Review 2025 National Draft Thread | Dovaston #16 / Thredgold #26 / Mikunda #48

[roos_fanatic08]

roos_fanatic08 if Mitch Marsh were to fall to our picks, which he may well, should we take his higher talent as a 3rd tall or a genuine tall with some ??s on them?

Give me the genuine tall. Particularly if it’s Emmett. Ludo and Marsh I’d probably have on a par.

I just don’t think we can afford to have another undersized 3rd tall type forward on the list. Curtis/Zurhaar/Duursma is more than enough.

With Marsh I’m a bit concerned that most of his possessions come from marks, he also isn’t a particularly good ground level player nor a particularly good pressure player. He isn’t going to get the freedom to mark the ball at AFL level like he does in juniors and if he doesn’t have any facets in his game he is going to struggle.

On the plus side, his athleticism is really good so there is plenty of good developmental upside purely on that.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Early on could he play the half back/hybrid defender role we want/need?

His booming left foot kick would be an asset in the back half. It’d be a risk with no exposed form as a defender though.

 

[King Hansen]

I say it every year.. We need at least one player from this draft that has dash and can pull off a 45 kick.

You've never said that in your life

 

[Flawed Genius]

I've heard he gets all the birds

Boooooo

 

[Flawed Genius]

If Ludowyke and Thredgold are available back to back at 25/26, they'd be my picks, from knowing very little about this class. But they look like big strong kids who fill the spaces we need in developing young talls.

 

[King Hansen]

If Ludowyke and Thredgold are available back to back at 25/26, they'd be my picks, from knowing very little about this class. But they look like big strong kids who fill the spaces we need in developing young talls.

And they have cool sounding names.

 

[joegreen]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...b-will-pick-in-the-draft-20251103-p5n7e7.html

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Second round​

23. Louis Emmett (North Melbourne)​

Glen Iris/Oakleigh Chargers/Victoria Metro
Ruckman/forward, 199cm, 23/3/2007

Talent League U18 stats (avg): 15.3 disposals, 9.3 contested possessions, 1.1 goals
U18 champs stats (avg): 12.7 disposals, 4.3 marks, 2 clearances

There is talk the Kangaroos might trade for Gold Coast’s pick 18 (before it is absorbed in matching bids), but it is unclear if that move is directly related to trying to select key defender Blake Thredgold. The popular view on Emmett, who finished third in the time trial at the combine, is that he will need to develop into a key-position player at either end – but there is upside here. His draft range starts far earlier than this and could be wider.

If not: Could the Roos bid on some of the glut of players in this part of the draft, such as Sydney’s Max King

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, Harry Kyle and Lachy Carmichael, Essendon’s Adam Sweid, Gold Coast’s Jai Murray and Beau Addinsall, Carlton’s Jack Ison or Collingwood’s Zac McCarthy?

24. Harry Kyle (Sydney match North Melbourne bid)​

UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs/Sydney Academy/Allies
Defender/midfielder, 188cm, 16/7/2007

Talent League U18 stats (avg): 20.8 disposals, 9.3 contested possessions, 1.1 goals
U18 champs stats (avg): 12.5 disposals, 10.3 uncontested possessions, 1.3 intercept possessions

As always with bids, particularly in this region of the draft, there is a great unknown, but recruiters think this is roughly where Kyle might bob up. The Swans academy product finished top 10 in three tests at the combine, including winning the running vertical jump. Part of Kyle’s appeal is that this was his first year in the academy, so there is serious scope for improvement. He is a good size, has a big tank and brings positional versatility.

If not: The Kangaroos might bid on someone else, or not at all. They previously drafted Brayden George off an ACL, so they may be wary to do so again with Harley Barker, but the South Australian could reap great rewards. Other options might be Jevan Phillipou or Riley Onley.

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25. Jevan Phillipou (North Melbourne)
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PHOS Camden/Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia
Midfielder/forward, 183cm, 30/3/2007

SANFL U18 stats (avg): 22.7 disposals, 9.7 contested possessions, 4.9 clearances
Just like his St Kilda-listed brother Mattaes, Phillipou made an impression with his supreme confidence in club interviews. Injury sidelined him from the championships, and at different stages of his junior career, but there is plenty to like, including how self-driven and talented he is. The ex-decathlete is a good athlete, and brings the speed and dynamism that clubs want. Some recruiters rate him in the teens, so don’t be surprised if he is long gone.

If not: The Roos could go for someone else in this range, such as Harley Barker or Riley Onley, but rival recruiters don’t expect them to go for Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves, given his similarities to Zane Duursma.

 

[roopdog]

If Ludowyke and Thredgold are available back to back at 25/26, they'd be my picks, from knowing very little about this class. But they look like big strong kids who fill the spaces we need in developing young talls.

Hell yeah, that would be awesome. 2 Key position talls. I dont want to see us drafting anyone under 192cm

 

[King Corey]

And they have cool sounding names.

Ludowyke and Thredgold have catchy handles.

 

[King Corey]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...b-will-pick-in-the-draft-20251103-p5n7e7.html

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Second round​

23. Louis Emmett (North Melbourne)​

Glen Iris/Oakleigh Chargers/Victoria Metro
Ruckman/forward, 199cm, 23/3/2007

Talent League U18 stats (avg): 15.3 disposals, 9.3 contested possessions, 1.1 goals
U18 champs stats (avg): 12.7 disposals, 4.3 marks, 2 clearances

There is talk the Kangaroos might trade for Gold Coast’s pick 18 (before it is absorbed in matching bids), but it is unclear if that move is directly related to trying to select key defender Blake Thredgold. The popular view on Emmett, who finished third in the time trial at the combine, is that he will need to develop into a key-position player at either end – but there is upside here. His draft range starts far earlier than this and could be wider.

If not: Could the Roos bid on some of the glut of players in this part of the draft, such as Sydney’s Max King, Harry Kyle and Lachy Carmichael, Essendon’s Adam Sweid, Gold Coast’s Jai Murray and Beau Addinsall, Carlton’s Jack Ison or Collingwood’s Zac McCarthy?

24. Harry Kyle (Sydney match North Melbourne bid)​

UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs/Sydney Academy/Allies
Defender/midfielder, 188cm, 16/7/2007

Talent League U18 stats (avg): 20.8 disposals, 9.3 contested possessions, 1.1 goals
U18 champs stats (avg): 12.5 disposals, 10.3 uncontested possessions, 1.3 intercept possessions

As always with bids, particularly in this region of the draft, there is a great unknown, but recruiters think this is roughly where Kyle might bob up. The Swans academy product finished top 10 in three tests at the combine, including winning the running vertical jump. Part of Kyle’s appeal is that this was his first year in the academy, so there is serious scope for improvement. He is a good size, has a big tank and brings positional versatility.

If not: The Kangaroos might bid on someone else, or not at all. They previously drafted Brayden George off an ACL, so they may be wary to do so again with Harley Barker, but the South Australian could reap great rewards. Other options might be Jevan Phillipou or Riley Onley.

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25. Jevan Phillipou (North Melbourne)​

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PHOS Camden/Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia
Midfielder/forward, 183cm, 30/3/2007

SANFL U18 stats (avg): 22.7 disposals, 9.7 contested possessions, 4.9 clearances
Just like his St Kilda-listed brother Mattaes, Phillipou made an impression with his supreme confidence in club interviews. Injury sidelined him from the championships, and at different stages of his junior career, but there is plenty to like, including how self-driven and talented he is. The ex-decathlete is a good athlete, and brings the speed and dynamism that clubs want. Some recruiters rate him in the teens, so don’t be surprised if he is long gone.

If not: The Roos could go for someone else in this range, such as Harley Barker or Riley Onley, but rival recruiters don’t expect them to go for Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves, given his similarities to Zane Duursma.

Has Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves already knocked back our contract extension and said he wants to plsy for Essendon?

 

[shinboner magic]

What’s up with Ludowyke this year?
Last year he looked a gun in the making - looked like a big alpha.
Treating opponents with disdain when he had the ball.

 

[King Corey]

What’s up with Ludowyke this year?
Last year he looked a gun in the making - looked like a big alpha.
Treating opponents with disdain when he had the ball.

Didn't realise we'd traded out of the first round so was playing dead.

 

[GS WARRIORS]

Didn't realise we'd traded out of the first round so was playing dead.

I thought it was the opposite. Had is heart set on us last year. We trade out of the 1st so he tanked to get to us.

He wanted to make sure we won the trade.

 

[pupstar]

Didn't realise we'd traded out of the first round so was playing dead.

Very funny post very clever at least we all can still have a laugh which is great.

 

[pupstar]

I thought it was the opposite. Had is heart set on us last year. We trade out of the 1st so he tanked to get to us.

Another very funny post it's good to see we all still have a scene of humor every now and then. Good stuff.

 

[GS WARRIORS]

Where is Souup these days?

 

[pupstar]

Where is Souup these days?

There is another good question i only seen 1 post i think on our board in the trade period.

 

[pupstar]

Where is Souup these days?

There is probably about 4 posters that we regular use to hear from that have been virtually nonexistent in resent times.

 

[chubbspeterson]

No news on any kid of pick swap? Even 57 into the future?
I don't get it. Can you trade right before the draft starts?

 

[JGreezy]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...b-will-pick-in-the-draft-20251103-p5n7e7.html

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Second round​

23. Louis Emmett (North Melbourne)​

Glen Iris/Oakleigh Chargers/Victoria Metro
Ruckman/forward, 199cm, 23/3/2007

Talent League U18 stats (avg): 15.3 disposals, 9.3 contested possessions, 1.1 goals
U18 champs stats (avg): 12.7 disposals, 4.3 marks, 2 clearances

There is talk the Kangaroos might trade for Gold Coast’s pick 18 (before it is absorbed in matching bids), but it is unclear if that move is directly related to trying to select key defender Blake Thredgold. The popular view on Emmett, who finished third in the time trial at the combine, is that he will need to develop into a key-position player at either end – but there is upside here. His draft range starts far earlier than this and could be wider.

If not: Could the Roos bid on some of the glut of players in this part of the draft, such as Sydney’s Max King, Harry Kyle and Lachy Carmichael, Essendon’s Adam Sweid, Gold Coast’s Jai Murray and Beau Addinsall, Carlton’s Jack Ison or Collingwood’s Zac McCarthy?

24. Harry Kyle (Sydney match North Melbourne bid)​

UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs/Sydney Academy/Allies
Defender/midfielder, 188cm, 16/7/2007

Talent League U18 stats (avg): 20.8 disposals, 9.3 contested possessions, 1.1 goals
U18 champs stats (avg): 12.5 disposals, 10.3 uncontested possessions, 1.3 intercept possessions

As always with bids, particularly in this region of the draft, there is a great unknown, but recruiters think this is roughly where Kyle might bob up. The Swans academy product finished top 10 in three tests at the combine, including winning the running vertical jump. Part of Kyle’s appeal is that this was his first year in the academy, so there is serious scope for improvement. He is a good size, has a big tank and brings positional versatility.

If not: The Kangaroos might bid on someone else, or not at all. They previously drafted Brayden George off an ACL, so they may be wary to do so again with Harley Barker, but the South Australian could reap great rewards. Other options might be Jevan Phillipou or Riley Onley.

​

25. Jevan Phillipou (North Melbourne)​

​

PHOS Camden/Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia
Midfielder/forward, 183cm, 30/3/2007

SANFL U18 stats (avg): 22.7 disposals, 9.7 contested possessions, 4.9 clearances
Just like his St Kilda-listed brother Mattaes, Phillipou made an impression with his supreme confidence in club interviews. Injury sidelined him from the championships, and at different stages of his junior career, but there is plenty to like, including how self-driven and talented he is. The ex-decathlete is a good athlete, and brings the speed and dynamism that clubs want. Some recruiters rate him in the teens, so don’t be surprised if he is long gone.

If not: The Roos could go for someone else in this range, such as Harley Barker or Riley Onley, but rival recruiters don’t expect them to go for Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves, given his similarities to Zane Duursma.

A 183cm mid/fwd haha

 

[King Hansen]

A 183cm mid/fwd haha

1cm taller than zac bailey

 

[RooInNorthLondon]

I gave the Herald Sun some credit for making picks (and explanations) that showed some research on our list so it is only fair to laugh at The Age for mailing it in like an afterthought for us…unless they are banking on Rawlings’ weakness for oft-injured, undersized mids.

 

[Passmore]

I gave the Herald Sun some credit for making picks (and explanations) that showed some research on our list so it is only fair to laugh at The Age for mailing it in like an afterthought for us…unless they are banking on Rawlings’ weakness for oft-injured, undersized mids.

Given Rawlings hasn't made the selections for the past 2 drafts......

 

[RooInNorthLondon]

Honestly Passmore why spoil my gentle dig at Brady with damnable accuracy

 

[King Hansen]

No news on any kid of pick swap? Even 57 into the future?
I don't get it. Can you trade right before the draft starts?

Only after the draft starts now.