Players ignored in the draft

[Blue Boy]

Was thinking about players originally overlooked in the draft.

These players are usually put on the rookie list and then elevated.

Who does every one rekon will turn out to be pretty good or if not already are.

I rekon that Davey-Melbourne and Rutten-Adelaide have well and truly made it. Pearce-Port will also be a very good player.

[Dog_ger]

What about that fella that plays for Port Magpies that won last years magarey medal...?

Daniel Schell...?

[Blue Boy]

What about that fella that plays for Port Magpies that won last years magarey medal...?

Daniel Schell...?

Sorry mate both those players ( Schell and Clayton ) are great SANFL players - this was meant for AFL players !!!

[sydney-dog]

the crows have done pretty good out of te rookie draft,

Rutten
Bock
Mattner
Skipworth

[Blue Boy]

the crows have done pretty good out of te rookie draft,

Rutten
Bock
Mattner
Skipworth

Skipworth was originally drafted - then delisted - then given another chance as a rookie - then upgraded again.
Dont rate him sorry mate !!!

[JK]

Not sure whether he'd applied for the draft before previously, but Ben Hudson wasn't taken until he was about 24 for memory

[sydney-dog]

aware that skippy was initially on the senior list

I agree skippy still has a fair way to go but I have got a feeling that he is going to be a bit of a lte bloomer, I don't know why I get that feel, I think he has got a pretty good footy brain, he might be ok

[Blue Boy]

aware that skippy was initially on the senior list

I agree skippy still has a fair way to go but I have got a feeling that he is going to be a bit of a lte bloomer, I don't know why I get that feel, I think he has got a pretty good footy brain, he might be ok

Just think he is very very lucky !!!

I am more than happy to be proven wrong on this

[sydney-dog]

it took three or four years for edwards to find his feet at AFL level, hopefully skippy can be half the player tyson is

[doggies4eva]

Blue Boy, I think that you raise a good point and it builds on a view that I have been expressing on other threads.

That is draft picks arn't the be all and end all of building a good team. This is an excuse which is being used to explained successful teams that have fallen from grace.

I can see no overwhelming evidence that players picked as draft picks 1-10 perform any better in the long run that picks 11-20 or 31-40 for that matter and as you point out there are some pretty useful players who get missed altogether by the draft.

[Blue Boy]

it took three or four years for edwards to find his feet at AFL level, hopefully skippy can be half the player tyson is

Good Point - but I always thought zoomer could play.

Skipworth made his debut in 2001 - I think some players have moved ahead of him though on the pecking order - I rekon if Douglas was fit he may of got a game last week in front of him - time will tell !!!

[sydney-dog]

Blue Boy

I agree, their is definitely a challenge their for skippy, players like Rielley, Douglas, Van Berlo and Knights are all probably in front of him at this stage.......

I just feel the first half of last year he started to show some signs but played the majority of his games of the bench, by all reports he had an outstanding pre-season but since has been slowed down by some niggling injuries..........

He has now served his apprenticeship, the challenge for skippy is to now become a regular quality AFL player

[Blue Boy]

Blue Boy

I agree, their is definitely a challenge their for skippy, players like Rielley, Douglas, Van Berlo and Knights are all probably in front of him at this stage.......

I just feel the first half of last year he started to show some signs but played the majority of his games of the bench, by all reports he had an outstanding pre-season but since has been slowed down by some niggling injuries..........

He has now served his apprenticeship, the challenge for skippy is to now become a regular quality AFL player

Dont forget Bode - Vince - Porplyzia have moved ahead of him as small forward / swapping on the ball - Doughty has really established him self as well !!!

[JK]

Blue Boy

I agree, their is definitely a challenge their for skippy, players like Rielley, Douglas, Van Berlo and Knights are all probably in front of him at this stage.......

I just feel the first half of last year he started to show some signs but played the majority of his games of the bench, by all reports he had an outstanding pre-season but since has been slowed down by some niggling injuries..........

He has now served his apprenticeship, the challenge for skippy is to now become a regular quality AFL player

Dont forget Bode - Vince - Porplyzia have moved ahead of him as small forward / swapping on the ball - Doughty has really established him self as well !!!

I've long been a fan of Porplyzia and nothing I've seen from him in a Crows guersney this year has swayed my opinion, just has that special touch of class and could develop into an excellent goal sneak imho (similar thoughts on Vince, but I think Porplyzia is physically ahead of him at this stage)

[sydney-dog]

Blue Boy

Totally agree, no doubt Vince, Bode and Proplyzia are in front in regards to small forward option.......

But this is what we want, pressure for spots, hopefully this pressure builds consistent performances

[Blue Boy]

Blue Boy

Totally agree, no doubt Vince, Bode and Proplyzia are in front in regards to small forward option.......

But this is what we want, pressure for spots, hopefully this pressure builds consistent performances

We finally have some depth - that is what I am stoked about.

500 cmooooooooooooooon !!!!

[BubblesOfBlue]

You racked them up quickly BB!!
Depth at the crows is great at the moment, at times it feels like the crows lack depth in tall options but then two first pick big guys from last year are still missing in bock and hudson!!

[Blue Boy]

You racked them up quickly BB!!
Depth at the crows is great at the moment, at times it feels like the crows lack depth in tall options but then two first pick big guys from last year are still missing in bock and hudson!!

Dont forget Welsh and Perrie my bubbly friend !!!

[JK]

and Ben Hart .. Edwards and Burton have also missed matches, their depth is exceptional, I can't think of too many clubs who could replace personnel as influential to their side aswell as the Cows have ..

[sydney-dog]

Even when Bock is fit, I would still love to see another quality tall defender on the list