2006 Draft profiles (mojo31)

[Jabso]

Great work mojo.
Brock O'Brien isn't related to Heritier is he?

Seems like there is alot of Tasmanian talent in this draft.

 

[mojo31]

22) Ricky Petterd

Midfielder

186cms and 80kgs
24/7/1988
Broadbeach (Qld)

Impressive at the U18 championships for Queensland. Is quite quick and is a good size already. Pretty good kick but not fantastic in that regard. Possesses a huge leap for a midfielder. Petterd relies more on his size to run over the top of smaller midfielders rather than beat them with athleticism and anticipation at this stage.
Might struggle as his physical advantages shrink when he is drafted and is against players who are at least as strong. What he does have is an ability to really jump and take a very powerful mark. Needs some more polish to his game but is a very likely type. Nothing particularly lacking but I would not call him classy or silky.

Good in close and a player capable of winning contested ball and feeding it out. More of an inside player at this stage rather than a free flowing midfielder who carries the ball at every opportunity. He has a little bit of extra height than a number of the midfield prospects don’t have at this stage and if he can improve his kicking a bit he will go up in the ratings.

A tough, hard and strong player with a very good leap and a good tank. A few rough edges to be smoothed over but is effective and works hard in games. Could develop into a half forward flanker who takes a strong mark with his leap and good hands overhead as well. I like his hardness at the ball and man and his desire to compete and initiate contact in the packs. Plenty to work with and looks a likely type.

 

[mojo31]

Once again let me reiterate - great work Mojo

In the 2001 Superdraft where the Top 5 were meant to be a "head above the rest", we did still see players like Sam Mitchell, Nick Dal Santo and Matt Maguire emerge from the mid-twenties/thirties. Based on what you have seen Mojo, are there any players in particular (bar the obvious top 5-10), who you think might just become as good as say a Dal Santo from out of nowhere?

Dal Santo was 13 so he was not exactly a late draft pick but I understand what you mean with he now surpassing some others who were taken before him.

J Kelly was 17.
B Harris was 71.

I think the thing with the upcoming draft which sets it apart is the number of really good tall prospects.

Hansen, Thorp, Gumbleton, Sellar, Leunberger,Riewoldt, Hawkins (F/S to Geelong), Mackenzie all likely first rounders.

The absolute cream of midfield talent is not there as compared to 2001 at this stage. There are about a dozen good mid prospects but nobody as yeat in the Ball, Judd, Hodge class apart from Selwood who I would have behind those 3 by a bit still.

Looking at the draft just gone. Marc Murphy( best player in the 2005 draft in my opinion) I would have at about 9 if I could have the pick of anyone. So thats Gibbs, Hansen .... Leuenberger and then Marc at 9.
As far as the talls Dowler, Ryder, Kennedy and Clark are all reasonably even. I would put Sellar,Leuenberger Thorp, Hansen, Gumbleton, Riewoldt as in front of all of them at this stage. Mackenzie is about the same level.

So I think a number of the midfiled prospects are even and one player taken at 30 might be very similar to a mid taken at 10. The players from Qld and Tasmania will be harder to judge. Div2 in the U18s and in competitions in there state where it is harder to work there ratings out. So I would see those players as capable of making a recruiter look silly when all things are looked at in 5 years time.

Albert Proud is the one player I really like who may not be rated as high by others. I doubt he would be top 10 in other peoples opinions. So he would be the one and maybe Houli if he continues to be injured.

I think the point is that the 2001 draft is a world away in terms of information available these days. The level of analysis and scrutiny with the U16s from the last few years, the U18s and recruiters watching them play in there local competitions. The interviewing, medicals and testing. It does not mean that players taken last wont go onto become guns but it will happen less and less as the drafting process becomes more scientific and more resourced by clubs.

 

[Gets!]

Mate, you seen George Cornish play?

 

[mojo31]

23) Gavin Urquhart

Midfielder

181cms and 78kgs
18/5/88
Morningside (Qld)

Impressive for Qld at the U18s and was named All Australian there. Very hard and physical player who is at his best in contested situations. Seems to have a case of the ‘white line fevers’. Prone to losing the plot a little and can be niggled and lose concentration at times.
Will put his head over the ball and enjoys contested situations where he performs at his best. Still capable of running with the bell and linking up. Can turn the ball over in pressure situations a little too much but given time and space is a very good kick. Plenty of distance and penetration with his disposal.

Gets the ball, runs to dangerous positions and uses it. Hard and tough and can clear the ball from congestion. Effective rather than classy but can play all over the ground.
Not overly quick but has enough pace for it not to be a concern. Good strong tackler and a good inside midfield prospect. Has everything for that role and is not classy but hard and effective. Goodish skills and can play. Very good tank and runs all day.

Good size already at 181 and 80kgs and is physically developed. Used this to advantage in the U18 Championships last year. Not sure there is too much physical improvement in him left but do like what I have seen of him.



24) Andrejs Everitt

Key position player
13/3/89
193cms and 74kgs
Dandenong Stingrays

Brother of Spida Everitt at Hawthorn. AIS scholarship holder who looks similar to his brother but is a different type of player. Played for Vic Metro at the U16 Championships.

He is a versatile player who played up forward and down back and looks reasonable comfortable in both places. He has a huge leap that really stands out when you see him play. Just throws himself in the air at the ball and can really take a huge mark. He is a very good kick and is agile and pacy. Very skinny and is a long way off being a key position at AFL level with his build.

I think he looks more comfortable as a forward and is better suited there with his marking ability. Has grown from 189cms last year to be 193cms now according to the AIS. Hopefully will continue to grow some more this year and fill out as he is very skinny and needs 20kgs to be able to hold down a key position in the AFL
Very athletic and a very strong mark of the ball. Can really fly for the ball like few others and he does not need to use another plays as a step ladder to get right up there either.

A bit of an outside player at this stage who is a pure athlete and has heaps of development left in him. Has speed, leap and height as well as a very long and accurate kick. Now he needs to put on some weight and continue his development. Learn to use his body a little better and perhaps look to play forward in the TAC this year and show was talent he has as a forward.

A bottom aged key position player who is going to take time to be ready but is physically gifted and classy with the ball.

 

[mojo31]

Mate, you seen George Cornish play?

I am just finishing up the top 30. Will do that soon and put them all up and then answer any questions that have been asked of me after that (given time today).

Cheers

 

[mojo31]

25) Chris Schmidt

Midfielder

20/3/1989
186cms and 76kgs
West Adelaide

Played at the U16 Championships for SA and he looked very classy. Maybe the 3rd best player on show for them with Gibbs and Sellar in front of him. Played on the wing at times and also rotated through the midfield and forward flanks. He has very good skills and takes a strong mark and shows good judgement above his head.
He has reasonable pace and good footwork. Was impressive clearing the ball from congestion and showed good hands and awareness and poise. Looks like he has the making of an inside midfielder with his clean ball handling, body positioning and anticipation from a stoppage. Add that to his skill and marking ability and he has a lot to work with.

Has good skills but tends to kick short a lot and play safe and not attempt a difficult kick. Sometimes will get himself into trouble by not kicking long when there is no free option. Maybe work on his decision making as it is not the kicking which can be a bit of a problem but just the options he chooses. Maybe not as focused as he could have been at times and got into a few scuffles with players niggling him.

Good height for a midfielder and strong in the air and around packs. Just needs to improve his decision making and put his kicking skills to a little bit better use. Maybe show some more flair when carrying the ball and take players on a touch more. Bottom aged and plenty of scope to add some more height there.



26) Brent Renouf

Ruck

200cms and 86 kgs
Born 3/5/88
Southport (Qld)

Played for Qld in the U18 Championships in Division 2 and acquitted himself well. Is quite mobile for that size and possesses a good leap as well as is a natural ruck who directs his taps well. Uses his body well in rucking contests and seems to understand how to change his tactics depending on what the other ruckmen is doing.
Played forward in 1 of the games and kicked a couple of goals and is a reliable kick as well as giving it an impressive roost to get a lot of distance. Unusual for most ruckmen and is a real bonus.
Not convinced about him in marking contests and as for most giants he drops a lot of marks. This is pretty typical and especially for his age but would like to see him straightening himself up and really going at it like his life depends on it.
Would not say he is a natural at moving around the ground and knowing where to run to and where to take position. Looks a little lost at times and will need to really improve that aspect of his game. To read the play better and be smarter with his movements over the ground.

So at the moment is a very good prospect as a tap ruckman with size and a good leap who will need to work on the around the game work and his marking. Pretty skinny body for his age but it should not be a problem if he is able to build up a little this year.




27) Travis Boak

Midfielder

1/8/1988
181cms and 70kgs
Geelong Falcons

An inside player with goodish pace. Not express but quick enough. Very clean handler of the ball in contested situations where he is composed and very hard at the football. Good mark for his fairly small size and throws himself in despite his slight frame. Pretty versatile and can play down back as a rebounding small defender.

Started last year by playing on the half forward flank was fairly quiet. A switch to the wing put him into the action and he showed class and the ability to win the ball. Alternated between the half forward and wing for most of the season. Shows even more versatility by being able to play as small defender on occasions and gathered some quality ball in those games. His form curtailed off as the season went on.

Pretty small overall and if he can gain some height will be a benefit. Pretty light and also a concern. However he is hard at the ball and a strong tackler. Would have him behind Jackson Sherringham from the same TAC team. Not as quick or classy but not too much between them.
Just maybe lacks that cutting edge to his game and have him a bit further down that a few of the other midfield prospects.

 

[mojo31]

28) Zac Millar

Half forward flank/midfielder

12/3/89
181cms and 80kgs
North Adelaide

Aboriginal player from South Australia. AIS member who has skill and talent. Is deadly around goals and is a smart reader of the play. Superb skills by foot and is a great kick. Got such good touch to be able to kick across his body, snap the ball and also to weight his kicks . Kick through it and punch the ball as well as kick up over an oncoming player when he has to. Just got a natural feel about his kicking that really cant be taught.
He is well built and quite hard at the ball and I am not sure he is a natural midfielder. Its about his style which is more flashy than always effective. Does the exceptional things but maybe does not do the simple basic things as well as he can. Will look to kick across his body rather than straighten up or to fly 1 handed for a mark, tap the ball on rather than take the ball and wear the tackle.
He is not a great aerobic athlete and will need to develop that side of his game to become a bona fide midfielder.
Pretty light on his feet but is not explosive. Pace is reasonable but he is not electric.

Seems best suited on the forward line with his skill and lack of endurance. Very smart player who needs to improve physically as well as his discipline to do the team things to develop as a player. Would like to see him work harder in games.




29) Tom Collier

Utility

192cms and 82kgs
25/3/89
Lauderdale (Tasmania)

Bottom aged AIS scholarship holder. Played as a ruckman in the U16s Championships but does not seem to have grown and been at the same height for the last 2 years. Clearly won’t be tall enough to ruck at AFL level and will need to find himself a different position. He has agility and good speed and is a very good kick and is able to roost the ball a long way. He does play all over the ground and could develop into a tall flanker and maybe even a key position player if he works on his marking and body work.

Tall flanker trapped in a key positions height at 192cms. Is an athletic and mobile player who is more a tall midfielder/utility in the Grant Birchall mode rather than a key position player. Plays more outside and is better suited in space rather than the crushes. Reads great in a profile with his height, speed and athleticism like Birchall did.

A player with a lot of potential who is hard to judge. Have to see how he goes this year when he has a set position and not rucking to have a better idea. At this stage I think he is a skilful player who loves to kick long, avoid the packs a little and take uncontested marks out in the open. Does not seem to be too bothered with playing tight on an opponent but roaming around and getting the ball as much as he can.





30) David Gourdis

Key Forward

14/3/89
191cms and 88kgs
Subiaco (WA)

Played well at the U16 Championships for WA. Played at CHF and showed an ability to take contested marks, use his body well and be strong at the contest. Shows good judgement in the air and either marked the ball or brought it to ground. Always gave a good contest and has a good work ethic. Physical type to go with a very well developed and strong body.

His kicking needs a little bit of work. Does not seem to have great agility and change of direction and is not very quick over the ground at this stage. Might get mobility problems as he gets even bigger in the future. Works hard below his knees but is a bit limited with it when the ball is on the ground and can appear a bit lost about how to go about it.

Pretty raw bottom aged key forward who is not overly skilful or athletic at this early stage. Has the appetite for the contest and is a very hard worker who keeps on presenting for leads and does not drop his head and stop trying. Just needs some more polish onto his game and to squeeze the maximum athleticism he can out of his body to make it as a centre half forward. Seems to have good endurance but it a little bit 1 paced at this stage. However anybody who has as good a hands overhead as David and can take a contested mark has a good starting point when they are 191cms and growing.

 

[mojo31]

Great work mojo.
Brock O'Brien isn't related to Heritier is he?

Seems like there is alot of Tasmanian talent in this draft.

Tasmania (5)

Thorp
Riewoldt
Hislop
Fielding
Collier

WA (8)

Gourdis
Leuenberger
Gumbelton
Benjamin
Collard
O'Brien
Jetta
Mackenzie

Victoria (9)

Hansen
Selwood
Weeks
Reid
Lee
Sherringham
Boak
Everitt
Houli

Queensland (4)

Proud
Petterd
Urquhart
Renouf

South Australia (4)

Millar
Schmidt
Sellar
Gibbs


A pretty good spread overall. Western Australia look the strongest at this stage. Especially with a lot of there players already playing the U18s last year.

 

[mojo31]

Early evaluation of father/son picks.

Hawkins (Geelong) 14
Kennedy (Hawthorn) 25
Sheldon (Carlton) 28

Not included in the top 30 in my write ups but that is where I have them if they were.

 

[mojo31]

heye mojo just in need of a lil bit of info on albe if possible i used to play alot of juniors with him at my local club when he was living in melbourne and we used tobe aroound the same pace in sprints ad what not just wanna know how quick he is over the 20m???
seems he has kicked on he was never a superstar in the lower grades...

Do you mean Albert Proud?

At a guess he would be 2.95 to 3.00 for the 20m which means he is quick but not lightning (Deledio class).

Just a guess.

 

[Silvagnis]

Early evaluation of father/son picks.

Hawkins (Geelong) 14
Kennedy (Hawthorn) 25
Sheldon (Carlton) 28

Not included in the top 30 in my write ups but that is where I have them if they were.

What is in the water down at Geelong? Cats will kill it and overtake the Saints for the best title of the best list if this continues.

Perhaps they should send some of their water to Adelaide.

 

[mojo31]

Great work Mojo

What are your thoughts on George Cornish from Westies.

Tall, strong marking forward with a lot of talent.

Yes I have seen him. Played at the U16 Championships last year. Tall and a huge unit for his age. Not eligible for the upcoming draft and misses out by a few days (8/5/89 and needs to be 30/4/89).

I hope I am not going to be asked for 2007 draft profiles now?

 

[Gets!]

Ha! I thought he was eligible this year.

Surely his chances of being drafted will be good in 07?

 

[mojo31]

Ha! I thought he was eligible this year.

Surely his chances of being drafted will be good in 07?

8/5/89. 193cms and 88kgs.

16 years old when they were taken. He must eat his spinach.

Could be ruckman size by Novemeber 2007 when he is eligible. Big strong marking player who is a very good kick for goal. Unless something goes wrong he will be drafted in 2 years.

 

[carn_the_cattas]

What is in the water down at Geelong?

Gee, whatever it is, I want it....o wait, I drink it everyday, why aren't I a gun??

 

[toddy]

Hey was wondering if anyone can tell me whether Daniel Farr from Queensland has a chance of being drafted. I play with him.....best kid of his age ive seen (played with Marty Pask, Pat Garner of the lions and Ed McDonnell of the saints) but other than them really wouldnt know where he would fit in with kids of the same age. I know he just missed U18 championships last year so i assume that fully fit he would play this year.

 

[Daddyswing]

Top Work Mojo
Im very excited about some of those WA boys coming through.

Just 1 question tho.....Is one of the Morton boys up for F/S for the Eagles this year?

cheers.

 

[Lingsface]

Top Work Mojo
Im very excited about some of those WA boys coming through.

Just 1 question tho.....Is one of the Morton boys up for F/S for the Eagles this year?

cheers.

yes jarryd is eligible

 

[Silvagnis]

15) Clayton Collard

Midfielder

181cms and 76kgs.
4/12/88
South Fremantle

An aboriginal player from Western Australia who is a team mate of Leroy Jetta. Has good pace and is a very good kick of the ball. Superb goal sense and just seems to know where they are and is so natural in that regard. Has played as a defender and also as a wing and shows himself to be versatile and a very adaptable player. Did not look lost in those roles but I do feel he is better suited as an attacking player who gets his own ball rather than a player who works off an opponent. In the forward line is where he does his best work. Either setting up a goal with a precise kick or finishing the work himself.

Capable of winning the ball in the crushes as well and will not hesitate to put his head over it and he is quite a reasonable size for a player who has only just turned 17. Good body size and a decent height to go with speed, skill and versatility. A little bit of an impact player rather than a consistent one but a lot of that can be put down to playing on the half forward “graveyard”. Not too sure about his endurance to play a game out on the ball at this stage.Reasonable in the air for his size but is better with the ball on the ground.

Looks like playing some senior games with South Fremantle in the WAFL this year and then be part of the WA team for the U18 Championships where they will be hard to beat. He played in them last year but was on the bench for most of it.

A very clever and athletic player who has flair, poise and a real cutting edge to his work in the forward line. Will develop more and more as a midfielder over time and has all the tools to become a dangerous midfielder when he is finished. A very smooth mover who is effortless and anticipates well and reads the play.

A bigger and stronger version of his close friend Jetta. Not as quick or as exciting but that is more a case of how good Jetta is rather than something lacking in Collard. I think in time he will become a very attacking wing who can go forward and kick goals as well as run and carry the ball and show poise and class as a link player.

He has fairer hair and skin than myself.

http://afl.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/article/174403ay.jpg

 

[sydney eagle]

So could we have three Selwoods at three different clubs next season ? Maybe he should go to Adelaide or port; equidistant from his two older brothers !

 

[mojo31]

Just an observation.

http://stateschoolboys.com.au/2003/Index2003.htm

try the second pic in that link as well.

 

[Silvagnis]

He is still fair skinned and some Carlton fans still mention McGrath when I'm referring to Walker.

Mojo, is Cameron Jetta older or younger than Leroy?

 

[mojo31]

He is still fair skinned and some Carlton fans still mention McGrath when I'm referring to Walker.

Mojo, is Cameron Jetta older or younger than Leroy?

Not sure Cypher. He played at the U15 Championships in 2003 and now plays at South Freo but I have not come across him in any tapes or squads in the last 2 years at underage levels.

Nice Clinton Benjamin avatar. However Monica Belluci >Benjamin.

 

[mojo31]

Other players who I think have a bit of talent (not comprehensive)

Nathan Djerrkura from the Northern Territory. 19/9/88 and 176cms and 69kgs. Speed and skill. Is playing TAC this year.

Nick Smith from Oakleigh Chargers. 181cms and 76kgs 12/6/88.

Scott Dwyer. 184cms.

Josh Riddle

Alex Hutchins (SA) 9/6/88. 185cms and 81kgs. West Adelaide.

I will fill this out with some detail and some more names on Monday.

Will not be around until then. Cheers everyone.