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Cody Weightman?
One of the better small forwards available though personally I prefer his Stingrays teammate Ned Cahill in the small forward category.
Small forwards always hard to place, one only has to look at Gryan Miers who had an outstanding TAC season for the Falcons and a good Championships for Vic Country yet surprising to me he went at #57 after being touted as a likely 2nd round pick..
My best guess would be 2 -3rd round.
If Port give up their 1st for Orazio.... I can see Tahney slipping to the 2nd Carlton pick, which club is gonna use their 1st rounder on a medium sized forward? A bit of talk of homesickness plus the injuries could see him slide a little.
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Not so sure just yet. If he doesn't get over these niggles I reckon he slides a touch
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Quite a few for a marking/lead up medium forward with Taheny's forward craft.
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Certainly has been, though he's spent more time in the 2s than I thought he might.
Back end of the first round IMO
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Is that not common for the Redlegs with young talent?
He was injured during champs - SANFL form just prior was stellar.
Hopefully it’s the injury and consequent average champs that sees him slide a bit
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I'd be very satisfied with either Will Day or Cam Taheny at that point in the draft, and there's going to be still some very talented prospects around at that pick. Will Day is definitely the SA lad with the most upside in this draft bar none IMO....however supporters would need to be patient while grows into his body.
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With the 3rd Pick of the 2019 AFL Draft, Crows select Mitch O'Neill from Tasmania. You know they want to.
In all honesty, ignoring the AFL phantom guide that was posted this morning, I think Crows will go Brodie Kemp or Lachlan Ash for 3rd Pick (assuming we miss Top 2) then for Pick 21 we go for Cam Taheny.
Unfortunately I can see Port getting Dylan Stephens if they miss the finals (Top 10 pick), and Will Gould won't make it to Pick 21. Problem for Port is trying to get Orazio, as well as Jackson Mead F/S in the Top 20. Do they have the currency to pull it off? Will need to accumulate a lot of 2nd and 3rd round picks, maybe as part of offloading Ryder (and others)?
In all honesty, ignoring the AFL phantom guide that was posted this morning, I think Crows will go Brodie Kemp or Lachlan Ash for 3rd Pick (assuming we miss Top 2) then for Pick 21 we go for Cam Taheny.
Unfortunately I can see Port getting Dylan Stephens if they miss the finals (Top 10 pick), and Will Gould won't make it to Pick 21. Problem for Port is trying to get Orazio, as well as Jackson Mead F/S in the Top 20. Do they have the currency to pull it off? Will need to accumulate a lot of 2nd and 3rd round picks, maybe as part of offloading Ryder (and others)?
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Watch them trade out Wines and Marshall. The vicious cycle of unfulfilled talent continues.
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Brodie Kemp is starting to because more and more interesting too me. Big kid according to AFL.com. 193cm and 82kg’s
first for Fantasia?
Even hampered he managed 21 disposals and 1 goal from the wing against the Allies, there is genuine quality there.
Recruiters want to see more defensive work from him and if he can start to show an improved defensive game at league level i think he is a first round certainty.
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Yes and no, they usually do throw some talent up in the seniors. Stephens has played more games.
Also, they're struggling a bit more than in recent past so I'd expect more game time for the kids.
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Wouldn't be surprised if Melbourne Tank to get a top 2 pick which means they lose this week. So who is everyone's pick if we get number 3
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AFL 2019 draft board power rankings: Top 20 prospects after 2018 Under 18 national carnival
AFL draft rankings: Pick 1 chance’s perfect carnival, Giant conundrum
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Fox Footy's Matt Balmer's early power rankings.
1. MATT ROWELL
Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Position: Midfielder
Size: 178cm, 74kg
Bio: It was a near perfect carnival for Rowell who is sitting in pole position to be the No. 1 selection following the Under 18 Championships. The inside midfielder stands out not just because of the colour of his hair, or his old school approach by tucking his shirt in, but his ability to rack up the disposal numbers around the ground. During the carnival, the 18-year-old averaged 24.8 disposals and 6.0 tackles, winning the ball at the stoppages and helping Metro move the ball forward. It would be a major shock to not see him called out in the top three, given he can play AFL in 2020.
2. NOAH ANDERSON
Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Position: Midfielder
Size: 188cm, 86kg
Bio: Anderson begun his season with a bang as he booted four goals in the opening NAB League game, showing his ability to not only win the footy in the middle of the ground, but be a damaging player on the scoreboard. Goalkicking midfielders are worth their weight in gold and he was rewarded for his good carnival with an All-Australian guernsey. Anderson averaged 23.5 disposals and 5.3 clearances, which arguably would’ve been more if he didn’t spend most of the second-half against eventual winners Western Australia on the bench. Anderson is far from the finished product which will certainly make the club with the No. 1 pick consider him greatly.
3. HAYDEN YOUNG
Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
Position: Half Back
Size: 188cm, 82kg
Bio: Some recruiters argue you can’t take a half back flanker with a top three selection in the draft. And while they might be spot on, you can’t doubt Young’s ability to break open a match with his classy left foot kick. His vision to find a target in the middle of Marvel Stadium in the final minutes of the match against Western Australia just screamed elite decision making. The 18-year-old averaged 22 disposals and 5.3 marks during the carnival, playing behind the ball and controlling the play in the back half for Vic Country.
4. CALEB SERONG
Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country
Position: Midfielder/Half Forward
Size: 178cm, 83kg
Bio: The 18-year-old might not win as much of the ball as some of the other midfielders in the draft pool, but he is one of the more damaging mid-forwards in the 2019 draft pool. Serong booted three goals against the Allies in Tasmania as he finished the carnival with an average of 23.5 disposals and 8.5 tackles. It’s his tenacious approach around the ball that makes him such an important player, as he creates plenty of scoring options for his team going forward.
5. TOM GREEN
Clubs: GWS Giants Academy/Allies
Position: Midfielder
Size: 188cm, 85kg
Bio: The GWS Giants certainly have a tough decision on their hands, considering Green projects as a likely top 10 selection at the draft. But would the Giants match the bid considering they drafted three midfielders in the first round last year? That answer remains to be seen, but regardless of where the grandson of Richmond great Michael Green ends up, the club is going to get a big ball-winning midfielder. Green is in the same mould of a Patrick Cripps/Clayton Oliver, bashing and crashing his way through the stoppages to win the contested ball. No player had more contested possessions than Green in the Under 18 Championships, with the 18-year-old averaging 23.8 disposals and 8.0 clearances.
6. LACHIE ASH
Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
Position: Half Back
Size: 186cm, 80kg
Bio: You wouldn’t have missed Ash’s eye-catching runs if you tuned in to the Under 18 Championships over the last few weeks. The 18-year-old loves the take the ball under his arm and run his 15 metres, often taking another bounce before banging the ball long inside 50. He set up Vic Country’s victory against South Australia, with a pinpoint kick to hit up Brodie Kemp in the dying seconds, with Kemp slotting the goal. Ash averaged 23 disposals in the carnival and could well contend for the NAB League best and fairest at the end of the season.
7. SAM FLANDERS
Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country
Position: Midfielder/Half Forward
Size: 182cm, 81kg
Bio: Flanders has had a consistent season playing through the midfield and hitting the scoreboard up forward. His standout trait around the ground and up forward is his marking overhead, with the Vic Country mid-forward having the ability to clunk contested marks. Flanders averaged 22.4 disposals and 6.0 tackles during the Under 18 Championships, named in the All-Australian squad.
8. FISCHER MCASEY
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Position: Key Defender
Size: 195cm, 86kg
Bio: McAsey was one of a number of players who pushed their draft credentials during the Under 18 Championships, intercepting at will in the defensive half of the ground. The key defender averaged 6.5 marks during the carnival as he locked down his spot as the best tall in the draft pool. McAsey has the ability to play up forward, but his strong work in the air down back means it will be the position AFL recruiters will likely be expecting him to play at the next level.
9. BRODIE KEMP
Clubs: Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country
Position: Utility
Size: 192cm, 82kg
Bio: Kemp really lifted his output when the Under 18 Championships came to Victoria, finishing with two strong outings in the attacking half of the ground. Kemp booted the matchwinning goal against South Australia, while two third quarter goals against Western Australia got his team back into the contest on Wednesday. Kemp can play through the midfield and in defence, averaging 20 disposals and 6.5 marks during the carnival. He’s certainly shown top 10 qualities and it will be interesting to see whether he plays more time in the midfield as the season goes on.
10. DYLAN WILLIAMS
Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Position: Utility
Size: 185cm, 79kg
Bio: Williams came into the season as a potential No. 1 candidate and while he may have slipped in some regards, he certainly has shown his top class qualities. Injuries affected his Under 18 Championships, but if there’s a player who could really jump back up draft boards with a strong second-half of the season it is Williams. He looks most at home as a forward, where his craft and smarts around goal make him extremely damaging as he turns onto his left foot going forward. He has shown some ability as a key defender, while also winning the clearances in the midfield for the Chargers. He is one of the great unknowns, but with plenty of X-Factor, he might just become one of the better players out of this draft pool.
11. DYLAN STEPHENS
Clubs: Norwood/South Australia
Position: Midfielder
Size: 183cm, 69kg
Bio: Stephens projects as one of South Australia’s best draft prospects following a strong carnival playing through the midfielder. The left footer uses his pinpoint pass to spot targets inside 50, likened to West Coast’s Andrew Gaff and GWS midfielder Josh Kelly. Stephens averaged 23.5 disposals during the Under 18 Championships and was named in the All-Australian team. He has also played a SANFL League match at Norwood.
1 2. TRENT BIANCO
Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Position: Half Back
Size: 178cm, 70kg
Bio: Bianco spent all his time for Vic Metro playing behind the ball and racked up 74 disposals in four outings in the carnival. He showed off his ability to use the ball off either foot, rebounding the ball effectively. Bianco has some tricks and has shown his capabilities through the midfield at NAB League level and also was trusted with some responsibilities in the back half of the Australia U18 game against Casey.
13. LUKE JACKSON
Clubs: East Fremantle/Western Australia
Position: Ruck
Size: 198cm, 94kg
Bio: The ruckman came into the Under 18 Championships neck and neck with Nick Bryan to claim the mantle of the No. 1 big man in the competition. And Jackson’s standout carnival meant not only was he selected in the All-Australian squad, but he appears likely to be the first ruck selected by a club. Fox Footy’s Ben Dixon declared he played in a similar fashion to Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy, given his good follow-up around the ground. No player had more hit-outs during the carnival, with Jackson dominating the hit-outs to advantage.
14. LIAM HENRY
Clubs: Claremont/Western Australia
Position: Half Forward
Size: 179cm, 67kg
Bio: Henry saved his best performance for the final game of the carnival as he collected 25 disposals and laid five tackles in WA’s win over Vic Country. The Fremantle next-generation academy member pushed his first round credentials, standing out in his flashy red boots. He creates a spark across half forward and can get up and down the wing on the outside. Henry has plenty of X-Factor and certainly is one to keep an eye on for years to come.
15. TRENT RIVERS
Clubs: East Fremantle/Western Australia
Position: Half Back
Size: 188cm, 85kg
Bio: Rivers has had a consistent year at WAFL Colts level, and when tested at Under 18 Championships level, he continued his good start to the season, ending as Western Australia’s third-highest ball winner. Rivers averaged 21.8 disposals and five marks playing across half back, showing composure and spotting targets well on his right boot. A strong second-half of 2019 could see him end up as the first WA player selected.
16. CAMERON TAHENY
Clubs: Norwood/South Australia
Position: Forward
Size: 185cm, 80kg
Bio: Injury effected Taheny throughout the carnival, with the hybrid forward missing a game during the carnival. He ended his Under 18 Championships with a strong 21 disposal, six mark and one goal performance. The left footer is someone who has plenty to give in the second-half of the year, having booted 11 goals in three SANFL League matches.
17. WILL GOULD
Clubs: Glenelg/South Australia
Position: Defender
Size: 191cm, 98kg
Bio: Gould won dual All-Australian honours as he finished with his two best games of the carnival in Geelong and at Marvel Stadium. Given his big frame, it’s no surprise Gould has held his own at SANFL League level for Glenelg playing alongside some experienced heads. The 18-year-old racked up an average of 21.5 disposals and 4.5 marks, as well as leading the competition for rebounds. It’s unlikely Gould will hold down a No. 1 key defender role at the next level, more likely to be a third tall that rebounds, given he can mark overhead and get it going forward.
18. WILL DAY
Clubs: West Adelaide/South Australia
Position: Half Back
Size: 187cm, 70kg
Bio: Day has been one of the big risers from outside Victoria following a great carnival playing across half back. He is still a light build meaning a Round 1 debut in 2020 is very unlikely, but he remains composed and effective with ball in hand under pressure. He was mighty impressive during the second quarter against the Allies on Wednesday, finishing the clash with 20 disposals. His strong carnival means he is certainly in the mix to be a top 25 selection.
19. JOSH WORRELL
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Position: Utility
Size: 195cm, 74kg
Bio: Where Worrell ends up at AFL level is a major unknown, given his ability to virtually play anywhere on the ground. He’s been used as a key position target at either end, while he has also played on the wing and across either flank. He ended as Vic Metro’s leading goalkicker, booting four goals against Western Australia. Worrell has good agility and is an effective kick.
20. DARCY CASSAR
Clubs: Western Jets/Vic Metro
Position: Midfielder
Size: 183cm, 75kg
Bio: The Vic Metro onballer had a strong opening half at the MCG in the first clash of the carnival, finishing with 16 disposals and three inside 50s in the loss. Cassar collects the ball on the outside and has the ability to spot up the key forwards inside 50. He possesses good agility and has averaged 25.3 disposals playing for the Western Jets in the NAB League.
ON THE CUSP: Miles Bergman (Vic Metro), Jack Mahony (Vic Metro), Harry Jones (Vic Metro), Jackson Mead (South Australia) and Nick Bryan (Vic Metro)
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