2009 Phantom Draft – Dima17
#1 – Melbourne
Tom Scully (Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 74kg, Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
This kid’s the best in the land, and obvious choice at Priority Pick #1.
#2 – Melbourne
Jack Trengove (SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 82kg, Recruited from: Sturt
There have been calls for him to be taken with #1, but it won’t matter, he will be at Melbourne next year.
#3 – Richmond
Dustin Martin (VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 86kg, Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Gun Midfielder. He is a hard body and a super leader. He is one to look out for in the future. Certainty at #3.
#4 – Fremantle
Anthony Morabito (WA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 90kg, Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Athletic freak. He is a home grown WA boy and chances are the Dockers will snap him up and add to the likes of Palmer, Hill, Deboer, etc. Frequently likened to Adam Goodes. He has a terrific grab, and natural ability.
#5 – North Melbourne
Ben Cunnington (VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 84kg, Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
This kid is an ultra professional. He looks after his body, and has done everything right to give himself the best possible chance to go high in the draft. He is a super athlete and a tough body – Scott will love him.
#6 – Sydney
Gary Rohan (VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 79kg, Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
I rate this kid BIGTIME. His pace is elite and he will be a name to remember for the future. Sydney will take him as he is the next best IMO.
#7 – West Coast
Lewis Jetta (WA)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 72kg, Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Looks to staying at home with Pick #7. Being a mature age, expect an impact form him in 2010.
#8 – Port Adelaide
John Butcher (VIC)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 84kg, Recruited from: Maffra
He is without question the best KPP based on form. He is a certainty to go top 10 and I believe that the Power will not pass him up. He is still very raw and skinny, but he will be one to look out for.
#9 – Port Adelaide
Luke Tapscott (SA)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 86kg, Recruited from: North Adelaide
Hard bodied Mid/Fwd who will be ready for action in 2010. He is a super kick and is able to have a string presence in the air and on ground level. Very similar player to Paul Chapman.
#10 – Essendon
Kane Lucas (WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 79kg, Recruited from: East Fremantle
Bombers would jump at Kane with Pick #10. He is exactly what they need and he will add a new dimension to their already young and growing midfield. Future Star.
#11 – Melbourne
Daniel Talia (VIC)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 89kg, Recruited from: Calder Cannons
This kid is a super CHB and has a great ability to rebound and hurt you. Despite this, I think he will play forward in the future as he is similarly wired to Nick Riewoldt. He will partner Watts perfectly.
#12 – Carlton
Aaron Black (WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 78kg, Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Now that Carlton has lost Fev to the Lions and Bradshaw to Sydney, a tall is probably on the radar. Black is a powerful KPP and he will suit Carlton’s needs to a tee.
#13 – Adelaide
Koby Stevens (VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 83kg, Recruited from: Lucknow
Bit of a surprise at pick 13, but he is a gun midfielder who has played well at State level as well as TAC level. His height (187cm) makes him a perfect choice to fit into the current modern day game and he suits the Crows style.
#14 – Sydney
Jake Melksham (VIC)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 69kg, Recruited from
EGS
Great user, classy skills and ball magnet. Had a great draft camp also which will rocket him up the order. IMO if he is available, Sydney will not pass on him with Pick #14.
#15 – Western Bulldogs
Andrew Moore (VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 81kg, Recruited from: Yarra Valley Grammar
Top 10 Midfielder, who is suited to the Bulldogs style of play. He will prosper with the likes of Cooney, Cross, Boyd, etc. showing him the ropes.
#16 – Port Adelaide
Nathan Vardy (VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 89kg, Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Best ruckman in the draft. With the retirement of Lade and Brogan not getting any younger, this to me seems like a good choice. Next year it will be hard to snare a decent ruckman with the new draft system.
#17 - Geelong
Bradley Sheppard (WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, Recruited from: Wesley College
Tough kid with super footy brain. He will fit in nicely with the rest of Geelong’s crop.
#18 - Melbourne
Jake Carlisle (VIC)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 83kg, Recruited from: Craigieburn
With Melbourne adding to their midfield through Scully and Trengove, I think they will try and grab a KPP/Ruckman for future depth. Carlisle has a solid season and showed plenty of promise. Good Pick.
#19 – Richmond
Mitchell Duncan (WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 81kg, Recruited from: Trinity College
Medium Forward who will add a different dimension to the Tigers young forward line (Riewoldt, Morton). Also, with Brown and Pettifer (former medium forwards) done, this seems a good choice.
#20 – Fremantle
Ben Griffiths (VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 99kg, Recruited from: Eastern Rangers
Love this kid as a KPP. He is very Injury prone; however he probably would have gone Top 10 if he didn’t get injured this year. Big Boy who will fit in nicely with the other Dockers kids in the future.
#21 – North Melbourne
Troy Taylor (NT)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 75kg, Recruited from: South Alice Springs
RAW talent. This kid may have the most upside of anyone in the draft. I think he will be a real bolter and North may use him as a 3rd tall in years to come.
#22 – West Coast
Travis Colyer (WA)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 73kg, Recruited from: Trinity College
He will as pace to young Eagles midfield, which is something every club needs. Travis can also play up forward, which is handy. Had a good Draft Camp and I think he will stay in WA with this Pick.
#23 – West Coast
Nat Fyfe (WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 73kg, Recruited from: Aquinas College
Classy Kid with a light frame. He reminds me of Stephen Hill from last year’s draft (body type). He is very clever and will be moulded as a HF/WING.
#24 – Essendon
Allen Christensen (VIC)
Height: 176cm, Weight: 75kg, Recruited from: Lara
Geelong boy who is a slider in my draft. He is a freak at racking up possessions; however his disposal sometimes hurts him. If he is around at this pick the dons will get him.
#25 – North Melbourne
Josh Thomas (QLD)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 70kg, Recruited from: Broadbeach
Josh will be a surprise bolter IMO. Talk has been that he will be at the pies in 2010; however I think the Roos may snare him with this pick. Classy mid from same club as Dayne Beams. Likened to a Trent Cotchin (style of player).
#26 – Essendon
Jack Fitzpatrick (VIC)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 85kg, Recruited from: Whyndhamvale
I think the Bombers will get a tall with this pick, only because the drafts to follow will be compromised. He will help Hille/Ryder in the ruck and play at FF/CHF in the future – Similar to Koschitzke. Lots of potential. Good Pick.
#27 – Brisbane
Ryan Bastinac (VIC)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 74kg, Recruited from: Rowville
There has been talk that Bartlett may be taken with this pick, but I think Ryan is suited to the Lions style of play.
#28 – Geelong
Mark Hutchings (WA)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 82kg, Recruited from: East Perth
Hard Midfielder who can also play as a Defender. He is probably the most obvious tagger in this draft and with Ling getting old he could come into calculations.
#29 – Adelaide
Matthew Panos (SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 85kg, Recruited from: Norwood
Local Boy who suits crows needs. They got a Mid with their first Pick, so I expect them to go a KPP with #29. Panos is an obvious choice.
#30 – Collingwood
Jordan Gysberts (VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 83kg, Recruited from: Yarra Valley Grammar
The Pies will be stoked if Jordan slips to Pick 30. Jordan is a modern day midfielder, who had a solid TAC year. He worked closely with Bucks at the AIS so I think that if he is available, the Pies will probably take him.
#31 – Western Bulldogs
Sam Reid (VIC)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Brother of Ben (Pies), Sam has had a consistent year, and looks to be a good investment for any club. With the Dogs talls getting on in age, I think Reid may find himself at the Kennel next year.
#32 – St.Kilda
Jessie Crichton (TAS)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 66kg, Recruited from: North Launceston
Lightly built player, however he has a ferocious attack on the ball. Similar to Mitch Robinson (Blues).
#33 - Essendon
Max Gawn (VIC)
Height: 206cm, Weight: 87kg, Recruited from: Sandringham
Mammoth Ruckman who will give the Bombers depth in the Ruck Department. I see this kid as a true Ruckman, whereas Fitzpatrick will probably play more forward.
Your Thoughts???
#1 – Melbourne
Tom Scully (Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 74kg, Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
This kid’s the best in the land, and obvious choice at Priority Pick #1.
#2 – Melbourne
Jack Trengove (SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 82kg, Recruited from: Sturt
There have been calls for him to be taken with #1, but it won’t matter, he will be at Melbourne next year.
#3 – Richmond
Dustin Martin (VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 86kg, Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Gun Midfielder. He is a hard body and a super leader. He is one to look out for in the future. Certainty at #3.
#4 – Fremantle
Anthony Morabito (WA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 90kg, Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Athletic freak. He is a home grown WA boy and chances are the Dockers will snap him up and add to the likes of Palmer, Hill, Deboer, etc. Frequently likened to Adam Goodes. He has a terrific grab, and natural ability.
#5 – North Melbourne
Ben Cunnington (VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 84kg, Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
This kid is an ultra professional. He looks after his body, and has done everything right to give himself the best possible chance to go high in the draft. He is a super athlete and a tough body – Scott will love him.
#6 – Sydney
Gary Rohan (VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 79kg, Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
I rate this kid BIGTIME. His pace is elite and he will be a name to remember for the future. Sydney will take him as he is the next best IMO.
#7 – West Coast
Lewis Jetta (WA)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 72kg, Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Looks to staying at home with Pick #7. Being a mature age, expect an impact form him in 2010.
#8 – Port Adelaide
John Butcher (VIC)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 84kg, Recruited from: Maffra
He is without question the best KPP based on form. He is a certainty to go top 10 and I believe that the Power will not pass him up. He is still very raw and skinny, but he will be one to look out for.
#9 – Port Adelaide
Luke Tapscott (SA)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 86kg, Recruited from: North Adelaide
Hard bodied Mid/Fwd who will be ready for action in 2010. He is a super kick and is able to have a string presence in the air and on ground level. Very similar player to Paul Chapman.
#10 – Essendon
Kane Lucas (WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 79kg, Recruited from: East Fremantle
Bombers would jump at Kane with Pick #10. He is exactly what they need and he will add a new dimension to their already young and growing midfield. Future Star.
#11 – Melbourne
Daniel Talia (VIC)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 89kg, Recruited from: Calder Cannons
This kid is a super CHB and has a great ability to rebound and hurt you. Despite this, I think he will play forward in the future as he is similarly wired to Nick Riewoldt. He will partner Watts perfectly.
#12 – Carlton
Aaron Black (WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 78kg, Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Now that Carlton has lost Fev to the Lions and Bradshaw to Sydney, a tall is probably on the radar. Black is a powerful KPP and he will suit Carlton’s needs to a tee.
#13 – Adelaide
Koby Stevens (VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 83kg, Recruited from: Lucknow
Bit of a surprise at pick 13, but he is a gun midfielder who has played well at State level as well as TAC level. His height (187cm) makes him a perfect choice to fit into the current modern day game and he suits the Crows style.
#14 – Sydney
Jake Melksham (VIC)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 69kg, Recruited from
EGS Great user, classy skills and ball magnet. Had a great draft camp also which will rocket him up the order. IMO if he is available, Sydney will not pass on him with Pick #14.
#15 – Western Bulldogs
Andrew Moore (VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 81kg, Recruited from: Yarra Valley Grammar
Top 10 Midfielder, who is suited to the Bulldogs style of play. He will prosper with the likes of Cooney, Cross, Boyd, etc. showing him the ropes.
#16 – Port Adelaide
Nathan Vardy (VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 89kg, Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Best ruckman in the draft. With the retirement of Lade and Brogan not getting any younger, this to me seems like a good choice. Next year it will be hard to snare a decent ruckman with the new draft system.
#17 - Geelong
Bradley Sheppard (WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, Recruited from: Wesley College
Tough kid with super footy brain. He will fit in nicely with the rest of Geelong’s crop.
#18 - Melbourne
Jake Carlisle (VIC)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 83kg, Recruited from: Craigieburn
With Melbourne adding to their midfield through Scully and Trengove, I think they will try and grab a KPP/Ruckman for future depth. Carlisle has a solid season and showed plenty of promise. Good Pick.
#19 – Richmond
Mitchell Duncan (WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 81kg, Recruited from: Trinity College
Medium Forward who will add a different dimension to the Tigers young forward line (Riewoldt, Morton). Also, with Brown and Pettifer (former medium forwards) done, this seems a good choice.
#20 – Fremantle
Ben Griffiths (VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 99kg, Recruited from: Eastern Rangers
Love this kid as a KPP. He is very Injury prone; however he probably would have gone Top 10 if he didn’t get injured this year. Big Boy who will fit in nicely with the other Dockers kids in the future.
#21 – North Melbourne
Troy Taylor (NT)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 75kg, Recruited from: South Alice Springs
RAW talent. This kid may have the most upside of anyone in the draft. I think he will be a real bolter and North may use him as a 3rd tall in years to come.
#22 – West Coast
Travis Colyer (WA)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 73kg, Recruited from: Trinity College
He will as pace to young Eagles midfield, which is something every club needs. Travis can also play up forward, which is handy. Had a good Draft Camp and I think he will stay in WA with this Pick.
#23 – West Coast
Nat Fyfe (WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 73kg, Recruited from: Aquinas College
Classy Kid with a light frame. He reminds me of Stephen Hill from last year’s draft (body type). He is very clever and will be moulded as a HF/WING.
#24 – Essendon
Allen Christensen (VIC)
Height: 176cm, Weight: 75kg, Recruited from: Lara
Geelong boy who is a slider in my draft. He is a freak at racking up possessions; however his disposal sometimes hurts him. If he is around at this pick the dons will get him.
#25 – North Melbourne
Josh Thomas (QLD)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 70kg, Recruited from: Broadbeach
Josh will be a surprise bolter IMO. Talk has been that he will be at the pies in 2010; however I think the Roos may snare him with this pick. Classy mid from same club as Dayne Beams. Likened to a Trent Cotchin (style of player).
#26 – Essendon
Jack Fitzpatrick (VIC)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 85kg, Recruited from: Whyndhamvale
I think the Bombers will get a tall with this pick, only because the drafts to follow will be compromised. He will help Hille/Ryder in the ruck and play at FF/CHF in the future – Similar to Koschitzke. Lots of potential. Good Pick.
#27 – Brisbane
Ryan Bastinac (VIC)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 74kg, Recruited from: Rowville
There has been talk that Bartlett may be taken with this pick, but I think Ryan is suited to the Lions style of play.
#28 – Geelong
Mark Hutchings (WA)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 82kg, Recruited from: East Perth
Hard Midfielder who can also play as a Defender. He is probably the most obvious tagger in this draft and with Ling getting old he could come into calculations.
#29 – Adelaide
Matthew Panos (SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 85kg, Recruited from: Norwood
Local Boy who suits crows needs. They got a Mid with their first Pick, so I expect them to go a KPP with #29. Panos is an obvious choice.
#30 – Collingwood
Jordan Gysberts (VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 83kg, Recruited from: Yarra Valley Grammar
The Pies will be stoked if Jordan slips to Pick 30. Jordan is a modern day midfielder, who had a solid TAC year. He worked closely with Bucks at the AIS so I think that if he is available, the Pies will probably take him.
#31 – Western Bulldogs
Sam Reid (VIC)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Brother of Ben (Pies), Sam has had a consistent year, and looks to be a good investment for any club. With the Dogs talls getting on in age, I think Reid may find himself at the Kennel next year.
#32 – St.Kilda
Jessie Crichton (TAS)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 66kg, Recruited from: North Launceston
Lightly built player, however he has a ferocious attack on the ball. Similar to Mitch Robinson (Blues).
#33 - Essendon
Max Gawn (VIC)
Height: 206cm, Weight: 87kg, Recruited from: Sandringham
Mammoth Ruckman who will give the Bombers depth in the Ruck Department. I see this kid as a true Ruckman, whereas Fitzpatrick will probably play more forward.
Your Thoughts???
