Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

[Platten44]

then you take him

can't see that happening this year

 

[butlers hawks]

can't see that happening this year

where the picks land it wont but in answering the question, if a young key defender is the top guy on your board then you take him

if you have two guys that are really close then you can tie break them on need but you take the kid who is highest on your board at your top pick almost every time

if you were concerned as Hawthorn has Battle/Sicily/Barrass etc you always need that next waive coming in to develop and grow behind them

but where the board is at this year it wont happen

 

[TheFourPillars]

what if the best player available at 10 is a key defender?

You take him if he is clearly the best at that pick. This is precisely why going to the draft for us isn't ideal. Drafting is about the future and we want mids now. We have every draft pick ranked and will go down the list. Each club will have their own list

 

[hawkinoz]

so confusing, I do not understand any of this, we had picks 9, 31, 42, 43, perhaps in hindsight we would have kept all those as you are saying there will be good players later on and difference between pick 9 and 10 is alot whereas later on not as much, although picks 42 & 43 are more risky. So perhaps what you are saying is trading pick 10 for 2 later picks, having 3 picks in top 25. I would be surprised, I think one of targets like sharp/farrow/cumming should be still there at pick 10. if you give example of players that will be available later on will help, but anyway we do not have pick 31, 42, 43 anymore, you would have to trade with someone again.

In hindsight we should have kept 31,42 & 43( 800 pts) and could have traded them for one of pick 23 or 24( around 620 pts).
Would have meant we kept pick 9 and picked a better player. Now we risk Blues trading pick 9 to any one of Blues/Scum etc.

Fingers crossed CDT slides or if Grlj does then we either pick him or some other club who want him offer their F1(+later pick for Top 10 clubs)

 

[TheFourPillars]

In hindsight we should have kept 31,42 & 43( 800 pts) and could have traded them for one of pick 23 or 24( around 620 pts).
Would have meant we kept pick 9 and picked a better player. Now we risk Blues trading pick 9 to any one of Blues/Scum etc.

Fingers crossed CDT slides or if Grlj does then we either pick him or some other club who want him offer their F1(+later pick for Top 10 clubs)

This draft is pretty even all the list managers and draft watchers have mentioned this

 

[BIGHAWK23]

Greeves isn’t the quickest, but people acting like he runs like Mumford are mistaken

Has poor defensive transition

 

[HomerJayS]

Greeves isn’t the quickest, but people acting like he runs like Mumford are mistaken

Has poor defensive transition

We could train that out of him (or if Essendon take him they could inject some speed)

 

[sohsam]

Greeves isn’t the quickest, but people acting like he runs like Mumford are mistaken

Has poor defensive transition

all I hear is negative comments about him, why do we want him? he is slow, cannot defend, is not a contested beast.

 

[Rob R]

Broader draft question - why is it always so late in November? I am presuming it has something to do with schooling being over by then? Otherwise it doesn't make sense being so far off the rest of the off-season list management time period and almost 2 months after the combine.

keeps people interested and talking footy in the period between the trade period and the start of training when there isn't any footy happening

 

[Rowie6]

Hun phantom today has Grlj sliding to our first pick.

Unless it’s Cal Twoomey I would not take too much notice!
But then again Cal might want to tease the Hawks faithful with such a slide.

 

[mrposhman]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.

As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson

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Noah Anderson

Age

24

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192cm

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88kg

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Mid

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12.0

3star

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6.0

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6.0

4star

M

2.0

2star

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0.0

1star

CL

0.0

1star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

0.0

1star

CL

0.0

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D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

CL

0.0

1star

a year out from his contract expiring.

 

[Rowie6]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.

As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson a year out from his contract expiring.

I would take Grlj if he was still there just the type we need going forward.

I don’t think he will be though.

 

[VandoHawk]

that is hillarious, I thought only reason going near him is that he is a contested beast in mould of worpel, if not, why would you go near him, add to fact he is meant to be slow, we are after a classy midfielder that can win his own footy, distribute and negate others walking out of centre square when we do not have the footy, you need speed for that too as well as good hands, foot skills.

Greeves isn't a poor contested player but he's not a natural beast either. Very similar to Josh Smilie in that respect. He may have a big frame but could still build strength in the core.

He is also relatively classy for his build. His disposal by foot and hand can be very good. Some lovely delivery across the year.

He also impacts when resting forward. He is able to take contested marks and act as an option that demands attention.

He's a higher risk prospect because you need to work on his weaknesses. If he builds core strength and adds defensive application, you suddenly have a 192cm midfielder who wins the ball, distributes well and hits the scoreboard. Basically a better Patrick Cripps.

But if he doesn't develop those elements, then he's a receiver who lacks acceleration and truly elite kicking. Which I would argue doesn't have a place in the modern game anymore, and why he will likely slide.

 

[tl92]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.
As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson a year out from his contract expiring.

The only reason we would trade our pick 10 into next year would be to get a F1. Why would we (or any team) want a F2 and change for a top 10 pick.

 

[hawkinoz]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.

As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson a year out from his contract expiring.

How about swap of F1's, F2, swap of F3 & F4.

here is Superfooty/CodeSports Phantom Draft

Trades:
Carlton trade 9 for WCE 13 & 34
Carlton trade 11 for Crows 2026 R1
Essendon trade 21 & 27 for Suns 18 & 36

Round 1

1. WCE - Willem Duursma
2. Suns - Zeke Uwland (Matched Bid)
3. WCE - Cooper Duff-Tytler
4. Suns - Dylan Patterson (Matched Bid)
5. Lions - Daniel Annable (Matched Bid)
6. Blues - Harry Dean (Matched Bid)
7. Tigers - Sullivan Robey
8. Tigers - Xavier Taylor
9. Bombers - Dyson Sharp
10. Bombers - Aiden Schubert
11. Demons - Sam Cumming
12. Demons - Lachy Dovaston
13. WCE - Jacob Farrow (pick traded)
14. Hawks - Sam Grlj
15. Crows - Jevan Phillipou
16. GWS - Archie Ludowyke
17. Dogs - Josh Lindsay
18. Crows - Mitch Marsh
19. Bombers - Oskar Taylor
20. Suns - Jai Murray (Matched Bid)
21. Cats - Oliver Greeves
22. Blues - Jack Ison (Matched Bid)
23. Bombers - Adam Sweid (Matched Bid)
24. Dockers - Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves
25. Hawks - Harley Barker

 

[danielG]

here is Superfooty/CodeSports Phantom Draft

Trades:
Carlton trade 9 for WCE 13 & 34
Carlton trade 11 for Crows 2026 R1
Essendon trade 21 & 27 for Suns 18 & 36

Round 1

1. WCE - Willem Duursma
2. Suns - Zeke Uwland (Matched Bid)
3. WCE - Cooper Duff-Tytler
4. Suns - Dylan Patterson (Matched Bid)
5. Lions - Daniel Annable (Matched Bid)
6. Blues - Harry Dean (Matched Bid)
7. Tigers - Sullivan Robey
8. Tigers - Xavier Taylor
9. Bombers - Dyson Sharp
10. Bombers - Aiden Schubert
11. Demons - Sam Cumming
12. Demons - Lachy Dovaston
13. WCE - Jacob Farrow (pick traded)
14. Hawks - Sam Grlj
15. Crows - Jevan Phillipou
16. GWS - Archie Ludowyke
17. Dogs - Josh Lindsay
18. Crows - Mitch Marsh
19. Bombers - Oskar Taylor
20. Suns - Jai Murray (Matched Bid)
21. Cats - Oliver Greeves
22. Blues - Jack Ison (Matched Bid)
23. Bombers - Adam Sweid (Matched Bid)
24. Dockers - Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves
25. Hawks - Harley Barker

That’s about as good a draft as hawks could wish for.. The AFL would demand a do over to ensure the Hawks didn’t get a leg up if it went that way on the night..

 

[killerspud]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.

As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson a year out from his contract expiring.

I am just trying to understand what you are suggesting...

You want us to give you pick 10 so you can have a player that we both like....and in return you want to give us pick 21 or something around there next year and want to know what else? I would say that your F1 would be the ONLY thing we'd want. Sorry no deal here

 

[flinchfree]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.

As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson a year out from his contract expiring.

Are you conscious?

 

[ReturningHawk]

You will be more impressed with his frwd craft in the highlights, he's very good. AA frwd to boot. But as a inside mid ? Way too high draft capital. Plenty of other options unless you're getting him as a frwd as much as a mid.

Looks the goods here! Don’t think we’ll need to worry though. Can’t see him lasting to our pick.

 

[FB19]

Sorry for dropping in unannounced.

As a Tiges fan, I'm obviously looking at our 1st 2 picks (of which I think Robey and Cumming suit us the most), but if Grlj was still there at your 1st pick, what would the Tiges need to trade for it in your opinions? Clearly our F1 wouldn't be on the table, but I'd say our F2 might be. What else would we need to use to top that up?

My thinking if the Hawks may be willing to consider a trade being as it gives the Hawks more trade capital to go into next years trade period with, obviously Merrett might still want out, there's Butters and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks had a crack at Noah Anderson a year out from his contract expiring.

Would be a great haul but that’s not realistic. To trade into any draft in for a specific player especially early you pay a high price. 10 for 22 wouldn’t even get past the AFLs lack of governance and we would have no interest unless f1 involved.
If you traded 38 and f1 for 10 and our f2 that would be in the ball park. You get Grlj and have 2 future seconds to trade back into round 1 and we get a pick this year we can use on a speculative pick and a good first to draft well or bundle for a play at butters etc.

 

[FB19]

 

[TylerDurden]

Media saying Dees may reach for Pickett in the top 10.

 

[SSSSSS]

Seems like we're in a good spot to land a big slider.

Seems like we're in line for any one of Sharp/CDT/the Sizzler

 

[VandoHawk]

How about swap of F1's, F2, swap of F3 & F4.

here is Superfooty/CodeSports Phantom Draft

Trades:
Carlton trade 9 for WCE 13 & 34
Carlton trade 11 for Crows 2026 R1
Essendon trade 21 & 27 for Suns 18 & 36

Round 1

1. WCE - Willem Duursma
2. Suns - Zeke Uwland (Matched Bid)
3. WCE - Cooper Duff-Tytler
4. Suns - Dylan Patterson (Matched Bid)
5. Lions - Daniel Annable (Matched Bid)
6. Blues - Harry Dean (Matched Bid)
7. Tigers - Sullivan Robey
8. Tigers - Xavier Taylor
9. Bombers - Dyson Sharp
10. Bombers - Aiden Schubert
11. Demons - Sam Cumming
12. Demons - Lachy Dovaston
13. WCE - Jacob Farrow (pick traded)
14. Hawks - Sam Grlj
15. Crows - Jevan Phillipou
16. GWS - Archie Ludowyke
17. Dogs - Josh Lindsay
18. Crows - Mitch Marsh
19. Bombers - Oskar Taylor
20. Suns - Jai Murray (Matched Bid)
21. Cats - Oliver Greeves
22. Blues - Jack Ison (Matched Bid)
23. Bombers - Adam Sweid (Matched Bid)
24. Dockers - Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves
25. Hawks - Harley Barker

Very, very good draft for us that is how it pans out.
Don't think Grlj makes it past Richmond or Essendon.

 

[Alite]

Would be a great haul but that’s not realistic. To trade into any draft in for a specific player especially early you pay a high price. 10 for 22 wouldn’t even get past the AFLs lack of governance and we would have no interest unless f1 involved.
If you traded 38 and f1 for 10 and our f2 that would be in the ball park. You get Grlj and have 2 future seconds to trade back into round 1 and we get a pick this year we can use on a speculative pick and a good first to draft well or bundle for a play at butters etc.

If the Hawks want to load up for trading in 2026, and the Tigers want a sliding Grilj at our selection, then this feels OK:

• Hawks Pick 10 (~14) & F1st (~18). For
• Tigers F1st (~5) and F2nd (~23)