But seriously if the worst case scenario happens - Robey, Taylor, Cumming and Farrow off the board (and we don’t rate Grij or Sharp) - who the [censored] are we taking with Nairn?

Dovaston seems to make sense but not sure if we’ve been seriously linked to him

Oskar Taylor? Josh Lindsay? I like them but seems early

The options don’t inspire much confidence

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1 minute ago, demoncat said:

But seriously if the worst case scenario happens - Robey, Taylor, Cumming and Farrow off the board (and we don’t rate Grij or Cumming) - who the [censored] are we taking with Nairn?

The options don’t inspire much confidence

Then we go need.

I reckon Dovaston could come into the frame in that scenario.

Maybe we "reach" on Oscar Taylor. Wouldn't be mad ad that.

36 minutes ago, Roy Boy said:

Great intel Viney.

What team is the top 10 lock likely to go to?

Is he a good kid?

A potential for MFC. Excellent citizen, has seen what it takes training with a draftee from 2 years ago that is excelling and was blown away by the level required, is willing to do the work.

35 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Can someone post full article.

1. Willem Duursma — West Coast Eagles

2. Cooper Duff-Tytler — West Coast Eagles

3. Zeke Uwland — Gold Coast Suns *

4. Dylan Patterson — Gold Coast Suns *

5. Xavier Taylor — Richmond

6. Daniel Annable — Brisbane *

7. Sam Grlj — Richmond

8. Harry Dean — Carlton *

9. Sullivan Robey — Essendon

10. Dyson Sharp — Essendon

11. Aidan Schubert — Melbourne

12. Josh Lindsay — Melbourne

13. Oskar Taylor — Hawthorn

14. Sam Cumming — GWS Giants

15. Jacob Farrow — West Coast Eagles

* matched bid

Also has Pickett going at 28 to the Bulldogs - it’s a weird mock draft

1 hour ago, Vineytime said:

I spoke to a top 10 draftee lock today who I have coached, some insights:

Dovaston - Hawthorn or Adelaide likely.

Farrow - Yeah he is alright.

Dursma - Very laid back, lots of talent , similar to his 2 brothers.

Cumming - Richmond have serious interest.

X Taylor - Richmond or Melbourne.

Nairn - Never heard of him, yeah apparently Melb have told him they are going to take him.

Cal Twomey - he is a ripper fella, might be hard to get the top 10 right this year.

Couldn’t see Hawthorn taking Dovaston given they have Jack Ginnivan, Nick Watson & Dylan Moore.

Unless of course they aim to be the forward line of midgets.

3 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

Couldn’t see Hawthorn taking Dovaston given they have Jack Ginnivan, Nick Watson & Dylan Moore.

Unless of course they aim to be the forward line of midgets.

A lot of Hawk fans on the socials seem keen on Dovaston which is a surprise to me for the reasons you have put above

On 15/11/2025 at 19:04, gawnbeatsnerds said:

1. Willem Duursma — West Coast Eagles

2. Cooper Duff-Tytler — West Coast Eagles

3. Zeke Uwland — Gold Coast Suns *

4. Dylan Patterson — Gold Coast Suns *

5. Xavier Taylor — Richmond

6. Daniel Annable — Brisbane *

7. Sam Grlj — Richmond

8. Harry Dean — Carlton *

9. Sullivan Robey — Essendon

10. Dyson Sharp — Essendon

11. Aidan Schubert — Melbourne

12. Josh Lindsay — Melbourne

13. Oskar Taylor — Hawthorn

14. Sam Cumming — GWS Giants

15. Jacob Farrow — West Coast Eagles

* matched bid

Also has Pickett going at 28 to the Bulldogs - it’s a weird mock draft

What a patently poorly researched mock. Granted I’m not an oracle but we’re almost certainly taking Nairn, and have also been ruled out of taking Schubert and Lindsay. The mind boggles!

2 minutes ago, Roddog said:

What a patently poorly researched mock. Granted I’m not an oracle but we’re almost certainly taking Nairn, and have also been ruled out of taking Schubert and Lindsay. The mind boggles!

This is News Corp's 'premium brand', as well.

1. WCE: Duursma

2. WCE: CDT

3. RICH: Sharp

4. RICH: Cumming

5. ESS: XT

6. ESS: Robey

7. MEL: Nairn

8. MEL: Farrow?

9. ESS: Dovaston

1 hour ago, Mouseymoo said:

We aren't using pick 7 on Pickett. This is a Demonland fantasy

Yes it’s like when people wanted us to take Sam Van Rooyen

5 minutes ago, adonski said:

1. WCE: Duursma

2. WCE: CDT

3. RICH: Sharp

4. RICH: Cumming

5. ESS: XT

6. ESS: Robey

7. MEL: Nairn

8. MEL: Farrow?

9. ESS: Dovaston

I’m starting to feel like Taylor might reach us. Not sure how off the mark I am

On 15/11/2025 at 19:04, gawnbeatsnerds said:

1. Willem Duursma — West Coast Eagles

2. Cooper Duff-Tytler — West Coast Eagles

3. Zeke Uwland — Gold Coast Suns *

4. Dylan Patterson — Gold Coast Suns *

5. Xavier Taylor — Richmond

6. Daniel Annable — Brisbane *

7. Sam Grlj — Richmond

8. Harry Dean — Carlton *

9. Sullivan Robey — Essendon

10. Dyson Sharp — Essendon

11. Aidan Schubert — Melbourne

12. Josh Lindsay — Melbourne

13. Oskar Taylor — Hawthorn

14. Sam Cumming — GWS Giants

15. Jacob Farrow — West Coast Eagles

* matched bid

Also has Pickett going at 28 to the Bulldogs - it’s a weird mock draft

We would take Cumming in this case.

13 minutes ago, Roddog said:

What a patently poorly researched mock. Granted I’m not an oracle but we’re almost certainly taking Nairn, and have also been ruled out of taking Schubert and Lindsay. The mind boggles

Looks like a phantom draft they've done on October 15 and couldn't be bothered updating

Jungle drums are beating on Sharp + Cumming to RICH

Good result if Sharp gets taken I guess

Wonder if Essendon take XT or Farrow with Robey?

1 minute ago, adonski said:

Jungle drums are beating on Sharp + Cumming to RICH

Good result if Sharp gets taken I guess

Wonder if Essendon take XT or Farrow with Robey?

According to what or who?

Just now, Greg Schneider said:

According to what or who?

Source:

19 minutes ago, adonski said:

Source:

I can vouch for him

On 14/11/2025 at 08:16, Ted Lasso said:

I wonder if you could swap the Blues 7 for 9 and 11 if they thought they could get ahead of the bid on Dean?

Dean will be bid before 7 so that’s useless to them

1 hour ago, adonski said:

Source:

i respect the honesty

2 hours ago, adonski said:

Jungle drums are beating on Sharp + Cumming to RICH

Good result if Sharp gets taken I guess

Wonder if Essendon take XT or Farrow with Robey?

Can you make a rumour about Robey getting to us instead?

What's with the lack of hype around here on Xavier Taylor?

Looks like an absolute sure thing if ever I've seen one. High floor but also high ceiling type. Vlastuin clone

We kept the Nairn interest under wraps until fairly late. I’m still intrigued by who is next on our board if none of Robey, Cumming, Farrow and X Taylor get through.

Might be wrong but still have a sneaky suspicion JT has another option if needed. Maybe one of Taylor, Harley Barker or Mitch Marsh.

1 minute ago, fr_ap said:

What's with the lack of hype around here on Xavier Taylor?

Looks like an absolute sure thing if ever I've seen one. High floor but also high ceiling type. Vlastuin clone

I think people will get hyped if there appears to be a realistic chance he makes it to us.