One week out from the 2014 NAB AFL Draft, fans took the chance to ask one of the most experienced recruiters and list managers how AFL clubs identify talent and build the lists they hope will bring sustainable success.
Here are the best questions and Pelchen's responses.
.@jordanpatty2 I think it's more likely they'll go for speed and versatility on the back of taking Jaksch and Jones #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@99sillywalks Take who they regard as best available at pick 4 - mooted to be Pickett. 6 & 7 combo of a tall and a medium #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@MRB37 Unlikely, despite his obvious talent. More likely to be looking at Durdin, Lever or possibly even Langford #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@PeterStevens0n1 Ultimately the club was looking to restructure parts of the football dept, and we agreed that my role would be included.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@_SCScholar He is certainly a talent, probably not in the same light as some high midfield selections, but still extremely gifted.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@JBarney1994 Deserves consideration, but with Moore already coming in, it's likely to be a midfielder or utility #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@EsCargot23 Corey is very unlikely to get past Richmond at pick 12. He is an outstanding kick and while cruisey, has genuine talent.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@EsCargot23 Lever had exposed form in 2013, so is ranked highly, while Cockatoo is more difficult and a speculative selection.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@Danny__14 Have done well in the trade period, but need to address outside run and greater versatility between forward or back.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@BrentyMann I reckon Jack Lonie has outstanding potential as a small forward, similar to Milne or Lindsay Thomas #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@Gianluca99 Probably a fair question, but hard to go past a guy who has done everything Joel Selwood has in the last 8 years
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@nickjane7 Was still to be decided when I left the Saints, but fair to expect it will come down to one of the two #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@99sillywalks I've spoken to a couple of clubs and another football industry organisation. Will hopefully finalise something in next month.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@aleknachiro Difficult to say when picking outside the first round, but your opinion about a tall forward is correct #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@kylesheehan1982 Highly unlikely, I still see Peter going inside the top 10.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@elidery With the depth of the Swans list, I think they can afford to go for the best available rather than a positional need.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@hellboy9676 Obviously with Frawley coming in, they look stronger at the top end, but have challenges under 21yo #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@Wakey1995 Cockatoo, Langford or possibly Weller #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@Miridakis Unlikely Marchbank will get to 19, but a slight chance. While Boekhurst at 28 is about the right mark #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@hcdc93 @AFLDraft Interesting call at the time, but can see merit with the ability to get a better player at 35, so they should do ok.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@maddypattison_ I would say Weller, Ahern or Lamb #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@t_kelson Yes. I felt this decision benefits both Geelong and Adelaide. The Cats likely to take a tall defender or outside runner.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@Wakey1995 West Coast will likely go with a good user of the ball. Garlett would suit but more likely he'll go between 13 and 18.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@AFLFootybloke Pick number 1 has already been speculated to be Petracca or McCartin, while pick 21 and 22 will be determined by other clubs
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@bigcoombesy Defenders who can kick the ball well are at a premium whether they be left or right-footed. #PelchenTakeover
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@paigecardona Makes better sense to have the bidding in-draft to give true comparison of players available to clubs at their pick.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014.@osama_hag Probably depends if Wright gets through, but more likely to be deciding between Durdin, Goddard, Langford and Ahern.
— NAB AFL Draft (@AFLDraft) November 20, 2014
