Just to clarify some of my comments on Will Gould:
- I was just joking about his weight, which we know got up to at least 106 kgs. I'm confident that it won't be an issue in the future.
- I think Will is a gun and suggested around a month ago that he was worth a top 10 pick.
- He is very quick off the mark, can break the lines, and is damaging by foot.
- By implying that he could be an inside midfielder was only to suggest that he is more versatile than just a defender. I think he probably will play a Rampe type role, which is often as an undersized key defender. Some in the media think he might be too short for a key defender, but I don't think that's the case.
- Players often play at AFL level in positions other than the year they were drafted and this applies to Gould as well. Time will tell.
When I reviewed the highlights of Chad Warner and checked his combine results, I can see why we rated him. He looks an excellent get at pick 39.
Overall, I think we really nailed this draft. It's always a time for optimism after a draft, but I'm very excited about all our picks and think there's a good chance all will succeed at AFL level, including Rowles.
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