List Mgmt. 2022 Draft Thread - Part I

[George]

Sticking this at the top of each page. If it gets annoying, let me know and I can just put it in the original post of the thread. Credit to Lore

 

[George]

Knightmare’s take:

10. St Kilda - Mattaes Phillipou - Woodville-West Torrens (SA)
The son of former Footscray player Sam, Mattaes is a 192cm, dual position impact player who is arguably this year's most damaging prospect through the midfield and up forward. Through the midfield, Phillipou is a first possession winner who bursts out of stoppages at speed and demonstrates class with ball in hand. As a forward he provides a marking presence, hits the scoreboard at will, and sets up teammates inside 50 with precise entry kicks.

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_...draft-espn-three-round-breakdown-************

Get the wog boy in and get him in now

 

[CursingFijian]

The point of interest for me is GC first pick. Their list manager is on record as saying that they need to be cautious about who they select to avoid the go home factor.

And they could really use another tall intercepting defender. Toward the back end of this year they were playing Mac Andrew in defence.

If Busslinger interviews positively he could definitely be on their radar.

And if he doesn’t respond well to the prospect of moving to the GC, then reuniting the Holland brothers might be a really good option, even if it is over reach.

If they can find another wing option then Lukosius can be unshackled a little to play a more offensive role.

 

[austinnn]

FYI and FWIW, these are the results of the first round of the BF phantom draft on the main board:

Pick 1 - Brisbane - Will Ashcroft [Matched Bid]
Pick 2 - GWS - Aaron Cadman
Pick 3 - North Melbourne - Harry Sheezel
Pick 4 - North Melbourne - George Wardlaw
Pick 5 - Essendon - Elijah Tsatas
Pick 6 - Gold Coast Suns - Mattaes Phillipou
Pick 7 - Hawthorn - Cam MacKenzie
Pick 8 - Geelong - Darcy Jones
Pick 9 - West Coast Eagles - Jhye Clark
Pick 10 - St Kilda - Bailey Humphrey
Pick 11 - Carlton - Lewis Hayes
Pick 12 - Western Bulldogs - Reuben Ginbey
Pick 13 - West Coast Eagles - Elijah Hewett
Pick 14 - Melbourne - Matthew Jefferson
Pick 15 - Sydney - Jedd Busslinger
Pick 16 - GWS - Oliver Hollands
Pick 17 - Essendon - Alwyn Davey

Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]

[Matched Bid]
Pick 18 - Brisbane - Jaspa Fletcher [Matched Bid]
Pick 19 - Collingwood - Isaac Keeler
Pick 20 - Sydney - Brayden George
Pick 21 - GWS - Jacob Konstanty

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I really hope it doesn't pan out like that, I'm a total nuffie but Humphrey has been described as a poor set shot and a project player. Yuck.

I'm into Mattaes or CMac, just being a sheep I suppose. Otherwise maybe I'd pick swap and go for Hollands and an early 2rdp.

EDIT:

Here are the exact words of our phantom List Lord, TDS7;

Pick 10 | Bailey Humphrey | 186cm 86kg | Inside Midfielder/Medium Forward

Bailey "Humphrey B. Bear" Humphrey has landed down at Moorabbin. The definition of an upside prospect, Humphrey has all the physical tools and mental strength to carve out a place among the greats. To get there, he'll need to overcome the bane of many a footballer: kicking. While Bailey's skills with the footy have been overblown a touch, there's no doubt that he's dreadful with a set shot and pretty ordinary around the ground. He also needs to build up his tank a bit more to play further up the ground, something he's been working on throughout the season. With his deficiencies out of the way, let's get onto what he brings to the St. Kilda Football Club. Baz is a strong, agile, fast midfielder with vices for hands, dynamite in his footy boots, and a rousing will to get his team over the line. A vocal leader who impacts the game with every kick, Humphrey injects some excitement into St Kilda's one-paced midfield and some grit into their forward line. He finds his way on the scoresheet an incredible amount for someone who splits their time between the forward line and the midfield, tackles hard, and runs both ways with a ferocious dedication to getting the footy. Despite an interrupted year, Bailey has shot right into top-10 contention. With a few preseasons in the AFL system, his drive and leadership coupled with the mountain of upside he has St Kilda are in a perfect place to inject some excitement and ferocity into their new future under Ross Lyon.

 

[Significant]

FYI and FWIW, these are the results of the first round of the BF phantom draft on the main board:

Pick 1 - Brisbane - Will Ashcroft [Matched Bid]
Pick 2 - GWS - Aaron Cadman
Pick 3 - North Melbourne - Harry Sheezel
Pick 4 - North Melbourne - George Wardlaw
Pick 5 - Essendon - Elijah Tsatas
Pick 6 - Gold Coast Suns - Mattaes Phillipou
Pick 7 - Hawthorn - Cam MacKenzie
Pick 8 - Geelong - Darcy Jones
Pick 9 - West Coast Eagles - Jhye Clark
Pick 10 - St Kilda - Bailey Humphrey
Pick 11 - Carlton - Lewis Hayes
Pick 12 - Western Bulldogs - Reuben Ginbey
Pick 13 - West Coast Eagles - Elijah Hewett
Pick 14 - Melbourne - Matthew Jefferson
Pick 15 - Sydney - Jedd Busslinger
Pick 16 - GWS - Oliver Hollands
Pick 17 - Essendon - Alwyn Davey [Matched Bid]
Pick 18 - Brisbane - Jaspa Fletcher [Matched Bid]
Pick 19 - Collingwood - Isaac Keeler
Pick 20 - Sydney - Brayden George
Pick 21 - GWS - Jacob Konstanty

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I really hope it doesn't pan out like that, I'm a total nuffie but Humphrey has been described as a poor set shot and a project player. Yuck.

I'm into Mattaes or CMac, just being a sheep I suppose. Otherwise maybe I'd pick swap and go for Hollands and an early 2rdp.

EDIT:

Here are the exact words of our phantom List Lord, TDS7;

Pick 10 | Bailey Humphrey | 186cm 86kg | Inside Midfielder/Medium Forward

Bailey "Humphrey B. Bear" Humphrey has landed down at Moorabbin. The definition of an upside prospect, Humphrey has all the physical tools and mental strength to carve out a place among the greats. To get there, he'll need to overcome the bane of many a footballer: kicking. While Bailey's skills with the footy have been overblown a touch, there's no doubt that he's dreadful with a set shot and pretty ordinary around the ground. He also needs to build up his tank a bit more to play further up the ground, something he's been working on throughout the season. With his deficiencies out of the way, let's get onto what he brings to the St. Kilda Football Club. Baz is a strong, agile, fast midfielder with vices for hands, dynamite in his footy boots, and a rousing will to get his team over the line. A vocal leader who impacts the game with every kick, Humphrey injects some excitement into St Kilda's one-paced midfield and some grit into their forward line. He finds his way on the scoresheet an incredible amount for someone who splits their time between the forward line and the midfield, tackles hard, and runs both ways with a ferocious dedication to getting the footy. Despite an interrupted year, Bailey has shot right into top-10 contention. With a few preseasons in the AFL system, his drive and leadership coupled with the mountain of upside he has St Kilda are in a perfect place to inject some excitement and ferocity into their new future under Ross Lyon.

By all reports, it sounds like Humphrey has a LOT of admirers in the middle part of the Top 10. Essendon, Suns (although supposedly way into Ginbey), Hawks.

If the rumours are true regarding our infatuation with Hollands, we may be looking to package up 9 with something for 14 and 17 from Sydney. Maybe our future 2nd?

 

[bird_man]

By all reports, it sounds like Humphrey has a LOT of admirers in the middle part of the Top 10. Essendon, Suns (although supposedly way into Ginbey), Hawks.

If the rumours are true regarding our infatuation with Hollands, we may be looking to package up 9 with something for 14 and 17 from Sydney. Maybe our future 2nd?

Latest reports we were trying to move up in the draft, not down.

I'd be pretty disappointed if we moved down. We are in a good spot at the moment

 

[Significant]

Latest reports we were trying to move up in the draft, not down.

I'd be pretty disappointed if we moved down. We are in a good spot at the moment

We had been trying to move up, but they're also on record in saying 4 picks inside 32 (or that may have been a mistake by Lethlean when interviewed on SEN). There are lots of ways to do it which don't involve your first round pick, but it's an option, particularly with interest in Hollands.

 

[Red leg]

Who is RCD?

Riley Collier Dawkins

 

[gringo2011]

Yeah I was thinking that too. He really doesn’t sound like a great leader. Maybe that’s why he’s not getting senior jobs.

In that interview with Sincs he seemed to be quite good in a one on one. Perhaps he's a better communicator outside the media format. He's not overtly expressive or emotive but maybe that's a strength.

 

[gringo2011]

Jordan Degoey like, but with youth and a potential higher ceiling. Why not?

Phillipou looks more Bont than DeGoey. Humphrey would be the more DeGoey like player in this draft. I probably didn't imagine him as a huge impact player as much as a smooth operator. Seems to kick very well and doesn't seem to waste much footy compared to some of those more grunt guys like Clark and Hewett.

 

[gringo2011]

FYI and FWIW, these are the results of the first round of the BF phantom draft on the main board:

Pick 1 - Brisbane - Will Ashcroft [Matched Bid]
Pick 2 - GWS - Aaron Cadman
Pick 3 - North Melbourne - Harry Sheezel
Pick 4 - North Melbourne - George Wardlaw
Pick 5 - Essendon - Elijah Tsatas
Pick 6 - Gold Coast Suns - Mattaes Phillipou
Pick 7 - Hawthorn - Cam MacKenzie
Pick 8 - Geelong - Darcy Jones
Pick 9 - West Coast Eagles - Jhye Clark
Pick 10 - St Kilda - Bailey Humphrey
Pick 11 - Carlton - Lewis Hayes
Pick 12 - Western Bulldogs - Reuben Ginbey
Pick 13 - West Coast Eagles - Elijah Hewett
Pick 14 - Melbourne - Matthew Jefferson
Pick 15 - Sydney - Jedd Busslinger
Pick 16 - GWS - Oliver Hollands
Pick 17 - Essendon - Alwyn Davey [Matched Bid]
Pick 18 - Brisbane - Jaspa Fletcher [Matched Bid]
Pick 19 - Collingwood - Isaac Keeler
Pick 20 - Sydney - Brayden George
Pick 21 - GWS - Jacob Konstanty

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I really hope it doesn't pan out like that, I'm a total nuffie but Humphrey has been described as a poor set shot and a project player. Yuck.

I'm into Mattaes or CMac, just being a sheep I suppose. Otherwise maybe I'd pick swap and go for Hollands and an early 2rdp.

EDIT:

Here are the exact words of our phantom List Lord, TDS7;

Pick 10 | Bailey Humphrey | 186cm 86kg | Inside Midfielder/Medium Forward

Bailey "Humphrey B. Bear" Humphrey has landed down at Moorabbin. The definition of an upside prospect, Humphrey has all the physical tools and mental strength to carve out a place among the greats. To get there, he'll need to overcome the bane of many a footballer: kicking. While Bailey's skills with the footy have been overblown a touch, there's no doubt that he's dreadful with a set shot and pretty ordinary around the ground. He also needs to build up his tank a bit more to play further up the ground, something he's been working on throughout the season. With his deficiencies out of the way, let's get onto what he brings to the St. Kilda Football Club. Baz is a strong, agile, fast midfielder with vices for hands, dynamite in his footy boots, and a rousing will to get his team over the line. A vocal leader who impacts the game with every kick, Humphrey injects some excitement into St Kilda's one-paced midfield and some grit into their forward line. He finds his way on the scoresheet an incredible amount for someone who splits their time between the forward line and the midfield, tackles hard, and runs both ways with a ferocious dedication to getting the footy. Despite an interrupted year, Bailey has shot right into top-10 contention. With a few preseasons in the AFL system, his drive and leadership coupled with the mountain of upside he has St Kilda are in a perfect place to inject some excitement and ferocity into their new future under Ross Lyon.

To me Humphrey looks like the type that could be a potential star. He just has that ability to be in the right place at the right time and he misses a lot but he kicks a lot too. Phillipou looks a safe bet to be a good player, I could see him being another Jack Steele level guy easily. Humper probably has more chance at being a frustration but more chance of being an absolute star. He has high impact like a lot of real champions. I think he could really flourish under Ross, he'd see his best qualities not his limitations.

 

[BrutThough]

We are in a good spot to land one of Humphrey, Phillipou or Mckenzie. All would suit us very well. Would also be happy with Elijah Hewett.

Not keen on Hollands - no doubt he will be a good player but adding a shorter, outside leaning mid is less exciting given what should still be on the board. Also hoping we don't go tall.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

By all reports, it sounds like Humphrey has a LOT of admirers in the middle part of the Top 10. Essendon, Suns (although supposedly way into Ginbey), Hawks.

If the rumours are true regarding our infatuation with Hollands, we may be looking to package up 9 with something for 14 and 17 from Sydney. Maybe our future 2nd?

Sounds unlikely that he would get to 14 at this point.

 

[Ads734]

Well one thing we know , Toice loves his SA boys….

 

[stavro#4]

Most relevant bit:

10. St Kilda​

Cam Mackenzie – 187cm Midfielder, VIC

The Saints need a few different types of players across the field. Tall intercepting defender Jedd Busslinger and key forward Matthew Jefferson have been raised as possible options at this pick, but Mackenzie looks the obvious choice. A St Kilda Next Generation Academy member for the past three years, the Sandringham Dragons midfielder has worked closely with Nick Dal Santo and said he would be “be happy to stay at the Saints” after training with the club earlier this year. Mackenzie finds plenty of the ball and uses it well, while also having great speed and composure. He won a NAB League premiership with the Dragons this year and another in school football at Brighton Grammar.

Whole thing:

The AFL national draft is just five weeks away and clubs are beginning to get their draft boards in order and zero in on their targets.
Here’s an early look at how the first 25 picks will fall in our October Phantom Draft, including all the latest mail.

1. GWS Giants​

Aaron Cadman – 194cm Forward, VIC
It’s no surprise who the Giants are targeting after trading up the order to secure the No.1 pick. Most clubs don’t have Cadman in the top five on their draft boards, but he is the best key forward in this year’s draft pool and that is precisely what GWS needs. Unlike some other top Victorian prospects, the Darley local has also expressed genuine excitement about moving interstate. That has given the Giants a level of confidence that they will be able to build a forward line around the Jeremy Cameron clone in the long-term.

2. Brisbane Lions (match North Melbourne bid)​

Will Ashcroft – 183cm Midfielder, VIC
While Cadman might go at No.1 on draft night, you’d struggle to find a club that does not have Ashcroft pegged as the No.1 talent in this year’s pool. The Giants are not expected to bid on the Brisbane father-son at pick 1, meaning the Kangaroos will have to do so at pick 2. The prolific ball-winning onballer – who is the son of three-time Lions premiership player Marcus – has not put a foot wrong this year and has won a swag of awards in the process. Expect him to have an immediate impact in a Brisbane jumper next year.

3. North Melbourne​

George Wardlaw – 182cm Midfielder, VIC

Had he not had a season ruined by injury, Wardlaw might have been lauded as one of the best draft prospects of recent years. A hard-at-it onballer with power and speed, he models his game on Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver. Wardlaw missed all four games of the national championships for Vic Metro and played just three NAB League games for Oakleigh Chargers due to multiple hamstring injuries, a concussion and a bout of Covid-19. However, clubs still rate him highly and the games he has played this year have been exceptional.

4. North Melbourne​

Harry Sheezel – 183cm Forward, VIC

Opposition clubs believe the Kangaroos are now “a lock” to take Wardlaw followed by Sheezel, despite North Melbourne flagging it is still open to trading its second pick. Wardlaw’s good mate from the Oakleigh Chargers, Elijah Tsatas, is available to the Roos here but is another midfielder, an area the club has already stockpiled a few of in recent years. Sheezel provides something different as a forward with the most X-Factor of any player in the draft. He is a genuine classy goalkicker who recruiters believe still has plenty of upside left.

5. Essendon​

Elijah Tsatas – 188cm Midfielder, VIC

The Bombers are tossing up a few options at their first pick, but Tsatas looks the early favourite. The Oakleigh Chargers product is an obvious choice as a local who will provide Essendon with some much needed power, speed and size through the midfield. West Australian Reuben Ginbey is also in the mix here and – while not as classy as Tsatas – he is a bigger bodied midfielder who would complement the likes of smaller onballers Darcy Parish, Dylan Shiel and Zach Merrett. The Bombers have also had an eye on South Australian forward-midfielder Mattaes Phillipou, but pick 5 might be a touch early for him.

6. Gold Coast​

Rueben Ginbey – 189cm Midfielder/Defender, WA

As long as the Bombers don’t strike first, the Suns look set to snap up Ginbey with their first pick. The West Australian is the preferred option for West Coast with their top-10 selection but is unlikely to get there given the interest from Gold Coast and Essendon higher in the order. A big-bodied midfielder, Ginbey also has a second string to his bow with his ability to play across half-back. He was Western Australia’s MVP in the national championships, capping a season which has seen his star significantly rise.

7. Hawthorn​

Bailey Humphrey – 184cm Midfielder/Forward, VIC

A late-season bolter, Humphrey is tipped to land at Waverley Park. He missed a chunk of the season with a knee injury but finished the NAB League season in a blaze of glory and had some good moments in Vic Country’s final match of the national championships. With the departures of Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara during the trade period, the Hawks need to add some more midfielders and Humphrey fits the bill there as well as being able to push forward and impact the scoreboard. He interviewed well with clubs at the draft combine, coming across as a good down-to-earth Gippsland boy.

8. Geelong​

Jhye Clark – 180cm Midfielder, VIC

If no one makes a surprise play earlier, the Cats look a certainty to snap up Clark with the pick they received in the Jack Bowes salary dump. A local who captained the Geelong Falcons in the NAB League this year, Clark has drawn comparisons to recently-retired Cats great Joel Selwood with the way he goes about it. He’s a brave and incredibly tough onballer who is developing into a stellar leader and is one of the best two-way runners in this year’s draft pool. Clark trained with Geelong in the pre-season as part of the AFL Academy program and made an impression, before going on to win Vic Country’s MVP award at the national championships.

9. West Coast​

Jedd Busslinger – 196cm Defender, WA

The Eagles are expected to target homegrown talent with their first two picks and with Ginbey expected to be off the table before they come around, Busslinger is the early favourite here. The East Perth product is more of an interceptor than a key defender and therefore might not be considered a top-10 selection in other drafts. But he looks the best tall defender this year and fits a need for West Coast. Busslinger reads the play well, backs himself in the air and is a good kick for a big man.

10. St Kilda​

Cam Mackenzie – 187cm Midfielder, VIC

The Saints need a few different types of players across the field. Tall intercepting defender Jedd Busslinger and key forward Matthew Jefferson have been raised as possible options at this pick, but Mackenzie looks the obvious choice. A St Kilda Next Generation Academy member for the past three years, the Sandringham Dragons midfielder has worked closely with Nick Dal Santo and said he would be “be happy to stay at the Saints” after training with the club earlier this year. Mackenzie finds plenty of the ball and uses it well, while also having great speed and composure. He won a NAB League premiership with the Dragons this year and another in school football at Brighton Grammar.

11. Carlton​

Oliver Hollands – 183cm Midfield, VIC

The Blues are believed to be zeroing in on Hollands with their first pick, given they are keen to bolster their stocks of strong-running midfielders. The boy from Wodonga – who is the brother of Gold Coast’s Elijah Hollands – finished equal-first in the 2km time trial at the national draft combine earlier this month after placing equal-fourth in the YoYo test at the NAB League testing day in March. Hollands has spent a lot of time on a wing this year, where he has found plenty of the ball and makes good decisions. However, he is also developing his inside midfield game with his contest work. Fittingly, Hollands is a Carlton supporter whose great-grandfather Martin Cross played 36 VFL games for the Blues in the 1960s.

12. Western Bulldogs​

Mattaes Phillipou – 190cm Forward/Midfielder, SA

A lot of clubs have Phillipou ranked 10-15 on their draft boards, but some consider him to be top-five on talent and say he would be “a steal” if he makes it to the Bulldogs at pick 12. The Woodville-West Torrens forward-midfielder is a good size and possesses impressive speed, aerial abilities and a good kick. Recruiters describe him as a player who “can break games open” with “matchwinning qualities”. There is also some romance about a potential move to the Bulldogs. Phillipou’s father, Sam, played three games for the club.

13. West Coast​

Ed Allan – 194cm Midfielder, WA

The Eagles are believed to be looking very closely at Allan with one of their first two picks, given he has also attracted interest from Melbourne, which has the very next selection. Another homegrown talent from the west, Allan has good size and speed and is a strong runner who was the quickest player over 20m at the national draft combine. The son of former Hawthorn and Fremantle star Ben, he has emerged as a draft bolter in the second half of the season, despite playing limited football this year due to a stress fracture in his back. Fellow WA product Elijah Hewett is more of a genuine midfielder than Allan but is expected to slide a little further down the order.

14. Melbourne​

Matthew Jefferson – 195cm Forward, VIC

The second-best key forward in the draft behind Cadman, Jefferson is firmly in the sights of the Demons if he is still available at their first pick. Key forwards are the weak spot in Melbourne’s list. The club picked up Jacob van Rooyen in last year’s draft, who is showing plenty of promise, and Josh Schache in the trade period. However, Sam Weideman departed for Essendon and Ben Brown and Tom McDonald will both start next season at the age of 30. Jefferson’s marking ability is his weapon and he has improved his goalkicking this year. Likened to Essendon’s Harrison Jones, he booted seven goals from eight kicks against Western Australia during the national championships.

15. Sydney​

Lachlan Cowan – 188cm Defender, TAS

The Swans would be all over Phillipou if he fell as low as pick 15. But with that scenario highly unlikely, Sydney is turning its attention to Cowan. This year’s runners-up have been looking to add some more run and rebound out of half-back and Cowan is a perfect fit as a speedy line-breaking rebounding defender with a penetrating right boot. The Tasmanian has a host of admirers in the 15 to 25 range, with Collingwood also interested. So if Sydney doesn’t snap him up here, he might not be available at the Swans’ next selection.

16. GWS Giants​

Lewis Hayes – 197cm Defender, VIC

Rival clubs aren’t entirely sure what the Giants are going to do with their three other top-25 picks. However, Hayes is a considered a first-round prospect who makes some sense for GWS to lend some support to Sam Taylor down back. The brother of Port Adelaide ruckman Sam, Hayes is more than capable one-on-one but is more of a third-tall type defender who reads the play well and is a strong interceptor. He likes to run and receive on the way out and is still growing. His brother stands a towering 205cm tall.

17. Brisbane (match bid from Collingwood)​

Jaspa Fletcher – 184cm Midfielder, QLD

Another Brisbane father-son prospect, Fletcher is a first-round talent and Collingwood is a club that would not be afraid of making a bid. The Lions don’t have the draft points to match first-round bids on Ashcroft and Fletcher just yet, but will either find them or go into a points deficit next year to secure the talented pair. Fletcher is the son of Adrian, who played 231 top-level games for four clubs including the Brisbane Bears and Lions. More athletically gifted than his dad, he is a strong runner who has real class and makes good decisions.

18. Collingwood​

Henry Hustwaite – 194cm Midfielder, VIC

No one is saying that Hustwaite will be the next Scott Pendlebury, but he has some similar traits to the Magpies champion as a midfielder who is not overly quick but has classy hands to release teammates from stoppages. Collingwood is right across him, especially given his older brother Campbell is a co-captain of the Magpies’ VFL team. Hailing from the Dandenong Stingrays, Hustwaite has also spent some time across half-back this year and was a consistent performer for Vic Country across his four matches during the national championships.

19. Sydney​

Olli Hotton – 181cm Forward, VIC

The Swans are understood to be fans of Hotton, who has emerged into a top-20 prospect in the eyes of many. While recruiters believe he still has a bit of work to do, he is a good character and has a strong athletic profile on which to build. Hotton finished sixth in the 20m sprint at the national draft combine as well as equal-fourth in the vertical jump. The high half-forward role was new to Hotton this year but one he excelled in, including during an impressive national championships campaign for Vic Metro. He logged 24 disposals and kicked three goals in one game against South Australia.

20. GWS Giants​

Charlie Clarke – 182cm Forward, VIC

The Giants are expected to snap up Clarke with one of these two selections, given there are a few other clubs with picks in the 20s who are lurking. The forward shot to prominence when he kicked seven goals for Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League in round 4 and went on to have a solid national championships for Vic Metro. Clarke brings good energy, is defensively-minded and possesses some good speed which allows him to find space. He might be a slight reach at pick 20, but he is the type of player the Giants could do with in attack alongside Brent Daniels and Toby Greene.

21. GWS Giants​

Coby Burgiel – 183cm Defender/Midfielder/Forward, VIC

Burgiel has plenty of fans and is tipped to land somewhere between picks 15 and 30, putting him right in the mix for the Giants. GWS can cherry pick what it needs given its raft of high picks, and Burgiel presents a good option as a player with serious speed who can line up in a range of positions. He started the year on a wing but has also played across half-forward, as an inside midfielder and across half-back, where he looked a natural for Vic Country in the national championships. From the Gippsland Power, Burgiel finished third in the 20m sprint at the draft combine and is a beautiful kick.

22. West Coast​

Darcy Jones – 175cm Midfielder/Forward, WA

The star of the draft combine, Jones set a new record in the agility test as well as taking out the vertical jump title and finishing fifth in both the running vertical jump and the 20m sprint. The boy from Swan Districts is small, but boy can he play. Jones kicked two goals in his senior WAFL debut late in the season playing primarily on a wing, and recruiters describe him as “hard to fault”. With the Eagles looking to draft some West Australian locals, he is another who fits the criteria.

23. Western Bulldogs​

Brayden George – 185cm Forward, VIC

Whoever takes a punt on George will do so knowing he will be on the sidelines throughout next year after he suffered a late-season ACL injury. However, the potential payoff in the long-term is enormous. A power athlete, George has exceptional spring and speed in his legs and is a threat in attack both in the air and at ground level. While he still has some areas to improve in, he has drawn comparisons to Christian Petracca and could have been pushing to be a top-10 pick this year had he not been injured. It would be brave for a struggling club to pick him in the top 25 given the injury, but rivals believe a more established club like the Bulldogs could take a punt earlier.

24. Essendon​

Josh Weddle – 191cm Defender, VIC

There is a lot of interest in Weddle among clubs with picks 15 to 25, with the mid-sized defender viewed as a player with “enormous upside”. Weddle was considered a later draft pick early in the year but came with a bullet in the second half of the season. He has a great athletic profile, is driven and is a genuine competitor down back who can hold down taller opponents. Hawthorn and Collingwood also have some interest if Essendon doesn’t pounce first.

25. North Melbourne​

Max Gruzewski – 192cm Defender/Forward, VIC

If they take Wardlaw and Sheezel with the first two picks, expect the Kangaroos to target a key-position player with this pick, which they obtained from Adelaide in a late pick swap. Gruzewski, who is otherwise expected to attract interest from Collingwood a couple of picks later, is one good option who has shown an ability to play at both ends of the ground this year. A smart decision maker with good endurance and a strong marking game, Gruzewski missed a large chunk of the season with a PCL knee injury but caught the eye in Vic Metro’s final match of the national championships. Tasmanian intercepting defender Tom McCullum is another possibility around this mark.

Jesus Christ.

If it played out like this. Someone better be trading with Carlton/dogs for Phillipou.

He and Cmac would be a dream draft.

 

[botts]

We are in a good spot to land one of Humphrey, Phillipou or Mckenzie. All would suit us very well. Would also be happy with Elijah Hewett.

Not keen on Hollands - no doubt he will be a good player but adding a shorter, outside leaning mid is less exciting given what should still be on the board. Also hoping we don't go tall.

Getting a jet. I’m pumped!

 

[L_W_P]

I would be saving that for poaching season

Anderson
Bing

If this ‘bring him home’ momentum keeps up at least one of those boys should be in red white and black next year

Oh shit...

I didn't even think of this.

MMMPPPHHH!!!

 

[phantom13]

Ive raised this before but can someone PLEASE explain to me how the **** Brisbane get Fletcher and Ashcroft when according to the table in the sticky they are nearly 800 point short of matching a bid JUST for Ashcroft and some 1800 points short (or the equivalent of pick 5) of both?

Like, seriously what is the ****ing point of the bid match system if you can just roll into a top 5 picks worth of deficit to match them?

Also Ashcrofts younger brother is 2 drafts away i believe (and supposedly as good if not better) will they be allowed to match for him if they still have residual "debt" from this years trade and draft period?

 

[bird_man]

We had been trying to move up, but they're also on record in saying 4 picks inside 32 (or that may have been a mistake by Lethlean when interviewed on SEN). There are lots of ways to do it which don't involve your first round pick, but it's an option, particularly with interest in Hollands.

I really hope it's not an option

It would be a strange move to move down the order after saying we want top end talent

Seems like there are some quality kids that will be available around pick 10 before a bit of a drop off

I think we will be looking at trading a future pick in rather that splitting a top 10 pick

 

[bird_man]

Jesus Christ.

If it played out like this. Someone better be trading with Carlton/dogs for Phillipou.

He and Cmac would be a dream draft.

Yep, would quite happily give a future first for Philipou

 

[bird_man]

Ive raised this before but can someone PLEASE explain to me how the * Brisbane get Fletcher and Ashcroft when according to the table in the sticky they are nearly 800 point short of matching a bid JUST for Ashcroft and some 1800 points short (or the equivalent of pick 5) of both?

Like, seriously what is the ******* point of the bid match system if you can just roll into a top 5 picks worth of deficit to match them?

Also Ashcrofts younger brother is 2 drafts away i believe (and supposedly as good if not better) will they be allowed to match for him if they still have residual "debt" from this years trade and draft period?

Are you factoring in the 20% discount?

 

[longlivelenny]

If it comes down to McKenzie or Philippou, who do we take?

McKenzie is obviously a safer bet to stay with us and be more consistent.

Philippou looks to have more potential star factor but could be a flight risk.

With our current ruthless mindset, I hope we get Philippou and risk him going home for the potential to finally get our superstar player we so desperately need.

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[SaintsSeptember]

Sounds unlikely that he would get to 14 at this point.

I haven't seen anyone predict him to slide past 11th.

 

[stavro#4]

If it comes down to McKenzie or Philippou, who do we take?

McKenzie is obviously a safer bet to stay with us and be more consistent.

Philippou looks to have more potential star factor but could be a flight risk.

With our current ruthless mindset, I hope we get Philippou and risk him going home for the potential to finally get our superstar player we so desperately need.

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You take Cmac because he is a relatively known quantity having spent time with us.

But again, if they are both on board. You make it happen to draft both.

I could easily imagine the dogs seeing value of trading out of the first round and doubling down next year.

 

[botts]

You take Cmac because he is a relatively known quantity having spent time with us.

But again, if they are both on board. You make it happen to draft both.

I could easily imagine the dogs seeing value of trading out of the first round and doubling down next year.

Think people are underselling cmac a bit. He will be an absolute star

 

[phantom13]

Are you factoring in the 20% discount?

I must admit i forgot about that BUT

Without a discount and based on pick 1 and pick 18 bids that totals 3985 points. Brisbane has 2247 so they would be 1740 points short, pick 6 is worth 1751 points.

With the 20% discount on pick 1 and pick 18 bids (3985-797) that totals 3,188 Brisbane has 2247 so they would be 941 points short, pick 18 is worth 985 points (effectively the pick for Fletcher).

Maybe its just me but it seems pointless having this system if Brisbane can just trade out of the first round for a player then use junk picks to match bids if theyre still going to be the equivalent in debt for what one of those bids would be.