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2020 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

Whispering_Jack
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Apparently bulldogs will get the next buddy franklin next year. How do they work out all these zones?

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    Four of the ten (including expected number 1 pick) are tied to clubs. Makes the pick swap look very smart if we can finish at least 12th.

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    On 12/1/2019 at 3:03 PM, Whispering_Jack said:

    Apparently Melbourne has a few Next Generation Academy players in the 2020 crop but I don’t believe that they’re close to top shelf.

    Anyone know more?

    Here’s The Deakyn Smith Thread

    Deakyn Smith is one to keep an eye on. Probably in the same boat as what Bedford was in his first at the Stingrays. So I expect Smith to push for Vic Country trials next year. 179cm who played across half back and wing in the 8 games he played this year. Clean and uses the ball well.

    Kobi George our other NGA prospect isn't much chop at all and I don't expect him to get drafted next year. Perhaps a late rookie if the club wants to put in a good development but highly doubt so.

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    This draft is heavily compromised. Our first pick will likely come in the 40s unless we trade our way up the draft board. Trading away our first rounder to get a talented kid in Pickett and get a year of development into him was a smart drafting strategy.

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    Recruit close to home,  in 2020.

    With the CoVid19,  and other things going on,  atmo,  Tis a season to recruit locally from our state, as the go home factor will be at its strongest.

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    On 3/17/2020 at 8:07 PM, Whispering_Jack said:

    Probably the best season ever to acquire a nightmare injury.    

    Nightmare injury blow to potential No.1 draft pick

     

     

     

    Flying blind,  maybe Jack.   But this could suit our draft position,  after last seasons  'wheelin' and dealing'.

    After a quick look through the articles,  and bit of a read, a young player drew my attention.

     

    Archie Perkins..  I reckon we are at the point in list:  to look to add some class forward:  with some speed, smarts with some urgency.

    At 185cms and 87kgs,  he could be just the replacement type for Hannan,  who I think is just about on his last Legs.

     

    What do you think of him Jack.?  any info.?

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    Flying blind,  maybe Jack.   But this could suit our draft position,  after last seasons  'wheelin' and dealing'.

    After a quick look through the articles,  and bit of a read, a young player drew my attention.

     

    Archie Perkins..  I reckon we are at the point in list:  to look to add some class forward:  with some speed, smarts with some urgency.

    At 185cms and 87kgs,  he could be just the replacement type for Hannan,  who I think is just about on his last Legs.

     

    What do you think of him Jack.?  any info.?

    Haven’t seen him and don’t expect to for a while unfortunately.

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    On 4/5/2020 at 7:36 PM, MyFavouriteMartian said:

    Archie Perkins..  I reckon we are at the point in list:  to look to add some class forward:  with some speed, smarts with some urgency.

    At 185cms and 87kgs,  he could be just the replacement type for Hannan,  who I think is just about on his last Legs.

     

    What do you think of him Jack.?  any info.?

    Here you go.

    Archie Perkins 

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    On 5/24/2020 at 4:57 PM, Whispering_Jack said:

    AFL Draft Central looks at the 2020 Draft’s speed kings - 

    Preseason testing analysis: Which State is the fastest?

    An interesting name in that group is Kobi George from the Dandenong Stingrays who came in at fifth fastest from Victoria. He’s been on Melbourne’s books for a while as a Next Generation Academy player. 

     

    Kobi George is 19 years old and only played a few games with the Dandenong Stingrays last year. I’m not sure that he’s still a next generation academy prospect. Even if he is, not sure that he’s good enough to get drafted.

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    Zac Dumesny and Jamieson Murphy are two youngsters from SA that are highly skilled running midfielders.

    Dumesny though would be a half back in Andrew Mackie mode. Playing seniors footy in SANFL and fitting in as an 18yo. 

    Murphy chose footy over cricket. He’s a star but flying under the radar as he didn’t go to academy program.  Will probably rise up draft boards this year as SA Footy goes ahead. 

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