List Mgmt. 2023 AFL Draft

[It Just Is]

Scouting notes SA vs Allies.

Sure Moir is still playing with that hip issue.
Crows can't take him with their midfield issues you would think? He will slide to us if we want him.

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s - South Australia vs. Allies

The Allies beat South Australia on the road to kick off the 2023 AFL U18 National Championships in style. We highlight the top performers.

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Slowly working through a replay of this game.

It might be the socks but Ryley Sanders plays like a slightly less explosive JHF. Super clean footballer. Jack Delean catches the eye too - dynamite in a forward pocket.

Those boys are now high on my wish list if we find our way back into the first round of the draft.

 

[Long live PAFC]

Say we got pick two. Who are you taking?

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Say we got pick two. Who are you taking?

Zane Duursma VIC Country/Gippsland Power
MID/FWD, 189cm, 79kg
Duursma was one the AFL Academy’s standouts against Carlton VFL, playing both on ball and up forward. The Gippsland gun kicked the goal of the day with a burst out of the centre bounce before finishing the job on the run. Duursma featured at VFL level for reigning premiers Casey, following his preseason training program with Melbourne over the summer.

or

Daniel Curtin
Western Australia/Claremont
KEY DEF, 196cm, 91kg
The leading key defender in the 2023 draft pool, Curtin has featured in the centre for Claremont in recent weeks, putting his versatility on display in the WAFL Colts competition. Curtin slotted back into his natural position in defence for the AFL Academy, proving a tough opponent to match up on in the air.

 

[Port2Power]

SA's TOP 20 Draft Prospects

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/spor...n/news-story/8491417a66430abc31ccc957c6fc6202

1. Aston Moir (Medium Forward- 188cm, 84kg)
2. Will McCabe (Key Defender- 197cm, 82kg)
3. Will Patton (Defender- 193cm, 81kg)
4. Kane McAuliffe (Midfielder- 188cm, 88kg)
5. Logan Evans (Defender- 189cm, 76kg)
6. Jack Delean (Small Forward- 182cm, 74kg)
7. Jed Dignan (Forward/Midfielder- 188cm, 77kg)
8. Taylor Goad (Ruckman- 206cm, 92kg)
9. Callum Fairall (Defender- 188cm, 74kg)
10. Patrick Weckert (Key Forward- 191cm, 93kg)
11. Alex Holt (Defender- 183cm, 81kg)
12. Luca Slade (Midfielder- 182cm, 70kg)
13. Trent Tattoli (Midfielder- 181cm, 70kg)
14. Liam Fawcett (Key Forward- 198cm, 87kg)
15. Bodie Ryan (Defender- 188cm, 82kg)
16. Loch Rawlinson (Forward/Midfielder- 177cm, 69kg)
17. Ben Ridgway (Midfielder- 183cm, 80kg)
18. Tom Wheaton (Midfielder- 190cm, ?kg)
19. Declan Gladigau (Wingman- 181cm, ?kg)
20. Anders McShane (Midfielder- 185cm, ?kg)

Taylor Goad (Ruck), Tom Wheaton and Kane McAuliffe (Midfielders), Will McCabe- Key Defender (if he doesn't select Hawks under F/S rule) are the prospects we need to look at as they fulfil relevant areas of need for the club in the future

Top 20 draft prospects further details below:

RP = Ratings points​

1. Ashton Moir​

(Glenelg)

Medium forward, 18, 188cm, 84kg

RP: 104 (Under-18)

The freakishly-skilled forward, who booted 30 goals in 10 SANFL under-18 matches in a standout bottom-age season in 2022, is a top-10 pick on talent. But, after dividing his time between Glenelg’s under-18s and reserves this year, and battling a hip injury, he’s failed to really enhance his standing. Took four marks but didn’t have any real influence in the national carnival opener against the Allies, and will be out to make his mark against Vic Metro.
Under-18 coach Tony Bamford says: “He’s two-sided, kicks left and right. Is able to impact in the air and at ground level and is very powerful.’’

2. Will McCabe​

(Central District)

Key defender, 17, 197cm, 82kg

RP: 112 (Under-18)

Hawthorn father-son prospect, with dad Luke, a Central premiership player, having played 138 games for the Hawks from 1995-2004, McCabe is one of the few Croweaters to push his name up draft boards in the first half of the year. He was the best player on the ground against a combined GWS and Sydney Academy side in SA’s warm-up game, with his aerial prowess on full display, before tallying a team-high seven intercepts against the Allies.
Bamford says: “A very good one-on-one defender who can play on talls and smalls. Is very athletic.’’

3. Will Patton​

(West Adelaide)

Defender, 18, 193cm, 81kg

RP: 119 (Under-18)

South Australia’s under-18 captain has a few similar traits to emerging Hawthorn star Will Day, who was also drafted as a smart, left-footed defender from West Adelaide. Patton, who had an impact on the national state as a bottom-ager in 2022, reads the play exceptionally well, often getting himself into the right spot to win the ball back off the opposition – in the air and on the ground.
Bamford says: “A very composed, elite decision-maker. Can defend all types of forwards, Possesses excellent leadership skills.’’

4. Kane McAuliffe​

(North Adelaide)

Midfielder, 18, 188cm, 88kg

RP: 148 (Under-18)

The big-bodied midfielder was close to the cleanest player on the ground in last year’s SANFL under-18 grand final as a bottom-ager and he’s picked up where he left off in 2023. McAuliffe is averaging 26 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 1.2 and 148 ranking points – the most of any player to have played at least three games – and the penetrating left-footer tallied eight more disposals than any teammate in the warm-up game against the SA under-20s side.
Bamford says: “An inside, ballwinning midfielder with great penetration and power.’’

5. Logan Evans​

(Norwood)

Defender, 17, 189cm, 76kg

RP: 75 (League)

The teenager is having an impact for Norwood in the SANFL this season, averaging 15 disposals and six intercepts in his first four matches at senior level. In a similar mould to Norwood’s Crows father-son draftee Max Michalanney last year, Evans has shown a tremendous ability to compete. But he’s also a terrific intercept mark and clean on the ground.
Bamford says: “A smart intercept defender who has a great ability to anticipate opposition ball movement.’’

6. Jack Delean​

(South Adelaide)

Small forward, 18, 182cm, 74kg

RP: 110 (Under-18)

The skilful, high-flying forward has been making life difficult for opposition defenders in the SANFL under-18s for the best part of three seasons now. Delean booted 34 goals in 13 matches as a 16-year-old in 2021, 28 in 2022 and 16 in four matches already this season. He’s an AFL Academy member and was clever and creative with 16 disposals in the team’s recent clash with Carlton’s VFL side, before booting four goals – three of them in a blistering third term – in the first game of the national champs.
Bamford says: “A small forward with plenty of tricks. Does his damage in the forward 50 and has the ability to hit the scoreboard quickly.’’

7. Jed Dignan​

(North Adelaide)

Forward/midfielder, 18, 188cm, 77kg

RP: 118 (Under-18)

Dignan showed his versatility as a midfielder, winning the ball at ground level at stoppages and in the air, in the exhibition match against the U20s. The classy 18-year-old then tallied 21 disposals, 14 contested possessions, eight clearances, six marks, two goals and 171 ranking points in a dominant SANFL under-18s performance a week later. But, like a number of his teammates, he struggled against the Allies
Bamford says: “An elite decision-maker, has clean hands, doesn’t fumble and is very impactful. Hurts the opposition in the front half of the ground.’’

8. Taylor Goad​

(South Adelaide)

Ruckman, 18, 206cm, 92kg

RP: 80 (Under-18)

Rapidly developing big man has caught the eye with his outstanding athletic profile and ability to stay involved at ground level for a player of his size. Goad posted ranking-point tallies of 142 and 125 in his final two SANFL under-18 matches before enjoying some nice moments in the ruck against the Allies.
Bamford says: “He’s raw but has great potential. Is very tall and athletic and a great kid who is very open to learning. He’s the fastest player in the (SANFL) under-18 competition over 20 metres.’’

9. Callum Fairall​

(Eagles)

Defender, 17, 188cm, 74kg

RP: 124 (Under-18)

The brilliant ball-user sets up play from the back half, more often than not picking the right option and hitting it. But Fairall, who started the year in the Eagles’ reserves side, has also shown an ability to win the ball through the midfield and make good decisions by hand in tight. Was SA’s second-leading ball-winner, behind bottom-ager Sid Draper, in first game of the national carnival.
Bamford says: “A composed, classy ball user off half-back. Is light in stature but can win the ball both inside and outside the contest.’’

10. Patrick Weckert​

(Eagles)

Key forward, 18, 191cm, 93kg

RP: 153 (Under-18)

The strong-marking forward, who chose footy over a promising junior cricket career, started the year in the Eagles’ League side, after making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2022. But after failing to have any real impact, he dropped back to SANFL under-18 level and took a combined 17 marks and booted eight goals in his first two matches. An interesting under-18 carnival looms against the country’s best junior defenders.
Bamford says: “A big, powerful key forward who approaches the game in a physical manner.’’

11. Alex Holt​

(Sturt)

Defender, 18, 183cm, 81kg

RP: 70 (Reserves)

The teenager has held down a spot in Sturt’s reserves side this season and possesses a nice blend of offence and defence. Holt is competitive, clean - in the air and at ground level - and reads the play well, getting himself in spots to win the ball back and use his foot skills going the other way.
Bamford says: “A very competitive one-on-one defender who can play deep or high.’’

12. Luca Slade​

(Sturt)

Midfielder, 17, 182cm, 70kg

RP: 105 (Under-18)

The versatile midfielder makes good decisions with the ball, often waiting and finding the right target by hand or foot – as he did on a wet night against the under-20s. Slade, who starred for Sturt at the back end of his bottom-age season, has a knack puts his teammates in better positions.
Bamford says: “A very clean footballer, especially under pressure at ground level. Has great composure with ball in hand, making very good decisions.’’

13. Trent Tattoli​

(Central District)

Midfielder, 18, 181cm, 70kg

RP: 142 (Under-18)

Prolific, well-balanced midfielder, who averaged 29 disposals and 143 rankings points as a bottom-ager, has picked up where he left off last year, leading the SANFL under-18s for disposals in 2023. Tattoli can win the ball at the contest and is very damaging on the outside, with his kicking efficiency of 77 per cent the best of any midfielder averaging at least 7.5 kicks per game.

14. Liam Fawcett​

(Central District)

Key forward, 18, 198cm, 87kg

RP: 104 (Under-18)

Fawcett has proven a difficult match-up for defenders – he’s hard to beat one out, terrific on the lead, and has the athletic ability to get up the ground and get his hands on the ball. The strong-marking tall has had 22 disposals or more in three of his eight under-18 matches this year and booted 18 goals, in a 213-ranking point display against West Adelaide, when he also recorded six score assists.

15. Bodie Ryan​

(Glenelg)

Defender, 18, 188cm, 82kg

RP: 119 (Under-18)

Cousin of Collingwood defender Jakob Ryan, Bodie plays in a very similar, eye-catching fashion. The Sacred Heart College sets up the play from defence and leads the SANFL under-18 competition for intercept possessions.

16. Loch Rawlinson​

(Sturt)

Forward/midfielder, 18, 177cm, 69kg

RP: 115 (Under-18)

The clever ball-winner is fast and clean and just makes things happen when pushing forward from the midfield. Rawlinson averaged 24 disposals, six score involvements and one goal in his first six SANFL under-18 matches of the year.

17. Ben Ridgway​

(Glenelg)

Midfielder, 18, 183cm, 80kg

RP: 107 (Under-18)

Winner of the McCallum Tomkins Medal as the best the SANFL under-18s player, the tough, hard-working midfielder had a brilliant bottom-age season in 2022. He averaged 24 disposals and 134 ranking points, led Glenelg to a flag and impressed in the under-17 showcase game on AFL grand final day. But he’s yet to really make his mark this season.

18. Tom Wheaton​

(South Adelaide)

Midfielder, 17, 190cm

RP: 107 (Under-18)

Tall, strong midfielder who gets his hands on the ball first at the contest. Wheaton, who had a team-high nine tackles against the Allies, is clean at ground level and has shown glimpses of what he can do in traffic.

19. Declan Gladigau​

(Sturt)

Wingman, 17, 181cm

RP: 103 (Under-18)

Gladigau is hard-running wingman with a nice turn of speed and a terrific ability to find space. After a strong finish to 2022, which saw him boot seven goals in his final four games, the long-kicking right footer has provided Sturt with plenty of run and drive this season.

20. Anders McShane​

(Glenelg)

Midfielder, 18, 185cm
RP: 123 (Under-18)

A no-frills midfielder, who gets the job done – at the contest and away from it – McShane was one of the Croweaters to standout up to the Allies early dominance in the national carnival opener. Lacks a bit of polish, but just gets himself into the right spots.

 

[Long live PAFC]

Where do Paton and Delean fit in the draft? Presuming Goad and Fawcett are late to rookie?

 

[Jonts]

Would love Logan evans to grow an inch

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Suns face awkward dilemma as finals could spoil Academy plan; father-son bolters: Draft Watch

Stars threatening to spearhead an unthinkable boilover; two father-son gun bolters: Draft Watch

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Port2Power]

Where do Paton and Delean fit in the draft? Presuming Goad and Fawcett are late to rookie?

As of now Patton is a late pick 20's to early 30's whereas Delean is around the top 10 mark. A more accurate list will follow once the U18s Championships is done.

 

[davesnothere]

Can see most of the SA players being pushed back a bit. Delean goes well but don't see SA winning too many games which won't help his chances of getting up the board in to the top 10. Mid teens.

 

[elbarton]

Goad would be a good pick-up for us. Basketball background, impressive athlete. Likened to Luke Jackson

9

Luke Jackson

Age

24

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

. Reckon he’ll end up in the first round but

 

[philthy05]

Goad would be a good pick-up for us. Basketball background, impressive athlete. Likened to Luke Jackson. Reckon he’ll end up in the first round but

Teams rarely pick rucks in the first round.

Barnett went pick 23 ish from what I recall and he was a pretty good prospect. That Wa ruck is pretty highly rated as well.

They just seem to slide a few more picks than they should.

 

[Honeyboy Wilson]

There's at least 3 rucks rated higher than Goad at the moment, and I can't remember the last time three rucks went in the top 30? But Ethan Read, Mitch Edwards and Archer Reid may do it this year. A fourth ruck going near that high would be extremely unlikely, so unless he has an absolute blinder of a year, Goad will likely go later in the draft.

Edit: Archer Reid may be more of a key forward but some places list him as a ruck too. Big lad.

 

[davesnothere]

Vic Metro vs SA here on Sunday.

2023 Vic Metro Under 18 squad announced

Vic Metro has announced its 36-player squad to compete at the 2023 Under 18 National Championships. See who made the cut.

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[davesnothere]

9:45 game time for under 18 championship.

Live on AFL app.

 

[davesnothere]

Nathan Philactides is a player we probably should be talking more about.

 

[davesnothere]

Vigo Visentini playing mostly forward today by the looks with some ruck work if near by. Done a few nice things.

 

[davesnothere]

Ashton Moir shows why we should grab him if we get a pick near where he lands.

He's not seeing much of it early but they’ve put him on ball to at least give him a look at it.

 

[davesnothere]

Watson should go to the Dogs.

 

[davesnothere]

SA simply getting beaten up by next years draft crop.

 

[davesnothere]

Luca Slade I’ve liked for a couple of years.
A back end pick we could turn into a small defender.

Vigo a better option than Goad on today’s form. Vigo pretty good today and at 17yrs old plenty to work with.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Say we got pick two. Who are you taking?

At the moment, Nick Watson or Zane Duursma.

 

[dirty2]

At the moment, Nick Watson or Zane Duursma.

Zane is highly rated... But Is he that highly rated but?

 

[VineValerian]

Allies smashing WA.
Some talent around the traps this year.
Pity we have no Draft picks of much value.

 

[VineValerian]

Sanders is a JHF clone!!!

 

[Macca19]

Zane is highly rated... But Is he that highly rated but?

Should go top 5.

Not sold on Watson