AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 11, Sydney
11. Sydney - David Gourdis
Tall Forward. 193cm, 88kg. Subiaco
Possible comparison: He marks a lot of the ball around half forward, so eventually he might be compared to N Riewoldt, right now he could be J Riewoldt with just a bit more athleticism.
Why: They need an input of height and athleticism in their forward line and Gourdis would provide that. If Hall isn't marking the ball, which was often the case in 2007, the Swans don't have a target to kick to that can grab a contested mark in front of goal. Gourdis would be very useful for them, and it would give Roos the option of changing around his forward setup.
Worth a reach: Tayte Pears, if they decide that a taller backman is a higher priority than help up forward the Swans could draft someone like Pears. It might depend on what end Playfair will be played, and if White is ready for regular AFL action.
Hope they slide: Chris Masten, as some of their premiership players like Fosdike and Kirk are approaching the final years of their career the Swans will need to find a few more quality onballers.
Selected at pick 11 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Andrejs Everitt (Western Bulldogs, tall defender)
Tall Forward. 193cm, 88kg. Subiaco
Possible comparison: He marks a lot of the ball around half forward, so eventually he might be compared to N Riewoldt, right now he could be J Riewoldt with just a bit more athleticism.
Why: They need an input of height and athleticism in their forward line and Gourdis would provide that. If Hall isn't marking the ball, which was often the case in 2007, the Swans don't have a target to kick to that can grab a contested mark in front of goal. Gourdis would be very useful for them, and it would give Roos the option of changing around his forward setup.
Worth a reach: Tayte Pears, if they decide that a taller backman is a higher priority than help up forward the Swans could draft someone like Pears. It might depend on what end Playfair will be played, and if White is ready for regular AFL action.
Hope they slide: Chris Masten, as some of their premiership players like Fosdike and Kirk are approaching the final years of their career the Swans will need to find a few more quality onballers.
Selected at pick 11 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Andrejs Everitt (Western Bulldogs, tall defender)
