BigFooty Official 2022 OFFICIAL BIGFOOTY PHANTOM DRAFT

[Davo-27]

Hawthorn
Pick 26
Charlie Clarke
182cm 75kg
Sandringham Dragons

Small goal kicking forward/mid, after getting a mid with our first pick I wanted to invest resources into our forward line and Clarke is the safest pick as Munkara has had an odd year, also considered Shadeau(shadow) Brain, quick, smart and a goal kicker, which is a good combination of skills to have as a forward, I can see him having stints in midfield as he moves like a midfielder, but it's his goal scoring/sharking that I'm recruiting him for, has kicked 29 goals in 15 games for Sandringham as well as winning a premiership and being part of the VM winning team, for a visual comparison think one of the Saints forwards in Gresham/Billings type, collecting 2 Sandy premiership team mates is a good coincidence as well in Mackenzie and Clarke.

Pie 4 Life you're up

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Pick #27 - Collingwood - Harry Barnett (West Adelaide)

Height: 202cm
Weight: 97kg
Position: Ruck

Rationale:

I wasn't expecting for Barnett to be available here, and thought I had to pick between Keeler and Barnett if I'm honest. One might look at picking up two big boys (and potential rucks) as a bit much, but for me Keeler projects as that forward/second ruck and with Barnett they could be a good long-term duo. I think given Collingwood's tendency to pick up semi-KPPs and then the fact our key forward/ruck division is more of a few original key forwards thrown into ruck roles, or a ruck that turned forward and then back into ruck again, it would be good to develop a couple along the way. I thought I'd pick up a mid here, but Barnett was too good to turn down, and I still have a couple of mids on the board, ensuring that regardless of what West Coast does, I would get one.

SNAPSHOT: “A physically developed ruckman who uses his athleticism to have an impact at the contest and around the ground.”

Harry Barnett has put forward his case to be the number one rated ruck prospect in this year’s draft class. He enjoyed a dominant stretch through April-May in the SANFL Under 18 competition, where he averaged 24 disposals and 28 hitouts, earning a call-up to West Adelaide’s League side. The 18-year-old managed 25 hitouts on debut, and earned his first win at senior level in Round 17 against South Adelaide. After missing his state’s opening game of the AFL Under 18 National Championships with COVID, Barnett assumed the primary ruck mantle and was a consistent contributor for a somewhat disappointing South Australian side. His performances were enough to earn a starting spot in the All Australian side, as the primary ruck choice.

Measuring in at over 200cm with a handy leap, Barnett can get up and over the opposing ruckman with relative ease and his strong build makes him difficult to move at stoppages around the ground. His contested marking makes him a valuable commodity in both attack and defence, and although at times unpredictable, he has flashed some ability when wheeling onto his right boot and distributing the ball by foot. A great character off the field, Barnett appears to have the talent and personality that would fit into an AFL environment, should he be given the opportunity.

Likely to be the first ruckman off the board in this year's draft, Barnett ticks a lot of the boxes for a modern day AFL ruckman. Standing 202cm and already quite physically developed, Barnett uses his size and strength to dominate the ruck contest. His vertical leap proves his scope to be a capable tap ruckman and his athleticism allows him to be a clearance threat when the ball is there to be won. It's not uncommon to see Barnett first to the loose ball at stoppage, side-stepping away from defenders and kicking long inside forward 50.

His impact on the game is not isolated to his ruck and stoppage work. Barnett is equally capable around the ground, again drawing on his athleticism to find open space as a marking option and link-up player. He shows good timing and clean hands, which makes contested marking one of his greatest strengths. It's his ability to read the play, particularly when stationed behind the ball, that suggests there could potentially be a role for him in defence at the next level, though ruck seems to be his most likely position.

Barnett has had some really special moments by foot, showing an uncanny ability to turn onto his right foot and deliver a low ball to find a teammate. That quality of ball use is not often seen in prospects of his size and if he can find some consistency with that level of disposal, it would add a pretty special string to the ruckman's bow.

Finishing with four goals to his name from 12 games in the SANFL U18 competition was more a reflection of his role as the primary ruck, rather than his ability as a forward. However, if Barnett can further develop his forward craft, he can become even more impactful. Although already quite physically well-developed, he'll likely need a pre-season or two to refine his body and adjust to the nuances of the AFL game. There's still a rawness to Barnett that suggests there's some untapped potential in him, with the South Australian possibly offering some good value from the second round, onwards.

Barnett presents a great option for a team looking to add to its ruck stocks. His ruck and stoppage craft, contested marking and work around the ground tick a lot of the boxes required from an AFL ruck. Finding some consistency with his kicking would take his game to another level and maximise his ability to impact the game in a number of different ways. Barnett looks a likely selection on draft night, with the South Australian a chance to be selected some time after the first round.


Monocle you're up

 

[Monocle]

Pick # 28. West Coast.
Henry Hustwaite. 194cm 84 kg.
Midfielder / Defender. Dandenong Stingrays.









There were a few in contention for this spot, but in the end there is a certain versatility to Hustwaite that appealed to me.

He can play as a tall inside mid, that has shown really good poise and decision making with his stoppage work.
He can also play as a lockdown mid.
In defence he is capable of playing on tall's and smalls and thats been a need at West Coast, since we lost Schofield and Sheppard.

I though that his synergy at the Stingrays with Culley was a feature and it could be something worth extending further at the next level.

Kid has a cool head in tricky situations and generally makes very good choices by hand or foot.
His natural left foot is a nice tool when he distributes the ball.

He brings a point of difference to the Midfield mix ....... and the positional versatility is a plus for me.

I did consider Ed Allan and Mitch Szybkowski for this spot.

West Coast have a couple of NGA small forwards that I am hopeful we may be able to pick to add to the drafts positional variety.

We still need a young ruck and thats a spot I hope we address in the rookie draft.

Pie 4 Life you are back on.

 

[ModernArtillery]

First thing's first though... as promised.

#29 Collingwood bid on Max Michalanney (Adelaide father-son)

ModernArtillery may match this quicker than eDPS really wanted to match Davey, but with a lot less holding-the-draft-to-ransom attitude.

Yeah we'll match thanks!

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Pick #30 - Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays)

Height: 186cm
Weight: 86kg
Position: Inside Midfielder

Rationale:

Mitch Szybkowski is the inside midfielder we could do with at the Pies, similar to Tom Mitchell with his strengths, but also having a bit more about him on the outside for growth. Clean and contested on the inside and a natural leader, Szybkowski is a massive Pies fan, so that helps his appeal. If I was going best available in terms of where they land in the draft, I would have gone Ed Allan, but Szybkowski is a bit more developed (albeit not a freak tall athlete) but still offers a lot, and at this pick is good value going forward.

SNAPSHOT “A big bodied inside ball winner, Mitch Szybkowski is not afraid to use his frame to push opponents around to give himself the best position around stoppages, following up with clean distribution to outside runners.”

Impressing enough as an Under 17 Vic Country representative to earn AFL Academy Selection, Mitch Szybkowski has had a consistent year at all levels as an inside midfielder, using his frame and positioning to devastating effect around stoppages to be a prime first possession winner. Szybkowski has been an increasingly important player the higher level he’s played, being rewarded for his efforts in feeding the ball out from the inside to the likes of Oliver Hollands and Jhye Clark at National Championships level. Representing Dandenong Stingrays and leading the side to the 2022 NAB League Grand Final, the onballer has consistently been among the most productive players in the Victorian competition, and able to adapt to the next level for Vic Country.

An important part of all three of his teams; Dandenong Stingrays, Caulfield Grammar and Vic Country, Mitch Szybkowski has played his role as a bigger bodied midfielder superbly all year. Not the flashiest of ball winners himself, Szybkowski is very much ‘what you see is what you get’ with his current game, using his frame and positioning around stoppages to get to the fall of the ball and win first possession, then handball off to an outside runner well. In saying that, Szybkowski’s outside craft is an area that has seen some rapid development through the season as well, accumulating more and more away from stoppages as the year has gone on, working especially hard to be a handball receiver from teammates who had taken a mark or earned a free kick.

That work rate is a trait that is present in all phases of the game, working hard to accumulate around the ground in offence, but also showing off his defensive accountability with tackles from stoppages, rarely having an opponent shake him off when he had got a hand to them. Szybkowski is one of the better players in the draft for spreading from the contest, or getting to spots that give his defenders an easy option up the ground, often getting free from opposition and moving the ball on quickly.

Complimenting all of this is Szybkowski’s decision making with ball in hand, with his ability to quickly assess his options even under pressure making him a generally damaging player despite winning so much of the ball at the coalface, with his hands in close a standout feature in his game, seemingly knowing where his options are going to be even before he’s fully won control of the ball, often finding options through traffic to fully release his teammates. When in open play and allowed more time to assess options, Szybkowski maintains a good balance between his kicking and handballing, as one that prefers a more precise option he rarely takes the easy kick down the line option when many other players would.

As mentioned, Szybkowski does the bulk of his work on the inside of the contest, with his contested game and stoppage craft two areas he excels at, using his size to his advantage but more than capable of matching it with bigger bodies, as showcased in the AFL Academy game against the Collingwood VFL where he was one of the more reliable midfielders on the day.

Looking towards the future, there are still some areas of Szybkowski’s game that could do with some improvement. His kicking, whilst generally good, has been inconsistent at times, especially when he’s moving at top speed, and if improved will round his game really well. Szybkowski has also flagged his speed and acceleration as an area he wants to improve on to allow him more separation around stoppages and when up forward. Given the strides he has taken in terms of outside running, adding versatility with scoreboard impact and more damaging overall ball use will lift his profile - only adding to his great strengths.

Mitch Szybkowski might not be the flashiest of players, but few are more consistent playing that onball role, and are able to distribute cleanly by hand consistently. A natural leader, the midfielder is capable of influencing the match around the stoppages, and while he still has other areas to improve on outside the contest, has a role at AFL level with his best attributes. Expect the midfielder to be taken in the first half of the draft, most likely in the second round.

TDS7 you're up

 

[TDS7]

Pick 31 | St. Kilda | Max Gruzewski | 193cm 84kgs | 3rd Tall Utility

With pick 31, the Saints have gone with high-flying swingman Max "Easiest Hollow Knight Mini-Boss" Gruzewski. Gruz brings a spark of high-flying excitement to a Saints team that will look to use him as a swinging 3rd tall, either up in the forward line or down back as an interceptor. At 193cm, Max is more suited to playing off his opponent but has shown he can shut down a key forward if required. Composed skills-wise, his disposal is good while leaving little to chance, taking the safe option out of defence and keeping a level head. His leaping ability jumps off the page, flying high over packs to clunk strong marks. This is the facet of Max's game that translates best up forward, as a pack crasher he reads the ball well and gets his hands on the footy first. His kicking for goal is confident if not a tad limited range-wise. He projects as a developing tall that will grow his game in the VFL for a few seasons, finding his best position and building a more specialised skillset upon his athletic and solid foundation as a footballer.

Arr0w

 

[Monocle]

Pick 31 | St. Kilda | Max Gruzewski | 193cm 84kgs | 3rd Tall Utility

With pick 31, the Saints have gone with high-flying swingman Max "Easiest Hollow Knight Mini-Boss" Gruzewski. Gruz brings a spark of high-flying excitement to a Saints team that will look to use him as a swinging 3rd tall, either up in the forward line or down back as an interceptor. At 193cm, Max is more suited to playing off his opponent but has shown he can shut down a key forward if required. Composed skills-wise, his disposal is good while leaving little to chance, taking the safe option out of defence and keeping a level head. His leaping ability jumps off the page, flying high over packs to clunk strong marks. This is the facet of Max's game that translates best up forward, as a pack crasher he reads the ball well and gets his hands on the footy first. His kicking for goal is confident if not a tad limited range-wise. He projects as a developing tall that will grow his game in the VFL for a few seasons, finding his best position and building a more specialised skillset upon his athletic and solid foundation as a footballer.

Arr0w

Arr0w is off line for tonight.

He has asked me to pick for him, this is how he has chosen.

Pick 32. Carlton. Ed Allan 194 cm 82 kg. Midfielder. Claremont.

Arr0w to do the write up tomorrow.


Bastyy you get a turn Freo are on the clock.

 

[Bastyy]

So close to Ed Allan

Pick 33. Jed Hagan (Utility/Western Australia) (174cm, 74kg)

Who doesn't love a utility? Jed Hagan is one of the most versatile players in this draft, having played a dominant role in the midfield at colts level, a small defender at state level and as a half forward at senior level for East Fremantle. Hagan has constantly played a starring role since he debuted for the East Fremantle Colts as a 15 year old and has effortlessly translated his game to 3 different levels of football and in 3 very different positions over the course of 2022. He's a complete footballer, with a brilliant footy IQ and an all around works-man game that will see him potentially play AFL football in his debut season

I picked him for Freo for both his versatility and for the fact he was best available. Hagan is the perfect pick as he adds both forward depth and midfield depth, two areas I was hoping to target in this phantom draft (Despite a really good starting midfield, it's likely that we'll only have Matt Johnson and Neil Erasmus playing as inside midfielders in the WAFL, and it's nice to have that extra depth, especially with someone who can play straight away). The WA factor always helps, but that wasn't considered when picking

Also Considered: Sam Gilbey/Jed Adams/Jaiden Magor

PMBangers you're up friend

 

[PMBangers]

Pick 34 GWS
Harry Rowston
Calder Cannons | NSW/ACT
Inside Midfielder/ General Forward
182 cm 81 kg


Strengths; Contested Game, Overhead Marking, Tackling, Accumulation
Improvements; Disposal Efficiency
Rowston separated himself from the pack of other GWS aligned prospects this season with an outstanding Championships that resulted in an Allies MVP, some presumably good footy for Assumption College, and really good performances at NAB League level for both GWS and Calder Cannons, the latter of which he played a big part in their end of season victories.

Despite being a bit undersized in comparison to what you want, Rowston fills the role as a player that can impact in multiple positions, with his contested game around the midfield at a really high level and his ability overhead allowing him to be a genuine goal kicking threat inside 50

Not too dissimiliar to a lot of other contested focused midfielders, Rowston is a strong tackler and accumulates the ball at high volumes, but has some way to go in terms of his disposal efficiency, particularly by foot. Although he's capable when not under pressure, given his game style sees him win it mostly in congestion it is something that may hold him back from being a full time midfielder.

Rationale
GWS only have 5 list spots heading into the draft, and whilst there are others players I have higher and in revision prefer, he's near enough to them that I leant local and decided to call it a day. Noah Long, Toby McMullin, Nick Sadler, Jakob Ryan and Sam Gilbey were the others I rate higher, but don't think any fit our list any better than Rowston.

TDS7 up now

 

[TDS7]

Pick 35 | St. Kilda | Harry Lemmey | 199cm 95kg

Harry Lemmey is the most interesting prospect this draft year. Going in with a lot of promise, he presents as a centerpiece CHF, pushing up the ground and clunking big marks deep. On paper, it's all there for Harry. An exceptional athlete with forward craft unsurpassed by any tall prospect this year, his standout ability is his exceptional field kicking across the half-forward line. Reminiscent of Jeremy Cameron

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Jeremy Cameron

Age

31

Ht

196cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.6

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

G

2.0

5star

at his best, Lemmey is a forward's forward who works with coaches to play within a strong system. In my (very unprofessional) opinion, this is where Harry fell away this year. Playing for the SA side, Lemmey looked out of sorts and was unfamiliar with the system he was asked to spearhead. A mixture of being chopped around a system, playing across half back occasionally, and a disrupted season, I'm confident a professional and consistent environment will do wonders for the kid's development. Unfortunately, he's ended up at the Saints. But if Ross the Boss can mold Harry's exceptional talent and upside into a consistent competitor, he'll be well on his way to a fourth heart-breaking grand final defeat.

Macca19 you're up.

 

[Macca19]

Tough one this. There's really two options for my pick here. One makes perfect sense from a needs basis. The other i've loved watching play for 2 1/2 years and would have jumped at the start of the year to pick him up. Genuine 50/50 call. "Gil, more time thanks" Both doubtful they will be there with our next pick.

Pick 36 - Port Adelaide

Kobe Ryan - West Adelaide - Midfielder

183cm / 73kg

Kobe is a ball magnet midfielder who excels inside the contest but has the running power to spread and find plenty of the ball outside as well. Whilst rather slender in frame, it has proven really to be no barrier to his ability to win the football time and time again other the last few seasons. Under 18s, reserves, bottom age, top age, he's consistently shown his desire to win obscene amounts of the football and has delivered one of the most consistent back catalogues of football of any player in this draft pool.

Whilst his kicking isn't elite, his running power, his inside work, his ability to read the play and get first hands on the ball time and time again, is elite. He's regularly found outside kicking inside 50 and is just as likely to be found wide in defense putting his hand up for the clearance kick.

His frame is something that will need to be worked on. If he can improve his kicking by 5% he will be a very handy player. Whilst he reminds me most of someone like Tom Mitchell in the way he plays, I can see him starting on a wing with short stints in the midfield, before becoming a full time mid in year 3.

Now to hope my other option falls.

 

[ModernArtillery]

Pick 37 - Melbourne
Nick Sadler
Midfielder/Flanker
Sturt/South Australia

Justification
Melbourne don't have a lot of needs at this point. I would've loved a bigger midfielder in this spot, but there just wasn't one available that I was willing to pull the trigger on. Sadler has a bit of speed, class and the ability to fill a number of roles at the next level. Given the profile of Melbourne's list, a classy, versatile role player fits the bill for me.

Profile
Sadler is a really skilled midfielder that could also carve out a role on a flank at either end of the ground. He's got speed on the ball, is a classy user and possesses the qualities and character that suggest he's going to leave nothing to chance in his efforts to forge an AFL career. His lack of size limits his ceiling, but I have no doubt he has the tools to find a role at AFL level.

Other considerations:
Jack O'Sullivan, Noah Long

goodcop badcop

 

[goodcop badcop]

Pick 38 - Western Bulldogs - Jaiden Magor
185cm, 79kg
South Adelaide
Forward/Midfielder

Spoiler: How did he perform?

Magor was unfortunately injured a lot this year, but was still able to produce a number of eye catching games. He had a decent start to the year, but then really kicked into gear in rounds 7 & 8 where he had 28 disposals, 3 goals and 41 disposals, 2 goals respectfully. This gave him some confidence playing for his state side SA, playing well against the Allies in the first game with 2 goals before an ankle injury sidelined him for a fair portion of the 2nd half of the season. He came back for the last two games of his season and dominated up forward kicking 11.4 including the matchwinner in the last game.

Spoiler: What does he bring? (Strengths)

Magor is a very talented and powerful player with plenty X-factor. He's particularly strong in a one on one contest, able to read the flight of the ball early and use his strength to push his opponent under the ball. But what makes him standout more so then others is that he can do it at ground level also and is able to pull off some incredible snaps. In the midfield he's a pretty good clearance player, clean by hand and reads it well off the ruckman's hands. It's also not uncommon to see him bursting out of stoppages and shaking off an opponent with strength.

Spoiler: What can he improve on?

His kicking whilst not terrible, it does need some work particularly when in congestion. From an interview, Magor also said he needs to work on his endurance so he can spend more time in the midfield.

Spoiler: Where does he fit into the doggies side?

The dogs don't have many smalls/mediums with the goal sense Magor has. A lot of our midfielders, despite not being natural at it, can spend a lot of time up forward. I think Magor makes sense because he can play midfield, but is far more natural up forward then a lot of our mids. And in a few years time, hopefully he could replace ageing stars in Libba and Treloar.

Spoiler: Others I considered here

Jakob Ryan and Sam Gilbey

it's your turn roos_fanatic08

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Anthony…Munkaaaaaaaar……

North Melbourne
Pick 39
Tom Scully

21

Tom Scully

Age

32

Ht

181cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.7

5star

K

9.9

4star

HB

10.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.5

5star

CL

2.3

4star

D

12.6

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

5.1

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.1

2star

CL

0.8

3star

D

19.8

5star

K

8.8

4star

HB

11.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

4.6

5star

CL

3.8

5star

West Adelaide - South Australia
02/11/04 202cm 89kg

Justification

Currently, we only have 4 list spots but we might free up another one prior to the draft by dropping a senior player to the rookie list. So, I’m going to take the opportunity to fill a big gaping hole on our list and that is a key forward. I was hoping that Lemmey would be available at this pick but have to take the next best key forward. Despite being raw, Scully still has considerable his scope for potential.

With only Larkey & Comben on our list as genuine key forwards (not testing ruck man) we really need to add some key position depth in this area of the ground.

Player Profile

Scully is a tall, rangy and mobile key forward who is quite agile for his size. He burst onto the scene earlier this year with an incredible run of form in the under 18’s. In the opening 7 rounds of the season Scully had kicked 37 goals including 3 bags of 7 and a bag of 6. Such was he goal kicking prowess some draft watchers (including myself) had him rocketing into top 10 calculations.

Throughout the year Scully has shown decent contested marking, good leading patterns and ability to crumb the ball at ground level. His set shot routine and goal kicking is quite good but from time to time he can kick them off the side of the boot. At this stage he really relies on his height advantage rather than physicality or smarts to take his marks. Despite being 202cm he hasn’t shown all that much in the ruck, but with the right development he could pinch hit in there, perhaps like a Rory Lobb

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Rory Lobb

Age

31

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.6

3star

style forward.

Being so raw, Scully does have his flaws. He isn’t overly physical and when competiting against better opposition (say at champs level) he struggled to have an impact. His form also tapered away a bit in the second half of the year. He is also quite lean at the moment. I’d comfortably say he is at least a couple of pre-seasons away from having an impact at AFL level. So he will be a 3-4 year investment (like most key forwards or rucks).

Unfortunately Scully only featured in one game for SA during the championships. In tough conditions, he didn’t really have the impact he would’ve desired. He also got a run in the AFL academy game against the Collingwood reserves, and despite kicking a goal he struggled against mature opposition.

At SANFL under 18 level he played 14 games, avg'd 11.4 disposals, 6 marks and 3.6 goals per game. His best game came earlier in the season against WWT where he kicked 7.2 from 16 disposals and 11 marks. Later in the season he also played a couple of games in the reserves which would’ve been good for his development.



Other players considered: Anthony Munkara, Jaxon Binns, Adam D’Aloia, Billy Dowling, James Van Es & Phoenix Foster.

Davo-27 Hawks are up again

 

[Davo-27]

Hawthorn
Pick 40
Anthony Munkara
188cm 77kg
West Adel/Tiwi/Westminster

Just in time to steal an absolute beauty, tall, quick, agile, goal sense, if we had more exposure he would be in top 20 contention imo, Essendon NGA but in the open pool inside the top 40, moves like Cyril Rioli, even when he takes difficult shots or the ball falls short, it's nearly always online, if he works out could be a huge steal here, kicked 6 goals in 2 sanfl u18s games, looked the best forward and super impressive in the AFL Academy, kicking an opportunist goal and then throwing off a tackler like it was nothing, had a poor champs game where in the first half he looked disinterested and tried getting into a fight on field almost, came around in the 2nd half to contribute a little then disappeared for a bit and returned to school footy for Westminster where he kicked a 9 goal haul, highly talented, highly athletic goal scoring champ.

fist pump







eDPS You're up

 

[eDPS]

Swans very happy for this one
Pick 41 - Sydney - Adam D’Aloia
186cm - Midfielder

Taking a lot of smaller players in recent years the Swans should look at a midfielder with some size and although D’Aloia lacks athleticism and skill by foot his one wood is contested possessions/clearances and he does this just about better than anyone else in the draft pool.

Players Considered: Sam Gilbey

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Trying to be as realistic as possible, so with our list last spot we’ll most likely commit to our F/S prospect.

North Melbourne
Pick 42
Cooper Harvey
Northern Knights - VIC Metro
12/7/04 180cm 79kg

Write up to come.

North will pass on all remaining selections.

Bastyy Freo is up!

 

[Bastyy]

Fremantle - Pick 43. Jed Adams (Tall Defender/Western Australia) (195cm, 89kg)

I'm in a pretty lucky spot here because I actually have two players in my top 30 still available. If I was going best available at this pick, I'd be taking Sam Gilbey, he's incredibly talented, but Jed Adams is only one spot behind Gilbey in my rankings and plays a role that Fremantle need. So yeah, here's my second Jed that I've picked in the span of 24 hours, how many list managers can say that?

Jed Adams is a very good key defender, he's not the best tall defender named Jed (or a variation of Jed, such as Jedd) but he's a brilliantly talented and exactly what clubs are looking for in a lockdown key defender. He is a brilliant one-on-one defender and when he ends up with the ball after winning a one-on-one, he's very good with the ball. Just like Jed Hagan who I previously picked he's a very smart footballer and has a real knack of finding the correct option.

But why Jed Adams for Fremantle? Well, we did just lose Griffin Logue

19

Griffin Logue

Age

26

Ht

193cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

3star

MG

115.4

2star

D

9.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

2star

MG

115.4

2star

D

9.8

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

3star

MG

115.4

2star

and Joel Hamling

29

Joel Hamling

Age

31

Ht

194cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

5.8

5star

T

1.0

3star

is getting older by the day (and god forbid Alex Pearce

25

Alex Pearce

Age

28

Ht

201cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

106.3

2star

No current season stats available

D

11.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

MG

103.2

2star

falls over again) so there's a real spot for him to develop in the WAFL. He has already played senior footy for Peel this year and didn't look out of his element, and I think if worst comes to worst he could play AFL football in 2023

Also Considered: Sam Gilbey, Steely Green, Jason Gillbee, Jaxon Binns

Ysaye is up next

 

[Ysaye]

Pick 44: Sam Gilbey

188cm 71kg

Strengths: Aggressive decision making, kicking, intercept marking, rebound from defence

Issues / areas to work on: Endurance, strength.

Reasoning: I think eDPS said it, this is absurd value for a pick 44, and surely would have come into consideration from the late teens onwards for a number of mock drafters. The days of jokes about drafting another HBF are over, with many team's strategies relying heavily on being able to move the ball very effectively from defence to attack swifty and efficiently and it is likely Sam can definitely bring that.

To hear Sam speak and watch a bit of his kicking action:



TDS7 your up.

 

[TDS7]

Pick 45 | St. Kilda | James Van Es | 197cm 99kgs

[Write Up]

Davo-27

 

[Davo-27]

Hawthorn
Pick 46
Brandon Leary
177cm 71kg
Tasmania/Allies

I know I'm going heavy on small forwards, but I love how Leary plays, he is very quick and agile with a great goal sense, wasn't on the radar last year, but this 19 yr old blitzed the champs to put his name up there for selecting, kicking 33 goals in 14 games at NAB League level and being a dangerous forward when fit for the Allies at the champs, with Moore moving into the mid moreso in the future and limitations goal-wise and unsureity around Brockman/Butler as well as Breust reaching the end and losing Gunston, we need to sure up this area and I think Clarke/Munkara and Leary are a good start.

Arr0w you're up

 

[Arr0w]

Pick 47 Carlton - Billy Dowling

187 80 Midfilder North Adelaide

Write up to come

Davo-27 back to you

 

[Davo-27]

Hawthorn
Pick 48
Jake Walker
183cm 80kg
Glenlg

Midfielder from SA who has an impact on the inside and can breakaway from congestion, caught my eye in the champs and I thought he could be valuable as a hard ball winner and extractor in our midfield, tough, contested, quality clearance player, won a premiership with glenlg u18s, I was wanting to take Hugh Bond here and nearly took best available in Tom McCallum, but the last thing we need is a hbf, Drury and Lovelock also options here, but Walker just fits in more with what we need depth in

I guess Hawks end it here, also taking Cooper Vickery(181cm 72kg, Gippsland) and Jerome Lawrence(196cm 81kg Oakleigh) if bid on as NGA and F/S pick ups

Pie 4 Life you're up

 

[Pie 4 Life]

#49 - Collingwood - Jakob Ryan (Glenelg)

Height: 189cm
Weight: 79kg
Position: Medium-Tall Defender

Rationale:

Genuinely stunned he's still here, double and triple-checked he hadn't been taken. But thrilled to get him here way down in #49. Though Pies will likely only take three picks to the draft, in the scenario that they did have the extra list spot and he was here, I would hope they take the punt. A versatile defender who can play on talls and smalls, he uses the ball well and can have penetration on his kicks too.

SNAPSHOT: “An athletic and versatile medium-tall with clean foot skills and sound marking ability, Jakob Ryan is among the highest rated Croweaters in the draft pool.”

Jakob Ryan is one of South Australia’s most well-performed draft prospects, having played consistent football at college, club and state level for a number of years. Ryan captured the attention of onlookers as a bottom-ager in 2021 with his play for Glenelg in the SANFL Under 18 competition, where he played well in a variety of roles. With his long blonde locks, Ryan proved hard to miss in the yellow and black, as a key member of the Bays’ side which made it to the Grand Final that year.

Throughout his 2021 campaign, Ryan’s 189cm frame and adaptable skillset saw him spend time on the wing, as a leading third-tall forward, and down back as an intercept marker. He booted five goals in seven Under 18 games, and was arguably Glenelg’s best player in the Grand Final defeat to Woodville-West Torrens. On that day at Adelaide Oval, Ryan announced himself by managing 20 disposals, five contested marks and seven inside 50s to go with a classy outside 50 goal from the boundary.

Ryan entered his top-age year with high expectations, and nestled into things by producing consecutive 28-disposal games for the Tigers playing as a half-back. It was in defence where Ryan spent most of the year, able to use his overhead marking strength and natural footballing smarts to intercept when the opposition went forward.

As the season wore on, Ryan split his time between Under 18 football with Glenelg and school football with Sacred Heart College. Playing a similar role in both sides would no-doubt have helped with the transition between the two setups. Ryan was ultra-consistent across all levels, taking his game to the next level by winning more of the ball and distributing it well by hand and foot.

Ryan also played a pivotal role in defence for South Australia at the National Championships where he was named his state’s best player in their match against Victoria Metro at GMHBA Stadium. The utility then deservedly made his Reserves debut for Glenelg in Round 13, taking 16 marks in two games and looking comfortable at the level.

Remarkably, Ryan’s Reserves debut would turn out to be his only loss for the season at school and club level. His strong individual season also culminated in team success, with Ryan winning a back-to-back premiership with Sacred Heart and also claiming redemption in the Bays’ Under 18 side.

Jakob Ryan possesses a range of strengths which have enabled him to impact games at all levels he's played. Ryan's foot skills are a major component of his game, with his penetration and accuracy evident whether he is rebounding from defence, linking up on the wing or heading inside 50. He was often given the kick-in duties for Glenelg, Sacred Heart and South Australia, with his long-range passes clearing the 50-metre arc with relative ease.

Ryan plays with an attacking mindset which sees him take the game on wherever possible. He'll look to back in his speed and break opposition lines, particularly down back. However, in the air is where Ryan excels. His intercept marking stems from his intelligent positioning and ability to judge the flight of the ball in the air. He is strong in marking contests and able to nullify opponents one-on-one. Clubs will have been impressed with his ability to restrict the impact of promising Woodville-West Torrens tall Patrick Weckert in the college decider against Prince Alfred, showing he can handle the more defensive tasks.

Ryan's versatility could make him a lucrative option for clubs in the middle stages of the National Draft, as someone who has performed well in a number of roles. When sharp-shooter and promising 2023 prospect Ashton Moir missed Sacred Heart's intercol clash with Rostrevor, Ryan filled the void in attack and was an immediate focal point with his 189cm frame making him a tricky matchup for defenders.

Ryan has proven a class above in the SANFL Under 18 competition, averaging 28.4 disposals (lowest tally of 25), 6.8 marks and four rebounds in eight matches this season. His production has steadily increased from last year, which will be noted by recruiting staff.

Although his strengths are well pronounced, Ryan does play a heavily-outside game and will need to add some size to his frame in the AFL system in order to compete with the seasoned bodies. His taller frame could see him trialled as a marking midfielder, however his strengths are better suited to outside-leaning roles at this stage.

Jakob Ryan shapes as a strong option for a club seeking a skilful medium-sized prospect capable of playing a range of roles. He’ll likely start as an intercepter and rebounder in defence, where he spent the majority of his top-age year, but could easily move further up the field if required. Touted as a likely draft selection since impressing as a bottom-ager in the SANFL Under 18 Grand Final, Ryan is a player with high-character who has been among the most consistent producers in South Australia.

Davo-27 back to you

 

[Smythe]

ALMOST ABLE TO GRAB JAKOB RYAN WITH RICHMONDS FIRST PICK….WTF

Richmond - Phoenix Foster - 197cm - 88kg - FWD/RUCK


STRENGTHS:

• Athleticism
• Aerial ability
• Contested marking
• Scoreboard impact
• Versatility

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Ruck craft
• Follow-up work

Trying to draft as Richmond would and should.
A tall fwd who can ruck and is developable with a big upside.
Phoenix is very athletic and has great leading patterns with strong hands and will crash a pack, take the mark or make sure the ball is brought to ground. He kicked 26 goals from 11 games this year and rucked well in the champs alongside Harry Barnett.
He has that versatility of being able to hold his own in the ruck with a great leap and good tap work and is a good positioner around the ground too.
Best available in a position of need here with a few that came into consideration and I will grab one of them with the next pick because there are a few goodies still available.

In consideration, almost everyone left, mainly L.Teal, N.Long, K.Smith, O.Northam, H.Cole, H.Gallagher, J.Binns.

eDPS i think your up