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Time to get excited about the draft
I think we will be trying to trade up but it might be hard to do
Wouldn't be surprised at all if we offered up next years first and 9 for 4 and 22
Either that or we will be trying hard to get our 2nd rounders higher
I really like Phillipou if he makes it to 9 though
One of the youngest of the draft crop. Looks a complete player.
Where do you think he ends up going BM ?Mattaes Phillipou
Height: 190cm
Weight: 89kg
D.O.B: 27-12-2004
SNAPSHOT: “A well-rounded forward/midfielder in the mould of Nat Fyfe and Patrick Dangerfield, Mattaes Phillipou’s aerial ability and scoreboard impact make him South Australia’s highest rated draft prospect.”
Mattaes Phillipou is regarded by most draft watchers as the best draft-eligible talent from South Australia. Boasting a 192cm frame and a handful of match-winning tools, part of the drawcard with Phillipou is his projected upside.
However the Woodville-West Torrens prospect has pieced together a strong junior career which has included representing South Australia at the National Championships and winning a SANFL U18 Premiership with the Eagles in 2021. Having announced himself to recruiters last season when he booted 25 goals and averaged 23.3 disposals as a bottom-ager, Phillipou has taken his game to the next level this year, pushing his name into top ten consideration in the process.
Proving far too good for the U18 competition, Mattaes managed to play three reserves games, with his three goal and 13 disposal effort against Sturt in round 17 particularly noteworthy. Among SA’s best performers at the mid-season carnival, Phillipou’s season was cut short when he sustained an ankle injury in August.
I think Essendon would consider that deal. They've already said they will look into trading pick 4 down the order and 22 may well get used on their father son.Unless someone is chasing points next year, they won't even consider that deal.
They would be conservative about where we will finish, so they'd rate our next year first at maybe 15 or so, and its next year, so they would probably be reluctant to swap our next years first for 22 on its own.
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Port would have taken him at 9 before WC got that pickWhere do you think he ends up going BM ?
And then we’ll overlook himPort would have taken him at 9 before WC got that pick
Fingers crossed WC take a local (Busslinger or Ginbey) and he make it to 10
He will be there about. Probably the most likely top 10 rated mid to make it to our pick


That's a horrible trade for us in my opinion. The Quality of the Draft seems to be top 10-12 players and even from 4 onwards. Not gaining much at Pick 4.Time to get excited about the draft
I think we will be trying to trade up but it might be hard to do
Wouldn't be surprised at all if we offered up next years first and 9 for 4 and 22
Either that or we will be trying hard to get our 2nd rounders higher
I really like Phillipou if he makes it to 9 though
One of the youngest of the draft crop. Looks a complete player.
Agree... it's highly doubt anyone (including us) trades their 2023 1st.Unless someone is chasing points next year, they won't even consider that deal.
They would be conservative about where we will finish, so they'd rate our next year first at maybe 15 or so, and its next year, so they would probably be reluctant to swap our next years first for 22 on its own.
WC will take Ginbey.Port would have taken him at 9 before WC got that pick
Fingers crossed WC take a local (Busslinger or Ginbey) and he make it to 10
He will be there about. Probably the most likely top 10 rated mid to make it to our pick
I wouldn't do the deal as I've said, but there's a clear top 5 including AshcroftThat's a horrible trade for us in my opinion. The Quality of the Draft seems to be top 10-12 players and even from 4 onwards. Not gaining much at Pick 4.
If we struggle next year (likely) in a strong Draft (likely) with no First Round pick, we're in big trouble.
Also with the Bing possibility, hold onto our future 1st.
As long as the talk of Clark falling to Geelong and WC getting Ginbey is correct, we will end up with one of Humphrey, Phillipou or Mckenzie which is good.WC will take Ginbey.
I think we'll get Phillipou.
Bris: Ashcroft
GWS: Cadman
NM: Wardlaw
NM: Tsatas / Sheezel
Ess: Tsatas / Sheezel
GC: Humphrey
Haw: Mackenzie / Ginbey / Clark
Geel: Clark
WC: Ginbey
StK: Mackenzie / Phillipou*
Our recruitment confidence and link to SA only strengthens the chance, so the Saints team will have all the info on Phillipou- happy to back them there
In light of the franchises bleeding players back to Vic, you wonder if GC takes Ollie Hollands to pair with his brother.As long as the talk of Clark falling to Geelong and WC getting Ginbey is correct, we will end up with one of Humphrey, Phillipou or Mckenzie which is good.
Comments from the GC list manager yesterday suggests they aren't targeting a pure mid which made me think Phillipou was a good chance at their pick too.
Under the current AFL model the Cats can skip Clark and pick up another talent knowing Clark will probably return to them in 2 years time for a future third rounderAs long as the talk of Clark falling to Geelong and WC getting Ginbey is correct, we will end up with one of Humphrey, Phillipou or Mckenzie which is good.
If that was the case, you'd be asking the question about swapping picks with them.In light of the franchises bleeding players back to Vic, you wonder if GC takes Ollie Hollands to pair with his brother.
It's a big stretch but if it's pretty even between 5-15 then they may consider it.
Brissie's tactic of taking Vic Country kids who are close mates has worked in keeping them in QLD... it may be something the GC should look at too.
As is the Geelong way.Under the current AFL model the Cats can skip Clark and pick up another talent knowing Clark will probably return to them in 2 years time for a future third rounder![]()
Thought Bing was this year and next only? Either way we're not ready for him and need to Draft.I wouldn't do the deal as I've said, but there's a clear top 5 including Ashcroft
Pick 4 means we get one of those guys
Bing is still contracted for 2 more years
I've read that they're into Humphrey, which fits that narrative as a Forward/Mid like a Petracca.As long as the talk of Clark falling to Geelong and WC getting Ginbey is correct, we will end up with one of Humphrey, Phillipou or Mckenzie which is good.
Comments from the GC list manager yesterday suggests they aren't targeting a pure mid which made me think Phillipou was a good chance at their pick too.
Size, class, and a lethal left foot.Mattaes Phillipou
Height: 190cm
Weight: 89kg
D.O.B: 27-12-2004
SNAPSHOT: “A well-rounded forward/midfielder in the mould of Nat Fyfe and Patrick Dangerfield, Mattaes Phillipou’s aerial ability and scoreboard impact make him South Australia’s highest rated draft prospect.”
Mattaes Phillipou is regarded by most draft watchers as the best draft-eligible talent from South Australia. Boasting a 192cm frame and a handful of match-winning tools, part of the drawcard with Phillipou is his projected upside.
However the Woodville-West Torrens prospect has pieced together a strong junior career which has included representing South Australia at the National Championships and winning a SANFL U18 Premiership with the Eagles in 2021. Having announced himself to recruiters last season when he booted 25 goals and averaged 23.3 disposals as a bottom-ager, Phillipou has taken his game to the next level this year, pushing his name into top ten consideration in the process.
Proving far too good for the U18 competition, Mattaes managed to play three reserves games, with his three goal and 13 disposal effort against Sturt in round 17 particularly noteworthy. Among SA’s best performers at the mid-season carnival, Phillipou’s season was cut short when he sustained an ankle injury in August.
He’s definitely more like Bont than Fyfe or Dangerfield. He kicks it well, rather than being a powerful, burst player. I’d be very happy with him but not sure he lasts.Size, class, and a lethal left foot.
Would not at ALL be unhappy with him at #9.
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Take him.Size, class, and a lethal left foot.
Would not at ALL be unhappy with him at #9.
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