2009 Draft Discussion

[__aria__]

i dont think he is worth drafting at all honestly

really struggles big time at tac cup level

 

[DunderHead]

I think there will be other sides well positioned to take him on as a project type. Its just who wants to take the biggest risk. I'm not sure of his worth, is there any info on him by Emma Quayle, Wisbey etc.....?

No, he's a roughie. There have been a few sentimental stories in the papers about him but nothing from recruiters. He's definitely a PSD pick. He'd take years to get up to AFL standard.

 

[Wells Train]

No, he's a roughie. There have been a few sentimental stories in the papers about him but nothing from recruiters. He's definitely a PSD pick. He'd take years to get up to AFL standard.

Are we talking Liam Jurrah type PSD or Lance Picioane type PSD, if you get my drift....

 

[__aria__]

he looks OK just going by that youtube highlights package but to give u an idea of what kind of impact he has on the game he averages 4 effective disposals a game

 

[Wells Train]

he looks OK just going by that youtube highlights package but to give u an idea of what kind of impact he has on the game he averages 4 effective disposals a game

Well pass for me then, it doesn't matter if he kicks the goal of the year and takes mark of the year if they are part of only 100 possies for the whole year. Next please...

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Well pass for me then, it doesn't matter if he kicks the goal of the year and takes mark of the year if they are part of only 100 possies for the whole year. Next please...

What if all of those kicks are goals?

 

[Wells Train]

What if all of those kicks are goals?

well then, you know the thing about the fish and the kettle?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Majak Daw is very very raw, but so was Todd Goldstein when we picked him up. Daw has amazing athleticsm, and has taken to the game very well considering he has only been playing for 2 years. He is pretty inconsistant at TAC level, but he has had some prettty good games. Kicked 4 or 5 in game i recall, can take a very good grab and has an amazing leap.

The thing with him is i think he is too small to play ruck and not skillful enough to play KP or forward, i don't really know what you'd turn him into. Maybe a rookie but i wouldn't be punting on him in the ND.

 

[year of the roo]

I think Daw will go to Hawthorn where he will become Major Dawk.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I think we should look at getting Sean Tighe or Joel Houghton in the 3rd or 4th round. Both KP prospects.

Sean Tighe is from thr western jets, had a stellar year and won the jets b and f. Didn't make the vic metro side, and that was the kick in the bum he deserved. Since then he dominated at TAC level both in the backline and in the forward line, i'm pretty sure he was the jets leading goal kicker, and he is a really good mark. Tested really well at state screening and made the TAC team of the year. Good skills too.

Joel Houghton hails from WA. KP forward who is really good below his knees and he is super quick off the mark. Strong hands in the contest, and is a good shot for goal. Is a little on the skinny side but has a big frame to build on.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Fitness looks an issue but with a solid pre-season...

Dunno if we could afford enough Sherrins given that he's a high possession winner and each time he gets his hands on the pill the bloody thing bursts! Not sure...............

 

[__aria__]

yeah good call on joel houghton

never heard of him until that fred in the D & T board but he looks like a great prospect

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[roos_fanatic08]

Definately has something to build on...Pretty big frame. Strong hands, could be snap him up with an earlier pick.

 

[Arden Street]

Draft Rater - Ruckman

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86083/default.aspx

James Craig (North Adelaide, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 18/04/91
Recruited from: Fitzroy
Earned All-Australian selection after the under-18 champs. Some believe he could be a top 20 pick, based on needs, or be a backend choice.
Draft range: 18-late

Joshua Donaldson (West Perth, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 04/05/91
Recruited from: Ocean Ridge
An athletic, versatile tall, capable of playing in key posts, Donaldson has also impressed with his speed for his size. He looms as a mid-range to later prospect.
Draft range: 40-late

Jack Fitzpatrick (Western Jets, VIC)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 26/06/91
Recruited from: Wyndhamvale
Agile and quick for his size, Fitzpatrick can also play down back and in attack. He has been regarded as a potential first-rounder through to early third round.
Draft range: 10-35

Max Gawn (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 206cm, Weight: 97kg, DOB: 28/12/91
Recruited from: Ormond
Sustained a knee injury before this year's under-18 championships, but still looms as a top-50 selection. Gawn could be taken as early as the second-round.
Draft range: 20-60

Joseph Groenewegan (Tassie Mariners, TAS)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Recruited from: Launceston
Groenewegan, the son of former Bulldog Robert, is a mobile tall with clean hands and good agility. He appears to be a backend/rookie prospect.
Draft range: Late-rookie

Jack Hannath (Central District, SA)
Height: 199cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 09/07/91
Recruited from: Angaston
A developing prospect, some believe he is a mid-range choice through to a rookie.
Draft range: 40-late

Dylan Jones (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 03/11/91
Recruited from: Wesley College
A mobile tall with the ability to play forward, Jones possesses good hands and a strong work ethic. He appears to be a later selection at this stage.
Draft range: Late

Nathan Vardy (Gippsland Power, VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 89kg, DOB: 25/06/91
Recruited from: Allies
Regarded by many recruiters as the best ruckman in this year's pool, Vardy is agile and has fine foot skills. He is a chance to sneak into the top 10 and is unlikely to slip past 25.
Draft range: 8-25

 

[Arden Street]

Draft Rater - Small Midfielders

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86148/default.aspx

Callum Bartlett (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 19/06/91
Recruited from: North Geelong
Rated strongly by several recruiters, but recent injury worries have placed a question mark over the goalkicking midfielder.
Draft range: 30-50

Allen Christensen (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 176cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 19/05/91
Recruited from: Lara
Some believe the prolific ball-winner is a genuine top 10 pick, but he is more likely to go deep into the first-round, or early in the second.
Draft range: 10-25

Travis Colyer (Claremont, WA)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 24/8/91
Recruited from: Trinity College
The midfielder has been likened to John Platten and has certainly come up the pecking order in recent times.
Draft range: 15-40

Kallen Geary (Bendigo Pioneers, VIC)
Height: 177cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 30/05/91
Recruited from: Eaglehawk
The contested ball-winner and brother of St Kilda's Jarryn topped the three kilometre time trial (9 minutes 43 seconds) at the draft camp, which may push him further up in draft calculations.
Draft range: 40-rookie

Robbie Hicks (Calder Cannons, VIC)
Height: 176cm, Weight: 68kg, DOB: 10/09/91
Recruited from: PEGS
Super-quick and classy around goal, Hicks displayed running talents at the draft camp, coming second in repeats sprints. He looms as a mid-range to rookie prospect.
Draft range: 40-rookie

Andrew Hooper (North Ballarat Rebels, VIC)
Height: 172cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 18/01/91
Recruited from: Golden Point
Strongly-built midfielder/defender, Hooper ticks plenty of boxes, but his final position will depend on where clubs think he will fit best.
Draft range: 20-rookie

Lewis Jetta (Swan Districts, WA)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 04/05/89
Recruited from: Bridgetown
Without doubt the leading 'mature-age' player in this year's draft. The lightning-quick Jetta, who is related to Leroy and Neville, is set to be claimed in the first round.
Draft range: 4-20

Dylan McNeil (Murray Bushrangers, NSW)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 20/03/91
Recruited from: Lavington
Captain of the NSW/ACT under-18 side, McNeil also won the Hunter Harrison Medal for the best division two player. The midfielder looms as a mid-range to rookie prospect.
Draft range: 40-rookie

Byron Sumner (Eagles, SA)
Height: 174cm, Weight: 68kg, DOB: 16/05/91
Recruited from: Woodville South
Possessing pace and a penetrating left-foot, Sumner is highly rated in some quarters, and may go as a high as a second-round pick.
Draft range: 35-late

Josh Thomas (Gold Coast, QLD)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 01/10/91
Recruited from: Broadbeach
Opted not to sign up with Gold Coast and instead take his chances in this year's draft. It appears to be the right move for the classy ball-winner, as he has attracted keen interest.
Draft range: 20-60

Jason Tutt (NSW/ACT Rams)
Height: 176cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 15/05/91
Recruited from: Ainslie
The Australian Capital Territory's best prospect appears to be a backend to rookie chance at this stage. He is a running defender with a penetrating right foot.
Draft range: late-rookie

Derick Wanganeen (Port Adelaide, SA)
Height: 172cm, Weight: 63kg, DOB: 05/02/91
Recruited from: Mallee Park
Wanganeen, who is related to Brownlow Medallist Gavin, is a quick player with strong defensive skills. He appears to be a third-rounder onwards.
Draft range: 40-rookie

 

[Arden Street]

Draft Rater - Medium Midfielders

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86180/default.aspx

Justin Bollenhagen (South Adelaide, SA)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 17/12/91
Recruited from: Reynella
A skillful left-footer, Bollenhagen possesses good hands and reads the play well. He appears to be in the mix from the backend onwards.
Draft range: Late-rookie

Alex Carey (Glenelg, SA)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 27/8/91
Recruited from: Flagstaff Hill
An AIS/AFL Academy graduate, Carey is a ball-winning inside midfielder. He is rated as a possible third-rounder by some recruiters through to a late/rookie prospect.
Draft range: 40-rookie

Joshua Cowan (North Ballarat Rebels, VIC)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 71kg, DOB: 16/3/91
Recruited from: Daylesford
A run-and-carry wingman with fine ball-winning capabilities, Cowan appears to be a second to third round prospect.
Draft range: 20-50

Jessie Crichton (Tassie Mariners, TAS)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 66kg, DOB: 18/6/91
Recruited from: North Launceston
One of Tasmania's leading prospects, the creative playmaker has been rated a potential first round choice, but at worst appears to be in the top 30.
Draft range: 12-30

Jordan Gysberts (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 11/6/91
Recruited from: Yarra Valley Grammar
A smart ball-winner who can push forward and kick goals, Gysberts is a highly-rated prospect, looming as a first-round or top 20 pick.
Draft range: 12-30

Tom Harms (Sturt, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 15/6/91
Recruited from: Immanuel College
A versatile type who can also play up forward, Harms is a powerful and accurate kick. He looms as a backend selection at this stage.
Draft range: Late

Mark Hutchings (East Perth, WA)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/5/91
Recruited from: Coolbinia
A hard-at-it inside midfielder, Hutchings captained the victorious under-18 Western Australian side this year. He could be as early as a third-rounder through to a rookie.
Draft range: 35-rookie

Dustin Martin (Bendigo Pioneers, VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/6/91
Recruited from: Castlemaine
Has continued to climb the rankings throughout the year and now looms as Richmond's first pick at No.3 in the NAB AFL Draft. Martin is an attacking onballer with fine skills.
Draft range: 2-5

Jake Melksham (Calder Cannons, VIC)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 69kg, DOB: 29/8/91
Recruited from: PEGS
Shone in this year's TAC Cup Grand Final win and was judged best-on-ground. Melksham is a ball-magnet with fine skills. It's hard to see him sliding past the top 20.
Draft range: 8-20

Anthony Morabito (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 29/10/91
Recruited from: Harvey Brunswick
The athletic Morabito has been likened to dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes. There is no doubt he will be one of the most sought after player's this year.
Draft range: 2-5

Tom Scully (Dandenong Stingrays, VIC)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 15/5/91
Recruited from: Haileybury College
It would be an massive shock if Scully was not the first or second name called out in this year's NAB AFL Draft. The prolific ball-winner is set to become a Demon.
Draft range: 1-2

Koby Stevens (Gippsland Power, VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 18/6/91
Recruited from: Lucknow
An inside midfielder and contested ball-winner, Stevens looks set to be a first-round to top 20 selection. He is ferocious on his attack on the ball.
Draft range: 12-20

 

[Wells Train]

Just curious guys, with our dilisted players and retirments, how many spots on the list does that open up. I think we may use 4 picks in the ND and one in the PSD. Do we have 5 picks ATM?

 

[SuperRoo]

Just curious guys, with our dilisted players and retirments, how many spots on the list does that open up. I think we may use 4 picks in the ND and one in the PSD. Do we have 5 picks ATM?

So my understanding and If I am correct.
Traded: Gibson
Delisted: Power, Harris, Wundke and Riggio. Smith? (Included for now)
Promoted: Garlett
Retirements: Simpson, Watt
Rookie list - Speight, White, Delaney, Obst, Meredith.
looks like AFL will increase the number you can have to 8.

We will have 8 picks, 5 to be on our primary list and 3 to go on the rookie list.

 

[roodav]

So my understanding and If I am correct.
Traded: Gibson
Delisted: Power, Harris, Wundke and Riggio. Smith? (Included for now)
Promoted: Garlett
Retirements: Simpson, Watt
Rookie list - Speight, White, Delaney, Obst, Meredith.
looks like AFL will increase the number you can have to 8.

We will have 8 picks, 5 to be on our primary list and 3 to go on the rookie list.

6 primary lists at the moment barring any more promotions (Gibbo, Power, harris, Wundke, Riggio,Smith Watt is 7 - Garlett)

I reckon we will have to at least rookie list a ruckman this year. We have need a developing one now Goldie is first team and there's questions on Hale's future. Petrie is hopefully a full time forward so we couldbe caught short

 

[Son_of_Shagga]

any word on Josh Thomas from QLD? remembered reading something about him rejecting a GC contract and that north were keen or had "promised" him that we would draft him according to one guy. seen his name pop up in a few phantom drafts though around 25 onward. Has anyone though of him in any recent phantom drafts?

Josh Thomas (Gold Coast, QLD)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 01/10/91
Recruited from: Broadbeach
Opted not to sign up with Gold Coast and instead take his chances in this year's draft. It appears to be the right move for the classy ball-winner, as he has attracted keen interest.
Draft range: 20-60

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I put him in mine, pretty late on. Still a young fella but he has a lot of potential. His awareness and handballs need to be worked on though.

 

[King Hansen]

Allen Christensen (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 176cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 19/05/91
Recruited from: Lara
Some believe the prolific ball-winner is a genuine top 10 pick, but he is more likely to go deep into the first-round, or early in the second.
Draft range: 10-25

Really hopes this guy slides to pick 21. Looks a likely type, and reminds me of ablett and a bit of cyril. good replacement for harvey in a couple of years.

 

[Deep We11s]

Assuming no more delistings or Rookie promotions and JWS doesn't change his mind, we've got 7 picks to fill.

Our 6th pick in the ND is 53 but our 7th isn't until 85 (courtesy of the Gibbo trade).

So it's highly likely we'll take one player in the PSD.

Who's it going to be? Who's likely to available?

 

[roodav]

Assuming no more delistings or Rookie promotions and JWS doesn't change his mind, we've got 7 picks to fill.

Our 6th pick in the ND is 53 but our 7th isn't until 85 (courtesy of the Gibbo trade).

So it's highly likely we'll take one player in the PSD.

Who's it going to be? Who's likely to available?

No we have 6. Gibson, Smith, Wundke, Harris, Riggio, Power, Watt (-Garlett)

 

[Arden Street]

There are some good draft profiles here: http://www.afldraftinfo.com/