2014 Draft Combine Invitees

[Chris25]

NSW/ACT
Logan Austin Belconnen
Nick Coughlan Murray Bushrangers
Abe Davis UNSW-Easts
Tom Faul Ainslie
Jeremy Finlayson Hills Eagles
Isaac Heeney Cardiff
Jack Hiscox Sydney Uni
Brydan Hodgson Murray Bushrangers
Dougal Howard Murray Bushrangers
Michael Mattingly Corowa-Rutherglen
Tyler Roos Sandringham Dragons
Jack Steele Belconnen

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Nakia Cockatoo NT Thunder

QUEENSLAND
Harris Andrews Aspley
Liam Dawson Aspley
Matt Hammelmann Morningside
Nick Jackson Aspley
Braydon Preuss Mt Gravatt
Matthew Uebergang Ipswich
Lachie Weller Broadbeach

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Peter Bampton Norwood
Caleb Daniel South Adelaide
Sam Durdin West Adelaide
Brett Eddy South Adelaide
Josh Glenn Central Districts
Dean Gore Sturt
Cory Gregson Glenelg
Declan Hamilton Port Adelaide
Oleg Markov North Adelaide
Alex Neal-Bullen Glenelg
Keenan Ramsey Port Adelaide
Tom Read Sturt
James Rose Sturt
Billy Stretch Glenelg
Harrison Wigg North Adelaide

TASMANIA
Josh McGuinness Lauderdale

VIC COUNTRY
Daniel Butler North Ballarat Rebels
Christian Buykx-Smith Gippsland Power
Daniel Capiron Gippsland Power
Zaine Cordy Geelong Falcons
Jordan Cunico Gippsland Power
Nathan Drummond Murray Bushrangers
Hugh Goddard Geelong Falcons
Daniel Howe Murray Bushrangers
Tom Lamb Dandenong Stingrays
Jack Lonie Dandenong Stingrays
Caleb Marchbank Murray Bushrangers
Rowan Marshall North Ballarat Rebels
Patrick McCartin Geelong Falcons
Jaden McGrath Bendigo Pioneers
Jackson Nelson Geelong Falcons
Lukas Webb Gippsland Power

VIC METRO
Paul Ahern Calder Cannons
Angus Brayshaw Sandringham Dragons
Jason Castagna Northern Knights
Damien Cavka Calder Cannons
Josh Clayton Sandringham Dragons
Jordan De Goey Oakleigh Chargers
Harry Dear Sandringham Dragons
Liam Duggan Western Jets
Corey Ellis Western Jets
Matthew Goodyear Calder Cannons
Billy Gowers Oakleigh Chargers
Ed Langdon Sandringham Dragons
Kyle Langford Northern Knights
Jayden Laverde Western Jets
Jake Lever Calder Cannons
Brayden Maynard Sandringham Dragons
Daniel McKenzie Oakleigh Chargers
Reece McKenzie Northern Knights
Connor Menadue Western Jets
Touk Miller Calder Cannons
Darcy Moore Oakleigh Chargers
Daniel Nielson Eastern Ranges
Brenton Payne Western Jets
Christian Petracca Eastern Ranges
Marc Pittonet Oakleigh Chargers
Ed Vickers-Willis Sandringham Dragons
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow Western Jets
Peter Wright Calder Cannons

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Aidan Anderson Swan Districts
Connor Blakely Swan Districts
Jack Cripps East Fremantle
Josh Deluca Subiaco
Billy Frampton South Fremantle
Jarrod Garlett South Fremantle
Tyler Keitel East Perth
Mitch McGovern Claremont
Jermaine Miller-Lewis South Fremantle
Jarrod Pickett South Fremantle
Clem Smith Perth
Francis Watson Claremont

INTERNATIONAL
Marvin Baynham USA
Paddy Brophy Ireland
Evan Bruinsma USA
Connor McKenna Ireland

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

No Johansen is the one that stands out to me immediately. Griffiths is also a bit of a surprise, not being there.

 

[Chris25]

Johansen is the glaring one. I feel like he'll be added though. He's far better than some of those Victorian players.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Johansen is the glaring one. I feel like he'll be added though. He's far better than some of those Victorian players.

How many teams have to express interest for them to get an invite again?

 

[Chris25]

How many teams have to express interest for them to get an invite again?

It seems to change every year, but usually at least 4. The AFL has started capping the Combine at 100 players, so that seems to be more important in terms of how many nominations are required. Speaking of which, they've named 96 players and have 4 spots remaining for players to be upgraded.

 

[LemmingMaster]

They also sometimes add players if a position is lacking, often rucks.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Thanks guys.

Any other omissions that stand out? Johansen (especially considering Daniel got an invite) and Griffiths are the only two I'm pretty surprised at off the top of my head. Kovacevic possibly because of the average ruck stocks.

 

[Quigley]

I was expecting Hislop to get an invite.

 

[ajdude]

i'm assuming dunkley didn't get an invite because he'll most likely be going to sydney right?

 

[JasRulz63]

i'm assuming dunkley didn't get an invite because he'll most likely be going to sydney right?

Eligible next year.

On that note though, no Alec Waterman?

 

[Zach Package]

the west aussie list is a bit interesting.

I haven't seen massive amounts but i would have thought hardisty, winton and bevan would get invites.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Having another look, Jack Hayes probably a little unlucky as well. No world-beater but better than a decent amount of players in that list.

 

[LemmingMaster]

The clubs were asked to post a list of 50 names and those with 3 or 4 nominations normally get a call up to the combine and those with 1 or 2 get selected for the state screen tests.
This year the club were also asked to hand over another list of 25 names for the state screen. It seems that they may be attempting to get a larger intake of state screen players than in previous years.

 

[steve hucka]

Only 1 invite for tassie what about Josh fox, Hislop, jones ?

 

[Skippos]

Lots of NSW players. Surprised Hayes, Hardisty and Johansen missed though

 

[ajdude]

Eligible next year.

yeah probably fair enough.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Mitch McGovern benefiting from his brothers rise to stardom.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

the west aussie list is a bit interesting.

I haven't seen massive amounts but i would have thought hardisty, winton and bevan would get invites.

Makes sense, they're looking at some of the less exposed talents to find some gems.

Winton probably the main shock, but perhaps he's not rated at all. Walsh, Lim and Bevan are all AIS guys, the clubs have made up their minds on them quite clearly (not that they won't get drafted, but their chances are slim). Hardisty will be asked to apply his game at higher levels given his lack of athleticism and Waterman is going to the Eagles 2nd/ 3rd round and there is little chance of him flying up the draft order given his average athleticism. Other father sons aren't automatic locks and some clubs might have designs on Stretch sooner than we might expect.

Pickett, Keitel and Smith. Obviously Pickett and Smith are rated, though i'm no Smith fan. Interviewing process will be important for Pickett, as will both their fitness and Smiths skills tests. Keitel belongs in the combine.

Miller-Lewis and Deluca both injured during the champs. Both highly rated, makes sense they go.

Garlett has immense upside as a genuine line breaking wingman, the interviews (attitude) will be the important aspect of his combine.

Frampton as a ruckmen isn't a go but as KPD he could get drafted this year, clubs will want to know if he's up too it physically.

Cripps can play and he has more physical upside than Bevan if/ when he fills out, a lot of question marks but he's got more potential by far.

McGovern, big marking forward/ defender who nearly got drafted in 2012. Had his injury problems like his brother, is highly skilled but pretty unproven even at WAFL level.

Watson, overage player with lots of upside. No doubt he's attracted a lot of interest given his better than expected champs performance. Being a rural kid interviews will matter.

Blakely and Anderson lack exposure, both we're hidden in the reserves last year. Both had good champs and both have issues with their games that need a closer look at.

 

[Skippos]

Have heard lots of good things about McGovern. Late bloomer apparently who has a real talent for the contested mark like his brother.

Hope it's all true as another McGovern flying around would be pretty nice to watch. Reckon he'd need to be a little better across the board though given his tweener size.

 

[tamba]

Have heard lots of good things about McGovern. Late bloomer apparently who has a real talent for the contested mark like his brother.

Hope it's all true as another McGovern flying around would be pretty nice to watch. Reckon he'd need to be a little better across the board though given his tweener size.

Correct me if wrong, not named can still be drafted if not harder ??

 

[Tank Girl]

One Tasmanian (two if you count Weller )

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Correct me if wrong, not named can still be drafted if not harder ??

What's his size? because his WAFL profile is old. Jeremy was drafted at 191cm at 18 and grew out to 195cm and Mitch might have done the same.

Mitch looked a better ground level player than Jeremy as well, slimmer build and cleaner off the deck.

 

[Skippos]

Correct me if wrong, not named can still be drafted if not harder ??

Yeah if they're not named for the combine or even the state screen they can be drafted.

This is just a very early and very tentative indication of who clubs want a closer look at.

 

[steve hucka]

When will the state invitees be released ?

 

[Yoda_]

Mitch McGovern benefiting from his brothers rise to stardom.

And Reece McKenzie benefits from (arguably) the one game of the year in the TAC Cup