Mega Thread 2021 Draft

[Lore]

Hey guys, scuse the intrusion. Thought you might like to have this resource on your board (mods might like to sticky):

 

[Adz2332]

Plenty of names being thrown around that seem like they would have been there at 16.... so pick 12 is interesting. Would we have ended up with the same player at either pick?

 

[all seeing eye]

Plenty of names being thrown around that seem like they would have been there at 16.... so pick 12 is interesting. Would we have ended up with the same player at either pick?

Sonsie, Sinn, Goater, Johnson will be gone by 16, maybe even before 12. Roberts Draper will probably still be there at 16 and higher, so 12 does open up some more possibilities.

 

[Tim Chinever]

What are the thoughts on Luke Beeken 19 year old who was impressive in the snafl with WWT this year? Speculative late pick maybe!

 

[Hot Port]

Please use Pick 12 on a mid not a forward defender or flanker

 

[zadav29]

What are the thoughts on Luke Beeken 19 year old who was impressive in the snafl with WWT this year? Speculative late pick maybe!

He’s a talent but we have plenty of flankers

 

[Tibbs]

Johnson or the "Goat" are my two preferences.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Any ruck drafted this year will be a list clogger.

So what. You need insurance. We don't need another sexy little flakey flanker. They are just as much list cloggers.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

WCE Eagles fans probably said the same when they took Dean Cox

Dean Cox

Age

44

Ht

203cm

Wt

107kg

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Career

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Last 5

D

15.9

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.5

3star

G

0.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

13.0

4star

K

5.8

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.0

1star

on the rookie list.

 

[Brian McGee]

Am I right in saying that by bringing in Sydney’s future third, that we can now trade out our first for next year after trading our future third out for finlayson? Not that I would like to do it, but we now have the flexibility to bring that pick into this years draft if a player that we want is still on the table on draft night. Or shuffle up the order again if we wanted to get into the top 10.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

WCE Eagles fans probably said the same when they took Dean Cox on the rookie list.

Especially after he struggled to run a couple of laps at his first training session.

Eagles decided to take a punt on the awkward teenager, picking him up in the 2001 rookie draft.
In his first training sessions with the Eagles, they’d be forgiven for thinking they’d made a terrible mistake. He was unfit and uncoordinated, all left feet and flailing arms.

 

[JimmyBC]

Yea if Lycett or Hayes get injured I don't want our youngsters in the snaffell playing to part time rucks getting slayed by the Jarrad Reddens it helps nobody.

 

[Macca19]

My preference would be:

1. Goater - I dont really see a clear weakness in his game and he probably suits the modern prototype midfielder really well. Tall, very agile and like you said, explodes out of packs with ease. Unfortunately, I dont expect him to be available at our pick.

2. Sonsie - You are right! He was a top 5 pick and closest to JHF this time last year but injuries and Victoria's COVID situation has made him slide down. Another inside midfielder that can kick goals from midfielder which is exactly what we need currently.

3. Wanganeen-Milera - We probably have a fair few wingers on the list in Amon, Duursma, Bonner and Bergman. But I'd like to see Bergman spend time in the centre this year and NWM could be the key that releases Bergman into midfield. In terms of NWM himself, best kick in this draft, knows his way out of a congested situation and puts the ball on a platter. Georgiades wouldnt mind it!

4. Draper - Has some serious x-factor up forward but his midfield acts are in question. He has the height to go into midfield and provide a point of difference but his career coming to fruition will depend on how he develops that body of his to suit the modern game.

Rachele and Sinn probably wont be on our radar because of our depth in those positions. Johnson, while he reminds me of Pendlebury with his clearance work and kicking, has a couple of obvious weaknesses. Van Rooyen probably too early for pick 12.

Rachele is on our radar. Whilst we have depth in his position at the moment, it really depends on how we want to use that depth. We know we want to move Butters and Rozee into more midfield roles and that was expected to happen this year. If it happens next year then it really opens up some more spots for a forward line player.

If Ward, Hobbs, Erasmus, Sonsie, Goater are gone then Rachele for me becomes best available small and a must take.

 

[Macca19]

Any highlights of Goater, seems a favourite for many , but has little exposed form, bit of a late season mover. Seems everyone is basing it on his athletic test profile which was exceptional.

He's been on the verge of top 10 since his big start to the season.

 

[Duck Farmer]

Please use Pick 12 on a mid not a forward defender or flanker

We will use Pick 12 on a reach for a speculative ruck.

 

[philthy05]

So what. You need insurance. We don't need another sexy little flakey flanker. They are just as much list cloggers.

Realistically there’s no draft prospect ruck that would come close to getting a game for us if both lycett and Hayes went down

they would just play finlayson / Alir / Dixon / Marshall over an 18yr old.
All the young-ish developing rucks got picked off in the mid season draft.

There’s only the option to add a guy like knoll or lol , Jarrad redden as insurance and I still doubt we play them even if half our backup rucks were injured.

it’s shit, but it is what it is.

next years draft is stacked with rucks. We just have to pray.

 

[all seeing eye]

He's been on the verge of top 10 since his big start to the season.

Seems to have moved down into that 10 range as season has gone on, bit like the Bont did, reckon early season predicts had him around 16-18 mark.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Woodville-West Torrens premiership defender Luke Beecken is one of six additions to the list of South Australians set to test at the NAB AFL Combine in Adelaide on Saturday.
The mature-age backman’s stunning League season with the Eagles has caught the eye of AFL recruiters, ensuring he will have the opportunity to display his impressive aerobic capacity for a second occasion.
Beecken, 20, tested strongly at the State-based AFL Combine in 2019, winning the endurance Yo-Yo Test by reaching Level 21.5 and placing fourth in the Agility Test with a time of 8.09 seconds.
Making his Statewide Super League debut in Round 6, Beecken averaged 15.6 possessions at 94 per cent disposal efficiency while playing 16 matches in succession through to the Grand Final.
Measuring in at 185cm and 74kg, he provided plenty of rebound from the Eagles back half while also drifting forward to kick seven goals for the season.


Norwood’s Alastair Lord, Central’s Isaiah Dudley, North’s Harvey Harrison, Sturt’s Zac Becker and Glenelg’s Oscar Adams have also been added to the original list of Croweaters released in August.
Another exciting 20-year old to put his best foot forward will be Central District interceptor Leek Alleer.
Boasting incredible athleticism, the 196cm Bulldogs defender – who played 11 League games this year – is expected to test strongly in the Standing and Running Vertical Jump tests.

2021 SA AFL Combine Preview - SANFL

sanfl.com.au

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Realistically there’s no draft prospect ruck that would come close to getting a game for us if both lycett and Hayes went down

they would just play finlayson / Alir / Dixon / Marshall over an 18yr old.
All the young-ish developing rucks got picked off in the mid season draft.

There’s only the option to add a guy like knoll or lol , Jarrad redden as insurance and I still doubt we play them even if half our backup rucks were injured.

it’s sh*t, but it is what it is.

next years draft is stacked with rucks. We just have to pray.

So you have seen every single ruckman around Oz, in all leagues play every single minute of 2020 and 2021 and your conclusion is there is nobody out there worth having as insurance for a year or two. I call that BS.

That insurance isn't about playing a whole season in the A grade. its out plugging gap for maybe up to a handful of games. Its about having a decent ruck in the magpies for our young mids to continue their development, its also about practice. You play as you practice, so if you have a variety of rucks rather than 2 blokes always competing against each other, you have better practice sessions.

If we have 17 major injuries again this year there is no guarantee who does and doesn't get injured. Should always have 4 rucks on the list in a squad off 40+.

A kid worth trying to develop is the absolute minimum we have to add to the list this year and we can add a state league guy next year if need be, but why not do so this year so he can train with the squad for a longer period?

 

[JimmyBC]

So you have seen every single ruckman around Oz, in all leagues play every single minute of 2020 and 2021 and your conclusion is there is nobody out there worth having as insurance for a year or two. I call that BS.

That insurance isn't about playing a whole season in the A grade. its out plugging gap for maybe up to a handful of games. Its about having a decent ruck in the magpies for our young mids to continue their development, its also about practice. You play as you practice, so if you have a variety of rucks rather than 2 blokes always competing against each other, you have better practice sessions.

If we have 17 major injuries again this year there is no guarantee who does and doesn't get injured. Should always have 4 rucks on the list in a squad off 40+.

A kid worth trying to develop is the absolute minimum we have to add to the list this year and we can add a state league guy next year if need be, but why not do so he can train with the squad for a longer period?

Yea I'm not sure why people go away from this philosophy it's not like we don't list & dice flankers & mids that never make it, it's not list clogging at all just pick up and cut you'll eventually get some decent service from a few even if it's just more beneficial for the magoos.

 

[Macca19]

There are very few decent rucks around, even at state league. Its why spuds like Keegan Brooksby

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Keegan Brooksby

Age

35

Ht

197cm

Wt

105kg

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Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.0

3star

K

5.9

2star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

0.2

2star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.6

3star

keep getting drafted

 

[Sleezy]

There are very few decent rucks around, even at state league. Its why spuds like Keegan Brooksby keep getting drafted

Jarred Redden. Get him fit, could be anything.

Lol.

 

[Grave Danger]

This lad from W-WT comes from the same place as Lachie Jones. Was in the U19 state development squad this year.

Jonte Hunter-Price (197cm and 90kg) -Boasts a big, strong body. Enjoys the competitive side of the game. Plays mostly ruck and key forward. Has an elite running jump which allows him to launch high and hard into aerial contests. Working on winning more of the footy when playing ruck.

 

[shewho]

Port’s Draft Board
—-———————-
1. Horne-Francis
2. Daicos
3. Darcy
4. Callaghan
5. Hobbs
6. Ward
7. Erasmus
8. Gibcus
9. Sonsie
10. Sinn
11. Rachele
12. Goater
13. Wanganeen-Milera
14. Johnson
15. Draper
16. Amiss
17. Van Rooyen
18. Butler
19. Taylor
20. Andrew

We only really need a draft board of 14 but I’ve started with 20 as there’s plenty of vision yet to be seen and the combines to come. Criticisms and suggested changes welcome.

I really hope we traded up to get Sonsie. Class is what we need.

 

[Macca19]

This lad from W-WT comes from the same place as Lachie Jones. Was in the U19 state development squad this year.

Jonte Hunter-Price (197cm and 90kg) -Boasts a big, strong body. Enjoys the competitive side of the game. Plays mostly ruck and key forward. Has an elite running jump which allows him to launch high and hard into aerial contests. Working on winning more of the footy when playing ruck.

Oscar Adams is one im keen on whos a CHB/Ruck. Should be there late

 

[shewho]

VFL Showreel, R4: Tyler Sonsie proves the real deal on debut

Highly-rated youngster and potential top five draft pick Tyler Sonsie heavily impressed on debut for the Box Hill Hawks with 21 touches and two great goals

www.afl.com.au

Sonsie on debut in VFL