Every Tiger rated: Bucky names real A-graders
Richmond underachieved massively in 2021 but Gary Buckenara isn’t writing them off yet. See how he rates every player and how they should tackle the trade period.
Gary Buckenara
Bucky: The draftee poised to haunt Lynch, Daniher
Meet the top 10 draft prospect who, at 202cm, will become the defender all clubs wish they had. See Bucky’s Top 50 prospects.
Buckenara: Will Dogs regret wasted window?
The Bulldogs should have finished in the top four this year and are well and truly in their premiership window. Can this list take its chances or will it be a wasted era?
Closing flag window justifies huge Cameron price
Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins will form one of the game’s most feared forward duos, writes Gary Buckenara. Will it be enough to win a premiership?
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Dusty and ‘Mini Dusty’ can rip SuperCoach apart
Gary Buckenara knows AFL draftees better than anyone and in a year where picking rookies in KFC SuperCoach is tough, his expertise is invaluable. And he’s got high hopes for a former No.1 pick.
Buckenara analyses every club’s draft picks
How did your club fare at the draft? Recruiter Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s draft selections and names the clubs he believes brought in the best players.
Buckenara’s top 50: Best players still available
With 21 young guns finding new homes on the first night of the AFL draft, it’s another nervous night for those who didn’t get picked. Recruiting guru Gary Buckenara on the surprise bolters and the studs still on the table.
Buckenara: What your club needs in the draft
Should your club be looking at inside midfielders? Players with pace? Key defenders? A ruckman? Respected recruiter Gary Buckenara reveals what your club’s draft strategy should be ahead of the national draft.
Buckenara: Strengths, weaknesses of draft crop
This year’s AFL draft features plenty of talented youngsters but it’s bad news for clubs looking to bolster its key position and ruck stocks. Recruiter Gary Buckenara reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the 2019 draft pool.
Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s list
Which clubs are ready to strike in the premiership window, who made smart calls during the trade period and who’s treading water? Recruiting expert Gary Buckenara puts every AFL list under the microscope.
Buckenara: One huge question facing Saints
St Kilda was one of the biggest winners of the trade period, improving its list considerably despite losing stars Jack Steven and Josh Bruce. But the Saints won’t return to finals unless they can solve one big puzzle, writes list expert Gary Buckenara.
Buckenara: Suns were right to refuse Martin trade
Gold Coast is stuck in a doom loop that can only be broken by hanging on to the talented players on its list. But the club did the right thing by refusing to trade Jack Martin, writes list expert Gary Buckenara.
Buckenara: Why Dogs are top four certainties
The Western Bulldogs are building something special, and are making smart moves this trade period. Expert recruiter and list guru Gary Buckenara on why the Dogs are top-four certainties in 2020.
Buckenara: We haven’t heard end of Daniher to Swans
Sydney failed to strike a deal to get Joe Daniher to the club but we haven’t heard the end of this. Ex-Hawthorn recruiter Gary Buckenara knows all about how the Swans can poach stars (remember Lance Franklin’s big move) and he writes they’ll set the wheels in motion now to do it again.
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