List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft - The Final Countdown

[tigs2010]

Basically collected a whole bunch of these Weiners ffs

At least we balanced it out...

 

[Wrenny]

I’ve been trying to get my head around where our pick 38 will come into after bids.

I’ve assumed that the bids will be as follows:

• Uwland bid at 2
• Patterson bid at 5
• Annable bid at 6

By my maths, this will wipe out picks 15 (GC), 17 (BRI) 18 (GC), 23 (BRI), 24 (GC), 28 (GC), 29 (GC), 36 (GC).

If additionally Max King is bid on around pick 20, the Swans will lose pick 24 (where the Swans pick will be brought forward by my maths).

In that scenario 38 becomes… pick 29.

Not sure how correct that is, but if it’s right, 29 for Tylar Young an absolute steal.

You’ve forgotten about Dean. He most likely gets a top 10 bid

 

[tigs2010]

 

[Wrenny]

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[tigs2010]

The Luke Trainor mugshot is the worst of the lot. Its ****ing disgusting

 

[Toadvine]

Adjust your ranks

 

[Nostradumbass]

The Luke Trainor mugshot is the worst of the lot. Its ****ing disgusting

Post it

 

[tigs2010]

Post it

 

[AstuteTiger]

10. Grlj and Cumming

We have big bodied midfielders in Taranto Hopper McAuliffe Lalor & Smillie but we're lacking the type of mids who can both win footy at the contest and provide spread from the contest as well as quality ball use. Hotton is one who can do it, but that's about it. Adding those 2 kids would give our midfield a nice balance as we move onto the next stage of the rebuild

Yeah, fair call. I guess I see one of Robey and Sharp being one of our two picks, but that wasn't the point of my post, so I'll add in option 10

 

[Danog]

204cm aye?

 

[Calcium Man]

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204cm aye?

Would make him an entirely different prospect.

Poor eagles poster will have to delete some old posts though.

 

[AstuteTiger]

I dont see it at, not alot of weaving through traffic like Cotch could do.

Only similarity for me is maybe attack on the man.

If anything, I would say Grjl demonstrates a bit of that Cotchin weave through traffic body movement.

 

[tigs2010]

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204cm aye?

Another called him 6ft 8 as well. Interesting if hes grown that much.

 

[lizard man]

highlights please lizard man

Robey's uncle was on our list.

Someone get digging lol

What’s his name?

 

[tigs2010]

What’s his name?

Nfi. That's what I was hoping someone would find out. Should be easy. Richmond player on a list, sounds like he never played lol

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

Adjust your ranks

Malaka

 

[Punt Road Feral]

I'm going to post this on the drafts board but does anyone have an idea of where Sam Ainsworth is projected to go in the draft?

He's SA's U18 AA ruckman and while he can look a bit unconventional he's a tidy kick, strong, can take a contested mark, agile, does the basics around the ground well and played a huge part in SA dominating centre clearances.
He was a CHB at the start of the year at 196cm and has grown to 199cm so there's a bit of versatility in him.

To me, I'd much rather the club take a punt on someone like him as a later pick or rookie than use it on CDT so early in the piece.

He averaged just under 16 disposals and 5 clearances per game in the U18 championships.

Love the key trait 'competetiveness'. That's what our club identified with Nank at Sydney.

Rookie me central reference below

STRENGTHS:

• Competitiveness
• Contested marking
• Follow-up work
• Rate of improvement
• Strength
• Versatility

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Forward craft
• Rawness

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Ainsworth's year has been his rate of improvement. From a relative unknown in preseason, his chance position change sparked a rapid rise. The big man transformed his game by learning on the go, stepping up into the state squad to compete against the best of his peers and being named All-Australian. He maintained his upward trend upon entering Norwood's Reserves setup, again in a different role up forward.

Part of what makes Ainsworth such an effective key position player is his competitiveness. His background as an intercept defender meant he was always accustomed to leaping in packs and he maintained that trait as a ruck-forward. Ainsworth has also proven his ability to impact outside the aerial realm. His follow-up work is completed with great energy and aggression, helping keep the big man engaged in the play past his initial efforts.

Ainsworth's production is quite strong as a result. He averaged 16.2 disposals, 4.6 clearances, and 20.9 hitouts per his nine SANFL Under 18 games this year. In his own words, he likes to get his hands on the ball. Ainsworth was also able to sustain his impact as a forward in the SANFL Reserves, posting a trio of three-goal hauls and never being held goalless. His marking ability was also on show, again down to his strength and aerial nous.

There is no questioning that on top of his steep improvement, Ainsworth's adaptability has been top notch. Seemingly without second thought, he has taken on each challenge thrown his way to not only be competitive, but thrive. Not many players can lay claim to being an All-Australian outside of their primary post, and Ainsworth's willingness to play in every key position post affords him a priceless amount of versatility.

Though, at 198cm, Ainsworth is arguably undersized in the ruck division. The issue being, that he played some of his best footy there this year to get noticed in the first place. His star turn as a deep forward later in the year would have impressed recruiters given he is still developing his craft there, thus alleviating some fears over how he might adapt to the AFL. He'll likely require a greater forward split than he had at state level.

There remains an element of rawness to Ainsworth's game. He looks comfortable in possession but sometimes runs into trouble or takes too long to dispose of the ball. That kind of decision making process can be easily refined in an elite environment. Ainsworth was also forced to learn on the go, so has plenty more tips and tricks to pick up. His endurance is another area he may look to enhance, allowing for greater impact outside the contest.

 

[Damo80]

I like Option 1 personally, Robey, the big-bodied mid who can also roll forward. Grjl a mid who is quick, attacks the contest hard and can start as a hard-running defender.

I think a lot have Robey back to front. Reflecting on his late season highlights, he was able to push into the midfield and find plenty of the ball, and had nice power and burst from contest. But he was also a bit scrappy with his disposal. Some bad turnovers, disposal smothered a few times.

But when he was forward, he took strong grabs and great set shot kick for goal.

I see his ceiling being more Stringer or De Goey’esque than mid pushing forward. I’m happy to take him for the upside, but he doesn’t have the elite vision and skills of a Dusty. You’d be hoping it’s something he can improve.

 

[4tune8]

I’ve been trying to get my head around where our pick 38 will come into after bids.

I’ve assumed that the bids will be as follows:

• Uwland bid at 2
• Patterson bid at 5
• Annable bid at 6

By my maths, this will wipe out picks 15 (GC), 17 (BRI) 18 (GC), 23 (BRI), 24 (GC), 28 (GC), 29 (GC), 36 (GC).

If additionally Max King is bid on around pick 20, the Swans will lose pick 24 (where the Swans pick will be brought forward by my maths).

In that scenario 38 becomes… pick 29.

Not sure how correct that is, but if it’s right, 29 for Tylar Young an absolute steal.

You have to add back the 4 spots that'll be taken by the players, so 33

 

[Coach_Required]

I could see Carlton wanting to package their 2 picks and get ahead of a Dean bid and I doubt there'll be any clubs interested in trading future picks to get into the draft where Carlton's picks currently sit.

Essendon have 3 x 2nd round picks, they'll be wanting to package some or all of those to get up the order, GCS look like a target for mine.

Nah don't reckon they will, if a bid did come early they won't have enough points to match and doubt they will want to go into deficit for Cody Walker next year.

 

[RockJobster0312]

You’ve forgotten about Dean. He most likely gets a top 10 bid

I did, although I think it’s unlikely a bid for Dean will bring in our pick 38 as it currently stands.

Currently, a bid before their current pick 9 would wipe out nine but push 11 back.

Alternatively they could move 11, but I’m not sure who would do it. You’d need a team to either give three picks this year, or two picks high enough that they’d get something worthwhile after the bid.

 

[RockJobster0312]

You have to add back the 4 spots that'll be taken by the players, so 33

Ah yep, great point. A fatal flaw in my maths.

So 33rd pick overall, 29th player in the open pool.

 

[TJTIGER]

Have we identified the Doozy?

I think that happens every year?

 

[TJTIGER]

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It's totally a match!! Well spotted....

 

[THE THIN MAN]

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The Patrick Cripps curse struck in 2025!