Adzy's 2017 Phantom Draft

[adammania9]

*Disclaimer - I don't claim to be the best or super knowledgeable for that matter. I try my personal best every year to keep up with the draft class, learn their traits, watch their tapes and predict the draft. I give a lot of credit to GiantRoo who provides some top notch YouTube videos, as well as fellow draft posters on this board who know a lot more than me and their threads help me learn the basics of the players before I start to get to know them myself.

Pick 1, Brisbane Lions
Cameron Rayner | Balanced Midfielder/General Forward 187cm/88kg
Age: 18 (October 21, 1999)
Western Jets #19 | VIC Metro #19
Comparison: Dustin Martin, Christian Petracca
Profile: Powerful attacking midfielder, unbeatable one-on-one, game changer

Pick 2, Fremantle (from Gold Coast)
Luke Davies-Uniacke | Inside Midfielder 187cm/85kg
Age: 18 (June 8, 1999)
Dandenong Stingrays #9 | VIC Country #9
Comparison: Josh P. Kennedy
Profile: Strong-bodied midfielder who tackles hard and wins clearances

Pick 3, Carlton
Adam Cerra | Balanced Midfielder 186cm/85kg
Age: 18 (October 7, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #1 | VIC Metro #15
Comparison: Scott Pendlebury
Profile: Smooth midfielder with elite disposal and composure

Pick 4, North Melbourne
Paddy Dow | Balanced Midfielder 184cm/78kg
Age: 18 (October 16, 1999)
Bendigo Pioneers #1 | VIC Country #15
Comparison: Callan Ward
Profile: Tough, classy, attacking mid with zero weaknesses and hits the scoreboard

Pick 5, Fremantle
Andrew Brayshaw | Inside Midfielder 183cm/80kg
Age: 18 (November 8, 1999)
Sandringham Dragons #9 | VIC Metro #9
Comparison: Rory Sloane
Profile: Creative midfielder who possesses a lovely blend of grunt and class

Pick 6, Collingwood
Aaron Naughton | Key Defender 194cm/84kg
Age: 17 (November 30, 1999)
Peel Thunder #18 | Western Australia #29
Comparison: Steven May
Profile: Strong intercept marking defender with the ability to shut out opposition key forwards

Pick 7, St Kilda (from Hawthorn)
Jaidyn Stephenson | Inside Midfielder/General Forward 189cm/76kg
Age: 18 (January 15, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #16 | VIC Metro #23
Comparison: Nat Fyfe, Dale Thomas (peak-Collingwood days)
Profile: Biggest game changer in the draft – tall attacking midfielder with elite goal sense

Pick 8, St Kilda
Nicholas Coffield | General Defender/Balanced Midfielder 190cm/83kg
Age: 18 (October 23, 1999)
Northern Knights #8 | VIC Metro #25
Comparison: Nick Vlaustin
Profile: Quick classy defender with height and composure, with scope to become a midfielder

Pick 9, Western Bulldogs
Aiden Bonar | Inside Midfielder/General Forward 189cm/88kg
Age: 18 (March 8, 1999)
Dandenong Stingrays #6
Comparison: David Mundy, Chad Wingard
Profile: Powerful midfielder with class and grunt, likely to start out as a forward

Pick 10, Carlton (from Melbourne, via Adelaide)
Hunter Clark | Inside Midfielder/General Defender 186cm/79kg
Age: 18 (March 26, 1999)
Dandenong Stingrays #2 | VIC Country #21
Comparison: Sam Powell-Pepper, Zak Jones
Profile: Hard-at-it defender with midfield scope, run and carry is a specialty

Pick 11, GWS Giants (from Essendon)
Jack Higgins | Small Forward/Inside Midfielder 178cm/76k
Age: 18 (March 19, 1999)
Oakleigh Chargers #35 | VIC Metro #2
Comparison: Ben Ainsworth
Profile: Attractive small forward with high footy IQ and goal sense. Very creative player

Pick 12, Adelaide (from Port Adelaide, via Brisbane Lions)
Darcy Fogarty | General Forward/Utility 192cm/88kg
Age: 18 (September 5, 1999)
Glenelg #21 | South Australia #40
Comparison: Brett Deledio
Profile: Versatile tall with elite decision making and is very powerful. Game-changer

Pick 13, West Coast
Oscar Allen | Medium Forward 193cm/83kg
Age: 18 (March 19, 1999)
West Perth #7 | Western Australia #25
Comparison: Tim Membrey
Profile: Strong support forward with versatility, won the Larke Medal in 2017

Pick 14, Sydney Swans
Nathan Murphy | Medium Utility 188cm/83kg
Age: 17 (December 15, 1999)
Sandringham Dragons #74
Comparison: Jack Gunston
Profile: Elite kicking and strong marking third tall at either end with midfield scope

Pick 15, Brisbane Lions (from Geelong, via Carlton, GWS Giants and Richmond)
Lachlan Fogarty | Balanced Midfielder 179cm/75kg
Age: 18 (April 1, 1999)
Western Jets #14 | VIC Metro #4
Comparison: Brad Crouch
Profile: Midfielder with blend of grunt and class, great tackler and very creative

Pick 16, Western Bulldogs [from Adelaide, via Carlton]
Ed Richards | General Defender 184cm/77kg
Age: 18 (July 3, 1999)
Oakleigh Chargers #14
Comparison: Rory Laird
Profile: Rapid line-breaking defender who can push up the ground

Pick 17, Richmond
Noah Balta | Tall Utility 194cm/92kg
Age: 18 (October 23, 1999)
Calder Cannons #12 | VIC Metro #28
Comparison: Ryan Burton
Profile: Around-the-ground tall with a long, penetrating kick, likely to become a defender

Pick 18, Brisbane Lions [compensation]
Zac Bailey | Balanced Midfielder 180cm/68kg
Age: 18 (September 23, 1999)
Southern Districts #5 | Allies #5
Comparison: Dayne Beams
Profile: In-and-under bursting midfielder with creativity and game-changing ability

Pick 19, Gold Coast (from Geelong) [compensation]
Sam Taylor | Key Defender 196cm/85kg
Age: 18 (May 5, 1999)
Swan Districts #53 | Western Australia #27
Comparison: Adam Tomlinson
Profile: Strong shut-down defender with senior WAFL experience

Pick 20, Richmond (from Brisbane Lions)
Jarrod Brander | Key Defender/Key Forward 195cm/88kg
Age: 18 (February 11, 1999)
Bendigo Pioneers #13 | Allies #33
Comparison: Cale Hooker
Profile: Versatile KPP with strong overhead marking and a lovely field kick

Pick 21, West Coast (from Gold Coast)
Charlie Constable | Inside Midfielder 190cm/83kg
Age: 18 (May 18, 1999)
Sandringham Dragons #6 | VIC Metro #24
Comparison: Patrick Cripps, Jordan Lewis
Profile: Elite clearance player with strong defensive mindset

Pick 22, Geelong (from Carlton)
Matthew Ling | Outside Midfielder 182cm/74kg
Age: 18 (April 21, 1999)
Geelong Falcons #19 | VIC Country #19
Comparison: Lachie Whitfield
Profile: Speedy line-breaking midfielder with hurt factor and efficient ball use

Pick 23, Richmond [matched bid]
Pick 23 = 815 points – 197 discount = 618 points
Lose Pick 25, gain Pick 23
Patrick Naish | Balanced Midfielder 180cm/69kg
Age: 18 (January 15, 1999)
Northern Knights #6 | VIC Metro #5
Comparison: Darcy Parish
Profile: Classy midfielder who finds the ball and will make a quick transition into AFL footy

Pick 24, North Melbourne
Lochie O’Brien | Outside Midfielder/General Defender 184cm/75kg
Age: 18 (September 18, 1999)
Bendigo Pioneers #8 | VIC Country #8
Comparison: Isaac Smith
Profile: Quick winger with great ball use and kicks on both feet

Pick 25, Geelong (from Fremantle, via Gold Coast)
Gryan Miers | Medium Forward 177cm/73kg
Age: 18 (March 30, 1999)
Geelong Falcons #4 | VIC Country #4
Comparison: Mark LeCras
Profile: Efficient small forward with top notch marking and an elite goal sense

Pick 26, West Coast (from Hawthorn, via Gold Coast)
Tim Kelly | Outside Midfielder/General Forward 183cm/83kg
Age: 23 (July 26, 1994)
South Fremantle #8
Comparison: Daniel Wells
Profile: Classy mature-age winger with smarts and goal sense

Pick 27, Brisbane Lions [matched bid]
Pick 27 = 703 points – 197 discount = 506 points
Lose Pick 40 and Pick 44, gain Pick 27 and Pick 50
Connor Ballenden | Tall Utility 199cm/95kg
Age: 18 (March 29, 1999)
University of Queensland | Allies #38 | BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY
Comparison: Peter Wright
Profile: Versatile tall who can play all over the ground and possesses a very strong mark

Pick 28, GWS Giants (from St Kilda)
Sam Hayes | Ruck/Key Forward 203cm/93kg
Age: 18 (June 9, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #18 | VIC Metro #37
Comparison: Max Gawn
Profile: Tall around-the-ground ruck with a strong physical presence

Pick 29, GWS Giants (from Western Bulldogs, via Carlton)
Charlie Spargo | Small Forward/Inside Midfielder 175cm/73kg
Age: 17 (November 25, 1999)
Murray Bushrangers #6 | Allies #1
Comparison: Daniel Rioli, Josh Daicos
Profile: Classy, defensive small forward with a high footy IQ

Pick 30, Melbourne
Dylan Moore | Inside Midfielder/Small Forward 175cm/66kg
Age: 18 (August 4, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #10 | VIC Metro #1
Comparison: Luke Dahlhaus
Profile: Skilled forward who creates pressure and creates goals

Pick 31, Carlton (from Essendon, via Western Bulldogs)
Jack Petruccelle | Balanced Midfielder 184cm/73kg
Age: 18 (April 12, 1999)
Northern Knights #7 | VIC Metro #14
Comparison: Jayden Hunt
Profile: Quickest player in the draft, a damaging midfielder in the contest

Pick 32, Melbourne (from Port Adelaide)
Joel Garner | Balanced Midfielder/General Defender 184cm/78kg
Age: 18 (May 21, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #21 | VIC Metro #8
Comparison: Shaun Burgoyne
Profile: Silky smooth footballer with great decision making and an elite handball

Pick 33, West Coast
James Worpel | Inside Midfielder 185cm/84kg
Age: 18 (January 24, 1999)
Geelong Falcons #38 | VIC Country #28
Comparison: Matt Priddis
Profile: Slow but elite clearance player for his age, readymade for AFL footy

Pick 34, Sydney Swans
Harrison Petty | Key Defender 194cm/81kg
Age: 18 (November 12, 1999)
Norwood | South Australia #38
Comparison: Michael Hurley
Profile: Ready-made key defender with splendid rebound

Pick 35, St Kilda (from GWS Giants, via Hawthorn and Port Adelaide)
Charlie Ballard | Medium Utility 195cm/82kg
Age: 18 (July 23, 1999)
Sturt #29 | South Australia #37
Comparison: Justin Westhoff
Profile: Utility who usually plays through midfield but can contribute all over the ground

Pick 36, Geelong
Tom McCartin | Key Forward 193cm/86kg
Age: 17 (December 30, 1999)
Geelong Falcons #41 | VIC Country #35
Comparison: Jeremy Cameron
Profile: Hard-working tall forward with impressive athleticism and smarts

Pick 37, Melbourne (from Adelaide)
Bailey Fritsch | Medium Forward 186cm/74kg
Age: 20 (December 6, 1996)
Casey Scorpions #30
Comparison: Alex Fasolo
Profile: Medium marking forward who can play tall or small

Pick 38, West Coast (from Richmond, via Gold Coast)
Brandon Starcevich | Inside Midfielder/General Forward 187cm/88kg
Age: 18 (July 24, 1999)
East Perth #15 | Western Australia #20
Comparison: David Zaharakis
Profile: Strong, skilled midfielder who can find the goals

Pick 39, Collingwood (from Brisbane Lions)
Oskar Baker | Outside Midfielder 182cm/76kg
Age: 19 (May 25, 1998)
Aspley #39
Comparison: Brad Hill
Profile: Ready-to-go winger with speed and skill to burn

Pick 40, Adelaide (from Gold Coast)
Andrew McPherson | General Defender/Outside Midfielder 186cm/79kg
Age: 18 (June 20, 1999)
Woodville West-Torrens #30 | South Australia #21
Comparison: Jack Crisp
Profile: Quick rebounding defender who can push up the field and attack

Pick 41, Gold Coast (from North Melbourne, via Western Bulldogs and Fremantle)
Jordan Houlahan | Medium Forward 185cm/76kg
Age: 18 (February 19, 1999)
Sturt #36 | South Australia #15
Comparison: Will Hayward
Profile: High-leaping forward with a great set shot at goal

Pick 42, Fremantle
Ben Miller | Key Forward/Ruck 196cm/93kg
Age: 18 (August 31, 1999)
Subiaco Colts #39 | Western Australia #28
Comparison: James Stewart
Profile: An athletic forward first, ruck second with great speed and agility

Pick 43, Hawthorn (from Collingwood, via Brisbane Lions)
Ryley Stoddart | Outside Midfielder/General Defender 183cm/73kg
Age: 18 (October 15, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #6 | VIC Metro #11
Comparison: Kade Simpson
Profile: Running outside mid with a great left boot

Pick 44, St Kilda
Brent Daniels | Small Forward 173cm/70kg
Age: 18 (March 9, 1999)
Bendigo Pioneers #10 | VIC Country #10
Comparison: Hayden Ballantyne
Profile: Explosive skilled small forward who tackles and is tough to shut down

Pick 45, Port Adelaide (from Western Bulldogs, via North Melbourne)
Kane Farrell | Balanced Midfielder/General Defender 182cm/74kg
Age: 18 (March 17, 1999)
Bendigo Pioneers #2 | VIC Country #1
Comparison: Andrew McGrath
Profile: Speedy line-breaking midfielder with skill and composure

Pick 46, Melbourne
Ben Paton | General Defender 186cm/77kg
Age: 19 (October 19, 1998)
Murray Bushrangers #5 | VIC Country #5
Comparison: Luke Brown
Profile: Clean rebounding defender with pace and the ability to shut-down opponents

Pick 47, Essendon
Kyron Hayden | Inside Midfielder 185cm/88kg
Age: 18 (June 6, 1999)
Subiaco #22 | Western Australia #32
Comparison: Jack Steele
Profile: Underrated prospect with rough tackling and contested ball-winning

Pick 48, Port Adelaide
Jackson Ross | Outside Midfielder/General Forward 192cm/75kg
Age: 18 (June 22, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #22
Comparison: Josh Caddy
Profile: Tall outside mid who hits the scoreboard regularly

Pick 49, Gold Coast (from West Coast)
Jake Patmore | Small Defender/Balanced Midfielder 182cm/79kg
Claremont Colts #3 | Western Australia #9
Age: 18 (January 29, 1999)
Comparison: Taylor Duryea
Profile: Shutdown defender with midfield potential

Pick 50, Brisbane Lions [pick created by points system]
Alex Martini | General Defender 181cm/77kg
Age: 18 (March 30, 1999)
Glenelg #36 | South Australia #12
Comparison: Brad Shepherd, Callum Mills
Profile: Very hard-working defender with a good kick and solid hands

Pick 51, Sydney Swans
Will Walker | Balanced Midfielder/General Forward 187cm/83kg
Age: 18 (March 30, 1999)
Sandringham Dragons #8
Comparison: Jordan De Goey
Profile: Zippy forward flanker who find the ball and hits the scoreboard

Pick 52, Brisbane Lions (from GWS Giants, via Richmond)
Jack Payne | Key Defender 197cm/95kg
Age: 18 (October 15, 1999)
Noosa | Allies #36 | BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY
Comparison: Lynden Dunn
Profile: Strong one-on-one defender

Pick 53, GWS Giants [matched bid]
Pick 53 = 233 points – 197 point discount = 36 points
Lose Pick 57, gain Pick 53
Nicholas Shipley | General Defender/Balanced Midfielder 188cm/93kg
Age: 18 (June 25, 1999)
St George | Allies #26 | GWS GIANTS ACADEMY
Comparison: Zak Jones
Profile: Tough rebounding defender with a strong physical presence

Pick 54, Richmond (from Geelong)
Brayden Ainsworth | Inside Midfielder 183cm/75kg
Age: 18 (November 27, 1998)
Subiaco | Western Australia #15
Comparison: Jack Macrae
Profile: Hard-working defensive mid, wins contested footy, around the ground influence

Pick 55, Gold Coast (from Adelaide)
Brayden Crossley | Ruck 198cm/105kg
Age: 18 (August 16, 1999)
Labrador Tigers | Allies #39 | GOLD COAST ACADEMY
Comparison: Shane Mumford
Profile: Very strong ruck with an around-the-ground presence

Pick 56, Richmond
Jordan Johnston | Medium Forward/Inside Midfielder 185cm/77kg
Age: 18 (September 9, 1999)
GWV Rebels #10 | VIC Country #30
Comparison: Jarryd Lyons
Profile: Exciting small forward with elite agility and vertical leap

Pick 57, Collingwood (from Brisbane Lions)
Toby Wooller | Key Forward 193cm/90kg
Age: 18 (March 16, 1999)
Oakleigh Chargers #8 | VIC Metro #27
Comparison: Charlie Curnow
Profile: Support forward with midfield potential, can be a game-changer

Pick 58, Geelong (from Carlton)
Adam Sambono | General Forward 184cm/69kg
Age: 20 (April 24, 1997)
NT Thunder #44 | Allies #12
Comparison: Paul Puopolo
Profile: Clever small forward who finds the goals and is exciting to watch

Pick 59, Port Adelaide (from North Melbourne, via Western Bulldogs and St Kilda) [bid on Jackson Edwards]
Jordan Butts | Key Defender 196cm/82kg
Age: 17 (December 31, 1999)
Murray Bushrangers #2 | VIC Country #22
Comparison: Jake Lever
Profile: Intercepting defender with strong hands and versatility

Pick 60, Fremantle
Oscar Clavarino | Key Defender 195cm/86kg
Age: 18 (May 22, 1999)
Dandenong Stingrays #25 | VIC Country #25
Comparison: Jake Lever
Profile: Tall intercept and rebound defender with strong marking

Pick 61, Collingwood
Tyler Brown | Balanced Midfielder 187cm/71kg
Age: 17 (December 9, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #33
Comparison: Liam Duggan
Profile: Developing midfielder with smarts and class

Pick 62, Port Adelaide (from Hawthorn)
Callum Coleman-Jones | Ruck/Key Forward 199cm/98kg
Age: 18 (June 13, 1999)
Sturt #48 | South Australia #49
Comparison: Toby Nankervis
Profile: Strong around-the-ground ruck who provides a target up forward

Pick 63, Port Adelaide (from St Kilda)
Oscar Chapman | Medium Forward 187cm/72kg
Age: 18 (DOB unknown)
North Adelaide Reserves #?
Comparison: Jamie Elliott
Profile: High-leaping forward with smarts and a great kick

Pick 64, GWS Giants [technically 1st round pick but had 1000-point penalty)
Noah Answerth | General Defender/Balanced Midfielder 184cm/79kg
Age: 18/19 (DOB unknown)
Oakleigh Chargers #12
Comparison: Brayden Maynard
Profile: Aggressive rebounding defender with speed

Pick 65, North Melbourne (from Western Bulldogs)
Mitch Crowden | Inside Midfielder 175cm/86kg
Age: 18 (April 28, 1999)
Sturt #2 | South Australia #16
Comparison: Lachie Neale
Profile: Old-fashion tough inside mid with elite endurance and speed

Pick 66, Fremantle (from Melbourne)
Liam Ryan | Medium Forward 184cm/76kg
Age: 21 (October 2, 1996)
Subiaco #51
Comparison: Jamie Elliott
Profile: 73 goals in the WAFL this year means the mercurial forward is destined for an AFL career

Pick 67, Essendon
Ethan Floyd | Outside Midfielder/Small Forward 180cm/71kg
Age: 18 (July 15, 1999)
Geelong Falcons #13 | VIC Country #13
Comparison: Travis Colyer
Profile: Dangerous outside midfielder with pace and skill

Pick 68, Hawthorn (from Port Adelaide)
Hayden McLean | Key Forward 196cm/93kg
Age: 18 (January 20, 1999)
Sandringham Dragons #30 | VIC Metro #30
Comparison: Peter Wright
Profile: Strong marking forward with smarts and a great kick

Pick 69, West Coast
Jordan Keras | Inside Midfielder 180cm/81kg
Age: 23 (December 7, 1993)
Southport #1
Comparison: Scott Selwood
Profile: Hard-working clearance machine who took out the NEAFL MVP in 2017

*Collingwood pass, exit draft*

Pick 70, Fremantle (from GWS Giants)
Tyler Kietel | Key Forward 196cm/95kg
Age: 21 (February 7, 1996)
West Perth #37
Comparison: ???
Profile: Mature-age key forward who kicked 46.44 in 21 WAFL games in 2017

*Geelong pass, exit draft*

Pick 71, Carlton (from Adelaide)
David Handley | Small Forward 183cm/79kg
Age: 18 (September 1, 1999)
Geelong Falcons #16 | VIC Country #16
Comparison: Dan Butler
Profile: Hard-working defensive small forward

*Richmond pass, exit draft*

Pick 72, Hawthorn (from Brisbane Lions)
Trent Mynott | Balanced Midfielder 185cm/75kg
Age: 18 (October 4, 1999)
Eastern Ranges #14 | VIC Metro #13
Comparison: Andrew Swallow
Profile: Smart footballer who finds it, uses it well and carries his fair share of defensive work

*Gold Coast pass, exit draft*

*Adelaide pass, exit draft*

Pick 73, North Melbourne
Charlie Thompson | Small Forward/Balanced Midfielder 183cm/80kg
Age: 18 (DOB unknown)
Oakleigh Chargers #7
Comparison: Matthew Wright
Profile: Tough, skilled small forward with midfield potential

Pick 74, Fremantle
Callan England | General Defender/Outside Midfielder 180cm/72kg
Age: 18 (October 15, 1999)
Claremont Colts #6 | Western Australia #11
Comparison: Jason Johannisen
Profile: Speedy rebounding defender who uses it well and pushes up the ground

*Hawthorn pass, exit draft*

Pick 75, Western Bulldogs (from St Kilda)
Dominic Barry | General Defender 180cm/76kg
Age: 23 (March 7, 1994)
Glenelg #13
Comparison: Andrew Mackie
Profile: Hard-working rebounding defender with speed

*Fremantle pass, exit draft*

*Melbourne pass, exit draft*

*Essendon pass, exit draft*

*Port Adelaide pass, exit draft*

*West Coast pass, exit draft*

*Sydney Swans pass, exit draft*

*GWS Giants pass, exit draft*

*North Melbourne pass, exit draft*

*Brisbane Lions pass, exit draft*

*St Kilda pass, exit draft*

*Western Bulldogs pass, exit draft*

*Carlton pass, exit draft*

Teams senior list before vs after national draft night:
Adelaide: 35 + D. Fogarty, A. McPherson = 37 + Keath elevation = 38
Brisbane Lions: 34 + C. Rayner, L. Fogarty, Z. Bailey, C. Ballenden, A. Martini, J. Payne = 40
Carlton: 34 + A. Cerra, H. Clark, J. Petruccelle, D. Handley = 38
Collingwood: 35 + A. Naughton, O. Baker, T. Wooller, T. Brown = 39 + Cox elevation = 40
Essendon: 36 + K. Hayden, E. Floyd = 38 + Long elevation = 39
Fremantle: 30 + L. Davies-Uniacke, A. Brayshaw, B. Miller, O. Clavarino, L. Ryan, T. Kietel, C. England = 37 + Grey elevation = 38
Geelong: 33 + M. Ling, G. Miers, T. McCartin, A. Sambono = 37 + Parsons elevation = 38
Gold Coast: 34 + S. Taylor, J. Houlahan, J. Patmore. B. Crossley = 38
GWS Giants: 33 + J. Higgins, S. Hayes, C. Spargo, N. Shipley, N. Answerth = 38 + Lloyd elevation = 39
Hawthorn: 34 + R. Stoddart, H. McLean, T. Mynott= 37
Melbourne: 35 + D. Moore, J. Garner, B. Fritsch, B. Paton = 39 + Smith elevation = 40
North Melbourne: 35 + P. Dow, L. O’Brien, M. Crowden, C. Thompson = 39
Port Adelaide: 33 + K. Farrell, J. Ross, J. Butts, C. Coleman-Jones, O. Chapman = 38 + Houston elevation = 39
Richmond: 33 + N. Balta, J. Brander, P. Naish, B. Ainsworth, J. Johnston = 38 + Soldo and Castagna elevations = 40
St Kilda: 36 + J. Stephenson, N. Coffield, C. Ballard, B. Daniels = 40
Sydney Swans: 33 + N. Murphy, H. Petty, W. Walker = 36 + Melican elevation = 37
West Coast: 32 + O. Allen, C. Constable, T. Kelly, J. Worpel, B. Starcevich, J. Keras = 38
Western Bulldogs: 37 + A. Bonar, E. Richards, D. Barry = 40

 

[Sin City]

Reckon the Crows would be celebrating if they got Brayshaw that late.

I like the Coffield to Collingwood selection. The Pies have some great on-ballers but haven't had much speed and skill on the outside for a while now, especially with Varcoe and Wells struggling to get on the park. I like Coffield, I reckon he's really suited to AFL.

 

[adammania9]

Reckon the Crows would be celebrating if they got Brayshaw that late.

I like the Coffield to Collingwood selection. The Pies have some great on-ballers but haven't had much speed and skill on the outside for a while now, especially with Varcoe and Wells struggling to get on the park. I like Coffield, I reckon he's really suited to AFL.

If the club keep Pick 6, Coffield is certainly my ideal guy. I don't see Brander as a #1 forward personally which is what we need. The Pies might get some criticism for not selecting a tall, but he's worth it imo.

Brayshaw goes up the ranks every week - could be top 10 by November

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Stephenson would be my pick for North, although I am told his kicking is a bit awkward looking in terms of technique.

 

[Soups]

Stephenson would be my pick for North, although I am told his kicking is a bit awkward looking in terms of technique.

Field kicking is below avg, if he can tidy that up, who knows what level he can reach. Can hit the scoreboard as well.

 

[Savage Kent]

As a saints fan, I would be pumped if Cerra fell to our pick. Fogarty is hard to get a read on given his injuries this year as well as indifferent form. I'm hoping that it was a case of the injuries hold him back this year and they can be remedied relatively quickly. Hoping it's the Lever discount factor where he falls in the draft due to injuries and lack of exposed form but able to get back to top form.

 

[theGav56]

Enjoyed reading your work and perspective. I also think Higgins is a terrific player, although for Fremantle I would have preferred almost anyone else in your top 15.

We are a short time frame away from subtracting Mundy from our playing list, and of course we minus-ed Pavlich last year. My mathematics adds those two players together and comes up with Fogarty as the answer.

Dockers - (Mundy + Pavlich) = Fogarty

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Pick 6, Collingwood
Nicholas Coffield | General Defender/Balanced Midfielder 190cm/83kg
Northern Knights | VIC Metro
Comparison: Luke Hodge, Nick Vlaustin

Surely the Pies take a key forward, no? Presumably Brander if he's available.

 

[Soups]

Surely the Pies take a key forward, no? Presumably Brander if he's available.

A lot of supporters can't get excited for Brander. If we go tall, I would probably prefer Balta.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

A lot of supporters can't get excited for Brander.

As if anyone can tell whether he'll make it or not.

If we go tall, I would probably prefer Balta.

As opposed to a key forward?

 

[adammania9]

Enjoyed reading your work and perspective. I also think Higgins is a terrific player, although for Fremantle I would have preferred almost anyone else in your top 15.

We are a short time frame away from subtracting Mundy from our playing list, and of course we minus-ed Pavlich last year. My mathematics adds those two players together and comes up with Fogarty as the answer.

Dockers - (Mundy + Pavlich) = Fogarty

That's fair enough - the Dockers could select anyone really. The same applied last year - just days before the draft thy were linked to SPS, Brodie, Logue, English, Simpkin and Scrimshaw

Surely the Pies take a key forward, no? Presumably Brander if he's available.

I and many others don't see him as a #1 forward but rather a supporting forward, which isn't #1 on our shopping list.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

I and many others don't see him as a #1 forward but rather a supporting forward, which isn't #1 on our shopping list.

How can people tell at this early stage?

 

[adammania9]

How can people tell at this early stage?

By watching him play footy

 

[Sweet Jesus]

By watching him play footy

So he's not a genuine key forward yet you liken him to Joe Daniher?

And in your description you say you back him to make it as a CHF. But not a genuine key forward?

OK, then.

Maybe you should read your own post before writing him off.

 

[adammania9]

So he's not a genuine key forward yet you liken him to Joe Daniher?

And in your description you say you back him to make it as a CHF. But not a genuine key forward?

OK, then.

Maybe you should read your own post before writing him off.

I don't think rating a player as a top ten prospect is exactly 'writing them off'

I compared him to Daniher because he's a great contested mark with a ripping field kick. He still doesn't have a set position yet, hence why I don't think he'll be a #1 key forward.

If you disagree, good on you. Go make your own thread and dance for your opinions.

 

[Soups]

As if anyone can tell whether he'll make it or not.



As opposed to a key forward?

Not sure what your point is? A player can be not rated. Our recruiters may see different on the day I'll back their judgement but I like other players over Brander.

Have you watched Balta this year? Has played just about every position on the park. I like him playing the CHF/Ruck role the most. We also need key defenders so if he turns out a defender we won't be complaining.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

I don't think rating a player as a top ten prospect is exactly 'writing them off'

Writing him off as a key forward.

I compared him to Daniher because he's a great contested mark with a ripping field kick. He still doesn't have a set position yet, hence why I don't think he'll be a #1 key forward.

Yet you back Brander to make it as a CHF?

Doesn't that suggest he is in fact a key forward prospect?

If you disagree, good on you. Go make your own thread and dance for your opinions.

It's more that you appear to disagree with yourself.

Dance for your opinions? Is that a thing?

 

[adammania9]

Writing him off as a key forward.

False. I said very clearly he is a key forward and defender and I think he'll make it as a centre half-forward.

Yet you back Brander to make it as a CHF?

Yes that is exactly right. Not once did I say he isn't a key position player.

Doesn't that suggest he is in fact a key forward prospect?

Yes

It's more that you appear to disagree with yourself.

Dance for your opinions? Is that a thing?

Get a load of yourself, man. It's a phantom draft for crying out loud.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

False. I said very clearly he is a key forward and defender and I think he'll make it as a centre half-forward.

Yes that is exactly right. Not once did I say he isn't a key position player.

OK. So if he is in fact a key forward prospect, and you back him to hold down CHF, wouldn't that appeal to Collingwood?

That's all I'm saying. Isn't that Collingwood's #1 need?

Get a load of yourself, man. It's a phantom draft for crying out loud.

Dance for your opinions.

 

[adammania9]

OK. So if he is in fact a key forward prospect, and you back him to hold down CHF, wouldn't that appeal to Collingwood?

That's all I'm saying. Isn't that Collingwood's #1 need?

Dance for your opinions.

There are two key forwards in an ideal forward line - a #1 forward and a #2 forward who supports the #1. A #2 example would be Jack Darling who is a support forward for Josh Kennedy, a #1 key forward.

To me, Jarrod Brander is a #2 key forward, as are Darcy Moore and Ben Reid, two players we already have.

Let's rewind to the start - I RATE Brander, very highly in fact but I don't think Collingwood should select him because he's not the best fit. Capiche?

 

[Sweet Jesus]

There are two key forwards in an ideal forward line - a #1 forward and a #2 forward who supports the #1. A #2 example would be Jack Darling who is a support forward for Josh Kennedy, a #1 key forward.

To me, Jarrod Brander is a #2 key forward, as are Darcy Moore and Ben Reid, two players we already have.

Let's rewind to the start - I RATE Brander, very highly in fact but I don't think Collingwood should select him because he's not the best fit. Capiche?

I'd have thought Collingwood would be interested in any key forward, regardless of where he fits into your magic number theory.

 

[adammania9]

I'd have thought Collingwood would be interested in any key forward, regardless of where he fits into your magic number theory.

Well you would be wrong.

 

[BLERN]

Subscribed.

Popcorn.gif

 

[THE_GUN]

Good effort and good selections

#15 - Balta richmond is about the right selection but with our 2nd pick (if we still have it) more than likely we would be taking Sam Hayes rather than O'Brien
#16 - Sam Hayes - Most likely for needs specially with Patrick Naish coming to Tigers with a later pick

 

[Prochard123]

I don't think rating a player as a top ten prospect is exactly 'writing them off'

I compared him to Daniher because he's a great contested mark with a ripping field kick. He still doesn't have a set position yet, hence why I don't think he'll be a #1 key forward.

If you disagree, good on you. Go make your own thread and dance for your opinions.

Why do you seem so triggered every single time I see you post? Are you ok?