Preview 2020 AFL National Draft thread

[King Corey]

Spoiler: Lore's 2020 Draft Order

 

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[LB2Snake]

Theres rumblings Dodoro is going to bid on McInnes.

It only really takes Bruhn, O’Driscoll and Mcinnes to go in the top 10 and someone like Perkins might slip, especially with Cox and Reid still live.

Hope so. He looks quality to me.

 

[Uber Roo]

Rumours that the big bodied mid might be McInnes, not Perkins

Won’t Collingwood match?


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[outwecome2play]

Theres rumblings Dodoro is going to bid on McInnes.

It only really takes Bruhn, O’Driscoll and Mcinnes to go in the top 10 and someone like Perkins might slip, especially with Cox and Reid still live.

This is why a bid on Campbell really helps.

Doesn't help that the Sydney pick is so high. Needed them to finish around 6th which is probably around his value.

 

[Pykie]

Won’t Collingwood match?


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It might be a way of posturing for Dodoro getting Collingwoods 2021 R1 as well as one of their current late round picks 16 for say 8 (and a gentleman's agreement of no bid)

IF Dodo bidded on him with 6,7 or 8. It would wipe out both of Collingwoods 14 & 16 (likely to be 16 & 18 at the time).

To match would essentially be this:

McInnes + 37 for 16 & 18

They go from potentially having 3 in the top 20 a week ago, to having 1 in the top 35 and one the one they get they already knew they had in the bag.

 

[Jasemon]

It might be a way of posturing for Dodoro getting Collingwoods 2021 R1 as well as one of their current late round picks.

IF Dodo bidded on him with 6,7 or 8. It would wipe out both of Collingwoods 14 & 16 (likely to be 16 & 18 at the time).

To match would essentially be this:

McInnes + 37 for 16 & 18

They go from potentially having 3 in the top 20 a week ago, to having 1 in the top 35 and one the one they get they already knew they had in the bag.

Just imagine the bloodbath between the clubs if that happened (and the Collingwood supporters of course). Tantalising!!!!

 

[Pykie]

Just imagine the bloodbath between the clubs if that happened (and the Collingwood supporters of course). Tantalising!!!!

In reality it's not a bad deal for both.

Collingwood are going to trade that R1 next year anyway in all likelihood because of Daicos.

If a bid doesn't come for McInnes before #14.

They could walk away with #8, #14 + McInnes. Not a bad recovery tbh.

The danger is Daicos not having a great season next year, or them finish below a potential Daicos bid next year.

Essendon have 6,7,16 + Collingwood 21 R1.

 

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[giantroo]

South Australian Caleb Poulter, who has impressed throughout 2020, has been linked with Adelaide (Picks 22 and 23), North Melbourne (Pick 30) and Fremantle (Pick 32).

 

[Shermanator]

"Especially this year I've realised that people probably liked me or respected me because of my footy but I don't really see that as valuable. I want people to like me for the person I am, and I've made a conscious effort to really get to know everyone in the school and recognise all the different social groups in year 12 instead of just being a role model to the footy boys or the popular group that I'm associated with. I wanted to really have an impact on everybody."

Football, though, is impossible to strip away from Phillips. And this year's challenges have made it only clearer to him how much he craves an AFL career.

"I want it so much that I'm willing to do anything to get there," he says. "It's something that I live and breathe, I always come back to the process and what I can do to try to make myself a better player. I really do want it."

This kid is going to be a flat out star!

 

[shinboner magic]

"Especially this year I've realised that people probably liked me or respected me because of my footy but I don't really see that as valuable. I want people to like me for the person I am, and I've made a conscious effort to really get to know everyone in the school and recognise all the different social groups in year 12 instead of just being a role model to the footy boys or the popular group that I'm associated with. I wanted to really have an impact on everybody."

Football, though, is impossible to strip away from Phillips. And this year's challenges have made it only clearer to him how much he craves an AFL career.

"I want it so much that I'm willing to do anything to get there," he says. "It's something that I live and breathe, I always come back to the process and what I can do to try to make myself a better player. I really do want it."

This kid is going to be a flat out star!

This guy might not be the most dynamic but he oozes leadership - might be worth a couple players when in battle.

 

[Pykie]

South Australian Caleb Poulter, who has impressed throughout 2020, has been linked with Adelaide (Picks 22 and 23), North Melbourne (Pick 30) and Fremantle (Pick 32).

Stone going at 9 or 10 would be good news for us.

We only really need 2 or so bolters.

 

[King Corey]

Stone going at 9 or 10 would be good news for us.

We only really need 2 or so bolters.

The bolters might be bolters for a reason though?

Remember when Atley was the much spunked about slider?

 

[Pykie]

The bolters might be bolters for a reason though?

Remember when Atley was the much spunked about slider?

I'm not saying Stone isn't worthy.

I'm just saying rather than taking best available, we have a chance to fill a need/+ best available at the same time under the right circumstances.

I think another midfielder or tall defender is probably preferable to another medium forward like Stone....

The more types (medium forwards) that fall between #2 & #11 the better, as are stacked with them, without even considering that we might take Hollands also.

 

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"Especially this year I've realised that people probably liked me or respected me because of my footy but I don't really see that as valuable. I want people to like me for the person I am, and I've made a conscious effort to really get to know everyone in the school and recognise all the different social groups in year 12 instead of just being a role model to the footy boys or the popular group that I'm associated with. I wanted to really have an impact on everybody."

Football, though, is impossible to strip away from Phillips. And this year's challenges have made it only clearer to him how much he craves an AFL career.

"I want it so much that I'm willing to do anything to get there," he says. "It's something that I live and breathe, I always come back to the process and what I can do to try to make myself a better player. I really do want it."

This kid is going to be a flat out star!

When you listen to all the top draft prospects doing their interviews on SEN over the last week or so it is apparent that they all speak exceptionally well for 18-year-old kids. Phillips was definitely no exception to that and did give an exceptionally strong interview.

Tanner Bruhn in his interview was asked in his interview who he thought the best mid-fielder from the Vic draft prospects and he didn't hesitate in naming WIll Phillips.

It seems like there are some fantastic propositions in this draft. If we ended up with Will Phillips I would be very comfortable based on what I have seen of him both on and off the field.

 

[giantroo]

"Acknowledging his rawness, he identified his ruck work as an area he believed he could further improve - and while it would be great to play for his father's favourite team North Melbourne, just getting drafted would be an honour."

 

[giantroo]

AFL draft 2020: Who impressed at the Victoria trial training session?
More than 50 of Victoria’s best draft hopefuls were put through their paces in front of a crowd of AFL recruiters. Who were the standouts?

Dan Batten
December 3, 2020 - 11:57AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/.../88d76abaa7586821d9c50ce2db303f1f#share-tools
Victorian draft hopefuls took to the footy field together for the first time since March in Cragieburn’s Highgate Reserve on Wednesday for a training session in front of a crowd of AFL recruiters.
More than 50 young talents – split into Vic Metro and Vic Country groups – were put their paces in a range of different drills a week out from the national draft.

While Victorian prospects had competed in national combine testing over the past month, talent scouts had not seen the likes of academy ace Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and high-impact hybrid Archie Perkins with a footy in hand in more than eight months due to the scrapped NAB League season.

The session is unlikely to be a factor in each player’s draft standing but it was a rare chance for clubs to see these prospects in action.

Who has built up across the year and which players impressed on the day?

Check out the Victorian draft prospects who caught the eye at the session.

Nikolas Cox has put on 4kg since he was last spotted.
Nikolas Cox

Northern Knights — Key forward/defender, 200cm, 87kg
Cox certainly looks a lot different to the last time recruiters saw him with a footy in hand, putting on four kilograms in the NAB League shutdown. The mobile swingman has not lost any of his zip, either, looking quick and showing off his eloquent kicking on both sides.

Archie Perkins in action. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Archie Perkins
Sandringham Dragons — Forward/midfielder, 188cm, 79kg
Recruiters would have been eager to see the athletic beast in action and he did not disappoint. Caught the eye with his explosiveness off the mark in a half-ground lead-up drill and is a hulking figure physically.

Macrae moves in a similar way to Jack. Finlay Macrae is the half brother of Jack Macrae.

Finlay Macrae
Oakleigh Chargers — Midfielder, 186cm, 78kg
Looks to have built size over the year and his skills were superb as always. You cannot help but think of his half-brother, Western Bulldogs smooth-mover Jack Macrae, when you watch him in action.

Reef McInnes is a part of the Collingwood academy. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos

Reef McInnes
Oakleigh Chargers — Midfielder, 193cm, 86kg
Clean as a whistle during the ground-ball drills, gathering the footy off the deck at pace with no fumbles whatsoever. No mean feat for a midfielder standing 193cm.

Connor Downie already has the size of an AFL footballer.

Connor Downie
Eastern Ranges — Defender/midfielder, 185cm, 82kg
You could have mistaken Downie for an AFL footballer considering his size on the field and professionalism off it, where the Chinese Next Generation Academy product – who is tied to Hawthorn - expressed his desire to be an AFL ambassador for China. He looked as comfortable among his peers on the training track as he did in the media scrum.

Conor Stone impressed with his speed and power. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Conor Stone
Oakleigh Chargers — Forward 189cm, 83kg
Stone’s speed and power mix was on display on Wednesday after his combine results failed to reflect his impressive athletic traits.

Matthew Allison was smooth across the ground.

Matt Allison
Calder Cannons — Key forward, 194cm, 81kg
The 194cm tall moved extremely well across the ground for a player his size and was sound with his disposal and overhead marking.

Joshua Eyre was solid in the marking contests. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Josh Eyre
Calder Cannons — Key forward, 198cm, 85kg
Eyre was one of the surprise packets in the marking drill, winning a bunch of 1-on-1 contests against highly rated key position prospects. It caps off a stellar finish to the year for the Essendon NGA product after blitzing the Vic Country combine.

Joshua Clarke has put on considerable size.
Josh Clarke
Eastern Ranges — Key forward, 182cm, 75kg
A strong breeze could have sent Clarke flying the last time recruiters saw the running defender. His rigorous gym program during the shutdown looks to have paid off and he appeared to be just as quick off the mark despite the extra size.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was impressive throughout. Picture: Michael Klein
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Oakleigh Chargers — Key forward, 195cm, 90kg
All eyes were on the pick one contender throughout the session with his familiar outstretched marks on the lead at full tilt and clean hands on show. The popular character blew out the cobwebs with a couple of miscued kicks which were met with friendly niggles and howls from his peers.

Hollands had a light run through.
Elijah Hollands is returning from a knee injury.
Elijah Hollands
Murray Bushrangers — Midfielder/forward, 189cm, 85kg
Hollands ran laps and took part in stationary kicking drills as he eases his way back from his anterior cruciate ligament injury. The potential number-one pick saved his best work for the pre-training interviews, joking about his unkempt hairdo.

Reid in action.

Zach Reid is a massive 202cm tall.
Zach Reid
Gippsland Power — Key defender, 202cm, 83kg
It was like watching a skilful wingman, until you remember he is 202cm. The key defender hit targets left, right and centre and held his own in 1-on-1 marking contests despite his slender build.

Bruhn (right) battles with Nick Stevens

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Tanner Bruhn was clean at ground level.
Tanner Bruhn
Geelong Falcons — Midfielder, 183cm, 74kg
Bruhn has had few opportunities to impress in the last two seasons, but eyes were drawn to him regardless. Glided across the ground and his clean hands at ground level were a highlight.

Ryan Angwin is slight but has some serious reach.
Ryan Angwin
Gippsland Power — Midfielder/defender, 184cm, 72kg
As one draft watcher remarked, there is a bit about this kid. The slight midfielder looks to have added size and had some great flashes with his kicking and agility.

Maher (left) battles with Harry Sharp.

Zavier Maher’s upper body strength is an asset.
Zavier Maher
Murray Bushrangers — Midfielder, 185cm, 82kg
Maher consistently won marking contests by out bodying opponents with his strong frame. The big-bodied midfielder also showcased his dash at stages.

Seamus Mitchell has put on size.
Seamus Mitchell
Bendigo Pioneers — Forward, 181cm, 74kg
Another who is noticeably stronger, and he is difficult to miss with his hair flapping at the back – especially when you are moving at his pace. Has a great turn of speed.

Treacy was one of the best talls.

Josh Treacy was impressive through the air.

Josh Treacy
Bendigo Pioneers — Key forward, 194cm, 94kg
The focus was on Ugle-Hagan in the 1-on-1 marking drill, but it was Treacy who stole the show against him in front of a host of recruiters. Outmuscled the best player out there on one occasion to take a strong grab and was one of the most impressive Vic Country talls out there.
Dominic Bedendo
Murray Bushrangers — Forward/defender, 188cm, 74kg
After topping the charts nationally in the running vertical jump test at the combine, Bedendo’s tremendous leap was on full display in the marking drills, pulling down a couple of nice grabs. Plays taller than his height suggests because of his spring.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Sorry Nik, we can't draft a bloke who wears birkenstocks.

 

[Event Horizon]

"Acknowledging his rawness, he identified his ruck work as an area he believed he could further improve - and while it would be great to play for his father's favourite team North Melbourne, just getting drafted would be an honour."

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Could he be the project ruckman to be groomed as a Goldy replacement in 3 years?

 

[Passmore]

Christ, the physiques on some of these kids. They certainly haven't wasted lockdown playing video games.

Ellijah "Highpants" Hollands.

 

[giantroo]

Twomey on the live chat: "I think Essendon should draft Perkins - they don't have any players who do what he does well. He's not the finished product but with three picks is worth taking in combination with a tall and maybe a pure midfielder. But I do think Perkins is a good chance to get through to North's pick 11."

 

[giantroo]

Twomey on Chapman : "Clubs certainly see Chapman as having midfield capabilities - he can find the ball, mark overhead and run all day - so it's a nice blend. He probably does start as a half-back. GWS, Fremantle and Collingwood all in the mix for him."

 

[shinboner magic]

AFL draft 2020: Who impressed at the Victoria trial training session?
More than 50 of Victoria’s best draft hopefuls were put through their paces in front of a crowd of AFL recruiters. Who were the standouts?

Dan Batten
December 3, 2020 - 11:57AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/.../88d76abaa7586821d9c50ce2db303f1f#share-tools
Victorian draft hopefuls took to the footy field together for the first time since March in Cragieburn’s Highgate Reserve on Wednesday for a training session in front of a crowd of AFL recruiters.
More than 50 young talents – split into Vic Metro and Vic Country groups – were put their paces in a range of different drills a week out from the national draft.

While Victorian prospects had competed in national combine testing over the past month, talent scouts had not seen the likes of academy ace Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and high-impact hybrid Archie Perkins with a footy in hand in more than eight months due to the scrapped NAB League season.

The session is unlikely to be a factor in each player’s draft standing but it was a rare chance for clubs to see these prospects in action.

Who has built up across the year and which players impressed on the day?

Check out the Victorian draft prospects who caught the eye at the session.

Nikolas Cox has put on 4kg since he was last spotted.
Nikolas Cox

Northern Knights — Key forward/defender, 200cm, 87kg
Cox certainly looks a lot different to the last time recruiters saw him with a footy in hand, putting on four kilograms in the NAB League shutdown. The mobile swingman has not lost any of his zip, either, looking quick and showing off his eloquent kicking on both sides.

Archie Perkins in action. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Archie Perkins
Sandringham Dragons — Forward/midfielder, 188cm, 79kg
Recruiters would have been eager to see the athletic beast in action and he did not disappoint. Caught the eye with his explosiveness off the mark in a half-ground lead-up drill and is a hulking figure physically.

Macrae moves in a similar way to Jack. Finlay Macrae is the half brother of Jack Macrae.

Finlay Macrae
Oakleigh Chargers — Midfielder, 186cm, 78kg
Looks to have built size over the year and his skills were superb as always. You cannot help but think of his half-brother, Western Bulldogs smooth-mover Jack Macrae, when you watch him in action.

Reef McInnes is a part of the Collingwood academy. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos

Reef McInnes
Oakleigh Chargers — Midfielder, 193cm, 86kg
Clean as a whistle during the ground-ball drills, gathering the footy off the deck at pace with no fumbles whatsoever. No mean feat for a midfielder standing 193cm.

Connor Downie already has the size of an AFL footballer.

Connor Downie
Eastern Ranges — Defender/midfielder, 185cm, 82kg
You could have mistaken Downie for an AFL footballer considering his size on the field and professionalism off it, where the Chinese Next Generation Academy product – who is tied to Hawthorn - expressed his desire to be an AFL ambassador for China. He looked as comfortable among his peers on the training track as he did in the media scrum.

Conor Stone impressed with his speed and power. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Conor Stone
Oakleigh Chargers — Forward 189cm, 83kg
Stone’s speed and power mix was on display on Wednesday after his combine results failed to reflect his impressive athletic traits.

Matthew Allison was smooth across the ground.

Matt Allison
Calder Cannons — Key forward, 194cm, 81kg
The 194cm tall moved extremely well across the ground for a player his size and was sound with his disposal and overhead marking.

Joshua Eyre was solid in the marking contests. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Josh Eyre
Calder Cannons — Key forward, 198cm, 85kg
Eyre was one of the surprise packets in the marking drill, winning a bunch of 1-on-1 contests against highly rated key position prospects. It caps off a stellar finish to the year for the Essendon NGA product after blitzing the Vic Country combine.

Joshua Clarke has put on considerable size.
Josh Clarke
Eastern Ranges — Key forward, 182cm, 75kg
A strong breeze could have sent Clarke flying the last time recruiters saw the running defender. His rigorous gym program during the shutdown looks to have paid off and he appeared to be just as quick off the mark despite the extra size.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was impressive throughout. Picture: Michael Klein
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Oakleigh Chargers — Key forward, 195cm, 90kg
All eyes were on the pick one contender throughout the session with his familiar outstretched marks on the lead at full tilt and clean hands on show. The popular character blew out the cobwebs with a couple of miscued kicks which were met with friendly niggles and howls from his peers.

Hollands had a light run through.
Elijah Hollands is returning from a knee injury.
Elijah Hollands
Murray Bushrangers — Midfielder/forward, 189cm, 85kg
Hollands ran laps and took part in stationary kicking drills as he eases his way back from his anterior cruciate ligament injury. The potential number-one pick saved his best work for the pre-training interviews, joking about his unkempt hairdo.

Reid in action.

Zach Reid is a massive 202cm tall.
Zach Reid
Gippsland Power — Key defender, 202cm, 83kg
It was like watching a skilful wingman, until you remember he is 202cm. The key defender hit targets left, right and centre and held his own in 1-on-1 marking contests despite his slender build.

Bruhn (right) battles with Nick Stevens

Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]

.

Tanner Bruhn was clean at ground level.
Tanner Bruhn
Geelong Falcons — Midfielder, 183cm, 74kg
Bruhn has had few opportunities to impress in the last two seasons, but eyes were drawn to him regardless. Glided across the ground and his clean hands at ground level were a highlight.

Ryan Angwin is slight but has some serious reach.
Ryan Angwin
Gippsland Power — Midfielder/defender, 184cm, 72kg
As one draft watcher remarked, there is a bit about this kid. The slight midfielder looks to have added size and had some great flashes with his kicking and agility.

Maher (left) battles with Harry Sharp.

Zavier Maher’s upper body strength is an asset.
Zavier Maher
Murray Bushrangers — Midfielder, 185cm, 82kg
Maher consistently won marking contests by out bodying opponents with his strong frame. The big-bodied midfielder also showcased his dash at stages.

Seamus Mitchell has put on size.
Seamus Mitchell
Bendigo Pioneers — Forward, 181cm, 74kg
Another who is noticeably stronger, and he is difficult to miss with his hair flapping at the back – especially when you are moving at his pace. Has a great turn of speed.

Treacy was one of the best talls.

Josh Treacy was impressive through the air.

Josh Treacy
Bendigo Pioneers — Key forward, 194cm, 94kg
The focus was on Ugle-Hagan in the 1-on-1 marking drill, but it was Treacy who stole the show against him in front of a host of recruiters. Outmuscled the best player out there on one occasion to take a strong grab and was one of the most impressive Vic Country talls out there.
Dominic Bedendo
Murray Bushrangers — Forward/defender, 188cm, 74kg
After topping the charts nationally in the running vertical jump test at the combine, Bedendo’s tremendous leap was on full display in the marking drills, pulling down a couple of nice grabs. Plays taller than his height suggests because of his spring.

Did all players get tops two sizes smaller
They’re bigger than some of our players