AFL 2007 Draft Table Talk Mock Draft: Pick 3
3. Kangaroos:
Lachlan Hansen. 195cm, 92kg. Key Position Player (Gippsland Power)
The Kangaroos need midfield help but they could also add that one more star tall that they require, a player that can change a game with their marking and size. A backline with Hansen, the much improved Petrie and also Watt would be a strength for the Kangaroos. Hansen would also be an option up forward with Thompson, with Thompson closer to the goalsquare and Hansen further up the field. The Kangaroos will be able to get a quality midfielder with their next pick, so taking whoever Essendon doesn't out of Gumbleton and Hansen might be the thing to do. But if Essendon let both of those big prospects through to the Kangaroos pick, then taking Hansen over Gumbleton could be what the Kangaroos' plan is.
Joel Selwood: If they think they need help now in the midfield then Selwood, if available, is the pick. Simpson, Harvey and Grant are towards the end of their careers, the Kangaroos might want to find someone to fill that future need with this pick. But not only would Selwood be a player for the future but he can play right away too. The Kangaroos need to start winning and drafting someone who has the physical build and the developed skills to play in round 1 would be the right thing to do.
Leroy Jetta: A different type of midfielder to Selwood, and the Kangaroos do need to find some quicker players so there is a spot for Jetta. Jetta would also play up forward and the Kangaroos need some smaller, quicker options in the forward line. If the Kangaroos do take Jetta he could be second on their goalkicking list next season. In season 2006 the next best goalkickers after Thompson were Corey Jones and Leigh Harding with 22 each, Jetta would be guaranteed to surpass that. Jetta is also the type of player that will excite fans and bring them to games, this is something the Kangaroos will need to bring in fans for their Queensland home games. Of all the teams in the draft, the Kangaroos have the biggest need of finding a player who can "sell tickets". Hansen could be that player, but Jetta is an excitement machine who would be a crowd favourite.
1. Carlton: Bryce Gibbs
2. Essendon: Scott Gumbleton
Lachlan Hansen. 195cm, 92kg. Key Position Player (Gippsland Power)
The Kangaroos need midfield help but they could also add that one more star tall that they require, a player that can change a game with their marking and size. A backline with Hansen, the much improved Petrie and also Watt would be a strength for the Kangaroos. Hansen would also be an option up forward with Thompson, with Thompson closer to the goalsquare and Hansen further up the field. The Kangaroos will be able to get a quality midfielder with their next pick, so taking whoever Essendon doesn't out of Gumbleton and Hansen might be the thing to do. But if Essendon let both of those big prospects through to the Kangaroos pick, then taking Hansen over Gumbleton could be what the Kangaroos' plan is.
Joel Selwood: If they think they need help now in the midfield then Selwood, if available, is the pick. Simpson, Harvey and Grant are towards the end of their careers, the Kangaroos might want to find someone to fill that future need with this pick. But not only would Selwood be a player for the future but he can play right away too. The Kangaroos need to start winning and drafting someone who has the physical build and the developed skills to play in round 1 would be the right thing to do.
Leroy Jetta: A different type of midfielder to Selwood, and the Kangaroos do need to find some quicker players so there is a spot for Jetta. Jetta would also play up forward and the Kangaroos need some smaller, quicker options in the forward line. If the Kangaroos do take Jetta he could be second on their goalkicking list next season. In season 2006 the next best goalkickers after Thompson were Corey Jones and Leigh Harding with 22 each, Jetta would be guaranteed to surpass that. Jetta is also the type of player that will excite fans and bring them to games, this is something the Kangaroos will need to bring in fans for their Queensland home games. Of all the teams in the draft, the Kangaroos have the biggest need of finding a player who can "sell tickets". Hansen could be that player, but Jetta is an excitement machine who would be a crowd favourite.
1. Carlton: Bryce Gibbs
2. Essendon: Scott Gumbleton
