List Mgmt. 2021 draft pool.

juss · Oct 2, 2021

I wouldn't waste picks to trade up to 3.
One of Ward, Hobbs, Gibcus, Callaghan will slide to pick 7, it happens every year.

Trade some of our seconds to get pick 17, if we could have 5 picks inside 30 thats huge headway into the rebuild for a team that's won 3 of the last 5 flags.

Tigerbob · Oct 2, 2021

tigs2010 said:
Big risk to our KPD depth if cards don’t fall our way on draft night. You’d want either Gibcus or Bazzo.

Garthwaite is a liability. We have Biggy and Miller as depth - Tarrant, Balta, Grimes, Broad who can play taller. I would say we would probably draft another too.

Garthwaite plays and we are a man down. Tries hard, good bloke, not AFL level.

Rioli2Rioli · Oct 2, 2021

Garthwaite has been on the list for 5 years and i have not seen anything from him to suggest he will be any different in another 5 years

Cotchy9 · Oct 2, 2021

If we keep 7, I think it ends up being Hobbs. Haven’t seen much of him other than the highlights video, but his profile kind of reads like an Ollie Wines type. Is that fair from those that have seen him a fair bit?

Tomnat Tigers · Oct 2, 2021

In the event Adelaide are in love with Arlo Drapper which there are rumours of this being the case and we can't strike a deal to trade up from 7. Would anyone be willing to trade pick 7 and 17(courtesy of the dogs), 28 for Adelaides 2022 first rounder and pick 37. Would at the very least be a top 5 pick.

YeOldTiger · Oct 3, 2021

Damo80 said:
Was it clear? I mean, I heard we had enquired about both, but my take was it was more likely two lines of communication where we were hopeful of making a deal for one of those picks, not necessarily both.

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Look you may be right. It's down to interpretation and how does anyone really know anyway. My comment was based around this article I posted Wednesday off the AFL site and the ensuing conversation where it was stated we were "understood" to be after both. It sounded interesting to me because if we were ever going to make a massive move like that, it would be this year.

sregit · Oct 3, 2021

Coach_Required said:
True but it's still more, there's no way we should throw in extra picks just so they meet the cost of Darcy.

The Dogs will also have to give up their 2022 second round pick to get enough points for Darcy. No club will give them enough points to select a pick 3 player (approximately 1700 points) in exchange for pick 17. It's either trade out players for points or bye bye pick 2.

AstuteTiger · Oct 3, 2021

DOGS’ PICK 17 PART OF TRADE TALKS WITH TIGERS TO HELP LAND DARCY

Richmond and the Western Bulldogs are exploring a trade that would see the Tigers land Pick 17 in exchange for later selections to help facilitate father-son prospect Sam Darcy’s move to Whitten Oval, reports 7 News’ Tom Browne.

It comes as Richmond received an end of second-round compensation pick (No 38) for free agent Mabior Chol signing with Gold Coast Suns.

The Tigers are now armed with a strong hand ahead of the November National Draft, holding Picks 7, 15, 26, 28, 38, 40 and 44.

And with Darcy expected to receive a bid with one of the early selections, the Dogs need to add draft points, currently only holding Picks 17 and 72.

“The Tigers have five picks now in the second and third rounds. Richmond can in effect group those up for Pick 17,” Browne said.

Rivals discussing ‘salary dump’; prized pick offered in bid to land father-son star: Trade Whispers

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tigs2010 · Oct 3, 2021

Cotchy9 said:
If we keep 7, I think it ends up being Hobbs. Haven’t seen much of him other than the highlights video, but his profile kind of reads like an Ollie Wines type. Is that fair from those that have seen him a fair bit?

Boak

Del65166 · Oct 3, 2021

Tigerbob said:
Garthwaite is a liability. We have Biggy and Miller as depth - Tarrant, Balta, Grimes, Broad who can play taller. I would say we would probably draft another too.

Garthwaite plays and we are a man down. Tries hard, good bloke, not AFL level.

Is eggmolesse still on the list? He should be next off.

THE THIN MAN · Oct 3, 2021

Northern Knights captain Joel Trudgeon couldn’t care less about SuperCoach points.
Team wins and getting a tick from the coach are far more important but there’s no denying his sublime season.

In seven NAB League games the 19-year-old averaged 29.6 disposals (fourth overall), 10 tackles (first overall), six marks, one goal and 191 SuperCoach points - statistically the best Champion Data season has ever recorded.

It puts him ahead of No.1 draft picks Matt Rowell (171 points) and Sam Walsh (158), Tom Rockliff (163), Patrick Dangerfield (153) and this season’s potential top choice Nick Daicos (159).

“The thing I pride myself on was when I walked off I had put out 110 per cent and was the best teammate I could be,” Trudgeon said.

Joel Trudgeon fires out a handball for Northern Knights. Picture: Michael Klein

“That’s the metrics I base my game on rather than going out to get a certain number of kicks or handballs or goals to get SuperCoach points.”

The standout campaign saw him rewarded with the Brent Harvey Medal as the Northern Knights best-and-fairest.

Likened to Sydney star Josh Kennedy, he’s one of the favourites to collect the NAB League’s Morrish Medal.

However, despite Trudgeon’s dominance he was overlooked for Vic Metro honours, missed out on an AFL Draft Combine invite and has hardly been mentioned in terms of draft night.

Instead he made his VFL debut with Carlton - picking up 13 disposals and 10 tackles in his first game - and senior football debut with Macleod in the Northern Football League.

The Research junior remains unfazed, continuing to train in lockdown while studying construction management at RMIT, trusting his dedication will pay off.

“It was disappointing to miss Vic Metro, it was a goal of mine to make that squad, but I didn’t dwell on it too much,” he said.

“I knew other opportunities would present themselves and I was able to get one at Carlton, which I was appreciate of.

“The experience of playing at Carlton and Macleod was invaluable in a way, I wasn’t able to go out and play the way I was at Knights in regards to finding the ball as many times as I can.

“I learnt a lot from the players I played with and against, more mature, bigger bodies, especially in my role as an inside midfielder.

“It’s helped me not be complacent and not be stationary with who I was as a footballer and I was able to get a kick out of it.

“I used 2020 as an extension of the pre-season, there were some days I didn’t want to train but I thought if I go out I’ll reap the benefits.

“It just shows if you stay true to something that eventually it will pay off and I was pleased I was able to have a good season.”

With the 2020 season cancelled and 2021 heavily interrupted, Trudgeon has had some critical support off the field.

His family has been ever-present, especially sister Paige, who was picked up by the AFLW Blues this year.

He trained with Knights teammate Liam Kolar, a highly-regarded draft hopeful last year, and NAB League premiership-winning coach Leigh Clarke made an immediate impact.

Clarke helped his young skipper deal with rejection and gave him the feedback he didn’t want to hear.

“The biggest impact Leigh had on me was off-field, ensuring you’re compliant with the team rules, on time to meetings and present yourself well,” Trudgeon said.

Northern Knights coach Leigh Clarke. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Northern Knights captain Joel Trudgeon. Picture: Michael Klein

“We had a few honest chats and he gave me feedback that I didn’t necessarily want to hear, it wasn’t all positive, but that’s the best relationship you can have.

“It was about showing I could get outside the contest and shoring up my kicking under pressure but also making the most of my strengths - my running ability and contest work.

“My family has been huge for me and they always have been, obviously my sister was drafted to Carlton, but my dad, mum, brother and sister are always there to provide me feedback.

“We’ve spent a fair bit of time together over lockdown, but I was able to bounce ideas off them and learn a lot off them.”

Now the waiting game begins.

The AFL Draft Combine for Vic Metro players will be held on Saturday, October 9, with six Knights teammates scoring an invite.

Positively, Trudgeon has had several interviews with AFL clubs, showing he’s not completely off the radar, but he knows nothing is certain.

The Western Bulldogs supporter will be ready to reward the club that takes a chance on him.

“I’ve had a few interviews with clubs but obviously nothing concrete,” he said.

“At the moment I’m just staying ready, training hard and being ready for the next opportunity.

“I’ve been training with some mates from my old school three times a week and then I try to do a lot of extras, working on my running and skills.

“I don’t want to burn myself out too much but I want to best prepare myself so I can get that one or two per cent extra for pre-season.”

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Lsta062 · Oct 3, 2021

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Inner Sanctum October Rankings

1. Jason Horne-Francis
South Adelaide/South Australia | Midfielder

21/06/2003 | 184cm | 78kg

SANFL League: 20 games | 16.5 disp | 0.8 goals

Possessing an ability to burst through packs with ball in hand, then soar through the air and take marks over ruckmen, Horne-Francis is truly an all-round midfielder. With all that said, his most impressive trait is his consistent application without the ball. He launches himself for tackles, smothers and spoils, and runs hard back into defence. Horne-Francis was the best player in his side in a SANFL preliminary final, kicking three goals and exciting every North Melbourne fan around the country.

Best traits similar to: Patrick Dangerfield

2. Nick Daicos
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Midfielder

3/01/2003 | 183cm | 72kg

NAB League: 5 games | 35.8 disp | 2.0 goals

Daicos has completely dominated the NAB League this season, collecting the ball at will while showcasing elite decision-making and vision. His football IQ is through the roof and his work-rate is elite, meaning he gets to a lot of contests and often finds the ball in space. He possesses superb evasiveness similar to his brother and loves getting forward to impact the scoreboard. His 41-disposal, two-goal performance against Vic Country was one of the most impressive games seen at the level – he’ll be ready to play senior football for the Pies right away.

Best traits similar to: Zach Merrett

3. Sam Darcy
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Key Forward/Ruck

19/08/2003 | 204cm | 75kg

NAB League: 3 games | 16.0 disp | 6.0 HOs

Incredible development over his draft year lands Darcy at three, with the son of Bulldog great Luke ripping games apart like no one else. His height, coupled with sticky hands that snare the ball brilliantly below his knees and pluck the ball out of the sky easily gives him an advantage over the chasing pack of key position players in the pool. His agility is also a standout, with the son-of-a-gun being able to balance himself out as he spins away from trouble which has seen him kick position-defying goals this year from open play.

Best traits similar to: Max King

4. Finn Callaghan
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Midfielder

26/04/2003 | 189cm | 82kg

NAB League: 6 games | 24.3 disp | 4.5 marks

Making the most of his draft year, Callaghan has put it all together to become a genuine top-five prospect. He’s flourished outside of congestion as a wingman and half-back, but his on-ball move was where he showcased attributes that few possess. He has a certain grace about the way he shifts through congestion, picking out targets under pressure and utilising his penetrating left foot going inside 50. Callaghan offers a tantalising inside/outside game at an appealing size for a modern-day midfielder.

Best traits similar to: Josh Kelly

5. Neil Erasmus
Subiaco/Western Australia | Midfielder/Forward

2/12/2003 | 188cm | 80kg

WAFL Colts: 4 games | 28 disp | 7.7 marks

Erasmus had a sensational finals campaign with Subiaco that culminated in the 2020 Colts flag. He kicked four goals in the Grand Final, but in 2021 he’s taken his game to the next level, transitioning into a weapon in the midfield. His progression as a contested player is eye-catching, and he still plays with freedom that showcases his leap and athletic traits. Erasmus has struggled with constant niggles to rule him out of action in the back-end of the year, but he’s shown enough to place in the top five.

Best traits similar to: Zac Bailey

6. Josh Ward
Northern Knights/Vic Metro | Midfielder

15/08/2003 | 181cm | 79kg

5 games | 30.2 disp | 4.8 tackles

A gut-runner with skill and tenacity, Ward is a premier pure midfielder in the draft crop. Playing on-ball for the Knights, he consistently finds possession in the clinches despite his smaller frame, putting his head over the ball 20-plus times a game and winning it time again. From there, he is often the first midfielder to the next contest which has seen him hit the scoreboard in the NAB League. There’s huge upside as a midfielder at the next level when Ward gets pre-seasons under his belt.

Best traits similar to: Sam Walsh

7. Josh Rachele
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country | Forward/Midfielder

11/04/2003 | 180cm | 78kg

NAB League: 4 games | 18.5 disp | 2.7 goals

Rachele is unique in his highlight-reel play combined with best-in-class leadership. The powerful small-medium forward plays above his height with gravity-defying aerial exploits, and weaves his way through trouble with ball in hand to snap freakish goals. He also pushes through the midfield and bursts through packs with serious power. All of that makes him a bonafide top pick, but what solidifies it is his huge character and clubman attitude. He is as likely as anyone in this pool to captain an AFL team.

Best traits similar to: Toby Greene

8. Tyler Sonsie
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro | Midfielder/Forward

27/01/2003 | 181cm | 77kg

NAB League: 5 games | 23.0 disp | 1.0 goals

Sonsie offers top-five potential, but injury and hit-and-miss performances didn’t help him perform at the top of his game for the entire year. At his best, he is a Rolls-Royce outside midfielder who can slice a team apart with elite decision-making and disposal. That was all on show in his debut for Box Hill VFL, enjoying 26 touches and two goals. There are few better in the draft, but injury leaves some question marks on his contested work and consistency.

Best traits similar to: Tarryn Thomas

9. Ben Hobbs
GWV Rebels/Vic Country | Inside Midfielder

16/09/2003 | 183cm | 80kg

NAB League: 6 games | 25.0 disp | 5.0 tackles

Hobbs offers the best contested ball winning rate in the pool. He’s a true in-and-under type who seems to either win possession or lay a crunching tackle at every contest. What he lacks in athleticism, he is able to make up for in great reading of the play and a high-octane style that smaller bodies in the NAB League can’t match up with. His leadership at the Rebels has also been ultra-impressive, and it’s an important aspect of his game that has come to the fore this season.

Best traits similar to: Taylor Adams

10. Mac Andrew
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | Ruck/Utility

12/04/2003 | 200cm | 70kg

NAB League: 6 games | 12.6 disp | 12.6 HOs

Andrew has gotten better as the competition increases around him. He possesses the deft touch that ruckmen like Paddy Ryder utilise to great effect when getting the ball down to their midfielders. Around the ground, he offers boundless athleticism to surge past opponents, and a pogo-stick vertical jump to take pack marks despite his lighter frame. There is a lot of work to be done in the gym for Andrew, but there remains best-in-class upside about what he can become at the next level if he can put it all together. Despite being a Melbourne NGA product, the Demons won’t be able to match a bid within the top 20 picks.

Best traits similar to: Paddy Ryder

11. Josh Gibcus
GWV Rebels/Vic Country | Key Defender

4/04/2003 | 195cm | 84kg

NAB League: 10 games | 12.5 disp | 4.4 marks

Gibcus is the most proven key defender in the draft. He’s at his best when he flies for his marks and hits the ground running, generating the drive as well as defensive soundness in the back-half for the Rebels. He very rarely gets beaten in one-on-one situations, positioning himself well and reading the flight of the ball better than most. Gibcus had a great last-quarter battle with Sam Darcy in the Country vs Metro hit-out earlier in the year where he broke even despite giving up a few inches in height.

Best traits similar to: Jake Lever

12. Arlo Draper
South Adelaide/South Australia | Midfielder/Forward

20/01/2003 | 185cm | 71kg

SANFL U18s: 9 games | 24.1 disp | 1.1 goals

After making his senior debut for the Panthers, Draper came back to U18s level for an elimination final and was in his side’s best. He takes the game on with aggression and impressive athleticism, and remains skilful and composed with ball in hand. The high-flyer has impressed with his time in the midfield, but figures to start his career as an X-factor forward-half player that can apply pressure defensively and hit the scoreboard.

Best traits similar to: Chad Wingard

13. Josh Goater
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro | Midfielder

2/06/2003 | 190cm | 79kg

NAB League: 7 games | 24.0 disp | 5.0 marks

Goater had been a bit of an unknown before this season. Thrown around the ground and unable to take over a game beforehand, he has excelled when given an opportunity. Playing as an inside midfielder for Metro, Goater utilised all of his athletic gifts and height to dominate in the trial match with 26 disposals. He’s powerful off the mark, has an impressive leap and stop-on-a-dime evasiveness. All of these talents could make him outstanding off half-back as well, but his play throughout in the engine room has been superb in 2021 and there’s sky-high upside as an athlete that will tempt clubs picking in the top 10.

Best traits similar to: Elliot Yeo

14. Jye Amiss
East Perth/Western Australia | Key Forward

31/07/2003 | 195cm | 85kg

WAFL Colts: 15 games | 10.9 disp | 2.9 goals

Amiss doesn’t miss in front of the big sticks this season, booting 51 goals for the Royals. He presents at the ball like a traditional key forward and his work-rate around the ground is huge – including defensively. He was a standout in the first U19s Championships match against South Australia and played an unselfish game to get teammates involved, but struggled to impact in East Perth’s finals series. Despite this, Amiss has the most runs on the board of any key forward around the country.

Best traits similar to: Jack Riewoldt

15. Josh Sinn
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | General Defender

7/01/2003 | 186cm | 82kg

NAB League: 5 games | 17.6 disp | 3.4 marks

Sinn is a pure line-breaker with great speed and an attitude to take the game on. He boasts a penetrating left foot that is a weapon entering the 50, and can run 15 metres either side of a bounce and deliver a pin-point pass from 50m away. He hasn’t been troubled defensively either for the Dragons in a sign he could play senior football early on. Sinn needs to become a more reliable kick over 20-30m and does fade out of games at points, but he projects to be an excellent half-back at the next level who could make a move into the midfield as he learns to use his physicality.

Best traits similar to: Jack Crisp

16. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
Glenelg/South Australia | Midfielder/Utility

22/02/2003 | 187cm | 70kg

SANFL Reserves: 11 games | 15.5 disp | 0.4 goals

Nephew of Brownlow Medallist Gavin Wanganeen and step-son of former Saint Terry Milera, Wanganeen-Milera has been ultra-impressive for Glenelg in 2021. Playing in the reserves, he earned a call-up to senior level after consistent performances as a wingman. He has a bag of tricks, and is dangerous with ball in hand entering the 50 because he often makes the right decision and can pull off precise passes. His exploits against Western Australia were a culmination of the performances he has built upon in 2021 and has seen him rocket up draft boards.

Best traits similar to: Lachie Whitfield

17. Jacob Van Rooyen
Claremont/Western Australia | Key Forward/Utility

16/04/2003 | 195cm | 88kg

WAFL Colts: 8 games | 14.4 disp | 3.8 goals

Van Rooyen has enjoyed an excellent finals campaign with seven goals in two games in the colts after exposure to league football earlier in the year. He has shown some glimpses as a key defender including a dominant intercepting display against South Australia where he hit the ground charging forward with ball in hand. Thrown forward in the second match, he kicked the winning goal with seconds left. Van Rooyen’s improved consistency in games and impact at both ends pushes him up the draft board, with his ability to play at both ends appealing to clubs.

Best traits similar to: Darcy Moore

18. Matthew Roberts
South Adelaide/South Australia | Midfielder

31/07/2003 | 183cm | 81kg

SANFL League: 7 games | 11.1 disp | 0.9 goals

Getting an extended run in the seniors, Roberts has shown some real class on the wing for the Panthers. Over the years he has demonstrated his ability as an inside midfielder with a capacity to rip the ball out in stoppages and feed runners, and he has made great strides in his ball use and composure since coming back from a syndesmosis earlier in the year. Roberts has a booming left boot at his disposal that has come to the fore with regularity, and continues to add outside aspects to his game including some goal threat for the Panthers that was evident early in the preliminary final.

Best traits similar to: Rory Sloane

19. Matthew Johnson
Subiaco/Western Australia | Inside Midfielder

16/03/2003 | 193cm | 80kg

WAFL Reserves: 6 games | 21.3 disp | 0.5 goals

A modern day on-ball prototype, Johnson uses his height and sticky hands to extract the ball and feed outside runners. He has shown some nice agility in close, and has had a taste of senior level before coming back and bringing a new level of aggression to his midfield craft at both colts and reserves level. Johnson still has more to show, and a big state champs and reserves finals campaign could push him high on draft boards given his desirable traits.

Best traits similar to: Jack Macrae

20. Campbell Chesser
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country | Outside Midfielder

27/04/2003 | 186cm | 83kg

NAB League: 3 games | 18.3 disp | 3.0 marks

Chesser is lightning-quick and a classy ball user, but a torn meniscus robbed the outside midfielder of six weeks in the middle of the season. However, what we have seen is impressive; he’s taken up leadership roles in multiple teams, including being named co-captain of Vic Metro in the U16s where he was an All-Australian. Chesser is a really smart kick and can impact at either end, or on a wing where his speed comes to the fore on the edge of contests.

Best traits similar to: Oliver Florent

21. Josh Fahey
GWS GIANTS Academy/Allies | General Defender

11/11/2003 | 186cm | 76kg

AFL Academy: 1 game | 23.0 disp | 2.0 marks

A best on ground performance for the AFL Academy in its clash with Geelong VFL has Fahey holding his ranking. He delivers the ball beautifully from defensive 50 with his raking left boot and has a huge engine to run all day with high half-forwards. His defensive instincts and ball use gives him a high floor as a prospect, and his propensity to deliver in big games moves him to the precipice of the first round despite struggling to play games in the ACT.

Best traits similar to: Isaac Cumming

22. Darcy Wilmot
Northern Knights/Vic Metro | General Defender

31/12/2003 | 183cm | 75kg

NAB League: 7 games | 15.1 disp | 2.7 marks

Charging off the line with vigour, Wilmot is a pocket rocket when his side forces the turnover. He plays undaunted footy with ball in hand, finding chests by foot and taking on would-be tacklers out of the backline. Wilmot has played good shutdown roles this season as well which adds to his value as a first-round prospect, and clubs will like his upside as a hard-nosed flanker.

Best traits similar to: Lachie Ash

23. Jack Williams
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Key Forward

01/12/2003 | 195cm | 91kg

WAFL Colts: 11 games | 15.6 disp | 2.9 goals

Strong and aggressive, Williams has impressed for the Sharks as a consistent target up the line and inside the forward 50. He’s quick to read the ball off the boot and is an accurate kick for goal, as well as spending good time in the ruck and showing flashes behind the ball as well. Williams’ versatility has been a good point of difference to go with his consistency of form this year in the colts, plus has a coveted basketball background.

Best traits similar to: Tom McDonald

24. Toby Conway
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Ruck

24/04/2003 | 204cm | 90kg

NAB League: 6 games | 13.8 disp | 27.1 HOs

More of a traditional ruckman, Conway has dominated his four NAB League ruck duels and stamped his arrival as a dominant big man. His tap-work is good and he gets around the ground really well, attending a lot of contests and winning the ball at ground level to go with his aerial ability. He will take some time to add to his frame and learn to use his physicality, but Conway has high upside.

Best traits similar to: Reilly O’Brien

25. Joshua Browne
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Midfielder

3/01/2003 | 185cm | 77kg

WAFL Colts: 13 games | 32.8 disp | 0.8 goals

A highly prolific on-baller, Browne propelled the Sharks this year off the back of an insatiable work-rate complemented by an ability to find the ball both on the inside and outside. He has also become damaging in the forward half, while still working hard defensively and applying pressure. The gut-runner took home the Jack Clarke Medal for best and fairest in the WAFL Colts in 2021.

Best traits similar to: Cam Guthrie

26. Judson Clarke
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | General Forward

17/10/2003 | 179cm | 69kg

NAB League: 5 games | 17.6 disp | 0.8 goals

Showing good forward craft for the Stingrays, Clarke is nimble on his feet and tough to tackle for opponents with ball in hand. A smart small forward, he takes advantage of defensive mistakes and hits the scoreboard when the ball comes off packs by reading it well and showcasing a clean pair of heels. His trial game against Metro was brilliant with five goals. Clarke hasn’t shown much up the ground, but knows his job and puts together really good small forward games.

Best traits similar to: Lincoln McCarthy

27. Sam Butler
GWV Rebels/Vic Country | Midfielder/Forward

10/02/2003 | 184cm | 73kg

NAB League: 7 games | 16.7 disp | 0.9 goals

The younger brother of the Saints’ Dan, Butler is a live-wire midfielder who makes a big impact when the ball hits the deck. His forward pressure is first-class and he usually takes advantage of his opportunities when he gets the ball. He’s pushed into the midfield and shown an ability to win his own ball, but does some of his best work at the feet of tall forwards where he reads the ball off the pack and hits it with pace.

Best traits similar to: Zac Fisher

28. Rhett Bazzo
Swan Districts/Western Australia | Key Defender

17/10/2003 | 195cm | 81kg

WAFL Colts: 7 games | 10.9 disp | 4.1 marks

With one of the great names of the draft class, Bazzo has steadily climbed draft boards as he’s pieced together consistent form down back. His State Champs games have been eye-catching with intercept ability and composure with ball in hand. He uses the ball tidily and has been able to blanket key forwards in the second half of the year to boost his stock in a pool that doesn’t boast too many elite key backs.

Best traits similar to: Tom Barrass

29. Zac Taylor
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro | Midfielder

31/01/2003 | 180cm | 74kg

NAB League: 7 games | 26.0 disp | 4.1 tackles

Offering a bag of tricks and a high-octane style, Taylor goes about his business in a different way to most midfielders. He manages to find slivers of daylight and uses the ball intelligently going forward, and has a keen defensive side to his play as well. He’s a point of difference midfielder for clubs to consider in the second round.

Best traits similar to: Errol Gulden

30. Mitch Knevitt
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Midfielder

08/01/2003 | 193cm | 83kg

NAB League: 9 games | 24.3 disp | 4.3 tackles

Always competitive and desperate in contested situations, Knevitt carried the Falcons in the final games of the season. He had 36 disposals and a goal against the Bendigo Pioneers to rocket onto recruiter’s radars, with his height as a contested ball-winner a tantalising prospect. Knevitt had found his best form when lockdowns hit Victoria.

Best traits similar to: Tom Green

- Erasmus with pick 7
- Goater with pick 15
- Van Rooyen with pick 17 (should we get it from Bulldogs)
- Knevitt or Matthew Johnson with our pick in the 20s.

If we have another list spot available, then Rhett Bazzo. We then go home and laugh heartily

cairo tiger · Oct 3, 2021

I am hot for Vanny, the key position player we need

TigerPaul71 · Oct 3, 2021

Just a left side
Ross and 15 for pick 4 Adelaide throw in next year 2nd if have to
7 & 26 for pick 3 gold coast
28, 42,47 for pick 17
give us
3,4,17, 38 plus cj pick which could be used for 17
How's that look
I think a Ross going home to Adelaide could be good for both
First go

Wacky Tiger · Oct 3, 2021

TigerPaul71 said:
Just a left side
Ross and 15 for pick 4 Adelaide throw in next year 2nd if have to
7 & 26 for pick 3 gold coast
28, 42,47 for pick 17
give us
3,4,17, 38 plus cj pick which could be used for 17
How's that look
I think a Ross going home to Adelaide could be good for both
First go

Jack Ross? Isn't from Adelaide nor would that deal be close imo.

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TigerPaul71 · Oct 3, 2021

Wacky Tiger said:
Jack Ross? Isn't from Adelaide nor would that deal be close imo.

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Thought he was, where's he from??
Love this shit
It's so interesting how this all works
Be awesome to pick up 2 great midfielders 3,4

Barnard · Oct 3, 2021

Rioli2Rioli said:
Garthwaite has been on the list for 5 years and i have not seen anything from him to suggest he will be any different in another 5 years

Yep, this is the problem with Garth, he’s an honest toiler that gave it his all but there is no upside with him which is unfortunate. I’ve known some guys that have been on lists that would have been super stars if they had garths attitude.

Wacky Tiger · Oct 3, 2021

TigerPaul71 said:
Thought he was, where's he from??
Love this sh*t
It's so interesting how this all works
Be awesome to pick up 2 great midfielders 3,4

He's def a Victoria lad.

Would be great to somehow get 2 x top 10 picks though

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Del65166 · Oct 3, 2021

TigerPaul71 said:
Just a left side
Ross and 15 for pick 4 Adelaide throw in next year 2nd if have to
7 & 26 for pick 3 gold coast
28, 42,47 for pick 17
give us
3,4,17, 38 plus cj pick which could be used for 17
How's that look
I think a Ross going home to Adelaide could be good for both
First go

Ross is from Oakleigh

JAKLAUGHING · Oct 3, 2021

Lsta062 said:
- Erasmus with pick 7
- Goater with pick 15
- Van Rooyen with pick 17 (should we get it from Bulldogs)
- Knevitt or Matthew Johnson with our pick in the 20s.

If we have another list spot available, then Rhett Bazzo. We then go home and laugh heartily

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_RT_ · Oct 3, 2021

THE THIN MAN said:
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Northern Knights captain Joel Trudgeon couldn’t care less about SuperCoach points.
Team wins and getting a tick from the coach are far more important but there’s no denying his sublime season.

In seven NAB League games the 19-year-old averaged 29.6 disposals (fourth overall), 10 tackles (first overall), six marks, one goal and 191 SuperCoach points - statistically the best Champion Data season has ever recorded.

It puts him ahead of No.1 draft picks Matt Rowell (171 points) and Sam Walsh (158), Tom Rockliff (163), Patrick Dangerfield (153) and this season’s potential top choice Nick Daicos (159).

“The thing I pride myself on was when I walked off I had put out 110 per cent and was the best teammate I could be,” Trudgeon said.

Joel Trudgeon fires out a handball for Northern Knights. Picture: Michael Klein

“That’s the metrics I base my game on rather than going out to get a certain number of kicks or handballs or goals to get SuperCoach points.”

The standout campaign saw him rewarded with the Brent Harvey Medal as the Northern Knights best-and-fairest.

Likened to Sydney star Josh Kennedy, he’s one of the favourites to collect the NAB League’s Morrish Medal.

However, despite Trudgeon’s dominance he was overlooked for Vic Metro honours, missed out on an AFL Draft Combine invite and has hardly been mentioned in terms of draft night.

Instead he made his VFL debut with Carlton - picking up 13 disposals and 10 tackles in his first game - and senior football debut with Macleod in the Northern Football League.

The Research junior remains unfazed, continuing to train in lockdown while studying construction management at RMIT, trusting his dedication will pay off.

“It was disappointing to miss Vic Metro, it was a goal of mine to make that squad, but I didn’t dwell on it too much,” he said.

“I knew other opportunities would present themselves and I was able to get one at Carlton, which I was appreciate of.

“The experience of playing at Carlton and Macleod was invaluable in a way, I wasn’t able to go out and play the way I was at Knights in regards to finding the ball as many times as I can.

“I learnt a lot from the players I played with and against, more mature, bigger bodies, especially in my role as an inside midfielder.

“It’s helped me not be complacent and not be stationary with who I was as a footballer and I was able to get a kick out of it.

“I used 2020 as an extension of the pre-season, there were some days I didn’t want to train but I thought if I go out I’ll reap the benefits.

“It just shows if you stay true to something that eventually it will pay off and I was pleased I was able to have a good season.”

With the 2020 season cancelled and 2021 heavily interrupted, Trudgeon has had some critical support off the field.

His family has been ever-present, especially sister Paige, who was picked up by the AFLW Blues this year.

He trained with Knights teammate Liam Kolar, a highly-regarded draft hopeful last year, and NAB League premiership-winning coach Leigh Clarke made an immediate impact.

Clarke helped his young skipper deal with rejection and gave him the feedback he didn’t want to hear.

“The biggest impact Leigh had on me was off-field, ensuring you’re compliant with the team rules, on time to meetings and present yourself well,” Trudgeon said.

Northern Knights coach Leigh Clarke. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Northern Knights captain Joel Trudgeon. Picture: Michael Klein

“We had a few honest chats and he gave me feedback that I didn’t necessarily want to hear, it wasn’t all positive, but that’s the best relationship you can have.

“It was about showing I could get outside the contest and shoring up my kicking under pressure but also making the most of my strengths - my running ability and contest work.

“My family has been huge for me and they always have been, obviously my sister was drafted to Carlton, but my dad, mum, brother and sister are always there to provide me feedback.

“We’ve spent a fair bit of time together over lockdown, but I was able to bounce ideas off them and learn a lot off them.”

Now the waiting game begins.

The AFL Draft Combine for Vic Metro players will be held on Saturday, October 9, with six Knights teammates scoring an invite.

Positively, Trudgeon has had several interviews with AFL clubs, showing he’s not completely off the radar, but he knows nothing is certain.

The Western Bulldogs supporter will be ready to reward the club that takes a chance on him.

“I’ve had a few interviews with clubs but obviously nothing concrete,” he said.

“At the moment I’m just staying ready, training hard and being ready for the next opportunity.

“I’ve been training with some mates from my old school three times a week and then I try to do a lot of extras, working on my running and skills.

“I don’t want to burn myself out too much but I want to best prepare myself so I can get that one or two per cent extra for pre-season.”

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_RT_ · Oct 3, 2021

tigs2010 said:
How many picks are we likely to take?

Say we pull Dogs trade off we have 5 top 30 picks. Do we trade one of 15/17 into next year. Take 2 firsts this year and 2 next?

Take 5 picks this year unless we get an offer too good to refuse.

For example if we headed into draft night with 7 15 17 26 & 28 and the Pies offered their 2022 R1 for 26 & 28 to match Daicos then jump on that and take a likely top 10 pick into next year when there should be a full season of games being played and if we suck again we end up with 2 top picks.

Del65166 · Oct 3, 2021

Barnard said:
Yep, this is the problem with Garth, he’s an honest toiler that gave it his all but there is no upside with him which is unfortunate. I’ve known some guys that have been on lists that would have been super stars if they had garths attitude.

Pick up a tall forward and a tall back in the draft. Would be replacement for JR in the coming years. And a 195 tall back to replace Garth and slot in and play quickly. We probably don't need the talls to be ready next year. Like we do our midfield draftees.

Del65166 · Oct 3, 2021

_RT_ said:
Take 5 picks this year unless we get an offer too good to refuse.

For example if we headed into draft night with 7 15 17 26 & 28 and the Pies offered their 2022 R1 for 26 & 28 to match Daicos then jump on that and take a likely top 10 pick into next year when there should be a full season of games being played and if we suck again we end up with 2 top picks.

Egg and caddy might be able to be moved off the list. Free up a couple of spots

Tiger_Of_Old · Oct 3, 2021

Joey longshadow said:
Kinda like Port with Rozee, Butters and Katniss...but hopefully better

Lets hope its not Myers/Polo/Patterson like.

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