Review 2022 AFL Draft - Pre-season and Rookie drafts @ 3pm

Be interested to see what clubs have picks this afternoon. Geel have 3 spots open. One will be Riccardi and we may keep one open for the Supp period or Mid season. I expect us to take 1 “live” pick.
Essendon have 35 on the senior list as far as Lore, TheGrizz and I are aware (and we pay the most attention to this stuff) so we think we have to use a pick in the PSD.

And we have no rookie slots open if this is the case
 
A little one round prediction of the PSD and then rookie draft (not sure on list spots, will just assume everyone takes one):

PSD:

Pick 1-3: Pass
Pick 4, Ess: Mitchell Szybkowski

Rookie:

Pick 1, NM: Ethan Phillips
Pick 2, WC: Jack Cleaver
Pick 3, GWS: Jayden Magor
Pick 4, Ess: Anthony Munkara (I think he still needs to be a pick?)
Pick 5, Ade: Paul Seedsman
Pick 6, Haw: Seamus Mitchell
Pick 7, GC: Nick Madden
Pick 8, PA: Jed Hagan
Pick 9, StK: Adam D'Aloia
Pick 10, Car: Blake Drury
Pick 11, WB: Jason Gilbee
Pick 12, Ric: Olivier Northam
Pick 13, Fre: Nick Sadler
Pick 14, Mel: Hudson O'Keefe
Pick 15, Bri: Rhys Matheson
Pick 16, Col:Jonti Schuback
Pick 17, Syd: Ted Clohesy
Pick 18, Gee: Archie Lovelock
Clohesy automatically goes onto our cat b list.
 

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Think they need a couple of days between the Rookie draft and the main one, just get all the elevations and nominations sorted etc and let the public know what picks are available before starting it. Whole thing seems disjointed and rushed
 

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Think they need a couple of days between the Rookie draft and the main one, just get all the elevations and nominations sorted etc and let the public know what picks are available before starting it. Whole thing seems disjointed and rushed
The rookie elevations were due to happen last night, but there is nothing mentioned about it happening.

All it takes is a press release on the AFL website, and then a list of open rookie spots. A work experience kid could do it. Utterly hopeless that this information isn't put our.
But I don't agree that they need days in-between. Just get it done.
 
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A little one round prediction of the PSD and then rookie draft (not sure on list spots, will just assume everyone takes one):

PSD:

Pick 1-3: Pass
Pick 4, Ess: Mitchell Szybkowski

Rookie:

Pick 1, NM: Ethan Phillips
Pick 2, WC: Jack Cleaver
Pick 3, GWS: Jayden Magor
Pick 4, Ess: Anthony Munkara (I think he still needs to be a pick?)
Pick 5, Ade: Paul Seedsman
Pick 6, Haw: Seamus Mitchell
Pick 7, GC: Nick Madden
Pick 8, PA: Jed Hagan
Pick 9, StK: Adam D'Aloia
Pick 10, Car: Blake Drury
Pick 11, WB: Jason Gilbee
Pick 12, Ric: Olivier Northam
Pick 13, Fre: Nick Sadler
Pick 14, Mel: Hudson O'Keefe
Pick 15, Bri: Rhys Matheson
Pick 16, Col:Jonti Schuback
Pick 17, Syd: Ted Clohesy
Pick 18, Gee: Archie Lovelock
Nice to see Cleaver get a bit of attention.
I didn't realise Magor didn't get picked yesterday. Potential bargain right there. Teal gets a rookie spot somewhere too, surely
 

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Does anyone have a list of how many selections each club will take today?
 
Rookie draft should be interesting, a few decent prospects didn't get drafted yeasterday.

Luke Teal really stiff.
Ethan Phillips surely gets rookied
Cleaver a rookie chance?
Gillbee is a 190cm wing/utility who can run IIRC
Leary as a rookie small forward may appeal to some clubs
Kyle Marshall dominated the SA combine as developing KPD/ruck

Marshall was taken by port.
 
A little one round prediction of the PSD and then rookie draft (not sure on list spots, will just assume everyone takes one):

PSD:

Pick 1-3: Pass
Pick 4, Ess: Mitchell Szybkowski

Rookie:

Pick 1, NM: Ethan Phillips
Pick 2, WC: Jack Cleaver
Pick 3, GWS: Jayden Magor
Pick 4, Ess: Anthony Munkara (I think he still needs to be a pick?)
Pick 5, Ade: Paul Seedsman
Pick 6, Haw: Seamus Mitchell
Pick 7, GC: Nick Madden
Pick 8, PA: Jed Hagan
Pick 9, StK: Adam D'Aloia
Pick 10, Car: Blake Drury
Pick 11, WB: Jason Gilbee
Pick 12, Ric: Olivier Northam
Pick 13, Fre: Nick Sadler
Pick 14, Mel: Hudson O'Keefe
Pick 15, Bri: Rhys Matheson
Pick 16, Col:Jonti Schuback
Pick 17, Syd: Ted Clohesy
Pick 18, Gee: Archie Lovelock

Cant ess and gws just prelist munkara and madden as cat a/bs?
 
Essendon have 35 on the senior list as far as Lore, TheGrizz and I are aware (and we pay the most attention to this stuff) so we think we have to use a pick in the PSD.

And we have no rookie slots open if this is the cas
Cant you elevare a rookie?
 
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Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays/Calder Cannons)
Szybkowski was expected to drift but the inside midfielder’s slide was dramatic.
Billed as a potential top-20 prospect early on in the year, the AFL academy member shapes as a serious steal as a rookie.
The Stingrays prospect averaged 24 disposals and 102 ranking points for Vic Country at the national championships and is a serious steal as a rookie.
He may not have an elite athletic traits of other on-ballers in the pool, but he is consistent across the board as a strong bodied midfielder.
Geelong, Hawthorn, the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne and among the clubs to show interest in the 186cm ball-winner.

Sam Gilbey (Claremont)
Gilbey is another talented prospect whose draft year was severely interrupted.
The smooth mover from WA struggled with a bout of glandular fever early in 2022 before a broken leg ended his season.
But he’s been on the radar for a while now and recruiters are aware of his class, composure and decision making across halfback – or through the midfield, where he’s played in spurts.
Some were surprised to see him overlooked on the first two nights.


Jed Hagan (East Fremantle/WA)
Hagan may be small but his form has stacked up against men in the WAFL.
The 175cm utility shone up forward for East Fremantle, averaging 13.4 disposals, a goal and 79 ranking points against senior bodies and was named in the All-Australian side in defence at the national champs.
Hagan can be used all over the ground, is a clever ball-user and is clean at ground level.
Ethan Phillips (Port Melbourne VFL)
A mature-age 196cm intercepting defender, Phillips said on Tuesday he had nominated for “six or seven” drafts but was again overlooked in the national draft.
The 23-year-old had attracted some interest, after being named in the VFL Team of the Year and winning the state league competition’s Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the competition’s most promising young player this year.
The past 15 winners of that medal have found their way onto AFL lists, which Phillips will be hoping is a good omen for him entering the rookie draft.

Blake Drury (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Another small overlooked in the national draft, Drury impressed at the national carnival for Vic Metro.
His eye-catching display against SA showed just what he is capable of in a high half forward role, tallying 21 disposals, 12 score involvements and slotting two goals.
The Chargers product is a creative ball-user, has a high workrate and always finds a way to impact the contest.
Jaiden Magor (South Adelaide/SA)
The 185cm prospect entered the national draft as one of the more intriguing prospects, given his best – as an explosive, marking forward or a tough, ball-winning midfielder – was up there with any in this year’s pool.
But an injury in the first half of the national under-18 carnival opener which sidelined him for a number of weeks, and some consistency issues, might have worked against him in the national draft.
The talent and interest is there, however, and Magor could still find a home as a rookie

Jason Gillbee (Bendigo Pioneers/Allies)
Gillbee brings versatility and an elite aerobic base to the table, finishing equal first at the national champs in the 2km time trial with an eye-catching 5:54.
The 191cm prospect has played all over the ground this year but the wing is arguably his best position, where he can roam around the ground and take marks.
He is also a fantastic character and mature beyond his years, renting in Bendigo for his draft year away from his hometown of Balranald in country New South Wales.
Seth Campbell (Tasmania Devils/Allies)
Campbell was a late call-up to the national combine after piling on a staggering 10.6 in the Tasmania State League.
The small forward showcased his strong endurance base at the combine, running a 6:25 2km time trial and he uses his running capacity to have an impact up the ground.
The Tasmanian averaged 19 disposals, four tackles and a goal per game in the NAB League, including a stunning six-goal haul against NT Thunder.
Adam D’Aloia (Eagles/SA)
The SA ball magnet couldn’t do much more.
He starred as a bottom-ager for South Australia and the Eagles at under-18 level, and put up more big numbers this year, with only Will Ashcroft averaging more ranking points at the national carnival.
Clubs have concerns about his ability to hurt the opposition, and his lack of speed, but D’Aloia is strong and clean around the ball and boasts exceptional leadership qualities.
The Bulldogs, Hawthorn, Essendon and Fremantle were in the mix for the SA teenager ahead of the national draft.

Luke Teal (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
A member of the NAB AFL Academy at the start of the year, Teal endured a rocky 2022 which included suffering a broken collarbone.
However, the 189cm rebounding defender or wingman put his best foot forward when he did get out on the field and showed his abilities one-on-one and that he has a penetrating kick when he wins the ball back.
He is the son of Robert Teal, who played 18 games for Sydney in 1989 and 1990.
Nick Sadler (Sturt)
Some view Sadler as one of the best kicks in this year’s crop.
Add to that a great combination of speed and endurance, versatility and the ability to hit the scoreboard, and there is a lot to like.
The goalkicking midfielder, who was invited to the national combine, has enough desirable traits to be in the mix to be taken as a rookie.
Will Verrall (South Adelaide)
The South Adelaide big man finished the year with a bang, averaging a huge 146 ranking points in the final six SANFL under-18 minor round matches and impressing at the national combine, where he recorded the second-highest running vertical jump.
His struggles in the 2km time trial didn’t go unnoticed, but given the lack of ruckman taken in the national draft, Verrall, who had an impressive bottom-age season too, is still a chance in the rookie draft.
Melbourne, who was unsuccessful in its attempt to trade up for another SA big man in Harry Barnett, Geelong and Collingwood are clubs believed to have some interest.
Olivier Northam (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
A 197cm ruckman-forward, Northam has a strong leap and is a mobile and agile big man who follows up his work in the air well at ground level.
He is super competitive in the air when playing forward and impressed for the Falcons in the NAB League as well as playing all four games of the under-18 national championships for Vic Country.
Oscar Murdoch (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
The 190cm defender – who is quick off the mark, reads the play well and is strong defensively – was ranked first for intercept possessions at the national combine with 8.7 per game.
In his final championships game the Falcons product won 13 of his 15 possessions off the opposition, including three intercept marks.
Vic Country and Falcons coach Paul Corrigan believes he plays like Dane Rampe and he could appeal to clubs looking for a versatile defender.

Harry Cole (Claremont/WA)
A 187cm forward, Cole has clean hands and is a dangerous player around goals.
In one under-18 national championships game against Vic Metro this year, he kicked 2.3 from 10 disposals in what was an ‘almost’ day.
Cole captained his school team at Hale and tested well at the national draft combine.

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Anthony Munkara (West Adelaide/Allies)
A member of the NAB AFL Academy squad this year, the 187cm forward had impressed for Australia’s under-18 side against Collingwood’s VFL team back in May.
He has a big leap and great speed, making him a dangerous prospect at the attacking end.
While he wasn’t selected in the national draft, Essendon has added him to their list as a Category B rookie given he had been a member of the club’s Next Generation Academy.

Osca Riccardi (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
The son of 288-game Geelong champion Peter, the midfielder produced a solid NAB League season this year and also featured in one VFL game for the Cats in August.
While he is small in size at 177cm, he has good footy smarts and brings a strong athletic profile.
Geelong has committed to selecting Riccardi in the rookie draft.
Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
A tough and competitive 184cm midfielder, Clohesy starred for the Falcons in the NAB League and also played three games for Vic Country in the under-18 national championships.
He also has strong leadership traits – having served as vice-captain of the Falcons – and can go into attack and provide some great forward pressure.
Geelong has committed to selecting Clohesy in the rookie draft.
He has been a member of the Cats Next Generation Academy.
Nick Madden (Giants Academy/Allies)
At 204cm and 112kg, Madden is a competitive ruck who doesn’t mind throwing his weight around.
The Giants Academy prospect was one of the best performed ruckmen at the national championships, averaging 14 disposals and 16 hit-outs, and played two games at VFL level for the Giants.
Madden is a ready-made size but will need to build his tank before being considered at the next level
GWS has committed to adding the academy ruck as a Category B rookie.
Shadeau Brain (Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies)
A 186cm forward with a rock star name, Brain caught the eye during three national championships matches for the Allies this year.
He also played three VFL games for Brisbane, having been a member of the club’s Academy for the past two years after relocating from New South Wales.
Fascinatingly, Brain is the 11th of 13 children in his family.
He models his game on Richmond forward Shai Bolton.

Tyrell Dewar (Subiaco/WA)
A 183cm small forward, Dewar has drawn comparisons to West Coast premiership forward Liam Ryan.
He particularly caught the eye in Western Australia’s last game of the under-18 national championships against South Australia when he booted two goals from 13 disposals and five marks in attack.
Dewar has impressive speed and natural goal sense.
A member of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy, the Eagles can list him as a Category B rookie.
Lloyd Johnson (Northern Territory Thunder/Allies)
An exciting 185cm defender out of the Northern Territory, Johnson has been part of the Gold Coast Suns Academy which means the club can pick him up as a Category B rookie.
The Indigenous talent is exciting in the air and has blistering speed, which he put on show in the 20m sprint test at the national draft combine.
He also played two VFL games for the Suns this year.
Angus McLennan (Sandringham Dragons/Sandringham VFL
While they were unable to snare Cam Mackenzie through their Next Generation Academy, the Saints are set to secure forgotten defender Angus McLennan as a Category B rookie.
McLennan has endured a wretched run with injury but the 19-year-old has shown promise this year for St Kilda’s VFL affiliate the Sandringham Zebras and in the NAB League.
He has been described as a natural footballer and averaged 9.5 disposals and 1.5 intercept marks in his four VFL matches at the back-end of the season.
Other academy/father-sons: Jordyn Baker (West Coast NGA), Nathan Barkla (Port Adelaide NGA), Conrad Williams (Fremantle NGA), Will Edwards (Swans Academy)
 
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A little one round prediction of the PSD and then rookie draft (not sure on list spots, will just assume everyone takes one):

PSD:

Pick 1-3: Pass
Pick 4, Ess: Mitchell Szybkowski

Rookie:

Pick 1, NM: Ethan Phillips
Pick 2, WC: Jack Cleaver
Pick 3, GWS: Jayden Magor
Pick 4, Ess: Anthony Munkara (I think he still needs to be a pick?)
Pick 5, Ade: Paul Seedsman
Pick 6, Haw: Seamus Mitchell
Pick 7, GC: Nick Madden
Pick 8, PA: Jed Hagan
Pick 9, StK: Adam D'Aloia
Pick 10, Car: Blake Drury
Pick 11, WB: Jason Gilbee
Pick 12, Ric: Olivier Northam
Pick 13, Fre: Nick Sadler
Pick 14, Mel: Hudson O'Keefe
Pick 15, Bri: Rhys Matheson
Pick 16, Col:Jonti Schuback
Pick 17, Syd: Ted Clohesy
Pick 18, Gee: Archie Lovelock
Collingwood won't take anyone but Cooper Murley (delisted but committed to drafting him as a rookie) and Tom Wilson (similar story, but Cat B rules).
 
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Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays/Calder Cannons)
Szybkowski was expected to drift but the inside midfielder’s slide was dramatic.
Billed as a potential top-20 prospect early on in the year, the AFL academy member shapes as a serious steal as a rookie.
The Stingrays prospect averaged 24 disposals and 102 ranking points for Vic Country at the national championships and is a serious steal as a rookie.
He may not have an elite athletic traits of other on-ballers in the pool, but he is consistent across the board as a strong bodied midfielder.
Geelong, Hawthorn, the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne and among the clubs to show interest in the 186cm ball-winner.

Sam Gilbey (Claremont)
Gilbey is another talented prospect whose draft year was severely interrupted.
The smooth mover from WA struggled with a bout of glandular fever early in 2022 before a broken leg ended his season.
But he’s been on the radar for a while now and recruiters are aware of his class, composure and decision making across halfback – or through the midfield, where he’s played in spurts.
Some were surprised to see him overlooked on the first two nights.


Jed Hagan (East Fremantle/WA)
Hagan may be small but his form has stacked up against men in the WAFL.
The 175cm utility shone up forward for East Fremantle, averaging 13.4 disposals, a goal and 79 ranking points against senior bodies and was named in the All-Australian side in defence at the national champs.
Hagan can be used all over the ground, is a clever ball-user and is clean at ground level.
Ethan Phillips (Port Melbourne VFL)
A mature-age 196cm intercepting defender, Phillips said on Tuesday he had nominated for “six or seven” drafts but was again overlooked in the national draft.
The 23-year-old had attracted some interest, after being named in the VFL Team of the Year and winning the state league competition’s Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the competition’s most promising young player this year.
The past 15 winners of that medal have found their way onto AFL lists, which Phillips will be hoping is a good omen for him entering the rookie draft.

Blake Drury (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Another small overlooked in the national draft, Drury impressed at the national carnival for Vic Metro.
His eye-catching display against SA showed just what he is capable of in a high half forward role, tallying 21 disposals, 12 score involvements and slotting two goals.
The Chargers product is a creative ball-user, has a high workrate and always finds a way to impact the contest.
Jaiden Magor (South Adelaide/SA)
The 185cm prospect entered the national draft as one of the more intriguing prospects, given his best – as an explosive, marking forward or a tough, ball-winning midfielder – was up there with any in this year’s pool.
But an injury in the first half of the national under-18 carnival opener which sidelined him for a number of weeks, and some consistency issues, might have worked against him in the national draft.
The talent and interest is there, however, and Magor could still find a home as a rookie

Jason Gillbee (Bendigo Pioneers/Allies)
Gillbee brings versatility and an elite aerobic base to the table, finishing equal first at the national champs in the 2km time trial with an eye-catching 5:54.
The 191cm prospect has played all over the ground this year but the wing is arguably his best position, where he can roam around the ground and take marks.
He is also a fantastic character and mature beyond his years, renting in Bendigo for his draft year away from his hometown of Balranald in country New South Wales.
Seth Campbell (Tasmania Devils/Allies)
Campbell was a late call-up to the national combine after piling on a staggering 10.6 in the Tasmania State League.
The small forward showcased his strong endurance base at the combine, running a 6:25 2km time trial and he uses his running capacity to have an impact up the ground.
The Tasmanian averaged 19 disposals, four tackles and a goal per game in the NAB League, including a stunning six-goal haul against NT Thunder.
Adam D’Aloia (Eagles/SA)
The SA ball magnet couldn’t do much more.
He starred as a bottom-ager for South Australia and the Eagles at under-18 level, and put up more big numbers this year, with only Will Ashcroft averaging more ranking points at the national carnival.
Clubs have concerns about his ability to hurt the opposition, and his lack of speed, but D’Aloia is strong and clean around the ball and boasts exceptional leadership qualities.
The Bulldogs, Hawthorn, Essendon and Fremantle were in the mix for the SA teenager ahead of the national draft.

Luke Teal (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
A member of the NAB AFL Academy at the start of the year, Teal endured a rocky 2022 which included suffering a broken collarbone.
However, the 189cm rebounding defender or wingman put his best foot forward when he did get out on the field and showed his abilities one-on-one and that he has a penetrating kick when he wins the ball back.
He is the son of Robert Teal, who played 18 games for Sydney in 1989 and 1990.
Nick Sadler (Sturt)
Some view Sadler as one of the best kicks in this year’s crop.
Add to that a great combination of speed and endurance, versatility and the ability to hit the scoreboard, and there is a lot to like.
The goalkicking midfielder, who was invited to the national combine, has enough desirable traits to be in the mix to be taken as a rookie.
Will Verrall (South Adelaide)
The South Adelaide big man finished the year with a bang, averaging a huge 146 ranking points in the final six SANFL under-18 minor round matches and impressing at the national combine, where he recorded the second-highest running vertical jump.
His struggles in the 2km time trial didn’t go unnoticed, but given the lack of ruckman taken in the national draft, Verrall, who had an impressive bottom-age season too, is still a chance in the rookie draft.
Melbourne, who was unsuccessful in its attempt to trade up for another SA big man in Harry Barnett, Geelong and Collingwood are clubs believed to have some interest.
Olivier Northam (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
A 197cm ruckman-forward, Northam has a strong leap and is a mobile and agile big man who follows up his work in the air well at ground level.
He is super competitive in the air when playing forward and impressed for the Falcons in the NAB League as well as playing all four games of the under-18 national championships for Vic Country.
Oscar Murdoch (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
The 190cm defender – who is quick off the mark, reads the play well and is strong defensively – was ranked first for intercept possessions at the national combine with 8.7 per game.
In his final championships game the Falcons product won 13 of his 15 possessions off the opposition, including three intercept marks.
Vic Country and Falcons coach Paul Corrigan believes he plays like Dane Rampe and he could appeal to clubs looking for a versatile defender.

Harry Cole (Claremont/WA)
A 187cm forward, Cole has clean hands and is a dangerous player around goals.
In one under-18 national championships game against Vic Metro this year, he kicked 2.3 from 10 disposals in what was an ‘almost’ day.
Cole captained his school team at Hale and tested well at the national draft combine.

ACADEMY/FATHER-SON PROSPECTS

Anthony Munkara (West Adelaide/Allies)
A member of the NAB AFL Academy squad this year, the 187cm forward had impressed for Australia’s under-18 side against Collingwood’s VFL team back in May.
He has a big leap and great speed, making him a dangerous prospect at the attacking end.
While he wasn’t selected in the national draft, Essendon has added him to their list as a Category B rookie given he had been a member of the club’s Next Generation Academy.

Osca Riccardi (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
The son of 288-game Geelong champion Peter, the midfielder produced a solid NAB League season this year and also featured in one VFL game for the Cats in August.
While he is small in size at 177cm, he has good footy smarts and brings a strong athletic profile.
Geelong has committed to selecting Riccardi in the rookie draft.
Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
A tough and competitive 184cm midfielder, Clohesy starred for the Falcons in the NAB League and also played three games for Vic Country in the under-18 national championships.
He also has strong leadership traits – having served as vice-captain of the Falcons – and can go into attack and provide some great forward pressure.
Geelong has committed to selecting Clohesy in the rookie draft.
He has been a member of the Cats Next Generation Academy.
Nick Madden (Giants Academy/Allies)
At 204cm and 112kg, Madden is a competitive ruck who doesn’t mind throwing his weight around.
The Giants Academy prospect was one of the best performed ruckmen at the national championships, averaging 14 disposals and 16 hit-outs, and played two games at VFL level for the Giants.
Madden is a ready-made size but will need to build his tank before being considered at the next level
GWS has committed to adding the academy ruck as a Category B rookie.
Shadeau Brain (Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies)
A 186cm forward with a rock star name, Brain caught the eye during three national championships matches for the Allies this year.
He also played three VFL games for Brisbane, having been a member of the club’s Academy for the past two years after relocating from New South Wales.
Fascinatingly, Brain is the 11th of 13 children in his family.
He models his game on Richmond forward Shai Bolton.

Tyrell Dewar (Subiaco/WA)
A 183cm small forward, Dewar has drawn comparisons to West Coast premiership forward Liam Ryan.
He particularly caught the eye in Western Australia’s last game of the under-18 national championships against South Australia when he booted two goals from 13 disposals and five marks in attack.
Dewar has impressive speed and natural goal sense.
A member of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy, the Eagles can list him as a Category B rookie.
Lloyd Johnson (Northern Territory Thunder/Allies)
An exciting 185cm defender out of the Northern Territory, Johnson has been part of the Gold Coast Suns Academy which means the club can pick him up as a Category B rookie.
The Indigenous talent is exciting in the air and has blistering speed, which he put on show in the 20m sprint test at the national draft combine.
He also played two VFL games for the Suns this year.
Angus McLennan (Sandringham Dragons/Sandringham VFL
While they were unable to snare Cam Mackenzie through their Next Generation Academy, the Saints are set to secure forgotten defender Angus McLennan as a Category B rookie.
McLennan has endured a wretched run with injury but the 19-year-old has shown promise this year for St Kilda’s VFL affiliate the Sandringham Zebras and in the NAB League.
He has been described as a natural footballer and averaged 9.5 disposals and 1.5 intercept marks in his four VFL matches at the back-end of the season.
Other academy/father-sons: Jordyn Baker (West Coast NGA), Nathan Barkla (Port Adelaide NGA), Conrad Williams (Fremantle NGA), Will Edwards (Swans Academy)
I'd imagine that Mitch will get picked up. Very stiff if he doesn't. Age will look a bit silly as they said he was a lock.
Jed Adams was drafted to the Dees, not Jed Hagan.
 
Think they need a couple of days between the Rookie draft and the main one, just get all the elevations and nominations sorted etc and let the public know what picks are available before starting it. Whole thing seems disjointed and rushed
Rookie elevations went for an hour last night at 10pm, after the draft finished. There was also a delisted free agency period that ran at the same time.

If any of the clubs did elevations the AFL will send a tweet or media release or whatever to confirm it sometime today, which is how they usually do it in past years. There’s no fanfare for a rookie elevation or DFA signing.

Not sure what you mean by nominations.

Most years there are no picks in the PSD, so the AFL just puts out a statement that the preseason draft will not be held. It only really exists as a last resort for failed trades and for arse covering purposes if they get sued for restraint of trade.

Clubs don’t want to do the extra list lodgement in order to participate in the PSD and they might as well use the spot in the SSP instead if they have the option, as the players can train with them over the summer, they get more time to choose the best fit and the players get a chance to prove themselves where there are question marks.

Rather than disjointed and rushed it actually seems needlessly long and spread out over ten weeks for no apparent reason.
 
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