AFL Draft Questions and Debates
Adelaide - Is there any talent in South Australia?
The Crows usually get the best of the local talent, but it is possible that in this draft they will select only one or two local players.
Brisbane - Does adding Johnstone change their draft strategy?
They were talking about needing midfield help, but they acquired some with a trade so maybe their first rounder is used on another position.
Carlton - Is there anyone there crazy enough to not take the big guy?
The answer is yes, and the Cotchin to Carlton noise is getting louder, although that may just be Ackland and Cloke who are behind that.
Collingwood - Will their players at picks 31 and 47 be better than a lot of the other teams' first rounders?
Their recent drafts have been a lot more successful than most of the other clubs.
Essendon - Is it the player Sheedy would have picked?
Somebody should find Sheedy and ask who he would have taken with picks 6 and 23, maybe Rioli and Veszpremi.
Fremantle - Little or big midfielder?
Maybe one of Myers and Ebert will be available, as well as Masten or Palmer, they do need to find a bigger player but they will probably prefer taking the little East Fremantle onballer.
Geelong - The brother or someone else?
The choice was easy a year ago when a Selwood was still available at their pick, this time another Selwood will probably be there to pick but there may be a tall defender or forward that is a better choice for addressing their depth.
Hawthorn - Do they really want Dew, and what pick would they use on him?
They won't use pick 12 on Dew, pick 29 may be where they take him and Dew at 45 would be a huge steal.
Kangaroos - Do they even know the draft is on?
They are a bit busy with other things at the moment.
Melbourne - What is their biggest need?
A newspaper had a story and picture about the Melbourne management working out who they would pick, it didn't look like they were having an easy time deciding. They need help everywhere, but at least they have an extra first rounder to use.
Port Adelaide - The Port Adelaide player or someone from some other club?
They have a miniscule chance of getting Ebert, but Greenwood will probably get to their pick.
Richmond - Morton or Cotchin, or even another player?
Even though it is Richmond picking at number 2, it would be hard to do anything wrong with this pick. Morton or Cotchin would improve their team, even Rance at centre half back or McEvoy at centre half forward would be a good thing too.
St Kilda - Big forward or big ruckman ?
They might be able to find a player that does both, or they could be deciding between Bellchambers or Gourdis.
Sydney - Help now or in a few years?
They can take a couple of players who might be ready when Hall and Barry retire in a few years, or they could take players that are ready to contribute next season.
West Coast - Local or not?
A Victorian or local midfielder, a Tasmanian ruckman or a local tall forward prospect, with every one of their four picks there will be a local player worth taking and also more than one alternative from another state.
Western Bulldogs - Which tall forward?
Grant, McEvoy, Gourdis, Henderson or someone else, they have said there are five big forwards to consider for their first rounder.
The Crows usually get the best of the local talent, but it is possible that in this draft they will select only one or two local players.
Brisbane - Does adding Johnstone change their draft strategy?
They were talking about needing midfield help, but they acquired some with a trade so maybe their first rounder is used on another position.
Carlton - Is there anyone there crazy enough to not take the big guy?
The answer is yes, and the Cotchin to Carlton noise is getting louder, although that may just be Ackland and Cloke who are behind that.
Collingwood - Will their players at picks 31 and 47 be better than a lot of the other teams' first rounders?
Their recent drafts have been a lot more successful than most of the other clubs.
Essendon - Is it the player Sheedy would have picked?
Somebody should find Sheedy and ask who he would have taken with picks 6 and 23, maybe Rioli and Veszpremi.
Fremantle - Little or big midfielder?
Maybe one of Myers and Ebert will be available, as well as Masten or Palmer, they do need to find a bigger player but they will probably prefer taking the little East Fremantle onballer.
Geelong - The brother or someone else?
The choice was easy a year ago when a Selwood was still available at their pick, this time another Selwood will probably be there to pick but there may be a tall defender or forward that is a better choice for addressing their depth.
Hawthorn - Do they really want Dew, and what pick would they use on him?
They won't use pick 12 on Dew, pick 29 may be where they take him and Dew at 45 would be a huge steal.
Kangaroos - Do they even know the draft is on?
They are a bit busy with other things at the moment.
Melbourne - What is their biggest need?
A newspaper had a story and picture about the Melbourne management working out who they would pick, it didn't look like they were having an easy time deciding. They need help everywhere, but at least they have an extra first rounder to use.
Port Adelaide - The Port Adelaide player or someone from some other club?
They have a miniscule chance of getting Ebert, but Greenwood will probably get to their pick.
Richmond - Morton or Cotchin, or even another player?
Even though it is Richmond picking at number 2, it would be hard to do anything wrong with this pick. Morton or Cotchin would improve their team, even Rance at centre half back or McEvoy at centre half forward would be a good thing too.
St Kilda - Big forward or big ruckman ?
They might be able to find a player that does both, or they could be deciding between Bellchambers or Gourdis.
Sydney - Help now or in a few years?
They can take a couple of players who might be ready when Hall and Barry retire in a few years, or they could take players that are ready to contribute next season.
West Coast - Local or not?
A Victorian or local midfielder, a Tasmanian ruckman or a local tall forward prospect, with every one of their four picks there will be a local player worth taking and also more than one alternative from another state.
Western Bulldogs - Which tall forward?
Grant, McEvoy, Gourdis, Henderson or someone else, they have said there are five big forwards to consider for their first rounder.
