2009 Draft Discussion

[year of the roo]

Jake Melksham was just interviewed on SEN by Thommo and someone else (sorry, not sure who it was) and guess what? Jake is a North supporter! He said he has been a Kangaroos supporter all his life. Does that mean we should draft him??

No I think it means Carlton will draft him.

 

[giantroo]

In the sun, it mentions that Sydney are after Gary Rohan at pick 6.

 

[Arden Street]

Jake Melksham was just interviewed on SEN by Thommo and someone else (sorry, not sure who it was) and guess what? Jake is a North supporter! He said he has been a Kangaroos supporter all his life. Does that mean we should draft him??

he might be in the mix for our second round pick,

Bryce Lewis overlooked Shaun McKernan, Jordan Lisle and Nick Heyne last year who where NM supporters also.

 

[Arden Street]

Information so far,

Draft Camp

20 m sprint
Ayden Kennedy 2.88 sec
Dustin Martin 2.89sec
Andrew Hooper 2.90 sec
Jake Melksham 2.98 sec
John Butcher 2.99 sec

Repeat Sprints (6x30m)
Jack Fitzpatrick
Robbie Hicks
Jordan Williams
Gary Rohan
Dustin Martin
Lewis Jetta
Dylan Grimes
Brad Shepperd
Jake Melksham

Kicking Test
Gary Rohan 23/30
Dustin Martin 22/30
Jordan Grysberts 22/30
Ryan Harwood 22/30
Simon Potts 22/30
Aaron Black 22/30
Matthew Panos 22/30
Nicholas Winmar 22/30
David Astbury 21/30
Tom Harms 21/30

Beep Test
Brayden Norris 15.6
Ryan Bastinac 15. 1
Marcus Davies 15.1
Ben Reid 14.7
Jake Melksham 14.5

Players not testing
Tom Scully (fractured patella)
Anthony Morabito (quad)
Ben Cunnington (hip soreness)
Koby Stevens (osteitis pubis)
Ben Griffiths (shoulder)
Daniel Talia (hamstring)
Luke Tapscott (hamstring)
Jasper McMillan-Pittard (hamstring)


NAB AFL Draft Camp Day 3 Briefs

Hot property
West Australian Lewis Jetta has now spoken with 14 clubs, including seven in a row on Wednesday. He is the mature-age player of this draft camp and is expected to be snapped up in November's top 15 to 20 selections.

Saintly intentions
Jesse Crichton was wearing St Kilda shorts during the shuttle run. Hint, hint.

Taking it all in his stride
Sam Reid of the Murray Bushrangers is a trooper. Moments after running a 14.7 beep test – impressive for a 192cm kid – he was seen being interviewed on camera.

Toss a coin into the fountain and make a wish
The Adelaide camp was seen interviewing Bendigo Pioneers onballer Dustin Martin shortly after he had completed his impressive kicking test. However, it might be wishful thinking from the Crows, who will start their intake at No.13. Martin isn't expected to last past pick five.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85604/default.aspx

 

[LeFtBehinD]

Dustin Martin looking the goods there

 

[Arden Street]

NAB AFL Draft Camp test results:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85625/default.aspx

Three-kilometre time trial (min.sec)
1. Kallan Geary 9.43
2. Ryan Bastinac 10.03
3. Brayden Norris 10.05
=3. Kane Lucas 10.05
5. Dylan Roberton 10.13
6. Josh Cowan 10.14
7. Mitch Duncan 10.15
8. Jordan Williams 10.18
9. Mark Hutchings 10.19
10. Marcus Davies 10.22

Agility (seconds)
1. Kane Lucas 7.95
2. Andrew Hooper 7.98
3. Sam Shaw 8.08
4. Ayden Kennedy 8.12
5. Travis Colyer 8.14
6. Jessie Crichton 8.15
7. Jake Melksham 8.16
8. Andrew Moore 8.17
9. Dylan Grimes, Mitchell Duncan 8.20

Repeat sprints (seconds)
1. Jack Fitzpatrick 23.91
2. Robbie Hicks 24.04
3. Jordan Williams 24.17
4. Travis Colyer 24.36
5. Gary Rohan 24.33
6. Jason Tutt 24.39
7. Dustin Martin 24.56
8. Lewis Jetta 24.61
9. Dylan Grimes 24.69
10. Bradley Sheppard 24.74

Standing vertical jump (cm)
1. James Craig 76
2. Sam Shaw 75
3. Tom Hill, Aaron Black, Andrew Hooper 70
4. Lewis Jetta 69
5. Ayden Kennedy, Kane Lucas 67
6. John Butcher, Sam Reid 66

20-metre sprint (seconds)
1. Ayden Kennedy 2.88
2. Dustin Martin 2.89
3. Andrew Hooper 2.90
4. Sam Reid 2.92
5. Sam Shaw, Kane Lucas, Gary Rohan 2.93
6. Lewis Jetta, Dylan Grimes 2.95
7. Robbie Hicks, Jack Fitzpatrick, Bradley Sheppard, Travis Colyer 2.96

Shuttle run/Beep test (level)
1. Brayden Norris 15.6
2. Ryan Bastinac, Marcus Davies 15.1
3. Mark Hutchings, Joshua Cowan, Jason Tutt 14.12
4. Sam Reid, Nat Fyfe 14.7
5. Dylan Roberton 14.6
6. Travis Colyer, Jake Melksham 14.5

Kicking test (six kicks scored 1-5 points)
1. Gary Rohan 23 points 77% efficency
2. Dustin Martin, Jordon Gysberts, Ryan Harwood, Simon Potts, Aaron Black, Matthew Panos, Nicky Winmar 22 73%

 

[AGC]

Here's hoping Melksham can slip to pick 21!

 

[Rippednew1]

Aaron Black (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 29/11/90
Recruited from: Kingsley
Athletic key forward whose excellent hands are a feature. Agility and awareness are also strengths. Western Australia U18 representative in 2009.


Black 2nd in the kicking test and 3rd in vertical leap.


Ayden Kennedy (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 31/10/91
Recruited from: Wantirna South
Athletic with good hands both on the lead and overhead. Both field and goal-kicking are features of his game. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009.


Kennedy 1st in sprint 20 metres and 4th in agility test


Tom Hill (Northern Knights, VIC)
Height: 199cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 07/04/91
Recruited from: Northern Bullants FC (VAFA)
Strong hands overhead, excellent speed and agility for his size and sound skills by foot. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009 and an AIS-AFL Academy graduate.



Hill 3rd in vertical leap


Matthew Panos (Norwood, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 25/01/91
Recruited from: Rostrevor College
Possesses good hands and is strong on the lead. Kicked 14 goals at the NAB AFL U18 Championships for South Australia, earning All-Australian honours. Noted for his accuracy in front of goal.


Panos 2nd in kicking test


Nicholas Winmar (Claremont, WA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 78kg, Weight: 27/04/91
Recruited from: Scarborough
Versatile player with strong athletic ability and clean hands overhead and at ground level. Western Australia U18 representative in 2009.

Winmar 2nd in kicking test.

 

[Arden Street]

Possible Top 10 Draft Picks - Herald Sun (written by Jay Clark)
1. Tom Scully
2. Jack Trengove
3. Dustin Martin
4. Anthony Morabito
5. Ben Cunnington
6. Gary Rohan
7. Lewis Jetta
8. Luke Taspcott
9. Jake Melksham
10. Kane Lucas

Other Articles

Tigers Lock on Martin:

RICHMOND is poised to partner midfield gem Trent Cotchin with another outstanding onballer from next month's draft.

Clean-skilled midfielder Dustin Martin has firmed as the Tigers' target after testing brilliantly at the AFL Draft Camp in Canberra this week.
The well-balanced onballer, who averaged 21 touches in the national championships, posted the second-fastest 20m sprint time and equal second-best kicking test score.
Richmond recruiting chief Francis Jackson said the club was unlikely to use its first-round pick to draft a top key forward, such as John Butcher.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-lock-on-dustin-martin/story-e6frf9jf-1225782480791

Pair of Country Gems:

ALMOST every October, an AFL draft hopeful comes from the clouds. This year there are two of them.

Until mid-season, few recruiters would have taken any notice, or perhaps even heard of, Geelong Falcons backman Jo Dare and Peel Thunder key forward Aaron Black.

But with sizzling second halves to their seasons, the two quintessential country boys - who both missed the national championships - have gone from small blips on the AFL draft radar to a boom.
Black, who lays carpet for a living in Bunbury, is a powerful, 193cm goalkicker.
After kicking bags of six and seven majors in the wet in the WAFL Colts in June, he has soared into first-round calculations.
"I was a bit surprised." Black said.
"This time last year I wasn't even thinking about the AFL, and even when I got my first letter from an AFL club, I was very happy. But it seemed a bit far-fetched. A lot of eastern states clubs don't know too much about me."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/pair-of-country-gems/story-e6frf9jf-1225782496517

 

[curiousLplater]

Aaron Black (Peel Thunder, WA)

Ayden Kennedy (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 31/10/91
Recruited from: Wantirna South
Athletic with good hands both on the lead and overhead. Both field and goal-kicking are features of his game. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009.


Kennedy 1st in sprint 20 metres and 4th in agility test




Kennedy also equal 5th in the verticle!

 

[muttley45]

NAB AFL Draft Camp test results:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85625/default.aspx

Three-kilometre time trial (min.sec)
1. Kallan Geary 9.43
2. Ryan Bastinac 10.03
3. Brayden Norris 10.05
=3. Kane Lucas 10.05
5. Dylan Roberton 10.13
6. Josh Cowan 10.14
7. Mitch Duncan 10.15
8. Jordan Williams 10.18
9. Mark Hutchings 10.19
10. Marcus Davies 10.22

Agility (seconds)
1. Kane Lucas 7.95
2. Andrew Hooper 7.98
3. Sam Shaw 8.08
4. Ayden Kennedy 8.12
5. Travis Colyer 8.14
6. Jessie Crichton 8.15
7. Jake Melksham 8.16
8. Andrew Moore 8.17
9. Dylan Grimes, Mitchell Duncan 8.20

Repeat sprints (seconds)
1. Jack Fitzpatrick 23.91
2. Robbie Hicks 24.04
3. Jordan Williams 24.17
4. Travis Colyer 24.36
5. Gary Rohan 24.33
6. Jason Tutt 24.39
7. Dustin Martin 24.56
8. Lewis Jetta 24.61
9. Dylan Grimes 24.69
10. Bradley Sheppard 24.74

Standing vertical jump (cm)
1. James Craig 76
2. Sam Shaw 75
3. Tom Hill, Aaron Black, Andrew Hooper 70
4. Lewis Jetta 69
5. Ayden Kennedy, Kane Lucas 67
6. John Butcher, Sam Reid 66

20-metre sprint (seconds)
1. Ayden Kennedy 2.88
2. Dustin Martin 2.89
3. Andrew Hooper 2.90
4. Sam Reid 2.92
5. Sam Shaw, Kane Lucas, Gary Rohan 2.93
6. Lewis Jetta, Dylan Grimes 2.95
7. Robbie Hicks, Jack Fitzpatrick, Bradley Sheppard, Travis Colyer 2.96

Shuttle run/Beep test (level)
1. Brayden Norris 15.6
2. Ryan Bastinac, Marcus Davies 15.1
3. Mark Hutchings, Joshua Cowan, Jason Tutt 14.12
4. Sam Reid, Nat Fyfe 14.7
5. Dylan Roberton 14.6
6. Travis Colyer, Jake Melksham 14.5

Kicking test (six kicks scored 1-5 points)
1. Gary Rohan 23 points 77% efficency
2. Dustin Martin, Jordon Gysberts, Ryan Harwood, Simon Potts, Aaron Black, Matthew Panos, Nicky Winmar 22 73%

gary rohan,speed and kicking efficiency,YES PLEASE,

 

[bellzy]

From those results, Kane Lucas is looking more and more promising.

Seemed to test well in just about everything.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Lucas, Martin and Rohan tested well in everything. It will be interesting to see who is around, and who we will take.

 

[spina#39]

Where does Myles Sewell come into this? I know we got Edwards at pick 84 and he was VFL leading goalkicker and JJ Liston Medallist, so where can we expect to be see Sewell?

 

[Paddy_Mac]

Where does Myles Sewell come into this? I know we got Edwards at pick 84 and he was VFL leading goalkicker and JJ Liston Medallist, so where can we expect to be see Sewell?

We have picks 5, 21, 25, 37, 41 and 53.
We might use him on pick 41 or 53.

 

[Arden Street]

Draft Watch - The 17 Most Likely

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85700/default.aspx

Aaron Black (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Now looms as a genuine first-round pick. The athletic, high leaping, tall forward has shot into calculations in the second half of the season – akin to Geelong's Mitchell Brown last year. He was strongly sounded out at the NAB AFL Draft Camp.

John Butcher (Vic Country/Gippsland Power)
Earlier this season the key forward was regarded as a potential No.1 and almost certain top three pick. He has slipped in the pecking order, although he still looms as a first-round pick, it will be fascinating to see where he gets picked.

Jake Carlisle (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
The key defender/forward had an outstanding finish to the season, which has lifted his status in the pecking order. Carlisle possesses strong hands and good foot skills. But it is his ability to play at both ends, which makes him a strong first-round prospect.

Travis Colyer (Western Australia/Claremont)
An extremely quick small man, Colyer has been likened to John Platten in his style of play. He is also a clever goalkicker. An All-Australian in this year's NAB AFL under-18 championships, he has risen up the rankings in recent times.

Ben Cunnington (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
Recruiters love Cunnington, a tough-as-nails utility who appears to have risen again and now looks set to be a top five selection. It's hard to see him slipping past No.5 (North Melbourne). He is regarded as a genuine AFL player.

Lewis Jetta (Western Australia/Swan Districts)
The 20-year-old is a monty to be the first 'mature' age player selected in this year's pool. His stocks keep rising and it would not surprise if he was selected by West Coast Eagles at No.7. He is related to Essendon's Leroy and Melbourne's Neville.

Kane Lucas (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
The midfielder had an outstanding finish to the year and now looks certain to be claimed in the top 10. He played seniors in the WAFL this year and was one of the standouts at the draft camp. Lucas looks set to be taken between eight and 10 in the draft.

Dustin Martin (Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers)
Improved significantly following the under 18 champs – even though he received All-Australian honours – and he is now right in the mix to be claimed at No.3 by Richmond. The midfielder's draft camp results were outstanding.

Jake Melksham (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
The ball-winning, stoppage midfielder had an excellent end to the season, winning the TAC Cup Grand Final Medal in Calder's premiership win. He had 24 disposals and seven inside 50s on the big stage. Melksham's overall finals series have pushed him back up.

Andrew Moore (Vic Metro/Eastern Ranges)
He is one of the most versatile players in the draft, having been likened to Adelaide's Andy Otten. Moore, who is the younger brother of Richmond's Kel, has been hovering around the first-round for much of the season and now looks to have firmed even more.

Anthony Morabito (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Although he can't be dismissed at No.2 (Melbourne) or Richmond (No.3), at this stage it appears the run-and-carry midfielder will remain in the west with Fremantle (No.4). Some recruiters believe he would not be out of place as this year's No.1 draft pick.

Gary Rohan (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
The forward's stocks have risen throughout the year – and with good reason – he is one of the draft's most exciting prospects. Although his form dipped a little late in the season, he impressed at the draft camp, topping the new kicking drill with 77 per cent efficiency.

Brad Sheppard (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
Solid and consistent, Sheppard's prospects have continued to gain momentum throughout the season. He had an excellent under-18 championship and was back-pocket in the All-Australian team. Sheppard also has the ability to play onball.

Tom Scully (Vic Metro/Dandenong Stingrays)
The hard-running midfielder has been touted as the No.1 pick for quite some time now, but at absolute worst will not slip past No.2. Either way, expect Scully to be wearing the red and blue in 2010 and beyond. A recent knee injury limited his draft camp activities.

Luke Tapscott (South Australia/North Adelaide)
Still regarded as the best kick in this year's draft, Tapscott has been compared to Brisbane Lions 2009 NAB AFL Rising Star Daniel Rich. He is a strongly-built midfielder/forward who could be a top 10 selection. He has been very consistent in 2009.

Jack Trengove (South Australia/Sturt)
Did not attend last week's draft camp due to SANFL finals, but his recent form has several recruiters now thinking he should be taken at No.1, ahead of Scully in the draft. The tough midfielder/forward now appears to be one of Melbourne's top two picks.

Troy Taylor (Northern Territory Thunder)
Taylor has immense talent and has been likened to Daniel Motlop. He was right in the mix for Gold Coast – he could've been claimed under its Northern Territory catchment – but at this stage he is in the mix for all clubs, putting him back into the top 17 mix.

 

[Arden Street]

Key Forwards
John Butcher – 197cm, 84kg – Gippsland Power
Ben Griffiths – 198cm, 95kg - Eastern Ranges
Daniel Talia – 195cm, 79kg – Calder Cannons
Matthew Panos – 190cm, 85kg – Norwood
Aaron Black – 193cm, 78kg – Peel Thunder
Jake Carlisle – 196cm, 93kg – Calder Cannons
Ayden Kennedy – 191cm, 79kg – Eastern Ranges
Jack Fitzpatick – 201cm, 85kg – Western Jets
David Astbury – 193cm, 80kg – North Ballarat Rebels
Serhat Temel – 194cm, 89kg – Calder Cannons
Tom Hill – 198cm, 82kg – Northern Knights
Miles Pitt – 192cm, 90kg – Dandenong Stingrays
Sam Reid – 192cm, 84kg – Murray Bushrangers
Sean Tighe – 197cm, 90kg – Western Jets
Majak Daw – 193cm, 84kg – Western Jets
Luke McDonald – 195cm, 84kg – Eastern Ranges
Declan Bevan – 195cm, 96kg – Broadbeach
Josh Giddings – 193cm, 80kg – Glenelg
Mitchell Brown – 192cm, 84kg – Peel Thunder
Joel Houghton – 195cm, 80kg – Perth
Dan Archer – 192cm, 92kg – Clarence/ Tasmania
Levi Casboult – 196cm, 80kg – Dandenong Stingrays

 

[Son_of_Shagga]

does anyone know the deal with the bottom age players in this years draft? do the gold coast have the jump on most of them or all of them. If not are there any guys this year that are bottom age but next year will be possible top prospects? this is based on the hawks 2008 drafting with them getting a few 17yo iirc.

 

[Arden Street]

Dissecting the draft - Emma Quayle
http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/dissecting-the-draft/2009/10/10/1255019653282.html

 

[the smith show]

Draft Watch - The 17 Most Likely

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85700/default.aspx

Aaron Black (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Now looms as a genuine first-round pick. The athletic, high leaping, tall forward has shot into calculations in the second half of the season – akin to Geelong's Mitchell Brown last year. He was strongly sounded out at the NAB AFL Draft Camp.

John Butcher (Vic Country/Gippsland Power)
Earlier this season the key forward was regarded as a potential No.1 and almost certain top three pick. He has slipped in the pecking order, although he still looms as a first-round pick, it will be fascinating to see where he gets picked.

Jake Carlisle (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
The key defender/forward had an outstanding finish to the season, which has lifted his status in the pecking order. Carlisle possesses strong hands and good foot skills. But it is his ability to play at both ends, which makes him a strong first-round prospect.

Travis Colyer (Western Australia/Claremont)
An extremely quick small man, Colyer has been likened to John Platten in his style of play. He is also a clever goalkicker. An All-Australian in this year's NAB AFL under-18 championships, he has risen up the rankings in recent times.

Ben Cunnington (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
Recruiters love Cunnington, a tough-as-nails utility who appears to have risen again and now looks set to be a top five selection. It's hard to see him slipping past No.5 (North Melbourne). He is regarded as a genuine AFL player.

Lewis Jetta (Western Australia/Swan Districts)
The 20-year-old is a monty to be the first 'mature' age player selected in this year's pool. His stocks keep rising and it would not surprise if he was selected by West Coast Eagles at No.7. He is related to Essendon's Leroy and Melbourne's Neville.

Kane Lucas (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
The midfielder had an outstanding finish to the year and now looks certain to be claimed in the top 10. He played seniors in the WAFL this year and was one of the standouts at the draft camp. Lucas looks set to be taken between eight and 10 in the draft.

Dustin Martin (Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers)
Improved significantly following the under 18 champs – even though he received All-Australian honours – and he is now right in the mix to be claimed at No.3 by Richmond. The midfielder's draft camp results were outstanding.

Jake Melksham (Vic Metro/Calder Cannons)
The ball-winning, stoppage midfielder had an excellent end to the season, winning the TAC Cup Grand Final Medal in Calder's premiership win. He had 24 disposals and seven inside 50s on the big stage. Melksham's overall finals series have pushed him back up.

Andrew Moore (Vic Metro/Eastern Ranges)
He is one of the most versatile players in the draft, having been likened to Adelaide's Andy Otten. Moore, who is the younger brother of Richmond's Kel, has been hovering around the first-round for much of the season and now looks to have firmed even more.

Anthony Morabito (Western Australia/Peel Thunder)
Although he can't be dismissed at No.2 (Melbourne) or Richmond (No.3), at this stage it appears the run-and-carry midfielder will remain in the west with Fremantle (No.4). Some recruiters believe he would not be out of place as this year's No.1 draft pick.

Gary Rohan (Vic Country/Geelong Falcons)
The forward's stocks have risen throughout the year – and with good reason – he is one of the draft's most exciting prospects. Although his form dipped a little late in the season, he impressed at the draft camp, topping the new kicking drill with 77 per cent efficiency.

Brad Sheppard (Western Australia/East Fremantle)
Solid and consistent, Sheppard's prospects have continued to gain momentum throughout the season. He had an excellent under-18 championship and was back-pocket in the All-Australian team. Sheppard also has the ability to play onball.

Tom Scully (Vic Metro/Dandenong Stingrays)
The hard-running midfielder has been touted as the No.1 pick for quite some time now, but at absolute worst will not slip past No.2. Either way, expect Scully to be wearing the red and blue in 2010 and beyond. A recent knee injury limited his draft camp activities.

Luke Tapscott (South Australia/North Adelaide)
Still regarded as the best kick in this year's draft, Tapscott has been compared to Brisbane Lions 2009 NAB AFL Rising Star Daniel Rich. He is a strongly-built midfielder/forward who could be a top 10 selection. He has been very consistent in 2009.

Jack Trengove (South Australia/Sturt)
Did not attend last week's draft camp due to SANFL finals, but his recent form has several recruiters now thinking he should be taken at No.1, ahead of Scully in the draft. The tough midfielder/forward now appears to be one of Melbourne's top two picks.

Troy Taylor (Northern Territory Thunder)
Taylor has immense talent and has been likened to Daniel Motlop. He was right in the mix for Gold Coast – he could've been claimed under its Northern Territory catchment – but at this stage he is in the mix for all clubs, putting him back into the top 17 mix.

Tallia, Stevens, Bastinac, Griffiths, Panos and Gygberts all missing from Matt Burgan 1st rd. Taylor and Colyer maybe reachess for the 1st rd though but Matt has good record. Which will leave us with someone good at 21.

 

[Arden Street]

Draft Rater: Medium Defenders (Matthew Burgan)

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85982/default.aspx

Joseph Dare (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 17/10/92
Recruited from: Colac
The versatile defender/forward has risen up the charts in recent times and is not without a chance of being taken in the first round. Some recruiters believe he will be taken in the back half of the draft.
Draft range: 15-late

Marcus Davies (Tassie Mariners, TAS)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 04/06/91
Recruited from: North Hobart
One of the three leading Tasmanians set to be drafted. The quick midfielder/defender has been rated as a likely round-three draftee.
Draft range: 30-50

Deon Gordon (NT Thunder, NT)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 02/04/91
Recruited from: St Mary's
A skilful, natural footballer, he looms as a back-end draftee/rookie prospect after representing Northern Territory in this year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Draft range: Late/rookie

Ryan Harwood (Tassie Mariners, TAS)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 08/07/91
Recruited from: Glenorchy
Has been rated as a possible first-round selection, but the 2009 Under-18 All-Australian inside midfielder looms more likely to be a second- or third-rounder.
Draft range: 30-50

Anthony Long (Calder Cannons, VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 06/01/91
Recruited from: St Mary's
The nephew of former Essendon star Michael Long, he is a skilful runner with an impressive vertical leap and agility. Looms as a mid-range draft pick.
Draft range: 30-55

Jamie MacMillan (Oakleigh Chargers, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 29/09/91
Recruited from: Scotch College
The athletic and pacy MacMillan appears to be a back-end selection.
Draft range: Late

Jasper McMillan-Pittard (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 01/01/91
Recruited from: Torquay
Has several admirers. An athletic run-and-carry type, he could be a late first- or second-rounder.
Draft range: 15-35

Daniel Menzel (Central District, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 13/09/91
Recruited from: Golden Grove
Seems to have risen in recent times and it would not surprise if he moved inside the first round, although the second-round appears more likely. He is one to keep an eye on.
Draft range: 12-35

Dylan Roberton (Dandenong Stingrays, VIC)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 21/06/91
Recruited from: Frankston
A skilful rebounding defender, Roberton has been rated as a second- to third-round pick in some quarters, with others believing he will be later in the draft.
Draft range: 20-60

Matthew Scott (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 12/04/91
Recruited from: Yarra Valley Grammar
Hard-at-it and clean with his hands, he has been rated a likely third rounder.
Draft range: 30-55

Bradley Sheppard (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/05/91
Recruited from: Wesley College
Has really come up the pecking order as the season progressed. The defender/onballer is not without a chance of being taken in the first 10, and definitely before selection 20.
Draft range: 7-20

Jordan Williams (Bendigo Pioneers, NSW)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 06/05/91
Recruited from: Echuca
The contested ball-winner is arguably New South Wales' best prospect this year, although just where he fits exactly is unknown at this stage.
Draft range: Late/rookie

 

[Absolute Gun]

Hope we ho by this.

Pick 5: Butcher/Cunnington
Pick 21:Bastinac/Griffiths (depends who we take with pick 5)
Pick 25: Gysberts

 

[Mario the Lothario]

Robbie Hicks has a lot of talent. He will probably be this years Dylan Joyce.

BTW, I still want to draft him.

 

[numchuks]

I'm hoping

5 Cunnington
21 Jetta
25 Luke Ball
37 Serhat Temel - Big turkish fullfoward. Next buddy.
41 Majak Daw - Sudanese lad. Good poster boy for the multicultural centre

Shut up shop and call it a day at that point

 

[AGC]

If we're taking 5 picks:

5/ Butcher
21/ Christensen (or Koby Stevens if he slips)
25/ Mitch Duncan.
37/Ryan Harwood (if he slips)
41/ Andrew Hooper or Max Gawn a massive-205oddcm- ruckman, who is able to get around the ground (not at a Natanui pace or anything- but enough to not be a giraffe) and whilst he isn't ever going to be able to accumulate huge numbers in the midfield, is a very good tap-ruckman. Will be good purely as a backup to HMAC and Goldstein considering we're going to "get heaps of first round picks for Hales." I think that a few years in an AFL system and he could be a real find ala Sandilands.

If that occurred I might need a cold shower.

If we went with Cunnington with the first pick- i'd hope it'd play out:

5/ Cunnington
21/ Griffiths
25/ Duncan/Christensen
37/ Harwood (the caveat being that he slips) or Hooper
41/ Hooper, Winmar or Gawn.