timmeh
26 Oct 2007, 16:30
***DISCLAIMER***
Only done the first four rounds and put players where I think they will go, or heard where they will go. The other rounds and profiles will be done later.
Round 1 Priority Pick
1. Matthew Kreuzer (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Carlton
Position: Ruck
Height: 199cm Weight: 91kg
A ruckman with surprisingly good mobility to go along with good ball winning ability. Was the stand out ruckman at the championships, earning AA honours in that position. Tap work is ok for AFL level. Kreuzer’s mobility gets around the ground very well. His opponents have had a hard time going with him as he has big tank to keep running. He can go forward as he is an excellent mark and presents himself well.
Almost set in stone that Carlton will pick up the best prospect of this year’s draft.
Round 1
2. Trent Cotchin (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Richmond
Position: Midfielder
Height: 184cm Weight: 81kg
Classy midfielder finisher type who is not without some toe. Backs himself and carries the ball when it is on. Trent has the X-factor, could win game of his boot. Reads play pretty well. Fantastic kick with both feet! Is vcrsatile -can play on ball, in forward line or in defence but will probably start his first year or two on the flanks. Only slight concerns would be poor championships (very well tagged) and injuries (not a major problem though).
Richmond will probably take the best available player and that being Cotchin. On the off chance that Richmond did make a “deal” with the Eagles they will look at Morton (highly unlikely) but Miller and his thieving ways would be looking at Cotchin all the way!
3. Chris Masten (East Fremantle/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – West Coast
Position: Inside Midfielder
Height: 179cm Weight: 80kg
Inside midfielder who makes good decisions and is a genuine asset to have around the packs. Quick hands and a very hard worker. Was playing a fair bit of the season with OP. Chris has quick hands and good in traffic. Work around the clearances is brilliant. Chris was amongst WA’s bests during the championships along with Palmer and Morton.
The Eagles will take a midfielder with their first selection (Pick 3). Their preference being Cotchin, if he is not available then they will swoop on Masten. It will all depend on how the Tigers go with their second pick.
4. Cale Morton (Claremont/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Melbourne
Position: Utility/Wing
Height: 194cm Weight: 79kg
Cale is a classy user of the ball and has one of the best skill sets out of the draft crop this year. Morton was named the best player of the under 18 championships this year for his excellent work for WA. Can go up forward and kick goals too as was seen in the WA seniors and Colts but not a crash and bash type (was held well in WA Colts grand final). More of an outside player but skills great. Great fill in for Johnstone.
Word on the street is that the Demons we're after after a tall initially with pick four but after acquiring another first round selection after trade week their priorities have changed. The Demons will look at a midfielder with their first selection (Pick 4) and a tall with their second selection (Pick 14). They didn't see too much difference between the likes of Henderson, McEvoy, Rance, Collier, Pears and possibly Myers. They don't rate Grant amongst that bunch. Had the Dees only had selection four they would have gone with a tall with Pick 4 as all of those named above wouldn't have reached their second pick (Pick 21) prior to trade week. If West Coast do get Cotchin, Melbourne will look at Masten or Ebert. Very, very mildly interested in Palmer.
5. Ben McEvoy (Murray Bushrangers/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Ruck/KPP
Height: 199cm Weight: 90kg
Ben can play a several positions but is excellent in the ruck or up forward. Was named amongst Country’s best players during the championships. Kicking skills are pretty good and his ruck good as well. Works around the ground well, has a good beep test and endurance. Contested marks for Ben are a major highlight of his game and he could become a dominate CHF. A deficiency would be his pace of the mark.
The Dogs is that they are genuinely looking for a tall at their first selection (Pick 5), especially the likes of McEvoy or Henderson/Grant. McEvoy is rated very highly at the Dogs and they hope the Dees do not nab him at Pick 4, that is very unlikely now that the Dees have a second pick in the first round. McEvoy would be in the Darcy mould.
6. Rhys Palmer (East Fremantle/WESTERN AUSTRAIA) - Essendon
Position: Midfield
Height: 180cm Weight: 76kg
Palmer used the championships as leverage into top 10 calculations. Was absolutely dominated for WA along with Masten and Morton. Rhys’ pace is used well even though it may not look like he’s quick. Terrific user of the ball, ball magnet and shows grunt and arrogance after finishing with goals- kicked a fair few during the championships and in the WAFL league games. Great work great and size for an AFL midfielder.
Essendon will be looking for a blue-chip midfielder as this is where their problems lie. They will have a look at Palmer moreso than Ebert because of his finishing skills and ability to win the ball. Ebert will be looked at though.
7. David Myers (Perth/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Fremantle
Position: Midfield/HBF
Height: 190cm Weight: 85kg
Myers has the size and body to be a great AFL winger. Played defence during the championships and flourished. Myers has a good marking ability and skills are nothing short of good. Uses the ball well and reads the play in good fashion too. Would be used as a running defender in the AFL initially and then make his way to the midfield over time. Averaged 28 possession in WAFL Colts and 23 possessions in WAFL league games.
Fremantle will be looking for a midfielder to add for their future stocks. Myers looks like the likely type being local and having a dominant year in both championships and league (classy skills will attract Frematle). Fremantle may also look at Ebert (line ball between Myers & Ebert) and local Rance here. Although they will hope that one of Masten or Palmer slide.
8. Brad Ebert (Port Magpies/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) - Brisbane
Position: Inside Midfielder
Height: 187cm Weight: 86kg
Good size for a midfielder being tall and built already as a bottom ager. Was very heavily tagged during the championships due to SA having a very weak line up. Brad has a good ability to win his own ball and uses it well in and under packs. Ebert is a good mark and attacks the ball well. Clean hands.
Brisbane will be picking the best available with their first pick, as they don’t have any major areas to fill or look at. Brad fills that position just fine. The likes of Henderson, Rance and Rioli might get looked here if Ebert does not fall.
9. Alex Rance (Swan Districts/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – St Kilda
Position: Key Defender
Height: 194cm Weight: 87kg
Rance is the prototype attacking defender. He had a tremendous season to begin with in both the championships and WAFL where he averaged over twenty possessions. Can play both tall and small. Quick hands and good decision making ability. Good kicking and rebound is excellent. Pace of the mark is good for a fullback.
St Kilda will be looking at a tall to fill the future void at fullback of Max Hudghton. They might look at Henderson as well because of the void created by Gehrig but that one isn’t as important at the meantime.
10. Cyril Rioli (St Marys/NORTHERN TERRITORY) – Adelaide
Position: Midfielder
Height: 178cm Weight: 76kg
Cyril had a dominate championships and has great blood lines being the nephew of Maurice Rioli and Michael Long. Cyril has fantastic vision of play and is a great user of the ball. Rioli is nice and quick of the mark. Tackling and defensive pressure in the forward fifty is excellent. He is a genuine chance to be a top line rover if he can increase his endurance.
The Crows will want to add some skill and class to their midfield for the coming years and Cyril fits the bill well. Adelaide might have a look at Rance and Henderson but might shy away as their KPP drafting in the first round has been dismal over the past few years. Myers might be an option if available.
11. Lachlan Henderson (Geelong Falcons/VICTORIA) – Sydney
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm Weight: 90kg
Lachie has had two injury interrupted seasons but that won’t shy away recruiters as he has shown in games over the years and few this year he is one of the highly rated key forwards. Being a great contested mark and very mobile he is what you will look for in a CHF. Decision making and on-field leadership are great. There will be question marks on whether he is injury prone and about his kicking distance (after coming back from injury this year).
The Swans will have a key position player in their sights after not having much success with blooding young ones and having to draft Henry Playfair. Henderson, Grant and Rance will be on the radar.
12. Tom Collier (Lauderdale/TASMANIA) – Hawthorn
Position: Key Defender/Ruck Rover
Height: 192cm Weight: 86kg
Strong marking and mobile defender who can play on ball. Was overlooked in the draft last year but played superbly to increase his chances of getting drafted this year. Provides good rebound from defence, ranked 4th overall for contested possessions in the championships. He has pretty good foot skills and can find the ball in packs. Decision making could do with some work but very hand in that he can play rover or as a key defender.
Collier fits the Hawthorn running style of play and their recent type of talls drafted in Thorp, Jarryd Morton and Birchall. Hawthorn will be looking at Rioli and Myers here too.
13. Jarrad Grant (Dandenong/VICTORIA) – West Coast
Position: Forward
Height: 191cm Weight: 77kg
Has explosive pace of the mark and uses it very well in the forward line. Very athletic and attacks the footy well. Has a safe pair of hands and uses his body well in the forward line. Has great aerobic capacity.
West Coast might look to add to their tall forwards after drafting a mid with their first pick. Grant's explosive pace is something important in a key forward and that will appeal to the Eagles. Eagles will also look at local boys Gourdis and Myers here.
14. Tayte Pears (East Perth/WESTERN AUSTRAIA) - Melbourne
Position: CHB
Height: 192cm Weight: 90kg
Impressive in Championships at centre half back winning All-Australian honours. Strong overhead and aggressive in the contest. Rebounds well and terrific user of the ball. Good with spoils and if need too will carry the ball and back himself.
Melbourne have shown plenty of interest in Pears and like the Eagles will look to draft a key tall after having drafted a midfielder. The Dees will also look at Collier and Myers respectively with this pick.
15. Jack Grimes (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Kangaroos
Position: HFF/HBF/Midfield
Height: 187cm Weight: 76kg
Great ball winning ability and good onfield leadership are a few characteristics of Grimes. There are a few question marks about his kicking and pace but that shouldn't be too much of a worry as he does get a team mate more often then not. Quick hands, good decision making and always involved in play (whether it be a sheppard, tackling or positioning..)
Kangaroos will look to add Grimes to their midfield as a future hand to Harris. They have a few players who are capable of using the ball but not too many extractors. Kangaroos may also get a look in at Gourdis, Grant or Veszpremi at this pick.
16. David Gourdis (Subiaco/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Port Adelaide
Position: Key Forward
Height: 193cm Weight: 88kg
Gourdis is a tall, agile, strong-marking forward. His kicking at goal in the WAFL Colts this year has been a bit hit and miss but generally his on play kicking is good. Gourdis has very good pace for a tall and does use it well. Very good at ground level and another player who reads the play well.
Port will look at a draft Gourdis as it needs a CHF. David is big, strong and mobile which is exactly what they will look for in their first pick. If Henderson does manage to slide they will get him, otherwise Simpson has been rumored to be on the cards at this pick.
17. Addam Maric (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) - Geelong
Position: Forward/Midfield
Height: 179cm Weight: 80kg
A dead-eye shot at goal, barely misses a kick. Defensive pressue in attack is tremendous and his ball usage is excellent. Midfield work hasn't been good but if used as a forward can be very dangerous. Maric will either make it very big at AFL level or be nothing - but not in the middle.
Geelong have pretty much all bases well covered and will look at going best available. Maric's accuracy at goal will appeal to the Cats and may be used in the future like Steve Johnson. Cats will also look very closely at Selwood, Ward and Gourdis here.
Priority Round
18. Steve Gaertner (Dandenong/VICTORIA)- Richmond
Position: Wing/Defender
Height: 196cm Weight: 83kg
Very athletic and is quick for a tall. He is a strong mark and his skills aren’t too bad. Decision making needs to improve a bit. But on potential he could be anything with his athleticism and from what he has shown he can do. Only showing his potential in spurts in the TAC.
Richmond are pretty keen on Gaertner. Not sure if they would be willing to use pick 18 on him but doubt he would last till their next pick. Richmond will look for a tall at this pick. Will hope for a Grant to slide or Simpson might impress.
Round 2
19. Scott Simpson (Dandenong/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Forward
Height: 194cm Weight: 91kg
Very strong in the arms and does well in one on ones. Leads and presents well. Kicking for goal is good and on play kicking is good too. Plays both FF and CHF. Can go missing in periods.
Doggies will look to go talls early as the quality of talls later on deteriorate. Not sure who they might go here but Scott Simpson would be a great pick up and would add quality to the Doggies tall stock. May look at one of the sliders here.
20. Patrick Veszpremi (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) – West Coast
Position: Midfielder
Height: 183cm Weight: 83kg
Not overly quick, strong, hard working and backs himself always. Uses the ball okay and decision making seems to be pretty good. Question mark with Paddy would be his tank, might have had an off day during the beep test at Draft Camp but will want to improve on his endurance.
West Coast should be looking to go best available and Veszpremi looks like he will slide with clubs looking to stock up on talls in the first round. The Eagles will look at Selwood and Ward here.
21. Callan Ward (Western Jets/VICTORIA) - Melbourne
Position: Midfielder
Height: 183cm Weight: 71kg
Kicks well and uses the ball well. Great decision making . Attack on the ball is excellent. Was only a fringe player for Metro but injured his knee in game 1, his improvement this season has been immense.
One Ward leaves and another one in. The Dees will be looking to fill their midfield stocks with players that know how to use the balls properly and are less likely to turn over the ball. If the Dees are desperate they will look for a tall here.
22. Sam Reid (Caloundra/QUEENSLAND) – West Coast
Position: Midfielder
Height: 185cm Weight: 75kg
An extractor. Ball usage and decision making can be improved on. Work ethic is excellent and his 1%er’s. Can be a top player if he just improves his decision making but excellent in traffic.
West Coast love their runners and will look for some around this pick.
23. Scott Selwood (Bendigo Pioneers/VICTORIA) – Essendon
Position: Midfielder
Height: 184cm Weight: 81kg
Essendon are super keen on Selwood, McGinnity & Dangerfield here. Selwood may slip in the draft and that's what Essendon are hoping for.
24. Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong Falcons/VICTORIA) – Fremantle
Position: Midfielder
Height: 188cm Weight: 80kg
Fremantle are after a running wingman who would add some skill to their side too.
25. Robbie Tarrant (Bendigo Pioneers/VICTORIA) - Brisbane
Positon: KP Forward
Height: 195cm Weight: 91kg
26. Stephen Browne (West Perth/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – Sydney
Position: Defender/Midfield
Height: 181cm Weight: 74kg
Browne would start off as a Kennelly type backman before having stints in the middle. Very handy small backman. Sydney are keep on Dangerfield too.
27. Tom Bellchambers (Northern Bombers/TASMANIA) – Adelaide
Position: Ruck
Height: 199cm Weight: 91kg
Adelaide will be after a ruckman. Bellchambers has good ruck work and could do a bit more around the ground. Won't have go home factor either (like Watts & Meesen). Adelaide are said to have talk to Gaertner and may pick him if around this pick.
28. Levi Greenwood (Port Magpies/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) – Port Adelaide
Position: Midfield
Height: 181cm Weight: 91kg
Work horse midfield for Port. Haven't had one of these for a while, just keeps running and getting the ball.
29. Jackson Hall (Gippsland Power/VICTORIA) – Hawthorn
Position: Wing
Position: 187cm Weight: 76kg
Bottom-aged modern day AFL runner. Does fit the Hawthorn mould. Hawthorn are interested in Hall, not sure if they will use a second rounder but they suspect he will go high next year.
30. Paddy McGinnity (Claremont/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – West Coast
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight: 75kg
McGinnity tagged Cotchin out of the game in the championships. Does run all day and second efforts are good. West Coast love their runners.
31. Andy Otten (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Collingwood
Position: Utility
Height:192cm Weight: 86kg
32. Tony Notte (Swan Districts/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – Kangaroos
Position: Forward/Utility
Height: 194cm Weight: 70kg
May slide becuase of small frame.
33. Aaron Joseph (Glenorchy/TASMANIA) – Port Adelaide
Position: Inside Midfield
Height: 178cm Weight: 75kg
34. Chris Kangars (Geelong Falcons/VICTORIA) – Geelong
Position: Defender/Utility
Height: 193cm Weight: 84kg
Round 3
35. Mitch Farmer (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Midfield
Height: 179cm Weight: 79kg
36. Dan McKenna (Gippsland Power/VICTORIA) – Carlton
Position: Defender
Height: 194cm Weight: 82kg
37. Hugh Sandilands (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Kangaroos
Position: Wing/Utility
Height: 191cm Weight: 82kg
38. Ryan Normington (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Adelaide
Position: Midfield
Height: 186cm Weight: 76kg
39. Darcy Daniher (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) – Essendon
Position: Defender
Height: 192cm Weight: 89kg
40. Ashley Arrowsmith (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) – Fremantle
Position: Wing/HFF
Height: 188cm Weight: 82kg
41. Matthew Davis (Mt Gravatt/QUEENSLAND) – Brisbane
Position: Midfield
Height: 187cm Weight: 74kg
42. Andrew Renton (Eastern Rangers/VICTORIA) – St Kilda
Position: Ruck
Height: 202cm Weight: 94kg
43. Brad Gilder (Sandringham Dragons/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Midfield
Height: 183cm Weight: 84kg
44. Myke Cook (Sandringham Dragons/VICTORIA) – Geelong
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight: 76kg
45. Lachie Hill (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Hawthorn
Position: Utility
Height: 189cm Weight: 83kg
46. Marlon Motlop (North Adelaide/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) – Carlton
Position: Forward
Height: 181cm Weight: 76kg
47. James Mulligan (Southport/QUEENSLAND) – Collingwood
Position: Ruck
Height: 201cm Weight: 96kg
48. Will Sulivan (Western Jets/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Ruck
Height: 202cm Weight: 95kg
49. James Wundke (North Adelaide/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) – Port Adelaide
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm Weight: 88kg
50. Joel Smouha (Mt Gravatt/QUEENSLAND) - Geelong
Position: Ruck
Height: 196cm Weight: 80kg
Round 4
51. Dawson Simpson (Murray Bushrangers/VICTORIA) - Richmond
Position: Ruck
Height: 206cm Weight: 97kg
52. John McCarthy (Dandenong/VICTORIA) - Brisbane
Position: Utility
Height: 187cm Weight: 79kg
53. David Zaharakis (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Melbourne
Position: Midfield
Height: 180cm Weight: 70kg
54. Luke Sampey (East Perth/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - West Coast
Position: Key Forward
Height: 191cm Weight: 91kg
55. Dean Putt (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) - Essendon
Position: Ruck
Height: 202cm Weight: 88kg
56. Kepler Bradley (Essendon) - Fremantle
Position: Utility
Height: 197cm Weight: 101kg
57. Zne Murphy (Wynard/QUEENSLAND) - Brisbane
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight: 85kg
58. Matthew Lobbe (Eastern Rangers/VICTORIA)- St Kilda
Position: Midfielder
Height: 197cm Weight: 80kg
59. Harry Croft (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA)- Adelaide
Position: KP/Utility
Height: 192cm Weight: 82kg
60. Travis Dulic (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) - Sydney
Position: Key Defender
Height: 192cm Weight: 90kg
61. Daniel Noy (Dandenong/VICTORIA) - Hawthorn
Position: Wing
Height: 188cm Weight: 78kg
62. Brendan Whitecross (Zilimere/QUEENSLAND) - Geelong
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight 79kg
63. Jarrhan Jacky (Subiaco/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Collingwood
Position: Small Forward
Height: 180cm Weight: 71kg
64. Tom McNamara (South Adelaide/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) - Kangaroos
Position: Utility
Height: 182cm Weight: 87kg
65. Ashley Hockey (Murray Bushrangers/VICTORIA) - Port Adelaide
Position: Midfield/Defender
Height: 181cm Weight: 78kg
66. Haelan Kay (Gippsland Power/VICTORIA) - Western Bulldogs
Position: Wing
Height: 186cm Weight: 75
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>Jaxson Barham (F/S Pick to Collingwood with last pick)
>Adam Donounghue (F/S Pick to Geelong with last pick)
> Taylor Walker (NSW Scholarship pick to Adelaide)
Rest of the profiles to come later and rounds 5, 6 and maybe 7 to be filled in after list lodgements.
Only done the first four rounds and put players where I think they will go, or heard where they will go. The other rounds and profiles will be done later.
Round 1 Priority Pick
1. Matthew Kreuzer (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Carlton
Position: Ruck
Height: 199cm Weight: 91kg
A ruckman with surprisingly good mobility to go along with good ball winning ability. Was the stand out ruckman at the championships, earning AA honours in that position. Tap work is ok for AFL level. Kreuzer’s mobility gets around the ground very well. His opponents have had a hard time going with him as he has big tank to keep running. He can go forward as he is an excellent mark and presents himself well.
Almost set in stone that Carlton will pick up the best prospect of this year’s draft.
Round 1
2. Trent Cotchin (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Richmond
Position: Midfielder
Height: 184cm Weight: 81kg
Classy midfielder finisher type who is not without some toe. Backs himself and carries the ball when it is on. Trent has the X-factor, could win game of his boot. Reads play pretty well. Fantastic kick with both feet! Is vcrsatile -can play on ball, in forward line or in defence but will probably start his first year or two on the flanks. Only slight concerns would be poor championships (very well tagged) and injuries (not a major problem though).
Richmond will probably take the best available player and that being Cotchin. On the off chance that Richmond did make a “deal” with the Eagles they will look at Morton (highly unlikely) but Miller and his thieving ways would be looking at Cotchin all the way!
3. Chris Masten (East Fremantle/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – West Coast
Position: Inside Midfielder
Height: 179cm Weight: 80kg
Inside midfielder who makes good decisions and is a genuine asset to have around the packs. Quick hands and a very hard worker. Was playing a fair bit of the season with OP. Chris has quick hands and good in traffic. Work around the clearances is brilliant. Chris was amongst WA’s bests during the championships along with Palmer and Morton.
The Eagles will take a midfielder with their first selection (Pick 3). Their preference being Cotchin, if he is not available then they will swoop on Masten. It will all depend on how the Tigers go with their second pick.
4. Cale Morton (Claremont/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Melbourne
Position: Utility/Wing
Height: 194cm Weight: 79kg
Cale is a classy user of the ball and has one of the best skill sets out of the draft crop this year. Morton was named the best player of the under 18 championships this year for his excellent work for WA. Can go up forward and kick goals too as was seen in the WA seniors and Colts but not a crash and bash type (was held well in WA Colts grand final). More of an outside player but skills great. Great fill in for Johnstone.
Word on the street is that the Demons we're after after a tall initially with pick four but after acquiring another first round selection after trade week their priorities have changed. The Demons will look at a midfielder with their first selection (Pick 4) and a tall with their second selection (Pick 14). They didn't see too much difference between the likes of Henderson, McEvoy, Rance, Collier, Pears and possibly Myers. They don't rate Grant amongst that bunch. Had the Dees only had selection four they would have gone with a tall with Pick 4 as all of those named above wouldn't have reached their second pick (Pick 21) prior to trade week. If West Coast do get Cotchin, Melbourne will look at Masten or Ebert. Very, very mildly interested in Palmer.
5. Ben McEvoy (Murray Bushrangers/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Ruck/KPP
Height: 199cm Weight: 90kg
Ben can play a several positions but is excellent in the ruck or up forward. Was named amongst Country’s best players during the championships. Kicking skills are pretty good and his ruck good as well. Works around the ground well, has a good beep test and endurance. Contested marks for Ben are a major highlight of his game and he could become a dominate CHF. A deficiency would be his pace of the mark.
The Dogs is that they are genuinely looking for a tall at their first selection (Pick 5), especially the likes of McEvoy or Henderson/Grant. McEvoy is rated very highly at the Dogs and they hope the Dees do not nab him at Pick 4, that is very unlikely now that the Dees have a second pick in the first round. McEvoy would be in the Darcy mould.
6. Rhys Palmer (East Fremantle/WESTERN AUSTRAIA) - Essendon
Position: Midfield
Height: 180cm Weight: 76kg
Palmer used the championships as leverage into top 10 calculations. Was absolutely dominated for WA along with Masten and Morton. Rhys’ pace is used well even though it may not look like he’s quick. Terrific user of the ball, ball magnet and shows grunt and arrogance after finishing with goals- kicked a fair few during the championships and in the WAFL league games. Great work great and size for an AFL midfielder.
Essendon will be looking for a blue-chip midfielder as this is where their problems lie. They will have a look at Palmer moreso than Ebert because of his finishing skills and ability to win the ball. Ebert will be looked at though.
7. David Myers (Perth/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Fremantle
Position: Midfield/HBF
Height: 190cm Weight: 85kg
Myers has the size and body to be a great AFL winger. Played defence during the championships and flourished. Myers has a good marking ability and skills are nothing short of good. Uses the ball well and reads the play in good fashion too. Would be used as a running defender in the AFL initially and then make his way to the midfield over time. Averaged 28 possession in WAFL Colts and 23 possessions in WAFL league games.
Fremantle will be looking for a midfielder to add for their future stocks. Myers looks like the likely type being local and having a dominant year in both championships and league (classy skills will attract Frematle). Fremantle may also look at Ebert (line ball between Myers & Ebert) and local Rance here. Although they will hope that one of Masten or Palmer slide.
8. Brad Ebert (Port Magpies/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) - Brisbane
Position: Inside Midfielder
Height: 187cm Weight: 86kg
Good size for a midfielder being tall and built already as a bottom ager. Was very heavily tagged during the championships due to SA having a very weak line up. Brad has a good ability to win his own ball and uses it well in and under packs. Ebert is a good mark and attacks the ball well. Clean hands.
Brisbane will be picking the best available with their first pick, as they don’t have any major areas to fill or look at. Brad fills that position just fine. The likes of Henderson, Rance and Rioli might get looked here if Ebert does not fall.
9. Alex Rance (Swan Districts/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – St Kilda
Position: Key Defender
Height: 194cm Weight: 87kg
Rance is the prototype attacking defender. He had a tremendous season to begin with in both the championships and WAFL where he averaged over twenty possessions. Can play both tall and small. Quick hands and good decision making ability. Good kicking and rebound is excellent. Pace of the mark is good for a fullback.
St Kilda will be looking at a tall to fill the future void at fullback of Max Hudghton. They might look at Henderson as well because of the void created by Gehrig but that one isn’t as important at the meantime.
10. Cyril Rioli (St Marys/NORTHERN TERRITORY) – Adelaide
Position: Midfielder
Height: 178cm Weight: 76kg
Cyril had a dominate championships and has great blood lines being the nephew of Maurice Rioli and Michael Long. Cyril has fantastic vision of play and is a great user of the ball. Rioli is nice and quick of the mark. Tackling and defensive pressure in the forward fifty is excellent. He is a genuine chance to be a top line rover if he can increase his endurance.
The Crows will want to add some skill and class to their midfield for the coming years and Cyril fits the bill well. Adelaide might have a look at Rance and Henderson but might shy away as their KPP drafting in the first round has been dismal over the past few years. Myers might be an option if available.
11. Lachlan Henderson (Geelong Falcons/VICTORIA) – Sydney
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm Weight: 90kg
Lachie has had two injury interrupted seasons but that won’t shy away recruiters as he has shown in games over the years and few this year he is one of the highly rated key forwards. Being a great contested mark and very mobile he is what you will look for in a CHF. Decision making and on-field leadership are great. There will be question marks on whether he is injury prone and about his kicking distance (after coming back from injury this year).
The Swans will have a key position player in their sights after not having much success with blooding young ones and having to draft Henry Playfair. Henderson, Grant and Rance will be on the radar.
12. Tom Collier (Lauderdale/TASMANIA) – Hawthorn
Position: Key Defender/Ruck Rover
Height: 192cm Weight: 86kg
Strong marking and mobile defender who can play on ball. Was overlooked in the draft last year but played superbly to increase his chances of getting drafted this year. Provides good rebound from defence, ranked 4th overall for contested possessions in the championships. He has pretty good foot skills and can find the ball in packs. Decision making could do with some work but very hand in that he can play rover or as a key defender.
Collier fits the Hawthorn running style of play and their recent type of talls drafted in Thorp, Jarryd Morton and Birchall. Hawthorn will be looking at Rioli and Myers here too.
13. Jarrad Grant (Dandenong/VICTORIA) – West Coast
Position: Forward
Height: 191cm Weight: 77kg
Has explosive pace of the mark and uses it very well in the forward line. Very athletic and attacks the footy well. Has a safe pair of hands and uses his body well in the forward line. Has great aerobic capacity.
West Coast might look to add to their tall forwards after drafting a mid with their first pick. Grant's explosive pace is something important in a key forward and that will appeal to the Eagles. Eagles will also look at local boys Gourdis and Myers here.
14. Tayte Pears (East Perth/WESTERN AUSTRAIA) - Melbourne
Position: CHB
Height: 192cm Weight: 90kg
Impressive in Championships at centre half back winning All-Australian honours. Strong overhead and aggressive in the contest. Rebounds well and terrific user of the ball. Good with spoils and if need too will carry the ball and back himself.
Melbourne have shown plenty of interest in Pears and like the Eagles will look to draft a key tall after having drafted a midfielder. The Dees will also look at Collier and Myers respectively with this pick.
15. Jack Grimes (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Kangaroos
Position: HFF/HBF/Midfield
Height: 187cm Weight: 76kg
Great ball winning ability and good onfield leadership are a few characteristics of Grimes. There are a few question marks about his kicking and pace but that shouldn't be too much of a worry as he does get a team mate more often then not. Quick hands, good decision making and always involved in play (whether it be a sheppard, tackling or positioning..)
Kangaroos will look to add Grimes to their midfield as a future hand to Harris. They have a few players who are capable of using the ball but not too many extractors. Kangaroos may also get a look in at Gourdis, Grant or Veszpremi at this pick.
16. David Gourdis (Subiaco/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Port Adelaide
Position: Key Forward
Height: 193cm Weight: 88kg
Gourdis is a tall, agile, strong-marking forward. His kicking at goal in the WAFL Colts this year has been a bit hit and miss but generally his on play kicking is good. Gourdis has very good pace for a tall and does use it well. Very good at ground level and another player who reads the play well.
Port will look at a draft Gourdis as it needs a CHF. David is big, strong and mobile which is exactly what they will look for in their first pick. If Henderson does manage to slide they will get him, otherwise Simpson has been rumored to be on the cards at this pick.
17. Addam Maric (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) - Geelong
Position: Forward/Midfield
Height: 179cm Weight: 80kg
A dead-eye shot at goal, barely misses a kick. Defensive pressue in attack is tremendous and his ball usage is excellent. Midfield work hasn't been good but if used as a forward can be very dangerous. Maric will either make it very big at AFL level or be nothing - but not in the middle.
Geelong have pretty much all bases well covered and will look at going best available. Maric's accuracy at goal will appeal to the Cats and may be used in the future like Steve Johnson. Cats will also look very closely at Selwood, Ward and Gourdis here.
Priority Round
18. Steve Gaertner (Dandenong/VICTORIA)- Richmond
Position: Wing/Defender
Height: 196cm Weight: 83kg
Very athletic and is quick for a tall. He is a strong mark and his skills aren’t too bad. Decision making needs to improve a bit. But on potential he could be anything with his athleticism and from what he has shown he can do. Only showing his potential in spurts in the TAC.
Richmond are pretty keen on Gaertner. Not sure if they would be willing to use pick 18 on him but doubt he would last till their next pick. Richmond will look for a tall at this pick. Will hope for a Grant to slide or Simpson might impress.
Round 2
19. Scott Simpson (Dandenong/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Forward
Height: 194cm Weight: 91kg
Very strong in the arms and does well in one on ones. Leads and presents well. Kicking for goal is good and on play kicking is good too. Plays both FF and CHF. Can go missing in periods.
Doggies will look to go talls early as the quality of talls later on deteriorate. Not sure who they might go here but Scott Simpson would be a great pick up and would add quality to the Doggies tall stock. May look at one of the sliders here.
20. Patrick Veszpremi (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) – West Coast
Position: Midfielder
Height: 183cm Weight: 83kg
Not overly quick, strong, hard working and backs himself always. Uses the ball okay and decision making seems to be pretty good. Question mark with Paddy would be his tank, might have had an off day during the beep test at Draft Camp but will want to improve on his endurance.
West Coast should be looking to go best available and Veszpremi looks like he will slide with clubs looking to stock up on talls in the first round. The Eagles will look at Selwood and Ward here.
21. Callan Ward (Western Jets/VICTORIA) - Melbourne
Position: Midfielder
Height: 183cm Weight: 71kg
Kicks well and uses the ball well. Great decision making . Attack on the ball is excellent. Was only a fringe player for Metro but injured his knee in game 1, his improvement this season has been immense.
One Ward leaves and another one in. The Dees will be looking to fill their midfield stocks with players that know how to use the balls properly and are less likely to turn over the ball. If the Dees are desperate they will look for a tall here.
22. Sam Reid (Caloundra/QUEENSLAND) – West Coast
Position: Midfielder
Height: 185cm Weight: 75kg
An extractor. Ball usage and decision making can be improved on. Work ethic is excellent and his 1%er’s. Can be a top player if he just improves his decision making but excellent in traffic.
West Coast love their runners and will look for some around this pick.
23. Scott Selwood (Bendigo Pioneers/VICTORIA) – Essendon
Position: Midfielder
Height: 184cm Weight: 81kg
Essendon are super keen on Selwood, McGinnity & Dangerfield here. Selwood may slip in the draft and that's what Essendon are hoping for.
24. Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong Falcons/VICTORIA) – Fremantle
Position: Midfielder
Height: 188cm Weight: 80kg
Fremantle are after a running wingman who would add some skill to their side too.
25. Robbie Tarrant (Bendigo Pioneers/VICTORIA) - Brisbane
Positon: KP Forward
Height: 195cm Weight: 91kg
26. Stephen Browne (West Perth/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – Sydney
Position: Defender/Midfield
Height: 181cm Weight: 74kg
Browne would start off as a Kennelly type backman before having stints in the middle. Very handy small backman. Sydney are keep on Dangerfield too.
27. Tom Bellchambers (Northern Bombers/TASMANIA) – Adelaide
Position: Ruck
Height: 199cm Weight: 91kg
Adelaide will be after a ruckman. Bellchambers has good ruck work and could do a bit more around the ground. Won't have go home factor either (like Watts & Meesen). Adelaide are said to have talk to Gaertner and may pick him if around this pick.
28. Levi Greenwood (Port Magpies/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) – Port Adelaide
Position: Midfield
Height: 181cm Weight: 91kg
Work horse midfield for Port. Haven't had one of these for a while, just keeps running and getting the ball.
29. Jackson Hall (Gippsland Power/VICTORIA) – Hawthorn
Position: Wing
Position: 187cm Weight: 76kg
Bottom-aged modern day AFL runner. Does fit the Hawthorn mould. Hawthorn are interested in Hall, not sure if they will use a second rounder but they suspect he will go high next year.
30. Paddy McGinnity (Claremont/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – West Coast
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight: 75kg
McGinnity tagged Cotchin out of the game in the championships. Does run all day and second efforts are good. West Coast love their runners.
31. Andy Otten (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Collingwood
Position: Utility
Height:192cm Weight: 86kg
32. Tony Notte (Swan Districts/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) – Kangaroos
Position: Forward/Utility
Height: 194cm Weight: 70kg
May slide becuase of small frame.
33. Aaron Joseph (Glenorchy/TASMANIA) – Port Adelaide
Position: Inside Midfield
Height: 178cm Weight: 75kg
34. Chris Kangars (Geelong Falcons/VICTORIA) – Geelong
Position: Defender/Utility
Height: 193cm Weight: 84kg
Round 3
35. Mitch Farmer (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Midfield
Height: 179cm Weight: 79kg
36. Dan McKenna (Gippsland Power/VICTORIA) – Carlton
Position: Defender
Height: 194cm Weight: 82kg
37. Hugh Sandilands (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Kangaroos
Position: Wing/Utility
Height: 191cm Weight: 82kg
38. Ryan Normington (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Adelaide
Position: Midfield
Height: 186cm Weight: 76kg
39. Darcy Daniher (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) – Essendon
Position: Defender
Height: 192cm Weight: 89kg
40. Ashley Arrowsmith (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) – Fremantle
Position: Wing/HFF
Height: 188cm Weight: 82kg
41. Matthew Davis (Mt Gravatt/QUEENSLAND) – Brisbane
Position: Midfield
Height: 187cm Weight: 74kg
42. Andrew Renton (Eastern Rangers/VICTORIA) – St Kilda
Position: Ruck
Height: 202cm Weight: 94kg
43. Brad Gilder (Sandringham Dragons/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Midfield
Height: 183cm Weight: 84kg
44. Myke Cook (Sandringham Dragons/VICTORIA) – Geelong
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight: 76kg
45. Lachie Hill (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA) – Hawthorn
Position: Utility
Height: 189cm Weight: 83kg
46. Marlon Motlop (North Adelaide/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) – Carlton
Position: Forward
Height: 181cm Weight: 76kg
47. James Mulligan (Southport/QUEENSLAND) – Collingwood
Position: Ruck
Height: 201cm Weight: 96kg
48. Will Sulivan (Western Jets/VICTORIA) – Western Bulldogs
Position: Ruck
Height: 202cm Weight: 95kg
49. James Wundke (North Adelaide/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) – Port Adelaide
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm Weight: 88kg
50. Joel Smouha (Mt Gravatt/QUEENSLAND) - Geelong
Position: Ruck
Height: 196cm Weight: 80kg
Round 4
51. Dawson Simpson (Murray Bushrangers/VICTORIA) - Richmond
Position: Ruck
Height: 206cm Weight: 97kg
52. John McCarthy (Dandenong/VICTORIA) - Brisbane
Position: Utility
Height: 187cm Weight: 79kg
53. David Zaharakis (Northern Knights/VICTORIA) - Melbourne
Position: Midfield
Height: 180cm Weight: 70kg
54. Luke Sampey (East Perth/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - West Coast
Position: Key Forward
Height: 191cm Weight: 91kg
55. Dean Putt (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) - Essendon
Position: Ruck
Height: 202cm Weight: 88kg
56. Kepler Bradley (Essendon) - Fremantle
Position: Utility
Height: 197cm Weight: 101kg
57. Zne Murphy (Wynard/QUEENSLAND) - Brisbane
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight: 85kg
58. Matthew Lobbe (Eastern Rangers/VICTORIA)- St Kilda
Position: Midfielder
Height: 197cm Weight: 80kg
59. Harry Croft (Oakleigh Chargers/VICTORIA)- Adelaide
Position: KP/Utility
Height: 192cm Weight: 82kg
60. Travis Dulic (Calder Cannons/VICTORIA) - Sydney
Position: Key Defender
Height: 192cm Weight: 90kg
61. Daniel Noy (Dandenong/VICTORIA) - Hawthorn
Position: Wing
Height: 188cm Weight: 78kg
62. Brendan Whitecross (Zilimere/QUEENSLAND) - Geelong
Position: Midfield
Height: 182cm Weight 79kg
63. Jarrhan Jacky (Subiaco/WESTERN AUSTRALIA) - Collingwood
Position: Small Forward
Height: 180cm Weight: 71kg
64. Tom McNamara (South Adelaide/SOUTH AUSTRALIA) - Kangaroos
Position: Utility
Height: 182cm Weight: 87kg
65. Ashley Hockey (Murray Bushrangers/VICTORIA) - Port Adelaide
Position: Midfield/Defender
Height: 181cm Weight: 78kg
66. Haelan Kay (Gippsland Power/VICTORIA) - Western Bulldogs
Position: Wing
Height: 186cm Weight: 75
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>Jaxson Barham (F/S Pick to Collingwood with last pick)
>Adam Donounghue (F/S Pick to Geelong with last pick)
> Taylor Walker (NSW Scholarship pick to Adelaide)
Rest of the profiles to come later and rounds 5, 6 and maybe 7 to be filled in after list lodgements.