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20 minutes ago, roy11 said:

Riddle me this demonlanders,

I know some people argue about picking on best talent vs best option.

If we're looking option wise, what type of player do we target with our first pick?

A 200cm ruck/foward (emphasis on the forward) who can clunk marks would be #1 on the wish list

Next would be a mercurial small forward

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On 09/08/2024 at 09:00, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Will be watching with interest! Kalani White and Tairon Ah-Mu... key position future right there.

What are their roles? Couldn’t find anything but their height and clubs. Fingers crossed a FF?

 
2 hours ago, roy11 said:

Riddle me this demonlanders,

I know some people argue about picking on best talent vs best option.

If we're looking option wise, what type of player do we target with our first pick?

Assuming we don't have an early first round pick, I'd like Louis Emmet:

Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central
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2025 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Louis Emmett

Oakleigh Chargers ruck Louis Emmett is potentially the best key position prospect of this year's draft, but could he also be the best overall?

I continually see the Duursma name rated highly but everytime I watch them in the AFL I'm totally underwhelmed. Jamie Duursma has them all covered.


18 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

Assuming we don't have an early first round pick, I'd like Louis Emmet:

Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central
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2025 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Louis Emmett

Oakleigh Chargers ruck Louis Emmett is potentially the best key position prospect of this year's draft, but could he also be the best overall?

Very good prospect but wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in the top 10.

4 hours ago, roy11 said:

Riddle me this demonlanders,

I know some people argue about picking on best talent vs best option.

If we're looking option wise, what type of player do we target with our first pick?

We desperately need a tall young ruckman (202-5 cm tall) to develop over the last few years of Maxy’s career while he can still learn from the greatest ruckman of the modern era.

Young strong ruckman to eventually replace Gawn in 2029

Young strong key position forward

Small evasive forward who actually kicks multiple goals

Players with heart and intensity and energy

 
On 02/05/2025 at 15:57, Whispering_Jack said:

The top 20 power rankings (with nice graphics)

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Rookie me Central also mention about another dozen players to watch out for. Unfortunately neither of our F/S or academy players get a mention. Early day yet, hopefully Sinnema can have a good run at it over the next few months and hopefully move up the rankings.

On 02/05/2025 at 20:24, spirit of norm smith said:

Young strong ruckman to eventually replace Gawn in 2029

Young strong key position forward

Small evasive forward who actually kicks multiple goals

Players with heart and intensity and energy

2 ruckman coming out of WA in 2026 and 2027 drafts.

Benji Van Rooyen (the younger brother) in 26 and Axel Walsh in 27.

Cooper Ramsey late/rookie prospect this year. Basketball convert when he was 16


If we had top 5 pick, then Cooper Duff-Tyler is a chance or even Louis Emmett as top 15-20 pick. But with Dees likely having lower draft capital, Taj Murray is the youngster who I’d target as a ruckman of the future.

Murray is part of the AFL academy, NT academy, but he’s actually playing at SANFL North Adelaide’s under-18s and school footy at Prince Alfred College. At 201cms, he’s got the competitor edge and second efforts that rucks need in the modern game. One to watch this year in the carnival.

On 02/05/2025 at 15:51, Roost it far said:

I continually see the Duursma name rated highly but everytime I watch them in the AFL I'm totally underwhelmed. Jamie Duursma has them all covered.

They might be the Mortons of the 20s?

10 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

2 ruckman coming out of WA in 2026 and 2027 drafts.

Benji Van Rooyen (the younger brother) in 26 and Axel Walsh in 27.

Cooper Ramsey late/rookie prospect this year. Basketball convert when he was 16

Have you seen much of Benji mate?

9 hours ago, Adam The God said:

Have you seen much of Benji mate?

Yes, come on a lot in the last 12 months after long period out of the game. Ruck craft is developing nicely has soft hands and starting to move a lot better around the ground as he grows into his body. Can also rest forward and impact the scoreboard. Currently around the 203cm height with some more growth to come I would suspect

19 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Yes, come on a lot in the last 12 months after long period out of the game. Ruck craft is developing nicely has soft hands and starting to move a lot better around the ground as he grows into his body. Can also rest forward and impact the scoreboard. Currently around the 203cm height with some more growth to come I would suspect

Would love us to take him as a developing tall and bring him over to play with his brother!

  • 2 weeks later...

Really hate the Pies !! Not only do they seem to be the destination club for many players, but their father son alignment has netted them so very very good players (Daicos x2, Moore). This year Thomas McGuane had played 3 Coates league matches for 3 x Best On Ground performances. Averages 34 possessions and 5 marks as a classy left foot midfielder. Seems to have the “Pendlebury” time when using the footy. Should be a first round pick and Pues will nab him in a heartbeat. God we hate the Pies ☠️

On 02/05/2025 at 16:32, adonski said:

A 200cm ruck/foward (emphasis on the forward) who can clunk marks would be #1 on the wish list

Next would be a mercurial small forward

What about a key forward??!! We have had 2 decent ones (Neitz and Hogan) in the past 32 years.

Hetherton or Ludowyke please!

  • 3 weeks later...

Not sure whether everyone will be able to access this article, but none of our draft prospects are listed in the top 40 prospects.

I assume we're better to buy low and hope they flourish in an AFL environment, rather than having to spend big and hope they make it.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2025-top40-prospects-for-june-ranked-ahead-of-national-under18-championships/news-story/fda887b8d8c4deae27b2f1e3e92cf9b5?utm_source=HeraldSun&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Editorial&utm_content=HS_PREM-PM_NEW_01&net_sub_id=285217633&type=curated&position=17

Given the overall standard of this years crop is thought to be very poor it’s a bit of a concern that neither rates highly at this stage.

Hopefully Sinnema can have a good champs series and move up the ratings.

58 minutes ago, poita said:

Not sure whether everyone will be able to access this article, but none of our draft prospects are listed in the top 40 prospects.

I assume we're better to buy low and hope they flourish in an AFL environment, rather than having to spend big and hope they make it.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2025-top40-prospects-for-june-ranked-ahead-of-national-under18-championships/news-story/fda887b8d8c4deae27b2f1e3e92cf9b5?utm_source=HeraldSun&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Editorial&utm_content=HS_PREM-PM_NEW_01&net_sub_id=285217633&type=curated&position=17


What are the Suns going to do with all these players....

Think we need to be on the pulse ready to snatch up someone when they leave for more opportunities.

2 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

What are the Suns going to do with all these players....

Think we need to be on the pulse ready to snatch up someone when they leave for more opportunities.

shift their payments to asa components, and promote gold coast as a 'destination'

they're certainly going to want to trade 'out' of their top pick in 2025, if not 2026, plus the longer it goes the more likely it is that matt rowell is on his way to the puddy tatts or the filth

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