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Some Hawk's fans are very delusional when it comes to the draft. Some examples:
  • Tom Mitchell traded to Richmond for 2 first rounders.
  • Expect to get Finn Callaghan @7 because the interstate teams will overlook him because of the go home factor
  • Expect to trade a second round pick and future third to Brisbane for pick 14 (16)
 

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beema limapep said:
Who would trade pick 28 and our future 2nd for brisbane pick 14 and their future 3rd?

Would give us 7,14,15,26,27 with probably the loss of a pick in the 30s in 2022, plus the gain of a pick in the late 40s.
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I really like the fact that you are suggesting pick 28 and not 26 which seems to be the default pick that so many posters seem to choose.

However, I am concerned about trading away next years 2nd rounder. It's been a long time since we are going into a season so unsure as to where we are going finish. To be honest I wouldn't be surprised if we finished either top four or bottom six. I just hope that if we did this it's because we really rate this draft because my inclination is with our three picks in a row and with the bountiful number of quality talls next year, is to trade into the 2022 draft and not out of it.

Plus to be honest it's a lot more fun death riding someone than being death rided yourself. But yeah suggesting 28 as opposed to 26 makes the idea far more palatable.
 
Tygrys said:
I really like the fact that you are suggesting pick 28 and not 26 which seems to be the default pick that so many posters seem to choose.

However, I am concerned about trading away next years 2nd rounder. It's been a long time since we are going into a season so unsure as to where we are going finish. To be honest I wouldn't be surprised if we finished either top four or bottom six. I just hope that if we did this it's because we really rate this draft because my inclination is with our three picks in a row and with the bountiful number of quality talls next year, is to trade into the 2022 draft and not out of it.

Plus to be honest it's a lot more fun death riding someone than being death rided yourself. But yeah suggesting 28 as opposed to 26 makes the idea far more palatable.
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Well you need to consider that from the other side of the fence in a scenario such as this.

Which team is likely to approach the other team ? Surely it would be the Tigers as the Lions would have multiple clubs calling
F2 would most likely become pick #30+ so that would be #30+#31 (after FS/Academy this year)
If the roles were reversed and you know Tigers hold a pick 2 picks prior the answer would be NO unless its your better pick
 
bc27 said:
My hope is that we go Hobbs at 7. Johnson is still available at 15.
That is two quality mids wrapped up.
Then hope Sonsie, Butler or Taylor is available at 26,27,28 and take one of them. Other two picks go KP.
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Very good chance Johnson is gone by pick #17 would be extremely surprised if he lasts past Eagles pick
Sonsie Taylor and butler again would be a surprise to see any still n the board at our #26 (#29)

I would be Happy if we had a choice of MacDonald , Knevitt , Brown , Warner & Sheldrick types
 
_RT_ said:
On the basis of they haven't beaten anyone of note then we better not draft a single kid from Victoria either given they haven't beaten anyone of note either, in fact you could suggest that they should be rated much lower than the WA/SA kids who at the very least got to play full seasons as well as playing games against each other.
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I wouldn’t draft a tall this year.

SA have no key talls meaning the WA kids have been rated miles ahead of where they should be.


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axel2cotch2lids said:
I would like these players from our first 5 picks

7 Josh Ward (VIC) or Neil Erasmus (WA)
15 Van Rooyen (WA)
27 Josh Fahey (NSW-ACT)
28 Jack Williams (WA)
29 Ned Long (NT/VIC)
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Heard yesterday that Erasmus was clearly the best WA player before his injury.

Rioli2Rioli said:
Very good chance Johnson is gone by pick #17 would be extremely surprised if he lasts past Eagles pick
Sonsie Taylor and butler again would be a surprise to see any still n the board at our #26 (#29)

I would be Happy if we had a choice of MacDonald , Knevitt , Brown , Warner & Sheldrick types
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Rumours out of WA today that Hawks picking Johnson at 7.
 
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bc27 said:
My hope is that we go Hobbs at 7. Johnson is still available at 15.
That is two quality mids wrapped up.
Then hope Sonsie, Butler or Taylor is available at 26,27,28 and take one of them. Other two picks go KP.
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the quality of KP this year is rubbish…next year is the KP draft. If this years KP were in next years they’re names wouldn’t be called out until at least the 3rd round.It’s a midfielders draft this year and that’s what we’re concentrating on 😉
 

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Rioli2Rioli said:
Well you need to consider that from the other side of the fence in a scenario such as this.

Which team is likely to approach the other team ? Surely it would be the Tigers as the Lions would have multiple clubs calling
F2 would most likely become pick #30+ so that would be #30+#31 (after FS/Academy this year)
If the roles were reversed and you know Tigers hold a pick 2 picks prior the answer would be NO unless its your better pick
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That depends entirely on what other clubs are offering.

Offering 26 instead of 28 should be our closing gambit not our opening one. I mean you could say the same things regarding a future 2nd as the Lions would most likely demand North Melbourne's pick and not ours. I mean obviously any club in a trade will try and get maximum overs return. For what it's worth though I think they are far more likely to offer 18 rather than pick 14 (I mean wouldn't we be doing that) in which case our 28 along with our 2nd rounder would be imminently fair.

That said I'd still would rather trade into next years draft then out of it. Anyhow whatever happens it's going to be damn interesting.
 
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Bucky's rankings, LOL @ Ned Moyle (50) who has already been drafted.

1. Jason Horne-Francis

184cm, 78kg, South Adelaide/South Australia, midfielder

I like this lad and I think he is an ideal pick up for the Kangaroos. He is a midfielder with very few weaknesses. He has been playing senior SANFL football and looks to be a genuine future A grader once he reaches that 21-plus age bracket — an age when you eventually rank these players on your list rankings. I think he could have an immediate impact in the same way as Matt Rowell, but let’s hope he has better luck on the injury front than the Gold Coast midfielder.

2. Nick Daicos (Coll father-son)

183cm, 72kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, midfielder

The Kangaroos could nominate Daicos and force Collingwood to pay more in points, but

regardless the Magpies will want to lock him away. He looks to have star qualities and is a real playmaker who has dominated football at a junior level. He looks certain to become a future A grader and the Pies will have spent a lot of time ensuring they have points required to secure him.

3. Josh Gibcus

195cm, 84kg, GWV Rebels/Vic Country, tall defender

I like the way Josh goes about his football. He is an intercept marking defender who reads the play well and has good athletic ability. He is still a bit raw but I feel he has so much upside and can improve to become a very good defender. He reads the play well, shows great anticipation and his ability to judge the ball in flight should allow him to become that intercept marking defender that is highly sort after in today’s modern game.

4. Sam Darcy (WB father-son)

204cm, 75kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, tall utility

Get excited Bulldogs fans, Sam Darcy is a very exciting prospect. Like many players he has had to put up with limited football over the past few years, but the son of Luke shows some fantastic signs. The Bulldogs can expect an early bid on Sam and they will match it to secure him. The club has been blessed with some talented father-son selections over the years and it is great to see these young players come through and don the jumpers of their fathers.

5. Finn Callaghan

189cm, 82kg, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, balanced midfielder

Finn is an ideal modern midfielder with a good combination of speed and endurance. He should develop into a powerful midfielder who will win the inside ball but also prove dangerous with his outside speed. He is a very clean by hand and by foot, so I expect he will be very high on clubs’ talent flow lists. He looks to be a player of the future and I will be surprised if he is not a top 10 selection.

6. Josh Ward

181cm, 79kg, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, midfielder

Josh is a hardworking player who competes hard inside and works hard outside. He accumulates possessions and creates opportunities for players outside. I see him as a genuine footballer with footy smarts — a playmaker who can be damaging with the ball by foot because he generally makes good decisions to advantage his teammates. He will give his all and make a good fist of any opportunities that he gets so I don't believe he will be a player who has regrets.



7. Ben Hobbs

183cm, 80kg, GWV Rebels/Vic Country, inside midfielder

Ben is another inside mid who has shown a great ability to compete with a fierce capacity. Although he had an interrupted start to the year, his numbers on return and that fierce competitiveness will surely have impressed recruiters. Any club looking for a hard-nosed future inside mid will have Ben high on the inside midfielder list.

8. Neil Erasmus

188cm, 80kg, Subiaco/Western Australia, midfielder

Neil is arguably WA’s best prospect. He has proved to be a very good midfield playmaker, but he could also prove to be a dangerous mid-sized forward. He has some exciting athletic traits and has a bit of an X-factor about him. I am sure recruiters will take a long-term view of Erasmus. He still has a bit of development to come physically and in football terms, but the potential is there for sure.

9. Josh Sinn

186cm, 82kg, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, defender/midfielder

I think Josh will develop into a nice rebounding defender in time as he has good speed and is a good penetrating kick that will make him dangerous coming off half back. These types of players are highly sought after in the modern game as they can turn defence into attack very quickly. I am sure Josh will be highly regarded in this draft because he certainly brings some nice traits to the table for clubs to consider.

10. Mac Andrew

200cm, 70kg, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, ruck/tall utility

Mac certainly is a bean pole at present but he has shown great improvement to play key position roles as a defender and forward as well as in the ruck. He is a Melbourne next generation academy player, but given the rules he will be not available for Melbourne to take. He shows some wonderful traits but he will take time. Clubs will need to take a long-term view with Mac but players of this size and athleticism are very hard to find.





11. Josh Rachele

180cm, 78kg, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, forward/midfielder

Josh looks to be a player of enormous potential, a real footballer with a touch of class in everything he does. He is a playmaker and he can also provide spectators and recruiters with some special moments. He has a bit of on-field presence and carries himself with confidence and belief in his abilities to impact games. I like him and I will be surprised if he is not a first-round selection.

12. Matthew Roberts

183cm, 81kg, South Adelaide/South Australia, midfielder/forward

Not many players can come out of under-18 football and skip reserves, play league football (SANFL) and look really comfortable at that level. I think Matthew will be well thought of because he has shown that ability to adapt from a junior level to senior level without looking out of place at all. He needs to tidy up his disposal by foot but I feel he will be able to address this at the AFL level with a good development coach. He finds the footy and this is important and having played that senior SANFL level gives him a good grounding.

13. Tyler Sonsie

181cm, 76kg, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, midfielder

Tyler is a very neat midfielder with a touch of class about him. He reads the play very well and is a goalkicking midfielder who finds good positions forward of the contest. He can get caught going back the other way at times as he looks to be that playmaker. But he anticipates very well and uses the ball well. I am sure clubs will look at him closely as a classy midfielder or even in time as a rebounding defender off half back.

14. Jye Amiss

195cm, 85kg, East Perth/Western Australia, tall forward

Jye is a nice key forward prospect of the future and his form over 2021 has seen him definitely push up into top 20 calculations. He reads the play coming forward well, he has good anticipation, he has a good set of hands in marking contests and he converts well in front of goals. So there is a lot to like about him from what he showed in 2021. Key forwards are hard to find, but there are areas he needs to improve such as his agility at ground level — this is where a club’s development program can put the polish on him. Hopefully the injury sustained late in the year will not disrupt him too much for his preparation in 2022.



15. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera

188cm, 70kg, Glenelg/South Australia, outside mid

What a combination — Wanganeen & Milera. Nasiah has been a bolter in 2021 and has already played senior football. He shows some magic and looks ready to become an AFL player. He has all the moves and can break apart a game with his brilliance. I think he can become a very good player as he matures but there are areas of physical development, game craft and maturity to come — so he will need a good program put in place with a bit of patience from the club that calls out his name on draft night.

16. Arlo Draper

185cm, 71kg, South Adelaide/South Australia, midfielder/forward

Arlo is a classy midfielder who can also make his presence felt playing forward. He has played senior SANFL football and is another talented South Adelaide player coming through. He is a smart footballer who reads the play well, has a quick-thinking footy brain and is a playmaker who rarely wastes the ball. So, I would expect that he should be a top 25 selection.

17. Josh Fahey

186cm, 76kg, GWS GIANTS Academy/Allies, medium defender

Josh is a very well balanced and composed player and a typical left footer who uses the ball

extremely well. He looks a great prospect in the future for GWS as an academy player. He

has unfortunately had a disjointed season due to Covid-19 but he has played some senior

football already and has looked comfortable at that level. I would expect the Giants to ensure he is on their list for 2022.

18. Zac Taylor

180cm, 74kg, Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, small midfielder/forward

Zac is a ball magnet who works extremely hard and he looks to be a real competitor who has a great combination of speed and endurance. Although he will need to add strength to his frame, I think he will develop into a very good midfielder/forward in time. He also has good footy smarts and rarely wastes a possession which is a great trait. I am sure he will be a top 25 player in this draft.

19. Jacob van Rooyen

194cm | 88kg, Claremont/Western Australia, tall forward/defender
Jacob is an interesting player as he has already played senior WAFL football but a bout of glandular fever knocked him around. He is a nice mover and is a strong player with neat skills so he will have admirers. He will be able to be a swingman type who plays back or forward so I would think a lot of clubs will like this about him.



20. Matthew Johnson

193cm, 80kg, Subiaco/Western Australia, midfielder

Matthew is the ideal modern midfielder who possesses a good combination of speed, endurance and skill by foot, especially with some good football nous. He has played senior WAFL football and would have played more if it had not been for an injury. He is probably going to be a top 20 player but he could be snapped up earlier and it will not surprise me if he is. He does look a good prospect coming out of the west.

21. Connor Macdonald

193cm, 80kg, Dandenong/Vic Country, midfielder

Connor is a goalkicking midfielder who has good skills and finds the ball well. He is a good competitor and is a great size for the modern midfield. He works extremely hard in games and is a dangerous player because he hits the scoreboard as a midfielder. He is sure to have a lot of clubs looking at him closely and I am sure he will be a top 30 selection.

22. Campbell Chesser

186cm, 83kg, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country, outside midfielder/defender

Campbell is an outside midfielder or rebounding defender who possesses good speed and can break the lines. He also has good kicking skills so he is the ideal developing rebound defender to bring into a club. He certainly has shown these traits and he does like to take the opposition on and this will be a trait that clubs like to see in a young player. I am sure Campbell will be a top 30 player.

23. Jack Williams

195cm, 91kg, East Fremantle/Western Australia, tall forward/defender

Jack is a potential key forward or defender and although he was used in the ruck at WAFL Colts’ level, he would need to grow another five or six centimetres to play ruck in the AFL. He is a nice size and is quite mobile so he will have admirers. But Jack will take time so some patience will be needed and a good development program put in place. He showed some good signs in the academy game when playing against the Geelong VFL side.



24. Josh Goater

190cm, 79kg, Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, midfielder/defender/utility

Josh is another modern-day midfielder type who is a clean ball handler. But it will be his impressive athletic traits that will allow him become a hard-running tall midfielder who is comfortable winning the ball inside or outside. In time, I think he will become a handy utility player who is capable of playing anywhere. I expect Josh will have plenty of clubs looking at him on draft night.

25. Blake Howes

190cm, 79kg, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, forward/outside midfield

Blake is a similar prospect to Josh Goater with his impressive athleticism and that 190cm-plus size. He has a good leap and good skills, so I expect he will have plenty of clubs looking closely at him. Like many NAB league players over the past few years the lack of continuity in his football has not been ideal, but he did become one of Sandringham’s prime movers in 2021 when they played.

26. Leek Alleer

196cm | 85kg, Central Districts/South Australia, key defender

Alleer has really come on in 2021 and played down back at senior level for Centrals. He is typical of a tall young player because he is a later developer and I think his rate of improvement will get better in a full-time AFL environment. I am sure clubs will have noticed his rise and although he is a couple of years older, he is still in a development stage and his size will make him an interesting discussion point for clubs looking for a future intercepting tall defender. (Who is not looking for one!)

27. Hugh Jackson

181cm, 70kg, North Adelaide/South Australia, midfield

Hugh has impressed with his ability to find the footy and make something happen when he has the ball in hand. He is a nice prospect of the future but he will need to develop his body. So I expect clubs will be looking at the typical three-year development program for him in the AFL system. He does have the quality to become a future A-minus or B grader so I will be surprised if he is still there after pick 30.

28. Rhett Bazzo

195cm, 81kg, Swan Districts/Western Australia, key defender/forward

Rhett has certainly shot to prominence after his key defensive game earlier this month for Western Australia against South Australia. He showed very good composure and was able to provide WA with good rebounding football as well as bringing other defenders into the game. He is a nice size and looks a future key defender or forward — but he still has a way to go and will need time.



29. Toby Conway

204cm, 90kg, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country Ruck

Toby is one of the best young ruckmen in the draft and he is mobile around the ground so he does look like a good prospect as a developing ruckman in this draft. I am sure clubs that are looking to bolster their ruck stocks for the future will be mindful these types of players are hard to find.

30. Tom Brown

186cm, 71kg, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, defender

Unfortunately for the Cats, Tom does not qualify as a father-son selection as his father, Paul, did not hit the 100-game barrier at Geelong. Tom is a half-back suited to the modern game as he is competitive and loves to compete and beat his opponent. He An ankle injury disrupted his year but he has shown enough to me that he would be a very good type of player to bring into any club.

31. Darcy Wilmott

183cm, 75kg, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, rebound defender

Darcy is a tough competitor as a half-back who loves the contest and his aggressive attack on the ball and opponents is something clubs will really like to see. He also loves to take on the opposition with run and carry, so I see him as a good future rebounding defender or midfielder as he develops. He is young as he only makes this year’s draft by a day.



32. Marcus Windhager (Possible Saint NGA)

183cm, 82kg, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, midfielder

As a member of St Kilda’s Next Generation Academy, Marcus’s progress this season would have caught the eyes of other clubs’ recruiters, I am sure of that. It will be touch and go if he is available for the Saints — if another club picks him top 20, the Saints will not be able to bid. He has really improved and although he has had an interrupted program following a knee reconstruction, he has showed enough to be at least a top 30 pick.

33. Jesse Motlop (Possible Fremantle NGA)

176cm, 74kg, South Fremantle/Western Australia, midfielder

Jesse is a smart small forward who has an X-factor. He is a Fremantle NGA prospect but the Dockers can only match a bid for him after pick 40 as he is a metropolitan Indigenous player. He is the son of Daniel so he has a great pedigree. He will need time to develop and can drift in and out of the play, but if a club is prepared to be patient with his development he can make special things happen.

34. Sam Butler

184cm, 73kg, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, midfield/forward

Unfortunately an injury to Sam’s sternum interrupted his progress — as season as well as the Covid-19 lockdowns — but he has shown enough of older brother Dan Butler’s traits to convince clubs he is work taking. He has speed, competitiveness and a good work ethic to go with some smart decision making and a polished skillset. But he will need time to develop his body, so patience will be required.

35. Mitch Knevitt

193cm, 81kg, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, inside midfielder

Mitch is going to be a big-bodied midfielder in time. He dominates the under-age level with his size but he will find it tougher at a VFL/AFL level when he meets bigger stronger bodies. But I think he will develop very quickly and has the frame to quickly add even more size.

He competes really hard and has good skills, so there is a lot to like about him.

36. Judson Clarke

179cm, 69kg, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, small forward/midfielder

Judson is another clever small forward who brings energy to his team. Although he will take time to develop, he has all the traits to make a clever small forward with speed, footy smarts and goal sense. He is always on the move, which keeps his opponents guessing, and he does read the ball well in the air and off hands. I expect he will be on clubs’ lists that are in the market for a smart, small forward.

37. Josh Browne

185cm, 77kg, East Fremantle/Western Australia, midfielder

Josh is another nice moving midfielder who can win his own footy and he generally makes good decisions when the ball is in his hands. Josh won the Jack Clarke medal this year for the best player in the WAFL Colts’ competition and this should hold him in good stead when it comes to draft night. I am sure many clubs will have noticed his development in 2021.

38. Ned Long

193cm, 93kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Victoria, midfielder

Ned is another big bodied midfielder available in this draft. Like many Victorian players he has lacked exposure and games over the past few years, but he can be dangerous as a goal kicking midfielder and he competes well inside. He also tackles well and reads the play well. So there is a lot to like about his potential.

39. Cooper Murley

178cm, 70kg, Norwood/South Australia, midfielder/small forward

Cooper is a player who has had to battle injury and this has affected his draft year. But he is a smart footballer with a quick football brain, so while he is small and needs to add strength, I think in time he might develop into a wonderful playmaker (Caleb Daniel type). He just needs continuity to his football. With some good development I think he might be a little beauty in two-three years’ time.



40. Corey Warner

182cm, 74kg, East Fremantle/Western Australia, midfielder/rebound defender

Corey is a good prospect who moves well and has good penetration in his kicking. But sometimes he can get a bit too ambitious with his decision making. He is the type of player who can develop into a nice outside midfielder or rebounding defender if he takes the time to polish up areas of his game. He knows how to win the ball, has some dash and likes to take on opponents. He did play senior WAFL football in 2021 so that is a good sign.

41. Jake Soligo

180cm, 74kg, Eastern Ranges/Victoria, midfielder

Jake looks to be a midfielder of quality and although his past two years have been interrupted, I think recruiters will have seen enough to believe he has a lot of upside. He played VFL for Richmond in 2021 and did not look out of place or overawed by the occasion and that would earn him a tick from recruiters. He finds the footy well, looks to use it well, seems to make good decisions and is composed and calm in possession.

42. Oscar Morrison

193cm, 86kg, Geelong Falcons/Victoria, defender

I like Oscar and I think that clubs looking for a tall competitive defender will certainly spend a lot of time assessing him. He already has a strong frame and if he can grow a few more centimetres over the next few years, a club that drafts him may well have a very good key defender on their hands. There is a lot to like about him – he loves to compete, reads the ball flight well and positions his body well.

43. Jase Burgoyne (FS Prospect Port Adelaide)

185cm, 68kg, WWT Eagles/South Australia, outside midfielder/rebound defender

Jase is the son of Port Adelaide premiership star Peter and I would expect Port Adelaide to take him as a father-son selection. He is slightly built and will need time to develop, but I do not think he will ever become a big-bodied player. He has some exciting traits, uses the ball well and is a playmaker. He needs to improve his running power, but if Port are patient I think he will develop into a very good AFL player.

44. Lewis Rayson

182cm, 75kg, Glenelg/South Australia, outside midfielder/rebound defender

Lewis has come into draft calculations on the back of some impressive performances during 2021. He looks a nice outside midfielder/rebounding defender as he uses the ball well and has a penetrating kick. He will also need some time to develop and polish up areas of his game. Coaches will need to instil some belief in Lewis to utilise his playing strengths as he can become a bit opponent conscious at times and hesitant to be a playmaker. He is reluctant to leave his opponent to attack the ball or fly to spoil as a third man up when he should. A nice prospect and clubs are sure to consider him.




45. Sam Banks

187cm, 75kg, Tasmania, midfielder/rebound defender

Sam would be Tasmania’s best draft prospect in 2021. He is a midfielder who uses the ball by foot well and I see him developing into a rebounding defender because he has flair and is willing to take on opponents and use his kicking skills to set up teammates further down the field. He does not often take the easy kicks and is prepared to try and hit targets that are in dangerous positions, so recruiters will like that trait.

46. Mitch Owens

191cm, 85kg, Sandringham Dragons/Victoria, midfielder/rebound defender

Mitch is a big midfielder who has really developed physically over the past few years and this has seen him go from playing small/medium forward roles to progressing into the midfield. While the lack of games over the past few years have probably not been ideal for his exposure, I definitely think that he has good football traits — a strong work ethic and polished skills that are sure to see him on clubs’ recruiting talent flow lists.

47. Morgan Ferres

191cm, 81kg, Sturt/South Australia, forward/midfield

Morgan looks to have a bit of class and has shown good improvement over the past couple of years as a tall forward or midfielder. He should continue to grow to a good size with a strong body and having had some continuity as an SA player will allow recruiters to better assess his form. He has talent and footy smarts to work with and does show enough to think he might be drafted or rookie listed.

48. Will Bravo

182cm, 77kg, Dandenong Stingrays/Victoria, midfielder/forward

After missing out on being drafted last year Will would have again been frustrated by the lack of football being played this year. He is a strong, tough inside midfielder with good leg speed, but his kicking needed to improve and hopefully he has been working hard on this part of his game. He did drift in and out of games too much but hopefully some maturity will help this. He looks to be an ideal late pick or rookie selection and he did train with the Hawks during last year’s pre-season, so hopefully he gets his name read out this year.

49. Liam Podhajski

202cm, 100kg, Calder Cannon/Victoria, Ruck

Clubs in the market for a developing ruckman will certainly be looking closely at Luke. He is a big lump of a lad and has some footy smarts. The depth of ruck stocks is a bit thin across the competition so clubs need to take a long-term view with this sort of player as many don’t blossom until their mid-twenties. I can see Liam being a big powerful ruckman in time and I see a club at least rookie listing him.

50. Ned Moyle

205cm, 87kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Victoria, ruck

Ned is your typical young ruckman with a lot to learn and a lot of physical work and development needed. But at 205cm he is going to be certainly considered as a later pick or as a rookie. He also has a lot to learn and will need good development coaching and a sensible strength program. But a lad this big is hard to find so he will have admirers at AFL level for sure.
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So we've all had some fun hypothesising and fantasising trading picks to trade up and down the order.
After reading all the bios of top 30, like others here, I just want to see us draft 5 players when our selections come up.

We have great draft hand now - play the cards as they fall.
 
DoItForCaptBlood said:
So we've all had some fun hypothesising and fantasising trading picks to trade up and down the order.
After reading all the bios of top 30, like others here, I just want to see us draft 5 players when our selections come up.

We have great draft hand now - play the cards as they fall.
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I believe we will do a trade and end up taking 4 picks , We will either combine 2 later picks trying to get into the 1st round or #15+ something to move into the top 8-9
 

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Rioli2Rioli said:
I believe we will do a trade and end up taking 4 picks , We will either combine 2 later picks trying to get into the 1st round or #15+ something to move into the top 8-9
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I can't see us having enough capital to trade up to get this Callaghan kid, so I reckon we'll take 4 picks and try to trade into next year. Then do the old invite 5 kids to train and pick up the best one of them.
 
Full AFL Draft Power Rankings: The top 50 young stars of 2021 rated 1 to 50

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50. MITCH COX

Position: Utility

Size: 190cm, 81kg

Teams: Frankston (VFL)

A ready-made player at the age of 24 that’s gained some interest from AFL clubs after a breakout 2021 VFL campaign. Cox had a great start to the year in defence, averaging 21 disposals and five intercept possessions from his first five matches. He was then switched forward and, from Round 6 onwards, played as a mid-forward where he averaged 23 disposals, four clearances, eight score involvements and two goals per match. That stretch included two monster games: 5.1 from 28 disposals against the Northern Bullants then 4.2 from 20 disposals against Port Melbourne. Cox’s on-field surge came off the back of a strong pre-season where he improved his fitness significantly. His ability to play various roles would appeal to AFL clubs.

49. ALASTAIR LORD

Position: General defender

Size: 181cm, 75kg

Teams: Norwood/Rostrevor College/South Australia

The quintessential dashing, rebounding defender that has good disposal skills and composure under pressure. Lord averaged 22 disposals from his five SANFL matches and 15 disposals from his two championships games as he showcased his ability to win the ball on the outside. The Norwood defender was then a standout at the draft combine, recording the best agility test time (7.94 seconds) and the fifth-fastest 2km time trial (6.48 secs) of all players that took part in the combine around the country. Should be taken later in the national draft and bring speed and dash from the backline to an AFL club.

48. NOAH PEGORARO

Position: Tall defender

Size: 194cm, 88kg

Teams: West Perth (WAFL)

A late bloomer at the age of 24, highlighted by the significant improvement he showed from 2020 to 2021 across various areas. Pegoraro averaged 18 disposals, 5.6 marks, 7.8 intercept possessions, 2.6 intercept marks and 4.4 spoils in 2021. Among the players to play at least 10 WAFL league matches this season, Pegoraro led the competition for average intercept possessions as he impressed with his natural speed, agility and composure with ball in hand. He then turned heads at the WA-based draft combine post-season, recording a standing vertical jump of 75cm – ranked equal-second among all draft prospects – as well as a 20m sprint time of 2.926 seconds and a running vertical jump of 92cm – both ranked fifth nationally. Strong chance to get picked up late in the national draft.

47. JOSH BROWNE

Position: Midfielder

Size: 185cm, 78kg

Teams: East Fremantle/Applecross-Mt. Pleasant/Western Australia

The definition of a ball magnet — but one that can use run and carry to break games open. Browne was the leading ball-winner in the WAFL colts this year, averaging 33 disposals and 16 contested possessions per match to claim the Jack Clarke medal for the competition’s best and fairest player. Just as importantly, he consistently hit the scoreboard late in the season, kicking a goal in seven of his last eight matches and prompting AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan to compare him to young Dogs star Bailey Smith. Should be on an AFL list next year, but whether that’s via the national draft or rookie draft remains to be seen.

46. JAKE SOLIGO

Position: Small forward-midfielder

Size: 179cm, 80kg

Teams: Eastern Ranges/Dromana/Vic Metro

Don’t be fooled by Soligo’s stature, for the hard-working on-baller is terrific at the contest and astute at feeding the ball out to his teammates on the outside. The Dromana product, who’s drawn comparisons to Lions star Jarryd Lyons, averaged just 17 disposals from his first three NAB League matches before ramping that up to 27 disposals from his last four matches. Importantly, Soligo kicked three goals from those last four matches and averaged six tackles per match. He also turned heads with some long-range goals representing Vic Metro in Under 19s challenge matches and racked up 17 touches for Richmond’s VFL side in an impressive cameo against the Giants. A chance to sneak into the second round of the draft.

45. COOPER MURLEY

Position: Midfielder

Size: 180cm, 71kg

Teams: Norwood/Tea Tree Gully/South Australia

Been on the radar of AFL clubs for several years after winning All-Australian honours at Under 16s level and earning a spot in the league’s academy program. Murley started the season in the SANFL Reserves, kicking three goals and averaging 12 disposals from his four games before returning to the SANFL Under 18s where he averaged 29 disposals, four clearances and 1.3 goals per match from his three matches. Overall, he endured a frustrating 2021 campaign that was hampered by ankle and collarbone injuries, but returned for the draft combine in early October that saw him record the eighth-best agility test time (8.20 seconds), as well as 82cm in the running vertical jump and 3.08 seconds in the 20m sprint. Looms as a bargain pick-up for a club if he can have a smooth, strong pre-season.

44. CASEY VOSS

Position: General defender

Size: 182cm, 80kg

Teams: Sturt (SANFL)

With his dad back in a senior coaching role, could Casey join him in the AFL system? Voss, the 20-year-old son of triple premiership Lions legend – and new Carlton coach – Michael Voss, showed excellent progression in every area as a general defender in the SANFL this year to claim Sturt’s best and fairest award. He averaged 23 disposals and 2.3 intercept marks, while his kicking efficiency improved from 66 per cent in 2020 to 81 per cent this year. Voss was the third-highest ranked general defender in the SANFL, while he also ranked second for his position for intercept marks and fourth for intercept possessions. Premiership Swan and Sturt coach Marty Mattner told the Herald Sun Voss was “one of the smartest players I have ever seen play the game of footy” at any level. Fair wrap for a player that appears ready for his chance at AFL level. Like many mature-age prospects, might be more of a chance to be picked up after earning an invite to train with an AFL club and selected via the SSP.

43. JACK AVERY

Position: Tall defender

Size: 189cm, 82kg

Teams: Perth/Western Australia

A 2020 draft bolter that was ultimately snubbed by AFL clubs but got better, not bitter, in 2021 after switching from Claremont to Perth. Avery started the year in the WAFL colts, averaging 35 disposals, 13 intercept possessions and 4.3 intercept marks as he showed off his marking ability and lovely left-foot kick. He then transitioned, as planned by Perth, to WAFL league level and starred in his 10 matches, ranking in the top 10 players for intercept possessions and the top 20 for intercept marks and spoils. Avery has a lovely balance between attack and defence for a key backman — and one an AFL club could “plug and play”, as recruiters say.

42. MARCUS WINDHAGER

Position: Midfielder

Size: 183cm, 82kg

Teams: Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris/Haileybury College/Vic Metro

A powerful, explosive midfielder that has the invaluable knack of making his disposals count. While Windhager averaged 16 disposals from his four NAB League games this year, he still produced an impressive 4.5 score involvements and 1.3 assists per game. He turned heads in his two trial matches too, averaging 19 disposals for Vic Metro. However Windhager’s 2021 campaign ended in unfortunate circumstances due to a back injury that could hinder his upcoming pre-season and, ultimately, where he goes in the draft. Windhager, though, appears bound for St Kilda, as he’s tied to the club’s Next Generation Academy. He’ll likely receive a bid, at the earliest, late in the second round.

41. COREY WARNER

Position: Midfielder

Size: 181cm, 73kg

Teams: East Fremantle/Willetton/Aquinas College/Western Australia

The brother of Swans Rising Star nominee Chad Warner attracted ample media attention last month after his standout draft combine, with top-10 finishes in four tests. A hard-running, smooth-moving and left-footed wingman that’s drawn comparisons to Eagles star Andrew Gaff, Warner recorded the best standing vertical jump result (76cm) of any prospect around the country, while he finished second in the running vertical jump (100cm), sixth in the 2km time trial (6:20) and eighth in the 20m sprint (2.969 seconds). The running machine also impressed in the WAFL colts with his ability to link up teammates through scoring chains, averaging 5.8 score involvements and 1.1 assists — ranked among the competition’s top 10 midfielders in both categories. Warner averaged 13 disposals from his four WAFL matches and just 15 disposals from his two Under 19s championships matches. The Aquinas College skipper revealed to reporters he’d been interviewed by Swans recruiters in recent weeks, adding it’d be “a dream” to play with his brother.

40. PAUL CURTIS

Position: General forward

Size: 183cm, 73kg

Teams: Western Jets/Keilor/Vic Metro

A crafty forward that knows where the goals are and strong marking ability for a player of his size, Curtis showed great improvement as his 2021 campaign progressed. He kicked five goals and averaged eight disposals from his first three NAB League matches before boosting his output in his final four NAB League matches, kicking nine goals and averaging 15 disposals. Overall, his two goals per match saw him rank third in the competition, while he was also named in the team of the year. Curtis also peppered the goals for Vic Metro in a trial match, booting 3.5 from 18 touches. The Western Jets prospect last month tested positive to COVID-19, but recovered and handled the attention with aplomb when interviewed by the media.
 
39. CHARLIE DEAN

Position: Tall defender

Size: 195cm, 86kg

Teams: Williamstown (VFL)

This year’s winner of the VFL award that suggests an AFL-level opportunity – and success – looms. Dean had a breakout season as an intercept defender to claim the 2021 Fothergill-Round-Mitchell medal – the award given to the best young player in the VFL. The past 14 winners of the award, including Bayley Fritsch (Melbourne), Luke Ryan (Fremantle) and Kane Lambert (Richmond), have all been drafted by an AFL club. After playing predominantly forward in the NAB League in 2019, Dean moved into defence for the Seagulls this year and averaged 8.2 intercept possessions per match – the third-most of any key defender to play five matches – to earn a spot in the VFL team of the year. He then submitted a 2km time trial result, via Strava, of 6:11 – ranked seventh among Vic Metro and NSW/ACT prospects. He could be taken in the national draft, possibly as early as the second round.

38. NED LONG

Position: Midfielder

Size: 195cm, 92kg

Teams: Northern Knights/Fitzroy/Melbourne Grammar/Vic Metro

Yes, you read that right: An 18-year-old midfielder at 195cm and 92kg. And he recorded a 2km time trial result of 6:05 — ranked third among the Vic Metro/NSW-ACT prospects that submitted their times via Strava. Long only played three NAB League matches for the season due to injury, but he averaged 22 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 5.7 tackles, 3.7 clearances, 1.3 assists and 2.3 goals per match. His 144 ranking points per match was ranked fifth among players to play three or matches. Long is competitive at ground level and strong overhead, making him a threat both at stoppages and when he pushes forward. A very exciting prospect that, naturally, has drawn comparisons to 195cm Carlton captain Patrick Cripps.

37. JAMES WILLIS

Position: Midfielder

Size: 181cm, 76kg

Teams: North Adelaide/Ingle Farm/The Heights School/South Australia

A tough, competitive on-baller that thrives at the contest, Willis had a strong back-end to his 2021 campaign before injury struck. He won 30-plus disposals in three of his final five SANFL Under 18s matches and he kicked eight goals from his final six matches. In his final match, he kicked 3.1 from 34 disposals, seven clearances, six inside 50s, five rebound 50s and three score assists. Then he suffered a leg injury that ruled him out of SA’s final Under 19s games and the draft combine. Still, across the season, Willis ranked in the top 10 players in the SANFL Under 18s for score involvements and assists, proving not only is he a big ball-winner, he also makes his touches count.

36. JACK WILLIAMS

Position: Tall forward

Size: 194cm, 95kg

Teams: East Fremantle/Rossmoyne/Western Australia

Yeah Jye Amiss and Jacob Van Rooyen are good, but this WA tall forward can’t be forgotten. While Williams averaged fewer goals (2.7) than Amiss and Van Rooyen in the WAFL colts this year, he averaged the most disposals (14.6), marks (5.8), score involvements (7.8) and forward 50 marks (3.7) for a key forward. He took that form into two championships matches for WA, booting three goals and averaging 15 disposals. Williams has a terrific workrate and strong hands, which allows him to be a constant threat — both up the ground and close to goal — during games.

35. ANGUS SHELDRICK

Position: Midfielder

Size: 179cm, 88kg

Teams: Claremont/Mosman Park/Christ Church Grammar/Western Australia

A strong, tough inside midfielder that was the top-ranked WAFL colts player to have played five or more matches this year. Sheldrick averaged 26 disposals, 16 contested possessions, six clearances, six score involvements and one goal per match. If that wasn’t enough, he made a big statement on the national stage when he was named best on ground for WA in the final championships match for the season, booting one goal from 29 disposals and 11 clearances. Sheldrick’s strong finish to the season has seen him attract more interest from AFL clubs, with a second-round selection looming.

34. MATTHEW ROBERTS

Position: Midfielder

Size: 184cm, 80kg

Teams: South Adelaide/Langhorne Creek/St Peters College/South Australia

Had an injury-interrupted season, but eventually worked his way into his club’s SANFL league side. Roberts, who has good endurance, clean skills and a developing inside-outside balance, blitzed his first three Under 18s games, kicking five goals and averaging 32.0 disposals, 8.3 marks, 7.7 tackles, 7.7 inside 50s and 6.3 clearances. He then managed seven league games, booting six goals – two of them in a preliminary final – and averaging 11.1 disposals. Recruiters have a question mark over his athleticism, which is why his draft range has lengthened, with a club now likely to take him in the 30s. But Roberts has the potential to play senior footy in 2022 and would be a safe, reliable pick.

33. CONNOR MACDONALD

Position: Midfielder

Size: 184cm, 77kg

Teams: Dandenong Stingrays/Doveton/Haileybury College/Vic Country

A shrewd, athletic midfielder that impacts games both in the centre square and inside 50 when he pushes forward. While he was restricted to just four NAB League matches this year, Macdonald averaged a whopping 30 disposals, 14 contested possessions, six clearances and five tackles per game. His 148 ranking points per match ranked third among players to play three or matches. That ranking could’ve been higher if he’d kicked straight too, as his 10 shots at goal resulted in 3.7. Macdonald also boosted his prospects with a 25-disposal performance for Vic Metro in a trial game and an impressive 2km time trial result of 6:08 — ranked fifth among Vic Metro and NSW/ACT prospects that submitted their times via Strava. A natural leader too as captain at Haileybury College, Macdonald should be picked up in the second round of the draft.

32. TOBY CONWAY

Position: Ruck

Size: 204cm, 90kg

Teams: Geelong Falcons/St Mary’s/Geelong Grammar/Vic Country

A pure ruckman that has continued to develop throughout 2021, two years after he won All-Australian honours at the Under 16 championships at 197cm. Among NAB League among rucks this year, Conway ranked first for hit-outs (27.2) and clearances (3.7), as well as second for disposals (13.8) and contested possessions (8.7). He showed great chemistry with his Falcons teammates at stoppages, particularly at centre bounces, while his overhead marking continues to develop. If he can push forward and hit the scoreboard more often at AFL level, he could be a dangerous prospect in future years.

31. JOSH FAHEY

Position: General defender

Size: 186cm, 76kg

Teams: GWS Giants Academy/Queanbeyan/NSW-ACT

A speedy, rebounding backman that has a booming left-foot kick and confidence to win the ball back deep in defence. Fahey had a standout match for the AFL Academy against Geelong’s VFL side in April, finishing with 23 disposals and a kicking efficiency of 78 per cent as he claimed the AFL Commission Chairman’s medal as Australia’s best player. He also played three games for the Giants’ VFL team, including a 24-disposal outing against Richmond before recording the second-best 2km time trial time (5:59) among Vic Metro and NSW/ACT prospects that submitted their times via Strava. Tied to the Giants’ academy — and the Giants are preparing to match a bid on him as their third and final selection of the draft. That bid could come as early as midway through the second round, with Richmond having some interest in Fahey.

30. JUDSON CLARKE

Position: Small forward

Size: 179cm, 69kg

Teams: Dandenong Stingrays/Yarra Valley Grammar/Vic Country

If you get a chance, watch the highlights of the Vic Metro-Vic Country trial game where Clarke kicked five goals. Whether they were snapped after crumbing or on the run, the left-footer showed off his innate, mercurial goal nous with a dazzling performance at Werribee that included 22 disposals and a few party tricks. He kicked just three goals and averaged 15 disposals from his first four NAB League matches, but roared to life in his final match with a goal from 27 disposals. Looms as a fan favourite at AFL level.
 
29. RHETT BAZZO

Position: Tall defender

Size: 194cm, 81kg

Teams: Swan Districts/Guilford Grammar/Western Australia

Played a lot of school footy and WAFL colts games earlier in the season as a key forward, but is widely viewed as a smart, strong defender that’s confident taking overhead marks and knows where to position himself. As a forward in the colts, he kicked five goals from four matches before playing four games in defence where he averaged eight intercept possessions and four intercept marks. Bazzo starred in his only championships match, taking five intercept marks among 18 disposals and 10 overall marks against South Australia. There are some question marks on how he defends in one-on-one contests, but his ability to read the ball and intercept is unquestionable.

28. JESSE MOTLOP

Position: Small forward

Size: 176cm, 75kg

Teams: South Fremantle/South Coogee/Aquinas College/Western Australia

An evasive, shrewd and much-improved small forward that has the potential to play AFL footy early in 2022. After kicking six goals from his four WAFL colts matches early in the year, Motlop was promoted to the WAFL — and he kicked a goal in seven of his eight matches. He applied great defensive pressure for the Bulldogs and showed off his terrific goal nous, as well as his ability to push up the ground and play as a high half-forward. Motlop is the son of ex-Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel Motlop, but isn’t father-son eligible as Daniel didn’t play at least 100 games with either of the clubs. Instead, he’s tied to Fremantle via its Next Generation Academy. But as bids on metropolitan-based Indigenous players tied to West Coast, Fremantle, Adelaide and Port Adelaide’s NGAs from this year onwards can’t be matched inside the top 40 selections, the Dockers will likely miss out on Motlop, who could attract a bid in the early to mid-20s … that is unless the Dockers use their start-of-second-round pick to draft him.

27. LEEK ALLEER

Position: Tall defender

Size: 195cm, 81kg

Teams: Central Districts (SANFL)

Widely regarded as the most likely mature-age prospect to be taken in this year’s national draft – and rightly so. The 20-year-old intercept defender, who’s just as strong one-on-one as he is reading the ball in flight playing off his opponent, has rocketed up club draft boards throughout the season, playing 11 SANFL league games for Central and impressing with his athleticism and high marking. While Alleer didn’t win a lot of the ball this year, he ranked fourth in the SANFL for intercept marks, sixth for intercept possessions and 10th for spoils. Post-season, he smashed the combine record for the running vertical jump, recording a whopping 107cm off his left foot at the South Australian-based draft combine. One recruiter told foxfooty.com.au: “Put the popcorn on when you watch him.” Alleer should be taken in the national draft, possibly as early as the second round.

26. MITCHELL KNEVITT

Position: Midfielder

Size: 193cm, 8kg

Teams: Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

A tall inside midfielder with a strong appetite to win contested ball, Knevitt won the Geelong Falcons’ best and fairest this year after averaging 24.3 touches from his nine NAB League games. His final three games were particularly eye-catching, averaging 30.3 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 6.6 tackles, 6.3 marks and 6.0 inside 50s. The fact he ranked eighth for groundball gets in the NAB League while also averaging 1.1 contested marks per match shows how damaging he can be at stoppages and in the air. Knevitt has the unique combination of speed and endurance, highlighted by his top-10 combine finishes in the 2km time trial (6:18 — ranked third) and 20m sprint (2.976 seconds — ranked 10th). He does need to improve his kicking efficiency, but he has ample upside, which is why he’s an outside chance to be taken in this year’s first round.

Mitchell Knevitt of the Geelong Falcons. Picture: Martin KeepSource: Getty Images

Apologies to these players (in no particular order) that missed out on the top 50 …

— Blake Schlensog (South Fremantle, 199cm, 99kg)

— Kade Dittmar (East Perth/Western Australia, 185cm, 86kg)

— Sam Banks (Tasmania, 187cm, 73kg)

— Lachie Rankin (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 182cm, 68kg)

— Miller Bergman (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 188cm, 65kg)

— Cooper Hamilton (Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country, 182cm, 86kg)

— Jase Burgoyne (Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 186cm, 65kg)

— Taj Woewodin (East Fremantle/Western Australia, 183cm, 77kg)

— Lewis Rayson (Glenelg/South Australia, 183cm, 69kg)

— Josh Rentsch (GWV Rebels/Vic Country, 197cm, 100kg)

— Greg Clark (Subiaco, 193cm, 94kg)

— Eric Benning (Claremont/Western Australia, 196cm, 83kg)

— Dante Visentini (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 201cm, 88kg)

 

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