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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!

Kalani does live up on the Gold Coast doesn’t he? Or in Brisbane at least. Is he actually any good though? I have read mixed reports as to whether he’s touted as a top end talent, or likely to go later in the draft (or even rookie draft).

I don’t mind playing developing forwards in defensive roles for a while. It can help in a bunch of ways - freshen them up a bit, learn what makes life hard for a defender and it can also help a bit with intensity and physicality (which Jefferson lacks). No room to hide in the backline - you can’t drop a mark or miss a contest/tackle and you can’t waste a kick.

Go Dees!!

Doesn’t work on my iPhone either.

What areas of the list (positional needs) would you and the club ideally like to address in the next 2 drafts?

GWS are reported to be interested with the pick after ours.

Good strategy then!

My guess.. 1 - Curtin 2 - Wilson

I’d be happy if that Shaun Mannagh made it to 42. He’s mature age, but would be well suited to us as a speedy high half forward or small forward. Fast, gets possessions and is a nice kick and be hits the scoreboard too.

Whilst I’d be open to the F1 trade (in the hope it is pick 1 or 2, I’d be very pleased if we just took Curtin. Agree that their pick 23 this year could be a good option as steak knives too, given it will probably be a third round pick by the time all of the bloody NGAs and concessions are handed out..!

It all comes down to how each club rates Curtin. If WCE want to trade then let’s presume they rate him as a top 2 or 3 pick this year and as a Perth boy they’d be comfortable getting him now, rather than waiting 12 months for an unknown kid a pick or 2 better. So yeh I agree in my scenario I’d hope the steak knives are in our favour - but I can’t see it being anything significant.