2019 Draft

[Tiger_Of_Old]

And Darling Basin!!!

Nephew of Goulburn

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Nephew of Goulburn

With an Uncle from Tasmania that is the dark sheep of the family called...Pisspot Creek...

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

Here is the Champion Data Top 30 that is behind a paywall on the Herald Sun site, managed to get access without being a subscriber(fu** the paywall)

1. MATTHEW ROWELL (OAKLEIGH CHARGERS)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 74kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Rowell is the clear standout in 2019, like Sam Walsh in 2018, so we can compare the two seasons. At the under-18 championships Rowell averaged 15.5 rating points, 25 disposals and 12 contested possessions, slightly under Walsh’s 16.2 rating points, 30 disposals and 14 contested possessions. In the NAB League, however, Rowell averaged 171 ranking points, 32 disposals and 17 contested possessions, compared to Walsh’s 158 ranking points, 32 disposals and 13 contested possessions. Hard to split.

CHRIS SAYS: The keen gardener might find his flowers grow quicker in the more tropical conditions of the Gold Coast than Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Touted at the No.1 pick for most of the year, he’s all but certain to be headed for the Suns.

Plays like: Lachie Neale

2. TOM GREEN (GWS ACADEMY/MARIST)
H: 188cm, W: 85kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Green is the best contested ball winning junior ever recorded by Champion Data. He broke the record with 16.2 contested possessions at the 2019 under-18 championships, surpassing his own mark of 13.7 set at the 2018 championships.

CHRIS SAYS: A midfield bull whose grandfather Michael Green played in four premierships for Richmond. Shapes as an intriguing story on night one of the draft. GWS will be hoping he slips to at least pick 6, but clubs expect a bid before that with Melbourne (pick 3), Adelaide (pick 4) and Sydney (pick 5) all expressing interest.

P lays like: Patrick Cripps

3. NOAH ANDERSON (OAKLEIGH CHARGERS)
H: 188cm, W: 86kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Anderson separated himself from other midfielders through his ability to regularly impact the scoreboard from the midfield. He joined Jack Higgins, Hugh McCluggage and Devon Smith as players to average 25 disposals and two goals in the NAB League.

CHRIS SAYS: The son of two-time Hawthorn premiership player turned St Kilda star Dean Anderson, but not eligible for father-son status at either club. Best mates with Rowell, the classy outside onballer looks Gold Coast-bound at pick 2.

Plays like: Stephen Coniglio

4. LUKE JACKSON (EAST FREMANTLE)
H: 198cm, W: 94kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Jackson was the standout ruckman from the 2019 draft class, ranking fourth at the under-18 championships for AFL player rating points. His 13.8 rating points per match were the second-most recorded at the championships by a ruckman across the past five seasons.

CHRIS SAYS: A former Australian junior basketballer who is considered the best young ruckman and key forward in this year’s draft. Melbourne (pick 3) has been urged to take a gamble on him given his upside is as big as his frame.

Plays like: Brodie Grundy

5. HAYDEN YOUNG (DANDENONG STINGRAYS)
H: 188cm, W: 82kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: The prototypical modern interceptor, Young averaged the most intercept possessions at the under-18 championships and the second-most intercept marks. He was one of the best ball movers, ranking second for metres gained while recording an above average kicking efficiency.

CHRIS SAYS: One of the standouts at last month’s draft combine, ranking first in the agility test. An excellent decision maker with elite execution. Another player in the mix to be taken by Melbourne at pick 3.

Plays like: Nick Haynes

6. CALEB SERONG (GIPPSLAND POWER)
H: 178cm, W: 83kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Serong was the second-highest rated player at the under-18 championships behind only Matthew Rowell. He won the fifth-most disposals and applied the third-most pressure of any player for the carnival. Despite his size he was one of the best stoppage players in the NAB League, ranking fourth for clearances and fifth for contested possessions.

CHRIS SAYS: Co-captained Vic Country as part of an ultra-consistent season and has been picking Cameron Ling’s brain all year. But appears to have been a slight slider from a top-five prospect earlier in the season. Has been linked to Carlton at pick 9.

Plays like: Tim Kelly

7. SAM FLANDERS (GIPPSLAND POWER)
H: 182cm, W: 79kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Primarily a forward in his underage season, Flanders showed he can also play through the midfield in 2019. He increased his NAB League disposal average from 16.0 to 22.4 while still managing to kick more than one goal per match.

CHRIS SAYS: A powerful player with plenty of potential for further growth if he can improve his tank, which has been a key focus. Looks certain to be a top-10 selection, potentially even top-five.

Plays like: Christian Petracca

8. LACHLAN ASH (MURRAY BUSHRANGERS)
H: 186cm, W: 80kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: The best outside line-breaker in his draft class, Ash led all comers for metres gained at the 2019 under-18 championships with 502 per match. He also ranked second for uncontested possessions and fifth for score involvements.

CHRIS SAYS: Could come into the frame as early as Adelaide’s pick 4. A gut runner who ranked equal-seventh in the yo-yo test at the draft combine. Co-captained Vic Country at the national championships and earnt All-Australian honours.

Plays Like: Lachie Whitfield

9. DEVEN ROBERTSON (PERTH)
H: 182cm, W: 80kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: As Western Australia’s captain, Robertson won the Larke Medal as the best performed player at the 2019 under-18 championships. He broke Sam Walsh’s record for the most disposals at the championships, averaging 30 per match.

CHRIS SAYS: A tough ball-winner who oozes leadership and is the nephew of former West Coast captain Darren Glass. Fremantle (picks 7 and 10) seemingly in the box seat, but Melbourne (pick 8) also interested.

Plays like: Joel Selwood

10. WILL GOULD (GLENELG)
H: 191cm, W: 98kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Gould played a key role in Glenelg’s SANFL premiership, playing 15 matches as an intercepting defender. Playing against senior opposition he rated elite for intercept possessions as a general defender and above average for disposals and kicking efficiency.

CHRIS SAYS: Statistically ranked a little higher than he is expected to be selected, with a late first-round or early-second round pick-up likely. Could be a good Scott Thompson replacement for North Melbourne (picks 26 and 27) if he slips that far.

Plays like: Tom Stewart

11. LIAM HENRY (CLAREMONT)
H: 179cm, W: 67kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Henry ranked in the top three mid-forwards for uncontested possessions, metres gained, score involvements, assists and goals at the under-18 championships. In his four matches in the WAFL Colts he was the No.1 mid-forward for disposals, uncontested possessions and assists, while sitting second for score involvements and goals.

CHRIS SAYS: Has been labelled the best small forward in this year’s draft and it’s no wonder with comparisons to Michael Walters and Derek and Dale Kickett in the family tree. A Fremantle Academy member, Henry seems destined for the Dockers.

Plays like: Michael Walters

12. DYLAN STEPHENS (NORWOOD)
H: 183cm, W: 69kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: At the 2019 under-18 championships he was the leading uncontested possession winner, while ranking in the top 10 midfielders for groundball gets, metres gained and pressure applied. A running machine, he placed third in the 2km time-trial at the combine.

CHRIS SAYS: Grew up in Melbourne and Mildura before winning a school scholarship in South Australia. Was among the best on ground playing against men in the SANFL reserves grand final for Norwood, gathering 26 disposals. Still lightly framed but can win the ball on the outside.

Plays like: Jared Polec

13. FISCHER MCASEY (SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS)
H: 195cm, W: 86kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Primarily a defender, McAsey showed that he could play at either end of the field in 2019. At the under-18 titles he played as a defender and was the No.1 rated key-position player. He led all key defenders for disposals, marks, intercept possessions and intercept marks.

CHRIS SAYS: Considered an Aaron Naughton clone, standing the same height as the Western Bulldogs star and with similar attributes. Dad Chris played one game for St Kilda in 1983. Geelong (pick 14) has expressed interest if he slips that far or the Cats can trade up.

Plays like: Cale Hooker

14. JACK MAHONY (SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS)
H: 176cm, W: 70kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Mahony was third-highest rated player at the under-18 championships, leading the competition for both score involvements and score assists. When delivering the ball inside 50 he had the second-best retention rate of the top 20 players for kicks at the Championships and he ranked in top 20 per cent of the competition for this metric in his three NAB League matches.

CHRIS SAYS: A small forward and midfielder who is considered a good decision maker and has speed and leadership capabilities, but is expected to find more love in the second round than the first.

Plays like: Jade Gresham

15. FINN MAGINNESS (SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS)
H: 187cm, W: 80kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: At the under-18 championships he had the second-highest contested possession rate of any player to average at least 18 disposals. His elite running power was on display at the draft combine, placing second in the 2km time-trial by just one second.

CHRIS SAYS: A Hawthorn father-son prospect, with dad Scott having played 131 games for the Hawks including two premierships. Hawks are keen but will be hoping a bid does not come for him before their pick 11.

Plays like: Josh P Kennedy

16. COOPER STEPHENS (GEELONG FALCONS)
H: 188cm, W: 83kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Stephens was the 13th-highest rated underage player at the 2018 under-18 championships and averaged 19 disposals and 100 ranking points in the NAB League that year. He won 32 disposals, 16 contested possessions, eight clearances and kicked a goal in Round 2 of the 2019 NAB League then suffered a season-ending leg injury.

CHRIS SAYS: A strong contested-ball midfielder, Stephens broke his leg in the third match of the season after an impressive start to the year. Bounced back to finish equal-first in the yo-yo test at the draft combine, putting his athleticism on show.

Plays like: Matthew Kennedy

17. HARRY SCHOENBERG (WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS)
H: 180cm, W: 78kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Schoenberg was only outpaced at the 2019 under-18 championships for disposals by likely No.1 pick Matthew Rowell. As an inside midfielder he also ranked in the top five across the carnival for contested possessions and score involvements.

CHRIS SAYS: Good in traffic and creative by hand, the onballer has lifted his draft prospects significantly this year. Missed the initial South Australian squad of 30 but went on to win the team’s MVP at the national championships.

Plays like: Jacob Hopper

18. SAM PHILP (NORTHERN KNIGHTS)
H: 185cm, W: 80kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Philp was the best player not to be selected for the 2019 under-18 championships. He averaged 126 ranking points per match in the NAB League, rating at least above average in all key indicators for a midfielder. He also ranked in the top 10 players for both contested possessions and clearances.

CHRIS SAYS: Another player to be left out of his state’s initial squad for national championships who has become a draft bolter across the year. Clocked the quickest time in the 20m sprint at the draft combine and finished equal-fifth in the yo-yo test.

Plays like: Rory Sloane

19. TRENT RIVERS (EAST FREMANTLE)
H: 188cm, W: 85kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Rivers was one of the best performed general defenders at the under-18 championships, ranking in the top three players for disposals, uncontested possessions, marks and intercept possessions. He was the No.1 ranked defender in the WAFL Colts, collecting at least 100 ranking points in all nine of his games.

CHRIS SAYS: A dashing defender with a long kick who works hard and won All-Australian honours after a strong national championships for WA. The West Coast fan finished fourth in the agility test at the draft combine.

Plays like: Shaun Burgoyne

20. CONNOR BUDARICK (GOLD COAST SUNS ACADEMY)
H: 175cm, W: 72kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Budarick was the third-highest ranked player in the NAB League, behind only Matthew Rowell and Tom Green. He ranked in the top 10 players for disposals and top five for score involvements and tackles. At the championships he found less of the ball led the competition for pressure applied.

CHRIS SAYS: The skipper of the Suns’ academy, Budarick is a small defender or midfielder who has speed and endurance. The Suns can pre-sign him without going through the usual bidding process with other clubs as part of their AFL assistant package.

Plays like: Devon Smith

21. BRODIE KEMP (BENDIGO PIONEERS)
H: 192cm, W: 82kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Kemp made the rare transition from a key defender to a midfielder in 2019. His last two games at the championships before his season ended due to an ACL injury were his best of 2019, averaging 22 disposals, 13 contested possessions, four clearances and 1.5 goals.

CHRIS SAYS: Felt his draft dream was over after doing an ACL while playing for Geelong Grammar in July, but is still very much a top prospect who could yet find himself taken in the top 10.

Plays like: Kyle Langford

22. JOSHUA WORRELL (SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS)
H: 195cm, W: 75kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Worrell might be the most versatile player in the 2019 draft, spending time as a defender, wingman and forward at times throughout the year. His best match came as a defender where he won 23 disposals and 14 intercept possessions in Round 3 of the NAB League.

CHRIS SAYS: A versatile player who can play a range of roles but has primarily featured as a tall defender. Season ended early due to a shoulder injury but has been linked to Geelong which hold picks 14 and 17.

Plays like: Jake Carlisle

23. JACKSON MEAD (WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS)
H: 184cm, W: 83kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: At the under-18 championships Mead was the fifth-highest rated player, averaging 21 disposals and one goal per match. In the SANFL reserves he rated elite for inside-50s, score assists and score involvements among midfielders.

CHRIS SAYS: Has established himself as one of the standout midfield/forward options in the draft. Eligible to be taken as a father-son by Port Adelaide, with his father Darren having played 122 AFL games for the club. The Power holds a strong draft hand to get it done with picks 12, 18 and 29.

Plays like: Angus Brayshaw

24. RYAN BYRNES (SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS)
H: 181cm, W: 80kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Byrnes was one of the most consistent ball winners in the NAB League, collecting more than 20 disposals in 14 of his 15 matches. He finished fifth among midfielders for disposals and when he attended a centre bounce Sandringham had a +31 clearance differential – the fourth-best differential of any player.

CHRIS SAYS: The Sandringham captain was ultra-consistent in the NAB League this year, registering less than 21 disposals just once from 15 games. Also had a strong national championships for Vic Metro but missed All-Australian selection.

Plays like: Taylor Adams

25. JEREMY SHARP (EAST FREMANTLE)
H: 187cm, W: 79kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Sharp is the most outside midfielder likely to be taken early in the draft, with a contested possession rate of just 23 per cent across his 30 matches covered by Champion Data. At the 2019 under-18 championships he won the fourth-most uncontested possessions and ranked second among midfielders for metres gained.

CHRIS SAYS: A medium midfielder who has pace and a penetrating kick. Named on the bench of the All-Australian team after a strong national championships for Western Australia and tested highly in the 20m sprint, yo-yo test and 2km time-trial at the draft combine.

Plays like: Andrew Gaff

26. TRENT BIANCO (OAKLEIGH CHARGERS)
H: 178cm, W: 70kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Roaming across half-back, Bianco accumulated the most disposals of any player to appear in more than 10 matches in the NAB League in 2019. He won at least 22 disposals in all but one match, however he had a contested possession rate of just 28 per cent, winning 10 contested possessions just once for the season.

CHRIS SAYS: A hard-running half-back or wingman who plays smart football and captained a star-studded Oakleigh to the NAB League premiership this year. Trained with Collingwood last summer but should be selected well before their first pick at 35.

Plays like: Lachie Weller

27. JAY RANTALL (GWV REBELS)
h: 184cm, W: 82kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Rantall was consistently able to hit the scoreboard from the midfield this year, rating elite for goals and score involvements. His tackle numbers exploded late in the year, laying 45 tackles from his final four matches. He also broke the 2km time-trial record at the 2019 combine.

CHRIS SAYS: Not only beat the time-trial record at the draft combine but smashed it by 14 seconds with a time of 5min 50 sec. Made big leaps forward this year after switching to AFL after representing Australia in basketball at the 2018 World Cup in Argentina.

Plays like: Jy Simpkin

28. CAMERON TAHENY (NORWOOD)
H: 185cm, W: 80kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Taheny started with a bang in his SANFL League matches, kicking 15 goals from his first four matches, but then was held goalless in his final three games. Despite his form dropping off he still rated elite for both goals and forward 50 marks for a general forward.

CHRIS SAYS: Clubs constantly asked in interviews what happened to Taheny in the second half of the year after such a good start. A few niggling injuries played a part but the mid-sized forward says he has learned a lot about himself and plenty of clubs are still interested, with 15 having interviewed him.

Plays like: Sam Lloyd

29. WILL DAY (WEST ADELAIDE)
H: 187cm, W: 70kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: In his four matches in the under-18s he averaged 26 disposals, three intercept marks and eight intercept possessions across half-back. At the 2019 under-18 championships he was second only to Hayden Young for intercept possessions.

CHRIS SAYS: Grandfather Robert Day played in Hawthorn’s 1971 premiership and cousin Sam Day is at the Gold Coast Suns. A former state-level baseballer, the half-back is be a late first-round or early second-round pick.

Plays like: Jarryn Geary

30. CODY WEIGHTMAN (DANDENONG STINGRAYS)
H: 177cm, W: 73kg

CHAMPION DATA SAYS: Weightman was the leading goalkicker at the under-18 championships, booting nine goals from four matches. He plays taller than his 178cm height suggests, rating elite for both forward 50 marks and contested marks among general forwards in the NAB League.

CHRIS SAYS: A self-proclaimed footy head who is shaping as a first-round selection, having been invited to the opening night of the draft. Ranked well in the vertical jump and running vertical jump at the draft combine. A strong overhead mark with good goal sense who earnt All-Australian honours after the national championships.

Plays like: Jamie Elliott

I notice not one player was likened to Dusty, there's only 1 Dusty that's why...

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

I notice not one player was likened to Dusty, there's only 1 Dusty that's why...

Your right! That's a good pick up! So now I'm waiting to see who the next Dusty2 is, going to have to be a ripper to live up to all the hype! ...

 

[mad_tiggy911]

Powell ****ta and Cam Rainer were meant to be Dusty.

 

[THE_GUN]

Powell ****ta and Cam Rainer were meant to be Dusty.

I see what are doing here ..........

 

[Marcel Proust]

I notice not one player was likened to Dusty, there's only 1 Dusty that's why...

and the dees still thought it prudent to draft trengrove and scully ahead

 

[Mitchell54]

Couldn't find a better place to post this but just thought I'd see if this pick swap would be appealing at all to Richmond fans

Hawks trade Picks 30 & 54 to Richmond for Picks 39, 41 & 56

 

[THE_GUN]

Couldn't find a better place to post this but just thought I'd see if this pick swap would be appealing at all to Richmond fans

Hawks trade Picks 30 & 54 to Richmond for Picks 39, 41 & 56

Personally i wouldnt do that for a 9 spot upgrade giving away a 2nd rounder

30 /39+56 would be more what i would like to get done

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Couldn't find a better place to post this but just thought I'd see if this pick swap would be appealing at all to Richmond fans

Hawks trade Picks 30 & 54 to Richmond for Picks 39, 41 & 56

I think we may be planning to swap those later picks and possibly our first rounder for something a bit better than that deal

 

[_RT_]

Couldn't find a better place to post this but just thought I'd see if this pick swap would be appealing at all to Richmond fans

Hawks trade Picks 30 & 54 to Richmond for Picks 39, 41 & 56

 

[SumTingWong]

I think we may be planning to swap those later picks and possibly our first rounder for something a bit better than that deal

Any idea for what?

 

[Tiger1974]

Couldn't find a better place to post this but just thought I'd see if this pick swap would be appealing at all to Richmond fans

Hawks trade Picks 30 & 54 to Richmond for Picks 39, 41 & 56

Personally i wouldnt do that for a 9 spot upgrade giving away a 2nd rounder

30 /39+56 would be more what i would like to get done

I tend to agree but this is where live trading comes in. If we r up to pick 30 in draft and a player that we rated as 20th best player in the draft is still available then we might trade with hawks as club might think no chance player is still available at pick 39.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Any idea for what?

Pick 14 or thereabouts

Have heard there’s a couple of players who we are very bullish about that won’t be there at our pick

I heard this a couple of days ago but has been floated on other sites

 

[Mitchell54]

Personally i wouldnt do that for a 9 spot upgrade giving away a 2nd rounder

30 /39+56 would be more what i would like to get done

Fair enough

 

[GoTigers2015]

Pick 14 or thereabouts

Have heard there’s a couple of players who we are very bullish about that won’t be there at our pick

I heard this a couple of days ago but has been floated on other sites

Geelong have pick 14 but they are rumoured to want to trade up also so it would seem unlikely. The only club that I see wanting to trade down would be Freo at pick 10 to get more points to match a bid on Henry which could happen at Melbourne's pick 8 or Carlton pick 9. We would have to pay overs for pick 10 with probably 19, 38 and 41.

 

[Wrenny]

Oh how I'd love for Brodie Kemp to slide to our pick. Think he'd be perfect for us with his versatility.

 

[Cotchy9]

Oh how I'd love for Brodie Kemp to slide to our pick. Think he'd be perfect for us with his versatility.

Would this years and next years first get us up to say pick 10-12 if he started to slide to that range?

 

[Wrenny]

Would this years and next years first get us up to say pick 10-12 if he started to slide to that range?

Yeah I project he'll go between Carltons pick and Ports pick. (9-12)

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

I notice not one player was likened to Dusty, there's only 1 Dusty that's why...

Or any Tiger for that matter.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Geelong have pick 14 but they are rumoured to want to trade up also so it would seem unlikely. The only club that I see wanting to trade down would be Freo at pick 10 to get more points to match a bid on Henry which could happen at Melbourne's pick 8 or Carlton pick 9. We would have to pay overs for pick 10 with probably 19, 38 and 41.

I'd offer Freo 38/39 & Next years 1st.
For pick 10(kemp) & a future 3rd.
Pick 10(kemp),19(Stephens/Day/Rivers),41,56.

 

[GoTigers2015]

I'd offer Freo 38/39 & Next years 1st.
For pick 10(kemp) & a future 3rd.
Pick 10(kemp),19(Stephens/Day/Rivers),41,56.

Clubs will be queuing up for pick 6 (GWS) and pick 10 (Freo) if early bids are made on Green and Henry.

Pick 6 I could easily see a bidding war between Geelong and Gold Coast. Gold Coast's pick 15 & 20 worth more than Geelong's 14 & 24 but Geelong might offer pick 17 instead of 24 and either club may add future picks.

Pick 10, Geelong or Gold Coast who was not successful moving up to 6 would be in the running plus several others. Freo would take the best deal.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Clubs will be queuing up for pick 6 (GWS) and pick 10 (Freo) if early bids are made on Green and Henry.

Pick 6 I could easily see a bidding war between Geelong and Gold Coast. Gold Coast's pick 15 & 20 worth more than Geelong's 14 & 24 but Geelong might offer pick 17 instead of 24 and either club may add future picks.

Pick 10, Geelong or Gold Coast who was not successful moving up to 6 would be in the running plus several others. Freo would take the best deal.

No doubt its a long shot for us.

 

[Roksman]

New Knightmare phantom Draft.

Updated phantom draft: The first three rounds

With less than two weeks until the 2019 AFL Draft, ESPN expert Chris Doerre has analysed all the possibilities to expand his phantom draft into the first three rounds.

www.espn.com.au

Has Brock Smith at 40... Hopefully we take him before that.

 

[Wrenny]

Knightmares updated phantom draft.

1. Gold Coast: Matthew Rowell (VIC)
Height, Weight: 180cm/78kg
Profile: A big game player, Rowell is the first winner of two successive Grand Final best-on-ground medals in TAC Cup/NAB League history. He is this year's premier midfielder as a hardworking, ball-winning midfielder with explosive pace.

2. Gold Coast: Noah Anderson (VIC)
Height, Weight: 191cm/87kg
Profile: A match winner who breaks games open in the matter of minutes whether he is winning his own ball or hitting the scoreboard. The most influential in the pool whether he's used as a midfielder or forward.

3. Melbourne: Luke Jackson (WA)
Height, Weight: 199cm/94kg
Profile: A raw, athletic, high leaping ruckman who made the decision to pursue football instead of basketball. Jackson is an aggressive tackler who follows up powerfully from ruck contests, often winning first possession.

4. Greater Western Sydney (matching Adelaide's bid): Thomas Green (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy)
Height, Weight: 190cm/89kg
Profile: The most prolific stoppage player and contested ball winner to come through the junior ranks in recent years. Able to rotate forward as required and provide a leadup target.

5. Adelaide: Sam Flanders (VIC)
Height, Weight: 183cm/82kg
Profile: Arguably this year's most damaging forward of centre who has become just as valuable as a midfielder. Flanders is ready to go, plays a high-impact-per-possession game and possesses explosive power.

6. Sydney: Hayden Young (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/83kg
Profile: One of, if not this year's premier ball user from defence. A reliable stopper and has the capability to push through the midfield and win his own ball.

7. Fremantle: Deven Robertson (WA)
Height, Weight: 184cm/81kg
Profile: A worthy winner of the Larke Medal for the best performer during the Under-18 Championships. Robertson is one of this year's premier midfielders, winning the ball and moving it on aggressively.

8. Melbourne: Lachlan Ash (VIC)
Height, Weight: 187cm/83kg
Profile: Line-breaking defender who breaks games open with his speed, agility and kicking. Does his best work generating drive from defence but has the versatility to push up through the midfield.

9. Carlton: Caleb Serong (VIC)
Height, Weight: 178cm/83kg
Profile: Strong ball winner and tackler through the midfield. Serong is just as good up forward with his ground ball-winning and aerial marking causing problems for opposition sides.

10. Fremantle: Dylan Stephens (SA)
Height, Weight: 183cm/74kg
Profile: Consistent performer at SANFL League level, playing 13 games in Norwood's midfield. Stephens is a ready-to-go, hard running left-footer who can play outside or inside.

11. Fremantle: (matching Hawthorn's bid): Liam Henry (WA - Fremantle Academy)
Height, Weight: 180cm/68kg
Profile: Speedy forward who is dangerous at ground level and on the lead inside 50m. Henry is a composed ball user and applies heavy forward pressure.

12. Hawthorn: Fischer McAsey (VIC)
Height, Weight: 197cm/93kg
Profile: This year's most promising key defender. A high-level intercept mark and stopper with athleticism.

13. Port Adelaide: Brodie Kemp (VIC)
Height, Weight: 192cm/89kg
Profile: Explosive ball winning utility who impacts games through the midfield, up forward or in defence. Torn ACL likely keeps Kemp out until mid-2020.

14. Western Bulldogs: Cody Weightman (VIC)
Height, Weight: 178cm/75kg
Profile: Speedy small forward who makes something out of nothing. Weightman is dangerous at ground level, flies for marks, applies heavy forward pressure and hits the scoreboard.

15. Geelong: Miles Bergman (VIC)
Height, Weight: 189cm/83kg
Profile: High leaping, strong marking medium forward. Arguably possesses the most penetrating kick in the draft pool.

16. Gold Coast: Will Day (SA)
Height, Weight: 188cm/76kg
Profile: Lightly built outside midfielder with good skills and speed. Viewed by recruiters as one of the prospects with the greatest upside in this draft.

17. Brisbane: Jay Rantall (VIC)
Height, Weight: 185cm/83kg
Profile: Endurance running machine who set a new draft combine record in the 2km time trial. Rantall is a basketball convert who is excellent at stoppages as a ball winner and distributor.

18. Geelong: Josh Worrell (VIC)
Height, Weight: 195cm/83kg
Profile: Athletic utility with the scope to play key defence, key forward or on a wing. Worrell is an excellent reader of the ball in flight, displays a high work rate and was Vic Metro's leading goalkicker during the Under-18 Championships.

19. Port Adelaide: Kysaiah Pickett (SA)
Height, Weight: 171cm/71kg
Profile: Lively forward with speed who applies forward pressure as well as any in the pool. Kysaiah is the nephew of dual premiership player Byron.

20. Hawthorn (matching Richmond's bid): Finn Maginness (VIC - Hawthorn Father-Son)
Height, Weight: 189cm/82kg
Profile: Ball-winning midfielder with athleticism who is a hard to stop mark one-on-one inside 50m. Finn is the son of Hawthorn defender Scott Maginness.

21. Richmond: Cooper Stephens (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/83kg
Profile: Strong ball-winning midfielder who distributes effectively by hand and bursts out of stoppages at speed. Has not played since Round 3 due to a fractured fibula.

22. Gold Coast: Trent Bianco (VIC)
Height, Weight: 178cm/73kg
Profile: Precise and consistent ball user who displays the versatility to play on a wing or in defence. Captained the talented Oakleigh Chargers to this year's NAB League premiership.

23. Brisbane: Trent Rivers (WA)
Height, Weight: 188cm/83kg
Profile: Possesses the versatility to play either as a ball-winning midfielder or in defence. A strong contested ball-winner, Rivers combines this with class and composure.

24. Adelaide: Will Gould (SA)
Height, Weight: 192cm/106kg
Profile: Strong-bodied defender with the performances on the board at SANFL League level including a premiership for Glenelg. Gould throws his weight around, plays an aggressive style of game and is a penetrating kick.

25. Geelong: Jeremy Sharp (WA)
Height, Weight: 189cm/81kg
Profile: Speedy line-breaker who is also damaging by foot. Has performed strongly in his six WAFL League performances where he has averaged 16 disposals per game.

26. Sydney: Hugo Ralphsmith (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/75kg
Profile: Ralphsmith is a damaging forward and midfielder who enjoys breaking the lines and taking on the game with his speed. He reads the ball in flight effectively and is a difficult mark to stop either aerially, on the lead or one-on-one.

27. North Melbourne: Sam De Koning (VIC)
Height, Weight: 201cm/86kg
Profile: Athletic, versatile but raw key position player who may transition to play more through the ruck over coming years if he keeps growing. Sam is the younger brother of Carlton's Tom.

28. North Melbourne: Dylan Williams (VIC)
Height, Weight: 186cm/81kg
Profile: Talented forward and midfielder who hurts opponents aerially and at ground level. Projecting as a top-five selection this time last year, Williams has battled injury and form in 2019 which has limited his output.

29. Port Adelaide (matching Adelaide's bid): Jackson Mead (SA - Port Adelaide Father-Son)
Height, Weight: 183cm/83kg
Profile: Ball-winning midfielder with class and reliable skills. Jackson is the son of former Power defender Darren.

30. Adelaide: Thomson Dow (VIC)
Height, Weight: 184cm/76kg
Profile: Dow is a speedy midfielder with growing ball-winning capabilities. Thomson is the younger brother of Carlton's Paddy but is comparatively lighter bodied and less advanced than Paddy was at the same age.

31. Essendon: Harrison Jones (VIC)
Height, Weight: 196cm/78kg
Profile: Lightly built key forward who is at his best taking marks at full stretch. Jones is athletic, capable at ground level, hits the scoreboard heavily and possesses a high ceiling.

32. Sydney: Elijah Taylor (WA)
Height, Weight: 188cm/77kg
Profile: Instinctive forward with speed and tricks around goal. Possesses good skills and is composed, evasive and dangerous aerially.

33. Essendon: Harry Schoenberg (SA)
Height, Weight: 182cm/83kg
Profile: Won South Australia's state MVP award during the Under-18 Championships. Schoenberg is a prolific ball-winning midfielder with a high work rate.

34. Brisbane: Jack Mahony (VIC)
Height, Weight: 176cm/70kg
Profile: Mahony is a crumbing forward who can push up through the midfield. He's a polished ball user and applies forward pressure.

35. Collingwood: Mitch Georgiades (WA)
Height, Weight: 192cm/87kg
Profile: The son of former Footscray forward John, Mitch is an athletic key forward who missed the season with a quad injury. Georgiades possesses a good leap, speed and is a strong mark aerially and on the lead.

36. Geelong: Cameron Taheny (SA)
Height, Weight: 185cm/80kg
Profile: A strong marking forward who does his best work close to goal. Taheny doesn't need much of the ball to hit the scoreboard heavily.

37. Adelaide: Sam Philp (VIC)
Height, Weight: 186cm/79kg
Profile: Ball-winning midfielder and distributor with explosiveness. Philp won the 20m sprint at this year's AFL Draft Combine.

38. Richmond: Mitch O'Neill (TAS)
Height, Weight: 176cm/72kg
Profile: Touted a potential first round selection at the beginning of the season, O'Neill has struggled with injury for much of the year. O'Neill is an outside midfielder who is a polished ball user and moves well.

39. Richmond: Darcy Cassar (VIC)
Height, Weight: 184cm/82kg
Profile: Midfielder with the versatility to play forward or back. Cassar does his best work on the outside and possesses good skills.

40. Greater Western Sydney: Brock Smith (VIC)
Height, Weight: 189cm/82kg
Profile: A brick wall in defence with the way he reads the ball in flight and takes intercept marks. Smith competes well one-on-one and aerially.

41. Richmond: Cooper Sharman (VIC)
Height, Weight: 192cm/79kg
Profile: Goalkicking forward who doesn't need much of the ball to hit the scoreboard heavily. One of the best readers of the ball in flight in the draft, strong overhead and clean at ground level.

42. Carlton: Ned Cahill (VIC)
Height, Weight: 179cm/78kg
Profile: Classy small forward and midfielder with speed, agility, evasion and the capacity to turn opponents inside out. Cahill is a composed ball user who can hit the scoreboard and win his own ball.

43. Sydney: Darcy Chirgwin (VIC)
Height, Weight: 191cm/80kg
Profile: Ball-winning midfielder who does his best work at stoppages. Wins a high proportion of his ball contested and is a strong tackler.

44. Western Bulldogs: Nick Bryan (VIC)
Height, Weight: 202cm/87kg
Profile: Bryan is a mobile ruckman with a good leap. He is clean at ground level, reads the ball well in flight and will often get a kick behind the ball to take intercept marks.

45. West Coast: Callum Jamieson (WA)
Height, Weight: 200cm/80kg
Profile: Mobile ruckman who finds plenty of the ball around the ground. A project ruckman who will take time to develop physically.

46. North Melbourne: Jake Riccardi (VIC)
Height, Weight: 195cm/96kg
Profile: Turning 20 in November, Riccardi showed positive signs in the TAC Cup last year as an overager and has made meaningful progress this year in the VFL. Riccardi is a strong marking, athletic key forward and won the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the VFL's Rising Star.

47. Brisbane: Flynn Perez (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/81kg
Profile: Missing the season due to a ruptured ACL, Perez remains an in-demand prospect. Perez does his best work off half-back, generating drive with his run from defence and clean ball use on either side of his body.

48. Adelaide: Charlie Comben (VIC)
Height, Weight: 199cm/84kg
Profile: Key forward and ruckman with athleticism and a strong overhead mark. A raw, project player with scope to develop.

49. North Melbourne: Sam Lowson (VIC)
Height, Weight: 182cm/84kg
Profile: Lowson is an impressive forward who injects speed, pressure and scoreboard impact. Unfortunately Lowson sustained an ankle injury just before the mid-season draft which saw him miss out on making his way onto an AFL list earlier in

50. St Kilda: Ben Sokol (WA)
Height, Weight: 184cm/88kg
Profile: The goalkicking medium forward won the Simpson Medal for best on ground in the WAFL Grand Final, kicking six goals. Sokol was the WAFL's leading goalkicker, kicking 60 goals from 20 games while also taking a competition-high 166 marks.

51. Hawthorn: Karl Finlay (SA)
Height, Weight: 192cm/88kg
Profile: One of the elite readers of the ball in flight and intercept marks in the draft. Finlay is a very strong overhead mark and a reliable one-on-one defender.

52. Brisbane: Noah Cumberland (QLD - Brisbane Academy)
Height, Weight: 183cm/79kg
Profile: Explosive utility who plays a high-impact-per-possession game. Cumberland breaks lines, tackles aggressively and is a powerful contested and aerial mark.

53. Western Bulldogs: Dyson Hilder (SA)
Height, Weight: 195cm/93kg
Profile: Key defender who performed strongly during the Under-18 Championships and earned three SANFL League matches for North Adelaide. Hilder is difficult to beat one-on-one, reads the ball effectively in flight and takes intercept marks.

54. Hawthorn: Emerson Jeka (VIC)
Height, Weight: 198cm/91kg
Profile: Athletic project key position player who some viewed as a potential first round selection coming into the season. Jeka looks most threatening leading up as a forward.

55. Brisbane: Joshua Shute (SA)
Height, Weight: 187cm/74kg
Profile: A smooth moving, classy ball user with evasion. Shute showed strong improvement throughout the year as a midfielder placing in Sturt's SANFL Reserves bests in four of his last five matches.

56. Richmond: Ryan Byrnes (VIC)
Height, Weight: 182cm/84kg
Profile: Consistent ball winner through the midfield. Not only wins the contested ball but combined that with pace and damaging ball use.

57. Carlton: Brady Rowles (VIC)
Height, Weight: 186cm/75kg
Profile: One of this year's most explosive line-breakers. Rowles breaks games open with his run, with his speed with ball in hand as good as any in the pool.

Updated phantom draft: The first three rounds

With less than two weeks until the 2019 AFL Draft, ESPN expert Chris Doerre has analysed all the possibilities to expand his phantom draft into the first three rounds.

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