New Players

[damienc]

We have drafted Nathan Wright, Spencer White, Brodie Murdoch, Josh Saunders and Lewis Pierce and promoted Sam Dunell. No Garlett or Colquhourn? Guess the brains trust know what they are doing. Any thoughts?

[damienc]

Wright = defender
White = Forward
Murdoch= Forward
Saunders=midfielder
Pierce=Ruckman

No tall KPP defender that I can see so the strategy must be to develop from within. Just can't for the life of me think who.

[mr six o'clock]

Where are all the west australians that watters was going to recuit ?

[paddy]

white is 195...

think that just about sorts us for KPF...

although, i remember hearing Mick Malthouse commentating on one of our games saying that Key Defenders usually come to a club as a forward... so perhaps that is our goal...???

[damienc]

This is what the Herald/Sun says:

Wright: Athletic midfielder/defender who attacks the ball aggressively and rarely fumbles. Has speed and a big leap. Hard to beat one-on-one. Averaged 15 disposals in his four matches for Vic Country in this year’s under-18 championships.

White :Very raw but freakishly talented key forward. Received a late call-up to the draft camp after a strong finish to the TAC Cup season, finishing second in the league goalkicking award. Tested exceptionally in running and standing vertical jumps.

Murdoch: Left-footed medium forward with terrific athleticism highlighted by his pace, agility and vertical leap. Strong overhead and has a terrific work ethic in games as a lead-up forward. Is a long penetrating kick and has the tools to play well in defence. Younger brother of Cat Jordan.

Saunders: Averaged 23 disposals in 12 matches for the Falcons, plus an impressive five tackles a game.

Pierce: An exciting young ruckman with good endurance and the ability to take a nice overhead mark. Has genuine football smarts, good tap work and can provide a tall mobile target. Has shown he can also go forward on occasions and be effective. His leadership and football character are excellent. Played in four of five games for Vic Country at this year’s under-18 championships.

[BigMart]

Pretty good gets

Good luck to all of them

[dragit]

Pretty good gets

Good luck to all of them

C'mon marto, who should we have really selected?

[Eastern]

Wright = defender
White = Forward
Murdoch= Forward
Saunders=midfielder
Pierce=Ruckman

No tall KPP defender that I can see so the strategy must be to develop from within. Just can't for the life of me think who.

Could be that we are going to "Make Do" in 2013 and grab Mitch Brown next year !!

[BigMart]

Don't really know

Gartlett and Membrey stand out given their performances/talent

The solid defender, forgot his name.... With the good kick....

Graham??

I think Membrey though will be 'the one that got away' like Darling

[borderbarry]

Tom Lee has already played as a defender, not very well though apparently. But maybe they are going to convert Tom to a fullback.

[gringo]

Tom Lee has already played as a defender, not very well though apparently. But maybe they are going to convert Tom to a fullback.

Tom Lee is the same as Wilkes, shouldn't play anywhere but near goal. I think Lever is the only long term KPB we have with Blake the interim. I would look at cutting some rookies and getting a mature one in the preseason draft. Justin Hardy or the big tassie boy.

[8856brother]

Wright = defender
White = Forward
Murdoch= Forward
Saunders=midfielder
Pierce=Ruckman

No tall KPP defender that I can see so the strategy must be to develop from within. Just can't for the life of me think who.

Lever and Ferg and Brown in 2014.

[clarky449]

Wright = defender
White = Forward
Murdoch= Forward
Saunders=midfielder
Pierce=Ruckman

No tall KPP defender that I can see so the strategy must be to develop from within. Just can't for the life of me think who.

Lever and Ferg and Brown in 2014.

Doubt Brown will be here in 2014, and you shouldnt be so sure.

[8856brother]

Wright = defender
White = Forward
Murdoch= Forward
Saunders=midfielder
Pierce=Ruckman

No tall KPP defender that I can see so the strategy must be to develop from within. Just can't for the life of me think who.

Lever and Ferg and Brown in 2014.

Doubt Brown will be here in 2014, and you shouldnt be so sure.

I'm not sure. But the fact they didn't draft a KPD or a mature age one makes me think they already have it organised for 2014.

[SainterK]

Appears it will be Blake?

Welcome to the club all of you.

[Bernard Shakey]

Appears it will be Blake?

Welcome to the club all of you.

I sincerely hope it's not Blake, but I'm happy with our new drafted players.

[SainterK]

Appears it will be Blake?

Welcome to the club all of you.

I sincerely hope it's not Blake, but I'm happy with our new drafted players.

Who else?

Unless Fisher takes them again most of the time, I don't like that either.

[saintsRrising]

Appears it will be Blake?

Welcome to the club all of you.

I sincerely hope it's not Blake, but I'm happy with our new drafted players.

Who else?

Unless Fisher takes them again most of the time, I don't like that either.

Blake cannot play on good FFs.

Fisher is the ONLY player on our list who can here and now play on goof key forwards and do well.

[SainterK]

Blake cannot play on good FFs.

Fisher is the ONLY player on our list who can here and now play on goof key forwards and do well.

....and if they have two, or a resting ruckman?

Don't get it personally.

[borderbarry]

Nobody has mentioned Ferguson. He is now taller than the 194 he is listed as. Although more likely for CHB than FB.

[bergholt]

Pierce: An exciting young ruckman with good endurance and the ability to take a nice overhead mark. Has genuine football smarts, good tap work and can provide a tall mobile target. Has shown he can also go forward on occasions and be effective. His leadership and football character are excellent. Played in four of five games for Vic Country at this year’s under-18 championships.

I love this s***. This guy ticks absolutely every box! Except that somehow he slipped to pick 75. What could the downside possibly be? Has he only got one arm?

[Austinnn]

McEvoy, Hickey, Pierce, all vying for Ruck is good sense.

plus Stanley and Pierce could switch positions by the sound of it.

Can White or Lee or Stanley be the next Reiwoldt? White seems most likely. There's a Fevola alert riding faintly in my head, dunno why.

don't like sound of the dude with iffy kicking skills, but must mean the rest is superb.

Who knows? No big names was surprising, but I'll suspend judgment for a few years.

[bigcarl]

Blake cannot play on good FFs.

Fisher is the ONLY player on our list who can here and now play on goof key forwards and do well.

Agree. Blake is good chb, but not a last line type of player. We will have to go with Fisher unless Simpkin comes on very, very quickly

[damienc]

If you look at what the Saint recruiters have said we have gone for pace, endurance and athleticism. Young players who will replace aging stars. The big emphasis was on good character. I guess that is why we didn't take Garlett. Shame because he really does have the X factor in my view. That is not to say I disrespect the decisions that have been made. But we, along with a lot of clubs I have to say, overlooked some really talented kids so i guess there must have been compelling reasons.

[bergholt]

But we, along with a lot of clubs I have to say, overlooked some really talented kids so i guess there must have been compelling reasons.

We took four Victorians and only one interstater, Murdoch from SA. That's a pretty important factor as well, given recent experiences across the competition...