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List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft - Draft Analysis

Which 2 Players End Up At Richmond,

  • Cumming & Robey

    Votes: 70 44.9%

  • Cumming & X.Taylor

    Votes: 44 28.2%

  • Cumming & Farrow

    Votes: 2 1.3%

  • Cumming & Grlj

    Votes: 8 5.1%

  • Robey & X.Taylor

    Votes: 23 14.7%

  • Robey & Farrow

    Votes: 1 0.6%

  • Robey & Grlj

    Votes: 6 3.8%

  • X. Taylor & Farrow

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • X.Taylor&

    Votes: 1 0.6%

  • Farrow & Grlj

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • Total voters
    156
  • Poll closed .

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Keilor Tiger said:
This would be a great result, but no-ones taking a FF2 in the year Tassie come in. Even if we're still near the bottom, it will be like pick 40ish.
I'd like another pick mid teens for Grlj or Pou, but it would cost 2026 2nd pick - and at best with a 3rd coming back.
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I agree if it gets to pick 13 or so and Grlj is still on the board I'd offer next years 2nd and our pick 38 to get him.
 

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Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
 
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SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2024. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to sake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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nailed it
 
SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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Look when I said I won’t be disappointed whoever we take, this isn’t what I meant.
 
THE_GUN said:
1. Duursma - Eagles
2. Uwland - GC
3.Dean - Carlton
not going to bother with more bids

4.CDT - Eagles
5.Robey - Essendon
6.Taylor - Richmond
7.Sharp - Essendon
8.Cumming - Richmond
9. Grlj - Melbourne
10. Nairn - Melbourne


Richmond get Essendon F2
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you are fried

dean bid pick 3

youre hilarious 😂
 
SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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Lol well played actually got me
 
SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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SMILLIE said:

Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers​

Who will your club take in this year's AFL Draft? Our guru makes the call
Nov 18, 2025, 5:30 pm

IT IS the perfect storm for one of the toughest Phantom Drafts yet.
The uncertainty has clubs predicting surprises while not being sure who gets through to their respective selections and how it will shake out, other than believing the early stages of this year's draft has plenty of depth.

Here is AFL.com.au's Phantom Draft for 2025. It includes where bids on father-son and Academy players may come, meaning the draft order in this top-30 has changed from how the draft order will begin.

1. WEST COAST EAGLES - WILLEM DUURSMA 193cm 21/06/2007 UTILITY GIPPSLAND POWER/VIC COUNTRY

The standout player of this year's crop elevated himself in the big games this year. Duursma was his team's go-to man on most occasions, including through Vic Country's carnival, when he was named an All-Australian and dominated in the last game of the championships. Duursma's versatility is his power: he can be played all over the ground and do the job, and he does it with skill, class and a take-it-on approach. The youngest of the four Duursma siblings has been growing his game since debuting for Gippsland's under-18 side in 2023 and will be able to start his career all over the field.

2. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - ZEKE UWLAND 180cm 24/04/2007 MIDFIELDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

Suns fans would have seen Uwland training with Christian Petracca recently after the Melbourne star's trade to Gold Coast went through, and both of the players will immediately add to the Suns' mix. Uwland is a midfielder in the Errol Gulden mould with his run, daring kicking and sharp decision-making. He entered the year as a No.1 pick chance but missed the first half of the season with back stress fractures, but he returned deep in the season and will hit the ground running over summer. The younger brother of Suns half-back Bodhi, Uwland is dedicated, driven and seen as a future skipper of the club.

3. BID MATCHED CARLTON - HARRY DEAN 194cm 13/11/2007 TALL DEFENDER MURRAY BUSHRANGERS/VIC COUNTRY

We dub Dean 'The Teacher', because he marks everything. The best key defender in the pool looks like being the earliest key back picked at a draft since 2020, and the earliest father-son in Carlton's history. The son of former Blue Peter Dean, the Murray Bushrangers defender returned from injury last season to star this year and dominate in the back half. He was superb for Vic Country and is a player who is hard to find in drafts with his defensive mindset, marking ability and competitive instincts.

4. WEST COAST EAGLES - COOPER DUFF-TYTLER 201cm 22/08/2007 RUCK CALDER CANNONS/VIC METRO

It is hard to find a tall prospect move and play like Duff-Tytler, who takes the traits he used as a dominant junior basketballer into his football. Duff-Tytler proved that at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine when he finished the 2km time trial in 6:21 minutes and the 20-metre sprint in 2.92 seconds, both placing him in the top 10. But the Calder Cannons prospect models his game on Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning and will also be able to start his career as a part-time forward, having shown at VFL level late in the year with Essendon he could feature there. Duff-Tytler is a pro who is ready for the next step of his career.

5. BID MATCHED GOLD COAST SUNS - DYLAN PATTERSON 183cm - 01/09/2007 MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER GOLD COAST ACADEMY/ALLIES

The most exciting player in the draft crop to just sit back and watch. Patterson plays like NRL superstar Reece Walsh, taking the game on with the ball tucked under his arm and going for it. He has the quick feet and the dynamite jets to match, making 'The Rocket' Patterson a highlights reel. The Suns Academy talent also matches that with a good game understanding and he produced at the national carnival when it mattered, being named an All-Australian. Either off half-back or through the wing, Patterson is a damaging player.

6. BID MATCHED BRISBANE LIONS - DANIEL ANNABLE 184cm 05/04/2007 MIDFIELDER BRISBANE ACADEMY/ALLIES

Annable is the player you'd want on your team – he turns up and gets to work each week, his hands are clean at ground level, he fights for the ball, he puts his head and body in tough situations and he keeps on doing it. There was a reason he was able to so easily translate his under-18 form into the VFL this year and it's because what he does well doesn't change at different levels. You can see the Lions Academy prospect being a future leader, and he's a popular, determined talent.

7. RICHMOND - MITCHELL MARSH 191cm 15/02/2007 FORWARD WEST ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A regular goalkicker who continued to hit the scoreboard right through the year. Marsh hasn't been on the top 10 radar for the last few months, but Richmond have met with Mitchell this afternoon, informing the family he is their man. Mitch March booted 30 goals in 15 under-18 games for West Adelaide and kicked 12 more for South Australia at the under-18 carnival. He is efficient with the ball in his hands and can find some space on the lead. Clubs will have slightly differing views on what he projects as at the next level given he isn't at the tallest end of the forwards, but he can run (he finished top 10 in the 2km time trial at the Draft Combine).

8. RICHMOND - PRESTON COCKATOO-COLLINS 189cm 02/01/2004 HALF FORWARD MORNINGSIDE AFC

Cocktatoo-Collins is one of the later bolters in recent years. The 189cm, 104kg roaming forward is the second son of Che Cockatoo-Collins who played 75 AFL Games and 25 SANFL games for Port Adelaide. The 21-year-old grew up living and playing football in Queensland but has split his time in recent seasons playing with St Mary’s in the NTFL and with North Adelaide – where Montgomery, Francou and Motlop were all part of the under 18 setup. Richmond are set to shake up the first round with late spanner, taking the 21 year old. What a shock.

9. ESSENDON - SULLIVAN ROBEY 192CM 04/10/2007 FORWARD EASTERN RANGES

The second biggest bolter story of the season and one of the bolter stories of the decade. Robey has come from the clouds to be one of the best players in the pool, dominating in the second half of the season as a powerful midfielder who can also play as a goalkicking option. The big-bodied Eastern Ranges prospect grew 17cm in two years and used his size this season to create, play, run and overlap for the Ranges when in the midfield and then as a third marking tall target in attack. He finished with four goals in the Ranges' Grand Final win and will join the Bombers who he grew up supporting.

10. ESSENDON - SAMUEL CUMMING 184cm 27/07/2007 MIDFIELDER NORTH ADELAIDE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA

There's the power, the physical grunt, the overhead marking and the tenacity that comes with Cumming that makes him an appealing player for clubs. He tested well at the Draft Combine last month after returning from a shoulder injury, having shown his traits playing for North Adelaide's senior side, when he kicked three goals from 21 disposals against South Adelaide. Cumming could start as a half-forward but projects as a midfielder with a point of difference.
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