Young Blood

I'd say Logan Morris is already pretty good, kicked 53 odd goals this year at age 20. Daniher was pretty decent in his last season too... But I actually agree with you. A top end forward isn't a requirement to win flags as long as you have a group of 3-4 players that can consistently hit the scoreboard.

The loss of McVee is feeling far less painful now. Our backline is looking the strongest line for us now with our two older AA key defenders potentially being more depth this season. Crazy. The first round starting back group could look something like this: FB: Salem Petty McDonald HB: Bowey Turner Taylor Bench: CJ Depth: May, Lever, Howes, Adams, AMW Under a new coach with a fresh slate approach, this is some serious depth for competing spots. Very exciting.

Correct Binno. This is always a good reference for seeing how successful a draft has been over the years: https://www.draftguru.com.au/years/2019/national_draft

Wow. We get Taylor

Imagine if they pick Sharp here anyway. Imagine we pick Farrow/Taylor. Imagine

Bombers can now take the risk with Sharp. They have the mid with Robey. Now they can pick Taylor and the threat of us trading our pick to someone else for Sharp won't matter so much. They can get him with Carltons pick. Still predicting we draft Farrow.

This is somewhat comforting from Cal in his late mail re the Sharp conundrum: Cumming, Robey, Taylor and Farrow are all in the Bombers' mix for their pair of picks, as well as Dyson Sharp, who could be available at their third pick but the Bombers would run the risk of the Demons snapping him up or trading the pick to a suitor like Adelaide if they do that. Essendon will be waiting to see who the Tigers grab as they remain keen on the same batch of players. Glad to see it spelled out that we would threaten to trade the pick to others keen on Sharp (Adelaide/Pies). First time I've seen Cal mention any possibility that we would consider Sharp when he mentions we might be 'snapping him up' if they don't get him with their first two picks but I think thats just a throwaway line. I will be stoked with Farrow he looks like he could be a gun.

I think Dovaston would be our first pick at 7 if Essendon call our bluff of threatening to trade down so someone else can get Sharp. If thats the case then Essendon gets 5.Taylor 6.Farrow and 9.Sharp. What a combo that would be. Trying to get used to the idea of us ending up with Dovaston/Nairn combo but hoping its not the case.

Perfectly fine. He is a total football head, doesn't follow one club and instead has every AFL team's jersey in his wardrobe. I think he would be STOKED to be playing on the MCG, especially when he hits his peak and we're playing in packed finals games 😜. He can bunk with one of the other WA boys in Rivers, JVR, Kolt, Luker who will help him work through any homesickness.

So could be Schubert to Freo at pick 26. Its an odd fit but if he was still there at that pick, the potential would be too enticing. If he works out they continue their spoiled run of quality tall forwards.

Praying that is true and will force them to pick Sharp. Richmond picking Cumming has worked in our favour with Essendon having to ensure they pick the next best mid in Sharp.

Please let us pick from either Taylor or Farrow. I think they have the highest upside of those left available in the top 10 with some high upside for various roles down the line and both could make an impact right away. If Essendon opt to go Taylor/Farrow with their first picks I will be so disappointed. I can see this happening as they know we're not going to pick Sharp so they can grab him with Carlton's pick. If this happens, I get the sense that the next group of players that we would be picking from are a bit of a drop off in in terms of potential (Dovastan, Schubert, Phillipou, Lindsay etc.)

From AFL website: A reminder that Cal Twomey's famous Phantom Draft will drop later tonight. So it might be a little later this year.

What I don't understand is why we would make it apparent that we're not into guys like Sharp or Grijl. Is it in our best interest to make it that obvious we don't rate them or they don't fit with our side/plans? Wouldn't it make sense for us to at least make it known that those two players are still in our mix so teams get spooked or feel the heat to pick them? I understand draft recruiters would back themselves in and probably don't pay much attention to where other recruiters rate players. But in this instance with Essendon and Sharp they know we aren't likely to pick him so they're looking to do the Carlton Trade so they can grab him later. That means they can use their first two picks to grab higher ceiling players. If it goes as currently planned Essendon could end up with Taylor, Farrow and Sharp. Leaving us to pick from to pick from guys like Schubert, Lindsay and Phillipou. I don't get why its made so obvious whom clubs aren't into. I would have thought creating some mystery might help us being late top 10 picks.

Thats a great call. I think thats why we don't take the risk. Leave that to Essendon hopefully. With Cumming looking likely to go to Richmond now I think Essendon have to take the risk on Sharp as they're desperate for decent mids.