I would prefer to keep Hibberd going and hope he stays fit (he is playing this weekend) than take a chance on #12 in the mid-season draft.

9 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Hibberd is one of 4 players I believe will retire at the end of the year.

That won't open up a spot for the Midseason Draft though.

29 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

That won't open up a spot for the Midseason Draft though.

Correct, but I believe we could entice one of them to bring that decision forward by a few months 

Hibberd and Melksham would be obvious candidates to retire at season's end but I can't see that there's much possibility of that happening at this stage of the year.

You mentioned four players.  Who else do you reckon might be enticed to hang up the boots?

4 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Yes … at one stage it was reported that we were interested and that he might be a 2021 draft bolter but nobody picked him. This is what AFL Draft Central’s writers said ~

Anthony Caminiti
Height: 196cm
Weight: 83kg
D.O.B: 09-12-2003
Leagues: NAB League Boys
POSITION: Tall Forward

SNAPSHOT: "A mobile tall forward who shot on the scene this season, showcasing sound overhead marking and shrewd leading patterns.

The Northern Knights were stoked to bring Anthony Caminiti into their program this year, and it was easy to easy why after his five-goal NAB League debut in May. The athletic key forward slotted into Northern's front six when Carey Grammar had a bye during the APS season, and did enough over both competitions to that point to be a late inclusion in June's Victorian representative trials. With more promising form, he earned a draft combine invite and looms as a tall prospect with high upside among this year's cohort.

STRENGTHS:
+ Mobility
+ Leading Patterns
+ Overhead Marking
+ Clean Hands
+ Scoreboard Impact

IMPROVEMENTS:
- Strength
- Exposure

Caminiti was a difficult player to deny given his goalkicking record in the APS competition, and he took full toll once given an opportunity in the NAB League. His five-goal debut for Northern stamped his status as a consistent scoring option, having strung together several multiple-goal games for Carey Grammar. At APS season's end, he was named in the competition's Merit Team for 2021.

As a mobile type of tall talent, Caminiti is quick off the mark and constantly gets separation on the lead. His mix of athleticism and smarts makes for some really promising attacking play, as Caminiti reacts first to the flow of play and can begin moving into the right space before the kicker makes a decision. With good delivery, he can be really dangerous.

The other factor on the end of Caminiti's leading patterns is his overhead marking. He showed many times when operating as a lead-up option further afield for Northern, that he could reach higher than his opponents and cleanly clunk aerial balls. With a bit more strength and size on his 83kg frame, Caminiti could even clunk more contested marks while AFL-level defenders match him for athleticism and smarts.

Caminiti's clean hands extend further than his marking too. With good movement for his size, the 196cm talent is comfortable on the ball and looks to move it on quickly to runners passing by. He is able to contribute at ground level with composure and often proves quite unselfish inside 50, creating opportunities for others by hand and foot.

One question mark over Caminiti's ability to make the next step may be his exposure to high levels of football. He played six game's in Victoria's leading school football competition this year, but only three at NAB League level. Five of his six NAB League goals came in one game and he could not quite find the goals in his Victorian trial dig. His movement further afield may be a factor, but Caminiti certainly found his best goalkicking form in the APS.

DRAFT PROJECTION: Late/Rookie

SUMMARY:
In a draft crop dominated by midfielders, clubs may be more willing to take chances on developing talls a little higher up the order. In Caminiti's case, he'd be an ideal late-round or rookie option given his upside and rate of development, with exciting traits which can be enhanced at the next level. He is mobile and comfortable in possession, adding a bit of dynamism to go with his goalkicking and marking ability.
 

Seems a carbon copy of JVR. We haven't a vacancy anyway and JvR is doing just fine . 

Agree that we're out of the picture for the MSD unless we have a real smoky in mind to fulfil a need. However, we're running out of time to make the move and there's no apparent vacancy.

11 hours ago, Demon Head said:

Anthony Caminiti was once considered very highly. Could be worth a look if club is looking to replenish key forward stocks?

Just curious why would he be playing this year for the Northern Knights and not for a VFL side.

29 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Just curious why would he be playing this year for the Northern Knights and not for a VFL side.

The NAB League rules permit some overage players to play for the Under 18 clubs. He turned 18 in December 2021 so he’s pretty close to the age limit any way.

6 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Howes isn't the only candidate.

And I'm not keen on long term prospects unless JT has a hidden gem.

We're 2 injuries to mids or flankers away from having to choose between Dunstan and Melksham. That's not ideal.

For starters, we still have Salem and Hibberd to potentially come in. Gus or Bowey could move to a flankers role, and JJ and ANB could play inside mid. And some of us (including the coaching panel) rate Dunstan and Melksham.

Secondly, there's no guarantee that your late midseason draft pick will be any better than some of our untried rooks playing at Casey. And your idea of pensioning off a player like Hibberd is mind boggling.

On 5/18/2022 at 7:38 AM, Whispering_Jack said:

 The one area which I would see worthwhile addressing is in finding a ruckman to have in reserve and to possibly train for the future but the cupboard seems pretty bare as far as this draft is concerned given that the Sandy Dragons’s Max Ramsden is expected to go early and if we entered the draft, our pick would be low.

I agree with the need for a developing ruckman and would add that Max Ramsden descends from George 'Podge' Ramsden, who played for the mighty Fushcias (?) in the 1890's. I'd love to get him on board....but can't see it happening without a Great-great-great grandfather-son rule or thereabouts.

On 5/26/2022 at 5:09 PM, mo64 said:

For starters, we still have Salem and Hibberd to potentially come in. Gus or Bowey could move to a flankers role, and JJ and ANB could play inside mid. And some of us (including the coaching panel) rate Dunstan and Melksham.

Secondly, there's no guarantee that your late midseason draft pick will be any better than some of our untried rooks playing at Casey. And your idea of pensioning off a player like Hibberd is mind boggling.

Do you still rate Dunstan or Melksham? They stink.

Roll the dice and bring in anyone else from the state leagues to have a go.

On 5/26/2022 at 12:20 PM, Demonstone said:

Hibberd and Melksham would be obvious candidates to retire at season's end but I can't see that there's much possibility of that happening at this stage of the year.

You mentioned four players.  Who else do you reckon might be enticed to hang up the boots?

Mitch Brown and Magak Daw

5 minutes ago, FritschyBusiness said:

Mitch Brown and Magak Daw

They are rookies.

Only senior list spots can be used for the MSD.

No vacancy

4 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

They are rookies.

Only senior list spots can be used for the MSD.

I was replying to his question about who else might retire at the end of the season. 

1 minute ago, FritschyBusiness said:

I was replying to his question about who else might retire at the end of the season. 

Thanks..

iirc, I think the original question from Demostone was related to the MSD.

I think JT would be spewing we have no selection here. I know for sure he highly rates Sam Fisher (Swan Districts). Cannot be sure why hasn't been recruited so far. 

59 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

I think JT would be spewing we have no selection here. I know for sure he highly rates Sam Fisher (Swan Districts). Cannot be sure why hasn't been recruited so far. 

No one will pick Sam Fisher as he hasn't nominated.

On 5/28/2022 at 10:19 PM, Lucifers Hero said:

They are rookies.

Only senior list spots can be used for the MSD.

pretty sure this is wrong. CEY at brisbane OMac at carlton last year gibbs at adelaide all 3 are inactive rookies

Jai Culley, another dandenong stingrays product is looking to go to West Coast

Stingrays look to be producing some decent players these days 

12 hours ago, Turner said:

pretty sure this is wrong. CEY at brisbane OMac at carlton last year gibbs at adelaide all 3 are inactive rookies

Yes, I got that wrong!

Apology to @FritschyBusiness

Perhaps we could pick up Grey or Ellison from Casey . Can any other club pick any of those two players ?

I know we’re not involved but FWIW ~

PREVIEW | 2022 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft

 

5 hours ago, COOLX said:

Perhaps we could pick up Grey or Ellison from Casey . Can any other club pick any of those two players ?

Anyone can pick up a player if they’ve nominated themselves for the draft (see full list on p1 of this thread). It appears Grey has not nominated while Ellison has.

6 hours ago, COOLX said:

Perhaps we could pick up Grey or Ellison from Casey .

We can't pick up anybody.  There is no vacant position on our list.  We are not participating in the MSD.