Draft Expert PMBangers 2025 Draft Thread

[bc27]

I’ll also state in my opinion if you are a youngster with a truely elite skill like kicking then it only gets amplified at AFL level and becomes a real weapon. Contested footy rate can be heavily influenced by roles and balance.

 

[eDPS]

I think I read on here that you don’t see Josh Lindsay having any contested game which is why he’ll never translate to a midfielder.

How do you see Josh Lindsays potential flaw of low contested possession rate compared to a Xavier Lindsay? Xavier was pick 11 in a very strong draft and a lot are saying this draft isn’t as strong.

Many have said Xaviers year was very impressive, even with a contested possession rate of 26% (which was rated 580th in the competition this year).

Xavier Lindsay could play as a genuine midfielder and could win plenty of contested ball in his draft year. He will play a lot of midfield time in the coming years which you couldn’t really say for Josh.

 

[PMBangers]

I think I read on here that you don’t see Josh Lindsay having any contested game which is why he’ll never translate to a midfielder.

How do you see Josh Lindsays potential flaw of low contested possession rate compared to a Xavier Lindsay? Xavier was pick 11 in a very strong draft and a lot are saying this draft isn’t as strong.

Many have said Xaviers year was very impressive, even with a contested possession rate of 26% (which was rated 580th in the competition this year).

You didn't read that here

 

[pileitinho]

Josh Lindsay had a concussion in a game in May (ball kicked into his face from very close range), he wasn't quite the same player after this season I think.

 

[bc27]

You didn't read that here

Damn apologies to eD.

Well Bangers here ya go

 

[PMBangers]

Damn apologies to eD.

Well Bangers here ya go

But if you want my thoughts;

Lindsay's weapon is his kicking and that drops to average when he's playing through the midfield, you'd be robbing him of his opportunity to make a career if you moved him imo. Xavier looked by far and away a better player through the midfield and showed a better contest gamed at junior level than Josh does as a half back, and yes role definitely plays a part, but that should just further emphasize why Josh can't be banked on as a midfielder

 

[Resigned]

What are the chances of Charlie Mckinnon getting picked up in the draft? I understand that leading goalkickers in the coates league don't always translate to getting picked up in the draft so is there something holding him back? I know his size as a key likely doesn't help.

 

[PMBangers]

What are the chances of Charlie Mckinnon getting picked up in the draft? I understand that leading goalkickers in the coates league don't always translate to getting picked up in the draft so is there something holding him back? I know his size as a key likely doesn't help.

Athletically limited, undersized, doesn't leave the forward 50, I don't really see what about him would hold up at AFL level

 

[The_General#1]

PMBangers Solid game from Bamert yesterday. What do u think his draft range is? 40+

 

[PMBangers]

PMBangers Solid game from Bamert yesterday. What do u think his draft range is? 40+

Offers an athletic POD in comparison to the other contested mids in the crop so a team may be happy to take him earlier than that

 

[Mat Mann]

I need to see more from him to be confident he's a worthwhile draft pick, currently he's a pretty stock standard back flanker without an AFL Weapon that probably wouldn't be getting airtime if he wasn't club linked

How do you see him now, Had a very good VFL game and been very handy in midfield for the Dragons!

 

[PMBangers]

How do you see him now, Had a very good VFL game and been very handy in midfield for the Dragons!

He'll probably get a bid in the 30-40 region

 

[Rusty Beam]

I think he could be a Rowell type at AFL level in a couple of years, thoughts on that mate?

Robey has scope to be one of the physically biggest mids in the game. I know his dad quite well, who is one of the most naturally massive ****ing units you’d ever encounter.

Sullivan has exactly the same frame to build on.

 

[Jootube]

PMBangers

Hey Bangers, if we assume Duursma is pick 1 - where would he have gone in the last few drafts?

Just trying to get a gauge on how his talent/potential compares to recent draft classes.

Thank you, love your work

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Robey has scope to be one of the physically biggest mids in the game. I know his dad quite well, who is one of the most naturally massive ****ing units you’d ever encounter.

Sullivan has exactly the same frame to build on.

Should go to the Giants then?

 

[Obeanie1]

Pretty much. I'm coming around to the idea of there being enough potential role players for it not to be a disaster of a draft, but at this stage, and this could change in rewatching the Champs of course, I really only see 2, maybe 3, players that would be Top 10 considerations in most other years. For example I'd say Duursma is my number 1 at the moment and I don't think he'd crack the top 7 last year, and Uwland as No. 2 would probably go at around 12-15

2024 top 10

Lalor
FOS
Smith
Draper
Ashcroft
Langford
Smillie
Travagalia
Lombard
Taru

Ashcorft the only standout performer IMO.

Not sure 2024 top 10 is screeming Super Draft just yet. And Smillie hasnt even debuted.

No standout talls.

Duursma, Sharp and CDT would definately give some in there a run for their money IMO.

 

[WillHayward]

Robey has scope to be one of the physically biggest mids in the game. I know his dad quite well, who is one of the most naturally massive ****ing units you’d ever encounter.

Sullivan has exactly the same frame to build on.

Robey definitely has the physique of an AFL player.. lovely balanced kick. clearly a top 20 draftee. But he's going to get a shock when he rocks up to training . His work rate needs a big step up.

 

[WillHayward]

PMBangers

Hey Bangers, if we assume Duursma is pick 1 - where would he have gone in the last few drafts?

Just trying to get a gauge on how his talent/potential compares to recent draft classes.

Thank you, love your work

Id very cautious of drafting Duursma with pick 1...
His brothers also highly rated by draft watchers but not really translating to the AFL.

 

[WillHayward]

If you want more leg speed + midfield potential then Grlj, if you want ore precision ball use + decision making from defensive 50 then Lindsay. Just an outsiders view but with Banks, Brown, Trainor, etc I'd say you guys are in a decent place for ball use but lack top end speed, so Grlj would be my suggestion

I went to the game yesterday. Was impressed by number 9 for Sandy.
Dunno about Greeves. Ok he's huge and strong but bloody slow. Not sure how he goes at AFL level when he can't push everyone around

 

[PMBangers]

PMBangers

Hey Bangers, if we assume Duursma is pick 1 - where would he have gone in the last few drafts?

Just trying to get a gauge on how his talent/potential compares to recent draft classes.

Thank you, love your work

Think Duursma goes top 5 in most drafts, not many players that height offer the athleticism and cleanliness he has at ground level

 

[Mutineer]

Why has Liam Hetherton fallen down the rankings so far?

Is his back issue that serious?
He looked a helluva KPF prospect in his early CTL games?

 

[PMBangers]

Why has Liam Hetherton fallen down the rankings so far?

Is his back issue that serious?
He looked a helluva KPF prospect in his early CTL games?

Out of sight out of mind

 

[Mutineer]

Out of sight out of mind

I doubt that's the case with AFL recruiters that watched him last year and his 3 early CTL games this year though?

Has a National Draft Combine Invite and my eye test would suggest he should test well athletically if he tests.

Any updates on if he's good to go at the Combine?

 

[txbyhull]

I doubt that's the case with AFL recruiters that watched him last year and his 3 early CTL games this year though?

Has a National Draft Combine Invite and my eye test would suggest he should test well athletically if he tests.

Any updates on if he's good to go at the Combine?

To be fair if he’s not playing games it’s not quite out of sight out of mind per se but it’s just a thousand more chances for other players to jump over him. Still think he’ll be a great player but don’t think he goes till the second half of the second round if not 3rd round +

 

[fnerd]

2024 top 10

Lalor
FOS
Smith
Draper
Ashcroft
Langford
Smillie
Travagalia
Lombard
Taru

Ashcorft the only standout performer IMO.

Not sure 2024 top 10 is screeming Super Draft just yet. And Smillie hasnt even debuted.

No standout talls.

Duursma, Sharp and CDT would definately give some in there a run for their money IMO.

Ahem…