TN25's Phantom Draft

[TN25]

1. St Kilda- Christian Petracca
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Strengths: Speed, strength, defensive pressure acts, goal kicking, contested ball
Player Comparison: Dustin Martin
Draft range: 1-3

2. Melbourne- Angus Brayshaw
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Tackling, ball use, leadership, inside game
Player Comparison: Liam Shiels
Draft range: 1-4

3. Melbourne- Patrick McCartin
Position: Key forward
Strengths: Marking, goal kicking, courage, one-on-one contests
Player Comparison: Jonathon Brown
Draft range: 1-5

4. GWS- Jayden Laverde
Position: Utility
Strengths: Kicking, marking, speed
Player Comparison: Scott Pendlebury
Draft range: 2-8

5. Collingwood- Jarrod Pickett
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Speed, kicking, clearances
Player Comparison: Lewis Jetta
Draft range: 4-10

6. GWS- Jake Lever
Position: Defender
Strengths: Marking, leadership, aggression
Player Comparison: Sam Fisher
Draft range: 4-10

7. GWS- Sam Durdin
Position: KPP
Strengths: Athleticism, versatility, marking
Player Comparison: Ben Reid
Draft range: 6-15

8. Gold Coast- Paul Ahern
Position: Midfielder/forward
Strengths: Goal sense, vision in traffic, foot skills
Player Comparison: Dale Thomas
Draft range: 6-15

9. Collingwood- Darcy Moore
Position: KPP
Strengths: Marking, mobility, defensive instincts
Player Comparison: Jarryd Roughead
Draft range: 9

10. Geelong- Jordan de Goey
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Versatility, kicking, football smarts
Player Comparison: Jimmy Bartel
Draft range: 5-15

11. West Coast- Nakia Cockatoo
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Speed, evasiveness, kicking
Player Comparison: Daniel Wells
Draft range: 10-20

12. Richmond- Liam Duggan
Position: Midfielder/defender
Strengths: Versatility, tackling, kicking
Player Comparison: Steele Sidebottom
Draft range: 10-20

13. Fremantle- Lachie Weller
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Decision-making, inside and outside game, movement
Player Comparison: Dayne Beams
Draft range: 10-20

14. Adelaide- Corey Ellis
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Kicking, vision, tackling
Player Comparison: Steele Sidebottom
Draft range: 10-20

15. Gold Coast- Peter Wright
Position: Ruck/Forward
Strengths: Mobility, agility, clean hands
Player Comparison: Kurt Tippett
Draft range: 6-20

16. North Melbourne- Kyle Langford
Position: Forward
Strengths: Speed, ball-handling, clean hands
Player Comparison: Jack Gunston
Draft range: 15-30

17. Essendon- Connor Blakely
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Contested ball, endurance, clearances
Player Comparison: David Mundy
Draft range: 15-30

18. Sydney- Isaac Heeney
Position: Midfielder
Strengths: Ferocity on the ball, strength, athleticism
Player Comparison: Jack Ziebell
Draft range: 18

19. Carlton- Caleb Marchbank
Position: KPP
Strengths: Reading of the ball, athleticism, versatility
Player Comparison: Harry Taylor
Draft range: 10-25

20. Essendon- Hugh Goddard
Position: KPP
Strengths: Athleticism, versatility, long kick
Player Comparison: Sam Day
Draft range: 10-30

21. St Kilda- Reece McKenzie
Position: Key forward
Strengths: Marking, strength
Player Comparison: Tom Hawkins
Draft range: 15-30

22. St Kilda- Jarrod Garlett
Position: Wing
Strengths: Speed, disposal efficiency, defensive work
Player Comparison: Stephen Hill
Draft range: 15-40

 

[Ashton Agar]

I'd be surprised if Gold Coast took Wright. They don't really need him do they?

 

[MyLittleSloaney]

That's a mighty fall for Goddard.

 

[Ashton Agar]

That's a mighty fall for Goddard.

Yeah, no way does Goddard fall past us twice. But I'd expect him to go higher.

 

[TN25]

That's a mighty fall for Goddard.

Forgot about Hugh. I think he will get picked up at 20 by Essendon. Thanks mate, I knew I would make a few errors

 

[TN25]

I'd be surprised if Gold Coast took Wright. They don't really need him do they?

He is a quality player and I don't believe Gold Coast will pass him up if he is there at pick 15. Freo may pick him earlier though.

 

[Danger in Texas]

What makes you think we'll pass up on Wright and Goddard? Just curious.

 

[TN25]

What makes you think we'll pass up on Wright and Goddard? Just curious.

You have quite a lot of key forwards (Tex, Lynch, Jenkins). You would take Durdin if he is available but I doubt he will be. That last minute trade with Geelong meant you won't get him.

 

[theGav56]

What makes you think we would pass up on Wright and Goddard?

 

[Danger in Texas]

You have quite a lot of key forwards (Tex, Lynch, Jenkins). You would take Durdin if he is available but I doubt he will be. That last minute trade with Geelong meant you won't get him.

Fair reasoning. Wouldn't mind Ellis, but I doubt we could let pass our potential Tiprat-replacement if he's still there

 

[TN25]

Fair reasoning. Wouldn't mind Ellis, but I doubt we could let pass our potential Tiprat-replacement if he's still there

You might. I just think they are more likely to take Ellis or someone else

 

[TN25]

What makes you think we would pass up on Wright and Goddard?

Like I said in a previous post, Freo may pick up Wright. I think they are more likely to pick up a midfielder and then a forward with 36. This draft runs deep and I think you could find a very good forward but pick up Weller who is a very classy midfielder

 

[LP04]

As a Carlton supporter, I think we need a small, crumbing forward. Betts is at Adelaide. Garlett is at Melbourne. Yarran is a winger now. We played majority of the season with David Ellard as a small forward, but in my opinion, he was hopeless. He had very little affect on games. We are getting Tutt through the PSD, but I'm not sure he will be the answer, even though I have high hopes for him. Therefore, I think we should take a small forward, over a KPP, because they would not be having an immediate impact, where as a small-forward would be more likely to. Plus with Jaksch now in, we are doing alright. We could rookie one and if needed, get a mature aged KPP. So, fingers-crossed, I hope we get Garlett, should he be available. Thoughts TN25

 

[BlueHeeler25]

As a Carlton supporter, I think we need a small, crumbing forward. Betts is at Adelaide. Garlett is at Melbourne. Yarran is a winger now. We played majority of the season with David Ellard as a small forward, but in my opinion, he was hopeless. He had very little affect on games. We are getting Tutt through the PSD, but I'm not sure he will be the answer, even though I have high hopes for him. Therefore, I think we should take a small forward, over a KPP, because they would not be having an immediate impact, where as a small-forward would be more likely to. Plus with Jaksch now in, we are doing alright. We could rookie one and if needed, get a mature aged KPP. So, fingers-crossed, I hope we get Garlett, should he be available. Thoughts TN25

I completely disagree (respectfully). You can find small forwards or use mids - KPP take time to develop.

If there is a KPP at 19 we rate I hope we take him unless an A grade mid slips.

I don't think GC key forwards are that set - only Lynch is proven. Wright won't get past them.

Fingers crossed Weller gets to 19 for me and if not then who knows?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Cannot see GWS not picking a bloke where their list is screaming for an elite outsidish midfielder with genuine pace. I can see them taking 1 defender, but they won't take two. Can see GWS taking Pickett at 4 and be done with it, if they miss out on Leverede so be it.

 

[TN25]

Cannot see GWS not picking a bloke where their list is screaming for an elite outsidish midfielder with genuine pace. I can see them taking 1 defender, but they won't take two. Can see GWS taking Pickett at 4 and be done with it, if they miss out on Leverede so be it.

If Pickett gets to pick 6 they will take him. Laverde is one of the most exciting players in the draft and I think they'll snap him up with pick 4

 

[TN25]

As a Carlton supporter, I think we need a small, crumbing forward. Betts is at Adelaide. Garlett is at Melbourne. Yarran is a winger now. We played majority of the season with David Ellard as a small forward, but in my opinion, he was hopeless. He had very little affect on games. We are getting Tutt through the PSD, but I'm not sure he will be the answer, even though I have high hopes for him. Therefore, I think we should take a small forward, over a KPP, because they would not be having an immediate impact, where as a small-forward would be more likely to. Plus with Jaksch now in, we are doing alright. We could rookie one and if needed, get a mature aged KPP. So, fingers-crossed, I hope we get Garlett, should he be available. Thoughts TN25

Carlton are rebuilding so why would they want immediate impact. I would call Marchbank a defender who plays a bit of forward. Carlton have been linked to him.

 

[BruceWayne]

What's so good about Christian Petracca? Why isn't Alex Carr who actually won the Morrish medal in here? What about Oakleigh Chargers players Toby Mclean who polled higher and Alex Urban who polled the same as Petracca, they've proven they can be part of a winning team. I know what you've written will probably be accurate but i just don't get why.

 

[TN25]

What's so good about Christian Petracca? Why isn't Alex Carr who actually won the Morrish medal in here? What about Oakleigh Chargers players Toby Mclean who polled higher and Alex Urban who polled the same as Petracca, they've proven they can be part of a winning team. I know what you've written will probably be accurate but i just don't get why.

He is a complete player. Strong, athletic, can kick goals, very clean user of the ball. He is getting all this hype for a reason.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

If Pickett gets to pick 6 they will take him. Laverde is one of the most exciting players in the draft and I think they'll snap him up with pick 4

GWS have a few of Laverde types albeit maybe not as good- their two weaknesses are elite speed and KPD. If there is any risk Pickett goes at 5, GwS will take him at 4.

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Would be very happy with Duggan, very happy.

 

[TN25]

Would be very happy with Duggan, very happy.

You should be. He is a gun

 

[theGav56]

Like I said in a previous post, Freo may pick up Wright. I think they are more likely to pick up a midfielder and then a forward with 36. This draft runs deep and I think you could find a very good forward but pick up Weller who is a very classy midfielder

Nothing against Weller at all, in fact would be an excellent choice at 13. I just think at the stage our list is currently at we need to try to get the classiest KPP available, especially if they play or can swing forward.

You don't get into our second pick in your Phantom, but I would suggest that the difference in quality between say Wright/Goddard and say Keitel is more important to us than the difference in quality between Weller and say Wigg or Hamilton.

In the end I think we will taken the opportunity to take a KPP to build around, rather than take more of a role player at a later pick.