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I like Jason Taylor's thinking based on the article on the website today (or at least what I think he's thinking) - multiple clubs with multiple picks before us means they are more likely to select based on needs (lack of pace, key defenders, developing ruckmen, etc.) allowing serious talent to slip through to us.

29. Worpel 31. McPherson 36. Ross 47. Fritsch

I think so, but I'm getting sucked in by the potential. I don't have a great idea of the other prospects available, but I think he fits our list profile to fill the longterm ruck prospect position. I'd expect his development to track similarly to Gawn's (4-5 years before being properly AFL ready). However it's a bit high for a ruck selection and I like King from what I've seen so far, and don't know what else will be left on the board at that stage. Seems like a real mixed bag outside the top 10 with a lot of different perceptions. It feels like "Taylor Time" to me. Would you take him?

Sam Hayes sliding is a certainty. If it will be as far as our pick is what isn't certain.

I get a bit of a Fyfe feel from Zac Bailey. He won't be available for us.

Is this your first rodeo? Power Rankings usually the week before, phantom drafts a day or 2 before. Just relax.

Great little result if Snoop's phantom comes to fruition. Some great options there for us.

It's about where they rank the draftees as a prospect, as opposed to where they'll be selected (which is affected by specific clubs needs). Didn't think it was that complicated.

How many irishmen have made the grade, and how many have been consummate failures..? I'd have to say we've been a bit more responsible and economical with our limited resources by not chasing the irish dragon, so to speak. Stynes was the exception, not the rule.

Same thing with Garland & Jamar. Oh, except they got over their foot injuries. Hmmmm...

It probably just means the media "experts" don't really know what they're talking about.

If they're really that good, won't they get selected before our picks..?

1 decision within one high pressure situation within one high pressure game? Appropriate sample size. Tom is a good long straight kick, but average short-middle distance. His decision-making has been poor, but he has learnt to generally not try to thread the needle, as he is not an elite kick. Beyond that, he's actually not too bad, yet better suited to being forward of the ball where he just needs to focus on kicking long & straight when he gets it. Deciding where exactly to place the ball and how to weight it to deliver it to a moving teammate is where his kicking skill lacks.

Based on what I've read and the very very limited amount I have seen this year, I think I'd be happy with Spargo, Houlahan, McPherson, Jackson Ross or Will Walker. Surely there'll be a slider too to choose if we wish.

Is it just me, or does he look like Beavis? or Butthead. Never know which is which.

Nail on head. Only watched the highlights & was severely underwhelmed. Should have mentioned that. However, I tend to look for cleanliness as a key indicator & he looked quite sloppy even in moments when he had a bit of time. Doesn't mean he can't improve, just didn't justify the reviews imo.

No idea what anyone sees in Petracelle. Baffled. Anyone have any opinions of Clavarino?

I was a fan of Lennon in his draft year. Thought I could see a Steve Johnson type there, but better overhead. Not only was I completely wrong, but he is not really what we need at all.

They all get a few wrong, but I can't forget his rating of Josh Green as a top 5 pick. Having said that, he (along with the other amateur draftee assessors) keeps his focus on talent and athletic ability, not so much character, personality, resilience, etc.

Making parallels between negotiating at the trade table and form onfield is beyond silly.

Jack has been one of our best? That is pure fantasy my friend, or failure to understand the game. Sorry.

The last sentence, and your post, are both merely guesswork. I feel like he won't apply himself, he'll do for Port what he did for us, and they won't tolerate it, just like we were unwilling to do.

This is out of hand - can everybody just stop posting already??! I've only read up to page 53 and I'll never catch up at this rate... Pretty content with this trade. Wasn't for it initially, but I simply can't understand those that are dead against it. He's given us very little over the journey and it doesn't look like changing much. The only thing I can think of, is that some are worried that he'll go to Port and turn it around, proving beyond doubt that we aren't up to developing talent. This will not be the case. He'll probably only play 6 games for Port and go the way of Sylvia.

Problem is, I believe Essendon have 2 picks in the early-to-mid twenties, and will be eyeing pick 15 to trade for Stringer, if things don't work out with the Eagles.

Pick upgrade a definite possibility. We have 29, Port gives us 31 for Watts... Points equivalent to pick 13, so no benefit for dealing with WestCoast. Richmond to use points on Naish, would probably give up 15 for the 2. They also have 17.