manny100

If we slide it will not be far. The group will get a bit of fizz and bubble from the new recruits plus our draftees. Nothing like bringing a few fresh talented faces to training and game day. The pre season was all about freshening up the list which was done superbly.

The good thing is that our young talls will be given time to develop. All show talent.

Another Tall the coaches are confident will develop. He will be given plenty of time at Casey.

Likely more like 92/94kg now. Coachs' think highly of him. Talls take longer to develop. In the past when our list was not so strong talls would be rushed in before time. Now we let them develop via Casey which is good. JVR is an AFL exception for talls. They do not usually show what he has in his 2nd season. It was just as well we resisted the temptation to play his early.

A bit of time in the gym and injury free should him rise a level or 2. Hard to put on much weight with his slim body type so probably around 3 kgs together with the strength a maturing body develops should be enough. JVR just has to walk past a gym and he adds a couple of KGs of muscle. Suspect Kolt is the same.

Congrats to the very happy looking couple. Very nice pic. On a selfish note the next steps are Father sons/daughters in due course and the mandatory 100 games from Kosi.

Seems very level headed His highlights show talent, Power, endurance and he is quick enough for AFL footy. I like the way JT and his team are assembling young talent. Should extend our time at the top.

Congratulations and all the best. Another to add to the Dee's father son watch list.

Ta, some great pics. Spots in the 23 will be under continuous pressure.

Last year we moved the ball forward to slowly so the forwards were crowded. We kept it in could not score goals and got flogged on the rebound. Moving it forward quickly means we need pace and precise disposal. Then we need players with skill to get away from opponents on the lead or get the ball to ground in a spot where the smalls can go to work. So we either need players who can win the ball and kick goals in a crowed forward line or players who can move the ball forward quickly to players who can make position to receive the ball and create a goal. The only hole in my theory is that i have no idea how to make it all work in practice. The lounge chair is pretty comfortable ATM. Enjoy reading training watchers views on the young players coming through.

Just read through the posts. Thanks all for taking the time and making the effort to update the forum. Much appreciated. Sounds like they have come back looking good. With our trade ins' quality and our draft picks our list will be very strong.

I think Caleb is a great choice. He offers us a point of difference with speed, endurance and much needed run and quick movement to inside 50. Plus can kick goals himself.

Some comments from Rookie me show why we picked Koltyn: A brilliant creator and finisher, many of Tholstrup’s disposals create opportunities for inside 50 targets, always looking to take the game on with his penetrative kicking. His bullish nature and strong contested work, along with his aggressive kicking decisions lead him to be a handy pinch hitter in the midfield as well.

Well done Kynan. He does have a bit of pace and is hard at the ball.

Great to see Kynan get on the list. I was watching those last few picks with fingers X'd.

Hurts us as well. You trade for a certain future pick and it gets pushed back. Other clubs in the same boat. Middle of the ladder teams will be pushing a barrow of the stinky stuff up hill for years especially looking forward to Tassy concessions.

Last night Delsanto in usual exaggeration had Kol in the mould of Track and Degoey. But no harm in hoping.

Our WA talent scouts have a great record. I think we may have another WA gun on our hands. He will add a bit of flare to the list. Power and talent.

He will get the ball inside 50 with speed and has a big tank. Quick movement is important. Happy with the pick.

I am tipping North picks Curtin. He will be a gun. We may find Either Sanders or Watson available at our pick bit I think from 'expert intel' we will pick Windsor who will be able to move the ball very quickly into the forward line. Our movement forward has been very slow causing no space for forwards to operate.

Smoke and mirrors this draft. Twomey said on gettable the same clubs were in line for the same players in the first 10 or more picks. Usually we see one or 2 surprise selections. So they would be playing games with each other.

JT played down the Tholstrup visit. Said Jeffersen played some good footy at VFL and needs another preseason. Hopefully we see Jeffersen play a few AFL games next year.

I will back in JT's record and go with who ever he picks at 6. Cal Twomey said Windsor is light and may not play much year 1. So if we pick him we may need some patience.

I can't see Curtin getting past Nth. We have told Tomlinson he is required and signed up Hore as a back up down back. That tells the world we have some depth concerns. If that is the case why would we overlook a young gun in Curtin if available who may also play other positions. It may be we are expecting Kalani White in the 2025 draft as a CFB? Curtin looks terrific in his highlights package. Could be smoke and mirrors from clubs? It may also be that Windsor has a huge amount of improvement in front of him and we are set on him. Windsor also looks good in his highlights. Our main 'express pace' ATM comes from Pickett, Chandler and Bowey. Another quick will be good.

I would be happy with either Leake, Tholstrup or Windsor at pick 11. They all have loads of talent. One or 2 will be available at our pick. Obviously depends on internal rankings which in part will consider needs.