Phantom Draft Bastyy's 2020 Draft Watch

[Bastyy]

Young Zachary Rankin for Peel Thunder is starting to become one to watch for this draft. Made his league debut alongside Isiah Winder last week, and held his spot this week (Winder was put back in the colts). Recorded 17 disposals playing off of half back, but has been starring in the centre in the colts with the following stat lines for both colts games


Round 4 vs Claremont (League)

29

RANKIN Zachary

10

7

17

3

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

Round 3 vs West Perth (League)

29

RANKIN Zachary

4

3

7

2

0

0

1

1

1

0

0

Round 2 vs East Fremantle

8

RANKIN Zachary

18

6

24

7

7

0

1

2

1

2

1

Round 1 vs Perth

8

RANKIN Zachary

17

4

21

8

4

0

6

2

2

0

0

Isiah Winder is still the player who's most likely to get drafted for Peel, a personal favourite for mine who surprisingly got dropped back to the colts, could be to strengthen the colts as Peel's midfield without Rankin and Winder was lackluster. He's putting in very good numbers as a midfielder after playing last year as a small forward

Round 4 vs Claremont (League)

5

WINDER Isiah

15

11

26

9

5

0

4

2

1

1

1

Round 3 vs West Perth (League)

26

WINDER Isiah

2

7

9

2

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

Round 2 vs East Fremantle

5

WINDER Isiah

15

11

26

5

7

0

3

1

0

2

1

Round 1 vs Perth

5

WINDER Isiah

16

16

32

7

7

0

2

1

3

0

2

Michael Randall is a 20 year old, big bodied midfielder who's played league for Peel this year and has been consistently one of Peel's best. Was invited to train with Fremantle this year to help fill in numbers for scratch matches pre-covid, and was particularly impressive.

Round 4 vs Claremont (League)

11

RANDALL Michael

13

7

20

6

3

0

3

1

1

0

0

Round 3 vs West Perth (League)

11

RANDALL Michael

19

0

19

1

6

0

6

2

0

0

0

Round 2 vs East Fremantle (League)

11

RANDALL Michael

10

3

13

4

3

0

2

0

1

0

0

Round 1 vs Perth (League)

11

RANDALL Michael

18

2

20

5

3

0

5

1

2

0

0

Peel is usually one of the harder teams for players to get noticed in League wise, being affiliated with Fremantle means the second tier Dockers players are going to get the top spots each week, but in a year without them, it's giving Randall a brilliant opportunity to get drafted late.


Some other notable players for Peel that are available this year include

Tyler Nesbitt (General Defender) (Colts)
Tyler is part of the AFL Academy and was close to making his senior debut this week, being named on the extended bench, but played in the colts instead, gathering 6 disposals, 4 tackles and 1 mark.

David Yaccob (General Defender) (Colts)
David is another half back flanker who has been putting up great numbers so far, and could potentially be on the brink for a league debut.


For 2021, Peel has three particularly interesting players

Kobe Farmer (Small Forward) (Colts) (Freo NGA/Melbourne and Freo F/S)
The son of the wizard is consistent week in, week out. Not someone who is gonna put up massive numbers disposal wise, but has helped Peel on the scoreboard immensely, with 7 goals from 4 games. Has also averaged 4.5 tackles a week, so he's able to apply pressure, which is a good sign for a modern day small forward

Luke Polson (Tall Defender) (Colts)
The 194cm Academy member has been a good accumulator for Peel off of half back, but has also played as a tall forward this year, kicking 2 goals this week against Claremont. In 2019 he had a pinch hit in the ruck recording 11 disposals. Something he won't do at AFL Level, but a good sign of versatility for recruiters.

Joshua Edwards (Ruckman) (Colts)
Came on my radar this week. Seems to be an effective tap ruckman who held his own in the ruck against Kalin Lane last week and Michael Mallard the week before. His major focus for next year would probably be work around the ground, with his highest disposal count for the year being 6 last week against Lane. Probably projecting as a late project pick next year, but someone to watch.

Looking ahead to 2022, the main player to watch is

Joshua Draper (186cm Ruckman) (Freo NGA)
Only played the one colts game so far, recording 10 disposals and goal, someone to watch over the coming years

 

[Bastyy]

Finally got around to watching the GC vs Brisbane academy match, first time watching most of the Suns players, while I've seen a good amount of the Coleman-Crozier-Michael trio for Brisbane

Best on ground for me had to be Aiden Fyfe who played really well with ball in hand and just found it all day. Skilful and composed, someone who has jumped on my radar very quickly now

Rhys Nicholls wasn't everywhere, but when he got the ball he was smooth. Playing off the half back seems a good position for him, but could even move up to a wing position as time goes on. Definitely one who I think gets drafted late this year, has a lot for clubs to work with

Hadn't heard of Max Pescud before this game but he played very well and challenged Fyfe for BOG. Had some brilliant moments, including a great mark in the first quarter resulting in his first goal, and a good 1-2 run down the wing with Aiden Fyfe. Speedy type who has definitely put his name on the map

Josh Gore was one of my favourite Allies players last year and I was surprised he didn't get drafted, and he's definitely not disappointing as a 19 year old this year. Playing in the midfield his clean hands were quite useful, but he was also able to hit the scoreboard, something he did consistently last year.

Josh Fahey reminds me a lot of Hayden Young. He's an amazing kick out of defence and looked as solid as a rock down back. I usually have a favourite player each year, and Fahey is an early contender for my favourite 2021 player if he plays like that every time.

Jack Johnston wasn't hard to notice with his big frame and ripper haircut. He's a very strong tall defender who uses his body effectively, and was pretty skilful. One of the ones I was most interested to watch and he didn't let me down.

This was the first time I got to watch Tahj Abberly and he really impressed me. Tried his hardest all day and just seemed to be everywhere for Brisbane. Created a great goal for Coleman in the second term. Someone who's hopped on my radar now with his amazing intent and accumulation.

Blake Coleman wasn't up to his best, but he continues to prove he's an X-Factor with a brilliant goal in the second quarter. Put great pressure on the GC defence. Someone who should slot in well in the future for Brisbane

Carter Michael and Saxon Crozier were both okay, but neither were at their best. I thought Michael playing on the half back line was interesting and he definitely showed signs, but I thought he played better on the wing. Crozier is one of my personal favourites but I think it was a weak game from him, though after a quiet first term he was able to rebound in the second, but I still think he was quiet in the second half compared to his best.

Others I thought showed signs without starring included Ryan Pickering, Nathan Colenso and William Bella. Colenso probably the best out of that group, who looks very strong.

 

[Bastyy]

Updated my Top 30, meant to do that on the 1st of the month, but completely forgot! Will probably stray away from a Top 50 until we get closer to the draft, as players move in and out of it too much.

1. Logan McDonald (Tall Forward/Western Australia)
2. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Tall Forward/Vic Country) (Western Bulldogs NGA)
3. Denver Grainger-Barrass (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
4. Will Phillips (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
5. Elijah Hollands (General Forward/Vic Country)
6. Braeden Campbell (Inside Midfielder/Allies) (Sydney Academy)
7. Riley Thilthorpe (Tall Forward/South Australia)
8. Tanner Bruhn (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
9. Archie Perkins (General Forward/Vic Metro)
10. Nathan O'Driscoll (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)

11. Jackson Callow (Tall Forward/Allies)
12. Zane Trew (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)
13. Lachlan Jones (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide NGA)
14. Alex Davies (Inside Midfielder/Allies) (Gold Coast Academy)
15. Errol Gulden (Inside Midfielder/Allies) (Sydney Academy)
16. Reef McInnes (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Collingwood NGA)
17. Oliver Henry (General Forward/Vic Country)
18. Heath Chapman (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
19. Eddie Ford (General Forward/Vic Metro)
20. Bailey Laurie (Small Forward/Vic Metro)

21. Jack Carroll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia)
22. Finlay Macrae (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
23. Oliver Davis (Inside Midfielder/Allies)
24. Nik Cox (Tall Defender/Vic Metro)
25. Joel Western (General Forward/Western Australia) (Fremantle NGA)
26. Tom Powell (Inside Midfielder/South Australia)
27. Brandon Walker (General Defence/Western Australia) (Fremantle NGA)
28. Joel Jeffrey (Utility/Allies) (Gold Coast Academy)
29. Zach Reid (Tall Defender/Vic Country)
30. Isiah Winder (General Forward/Western Australia)

On the Cusp: Brayden Cook, Corey Durdin

Aiming to get another Club Focus done soon, another WAFL team, but want to get a couple of SANFL teams done as well.

 

[Bastyy]

Denver Grainger-Barrass has been compared to Jeremy McGovern, and it's a very fair comparison. One of the best intercept markers in this draft, the 18 year old has played League level footy all year for Swan Districts. He's clean with the ball and marks every ball that comes his way. His read of the play is brilliant and his composure is top notch. There's a reason most draft watchers have DGB as the best Tall Defender in the draft.

Last 3 Games

Round 8 vs Perth (League)

15

GRAINGER-BARRAS Denver

12

4

16

8

3

0

1

1

1

0

0

Round 7 vs East Perth (League)

19

GRAINGER-BARRAS Denver

7

2

9

4

3

0

0

0

2

1

0

Round 6 vs Peel Thunder (League)

19

GRAINGER-BARRAS Denver

5

5

10

4

3

0

0

2

1

0

0

Zane Trew is one of WA's premier midfielders for 2020, and despite playing for the Colt's 2020 Wooden Spooners, he has done his draft chances no harm. He's a contested ball magnet who has some of the cleanest hands in this draft. He's a strong contender for the first round and is consistently putting up good numbers for the Swans. Trew's season is over until the a potential All stars game, with Swan Districts failing to make finals in all 3 of the WAFL's levels.

Last 3 Games

Round 9 vs East Fremantle

8

TREW Zane

15

17

32

7

10

0

5

0

3

0

0

Round 8 vs Perth

8

TREW Zane

14

8

22

5

9

0

3

3

1

0

0

Round 7 vs East Perth

8

TREW Zane

15

16

31

4

10

0

5

1

1

0

1

Former Sydney Swans and Northern Blues player Sam Fisher made the decision to move West in the off season and what a great decision. The 22 year old has racked up the ball consistently and has been one of Swan Districts most prolific midfielders alongside Frank Anderson. He's shown now at VFL and WAFL level that he can rack up the ball and use it well.

Last 3 Games

Round 8 vs Perth (League)

9

FISHER Samuel

12

11

23

2

4

0

5

1

0

0

0

Round 7 vs East Perth (League)

9

FISHER Samuel

21

16

37

7

7

0

4

1

0

0

1

Round 6 vs Peel Thunder (League)

9

FISHER Samuel

9

16

25

0

2

0

1

1

2

0

0

Some of the other players that are pushing their case in the draft this year for Swan Districts

Frank Anderson (Inside Midfielder) (League)
The partner in crime to Sam Fisher, consistent as ever and has translated strong VFL form last year to great WAFL form. Had a lot of interest in last years Mid-Season Draft from Fremantle and Richmond among other teams.

Ty Sears (General Defence) (Colts)
The pacey half back made it into the academy for Swan Districts. He can play on the wing, but at AFL level probably finds himself playing in the backline. A late chance.

Jamison Ugle (Outside Midfielder) (Colts)
Another speedy player for SD who has his fans, but is the sort of player that probably will end up playing reserves for Swan Districts next year. One to keep an eye on in the next few years

Ayden Cartwright (General Forward/Inside Midfielder) (Colts)
One of Swan Districts most consistent contributors at Colts levels, again another who is unlikely to get drafted, but has probably attracted some interest considering how consistent he's been all year.

Swan Districts have a very exciting 2021 crop, with some potential first round names.

Rhett Bazzo (Tall Defender) (Colts)
We got to see Sam Taylor emerge a few years back, and Denver Grainger-Barrass this year for Swan Districts, but the Swans have another Tall Defender to look forward to with Rhett Bazzo. He's been starring at PSA level and will be able to play a full year for the Swan Districts next year. He was selected for the AFL Academy this year, and will be given plenty of opportunities next year.

Max Chipper (Outside Midfielder) (Colts)
Speed and class, one of the most exciting midfielders coming out of WA, Chipper was one of the best players for WA in the Under 16's carnival last year. Joined Bazzo as one of Swan Districts under agers in the AFL Academy, and will be one to look forward to once 2021 rolls around.

Lawson Humphries (General Defence) (West Coast NGA) (Colts)
Humphries has spent most of the year playing in the PSA, but the West Coast NGA product has shown skill and composure whenever he's played at colts level. Captain of Hale school, Humphries is one of WA's most skillful players for 2021, and will be one to watch for West Coast fans.

Luke Taylor (Tall Forward) (Colts)
The brother of GWS's Sam Taylor hasn't been the best tall forward this year, but he's managed to kick 9 goals from 7 games. One with a lot of potential, who should line up alongside Claremont's Jacob van Rooyen in the forward line in next years U19 champs.

For 2022, the best prospect for Swan Districts is

Elijah Hewitt (General Forward) (Colts)
The crafty forward can ply his trade in the forward line and the midfield, he's had a great year at PSA level, and has averaged 13 disposals from his 3 WAFL games.

 

[Bastyy]

Updated Top 30, not many changes since last month

1. Logan McDonald (Tall Forward/Western Australia)
2. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Tall Forward/Vic Country) (Bulldogs NGA)
3. Braedan Campbell (Inside Midfielder/New South Wales) (Sydney Academy)
4. Elijah Hollands (General Forward/Vic Country)
5. Denver Grainger-Barrass (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
6. Riley Thilthorpe (Tall Forward/South Australia)
7. Will Phillips (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
8. Tanner Bruhn (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
9. Archie Perkins (General Forward/Vic Metro)
10. Lachlan Jones (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide NGA)

11. Jackson Callow (Tall Forward/Tasmania)
12. Zane Trew (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)
13. Nathan O'Driscoll (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)
14. Alex Davies (Inside Midfielder/Queensland) (Gold Coast Academy)
15. Errol Gulden (Utility/New South Wales) (Sydney Academy)
16. Reef McInnes (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
17. Oliver Henry (General Forward/Vic Country)
18. Heath Chapman (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
19. Eddie Ford (General Forward/Vic Metro)
20. Bailey Laurie (Small Forward/Vic Metro)

21. Jack Carroll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia)
22. Nik Cox (Tall Defender/Vic Metro)
23. Oliver Davis (Inside Midfielder/Tasmania)
24. Finlay Macrae (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
25. Joel Western (General Forward/Western Australia) (Freo NGA)
26. Tom Powell (Inside Midfielder/South Australia)
27. Brandon Walker (General Defence/Western Australia) (Freo NGA)
28. Brayden Cook (General Forward/South Australia)
29. Isiah Winder (Small Forward/Western Australia)
30. Caleb Poulter (General Forward/South Australia)

The only two players to fall out are Zach Reid and Joel Jeffrey, both of them only falling out to 32 and 31 respectively

Poulter returns and Cook joins the Top 30. Poulter I think will stay around the 25-35 area of my ranking for the rest of the year and Cook is someone that is on the rise. Other players that might move up as I look back over footage include Winder, Western and Carroll.

Winder's performance at the combine helped sell me on the fact I've been right keeping him on the Top 30 all year, he's going to be a little gun.

The problem I face now is that I have 12 or so players on the cusp of the 30, while outside of the top 60 there aren't too many talents that I'm 100% sold on. Mature agers like Tom Highmore and Rhyan Mansell have moved up the list as I've looked to the SANFL and WAFL's mature agers to help add some depth to my top 100. Some more speculative picks like Liam Kolar and Tyler Brockman have also been added to the lower end of my top 100, two players who I'm not confident enough to rank in the 50-70 area but two players who I think can develop into something strong.

East Perth is up next for my club focuses, and I'll try and get write ups out for the Subiaco vs Claremont Colts Grand Finals and the WA All Star matches, as well as some of the SANFL finals

 

[Bastyy]

Another month means another ranking update. Gone Top 50 this time to showcase some more players I like


1. Logan McDonald (Tall Forward/Western Australia)
2. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Tall Forward/Vic Country) (Western Bulldogs NGA)
3. Denver Grainger-Barrass (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
4. Elijah Hollands (General Forward/Vic Country)
5. Braedan Campbell (Inside Midfielder/Allies) (Sydney Academy)
6. Will Phillips (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
7. Riley Thilthorpe (Tall Forward/South Australia)
8. Archie Perkins (General Forward/Vic Metro)
9. Tanner Bruhn (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
10. Lachlan Jones (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide NGA)

11. Jackson Callow (Tall Forward/Tasmania)
12. Zane Trew (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)
13. Nathan O'Driscoll (Inside Midfielderr/Western Australia)
14. Alex Davies (Inside Midfielder/Allies) (Gold Coast Academy)
15. Oliver Henry (General Forward/Vic Country)
16. Joel Western (General Forward/Western Australia) (Fremantle NGA)
17. Errol Gulden (Small Forward/Allies) (Sydney Academy)
18. Jack Carroll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia)
19. Eddie Ford (General Forward/Vic Metro)
20. Reef McInnes (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Collingwood NGA)

21. Heath Chapman (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
22. Nik Cox (Tall Defender/Vic Country)
23. Brayden Cook (General Forward/South Australia)
24. Finlay Macrae (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
25. Bailey Laurie (Small Forward/Vic Metro)
26. Caleb Poulter (General Forward/South Australia)
27. Brandon Walker (General Defence/Western Austrlaia) (Fremantle NGA)
28. Tom Powell (Inside Midfielder/South Australia)
29. Isiah Winder (Small Forward/Western Australia)
30. Joel Jeffrey (Utility/Allies) (GC Academy)

31. Oliver Davis (Inside Midfielder/Allies)
32. Corey Durdin (Small Forward/South Australia)
33. Zach Reid (Tall Defender/Vic Country)
34. Sam Berry (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
35. Shannon Neale (Ruckman/Western Australia)
36. Kaine Baldwin (Tall Forward/South Australia)
37. Zavier Maher (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
38. Cody Brand (Tall Defender/Vic Metro) (Essendon NGA)
39. Conor Stone (General Forward/Vic Metro)
40. Kalin Lane (Ruckman/Western Australia)

41. Connor Downie (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Hawthorn NGA)
42. Brodie Lake (Inside Midfielder/Allies) (Gold Coast Academy)
43. Blake Coleman (Small Forward/Allies) (Brisbane Academy)
44. Patrick Walker (General Defence/Allies)
45. Jake Bowey (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
46. Zac Dumensy (General Defence/South Australia)
47. Jack Ginnivan (Small Forward/Vic Country)
48. Sam Collins (General Defence/Allies)
49. James Borlase (Tall Defender/South Australia) (Adelaide NGA)
50. Liam McMahon (Tall Forward/Vic Metro)

ON THE BRINK: Luke Edwards/Max Heath/Carter Michael/Tom Highmore


Most players are pretty settled now, I'm mainly going over players outside of my top 50 and seeing where they fit. Borlase/Ginnivan/McMahon are 3 players that were outside of my 50 last month but have made their way in thanks to a renewed set of eyes

 

[Bastyy]

Here's my first fully complete phantom draft

1. Riley Thilthorpe (Tall Forward/South Australia) (Adelaide)
2. Jammara Ugle-Hagen (Tall Forward/Vic Country) (Western Bulldogs) (MATCHED BID)
3. Logan McDonald (Tall Forward/Western Australia) (North Melbourne)
4. Denver Grainger-Barrass (Tall Defender/Western Australia) (Sydney)
5. Will Phillips (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Hawthorn)
6. Braedan Campbell (Inside Midfielder/New South Wales) (Sydney) (MATCHED BID)
7. Elijah Hollands (General Forward/Vic Country) (Gold Coast)
8. Zach Reid (Tall Defender/Vic Country) (Essendon)
9. Tanner Bruhn (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country) (Essendon)
10. Archie Perkins (General Forward/Vic Metro) (Essendon)
11. Lachlan Jones (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide) (MATCHED BID)
12. Finlay Macrae (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Adelaide)
13. Heath Chapman (Tall Defender/Western Australia) (GWS)
14. Nik Cox (Tall Defender/Vic Metro) (North Melbourne)
15. Oliver Henry (General Forward/Vic Country) (Fremantle)
16. Jack Carroll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia) (GWS)
17. Brayden Cook (General Forward/South Australia) (Collingwood)
18. Jack Ginnivan (General Forward/Vic Country) (GWS)
19. Caleb Poulter (General Forward/South Australia) (Collingwood)
20. Kaine Baldwin (Tall Forward/South Australia) (Richmond)
21. Isiah Winder (Small Forward/Western Australia) (Melbourne)
22. Nathan O'Driscoll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia) (Melbourne)
23. Reef McInnes (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Collingwood) (MATCHED BID)
24. Errol Gulden (Small Forward/New South Wales) (Sydney) (MATCHED BID)
25. Zavier Maher (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country) (GWS)
26. Max Heath (Ruckman/Vic Metro) (St Kilda)
27. Tom Powell (Inside Midfielder/South Australia) (Adelaide)
28. Eddie Ford (General Forward/Vic Metro) (Adelaide)
29. Jackson Callow (Tall Forward/Tasmania) (Hawthorn)
30. Shannon Neale (Ruckman/Western Australia) (Brisbane)

There's a few clubs I wasn't 100% sure on pick wise (Hawthorn, GWS) but I'm pretty happy with most my picks here. Managed to balance my personal rankings with what I think will actually happen come draft night. A few picks were based off of media speculation/rumours (Ginnivan to GWS for example).

I think the draft could have a few big climbers this year. Last year we saw some pretty interesting picks like Francis Evans to Geelong at Pick 41 and Lachie Gollant to Adelaide at Pick 48, and I think we'll see some similar patterns this year. I think we might also see a few more mature agers/19 year olds then most expect (Alec Waterman, Sam Fisher

Sam Fisher

Age

43

Ht

191cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.3

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

7.0

4star

M

7.0

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

220.2

3star

No current season stats available

D

9.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.2

3star

, Isaac Wareham, James Rowe etc top the list for me) with clubs potentially looking back at players they overlooked last year with late/rookie picks.

 

[Bastyy]

And here they are, my final rankings for the year, well the final ones I'll be releasing publicly at least; I'm sure I'll be deciding whether or not Max Holmes belongs at 78 or 77 for the rest of the week

I decided to release my top 60, as I'm pretty confident in all 60 players and I think they're all great talents with the tools to make it at the top level


1. Logan McDonald (Tall Forward/Western Australia)
2. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Tall Forward/Vic Country) (Western Bulldogs NGA)
3. Denver Grainger-Barrss (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
4. Elijah Hollands (General Forward/Vic Country)
5. Will Phillips (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
6. Braedan Campbell (Inside Midfielder/New South Wales) (Sydney Academy)
7. Riley Thilthorpe (Tall Forward/South Australia)
8. Archie Perkins (General Forward/Vic Metro)
9. Tanner Bruhn (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
10. Lachlan Jones (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide NGA)

11. Jackson Callow (Tall Forward/Tasmania)
12. Alex Davies (Inside Midfielder/Queensland) (Gold Coast Academy)
13. Nathan O'Driscoll (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)
14. Zane Trew (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia)
15. Oliver Henry (General Forward/Vic Country)
16. Joel Western (General Forward/Western Australia) (Fremantle NGA)
17. Finlay Macrae (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
18. Jack Carroll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia)
19. Brayden Cook (General Forward/South Australia)
20. Eddie Ford (General Forward/Vic Metro)

21. Nik Cox (Tall Defender/Vic Metro)
22. Errol Gulden (Small Forward/New South Wales) (Sydney Academy)
23. Heath Chapman (Tall Defender/Western Australia)
24. Reef McInnes (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
25. Bailey Laurie (Small Forward/Vic Metro)
26. Joel Jeffrey (Utility/Northern Territory) (Gold Coast Academy)
27. Brandon Walker (General Defence/Western Australia) (Fremantle NGA)
28. Isiah Winder (Small Forward/Western Australia)
29. Oliver Davis (Inside Midfielder/Tasmania)
30. Tom Powell (Inside Midfielder/South Australia)

31. Caleb Poulter (General Forward/South Australia)
32. Corey Durdin (Small Forward/South Australia)
33. Zach Reid (Tall Defender/Vic Country)
34. Shannon Neale (Ruckman/Western Australia)
35. Sam Berry (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
36. Brodie Lake (Outside Midfielder/Northern Territory) (Gold Coast Academy)
37. Zavier Maher (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country)
38. Kaine Baldwin (Tall Forward/South Australia)
39. Connor Stone (General Forward/Vic Metro)
40. Kalin Lane (Ruckman/Western Australia)

41. Blake Coleman (Small Forward/Queensland) (Brisbane Academy)
42. Patrick Walker (Utility/Tasmania)
43. Connor Downie (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Hawks Academy)
44. Liam McMahon (Tall Forward/Vic Metro)
45. Jake Bowey (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro)
46. Max Heath (Ruckman/Vic Metro)
47. Jack Ginnivan (Small Forward/Vic Country)
48. Fraser Rosman (Tall Forward/Vic Metro)
49. Cameron Fleeton (Tall Defender/Vic Country)
50. Zac Dumensy (General Defence/South Australia)

51. Cody Brand (Tall Defender/Vic Metro) (Essendon NGA)
52. Luke Pedlar (General Forward/South Austrralia)
53. Tom Highmore (Tall Defender/South Australia)
54. Carter Michael (Outside Midfielder/Queensland) (Brisbane Academy)
55. Sam Collins (General Defence/Tasmania)
56. Aiden Fyfe (Outside Midfielder/Tasmania) (Gold Coast Academy)
57. Liam Kolar (Tall Forward/Vic Metro)
58. James Borlase (Tall Defender/South Australia) (Adelaide NGA)
59. Seamus Mitchell (Small Forward/Vic Country)
60. Matt Allison (Tall Forward/Vic Metro)

A lot of "potential" picks in this top 60, with the likes of Cam Fleeton, Max Heath, Matt Allison, Liam Kolar and Seamus Mitchell all making the 60 despite limited viewing, but there are quite a few others outside the 60 that I think could be very good (Tyler Brockman, Josh Eyre, Max Holmes, Luke Cleary, Lachlan Carrigan).

I included Tom Highmore as the only mature ager in my top 60, but there are plenty more names that could potentially be picked (Daniel Fahey-Sparks, James Rowe, Alec Waterman, Mitch Duval).

The top 7 to me are a level above everyone else, Thilthorpe may be at number 7 but that in no way means he would be a bad pick for Adelaide at #1, he's still going to be very good

We're only 8 days away from the draft now, a lot can change between now and then but I'm pretty confident in my rankings. If you have any questions on players positions or players who didn't make it just ask below.

I intend on finishing and releasing my phantom draft on December 8th, so please look forward to that!

 

[Bastyy]

Ended up releasing this today instead of tomorrow. Personal circumstances mean tomorrow I won't be focusing on the draft and instead focusing on meeting my newborn nephew! It's probably better this way as I won't end up just copying Twomey's first round I'll be back Wednesday for some final analysis of what clubs picked. With out further ado, here is my final phantom draft!

ROUND 1

Pick 1. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Tall Forward/Vic Country) (Western Bulldogs) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 2. Riley Thilthorpe (Tall Forward/South Australia) (Adelaide)
Pick 3. Logan McDonald (Tall Forward/Western Australia) (North Melbourne)
Pick 4. Denver Grainger-Barrass (Tall Defender/Western Australia) (Sydney)
Pick 5. Will Phillips (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Hawthorn)
Pick 6. Braedan Campbell (Inside Midfielder/New South Wales) (Sydney) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 7. Elijah Hollands (General Forward/Vic Country) (Gold Coast)
Pick 8. Oliver Henry (General Forward/Vic Country) (Essendon)
Pick 9. Nik Cox (Tall Defender/Vic Metro) (Essendon)
Pick 10. Archie Perkins (General Forward/Vic Metro) (Essendon)
Pick 11. Lachie Jones (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 12. Finlay Macrae (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Adelaide)
Pick 13. Heath Chapman (Tall Defender/Western Australia) (GWS)
Pick 14. Zach Reid (Tall Defender/Vic Country) (North Melbourne)
Pick 15. Brayden Cook (General Forward/South Australia) (Fremantle)
Pick 16. Jack Carroll (Outside Midfielder/Western Australia) (GWS)
Pick 17. Connor Stone (General Forward/Vic Metro) (Collingwood)
Pick 18. Reef McInnes (Inside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Collingwood) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 19. Tom Powell (Inside Midfielder/South Australia) (GWS)
Pick 20. Tanner Bruhn (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country) (Richmond)
Pick 21. Nathan O'Driscoll (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia) (Melbourne)
Pick 22. Isiah Winder (Small Forward/Western Australia) (Melbourne)
Pick 23. Jack Ginnivan (Small Forward/Vic Country) (GWS)
Pick 24. Max Heath (Ruckman/Vic Metro) (St Kilda)

ROUND 2
Pick 25. Luke Pedlar (Inside Midfielder/South Australia) (Adelaide)
Pick 26. Caleb Poulter (General Forward/South Australia) (Adelaide)
Pick 27. Errol Gulden (Small Forward/New South Wales) (Sydney) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 28. Eddie Ford (General Forward/Vic Metro) (Hawthorn)
Pick 29. Jake Bowey (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Brisbane)
Pick 30. Brandon Walker (General Defence/Western Australia) (Fremantle) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 31. Jackson Callow (Tall Forward/Tasmania) (GWS)
Pick 32. Liam McMahon (Tall Forward/Vic Metro) (Geelong)
Pick 33. Shannon Neale (Ruckman/Western Australia) (Melbourne)
Pick 34. Connor Downie (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Hawthorn) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 35. Sam Berry (Inside Midfielder/Vic Country) (North Melbourne)
Pick 36. Bailey Laurie (Small Forward/Vic Metro) (Carlton)
Pick 37. Liam Kolar (Tall Forward/Vic Metro) (Richmond)
Pick 38. Blake Coleman (Small Forward/Queensland) (Brisbane) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 39. Brodie Lake (Outside Midfielder/Northern Territory) (Carlton)
Pick 40. Oliver Davis (Inside Midfielder/Tasmania) (North Melbourne)
Pick 41. Tom Highmore (Tall Defender/South Australia) (Adelaide)

ROUND 3

Pick 42. Fraser Rosman (Tall Forward/Vic Metro) (Essendon)
Pick 43. Zane Trew (Inside Midfielder/ (Hawthorn)
Pick 44. Joel Western (General Forward/Western Australia) (Fremantle) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 45. Seamus Mitchell (Small Forward/Vic Country) (Western Bulldogs)
Pick 46. Matt Allison (Tall Forward/Vic Metro) (Fremantle)
Pick 47. Ryan Angwin (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Brisbane)
Pick 48. Zac Dumensy (General Defence/South Australia) (Port Adelaide)
Pick 49. Lachlan Carrigan (Outside Midfielder/Vic Metro) (Richmond)

ROUND 4

Pick 50. Corey Durdin (Small Forward/South Australia) (West Coast)
Pick 51. Luke Cleary (General Defence/Vic Metro) (St Kilda)
Pick 52. Cody Brand (Tall Defender/Vic Metro) (Essendon) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 53. Kaine Baldwin (Tall Forward/South Australia) (Collingwood)
Pick 54. Patrick Walker (Utility/Tasmania) (St Kilda)
Pick 55. Ollie Lord (Tall Forward/Vic Metro) (Collingwood)
Pick 56. Cam Fleeton (Tall Defender/Vic Country) (Sydney)
Pick 57. Carter Michael (Outside Midfielder/Queensland) (Collingwood)
Pick 58. Maurice Rioli Jr (Small Forward/Northern Territory) (Richmond) (MATCHED BID)
Pick 59. Max Pescud (Small Forward/Queensland) (North Melbourne)
Pick 60. James Borlase (Tall Defender/South Australia) (Port Adelaide)
Pick 61. James Rowe (Small Forward/South Australia) (Carlton)
Pick 62. Logan Young (Inside Midfielder/Western Australia) (West Coast)