Footynut

I hear you but I would say if he is there at Pick 11 we swoop... I think the kicking thing is a bit of hype and I hope all other clubs buy into it and let him through. Look at his 2008 TAC cup he was a top performer at the under age level. This year he took 2-3 zone defenders on him. If we got Watts, Butcher, Jurrah and possibly another couple such as Green in and Wona in there is going to be very hard for teams to play 2 players on all of them. This article suggests he is not as bad at kicking as everyone says and still has significant upside in his body and style of kicking. I think we take the chance - at 197cm and put on some body there aint going to be many defenders who can beat him one on one years to come. http://www.afldraftinfo.com/2009/10/john-b...ic-country.html

Its going to be very speculative after first round so they are taking a punt in the last 'uncompromised' draft which of course its not...its already compromised...

Matt Rendell liked him seems the Adelaide clubs would do almost anything to get him....thats a very very good sign from people in the know... For what its worth I watched it he was awesome....so strong and courageous....the speed off the mark to take on the game was super! Artilce quoting Rendell below...enjoy! http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0...from=public_rss

Apologies your are right Valenti was a rookie list...

And so the chase begins..... Midfield options next year...no particular order.... Davey, Ball, Scully, Trengrove, Green, Bruce, Junior, Beamer, Sylvia, Blease, Jones Looking really exciting...

Rookie draft him Someone said Temmel for rookie - wont last pick him at 18 he is going to be another buddy.

We have 6 spots now so 5 picks in the ND and 1 pick in the PSD that means definitely will use 34 unless they think they can get 2 players in the PSD which is doubtful. Prediction that 34 becomes a speculative pick on a Ruck option as a project player.

I hear Carlton has decided to go after Ball. Maybe Icke and co are continuing their 'we wish we were Melbourne FC' project, as they want as many Melbourne players as possible. This time going one better to recruit Dees players before they even make it to the club. God I hate Carlton....

Have a crack at Temmel if he is still there at 18. That guy could be another buddy. Big strong and agile forward ready to play.

Not sure if you all saw this.... Its very exciting to see how enthusiastic other clubs especially Adelaide clubs are about how good this kid is.... Go Dees! http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0...from=public_rss