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i did not see a post for the 2021 MSD so sorry I missed it. Players I would consider are the following.
I love speed, -players who r not afraid to take the game on and have a great leap and good mark and are skillful /have a great potential/ upside . As mentioned earlier by another poster Brisbane r looking at a long term prospect, (i.e.young) so with our pick these are the players I would consider. Stengle is the other player I would love based on talent but the question is 1) does he have too much baggage and 2) reports Collingwood will take him early any way.
what I don’t want is to recycle ex afl players as they have had their chance with the exception of stengle if available and if he passes the Behavioural checks and is available
Another large tall with a bit of speed would be nice to help Andrews.With injuries to Darcy and Lester as an insurance policy.
Defense-Backline. 3 options i would consider.
Blake Schlensog – South Fremantle Bulldogs
20 years old – 199cm – 99kg
Quote -Schlensog was delisted by Geelong after two seasons with the club as a Category B rookie. Now plying his trade in defence for South Fremantle, he has been a revelation as he earned a call-up to the WA State Team. At 199cm and 99kg, Schlensog is a mature key position player already, and looks settled down back where he can use his leap and explosiveness to his advantage. He is averaging 19 disposals and eight marks per game, including a 28 possession, 12 mark game on the weekend as he becomes a key driver out of South Fremantle’s defence. At 20-years-old he remains a work in progress, but the upside is there for AFL clubs looking to the future.
Cody Raak – Western Jets
18 years old – 192cm – 80kg
Quote-The Western Bulldogs NGA product can nominate for the mid-season draft and forego his ties to the club, or stay with the Western Jets and join the Dogs as a Category B rookie at the end of the season. As a result of strong form he has made his debut for Footscray in the VFL. Raak is a third-tall size at 192cm, but offers powerful drive as a runner and projects to become an effective ball user out of defence with a raking boot and ability to create something special every game. He went forward in the Colgate Under 23s game on the weekend to bag two goals in the second half, showcasing his flexibility at his size.
Photo by someone not me kudos to them whoever they are -fantastic photo
21 Dominic Akuei (Northern Knights) above
12/05/2002 | 192cm | 78kg
Quote- The Carlton NGA prospect was impressive in his first game not being a number one ruck. With Smith in the side, Akuei was given the freedom to ply his trade down in defence, where his elite leap and marking ability led to two particularly memorable moments. Both times, he got up on the shoulders of opponents to take the ball above his head. Perhaps seen as risky given he was in defensive 50 for both of these, it was an eye-catching display of confidence and skill. He moved the footy well by foot, delivering darting kicks to inside 45 options every time the opportunity presented itself. He then played mostly on a wing in the second half, where he looked comfortable with his positioning and ability to hold space, again utilising that marking a few times to hand Metro possession and move quickly.
Small forward /future midfield rotation
Tyrone Thorne – I really really like this young kid.Peel Thunder-would love brisbane to offer him a spot in our VFL team if they decide not to draft him in MSD mentored by charlie as a future prospect long term.only young @ 19 ,but i love his speed,skill and he is not afraid to tackle and can take a great grab.
19 years old – 167cm – 68kg
Quote- With pace to burn and a keen goal sense, Thorne shapes to be one of the best small forwards available in the mid-season draft. The 19-year-old is averaging 25 disposals per game at league level for Peel Thunder this year, and has kicked nine goals in his five games. Blessed with incredible athletic traits, Thorne broke Stephen Hill’s 10-year AFL agility test record at the WA State Combine in 2019 with a 7.761 second effort, and showcased his leap with a 77cm running vertical. His stature has put AFL clubs off in the past as he is just 167cm, but this season Thorne has shown he can match it with seasoned bodies. On the weekend he had 29 disposals and kicked two goals straight in a best-on-ground performance. He will most likely settle into a small forward role where he can showcase his defensive pressure and goal threat.
Midfield
Jack Avery – Perth Demons Colts
19 years old – 190cm – 83kg
Quote-Avery has been the dominant WAFL Colts player this season as a tall, contested midfielder. He is averaging 34 disposals per game, which included a 41 disposal, 14 mark game against East Fremantle. The next task for Avery is to hit the scoreboard when he floats forward, but his ability in the air has been impressive as he averages over eight marks per game. Clubs looking for a contested bull for the future will be heavily invested in the Cottesloe product
quote draft central 2020
POSITION: General Defender
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Avery is a tall defender who shot onto the AFL Draft scene in 2020 with an outstanding season, in which he showcased his ability to intercept mark and find plenty of the ball.” – Michael Alvaro
Claremont’s Jack Avery has rocketed into AFL Draft contention on the back of an outstanding top-age season in the WAFL Colts. He was a key and consistent figure in the Tigers’ team which made the Grand Final, quickly consolidating his spot at centre half-back after missing out on his side’s 2019 premiership. It means he has gone from a relative unknown, to potentially becoming the next great Claremont intercept defender to reach the elite level. The 18-year-old also worked hard on his overall fitness in 2020, showing marked improvement in his running capacity, strength, and agility. His form and steep rate of development proved more than enough to earn selection in the second Western Australia Under 18 All-Stars showcase, as well as a late call-up to his state’s draft combine to confirm a level of AFL interest. As one of the big improvers in 2020, Avery looms as a true draft smokey and firmly places himself in the ‘bolter’ category.
STRENGTHS:
The next trait which sets Avery apart is his ability to rack up strong numbers across half-back. He produced eye-catching averages of over 23 disposals, six marks, and 10 intercept possessions across a full WAFL Colts campaign in 2020, peaking at 33 disposals and seven marks in the losing Grand Final. He only dropped below 20 disposals once, in Round 4 against one of the bottom sides in Peel Thunder. It also shows a high level of consistency for Avery, something which made him increasingly hard to ignore as the season went on. Thus, his rate of improvement ended up being as high as many other players in the draft pool; going from the struggle of battling for a game last year, to eventually become one of the most reliable figures in the competition’s minor premiership winning team.
In terms of improvements or the factors working against Avery, his in-between kind of size would be at the forefront. While he can largely play as a centre half-back at Colts level and shut down one of the opposition’s best tall forwards, Avery may struggle to replicate that same style of play at 189cm in the elite system. He is strong and competitive, but would perhaps be suited to a third-up role or even more midfield minutes going forward. Had he earned that extra exposure at the highest level possible, Avery could well have better developed his midfield craft and added some strings to his bow to further push his draft case. In his current role, he remains one of the best in his cohort, but his rate of development points towards being able to adjust quickly to whatever may be thrust in front of him – something he may be forced to do in the AFL system.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late – Rookie
Given the large majority of runs Avery has put on the board came in 2020, he has massively benefitted by simply being able to prove his worth on the field as a top-ager. It also means he remains a late chance of making the elite grade, and a rookie spot could suit him well as he continues to improve at a steep rate. Clubs will have to figure out what kind of role would best suit Avery at the next level and decide whether they have the ability to develop him over time, especially given the impending cuts to list sizes. That factor could see him initially miss, though there will be plenty of opportunities down the line in mid-season drafts should Avery continue to bang the door down among the WAFL grades.
I love speed, -players who r not afraid to take the game on and have a great leap and good mark and are skillful /have a great potential/ upside . As mentioned earlier by another poster Brisbane r looking at a long term prospect, (i.e.young) so with our pick these are the players I would consider. Stengle is the other player I would love based on talent but the question is 1) does he have too much baggage and 2) reports Collingwood will take him early any way.
what I don’t want is to recycle ex afl players as they have had their chance with the exception of stengle if available and if he passes the Behavioural checks and is available
Another large tall with a bit of speed would be nice to help Andrews.With injuries to Darcy and Lester as an insurance policy.
Defense-Backline. 3 options i would consider.
Blake Schlensog – South Fremantle Bulldogs
20 years old – 199cm – 99kg
Quote -Schlensog was delisted by Geelong after two seasons with the club as a Category B rookie. Now plying his trade in defence for South Fremantle, he has been a revelation as he earned a call-up to the WA State Team. At 199cm and 99kg, Schlensog is a mature key position player already, and looks settled down back where he can use his leap and explosiveness to his advantage. He is averaging 19 disposals and eight marks per game, including a 28 possession, 12 mark game on the weekend as he becomes a key driver out of South Fremantle’s defence. At 20-years-old he remains a work in progress, but the upside is there for AFL clubs looking to the future.
Cody Raak – Western Jets
18 years old – 192cm – 80kg
Quote-The Western Bulldogs NGA product can nominate for the mid-season draft and forego his ties to the club, or stay with the Western Jets and join the Dogs as a Category B rookie at the end of the season. As a result of strong form he has made his debut for Footscray in the VFL. Raak is a third-tall size at 192cm, but offers powerful drive as a runner and projects to become an effective ball user out of defence with a raking boot and ability to create something special every game. He went forward in the Colgate Under 23s game on the weekend to bag two goals in the second half, showcasing his flexibility at his size.
Photo by someone not me kudos to them whoever they are -fantastic photo
21 Dominic Akuei (Northern Knights) above
12/05/2002 | 192cm | 78kg
Quote- The Carlton NGA prospect was impressive in his first game not being a number one ruck. With Smith in the side, Akuei was given the freedom to ply his trade down in defence, where his elite leap and marking ability led to two particularly memorable moments. Both times, he got up on the shoulders of opponents to take the ball above his head. Perhaps seen as risky given he was in defensive 50 for both of these, it was an eye-catching display of confidence and skill. He moved the footy well by foot, delivering darting kicks to inside 45 options every time the opportunity presented itself. He then played mostly on a wing in the second half, where he looked comfortable with his positioning and ability to hold space, again utilising that marking a few times to hand Metro possession and move quickly.
Small forward /future midfield rotation
Tyrone Thorne – I really really like this young kid.Peel Thunder-would love brisbane to offer him a spot in our VFL team if they decide not to draft him in MSD mentored by charlie as a future prospect long term.only young @ 19 ,but i love his speed,skill and he is not afraid to tackle and can take a great grab.
19 years old – 167cm – 68kg
Quote- With pace to burn and a keen goal sense, Thorne shapes to be one of the best small forwards available in the mid-season draft. The 19-year-old is averaging 25 disposals per game at league level for Peel Thunder this year, and has kicked nine goals in his five games. Blessed with incredible athletic traits, Thorne broke Stephen Hill’s 10-year AFL agility test record at the WA State Combine in 2019 with a 7.761 second effort, and showcased his leap with a 77cm running vertical. His stature has put AFL clubs off in the past as he is just 167cm, but this season Thorne has shown he can match it with seasoned bodies. On the weekend he had 29 disposals and kicked two goals straight in a best-on-ground performance. He will most likely settle into a small forward role where he can showcase his defensive pressure and goal threat.
Midfield
Jack Avery – Perth Demons Colts
19 years old – 190cm – 83kg
Quote-Avery has been the dominant WAFL Colts player this season as a tall, contested midfielder. He is averaging 34 disposals per game, which included a 41 disposal, 14 mark game against East Fremantle. The next task for Avery is to hit the scoreboard when he floats forward, but his ability in the air has been impressive as he averages over eight marks per game. Clubs looking for a contested bull for the future will be heavily invested in the Cottesloe product
quote draft central 2020
POSITION: General Defender
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Avery is a tall defender who shot onto the AFL Draft scene in 2020 with an outstanding season, in which he showcased his ability to intercept mark and find plenty of the ball.” – Michael Alvaro
Claremont’s Jack Avery has rocketed into AFL Draft contention on the back of an outstanding top-age season in the WAFL Colts. He was a key and consistent figure in the Tigers’ team which made the Grand Final, quickly consolidating his spot at centre half-back after missing out on his side’s 2019 premiership. It means he has gone from a relative unknown, to potentially becoming the next great Claremont intercept defender to reach the elite level. The 18-year-old also worked hard on his overall fitness in 2020, showing marked improvement in his running capacity, strength, and agility. His form and steep rate of development proved more than enough to earn selection in the second Western Australia Under 18 All-Stars showcase, as well as a late call-up to his state’s draft combine to confirm a level of AFL interest. As one of the big improvers in 2020, Avery looms as a true draft smokey and firmly places himself in the ‘bolter’ category.
STRENGTHS:
- Intercept marking
- Contested marking
- Reading the play
- Accumulation
- Rate of improvement
- In-between size
- Lack of high level exposure
The next trait which sets Avery apart is his ability to rack up strong numbers across half-back. He produced eye-catching averages of over 23 disposals, six marks, and 10 intercept possessions across a full WAFL Colts campaign in 2020, peaking at 33 disposals and seven marks in the losing Grand Final. He only dropped below 20 disposals once, in Round 4 against one of the bottom sides in Peel Thunder. It also shows a high level of consistency for Avery, something which made him increasingly hard to ignore as the season went on. Thus, his rate of improvement ended up being as high as many other players in the draft pool; going from the struggle of battling for a game last year, to eventually become one of the most reliable figures in the competition’s minor premiership winning team.
In terms of improvements or the factors working against Avery, his in-between kind of size would be at the forefront. While he can largely play as a centre half-back at Colts level and shut down one of the opposition’s best tall forwards, Avery may struggle to replicate that same style of play at 189cm in the elite system. He is strong and competitive, but would perhaps be suited to a third-up role or even more midfield minutes going forward. Had he earned that extra exposure at the highest level possible, Avery could well have better developed his midfield craft and added some strings to his bow to further push his draft case. In his current role, he remains one of the best in his cohort, but his rate of development points towards being able to adjust quickly to whatever may be thrust in front of him – something he may be forced to do in the AFL system.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late – Rookie
Given the large majority of runs Avery has put on the board came in 2020, he has massively benefitted by simply being able to prove his worth on the field as a top-ager. It also means he remains a late chance of making the elite grade, and a rookie spot could suit him well as he continues to improve at a steep rate. Clubs will have to figure out what kind of role would best suit Avery at the next level and decide whether they have the ability to develop him over time, especially given the impending cuts to list sizes. That factor could see him initially miss, though there will be plenty of opportunities down the line in mid-season drafts should Avery continue to bang the door down among the WAFL grades.
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