Ahead of tonight's National AFL draft, I have decided to take it upon myself and decide which clubs have made the biggest mistakes on draft day... since 1995...
This of course is pure opinion and my list is as follows:
5. Jack Watts - Of course the boy is still developing and shows immense talent with every game he plays, but unlucky for him, I was looking for five players to put on this list and he's the worst of the rest thus far.
4. Josh Fraser - Playing 200 games in the AFL is no easy task, but after the continued promise Fraser has shown throughout his early footballing career, he certainly deserves a place on this list. Whether it be his continuous inconsistency or getting towelled up by Paddy Ryder on Anzac day, Fraser was always in the forefront of Collingwood supporters hit list.
3. Travis Johnstone - Throughout his career at Melbourne, Travis Johnstone was recognised as one of the AFL's most dangerous and talented midfielders; however, he often struggled for consistency, and finished in the Melbourne Best and Fairest top ten only twice. A ball magnet even at the worst of times, Johnstone's main problem was distribution. A beautiful kick but unfortunately Johnstone didn't possess the best footballing brain.
2. Des Headland - Even though Headland was a premiership player, and polled well in 'The Brownlow' once for the Brisbane Lions, as soon as Headland jumped ship to Fremantle, his true footballing colours were shown. Persistent leg injuries hampered his play, but after not being cited in Fremantle's Best and Fairest count year after year, doubts certainly began to circle his play.
1. Clive Waterhouse - The unfortunate honour as the 'Worst number 1 draft pick' goes to Clive Waterhouse. This may not of been the case had injury not ruined his promising career, but after compiling only 106 games at the top level, Clive called it quits. After beginning promisingly, Waterhouse struggled throughout 1997-1998 before hitting his 'peak' in 1999. Waterhouse always possessed a great sense for goal, but in hindsight, maybe not worthy of the coveted number 1 draft choice.
Feel free to post your thoughts!
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