Preview 2020 AFL National Draft thread

[King Corey]

Spoiler: Lore's 2020 Draft Order

 

[remfan101]

i reckon Eddie ford gunna be a star....a lot to like about him

Hollands-OD-Ford.....boom!

Eddie Ford looks like a more explosive Jack Ziebell in his highlights, must have the best tape I've seen so far outside of maybe Hollands...

 

[New_Roo]

I doubt if Brady, Luff and co would look at it that simplistically, tbh. They would need to consider list balance, who is staying/going from the current list, etc and where is the most pressing need going forward. For me it's a no brainer that that area is the midfield and has been for a number of years.

It has but we have seen emergence of jy this, and snippets of LDU so prob only need to add one more.... esp if talk of Williams is true and also if we are giving him so mid time aswell plus the tt ct etc


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[Clarke is King]

Eddie Ford Highlights now released on youtube

What an animal!

 

[shintemaster]

Or we might think McDonald is the best player in the draft. At 2 you have to take the best player available, regardless of position, IMO.

I don't think it's that simple. You take the best player available if there is a clear and massive difference in your mind between them and the next player. It's not as big an issue if you rate one player, in a less needed position a fraction higher than another.

I doubt if Brady, Luff and co would look at it that simplistically, tbh. They would need to consider list balance, who is staying/going from the current list, etc and where is the most pressing need going forward. For me it's a no brainer that that area is the midfield and has been for a number of years.

Agree. For mine as well the midfield is the one area of the game where a couple of guns can cover up a multitude of weaknesses elsewhere. If you win the ball and rarely give it back in the middle your forwards and backs have a much easier job of it.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Eddie Ford looks like a more explosive Jack Ziebell in his highlights, must have the best tape I've seen so far outside of maybe Hollands...

Do we really need to prioritise half forwards?

It's why I lean to Phillips over Hollands. Symbiotically, I think Phillips gives us more value.

I don't think it's that simple. You take the best player available if there is a clear and massive difference in your mind between them and the next player. It's not as big an issue if you rate one player, in a less needed position a fraction higher than another.

Bingo!

If the difference is slight then you look at how the overall list benefits.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Eddie Ford Highlights now released on youtube

Really can't believe his name isn't mentioned in the top 15 of this draft, especially when someone like Archie Perkins is featuring in there. Ford will be the superior footballer. There are some people involved with the Western Jets that believe Ford has more talent than Cam Rayner.

 

[Waussie]

We've never really had any issues with player retention from interstate.

Jed, Jye, Cam, Kyron says hi!

 

[Psicosis]

Do we really need to prioritise half forwards?

It's why I lean to Phillips over Hollands. Symbiotically, I think Phillips gives us more value.

It's a fair point - I believe Ford did intend to pay predominantly as a mid in 2020, same with Hollands.

Obviously a risk not taking pure midfielders, however HF's that can become midfielders at AFL level have proven that they can become as good/if not better then pure traditional midfielders.

IMO I'd be keen on taking one of each, whether that's Phillips + Ford or Hollands & Bruhn

 

[Grogg]

It has but we have seen emergence of jy this, and snippets of LDU so prob only need to add one more.... esp if talk of Williams is true and also if we are giving him so mid time aswell plus the tt ct etc


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We need more than one more as you need to take into account the age and indeterminate longevity of the current seniors and the loss of them.

 

[LB2Snake]

Eddie Ford Highlights now released on youtube

reminds me a lot of hollands and/or Taylor G actually

 

[giantroo]

Really can't believe his name isn't mentioned in the top 15 of this draft, especially when someone like Archie Perkins is featuring in there. Ford will be the superior footballer. There are some people involved with the Western Jets that believe Ford has more talent than Cam Rayner.

He has X-factor in spades. Great hands, can kick a goal, applies tackling pressure and aims to bury them.



EDDIE FORD (WESTERN JETS)

Forward, 188cm, 79kg

He has a rock star name and has been trying to model his game on a genuine football star — dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe. Ford asked Fremantle for vision of Fyfe and his work around packs this year so he can continue to work on his game despite not being able to get on the park for the Jets.

A good decision-maker and reader of the play who also boasts strong versatility and aerial ability, Ford played 16 NAB League games last season and averaged 14.1 disposals, 3.7 marks, 3.7 score involvements and 0.5 goals a game. He kicked two goals and had 20 disposals as one of the shining lights in the Under-17 All Stars game at the MCG last year — a game which recruiters are heavily scrutinising this year given the lack of football in Victoria.

 

[LB2Snake]

He has X-factor in spades. Great hands, can kick a goal, applies tackling pressure and aims to bury them.



EDDIE FORD (WESTERN JETS)

Forward, 188cm, 79kg

He has a rock star name and has been trying to model his game on a genuine football star — dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe. Ford asked Fremantle for vision of Fyfe and his work around packs this year so he can continue to work on his game despite not being able to get on the park for the Jets.

A good decision-maker and reader of the play who also boasts strong versatility and aerial ability, Ford played 16 NAB League games last season and averaged 14.1 disposals, 3.7 marks, 3.7 score involvements and 0.5 goals a game. He kicked two goals and had 20 disposals as one of the shining lights in the Under-17 All Stars game at the MCG last year — a game which recruiters are heavily scrutinising this year given the lack of football in Victoria.

Makes ya want him even more

 

[giantroo]

AFL Draft 2020: How Western Jets star Eddie Ford is tracking Nat Fyfe

Western Jets star Eddie Ford has been determined not to waste a moment during lockdown as he works to address his flaws, securing an invite to the AFL draft combine. But he has also displayed a bold form of initiative.

Luke D’Anello, Leader

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September 8, 2020 4:00pm

AFL draft prospect Eddie Ford is not lamenting a lost season.

Determined not to waste a moment, he has boosted his fitness and worked to address his flaws.

But the Western Jets star has also spent time sourcing footage of the likes of Fremantle skipper and dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe and West Coast gun Elliot Yeo.

It is this diligence to improve which should serve Ford well if he earns an opportunity at the top level later this year.
“I’ve been lucky enough to be able to call a few clubs and ask them for footage of other players who are similar types of players to myself,” Ford told Leader Local Footy.

“I called Fremantle and asked for Nat Fyfe footage around packs and the stuff he does to free himself up and what he does when he doesn’t have (the football). Plus his inside work and how he gets through his opponents.

“I don’t really get to see that too often. It’s good to see their running patterns and their forward craft as well.

“It’s pretty useful and I can try and take on a few of their tricks in my game when I get a chance to.”

Ford is the only male Western Jet invited to test at this year’s AFL Draft Combines, with players having to receive nominations from at least three clubs.

The combines will be state-based in 2020 with the date for the Victorian edition yet to be confirmed amid the coronavirus crisis.

The 18-year-old produced an impressive NAB League season for the Jets in 2019, voted the club’s best under-age player after averaging 14 disposals and almost four marks from 16 games.

Ford said he “played his role” but did not deliver an “above average” season.

He was set to spend more time in the midfield this year after filling a role in the forward 50m arc last season.

“I think in some games I went missing through quarters,” Ford said.

“I don’t want to blame my team, but the ball wasn’t always down in the forward half, so it could be a bit hard to find the footy.

“I was looking forward to (2020). I had a pretty good pre-season, a couple of niggles here and there, but overall it was pretty good and my 2km (time trial) was a good standard and better than last year.

“The coronavirus hasn’t affected me a whole lot. I’ve been able to not neglect this time and not using it as a break, but keep using it as a platform to work hard, develop my strengths.

“I’m getting a lot more time in the gym, which is handy, so can strengthen the body up a little bit.”



Ford said versatility was his strength, while he also provides x-factor and boasts aerial ability.

He is also a good decision-maker and reader of the play.

But some of his most valuable learning came outside the elite under-age system.

Ford was a key member of Yarraville-Seddon’s senior team in the Western Region league in 2018.

He logged a top-10 finish in the best-and-fairest despite starting the season as a 15-year-old as his side advanced to the grand final.

Ford certainly left a mark on former Yarraville-Seddon coach Vinnie Turcinovich, who rates the 188cm young gun as the best junior he’s seen.

“At the end of my under-14s year, I asked my dad (Nick), ‘What are the chances of playing seniors? Is it realistic’. He said, ‘Yeah, why not’,” Ford said.

“I got on to Vinnie Turcinovich and he said to come down and see how I go.

“I had a pretty good pre-season…throughout the year I was able to hold my spot in that forward-wing role.

“They were obviously a bit bigger and it was good for my development.”


The direct style of Jets coach and Sydney Swans great Ryan O’Keefe has also benefited Ford.

He said the dual premiership player, Norm Smith medallist and All-Australian brought a “wealth of knowledge and experience”.

Ford said accepting firm feedback helped “build character”.

“He’s a hard-hitter and he’s going to let you know if you’ve mucked up or need some feedback,” he said of O’Keefe.

“He obviously knows a fair bit about footy. He’s not for everyone, I guess, because some people don’t always like coaches who are a bit harder.

“But in my opinion he’s a very good coach.”

The AFL is working towards a return to train and play plan for Vic Metro and Vic Country squads to give prospects a chance to showcase their skills to recruiters.

“You’ve got to show good resilience and integrity at this time I think,” Ford said.

“It’s tough for everyone. No one has it easy at the moment, so you’ve just got to keep working hard and show good character.”

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[Psicosis]

Eddie Ford Highlights now released on youtube

Surprised how quick he is.

I'd consider reaching with the Dees pick.

 

[Snake_Baker]

If we aren't targetting our midfield as the priority over a tall fwd, I'll be both disappointed and a little surprised tbh. The only logical reasoning for McDonald at our first is if we know Brown is already gone.

...........and we get a pick to get a midfielder from the draft out of it!

 

[Snake_Baker]

reminds me a lot of hollands and/or Taylor G actually

It's no wonder he's kicking arse when he's playing on a Shannon Watt lookalike.

 

[Friday Night Lights]

Eddie Ford Highlights now released on youtube

Reminds me of David Mundy.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Ford looks exactly the type Rhyce would love.

 

[Rooboy 96]

My hunch is that it's because he's inaccessible to the clubs that have a media profile.

A Sydney lock doesn't stimulate advertising or subscriptions.

I'd be happy to risk copping him, if it defaults the swines taking another player we wanted.

just check out the run and kick at the 10:18 mark of the fourth quarter of the Brown v DalSanto game, Campbell to Phillips can we just have both?

 

[Grogg]

...........and we get a pick to get a midfielder from the draft out of it!

I don't think Brown is going anywhere either , btw and us letting him go would be stupidity. If he stays and we still go with McDonald as our first, then we must be taking the scythe to the big man stocks. Daw, Durdin. They would be obviously getting the handshake, given the imbalance between KPB's & KPF stocks.

That would see us with KPB's:
Tarrant
McKay
Walker
McGuiness

KPF':
Brown
Larkey
Comben
McDonald

Who am I missing?

Edit: That looks pretty good actually, but I still prefer a mid as the priority.

 

[7577969923]

AFL Draft 2020: How Western Jets star Eddie Ford is tracking Nat Fyfe

Western Jets star Eddie Ford has been determined not to waste a moment during lockdown as he works to address his flaws, securing an invite to the AFL draft combine. But he has also displayed a bold form of initiative.

Luke D’Anello, Leader

Subscriber only
|
September 8, 2020 4:00pm

AFL draft prospect Eddie Ford is not lamenting a lost season.

Determined not to waste a moment, he has boosted his fitness and worked to address his flaws.

But the Western Jets star has also spent time sourcing footage of the likes of Fremantle skipper and dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe and West Coast gun Elliot Yeo.

It is this diligence to improve which should serve Ford well if he earns an opportunity at the top level later this year.
“I’ve been lucky enough to be able to call a few clubs and ask them for footage of other players who are similar types of players to myself,” Ford told Leader Local Footy.

“I called Fremantle and asked for Nat Fyfe footage around packs and the stuff he does to free himself up and what he does when he doesn’t have (the football). Plus his inside work and how he gets through his opponents.

“I don’t really get to see that too often. It’s good to see their running patterns and their forward craft as well.

“It’s pretty useful and I can try and take on a few of their tricks in my game when I get a chance to.”

Ford is the only male Western Jet invited to test at this year’s AFL Draft Combines, with players having to receive nominations from at least three clubs.

The combines will be state-based in 2020 with the date for the Victorian edition yet to be confirmed amid the coronavirus crisis.

The 18-year-old produced an impressive NAB League season for the Jets in 2019, voted the club’s best under-age player after averaging 14 disposals and almost four marks from 16 games.

Ford said he “played his role” but did not deliver an “above average” season.

He was set to spend more time in the midfield this year after filling a role in the forward 50m arc last season.

“I think in some games I went missing through quarters,” Ford said.

“I don’t want to blame my team, but the ball wasn’t always down in the forward half, so it could be a bit hard to find the footy.

“I was looking forward to (2020). I had a pretty good pre-season, a couple of niggles here and there, but overall it was pretty good and my 2km (time trial) was a good standard and better than last year.

“The coronavirus hasn’t affected me a whole lot. I’ve been able to not neglect this time and not using it as a break, but keep using it as a platform to work hard, develop my strengths.

“I’m getting a lot more time in the gym, which is handy, so can strengthen the body up a little bit.”



Ford said versatility was his strength, while he also provides x-factor and boasts aerial ability.

He is also a good decision-maker and reader of the play.

But some of his most valuable learning came outside the elite under-age system.

Ford was a key member of Yarraville-Seddon’s senior team in the Western Region league in 2018.

He logged a top-10 finish in the best-and-fairest despite starting the season as a 15-year-old as his side advanced to the grand final.

Ford certainly left a mark on former Yarraville-Seddon coach Vinnie Turcinovich, who rates the 188cm young gun as the best junior he’s seen.

“At the end of my under-14s year, I asked my dad (Nick), ‘What are the chances of playing seniors? Is it realistic’. He said, ‘Yeah, why not’,” Ford said.

“I got on to Vinnie Turcinovich and he said to come down and see how I go.

“I had a pretty good pre-season…throughout the year I was able to hold my spot in that forward-wing role.

“They were obviously a bit bigger and it was good for my development.”


The direct style of Jets coach and Sydney Swans great Ryan O’Keefe has also benefited Ford.

He said the dual premiership player, Norm Smith medallist and All-Australian brought a “wealth of knowledge and experience”.

Ford said accepting firm feedback helped “build character”.

“He’s a hard-hitter and he’s going to let you know if you’ve mucked up or need some feedback,” he said of O’Keefe.

“He obviously knows a fair bit about footy. He’s not for everyone, I guess, because some people don’t always like coaches who are a bit harder.

“But in my opinion he’s a very good coach.”

The AFL is working towards a return to train and play plan for Vic Metro and Vic Country squads to give prospects a chance to showcase their skills to recruiters.

“You’ve got to show good resilience and integrity at this time I think,” Ford said.

“It’s tough for everyone. No one has it easy at the moment, so you’ve just got to keep working hard and show good character.”

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Sounds like this kid has a fantastic attitude and is smart in the way he approaches his footy. Better tackler than 90% of our list already too.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

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It's funny how some fly up the rankings without playing games, whilst others drop.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I don't think Brown is going anywhere either , btw and us letting him go would be stupidity. If he stays and we still go with McDonald as our first, then we must be taking the scythe to the big man stocks. Daw, Durdin. They would be obviously getting the handshake, given the imbalance between KPB's & KPF stocks.

That would see us with KPB's:
Tarrant
McKay
Walker
McGuiness

KPF':
Brown
Larkey
Comben
McDonald

Who am I missing?

Edit: That looks pretty good actually, but I still prefer a mid as the priority.

I doubt McGuiness will be KPF size, and considering the age profile, logic would further argue against McDonald in favor of DGB/Cox/Reid.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Eddie Ford Highlights now released on youtube

Geez, there's more than a bit of Tay Tay in the way Ford goes about it.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

On the flip side, the bolded sounds like Tom Hawkins (albeit with less strength). Give McDonald 6 years in an AFL system and see how much stronger his body gets. He appears to have most of everything else

Maybe. Maybe not. Hawkins was then and is now a super powerful prospect. Maybe McDonald will get there, maybe he won't. From what I have seen so far (which isn't much tbh) there's a few too many maybes for a pick 2.