Draft Expert eDPS’s Cream Of The Crop 2021

[eDPS]

Hello all and welcome back to another exciting year for potential AFL draftees, this thread will be dedicated to all things draft in 2021 and beyond. Be on the lookout for player notes, rankings and a rolling mock draft which have become a staple and as always I’m happy to answer any draft questions you may have.

 

[Mofra]

Curious what the Dogs would want in Ned Long? Honestly know next to nothing about him, what does he give us that we don't already get from our current stocks of midfielders, or is it just a "best available" type of pick?

Surely we'd take a KPD if they are rated 1-2 picks later

 

[Joao]

I'm reasonably comfortable with a combination of Allen, Brander, Waterman and Williams. By all means add to that along the way, but it shouldn't be the priority with a first-rounder.

By comparison, how many midfielders under 25 have WC got?

No idea but I'd guess less than 5 and none particularly good?

 

[Sweet Jesus]

No idea but I'd guess less than 5 and none particularly good?

Brayden Ainsworth played in an EF last year.

 

[Joao]

Brayden Ainsworth played in an EF last year.

Nick Suban played in a GF.

He is either good or he isn't.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Nick Suban played in a GF.

He is either good or he isn't.

My point is that if Ainsworth is playing, we're short on midfield depth.

 

[Joao]

My point is that if Ainsworth is playing, we're short on midfield depth.

Ah, fair enough. I thought you were giving him a pump.

I haven't watched him closely before, so don't really have my own opinion.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Ah, fair enough. I thought you were giving him a pump.

No.

 

[eDPS]

Curious what the Dogs would want in Ned Long? Honestly know next to nothing about him, what does he give us that we don't already get from our current stocks of midfielders, or is it just a "best available" type of pick?

Mix of best available and a plan B if Dunkley decides to leave. I originally had Callaghan going at the pick but I couldn’t be northerner changing to much of the player cards

 

[Smythe]

Thought I had Hobbs at saints last time? A few around that mark it’s tough to get the right fit

haha, you did, my eyes were playing tricks on me. sorry bud.

 

[eDPS]

I have a list of 10-15 who are close to the top 20 but a name I’d like to highlight is Luke Nankervis from Sandringham. This kid looks to have huge upside and I think he is the type to be a real bolter come the end of the year. Skinny but once he gets a few AFL per-seasons in the gym he could be anything, incredible agility/speed mix and his hands are stupidly clean under pressure at ground level for a player of his build.

 

[THE_GUN]

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Now i really like this
Richmond have a choice between Van Rooyen , Bazzo & Long and taking 2 of the 3 with our picks

 

[briztoon]

eDPS how many of this year’s potential draftees are in year 11?

 

[bird_man]

I have a list of 10-15 who are close to the top 20 but a name I’d like to highlight is Luke Nankervis from Sandringham. This kid looks to have huge upside and I think he is the type to be a real bolter come the end of the year. Skinny but once he gets a few AFL per-seasons in the gym he could be anything, incredible agility/speed mix and his hands are stupidly clean under pressure at ground level for a player of his build.

Sandy look to have a lot of kids in draft contention this year

 

[PMBangers]

I have a list of 10-15 who are close to the top 20 but a name I’d like to highlight is Luke Nankervis from Sandringham. This kid looks to have huge upside and I think he is the type to be a real bolter come the end of the year. Skinny but once he gets a few AFL per-seasons in the gym he could be anything, incredible agility/speed mix and his hands are stupidly clean under pressure at ground level for a player of his build.

You keep your grubby mitts off my smokey

 

[eDPS]

You keep your grubby mitts off my smokey

I wanted to take him in the mock if I had more picks

 

[PMBangers]

I wanted to take him in the mock if I had more picks

You know I did too

 

[bird_man]

eDPS where do you rate Hugh Jackson in the draft?

 

[eDPS]

eDPS where do you rate Hugh Jackson in the draft?

Good little player with good skills and smarts, his size and x-factor are things that hold him back from the top end for me, not sure about his athleticism he might be quicker than what he shows on the field but at 180cm you need that point of difference to have an impact at the next level.

 

[eDPS]

A further 15 names on the cusp of the top 20

Mac Andrew
Braden Andrews
Sam Banks
Miller Bergman
Josh Browne
Finn Callaghan
Sam Darcy
Kade Dittmar
Morgan Ferres
Blake Howes
Connor MacDonald
Luke Nankervis
Lachlan Rankin
Lewis Rayson
Josh Ward

 

[bird_man]

Good little player with good skills and smarts, his size and x-factor are things that hold him back from the top end for me, not sure about his athleticism he might be quicker than what he shows on the field but at 180cm you need that point of difference to have an impact at the next level.

Thanks for the reply.

Seems like there is a big gap between how some rate him compared to others which really intrigues me.

He could end up being a steal, or on the flip side maybe you are right that he just lacks that point of difference.

Definitely one I'll be keeping an eye on. Do you think he'll get to play senior footy any time soon?

 

[eDPS]

Thanks for the reply.

Seems like there is a gap between how some rate him compared to others which really intrigues me.

He could end up being a steal, or on the flip side maybe you are right that he just lacks that point of difference.

Definitely one I'll be keeping an eye on. Do you think he'll get to play senior footy any time soon?

I like him but just makes it hard to put him higher than some players who have some elite athletic qualities but are also talented players in their own right. I only have last years data to go off but athletically he isn’t the best which could be an issue for him at the next level.

 

[Bastyy]

A further 15 names on the cusp of the top 20

Mac Andrew
Braden Andrews
Sam Banks
Miller Bergman
Josh Browne
Finn Callaghan
Sam Darcy
Kade Dittmar
Morgan Ferres
Blake Howes
Connor MacDonald
Luke Nankervis
Lachlan Rankin
Lewis Rayson
Josh Ward

Nice to see you rate Dittmar in your top 35-ish, I’ve really enjoyed his season so far

 

[citizen-erased]

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If Essendon had Pick 6 via Merrett FA, is Sinn the next pick? or would Dons needs change that (i.e. Draper)
Would love Roberts & Johnson if the above comes to pass

 

[briztoon]

If Essendon had Pick 6 via Merrett FA, is Sinn the next pick? or would Dons needs change that (i.e. Draper)
Would love Roberts & Johnson if the above comes to pass

Where’s Merrett going?

 

[eDPS]

Nice to see you rate Dittmar in your top 35-ish, I’ve really enjoyed his season so far

I’ve only seen the one game so far but I like what I see as a big bodied mid, done well to be in good shape after the injury riddled season last year. Could certainly go higher with a strong champs showing