List Mgmt. 2016 Draft Prospects(Poll Added)

[wwoooddy]

What's is wrong with Lawrence, just wondering???

Not sold on Lawrence but Meek would be a very good fit for our game plan as I've said previously in this thread.

Meek is a good ruck but also has also looked good up forward and is quite agile and quick at ground level for someone his size.

 

[Wizard17]

What's is wrong with Lawrence, just wondering???

Lawrence is a victim of the depth of excellent rucks in this draft. There are 2 in Sweet and Ladhams in SA, Goddard and English in WA, Meek and Filipovic in Victoria and Lynch in the GWS academy (cue meltdown)

Probably a cm or two short too at 198cm do unless he can prove to also be able to be an effective forward I see little which says "draft me" especially above those listed above.

 

[completelyclean]

Anyone seen much of Lyons for Sandringham. His brother plays for us at the crows, wondering if he goes alright?

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Is there a bottom age KPF in one of the northern academies that's good?

 

[Dav1d]

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5_b3Jz4JPrioCcCoM7hLfLFWVsHHbw_

The QLD v NT game.

Cheers to the person who uploaded it, if you read this.

 

[dergert]

Would be awkward if we drafted brendan McCartney's son.

 

[Wizard17]

Is there a bottom age KPF in one of the northern academies that's good?

Yes.

Connor Ballenden from the Brisbane Academy

 

[Wizard17]

Anyone seen much of Lyons for Sandringham. His brother plays for us at the crows, wondering if he goes alright?

Has no problem getting his hands on the football but his disposal is quite bad at this stage and it could be a reason if he gets drafted or not.

He is a late pick or rookie at best at the moment.

 

[Wizard17]

Kirby finally kicked that bag that I was waiting for. Definitely needs to slim down a bit though has a similiar build to Strings when he first arrived at the club.

 

[Dav1d]

Would be awkward if we drafted brendan McCartney's son.

I doubt anyone will
He has average skills, is an over aged player that isn't the best athletically
He definitely is a hard nut though, like you might expect

 

[dergert]

I doubt anyone will
He has average skills, is an over aged player that isn't the best athletically
He definitely is a hard nut though, like you might expect

What's bev's son like?

 

[Wizard17]

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc...ID=69677&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=44334576

Vic Metro squad

 

[Dav1d]

What's bev's son like?

I havent watched him to be honest.

Sam Landsberger believes Marshall could sky rocket up the draft order

I'm starting to think that we could get Battle at our first now or we get a classy mid, this is obviously if we don't trade it

 

[Wizard17]

Okay there is only one player who is a top age player who I don't know much about in the Metro Squad.

Jordan Lynch from the Ranges

 

[Wizard17]

Vic Metro​

Calder Cannons

Karl Brown - KPF - 193cm, 90kg
Hayden Blythe - Mid - 181cm, 73kg

Eastern Ranges

Jaidyn Stephenson - Mid/Fwd - 188cm, 76kg
Sam Hayes - Ruck - 200cm, 90kg
Harrison Nolan - KPD - 194cm, 84kg
Jordan Lynch - ???? - 180cm, 79kg
Callum Brown - Small Forward - 177cm, 69kg
Nelson Lane - Defender - 179cm, 74kg
Dylan Clarke - Mid - 187cm, 85kg
Jack Maibaum - KPD - 193cm, 90kg
Jordan Gallucci - Mid/Utility - 183cm, 75kg
Adam Cerra - Mid - 186cm, 79kg
Joel Garner - Mid/Fwd - 184cm, 78kg

Northern Knights

Mason Blakey - Mid/Utility - 183cm, 73kg
Patrick Naish - Mid - 180cm, 67kg
Luke Bunker - Mid - 185cm, 78kg

Oakleigh Chargers

Josh Daicos - Small Forward - 178cm, 69kg
Sam McLarty - KPD - 193cm, 93kg
Jack Roughsedge - Mid - 185cm, 84kg
Jack Higgins - Small Forward - 176cm, 73kg
Patrick Kerr - KPF - 194cm, 93kg
Nick Larkey - KPF - 197cm, 87kg
Jordan Ridley - Utility - 192cm, 79kg
Taylin Duman - Utility - 193cm, 75kg
Callum Searle - Mid - 185cm, 79kg

Sandringham Dragons

Corey Lyons - Mid - 182cm, 78kg
Jack Scrimshaw - Def - 193cm, 80kg
Oliver Florent - Mid - 183cm, 75kg
Andrew McGrath - Utility - 179cm, 75kg
Hamish Brayshaw - Mid - 186cm, 85kg
Lachlan Filipovic - Ruck - 199cm, 90kg
Tim Taranto - Mid/Fwd - 186cm, 82kg

Western Jets

Wilson Berry - Mid - 191cm, 80kg
Daniel Venables - Mid/Fwd - 186cm, 81kg
Brodie Romensky - Def - 189cm, 88kg
Brock McGregor - KPF - 200cm, 97kg
Lachlan Fogarty - Mid - 179cm, 73kg
Oscar Junker - Utility - 191cm, 84kg

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Under age players are red
Over age players are green

 

[Wizard17]

Vic Country
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Bendigo Pioneers

Kane Farrell - Mid - 180cm, 72kg
Lochie O'Brien - Mid - 184cm, 74kg
Cooper Jones - KPP - 194cm, 78kg
Joseph Atley - Mid - 186cm, 84kg
Braidon Blake - KPD - 194cm, 87kg
Kayle Kirby - Small Forward - 181cm, 86kg

Dandenong Stingrays

Sam Fowler - Small Forward - 169cm, 66kg
Thomas Jok - Utility - 190cm, 74kg
Reece Piper - Def - 177cm, 75kg
Aaron Darling -178cm, 81kg
Hunter Clark - Half Back - 186cm, 79kg
Oscar Clavarino - KPD - 194cm, 80kg
Luke Davies-Uniake - Mid - 187cm, 86kg
Liam McKay - Utility - 191cm, 81kg
Mitch McCarthy - KPP - 196cm, 87kg
Myles Polholke - Mid/Fwd - 184cm, 84kg
Joshua Battle - KPF - 192cm, 90kg

Geelong Falcons

James Worpel - Mid - 185cm, 82kg
Brett Blair - Forward - 189cm, 80kg
Jack Henry - Utility - 191cm, 83kg
Sean Darcy - Ruck - 201cm, 113kg

Gippsland Power

Tyrone Hayes - Small Forward/Defender - 175cm, 70kg
Aiden Quigley - Mid - 183cm, 72kg
Ben Ainsworth - Small Forward - 179cm, 74kg
Cody Henness - Utility - 192cm, 84kg
Will Leslie - Utility - 191cm, 83kg

Murray Bushrangers

Harry Morrison - Def - 182cm, 73kg
William Brodie - Mid - 189cm, 82kg
Louis Pinnuck - Mid - 185cm, 75kg

North Ballarat Rebels

Willem Drew - Mid - 188cm, 78kg
Hugh McCluggage - Mid/Fwd - 185cm, 75kg
Jarrod Korewha - Utility - 192cm, 81kg
Tom Williamson - Mid - 188cm, 79kg
Jarrod Berry - Def - 191cm, 80kg
Shannon Beks - KPF - 196cm, 92kg
Lloyd Meek - Ruck/Forward - 201cm, 102kg

 

[Wizard17]

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/trading-...ospect-for-afl-selectors-20160518-goxxjc.html

WAFL powerhouse Subiaco might have unveiled an AFL draft smoky.

Country recruit Liam Ryan was overlooked by East Fremantle in their traditionally rich country breeding zone of Geraldton and was swung into the reigning premiers' forward line early this month.

He's only made two senior Lions appearances but has already sent AFL talent scouts into a frenzy.

It is estimated that at least six AFL clubs have made inquiries to Lions staff on a new draft prospect in the west.

The silky smooth 19-year-old has been likened to Hawthorn superstar Cyril Rioli, with exhilarating and explosive talents as well as uncanny goal-kicking sense.

Ryan was not listed by East Fremantle when he turned 19 and automatically became a "free agent" to join a WAFL club of his choice.

He somewhat surprisingly joined the champions of the past two years after discussions with West Coast alignment outfit East Perth just before Christmas, and then joined the Lions' summer training.

He has bagged six goals in his two senior outings, with a couple on debut in an 80-point thrashing from East Fremantle and then a classy four majors from nine disposals in a comfortable Lions 44-point win over Claremont last Saturday.

Ryan is now tipped to grow in appeal to AFL talent scouts who are scouring the nation for contenders for this year's national draft in November.

West Australian footy great and commentator Peter Bell was impressed with his first sighting of the exciting small forward in a WAFL game last weekend.

The dual North Melbourne premiership star and Dockers' legend predicts Ryan will attract substantial AFL interest across the remainder of the season heading into this year's draft.

"Let me say that this is all from seeing him play in one game so far, but he seems to have all of the required attributes," Bell said.

"He looked very clean with his ball handling and he didn't fumble much, and he's certainly got the physical ability for what you can expect in the AFL.

"He's tall as well, at around 189cm, and he's got a terrific vertical leap and not just with the really big mark he took.

"He has an uncanny ability to leap high in marking attempts from pretty much a standing start.

"He's certainly worth watching as the season rolls on."

 

[Wizard17]

Liam Ryan has two first names. We must get him to continue our collection

On a serious note we are missing some proper forwards on our list and we do seem to like athletic types so I wouldn't be surprised if we where one of the 6 AFL clubs interested in him.

Edit: Just found about three videos of three different marks he has taken this year. A couple of very good marks.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Can anyone tell me who the underage players are in the Allies, SA and WA squads? I think I may have included them on my list accidentally.

 

[LittleG]

Liam Ryan has two first names. We must get him to continue our collection

On a serious note we are missing some proper forwards on our list and we do seem to like athletic types so I wouldn't be surprised if we where one of the 6 AFL clubs interested in him.

Edit: Just found about three videos of three different marks he has taken this year. A couple of very good marks.

He is the type of 'small' forward I like! Late developer too, could see him playing at Afl level now.

 

[Wizard17]

He is the type of 'small' forward I like! Late developer too, could see him playing at Afl level now.

I like the type of small forward that constantly sits on peoples heads

It is good to watch

Now being serious again it would be nice to have a Rioli type in our forward line.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Vic Metro​

Calder Cannons

Karl Brown - KPF - 193cm, 90kg
Hayden Blythe - Mid - 181cm, 73kg

Eastern Ranges

Jaidyn Stephenson - Mid/Fwd - 188cm, 76kg
Sam Hayes - Ruck - 200cm, 90kg
Harrison Nolan - KPD - 194cm, 84kg
Jordan Lynch - ???? - 180cm, 79kg
Callum Brown - Small Forward - 177cm, 69kg
Nelson Lane - Defender - 179cm, 74kg
Dylan Clarke - Mid - 187cm, 85kg
Jack Maibaum - KPD - 193cm, 90kg
Jordan Gallucci - Mid/Utility - 183cm, 75kg
Adam Cerra - Mid - 186cm, 79kg
Joel Garner - Mid/Fwd - 184cm, 78kg

Northern Knights

Mason Blakey - Mid/Utility - 183cm, 73kg
Patrick Naish - Mid - 180cm, 67kg
Luke Bunker - Mid - 185cm, 78kg

Oakleigh Chargers

Josh Daicos - Small Forward - 178cm, 69kg
Sam McLarty - KPD - 193cm, 93kg
Jack Roughsedge - Mid - 185cm, 84kg
Jack Higgins - Small Forward - 176cm, 73kg
Patrick Kerr - KPF - 194cm, 93kg
Nick Larkey - KPF - 197cm, 87kg
Jordan Ridley - Utility - 192cm, 79kg
Taylin Duman - Utility - 193cm, 75kg
Callum Searle - Mid - 185cm, 79kg

Sandringham Dragons

Corey Lyons - Mid - 182cm, 78kg
Jack Scrimshaw - Def - 193cm, 80kg
Oliver Florent - Mid - 183cm, 75kg
Andrew McGrath - Utility - 179cm, 75kg
Hamish Brayshaw - Mid - 186cm, 85kg
Lachlan Filipovic - Ruck - 199cm, 90kg
Tim Taranto - Mid/Fwd - 186cm, 82kg

Western Jets

Wilson Berry - Mid - 191cm, 80kg
Daniel Venables - Mid/Fwd - 186cm, 81kg
Brodie Romensky - Def - 189cm, 88kg
Brock McGregor - KPF - 200cm, 97kg
Lachlan Fogarty - Mid - 179cm, 73kg
Oscar Junker - Utility - 191cm, 84kg

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Under age players are red
Over age players are green

I've heard a bit about Garner and I think Stephenson too as highly rated bottom agers, worth looking out for them this year amongst the top age prospects.

 

[Wizard17]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/...n/news-story/cade54cb83bbbd15ab747ba8b50f3ab0

FOOTBALL genes run in the family for Mason Blakey but dedication and hard work have been the pillars of his emergence.

The Northern Knights captain has put himself firmly on the radar of AFL clubs over the past two seasons with his run and dash off half-back and hopes he can follow in the footsteps of his famous uncle.

John Blakey sits 11th on the VFL/AFL all-time games table, having played 359 games for Fitzroy and North Melbourne in a decorated career which included two premierships with the Kangaroos in 1996 and 1999.

The now Sydney assistant coach has been an inspiration and a major help for his nephew.

“He’s been a good mentor for me throughout my footy career,” Mason said.

“He’s always there to talk to me. It’s been really good to get some advice from him.

“From watching my uncle play a lot of footy when I was growing up, it (playing AFL) has definitely been a big goal for me. So I just keep aiming for that.”

Mason — who turns 18 in September — played 15 games in his bottom-age TAC Cup year in 2015 and found his feet in the second half of the campaign.

He has built on that form this year, the skipper leading his side from the front across the opening rounds and earning himself selection in the Vic Metro under-18 squad.

“I feel I’ve definitely developed,” Mason said.

“I’ve been able to attack more off half-back and I’ve learned to defend, too, when I need to be a rebounding half-back.


“I read the ball well off there. It’s my favourite position.


“I’ve had a few solid games but I just need to keep working hard and getting better in some areas.”


Learning to defend and attack and break the lines more often are two of those areas of focus, along with improving his leadership.


While more vocal than last year’s captain Jade Gresham, Mason said he was also trying to lead by example on the field just as the now St Kilda midfielder had done in 2015.


“Gresh was a really good on-field captain and really led the team well, so I’ve tried to take a few pointers from that and try to keep leading the team well,” he said.


There are plenty of opportunities left this year for Mason to finetune his game.


The Plenty resident has been playing and training with the Knights while also juggling school football on Wednesdays with Whitefriars College.


The AFL Under-18 National Championships are also on the horizon, with Vic Metro’s first game against Vic Country on June 13.


“It’s a pretty busy schedule,” Mason said.

 

[Wizard17]

One I want to keep a good eye on at the champs. Feel like with all the loss of leadership in the backline we will lose in the next few years needs to be replaced. Also Blakey has a few really good athletic traits to go with his leadership capabilities and has inside ability three things we seem to look out for when we are drafting.

 

[Wizard17]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-02/u18s-20-young-guns-to-watch-this-year

Ben Ainsworth
Small forward
179cm/74kg
10/2/98
Gippsland Power/Vic Country

It's been a frustrating year so far for Ainsworth, who broke his wrist in January, hurt his knee early in the TAC Cup season and was then suspended for four weeks for two incidents while playing for the Gippsland Power. That will set back his start to this year's campaign, but Ainsworth already has plenty of runs on the board as a leaping, clever and sharp small forward. Dynamic and dangerous, Ainsworth wants to move into the midfield more through the carnival.

Joe Atley
Midfielder
186cm/84kg
4/8/98
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country

Atley is the younger brother of North Melbourne defender Shaun, although the pair play in different ways. Joe has established himself as one of the better ball-winning midfielders in this year's crop, showing his hard approach at the contest and ability to zip away with the ball tucked under his arm. Atley is strong-bodied, neat with the ball and can also push forward to kick a goal – he has booted five in seven TAC Cup games this year.

Josh Battle
Tall forward
192cm/90kg
1/9/98
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country

Battle will be Vic Country's main target in attack during the championships and has already proven himself to be a hard-working player. Battle has booted four goals in each of his three TAC Cup appearances this year and is the type of forward to make lead after lead up the ground before getting his hands on the ball. A smooth shot for goal and an elite endurance runner, Battle has some key attributes that should see him have an influence on games.

Jarrod Berry
Midfielder/half-back
191cm/80kg
5/2/98
North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country

Berry won All Australian honours last year for his work off half-back for Vic Country, but is likely to be pushed up the ground for this year's carnival. With his height, agility and strength, Berry is best as an inside midfielder who finds the ball and bursts away. He can also push forward to create an awkward match-up near goal or play across centre-half back, and has shown his leadership qualities over the past couple of years. Berry is one of a number of players in the mix as No.1 pick contenders.

Shai Bolton
Small forward
177cm/67kg
8/12/98

An extremely gifted small forward, Bolton will offer some head-turning moments across the championships. The West Australian isn't yet consistent and needs to work on stringing together his best games, but his highlights reel will be among the best of this year's pool. He's confident in the air, brilliant at ground level and loves to chase down an opponent.

Will Brodie
Midfielder
189cm/82kg
23/8/98
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Brodie enters the championships as one of the best midfielders available in the draft. He's tough, hard and competitive, and wills himself at the ball and contest time after time. He starred for the NAB AFL Academy against two VFL teams in April, and used his size to influence the game at the stoppages. He's keen to use his pace a little more to build his outside game, but Brodie is the type of midfielder who performs week-in, week-out.

Tim English
Tall forward/ruckman
203cm/86kg
10/8/97

English has caught the attention of recruiters this season with a run of encouraging performances. The 'over-ager' was eligible for last year's draft but focused on school football, but has shown his rapid improvement for South Fremantle so far in 2016. The ruckman is mobile and gets around the ground, and also has a presence near goal. The championships will be a good test to see where he sits against quality defenders.

Jordan Gallucci
Midfielder
183cm/75kg
4/5/98
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
Gallucci brings some genuine speed and pace to the draft pool. The midfielder's ability to break the lines in a flash and jet away from congestion sets him apart. But the professional 18-year-old has more to his game than just a turn of foot, and showed that recently with a standout game for the Eastern Ranges when he gathered 36 disposals, three goals, 11 clearances and 12 inside-50s. Gallucci will be a key member of Vic Metro's midfield.

Kayle Kirby
Medium forward
181cm/86kg
26/10/98
Bendigo Pioneers

The exciting forward has had a promising opening to his draft season, and starts the championships in strong form after booting six goals last week for the Pioneers. Kirby is powerful with the ball in hand, has a turn of pace and knows his way around goal. Those attributes have seen him prove to be a difficult match-up, and he will be a part of Vic Country's forward line that is hoping to push for back-to-back titles.

Kym Lebois
Small forward
175cm/66kg
22/5/98
North Adelaide/South Australia

Defenders get a little nervous when Lebois is around the forward line. He darts from pack to pack, loves to lay a tackle and his forward pressure is difficult to escape. Due to his leg speed, the small goalkicker can creep up on opponents and make something from nothing. He's crafty around goal, has nice foot skills and has good bloodlines, too, as a nephew of Aaron and Alwyn Davey.

Hugh McCluggage
Midfielder
185cm/75kg
3/3/98
North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country

McCluggage missed a big chunk of the pre-season nursing a back injury but you wouldn't know it by his form in 2016. The wiry midfielder finds space and time where others can't, and thinks through situations clearly. He's clean with his hands, tidy by foot and effective near goal. McCluggage's breakout game came when he gathered 36 disposals, kicked five goals and had eight clearances for the Rebels in round five of the TAC Cup season. Importantly, it also looks like there's plenty of scope for growth in McCluggage's game.

Andrew McGrath
Midfielder
179cm/75kg
2/6/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

McGrath's elite junior athletics background comes through in his play. The former high jumper, triple-jumper, hurdler and runner brings out those traits when on the field, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect often taking the game on with his dash and dare. McGrath separates himself from the pack within moments, and uses his top-end agility to get out of trouble in tight areas. Enjoyed a complete game for the Dragons last month when he collected 44 disposals, 14 clearances and 19 tackles against Gippsland.

Sam McLarty
Key forward/defender
193cm/93kg
11/5/98

McLarty was played in defence last year but has spent significant chunks of this season in attack and pinch-hitting in the ruck. He has some spring in his legs and goes for his marks, and is hard to beat whether he's trying to kick goals or stop them. McLarty gained good experience last year and featured in Oakleigh's TAC Cup premiership team.

Sam Petrevski-Seton
Midfielder/half-forward
181cm/76kg
19/2/98

The West Australian makes things look easy, and makes things easier for his teammates. He is a sublime kick on both feet, sometimes choosing to go with his non-preferred left foot over his right. Petrevski-Seton has had a little bit of trouble with his hamstring and groins in the first half of this season, but is a class above most players around him. Named an All Australian last year, Petrevski-Seton's smart and skillful approach makes him a possible No.1 pick come November.

Sam Powell-Pepper
Midfielder
186cm/83kg
8/1/98
East Perth/Western Australia

Powell-Pepper won't shirk an issue, which is one of his standout qualities as a player. The hard and tough West Australian attacks the ball with ferocity and likes to push it forward with force. Powell-Pepper has experience already at this level after having a taste of things during last year's carnival for WA.

Josh Rotham
Tall defender
192cm/79kg
25/2/98
West Perth/Western Australia

Rotham plays with confidence: he backs himself to beat an opponent in the air, read the ball on the ground and then to run off half-back and send a pass to a teammate. At 192cm he probably isn't quite at true key position height for a defender, and in time he will add more weight to his frame, but he has some exciting and explosive traits. Given Rotham's pace and athleticism he might be suited to a move up the field in time.

Jonty Scharenberg
Midfielder
186cm/80kg
28/8/98

You can rely on Scharenberg to find the ball. The midfielder knows where to go to at a stoppage, is comfortable putting his head into dangerous spots to win it, and has sure hands to feed it out. At this stage the Glenelg product, who has already had a fair taste of senior action in the SANFL, is best as an inside midfielder. He's the younger brother of Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg, who was a top-10 pick in 2013.

Jack Scrimshaw
Utility
193cm/80kg
4/9/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Injuries have restricted Scrimshaw over the past couple of years but a strong championships could rocket him right into the top group of draft prospects. Scrimshaw's height and game sense makes him an appealing prospect for clubs, given he is big enough to hold down a key position but tends to play his best footy through the midfield. The left-footer is precise by foot, steps up in big moments in games and, if a recent Vic Metro trial game is any indication, he looks set for a good carnival.

Tim Taranto
Midfielder
186cm/82kg
28/1/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Taranto plays with the qualities you find in natural footballers. He's a good size for a midfielder and uses his strength to outmuscle and outbody opponents, but can also get out of trouble with a quick couple of steps to find himself some space. Taranto is another member of a strong Sandringham Dragons outfit this year and he has a few tricks in his game: he wins the ball, can get it on the outside and combines pace with endurance.

Daniel Venables
Midfielder
186cm/81kg
19/11/98

Venables' power, speed, size and aggression make him an exciting prospect and one who is in the thinking of some clubs as a top-10 pick. The midfielder has game-changing qualities, and an explosive side that can bust through congestion and break games open. He is still developing his consistency, but has shown a knack for pushing forward and hitting the scoreboard. He's certainly one to watch over the next month.