It's great news that Ahmed Saad has been picked up by StKilda in exchange for pick 20 in 2011 draft, GWS will now have pick 20.
Saad started with the Bullants in 2009 and played most of year in the reserves under Martin Pike. Saad played a fair chunk of that season in defence but made his name in 2010 as a quick small forward.
The bigger grounds at AFL level should suit his style and in giving up pick 20 St Kilda obviously believe they have a fair player on their hands.
Watching Ahemd Saad last season thought he was a pretty good player and goal sneak and I chose him early to be runner up in the jj.Liston after Valenti who eventually won again. ,But Ahemed Saad didn't poll very well but that doesn't mean he is not a good player as he is very fast and when not playing with the Saints will surely be welcome at Zebraland.
I reckon he will spend most of his time at Sandy.
Agreed...
wonder if Valenti will get drafted...2 Listons must put him up there with the recruiters/scouts from AFL Clubs
I disagree. I think Saad is a very good player and will be groomed to take over Steve Milnes job. He recorded some amazing times at the draft combine and I think he will play 10+ AFL games in 2012.
You wouldnt give up pick 20 for a mature age recruit to play VFL all year.
It begs the question why didnt Carlton pick him up as they have been able to watch him up close for 2 years?
If he does turn into a top AFL player some Carlton would be shitty.
It begs the question why didnt Carlton pick him up as they have been able to watch him up close for 2 years?
If he does turn into a top AFL player some Carlton officials would be shitty.
A couple of players have gone under the noses of their aligned club
Alex Silvagni - Casey (Melbourne) to Fremantle
Michael Barlow - Werribee (Kangaroos) to Freo
James Podsiadly - Werribee (Kangaroos) to Geelong
Aaron Davey Port Melbourne (North Melbourne) to Melbourne.
Ben Hudson (Werribee) Footscray to Adelaide. Recruied second time around by the dogs. Could be headed for Brisbane next year.
Only problem with him goin to Carlton is they already have 2 very similar players in Garlett and Betts so I guess thats why they havnt snapped him up.
Hawthorn look likely to take Jarrod Boumann also. The flood gates may open for this years crop of VFL starts!!