List Mgmt. 2014 Draft Prospects

[lewdogs]

Anyone got video footage of McCartin? Sounds like he is the one we are into. Hope he's a gun.

 

[Hayes4PM]

From what I've seen of McCartin he looks pretty good, but the best bit is he seems unfit at the moment and still playing to a good standard, imagine 2 pre-seasons into him what he could be like?

 

[felsty]

Ill join you on the wagon Barrels! I just have a feeling we won't pick him up with so many other forwards to choose from.. McCartin in the draft and the others from up north

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

From what I've seen of McCartin he looks pretty good, but the best bit is he seems unfit at the moment and still playing to a good standard, imagine 2 pre-seasons into him what he could be like?

Despite what everyone else here thinks right now i'd expect us to take him unless he does something completely stupid off the field.

 

[Smoke_Me_AKipper]

I'm more interested to see how we manage to improve our draft picks.

I think personally it is a given that we take a key fwd at pick 1 and McCartin looks the goods right now.

It's obvious we need to attract better high quality talent. We can do that a number of ways. How will Trout, Bains, and the Pelican - the Holy Trinity - go about it come early October?

Exciting times...

 

[Kilroy]

I'm more interested to see how we manage to improve our draft picks.
I think personally it is a given that we take a key fwd at pick 1 and McCartin looks the goods right now.
It's obvious we need to attract better high quality talent. We can do that a number of ways..........

Let's hope they've got the best "slider-notification" software around, complete with bells and whistles.

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

1. St Kilda – Patrick McCartin

Geelong Falcons | 19/4/96 | 193cm | 92kg | Tall forward​

Despite not taking the championship by storm, the Geelong spearhead remains the logical pick for the Saints who aside from Nick Riewoldt (and the untried Spencer White), have few options in the front half long term. He isn’t the finished product, but he’s the safest of the key position prospects in this draft.

2. Brisbane Lions – Peter Wright
Calder Cannons | 8/9/96 | 203cm | 102kg | Ruck/tall forward

With Matthew Leuenberger and Stefan Martin one could argue that a ruckman/forward isn’t the greatest need for a Brisbane list that still has many holes. However both Leuenberger and Martin have had their injury issues and Brad Ottens-like big man is hard to overlook.

3. Melbourne – Christian Petracca

​

Eastern Ranges | 4/1/96 | 186cm | 92kg | Midfielder

The 2014 Larke Medallist could well wind up being the No.1 pick – such is his form in the championships and in the TAC Cup, but the Dees who are looking to further bolster their midfield ala Fremantle and Sydney with bigger bodies will be thrilled that he is still available at three.

4. Greater Western Sydney – Angus Brayshaw

​

Sandringham Dragons | 9/1/96 | 187cm | 86kg | Midfielder

GWS could gone many different ways with a key defender such as Durdin or an other midfielder like Laverde or Ahern a possibility. Brayshaw however provides a good balance of inside and out and would be another good addition to a young onball group.


5. Western Bulldogs – Sam Durdin

​

West Adelaide | 6/6/96 | 196cm | 87kg | Tall forward/defender

With a talented young midfield group already at the kennel, Simon Dalrymple can look to fill the most glaring need – a quality key position player. Durdin can play at either end, and will take some time, but is immensely talented. Marchbank is another possibility.


6. Carlton – Caleb Marchbank

​

Murray Bushrangers | 7/12/96 | 194cm | 86kg | Tall forward/defender

Carlton recruiting boss said recently that the need for outside run is still high on the Blues’ agenda, but so is a quality tall. Like Durdin, Marchbank can play at either end of the ground, is a very good user on both sides of his body and rarely goes to ground – a good trait for a player his size.

7. Richmond – Paul Ahern

​

Calder Cannons | 1/8/96 | 182cm | 77kg | Midfielder

Two outstanding performances against WA in the carnival made people stand up and take notice of the smooth-moving midfielder/forward. The Tigers need to add some class on the outside and no player in this draft pool (Pickett aside) has as much as Ahern.

8. West Coast – Jarrod Pickett

​

South Fremantle | 18/8/96 | 178cm | 76kg | Midfielder

Anyone who has watched the Eagles play this season will have noticed the glaring issue they have on the outside. Their midfield is one-paced and lacks the ability to spread, whilst in attack, with Mark LeCras floating through the middle, they don’t have anyone capable of creating something from nothing – Pickett can do both.

9. Adelaide – Jake Lever

​

Calder Cannons | 5/3/96 | 191cm | 82kg | Medium defender

Lever missed the entire carnival with a knee injury, and wont play until next year but that doesn’t mean he falls off the radar of recruiters. Last year’s form is enough to remind them of his elite talent and if he were still on the board in the teens, it would be a shock.

10. Gold Coast – Jayden Laverde

​

Western Jets | 12/4/96 | 189cm | 82kg | Medium utility

Laverde had leapt into the top 20 prior to his outstanding afternoon against South Australia last week, but he showed that he could be one of the best talents in this draft crop. Athletically, he is everything Suns’ recruiter Scott Clayton looks for in a player and would fit in very nicely at half back or on a wing at Metricon.

11. North Melbourne – Lachie Weller

​

Southport | 23/2/96 | 181cm | 71kg | Midfielder

In adding Nick Dal Santo, North Melbourne addressed a perceived lack of class in their midfield, but that is only a short-term fix. By adding Weller they can look to other needs in future years as the classy Tasmanian turned Queenslander can compliment the inside grunt of Swallow, Ziebell, Cunnington and Greenwood.

12. Collingwood – Darcy Moore (F/S)

​

Oakleigh Chargers | 25/1/96 | 199cm | 93kg | Tall forward/defender

One of the most impressive tall prospects in the draft class, Moore looms as a draft bargain here considering his rating among some clubs in the top handful. He didn’t dominate the championships and like most of his fellow highly-rated talls, looked better in defence, but what he did show was more than enough.

13. Geelong – Jordan De Goey

​

Oakleigh Chargers | 15/3/96 | 187cm | 82kg | Medium utility

Steady is the best way to describe De Goey’s national championships and he is possibly the hardest player in this draft pool to provide an AFL comparison for (a mix between Joel Corey and Bernie Vince is the best I could come up with). He can play a number of roles and is highly rated amongst the recruiting fraternity.

14. Gold Coast – Corey Ellis

​

Western Jets | 9/10/96 | 185cm | 76kg | Midfielder

Skilful, quick thinking midfielder who would compliment the Suns’ envious group of high-quality midfielders beautifully. Like most others, wasn’t a standout in the championships, but if you looked close enough, it was hard to ignore his game smarts and positioning.

15. Fremantle – Tom Lamb

​

Dandenong Stingrays | 19/10/96 | 193cm | 84kg | Tall utility

Lamb is possibly the most intriguing prospect in the draft pool considering his athletic attributes and footy ability. He has plenty of flaws, but a move west to play under a coach who loves players who can run – he runs a level 15 beep, could be the best thing to happen to him.

16. Port Adelaide – Hugh Goddard

​

Geelong Falcons | 24/8/96 | 195cm | 92kg | Tall forward/defender

Like Lamb, Goddard has fallen down the pecking order after an inconsistent carnival which highlighted more flaws than strengths. He was another tall who looked much more comfortable down back where he attacked the ball with intensity. If he can put it all together, he’s super value at the bottom end of the first round.

17. Hawthorn – Liam Duggan

​

Western Jets | 11/12/96 | 182cm | 72kg | Midfielder

The Ben Mitchell Medallist catches the eye with his ability on both sides of his body – a rarity for a left footer, and the way he moves in traffic. He can play at half back, or on a wing and his reading of the game is in the top handful. A future league captain in the eyes of those who have worked with him the closest.

18. Sydney Swans – Isaac Heeney (A/S)

​

Cardiff Hawks | 5/5/96 | 186cm | 82kg | Midfielder

Much has been said about the Swans academy product and his standing in this draft pool – among the top couple. His ability both inside and out ranks him alongside Petracca and Brayshaw as the cream of the crop and at the bottom of the first round, he is absurd value for the premiership favorites.

19. Essendon – Connor Blakely (C/S)

​

Swan Districts | 2/3/96 | 186cm | 81kg | Midfielder

A key forward to play alongside Joe Daniher is an obvious need – just look at their depth below the young up and coming star. Its non-existent. However they also need to provide some support for skipper Jobe Watson on the inside and Blakely can do exactly that. Having played senior footy in the WAFL he is more AFL ready than most.

20. GWS Giants – Harrison Wigg (C/S)

​

North Adelaide | 14/10/96 | 179cm | 70kg | Medium defender

This may sound like an overstatement, but Wigg is the best kick of a football I have ever seen – at any level. His ball use out of the back half was one of the main reasons SA won their second consecutive title. He needs to work on his defensive game – as do most kids at this level, but he has a trick than few others possess.

http://www.sen.com.au/display-article-2013/2014-AFL-Mock-Draft-20/70727

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

1. St Kilda – Patrick McCartin

​

Geelong Falcons | 19/4/96 | 193cm | 92kg | Tall forward

Despite not taking the championship by storm, the Geelong spearhead remains the logical pick for the Saints who aside from Nick Riewoldt (and the untried Spencer White), have few options in the front half long term. He isn’t the finished product, but he’s the safest of the key position prospects in this draft.








2. Brisbane Lions – Peter Wright

​

Calder Cannons | 8/9/96 | 203cm | 102kg | Ruck/tall forward

With Matthew Leuenberger and Stefan Martin one could argue that a ruckman/forward isn’t the greatest need for a Brisbane list that still has many holes. However both Leuenberger and Martin have had their injury issues and Brad Ottens-like big man is hard to overlook.








3. Melbourne – Christian Petracca

​

Eastern Ranges | 4/1/96 | 186cm | 92kg | Midfielder

The 2014 Larke Medallist could well wind up being the No.1 pick – such is his form in the championships and in the TAC Cup, but the Dees who are looking to further bolster their midfield ala Fremantle and Sydney with bigger bodies will be thrilled that he is still available at three.








4. Greater Western Sydney – Angus Brayshaw

​

Sandringham Dragons | 9/1/96 | 187cm | 86kg | Midfielder

GWS could gone many different ways with a key defender such as Durdin or an other midfielder like Laverde or Ahern a possibility. Brayshaw however provides a good balance of inside and out and would be another good addition to a young onball group.








5. Western Bulldogs – Sam Durdin

​

West Adelaide | 6/6/96 | 196cm | 87kg | Tall forward/defender

With a talented young midfield group already at the kennel, Simon Dalrymple can look to fill the most glaring need – a quality key position player. Durdin can play at either end, and will take some time, but is immensely talented. Marchbank is another possibility.








6. Carlton – Caleb Marchbank

​

Murray Bushrangers | 7/12/96 | 194cm | 86kg | Tall forward/defender

Carlton recruiting boss said recently that the need for outside run is still high on the Blues’ agenda, but so is a quality tall. Like Durdin, Marchbank can play at either end of the ground, is a very good user on both sides of his body and rarely goes to ground – a good trait for a player his size.








7. Richmond – Paul Ahern

​

Calder Cannons | 1/8/96 | 182cm | 77kg | Midfielder

Two outstanding performances against WA in the carnival made people stand up and take notice of the smooth-moving midfielder/forward. The Tigers need to add some class on the outside and no player in this draft pool (Pickett aside) has as much as Ahern.








8. West Coast – Jarrod Pickett

​

South Fremantle | 18/8/96 | 178cm | 76kg | Midfielder

Anyone who has watched the Eagles play this season will have noticed the glaring issue they have on the outside. Their midfield is one-paced and lacks the ability to spread, whilst in attack, with Mark LeCras floating through the middle, they don’t have anyone capable of creating something from nothing – Pickett can do both.








9. Adelaide – Jake Lever

​

Calder Cannons | 5/3/96 | 191cm | 82kg | Medium defender

Lever missed the entire carnival with a knee injury, and wont play until next year but that doesn’t mean he falls off the radar of recruiters. Last year’s form is enough to remind them of his elite talent and if he were still on the board in the teens, it would be a shock.








10. Gold Coast – Jayden Laverde

​

Western Jets | 12/4/96 | 189cm | 82kg | Medium utility

Laverde had leapt into the top 20 prior to his outstanding afternoon against South Australia last week, but he showed that he could be one of the best talents in this draft crop. Athletically, he is everything Suns’ recruiter Scott Clayton looks for in a player and would fit in very nicely at half back or on a wing at Metricon.








11. North Melbourne – Lachie Weller

​

Southport | 23/2/96 | 181cm | 71kg | Midfielder

In adding Nick Dal Santo, North Melbourne addressed a perceived lack of class in their midfield, but that is only a short-term fix. By adding Weller they can look to other needs in future years as the classy Tasmanian turned Queenslander can compliment the inside grunt of Swallow, Ziebell, Cunnington and Greenwood.








12. Collingwood – Darcy Moore (F/S)

​

Oakleigh Chargers | 25/1/96 | 199cm | 93kg | Tall forward/defender

One of the most impressive tall prospects in the draft class, Moore looms as a draft bargain here considering his rating among some clubs in the top handful. He didn’t dominate the championships and like most of his fellow highly-rated talls, looked better in defence, but what he did show was more than enough.








13. Geelong – Jordan De Goey

​

Oakleigh Chargers | 15/3/96 | 187cm | 82kg | Medium utility

Steady is the best way to describe De Goey’s national championships and he is possibly the hardest player in this draft pool to provide an AFL comparison for (a mix between Joel Corey and Bernie Vince is the best I could come up with). He can play a number of roles and is highly rated amongst the recruiting fraternity.








14. Gold Coast – Corey Ellis

​

Western Jets | 9/10/96 | 185cm | 76kg | Midfielder

Skilful, quick thinking midfielder who would compliment the Suns’ envious group of high-quality midfielders beautifully. Like most others, wasn’t a standout in the championships, but if you looked close enough, it was hard to ignore his game smarts and positioning.








15. Fremantle – Tom Lamb

​

Dandenong Stingrays | 19/10/96 | 193cm | 84kg | Tall utility

Lamb is possibly the most intriguing prospect in the draft pool considering his athletic attributes and footy ability. He has plenty of flaws, but a move west to play under a coach who loves players who can run – he runs a level 15 beep, could be the best thing to happen to him.








16. Port Adelaide – Hugh Goddard

​

Geelong Falcons | 24/8/96 | 195cm | 92kg | Tall forward/defender

Like Lamb, Goddard has fallen down the pecking order after an inconsistent carnival which highlighted more flaws than strengths. He was another tall who looked much more comfortable down back where he attacked the ball with intensity. If he can put it all together, he’s super value at the bottom end of the first round.








17. Hawthorn – Liam Duggan

​

Western Jets | 11/12/96 | 182cm | 72kg | Midfielder

The Ben Mitchell Medallist catches the eye with his ability on both sides of his body – a rarity for a left footer, and the way he moves in traffic. He can play at half back, or on a wing and his reading of the game is in the top handful. A future league captain in the eyes of those who have worked with him the closest.








18. Sydney Swans – Isaac Heeney (A/S)

​

Cardiff Hawks | 5/5/96 | 186cm | 82kg | Midfielder

Much has been said about the Swans academy product and his standing in this draft pool – among the top couple. His ability both inside and out ranks him alongside Petracca and Brayshaw as the cream of the crop and at the bottom of the first round, he is absurd value for the premiership favorites.








19. Essendon – Connor Blakely (C/S)

​

Swan Districts | 2/3/96 | 186cm | 81kg | Midfielder

A key forward to play alongside Joe Daniher is an obvious need – just look at their depth below the young up and coming star. Its non-existent. However they also need to provide some support for skipper Jobe Watson on the inside and Blakely can do exactly that. Having played senior footy in the WAFL he is more AFL ready than most.








20. GWS Giants – Harrison Wigg (C/S)

​

North Adelaide | 14/10/96 | 179cm | 70kg | Medium defender

This may sound like an overstatement, but Wigg is the best kick of a football I have ever seen – at any level. His ball use out of the back half was one of the main reasons SA won their second consecutive title. He needs to work on his defensive game – as do most kids at this level, but he has a trick than few others possess.

http://www.sen.com.au/display-article-2013/2014-AFL-Mock-Draft-20/70727

Brett Andersons latest mock draft.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

So what exactly is us that makes us want McCartin over Wright?

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

So what exactly is us that makes us want McCartin over Wright?

Just from what i have seen Patrick McCartin seems your pure key forward which is what we need while Peter Wright seems more of your ruckman who can go forward.

I've never seen Wright play 100% of a game forward though so cannot comment on his forward game.

 

[Barrels]

So what exactly is us that makes us want McCartin over Wright?

Both would be capable options should McKenzie be gone...



Believe the hyyyyyyype.....

 

[Sunshine Saint]

On an odd side note; what is it with everyone playing with their socks down now?

Itchy ankles. I heard that the quality of the elastic in the socks is quite poor this year

Believe it may be due to global warming.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Just from what i have seen Patrick McCartin seems your pure key forward which is what we need while Peter Wright seems more of your ruckman who can go forward.

I've never seen Wright play 100% of a game forward though so cannot comment on his forward game.

Knightmare described him as the other way round. A really tall forward, who can play in the ruck if needed.

 

[God Save Max King]

He's both. Wright can do both, play ruck or go forward, and I think he's the best player in the draft in both positions.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

He's both. Wright can do both, play ruck or go forward, and I think he's the best player in the draft in both positions.

Better than Kurt Tippett than. So we should simply get him at pick 1. Then at the end of 2015 we trade Stanley to Richmond for a second rounder, because he's developed into a slight upgrade on Shaun Hampson.

 

[Kilroy]

Brett Andersons latest mock draft.

Just sayin' that Brett Anderson WAS on the money and his top 20 are gone,
........who would we take at #21?
Vickers-Willis
Urban
Maynard
Miller
...as a mid,
...or a mid/defender/utility
Nelson
Smith
Dawson
...or a tall...
Keitel
McKenzie

 

[hayes]

He's both. Wright can do both, play ruck or go forward, and I think he's the best player in the draft in both positions.

Wright is a no brainer to me then.

 

[Armo #20]

Played back flank at the Champs, but he's a midfielder for mine. A gem of a midfielder.

I would kill to get Duggan at 21. A very nice player, great kick on both sides, has a touch of the Dal Santo's about him. Very mature kid, future leader. I can't speak highly enough of him as a player and a person.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Wow, Anderson gave Wigg a hell of a wrap for his kicking!!

Looks like a Pelchen special. Plays HBF, too, so we can lock him in.

 

[Periphery]

Wow, Anderson gave Wigg a hell of a wrap for his kicking!!

Looks like a Pelchen special. Plays HBF, too, so we can lock him in.

Now we just need to figure out how to get him or hope he slides.

E: and Duggan

 

[God Save Max King]

Wow, Anderson gave Wigg a hell of a wrap for his kicking!!

Looks like a Pelchen special. Plays HBF, too, so we can lock pp him in.

He just operates like Kade K and the Cannon, a machine with his left but give me Duggan any day. I love a dual sided player.

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

Wigg2McCartin
Duggan2McCartin
Wigg2Duggan2McCartin

 

[L_W_P]

Petracca2Duggan2Keitel2McKenzie2Daniel2Saad2Conlon

 

[Barrels]

Petracca2Duggan2Keitel2McKenzie2Daniel2Saad2Conlon

Over-use.



Hickey2Dunstan2Petracca2McKenzie. Goal.

 

[DudleyB]

I am very skeptical about both McCartin and Wright.

Wright looks like a poor mans Kreuzer and McCartin is nowhere near as good as Boyd was last year.

I think we need to be realistic. Its a terrible year to have the number 1 pick. Marchbank or Durdin or even McKenzie may end up better than McCartin and Wright.

I think we should wait and see what happens for the rest of the season and see how they go at the Draft camp.