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Exactly. Oliver couldn't even get a game for Vic Country. I don't get the love.

No, that's an observation. What's your point ?

Who wouldn't ? Or did you think your draft pick came with a gift wrapped rolled gold guarantee ?

That's what recruiters are paid well to do - speculate.

Not if you thought 12 months ago he was a deadset top 3 talent - it's been reported that plenty did. Some thought he was ahead of Schache.

I agree. They're nothing alike as players.

That's why recruiters track kids since they're 12. He's been out all year injured. A good recruiter will back his judgement if he knows the talent is there.

He reminds me a bit of Nick Vlastuin, who's a good player, but lacking in the silk department. But these thoughts are on such limited viewing I acknowledge that it's hardly worth commenting on.

Yes, I heard Anderson and he clearly had no clue who we'd take. But then he tweets that he no longer believes Parish is in the frame at P3. And he sounds adamant. Interestingly, the tweets come within 30 minutes of him being on "air". It's all a bit strange.

Fair enough.

No, it wasn't. I've now watched the footage you mention and haven't changed my mind. He just lacks polish and class. Near the goal square a classy mid would have just slotted it on his left foot, but he went back on his right. O'Meara is as smooth as you get and this guy is boiled lollies. Whatever floats your boat I suppose, but this guy looks like a better Mitch Robinson. As I said, I'm happy to look a fool in 5 years.

He looks like a scrubber. I see no class whatsoever. Happy to eat humble pie in 5 years. That's based on 3 minutes youtube, which supposedly shows his "highlights".

Yep. And Hogan, Viney, Brayshaw, Petracca and back in the day Jones. Hannebery too. I even wanted Tiptoes. Your point ?

Let me put on record for future bumps that I'll be somewhat shocked if we choose this guy in the top 10. And yes, it's only looking at his style on youtube. Nothing more. Yes, he has that desperate attack on the footy, but he's so stilted and mechanical in his approach. There's zero polish or class. I'll be really disappointed if we pick this guy. Sorry, Oli.

It happens to the best of us.

That clip is the first I've seen of Weideman and he looks class.

When a player is on an AFL list the most important thing to them is their teammates. If there's no "go home" factor then there will be little to worry about - assuming he's playing in a successful side.

He's made no secret of the fact that he's been trying to get into the industry. Presently, to no avail.

He hasn't participated the last year or two. Not sure why.

He's prolific, but in my view not the best. Quigley is brilliant and there are others like Scoopdog, who I rate.

No skullduggery, Stu. I accidently started posting in the post I was quoting (your post) and then deleted too far (back over your comments) and had to try to remember what your quote was. I didn't bother scrolling up. Not that it mattered or changed the context much. Ignore for you, Stu. Both of our lives will be happier. Well, maybe not yours.

You're a dill, Stu. I've already explained that I wasn't knocking Emma. The only poster on BF who I believe is overrated is Knightmare and it's easy to form such a conclusion when I've had access to his posts for years. Just as I've had access to the others who I rate. Why do you need to be spoon fed the bleeding obvious, Stu ?

Yes.

I'm not qualified to have an informed opinion.

I rate Quigley, Chris, Snoop Dog, and others ahead of the prolific Knightmare. But I hasten to add that it doesn't mean I wish Knightmare any harm in this life or the next. It just means I have an opinion of his opinion. And not losing "a nanoseconds sleep" over Emma's ratings doesn't mean I don't read her, respect her, or consider her opinions invalid, it means I have more faith in our full-time recruiting staff to get things right.