A big thanks for doing this, even though you are hard pressed, l fully appreciate the effort you have expended to do this.
Like Albert, I consider this thread a highlight leading up to the draft, something to look forward to every year, in the fond hope that we will pick up a ābenftiā special. This year we have already skimmed the cream off the trade table, and our late draft pick, opens the door for one of these guys in a way that wasnāt so apparent in the past. Fingers crossed Dodoro, pulls the trigger on one or even two of these guys, and they do a Tippa!
Like others l am excited by the prospect of Sambono in particular, and after all the other feel good stories that have come out of Essendon recently l can easily imagine him in our colours, blitzing one and all. I also like the sound of Dom Grant as well.
Milera looks like heāll move up the ground. Moves a bit like Wells, and looks like he kicks beautifully.
Grant is an interesting one, having been through the system and then apparently disappeared from calculations. Youād want to know a bit about his injuries, but otherwise sounds good.
Iāve watched a bunch of Sambono highlights and I didnāt see a transition-able skillset. Will watch again.
So going through AFL draft machine (if I see another cbus ad I will throw my computer out the window), and one who seems appropriate for this thread is Gordon Narrier. Looks to have elite acceleration, and a beautiful left boot. Do you have any thoughts on him? Obviously Iāve only seen the highlights on the AFL site, but his game looks like it would translate. Heās played 17 games of WAFL seniors this year as an 18yo (and heās 187cm).
Thanks for the scouting report Ben. I would be leaning toward Dominic Grant if it wasnāt for the multiple stress fractures in his feet - too great a risk especially when someone like Jake Patmore might be available. Would be happy with any of the other players mentioned.
No, I think Grant will be there later, but Iām definitely taking him providing Reidy and Crowy have checked him out and given him the green light for rehabable