spirit of norm smith

Back on the subject.

Bump. I’m hoping that Isiah Winder will get fanatical Demonland support as our 2020 pick. We got Trac in ‘14, Oliver in ‘15, Fritsch in ‘17, Jacko & Kozzzzy in 19. Isiah is our 2020 gun.

Yes definitely in the frame for our picks 18,19,28

Yes it’s a tough. If he was 182cms, he’d be top 30. I think he will make the grade and get drafted but I’m not sure it’s by the Dees.

Answer to Question 1. No. Answer to Question 2. No.

Correction. I saw Bailey Laurie in 2019 playing for Caulfield Grammar. He dominated.

Yes I understand the query. I saw him in 2010 get the footy in an APS match and he got about 35 possessions to dominate the match even as a 17 year old. He tends to bring others into the game rather than run and try to kick long range 50m goal. I like his creativity and ability to evade.

Agree. Has no idea about the clubs list management. We don’t need Berry (inside mid) or Allison. But he lives in reality and I agree that Perkins, Macrae and Carroll will unfortunately be likely to be gone before our picks. He has put up my draft prediction of MFC grabbing Isiah Winder, but we were trying to keep him under wraps ?. Does he read Demonland? Based on his predictions of these already gone before our picks, we would go for Isiah Winder, Eddie Ford, or Zavier Maher. That would be a handy trio.

I’m not a fan. His kicking is poor. Inside mid most likely and we are already oversubscribed.

Yes and no. Bailey Laurie is stronger already in the upper body as a 17-18 year old. Could play next year after a decent preseason. His tackle is better. Laurie is 180cms v Spargo 173cms.

It is unbelievable. They want special allowances. Ridiculous. It’s unfortunate to have a young man with mental illness like Dayne Beams (or repeated concussions like KK ) but the AFL made the rules and must enforce them. Otherwise it smacks of continuing bias to some clubs.

I think JT has a dozen names already listed for his pick 18,19 options (end up pick 22/23) and who might even be left at 28 (#34/35). Finlay Macrae** Archie Perkins ** Jack Carroll** Nik Cox ** Brayden Cook Bailey Laurie Caleb Poulter Eddie Ford Isaiah Winder Nick Stevens Zavier Maher and perhaps a possible bid at Brandon Walker. (** I think these will all go prior to our pick but who knows on draft day )

@Gawndog98 well done on the video highlights thread. I saw Isaiah Winder v East Perth match in WAFL on the TV and showed he has AFL skills ready and the pace to match. That confirmed he would be a great get for the Dees. His combine backed it up. Any highlights?

PSD. I’d be very surprised if any of these 3 blokes make it through to our current picks 18 or 19. I expect at least 4 bids on zone/academy kids prior to our pick. Effectively pushes our first pick down to 22/23. If we get one of Macrae, Perkins or Carroll, it would be an absolute bonus. JT would probably be as excited as last year and scream out the number if any were still available.

HERE IS MY LIKELY OPTIONS FOR 18,19. (assume Macrae, Carroll and Perkins are gone) Caleb Poulter- SA. WWT Eagles. tall 189cms ruck rover or half back flank. Great skilled creative left footer. Sets up play and has that Pendlebury like time with the footy. Needs the gym and perhaps work rate. Brayden Cook -SA STH Adelaide. smart creative half forward or wing. Good runner. Pace and endurance. Loves a goal. Would start as a half forward or wing option. Bailey Laurie - VIC. Oakleigh chargers. Unfortunately didn’t see him in 2020 but his footy as an underaged in 2019 was superb. Saw him a game for Caulfield Grammar v Scotch in 2019 and he was the standout. Good solid build. Evasive. Skilled. Smart. Loves a goal. He’d definitely be AFL ready with a good preseason. Isiah Winder - WA. Peel Thunder. Had a really good 2020 to rise up in recruiters note pads. Too good for Colts about 5-6 excellent games, he played 5 league matches and was not overwhelmed. Creative and skilled. Loves to setup play or run. Pace. Yes he did 2.87 for 20 metre sprint. I’d like to see him kick the footy more because he has great skills. In JT’s sights ?????

Picks 18,19 Finlay Macrae, Archie Perkins and Jack Carroll are my main three youngsters who fit our needs. But I’m thinking all are likely to be gone. Who’s most likely to be available ? (And suits our future needs). Bailey Laurie, Brayden Cook, Isaiah Winder and Caleb Poulter. Winder has really impressed this year in Colts and WAFL and would be a super get imv.

Bump. Just for some to look at more closely.

You need to read the post again. And perhaps look closer.

Some names around 18,19 which end up as picks 24,25 most likely. Brayden Cook, Bailey Laurie, Isaiah Winder, Caleb Poulter.

Agree. He’s a very good player. I had him as the Tigers pick in my phantom draft. See 2020 draft prospects thread. Solid build. Evasive. Good skills. Smart. Good goalkicker. Perfect half forward who could also go into the midfield in a few years.

Yes he did have some tricks but appears his injury concerns are the problem. It’s a no.

Tmc probably will be one of the most expensive “Plan B” players in the league. Plan B for full back behind May. Plan B behind Brown, Jacko and Weid for a key forward post. Plan B behind Maxy to support Jackson.

Not sure whether we will entertain a Delisted Free Agent pick. None so far really standout. Brandon Matera? Mason Wood? Marley Williams? Hardly showed the intensity in their games to warrant another chance despite their talent. Dees might use 18,19,28 and 50 in the Draft and then add a further rookie pick 10. (get list to 44).

Isaiah Winder. He’s one I’d really like to see in Demons colours in 2020. I’m thinking he is one that alongside Pickett would be very very dangerous across our forward line. He’s a classy midfielder who across half forward would be Tim Kelly like.

Six of the top 20 are NGA, zone or academy picks. Pick 18 is effectively pick #24 imv. Macrae and Carroll will be gone. Brayden Cook is the most likely. This is in my 2020 phantom. Don’t forget Isaiah Winder (Peel Thunder) as the one who we will be tempted to draft. He’s very classy and ready to play imo in 2021 as a dangerous half forward.