2017 AFL Draft Rankings & Selections

[LionKing92]

Top 40 AFL Draft Prospects - 27th October (Subject to change) *

1. Cameron Rayner – Midfielder-Forward | Vic Metro
2. Luke Davies-Uniacke – Midfielder | Vic Country
3. Paddy Dow – Midfielder | Vic Country
4. Adam Cerra – Midfielder | Vic Metro
5. Andrew Brayshaw – Midfielder | Vic Metro
6. Jaidyn Stephenson – Midfielder-Forward | Vic Metro
7. Nicholas Coffield – Defender-Midfielder | Vic Metro
8. Jarrod Brander – Key Position | NSW-ACT
9. Jack Higgins – Midfielder-Forward | Vic Metro
10. Darcy Fogarty – Forward-Midfielder | SA
11. Aiden Bonar – Midfielder-Forward | Vic
12. Sam Hayes – Ruck-Forward | Vic Metro
13. Aaron Naughton – Key Defender | WA
14. Hunter Clark – Midfielder | Vic Country
15. Oscar Allen – Key Forward | WA
16. Patrick Naish – Midfielder | Vic Metro
17. Charlie Constable – Midfielder-Defender | Vic Metro
18. Lochie O'Brien – Midfielder | Vic Country
19. Ed Richards – Defender-Midfielder | Vic
20. Nathan Murphy – Forward | Vic
21. Lachlan Fogarty – Midfielder | Vic Metro
22. Connor Ballenden – Key Forward-Ruck | Allies
23. Noah Balta – Key Defender | Vic Metro
24. Matthew Ling – Midfielder | Vic Country
25. Joel Garner – Defender-Midfielder | Vic Metro
26. Jack Petruccelle – Midfielder | Vic Metro
27. Oscar Clavarino – Key Defender | Vic Country
28. Ryley Stoddart – Defender-Midfielder | Vic Metro
29. Zac Bailey – Midfielder | Allies
30. Gryan Miers – Small Forward | Vic Country
31. James Worpel – Midfielder | Vic Country
32. Jordan Houlihan – Forward | SA
33. Harrison Petty – Key Defender | SA
34. Dylan Moore – Midfielder | Vic Metro
35. Charlie Spargo – Midfielder-Forward | Allies
36. Jake Patmore – Midfielder | WA
37. Toby Wooller – Key Forward | Vic Metro
38. Adam Sambono – Forward | Allies
39. Brent Daniels – Small Forward | Vic Country
40. Andrew McPherson – Defender | SA

 

[LionKing92]

2017 AFL Mock Draft | 1st & 2nd Round Selections


1st Round Selections

(1) Brisbane Lions = Cameron Rayner - Inside Midfielder | General Forward
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Western Jets
Height: 187cm
Weight: 88kg
Comparison: Dustin Martin

(2) Fremantle = Paddy Dow - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Bendigo Pioneers
Height: 184cm
Weight: 78kg
Comparison: Trent Cotchin

(3) Carlton = Luke Davies-Uniacke - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Dandenong Stingrays
Height: 187cm
Weight: 85kg
Comparison: Patrick Cripps

(4) North Melbourne = Andrew Brayshaw - Balanced Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Sandringham Dragons
Height: 183cm
Weight: 80kg
Comparison: Joel Selwood

(5) Fremantle = Aaron Naughton - Key Position Defender
Rep. Team: Western Australia
WAFL: Peel Thunder
Height: 194cm
Weight: 84kg
Comparison: Alex Rance

(6) Collingwood = Jaidyn Stephenson - Outside Midfielder | General Forward
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Eastern Ranges
Height: 189cm
Weight: 76kg
Comparison: Brett Deledio

(7) St. Kilda = Adam Cerra - Balanced Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Eastern Ranges
Height: 187cm
Weight: 85kg
Comparison: Scott Pendlebury

(8) St. Kilda = Aiden Bonar - Inside Midfielder | Medium Forward
TAC Cup: Dandenong Stingrays
Height: 188cm
Weight: 86kg
Comparison: Marcus Bontempelli

(9) Western Bulldogs = Darcy Fogarty - General Forward | Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: South Australia
SANFL: Glenelg
Height: 192cm
Weight: 88kg
Comparison: Jake Stringer

(10) Carlton = Nick Coffield - Outside Midfielder | General Defender
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Northern Knights
Height: 190cm
Weight: 83kg
Comparison: Shaun Burgoyne

(11) GWS Giants = Jack Higgins - Balanced Midfielder | Small Forward
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Oakleigh Chargers
Height: 178cm
Weight: 76kg
Comparison: Toby Greene

(12) Adelaide Crows = Jarrod Brander - Key Position Defender | Key Position Forward
Rep. Team: Allies
TAC Cup: Bendigo Pioneers
Height: 195cm
Weight: 90kg
Comparison: Jacob Weitering

(13) West Coast = Hunter Clark - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Dandenong Stingrays
Height: 186cm
Weight: 79kg
Comparison: Ben Cunnington

(14) Sydney Swans = Charlie Constable - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Sandringham Dragons
Height: 190cm
Weight: 83kg
Comparison: Josh P. Kennedy

(15) Brisbane Lions = Lochie O'Brien – Outside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Bendigo Pioneers
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Comparison: Zach Merrett

(16) Western Bulldogs = Ed Richards - General Defender
TAC Cup: Oakleigh Chargers
Height: 184cm
Weight: 77kg
Comparison: Heath Shaw

(17) Richmond = Patrick Naish - Outside Midfielder (Father-Son Selection)
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Northern Knights
Height: 182cm
Weight: 73kg
Comparison: Dylan Shiel

(18) Brisbane Lions = Connor Ballenden - Key Position Forward | Ruck (Academy Selection)
Rep. Team: Allies
NEAFL: Brisbane Lions
Height: 198cm
Weight: 96kg
Comparison: Tom Hawkins

(19) Gold Coast = Sam Hayes - Ruck | Tall Forward
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Eastern Ranges
Height: 203cm
Weight: 93kg
Comparison: David Hale


2nd Round Selections

(20) Richmond = Oscar Allen - Key Position Forward
Rep. Team: Western Australia
WAFL: West Perth
Height: 191cm
Weight: 82kg
Comparison: Jack Gunston

(21) West Coast = Jack Petruccelle - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Northern Knights
Height: 184cm
Weight: 73kg
Comparison: Luke Shuey

(22) Geelong Cats = Joel Garner - Balanced Midfielder | General Defender
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Eastern Ranges
Height: 184cm
Weight: 83kg
Comparison: Elliott Yeo

(23) North Melbourne = Nathan Murphy - Tall Utility
TAC Cup: Sandringham Dragons
Height: 188cm
Weight: 80kg
Comparison: Jack Watts

(24) Geelong Cats = Oscar Clavarino - Key Position Defender
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Dandenong Stingrays
Height: 195cm
Weight: 86kg
Comparison: Phil Davis

(25) Richmond = Lachlan Fogarty - Balanced Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Western Jets
Height: 179cm
Weight: 75kg
Comparison: Lachie Neale

(26) West Coast = Noah Balta - Key Position Defender
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Calder Cannons
Height: 195cm
Weight: 95kg
Comparison: Jake Lever

(27) GWS Giants = Matthew Ling - Outside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Geelong Falcons
Height: 183cm
Weight: 75kg
Comparison: Andrew Gaff

(28) GWS Giants = Zac Bailey - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Allies
SANFL: Norwood
Height: 181cm
Weight: 81kg
Comparison: Dayne Zorko

(29) Melbourne = Gryan Miers - Small Forward | Outside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Geelong Falcons
Height: 177cm
Weight: 73kg
Comparison: Luke Dahlhaus

(30) Carlton = Ryley Stoddart - Medium Defender | Outside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Eastern Ranges
Height: 185cm
Weight: 74kg
Comparison: Kade Simpson

(31) Melbourne = Jordan Houlihan - General Forward
Rep. Team: South Australia
SANFL: Sturt
Height: 186cm
Weight: 76kg
Comparison: Daniel Menzel

(32) West Coast = Charlie Spargo - Small Forward | Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Allies
TAC Cup: Murray Bushrangers
Height: 171cm
Weight: 70kg
Comparison: Caleb Daniel

(33) Sydney Swans = Harrison Petty - Key Position Defender
Rep. Team: South Australia
SANFL: Norwood
Height: 195cm
Weight: 82kg
Comparison: Harry Taylor

(34) St. Kilda = Adam Sambono - General Forward
Rep. Team: Allies
NEAFL: Northern Territory Thunder
Height: 184cm
Weight: 79kg
Comparison: Steven Motlop

(35) Geelong Cats = James Worpel - Inside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Victoria Country
TAC Cup: Geelong Falcons
Height: 185cm
Weight: 84kg
Comparison: Nathan Jones

(36) Melbourne = Dylan Moore - Balanced Midfielder | Small Forward
Rep. Team: Victoria Metro
TAC Cup: Eastern Ranges
Height: 175cm
Weight: 66kg
Comparison: Kieran Jack

(37) West Coast = Jake Patmore - Outside Midfielder
Rep. Team: Western Australia
WAFL: Claremont
Height: 182cm
Weight: 79kg
Comparison: Jason Johannisen

 

[Stifler's mom]

Never seen Brander compared to Riewoldt in style before.

 

[LionKing92]

Never seen Brander compared to Riewoldt in style before.

My reason for this comparison is that Jarrod Brander is not the typical key position power forward.Instead, he uses his aerobic capacity and work rate to tire his opponent, just like a Nick Riewoldt. Coming into the league Riewoldt was never a Jonathan Brown type who was reliant on strength and power. I'm not saying Brander is Riewoldt, just that he shows signs of developing into that sort of player eventually.

 

[Coops93]

I wouldn't compare Davies-Uniacke to Dangerfield, he doesn't have the explosiveness or outside game for that comparison, he's more like an Ollie Wines imo

 

[Joao]

My reason for this comparison is that Jarrod Brander is not the typical key position power forward.Instead, he uses his aerobic capacity and work rate to tire his opponent, just like a Nick Riewoldt. Coming into the league Riewoldt was never a Jonathan Brown type who was reliant on strength and power. I'm not saying Brander is Riewoldt, just that he shows signs of developing into that sort of player eventually.

If Brander is like a Riewoldt he is much more Jack than Nick IMO.

 

[go_the_dockers]

If Brander is like a Riewoldt he is much more Jack than Nick IMO.

Does he have the same leap and marking ability??

 

[Joao]

Does he have the same leap and marking ability??

Doesn't have the leap (that I have seen) but is good lead up mark and a nice field kick. Hence the Jack comparison. I am not saying he is Jack mark 2, just that he is more like Jack than Nick.

I've seen or read nothing to make me think he is anywhere near Nick as an athlete to make that comparison. Guess the combine will sort that out.

 

[getgaff]

Firstly, welcome along to BigFooty LionKing92

Look forward to reading more of your draft review. From your top 10 I see a lot of popular names although I'll point out 2 things.

1) If available Brander would be first option for the Dockers
2) Love the Coffield pick for the Saints and the Hayes pick for the Demons, 2 picks that I reckon you've nailed perfectly from outside the top 5.

 

[LionKing92]

Just updated the Top 20 prospects rankings for September. Also updated the Mock Draft as well.
Peace.

 

[footyfan1978]

(10) Jack Higgins – Outside Midfielder | Small Forward

Comparison: Sam Mitchell

What ??????

 

[LionKing92]

What ??????

I compared Jack Higgins to Sam Mitchell because i see Jack becoming a full time midfielder rather than a small forward which he is currently. My first reason is that they both have an ability to kick with both the left & right foot. Secondly, Jack is a accumulator like Mitchell was. Their short kicks are accurate but not necessarily damaging to the opposition at times.

 

[footyfan1978]

I compared Jack Higgins to Sam Mitchell because i see Jack becoming a full time midfielder rather than a small forward which he is currently. My first reason is that they both have an ability to kick with both the left & right foot. Secondly, Jack is a accumulator like Mitchell was. Their short kicks are accurate but not necessarily damaging to the opposition at times.

My what, was about the Outside mid description you had. Mitchell is as slow as treacle. He was as far as you could get as a mid to being an outside midfielder. Really a inside mid of highest order and nothing like an outside mid.

 

[LionKing92]

My what, was about the Outside mid description you had. Mitchell is as slow as treacle. He was as far as you could get as a mid to being an outside midfielder. Really a inside mid of highest order and nothing like an outside mid.

If you watched Sam Mitchell when he was younger he wasn't that slow. Throughout his career he played both outside & inside. Played more inside when he got older & had lost a step.

 

[footyfan1978]

Ok, if you believe so, least it explains that odd comparison if this young kid is an outside mid.
For mine, I would never describe Mitchell as an outside mid but least I am aware now how you come to your comparison.

 

[borderbarry]

Where would you have Bonar going? And Garner?

 

[CuttlefishMcfly]

Do pick 18 and 19 please

 

[Smythe]

Naish is f/s. That pick makes no sense. Tigers would be burning a pick to grab him with their first. It wont happen. If no one bids on him before they will use AT least their first pick on someone else then wait for a bid before matching. They may even get to use both picks (if they keep them during trade silly season) before using the left over points from other picks to match any bid.

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Naish is f/s. That pick makes no sense. Tigers would be burning a pick to grab him with their first. It wont happen. If no one bids on him before they will use AT least their first pick on someone else then wait for a bid before matching. They may even get to use both picks (if they keep them during trade silly season) before using the left over points from other picks to match any bid.

The fact his power rankings seem to have Naish ranked 13 indicate he was just being kind to you guys!

 

[briztoon]

Do pick 18 and 19 please

I wouldn't bother. His picks totally disregard everything that is being said by the club in regards to the type of kids they'll be looking at in the draft. It's almost a lock the Lions will take Paddy Dow at pick 1 (if we keep the pick).

 

[CaptainMurphy]

I wouldn't bother. His picks totally disregard everything that is being said by the club in regards to the type of kids they'll be looking at in the draft. It's almost a lock the Lions will take Paddy Dow at pick 1 (if we keep the pick).

Yeah it's pretty much just his rankings all over again

 

[LionKing92]

Where would you have Bonar going? And Garner?

I have Aidan Bonar going somewhere between 20-30 range. Have heard he could possibly go earlier (e.g. 15-20) but there is always speculation around this time. Has had a reasonable season. I think Joel Garner goes between 15-20 range. For me he is too inconsistent at this moment in time and hasn't separated himself from other prospects with similar skill sets to his.

 

[LionKing92]

I wouldn't bother. His picks totally disregard everything that is being said by the club in regards to the type of kids they'll be looking at in the draft. It's almost a lock the Lions will take Paddy Dow at pick 1 (if we keep the pick).

Others may disagree. But i don't believe the Lions have made their mind up when it comes to the No. 1 draft selection. Yes there have been hints but they have pick 12 that they could use on a pure midfielder. I have said from day 1, that you should never pick for need at Pick 1 (e.g. Paddy McCartin over Christian Petracca) but best player available. That for me being Cameron Rayner. Not saying that is what the lions think or feel.

 

[LionKing92]

Naish is f/s. That pick makes no sense. Tigers would be burning a pick to grab him with their first. It wont happen. If no one bids on him before they will use AT least their first pick on someone else then wait for a bid before matching. They may even get to use both picks (if they keep them during trade silly season) before using the left over points from other picks to match any bid.

Patrick Naish is being talked up as a earlier selection than i have predicted, possibly the 11th or 12th pick. I was being generous with my prediction. I only said 15th pick because he is really good player regardless of him being a Richmond father/son prospect or not.

 

[LionKing92]

Yeah it's pretty much just his rankings all over again

Sorry you dislike my work. I think not alone in saying that even "draft experts" (e.g. Callum Twomey, Brett Anderson & Terry Wallace) haven't always been right when doing there rankings or mock draft predictions either.