THE Final Siren Podcast team returned this week for another pocket podcast edition, this time assessing the key position players available in this year’s draft. Chief Editor Peter Williams again took over the host chair to grill Draft Editor Michael Alvaro on some of the prime talls options, and why some are poised to feature at the pointy end.
While the 2021 crop has been labelled a midfielder’s draft, there is again a strong core of tall options likely to feature within the first 15 picks; ranging from those who can play on every line, to specialist defenders and forwards. We take you through said group, and some of the key position depth attracting interest down the order.
Below is an ordered rundown of each topic ticked off.
Podcast link: Click here!
Podcast Agenda:
+ The elites – Top 10 candidates
+ Western Australia’s strong spine
+ The top ruck options
+ Depth around the nation
+ Mature-agers
Stay tuned to Draft Central, as tomorrow we’ll have an explainer piece to accompany your listen.
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