The Old Dark Navy's
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I've always wondered if certain type of recruiters are better for different stages.
Austin seems comfortable picking later in the draft and or adding decent value in rookie/SSP/mid season drafts
I guess we need more time to judge the level of success
If Austin is good in that area, what's left? Early draft picks?
It's an interesting thought, but yet to be tested. He's had Hollands at 11 and traded out other early picks.
But it is possible that someone like Austin can find AFL qualities late, but may not be able to pick superstar qualities early.
Would he have picked Cripps at #13? A massive growth spurt for a slower inside midfielder. There were clues in his highlights videos but they really didn't show anything more than him being a clearance king. It didn't show leadership, didn't show decision making. He didn't speak very well. Was that Rogers, Hughes or both? SOS and Austin may look for different things so we may have missed him.