RalphiusMaximus

Knowing nothing about him but the clips in this thread, I'm thinking we have a good one here. Pros: Exceptionally clean hands grabbing the loose ball Good below his knees Seems to have good judgement with his kicking Great burst of speed Cons: Dodgy kicking technique Poor handball I saw several kicks from the 50 arc drop short (see dodgy technique) Didn't see a lot of defensive work So, he looks to have the vision, but needs to clean up disposal skills to make use of it, and maybe improve his defensive efforts.

Is it odd that this is the draftee I'm most excited about? He looks like he could be a genuine match-winner.

Better for salary cap.

Keeping room for that big trade.

So what happens if someone calls White's name right now?

Holmes jr could be interesting, but I think NHH or Phillipou could be our best options.

Hibbins-Hargreaves Greeves. Ludowyk Who else?

And I have to say, well played to Essendon. They made a damn solid play leaving Sharp on the board.

So, Ludo for our next pick? There are still some quality players on the board.

Such is life

Dyson Heppel looks like a hobo.

And there he goes.

It's just gone off-script. I'm thinking bombers take Sharp, so we get a good drop.

I'd prefer Grlj to the two listed there. I would think his pace is exactly what King wants for his game plan.

Damn that's a shocking website. More ads than content.

Bannon's big strength is her running game. She built her reputation burning along the wing/HF and kicked running goals where she carried the ball into the 50. Now they're playing her as a deeper forward and it has basically nullified her strengths and highlighted her weaknesses. She needs room to run in to be effective.

She played FF coming back from broken ribs one year (possibly the last exhibition game?) and kicked a few. Was untouchable that game.

Don't forget she's a former Demon, back before there was a league. 😅

Is he up with the others hovering around the 6-15 range, or would he be rated a little behind them? He seems more like a second round pick that a lot of clubs are hoping drops to them. What is his point of difference over the guys likely to still be available at our picks?

This guy has grown on me. I agree he's unlikely to get to us, and from what King has said he's not entirely what we're looking for, but he'd be a quality player for a long time. He can push forward and kick goals, so not as one-dimensional as some would have it. Not my first choice, but I certainly wouldn't be upset if we got him.

His thighs are huge! Honestly, I'd give a rookie spot for him. See what happens with a proper fitness program.

Just getting it out there. This is Bailey Laurie's year. Openings in the midfield, less emphasis on inside ball-winners, need for skilled disposal... It's all coming up Bailey in 2026.

If you ever wonder whether one person can change the course of a game, we just saw it live. One umpire, three questionable free kicks, suddenly Brisbane are winning. That needs to be looked at.

I am unconcerned. He's worth a gamble, even if there are questions over his ability. A couple of years in the gym, he'll be a handful.

I get it. Definitely shades of Oliver in there. He's a better kick, and transitions into an attacking threat. A hint of Tom Mitchell with those 1-2 handball chains too.