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The 2023 AFL Draft Thread

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37 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

I know the TV coverage starts at 7pm, but what time is the actual first pick made?  Is it 7.30?

(No desire to sit through all the waffle before the interesting stuff happens.)

It's going to be like watching the Brownlow isn't it?

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    15 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Am I missing something here, havent we got pick 6 before these teams can strike??

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    1 minute ago, picket fence said:

    Am I missing something here, havent we got pick 6 before these teams can strike??

    Apparently we are not interested in Curtin if available at pick 6.

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    4 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Am I missing something here, havent we got pick 6 before these teams can strike??

    We won't trade out of the top 10, so I don't think we're a factor. 

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    We're apparently keen on acquiring GWS' pick 7 so must be keen on a player who will be gone by our pick 11.

    Windsor at pick 6 very likely unless Watson is still available. Watson a chance of getting through if North select Curtin instead of Duursma.

    Doggies apparently are set on drafting Sanders even if Watson is still on the board.

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    1 minute ago, FTB said:

    We're apparently keen on acquiring GWS' pick 7 so must be keen on a player who will be gone by our pick 11.

    Windsor at pick 6 very likely unless Watson is still available. Watson a chance of getting through if North select Curtin instead of Duursma.

    Doggies apparently are set on drafting Sanders even if Watson is still on the board.

    Hmm, Leake, Caddy or O'Sullian 

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    4 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Hmm, Leake, Caddy or O'Sullian 

    I think our ideal situation outside of pick 1 (Reid) is landing GWS' pick 7 and selecting both Watson and Windsor if available with picks 6 and 7 likely to be picks 8 and 9 after academy bids. Something like the below.

    1. Reid

    2. Walter

    3. McKercher

    4. Curtin

    5. Duursma

    6. Sanders

    7. Read

    8. Watson

    9. Windsor

    Edited by FTB

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    1 minute ago, FTB said:

    I think our ideal situation outside of pick 1 (Reid) is landing GWS' pick 7 and selecting both Watson and Windsor if available with picks 6 and 7 likely to be picks 8 and 9 after academy bids. Something like the below.

    1. Reid

    2. Walter

    3. McKercher

    4. Curtin

    5. Duursma

    6. Sanders

    7. Read

    8. Watson

    9. Windsor

    Geez that'd be nice 

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    17 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Am I missing something here, havent we got pick 6 before these teams can strike??

    I hope they do the deal and we take Curtin at 6

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    36 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

     

    10 minutes ago, FTB said:

    We're apparently keen on acquiring GWS' pick 7 so must be keen on a player who will be gone by our pick 11.

    Windsor at pick 6 very likely unless Watson is still available. Watson a chance of getting through if North select Curtin instead of Duursma.

    Doggies apparently are set on drafting Sanders even if Watson is still on the board.

    Is our 11 + F1 > Adelaide's 10 + 14/20?

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    38 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    We'll take WC's and Adelaide's 2024 first rounders off Adelaide's hands for Harry Petty then ...

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    Remember the Old Days when this was Our favourite part of the year. Normally started by Round 4 because the season was done. Being a Finals worthy Club with TWO fairly high picks I've got my eyes closed, fingers crossed for a Key Position Type and a young bloke who hurts you with his foot skills forward of Centre. Think there's plenty of options and may the Recruiting lads continue their success. 

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    42 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    I can’t believe we are not entertaining a future pick swap with WC. Best case scenario pick 1, in an absolute disaster we break even. 

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    26 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:


    Crows eying off WC future 1st with Sid Draper in mind:

    https://houseoffooty.com.au/2023-afl-draft-draft-day-whispers-part-2/

    They get Scott Welch’s boy via FS next season. Looks fairly handy so wonder will they look at packaging some first rounders next year for a top pick before Welsh gets nominated or to target a ready made player like Petty

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    we’ll do a pick swap

    we’ll draft a kid from WA as per our MO

    people will be surprised by one of the picks 

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    1 hour ago, Wrecker46 said:

    I hope they do the deal and we take Curtin at 6

    They wouldn’t do the deal until after our pick.

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    Chess and Sudoku all wrapped up in secrets and lies. Welcome to AFL draft night !!!!

    Every recruiting team is super happy with their choices … of course !!! 

    Edited by spirit of norm smith
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    Don't want anything todo with watson

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