I'd be keen, crows will match though.Makes sense, from what I've heard you put him on a forward and that forward's influence stops.
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List Mgmt. 2022 Draft Thread
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There's a poster on the WCE board who seems to be regarded as having good connections who posted this:
Now in regards to this draft there are 2 potential teams I know are looking to trade up dependant on player. Carlton and the Bulldogs from what I know and have heard.
I don't know of any Sydney plans to trade up however GWS are always a potential if they want a player.
AFAIK is Mackenzie and Tsatas are off the board then the trade with saints isn't a likely go ahead. However if Busslinger is still available, the dogs will at least put an offer in as they expect Carlton to take him and he is the saints first choice in that scenario.
Now in regards to this draft there are 2 potential teams I know are looking to trade up dependant on player. Carlton and the Bulldogs from what I know and have heard.
I don't know of any Sydney plans to trade up however GWS are always a potential if they want a player.
AFAIK is Mackenzie and Tsatas are off the board then the trade with saints isn't a likely go ahead. However if Busslinger is still available, the dogs will at least put an offer in as they expect Carlton to take him and he is the saints first choice in that scenario.
Interesting - first link I’ve heard of us being into Busslinger.
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I also listened to the HS podcast, pretty good as they speak a bit about what recruiters have told them. Hard to know if its worth a pinch of salt but very interesting.
I find Bailey Humphry an interesting one. If Essendon select phillipou, where does that leave Tsatas and Humphry landing? They mentioned in the podcast that Mackenzie most likely wont make it to St Kilda and R Ginbey wouldn’t make it past Essendon, Gold Coast.
Where does that leave Humphry? If you had to choose out of Humphry and Hollands who would you pick?
Hollands more of a need but a contested bull with leadership and dual position ability would be very tempting for us.
I find Bailey Humphry an interesting one. If Essendon select phillipou, where does that leave Tsatas and Humphry landing? They mentioned in the podcast that Mackenzie most likely wont make it to St Kilda and R Ginbey wouldn’t make it past Essendon, Gold Coast.
Where does that leave Humphry? If you had to choose out of Humphry and Hollands who would you pick?
Hollands more of a need but a contested bull with leadership and dual position ability would be very tempting for us.
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Is it unthinkable that Tsatas slides to us?
I suppose Stkilda and Carlton would snap him up if hes not gone already
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If it matters, Humphrey’s been commenting on Insta about how he hopes Dunkley smashes us because we were soaking about him leaving. Would be quite funny if we drafted him and he had to change tracks to talk about how happy he is to be a Dog. May have retention issues though.
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Can report that the Dogs recruitment team have interviewed some prospective top 20 defenders more than once, despite the ''draft the best available at the pick'' seems like we are very keen on young defenders and it's a focus of the team.
Feeling is we might try to grab another top 20 pick on the night depending on who's drafted where.
Feeling is we might try to grab another top 20 pick on the night depending on who's drafted where.
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Good to know, any 2 of Buss, Weddle, Hayes, Van Es would be a terrific addition to the list so I really hope we do get another pick somehow. I really can’t see Van Es lasting to pick 38 and getting two of the above in addition to a Phillipou/Hollands/Jones/Allan etc which we couldn’t do without an extra pick - would be awesome for our list build.
Herald Sun’s Mock Draft that was done today
Midfielder, 181cm, 78kg
Chris Cavanagh says: If I’m the Lions, I’m not too worried whether I am coughing up 3000 draft points at pick 1 or 2517 draft points at pick 2 for the best player in the land. Ashcroft is as professional a young player as you’ll see come out of underage football and looks as ready as anyone to step up and play AFL football straight away next year. He’s a prolific and classy ball-winning midfielder who could well captain the club down the track. Brisbane will also get access to his younger brother Levi in a couple of years’ time, who is similarly shaping as a top prospect.
The best tall prospect available Aaron Cadman. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
Dan Batten says: A bid for Ashcroft had to come at No.1 as he is the clear standout in the pool in my view. But that doesn’t mean Cadman is the clear No.2. The Giants have said publicly that other top five options are a flight risk, and that is part of the reason why I’ve gone with the Vic Country key forward here. However, this should take nothing away from what Cadman can offer the Giants as a high-possession, roaming tall who has shades of Jeremy Cameron.
Jordan Pinto says: Two crucial selections for North – in relation to both this draft and really setting up its list for the future. The Roos need another matchwinner and there is none bigger in the 2023 pool than Sheezel. Sublimely skilled, freakish around goal and so assured with the ball in hand, even when dancing in and out of traffic.
Jordan says: I’ve paired Sheezel with Wardlaw – something we expect North to actually do on November 28. It just makes sense. Elijah Tsatas would provide some more speed on the outside, but Wardlaw’s uncompromising attack on the ball and body make him the right pick here. Clean and powerful on the ground and in the air. I would’ve taken Cadman if GWS passed here.
Top SA prospects Mattaes Phillipou, with his dad, Sam, and grandfather, Peter. Picture Dean Martin
Chris says: The safe bet for Essendon would be Victorian Elijah Tsatas, who recruiters across the country have had pegged as a top-three pick all year. But the Dons aren’t afraid to do things differently and a player like Phillipou looks a better fit. He’s a bigger-bodied midfielder than what Essendon currently has and can then go forward and do some damage with his marking and goalkicking. The Bombers need more match-winners and Phillipou has the potential to be exactly that.
Dan says: Gold Coast is among the clubs linked to Humphrey and it makes sense, given they are well stocked for Rolls Royce midfielders and lack genuine match-winners. Humphrey has plenty of power and can turn a game in an instant at the coalface or up forward. A tremendous character who has endured so much off the field, Humphrey would link up with friend and former Gippsland Power teammate Sam Flanders at the Suns.
Chris says: You would think that the Hawks would consider themselves to be pretty lucky if Tsatas slips this far, given he has been discussed in recruiting circles as a top-three prospect all year. He’s an elite ball-winner with line-breaking speed. He’s more outside than inside – think Josh Kelly from GWS – and there is a slight knock on the defensive side of his game. But there would be plenty to work with for Hawks coach Sam Mitchell.
Jhye Clark is the perfect fit for Geelong. Picture: Alan Barber
Jordan says: It has to be Clark for the Cats, in a selection that would cap off a remarkable off-season following a flag. He’s the tough local product, who gets it done in most facets of the game. The hard-working, competitive midfielder stands up in big moments and looms as the ideal long-term replacement for Joel Selwood.
Chris says: This would be a dream situation for the Eagles, who traded back in the draft thinking they would still be able to secure a player like homegrown West Australian Ginbey. A big-bodied midfielder who can also impact across half-back, Ginbey was Western Australia’s MVP in the national championships and is a player who looks like he could have an immediate impact for the Eagles next year. West Coast’s midfield could do with a boost.
Dan says: Busslinger was also in consideration here, but why not take the talent you’ve spent years developing in your academy program? Mackenzie has the poise in traffic, speed and height that the Saints need in their midfield group.
Jedd Busslinger is, arguably, the best key defender in the draft pool. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
Jordan says: The Blues need some run, so I thought about Hollands or Ed Allan, but they also need to boost their key-defender stocks. And they probably can’t do that at the next pick – well not with a top-end talent anyway. That’s exactly what Busslinger, the best key-position prospect behind Cadman, is. The West Australian just gets in great spots to win the ball back off the opposition and his ball-use for an 196cm big man is just as impressive.
Dan says: The Bulldogs are stacked with inside midfielders and with Busslinger off the board, we will welcome one of the most versatile players in the first round mix. Hollands is a different kettle of fish to his brother Elijah, with his enormous tank meaning he should be able to play a role in 2023 on the outside.
Chris says: It is fair to say it would be Christmas come early for the Eagles if they can snare Allan at pick 13 after getting Ginbey at pick 9. A tall and athletic midfielder who can play inside or outside, Allan has been one of the biggest draft bolters this year. Along with his size, Allan possesses good speed and endurance and he has caught the attention of recruiters across the country despite missing most of the year with a stress fracture in his back. Allan would be another welcome addition to a West Coast midfield that needs to add some more classy young players.
Jordan says: Not quite the next best available in my order but a young, talented key-forward is exactly what Melbourne’s list needs. Jefferson, who booted seven goals against WA at the national carnival, presents well as a spearhead, boasts terrific hands and has plenty of scope for development.
Jordan says: The Giants or Collingwood could jump, if I don’t pounce on Weddle now – and I don’t want to miss out. Weddle is an outstanding athlete, as he proved at the draft combine, and versatile as defender, equally effective playing on talls, smalls or as an attacking weapon from the back-half. The Swans have a number of young defenders, but the thought of Weddle – who has plenty of upside – slotting into Dane Rampe’s spot long term should get fans excited.
Brayden George will miss the most of 2023 with an ACL injury. Picture: Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos
Dan says: With three picks to come in the next five, it’s time to take a punt. George could have stamped himself as a top-10 talent if not for a season-ending ACL injury, which will sideline him for the entirety of next year. But the powerful forward, who is super dangerous in the air and at ground level, is the kind of player that can make a massive difference to the drab Giants’ forward half in time.
Midfielder, 183cm, 76kg
Chris says: Another father-son for the Lions and another first-round draft pick who looks capable of playing some senior football next year. Fletcher is the son of Adrian, who played 231 games for four clubs including the Brisbane Bears and Lions. He’s a strong-running wingman or midfielder who makes good decisions and uses the ball well. The Lions wouldn’t be too worried about taking a points deficit into next year’s draft to match a pair of first-round bids on Ashcroft and Fletcher.
Chris says: The Magpies know plenty about this young midfielder, who can also be deployed across half-back. Hustwaite’s brother Campbell is a co-captain of the Magpies’ VFL team. The younger brother possesses clean hands, one of a few some similar traits he has to Scott Pendlebury. Another quality midfielder would be a good fit for Collingwood.
Jordan says: Dream scenario for me as Sydney here, with Cowan the other player I was thinking about at pick 15. The line-breaking speed and long-kicking of the Morrish Medallist out of defence addresses a small need for a talented Swans list. At 187cm, he’s a great size, too.
Dan says: I can’t let Hewett slide any longer, who I had ranked as a top-10 prospect at stages this year. Hewett has a full season of WAFL footy under his belt - where he got better as the year went on – and finished third in the agility test at the draft combine, an attribute he uses to great effect at stoppages. With Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto gone, he will fill a midfield spot in time and likely start as a high half-forward, where he played at WAFL level
Dan says: Clarke, Jacob Konstanty or Darcy Jones: all promising small forwards who add something a bit different. In the end we settled for the forward spark and defensive pressure of Clarke, who models his game on Toby Greene – including his in-your-face attitude.
Lewis Hayes has plenty of interest in the first round. Picture: Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos
Chris says: I’m a big fan of Hayes and the Eagles could do with another key defender to add to their list if they don’t get their hands on Jedd Busslinger earlier in the order. Jeremy McGovern will be 31 next year and Tom Barrass is 27. The brother of Port Adelaide ruckman Sam, Hayes is more than capable one-on-one but is also a strong interceptor who reads the play well. He might still have some growing to do, too, given his older brother hit 205cm.
Midfielder/forward, 181cm, 77kg
Chris says: This would be the worst-case scenario for the Bombers if they can’t trade pick 22. Essendon has committed to take Davey, but would be hoping he slips into the mid-to-late 20s instead after their second pick. Regardless, Davey is considered a top-20 talent by many clubs and the Bombers could very much do with a livewire small forward who boasts blistering speed and can also have a run through the midfield.
Defender, 190cm, 78kg
Jordan says: A bid here looks about right for Michalanney and, given his talent, I’m more than happy to match. As often happens with father-son prospects, 24 is further back than some clubs have the versatile defender in their talent order. The Crows will love his competitiveness and he has plenty of class, too.
Dan says: A bit of foxing here - father-sons Alwyn Davey Jr and Max Michalanney would both fill needs at the Dogs, but bids on them help us with our next selections at 39 and 69 set to come in with the picks that are matched by the Bombers and Crows. Small forward Konstanty offers relentless defensive pressure – what the Bulldogs lack – and is clever around goal.
Max Gruzewski takes a spectacular mark against Vic Country. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
Jordan says: With two midfielders at the top-end, it’s a tall here, with the high-marking Gruzewski filling a need for North Melbourne – at either end of the ground. Impressed in the final game of the national carnival as a forward, but he’s also caught the eye playing a Tom Stewart-style intercepting role in defence before injury interrupted his season. Isaac Keeler was close.
Chris says: Lightning quick and boasting great footy smarts, Hotton is a top-20 pick in the eyes of many and is too good not to take if he’s still on the board here. He has traditionally played through the midfield, but excelled in a new role in attack for the Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro this year. The Hawks do have a few small forwards on their list, but Luke Bruest is 32 and Chad Wingard will turn 30 next year so Hotton could be a good fit for the future.
Chris says: Firmly in the frame to be a second-round selection, Burgiel’s versatility is one of his key strengths. He can play half-back, half-forward or on a wing and have an impact. He is super quick which allows him to break the lines and has sound skills by hand and foot - traits which would suit the Magpies.
Chris says: If Jones is still available here, you would think the Eagles just pick him. The small forward or midfielder starred in testing at the AFL draft combine to put a stamp on what had already been an impressive year in which he also played some senior WAFL football. The Eagles appear keen to take some locals in this draft and Jones is one of the top prospects out of WA.
South Australian Harry Barnett is the best ruck in this year’s draft. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
Fellow Croweater Isaac Keeler lands at the Saints in the mock draft. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
Chris says: The Magpies have indicated some interest in selecting a young ruckman in this year’s draft and Barnett is the best available. While he has been a little inconsistent at stages this year, his best has been eye-catching to say the least. Collingwood lost Brodie Grundy during the trade period this year, after Max Lynch departed last year. Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox will have the ruck duties covered next year, but the club’s big man stocks for the future are thin.
Dan says: With Paddy Ryder retiring, we will take an athletic tall who has been compared to the former Bomber, Power and Saints star. Keeler will need to work hard to improve his running capacity but he oozes talent with his leap and ground level traits for a prospect standing 198cm.
Jordan says: A surprise for the Blues here, but the WA bolter’s speed and explosiveness could be just what Carlton is after. The skilful Smith, who dominated the recent state combine, breaks lines from half-back but has been used as a goalkicking weapon further up the ground for Wesley College.
Dan says: We would have taken Keeler in a heartbeat here with talls at both ends of the ground on the menu. But with some WA key position prospect that the Dockers can snare later, I have gone with running machine Jason Gillbee, a versatile 191cm prospect who could shore up the vacant wing spot left by Blake Acres.
Giants Academy gun Harry Rowston in full flight. Picture: Albert Perez/AFL Photos
Dan says: This is a good result in the end for the Giants, with an end-of-first-round bid in the equation for Rowston. But if he slides this far on the night, expect the Giants to trade this selection out and use their later picks to match. The Giants Academy prospect won the Allies MVP at the national championships with his forward impact and tough approach at the coalface standing out.
Dan says: Fitting to finish this mock draft with one of my personal favourites in 19-year-old Gallagher. The Pioneers product finished the year with a bang in a Nick Daicos-like halfback role where his vision, footy IQ and elite workrate saw him average ridiculous numbers. The Saints need quality ball-users and he brings that in spades.
Jordan says: If you said Port Adelaide would finish the calendar year with Jason Horne-Francis and Harry Lemmey at the start of 2021, you would’ve been laughed out of the room. The West Adelaide forward wasn’t able to maintain the standard he set in a standout bottom-age season but, despite the concerns around his competitiveness, there’s too much talent to let the homegrown product slip any further.
Jordan says: The Demons got their young forward earlier and now, given the star power and balance of its list, they can afford to take a slight risk. A risk because he is recovering from a broken leg, not because of his talent. Battled injury and Covid earlier in the year, too, but Gilbey has more class and composure than plenty of others in the draft. Reads the play so well in defence but, given the time he gives himself with ball in hand, has shown glimpses of the tall midfielder he could become.
1. Brisbane - Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
Matching GWS’ father-son bidMidfielder, 181cm, 78kg
Chris Cavanagh says: If I’m the Lions, I’m not too worried whether I am coughing up 3000 draft points at pick 1 or 2517 draft points at pick 2 for the best player in the land. Ashcroft is as professional a young player as you’ll see come out of underage football and looks as ready as anyone to step up and play AFL football straight away next year. He’s a prolific and classy ball-winning midfielder who could well captain the club down the track. Brisbane will also get access to his younger brother Levi in a couple of years’ time, who is similarly shaping as a top prospect.
The best tall prospect available Aaron Cadman. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
2. GWS – Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels/Vic Country)
Forward, 195cm, 91kgDan Batten says: A bid for Ashcroft had to come at No.1 as he is the clear standout in the pool in my view. But that doesn’t mean Cadman is the clear No.2. The Giants have said publicly that other top five options are a flight risk, and that is part of the reason why I’ve gone with the Vic Country key forward here. However, this should take nothing away from what Cadman can offer the Giants as a high-possession, roaming tall who has shades of Jeremy Cameron.
2. North Melbourne – Harry Sheezel (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
Forward, 185cm, 80kgJordan Pinto says: Two crucial selections for North – in relation to both this draft and really setting up its list for the future. The Roos need another matchwinner and there is none bigger in the 2023 pool than Sheezel. Sublimely skilled, freakish around goal and so assured with the ball in hand, even when dancing in and out of traffic.
4. North Melbourne – George Wardlaw (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Midfielder, 182cm, 80kgJordan says: I’ve paired Sheezel with Wardlaw – something we expect North to actually do on November 28. It just makes sense. Elijah Tsatas would provide some more speed on the outside, but Wardlaw’s uncompromising attack on the ball and body make him the right pick here. Clean and powerful on the ground and in the air. I would’ve taken Cadman if GWS passed here.
Top SA prospects Mattaes Phillipou, with his dad, Sam, and grandfather, Peter. Picture Dean Martin
5. Essendon – Mattaes Phillipou (Woodville-West Torrens/SA)
Midfielder/forward, 190cm, 89kgChris says: The safe bet for Essendon would be Victorian Elijah Tsatas, who recruiters across the country have had pegged as a top-three pick all year. But the Dons aren’t afraid to do things differently and a player like Phillipou looks a better fit. He’s a bigger-bodied midfielder than what Essendon currently has and can then go forward and do some damage with his marking and goalkicking. The Bombers need more match-winners and Phillipou has the potential to be exactly that.
6. Gold Coast - Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power/Vic Country)
Forward/midfielder, 185cm, 86kgDan says: Gold Coast is among the clubs linked to Humphrey and it makes sense, given they are well stocked for Rolls Royce midfielders and lack genuine match-winners. Humphrey has plenty of power and can turn a game in an instant at the coalface or up forward. A tremendous character who has endured so much off the field, Humphrey would link up with friend and former Gippsland Power teammate Sam Flanders at the Suns.
7. Hawthorn Elijah Tsatas (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Midfielder, 186cm, 79kgChris says: You would think that the Hawks would consider themselves to be pretty lucky if Tsatas slips this far, given he has been discussed in recruiting circles as a top-three prospect all year. He’s an elite ball-winner with line-breaking speed. He’s more outside than inside – think Josh Kelly from GWS – and there is a slight knock on the defensive side of his game. But there would be plenty to work with for Hawks coach Sam Mitchell.
Jhye Clark is the perfect fit for Geelong. Picture: Alan Barber
8. Geelong – Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)
Midfielder, 181cm, 76kgJordan says: It has to be Clark for the Cats, in a selection that would cap off a remarkable off-season following a flag. He’s the tough local product, who gets it done in most facets of the game. The hard-working, competitive midfielder stands up in big moments and looms as the ideal long-term replacement for Joel Selwood.
9. West Coast – Reuben Ginbey (East Perth/WA)
Midfielder/defender, 189cm, 82kgChris says: This would be a dream situation for the Eagles, who traded back in the draft thinking they would still be able to secure a player like homegrown West Australian Ginbey. A big-bodied midfielder who can also impact across half-back, Ginbey was Western Australia’s MVP in the national championships and is a player who looks like he could have an immediate impact for the Eagles next year. West Coast’s midfield could do with a boost.
10. St Kilda – Cam Mackenzie (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
Midfielder, 188cm, 83kgDan says: Busslinger was also in consideration here, but why not take the talent you’ve spent years developing in your academy program? Mackenzie has the poise in traffic, speed and height that the Saints need in their midfield group.
Jedd Busslinger is, arguably, the best key defender in the draft pool. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
11. Carlton – Jedd Busslinger (East Perth/WA)
Defender, 196cm, 82kgJordan says: The Blues need some run, so I thought about Hollands or Ed Allan, but they also need to boost their key-defender stocks. And they probably can’t do that at the next pick – well not with a top-end talent anyway. That’s exactly what Busslinger, the best key-position prospect behind Cadman, is. The West Australian just gets in great spots to win the ball back off the opposition and his ball-use for an 196cm big man is just as impressive.
12. Western Bulldogs – Ollie Hollands (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country)
Midfielder, 184cm, 71kgDan says: The Bulldogs are stacked with inside midfielders and with Busslinger off the board, we will welcome one of the most versatile players in the first round mix. Hollands is a different kettle of fish to his brother Elijah, with his enormous tank meaning he should be able to play a role in 2023 on the outside.
13. West Coast – Ed Allan (Claremont/WA)
Midfielder, 194cm, 83kgChris says: It is fair to say it would be Christmas come early for the Eagles if they can snare Allan at pick 13 after getting Ginbey at pick 9. A tall and athletic midfielder who can play inside or outside, Allan has been one of the biggest draft bolters this year. Along with his size, Allan possesses good speed and endurance and he has caught the attention of recruiters across the country despite missing most of the year with a stress fracture in his back. Allan would be another welcome addition to a West Coast midfield that needs to add some more classy young players.
14. Melbourne – Matthew Jefferson (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Forward, 195cm, 84kgJordan says: Not quite the next best available in my order but a young, talented key-forward is exactly what Melbourne’s list needs. Jefferson, who booted seven goals against WA at the national carnival, presents well as a spearhead, boasts terrific hands and has plenty of scope for development.
15. Sydney – Josh Weddle (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Defender, 192cm, 91kgJordan says: The Giants or Collingwood could jump, if I don’t pounce on Weddle now – and I don’t want to miss out. Weddle is an outstanding athlete, as he proved at the draft combine, and versatile as defender, equally effective playing on talls, smalls or as an attacking weapon from the back-half. The Swans have a number of young defenders, but the thought of Weddle – who has plenty of upside – slotting into Dane Rampe’s spot long term should get fans excited.
Brayden George will miss the most of 2023 with an ACL injury. Picture: Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos
16. GWS – Brayden George (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country)
Forward, 185cm, 87kgDan says: With three picks to come in the next five, it’s time to take a punt. George could have stamped himself as a top-10 talent if not for a season-ending ACL injury, which will sideline him for the entirety of next year. But the powerful forward, who is super dangerous in the air and at ground level, is the kind of player that can make a massive difference to the drab Giants’ forward half in time.
17. Brisbane – Jaspa Fletcher (Lions Academy/Allies)
Matching Collingwood’s father-son bidMidfielder, 183cm, 76kg
Chris says: Another father-son for the Lions and another first-round draft pick who looks capable of playing some senior football next year. Fletcher is the son of Adrian, who played 231 games for four clubs including the Brisbane Bears and Lions. He’s a strong-running wingman or midfielder who makes good decisions and uses the ball well. The Lions wouldn’t be too worried about taking a points deficit into next year’s draft to match a pair of first-round bids on Ashcroft and Fletcher.
18. Collingwood – Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country)
Midfielder/defender, 195cm, 82kgChris says: The Magpies know plenty about this young midfielder, who can also be deployed across half-back. Hustwaite’s brother Campbell is a co-captain of the Magpies’ VFL team. The younger brother possesses clean hands, one of a few some similar traits he has to Scott Pendlebury. Another quality midfielder would be a good fit for Collingwood.
19. Sydney – Lachie Cowan (Tasmania Devils/Allies)
Defender, 187cm, 81kgJordan says: Dream scenario for me as Sydney here, with Cowan the other player I was thinking about at pick 15. The line-breaking speed and long-kicking of the Morrish Medallist out of defence addresses a small need for a talented Swans list. At 187cm, he’s a great size, too.
20. GWS – Elijah Hewett (Swan Districts/WA)
Midfielder, 185cm, 85kgDan says: I can’t let Hewett slide any longer, who I had ranked as a top-10 prospect at stages this year. Hewett has a full season of WAFL footy under his belt - where he got better as the year went on – and finished third in the agility test at the draft combine, an attribute he uses to great effect at stoppages. With Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto gone, he will fill a midfield spot in time and likely start as a high half-forward, where he played at WAFL level
21. GWS – Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
Forward, 182cm, 80kgDan says: Clarke, Jacob Konstanty or Darcy Jones: all promising small forwards who add something a bit different. In the end we settled for the forward spark and defensive pressure of Clarke, who models his game on Toby Greene – including his in-your-face attitude.
Lewis Hayes has plenty of interest in the first round. Picture: Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos
22. West Coast – Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro)
Defender, 199cm, 82kgChris says: I’m a big fan of Hayes and the Eagles could do with another key defender to add to their list if they don’t get their hands on Jedd Busslinger earlier in the order. Jeremy McGovern will be 31 next year and Tom Barrass is 27. The brother of Port Adelaide ruckman Sam, Hayes is more than capable one-on-one but is also a strong interceptor who reads the play well. He might still have some growing to do, too, given his older brother hit 205cm.
23. Essendon - Alwyn Davey (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Matching Western Bulldogs’ father-son bidMidfielder/forward, 181cm, 77kg
Chris says: This would be the worst-case scenario for the Bombers if they can’t trade pick 22. Essendon has committed to take Davey, but would be hoping he slips into the mid-to-late 20s instead after their second pick. Regardless, Davey is considered a top-20 talent by many clubs and the Bombers could very much do with a livewire small forward who boasts blistering speed and can also have a run through the midfield.
24. Adelaide – Max Michalanney (Norwood/SA)
Matching Western Bulldogs’ father-son bidDefender, 190cm, 78kg
Jordan says: A bid here looks about right for Michalanney and, given his talent, I’m more than happy to match. As often happens with father-son prospects, 24 is further back than some clubs have the versatile defender in their talent order. The Crows will love his competitiveness and he has plenty of class, too.
25. Western Bulldogs – Jacob Konstanty (Gippsland Power/Vic Country)
Forward/midfielder, 177cm, 73kgDan says: A bit of foxing here - father-sons Alwyn Davey Jr and Max Michalanney would both fill needs at the Dogs, but bids on them help us with our next selections at 39 and 69 set to come in with the picks that are matched by the Bombers and Crows. Small forward Konstanty offers relentless defensive pressure – what the Bulldogs lack – and is clever around goal.
Max Gruzewski takes a spectacular mark against Vic Country. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
26. North Melbourne – Max Gruzewski (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)
Defender/forward, 193cm, 84kgJordan says: With two midfielders at the top-end, it’s a tall here, with the high-marking Gruzewski filling a need for North Melbourne – at either end of the ground. Impressed in the final game of the national carnival as a forward, but he’s also caught the eye playing a Tom Stewart-style intercepting role in defence before injury interrupted his season. Isaac Keeler was close.
27. Hawthorn – Olli Hotton (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
Midfielder/forward, 182cm, 80kgChris says: Lightning quick and boasting great footy smarts, Hotton is a top-20 pick in the eyes of many and is too good not to take if he’s still on the board here. He has traditionally played through the midfield, but excelled in a new role in attack for the Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro this year. The Hawks do have a few small forwards on their list, but Luke Bruest is 32 and Chad Wingard will turn 30 next year so Hotton could be a good fit for the future.
28. Collingwood – Coby Burgiel (Gippsland Power/Vic Country)
Midfielder/forward, 183cm, 80kgChris says: Firmly in the frame to be a second-round selection, Burgiel’s versatility is one of his key strengths. He can play half-back, half-forward or on a wing and have an impact. He is super quick which allows him to break the lines and has sound skills by hand and foot - traits which would suit the Magpies.
29. West Coast – Darcy Jones (Swan Districts/WA)
Midfielder, 174cm, 63kgChris says: If Jones is still available here, you would think the Eagles just pick him. The small forward or midfielder starred in testing at the AFL draft combine to put a stamp on what had already been an impressive year in which he also played some senior WAFL football. The Eagles appear keen to take some locals in this draft and Jones is one of the top prospects out of WA.
South Australian Harry Barnett is the best ruck in this year’s draft. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
Fellow Croweater Isaac Keeler lands at the Saints in the mock draft. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos
30. Collingwood – Harry Barnett (West Adelaide/SA)
Ruck, 202cm, 97kgChris says: The Magpies have indicated some interest in selecting a young ruckman in this year’s draft and Barnett is the best available. While he has been a little inconsistent at stages this year, his best has been eye-catching to say the least. Collingwood lost Brodie Grundy during the trade period this year, after Max Lynch departed last year. Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox will have the ruck duties covered next year, but the club’s big man stocks for the future are thin.
31. St Kilda – Isaac Keeler (North Adelaide/SA)
Forward/ruck, 198cm, 89kgDan says: With Paddy Ryder retiring, we will take an athletic tall who has been compared to the former Bomber, Power and Saints star. Keeler will need to work hard to improve his running capacity but he oozes talent with his leap and ground level traits for a prospect standing 198cm.
32. Carlton – Kaleb Smith (East Fremantle)
Defender/forward, 181cm, 77kgJordan says: A surprise for the Blues here, but the WA bolter’s speed and explosiveness could be just what Carlton is after. The skilful Smith, who dominated the recent state combine, breaks lines from half-back but has been used as a goalkicking weapon further up the ground for Wesley College.
33. Fremantle – Jason Gilbee (Bendigo Pioneers/Allies)
Midfielder/defender, 191cm, 76kgDan says: We would have taken Keeler in a heartbeat here with talls at both ends of the ground on the menu. But with some WA key position prospect that the Dockers can snare later, I have gone with running machine Jason Gillbee, a versatile 191cm prospect who could shore up the vacant wing spot left by Blake Acres.
Giants Academy gun Harry Rowston in full flight. Picture: Albert Perez/AFL Photos
34. GWS – Harry Rowston (Giants Academy/Allies)
Midfielder, 182cm, 81kgDan says: This is a good result in the end for the Giants, with an end-of-first-round bid in the equation for Rowston. But if he slides this far on the night, expect the Giants to trade this selection out and use their later picks to match. The Giants Academy prospect won the Allies MVP at the national championships with his forward impact and tough approach at the coalface standing out.
35. St Kilda – Harvey Gallagher (Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country)
Defender, 179cm, 77kgDan says: Fitting to finish this mock draft with one of my personal favourites in 19-year-old Gallagher. The Pioneers product finished the year with a bang in a Nick Daicos-like halfback role where his vision, footy IQ and elite workrate saw him average ridiculous numbers. The Saints need quality ball-users and he brings that in spades.
36. Port Adelaide – Harry Lemmey (West Adelaide/SA)
Forward, 202cm, 95kgJordan says: If you said Port Adelaide would finish the calendar year with Jason Horne-Francis and Harry Lemmey at the start of 2021, you would’ve been laughed out of the room. The West Adelaide forward wasn’t able to maintain the standard he set in a standout bottom-age season but, despite the concerns around his competitiveness, there’s too much talent to let the homegrown product slip any further.
37. Melbourne – Sam Gilbey (Claremont/WA)
Defender, 187cm, 73kgJordan says: The Demons got their young forward earlier and now, given the star power and balance of its list, they can afford to take a slight risk. A risk because he is recovering from a broken leg, not because of his talent. Battled injury and Covid earlier in the year, too, but Gilbey has more class and composure than plenty of others in the draft. Reads the play so well in defence but, given the time he gives himself with ball in hand, has shown glimpses of the tall midfielder he could become.
Oliver Hollands did an interview on that Facebook page called AFL information, Trade Rumours and Results. He said he has spoken with Carlton and us a few times
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Hollands really strikes me as our pick, with the talk of us looking to trade up into range for Buss I wonder if anyone would be interested in trading out a top 10 pick for one of our first rounders next year in a stronger draft.
Buss, Hollands, Jones/Clarke/Konstanty, Van Es anyone??
yes pls
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Hollands seems like he'd be a pretty safe pick, get him on a wing to replace Hunter since his endurance and two way running is a big strength of his. Get him, put out the feelers for his brother and we could be happy.
We would have spoke to a lot of draftees. I wouldn’t take too much out of the fact we have spoken to them a couple of times.
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Whomever we draft
I shall love
With all my heart
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John Howard
I shall love
With all my heart
Sincerely,
John Howard
Can’t believe the draft is another two weeks away…. And then split over three nights.
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I choose to believe in PMBangers’ phantom and only PMBangers’ phantom, because that has us getting Phillipou and Hayes.
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So long as we get one of Phillipou, Busslinger or Hollands (in that order) I’m going to be stoked to be honest, getting pretty confident we will too
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Suddenly I’m really keen on George but would be fuming if we skipped on Busslinger.
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Dons seem very much linked to Phillipou at 5 now?
If we can somehow get a Busslinger / Hayes double that would set our future backline up nicely.
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Both play the same position of third tall. Couldnt see then playing in the same team and Busslinger much better fit for us than Hayes. Busslinger plays to his physical attributes and is more suited to AFL i think
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Hope the rumours are true and we are keen to get another pick in the first round. If Sydney were happy to part ways with 17 for Brisbanes future first I would be happy. Means we can get in 3 of
Phillipou/Busslinger/Hollands
Weddle/Konstanty/George/Jones/Hotton
It would be amazing if we could get two from that first row. They are my orders for 11 and 21.
Two pretty good players regardless but 3 would be amazing.
Phillipou/Busslinger/Hollands
Weddle/Konstanty/George/Jones/Hotton
It would be amazing if we could get two from that first row. They are my orders for 11 and 21.
Two pretty good players regardless but 3 would be amazing.
Class of 2022: Son of former Dog a top-10 draft chance looks like he is a smart kid and has his head on his shoulders would love to pick him up
Phillipou is the dream slider for a lot of us.
Hoping Essendon choose to go another way and then every other club have their favourites that pushes him down to us.
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