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1: Macdonald 5: Trengove 9: Bennell 13: Strauss 17: Blease 28: Gysberts 31: Scully 35: Tapscott 43: Gawn 44: Fitzpatrick If Spencer was upgraded I would have made him wear #1 but MacDonald seems a good fit. Trengove and Scully for 5 & 31 has been rumoured for some time. Bennell is very highly rated and will be offered a high number while I heard a crappy rumour that Jetta likes his number.... 1 of Tapscott or Gysberts will take 35. Write that down.

What stood out for me was his pure arrogance and good body size. Neither go astray on the footy field. His kicking is good as well.....

I spoke to a recruiter (not MFC) months ago about the available talls in this draft with an eye to getting 1 or 2 with our 2nd, 3rd or 4th pick. He mentioned some players who I have since forgotten but I do remember his take on Talia. Basically he said Talia was a talent and would probably turn out to be a fine player but is more likely to play a flank or midfield role and he wasn't a natural key position player. Obviously there is more to it but maybe that is why BP didn't rate him higher??? Fitzy looks like a good pick at 50 for me. Tall, athletic, good kick and good hands...... Kelly O'Donnell will be happy to have such a lump of clay to work with.

Pretty sure Blease has made some enquiries regarding wearing 17 next year. Also seem to remember Schwabby mentioning on Twitter that 5 was worn by Bluey Truscott (I think that is right) and that he would like to see a good young player continue the history of it. I instantly decided that he was offering an insight to the thoughts of the footy dept re numbers and as a result I think Trengove will wear 5 next year. 1: Spencer (won't happen but the big unco would look great wearing #1) 5: Trengove 9: Rested/Bennell (don't believe in resting numbers but it may happen..... silly idea) 13: Jetta 17: Blease 24: Jurrah 28: Strauss 31: Scully Re Scully: I remember watching the MFC Reserves back in the day and observing Rod Keogh tear teams apart and thinking to myself, "I really want this bloke to be smashing it in the senior side." I loved watching a midfielder crash in wearing 31. It meant something to me as a kid. I hope Scully's career resembles RDB more than Rod's and he makes the number famous again.

I'm a bit over supporters who think like this. The MFC is a commercial operation that requires as many streams of cash as possible. Here is an opportunity to make a tidy little profit for little outlay other than the cost of the venue (which should be low due to our new relationship with the MCC) and staff and I for one am happy with the planned function. American sporting franchises have being doing events such as this for years and only make it available to courtside season ticket holders as a general rule. They are seen as neither 'elitist' or non inclusive, it's just recognized as an opportunity to involve some fans and make some money. Imagine if the MFC went for a more 'inclusive' model, in a park (As you suggest in another post) with a small entry fee. Sounds like the Family Day to me. When you add the time of day and year of this event, you open yourself to many variables which have the ability to impact on attendance, profit and the general mood of the event. What is the point of such a function if it loses money, gets moved due to variable factors or is cancelled? Perhaps we should make the Presidents Lunch $10 for every member and make it more inclusive? Keeping the draft night function smaller works, for both fans and the club. Those who can attend will have an intimate setting to hear about our new recruits while the club can get press exposure from the function and communicate directly to supporters in attendance. It also will be an opportunity to show sponsors and financial contributors the club and some of it's members, as it is likely the last major bit of positive press we will receive until February. Like it or not, economics matters on such occasions, especially to a club still in massive debt. You should take your point regarding the location to Cameron Schwab. He wants to embrace our history and build on it. To me, from a marketing point of view it is a positive move. It gives us a home, an identity and a soul. The model of free entry with your membership is the model for economic ruin. That is how clubs operated 20 years ago, we need to stay progressive and use every opportunity like this as an opportunity to make money and engage our supporters and sponsors. Your last point cannot be argued against. We need somewhere, a social club or something similar, and soon.

Not you mate.

I laugh hard and long reading these Garland threads. Flash back to Round 1 & 2 2008, the vitriol and pure ignorance that was posted here was a disgrace. Now after a long layoff and a promising 2008, he is the missing link. Displays the worst of forums such as this and the fickleness of supporters. For mine, I will be happy with any contribution to the senior team we get out of the following players after a disastrous 2009: Garland, Wonaeamirri, Blease & Strauss

Being a Hunt fan is sign of poor judgement. The man is so disconnected from reality and the broader Australian public that it is frightening. There isn't enough sorbent extra soft in the world to wipe away the shyte that spews from his mouth. Was kind of looking forward to the choice of all stations. Oh well....

I agree that the depth isn't there from an APS standpoint but he was a phenomenon. Watched him when he was in year 10 tear apart a Xavier side featuring a star studded midfield of future AFL players. I actually don't think it has too many ramifications with our own number 4. He dominated for Vic Metro. I remember going to watch Country V Metro and basically just following Hurley's every movement as I thought he was on our radar but the blonde key forward for Metro stole his thunder in a massive way. Watts will be fine. Anyone who saw him play that day knows what he is capable of.

I seriously doubt that to be true. Judd was kicking massive bags of goals (13 or 14 in 1 match) for Caulfield Grammar playing as a forward and getting leather poisoning in the midfield. I hope he is a gun but I don't hold high hopes for his 1sy year in terms of output. Same goes for Trengove or whoever else we select.

How do you know these figures? Was it reported in the media? Watts will be good for us next year, I have no doubts. Looking forward to seeing him improve and help out Bater and Jurrah as marking targets.

The last line about physical development is heartening. I distinctly remember reading that he thought he didn't need to be built up physically last preseason. The kid has a chance to be a real star. Good speed, balance and generally pretty good disposal and an intangible quality that we need in spades, class. Looking forward to seeing him develop over the next few seasons. Should take the number 13.

How old are you 2? Seriously, Joe Gutnick sacked Schwabby as he felt he was keeping information away from the president. He went to Fremantle because he was unemployed. He may have yellow and black bloodlines but he is a Demon. This is his 3rd stint at the club.

Unlikely as they are both under contract....... Wouldn't lose any sleep if the club decided to buy them out though.

He will be in the same 'League' soon but isn't half the player that Hurley is..... no shame in that, Hurley is set for a massive career.

Never met a bloke from that school that I didn't think was an F-wit. Throwing eggs at girls and making death threats. Awesome. Muck up day is the biggest load of horse excrement since introduction of the 50m penalty. Stop:Jurrah. The media don't give a #### about Catholics. Catholic boy schools on the other hand.........

That would make the rankings more accurate than 90% of the information we get on various media platforms and websites. The combination of his work and Emma Q's gives a fair indication of events for draft day.

Its a shame that Newtons Facebook photos aren't available anymore. You could have had a special banner for the period of October-February with pics of the players on end of season footy trips.

Eishold, Duursma, Koops, Jimmy, Lyon (with mullet), Strawbs & Jakovich Something for everyone there. Maybe you could program it so the picture changes randomly?

I am curious. If you were to rate players on their absolute potential where would Grimes rate? Morton is a more devastating kick, finds the ball at will, almost 10cm taller and is a top5 runner at the club(I am aware that Grimes is also very good at the beep test). We have other potentially great players: Watts, Frawley, Sylvia, Garland, Blease (apparently) and Jurrah. Where does Grimes' absolute best game place him in this bunch? One thing in his favour is his hunger and commitment. As I mentioned in the Maric thread, it is one thing to be talented and another to be driven enough to get the most out of your talent.

I see a bit of Aker about him. He is good overhead, kicks well, reads the play and has a nice burst of pace. Whether he works as hard as Aker did to get where he is today is another question. High hopes for Addam.

11 or 18 should be used for best available. From what I have read Vardy is the best of an average bunch of ruckmen and could go around the pick 11. If he or someone better is rated at around pick 18, so be it. Either way I would hope we take the best available but if a KPF or ruckmen is equal best available I hope we take them.

Stuck with him through lots of tough times. If you get the chance to meet him, the 1st thing you notice is that he is very likable and confident. Rapt to see him get his body right and show the footy world that he is still capable of elite performances. Interested to see where he finishes in the Bluey.

People who think our ruck stocks are good are fooling themselves. Jamar has played half a dozen good games in his career and is a liability with the ball in his hands. If there is any truth to the rumour that he would like to leave then our ruck stocks go from thin to thin air. Meesen could be OK but he is coming off a pretty nasty injury and hasn't played much footy since he was drafted. He has a long way to go before I am comfortable with him. Spencer looks like he could become a good tap ruckmen where his natural aggression and size will make him a battering ram. Like the previous 2, he isn't great by foot nor hand and needs to be surrounded by mids who will run to receive the ball when he is in possession. His rate of improvement is heartening so I am willing to wait for him. Martin is the worst exponent of the art of ruckwork but he has the tools to pinch hit. A little undersized and timid to be a full time ruck but I could see him in a good side playing the Leigh Brown type of role as a utility ruck/key position player. If we keep pick 11 and a ruckman is available and is considered to be best available or equal best available, we would be silly not to take him.

My beef is that perception is reality in the sporting landscape and he isn't helping our cause. Just zip it.