The 2015 U18/Draft Thread

[Nige]

Was overlooked last year, but will be taken this year - Mitchell Hibberd.

[Pkbaldy]

"Draft Trumps: Mitch Hibberd The Tasmanian midfielder has been compared to Bulldog sensation Marcus Bontempelli"

He plays NOTHING like Bontempelli... Just because he is a tall slender midfielder, mind you only part time, he's best off the back flank... flower sake.

[Nige]

Bit of a bolter is this big unit - Ben McKay

[Grufflez]

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2015-10-30/draft-prospect-darcy-parish

Footage of Parish

Very impressive, he makes decisions so quickly, has a good kick and is also a fairly good mark

The more I see Parish, the more I see Cousins. The big ???'s over Parish are a), his size & b), lack of anything exceptional. Cousins was listed at 179cm, 78kg. Give a few extra kilos, I can see Parish easily playing at 180cm 81kg. He has an inside game, but those saying he'll be pushed off by the likes of Kennedy (most midfielders would be!) that's not where his strengths lie. Cousins wasn't an elite contested beast, was no power athlete, but he was a hell of a footballer who gave 100% (and probably more, if ya know what I mean) every week. I think that's what you'd expect from Parish. I'd say the most important trait to have, somewhat lost in this modern hunt for athletic freaks, is the ability to play football. Some guys just have it.

Oh, and what's that doing on Sydney's page btw?

Couldn't agree with this statement more in regards to all would-be AFL players, Well said.
There must have been a mid 80's dance revival going on near the oval....that music lol

[Nige]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

[Big Mac]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

He has both Weideman and Francis sliding  :o

Parish and either of those two would be great gets for the dees

[King Cripps]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

What's his thoughts on the top ten? I don't have a subscription Herald Sun.

[Nige]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

What's his thoughts on the top ten? I don't have a subscription Herald Sun.

Oh, weird. I don't have the subscription either and was able to see it.  ???

Hopefully someone with it can copy and paste it or something.

[powersuperkents]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

What's his thoughts on the top ten? I don't have a subscription Herald Sun.

Oh, weird. I don't have the subscription either and was able to see it.  ???

Hopefully someone with it can copy and paste it or something.

I think The Herald Sun gives each ip address access to a certain number of articles a week (then tells you to pay if you wish to read more articles)

[Big Mac]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

What's his thoughts on the top ten? I don't have a subscription Herald Sun.

Oh, weird. I don't have the subscription either and was able to see it.  ???

Hopefully someone with it can copy and paste it or something.

I just googled the title of the article

Here is the top 10:

1. Jacob Weitering (Carlton) 195cm key defender

2. Josh Schache (Brisbane Lions) 199cm key forward

3. Callum Mills (Sydney) 188cm midfielder*

4. Jacob Hopper (GWS Giants) 186cm midfielder*

5. Darcy Parish (Melbourne) 181cm midfielder

6. Matthew Kennedy (GWS Giants) 187cm midfielder*

7. Wayne Milera (Essendon) 185cm half-forward

8. Charlie Curnow (Essendon) 191cm midfield/forward

9. Eric Hipwood (Brisbane Lions) 202cm swingman*

10. Clayton Oliver (Gold Coast) 187cm midfielder

[powersuperkents]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

What's his thoughts on the top ten? I don't have a subscription Herald Sun.

Oh, weird. I don't have the subscription either and was able to see it.  ???

Hopefully someone with it can copy and paste it or something.

I just googled the title of the article

Here is the top 10:

1. Jacob Weitering (Carlton) 195cm key defender

2. Josh Schache (Brisbane Lions) 199cm key forward

3. Callum Mills (Sydney) 188cm midfielder*

4. Jacob Hopper (GWS Giants) 186cm midfielder*

5. Darcy Parish (Melbourne) 181cm midfielder

6. Matthew Kennedy (GWS Giants) 187cm midfielder*

7. Wayne Milera (Essendon) 185cm half-forward

8. Charlie Curnow (Essendon) 191cm midfield/forward

9. Eric Hipwood (Brisbane Lions) 202cm swingman*

10. Clayton Oliver (Gold Coast) 187cm midfielder

Brisbane need to hope Hipwood isn't bidded upon in the first ten picks - don't think he will be though (Weideman and even McKay will go before him imo)

[Ringo]

Interesting article, mainly surrounding the Dees' pick 3 and the Bombers' 4 and 5.

Sam Landsberger's early top 10 at the bottom as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-2015-melbourne-to-pick-midfielder-darcy-parish-at-no-3-before-essendon/news-story/596e6c2b20b18ca5b7a2d1e654ae6578

What's his thoughts on the top ten? I don't have a subscription Herald Sun.

Oh, weird. I don't have the subscription either and was able to see it.  ???

Hopefully someone with it can copy and paste it or something.

I just googled the title of the article

Here is the top 10:

1. Jacob Weitering (Carlton) 195cm key defender

2. Josh Schache (Brisbane Lions) 199cm key forward

3. Callum Mills (Sydney) 188cm midfielder*

4. Jacob Hopper (GWS Giants) 186cm midfielder*

5. Darcy Parish (Melbourne) 181cm midfielder

6. Matthew Kennedy (GWS Giants) 187cm midfielder*

7. Wayne Milera (Essendon) 185cm half-forward

8. Charlie Curnow (Essendon) 191cm midfield/forward

9. Eric Hipwood (Brisbane Lions) 202cm swingman*

10. Clayton Oliver (Gold Coast) 187cm midfielder

Brisbane need to hope Hipwood isn't bidded upon in the first ten picks - don't think he will be though (Weideman and even McKay will go before him imo)

If he does it means Keays will slip a bit and even at 13 we will still have enough points to cover, Surprised they have Hipwood before Keays though.

[King Cripps]

Who do you guys rate more? Maethison or Oliver, both are very similar players and are both around that 8-12 mark in my opinion. Just was wondering what your guys thoughts are!

[Nige]

Clayton Oliver > Rhys Mathieson. Only just though.

[Nige]

One of my favourites in this draft crop - Harley Balic.