List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft

[tigs2010]

Any chance of you doing a Josh Smillie highlights for us die hard Tiggy supporters here

Bit much to ask of an Essendon fan.

If you suck Michaels off he might do it for you.

 

[THE_GUN]

Bit much to ask of an Essendon fan.

If you suck Michaels off he might do it for you.

Reported. for being a D!k

 

[noobermensch]

Any chance of you doing a Josh Smillie highlights for us die hard Tiggy supporters here

Its not really what I do, and he only played in the first half.

If he has a breakout VFL performance you might be able to convince me to do that.

 

[THE_GUN]

Its not really what I do, and he only played in the first half.

If he has a breakout VFL performance you might be able to convince me to do that.

You have just missed out on 4974 likes

 

[sanaya]

Lucky it’s not the farm but more like 2x top 10 picks from the 2017 draft

2x top 10 picks from the 2017 draft (brayshaw&LDU) for a 1x top 10 pick from the 2017 draft (rayner)

 

[Charlie Pannam]

I don't suppose there's a way to track down a full replay of the game yet? Terrible timing with it crossing over with the AFL on Sunday.

I think you can only watch it live.
I know all the VFL games are available to watch live or replay ( I use the VFL app, easier to navigate than the AFL app).

 

[_RT_]

Player Review from the Australian U18 side

1) Tom Burton: Played off half-back, and was a particularly prominent distributor in the first half, mixing aggressive kicking with safer options, and applied important pressure on multiple occasions.

2) Beau Addinsall: The Gold Coast Academy prospect finds ways to rack up the footy, finishing as the highest possession winner with 28. Works to lots of contests and showed his willingness to win the hardball, while also providing an option on the spread.

3) Lachie Carmichael: Stats won't reflect it, but Carmichael did some impressive things in the second half. Neutralised plenty of one-on-ones against bigger bodies and his repeat efforts were critical.

4) Willem Duursma: A quieter day for the touted prospect, who played predominantly in defence. Always looked to get the game moving forward with his ball-use, but didn't find heaps of the footy and his execution was below the high benchmark he has set himself.

6) Josh Lindsay: A solid game from the Geelong co-captain. Having played as a midfielder so far this season at the Talent League level, Lindsay reprised his favoured half-back position, and was one of the better ball-users on the day, with his composure an important factor, and he intercepted expertly

7) Dylan Patterson: The player who most exceeded expectation, the Gold Coast Academy prospect was absolutely dynamic. Typically a midfielder, Patterson played off half-back and finished with 15 disposals, but that number belies his influence. Regularly crashed packs, was clean, quick and used his wicked sidestep to give himself plenty of time to dispose of the footy efficiently. Overshadowed for much of the past two years by his Gold Coast Academy teammates, Patterson has stood up at every level he has played. In 2023 he was an U16s All-Australian, before excellent performances in the Queensland U17s trial match and U17s futures matches last year, and had another brilliant outing on Sunday.

8) Ben Rongdit: The athletic interceptor pulled in some big marks and showcased his raw athleticism on multiple occasions in the back half. Seemed to make something happen every time he was around the footy. Impressively, given it has been a point of question, Rongdit took the game on by foot and hit his targets.

10) Wes Walley: Had an 'almost' first quarter, as a constant threat inside 50, but was a victim of both his team's lack of polish and the ball just not quite sitting for him. The West Coast NGA player got higher up the ground and spent time on the wing in the last quarter, when he kicked two behinds.

20) Dan Annable: The skipper was named best on ground for the AFL Academy, backing up his best afield performance in the U17s futures game in 2024. On an unseasonably hot Melbourne day, Annable was clearly the player that ran out the game the best after playing almost exclusively as an onballer. His grunt work was typically instrumental as his team sought to compete with the senior bodies, but his outside work was equally as impressive, highlighted by two goals. The first was a checkside on the run from 45, the second a running goal after effecting a turnover in traffic. He also repeatedly put it to teammates' advantage when kicking inside 50, and pulled down some strong overhead marks.

21) Harley Barker: Was the firestarter for the AFL Academy's best period of play in the third quarter. The South Australian outside player ran his lanes well and intercepted some important balls throughout.

22) Noah Chamberlain: A quieter day for the Sydney Swans Academy prospect, but he finished with a late goal when he got some separation on a lead and kicked truly from 40.

23) Sam Cumming: The South Australian midfielder got some centre bounce attendances and had some head-turning moments. Showed his air of composure when in tight spaces and used his contested possessions well.

24) Louis Emmett: Emmett split his time between the forward line and ruck and had a couple of moments in the first half, but was otherwise quiet. Kicked a fourth quarter goal out the back.

26) Ollie Greeves: Arguably the best player up to half-time, Greeves' contest work stood up to the senior Richmond VFL bodies. Won four clearances in the first quarter and was influential at the centre stoppage throughout the day, until he got moved forward in the second half. His goal kicking let him down as he finished with 0.4, while he was one of several AFL Academy players below their best with their disposal. Also spent time on former Eastern Ranges teammate Josh Smillie, with the pair getting stuck into each other late in the second quarter in a lighthearted moment.

27) Taj Murray: Competed very well in ruck contests against taller and stronger opponents, able to use his leap and athleticism to effect on several occasions. Grabbed the ball out of the ruck to win a couple of clearances.

28) Riley Onley: Covered the ground well and gained plenty of metres with his run and carry and penetrating kicking on multiple occasions, and was particularly prominent in the third quarter when the AFL Academy was at its best.

29) Fred Rodriguez: Started brightly and had his moments throughout the game. Worked hard post-contest to provide an option and made the right decisions with ball in hand.

30) Dyson Sharp: A quieter game for South Australia's top 2025 prospect but he still did enough to prove he's worth getting excited about. A couple of chiselling kicks into the front half, including one which drew forward Archie Ludowyke into open space, will help dispel questions over his ball-use, but he did float in and out of the contest.

31) Cody Curtin: After a flying start to the WAFL Colts competition up forward, Curtin started in defence for the AFL Academy and although he didn't win a heap of the footy, he was rarely caught out of position against bigger bodies and grabbed a big goalline contested mark. Effected one particularly impressive lunging spoil where he closed quickly, and then was swung forward late but was unable to impact.

34) Cooper Duff-Tytler: Provided arguably the highlight of the game, with a running goal from 55 after winning a hitout down to Greeves who got it back to him. Worked hard to provide an option around the ground and was probably the most prominent of the AFL Academy's three rucks in general play.

35) Jasper Hay: A quieter day for the Tasmanian but the moments he did have were impressive. Took two big contested intercept marks and showed composure when he got the ball on the last line of defence.

36) Liam Hetherton: Much like Walley, it was a 'nearly' day for Hetherton. He created a contest all day and was rarely outmarked against stronger bodies, showing more of the same as what he's done so far in 2025 for Murray, but he just didn't drag as many in as he typically does. The big contested mark he took resulted in him smashing it into the woodwork, while his follow-up was often dangerous without any result. He was eventually rewarded for his competitiveness with the last major of the day in the goalsquare.

37) Matt LeRay: He's the sort of player you notice when he wins the ball. Works exceptionally hard to cover the ground, and has a turn of speed, picking the ball up and bursting away on multiple occasions. Was busiest in the first quarter.

38) Archie Ludowyke: Impressively, despite probably having the rawest frame of the AFL Academy's key posts, Ludowyke was the most impressive. Finished with three goals from five shots on goal, taking marks with hit up leads where he sped away from opponents, and big contested grabs too. Finds pockets of space and protects the drop zone well.

39) Kalani White: Started forward and was then rotated into defence. Took a couple of marks and sent it to dangerous spots inside 50 and competed hard.

 

[Michaels]

Bit much to ask of an Essendon fan.

If you suck Michaels off he might do it for you.

I'm trying to put together an Archie Daffy one currently

 

[tigs2010]

I'm trying to put together an Archie Daffy one currently

And that Jack Leys one I think you missed last week

Unless i missed it, in which case, link?

 

[tiger_tough]

The desperation to be seen as one of the cool kids stands out

Like you'd know what cool is ya silly little campaigner

 

[tigs2010]

Like you'd know what cool is ya silly little campaigner

 

[Michaels]

And that Jack Leys one I think you missed last week

Unless i missed it, in which case, link?

got half way on that, just far too busy to keep up lol

 

[_RT_]

Like you'd know what cool is ya silly little campaigner

True, but then again I'm not desperate to be cool

 

[THE_GUN]

got half way on that, just far too busy to keep up lol

Drop everything

People want to see Smillie's highlights and the rest can wait
If you decide to accept this mission you have 5 hours to complete

This post will self-destruct in 15 minutes

 

[Calcium Man]

2x top 10 picks from the 2017 draft (brayshaw&LDU) for a 1x top 10 pick from the 2017 draft (rayner)

More accurately it would 2x top 10 picks in 2017 for 1 pick in 2015 (weitering)

Also LDU is clearly a poor decision maker and the rest of the top 10, Dow, Cerra, Stephenson, Hunter Clark, Nick Coffield, Naughton and Lochie O’Brien

 

[Calcium Man]

Player Review from the Australian U18 side

1) Tom Burton: Played off half-back, and was a particularly prominent distributor in the first half, mixing aggressive kicking with safer options, and applied important pressure on multiple occasions.

2) Beau Addinsall: The Gold Coast Academy prospect finds ways to rack up the footy, finishing as the highest possession winner with 28. Works to lots of contests and showed his willingness to win the hardball, while also providing an option on the spread.

3) Lachie Carmichael: Stats won't reflect it, but Carmichael did some impressive things in the second half. Neutralised plenty of one-on-ones against bigger bodies and his repeat efforts were critical.

4) Willem Duursma: A quieter day for the touted prospect, who played predominantly in defence. Always looked to get the game moving forward with his ball-use, but didn't find heaps of the footy and his execution was below the high benchmark he has set himself.

6) Josh Lindsay: A solid game from the Geelong co-captain. Having played as a midfielder so far this season at the Talent League level, Lindsay reprised his favoured half-back position, and was one of the better ball-users on the day, with his composure an important factor, and he intercepted expertly

7) Dylan Patterson: The player who most exceeded expectation, the Gold Coast Academy prospect was absolutely dynamic. Typically a midfielder, Patterson played off half-back and finished with 15 disposals, but that number belies his influence. Regularly crashed packs, was clean, quick and used his wicked sidestep to give himself plenty of time to dispose of the footy efficiently. Overshadowed for much of the past two years by his Gold Coast Academy teammates, Patterson has stood up at every level he has played. In 2023 he was an U16s All-Australian, before excellent performances in the Queensland U17s trial match and U17s futures matches last year, and had another brilliant outing on Sunday.

8) Ben Rongdit: The athletic interceptor pulled in some big marks and showcased his raw athleticism on multiple occasions in the back half. Seemed to make something happen every time he was around the footy. Impressively, given it has been a point of question, Rongdit took the game on by foot and hit his targets.

10) Wes Walley: Had an 'almost' first quarter, as a constant threat inside 50, but was a victim of both his team's lack of polish and the ball just not quite sitting for him. The West Coast NGA player got higher up the ground and spent time on the wing in the last quarter, when he kicked two behinds.

20) Dan Annable: The skipper was named best on ground for the AFL Academy, backing up his best afield performance in the U17s futures game in 2024. On an unseasonably hot Melbourne day, Annable was clearly the player that ran out the game the best after playing almost exclusively as an onballer. His grunt work was typically instrumental as his team sought to compete with the senior bodies, but his outside work was equally as impressive, highlighted by two goals. The first was a checkside on the run from 45, the second a running goal after effecting a turnover in traffic. He also repeatedly put it to teammates' advantage when kicking inside 50, and pulled down some strong overhead marks.

21) Harley Barker: Was the firestarter for the AFL Academy's best period of play in the third quarter. The South Australian outside player ran his lanes well and intercepted some important balls throughout.

22) Noah Chamberlain: A quieter day for the Sydney Swans Academy prospect, but he finished with a late goal when he got some separation on a lead and kicked truly from 40.

23) Sam Cumming: The South Australian midfielder got some centre bounce attendances and had some head-turning moments. Showed his air of composure when in tight spaces and used his contested possessions well.

24) Louis Emmett: Emmett split his time between the forward line and ruck and had a couple of moments in the first half, but was otherwise quiet. Kicked a fourth quarter goal out the back.

26) Ollie Greeves: Arguably the best player up to half-time, Greeves' contest work stood up to the senior Richmond VFL bodies. Won four clearances in the first quarter and was influential at the centre stoppage throughout the day, until he got moved forward in the second half. His goal kicking let him down as he finished with 0.4, while he was one of several AFL Academy players below their best with their disposal. Also spent time on former Eastern Ranges teammate Josh Smillie, with the pair getting stuck into each other late in the second quarter in a lighthearted moment.

27) Taj Murray: Competed very well in ruck contests against taller and stronger opponents, able to use his leap and athleticism to effect on several occasions. Grabbed the ball out of the ruck to win a couple of clearances.

28) Riley Onley: Covered the ground well and gained plenty of metres with his run and carry and penetrating kicking on multiple occasions, and was particularly prominent in the third quarter when the AFL Academy was at its best.

29) Fred Rodriguez: Started brightly and had his moments throughout the game. Worked hard post-contest to provide an option and made the right decisions with ball in hand.

30) Dyson Sharp: A quieter game for South Australia's top 2025 prospect but he still did enough to prove he's worth getting excited about. A couple of chiselling kicks into the front half, including one which drew forward Archie Ludowyke into open space, will help dispel questions over his ball-use, but he did float in and out of the contest.

31) Cody Curtin: After a flying start to the WAFL Colts competition up forward, Curtin started in defence for the AFL Academy and although he didn't win a heap of the footy, he was rarely caught out of position against bigger bodies and grabbed a big goalline contested mark. Effected one particularly impressive lunging spoil where he closed quickly, and then was swung forward late but was unable to impact.

34) Cooper Duff-Tytler: Provided arguably the highlight of the game, with a running goal from 55 after winning a hitout down to Greeves who got it back to him. Worked hard to provide an option around the ground and was probably the most prominent of the AFL Academy's three rucks in general play.

35) Jasper Hay: A quieter day for the Tasmanian but the moments he did have were impressive. Took two big contested intercept marks and showed composure when he got the ball on the last line of defence.

36) Liam Hetherton: Much like Walley, it was a 'nearly' day for Hetherton. He created a contest all day and was rarely outmarked against stronger bodies, showing more of the same as what he's done so far in 2025 for Murray, but he just didn't drag as many in as he typically does. The big contested mark he took resulted in him smashing it into the woodwork, while his follow-up was often dangerous without any result. He was eventually rewarded for his competitiveness with the last major of the day in the goalsquare.

37) Matt LeRay: He's the sort of player you notice when he wins the ball. Works exceptionally hard to cover the ground, and has a turn of speed, picking the ball up and bursting away on multiple occasions. Was busiest in the first quarter.

38) Archie Ludowyke: Impressively, despite probably having the rawest frame of the AFL Academy's key posts, Ludowyke was the most impressive. Finished with three goals from five shots on goal, taking marks with hit up leads where he sped away from opponents, and big contested grabs too. Finds pockets of space and protects the drop zone well.

39) Kalani White: Started forward and was then rotated into defence. Took a couple of marks and sent it to dangerous spots inside 50 and competed hard.

lol I thought Curtin pulled out with NHH as I did not notice him at all

 

[Daka]

Dylan Alexander's first draft rankings!

 

[Barnzy]

Dylan Alexander's first draft rankings!

No Dyson Sharp in his top 10

 

[tigs2010]

No Dyson Sharp in his top 10

Or Fred. Or Addinsall.

Good to see Grlj in a top 10. I think he's perfect for us at the Norf pick.

 

[lizard man]

We will take jack dalton with pick 1

 

[Calcium Man]

Or Fred. Or Addinsall.

Good to see Grlj in a top 10. I think he's perfect for us at the Norf pick.

He and Hunter Wright. His left foot, overhead marking and the way he moved in noobs vid was brilliant, making me wanna watch the pioneers.

Had 15 and 2 goals on weekend so a little down on his first 2 games but hopefully he keeps improving.

 

[Shinrisker]

Or Fred. Or Addinsall.

Good to see Grlj in a top 10. I think he's perfect for us at the Norf pick.

I haven't seen much of Grlj but I love hearing Dylan basically say 'he fast' five different ways

 

[Daka]

No Dyson Sharp in his top 10

Must not rate him as a top 10 yet, still a long way to go early in the season.

 

[tigs2010]

Must not rate him as a top 10 yet, still a long way to go early in the season.

It's odd because he did a best 18 with players in position and his midfield was Sharp, Duursma & Fred.

No Greeves, no Grlj, no Wright, no Patterson and no Annable.

Yet 4 days later theyre all in his top 10...

I'm thinking that means Sharp & Fred have runs on the board but he thinks are limited upside.

 

[Daka]

It's odd because he did a best 18 with players in position and his midfield was Sharp, Duursma & Fred.

No Greeves, no Grlj, no Wright, no Patterson and no Annable.

Yet 4 days later theyre all in his top 10...

I'm thinking that means Sharp & Fred have runs on the board but he thinks are limited upside.

He did say it's based off early assumptions of the sample size in this year.