Competitions Eagles Board 2021 Phantom Draft

[Carbine Chaos]

ROUND ONE

1 Collingwood (matched bid) - Nick Daicos (MID, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 183cm/72kg)
2 North Melbourne - Jason Horne-Francis (MID/FWD, South Adelaide/South Australia, 185cm/81kg)
3 Hawthorn (trade GWS) - Finn Callaghan (MID - Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 189cm/82kg)
4 Western Bulldogs (matched bid) - Sam Darcy (RUCK/KPF - Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 204cm/75kg)
5 GWS (trade WCE Suns) - Neil Erasmus (MID/FWD - Subiaco/Western Australia, 190cm/82kg)
6 Adelaide - Josh Goater (MID/UTL - Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, 190cm/79kg)
7 West Coast (trade GWS Suns) - Matthew Johnson (MID, Subiaco/Western Australia, 192cm/81kg)
8 Fremantle - Josh Rachele (FWD/MID, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, 180cm/78kg)
9 Richmond - Ben Hobbs (MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 183cm/80kg)
10 Richmond (trade Fremantle) - Josh Gibcus (KPD, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 196cm/87kg)
11 St Kilda - Josh Ward (MID, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 181cm/79kg)
12 Gold Coast (trade WCE GWS) - Tyler Sonsie (MID, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 181cm/77kg)
13 Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (MID, Glenelg/South Australia, 187cm/71kg)
14 Port Adelaide - Arlo Draper (UTL, South Adelaide/South Australia, 186cm/75kg)
15 West Coast (trade GWS Suns) - Angus Sheldrick (MID, Claremont/Western Australia, 179cm/88kg)
16 Brisbane - Mac Andrew (RUC, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 200cm/70kg)
17 Fremantle (trade Richmond) - Jacob Van Rooyen (KPF/KPD, Claremont/Western Australia, 193cm/91kg)
18 Sydney - Mitch Knevitt (MID/FWD, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, 193cm/81kg)
19 Melbourne - Jye Amiss (KPF, East Perth/Western Australia, 196cm/83kg)
20 Brisbane - Josh Sinn (DEF/MID, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 186cm/73kg)


ROUND TWO

21 Fremantle - Leek Alleer (KPD, Central District/South Australia, 195cm/84kg)
22 North Melbourne - Rhett Bazzo (KPD/KPF, Swan Districts/Western Australia, 195cm/81kg)
23 Hawthorn - Jesse Motlop (FWD/MID, South Fremantle/Western Australia, 177cm/77kg)
24 Geelong - Campbell Chesser (MID/DEF, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country, 186cm/83kg)
25 Geelong (trade) - Toby Conway (RUC, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, 205cm/97kg)
26 Hawthorn (trade West Coast) - Zac Taylor (MID/FWD, Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, 180cm/74kg)
27 Melbourne (trade Carlton) - Michito Owens (MID/FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 190cm/85kg)
28 Fremantle (trade Richmond) - Darcy Wilmot (DEF, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 183cm/75kg)
29 GWS (matched bid) - Josh Fahey (DEF, GWS Academy, 186cm/76kg)
30 Richmond - Tom Brown (DEF, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, 186cm/74kg)
31 Richmond - Jack Williams (KPF, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 195cm/93kg)
32 Brisbane (trade Gold Coast) - Sam Butler (FWD/MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 184cm/76kg)
33 Sydney - Matthew Roberts (MID/FWD, South Adelaide/South Australia, 183cm/81kg)
34 Geelong - Connor MacDonald (MID, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 184cm/77kg)
35 Adelaide (trade) - Judson Clarke (FWD/MID, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 180cm/70kg)
36 Geelong - Blake Howes (FWD/MID, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 190cm/79kg)
37 Carlton (trade Melbourne) - Marcus Windhager (MID/FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 183cm/82kg)


ROUND THREE

38 Carlton (trade Melbourne) - Cooper Murley (MID/FWD, Norwood/South Australia, 178cm/70kg)
39 Sydney - Brady Hough (UTL, Peel Thunder/Western Australia, 189cm/71kg)
40 Brisbane (trade Gold Coast) - Arthur Jones (MID/FWD, Claremont/Western Australia, 178cm/60kg)
41 North Melbourne - Sam Banks (MID/DEF, Tasmania Devils/Tasmania, 187cm/73kg)
42 Western Bulldogs - Kade Dittmar (MID, East Perth/Western Australia, 186cm/90kg)
43 Essendon - Paul Curtis (FWD, Western Jets/Vic Metro, 183cm/73kg)
44 Western Bulldogs - Sam Skinner (KPD, South Adelaide, 198cm/100kg)
45 West Coast (trade Hawthorn) - Luke Polson (KPF, Peel Thunder/Western Australia, 196cm/92kg)
46 Hawthorn (trade Essendon) - Bailey Rogers (MID, Claremont, 185cm/85kg)
47 GWS - Joshua Clarke (DEF, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 183cm/77kg)


ROUND FOUR

48 West Coast (trade Hawthorn) - James Tunstill (MID, East Perth/Western Australia, 185cm/74kg)
49 Gold Coast (trade Brisbane) - Josh Browne (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 185cm/77kg)
50 Fremantle - Taj Woewodin (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 182cm/77kg)
51 St Kilda - Lachlan Rankin (UTL, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 182cm/70kg)
52 Port Adelaide - Ned Long (MID, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 192cm/88kg)
53 Melbourne (trade Carlton) - Charlie Molan (UTL, Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country, 186cm/83kg)
54 GWS (trade Hawthorn) - Corey Warner (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 182cm/74kg)
55 St Kilda - Hugh Stagg (MID/FWD, Glenelg/South Australia, 180cm/79kg)
56 St Kilda - Blake Schlensog (KPP/RUC, South Fremantle, 199cm/99kg)
57 West Coast - Jack Avery (DEF/MID, Perth/Western Australia, 190cm/83kg)
58 Fremantle - Kai Lohmann (FWD, Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country, 185cm/76kg)
59 Sydney - Ronald Fejo Jnr (MID/FWD, West Adelaide/Northern Territory-Allies, 178cm/70kg)
60 North Melbourne - Youseph Dib (UTL, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 174cm/76kg)
61 Port Adelaide - Lewis Rayson (DEF/MID, Glenelg/South Australia, 181cm/75kg)
62 Western Bulldogs - Richard Farmer (MID/FWD, Subiaco/Western Australia, 173cm/71kg)
63 Port Adelaide - Charlie Dean (KPD, Williamstown, 195cm/86kg)
64 Adelaide - Hugh Jackson (MID, North Adelaide/South Australia, 181cm/70kg)
65 Gold Coast (trade Brisbane) - Shay Linke (FWD/MID, Central District/South Australia, 190cm/79kg)


ROUND FIVE

66 North Melbourne - PASS
67 Collingwood - Jake Soligo (MID/FWD, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 179cm/80kg)
68 Collingwood - Eric Benning (KPF, Carlton/Western Australia, 196cm/85kg)
69 Collingwood - Jase Burgoyne (MID/FWD, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 185cm/65kg)
70 Adelaide - Jordan Lukac (KPF/RUC, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 196cm/89kg)
71 Hawthorn - Matt Hammelmann (KPF, Aspley, 197cm/88kg)
72 Carlton - Blayne O'Loughlin (DEF, North Adelaide/South Australia, 171cm/74kg)
73 Richmond - Alastair Lord (DEF/MID, Norwood/South Australia, 180cm/76kg)
74 Fremantle - Josh Cripps (RUC/KPF, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 199cm/94kg)
75 St Kilda - Patrick Voss (UTL, GWS Academy/Oakleigh Chargers, 192cm/84kg)
76 Essendon (trade Hawthorn) - Miller Bergman (UTL, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 188cm/65kg)
77 Essendon - Luke Nankervis (FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 189cm/76kg)
78 Sydney - Noah Pegoraro (KPD, West Perth, 194cm/88kg)
79 GWS - PASS
80 Brisbane - Jamieson Ballantyne (MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 183cm/79kg)
81 Geelong - Oscar Adams (KPD/RUC, Glenelg/South Australia, 198cm/85kg)
82 Port Adelaide - Luke Strnadica (RUC, East Fremantle, 203cm/103kg)
83 Western Bulldogs - PASS
84 Melbourne - Anthony Caminiti (KPF, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 196cm/83kg)

 

[squashface]

North Melbourne bids on Nick Daicos with pick 1. Eastcoasteagle

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Paperwork lodged: Collingwood trade Pick 38 to Melbourne for Pick 49 and Pick 57

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

Far out, there goes my draft!

Bid matched: Pick 1 - Nick Diacos (F/S)

I have this guy as the best player in the draft, it took me 5 minutes of watching him for the first time to make that assessment and he's similar to Sam Walsh

18

Sam Walsh

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.1

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.2

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

10.8

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

4.8

5star

so that's how good he is. Only difference with Walsh is he's doesn't have that nice long kick that Walsh does.

Diacos, runs all day and demands the footy because of his elite skills where he never wastes it, and this also means he hits the scoreboard regularly. He played a game for Pies VFL side where he had over 30 disposals and 2 goals, and backed that up with 40 and 3 goals in the nab league, followed by 35 and 3 goals the week after that. Nab league average was 35.8 disposals and 2 goals per game, you get the idea.

He also has agility in traffic, and vision to hit up targets. He's almost the perfect blend between Sidebottom and Pendlebury and in 5 years time I wouldn't be surprised to see him listed in top 5 in the AFL.

Peter Diacos, was not only a champion of the club but he's produced two absolute gun father sons for the club. The question on everyone's lips, when will West Coast get our first gun father son - I'm very jealous right now.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Will be on the road a bit today so maybe not a lot of action until after 6pm or so.

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

GWS has accepted Hawthorns offer of 5, 24, 65 for pick 2 and 53

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Melbourne are willing to trade back from 17, send offers.

 

[Obeanie1]

Collingwood matching will mean they lose picks 36, 38, 40, 46, 48, 55 and 58 with 6 points as residual.
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Wow, I knew this bid would cost picks but all of them?

They will be praying he isnt bid with pick 1 and goes #2..

 

[SumaGodCoach]

38 gone, see trade a few posts back. AsterixTheGaul

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Pies with a pick swap and a match

They lose picks 36, 40, 46, 48, 49, 55, 57, 58 with a residual of 10 points taking them to Pick 73

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Given the 2 trades and the massive change with the matched bid, I have updated the order


squashface - you are back up. Might as well let us know if you also want Darcy or Horne? The table will change either this or in 2 picks time

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Given the 2 trades and the massive change with the matched bid, I have updated the order
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squashface - you are back up. Might as well let us know if you also want Darcy or Horne? The table will change either this or in 2 picks time

Thanks man, busy morning at work has put me a bit behind already!

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

The question on everyone's lips, when will West Coast get our first gun father son

1995

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

1995

Even earlier, Ashley McIntosh was picked up in 1989!

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

Pies with a pick swap and a match

They lose picks 36, 40, 46, 48, 49, 55, 57, 58 with a residual of 10 points taking them to Pick 73

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Hopefully Horne-Francis gets through to my next!

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Far out, there goes my draft!

Bid matched: Pick 1 - Nick Diacos (F/S)

I have this guy as the best player in the draft, it took me 5 minutes of watching him for the first time to make that assessment and he's similar to Sam Walsh so that's how good he is. Only difference with Walsh is he's doesn't have that nice long kick that Walsh does.

Diacos, runs all day and demands the footy because of his elite skills where he never wastes it, and this also means he hits the scoreboard regularly. He played a game for Pies VFL side where he had over 30 disposals and 2 goals, and backed that up with 40 and 3 goals in the nab league, followed by 35 and 3 goals the week after that. Nab league average was 35.8 disposals and 2 goals per game, you get the idea.

He also has agility in traffic, and vision to hit up targets. He's almost the perfect blend between Sidebottom and Pendlebury and in 5 years time I wouldn't be surprised to see him listed in top 5 in the AFL.

Peter Diacos, was not only a champion of the club but he's produced two absolute gun father sons for the club. The question on everyone's lips, when will West Coast get our first gun father son - I'm very jealous right now.

You are now sitting pretty with 3 picks in a row - lucky bugger. You should be able to find us some great gems at picks 71, 72 and 73.

 

[squashface]

With THE A5 hinting he might let Sam Darcy go I couldn't risk missing out on who I think is the second best player in the draft after Daicos.

North Melbourne select Jason Horne-Francis with pick 2



POSITION: Midfielder/Forward

SNAPSHOT: “A midfielder with next to no weaknesses whose power bodes well for tough ball winning and impressive aerial marking, as well as damaging scoreboard impact.”

Regarded by many as premier talent of the 2021 draft class, Jason Horne-Francis is one of the most complete prospects in recent memory. The South Australian midfielder entered the season with lofty expectations having already made his League debut as a 17-year-old. The pick of the bunch at every level he’s played at, Horne-Francis took his game to new heights this season with South Adelaide. A model of consistency throughout the campaign in a variety of roles, Horne-Francis shone on Preliminary Final night, booting three goals (and three behinds) from 24 disposals (18 contested) and 11 clearances to claim best on ground honours. His side was beaten, but attention in the aftermath focused on the sensational teenager’s blistering showing at Adelaide Oval. Named captain of the South Australian Under 19 team, Horne-Francis’ League commitments restricted him to just one match in the tricolours – against Western Australia in Perth. However, he was awarded All-Australian honours and was crowned South Australia’s MVP when he captained his state at the Under 16 National Championships in 2019.

STRENGTHS:

+ Contested Ball
+ Defensive effort
+ Scoreboard impact
+ Overhead marking
+ Explosiveness
+ Competitiveness
+ Physicality

IMPROVEMENTS:

– Kick consistency

Horne-Francis is very capable of winning a game off his own boot and at 184cm, he is a medium-sized midfielder who packs a punch. The 18-year-old plays with physicality, imposing himself on the contest and the opposition through his repeat efforts at ground level. The midfielder enjoys the rough, in-and-under side of the game where his natural aggression shines through. He hunts the footy, tackles with intent and hits the ball at speed. His tackling technique is particularly terrific, pinning the arms and bringing the opponent to ground with ferocity. This, along with his smothering closing speed makes for an intimidating combination. Not one to back down or shy away from the tough stuff, he is a natural contested ball winner who proved himself on the inside at SANFL League level by winning 18 contested possessions in the preliminary final. He has showed an ability to burst away from congestion, shrug off would-be tacklers and stream forward with intent.

The South Adelaide prospect, who has spent the year working after finishing his schooling last year, compliments his hard edge with an ability to push forward, where his overhead marking has been a staple. He is damaging one-on-one and can fly from just about anywhere in a pack. Horne-Francis is the type of player who will send opposition defences into a frenzy when sent forward, not dissimilar to the aura which surrounds Richmond Dustin Martin when the Tigers throw him into attack. The teenager has booted 20 goals in 29 league matches, including a couple of hauls of three. He is clever in the forward-50, has a very natural goal sense and, importantly, is prepared to back himself in and pull the trigger when within range. Not one to just rest inside 50, Horne-Francis is also capable of working high up the ground and using his speed on the way back.

Although he didn’t fully test at the South Australian draft combine, Horne-Francis possesses a sound athletic profile without an obvious weakness. He has the acceleration and sustained speed to be able to break away from a contest, the leap to worry opposition defenders, and the endurance required to become an elite midfielder at the highest level. Horne-Francis is efficient by foot, measuring out his targets and hitting them with the appropriate level of depth. He has terrific special awareness at stoppages and his midfield craft is already well developed. The guidance of Bryce Gibbs, Matthew Broadbent and Joel Cross at South Adelaide will undoubtedly have had a sizeable impact on the fundamentals of his game over the past couple of seasons.

Horne-Francis plays with a certain swagger and presence of mind. It’s far from arrogance, but rather a sense of supreme confidence in his skillset and ability to take it up to seasoned players at League level. Horne-Francis has displayed remarkable consistency for a player of his age, consistently featuring among South’s best performers in 2021. Throughout the year, he averaged 16 disposals, four marks, four tackles, three clearances and a tick under a goal per game in 20 matches. He is a remarkably well-rounded prospect with no standout area of improvement. At times, his kicking can be inconsistent in the sense he invites pressure on occasion with short passes, or can blaze away long from a contest. However, Horne-Francis’ skills are above average for an inside-leaning midfielder and are expected to translate well at the next level.

write up lifted from https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/player/jason-horne-francis/

ArdentEagle you’re up with Hawthorn for pick 3

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Hey Eastcoasteagle our pick swap trade ended up netting you pick 73.

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Posters - If you are likely to be in meetings or on the road, please PM me with your selections that might be 3 to 5 picks away. Happy to take a priority list or a directions. Just trying to keep the mock momentum.

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

Posters - If you are likely to be in meetings or on the road, please PM me with your selections that might be 3 to 5 picks away. Happy to take a priority list or a directions. Just trying to keep the mock momentum.

Just give him Brayden Ainsworth, and we'll move on.

He's a gun, just needs to work on kicking.

 

[JoshWoodenSpoon]

Posters - If you are likely to be in meetings or on the road, please PM me with your selections that might be 3 to 5 picks away. Happy to take a priority list or a directions. Just trying to keep the mock momentum.

I've always said the NAB AFL National Draft ought to be held across 17 days.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Hawks pick 3
Finn Callaghan.

I paid a premium to get my man and bloody wrapped that I did.

Write-up to follow when I get home from work.

buddymania
You're up mate

 

[Monocle]

I've always said the NAB AFL National Draft ought to be held across 17 days.

The AFL Marketing & Advertising Department like this suggestion.

Just think how many gambling advertisement time slots could be billed in 17 days ..... oh boy oh boy - the increased revenue stream.

“But remember to gamble responsibly.”

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Anybody going to come in for a trade offer for Pick 3?

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Anybody going to come in for a trade offer for Pick 3?

Pick 3 for Pick 5, 71 & 89.

Lose lose trade. I get a worthless 2 spot upgrade, you get two late picks that may or may not be the last in the draft anyway.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Pick 3 for Pick 5, 71 & 89.

Lose lose trade. I get a worthless 2 spot upgrade, you get two late picks that may or may not be the last in the draft anyway.

Pick 3 (well, 4 now) belongs to buddymania - I just know he was keen to shop it around and have a few more picks.