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Or do we pick one player, say Callaghan, ready to step into the 22. And a Roberts type who may need a year of physical development. If everyone is fit probably not going to see two new players break into the 22 next year
I get the impression - from some draft watchers at least - that Callaghan will still require some development. Can probably play games next year, but is more a lower floor, higher ceiling type. Tall, light frame etc.


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This season has been another disjointed year for draft prospects due to Covid interruptions — particularly those in Victoria — making evaluating this crop a difficult task for club recruiters.

But unlike last year, a national carnival has taken place with South Australia and Western Australia locking horns in two games in the past month, with more to come involving the Allies — taking in Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania.

Victorian prospects, who were unable to take the field at all last year, have had increased exposure in 2021.

Some have had the opportunity to feature in the NAB League, Victorian trial match and an U19 Challenge contest, with country kids getting more chances to stake their draft claims than those in metropolitan areas.

So, who are the best 30 draft prospects in the country?

Talent watchers Dan Batten and Jordan Pinto have put their heads together to rank the best talents that your club could snare.

Find out their consensus top 30 and where they differed.

NOTE: This process is a ranking of the best talent available and does not factor in club draft picks and father-son or Academy bids — like top prospects Nick Daicos and Sam Darcy, tied to Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs respectively.

CONSENSUS TOP 30 DRAFT RANKINGS
1. Jason Horne-Francis (South Adelaide/SA)


Midfielder/forward, 184cm, 77kg

The South Adelaide midfielder has it all. He’s strong and tough on the inside, but also electrifying away from the contest and around goal, boasting a mix of speed, evasiveness and terrific hands overhead. Horne-Francis hasn’t just played senior football in the SANFL over the past two seasons, the fierce competitor has had a big impact, underlined by his remarkable 24-disposal, 11-clearance, 3-goal performance in the preliminary final.

Dan says: Daicos had been No. 1 all year in my rankings, until that stunning SANFL preliminary final display. His standout performances against hardened bodies makes him a deserving first choice.

Jordan says: When you’ve watched what he’s done up close at senior level for the past two years, it’s hard to look anywhere else. His skill is matched by his toughness and competitiveness, making him the complete prospect.

2. Nick Daicos (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)

Midfielder/forward, 183cm, 72kg

The prolific midfield/forward has been streets ahead of the rest every time he has stepped out on the park this season – his 41 disposals and two goals against Vic Country in an U19 Challenge match illustrating his dominance. Daicos oozes class, hits the scoreboard and has an elite footy IQ. Expect the Magpies father-son to slot straight into Craig McRae’s line-up in 2022.

Dan says: Sleepless nights deciding on Daicos v Horne-Francis. Arguably would be number one in my eyes if his season hadn’t been cut short by Covid.

Jordan says: His footy brain is the best in the draft pool and one of the best we’ve seen for a while. And he has the skill to match. Different strengths to Horne-Francis, but you’d be happy with either.

3. Sam Darcy (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)

Key-forward/defender, 204cm, 75kg

The son of former Western Bulldogs captain Luke, Darcy is raw but the best key-position prospect in this year’s draft. The 204cm teenager boasts elite aerial ability and athleticism and has proven his versatility, impressing on every line throughout an impressive junior career. Darcy had 11 intercept possessions - five of them marks - for Oakleigh in Round 4 of the NAB League before booting six goals in a Vic Metro trial match in June.

Dan says: The standout tall of the draft class. Averaged the most intercept marks per game in the NAB League, showing his capacity to be used a key defender as well as up forward.

Jordan says: As much as I love what Darcy can do in the air, and the thought of what he could become, I have the next best midfielder in the pool slightly ahead.

4. Finn Callaghan (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)

Midfielder, 189cm, 82kg

A smooth-moving 189cm midfielder with speed and a raking left boot, Callaghan also proved he can be a weapon on the inside after spending more time in the coalface this season. A damaging offensive player who comes from an athletics background, with his father, Brett, a former Commonwealth Games 400m sprinter.

Dan says: Lots of game-breaking traits which gives him a point of difference from other midfielders in this crop. Have Darcy just ahead.

Jordan says: After proving he can win his own ball on the inside this year, Callaghan has all the traits of the perfect modern-day midfielder - that’s why I’ve got him just ahead of Darcy.

5. Josh Gibcus (GWV Rebels/Vic Country)

Key defender, 195cm, 84kg

Gibcus is an intercept marking defender who attacks the ball in the air with his incredible vertical leap and great hands. The 195cm Rebel rated elite for intercept marks (3.2 per game) and intercept possessions (7.9) in the NAB League, and has the capacity to be swung forward.

Dan says: Think Jake Lever. Looks to be the best key defender available, and his versatility is a plus.

Jordan says: At times impenetrable in defence, given his size, leap and hands above his head. Shown a great ability to get his long arms free when the ball is on the ground, too.

6. Ben Hobbs (GWV Rebels/Vic Country)

Midfielder, 183cm, 80kg

The hard-running midfielder, who was an All-Australian at under-16 level, is an elite ball-winner who thrives at the contest. Hobbs’ year was interrupted by injury but he bounced back late in the NAB League season, winning 32 disposals or more in three of his final four games. He’s tough, consistent and hits the scoreboard.

Dan says: Looking for an inside midfielder? Hobbs is your man, and he has shown he is more than capable around goal.

Jordan says: Hobbs does a lot of things very well, and looks a safe selection. But I think there are a few others who offer a bit more.

7. Josh Ward (Northern Knights/Vic Metro)

Midfielder, 181cm, 74kg

Ward has been dominant at times this season, tallying 34 disposals in a best-on-ground performance against Daicos in Round 9, before starring with 29 disposals, eight clearances and two goals for Vic Metro in the challenge match in June. The left-footer is a prolific ball-winner, who is clean and clever at the contest, and damaging away from it, drawing comparison to Bombers star Zach Merrett.

Dan says: Mr Consistent. Should be a reliable contributor from the moment he earns an AFL debut.

Jordan says: Given the way he creates with is clean hands, and neat left foot, I’ve got Ward ahead of fellow Victorian gun Hobbs.

8. Mac Andrew (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country)

Ruckman, 200cm, 70kg

Andrew has shot up draft boards this year after an exciting season where he showed off his outstanding athleticism and spring for a prospect standing 200cm. The Demons Next Generation Academy product set tongues wagging in an eye-catching U19 Challenge performance for Vic Country, with his intercept marking a feature. New NGA rules barring clubs to match bids inside the top 20 mean Melbourne is set to miss out on Andrew.

Dan says: May take time but is a prospect with as much upside as any. His follow-up work at stoppages is another promising attribute.

Jordan says: I wouldn’t be surprised if a club takes a chance on Andrew before this mark, given his sky-high potential and eye-catching traits.

9. Jye Amiss (East Perth/WA)

Key forward, 195cm, 83kg

After booting 51.14 in 14 WAFL Colts games - 16 more than any other player - and a brilliant performance against SA in the Under-19 carnival opener, the athletic tall looks the second best key-forward prospect behind Darcy. Amiss is brilliant on the lead, strong overhead and boasts uncanny goal sense for a big man.

Dan says: What he has achieved this year while commuting from Busselton to East Perth – that’s 2.5 hours one-way – for training and matches is phenomenal. Injury in the grand final showcase won’t impact his standing.

Jordan says: I have him slightly outside the top-10 but I’m still convinced after he backed up his dominant WAFL Colts season at national level.

10. Josh Sinn (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)

Defender/midfielder, 186cm, 73kg

Sinn has been hampered by a string of injuries this season but there is no doubting his talent as a game-breaking defender/midfielder with his run and kicking. While his finishing was off at times in the NAB League, Sinn was one of Vic Metro’s best in their Challenge contest.

Dan says: Rated as a potential No. 1 pick at U16 level, Sinn has had no luck in his top-age year. A club could get a serious bargain if he slides.

Jordan says: We haven’t seen much of him but Sinn’s ability to break the game open with his speed and foot skills is undeniable. Does he have more upside than Hobbs and Ward? Maybe.
 
Consensus Player Jordan Pinto Dan Batten
1 Jason Horne-Francis 1 1
2 Nick Daicos 2 2
3 Sam Darcy 4 3
4 Finn Callaghan 3 4
5 Josh Gibcus 5 6
6 Ben Hobbs 11 5
7 Josh Ward 6 10
8 Mac Andrew 7 8
9 Jye Amiss 15 9
10 Josh Sinn 8 11
11 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera 10 13
12 Matthew Roberts 9 14
13 Josh Rachele 14 7
14 Tyler Sonsie 13 15
15 Arlo Draper 16 16
16 Neil Erasmus 17 12
17 Josh Goater 12 18
18 Matthew Johnson 19 17
19 Campbell Chesser 18 20
20 Jacob van Rooyen 22 19
21 Sam Butler 20 24
22 Darcy Wilmot 25 22
23 Jack Williams 23 23
24 Jesse Motlop 24 21
25 Zac Taylor 26 27
26 Blake Howes 21 29
27 Toby Conway 30 25
28 Jase Burgoyne 29 26
29 Mitch Knevitt 28 28
30 Tom Brown 27
 
11. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (Glenelg/SA)

Wingman, 188cm, 70kg

The athletically gifted teenager looms as this year’s top 10 bolter after impressing at senior level for Glenelg and showing off his brilliance for South Australia. Wanganeen-Milera - the nephew of Port Adelaide and Essendon great Gavin - glides across the ground and is incredibly balanced, delivering with precision on both sides of his body, often after dancing around an opponent.

Dan says: A kick you can set your watch to. His elite footskills and ability to dodge would-be tacklers make him a rare commodity.

Jordan says: Wanganeen-Milera weaving in and out of traffic before finding a teammate on the chest is a sight to behold. And he proved he can win his own ball at the contest, showing off his clean hands, at SANFL level.

12. Matty Roberts (South Adelaide/SA)

Midfielder/forward, 183cm, 81kg

The ball-magnet is tough, competitive, makes good decisions and an elite footy IQ means he’s always in the right spot. Roberts broke into South Adelaide’s senior side this year after finishing with ranking-point tallies of 175, 188 and 240 in three under-18 matches. He then further highlighted his strength as a forward at senior level, but it’s ability to continually deliver and influence the game through the midfield which has him so highly rated.

Dan says: Proved he can be a dangerous forward at SANFL senior level, kicking six goals in seven matches. Another bankable midfield option who is ready-made.

Jordan says: Some may have a more impressive highlights reel, but you could just about bank on Roberts playing 200 AFL games right now.

13. Josh Rachele (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country)

Forward/midfielder, 180cm, 78kg

An explosive and dangerous forward/midfielder, Rachele produces magic in the forward 50 with his ability to kick goals from all angles. Likened to Giants dynamo Toby Greene, Rachele performed strongly in the Victorian trial and Challenge matches for Vic Country and kicked six goals in his final NAB League game of the season.

Dan says: Rachele’s highlights reel is going to be something to behold. His midfield traits – which he showcased in taking out the Kevin Sheehan Medal as MVP at the U16 carnival – can’t be forgotten, either. Rate him as a top-ten choice.

Jordan says: Brilliant as a midfielder at the under-16 champs but can he play there at AFL level? Maybe he doesn’t need to, given his goalkicking traits.

14. Tyler Sonsie (Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro)

Midfielder, 181cm, 77kg

A dynamic and creative midfield prospect who hits the scoreboard, showing these traits in an exciting VFL debut for Box Hill, finishing with 26 disposals, six clearances and two goals. Suffered an ill-timed ankle injury in July which meant he was unable to get back on the park.

Dan says: A similar story to Sinn as a highly touted prospect going into this season. Others look to have gone ahead of him due to being sidelined.

Jordan says: Like a few others, Sonsie hasn’t been able to enhance his standing in the draft pool this year. But what he’s done at multiple levels throughout his junior career has been very, very good.

15. Arlo Draper (South Adelaide/South Australia)

Midfielder/forward, 186cm, 71kg

The versatile 186cm onballer weaves through traffic with ease and can go forward and hit the scoreboard, booting 10 goals and averaging 24 disposals in eight under-18 matches this year. Draper, who has plenty of time with ball in hand, made his senior debut for South Adelaide in August and underlined the reasons why he’s in the top-20 mix against WA, where his clean hands, ability to execute under pressure in the midfield and power as a marking target inside-50 were on show.

Dan says: Was a big fan of his U18 finals series last year and he boosted his stocks further in 2021. Joining Horne-Francis and Roberts in the SANFL side for a couple of matches was encouraging.

Jordan says: Another South Adelaide junior who has plenty of traits to like - mainly his size, class and versatility. Only question is, where will he best be suited at the top level?

16. Neil Erasmus (Subiaco/Western Australia)

Midfielder/forward, 192cm, 80kg

Playing as a forward in his bottom-age year, Erasmus put himself on the AFL radar with a standout four-goal performance in Subiaco’s WAFL Colts premiership win. And he’s shot further up draft boards after moving into the midfield in 2021, averaging 28 disposals, 16 contested possessions, eight marks, six clearances and 168 ranking points in four games.

Erasmus has added genuine ball-winning ability – at the contest and away from it - to his list of elite traits, which include vertical leap, strong overhead marking and work ethic.

Dan says: Has plenty of scope for growth after transitioning from a half-forward at the end of last season to a tall midfielder. Fun fact: I was watching Erasmus highlights when the Melbourne earthquake hit. Was this the seismic impact of his breakout year?

Jordan says: His improvement has been rapid and he’s a great size with some explosive traits. But his kicking concerns me slightly.

17. Josh Goater (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro)

Midfielder/defender 190cm, 79kg

Goater is a high-impact player, possessing explosive speed and agility that he has showcased off halfback and through the midfield to great effect. A good size at 190cm, he impressed as an inside midfielder for Vic Metro and shone as a running defender later in the year for the Cannons, also breaking in for a game with Essendon’s VFL side.

Dan says: Blessed with athletic gifts and stacks of X-Factor. One who could rise with impressive results at the National Combine.

Jordan says: Given his potential as a 190cm midfielder, with game-breaking speed and a damaging right-foot, I have Goater on the fringes of the top 10.

18. Matthew Johnson (Subiaco/Western Australia)

Midfielder, 190cm, 78kg

The tall, balanced midfielder capped off an impressive bottom-age season with a standout WAFL Colts Grand Final. And Johnson’s rise continued in 2021, with the skilful right-footer making his senior debut in May, a week after a solid showing in the AFL Academy side’s loss to Geelong’s reserves. Johnson, who was WA’s best in the second U19 Challenge game in September, is tough, clean, clever in traffic, good in the air and looks to have plenty of upside

Dan says: Very impressed with his finish to the season, including two stellar U19s Championships matches. A classy addition to any on-ball brigade.

Jordan says: Could prove a very good get in the teens come draft night given his size, class, scope for improvement and skill.

19. Campbell Chesser (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)

Midfielder/defender, 186cm, 83kg

Had a similar year to Sinn, with the fellow Dragons prospect and AFL Academy member sidelined and playing through injury at different stages in 2021. Chesser is a pacy halfback and on-ball option with highly regarded leadership qualities and a long kick.

Dan says: Others may have edged ahead of him through no fault of his own, but his off-field qualities – having boarded at Melbourne Grammar from Wangaratta – mean he will enter the AFL system better adjusted than most.

Jordan says: The explosive Chesser bounces around and makes things happen when he’s got the ball. A few clubs may have seen enough to take him higher than this.

20. Jacob van Rooyen (Claremont/WA)

Key forward/defender, 193cm, 87kg

After booting 19 goals in 10 WAFL Colts games in his bottom-age year, the athletic van Rooyen made five senior appearances for Claremont in 2021 and is terrific in the air, whether it be on the lead or one-out, given his outstanding bodywork. The AFL Academy member booted 13 goals in three games on his return to Colts level before showcasing his versatility, taking five intercept marks in the first two state games against SA.

Dan says: Has risen up draft boards after an exceptional six-week period, lifting in important WAFL Colts finals as a goalkicker and his two U19 Championships matches down back.

Jordan says: Has been dominant in the air at either of the ground and moves very well for a player of his size.

21. Sam Butler (GWV Rebels/Vic Country)

Midfielder/forward, 184cm, 73kg

Butler, the brother of St Kilda pocket rocket Dan, is a creative forward/midfielder who provides manic defensive pressure. The Rebels product wins his own ball on the inside cleanly and burst out of congestion at pace, with his forward crumbing also a strength.

Dan says: More advanced than his brother and strengthened his claims despite a chest injury which sidelined him for the U19 Challenge clash.

Jordan says: So clean at the contest, and can explode away from it. Could be more than just a forward.

22. Darcy Wilmot (Northern Knights/Vic Metro)

Defender, 183cm, 75kg

A quick and agile halfback who loves to use his run and carry from defence, Wilmot is also a fierce one-on-one competitor defensively. The 183cm prospect was among Vic Metro’s best in the Victorian Challenge match.

Dan says: Lots of upside considering he only turns 18 on New Year’s Eve. Balances his exciting attacking traits with sturdy defence.

Jordan says: The youngest player in this year’s draft can take the game away from the opposition - with or without the ball - in the back-half.

23. Jack Williams (East Fremantle/WA)

Key-forward, 195cm, 91kg

The strong-marking forward exploded in 2021, booting 40 goals in 15 WAFL Colts matches and was No. 1 ranked player for score involvements. The 195cm first-round prospect, who is terrific one-on-one and rarely beating in the air, can also play in defence as he showed in the early stages of his bottom-age season when he took eight intercept marks in the first four matches. Williams took nine marks against South Australia in August and was one of only two goalkickers in the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April.

Dan says: Showcased his consistency in scoring above 100 ranking points in all but one game at WAFL Colts level – no mean feat for a key forward.

Jordan says: Has pushed his name up near fellow WA tall Van Rooyen on draft board’s after a standout season.

24. Jesse Motlop (South Fremantle/WA)

Forward/midfielder, 176cm, 74kg

The skilful speedster is the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel, and he has the brilliant goal sense of his father. After booting six goals, and impressing through the midfield, in four WAFL Colts games to start the year, and starring for Aquinas College, Motlop made his League debut for South Fremantle in July. At senior level, Motlop showed off his sublime ability through traffic and clean hands.

Dan says: May be the leading pure small forward in the pool after proving to be a consistent goalkicker at WAFL senior level for South Fremantle.

Jordan says: Has made kids his own age - and men - look silly this season. Unlikely to be on the board for as long as the Dockers are hoping.

25. Zac Taylor (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro)

Midfielder, 180cm, 74kg

Calder’s midfield gun is a defensively-minded ball-winner who is agile on his feet, composed under pressure, and has brilliant hands at stoppages. But what separates Taylor from a number of similar players is he rarely wastes the ball by foot. He averaged 34 disposals, 14 contested possessions, eight tackles and 168 ranking points in his final three NAB League games and impressed in the Challenge match against Vic Country in July.

Dan says: A deserving member in the top 30 after a blistering finish to the season, where his elite footskills, ball-winning and composure stood out.

Jordan says: Taylor makes great decisions with the ball in hand - and he’s so often got it.

26. Blake Howes (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)

Forward/midfielder, 190cm, 79kg

Howes is a versatile and athletic prospect who was hitting his straps before the NAB League shutdown, kicking two goals and winning 20 disposals in his final game for the season against the Rebels. The 190cm product has a turn of speed, a great leap and a long kick, allowing him to be used in a variety of roles.

Dan says: Would have been higher on my rankings if he continued on his trajectory. Possesses a number of attractive traits.

Jordan says: A lack of exposure has hurt but his best is eye-catching and he could prove one of the steals of the draft. I’ve got him higher.

27. Toby Conway (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)

Ruckman, 204cm, 90kg

The 204cm ruckman is mobile, strong overhead and has good skills for a prospect his size. Conway held the number one ruck role for the AFL Academy against Geelong’s VFL side earlier in the year and performed strongly for Vic Country in the U19 Challenge match.

Dan says: The leading pure ruckman. Will take time to mature.

Jordan says: There’s no Luke Jackson-like athleticism but Conway is best ruckman in this year’s crop.

28. Jase Burgoyne (Eagles/SA)

Midfielder/defender, 185cm, 70kg

In his bottom-age season, the son of former Port Adelaide star Peter, Jase won the Eagles’ under-18 best-and-fairest in a premiership year, averaging 33 disposals and 133 ranking points. The highly-skilled father-son prospect hasn’t been as dominant in 2021 after splitting his time between different levels at different clubs. Burgoyne is smart and has done his best work across half-back and on a wing but has plenty of upside as an allround midfielder.

Dan says: Has a strong body of work and featured for Port Adelaide’s SANFL side on three occasions. A smooth mover with a precise right foot kick.

Jordan says: He’s still raw but is as talented and skilful as any South Australian in this year’s pool.

29. Mitch Knevitt (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)

Midfielder, 193cm, 81kg

A hulking inside midfielder, Knevitt wins contested ball in congestion and can haul in marks with his strong hands overhead. The Falcons prospect dominated in his final three NAB League games, averaging 30.3 disposals, 14.7 contested possessions and 6.3 marks.

Dan says: Ranking points hauls of 151, 136 and 165 to close out the season. A great size and showed he can be a marking presence up forward.

Jordan says: If he can put it together as a tall midfielder, he could prove very hard to stop around the ground.

30. Tom Brown (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country)

Defender, 186cm, 71kg

Sidelined for two months during the season, Brown impressed with his intercepting, speed and poise across halfback in five games for the Bushrangers in the NAB League. Brown is the son of former Cat, Paul, but does not qualify for father-son status — unlike his sister, Geelong AFLW gun Millie.

Dan says: Was just outside my top 30, having other defenders marginally ahead.

Jordan says: Dashing playmaker has plenty of suitors - and rightly so.
 
Consensus Player Jordan Pinto Dan Batten
1 Jason Horne-Francis 1 1
2 Nick Daicos 2 2
3 Sam Darcy 4 3
4 Finn Callaghan 3 4
5 Josh Gibcus 5 6
6 Ben Hobbs 11 5
7 Josh Ward 6 10
8 Mac Andrew 7 8
9 Jye Amiss 15 9
10 Josh Sinn 8 11
11 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera 10 13
12 Matthew Roberts 9 14
13 Josh Rachele 14 7
14 Tyler Sonsie 13 15
15 Arlo Draper 16 16
16 Neil Erasmus 17 12
17 Josh Goater 12 18
18 Matthew Johnson 19 17
19 Campbell Chesser 18 20
20 Jacob van Rooyen 22 19
21 Sam Butler 20 24
22 Darcy Wilmot 25 22
23 Jack Williams 23 23
24 Jesse Motlop 24 21
25 Zac Taylor 26 27
26 Blake Howes 21 29
27 Toby Conway 30 25
28 Jase Burgoyne 29 26
29 Mitch Knevitt 28 28
30 Tom Brown 27
1. Daicos > Pies (bid matched)
2. JHF > Norf
3. Darcy > Dogs (bid matched)
4. Callaghan > GWS
5. Gibcus > GCS
6. Ward > Adelaide
7. Rachele > Hawks
8. Erasmus > Freo (Carlton's pick for Cerra)
9. Hobbs/Andrew/Amiss/Sinn/Goater/NWM/Roberts all available at our 1st pick

Then assume that the 6 left over will be gone before our 2nd pick plus say Sonsie and Draper would leave us a choice of:

Chesser/Johnson/JVR/etc.
 
Hey Tigers fans,

Draft Experts eDPS, ModernArtillery, Pie 4 Life and PMBangers recently took part in a phantom draft for the draftcast! feel free to listen and direct all criticisms to the draftcast thread, specifically ModernArtillery who selected for you

On this episode of the Bigfooty Draftcast, The_Wookie hosts a 3 round phantom draft for our draft experts eDPS, ModernArtillery, Pie 4 Life and PMBangers to participate in, each taking 4 clubs and running through selection-by-selection. Who does your club pick? Which fans will be the most outraged? Where does BigFooty's Own Neil Erasmus (BFONE for short) get selected? Listen through to find out, and hear the rationale of the selections for your club!



All selections, and club allocations can be seen here;


Questions for the listeners;
Is there anyone you would have preferred at any of your selections?
Who were the bolters and sliders?
Who were some of the players that missed out that shocked you?
 
Cal Twomey September Rankings


30_Form-Guide_Rhett-Bazzo.jpg

Key defender/forward
195cm/81kg
Swan Districts/Western Australia
17/10/03


Nudged his way into the top-30 after his standout key defensive game earlier this month for Western Australia. Bazzo collected 18 disposals against South Australia and showed he can set up the play with the ball in his hands and his penetrating kicking. Bazzo was an All-Australian at under-16s level and has proven he can also swing into attack and make an impact too.


29_Form-Guide-strips_Blake-Howes.jpg

Forward/midfielder
190cm/79kg
7/4/03
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro


It was Howes' block of form mid-year that reminded clubs of his talents. At his size and shape Howes has been used in a number of different spots but he appeared to get motoring mainly as a wingman in the middle stages of the Dragons' season. An athletic runner who also showed some really exciting signs in Sandringham's first game of the season against Oakleigh as a third tall forward, Howes had 20 disposals and two goals against the Rebels in round 15.

28_Form-Guide_Zac-Taylor.jpg

Midfielder
180cm/74kg
31/1/03
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro


Taylor produced a really good draft year that will see him be in top-25 discussions. The classy smaller midfielder just finds the footy and knows what to do with it. He averaged 26 disposals in Calder's NAB League season and he also produced some big games, including a 37-disposal and 11-clearance outing. His kicking stands out: Taylor rarely misses a target and simply makes good decisions.

27_Form-Guide-Jack-Williams.jpg

Key forward
195cm/91kg
1/12/03
East Fremantle/Western Australia


Williams kicked 2.3 in East Fremantle's semi-final colts win two weeks ago in what was a very good showing in his side's win. The key forward is adept at finding the ball on the lead and getting away from his direct opponent to create a marking chance. He has been a goalkicker all year at colts level and shown recruiters his nous inside-50.


26_Form-Guide-Toby-Conway.jpg

Ruckman
204cm/90kg
24/4/03
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country


The best young ruck in the draft who can start things for his midfielders at centre bounces and is also handy around the ground as a drop-back player or move-forward target. Conway, a cousin of Sydney's Tom McCartin and his brother and former Saints forward Paddy, performed well for the Geelong Falcons and Vic Country this season before the season was cut short.

25_Form-Guide-strips_marcus-windhager.jpg

Midfielder
183cm/82kg
16/5/03
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro


A member of St Kilda's Next Generation Academy, Windhager's progress this season has caught more eyes than just those of the Saints. Powerful and flexible, Windhager can be used in midfield roles or at either end of the ground. He overcame a knee reconstruction last year to piece together a strong campaign in 2021 and will be on the verge of the top-20 – where the Saints would not be able to match a bid for him.

24_Form-Guide-Jesse-Motlop.jpg

Forward
176cm/74kg
23/11/03
South Fremantle/Western Australia


A smart small forward who can create something from nothing, Motlop has had good exposure this season playing with South Fremantle's league and reserves sides. The son of former Kangaroo and Power forward Daniel can hit the scoreboard, as seen with his two-goal debut in the WAFL earlier in the year. Motlop is a part of the Fremantle Next Generation Academy but the Dockers are only free to match a bid for him after pick 40 as he is a metropolitan Indigenous player.

23_Form-Guide-Tom-Brown.jpg

Defender
186cm/71kg
30/7/03
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country


Brown is a half-back suited to the modern game. He is competitive and can shut down but is best regarded for his attacking movement, speed and game smarts. An ankle injury in the first half of the year made for a disrupted campaign but he did return mid-season to show some of his traits at NAB League and Vic Country level. The son of former Cat Paul but Brown isn't eligible to join Geelong as a father-son.

22_Form-Guide-Darcy-Wilmot.jpg

Defender
183cm/75kg
31/12/03
Northern Knights/Vic Metro


A courageous half-back who throws himself into contests then gets up and does it again. Wilmot is aggressive in his physicality but also his ball movement – he enjoys bolting out of defence and thinking ahead. He captained Vic Metro in a trial game earlier this year and has plenty of upside in him as the youngest player in this year's draft, not turning 18 until December 31.

21_Form-Guide-Jacob-Van-Rooyen.jpg

Forward/defender
194cm/88kg
16/4/03
Claremont/Western Australia


van Rooyen kicked the winning goal for Western Australia against South Australia in the under-19s clash last weekend having drifted forward late after spending most of the game in defence. It is that versatility which has improved the Claremont product's stocks across the year. van Rooyen played at senior level earlier this season whilst battling glandular fever but his past two months have impressed with his work ethic and capacity to play in key positions.

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Midfielder/defender
186cm/83kg
27/4/03
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country


It has been a year of frustrations for all Victorian prospects given the COVID-19 shutdowns of football across the state, but Chesser has reason to feel a little extra aggrieved given the knee problems he had gotten past just as the NAB League was cancelled for this year. The attacking midfielder/half-back can get the ball moving his side's way in a flash and is a high quality character for clubs to take on.

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Midfielder/forward
184cm/73kg
10/2/03
Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country


It would have been interesting to see how high Butler's stocks could have risen with a full year of football this season after an exciting first half of the year. The younger brother of St Kilda's Dan is a midfielder primarily who can zip forward too, he makes good decisions in tight, competes well for the ball at ground level and has a bit of spark to his game. A sternum injury mid-year ruled him out of games before his last appearance was a 27-disposal effort for the Rebels.

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Midfielder
190cm/79kg
2/6/03
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro


Recruiters look for athletic upside in players and Goater has plenty of that. The 190cm midfielder is agile, quick, can jump and uses his height to advantage around the ball and ground. His season finished with a 28-disposal, 11-mark and eight-rebound-50 game in early August while he also had 23 disposals and eight clearances for Vic Metro against Vic Country. It wouldn't shock to see Goater go a little higher on draft night.

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Midfielder/forward
183cm/81kg
31/7/03
South Adelaide/South Australia


Roberts kicked two goals from 10 disposals in South Adelaide's preliminary final loss last week in another solid senior performance. It has been a good run of form for Roberts since he returned from his syndesmosis ankle injury earlier this year. Roberts has played in the midfield, on the wing and in attack at different stages this season and has been a consistent contributor for his side.

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Midfielder
181cm/77kg
27/1/03
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro


Because of the disruptions of this year's football again in Victoria, and Sonsie's knee injury that kept him out of action mid-year, the Eastern Ranges prospect will be an interesting watch at the draft. Clubs know his talent as a ball-getter and goalkicker through the midfield with some standout games with the Ranges as well as an excellent VFL game for the Box Hill Hawks.

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Half-back/midfielder
186cm/73kg
7/1/03
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro


Sinn's speed and line-breaking run was on show earlier this season for the Sandringham Dragons before a hamstring injury kept him out of action for two months. He returned to play in Vic Metro's carnival game against Vic Country but then hurt his ankle and didn't get to play again. The left-footer's pace is definitely a weapon and he can bound out of defence and quickly get the ball inside 50 for his side.

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Midfielder
187cm/69kg
22/2/03
Glenelg/South Australia


Wanganeen-Milera's dazzling foot skills have seen him rocket into top-10 contention late in the campaign. The nephew of Port Adelaide and Essendon champion Gavin was a standout in SA's first game against Western Australia with a poised showing and again had some strong moments in last week's curtain-raiser with 15 disposals and four inside-50s against WA. Clubs view him as the best kick in the draft and the wingman can certainly deliver it on a platter to his forwards.

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Midfielder
192cm/80kg
16/3/03
Subiaco/Western Australia


Was named Western Australia's best in its win over South Australia in the under-19s curtain-raiser on Grand Final day. The tall midfielder had 20 disposals, five clearances and nine tackles and once again proved that he can do things other midfielders can't with his size, backing up his impressive first carnival game for WA a month earlier. A rising talent with many pieces to his game.

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Midfielder/forward
185cm/71kg
20/1/03
South Adelaide/South Australia


Draper's season ended in an unfortunate way over the weekend, with the exciting and versatile South Australian suffering an AC joint shoulder injury in the curtain-raiser state game against Western Australia. It will make for an interrupted preparation for Draper's first AFL pre-season but clubs were well aware of his talents. In last week's game Draper was stationed across half-back as an attacking and creative option, a spot largely unfamiliar to him this season having played as a midfielder and half-forward. But he makes good decisions with the ball, delivers it well and brings some X-factor.


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Key forward
195cm/83kg
31/7/03
East Perth/Western Australia


A knee injury in Western Australia's under-19 curtain-raiser against South Australia on Grand Final day meant Amiss' season ended the wrong way after a couple of quiet weeks in the colts. But the 18-year-old's impact across the season cannot be denied and has absolutely registered with clubs, with Amiss booting 53 goals in East Perth's colts season. He is smart inside-50, a crafty and efficient finisher and just knows how to hit the scoreboard. One who is definitely in the top-10 mix.

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Midfielder/forward
188cm/80kg
2/12/03
Subiaco/Western Australia


Erasmus was sidelined with a leg injury for the past month of his draft season after a corkie bled further than hoped. It meant the West Australian talent sat out both of his state's under-19 clashes with South Australia, a disappointment given club recruiters had been keen to see his dominance at that level. Nevertheless Erasmus' qualities have been on show enough: he's a tall, hard-working, bust-a-gut midfielder who can push forward and kick goals as well as rip the ball out of the centre.

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Forward/midfielder
180cm/78kg
11/4/03
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country


Rachele is the best pure small forward in this year's draft, but has also proved he can go into the midfield and make things happen around him. The Murray Bushrangers prospect is an exciting attacking option who reads the ball well in the air, goes for his marks and also can stay on the ground and take the crumbs. He likes kicking goals and there's perhaps a bit of Western Bulldogs youngster Cody Weightman in the way he can do things usually not expected of the smaller types. He kicked six goals in a game for the Bushrangers this year in his best NAB League outing.

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Ruckman
200cm/70kg
12/4/03
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country


There is a reason for the hype around Andrew. Actually, there's a few reasons. He can jump, he competes, he's athletic, he kicks goals, he takes marks and he's versatile. Throw in the fact he does all of that at 200cm and it's an exciting package. Andrew is a member of Melbourne's Next Generation Academy but won't end up there as the Dees won't be able to match top-20 picks under the new Academy rules. The Egyptian-born South Sudanese prospect looks bound for the top 10.

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Key defender
195cm/84kg
4/4/03
Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country


A leading key defender in this year's pool, Gibcus is an aerial threat who enjoys jumping in and chopping off marks. He doesn't get many goals kicked on him and is also capable of starting an offensive chain with his marking. Some clubs see him as a top-10 talent given the difficulty of finding tall defenders within this group

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Midfielder
181cm/79kg
15/8/03
Northern Knights/Vic Metro


Ward's relentless running, strong character and consistent performances have seen him rise as the year has gone on. The Northern Knights prospect starred for Vic Metro against Vic Country in the mid-year carnival game with 29 disposals, two goals and eight clearances and he showed his attacking streak as the season developed. Clubs view him as a potential future leader as well.

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Midfielder
183cm/80kg
16/9/03
Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country


A hard-headed inside midfield option who just kept on putting strong performances on the board. Hobbs overcame an ankle injury early in the year to then go on a ball-winning blitz that catapulted him into top-10 calculations. Hobbs is strongly built and plays with an intensity not matched by many midfielders in the top rungs of the draft. He was Vic Country's best player against Vic Metro when he had 25 disposals, seven clearances and 11 tackles and he averaged 30 disposals in his five completed NAB League games.

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Midfielder
189cm/82kg
26/4/03
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro


Callaghan worked his way up the draft board from the very start of the season, with his line-breaking run and carry and sizzling left-foot kicking on show in a Sandringham practice game and catching the attention of scouts. Thereafter he continued to be a key player, mainly as a tall wingman but also in stints as an inside midfielder where he showed he could use his body and frame to make an impact. Callaghan shapes as a top-five pick and belongs in that company given his skillset.

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Forward/defender
204cm/75kg
19/7/03
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro


If there's a silver lining for the Western Bulldogs after their Grand Final defeat it is that they will have first access to father-son prospect and potential top-three pick Sam Darcy at November's draft. The 204cm key forward in the mould of Max and Ben King is athletic, he marks well as a tall option and kicks goals, including six for Vic Metro in a clash with Vic Country. Darcy is quick on his feet for a player his size, hits contests well and also can play in the ruck, where his father, former Bulldogs big man Luke, played through his career.

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Midfielder
183cm/77kg
21/6/03
South Adelaide/South Australia


It was an epic finish to Horne-Francis' SANFL career last week when the star prospect had 24 disposals and booted 3.3 in a best-afield performance for South Adelaide in their preliminary final loss. It was a dynamic performance from the 18-year-old to end what has been an exciting campaign for him after his eye-catching senior displays last year. Horne-Francis is tough, aggressive, brilliant when the ball is up for grabs and is ready to play, with North Melbourne set to swoop on him.

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Midfielder
183cm/72kg
3/1/03
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro


Daicos is off to Collingwood on a four-year deal that was announced in August. The midfielder is clearly one of the best prospects to come through the draft in recent years: a prolific ball-winner (he averaged 36 disposals and two goals at NAB League level), perhaps his greatest strength is his capacity to make good decisions, execute his plans and impact games. Not only can he accumulate, he can hurt and he's fun to watch when he squeezes past opponents and pulls out tricks nobody can match. Is equally driven and determined as he is talented.
 
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Good stuff.

Ward at 9 would be amazing considering it sounds like we will try trade up to get him. Probably can't see us taking a small defender as we have an abundance. Would be nice if Hobbs slid a bit further in this scenario or I could see us going tall in JvR.
 

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7(9) Hobbs183, inside mid
15(17) Goater190, Utility, W/hf/hb/mid.
19(21) VanRooyen194, Key for/def.
26(29) Banks187, HB great kick.
28(31) Curtis183, For/mid class.
Rookie Lakey173, inside mid.
But I think our draft hand will change totally and be nothing like this come draft day.


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Hey Tigers fans,

Draft Experts eDPS, ModernArtillery, Pie 4 Life and PMBangers recently took part in a phantom draft for the draftcast! feel free to listen and direct all criticisms to the draftcast thread, specifically ModernArtillery who selected for you
Thanks lads, appreciate your efforts

I think our board would be doing cartwheels if Ward slipped to our pick, all the talk is about the Tigers moving up in the draft to snaffle him.

Not so sure about taking Wilmot with Short/Stack/Rioli and Mansell already taking that position, would have preferred Chesser personally.

Don't know anything about the others but Aleer would fill a need.
 
A guy like Hobbs does not excite me at all. Small, bland player. Ward similar.

Richmond need big, game breaking mids with a bit of x factor to replace Cotch and eventually Dusty. I'm not sure that player will be around at our pick which is a shame.

Maybe why we're so desperate to move up the draft order.
 
The Don's GM of Football saying they want to trade their late picks into the 2nd round because...........

" We think there's a good group of players we'd like to get our hands on in this year's draft, especially in the second round. "

Can't see anyone wanting 48 + 53 TBH especially with Dodo at the helm.
 
The Don's GM of Football saying they want to trade their late picks into the 2nd round because...........

" We think there's a good group of players we'd like to get our hands on in this year's draft, especially in the second round. "

Can't see anyone wanting 48 + 53 TBH especially with Dodo at the helm.
he's a ****ing idiot that guy
 
The Don's GM of Football saying they want to trade their late picks into the 2nd round because...........

" We think there's a good group of players we'd like to get our hands on in this year's draft, especially in the second round. "

Can't see anyone wanting 48 + 53 TBH especially with Dodo at the helm.
Bombers can trade their future picks aswell to try and nab the Dogs first this year that they will likely trade at a premium due to the Darcy bid eating up the pick. If any club can pry that pick though it’s your mob as you have better later picks to offer for point matching. Could potentially end up with 3 players from the draft the club rated in the top 10, pick 7,15 and 17 could set up the future very very nicely.
 

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Bombers can trade their future picks aswell to try and nab the Dogs first this year that they will likely trade at a premium due to the Darcy bid eating up the pick. If any club can pry that pick though it’s your mob as you have better later picks to offer for point matching. Could potentially end up with 3 players from the draft the club rated in the top 10, pick 7,15 and 17 could set up the future very very nicely.
Doggies will need picks this year to match the bid and next years 2nd is not any good
If they cant meet the points their 2022 1st rounder gets pushed back and could end up a 2nd rounder if they have another top 2-3 year

They may get some late picks for Lipinski but from Collingwood which also needs picks and points it wont be much
Teams will be lining up and sleeping on Richmond door imo with 7 , 15 , 26 , 28 , 37 , 38 , 41 , 47 (the last 3 picks will also come foward if Daicos gets a bid before Darcy. The last 4 picks worth 1700 points
 
Bombers can trade their future picks aswell to try and nab the Dogs first this year that they will likely trade at a premium due to the Darcy bid eating up the pick. If any club can pry that pick though it’s your mob as you have better later picks to offer for point matching. Could potentially end up with 3 players from the draft the club rated in the top 10, pick 7,15 and 17 could set up the future very very nicely.
Yeah they can trade future picks but what I took from the GM's comment was that Dons are keen to get into the 2nd round this year and I can't see any club trading out their early 2nds for late 3rds and that would include the Dons next year. I do see us trading our later picks for the Pies future 2nd (don't think they'll trade their F1 after this years debacle) as well as moving on the Dogs 17. We can't use 8 picks this year so there might also be a possibility of moving 38 + 39 for the North F2 if it can be somehow wrangled in the CCJ & Tarrant deals.
 
Yeah they can trade future picks but what I took from the GM's comment was that Dons are keen to get into the 2nd round this year and I can't see any club trading out their early 2nds for late 3rds and that would include the Dons next year. I do see us trading our later picks for the Pies future 2nd (don't think they'll trade their F1 after this years debacle) as well as moving on the Dogs 17. We can't use 8 picks this year so there might also be a possibility of moving 38 + 39 for the North F2 if it can be somehow wrangled in the CCJ & Tarrant deals.
That would be the 2 picks i would go after
2021 Doggies 1st round pick #18 after the daicos bid (28 , 42 , 46 = 1403 points)
2022 Pies 2nd Rounder (due to them requiring points) 38 + 39 = 911 points

2021 picks
7 , 15 , 18 , 26

2022
1 x 1st round - Richmond
2 x 2nd round - Richmond & Collingwood
 
Wow end of 2nd round, thanx AFL :thumbsu:

SUNS OFFICIALLY LAND TIGERS TALL


Meanwhile, Richmond receives end-of-second-round compensation for the departure of free agent Mabior Chol to Gold Coast. As of now that pick falls at 38.
A third-round pick, which was expected, would’ve fallen at 46.

His manager Ralph Carr has leaked his client’s move in what appeared to be the opening move of free agency, but took all afternoon to be made official.

As first reported by foxfooty.com.au last month, Chol had agreed to exercise his free agency rights and move from the Tigers to the Suns on a four-year deal.

Carr took to social media on Friday morning to confirm the switch, posting on Twitter: “Good luck Mabior Chol @GoldCoastSuns @AFL,” with an image attached of Chol in an official Suns club polo.

Chol played 31 games for Richmond since his debut in 2016, failing to appear in any of their three premiership victories and playing 21 games across the last two seasons.

The Tigers are also looking to broker deals with the Kangaroos involving Callum Coleman-Jones and Robbie Tarrant.


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Draft value index
Pick/Pts​
Pick/Pts​
Pick/Pts​
Pick/Pts​
Pick/Pts​
ROUND ONE ROUND TWOROUND THREEROUND FOURROUND FIVE
1. 300019. 94837. 48355. 20773. 9
2. 251720. 91238. 46556. 19474. -
3. 223421. 87839. 44657. 182
4. 203422. 84540. 42958. 170
5. 187823. 81541. 41259. 158
6. 175124. 78542. 39560. 146
7. 164425. 75643. 37861. 135
8. 155126. 72944. 36262. 123
9. 146927. 70345. 34763. 112
10. 139528. 67746. 33164. 101
11. 132929. 65347. 31665. 90
12. 126830. 62948. 30266. 80
13. 121231. 60649. 28767. 69
14. 116132. 58450. 27368. 59
15. 111233. 56351. 25969. 49
16. 106734. 54252. 24670. 39
17. 102535. 52253. 23371. 29
18. 98536. 50254. 22072. 19

 
That would be the 2 picks i would go after
2021 Doggies 1st round pick #18 after the daicos bid (28 , 42 , 46 = 1403 points)
2022 Pies 2nd Rounder (due to them requiring points) 38 + 39 = 911 points

2021 picks
7 , 15 , 18 , 26

2022
1 x 1st round - Richmond
2 x 2nd round - Richmond & Collingwood
I think both of our 2nd rnd picks are going to be quite valuable so 38-40-44 still gives the Dogs 300pts which is pick 50 in their favour.

Just have to work out what to give the Pies or we work a deal with North to get their F2 through the CCJ & Tarrant deal

7-15-18-26-28 this year

2 x F2 whether that's Pies or North
 

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