jayceebee31

I expect that Travis Tuck & Aaron Hall will not be picked up tonight in the National draft.

Another player that we may consider is Jake Hammond- either last pick or rookie pick.

Not going to make a comment on that.,however good on ya Ma.

I'd expect them to turn up next Monday although this Friday will be a light training session.

SMARTIE PANTS-Closed pool - meaning it was closed to supporters of the club.

WJ, it was my understanding that it was a closed pool.

Was Ma Jong a good athlete or a better entertainer?

Definitely a project player whom Big footy have him going to Richmond for a late pick.Got natural ability which can be developed.

My smokie in this draft is this fella. Has come from nowhere this year to play in the TAC Grand final. He lacked confidence in his early years but has really come on, being consistently one of their best overall. At188 cms tall, has played in many positions even played finals in the ruck. I await other thoughts on him and others to be smokies to be considered here or in the rookie list

Firstly, I would never,ever bet my life on anything.But this kid could be a freak.In listening to Shifter Sheehan on SEN this morning,I stick to my original statements on him

I tend to agree,I'd like WyLto explain his thoughts.

Due for a ripper--maybe Waylen Manson?

Great summary of where we are at - Draft time right now ... You are the one who brought Waylen Manson to our attention, and I hope we go and get him. If not I have got full faith in B P & team, to bring home the bacon once again.

I believe if this guy is as good as we think he is-- then pick him up at 36. He definatey seems to have the goods,Look at what has happened to Franklin!

Maybe it is a strategic ploy-- similar to Blake at St Kilda.

Well stated

Cooko-Maxwell will captain the Pies for at least amother3 seasons, asyou point out he barracked for the Dees, we have the money to buy him, and his family live in Gippsland, his brother played or plays for Casey, therefore some substance to say he will or may join us next year.Lastly, it would be a great challenge for him to captain the Dees in their next premiership.

Several players will be under the microscope during the 2012 season.Neeld shows he will not muck about and with a Super draft expected next year,I expect at least 6 changes this time next year. Actually would not surprise me that Pendlebury joins us then, WE will pick up a top line experienced mid at this time.

Thanks for correcting me. As you know, I was late arriving and I therefore reported what I saw. However, he did not join the main group for the time I was there. He has built his body up well since being injured and it won't be long before he does the full training programme.

Grimes basically just done lap work from what I saw. However I felt the most impressive workout today was from Tom Mac, out bustled and marked over Brown on one occasion,.

I also congratulate you on such a brilliant report, glad I didn't,attempt to do so.Tapscott seems to have a major red rash on one oh his lower legs, maybe a recent graft, looks very sore.

At training today, it was great to see the coaching staff really getting amongst skill practice sessions, doing such work now whilst in the last few years we would be doing this type of grainy in late January.Seems a great relationship between coaches themselves and the relationship b/w players & coaches.

Went to training today,Sylvia walked laps ,balance of skills speed & stamina training .I will give the chance of others to do a report,

Agree with both points but who are the 6 to 10 players you think he should concentrate on? I think- Frawley, Grimes, Trengove, Jurrah,Morton, Nicholson, Sylvia, Watts, Gawn &Tapscott. Not necessarily all top players now, but the nucleus of building for a premiership team.

I agree- Brown was written up as the 5th Best No. 5 draft selection over the weekend. IF Jack Watts ends up the 5th best 1st pick then I will be happy!