Mega Thread 2021 Draft

[Lore]

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[Grave Danger]

For those of you interested in young men...

AFL Draft Power Rankings: Daicos, Horne and Darcy duke it out for top billing

ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of July, with young gun Nick Daicos continuing to reign supreme.

www.espn.com.au

 

[RossFC]

 

[It Just Is]

The highlights I’ve seen of this guy should be more than enough to get him on a list. That combination of size, mobility and intercept marking is a rare trick even at AFL level.

 

[robbo1981]

Would be great for him to get under his big brothers wings
Also not a big fan but if we picked stengle mid season he would be playing Thursday night.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Daicos dazzles as Metro thumps Country at Windy Hill

Potential No.1 pick Nick Daicos had a day out against Vic Country

www.afl.com.au

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

List managers believe this year’s draft intake is one of the weakest in years.

Aside from the top few selections, draft experts don’t see many key position prospects and say there are hardly any ruckmen beyond the top 10.

Of course, the national championships later this year will flush out some more talent, but one list manager told foxfooty.com.au: “It’s not the year to stockpile lots of draft picks as it falls off a cliff.”

The draft combine has also changed structure, list managers were told this week. Traditionally the multi-day event at Marvel Stadium would include an assortment of physical tests as well as interviews.

But this year’s edition has been shortened and will just see players interviewed by clubs – among other smaller tasks. It means there will be no 20m sprint, kicking test or even a 2km time trial.

Trade Wrap: Lions’ cap squeeze laid bare; rivals lay in wait as Pies stars left in limbo

Trade Wrap: Lions’ cap squeeze laid bare; rivals lay in wait as Pies left in limbo

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Enviable Tradition]

So you're saying our list.mamagers once again traded out of the right draft?

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[JUSTWORK]

Given Fabian Francis played a total of 119 games for us (86 AFL 97-02, 33 SANFL 95-97) its only fair we should have access to his step son.

 

[zadav29]

From watching the NAB league all year and the 17’s vs 19’s WA and SA games over the weekend it’s clear that the draft is weaker to previous years but there are still plenty of players worth targeting.
Jye Amiss should be our number one target at our first pick which will be around 15-20. Kicking bags in the WAFL colts and is great shot for goal. Good size at 195cm and doesn’t need much of the ball to make an impact.
Jack Williams could also be an option, probably more of a CHF than a FF as he works up the ground far more than Amiss. I’d be going after a key forward to team up with Georgiades long term as I think it’s become clear that Marshall as the number 1/2 option up forward isn’t winning us a flag. Mac Andrew, Jacob Van Rooyen are the only other kpp worth considering around our first pick but I would steer clear of both for various reasons.
As a late draft pick up, Luke Polson (196cm) from Peel Thunder is an option at either end of the ground, Zac Becker (190cm) from Sturt who reminds me of Jonas to no end and perhaps Rhett Bazzo (195cm) from Swan Districts could be valuable assets. With Burgoyne coming in as a F/S selection i wouldn’t target any outside ball users such as Judson Clarke from Dandenong, Lewis Rayson or Nasiah Wanganeen from Glenelg who although impressed throughout the year aren’t dissimilar to Burgoyne and his skill set. Also hearing Port and the Crows are both heavily interested in Arlo Draper from South, as a rangy mid/fwd could be an option, my question is if Port have say pick 17 and a top class SA midfielder such as Draper is available as it the best key forward in the draft in Amiss or Williams who would you target?

 

[robbo1981]

Classy mid please

 

[all seeing eye]

best mid available is top priority.

 

[Macca19]

Rachele is my dream pick but he'll be gone by our pick.

Goater and Long are the two i'm really hoping for with our first that could be there. I feel we will go with one of Draper or Rayson however.

 

[VineValerian]

From watching the NAB league all year and the 17’s vs 19’s WA and SA games over the weekend it’s clear that the draft is weaker to previous years but there are still plenty of players worth targeting.
Jye Amiss should be our number one target at our first pick which will be around 15-20. Kicking bags in the WAFL colts and is great shot for goal. Good size at 195cm and doesn’t need much of the ball to make an impact.
Jack Williams could also be an option, probably more of a CHF than a FF as he works up the ground far more than Amiss. I’d be going after a key forward to team up with Georgiades long term as I think it’s become clear that Marshall as the number 1/2 option up forward isn’t winning us a flag. Mac Andrew, Jacob Van Rooyen are the only other kpp worth considering around our first pick but I would steer clear of both for various reasons.
As a late draft pick up, Luke Polson (196cm) from Peel Thunder is an option at either end of the ground, Zac Becker (190cm) from Sturt who reminds me of Jonas to no end and perhaps Rhett Bazzo (195cm) from Swan Districts could be valuable assets. With Burgoyne coming in as a F/S selection i wouldn’t target any outside ball users such as Judson Clarke from Dandenong, Lewis Rayson or Nasiah Wanganeen from Glenelg who although impressed throughout the year aren’t dissimilar to Burgoyne and his skill set. Also hearing Port and the Crows are both heavily interested in Arlo Draper from South, as a rangy mid/fwd could be an option, my question is if Port have say pick 17 and a top class SA midfielder such as Draper is available as it the best key forward in the draft in Amiss or Williams who would you target?

A few people have stated Williams and Amiss are worth a good look at. Maybe a bit later tall pick is Aleer from Centrals?

Goater and Draper appear to be getting currency as taller mids. Is Roberts from South decent, or too slow?

Maybe Wanganeen-Milera or Motlop as lively forward types!

 

[shewho]

A few people have stated Williams and Amiss are worth a good look at. Maybe a bit later tall pick is Aleer from Centrals?

Goater and Draper appear to be getting currency as taller mids. Is Roberts from South decent, or too slow?

Maybe Wanganeen-Milera or Motlop as lively forward types!

Motlop would love to play with his uncle but is a Freeo academy player. Unless we pick him inside pick 20, Freeo can and will match.

 

[all seeing eye]

Goater would be good get, however his stocks are on the rise and he will go earlier (prob in top10). Draper is more likely around the mark at late first round early 2nd however not sure if he's a pure mid, bit of forward/ part mid.

 

[philthy05]

Rachele is my dream pick but he'll be gone by our pick.

Goater and Long are the two i'm really hoping for with our first that could be there. I feel we will go with one of Draper or Rayson however.

Rachele is interesting. lots to like but also such an incomplete player for someone touted so high. But the holes in his game could be fixed and ports is a decent fit.

I haven't seen anything of long.

I absolutely love goater. As much as anyone can be he's just a safe prospect. His willingness to run and be the next option is great and port could turn him into a running machine.

I can't imagine that he escapes the top ten. at the moment after Horne im not seeing anyone I love more than goater tbh (im intrigued by Callahan tho ive seen very little of him)

I don't know if ive let others talk me out of them or its just cause ive seen sfa of them this year (but a lot previously) but im cooling on Roberts and draper.

I think rayson is awesome. we've got quite a few runners tho so not a massive need but he would be a massive upgrade on someone like Frederick. Though I would rather trade back to get him or move someone on rather than use our teens pick for him.

A few people have stated Williams and Amiss are worth a good look at. Maybe a bit later tall pick is Aleer from Centrals?

Goater and Draper appear to be getting currency as taller mids. Is Roberts from South decent, or too slow?

Maybe Wanganeen-Milera or Motlop as lively forward types!

I haven't looked at the wa lads at all, and this draft is thin on kpp (while next years is deep) but its always good to stockpile talls!

Apparently Williams is a great athlete. I question why bazzo is sliding after a positional switch. Makes me suspicious a wa club will take him with a mid to late pick move him back to defence and profit.

I might be wrong but I don't think wanganeen-Milera is a forward at all. though can get on the board from the midfield. He's a winger.

 

[shewho]

Goater would be good get, however his stocks are on the rise and he will go earlier (prob in top10). Draper is more likely around the mark at late first round early 2nd however not sure if he's a pure mid, bit of forward/ part mid.

Seen a bit of Draper play. Blond, tall, athletically gifted with good skills and (by recent reports) lowers his eyes going inside 50.

Although he plays junior footy as an inside mid, he will start his career as an outside mid.

Think Greg Anderson without the booming kick or Miles Bergman without the aerial presence.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

From watching the NAB league all year and the 17’s vs 19’s WA and SA games over the weekend it’s clear that the draft is weaker to previous years but there are still plenty of players worth targeting.
Jye Amiss should be our number one target at our first pick which will be around 15-20. Kicking bags in the WAFL colts and is great shot for goal. Good size at 195cm and doesn’t need much of the ball to make an impact.
Jack Williams could also be an option, probably more of a CHF than a FF as he works up the ground far more than Amiss. I’d be going after a key forward to team up with Georgiades long term as I think it’s become clear that Marshall as the number 1/2 option up forward isn’t winning us a flag. Mac Andrew, Jacob Van Rooyen are the only other kpp worth considering around our first pick but I would steer clear of both for various reasons.
As a late draft pick up, Luke Polson (196cm) from Peel Thunder is an option at either end of the ground, Zac Becker (190cm) from Sturt who reminds me of Jonas to no end and perhaps Rhett Bazzo (195cm) from Swan Districts could be valuable assets. With Burgoyne coming in as a F/S selection i wouldn’t target any outside ball users such as Judson Clarke from Dandenong, Lewis Rayson or Nasiah Wanganeen from Glenelg who although impressed throughout the year aren’t dissimilar to Burgoyne and his skill set. Also hearing Port and the Crows are both heavily interested in Arlo Draper from South, as a rangy mid/fwd could be an option, my question is if Port have say pick 17 and a top class SA midfielder such as Draper is available as it the best key forward in the draft in Amiss or Williams who would you target?

Mid for sure.

I would have thought Judson is a father son to Carlton anyway.

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[Adz2332]

got me reading the adelaide board for draft info etc..... looks saying next year is a big year for SA talent?

 

[zadav29]

got me reading the adelaide board for draft info etc..... looks saying next year is a big year for SA talent?

plently of talent out of SA this year.
Horne and Roberts the leading candidate who both look like top 10 selections at this point. Behind them is a group lead by Draper. Cooper Murley out of Norwood is one I love, super quick and high impact per possession outside midfielder. Then you have outside mid/flankers in Rayson, Burgoyne and Wanganeen. Hugh Jackson gets a lot of the ball and is probably the next best pure midfielder after Draper, Roberts and Horne although he was on the quieter side in the 17’s vs 19’s game on the weekend. Morgan Ferres is a key forward who although only 190cm has real presence and looks to be a natural footballer, think Georgiades without the athleticism. Cooper Beecken and Blayne O’Loughlin (crows NGA) have performed well throughout the year but I think we have more than enough mid sized defenders. Then there’s the mid to late draft options such as Zac Becker who I love (young Tom Jonas), Shay Linke who has been playing league footy for Central who is a rangy type and could be worth investing in long term. Lukas Cooke is a 196cm fwd who has shown promise at underage level but projects more as 2-3 prospect more so than someone who can impact straight away. Isaiah Dudley has x-factor but is a crows NGA player. Leek Alleer is by far the most interesting matured aged prospect in the SANFL, definitely worth a look at the end of the draft or as a rookie, still super raw with his disposal and footballing IQ but is Uber athletic and reads the flight of the ball very well.
As for those saying take best mid available with our first pick rather than go tall for a Amiss or Williams I would have Josh Rachele or Tyler Sonsie any day if they dropped to our pick. Otherwise there are other mids such as Matthew Johnson and Josh Goater both at 190cm+ who I like over Draper, Neil Erasmus from Subiaco is a talented mid/fwd who has real hurt factor as well. Josh Ward and Ben Hobbs look to be out of our reach now as they firm to be top 10 picks. The other mids that will be thereabouts at the back end of the first round are Joshua Browne from East Fremantle and Connor MacDonald from the Dandenong Stingrays, both accumulaters who can hit the score board. If the focus is top quality mid, I would also be interested in trading back a few spots and taking Cooper Murley.
Check out his speed and ball use, yes has a slight frame but by the time he hits 21-23 will be one of the best players out of this draft. The footage below is from U18’s but even in the SA U18’s all star game last year he showed his quality.

 

[philthy05]

got me reading the adelaide board for draft info etc..... looks saying next year is a big year for SA talent?

Lots of kpp next year out of Sa

 

[zadav29]

Lots of kpp next year out of Sa

Tom Scully and Harry Lemmey (both westies) who we saw on the weekend against Port, both 200cm+ key forwards, the pick of the 2022 bunch

 

[Macca19]

got me reading the adelaide board for draft info etc..... looks saying next year is a big year for SA talent?

Next year is a big year for big SA talent.

This year is a big year for small SA talent.

Both looking like exceptional SA draft classes

 

[robbo1981]

Next year is a big year for big SA talent.

This year is a big year for small SA talent.

Both looking like exceptional SA draft classes

Don't we only have 1 first rnd pick and 2 4th rounders this yr?

 

[Macca19]

Don't we only have 1 first rnd pick and 2 4th rounders this yr?

3 4th's I think. Gives us a chance to get 2 elite SA talents this year.