List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft

[RossFC]

Thanks to Lore for the draft tracker.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Should I be following this draft or is it a nothing draft since we traded out our 1st?

Nothing draft - we might take a one longshot but that's it.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

The interest in a tall forward is interesting given our depth in that department.

It does seem like Carr is determined to have a big body up there who can crash a pack and also play as a proper 2nd ruck.

I know people are critical of that role given the previous over reliance on Dixon but I think if that player is used as AN option rather than THE option it is still ab important role.

 

[RangaInTeal]

I get what you're coming from. But the rookie list wasn't designed to be used this way. It was designed to, like other mechanisms, grow the game by giving untried players a chance. Not give the likes of seasoned players an avenue to extend their careers.

If they want that, they should create a veterans spot

Or just call it a Supplementary list

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Balyn O'Brien write up on RookieMe

You'd be hard pressed to find a more desperate, dogged defender than Balyn O'Brien. The Eyre Peninsula native has made a name for himself down back with his relentless desire to compete and trademark toughness. He came on strongly this year - his first in the South Australian state program - and ended up playing six SANFL League games for Norwood, including three finals.

O'Brien's defensive craft is not just built on brawn. He reads the play well and knows when to peel off to make intercepts, now finding a greater balance between killing the play or backing himself to mark. His aerial nous allows him to play taller than his 187cm standing, although O'Brien is just as adept at locking down smalls with his determined follow-up work and pressure.

Balyn O'Brien Draft Profile

Norwood prospect Balyn O'Brien has a defensive appetite like no other, renowned for his toughness and lockdown ability.

central.rookieme.com

A few snippets of sanfl footy highlights from Norwood v crows final

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

 

[Ports1870]

Twomey says 49 most likely sent to gc for a future 3rd

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Cal Twomey's 2025 Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers

Who will your club take in this year's Telstra AFL Draft? Our expert makes the call

www.afl.com.au

 

[afl2004]

Twomey says 49 most likely sent to gc for a future 3rd

That's a good pick

 

[rumoursofwinter]

Trading out 49 and likely to use zero or one pick!

Watkins rookie and a ssp.

 

[Addy23]

Twomey says 49 most likely sent to gc for a future 3rd

This doesn't make sense to me tbh, we'd be trading pick 42 for pick 50+. Won't be able to use it to match Dougie's bid. I get that next year's draft is stronger but I am not a fan of completely exiting from a draft.

Still hoping we land Peucker somehow with a later pick in ND or rookie.

 

[rumoursofwinter]

Port really hates the draft! It feels like the lucky player picked will come from the vfl or hasn't been involved in the system either through injury or other sports?

 

[Ford Fairlane]

This doesn't make sense to me tbh, we'd be trading pick 42 for pick 50+. Won't be able to use it to match Dougie's bid. I get that next year's draft is stronger but I am not a fan of completely exiting from a draft.

Still hoping we land Peucker somehow with a later pick in ND or rookie.

Twomey said our second pick will come into the 40s by the end of the draft as clubs tap out so it's almost a free pick for next year.

Among the players the Power have done work on are small forward Zane Peucker, ruckman Marcus Krasnadamskis, forward Liam Hetherton, VFL prospect Tobyn Murray and local midfielder Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier, while midfield pair Jack Dalton and Matt LeRay could also be in the mix deeper into proceedings. Tai Hayes, the cousin of St Kilda champion Lenny, is another player Port has looked at across the year in the VFL.

see above for link

 

[Powerade 08]

Twomey talking sense, Cumming before Sharp and Marsh before Schubert.

Marsh would be a great get at pick 21. Crows can turn him into another Gunston.

Latrelle pick 15, we were never getting him.

 

[longdonkey]

This doesn't make sense to me tbh, we'd be trading pick 42 for pick 50+. Won't be able to use it to match Dougie's bid. I get that next year's draft is stronger but I am not a fan of completely exiting from a draft.

Still hoping we land Peucker somehow with a later pick in ND or rookie.

They also said to be swapping the Crows 48 for a future 3rd too. So maybe they have another one or 2027 3rd.

 

[rumoursofwinter]

Gc have essendons third. (2026)

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Oudshoorn-Bennier came into his top-age year with quite the reputation. He played back-to-back carnivals in the state Under 16 side and was included in last year’s Under 18 squad without playing a game. The now 18-year-old also captained North Adelaide as a bottom-ager and made his Reserves debut on the back of 17 outstanding junior performances, notching 26 disposals, eight marks and six clearances.
Backing up as captain for the Roosters in 2025, Oudshoorn-Bennier was one of just three players to have a 100 per cent attendance rate in the state preseason program, before going down with injury upon returning to North. He got back onto the park in Round 5 of the Under 18 season and improved with every game, building into the National Championships to help South Australia take out the title undefeated.
The Port Adelaide supporter, who moulds his game on the likes of Zak Butters and Nick Daicos, was then allowed to build on his Reserves experience with four appearances. They were middled by a pair of League games, with Oudshoorn-Bennier debuting in Round 18. He returned to the twos to run out a top-age season which almost ended before it began, playing a part in the Roosters’ finals campaign.

Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier Draft Profile

North Adelaide midfielder Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier is a classy operator with quick feet and penetrative kicking skills.

central.rookieme.com

 

[PJ Power]

Twomey said our second pick will come into the 40s by the end of the draft as clubs tap out so it's almost a free pick for next year.



see above for link

I know Josh Carr met with Noah RT this past week.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I know Josh Carr met with Noah RT this past week.

We seemed to be consistently linked with around half a dozen late pick types, so I imagine we will take one. There will be at least a couple left to choose from.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

The thing about the small forward/mids linked to us - Peucker, Dalton, Byrne, Murray is they're all solid chunky builds who could play in year1

 

[rumoursofwinter]

I just watched an extended interview with Max krasnadamskis. He had never played ruck until this year. Played wing, mid, back and forward. He had some negative experiences with basketball, mainly that it was very professional and not a lot of fun. He's obviously a very good athlete and likes the physicality and competitiveness of afl. He seems like a very high risk / high reward player/person.

 

[Addy23]

Gc have essendons third. (2026)

Crows are trading 48 for Suns' F3 and we might be trading 49 for another Suns' F3.

Whoever ends up with the F3 that is tied to Bombers will probably end up with 10 spots higher in the draft next year with their F3. We should push for the Bombers' F3 as hard as possible.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Is it actually physically impossible for the crows not to copy everything we do?

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

In a perfect world for this draft, Port lands both Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier and Zane Peucker.

Would be extremely surprised if Port drafts Liam Hetherton due to the amount of tall forwards Port already has and with Cochrane and Pilot coming in the next few years, not the best choice if you ask me. Tobyn Murray is a mature ager but he has been in the Geelong program and they tend to produce players. So he could be a viable small forward option

Jack Watkins has already been mentioned to get rookie listed which I’m okay with but if it’s a strategy to keep Butters at the club, I’m not okay with it.

We are keeping one spot available over the summer and if Stephenson is serious about wanting an AFL career and puts in a mountain of work, I guess he will be in contention to claim that last spot.

 

[Addy23]

In a perfect world for this draft, Port lands both Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier and Zane Peucker.

Would be extremely surprised if Port drafts Liam Hetherton due to the amount of tall forwards Port already has and with Cochrane and Pilot coming in the next few years, not the best choice if you ask me. Tobyn Murray is a mature ager but he has been in the Geelong program and they tend to produce players. So he could be a viable small forward option

Jack Watkins has already been mentioned to get rookie listed which I’m okay with but if it’s a strategy to keep Butters at the club, I’m not okay with it.

We are keeping one spot available over the summer and if Stephenson is serious about wanting an AFL career and puts in a mountain of work, I guess he will be in contention to claim that last spot.

I do not think we'll get Liam Hetherton too, seems like a pointless move.

Would also be shocked if we had more than 1 pick across both ND and RD (Watkins not included)

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

I do not think we'll get Liam Hetherton too, seems like a pointless move.

Would also be shocked if we had more than 1 pick across both ND and RD (Watkins not included)

I agree. Jack Whitlock, Mitch Georigades, Jack Lukoisus and even Ollie Lord...I guess is enough for now. Even can throw in Todd Marshall if things are dire and has to switch from defence to forward. Would be piss poor to take in another tall forward now when there are other positions that needs addressing.

I'm guessing Port will take Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier if he is available and during the SSP period, take in a small forward. Whether that'll be Stephenson, who knows.

I wish Port had an extra list spot.