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Best side for sure, but if that includes an experienced gun like Max needing another few weeks then that’s fine with me. He knows what he’s doing and will be a very strong player in round 1, whether or not he’s played a scratch match. Would definitely prefer Trac plays a half (even if just in the forward half), but that’s only because of his time off.

I’d be more than comfortable getting him off the list.

The only thing with Draper is that I just can’t see Adelaide not taking him if he’s still there. He is definitely a top talent and it wouldn’t even surprise me if Richmond take him at pick 2 after this rumoured pick swap with North.

5 - Harvey Langford 9 - Xavier Lindsay A strong combination of inside/outside, both great kicks and one can float forward and the other can play behind the ball when they aren’t in the midfield.

I hope he’s a good player as much as anyone! Especially as a tall defender which we need with May at his age. Ive read it a few times now around the forums (Bigfooty draft board has been fairly consistent with reviews on him being fortunate to have made the state rep squad) but my best information comes from a friend who works in the under 18 and grammar system down here in Melbourne. Ive got my fingers crossed and we’ll definitely know by this time next year, but I’m just not holding my breath.

Mightn’t make it at all unfortunately. Im also hearing that he’s far more likely to pick Melbourne if he was to make it which is positive.

I’ve asked around a few places and the reports I’ve been able to get haven't been particularly positive. Sounds like he isn’t looking too likely at the moment.

I don’t know that we are stacked in the small forward department. We have a number of them on the list, but outside of Pickett (who we want spending more time in the midfield), our small forwards don’t have a lot of score board impact.

I reckon another small forward who can hit the scoreboard wouldn’t hurt us at all either. Definitely not interested in Stengel for $800k for 5 years though.

Sounds like Tyson Stengel will be available for a big contract. Free agent I think too.

Does anyone know how he’s playing this year?

Agreed - frustrating though that we also have a poor forward line and an ageing Steven May and Max Gawn. Our list management team has a challenging task over the next few years given Tasmania will be pilfering a few upcoming drafts..!

A month at Casey at CHB to build some confidence back. Then bring him back to the senior side in defence, throw TMac forward and cross our fingers!..

I’m not sure that Rhys Mathieson would pass the relevant testing protocols any more..

I hope he is, although I have heard a few things suggesting that he might have snuck into that squad on his name rather than his output. I’ve also heard that his dad is keen for him to select the Dees if given the opportunity. Hopefully he is a gun and makes it to us!