Player Watch 2021 AFL National Draft - NOT FOR TRADE DISCUSSION

[Strapping Young Lad]

Let’s stick with a basic rule for this thread, that it’s for draft watch and discussion only.

It’s not for trade hypotheticals, who you think needs to be delisted or traded, how many games you think we will win, some other team will win, how many picks you want in the 1st round or discussion of current HFC players.

It’s about youngsters who are eligible for the draft in 2021.


Key dates to look out for:

• NAB AFL Draft Combine: TBC
• NAB AFL Draft: Wednesday November 24 - Thursday November 25
• NAB AFL Pre-season and Rookie Drafts: Friday November 26

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Vic clubs will be lining up to get him back here in 2 years if he heads to the Giants.

They'll be doing everything in their power to keep him. They'll likely shed Taranto, Green or Hopper before losing him.

 

[chopflop]

Reminds me of a cross between Caleb Daniel and Zach Merrett. I'm high on him. Ball magnet and uses it well.

I'm a big fan of his step. A bit like Bailey Laurie from Oakleigh last year. Overall, just gives me weird Ollie Hanrahan vibes. That being said, I won't be disappointed if we take him because the recruiters know the best

 

[chopflop]

Everyone wants him. 191cm that can move like the wind, with class skills - now that's rare

And the best twinkle toes in the business. Rare package

 

[sohsam]

Cal’s final rankings.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/687290

realistically it would be Ward, Knevitt, Bazzo with our 3 picks with players we have been keen on.

 

[Millsie69]

Let’s hope that Finn has been pulling a Archie Perkins/Bailey Smith

3

Bailey Smith

Age

25

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

and telling all interstate clubs that he doesn’t want to leave VIC

 

[nelk boys]

Everyone wants him. 191cm that can move like the wind, with class skills - now that's rare

Just hope we don't give up Hobbs/Ward and potentially Wardlaw/Tsatas/Hollands for him only.

 

[perrdan86]

Just hope we don't give up Hobbs/Ward and potentially Wardlaw/Tsatas/Hollands for him only.

Where do those guys from next year compare to this year's talent?

 

[theiaofseed]

Where do those guys from next year compare to this year's talent?

Seems a less talent pool but who knows with the last two years missing with development.

 

[The Chad and I]

Sinn's already put on 6kg. I think I'm taking him.

It's between Sinn and Ward IMO.
We need a player like Sinn more than Ward but they're both going to be very good players.
Can't fault McKenzie whichever way he goes on that.

 

[The Chad and I]

Taylor could easily slide deep into the second round. Butler a better prospect for mine

Taylor's kicking is elite and probably more of a midfielder than Butler (?)
I like them both though.

 

[nelk boys]

Where do those guys from next year compare to this year's talent?

Wardlaw looks like a number 1 draft pick, a more dynamic Matt Rowell. While Tsatas is similiar to Callaghan in explosiveness, agility, size, but can play more inside.

 

[The Chad and I]

Reminds me of a cross between Caleb Daniel and Zach Merrett. I'm high on him. Ball magnet and uses it well.

I love the way Taylor hits targets with his kicks, the way he uses handballs to release players, holding onto the ball to create space for himself and the receiver.
He looks like a very intelligent footballer. I see him like a C. Daniel/J.Kelly hybrid.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Let’s hope that Finn has been pulling a Archie Perkins/Bailey Smith and telling all interstate clubs that he doesn’t want to leave VIC

There was a hint of this on the draft board a few weeks ago. Some rumor that he might be a bit of a mummy’s boy who would be a flight risk interstate.

 

[chopflop]

I like that Josh Ward is now 183cm. The same size as Hobbs. He should be the preference

Looks bloody fit!


Credit Getty Images Michael Willson
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[Braidz]

There was a hint of this on the draft board a few weeks ago. Some rumor that he might be a bit of a mummy’s boy who would be a flight risk interstate.

Fantastic

 

[WWSD]

I like that Josh Ward is now 183cm. The same size as Hobbs. He should be the preference

Looks bloody fit!

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He would be my first choice with pick 5.

 

[MasterSamurai]

I like that Josh Ward is now 183cm. The same size as Hobbs. He should be the preference

Looks bloody fit!

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İf no Callaghan then no need to get too adventurous, I been on Ward from day dot and the club have had a good look at him from what I've gathered. I'd be very happy with this young man in Hawks colours.

 

[chopflop]

İf no Callaghan then no need to get too adventurous, I been on Ward from day dot and the club have had a good look at him from what I've gathered. I'd be very happy with this young man in Hawks colours.

Early prediction. If we draft him, he wins the time trial. Lock

 

[TylerDurden]

I like that Josh Ward is now 183cm. The same size as Hobbs. He should be the preference

Looks bloody fit!

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6ft. Slightly taller than JOM and Tom now.

 

[Hodginator]

They'll be doing everything in their power to keep him. They'll likely shed Taranto, Green or Hopper before losing him.

They’d just ask Gil for some more handouts to keep them all

 

[WWSD]

Pick 59,65 and 81. What exactly could those late picks get us? Here’s hoping there’s a hidden gem somewhere out there.

2010 ND: Puopolo (pick 66)
2013 ND: Sicily (Pick 56)
2015 ND: Hardwick (pick 44)
2017 ND: Moore (pick 67)
2019 ND: Koschitzke (pick 52)

Talk about getting value for money.

 

[chopflop]

Pick 59,65 and 81. What exactly could those late picks get us? Here’s hoping there’s a hidden gem somewhere out there.

2010 ND: Puopolo (pick 66)
2013 ND: Sicily (Pick 56)
2015 ND: Hardwick (pick 44)
2017 ND: Moore (pick 67)
2019 ND: Koschitzke (pick 52)

Talk about getting value for money.

Josh Browne
Jamal stretch
Arthur Jones
Charlie Dean
Lachlan Rankin
Fejo Jr
Hugh Jackson
Dittmar
Lukac

Should be some players with good attributes left

 

[chopflop]

6ft. Slightly taller than JOM and Tom now.

No longer a "small mid" ... I'll be happy if we lock him in for 200 plus

 

[Big Hotdog]

There was a hint of this on the draft board a few weeks ago. Some rumor that he might be a bit of a mummy’s boy who would be a flight risk interstate.

I like it. Sounds like he is still on the Boob.

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[hfc70]

Josh Browne
Jamal stretch
Arthur Jones
Charlie Dean
Lachlan Rankin
Fejo Jr
Hugh Jackson
Dittmar
Lukac

Should be some players with good attributes left

Arthur Jones at 59 would be a ripper

Blues may pounce early on Charlie Dean