Freddy Fuschia

This week was the third anniversary of Colin’s passing. Thread here -

Great idea.

Most of the draft experts in the media and on the ‘net are saying this literally in the same breath as they are pumping him up as a top 10 draft pick.

This Ben Waterworth who put Andrew in his top 10?

Welcome to the world of the sceptics AJ. When Melbourne drafted Luke Jackson with pick three in the 2019 National Draft, there was some criticism about us picking a ruckman that early. Even elite young ruckmen take time to develop, sometimes years, we were told and it was always a risk to project too far into the future. I don’t think it’s panic that’s causing all the excitement and hype about Andrew. Perhaps, it’s the shortage of ruckmen available - demand and supply lifting his price?

Apparently Shifter Sheehan said on SEN that there would definitely be a bid for Woewodin. Compared him with Mitch Duncan - “a one touch player”.

Not knowing for 2 to 4 years if players are any good can apply to first round picks these days according to some judges of draft prospects these days.

People are complaining about the rule change that prevents clubs from matching bids for their NGA players. If that wasn’t the case, Melbourne would have to expend almost all of its draft points to match the Suns at 5. It simply wouldn’t happen. Happy to take Sonsie who is a class above and is ready to play from day 1.

Still think there’s a lot of ducks and drakes going on to put people off the scent. Especially so in these times of Covid when clubs have less to spend on recruiting staff and can’t get around the country like they used to be able to do. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were a few smokeys picked up in this draft.

Didn’t play for WA today in the Under 19 game vs SA. Pity.

And if he goes to the Hawks, he’s “Box”.

WA win an exciting game by 10 points - 9.14.68 to 9.4.58. Agree that Sheldrick was BOG. - he ran through and kicked the winning goal. For WA, Jack Williams in ruck and up forward looks a real prospect. SA fought hard but lacked the midfield grunt. Lucas Cooke kicked four. Taj gathered the odd possession and took a nice mark late but most likely stamped himself as a late pick in the draft at best.

3 quarter time and WA lost the lead but a late surge has them 9 points in front. Taj got a few touches but the WA midfield is on top. Sheldrick continues to do well there for WA while Burgoyne for SA looks a definite player to me. Lucas Cooke for SA has 3 goals - should have been 4.

Even second quarter with WA 4.7.31 heading SA 4.1.25. Taj had a quiet quarter and was beaten to a few contests. I think he was on Burgoyne at times who is a pretty slippery character. It’s a bit windy out there and the standard is a bit ordinary. I like young Sheldrick who is a tough competitor and Williams of WA is looking solid as a forward/ruckman.

Taj leading the disposals with 7 at quarter time. WA dominated the early part of the game but missed a few they should have gotten. Lead 2.6.18 to 2.0.12.

Pity that some of the cream from both states are going to be missing including SA’s number one draft candidate Jason Horne-Francis and Arlo Draper and WA’s Neil Erasmus, JVR and a few others.

You can watch Taj Woewodin play for WA here today -> Watch LIVE: SA v WA in U19 Champs clash on Sunday

WJ. Don’t need a quartet. Just a trio given we have ANB.

Knightmare made a decision to go “commercial” by signing on with ESPN and good luck to him for making a buck. The problem is that as soon as you do that it becomes necessary to get clicks on your articles and the easiest way to do that is to be controversial. He’s doing that more and more with his power rankings and that includes some head-scratching changes from month to month. Cripes!!!! He put Mac Andrew in his top 20 after one good quarter. This month he created more controversy - he put three NGA’s in his top 20 and triggered Saints fans by adding their NGA, Mitch Owens and he also has Bodhi Uwland from Gold Coast in there too. Still, good on him for making a buck out of the reputation he built up over the years.

Agreed. Happy to do an amicable trade for him in 2025 with a late third round selection.

Anything on AVB?

The Herald Sun reporting today that Kade Chandler could be on the move to the Crows. “Melbourne has eight players without a contract for next year, including small forward and grand final emergency Kade Chandler, who is originally from South Australia. It’s believed the Crows met with Chandler last week and could look to add him to a small forward corps that includes James Rowe, Shane McAdam, Lachie Murphy and Ned McHenry. Chandler, 21, has managed only six games since the Demons drafted him as a rookie three years ago and is stuck behind the likes of Kozzy Pickett, Alex Neal-Bullen and Charlie Spargo. But he’s a strong VFL performer and averaged 15 disposals, four tackles and one goal as a pressure forward at that level this year.”

Swan Districts 3.2 7.5 7.6 9.9 (63) East Fremantle 1.2 3.2 7.5 9.7 (61) Goals: Swan Districts B Fawcett 2 M Chipper C Ehlers B Jones R Hardeman J Pitts J Sullivan East Fremantle J Williams 3 J Browne J Hagan J Mcvee J Norrish C Vinicombe T Woewodin Best: Swan Districts N Hannan M Chipper B Hewett A Laurisso East Fremantle J Hagan T Woewodin J Williams R Hughes S Emer

Dandenong Stingrays had their b & f count and unfortunately, Mac Andrew finished an unlucky 13th in the voting.