mo64

There's still some deadwood that needs to be culled!

We've picked footballers first and foremost, rather than speculative athletes. Can someone confirm how many rookie selections we have?

By the sound of his bio, he seems like a Jared Rivers type.

It was John Merrick, but I hope Maric is a FREAK!!!!

Not necessarily Jack. If Sampi's fit enough, I wouldn't mind seeing him play as an attacking back pocket, a la Johncock, Wocjinski, or Chris Johnson.

It's Addam. I'm rapt with this pick. The common thread so far has been that all 3 picks have good kicking skills. Good to see!!!

Scott Selwood

Palmer

It makes absolutely no sense for us to draft a ruckman with a 1st round pick. We could have just traded Johnstone for Wood, and saved our 3rd round pick.

I concur with these sentiments. I'd much rather Veszpremi and Marric at 14 and 21, as they have an X factor, than Dangerfield and Taylor. I'd also prefer to take a low risk, guaranteed return player at pick 4, hence i'd take Palmer or Masten over Morton, and leave the X factor selections to picks 14 and 21.

Drew Banfield, who's an assistant coach of the WA under '18s, was just interviewed on SEN. When asked about the draft prospects, he mentioned Palmer, Masten, Rance, Myers and Morton as potential top 10. He then went on to say that Palmer and Masten were the standouts, based on what they'd already achieved at senior level. Care to reconsider your view on Palmer Deemissioner?

Diablo, who do you rate higher Morton or Masten?

Totally agree Hannabal. What excites me about Palmer is his record at senior footy in the WAFL: http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/team_info....0-49803-4320172 Do we draft Morton on his 'up-side' or take Palmer on his record at junior and senior level?

You still haven't sold me on taking him with pick 4. As previously stated, i'd prefer a genuine midfielder than a flanker who could do a bit of this or that.

True, but like Walker, what position do you see Morton as being best suited to in AFL?

Personally, I hope we go for a legitimite midfielder in Palmer/Masten ahead of a utility in Morton/Myers. With the exception of Goodes and C. Cornes, who played their junior football as key forwards, I struggle to think of many outstanding 190cm+ utility players. Morton reminds me of an Andrew Walker, originally an outside midfielder who has yet to find his true position in AFL footy.

Scott Welsh has been officially delisted by Crows, after being unable to reach a contractual agreement, and he'll nominate for the PSD. It's fair to assume that the Bulldogs have offered him a 2 year deal, however it would not surprise me if Melbourne expressed some interest in him before Robbo was re-signed. Theoretically, we could have traded Robbo to the Bulldogs for pick 22, and picked up a similar player in Welsh for nothing in the PSD.

Thick As A Brick - Jethro Tull. A reflection of whoever devised our new game plan.

Good summation of Al Neville NJH. Sam Mitchell was another who dominated at TAC Cup level, but was initially overlooked in the draft due to his perceived lack of pace. BTW DD36, being an ex Coburg supporter who lives near the City Oval, i've seen Neville play many times. I rate him and Valenti extremely highly.

You are kidding me! Have you actually seen him play? Al Neville has far more football prowess than Godfrey. He has awareness and good disposal, things that were sadly lacking in Godfrey. He's well worth a place on our list. Godfrey playing 100 games of AFL football was an indictment on our club.

What the hell does that mean?

Who are these people in the 'footy world' that you refer too? More likely, just your opinion.

Agree. Definitely worth a punt. I see him as a creative back pocket or hbf, which is something we seriously lack.

Redleg, your comments are highly emotional with little substance. The factual reality is that since the advent of the AFL in 1987 and it's 'rigged draw', 11 out of the 16 teams have won a premiership (69%). Under the old VFL, with it's equitable draw, only 5 out of the 12 teams won a flag in the preceding 20 years (42%). Whilst we continue to whinge about Collingwood's favourable draw, they have been far more competitive when playing interstate than us. Maybe our energy is better served in trying to fathom out why we can't win interstate (SCG excluded), and our recent poor record at TD, than bemoaning the inequitable draw.

You need to factor in the additional off-field responsibilities of the captain during our 150 year anniversary. Too much of a burden for a new captain. Neitz for 1 more year, then McLean.