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Interesting. Is this based on having seen him play footy when he was younger or just based off that photo alone?

I'm not sure if it's the same, but I'm pretty sure once you nominate for the draft your nomination lasts for 3 years. I'm guessing he nominated last year.

After hearing Jason Taylor I didn't exactly feel that we are fully on the Jefferson band wagon. Sounds like it'll be best available for pick 13 with then attention turned to a needs pick for pick 38 which sounds like where where'll go for a potential key forward.

Yeah

Fox footy article. Star Oakleigh Chargers goalkicker Matt Jefferson continues to be linked to Melbourne’s first selection, however the Demons have been proactive in flagging trades with other teams over recent weeks.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-news-2022-order-date-mattaes-phillipou-essendon-reuben-ginbey-west-coast-ed-allan-geelong-jhye-clark-hawthorn/news-story/845c26c5823a732bafc9d99c22a5be37 Foxfooty.com.au understands Melbourne’s primary motivation behind entering the draft earlier is to give itself a chance of securing Phillipou — the son of Sam Phillipou, who kicked 250 goals from 150 SANFL games for the Eagles and Magpies while also playing three AFL games for Footscray.

Wardlaw and Sheezel is my pick in who we'd be trying to nab.

Love the aggressive approach.

*Not

Sydney are very interested in George and there's a good chance they may nab him at pick 15.

Yarrawonga kid from where I grew up. Know Caleb and his family real well. High work rate running machine who is a rangey wingman similar to Isaac Smith. Left footer who can kick the footy fairly well when on the run, but generally uses the footy well. His running power really is what sets him apart from others and its very impressive for a kid his age that was getting huge GPS numbers. He played senior footy for Yarrawonga this year in the strong Ovens and Murray league and even played off in the grand final against a Ben Reid coached Wangaratta Magpies who are one of the powerhouse sides of the competition. I watched him on the day and he didn't get overawed by the big occasion once. He kicked a crucial goal during the match that nearly dragged Yarra over the line and even took a pretty courageous hit as well. So just shows that he's ready for senior footy in my opinion. I try to not say too much on players/kids that I know from a personal level just because of not wanting to sound too bias so I try to stay out of these kind of discussions. James Jordon being another. Obviously I'd be wrapt to have him at the dees, but with Hunter coming in and Howes and Woewodin already developing away as potential wingman then im sure he's a bigger need for us more so then a key forward perhaps. Either way, I'll be stoked for when he gets drafted either way.

Based on what assumption? Didn't realise you could already come to the conclusion that EB is going to chew up a heap of development with zero facts to back this up.

Slowly coming around to Jefferson the more I've thought about him in depth and the position he players and just watching his video's. My only concern is that if we were to select him, his career would pan out more as that floating 3rd tall then a key positional FF or CHF. Similar to how Jack Watts career panned when we all hoped he was going to be that traditional key forward that we lacked since Neitz retired.

This is just beyond funny now..

Ok

Agree. Fritter can hold his head up high as he had a fantastic year. But the criticism at the time was warranted for being selfish (the personal abuse definitely not). Far more bigger concerns then Fritta and it was more around our game plan and system. Backing Goodwin has reflected on this and will rectify over the summer.

Calm down

Developing away at Casey with the plan to eventually take over from Gawn or Grundy. Personally I think there is scope to play AFL early for Barnett due to his size and the fact that he's already played senior footy at SANFL. I think his career starts out as a forward/ruckman similar how we used Jackson. He's already a better contested mark then Jackson imo and his height and reach may prove that he could be a handy option up forward. If we were to draft him then I think it's a good idea that he develops a year at Casey especially under the guidance of Gawn and Grundy. Even developing his forward craft would be handy as well.

202cm 93kg ruckman from SA who's been regarded as the number 1 ruckman in this year's draft. If the club is looking at a developing ruck then Barnett could come under consideration for pick 13? Physically more developed then your standard skinny and raw types so you'd think he could play senior footy first couple of year. Has also played senior footy at SANFL level. https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/harry-barnett/ https://sanfl.com.au/league/clubs/west-adelaide/1020057/?league=sanfl&season=2022

Also shows that maybe Jefferson isn't in our sights at all as some mock drafts claim to be.

Summary anyone.. please.

As someone who's pretty popular with the incoming inbox messaging due to my popularity, I can only assume the reason you're getting that message is due to that person inbox being full. I could be wrong...

PMBangers from Bigfooty who is a pretty keen drafter watcher did an upgraded phantom draft over the weekend. Pick 15 - Melbourne - Matthew Jefferson Oakleigh Chargers | VIC Metro Tall Forward 195 cm 84 kg Snapshot; A low possession but high impact key forward, Jefferson rarely goes a game without impacting the scoreboard. Although he plays closer to goal most of the time he's shown a good capacity as a tall that can push up the ground and help more with link up play. His marking is his biggest strength, even without being super strong as it stands he's a good one-on-one mark and displays solid body work Rationale; They need a young KPF to pair with JVR in the long run, and the styles of the two would compliment each other well. I think with Melbourne's game style a player like Jefferson that can take some ridiculous marks and smart leads will thrive with their ball movement forward and damage in transition where he could get one-on-one inside 50 Considerations; There's interest in Ed Allan and this is probably the first pick of the draft I think the club will actively be trying to trade up with. The next couple of picks in Olli Hotton and Jacob Konstanty might be of interest, as might Lachlan Cowan with Jayden Hunt leaving and other options getting older. Elijah Hewett plays like a Melbourne player as well

Natanui was seen as a bit of a flight risk. Bit couple that with our off field mess and horrific culture at the time then absolutely no doubt he would have done a runner once soon enough.