft camp - Aaron Francis would be a great pick up this year if he drops to us at 6.

He's not a left footer, but an excellent kick nonetheless and an excellent fit next to the Hulk - He looks like a much more talented and physically gifted version of Tom Lynch from the Crows.

As is Terlich and M Jones ( the being contracted part)

JKH is a much better footballer than either of them. I can guarantee you that he will play out his MFC contract and will likely be signed to a new one when it expires.

The 10 draft prospects you shouldn't be sleeping on

There's an interesting article on who to look out for at the draft combine on the AFL website. Some interesting information to be taken away.

First thing I've noted is that the 20m sprint has virtually no relevance in determining if someone can play. Of the top performers only Danyle Pearce and Jack Watts have done anything.

Actually, if you look at the physical testing, about the only one that seems to be indicative of good potential players is Agility. If you look at the top performers in the others, a lot of them have never done anything noteworthy.

Still, they note a bunch of players who appear to test well and are probably worth keeping an eye on to see if they can actually play.

You mean you actually have to play good footy ?

I agree with Shifter's views from the draft camp - Aaron Francis would be a great pick up for us this year if he drops to us at 6.

He's not a left footer, but an excellent kick nonetheless and an excellent fit next to the Hulk - He looks like a much more talented and physically gifted version of Tom Lynch from the Crows.

If the Dees love Francis, and clearly I have no clue, they may like the idea of trading Howe to the Suns for the 6 > 3 swap.

If the Dees love Francis, and clearly I have no clue, they may like the idea of trading Howe to the Suns for the 6 > 3 swap.

If we do that trade, my money would be on Francis. He is athletic and versatile, has a higher ceiling than Parish IMO.

So Mahoney said we want to try and improve our position in the draft. Guess we're not satisfied with whoever falls outside the top 5.

The added bonus of moving up to pick 3 is we might steal the young gun that Essendrug have been drooling over all year

Would love to break their hearts

The added bonus of moving up to pick 3 is we might steal the young gun that Essendrug have been drooling over all year

Would love to break their hearts

This. The drooling Hirdites at BigFooty are all in a flurry because they think we're trying to trump their pick 4.

Any chance we could get pick 3 and keep pick 6?

Ie Howe and pick 16 (Watts to Freo) for pick 3...

If the Dees love Francis, and clearly I have no clue, they may like the idea of trading Howe to the Suns for the 6 > 3 swap.

I can tell you that the Blues love Francis and hoped the Kreuzer pick would get him. That is now gone.

Any chance we could get pick 3 and keep pick 6?

Ie Howe and pick 16 (Watts to Freo) for pick 3...

No chance any club is going to give us a first rounder for Jack Watts

Not sure if anyone else has been watching the Draft Combine special tonight on Fox Footy but geez, that Rioli looks bloody impressive.

They're gushing over quite a few kids, actually. I guess that's all part of the game, but is this draft really as thin as they say? They're calling Parish the best midfielder in the draft that isn't tied to an Academy.

Not sure if anyone else has been watching the Draft Combine special tonight on Fox Footy but geez, that Rioli looks bloody impressive.

They're gushing over quite a few kids, actually. I guess that's all part of the game, but is this draft really as thin as they say? They're calling Parish the best midfielder in the draft that isn't tied to an Academy.

Watching it now.

Not bad viewing to be honest.

Some of the tests they do at the combine now would put our bottom 10 players to shame. Glad to see there's a lot more emphasis on skills under pressure and after fatigue. Going straight from repeat sprints to goalkicking tests, etc.

And geez, Rioli... dayum. And the kid said he wants Hawthorn to draft him? Dees, please interject!

Not sure if anyone else has been watching the Draft Combine special tonight on Fox Footy but geez, that Rioli looks bloody impressive.

They're gushing over quite a few kids, actually. I guess that's all part of the game, but is this draft really as thin as they say? They're calling Parish the best midfielder in the draft that isn't tied to an Academy.

Watched it as well. While Curnow reads like the guy we need and I was taking a like to, I wasn’t very impressed with his kicking technique and style. Looked terrible.

Collins looked a very impressive size.

Some of the tests they do at the combine now would put our bottom 10 players to shame. Glad to see there's a lot more emphasis on skills under pressure and after fatigue. Going straight from repeat sprints to goalkicking tests, etc.

Those skill tests are pointless time/media fillers. The recruiters already have all the information they need about their skills after watching them play for 2 years. Athletic results are more difficult to get a hold of, which is why the camp exists.

Callum Twomey's post Draft Combine Phantom Form Guide on the AFL website.

I'm still not convinced that we should be shooting for pick 3 and in fact, I'm still more inclined to aim for a trade and a switch of draft picks that sees us with a couple of later but still relatively high picks.

You draft lovers will be creaming your pants now

Interested to think who we might take at pick 10... with any luck we will get a very nice slider

You draft lovers will be creaming your pants now

Interested to think who we might take at pick 10... with any luck we will get a very nice slider

My early tip is Darcy Tucker

Daniel Rioli at 10 thanks.

You draft lovers will be creaming your pants now

Interested to think who we might take at pick 10... with any luck we will get a very nice slider

My bet is whoever we take at 10 we will say we're pleased because we would have taken him at 6.

Callum Twomey's post Draft Combine Phantom Form Guide on the AFL website.

I'm still not convinced that we should be shooting for pick 3 and in fact, I'm still more inclined to aim for a trade and a switch of draft picks that sees us with a couple of later but still relatively high picks.

sorry pal.