BigFooty Official 2025 BIGFOOTY PHANTOM DRAFT - TRIAL RUN

[PMBangers]

Pick 16 - GWS - Harley Barker
SA - Sturt

Thanks for making the decision for me Chris25, was Farrow or Barker for me too!

Barker's one that impressed a lot in the Champs with his ability to cover the ground and link up in transition, thriving as a winger both on and off side. His elite athleticism is the foundation of his game, regularly taking territory with his speed, evading opponents with his side step and agility, and proving effective overhead with his leap. There's some inconsistency in his ball use, but given the previously mentioned athletic traits and ability to drive forward and gain territory, I can overlook some untidy moments.

Overall I think there's a lack of genuinely elite traits within the draft, so getting someone with one is a win, and the fact he's suited to a transition gameplan he's a near perfect fit

Also considered; Oskar Taylor

Smythe up

 

[Arch Nemesis]

Pick 14 - West Coast - Mitch Marsh - 191 cm - Forward - West Adelaide.


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Mitch Marsh is a third tall forward thats had a prolific year kicking goals at every level that he has played at.
An accurate left footer that gets good depth to his kicks and is in the main, a reliable shot at goal.
One of the attributes of his game is his ability to read the play well ahead of him and this is an elite feature of his game, as it enables him to lead firstly into good spaces to advantage, but also with precise timing.
His over head marking is also strong and he plays taller that his 191 cm.

Over the Championship he was the most productive of all the forwards and lead the goal tally.
He has followed that up at Under 18 level in the SANFL and in 13 games has kicked 37 goals.

An interesting feature of his play with The Bloods has been Marsh's ability to play on a wing in some of the games and done well in that position, which presents another variable to consider when predicting his future in the AFL.

• Accurate kick at goal.
• Leads well into space.
• Picks good leading lanes.
• Play's taller than his height.
• Is a consistent goal scorer.
• Strong over head.
• Cunning and crafty at the goal face.

Ticks most of the desirable features you would want of a forward, and with West Coast having lost Darling, last year, most probably Ryan this year and Cripps at the end of next year, there is an immediate need and a spot up for grabs.




Chris25 you are up.

 

[Arch Nemesis]

I can’t see WC taking a player like Marsh if a player like a Farrow, Greeves or if a Cumming were still on the board.

 

[Arch Nemesis]

Pick 14 - West Coast - Mitch Marsh - 191 cm - Forward - West Adelaide.


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Mitch Marsh is a third tall forward thats had a prolific year kicking goals at every level that he has played at.
An accurate left footer that gets good depth to his kicks and is in the main, a reliable shot at goal.
One of the attributes of his game is his ability to read the play well ahead of him and this is an elite feature of his game, as it enables him to lead firstly into good spaces to advantage, but also with precise timing.
His over head marking is also strong and he plays taller that his 191 cm.

Over the Championship he was the most productive of all the forwards and lead the goal tally.
He has followed that up at Under 18 level in the SANFL and in 13 games has kicked 37 goals.

An interesting feature of his play with The Bloods has been Marsh's ability to play on a wing in some of the games and done well in that position, which presents another variable to consider when predicting his future in the AFL.

• Accurate kick at goal.
• Leads well into space.
• Picks good leading lanes.
• Play's taller than his height.
• Is a consistent goal scorer.
• Strong over head.
• Cunning and crafty at the goal face.

Ticks most of the desirable features you would want of a forward, and with West Coast having lost Darling, last year, most probably Ryan this year and Cripps at the end of next year, there is an immediate need and a spot up for grabs.




Chris25 you are up.

 

[Smythe]

Pick 17 - Geelong - Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves - 187cm - Mid/Fwd

Noah is a very clean user of the ball, regularly kicking goals and spreading from contests first. He is dangerous in the link up play and knows where the ball is going to be before most others do, playing up on the wing, half fwd and in the fwd 50 he has talent that should get better with a few pre seasons and a full time professional environment

Thunderstruck

 

[PMBangers]

It's been nearly 23 hours with no pick, we'll give Adelaide Oliver Greeves (highest rated player available per Twomeys rankings) and move on to Monocle with West Coast

 

[Thunderstruck]

You saved it for me, was going to pick Greeves. Bargain.

Just missed me yest unfortunately, then a quiz night last night, no phones allowed, apologies.

 

[Monocle]

Pick19 - West Coast - Jevan Phillipou - 183cm - Midfield / Forward - Woodville-West Torrens.




I think I speak for all draft watchers, in saying that it was a real disappointment that we never got to watch Jevan play at the Championships, due to a broken arm.
Always a good point of calibration in assessing these young kids, when they go head to head with the best across the land.
I suspect it might have been a blessing in disguise for all the other teams that he didn't play for SA, otherwise they may well have been even more dominant.

Has some similarities to his brother Mattaes ( St Kilda ) and also has some differences.

Jevan started the season on fire as a midfielder with the Under 18 at Woodville-West Torrens where hit racked up the possessions and kicked goals.
He plays with more grunt and less flair than his brother, but he does share the similarity that things happen when they are around the ball, in other words he is an impactful player and has some X factor.
Strong in the air and a good kick that gets distance, kicks well on the run or with a set kick.
Has a hunger for the contest, is a bit of a burst player and thats always a desirable attribute for any prospective draftee.

Jevan had a solid six weeks at the back end of the season when he was elevated to the W-WT seniors for the last 6 game.
He played on the flank, again hitting the scoreboard and took chop out work in the midfield as and when required.
Certainly didn't look out of place in the seniors and gave a good account of himself at the higher level.
I see a lot of improvement in his game and skill set wise is a good fit for the Eagles needs.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Pick 20 - North Melbourne - Riley Onley -
194cm Midfielder.

North have invested heavily in their midfield, but despite that, they really lack a tall, big bodied inside type. Onley fits the bill there with his height and ability to cover the ground. While he needs to work on a few aspect of his game, the raw ingredients are there and he has the potential to be a clearance monster with his height and ability to move quickly from the spread.


Pick 21 - North Melbourne - Louis Emmett - 199cm Ruck/Key Forward

North desperately need high end KP depth to support their budding midfield talent. It was a toss up between Emmett and Ludowyke, but Emmet’s contested marking ability and mobility around the ground ultimately led me to picking him. Emmett, like Onley was highly touted and probably hasn’t reached the heights expected of him this year, but his form is nothing to be sneezed at often showing glimpses of his high end talent. At AFL level he is going to be a slow burn, but the foundations of a talented key forward who can pinch hit in the ruck are well and truly there. His combative and competitive nature will ensure he gets gets the absolute best out of himself.

Others considered here were Matt LeRay and Archie Ludowyke.

eDPS Essendon is up.

 

[eDPS]

Pick 22 - Essendon - Matthew LeRay
189cm - Utility

LeRay is exactly the type of player Brad Scott would like he is tough, versatile and a good user by foot. Looks good on a wing there he holds his line and can be a good marking option and use his long kicking to break the lines. Has played some time down back recently aswell and has looked good.

Unlike alot of Essendon youth he won’t take long to be AFL ready body wise.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Pick 23 - Melbourne - Archie Ludowyke
197cm, Key Forward

Unfortunately struck down with injury so we didn't see as much as we we would have liked. He was still able to show off his skills in the academy games kicking 5 goals from the 2 games and kicking 10 goals from 3 games at Coates league level. Disappointingly his national championship campaign was cut short due to injury.

Ludowyke is an athletic type with good footy IQ that works hard up and down the ground. What's also impressed me is his competitiveness in marking contests and fight to at least bring the ball to ground and at times clunk pack marks on occassions. Still has plenty of upside to come as his body has plenty of filling out to come and has a later birthday.

Chris25

 

[Chris25]

Port Adelaide will bid on Max King

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from Sydney’s Academy

eDPS

 

[eDPS]

Port Adelaide will bid on Max King from Sydney’s Academy

eDPS

Swans will match

 

[eDPS]

Pick 24 - Sydney - Max King

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(Bid Match)
191cm - Forward/Midfielder

King has all the tools to be a star of the competition but his form this year would be below his standards which is why he has drifted so far despite his eye catching athleticism and game style.

Has great speed/leap and his marking overhead is a real weapon allowing him to play well above his frame so can play tall but also play small with his speed.

 

[Chris25]

Pick 25 Port Adelaide - Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier (182cm mid from South Australia)

I quite like this guy, not sure why he’s not being talked about more. Didn’t even get a mention in Twomey’s recent 45.

But he certainly has AFL traits. His kicking is in the top handful of all players in this draft. Foot skills can never be taken for granted. He reads the play well in the stoppages, has nice agility in close, good burst. Also just plays in a positive way. I think he’ll be a real handful in a couple of years once he gets bigger, arching his back and breaking away from contests.

Could see him doing the usual half back apprenticeship for a couple of seasons as well.

eDPS

 

[Monocle]

Pick 25 Port Adelaide - Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier (182cm mid from South Australia)

I quite like this guy, not sure why he’s not being talked about more. Didn’t even get a mention in Twomey’s recent 45.

But he certainly has AFL traits. His kicking is in the top handful of all players in this draft. Foot skills can never be taken for granted. He reads the play well in the stoppages, has nice agility in close, good burst. Also just plays in a positive way. I think he’ll be a real handful in a couple of years once he gets bigger, arching his back and breaking away from contests.

Could see him doing the usual half back apprenticeship for a couple of seasons as well.

eDPS

Agree very under rated.

 

[eDPS]

I bid on Carmichael and Kyle guess I’ll match them myself

Pick 26 - Sydney - Lachlan Carmichael
185cm - Defender

I really rate this guy his composure and skill of half back is among the best in the crop and can also defend to a reasonable level aswell. I can only see him being rated so low by the media currently for maybe a lack of athleticism but that doesn’t seem to effect Josh Lindsay so I don’t see why the same can’t be said for Carmichael to be rated highly.

Pick 27 - Sydney - Harry Kyle
188cm - Defender/Wingman

A player with plenty of exciting traits as a real dasher with the ball and the size to play a few different roles, I prefer him at half back but can easily play as a hard working wingman aswell. Would be interested to see where he would go if not academy tied I think he could have pushed top 20 with his traits.

 

[eDPS]

Pick 28 - Essendon - Max Kondogiannis
190cm - Defender

One of the top interceptors from the championships and a real meters gained player Max has plenty to work with and although not being a strong one on one defender yet could certainly improve that in the AFL system. A long kick of the ball and a nice mover he should hopefully help give Essendon more kickers from the back half.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Hawks bid on Gold Coast's Beau Addinsall

noobermensch over to you

 

[noobermensch]

Hawks bid on Gold Coast's Beau Addinsall

noobermensch over to you

GCS will match if they can, what's the points situation?

 

[PMBangers]

GCS will match if they can, what's the points situation?

You're all good

 

[Pie 4 Life]

You're all good

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Will have a ping at Jai Murray too. Just so happens the way the picks fell this was next up on my board.

noobermensch

 

[noobermensch]

Will have a ping at Jai Murray too. Just so happens the way the picks fell this was next up on my board.

noobermensch

Same situation, Suns will match if they can. I feel like they can use a little more depth through midfield so Addinsall and Murray will be a decently high priority.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Are we assuming you'll just go into deficit and that's fine?

PMBangers