Preview 2021 AFL National Draft | NM - #1, #20, #42, #47,#72, #77, #95

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If we go through the season winless (not outside the realms of possibility) what are the chances of us getting a priority pick ?
 
deano28 said:
If we go through the season winless (not outside the realms of possibility) what are the chances of us getting a priority pick ?
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Go winless and we'll be an absolute monty to get one. It's just a matter of whether we get it directly after our first pick or after the first round.
 


CALDER CANNONS vs. WESTERN JETS


Calder:

#4 Sam Clohesy

The rebounding defender, back as a 19-year-old (December), started like a house on fire; winning plenty of the ball down back and providing plenty of drive from defence for Calder. Although his numbers started to dwindle as the game went on, he still worked hard to provide meaningful rebound and was always giving an option out of defence and he really gave a lot of meterage with his long kicking. Clohesy finished the game with 20 disposals, seven marks and four rebound 50s to be one of Calder’s best players for the day.


#5 Zac Taylor

Taylor offered some spark early on as a small forward but also showed his wares as a speedy midfielder later in the game. Although he didn’t convert any goals, Taylor offered plenty up forward showing good speed and a willingness to leap at the ball, almost taking some ripper marks. He was moved into the midfield and gave some much needed spark in the middle as well, with his best play coming in the last quarter as he sold not one, but two pieces of candy which really caught the eye and cemented Taylor as one of the most exciting players on the day. Taylor finished with 18 disposals but was stuck on the bench late in the game and could have easily added to that tally.


#25 Josh Goater

Goater cemented himself as a prospect to watch this year and could very well be the highest taken in this year’s draft from this game, with his midfield ability not unlike recent top 10 draftee Archie Perkins. Goater was smooth in the midfield, showing great movement out of traffic and his breakaway speed was hard to stop along with his 190cm frame at stoppages. Although not a massive game in terms of production, which was also impacted by some time on the bench with a calf complaint, he went forward in the last quarter and showcased his impressive leap with a huge attempted mark inside 50. He didn’t stick it but proved he could be a real handful drifting forward this year. Goater finished the game with 22 disposals and four tackles in an eye-catching display.


#29 Josh Misiti

The Essendon father-son prospect got to show what he could do as a midfielder just like his father Joe did for the Bombers all those years ago. In his first full game as a midfielder in the NAB League, Misiti showed some promising signs with his strong 193cm frame important in the second half, winning some timely touches in the middle and showing good vision by hand which was another trait shared by Joe. But unlike his fatherm Josh was also strong in the air and could be a difficult player to play on when he drifts forward. Misiti finished with a solid 14 disposals and will look to improve his production as he gets more time to learn the midfield caper.


#41 Liam Podhajski

The brother of former NAB League gun Mitch, Liam Podhajski is a fair bit taller than his brother at 202cm and playing in the ruck, but really impressed was his ability to play as an extra midfielder and he showed great skill and agility for a player his size. Podhajski managed to show some signs drifting forward as well, kicking a sensational goal hard on the boundary showing great dexterity for his size. Podhajski finished with 16 disposals and 19 hit outs in a good duel against Geelong-listed ruckman, Paul Tsapatolis.


Western:


#26 Cody Raak

Considered unlucky not to win a spot with the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy (NGA) member, Raak was sensational in a best on ground performance down back, playing a similar role to Essendon’s Jordan Ridley in taking some great intercept marks and hurting the opposition with his vision and kicking out of defence. Raak led a well drilled backline for Western who proved hard to get through for the day, conceding under 40 points. Raak had a big say on the result as Calder struggled to get the ball past him. A cool head and efficient with the ball, Raak finished the game with 31 disposals, nine marks and 11 rebound 50s as he stakes his claim for an AFL spot in the mid-season draft.


#32 Paul Curtis

The dynamic and exciting small forward didn’t hit the scoreboard but provided plenty of spark up forward for Western Jets. His best work came in the second quarter, throwing himself into everything whether at ground level or leaping for marks, he did what a good small forward should do and got involved wherever he could. The exciting left-footer didn’t have the most prolific game with 10 disposals but he took some nice marks with five in total and expect the goals to come if he keeps getting himself in dangerous situations.

#33 Billy Cootee

The Western Jets captain lead by example with some important touches during the game and although he wasn’t hugely productive, he got a lot out of his disposals and his constant drive from the midfield set the tone for the team. Some courageous bits of play during the game really stood out and he could earn himself some games for Essendon VFL as a 19-year-old this year and his game against Calder would have certainly impressed. Cootee finished the game with 17 disposals, five marks and five, inside 50s.

#35 Liam Conway

Arguably the most dominant midfielder for the game, the 19-year-old Conway was a hard player to stop in the engine room with his strong body and clean hands at stoppages. What also impressed with Conway is that he wasn’t just a one-dimensional hard nosed midfielder, but he also worked hard on the outside to drive the ball forward and he also hit the scoreboard with a nice goal. Conway finished the game with 31 disposals, seven marks and eight inside 50s in an eye-catching performance and proved he could be one of the standout 19-year-old prospects in this year’s draft.

#50 Paul Tsapatolis


The Geelong Cats rookie gets to play NAB League despite being on an AFL list like Ivan Soldo before him, and the 202cm player had a great game in the ruck. Already a strong size, he used his stronger body to advantage winning some good hitouts and partnering well in the ruck with Nathan Dowdy. Tsapatolis finished the game with eight disposals and a game-high 24 hitouts and looks like being a big player in the Western Jets’ midfield brigade this year.
 

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If Raak keeps this up I hope we take him with our first mid year pick, Mckay in for tarrant and Raak in to intercept and run off the HBF. We could do a LOT worse.
 
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CALDER CANNONS vs. WESTERN JETS


Calder:

#4 Sam Clohesy

The rebounding defender, back as a 19-year-old (December), started like a house on fire; winning plenty of the ball down back and providing plenty of drive from defence for Calder. Although his numbers started to dwindle as the game went on, he still worked hard to provide meaningful rebound and was always giving an option out of defence and he really gave a lot of meterage with his long kicking. Clohesy finished the game with 20 disposals, seven marks and four rebound 50s to be one of Calder’s best players for the day.


#5 Zac Taylor

Taylor offered some spark early on as a small forward but also showed his wares as a speedy midfielder later in the game. Although he didn’t convert any goals, Taylor offered plenty up forward showing good speed and a willingness to leap at the ball, almost taking some ripper marks. He was moved into the midfield and gave some much needed spark in the middle as well, with his best play coming in the last quarter as he sold not one, but two pieces of candy which really caught the eye and cemented Taylor as one of the most exciting players on the day. Taylor finished with 18 disposals but was stuck on the bench late in the game and could have easily added to that tally.


#25 Josh Goater

Goater cemented himself as a prospect to watch this year and could very well be the highest taken in this year’s draft from this game, with his midfield ability not unlike recent top 10 draftee Archie Perkins. Goater was smooth in the midfield, showing great movement out of traffic and his breakaway speed was hard to stop along with his 190cm frame at stoppages. Although not a massive game in terms of production, which was also impacted by some time on the bench with a calf complaint, he went forward in the last quarter and showcased his impressive leap with a huge attempted mark inside 50. He didn’t stick it but proved he could be a real handful drifting forward this year. Goater finished the game with 22 disposals and four tackles in an eye-catching display.


#29 Josh Misiti

The Essendon father-son prospect got to show what he could do as a midfielder just like his father Joe did for the Bombers all those years ago. In his first full game as a midfielder in the NAB League, Misiti showed some promising signs with his strong 193cm frame important in the second half, winning some timely touches in the middle and showing good vision by hand which was another trait shared by Joe. But unlike his fatherm Josh was also strong in the air and could be a difficult player to play on when he drifts forward. Misiti finished with a solid 14 disposals and will look to improve his production as he gets more time to learn the midfield caper.


#41 Liam Podhajski

The brother of former NAB League gun Mitch, Liam Podhajski is a fair bit taller than his brother at 202cm and playing in the ruck, but really impressed was his ability to play as an extra midfielder and he showed great skill and agility for a player his size. Podhajski managed to show some signs drifting forward as well, kicking a sensational goal hard on the boundary showing great dexterity for his size. Podhajski finished with 16 disposals and 19 hit outs in a good duel against Geelong-listed ruckman, Paul Tsapatolis.


Western:


#26 Cody Raak

Considered unlucky not to win a spot with the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy (NGA) member, Raak was sensational in a best on ground performance down back, playing a similar role to Essendon’s Jordan Ridley in taking some great intercept marks and hurting the opposition with his vision and kicking out of defence. Raak led a well drilled backline for Western who proved hard to get through for the day, conceding under 40 points. Raak had a big say on the result as Calder struggled to get the ball past him. A cool head and efficient with the ball, Raak finished the game with 31 disposals, nine marks and 11 rebound 50s as he stakes his claim for an AFL spot in the mid-season draft.


#32 Paul Curtis

The dynamic and exciting small forward didn’t hit the scoreboard but provided plenty of spark up forward for Western Jets. His best work came in the second quarter, throwing himself into everything whether at ground level or leaping for marks, he did what a good small forward should do and got involved wherever he could. The exciting left-footer didn’t have the most prolific game with 10 disposals but he took some nice marks with five in total and expect the goals to come if he keeps getting himself in dangerous situations.

#33 Billy Cootee

The Western Jets captain lead by example with some important touches during the game and although he wasn’t hugely productive, he got a lot out of his disposals and his constant drive from the midfield set the tone for the team. Some courageous bits of play during the game really stood out and he could earn himself some games for Essendon VFL as a 19-year-old this year and his game against Calder would have certainly impressed. Cootee finished the game with 17 disposals, five marks and five, inside 50s.

#35 Liam Conway

Arguably the most dominant midfielder for the game, the 19-year-old Conway was a hard player to stop in the engine room with his strong body and clean hands at stoppages. What also impressed with Conway is that he wasn’t just a one-dimensional hard nosed midfielder, but he also worked hard on the outside to drive the ball forward and he also hit the scoreboard with a nice goal. Conway finished the game with 31 disposals, seven marks and eight inside 50s in an eye-catching performance and proved he could be one of the standout 19-year-old prospects in this year’s draft.

#50 Paul Tsapatolis


The Geelong Cats rookie gets to play NAB League despite being on an AFL list like Ivan Soldo before him, and the 202cm player had a great game in the ruck. Already a strong size, he used his stronger body to advantage winning some good hitouts and partnering well in the ruck with Nathan Dowdy. Tsapatolis finished the game with eight disposals and a game-high 24 hitouts and looks like being a big player in the Western Jets’ midfield brigade this year.
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Great post mate, thanks for everything you do hunting this type of info out for the group
 
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Was basically BOG in round 1 for the Jets. 31 disposals and took a lot of intercept marks. 9 marks, 3 tackles, 11 R50s.

Raak is listed as a Dogs NGA but can still be taken in the first two rounds without placing a bid if he's good enough.
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Ah yes, Maher as well.

Nash Reynolds will be another, overager this year but part of our NGA. He had 12 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles.
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Concerning Craak - is any club free to take him in mid season draft
 
shinboner magic said:
Concerning Craak - is any club free to take him in mid season draft
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I believe they can as the Dogs passed on him last year. Turns 19 in October so he's an overager.
 
giantroo said:
I believe they can as the Dogs passed on him last year. Turns 19 in October so he's an overager.
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Correct. I think the mid-season covers state leagues but also anybody previously registered for a draft or listed on an AFL list.
 

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AFL Draft 2021: An early look at the top prospects at every SANFL club
Recruiters will be out in force over the weekend with SA’s top AFL draft prospects in action for the first time in 2021. Here’s a look at every club’s best junior talent.

Jordan Pinto, Matt Turner and Andrew Capel


The SANFL season is here and it is time for the next crop of AFL draft prospects to show their wares.
Some will enhance their standing among the country’s best junior footballers, while others will draw the serious attention of recruiters for the first time.
There will be plenty of movement on draft boards throughout the year but, for now, here is an early look at every SANFL club’s top underage talent.
Central District
Isaiah Dudley
Midfielder/forward
17, 167cm, 69kg
Key stats: Averaged 18 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 12 tackles, 1.7 goals and 138 Champion Data rankings points at the 2019 under-16 national carnival.
The nephew of AFL superstars Shaun Burgoyne and Eddie Betts, Dudley is raw but an excitement machine, who knows where the goals are. While small in stature at 167cm, the under-16 All-Australian is quick, elusive and boasts terrific vision and clean hands at the contest. The Prince Alfred College student, who has battled injury recently, is tied to the Crows as a Next Generation Academy product.



Glenelg
Nasiah Wanganeen
Forward/Midfielder
18, 187cm, 70kg
Key stats: Averaged 5 score involvements, 4 tackles, 4 groundball-gets, 4 intercepts and 4 marks per game at under-18 level in 2020.
The nephew of Port Adelaide and Essendon great Gavin Wanganeen is an exciting prospect who boasts plenty of x-factor. The 187cm midfielder was a standout in last year’s SA All Stars game at Thebarton Oval, impressing with his speed, craftiness around goals and vertical leap. But he is also sublimely skilled and has proven he can have a big impact, even though he’s not yet a huge ball-winner.
Cooper Beecken, who plays like Andrew Mackie or Will Day, and Lewis Rayson are two other highly-rated teenagers from Glenelg to keep a close eye on this year.
EXPERT RANKING: THE SANFL’S TOP 25 PLAYERS FOR 2021

North Adelaide
Blayne O’Loughlin
Defender
18, 171cm, 74kg
Key stats: Averaged 23 disposals, 7 intercepts, 6 rebound-50s and 113 rankings points at under-18 level in 2020.
Another member of the Crows’ Next Generation Academy, O’Loughlin is a neat distributor who helps set up play in defence. The left-footer loves to get his teammates involved and is sometimes given the responsibility of taking kick-ins. He is the nephew of Sydney Swans great Michael O’Loughlin. He tries to model his game on Richmond’s Bachar Houli and Carlton recruit Zac Williams – the halfback version of Williams rather than the midfield one.

Norwood
Cooper Murley
Midfielder
17, 178cm, 70kg
Key stats: Averaged 26 disposals, 11 contested possessions, 6 score involvements, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50s and 128 rankings points at under-18 level in 2020.
After earning All-Australian selection at the 2019 under-16 carnival, the speedy, 178cm midfielder dominated in his bottom-age year in 2020, averaging 26 disposals and winning Norwood’s best-and-fairest in a premiership side. Murley may be slightly built but he is clean, well-balanced, wins the ball on the move and uses it well with both feets. He is one of four South Australians in the NAB AFL Academy. Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer says Murley is one to watch because of his speed and repeat running efforts.

Jason Horne is a No. 1 pick contender in 2021. Picture: Mark Brake

Jason Horne is a No. 1 pick contender in 2021. Picture: Mark Brake


South Adelaide

Jason Horne
Midfielder
17, 184cm, 78kg
Key stats: Averaged 157 ranking points in six under-18 matches in 2020, before making nine SANFL League appearances
The South Adelaide midfielder has it all, which is why he is an early favourite to be picked first in this year’s draft. Horne is strong on the inside, but also electrifying away from the contest, boasting a mix of speed, evasiveness and terrific hands overhead. Horne was SA’s MVP at the under-16 national carnival and, after a dominant start to 2020 in the under-18s, played the final nine games of the year in South’s league side. Panthers coach Jarrad Wright has declared the 17-year-old is “bigger, stronger and better” this season. One coach at the SANFL season launch on Tuesday said Horne was ready to take the competition by storm and could even figure in state coach Jade Sheedy’s plans to face WA in May.
Teammates Matthew Roberts and Arlo Draper are two other highly-rated prospects from Noarlunga.


2021 SANFL UNDER-18 STATE TALENT HUB
  • Isaiah Dudley (Central District)
  • Cody Gilchrist (Central District)
  • Shay Linke (Central District)
  • Luca Whitelum (Central District)
  • Oscar Adams (Glenelg)
  • Cooper Beecken (Glenelg)
  • Jarrod Parish (Glenelg)
  • Lewis Rayson Glenelg
  • Hugh Stagg (Glenelg)
  • Nasiah Wanganeen (Glenelg)
  • Brayden Calvett (Eagles)
  • Jase Burgoyne (Eagles)
  • Lukas Cooke (Eagles)
  • Jonte Hunter-Price (Eagles)
  • Jay Watson (Eagles)
  • Hugh Jackson (North Adelaide)
  • Blayne O’Loughlin (North Adelaide)
  • James Willis (North Adelaide)
  • Matt Dnistriansky (Norwood)
  • Alastair Lord (Norwood)
  • Cooper Murley (Norwood)
  • Arlo Draper (South Adelaide)
  • Jason Horne (South Adelaide)
  • Matt Roberts (South Adelaide)
  • Zac Becker (Sturt)
  • Morgan Ferres (Sturt)
  • Declan Hortle (Sturt)
  • Hugo Kittel (Sturt)
  • Will Spain (Sturt)
  • Cade Kennedy (West Adelaide)


Sturt
Morgan Ferres
Forward
18, 190cm, 80kg
Key stats: Booted 25 goals and averaged three contested marks and 112 ranking points in eight non-injury-affected under-18 matches in 2020
Only Adelaide draftee Brayden Cook booted more goals than in the under-18s last season than Ferres, who kicked 22 from six games. The 190cm athletic forward is not only strong in the air, he reads the ball well, is clean at ground level and brings his teammates into the game once the ball spills. The St Peter’s student is also a quick, has great endurance and will be looking to showcase his strong skill set at multiple levels in 2021.

West Adelaide
Cade Kennedy
Midfielder
17, 176cm, 72kg
Key stats: Averaged 18 disposals, nine contested possessions, six tackles, seven groundball-gets, three intercepts, three inside-50s and 96 ranking points in 2020.
The Bloods under-18 captain is coming off a standout season, winning the club’s under-18 best and fairest as a bottom-ager. He capped his campaign by averaging 24 disposals, including 13 contested, and 128 Champion Data points in his final three matches. Kennedy’s contested work is strong but he can also play as an outside midfielder. He has a fierce attack on the ball and will look to establish himself as one of the better on-ballers for his age in SA this year.

Woodville-West Torrens
Jase Burgoyne
Midfielder
17, 185cm, 70kg
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Key stats: Averaged 28 disposals, six score involvements and 133 ranking points at under-18 level in 2020
Burgoyne is a ball-magnet, averaging 28 disposals per game at SANFL under-18 level last year. Only North Melbourne draftee Tom Powell had more of the footy. Burgoyne is damaging with the ball and breaks lines with his run and carry. Last season he won the Eagles’ under-18 best and fairest in his bottom-age season. Like older brother Trent, Port Adelaide has access to Burgoyne as a father-son prospect.
 
Passmore said:
2 veteran posters having a discussion about the possibility of us going winless and it doesn't even raise a murmur......:eek:
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Hate it mate , but there’s so much work needed and although I do expect improvement it just wouldn’t come as a complete surprise.
 
giantroo said:
Go winless and we'll be an absolute monty to get one. It's just a matter of whether we get it directly after our first pick or after the first round.
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What would prevent us getting one?
Just if we don’t finish dead last
 
krakouers85 said:
What would prevent us getting one?
Just if we don’t finish dead last
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Obviously a few more wins may see us getting one after the first round instead of pick 1 if we finish last.

Here's a comparison:

YearGCBLNorth
2014​
10 wins​
7 wins​
16 wins​
2015​
4​
4​
15​
2016​
6​
3*
12​
2017​
6​
5​
6​
2018​
4​
5​
12​
2019​
3*
16​
10​
2020​
5*
15​
3​
2021​
*?
*PP was awarded
GC received PP #1 in 2019, PP#11 in 2020 and PP #19 in 2021
Lions received PP#19 in 2016



Here's some criteria that's used

To allow for this situation, a formula has been developed that takes into account such factors as:

  • premiership points that a club has received over a period of years (with greater weight to recent seasons),
  • a club's percentage (points for/points against x 100) over a period of years (another indication of on-field competitiveness, with greater weight to recent seasons),
  • any finals appearances that a club has made in recent seasons,
  • any premierships that a club has won in recent seasons, and
  • a club's injury rates in each relevant season.

To eliminate the perception of tanking, the formula for priority picks is kept confidential by the AFL Commission
 
giantroo said:
Obviously a few more wins may see us getting one after the first round instead of pick 1 if we finish last.

Here's a comparison:

YearGCBLNorth
2014​
10 wins​
7 wins​
16 wins​
2015​
4​
4​
15​
2016​
6​
3*
12​
2017​
6​
5​
6​
2018​
4​
5​
12​
2019​
3*
16​
10​
2020​
5*
15​
3​
2021​
*?
*PP was awarded
GC received PP #1 in 2019, PP#11 in 2020 and PP #19 in 2021
Lions received PP#19 in 2016



Here's some criteria that's used

To allow for this situation, a formula has been developed that takes into account such factors as:

  • premiership points that a club has received over a period of years (with greater weight to recent seasons),
  • a club's percentage (points for/points against x 100) over a period of years (another indication of on-field competitiveness, with greater weight to recent seasons),
  • any finals appearances that a club has made in recent seasons,
  • any premierships that a club has won in recent seasons, and
  • a club's injury rates in each relevant season.

To eliminate the perception of tanking, the formula for priority picks is kept confidential by the AFL Commission
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Thank you GR, don’t see a reason why we cannot ask for one regardless of our wins (assuming we miss finals)
 
pupstar said:
There is no way known we will not win a match this just will not happen.
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I'll be honest mate, I'm excited to watch the kids play and get better, but with half a backline and a non-existent forward line I just don't see where a win is going to come from. We are by far the worst team in the comp imo
 
rippersnipper said:
I'll be honest mate, I'm excited to watch the kids play and get better, but with half a backline and a non-existent forward line I just don't see where a win is going to come from. We are by far the worst team in the comp imo
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Like i said before zero chance of us not winning a game this year Who was the last team to not have a win in a season and how long ago. Even the Suns won games when they where at their worst just wont happen.
 
sachx said:
I can’t see Cooper Harvey in the knights squad photo


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Has the squad been released?
 
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