AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 48, Western Bulldogs
48. Western Bulldogs - Matthew Lobbe
Tall Forward. 197cm, 80kg. Eastern/Monbulk
Possible comparison: Similar to Kepler Bradley, as he is a very long player who could be in between positions. Lobbe would probably be a centre half forward, but he could be tried in the ruck or maybe as a defender.
Why: Not the first time that anyone has mentioned this, they need height. Lobbe might help them around half forward in 2008, even though he is rather thin. A new forward structure at the Bulldogs could have Minson in the forward 50, Minson would provide the strong target while Lobbe could lead into space as a secondary target.
Worth a reach: Dean Putt, he would bring more height and while he might be more of a ruckman, with his build and mobility, than a key forward he can kick goals when played near goals.
Hope they slide: Steven Browne, if the Bulldogs have used their previous picks on tall players then they might add a smaller prospect here.
Selected at pick 48 in the 2006 AFL draft:
David MacKay (Adelaide, midfielder)
Tall Forward. 197cm, 80kg. Eastern/Monbulk
Possible comparison: Similar to Kepler Bradley, as he is a very long player who could be in between positions. Lobbe would probably be a centre half forward, but he could be tried in the ruck or maybe as a defender.
Why: Not the first time that anyone has mentioned this, they need height. Lobbe might help them around half forward in 2008, even though he is rather thin. A new forward structure at the Bulldogs could have Minson in the forward 50, Minson would provide the strong target while Lobbe could lead into space as a secondary target.
Worth a reach: Dean Putt, he would bring more height and while he might be more of a ruckman, with his build and mobility, than a key forward he can kick goals when played near goals.
Hope they slide: Steven Browne, if the Bulldogs have used their previous picks on tall players then they might add a smaller prospect here.
Selected at pick 48 in the 2006 AFL draft:
David MacKay (Adelaide, midfielder)
