2019 Draft

[4tune8]

May as well, as they got him for nothing and we virtually got screwed in compo.

No "virtual" about it bro.....we got screwed.

 

[db26]

No need to seek pick deals for the sake of it so far all of them mentioned we a giving overs doesn't suit walk away .Were in a great position let clubs come to us if not as I have mentioned go to the draft with 19 38 39 and 41 great picks for a premier considering the draft is very even after the top 10 to and there will be sliders players who fall at our picks.With pick 19 we sit and wait like we did with RCD who slips to us and there will be no doubt.

Can't see us bidding against hawks with Clarko and Dimma relationship we have a few next year to bid so keep that in mind.

 

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Why is Rowell listed at 178cm in Buckys and 180cm in Knightmares, Anderson 188cm and 191cm?

These kids are measured within an inch of their lives yet the general footy public can’t get consistent results. It’s absolutely amateur by the AFL, especially as they try turn the Draft into an event like NBA and NFL.

AFL site has Rantall listed at 184 & 82 in their profiles, then Twomey lists him as 178 & 73 in his phantom.

 

[Roksman]

AFL site has Rantall listed at 184 & 82 in their profiles, then Twomey lists him as 178 & 73 in his phantom.

Twomey is a fraud. Simple.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

AFL site has Rantall listed at 184 & 82 in their profiles, then Twomey lists him as 178 & 73 in his phantom.

I dare say that Twomeys listing are from preseason testing and the AFL profiles consist of combine testing. Probably a case of copying and pasting the headers they have used all throughout the year for each months top 30 prospects. A bit lazy but understandable.

 

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I dare say that Twomeys listing are from preseason testing and the AFL profiles consist of combine testing. Probably a case of copying and pasting the headers they have used all throughout the year for each months top 30 prospects. A bit lazy but understandable.

Actually just noticed that he has Biancos bio under Rantall

 

[Marcel Proust]

No need to seek pick deals for the sake of it so far all of them mentioned we a giving overs doesn't suit walk away .Were in a great position let clubs come to us if not as I have mentioned go to the draft with 19 38 39 and 41 great picks for a premier considering the draft is very even after the top 10 to and there will be sliders players who fall at our picks.With pick 19 we sit and wait like we did with RCD who slips to us and there will be no doubt.

Can't see us bidding against hawks with Clarko and Dimma relationship we have a few next year to bid so keep that in mind.

a) agreed

b) we should bid for Finn McGuinness if still on the board, screw hawthorn

 

[Calcium Man]

I dare say that Twomeys listing are from preseason testing and the AFL profiles consist of combine testing. Probably a case of copying and pasting the headers they have used all throughout the year for each months top 30 prospects. A bit lazy but understandable.

Not really understandable, all you need to do is proof read before you publish. It’s unprofessional, but then again I shouldn’t expect any professionalism from AFL and it’s associated media.

 

[69vintage]

Cal Twomey has us taking Cooper Stephens in his phantom. If not him then Rantall Bianco Jones & De Koning are in the mix. We also might be the club that bids on Maginness

No chance we take Stephens .




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[DeLaCon]

Jeremy Sharp also underrated on Big Footy. Ready to go footballer. Good size. Quick and good skills. Wouldnt mind seeing him in a Richmond jumper on Wednesday night.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

Not really understandable, all you need to do is proof read before you publish. It’s unprofessional, but then again I shouldn’t expect any professionalism from AFL and it’s associated media.

Given they can only muster up a minute and a half highlights package for most of the draftees (not all) it suggest that funding has been cut considerably so in the event that their may not be as big of a team working on creating the profiles for these players and may be left for Thomey to do it himself I think its somewhat understandable that he hasn't changed their heights and weight as the season has progressed.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

No chance we take Stephens .




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Stephens reminds me of a poor mans Will Brodie (Gold Coast). Which Im not entirely sure on this but I don't think our recruiting team was very high on Brodie which if that was the case I would be surprised if they were high on Stephens.

 

[Calcium Man]

Given they can only muster up a minute and a half highlights package for most of the draftees (not all) it suggest that funding has been cut considerably so in the event that their may not be as big of a team working on creating the profiles for these players and may be left for Thomey to do it himself I think its somewhat understandable that he hasn't changed their heights and weight as the season has progressed.

It's not hard to check your facts by yourself. They only need to be updated once, after draft camp.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

It's not hard to check your facts by yourself. They only need to be updated once, after draft camp.

I just checked and all heights and weights have been updated correctly, so we are arguing over nothing. In any case the point I was more getting towards is the AFL deserve far more of the blame for the draft coverage and lack there of rather than guys like Twomey who I personally believe is out of his depth but has little support around him and might make the odd error here and there. I mean it was only two weeks ago (two weeks out from the draft) that they released the player profiles and shortened highlights packages, the coverage is unbelievably getting worse when with all the access we have today it should be getting far bigger and better.

 

[Calcium Man]

I just checked and all heights and weights have been updated correctly, so we are arguing over nothing. In any case the point I was more getting towards is the AFL deserve far more of the blame for the draft coverage and lack there of rather than guys like Twomey who I personally believe is out of his depth but has little support around him and might make the odd error here and there. I mean it was only two weeks ago (two weeks out from the draft) that they released the player profiles and shortened highlights packages, the coverage is unbelievably getting worse when with all the access we have today it should be getting far bigger and better.

AFL is a joke when it comes to the Draft, they want it to be like NBA/NFL but don't want to cover it properly like you said.

What annoys me about Twomey (and its not his fault but across the board) is why there are inconsistencies between "draft watchers". Why do knightmare and twomey have different heights and weights? Its just shithouse.

 

[Tortured Tiger]

Twomey also reporting that many clubs believe our first pick this year is gettable which I thought was interesting.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

RICHMOND

PICKS: 19, 38, 39, 41, 56, 75, 77, 95

KEY DEFENDERS: Alex Rance, David Astbury, Ryan Garthwaite, Ben Miller

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Dylan Grimes, Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short, Nathan Broad, Shai Bolton, Liam Baker, Sydney Stack, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, Patrick Naish, Oleg Markov

MIDFIELDERS: Dustin Martin, Dion Prestia, Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Marlion Pickett, Jack Graham, Jack Ross, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Kamdyn McIntosh, Luke English, Fraser Turner

KEY FORWARDS: Tom Lynch, Jack Riewoldt, Mabior Chol, Noah Balta

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Kane Lambert, Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Josh Caddy, Jack Higgins, Jake Aarts

RUCKS: Ivan Soldo, Toby Nankervis, Callum Coleman-Jones



The dominant side of the last three years, the Tigers won the grand final in a canter and are oozing quality. However unlike 12 months ago when they brought in Tom Lynch, Richmond have been content to head to the draft this time around.

They’d been hopeful of landing an extra selection at the back end of the first round via free agency compensation for Brandon Ellis but had to settle for a second round selection, meaning that the Tigers have three picks out of four between 38 and 41.

With their first pick at 19, the Tigers have been linked to South Australian defender Will Day although it’s tough to envisage him slipping through Port Adelaide’s grasp given Port have three picks between 12 and 18.

Classy Victorian small Trent Bianco - an impressive character who captained Oakleigh to the NAB League premiership - looks to be in the mix in this region as does West Australian defender Trent Rivers , with Gold Coast also showing a fair bit of interest.

Jay Rantall - who blitzed the field in the two kilometre time trial at last month’s draft combine - has also been linked to the Tigers.

While Richmond managed to cover the loss of Alex Rance for most of the season, both he and David Astbury are approaching the twilight of their respective careers, and Richmond may look to succession planning.

South Australian Karl Finlay and West Australian Jake Pasini both fit the bill and should be available when Richmond have the bulk of their picks.

Club-by-club guide to the 2019 AFL national draft: part two

What shape is your club's list in heading to the AFL draft? And what players are in their sights?

www.theage.com.au

 

[4tune8]

RICHMOND

PICKS: 19, 38, 39, 41, 56, 75, 77, 95

KEY DEFENDERS: Alex Rance, David Astbury, Ryan Garthwaite, Ben Miller

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Dylan Grimes, Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Jayden Short, Nathan Broad, Shai Bolton, Liam Baker, Sydney Stack, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, Patrick Naish, Oleg Markov

MIDFIELDERS: Dustin Martin, Dion Prestia, Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Marlion Pickett, Jack Graham, Jack Ross, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Kamdyn McIntosh, Luke English, Fraser Turner

KEY FORWARDS: Tom Lynch, Jack Riewoldt, Mabior Chol, Noah Balta

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Kane Lambert, Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Josh Caddy, Jack Higgins, Jake Aarts

RUCKS: Ivan Soldo, Toby Nankervis, Callum Coleman-Jones



The dominant side of the last three years, the Tigers won the grand final in a canter and are oozing quality. However unlike 12 months ago when they brought in Tom Lynch, Richmond have been content to head to the draft this time around.

They’d been hopeful of landing an extra selection at the back end of the first round via free agency compensation for Brandon Ellis but had to settle for a second round selection, meaning that the Tigers have three picks out of four between 38 and 41.

With their first pick at 19, the Tigers have been linked to South Australian defender Will Day although it’s tough to envisage him slipping through Port Adelaide’s grasp given Port have three picks between 12 and 18.

Classy Victorian small Trent Bianco - an impressive character who captained Oakleigh to the NAB League premiership - looks to be in the mix in this region as does West Australian defender Trent Rivers , with Gold Coast also showing a fair bit of interest.

Jay Rantall - who blitzed the field in the two kilometre time trial at last month’s draft combine - has also been linked to the Tigers.

While Richmond managed to cover the loss of Alex Rance for most of the season, both he and David Astbury are approaching the twilight of their respective careers, and Richmond may look to succession planning.

South Australian Karl Finlay and West Australian Jake Pasini both fit the bill and should be available when Richmond have the bulk of their picks.

Club-by-club guide to the 2019 AFL national draft: part two

What shape is your club's list in heading to the AFL draft? And what players are in their sights?

www.theage.com.au

That would have to be one of the best summaries about our draft position. Although I wouldn't have Bolton as a 'small medium defender'

 

[Drunken Wookie]

Dons have ruined him. He was a line breaking gun at Sandy.

Also he ain’t slow, was Junior national champ at 400m and 200 hurdles in his late teens and high jump at 12-13. Athletic freak.



maybe there is some other data out there but his combine times were appalling, bottom 5% agility, speed and endurance.

Everyone at AFL level is a good footballer and will be faster, fitter and more agile, Jack who’s only a so-so athlete would destroy him.

We constantly see non athletic guys dominate state footy and struggle with the speed and fitness required at AFL level. People compare him to Hurn, but Hurn still had a 3.04 20m which is good.

The clubs probably have preseason and mid season data on athletic traits that may show him in a better light, but without it I wouldn’t be taking him until later in the draft.

I've seen him take a few dashes off halfback at a reasonable clip but in general play doesn't seem to have that break away burst of speed (or doesn't use it.)
Surprised to learn of his athletic prowess as I always thought he was an ungainly looking specimen.

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[Jozzy]

Cooper Stephens certainly looks ready made.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Cooper Stephens certainly looks ready made.

Feck I reckon GFC will snap him up...

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

Guess the rumours may be true.... Will be good for our VFL team I guess?

Would be a great pick up imo, if he can improve his disposal then he's a ready made replacement for bachar.

 

[Jozzy]

Would be a great pick up imo, if he can improve his disposal then he's a ready made replacement for bachar.

I would be more than happy to take a punt on him as well.

Obviously his disposal needs a lot of work but he without a doubt has the ability to make it as a good AFL player.

I wouldn’t want to give anything substantial but as a rookie pick if have no problems bringing him to the club.

 

[THE_GUN]

Cooper Stephens certainly looks ready made.

'BEAST'


Yep he is our man

 

[YeOldTiger]

26. DYLAN WILLIAMS
185cm, 79kg, Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers, utility
Buckenara says: Williams showed his talent last year for Oakleigh Chargers when he booted 14 goals in the finals series as an underage player. Unfortunately he’s had stress fractures in his back this year, which have caused him to drift from a potential top-10 selection. Williams’ marking is a real strength, he’s clean at ground level, clever around goal and is a lovely left-foot kick. He can also be used across halfback, where his reading of the play comes to the fore. He can also occasionally run through midfield. He finds ways to impact games with his x-factor. Despite being a bit inconsistent, he looks a very nice prospect as a potential ‘Mr Fix It’.
Plays like: Chad Wingard
Stats: Disposals 13.1, contested possessions 6.6, tackles 1.1, goals 2.3, score involvements 5.6, ranking points 90 (NAB League)
27. JEREMY SHARP
187cm, 79kg, Western Australia/East Fremantle, midfielder/defender
Buckenara says: Sharp boasts great athletic traits – he has really good pace and endurance and his running is clearly the biggest feature of his game, which he’s able to use as an outside player to run up and down the ground. His skills are good and he highlighted this during the national championships, when he again won All-Australian selection. He has played senior WAFL level football, so will be well conditioned to facing bigger bodies.
Plays like: Bradley Hill
Stats: Disposals 21.0, uncontested possessions 15.8, marks 5.8, goals 0.8, score involvements 3.8, tackles 1.3, ranking points 83
28. HARRY SCHOENBERG
180cm, 78kg, South Australia/Woodville-West Torrens, midfielder
Buckenara says: Playing as a midfielder with occasional stints across half forward, Schoenberg shows some terrific traits that recruiters like – competitiveness, decision-making and skill. His competitiveness to win inside ball and feed it to outside runners is a real feature of his game, but he also likes to be a playmaker and try to make something happen. He’s very athletic and can run up and down the ground, a trait that will be very attractive to coaches.
Plays like: Sam Menegola
Stats: Disposals 27.0, contested possessions 12.3, clearances 5.8, marks 4.8, score involvements 5.8, tackles 4.8, ranking points 122

29. CAMERON TAHENY
185cm, 80kg, South Australia/Norwood, forward
Buckenara says: Taheny is an exciting and dangerous forward who can produce something from nothing. He’s already played at senior level for Norwood in the SANFL and performed well, averaging two goals per game despite injury niggles with his knee and quad. He has really good speed, a good kick, a nice leap, a really good pair of hands and plays a bit like a key position player despite standing at 185cm. He’s a hard player to match-up on because he plays taller than his height suggests.
Plays like: Gary Rohan
Stats: Disposals 14.0, marks 2.7, tackles 3.0, pressure acts 13.3, goals 1.0, score involvements 3.7, ranking points 67
30. JAY RANTALL
184cm, 82kg, Vic Country/GWV, midfielder/defender
Buckenara says: Rantall has a strong work ethic, which is one of his best traits, and recruiters will like his no-nonsense style of football where his trademark is his ability to just get the job done. He looks to be a real professional with the way he goes about his football and once in a full-time AFL environment, I’m sure we’ll see the same diligence from him as he won’t be one to get ahead of himself. I’m sure he’ll get the best out of himself and become a real pro at AFL level in time.
Plays like: Nick Vlastuin
Stats: Disposals 18.8, intercept possessions 1.3, marks 3.0, tackles 3.5, score involvements 4.5, ranking points 84

31. NICK BRYAN
202cm, 87kg, Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers, ruckman/forward
Buckenara says: One of the best ruck prospects in this draft, Bryan is lightly framed but that plays into his strengths. He’s so mobile he’s virtually an extra midfielder around the ground. He has good skills and reads the play very well, while he can also provide a marking option up forward. Clubs will definitely look at him as a potential ruck-forward.
Plays like: Tim English
Stats: Disposals 9.3, hit outs 22.0, hit outs to advantage 6.5, marks 2.5, tackles 3.3, score involvements 3.0, ranking points 75
32. CHARLIE COMBEN
199cm, 82kg, Vic Country/Gippsland Power, key forward/ruck
Buckenara says: Comben is a project player that has shown glimpses of talent. He demonstrated some of what he can do during the under-18 carnival but as we know, talls take a bit of time to develop and grow into their frames. Comben has traits recruiters like in tall players – athleticism, a good leap to take a mark and gets around the ground well – and could develop into a nice forward-ruck or ruck-forward.
Plays like: Harry McKay
Stats: Disposals 8.7, marks 3.7, tackles 6.0, pressure acts 11.0, goals 0.7, score involvements 1.7, ranking points 85
33. TRENT RIVERS
188cm, 85kg, Western Australia/East Fremantle, defender
Buckenara says: Rivers is an attacking and rebounding halfback flanker who likes to take the game on. He was a consistent player across the carnival for Western Australia, where he averaged 21.8 disposals, and was a key player in its title win. He has the potential to develop into a midfielder at AFL level if he can get a bigger engine because he can tire quickly. He’s got good leg speed and is a reasonable kick.
Plays like: Brodie Smith
Stats: Disposals 21.8, uncontested possessions 14.3, marks 5.0, intercept marks 1.5, intercept possessions 6.3, tackles 2.5, ranking points 94

34. COOPER STEPHENS
188cm, 83kg, Vic Country/Geelong Falcons, midfielder
Buckenara says: A big-bodied midfielder, Stephens is a ball winner who thrives in contested situations. He broke his leg in April, which meant he didn’t play in the championships, but he was fit for the draft combine where he really impressed with both his performances and the condition in which he returned. It’s a credit to his work ethic and professionalism, how hard he’s worked to get his body into great shape. It won’t surprise to see him go earlier in this draft such was his performance at the combine.
Plays like: Luke Shuey
Stats: Disposals 19.0, contested possessions 12.0, tackles 3.7, clearances 3.7, score involvements 3.0, ranking points 93 (NAB League)
35. KYSAIAH PICKETT
170cm, 67kg, South Australia/Woodville-West Torrens, small forward
Buckenara says: Pickett is a lively and quick small forward with great reflexes and fantastic evasive skills. He’s capable of taking a big mark so there’s a lot to like about his ability. He needs to become a lot fitter as his impact on games at this stage is done in bursts but he’s got some of that Rioli brilliance and vision about him to make things happen. If he can dedicate himself to football then he’ll be a real excitement machine.
Plays like: Cyril Rioli
Stats: Disposals 13.7, marks 2.3, goals 0.7, score involvements 3.0, tackles 2.7, forward 50 tackles 1.3, pressure acts 15.0, ranking points 76
36. HUGO RALPHSMITH
186cm, 70kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder
Buckenara says: Ralphsmith is going to be a later developer. He’s the son of my former teammate Sean Ralphsmith, who played 34 games for Hawthorn and St Kilda, but doesn’t qualify as a father-son for either club. He has inherited his dad’s commitment and competitiveness in the contest (his dad was a kamikaze-style player who was often banned by ‘Yabby’ Jeans from one-on-one training because it was too dangerous to have him pitted against the ‘thoroughbreds’ as Yabby would say!). He’s around the same size as his dad and plays as a hardworking midfielder but has also spent time deep forward where he flies for his marks. Has ability but is still raw and it may take time for him to fully develop consistency in performance.
Plays like: Connor Blakely
Stats: Disposals 11.1, contested possessions 3.7, clearances 1.5, tackles 2.0, goals 0.7, score involvements 3.3, pressure acts 11.0, ranking points 49
37. RYAN BYRNES
181cm, 80kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder
Buckenara says: Byrnes’s performances this year were really consistent as a midfielder who wins the ball and hurts the opposition with his acceleration and foot skills. He regularly wins first possession at stoppages, using his speed and agility to break the lines and has good vision to assess his options and hit targets inside 50. There’s a lot to like about his footy and it wouldn’t surprise to see him taken earlier.
Plays like: Jack Steven
Stats: Disposals 25.6, contested possessions 12.1, clearances 5.5, inside 50s 5.6, tackles 3.5, score involvements 5.9, ranking points 120 (NAB League)
38. JACK MAHONY
176cm, 70kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, small forward/midfielder
Buckenara says: Mahony’s crumbing work and ground level ball-winning ability combined with his forward pressure, tackling, excellent kicking skills and decision-making and vision will appeal given the way today’s footy is being played. Those traits make him a dangerous player and what clubs are looking for in small forwards. He’s also capable of pushing up into the midfield.
Plays like: Jack Higgins
Stats: Disposals 18.0, contested possessions 8.8, clearances 2.8, tackles 3.5, pressure acts 17.8, goals 1.0, score involvements 6.5, ranking points 106
39. DYSON HILDER
196cm, 91kg, South Australia/North Adelaide, key defender
Buckenara says: Hilder is a key defender who was one of South Australia’s best during the championships. He’s a very good intercept mark and good in one-on-one marking contests as he reads the drop of the ball well. He generally makes good decisions when he has the ball and given the lack of talls in this draft, should have some admirers. He needs to work on his fitness and agility over the summer.
Plays like: Scott Thompson
Stats: Disposals 12.5, marks 4.8, intercept marks 2.3, intercept possessions 5.8, tackles 1.3, score involvements 2.3, ranking points 81
40. RHAI-ARN COX
174cm, 76kg, East Perth, small forward
Buckenara says: Cox is a small forward who is quick, evasive, skilful and has x-factor. He’s a smoky – it will be a bit of a gamble as to whether he can survive in a full-time AFL environment because there are question marks over his commitment – but he’s hugely talented and has traits similar to West Coast’s Liam Ryan. Will the professional demands and pressure of the AFL be too much for him? He’s one of the most talented players in this draft. A boom or bust pick.
Plays like: Liam Ryan
Stats: Disposals 12.0, contested possessions 7.3, goals 1.3, score involvements 4.7, tackles 2.7, forward 50 tackles 1.5, ranking points 95 (WAFL Colts)
41. JAKE RICCARDI
195cm, 92kg, Werribee, key forward
Buckenara says: Riccardi should be on the radar of AFL clubs after a really good season for Werribee in the VFL, where he averaged just under two goals per game and kicked 38 for the season. He’s been overlooked before but with the lack of height in this draft, the 20-year-old definitely has something to offer as a key forward. His form in the last few seasons in the VFL has improved each year and playing under Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams would have done his development the world of good. He’s played good footy against men and that tells me he has scope to improve further. He’d be a smart pick.
Plays like: Tom Hawkins
Stats: Disposals 11.1, marks 5.0, contested marks 1.1, goals 1.9, score involvements 5.5, tackles 1.9, ranking points 63
42. DARCY CASSAR
183cm, 75kg, Vic Metro/Western Jets, midfielder
Buckenara says: Cassar is an interesting player who could get an opportunity. He will be a later developer and in the long-term, I think he’ll become a nice high half-forward/outside midfielder. His speed and endurance are his main attributes but like most players he needs to tidy up his foot skills and his decision-making. But those are not huge issues. I feel he has enough attributes to be a nice long-term player after a consistent season in the NAB League. He showed improvement from his bottom-age year, which is a good sign.
Plays like: Steven Motlop
Stats: Disposals 16.0, uncontested possessions 9.7, score involvements 3.3, pressure acts 8.7, ranking points 64
43. MITCH GEORGIADES
191cm, 78kg, Subiaco, forward
Buckenara says: Georgiades missed the entire 2019 season due to a serious quad injury but showed enough signs in 2018 to suggest he could be a nice player for the future. He really set himself for the draft combine given he had no exposed form to bank on and produced good numbers in all tests and interviewed well about where his body is at and how much he wants to be an AFL player. He obviously trained really hard to get himself ready for the combine, which is hard to do when you’re not playing, especially for a young kid, so that sends a good message to recruiters about his work ethic and commitment. He has an x-factor and if he can get on top of his injuries, has enough ability to become a nice high half forward or even a tall playmaker through the midfield.
Plays like: Jack Gunston
Stats: Disposals 10.3, marks 3.5, forward 50 marks 1.3 tackles 1.5, goals 0.8, score involvements 3.3, tackles 1.5, ranking points 45 (2018 under-18 championships)
44. BROCK SMITH
188cm, 81kg, Vic Country/Gippsland Power, defender
Buckenara says: Smith is a rebounding defender who had a big role to play for Gippsland this year given he was often asked to play as a key defender despite being 189cm. At AFL level, however, he’ll be a perfect halfback who provides rebound but is also a very good intercept mark and can spoil taller opponents by using his athleticism to get over the top.
Plays like: Zach Touhy
Stats: Disposals 13.7, contested possessions 6.7, marks 2.7, intercept possessions 6.3, tackles 3.0, ranking points 69
45. SAM PHILP
185cm, 80kg, Northern Knights, midfielder
Buckenara says: Philp has elite speed and had a really impressive second half of the season in the NAB League for Northern Knights, where his athleticism made him stand out. He needs to tidy up his skills but has big upside given his line-breaking speed and competitiveness to win the ball.
Plays like: Jack Steven
Stats: Disposals 22.6, contested possessions 11.4, clearances 5.7, tackles 5.8, score involvements 4.3, ranking points 126
46. MITCH O’NEILL
181cm, 70kg, Allies/Tasmania, midfielder
Buckenara says: O’Neill might be the only Tasmanian selected in the draft this year after showing his ability to win the footy in the contest despite his small physique. He’s a very smart player who uses the ball intelligently, so clubs might look to develop his footy smarts as a small forward, defender or midfielder in a similar way to how the Bulldogs have used Caleb Daniel. He’ll need time to develop his body and craft but on footy smarts has potential.
Plays like: Caleb Daniel
Stats: Disposals 20.3, contested possessions 7.5, marks 5.5, clearances 2.5, tackles 1.3, score involvements 2.8, ranking points 85
47. NOAH CUMBERLAND
183cm, 79kg, Allies/Brisbane Lions Academy, utility
Buckenara says: Cumberland is a Brisbane Lions Academy member who can play in a variety of positions but will be best suited as a rebound defender or outside midfielder at AFL level where he can use his speed to break the lines and kick the ball long inside 50 and be that 60-80m ball carrier.
Plays like: Daniel Rich
Stats: Disposals 11.0, clearances 2.3, tackles 4.5, pressure acts 17.0, goals 0.8, score involvements 2.5, ranking points 74
48. DARCY CHIRGWIN
191cm, 80kg, Vic Country/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder
Buckenara says: Chirgwin managed just seven games this year due to a broken leg but when he returned performed strongly for the Dragons late in the year. His clearance work was good and the athletic 191cm midfielder is sure to have admirers as he has a nice frame that will develop – we know big-bodied midfielders are the types clubs really like. He has upside and it wouldn’t surprise to see him taken earlier.
Plays like: Daniel Howe
Stats: Disposals 24.7, contested possessions 12.4, clearances 5.1, tackles 7.9, score involvements 3.7, ranking points 122 (NAB League)

49. COOPER SHARMAN
194cm, 78kg, Oakleigh Chargers, forward
Buckenara says: Sharman is a former GWS Academy member who was overlooked last year, so he moved to Victoria and played under Rodney Eade at Balwyn before getting some opportunities with Oakleigh as a top-age player. He’s a nice forward in the making and is a lovely kick – his set shot conversion rate (73.7 per cent) is really good. He has a very light frame and will take time to develop but shows good signs.
Plays like: Josh Schache
Stats: Disposals 11.5, marks 4.3, contested marks 0.8, goals 1.8, score involvements 4.8, tackles 1.6, ranking points 80
50. LACHLAN DELAHUNTY
194cm, 91kg, Subiaco, key forward
Buckenara says: I have pushed Delahunty for a few years now and with the lack of key position talent this year, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him taken in the national or rookie draft. He won the Sandover Medal this year, has consistently performed well in the WAFL for a number of years now and at 29, I believe he’d be a very smart late pick. I have put him in my top 50 knowing he most likely won’t get picked inside 50 but clubs needing a key forward, such as Collingwood, should seriously look at him. He’s in career-best form and still has 3-4 years of good football in him. He’s got a really good leap, a good pair of hands, is a lovely kick and can even help out in the ruck, which he’s done in the WAFL to good effect.
Plays like: Daniel McStay
Stats: Disposals 26.8, marks 6.4, tackles 2.3, goals 0.8, score involvements 7.8, hit outs 16.6, hit outs to advantage 3.0, clearances 5.2, ranking points 130

Some of Bucky's "plays like" are piss funny.

Jay Rantall plays like Nick Vlaustin except he can't kick and Cooper Stephens plays like Luke Shuey except he's six inches taller. Anyone aboriginal plays like Liam Ryan and surely being compared to Josh Schache or Harry McKay is a kiss of death. Also says Trent Bianco, despite being 178cm plays like Matt Suckling. Matt Suckling !?!? A foot taller and does anyone actually play like Matt Suckling ? Surely he is unique. Effective and it's his natural technique so you wouldn't change it but you wouldn't coach a kid to kick that way. Keep up the gags Bucky.