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This my current top 25 of kids I would want to get into my footy club. Second half of the year will change things as players improve and stagnate as will draft position and club needs. Enjoy and discuss!
1. Will Brodie
Just a sure thing big bodied midfielder. I reckon Dyson Heppell is the sort of player he will become. Almost sure fire afl midfielder.
2. Sam Petrovski Seton
Magic happens when this bloke gets the ball. I don't reckon his body was 100% for the champs but he has shown enough. Daniel Wells is a pretty accurate role model for what this bloke could become.
3. Andrew McGrath
Love this bloke. Leader, athlete and natural footballer. Will start as a dashing small defender and will evolve into a midfielder in time. His knock is his height. 179cm is tall enough.
4. Hugh McCluggage
Classy operator who does things with one touch and glides around the footy field. Kicks goals and has a body which will continue to develop. A bit of Shaun Burgoyne in the way he moves and delivers the footy.
5. Jack Bowes
Probably didn't have the best carnival for the Allies but this bloke can play. Straight into the midfield and has a nice combination of inside and outside game.
6. Todd Marshall
Exciting tall who has a heap of development left in him. Will not make an impact at afl for a couple of years but has the potential to be really good. Reminds me a little of Darcy Moore.
7. Kobe Mutch
This bloke is a ball magnet the only query on him is his kicking lacks consistency and a bit of penetration. Will play a lot of afl footy and be a productive midfielder. Reminds me of Mitch Wallis.
8. Ben Ainsworth
Powerful small forward. I don't reckon this bloke has the tank to go through the midfield and small forwards win games in 2016. This bloke can play round one and be Paul Puopolo.
9. Harrison Macreadie
Nice size key position back who has an afl frame, is defensively minded with the ability to create some play as well. I think he can become A PHIL Davis type defender.
10 Zac Sproule
I rate this tall fellow. His work rate is terrific, he possesses good hands and can kick a goal. His size and athleticism suits the way footy is played now and he reminds me of Tom Lynch when he was running around for the Stingrays.
11. Daniel Venables
An enigma this bloke. His best looks better than most in this draft but he carries himself with a sulking disposition at times which I find unnerving. I see a bit of Jayden Laverde in the way he goes about it yet when he sprints from a stoppage Dangerfield comes to mind.
12. Will Setterfield
This bloke oozes class. He doesn't do enough yet but the potential is all there. GWS can afford to carry this bloke and would expect him to go around here.
13. Dylan Clarke
This bloke is a Tonka truck. He keeps going and going, gets into lots of contests and invariably wins the footy. His kicking is below average but he is learning to use his hands more and more. He needs to be a 35% kick 65% hands player. Matthew Priddis is a good comparison.
14. Jordan Gallucci
Classy forward and midfielder who improved as the carnival went on. Has the ability to do the freakish and kicks goals which midfielders need to do. Will need to improve body strength but has natural ability.
15. Jack Scrimshaw
Classy half back who can run through the wings. Tall and wiry he is going to need to build body size and ensure he remains strong in every contest but he has the tools to become an elite playmaker from the back half a bit like Grant Birchall.
16. Josh Rotham
A nice size utility who can play back and forward but I suspect as a mid as well. Not going to be a superstar but a really reliable best 22 player for a significant amount of time.
17. Tim English
Wafer thin ruckman who has a terrific leap, wonderful hands below his knees and good disposal. His next step is to take strong marks around the ground and when forward. It will take time but this kid could be an outstanding athletic ruckman in the mould of Todd Goldstein.
18. Jonny Scharenberg
An inside midfielder with great hands and a taste for the contest. Gets around the ground well enough and his kick is good enough. I think he can develop into a Scott Thompson like midfielder.
19. Jack Maibaum
Key position swing an who I think will play predominantly as a defender at AFL level. Nice frame and a good athlete the one knock may be at 193cm is he tall enough? I see Teddy Richards when I watch Jack play. Can be an effective forward.
20. Josh Williams
Line breakers are hard to find and this bloke does it naturally. Has jets and can kick goals. Has to work on his consistency within games but has some real sizzle to his game.
21. Josh Battle
Goal kicker who can have an impact on the game. Plays too much from the goal square for my liking and will need to show that he can play as a high half forward. Has similar dimensions to Jack Darling but needs to show he has Jack's tank.
22. Harry Perryman
Natural footballer with above average ball usage and footy brain but a question mark against his AFL athleticism. Hence I have him placed here. I can't understate his footy IQ which is unusual for a junior but I cannot see him handling the demands of an AFL midfielder for quite a while.
23. Jy Simpkin
Small forward and midfielder who is highly talented and can flat out play. I think he can be a Luke Bruest style forward who can create goals from half chances. Unlikely to play again this year.
24. Steven Slimming
Outstanding athlete who has the desired qualities of speed and endurance. Will start off half back and then hopefully transition into the midfielder. I see some traits similar to Jasper Pittard without the craziness!
25. Brad Scheer
Solid operator who does a lot of things right without the flash and sizzle. My only slight knock on him is perhaps one paced but he is a solid operator in the mould of Matthew Boyd.
1. Will Brodie
Just a sure thing big bodied midfielder. I reckon Dyson Heppell is the sort of player he will become. Almost sure fire afl midfielder.
2. Sam Petrovski Seton
Magic happens when this bloke gets the ball. I don't reckon his body was 100% for the champs but he has shown enough. Daniel Wells is a pretty accurate role model for what this bloke could become.
3. Andrew McGrath
Love this bloke. Leader, athlete and natural footballer. Will start as a dashing small defender and will evolve into a midfielder in time. His knock is his height. 179cm is tall enough.
4. Hugh McCluggage
Classy operator who does things with one touch and glides around the footy field. Kicks goals and has a body which will continue to develop. A bit of Shaun Burgoyne in the way he moves and delivers the footy.
5. Jack Bowes
Probably didn't have the best carnival for the Allies but this bloke can play. Straight into the midfield and has a nice combination of inside and outside game.
6. Todd Marshall
Exciting tall who has a heap of development left in him. Will not make an impact at afl for a couple of years but has the potential to be really good. Reminds me a little of Darcy Moore.
7. Kobe Mutch
This bloke is a ball magnet the only query on him is his kicking lacks consistency and a bit of penetration. Will play a lot of afl footy and be a productive midfielder. Reminds me of Mitch Wallis.
8. Ben Ainsworth
Powerful small forward. I don't reckon this bloke has the tank to go through the midfield and small forwards win games in 2016. This bloke can play round one and be Paul Puopolo.
9. Harrison Macreadie
Nice size key position back who has an afl frame, is defensively minded with the ability to create some play as well. I think he can become A PHIL Davis type defender.
10 Zac Sproule
I rate this tall fellow. His work rate is terrific, he possesses good hands and can kick a goal. His size and athleticism suits the way footy is played now and he reminds me of Tom Lynch when he was running around for the Stingrays.
11. Daniel Venables
An enigma this bloke. His best looks better than most in this draft but he carries himself with a sulking disposition at times which I find unnerving. I see a bit of Jayden Laverde in the way he goes about it yet when he sprints from a stoppage Dangerfield comes to mind.
12. Will Setterfield
This bloke oozes class. He doesn't do enough yet but the potential is all there. GWS can afford to carry this bloke and would expect him to go around here.
13. Dylan Clarke
This bloke is a Tonka truck. He keeps going and going, gets into lots of contests and invariably wins the footy. His kicking is below average but he is learning to use his hands more and more. He needs to be a 35% kick 65% hands player. Matthew Priddis is a good comparison.
14. Jordan Gallucci
Classy forward and midfielder who improved as the carnival went on. Has the ability to do the freakish and kicks goals which midfielders need to do. Will need to improve body strength but has natural ability.
15. Jack Scrimshaw
Classy half back who can run through the wings. Tall and wiry he is going to need to build body size and ensure he remains strong in every contest but he has the tools to become an elite playmaker from the back half a bit like Grant Birchall.
16. Josh Rotham
A nice size utility who can play back and forward but I suspect as a mid as well. Not going to be a superstar but a really reliable best 22 player for a significant amount of time.
17. Tim English
Wafer thin ruckman who has a terrific leap, wonderful hands below his knees and good disposal. His next step is to take strong marks around the ground and when forward. It will take time but this kid could be an outstanding athletic ruckman in the mould of Todd Goldstein.
18. Jonny Scharenberg
An inside midfielder with great hands and a taste for the contest. Gets around the ground well enough and his kick is good enough. I think he can develop into a Scott Thompson like midfielder.
19. Jack Maibaum
Key position swing an who I think will play predominantly as a defender at AFL level. Nice frame and a good athlete the one knock may be at 193cm is he tall enough? I see Teddy Richards when I watch Jack play. Can be an effective forward.
20. Josh Williams
Line breakers are hard to find and this bloke does it naturally. Has jets and can kick goals. Has to work on his consistency within games but has some real sizzle to his game.
21. Josh Battle
Goal kicker who can have an impact on the game. Plays too much from the goal square for my liking and will need to show that he can play as a high half forward. Has similar dimensions to Jack Darling but needs to show he has Jack's tank.
22. Harry Perryman
Natural footballer with above average ball usage and footy brain but a question mark against his AFL athleticism. Hence I have him placed here. I can't understate his footy IQ which is unusual for a junior but I cannot see him handling the demands of an AFL midfielder for quite a while.
23. Jy Simpkin
Small forward and midfielder who is highly talented and can flat out play. I think he can be a Luke Bruest style forward who can create goals from half chances. Unlikely to play again this year.
24. Steven Slimming
Outstanding athlete who has the desired qualities of speed and endurance. Will start off half back and then hopefully transition into the midfielder. I see some traits similar to Jasper Pittard without the craziness!
25. Brad Scheer
Solid operator who does a lot of things right without the flash and sizzle. My only slight knock on him is perhaps one paced but he is a solid operator in the mould of Matthew Boyd.
