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Dom Brew could be in the mix with this pick (Werribee Captain, 2024 JJ Liston winner). 

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    4 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

    Dom Brew could be in the mix with this pick (Werribee Captain, 2024 JJ Liston winner). 

    Mail, or speculating? He'd provide a pretty good Viney impersonation in the event Jack was injured or needed a week off.

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    1 hour ago, Davos said:

    Mail, or speculating? He'd provide a pretty good Viney impersonation in the event Jack was injured or needed a week off.

    Heard some credible mail on this, though in reality when you're getting down the draft order that far it just becomes  more and more speculative IMO (I know that sounds like I'm not committing). 

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    What is the rational here?

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    1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

    ridiculous

    Clubs like to cry poor about the unfairness of Northern academies and F/S then they puss out on keeping them honest. 

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    2 minutes ago, Mouseymoo said:

    Clubs like to cry poor about the unfairness of Northern academies and F/S then they puss out on keeping them honest. 

    yeah, everyone is saying this kid is elite

    i believe he's the first underage kid to play in three consecutive u/18 premierships in a row...and be one of the best players all three years

    how he's not universally acknowledged as the consensus #1 pick i have no idea

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    9 minutes ago, Mouseymoo said:

    Clubs like to cry poor about the unfairness of Northern academies and F/S then they puss out on keeping them honest. 

    totally agree. they know Brisbane will take him. make them pay full price. hes tipped to go pick 5 which is a lot cheaper than pick 1 or 2. 

    this is what happens when ex-footballers have to use their brain. well we never really were going to get him, so we didnt interview him, so wont bid. yeah great logic. 

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    1 hour ago, BLWNBA said:

    Dom Brew could be in the mix with this pick (Werribee Captain, 2024 JJ Liston winner). 

    Sounds like a player that will immediately add midfield depth and can perhaps play a tagging role if required. After losing Harmes and Jordan we could use his type.

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    There are good reasons not to bid.

    Pick 1 is a special award and also has a prize attached.

    Clubs may also want to signal to the player they pick that he's really wanted, not second choice.

    What goes around, comes around is a reason too.

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    19 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    Sounds like a player that will immediately add midfield depth and can perhaps play a tagging role if required. After losing Harmes and Jordan we could use his type.

    Yeah, I think that’s how he’d be viewed. I spoke about this in another thread so don’t necessarily want to hijack this one, but given the departures of JJ, Harmes, ANB, Hunter, and Gus (and to a lesser extent, Jackson), we’ve lost a lot of the pinch hitters and midfield depth and versatility that is needed. That showed significantly through this season with absence of Petracca and limitations of Oliver’s output. 

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    44 minutes ago, roy11 said:

    What is the rational here?

    I understand the not wanting to bid pick 1 or 2, as those players receive a bonus from the AFL. After that though.........

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    2 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

    Dom Brew could be in the mix with this pick (Werribee Captain, 2024 JJ Liston winner). 

    I’d have him 3rd in line for Werribee players, would surprise me 

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    7 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    I’d have him 3rd in line for Werribee players, would surprise me 

    Riley Bice and Jack Henderson being the others?

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    2 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

    Dom Brew could be in the mix with this pick (Werribee Captain, 2024 JJ Liston winner). 

    After listening to his interview on SEN, all 18 sets of supporters would love to give this guy a chance as a late pick.

    Went from not getting a game for Albury to Liston VFL medal winner as a 27 year old. Apparently recently wrote a letter to all 18 clubs and is the type of bloke that won’t accept no for an answer.

    Could be this year’s Sean Mannagh (or could simply not be an AFL standard player??)

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    1 hour ago, Dr. Mubutu said:

    I understand the not wanting to bid pick 1 or 2, as those players receive a bonus from the AFL. After that though.........

    Was unaware #2 also got a bonus
    But other teams, c'mon 

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    17 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Hey posters - this thread is for our Round 5 pick currently 79.

    Yes, and it will come in depending on where bids are made and nga kids are selected, which dilutes the draft of later picks 

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    In to 75 with a couple of bids to come. Go you good thing 

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    I have no idea who the Demons will choose with pick #75?

    Ideally, it should be a key defender. Especially, in preparation for the long-term replacement of Steven May at full back.

    I have faith in Jason Taylor choosing an obscure "smokey" that none of us have ever heard of.

     

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