DistrACTION Jackson

I think it's the fact he was so dominant, both in the U18 carnival and WAFL colts as a guy who has split time playing predominantly more basketball. If he is 100% focused on his footy now then he could really accelerate into a gun forward/ruck. I doubt both Robertson and Kemp would be available if we split our pick. Most likely scenario at this stage would be picks 10 + 22 from Freo. Could be pick 10: Ash/Serong/Kemp/Stephens Pick 22: Pickett/Taylor/Weightman I'd be very happy with a scenario of Pick 3: Jackson, Pick 10: Ash & Pick 22: Pickett Would be a dream draft.

Thisis the beauty of further increasing our depth. The young guy have to work even harder. I feel like our overall depth in 2018 was better than last season (except for the ruck position). We had guys like Pedersen, Tyson & Vince who weren't there this year. I think our depth will be very good next year with a lot of second year players in Sparrow, Nietschke & Jordon. Plus another pre-season into guys like Baker & Spargo. We then add Langdon & Tomlinson plus potentially a DFA like Mitch Brown and our depth is much better.

There’s a lot of possibilities. I guess my point is that if Taylor and Co view Young, Serong, Ash, Flanders etc all at a similar standard then it makes sense to take Jackson at 3 and then take whoever falls to 8. Then there’s the possibility that Gws swap 6 for 10+22 from Freo when there’s a bid on Green, so that will also change things dramatically. It’s going to be a very interesting 1st round

I think the question is do we think Hayden Young is supremely better than other prospects, considering that Jackson will be gone by 8. If we take Jackson at 3, perhaps we feel one of the players we’ll also want will be there at 8 anyway. Assume the following 1. Rowell - GC 2. Anderson - GC 3. Jackson - Melb 4. Green - matched bid GWS 5. Young - Adel 6. Flanders - Sydney 7. Robertson - Freo 8. Serong/Ash/Kemp it’s also possible that Young slips to number 8 if Adelaide and Sydney like other prospects, whereas there’s zero chance Jackson gets past pick 7.

He is the same height as Nankervis already and will probably grow a cm or two by 21 you would think. Not saying you're wrong about him being a poor choice, just disagree with this part of the post.

My theory is that Freo will do the following: 1. Wait and see what happens up to their pick 7 and assuming there's no bids on Henry to that point they will select their first option (likely Deven Robertson or Luke Jackson). 2. They will then offer us pick 10 and 22 as they are then guaranteed pick 8 and Henry by matching a bid with pick 58. 3. We will then use pick 10 on someone like Brodie Kemp and Pick 22 on Pickett, Weightman or Elijah Taylor.

I'm very nervous that we are going to take him with pick 3. History says taking talls in the top 10 is a 50/50 proposition at best... going with small/medium type players is a much safer bet. I also think it's better to trade or pick up mature key talls as free agents rather than draft them. I'm really hoping we take Young with pick 3 and then if Jackson is there at 8 then go for it. FYI my brother is mates with Luke Jackson so I'll do my best to get inside gossip....

Fair enough.... I doubt I'd do 20 x 400's....

Does Fawkner park have a big hill? I thought it was fairly flat

Yep 100%. Plus the Eagles two less weeks. Would much rather play the top teams early

Gee Young's kicking is a thing of beauty. Will be one of the best quarter-back style defenders in the comp

Young and Weightman for me. Young adds a bit of leg speed and elite disposal. Weightman adds leg speed and x-factor.

I agree it's unlikely, but you never know. I highly doubt the Suns will re-draft him now.

I personally think that's pretty fair. That 2nd round pick will probably end up around 30. That would value Martin around pick 18. Even if the 2nd round pick is 25, it still values Martin around pick 15.

True. But surely when it becomes obvious that deal is dead in the water you get something done.

I don't understand how the Blues would not accept Martin and pick 15 for pick 9? Especially when you've gone down the route of offering a deal and telling Martin you want him at your club. If I was Jack Martin I would be seriously pi**ed. Say what you want about Mahoney, at least when we chase players we make sure to get the deals done, even if people feel we pay slight overs. I really hope we can use Carlton's ineptitude against them and lure Martin to the Dees.

Would love if we somehow added him in the pre season draft! Play him forward and wing to add some silk.

I think having Tomlinson provides flexibility, as he can easily play as a tall forward and can take a grab. Still think we are a bit light on for talls with the following: Gawn - 208cm Bradtke - 204cm Preuss - 203cm Petty - 197cm O McDonald - 196cm Weideman - 195cm Lever - 195cm T McDonald - 194cm Tomlinson - 194cm May - 193cm I guess it depends how Petty, Weideman & too a lesser extent O McDonald come on next season. If we can get more input from all 3 then we may be ok.

Very surprised the Giants couldn't get a deal done for pick 3. I find it hard to see them satisfying us with the picks they have, so not sure what the point of trading up to 6 was about. Disappointed we didn't pick up a key forward, but I'd be interested to see what list spots we will have available post the draft, perhaps there's a delisted free agent or rookie we are looking at.

Why would Freo do that?

I love this

Dockers massive winners from that in my mind. Much happier with what we had to give up for Ed Langdon who's output is very similar to Hill.

Agree. Mahoney and co. would've been bent over. I have liked their trade period up until now, but this was our chance to play serious hardball and get a gun player. F**k a late first round pick next year. What a joke.

I agree. They already have a midfield that consists of Taranto, Ward, Coniglio, Kelly, Hopper, Whitfield, Williams & Toby Greene. They've also got Caldwell, Hateley & O'Halloran also tryin to get into the side and they would also be adding pick 3 plus Green this year. Caldwell is the one I want. 6 & Caldwell for 3. Take it or leave it.