AFL 2007 Draft Table Talk Mock Draft: Pick 49
49. Sydney: Sam Jacobs. 199cm, 101kg. Ruckman (Woodville-West Torrens)
The Swans delisted several young ruck prospects and also had Chambers retire. Jacobs would be in a good spot with the Swans. If it takes him 2 or 3 years to develop, he would then be ready to replace Everitt, who would be retired by then, and Jacobs would also assist Jolly or Doyle who would both be approaching 30.
Craig Bird: Going big is more important, but if they already have picked a ruckman earlier than Bird here is something Sydney might decide to do. NSW's best player at the Under 18 games and the Swans would like to keep recruiting from their home state. A midfielder who gets plenty of the ball, and knows what to do with it too. A bit small but battles in the contests and if he doesn't come out with the ball he will be tackling his opponent who does have it. Sounds like a good fit for the Sydney system.
Shaun Hampson: Another ruck option, Hampson is from Queensland so not that far from Sydney, when compared to other ruckmen available in the draft. Some more weight, and time learning the game, and Hampson could be a steal of the 2006 draft. It is an interesting choice, Jacobs or Hampson. Jacobs is more refined in his skills, while Hampson hasn't been playing football as long as him but might have better potential. The "safe" choice versus the "player with upside" choice.
The Swans delisted several young ruck prospects and also had Chambers retire. Jacobs would be in a good spot with the Swans. If it takes him 2 or 3 years to develop, he would then be ready to replace Everitt, who would be retired by then, and Jacobs would also assist Jolly or Doyle who would both be approaching 30.
Craig Bird: Going big is more important, but if they already have picked a ruckman earlier than Bird here is something Sydney might decide to do. NSW's best player at the Under 18 games and the Swans would like to keep recruiting from their home state. A midfielder who gets plenty of the ball, and knows what to do with it too. A bit small but battles in the contests and if he doesn't come out with the ball he will be tackling his opponent who does have it. Sounds like a good fit for the Sydney system.
Shaun Hampson: Another ruck option, Hampson is from Queensland so not that far from Sydney, when compared to other ruckmen available in the draft. Some more weight, and time learning the game, and Hampson could be a steal of the 2006 draft. It is an interesting choice, Jacobs or Hampson. Jacobs is more refined in his skills, while Hampson hasn't been playing football as long as him but might have better potential. The "safe" choice versus the "player with upside" choice.
