Resource 2023 AFL Draft Discussion...

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AFL Draft Power Rankings: May 2023

The wait is over. It is time for Rookie Me Central's first Power Rankings instalment of 2023, featuring 20 of the top AFL Draft prospects.

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RMC rankings

Moir at 11, two rucks in the top 8 (Read ahead of Edwards), Dogs with yet another tall FS prospect in Croft at 13

Some interesting rankings.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Seems like there aren't that many midfielders available in the top 20 that don't already belong to Gold Coast.

Yeah right now it’s a bit low on bonafide mids

There should be a few that push themselves higher up the rankings in the champs though

 

[ABAB]

Seems like there aren't that many midfielders available in the top 20 that don't already belong to Gold Coast.

So Hollands might get pushed even further down the pecking order???

 

[Danger in Texas]

So Hollands might get pushed even further down the pecking order???

Ned Moyle as a development ruck too, with the talented Read coming in

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Seems like there aren't that many midfielders available in the top 20 that don't already belong to Gold Coast.

Correct , not a great pure mid draft

Mckercher from Tassie the standout ( if you don’t include Harley Reid )

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Think that order will look a fair bit different after the Nationals...

Quite a few potentially good mids not on that list.

4 that come quickly to mind Clay Hall, Kade La Rue, Kane McAuliffe and Sam Frangalas.

Don’t mind those rankings at this stage though , agree with alot of them

But you’re right , the meaty part of the season is about to start where names will emerge

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Ned Moyle as a development ruck too, with the talented Read coming in

Read and edwards are exciting … don’t normally get excited by rucks but they’re special talents

 

[pushintheback]

This is who we need to get.

 

[Danger in Texas]

This is who we need to get.

Would love to see him push up onto a wing in the champs, even into the middle if he can. Need some speed around that part of the ground

 

[pushintheback]

Would love to see him push up onto a wing in the champs, even into the middle if he can. Need some speed around that part of the ground

I doubt they would flirt with his usual HB by changing his position in the champs. But I reckon clubs would see him as a potential future mid and history shows kids with his power and speed get selected early.

 

[bigman]

Think that order will look a fair bit different after the Nationals...

Quite a few potentially good mids not on that list.

4 that come quickly to mind Clay Hall, Kade La Rue, Kane McAuliffe and Sam Frangalas.

your boy from the rebels Mutineer you have not mentioned him here???

 

[bigman]

So Hollands might get pushed even further down the pecking order???

Gettable suggesting he might be a chance to move if he does not get much AFL action.

 

[Crow till I die]

Gettable suggesting he might be a chance to move if he does not get much AFL action.

surely with their 3 new academy players this year and the form of their current midfield, he is well down the pecking order

 

[ams4crows]

surely with their 3 new academy players this year and the form of their current midfield, he is well down the pecking order

Certainly worth asking the question to his manager

 

[whattagun07]

ahhh that time of the year.

Where I get all excited to learn about the u/18s, plan to watch every Champs game,

Then never do.

 

[Betts are off]

ahhh that time of the year.

Where I get all excited to learn about the u/18s, plan to watch every Champs game,

Then never do.

I feel like for a while there they were playing the U18 carnival games a pretty good stadiums with pre-existing camera set ups. Like AAMI, and Marvel Stadium etc.

I could be wrong, but since COVID times it feels like they are playing more at 2nd tier grounds and their camera work has also gone down a notch to SANFL level.

I remember watching clips of prospects as recently as last year and wondering why it looked like a dogs breakfast!

 

[whattagun07]

are the games all on Kayo? Or just AFL website?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Jeffcrowe]

surely with their 3 new academy players this year and the form of their current midfield, he is well down the pecking order

Next question is what’s he worth and why has he struggled

 

[Jeffcrowe]

ahhh that time of the year.

Where I get all excited to learn about the u/18s, plan to watch every Champs game,

Then never do.

Make sure you do

You’d enjoy it

It’s easier if you watch the first couple then get an interest in the names

 

[Jeffcrowe]

are the games all on Kayo? Or just AFL website?

Reckon first few rounds just afl website then last few likely both

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Mostyn]

Still not playing a whole lot of midfield even at VFL level either, you would want to give Elijah a thorough medical before any consideration especially re his hops and agility now following his ACL.

I really think he's worth pursuing but putting a price on him is TOUGH.

Hollands, GCS '23 P1 and '24 P3
for
CROWS '24 P1 and both '23 P2s?

 

[Danger in Texas]

Allies seem like the stronger side to me, but SA’s got a bunch of talent, too

The GC Academy guys should dominate this champs

 

[Thunderstruck]

I should be able to attend, not the strongest side in the world but still some good talent there. Agree with all those you mentioned, Goad certainly I am keen to see have a good game in the ruck, his upside is enormous.

Hope Moir has a big game, getting a lot of knocks lately about his lack of performances this year but his talent is undeniable for mine. And also hope Draper goes well even though he isn't for this year, every bit close to our best mid a whole year younger.

Prob best Allies side I've seen for a while, won't be easy and could go either way.