Geelong Cats 2013
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0 Josh Caddy
0 Brad Hartman
0 Jackson Thurlow
1 Mitch W. Brown
2 Billie Smedts
3 Jimmy Bartel
4 Andrew Mackie
5 Travis Varcoe
6 Lincoln McCarthy
7 Harry Taylor
8 Josh Hunt
9 James Kelly
10 Daniel Menzel
11 Joel Corey
12 Trent West
13 Tom Lonergan
14 Joel Selwood
15 Jordan Schroder
16 Dawson Simpson
18 Josh Cowan
19 Taylor Hunt
20 Steve Johnson
21 Jordan Murdoch
22 Mitch Duncan
24 Jed Bews
26 Tom J. Hawkins
27 Mathew Stokes
28 Allen Christensen
29 Cameron Guthrie
31 James Podsiadly
32 Steven Motlop
33 George Horlin-Smith
35 Paul Chapman
36 Nathan Vardy
37 Cam Eardley
38 Jackson Sheringham
39 Shane Kersten
41 Jesse Stringer
42 Josh Walker
43 George Burbury
44 Corey Enright
45 Joel Hamling
47 Ryan Bathie
48 Mark Blicavs
Hamish McIntosh
Jared Rivers
TRADING
THE SKINNY: Changed its philosophy of the past decade and actively sought talent from rival clubs. This approach would generate a bountiful harvest, securing Josh Caddy (Gold Coast), Hamish McIntosh (North Melbourne) and Jared Rivers (Melbourne). The Cats hope Caddy will be a midfield general among their next generation of talent, McIntosh — provided he can remain fit — is a major boost in the ruck, while Rivers will help replace the retired Matthew Scarlett. Shannon Byrnes, who had little impact under Chris Scott, went to Melbourne while Orren Stephenson, the feel-good story of last year’s national draft, has been delisted.
VERDICT: Gave up three draft picks to get Caddy and McIntosh, but still had No.16 as its first-round selection. McIntosh is a gamble because of injury but Caddy and Rivers should deliver what the Cats hope. Remains in premiership calculations.
DRAFT PICKS: 16, 79, 97, 115, 133
NATIONAL DRAFT
16. JACKSON THURLOW (Launceston, 18, 190cm, 79kg)
Medium-sized defender who reads the ball well and loves cutting off opposition attacks. Effective running rebounder.
77. BRAD HARTMAN (Sturt, 18, 187cm, 87kg)
Key forward with a big vertical leap and plenty of agility, which could make him an eye-catching talent at Simonds Stadium.
92. JESSE STRINGER (Geelong, 21, 182cm, 73kg
Rookie elevated to senior list. The midfielder tasted senior football in 2012 but an alcohol-fuelled incident ended his season.
PRE-SEASON/ROOKIE DRAFTS
Did not take part in either draft.