List Mgmt. Draft Discussion 2016

[Defacto]

2017 1st for Marchbank and Pick 16 this year?

Spend Pick 6 on Will Brodie and Pick 16 on best mid available (Gallucci, Simpkin, Poholke etc).

Not sold on will from what i saw on the weekend. Reminds me of greg clarke

 

[Murraj1966]

What would be a comparison between McCluggage and Brodie using current players?

 

[Defacto]

What would be a comparison between McCluggage and Brodie using current players?

Both were soundly beaten by a fleet of short people on the weekend. I wasnt impressed

 

[dewah07]

have i missed any tv games of kids already?

have 0 idea about anyone this year it seems as everyone i know has past their respective draft years.

who's the no.1 player people can't work out their role or position in the AFL that has talent?

 

[Kilroy]

have i missed any tv games of kids already?

have 0 idea about anyone this year it seems as everyone i know has past their respective draft years.

who's the no.1 player people can't work out their role or position in the AFL that has talent?

Jack Scrimshaw

 

[Punter!]

Both were soundly beaten by a fleet of short people on the weekend. I wasnt impressed

Hmmmm... might make sense to trade down our 1st pick then and turn it into 2 players.
Only issue is GWS don't need anymore picks for this season. They need picks for academy players in 2017.

 

[L_W_P]

I think it is disgusting and nearly corrupt how many father son players in the top 20 are available only to the established teams ( I know bids etc).
Its disgraceful and is making a mockery of the draft.

EFA. We have never had a 'pure' draft and we likely never will.

 

[Smoke_Me_AKipper]

Hmmmm... might make sense to trade down our 1st pick then and turn it into 2 players.
Only issue is GWS don't need anymore picks for this season. They need picks for academy players in 2017.

If that is the case then I think we need to pull the trigger and trade our 2017 1st like some have suggested to GWS for either multiple players or a player and a first from them this year. I think we then have to either bank on we can trade back into the 2017 draft (either a late 1st or early second) or pick up a gun free agent to mitigate the loss of our 1st pick.

It depends how Trout et al view the 2017 draft - is it going to be that next super draft like some have said already?

 

[Barrels]

Taranto would be useful for our contested ball problem, saw him on the weekend and he's bulked up a lot since I last saw him, doesn't get brought to ground a trusted advisor commented to me from watching him all season, works his way out of traffic well and has good disposal while not being a super polished kick or anything, hits the scoreboard as well, probably isn't in our range though unless he shoots up drastically or we manage to get a pick in between our current ones

Suspect review...

 

[Plumber66]

If that is the case then I think we need to pull the trigger and trade our 2017 1st like some have suggested to GWS for either multiple players or a player and a first from them this year. I think we then have to either bank on we can trade back into the 2017 draft (either a late 1st or early second) or pick up a gun free agent to mitigate the loss of our 1st pick.

It depends how Trout et al view the 2017 draft - is it going to be that next super draft like some have said already?

Feasible options. Might be easier to trade back in to first round next year. Depends on who is kept this year. If we keep both rucks then we are in the box seat.

Unless by some miracle we get a 2017 first this year.

 

[Barrels]

Not sold on will from what i saw on the weekend. Reminds me of greg clarke

Clark was a huge kid who was soft, and despite a massive running capacity, not quick, he wasn't a big possession winner, and his inside game was negligible. He averaged 17.2 possessions and 4.3 marks in six games at the Champs.

Brodie is a contested beast who has taken on - and beaten - every opposition he's been presented with. As an underager, in a stacked VC midfield, he averaged 20 possessions a game.

He won the MCC President's Medal against Werribee (men) and was named the AFL Academy's best as an underager in NZ (against a mature-aged squad).

Plus, as an August kid, he's actually one of the younger kids in his draft class. The kid's a gun.

Both were soundly beaten by a fleet of short people on the weekend. I wasnt impressed

Pretty easy to be beaten when your opposition is getting that kind of dominance out of the ruck. One average game doesn't define a kid.

And as for McCluggage; he got 27 disposals. That's a solid game.

Come on man.

 

[Barrels]

Also, courtesy of man man grundog49...

An early christmas present for you draft nerds out there. These are my personal favourite players for next year plus a few guys which I think can play some decent football next year.

Sam Petrevski-Seton
Claremont Tigers/Western Australia
Balanced Midfielder/Medium Forward
Height: 180 cm Weight: 73 kg D.O.B: 19/2/98


If there is a player who is to die for it's this kid. Sam Petrevski-Seton is a classy balanced midfielder who can go forward in stints. Last year he absolutely destroyed the u16 Championships averaging 21 disposals, five clearances and kicked a total of seven goals for the tournament. This year he averaged 14 disposals and laid four tackles a game in the u18 Championships showing his class and proving himself to be the best West Australian talent since Jack Martin. This impact had him selected in the u18 All Australian team, the only player from Western Australia to do so this year. He has also made his WAFL senior debut for Claremont, although he wasn’t prolific, he didn’t look out of place against the senior bodies. Petrevski-Seton’s best tool is his kicking which is elite, and I don’t say this lightly. On both sides of the body he hits targets lace out, weighing his kicks to perfection and is a solid goal kicker on the run and in a set shot at goal. His kicks are so good in fact Kevin Sheehan thought he was he was a left footer until he was told he was a right footer. His defensive pressure is another thing that makes him really stand out. He tackles like a madman. He’s up there with the best prospect defensively despite his offensive dominance at practically all levels he plays. Sam has also got some of the best evasive moves I’ve seen at u18 level. He turns players inside out then makes them look like uncoordinated idiots. His smooth moves are so highly rated that he’s drawn comparisons to Bruce Mcavaney’s love child Cyril Rioli. Probably the only knock I have on him is that he doesn’t gather mass amounts of disposal, but that really doesn’t matter because his 15 disposals is better than most players 25. He’s silky, strong and would be by far the best prospect next year.

Ben Ainsworth
Gippsland Power/Vic Country
Small Forward/Inside Midfielder
Height: 177 cm Weight: 73 kg D.O.B: 10/2/98

The Gippsland Power has a real gem in young Ainsworth. At the u18 Championships he kicked 15 goals as a small forward and created havoc for up forward with the Vic Country team leading to his selection in the u18 All Australian team in a forward pocket. Ainsworth is a Small Forward who is really bouncy and has a real contested edge to him. One of his strengths and the thing that makes him the most elusive is his ability to win one-on-one contests and take high marks. This very skill set has drawn him comparisons to Collingwood frequent flyer Jamie Elliott. He also gets his teammates into the game with his great foot skills averaging two goal assists a game, the second highest of a bottom age prospect in the u18 Championships. He also had an average of 13 disposals, four marks and two inside 50’s a game at the Carnival. At club level he has shown he can move up the ground and provide some grunt on the inside. He averaged 17 disposals, four marks, four tackles and one goal per game for the Gippsland Power. When he plays in the midfield he is a force to contend with and has some Rockliff like traits as a midfielder. This work he has done at club level has also gained him selection in the TAC Cup team of the year, following in the footsteps of Vic Country teammate Darcy Parish, and won the Gippsland Power’s joint Best and Fairest. One of the main weaknesses I see is that he probably he doesn’t gather much of the football in the midfield, but that won’t matter long term because he can go forward, kick a bag and damage the opposition there. Ben Ainsworth is a mercurial on the ground, a weapon in the air, a beast on the inside of a contest and a top prospect for next year's draft.

Jacob Allison
Aspley Hornets/Brisbane Academy/Queensland
Tall Utility
Height: 193 cm Weight: 73 kg D.O.B: 16/4/98

Brisbane will be licking their lips at the sight of Allison. Jacob is a true utility type with his height, footskills and marking prowess. Allison averaged 18 disposals, taken five marks per game, three of which are contested during the u18 Championships. This dominance has lead him to be selected in the u18 All Australian team on the interchange bench and lead him to be selected in the AFL Academy for the second year in a row. In the TAC cup competition for the Queensland Scorpions he has dominated by gathering on average 21 disposals per outing and shown his great work rate by collecting eight handball receives per game. This is a testament to his hard work and shouldn’t be underrated. In my opinion Allison’s greatest strength is his kicking, which is close to the best in the draft. He’s a super boot alright. He can kick 50 meters easily and has penetration like no other kick. Another asset is his ability to play all around the ground. This year he has mainly found his home at half forward but he can play on a wing and even off halfback using his great kick. There is also potential to play in the midfield in the future and use his size and play as big bodied midfielder like a Bontempelli or Mundy. He’s even tall enough to play key position if need be. If Allison wants to take his game to the next level he would need to not fade away in games like he does at times this year. Allsion can be really impactful for a long stretches of time then he can go missing for time. If he could improve his consistency I think he could become a real competitor for the top five in next year's draft. We can talk about Allison as much as we want but the fact is he’s going to the Lions as an Academy selection in 2016.


Jordan Gallucci
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
Outside Midfielder/Medium Defender
Height: 182 cm Weight: 73 kg D.O.B: 4/5/98

Silky is the one word I would describe this kid. Jordan is an outside midfielder and a skillful running half back. Last year he was the Vic Metro MVP and had gained selection into the AIS Academy. Little did he know that this year he would play some great games for Vic Metro and at the Eastern Ranges. In u18’s Championships he averaged 14 disposals at a 70 per cent efficiency playing as an outside midfielder. He played his best game against Western Australia when he gathered 17 disposals and put all the recruiters on show with his ability to step through contested situations and find the right options. At Eastern he wasn’t as prolific but that will change when Galluci get more midfield minutes for the Eastern Ranges. At the moment his best skill is his composure under pressure. At times he can look like he slows down time allowing him to execute his skills to perfection. Gallucci is also supremely athletic with his 20 meter sprint times under three-seconds and his vertical jump up there with the best in his class. Although he has great composure we can see he sometimes tries to do to much with the ball and gets caught. In the TAC cup grand final I saw Gallucci struggle with the pressure of the game and in the end it was performance I wouldn’t be seeing as his best. Gallucci in a whole is classy ball user who composes himself under pressure and makes the right decision most of the time. A true smooth mover.

Jarrod Berry
North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country
Medium Defender/Key Defender
Height: 190 cm Weight: 80 kg D.O.B: 5/2/98

The best defender in the draft crop. Jarrod Berry is a rebounding medium defender who can play on both smalls and talls. This year starred as the half back at both the u18 Championships and at the North Ballarat Rebels. At TAC Cup level he dominated the half back flank in the strongest team. He averaged 16 disposals, five marks and five tackles a game on a half-back flank and wing. He then carried this form into the u18 Championships and dominated. He showed his ability to play a quarter back role going forward. He used his great kick and speed to set up games and create havoc. He averaged 19 disposals, five marks at 86% efficiency in six games at the u18 Championships. This form lead him to be selected in u18 All Australian team next to the likes of Jacob Weitering and Riley Bonner in the backline. Jarrod’s greatest asset is his reading of the play. He see on multiple occasions he zones off well, fills holes then pounces to take those intercept possessions. This reading of the play and his kicking ability allow him to play a quarterback role which I expect he could play at the next level. His kicking was also extremely impressive for a player who has to set up the play. Jarrod cuts games open, setting up great passages of play. Although his kicking may seem risky, it usually pays off because of how sound his action is. The reason I think he doesn’t get talked as much as other prospects is because that he gathers most of his possessions in uncontested situations. You can see Jarrod sometimes avoid trying to win the ball only to become a seagull on the outside on the pack. If he could improve this he could become a great prospect. The bottom line is that if a team wants a hybrid defender who can read the play and use his kick to set up play, then Jarrod Berry is your man.

Jonty Scharenberg
Glenelg Tigers/South Australia
Inside Midfielder
Height: 185 cm Weight: 77 kg D.O.B: 28/8/98

The best South Australian prospect tag belongs to this kid. Jonty Scharenberg, brother of Collingwood’s Matt, is an inside midfielder who can can go forward on occasion. This year Jonty has put his name up there with the best when it comes to weight of numbers. He started his year by playing in the SANFL reserves where he was dominant. He averaged 28 disposals, seven marks, six clearances and four inside 50’s. He also kicked four goals in his five games at this level highlighting his goalkicking prowess. This form got him a debut at senior SANFL level. He only played two games but for him to play SANFL seniors at such at a young age was great to see. Then it came to the u18 Championships. Jonty played as a half forward mainly averaging 14 disposals, three marks, three clearances and three inside 50’s in a strong South Australia side. He showed everyone that he is a top talent and made everyone take note. Jonty’s best talent is his ability to hit the scoreboard from the midfield. He isn’t the type of player that you can just sit one out in the square but he has the workrate to create an option forward from the midfield. He always seems in the forward line on the end of plays and use his goal kicking skill which is very good rate for midfielders. Jonty is also extremely skilled for a player who plays on the inside. He has an ability to execute his skills to perfection when under pressure and doesn’t look to fazed when he has to dispose in traffic. This is evident from his disposal efficiency which is at an elite 75%. The problem that Scharenberg is facing is that he prefers to use his hands instead of moving the game forward with his great kicking. At times it looks like Scharenberg is automatically looking for the handball instead of trying to find a kick. This can slow down the play and makes things harder for his forwards. Scharenberg is a good midfielder who has all the traits to become a star AFL player.

Sam Powell-Pepper
East Perth Royals/Western Australia
Medium Utility
Height: 188 cm Weight: 83 kg D.O.B: 8/1/98

If you want a big bodied midfielder who can play all around the ground the Sam is your man. Sam Powell-Pepper is a versatile inside midfielder in the Patrick Cripps mould who thrives on the contest and has leadership potential. This year he has shown what he can do in spades playing as a medium defender who can go into the midfield in stints. This year he averaged 14 disposals and four marks in five games for the Western Australian u18’s. He showed recruiter his contested edge, his leadership and his ability to play all around the ground. Sam’s greatest strength is his ability to win the contest possessions and do damage at the clearances. His ability to position himself well at the contest and break tackles make him a handful for opposition midfielders. His best performance for the carnival came in the very last round when he had 20 disposals, three marks and three clearances. He was breaking every tackle that came close to him and was fending off players like Dustin Martin. Sam Powell-Pepper is also a natural leader captaining the u15 Boomerangs, u16 Western Australia and the u17 AFL Academy in New Zealand. Sam is the type of player who carries his teammates to get the win. He is inspiring for teammates and I would expect him to captain again next year. Even though he’s a dominant midfielder his disposal can be quite shaky at times. His disposal efficiency was at a low 55 per cent, the lowest of a bottom age prospect who gather ten plus disposals on average. He also had 16 clanger for the tournament which puts him up with the worst at the carnival. If he could improve his efficiency and get rid of those clangers, we might see him get some purchase on the hard work he does on the inside. In a nutshell Sam Powell-Pepper is a natural born leader who wins the contested possession like no other.

William Brodie
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
Inside Midfielder
Height: 187 cm Weight: 80 kg D.O.B: 23/8/98


The best inside midfielder in next year's draft is this kid. Will Brodie is an inside midfielder who has probably the best rounded game of an inside midfielder. Earlier in the year he played his best game against the New Zealand hawks playing in the midfield. He dominated the clearances, kicked three goals and put him in the top bracket of footballers in the draft class. Then in the TAC cup he averaged the most disposals of any bottom age player. He averaged 20 disposals and eight handball receives a game, second for bottom agers, In a strong Murray Bushrangers side. At the u18 Championships he averaged close to the most disposals as a bottom ager, second only to Jarrod Berry. His best performance coming against his Vic Metro rivals in round three, with 20 disposals, four tackles, three clearances and a goal. He averaged 15 disposals, two clearances and three tackles for the tournament. Brodies best tool is his clearance work. This is where he makes his money and where he impacts the most. He uses his big frame to push opposition under the ball, wins the ball then gives the ball off to his outside runners. He also is a true modern midfielders body. Brodie at 187 cm, 80 kg is already a massive kid and can only grow from here. He got the best side step of any midfielder of the draft, is six foot two and bashes and crashes through opponents, traits modern midfielders need. The main problem he has is his disposal efficiency. His disposal efficiency during the u18 Championships hovered around the 55 mark and at the Murray Bushrangers was at 64% efficiency, quite poor for any player. Another query I have is his versatility. If Brodie want to become a great inside midfielder he might need to go play one out forward, Dustin Martin style. If he can learn to play more forward he could place himself in the top five player in this draft. Brodie is a beast, clean and simple. With Brodie you know what you're going to get as a player and if he can play more forward could become a force to contend with.

Jy Simpkin
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
Small Forward/Balanced Midfielder
Height: 181 cm Weight: 71 kg D.O.B: 5/3/98

Bouncy is the probably the most accurate way to describe this lad. Simpkin is the second best small forward in the draft and he sure has some tricks. This year he came out with a vengeance after not being selected in the AIS Academy Level 1 squad this year. He kicked 14 goals in ten games for the Bushrangers as a high half-forward and created havoc up the ground. He averaged 17 disposals, three marks and five tackles in a strong Bushrangers team. This lead him to be selected in the u18 Vic Country squad where he showed his class alongside Ben Ainsworth. In the first game this duo was apparent when Ainsworth set up Simpkin for the match winning goal to win over Vic Metro and he continued to impress throughout the whole carnival. His best performance came in the last round when he had 20 disposals, five inside 50’s and set up his teammates twice. This was a dominant performance and one Jy hopes he can replicate consistently. Jy’s best trait I feel is his way he doesn’t get taken out of games easily. Jy is the type of player who will find a way to make a positive difference to his team. Whether it's laying a tackle, kicking some goals or using his sublime skills to set up his teammates, he doesn't lose his temperament. His other asset is his ability to create run on the outside and also get down and dirty. This trait allows him not to be pigeon holed to be an outside player like most half-forwards are. The main problem I see is that he’s not going to be a clearance king or a beast around the stoppages. This may deter him from being drafted as a inside mid but his impact in practically every position might not deter clubs. Simpkin is the type of player who can go up the ground and gather mass amounts of possession, kick ridiculous goals up forward and set up his teammates with class and poise.

Harrison Macreadie
GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Key Defender
Height: 195 cm Weight: 82 kg D.O.B: 11/4/98

Far and away the best Key Defender of next year's AFL draft. Harrison Macreadie is a rebounding key defender in the Tom McDonald mould who has impressed at both TAC Cup and u18 Championships level. This year his draft stocks have skyrocketed to become a potential top five candidate. This has no doubt to be caused by his TAC cup form which earned him three morrish medal votes, third in the NSW-ACT side. He was skillful, speedy and jaw dropping the way he went about his football. This was no different in the u18 Championships where he was a candidate for the u18 All Australian side and if not for Kieran Collins and Jacob Weitering probably would have been selected. He was selling candy, penetrating his kicks and creating run from the back half, something the NSW-ACT side lacked. He averaged 13 disposals, three marks, one inside 50 at an elite 81% efficiency during the Carnival. The thing that makes Harrison Macreadie so good in my opinion is his mobility. At 195 cm he’s the tallest key position player in the AIS AFL Academy and he moves like a wingman. In fact at times has made runs like one during the year. This is so prominent he has drawn comparisons to running key defender Tom McDonald from the Melbourne Football Club. Harry is also extremely composed in traffic. At times during the year he looks like the play slows down, allowing for Harry to deliver the football to his teammates. He dodges tackles using his strong core and uses his height allowing him to get loose in tackles and deliver to his outside runners by hand. Harrison as a prospect is extremely solid and doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses. The thing I would like to see from Harrison Macreadie is to go forward in stints. This year we saw both Kieran Collins, Jacob Weitering and Ben McKay go forward at times, switching from there key position posts. If Harrison Macreadie can go forward and use his clearly dominant athletic traits then I think he could cement himself as one of the best players at the draft. Although Harry has many fans, he will be a Giant no doubt and won’t they be happy to have him on board out west.

 

[Barrels]

Jack Bowes
GC Academy/Queensland
Balanced Midfielder/Medium Forward
Height: 187 cm Weight: 76 kg D.O.B: 26/1/98

The Gold Coast fans have been waiting for there first star academy recruit and this boy is it. Bowes is a true rolls royce in every way possible. He’s composed, calm and has some very flashy skills to show off. Jack Bowes is a tall midfielder who has the class to play outside and tough enough to play on the inside. He has also gone forward for stints as well as back. This year he played only few games due to an ongoing knee injury, but that didn’t stop him by the end of the year. At the start of the year he wasn’t playing much, only playing the one TAC Cup match for Queensland. He gathered 15 disposals, three marks and four tackles in a average performance by his standards. In NEAFL however he impressed in his only game with 18 disposals, five marks, two tackles and a goal. This was against the GWS reserves team which has multiple AFL players playing for them. Then he stood up on the big stage alongside other big names of the AIS AFL Academy. He gathered 16 disposals and was one of the cleanest prospect playing on the field. He made split decisions and executed beautifully. Jack Bowes big selling point is his composure through the contest. He’s like a artist at work when he starts weaving through contests. You would be forgiven if you thought he was a ex-dancer the way he moves. He’s also a true midfielders height and he uses it extremely well. He raises the arms, takes tackles and delivers it as cool as ever because of his height. He’s also a very good mark around the ground and up forward because of his height. This makes Jack Bowes very versatile in where he plays in the game, making him more appealing as a prospect. He can play as a third tall, high half forward and in the midfield, something that I haven’t seen in a prospect yet in this years draft. A thing that Bowes could work on is his speed. He isn’t the fastest player by any stretch. He can get caught with the ball at times and if he could add this speed, then he could become a top level midfielder. Jack Bowes is a star in the making and I would expect him to dominate the u18 Champs.

Jack Graham
North Adelaide/South Australia
Inside Midfielder/Medium Defender
Height: 183 cm Weight: 83 kg D.O.B: 25/2/98

The North Adelaide football factory have produced again with this lad. Jack Graham is a tough in and under midfielder who can play as a defender. Last year Jack Graham was coming off a dominant u16 Carnival. He was the South Australia’s MVP and got selected into the AIS Academy. Although he was strong this year it went a little differently to last year. Jack Graham was playing reserves football in the SANFL, u18 Championships with South Australia and some rep games for the AIS Academy. At the u18 Championships he played only two games but he impressed in those two games. He averaged 13 disposals, three marks, four tackles and five inside 50’s. Then going back into club level he dominated. In the reserves he finished second in North Adelaide’s best and fairest even though he only played 13 games for the year at this level. He averaged 18 disposals, four marks, four tackles and two inside 50’s as a medium defender. This dominance also got him a call up to senior level for North Adelaide where he showed his standout traits. One of which is his explosiveness. Jack Graham is a big boy who has an ability to go from a standing start then in a split second burst out of stoppages. This trait makes him so hard to contain and also makes him extremely appealing as a running defender. This explosiveness also makes his ceiling that much higher allowing him maybe down the track to play as a game breaking midfielder. Jack also has an AFL ready body. He is a man mountain. He weighs 83 kg which is quite heavy for a midfielder but that won’t matter because he is also quite lean. He doesn’t carry much extra weight and he would fit in quite well in an AFL club environment. The question I’ve got around Graham is his marking. Graham isn’t the most prolific marker even though he has an extra few kilos on most midfielders in games. If he could use his body more in marking contests it could allowing him to become more domiannt in the air. Jack Graham as a whole is a good midfielder who is explosive and has a body like an AFL player.

Bradley Scheer
GC Academy/Queensland
Inside Midfielder/Medium Forward
Height: 184 cm Weight: 82 kg D.O.B: 31/8/98

The Ying to Jack Bowes’ Yang. Bradley Scheer is a big bodied midfielder who dominates the clearances and can go forward in spurts. This boy is Gold Coast’s answer to Jacob Hopper from the GWS Academy. This year he started with big rapts on him. He had just won the Alan McLean Medal for the best player in Division 2 at the u16 Championships. An award that has been won by both Callum Mills and Lachie Weller in recent years. This year he started with his first representative games coming in the u18 Championships. He wasn’t at his best but it wasn’t the worst, only averaging 13 disposals, two clearances, four marks and three tackles for Queensland. Its at TAC Cup level and NEAFL level where he impressed. In his only TAC Cup game against the North Ballarat Rebels where he had 17 disposal, three marks, four tackles at a great 71% efficiency in a losing side. He was quite dominant. At NEAFL level he averaged 11 disposals, two tackles, two inside 50’s, two marks and one goal. These numbers aren’t great but they prove that Scheer can go forward and that he can gather a lot of possession despite playing limited game time. His best game at NEAFL level was his last where he had 18 disposals, three marks, three inside 50’s, two rebound 50’s and three goals on a half forward flank. This performance was one of the best for a 16 year old in the NEAFL. Then at the AFL grand final curtain raiser he was one of the best players for the AIS AFL Academy. Scheers big standout skill is his clearance work. He is a true clearance king. At the grand final curtain raiser this was at full display when he had at least five clearances for the Academy. An elite number for players at this level. He used his mature body to enforce himself on the contest, creating an intimidation factor about in the contest allowing him to rip the ball out of stoppages. In short if the ball is near him, he’ll win it no doubt. Scheer also has an AFL ready body. He weighs 82 kg which puts him in the top 30% for academy midfielders. He also has the bonus of playing senior football in the NEAFL. The only knock i’ve got on Scheer is that he isn’t the most athletic player. His endurance is average, his speed isn’t up to the standard you would want to be and his vertical jump isn’t anything you would talk about as a strength. The only athletic trait I rate highly for Scheer is his agility which he uses to navigate and push his way out of stoppages. Scheer is your classic battler who will win the clearance, hit the contest then can go forward to kick goals.


Brandon Parfitt
North Adelaide Roosters/Northern Territory
Balanced Midfielder
Height: 177 cm Weight: 72 kg D.O.B: 27/8/98


One of my favorite players for next year's draft. Brandon Parfitt is a small indigenous midfielder from the northern territory with big rapts. Brandon’s story unlike many others started earlier than most. He first came onto the AFL recruitment scene when he played u16 Championships as a bottom ager instead of playing for the u15 schoolboys team for the Northern Territory. In 2014 he played at the u16 AFL Championships with the Northern Territory where he shone. This dominance gave him the opportunity to play for the NT u18’s as a 15 year old. He gathered seven disposals in a game where he wasn’t his best but that could be expected by a player who is two years botom age. This year he started by playing for the North Adelaide roosters in the reserves. He averaged 19 disposals, five tackles and three inside 50’s in his nine games and got a call up to the seniors very quickly. In his five games he played at senior SANFL level he played a role for them on a half-forward flank without dominating. He also played TAC Cup for the Northern Territory team and was there best midfielder by far. In the Territories two games he averaged 23 disposals, six marks and ten tackles in his only TAC Cup appearances. This was great preparation for his u18 Championship campaign. He averaged 16 disposals, four marks, four tackles and an elite four inside 50’s. This dominance lead him to be selected on the interchange on the u18 All Australian team and win the Northern Territories MVP award. Parfitt’s greatest strength is how energetic he is around the stoppages. He gathers the footy then bounces out of stoppages and delivers it to his teammates with his excellent foot skills. Parfitt also has by far the most class on any player in next year's draft. He just looks so calm with disposal and at times can look like Darcy Parish the way he runs. He’s just so smooth. The big knock Parfitt has is his height. He is not the tallest player in the midfield and he won’t probably get over the 180 mark as a player. He does tick a lot of boxes but he might be put down lower in the order due to his height. Parfitt is your dominant small midfielder who has all your flashy skill along with some toughness.


Luke Strnadica
East Fremantle Sharks/Western Australia
Key Forward/Ruckman
Height: 199 cm Weight: 88 kg D.O.B: 1/1/98

Potential is something this lad has in spades. Luke Strnadica is an athletic tall forward who can pinch hit in the ruck at times. This year he started playing for the East Fremantle colts at a high standard and continued this form throughout the season. He averaged ten disposals, four marks and three goals a game from full forward. This impressive form and his AFL Academy games gained him selection into the Western Australian state squad. He didn’t start in the team for the u18’s but he worked his way into it to play the three games for the Western Australian side. He took some good marks, provided a target and create some forward pressure. He averaged seven disposals, two marks, two tackles and kicked four goals in three games in the u18 Championships. His best performance came in the second game when he kicked three goals, took three marks and two tackles against Vic Metro. The thing that was really impressive was his goal accuracy in the u18 Championships and the WAFL colts. He shot at goal at 80% during the Championships. Then at the WAFL colts level he shot at 73% which is elite by position. In comparison at the AFL level straight shooter Luke Breust only kicks goals at 70% efficiency. Another aspect I like is his athleticism at his height. By position he’s great athletically and combining this with his height makes him a real asset to any team. He looks at times like a Joe Daniher type player in the way he can run and jump at the football. Luke although a great prospect he’s exceptionally raw. His body is extremely underdeveloped and has somewhat hindered his game style. He gets pushed under the ball in marking and ruck contests as well as not being able to push off his opponent well on a lead. This will no doubt improve and if he gains some muscle we could see a prospect who could go inside the top five. Luke is simply a wiry tall forward who can take a grab, convert his shots and with more development to come, there’s no telling how good he could be.

Josh Battle
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
Key Forward/Medium Forward
Height: 194 cm Weight: 89 kg D.O.B: 1/9/98

Crashing packs, taking contested marks and inserting himself on contests. This is what Josh Battle does best. Josh Battle is a Key Forward in the Jack Darling mould who makes his presence felt in every game he plays. Last year after a great u16 Championships he got turned away from the AIS Academy with some work to do. This rejection put a fire in his belly, leading to him to have a great year as a centre half forward for the Dandenong Stingrays and Haileybury college. He kicked 16 goals in 11 games this year for the Dandenong Stingrays, with his best haul of five coming in round two against an undersized Bendigo Pioneers outfit. He continued to impress throughout the whole year leading to him being selected in the Vic Country u18 squad. Although he didn’t play in the carnival, it's a good sign for a bottom ager. In my opinion his greatest asset is not the scoreboard impact, it's his contested marking. Battle in the games i've seen he can take many great contested marks and crashes packs like no other. His hands have vice like strength when he's got a hold of it and he won’t drop it. Battle is also a team player. Josh can set up teammates with his disposal, giving his team a better chance at a score. During the Allies v Academy game this year he played at centre half forward and set up his teammates on many occasions showcasing the what he brings to a team. This team first attitude is something that most key forward at his age have. The only knock I have on him is that he isn’t very tall. He’s not going to be a towering figure but he can play as a second tall forward or even as that mobile 3rd tall. I'm not saying he can’t be a key target at the next level but he's not going to be that tall forward who will pinch hit in the ruck or tower over defenders. Josh looks likely to become a likely prospect up forward who has a massive presence.

Sam McLarty
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Key Defender
Height: 195 cm Weight: 91 kg D.O.B: 11/5/98

The feel good story of next year's draft. Sam McLarty is a intercepting key defender who has faced great adversity. At 9 months Sam was found to be deaf and has had to wear a helmet to protect his bionic ear. Although this deafness may of hampered him at a young age, he is now primed and ready to make a name for himself in 2016. This year Sam McLarty was playing for the Oakleigh Chargers at TAC level. He averaged 12 disposals, five marks, two tackles at 74% efficiency. He was one of the dominant key defenders in the TAC and got a call up to the Vic Metro team. He played two games at the u18 carnival and he didn’t have influence he would have hoped for. He averaged five disposals, one mark, one tackle at 90% efficiency. He didn’t do much at the carnival but he proved he can play on some forwards down back. Then coming back into club level he carried his team into a grand final. He was intercepting everything coming into defensive 50 during the final series and was used at times as a linkup man. Then on grand final day he was one of the contributing factors leading to the win. He had ten disposals, four marks and stopped multiple attacks inside 50. This performance was one of many dominant performances he had at this level. Sam best skill is his ability to read the play. He sees everything just that half second before everyone else and reacts accordingly. This is allows him to become a quarterback and start plays for his team. It also helps him float forward at times and take marks inside 50. Sam also has a way with marking. He just clunks everything that comes close to him. This is visible from his marking numbers which are excellent by position. His only problem is that he doesn’t have many runs on the board against strong teams. Against strong teams in the TAC cup he can struggle with bigger opponents who demand attention like a Schache or a Harry McKay. This can be improved with time and with accountability being more emphasized by coaches he will have to. Sam McLarty is your intercept marking Key Defender who has overcome adversity to be a top draft prospect.

Kobe Mutch
Bendigo Pioneers/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Small Utility
Height: 184 cm Weight: 75 kg D.O.B: 18/3/98

As one Kobe retires, another one emerges. Although he doesn’t play basketball, he should be in the spotlight for next year's AFL draft. Kobe Mutch is a clean kicking small utility from Gol Gol who has relocated to play footy for the Bendigo Pioneers. He played mainly as a small defender and wingman for the pioneers and was one of their clear standouts as a bottom ager. He was composed and clean, something the Bendigo Pioneers have lacked all year. He averaged 18 disposals, five handball receives and an elite five marks per game. This impressive form translated very well to the u18 Championships where he was played as a high half-forward and half back. This is because of the lack of classy ball users in the NSW-ACT side and because of how proficient he is on both sides of the body. He averaged 16 disposals, 11 uncontested possessions and six marks per game. Those numbers are a testament to his high work rate to get around the ground and create run for his side. Kobe best trait I feel is his versatility. He can play practically everywhere on the ground. In defence he provides a good kick and run as well as an ability to stop his opponents. In the midfield he creates forward plays which make most opposition back off from him then as a forward he provides some real x-factor in the way he plays. In every position you put you feel he makes a big impact. Mutch also has an extremely high work rate. In both the TAC cup and u18 Championships he averaged elite numbers for uncontested marks and uncontested possesions, a hallmark of every good wingman. He also has good handball receive numbers for a player of his type. Kobe big issue is his muscle mass. Kobe looks like a twelve year old at times in the TAC Cup and at the u18 Carnival. This will obviously improve with time in the gym but you would like to see him play games earlier. Kobe is one of only a few small utilities who can make a great impact all around the ground.

Joshua Rotham
West Perth Falcons/Western Australia
Key Defender/Medium Defender
Height: 192 cm Weight: 76 kg D.O.B: 25/2/98

A rangy defender from West Perth, Joshua Rotham is one of those players who goes about their business quietly and does the team things. Rotham started this year as a very unknown player compared to the rest of his AFL Academy teammates in the West Australian team. He played as a key defender in the WAFL colts this year in an undersized West Perth side. A role which he excelled in leading to him being selected in the Colts team of the year at centre half kack. He was zoning off, spoiling and using his excellent disposal to his advantage. He also had scalps on AFL Academy teammates Luke Strnadica who kicked 33 goals for the season in the WAFL colts. In the u18 Championships he was a shining light in defence for the sandgropers. He averaged nine disposals, one mark, two tackles at an absolutely amazing 93% efficiency. This efficiency is close to the best figures ever seen from a bottom aged prospect. His best performance came in round 4 of the carnival where he had 13 disposals, four marks, three tackles, five rebound 50’s with no ineffective disposals to his name. The reason for this efficiency is because of his decision making which is first class. Rotham makes sure his disposals count by accessing his option quickly then executing. This is why he’s rated so highly amongst recruiters in clubland. I also like his versatility as a player. At the u18 Championships he played on a half-back flank and in a rotation into centre half-back. Then at WAFL colts level he was moved into the midfield when they needed some grunt and contested ball winning. The big knock on Rotham is what position will he play at AFL Level. At practically every position he's been tried in he's looked a little uncomfortable. At centre half back he’s too small to play on those massive gorillas, evident when he was on the receiving end of Schache’s eight goal game. In the midfield he can look slow and on a half back flank he just doesn't create that run you want from a defender. Right now he plays his best footy off a half back flank but I would expect him to move into the midfield sometime next year. Josh also has a habit of trying to do too much with the ball. On countless occasions i've seen Rotham blaze away and get caught with the ball. Although this doesn’t happen often it happens too much for a player of Josh’s quality. Josh is a team orientated defender with an ability to make good decisions under pressure and provide elite disposal to his teammates.

Noah Hura
Peel Thunder/Western Australia
Outside Midfielder/Medium Forward
Height: 186 cm Weight: 72 kg D.O.B: 31/1/98

Peel Thunder have a star in the making in this lad. Noah Hura is an outside midfielder who cuts up games with his class and speed. He also played up forward and even on a half back flank on occasion. This year he started quite slow. He only averaged 15 disposals in the first three rounds of the WAFL colts season. Although his disposal numbers improved he didn’t have the season you would have liked from a talent of Hura’s quality. Later in the year he played at the u18 Championships. He played some really high quality football and made everyone’s mouth drop with his clean disposal and speed. He averaged 11 disposals, three marks and one inside fifty in two games for the carnival. Although this sample was quite small he just gave us a glimpse of what he could become. After the u18 Championships he found some amazing form going back into the WAFL Colts. He averaged 19 disposals, four marks and one goal a game on a wing to finish out the year. This is because of his versatility and ability to run games out extremely strong. His greatest asset is his break neck speed. He a true speedster in the sense in he can gather the ball on the outside and take a few running bounces. He's the type of player who you want to see because there's no telling on what he can do. When you combine this with his goal kicking ability you have a player who can’t be contained by the average defender. Huras also extremely clean below his knees. This skill isn’t as flashy or pretty as his speed but it is pivotal to his game. He runs on to lose balls pick them up in one arm then bounces up like he’s on a trampoline. At times he looks like a small forward the way he picks up the ball. The main problem Hura will have is that he isn’t very big size wise. Hura at times looks like he get pushed over the ball to often when he tries to go into the contest. This could be because he doesn’t have great core strength or his because he doesn’t have strong legs. I’m sure this problem can be fixed with some work in the gym during the preseason. Noah Hura is the premium outside midfielder of the draft because he’s got speed, class and is a show stopper on occasion.

 

[Barrels]

Jake Waterman
Claremont Tigers/Western Australia
Medium Forward/Inside Midfielder
Height: 189 cm Weight: 84 kg D.O.B: 6/5/98

Son of gun, literally. Jake is medium forward who take big contested marks and can have some impact up the ground. His father, Chris Waterman, played 177 games for the West Coast Eagles making him a father son prospect for 2016. This year he played some great footy for the Western Australian u18’s and for his WAFL club Claremont. At the u18 Championships he kicked the most goals for the West Australian team and also had the most marks of a bottom age prospect in Divison 1 averaging five per game, two of which were contested. At club level he has shown his ability to be a main target up forward leading him to be selected in the WAFL colts team of the year at centre half forward. The thing that makes Jake so good is his ability to mark well above his height. At 189 cm he’s definitely not a key forward, but the fact that he’s demanding the footy like one is very promising for recruiters. His marking also is a big tick as he marks like a true centre half forward and doesn’t mind jostling for contested marks either. The main problems is see for Jake is the fact that he doesn’t gather the football much up the ground. In the u18 Championships he only gather ten disposals on average and only 15 disposals in the colts. These numbers are extremely average for a half forward and if he wants to play more midfield minutes, he needs to improve. The other problem is his finishing in front of goal. His goalkicking accuracy was at 50% during the u18 Championships which is extremely poor and for comparison Travis Cloke in the AFL kicks goals at 60% accuracy. All in all Jake is a Medium Forward with a high forward IQ, great bloodlines and outstanding marking ability.

Alex Witherden
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country
Medium Defender
Height: 184 cm Weight: 76 kg D.O.B: 10/9/98

If you need a half back flanker who can defend well then Alex is your man. Alex Witherden is a medium rebounding defender who can can cut games open with his run and carry. This year Alex has proven himself as a force to contend with off a half back flank for the Geelong Falcons. He averaged 18 disposals at an outstanding 78% efficiency. He also has proven himself to be a run and carry threat with his runs taking the game forward. This evident with five handball receives a game. This dominance got him selected in the AIS AFL Academy and lead him to finish top ten in the Geelong Falcons Best and Fairest in a side that included Darcy Parish, Rhys Mathieson and Tom Doedee. In my opinion Witherden’s stand out talent is his ability to run. He’s got a real knack for grabbing the ball, tucking it under his arm and taking a few running bounces. He’s a 80 meter player in the way he attacks the opposition and carries games forward with his speed and skill. The other standout trait is his kicking which I consider the second best in the draft. He can pinpoint passes and create switch plays which make opposition teams look silly. His kicking efficiency is a testimony to this at an amazing 80 percent. Which you have to take into to consideration that more than half his disposals are kicks. The main problem I have with Alex is his ability to play up the ground. I would like to see Alex try to play more midfield time or maybe even play across half forward and use his kicking there. This is where I see the game going, where clubs are looking for versatile players with great skills and this is what I think Alex could do if he works on his inside game and his ability up forward. Alex is the player you want on your team and the type of player you don’t want to face.

Jack Scrimshaw
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Key Defender
Height: 193 cm Weight: 77 kg D.O.B: 4/9/98

If there’s a player with limited exposure then it's Jack Scrimshaw. This year he's only played two games and did he impress. The first game he played in New Zealand against their national team. In my opinion he was the best defender for the game. He intercept multiple possessions and was rebounding very well for a tall defender. He put on some evasive moves which I think will translate very well to AFL level. In the second game he played mainly in a forward role and also went back in spurts. This game was against the best prospects from the Division Two teams. He kicked two goals in limited game time which I feel is a success for a player who has missed most of the year because of an injury to his leg. If you really wanted to see him at his best you would have had to go to the u16 championships in 2014. He averaged 20 disposals, five marks, five rebound 50’s and three tackles for Vic Metro in the u16 Championships. This is why he was selected in the AFL Academy and why I rate him as the best open draft Key Defender. His biggest strength is his evasive moves in my opinion. He’s a master of the stop and prop and is a serial candy man. At times he looks like a midfielder when he runs up the ground. My main problem with him is his lack of exposure. This isn’t a knock on him so much, but something that will put him lower down the order. In my opinion Jack the second best Key Defender but because of his injury hasn’t had a chance to show his talents. If he hadn’t had a injury there is a good chance he would have played in the u18 Champs and done some good things for the Sandringham. Jack is a mystery man for next year's draft but he shouldn’t be underestimated because he is a stopper, a rebounder and solid all round Key Defender.


Jeremy Goddard
Claremont Tigers/Western Australia
Ruckman
Height: 202 cm Weight: 97 kg D.O.B: 27/3/98

The best ruckman since Brodie Grundy, this is the tag that Goddard has on his shoulders. Jeremy Goddard is a extremely athletic ruckman whose tap work is elite. This year Jeremy has played in the WAFL colts and stamped himself as one of the dominant rucks in the competition. He averaged seven disposals, two tackles, two marks and an outstanding 33 hit outs a game. He had the fourth most hitouts for the competition despite playing 13 games. In fact he averaged the most hitouts of any player in that competition. This form when carried into u18 Championships where he played lone hand in the ruck for Western Australia. In fact when Goddard wasn’t in the ruck the Western Australia team lost almost every clearance. During the u18 Championships he was a force to contend because of how physically imposing he was, something that we haven’t seen from a young ruckman in years. This is evident from his tackle numbers which are highest from a ruckman in Division 1. His contested possession numbers are also very good for a ruckman. As a ruckman Goddard is extremely advanced for his age because of his physical size. He’s 97 kg which puts him up there with some of the heaviest ruckman in the junior ranks and makes me think he could play senior WAFL football for Claremont. Goddard’s other reason for his dominance is his tap work. He taps the ball right down his teammates throat and allows them to win those crucial clearances. This is probably why the Claremont colts won the premiership. The big problem I have with Jezza is his impact around the ground. As a ruckman his impact around the ground is quite poor, averaging one mark and less than one inside 50 per game. This is mainly due to his big frame which he needs to carry around and his endurance is paying for it. Jeremy Goddard is athletic ruckman who should be ready to play games in the first year of AFL football and make his presence felt.

William Setterfield
Sandringham Dragons/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Balanced Midfielder
Height: 189 cm Weight: 73 kg D.O.B: 5/2/98

Caulfield Grammar have done well to hide this kid. William Setterfield is a tall midfielder who can play both on the inside and outside. This year Will played only four games at rep level, making him very unknown compared to the other GWS Academy players. He started his year by playing in New Zealand for the u17 AIS AFL Academy team. He played as an inside midfielder and used his height in a Scott Pendlebury type role for the Academy. At the u18 Championships he was used in a different role, on a wing. He was smooth, clean and ran his opponent into the ground. In the first game he gathered an outstanding 20 disposals, three marks and four inside 50’s against a strong Tasmania side. This was just a glimpse of what he could do but it was enough to keep him in the side for the rest of the carnival. In the next two games he was less impressive with 15 and 4 disposals in his next two games. He averaged 13 disposals, three marks, four inside 50’s and one goal assist per game. Setterfield’s best tool is probably is his kicking going inside 50. In multiple occasions I’ve seen Setterfield set up his teammates to perfection with excellent delivery to his forwards. This evident from his inside 50 numbers which are elite. He also has one of the highest ceilings in the draft. His body is extremely skinny and for a kid to cut games up like he has makes me think he could become a very good prospect in the future. If he can beef up I would think he plays as an inside midfielder full time. Setterfield does just lack that elite trait. That thing that makes him special. At the moment that's the difference from him going inside the top 20 to going in the third round. If he can add a standout trait to his bow we could expect a splash for Setterfield next year. Willy Setterfield is your classic tall wingman who runs games forward, if he can fulfill his potential or add another string to his bow then watch out.

Zach Sproule
Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Key Forward
Height: 193 cm Weight: 81 cm D.O.B: 12/5/98

The marque Key Forward in next year's draft. Zach Sproule is a lead up key forward who has the runs on the board. This year Zach Sproule has played in both the u18 and in the TAC cup where he played for the Murray Bushrangers where he partnered up with star Key Forward Josh Schache. He averaged 11 disposals, five marks and two goals a game. In fact he kicked two bags of five in consecutive weeks. He also averaged the most goals of any Murray player besides Josh Schache. At the u18 Championships though he was less impactful on the scoreboard, but more prolific in the marking. He averaged seven disposals, four marks, two inside 50’s and one goal a game as a foil to Harrison Himmelberg. Although these numbers are good, the thing that makes me think he can become a handy player at AFL level is his contested marking numbers. He averaged one contested mark for the tournament, the third most of any player who has played three or more games at the carnival. The biggest strength Sproule has is his ability to cover the ground. He is a true centre half-forward in the sense that he is a linkup man. I’m sure if you looked at his GPS numbers, they would be up there with the best for a key forward. Sproule also has some extremely hands for a key forward. On lots of occasions this year Sproule has at least gotten hands to the ball, if not mark it. This is evident from his marking stats which are some of the best for a player at his age. In fact Sam Weideman, who went top ten, at the same age averaged less marks then Zach. Sproule doesn’t have many big problems in his game but he doesn’t chase defenders at times. This can be a problem because it makes things harder for players in the midfield and defenders. Zach Sproule is one of the best Key Forwards of the draft and it's clear to see why.

Jarrod Korewha
North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country
Key Forward/Key Defender
Height: 192 cm Weight: 81 kg D.O.B: 8/5/98

The fan favorite of next year's crop. Jarrod Korewha is a tall swingman with New Zealand heritage who has a high workrate and skill. Jarrod also has a pony tail which makes it hard to miss him. This year Jarrod Korewha hasn’t panned out the way he would have liked. He missed the start of the year and also missed out on the u18 Championships, but when he started going he was great. He was played in a running key defender role at the start and finished as a mobile centre half forward in the TAC cup. He averaged an elite 12 disposals, two marks, three handball receives and a goal a game. By the end of the year he had played ten games and was given a Level Two AIS Academy spot for his work rate and running. Jarrod’s greatest asset is his work ethic. Jarrod’s is the type of player who is going to work his ass off to get to every loose ball. This was evident in his second game of the season where he had 20 disposals, four marks and eight handball receives, highlighting his wor. He also has a great running base. He literally shakes off defender because he runs the legs off his opponents. This makes him a real handful for players and means he doesn’t have to change his game style with the interchange cap. Korewha’s versatility also makes him an appealing prospect. He is just so adept in his ability to play forward or back. As a backman Jarrod uses his running talent to create some drive from the back half like a Troy Chaplin. In the forward line Jarrod plays like Adelaide’s Tom Lynch as a roaming tall forward who can play as a third tall. This versatility is appealing to coaches because it allows them to make quick changes in games. His biggest problem is that he doesn’t attack packs very hard. He can look at times he’s afraid to go into the contest which isn’t promising. If he could change this then I feel he has the athletic traits to make it at AFL level. Jarrod Korewha is a gut running key utility who under the right guidance could make the grade.

Connor Byrne
North Ballarat Rebels/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Balanced Midfielder/Small Defender
Height: 182 cm Weight: 70 kg D.O.B: 16/6/98

Damaging is an understatement when you’re talking about this lad. Connor Byrne is a damaging midfielder who can play as a small defender. Last year Connor Byrne was playing for NSW-ACT where he won their MVP award for his standout u16 Championships. Even though he was their most dominant midfielder he wasn’t selected into the AIS Academy. This lead him to follow the footsteps of Jacob Hopper to move to Ballarat to try to gather more exposure. At TAC cup level he played for the North Ballarat Rebels and was one of there best underage prospects. He averaged 15 disposals, four marks, three tackles and four handball receives. This statline isn’t as flattering as many others at his age but you only need to look at his stats from his first seven games to see why he rated so highly. He averaged 18 disposals, six handball receives, four marks and three tackles. This got him a call up to the NSW-ACT state team. He played all three games and showed that he can keep up with the best. He averaged 11 disposals, five tackles and one inside 50 per game. His best game came in the first round when he had 16 disposals, three marks, six tackles and two inside 50’s. He was clean below his knees, explosive through stoppages and create space for his teammates, rare traits for a bottom ager. Connor’s best attribute is his ability to cut games up. Byrne is probably the most damaging player in the draft because of how much he influences games with his great disposal. This was apparent in the first game of the TAC cup finals where he had 11 disposals at 100% efficiency and kicked the match winning goal for the Rebels. Connor just doesn’t waste any of his disposals. Connor’s also has elite endurance. Connor runs out games extremely well and makes opposition follow him around all game. This evident from his beep test which was at 15.6, a score which would put him second in testing at the AFL Combine. Connor’s biggest concern is his accumulation. Byrne at the moment doesn’t gather disposal like other players and will put down the order due to this fact. If he could gather more disposals we could see him play somewhat like a Callum Mills from the Swans. Connor Byrne has all the skill in the world and if he can gather more disposals watch out.

Ben McGuinness
Lauderdale Bombers/Tasmania
Medium Defender
Height: 189 cm Weight: 75 kg D.O.B: 21/5/98

Tasmania best prospect is a strange one. Ben McGuiness is a rangy defender who has great athleticism and skill. This year Ben McGuinness was quite unknown except for the fact that his brother was drafted to the Brisbane lions. Ben started his campaign by playing at TSL level for Lauderdale. He was a star player for them, playing 11 games and being named in the best eight times. An good result for a player who is only 17. Then in the TAC cup he was the most impressive. Ben at TAC cup level played as an undersized Key Defender because of the lack of height in the Tasmania squad. He averaged 11 disposals, two marks, five tackles at 70% efficiency. Ben was uncompromising and was used as a running defender at times. In fact Ben McGuinness has on average only one goal per game against him. Then in u18 Championships he was disapointing. He averaged less than five disposals at game, only one mark and three tackles in a poor carnival by his standards. The only highlight I have from the carnival is when he kicked the crucial goal to defeat the Northern Territory in round three. Although he wasn’t great he did show his ability to play a defensive role on diffrent types of players. Ben’s best skill is his capacity to play on both talls and smalls as a player. Ben is the most versatile defender you will see because of his height and athleticism. Ben can play on small because of his closing speed and his tackling dominance. Then when he plays on talls he has the height and the vertical leap to stop those gorilla type forwards from clunking marks. Ben also has a great attack on the football. He is the type of player who if the ball is near him will make a beeline for it. He’s like a bull in a china shop and he doesn’t take no prisoners. This is apparent when you look at his tackling numbers which are ranked excellent for medium defenders. If you have the ball and Ben McGuinness is barreling down at you, you best get rid of it beacause he will crunch you. The problem Ben will have at the next level is his marking. He isn’t a great mark although he’s good, it isn’t going to cut it at AFL level. This can attributed to his small frame, playing out of position or even because he prefers to spoil. If he can learn to mark the ball better then I would expect McGuinness to play some decent football in 2016 as a third tall defender. Ben McGuinness is the prototype modern defender which plays on both talls and smalls; attacks the ball hard and has great athleticism.

Jamie Hampton
West Adelaide/Northern Territory
Outside Midfielder
Height: 186 cm Weight: 76 kg D.O.B: 16/10/98

It’s very rare you find a player who has x-factor like this lad does. Jamie Hampton is a classy wingman with elite speed and a capacity to play as a rebounding defender. 2015 was a year which made Jamie Hampton a player to watch. He played at school level with Immanuel College; SANFL u18’s with West Adelaide and u18 Championships for the Northern Territory. At SANFL u18 level Hampton was a star. He averaged 19 disposals, three marks and three tackles a game. Hampton also averaged two inside 50’s highlighting his ability to take games forward with his run. At the u18 Championships he was one of Northern Territories standout players. He averaged 13 disposals, two marks, one inside 50 at 71% efficiency. He was a star player and looked likely to break games on many occasions. This carnival made AFL talent manager Michael Ablett call Hampton a player you pay money to see. This is because of his x-factor which makes people's mouths drop to the floor. He dances through traffic, has electrifying runs and sells more candy than any other player. Infact at times he looks like Lewis Jetta in the way he runs up the ground. Jamie also is fast, extremely fast. He makes every other player look like they have cement in their shoes. Infact he has out run practically every player I have seen him play against. Although Hampton has all this talent, defensively he is poor. He looks disinterested when he has to find a man and just doesn’t try to chase down players. This is extremely obvious when you look at his tackling numbers which are poor. This problem will have to be improved quickly because players like him get found out very quickly like Kieran Agius. Jamie Hampton is your true line breaker who has talent to burn.

 

[Defacto]

Clark was a huge kid who was soft, and despite a massive running capacity, not quick, he wasn't a big possession winner, and his inside game was negligible. He averaged 17.2 possessions and 4.3 marks in six games at the Champs.

Brodie is a contested beast who has taken on - and beaten - every opposition he's been presented with. As an underager, in a stacked VC midfield, he averaged 20 possessions a game.

He won the MCC President's Medal against Werribee (men) and was named the AFL Academy's best as an underager in NZ (against a mature-aged squad).

Plus, as an August kid, he's actually one of the younger kids in his draft class. The kid's a gun.

Pretty easy to be beaten when your opposition is getting that kind of dominance out of the ruck. One average game doesn't define a kid.

And as for McCluggage; he got 27 disposals. That's a solid game.

Come on man.

Did you watch the game? It was hardly solid they were all nothing disposals and turn overs. Taylor lewis also got heaps of it in his first season, doubt it troubled anyone given the disposal was pretty much nothing and non damaging

You may be right on both but it certainly wasnt on show on the weekend. As for the ruck situation it wasnt as dominant as you think, at the end of the day the good mids win it regardless of whats happening in the ruck. Brodie had what was it 17 disposals? Thats anything but dominant. Against much smaller opposition who cracked in and pushed them around. He didnt look quick. Now remind me of clarkes average again and his issues?

 

[Barrels]

Did you watch the game? It was hardly solid they were all nothing disposals and turn overs. Taylor lewis also got heaps of it in his first season, doubt it troubled anyone given the disposal was pretty much nothing and non damaging

You may be right on both but it certainly wasnt on show on the weekend. As for the ruck situation it wasnt as dominant as you think, at the end of the day the good mids win it regardless of whats happening in the ruck. Brodie had what was it 17 disposals? Thats anything but dominant. Against much smaller opposition who cracked in and pushed them around. He didnt look quick. Now remind me of clarkes average again and his issues?

Brodie is a significantly better footballer than Clark mate. That's not a debatable point.

 

[Defacto]

Brodie is a significantly better footballer than Clark mate. That's not a debatable point.

like i said you may very well be right, but it certainly wasnt on show on the weekend. all i can go off is what ive seen

 

[Barrels]

One I've been keen on for a while is this young lad...

Noah Hura
Peel Thunder/Western Australia
Outside Midfielder/Medium Forward
Height: 186 cm Weight: 72 kg D.O.B: 31/1/98

Peel Thunder have a star in the making in this lad. Noah Hura is an outside midfielder who cuts up games with his class and speed. He also played up forward and even on a half back flank on occasion. This year he started quite slow. He only averaged 15 disposals in the first three rounds of the WAFL colts season. Although his disposal numbers improved he didn’t have the season you would have liked from a talent of Hura’s quality. Later in the year he played at the u18 Championships. He played some really high quality football and made everyone’s mouth drop with his clean disposal and speed. He averaged 11 disposals, three marks and one inside fifty in two games for the carnival. Although this sample was quite small he just gave us a glimpse of what he could become. After the u18 Championships he found some amazing form going back into the WAFL Colts. He averaged 19 disposals, four marks and one goal a game on a wing to finish out the year. This is because of his versatility and ability to run games out extremely strong. His greatest asset is his break neck speed. He a true speedster in the sense in he can gather the ball on the outside and take a few running bounces. He's the type of player who you want to see because there's no telling on what he can do. When you combine this with his goal kicking ability you have a player who can’t be contained by the average defender. Huras also extremely clean below his knees. This skill isn’t as flashy or pretty as his speed but it is pivotal to his game. He runs on to lose balls pick them up in one arm then bounces up like he’s on a trampoline. At times he looks like a small forward the way he picks up the ball. The main problem Hura will have is that he isn’t very big size wise. Hura at times looks like he get pushed over the ball to often when he tries to go into the contest. This could be because he doesn’t have great core strength or his because he doesn’t have strong legs. I’m sure this problem can be fixed with some work in the gym during the preseason. Noah Hura is the premium outside midfielder of the draft because he’s got speed, class and is a show stopper on occasion.

The underlined is exactly what we need. Hasn't played much at Colts level due to some injury issues this year, and missed the first Champs game as a result, but posted 25 touches at Colts and should feature in the next round.

 

[Defacto]

One I've been keen on for a while is this young lad...

The underlined is exactly what we need. Hasn't played much at Colts level due to some injury issues this year, and missed the first Champs game as a result, but posted 25 touches at Colts and should feature in the next round.

good post.

something completely irrelevant to barrels post, but the irony in that last part given peels statement on the weekend...

 

[Punter!]

Jake Waterman
Claremont Tigers/Western Australia
Medium Forward/Inside Midfielder
Height: 189 cm Weight: 84 kg D.O.B: 6/5/98

Son of gun, literally. Jake is medium forward who take big contested marks and can have some impact up the ground. His father, Chris Waterman, played 177 games for the West Coast Eagles making him a father son prospect for 2016. This year he played some great footy for the Western Australian u18’s and for his WAFL club Claremont. At the u18 Championships he kicked the most goals for the West Australian team and also had the most marks of a bottom age prospect in Divison 1 averaging five per game, two of which were contested. At club level he has shown his ability to be a main target up forward leading him to be selected in the WAFL colts team of the year at centre half forward. The thing that makes Jake so good is his ability to mark well above his height. At 189 cm he’s definitely not a key forward, but the fact that he’s demanding the footy like one is very promising for recruiters. His marking also is a big tick as he marks like a true centre half forward and doesn’t mind jostling for contested marks either. The main problems is see for Jake is the fact that he doesn’t gather the football much up the ground. In the u18 Championships he only gather ten disposals on average and only 15 disposals in the colts. These numbers are extremely average for a half forward and if he wants to play more midfield minutes, he needs to improve. The other problem is his finishing in front of goal. His goalkicking accuracy was at 50% during the u18 Championships which is extremely poor and for comparison Travis Cloke in the AFL kicks goals at 60% accuracy. All in all Jake is a Medium Forward with a high forward IQ, great bloodlines and outstanding marking ability.

Alex Witherden
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country
Medium Defender
Height: 184 cm Weight: 76 kg D.O.B: 10/9/98

If you need a half back flanker who can defend well then Alex is your man. Alex Witherden is a medium rebounding defender who can can cut games open with his run and carry. This year Alex has proven himself as a force to contend with off a half back flank for the Geelong Falcons. He averaged 18 disposals at an outstanding 78% efficiency. He also has proven himself to be a run and carry threat with his runs taking the game forward. This evident with five handball receives a game. This dominance got him selected in the AIS AFL Academy and lead him to finish top ten in the Geelong Falcons Best and Fairest in a side that included Darcy Parish, Rhys Mathieson and Tom Doedee. In my opinion Witherden’s stand out talent is his ability to run. He’s got a real knack for grabbing the ball, tucking it under his arm and taking a few running bounces. He’s a 80 meter player in the way he attacks the opposition and carries games forward with his speed and skill. The other standout trait is his kicking which I consider the second best in the draft. He can pinpoint passes and create switch plays which make opposition teams look silly. His kicking efficiency is a testimony to this at an amazing 80 percent. Which you have to take into to consideration that more than half his disposals are kicks. The main problem I have with Alex is his ability to play up the ground. I would like to see Alex try to play more midfield time or maybe even play across half forward and use his kicking there. This is where I see the game going, where clubs are looking for versatile players with great skills and this is what I think Alex could do if he works on his inside game and his ability up forward. Alex is the player you want on your team and the type of player you don’t want to face.

Jack Scrimshaw
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Key Defender
Height: 193 cm Weight: 77 kg D.O.B: 4/9/98

If there’s a player with limited exposure then it's Jack Scrimshaw. This year he's only played two games and did he impress. The first game he played in New Zealand against their national team. In my opinion he was the best defender for the game. He intercept multiple possessions and was rebounding very well for a tall defender. He put on some evasive moves which I think will translate very well to AFL level. In the second game he played mainly in a forward role and also went back in spurts. This game was against the best prospects from the Division Two teams. He kicked two goals in limited game time which I feel is a success for a player who has missed most of the year because of an injury to his leg. If you really wanted to see him at his best you would have had to go to the u16 championships in 2014. He averaged 20 disposals, five marks, five rebound 50’s and three tackles for Vic Metro in the u16 Championships. This is why he was selected in the AFL Academy and why I rate him as the best open draft Key Defender. His biggest strength is his evasive moves in my opinion. He’s a master of the stop and prop and is a serial candy man. At times he looks like a midfielder when he runs up the ground. My main problem with him is his lack of exposure. This isn’t a knock on him so much, but something that will put him lower down the order. In my opinion Jack the second best Key Defender but because of his injury hasn’t had a chance to show his talents. If he hadn’t had a injury there is a good chance he would have played in the u18 Champs and done some good things for the Sandringham. Jack is a mystery man for next year's draft but he shouldn’t be underestimated because he is a stopper, a rebounder and solid all round Key Defender.


Jeremy Goddard
Claremont Tigers/Western Australia
Ruckman
Height: 202 cm Weight: 97 kg D.O.B: 27/3/98

The best ruckman since Brodie Grundy, this is the tag that Goddard has on his shoulders. Jeremy Goddard is a extremely athletic ruckman whose tap work is elite. This year Jeremy has played in the WAFL colts and stamped himself as one of the dominant rucks in the competition. He averaged seven disposals, two tackles, two marks and an outstanding 33 hit outs a game. He had the fourth most hitouts for the competition despite playing 13 games. In fact he averaged the most hitouts of any player in that competition. This form when carried into u18 Championships where he played lone hand in the ruck for Western Australia. In fact when Goddard wasn’t in the ruck the Western Australia team lost almost every clearance. During the u18 Championships he was a force to contend because of how physically imposing he was, something that we haven’t seen from a young ruckman in years. This is evident from his tackle numbers which are highest from a ruckman in Division 1. His contested possession numbers are also very good for a ruckman. As a ruckman Goddard is extremely advanced for his age because of his physical size. He’s 97 kg which puts him up there with some of the heaviest ruckman in the junior ranks and makes me think he could play senior WAFL football for Claremont. Goddard’s other reason for his dominance is his tap work. He taps the ball right down his teammates throat and allows them to win those crucial clearances. This is probably why the Claremont colts won the premiership. The big problem I have with Jezza is his impact around the ground. As a ruckman his impact around the ground is quite poor, averaging one mark and less than one inside 50 per game. This is mainly due to his big frame which he needs to carry around and his endurance is paying for it. Jeremy Goddard is athletic ruckman who should be ready to play games in the first year of AFL football and make his presence felt.

William Setterfield
Sandringham Dragons/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Balanced Midfielder
Height: 189 cm Weight: 73 kg D.O.B: 5/2/98

Caulfield Grammar have done well to hide this kid. William Setterfield is a tall midfielder who can play both on the inside and outside. This year Will played only four games at rep level, making him very unknown compared to the other GWS Academy players. He started his year by playing in New Zealand for the u17 AIS AFL Academy team. He played as an inside midfielder and used his height in a Scott Pendlebury type role for the Academy. At the u18 Championships he was used in a different role, on a wing. He was smooth, clean and ran his opponent into the ground. In the first game he gathered an outstanding 20 disposals, three marks and four inside 50’s against a strong Tasmania side. This was just a glimpse of what he could do but it was enough to keep him in the side for the rest of the carnival. In the next two games he was less impressive with 15 and 4 disposals in his next two games. He averaged 13 disposals, three marks, four inside 50’s and one goal assist per game. Setterfield’s best tool is probably is his kicking going inside 50. In multiple occasions I’ve seen Setterfield set up his teammates to perfection with excellent delivery to his forwards. This evident from his inside 50 numbers which are elite. He also has one of the highest ceilings in the draft. His body is extremely skinny and for a kid to cut games up like he has makes me think he could become a very good prospect in the future. If he can beef up I would think he plays as an inside midfielder full time. Setterfield does just lack that elite trait. That thing that makes him special. At the moment that's the difference from him going inside the top 20 to going in the third round. If he can add a standout trait to his bow we could expect a splash for Setterfield next year. Willy Setterfield is your classic tall wingman who runs games forward, if he can fulfill his potential or add another string to his bow then watch out.

Zach Sproule
Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Key Forward
Height: 193 cm Weight: 81 cm D.O.B: 12/5/98

The marque Key Forward in next year's draft. Zach Sproule is a lead up key forward who has the runs on the board. This year Zach Sproule has played in both the u18 and in the TAC cup where he played for the Murray Bushrangers where he partnered up with star Key Forward Josh Schache. He averaged 11 disposals, five marks and two goals a game. In fact he kicked two bags of five in consecutive weeks. He also averaged the most goals of any Murray player besides Josh Schache. At the u18 Championships though he was less impactful on the scoreboard, but more prolific in the marking. He averaged seven disposals, four marks, two inside 50’s and one goal a game as a foil to Harrison Himmelberg. Although these numbers are good, the thing that makes me think he can become a handy player at AFL level is his contested marking numbers. He averaged one contested mark for the tournament, the third most of any player who has played three or more games at the carnival. The biggest strength Sproule has is his ability to cover the ground. He is a true centre half-forward in the sense that he is a linkup man. I’m sure if you looked at his GPS numbers, they would be up there with the best for a key forward. Sproule also has some extremely hands for a key forward. On lots of occasions this year Sproule has at least gotten hands to the ball, if not mark it. This is evident from his marking stats which are some of the best for a player at his age. In fact Sam Weideman, who went top ten, at the same age averaged less marks then Zach. Sproule doesn’t have many big problems in his game but he doesn’t chase defenders at times. This can be a problem because it makes things harder for players in the midfield and defenders. Zach Sproule is one of the best Key Forwards of the draft and it's clear to see why.

Jarrod Korewha
North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country
Key Forward/Key Defender
Height: 192 cm Weight: 81 kg D.O.B: 8/5/98

The fan favorite of next year's crop. Jarrod Korewha is a tall swingman with New Zealand heritage who has a high workrate and skill. Jarrod also has a pony tail which makes it hard to miss him. This year Jarrod Korewha hasn’t panned out the way he would have liked. He missed the start of the year and also missed out on the u18 Championships, but when he started going he was great. He was played in a running key defender role at the start and finished as a mobile centre half forward in the TAC cup. He averaged an elite 12 disposals, two marks, three handball receives and a goal a game. By the end of the year he had played ten games and was given a Level Two AIS Academy spot for his work rate and running. Jarrod’s greatest asset is his work ethic. Jarrod’s is the type of player who is going to work his ass off to get to every loose ball. This was evident in his second game of the season where he had 20 disposals, four marks and eight handball receives, highlighting his wor. He also has a great running base. He literally shakes off defender because he runs the legs off his opponents. This makes him a real handful for players and means he doesn’t have to change his game style with the interchange cap. Korewha’s versatility also makes him an appealing prospect. He is just so adept in his ability to play forward or back. As a backman Jarrod uses his running talent to create some drive from the back half like a Troy Chaplin. In the forward line Jarrod plays like Adelaide’s Tom Lynch as a roaming tall forward who can play as a third tall. This versatility is appealing to coaches because it allows them to make quick changes in games. His biggest problem is that he doesn’t attack packs very hard. He can look at times he’s afraid to go into the contest which isn’t promising. If he could change this then I feel he has the athletic traits to make it at AFL level. Jarrod Korewha is a gut running key utility who under the right guidance could make the grade.

Connor Byrne
North Ballarat Rebels/GWS Academy/NSW-ACT
Balanced Midfielder/Small Defender
Height: 182 cm Weight: 70 kg D.O.B: 16/6/98

Damaging is an understatement when you’re talking about this lad. Connor Byrne is a damaging midfielder who can play as a small defender. Last year Connor Byrne was playing for NSW-ACT where he won their MVP award for his standout u16 Championships. Even though he was their most dominant midfielder he wasn’t selected into the AIS Academy. This lead him to follow the footsteps of Jacob Hopper to move to Ballarat to try to gather more exposure. At TAC cup level he played for the North Ballarat Rebels and was one of there best underage prospects. He averaged 15 disposals, four marks, three tackles and four handball receives. This statline isn’t as flattering as many others at his age but you only need to look at his stats from his first seven games to see why he rated so highly. He averaged 18 disposals, six handball receives, four marks and three tackles. This got him a call up to the NSW-ACT state team. He played all three games and showed that he can keep up with the best. He averaged 11 disposals, five tackles and one inside 50 per game. His best game came in the first round when he had 16 disposals, three marks, six tackles and two inside 50’s. He was clean below his knees, explosive through stoppages and create space for his teammates, rare traits for a bottom ager. Connor’s best attribute is his ability to cut games up. Byrne is probably the most damaging player in the draft because of how much he influences games with his great disposal. This was apparent in the first game of the TAC cup finals where he had 11 disposals at 100% efficiency and kicked the match winning goal for the Rebels. Connor just doesn’t waste any of his disposals. Connor’s also has elite endurance. Connor runs out games extremely well and makes opposition follow him around all game. This evident from his beep test which was at 15.6, a score which would put him second in testing at the AFL Combine. Connor’s biggest concern is his accumulation. Byrne at the moment doesn’t gather disposal like other players and will put down the order due to this fact. If he could gather more disposals we could see him play somewhat like a Callum Mills from the Swans. Connor Byrne has all the skill in the world and if he can gather more disposals watch out.

Ben McGuinness
Lauderdale Bombers/Tasmania
Medium Defender
Height: 189 cm Weight: 75 kg D.O.B: 21/5/98

Tasmania best prospect is a strange one. Ben McGuiness is a rangy defender who has great athleticism and skill. This year Ben McGuinness was quite unknown except for the fact that his brother was drafted to the Brisbane lions. Ben started his campaign by playing at TSL level for Lauderdale. He was a star player for them, playing 11 games and being named in the best eight times. An good result for a player who is only 17. Then in the TAC cup he was the most impressive. Ben at TAC cup level played as an undersized Key Defender because of the lack of height in the Tasmania squad. He averaged 11 disposals, two marks, five tackles at 70% efficiency. Ben was uncompromising and was used as a running defender at times. In fact Ben McGuinness has on average only one goal per game against him. Then in u18 Championships he was disapointing. He averaged less than five disposals at game, only one mark and three tackles in a poor carnival by his standards. The only highlight I have from the carnival is when he kicked the crucial goal to defeat the Northern Territory in round three. Although he wasn’t great he did show his ability to play a defensive role on diffrent types of players. Ben’s best skill is his capacity to play on both talls and smalls as a player. Ben is the most versatile defender you will see because of his height and athleticism. Ben can play on small because of his closing speed and his tackling dominance. Then when he plays on talls he has the height and the vertical leap to stop those gorilla type forwards from clunking marks. Ben also has a great attack on the football. He is the type of player who if the ball is near him will make a beeline for it. He’s like a bull in a china shop and he doesn’t take no prisoners. This is apparent when you look at his tackling numbers which are ranked excellent for medium defenders. If you have the ball and Ben McGuinness is barreling down at you, you best get rid of it beacause he will crunch you. The problem Ben will have at the next level is his marking. He isn’t a great mark although he’s good, it isn’t going to cut it at AFL level. This can attributed to his small frame, playing out of position or even because he prefers to spoil. If he can learn to mark the ball better then I would expect McGuinness to play some decent football in 2016 as a third tall defender. Ben McGuinness is the prototype modern defender which plays on both talls and smalls; attacks the ball hard and has great athleticism.

Jamie Hampton
West Adelaide/Northern Territory
Outside Midfielder
Height: 186 cm Weight: 76 kg D.O.B: 16/10/98

It’s very rare you find a player who has x-factor like this lad does. Jamie Hampton is a classy wingman with elite speed and a capacity to play as a rebounding defender. 2015 was a year which made Jamie Hampton a player to watch. He played at school level with Immanuel College; SANFL u18’s with West Adelaide and u18 Championships for the Northern Territory. At SANFL u18 level Hampton was a star. He averaged 19 disposals, three marks and three tackles a game. Hampton also averaged two inside 50’s highlighting his ability to take games forward with his run. At the u18 Championships he was one of Northern Territories standout players. He averaged 13 disposals, two marks, one inside 50 at 71% efficiency. He was a star player and looked likely to break games on many occasions. This carnival made AFL talent manager Michael Ablett call Hampton a player you pay money to see. This is because of his x-factor which makes people's mouths drop to the floor. He dances through traffic, has electrifying runs and sells more candy than any other player. Infact at times he looks like Lewis Jetta in the way he runs up the ground. Jamie also is fast, extremely fast. He makes every other player look like they have cement in their shoes. Infact he has out run practically every player I have seen him play against. Although Hampton has all this talent, defensively he is poor. He looks disinterested when he has to find a man and just doesn’t try to chase down players. This is extremely obvious when you look at his tackling numbers which are poor. This problem will have to be improved quickly because players like him get found out very quickly like Kieran Agius. Jamie Hampton is your true line breaker who has talent to burn.

Jack Graham
Jack Bowes
Jack Scrimshaw

Keep the Jacks coming...!

 

[Defacto]

Barrels who's the better prospect from what you've seen, brodie or acres?

 

[Barrels]

One for next year is young Stingrays kid Luke Davies-Uniacke. From Rye, but doing his schooling at Haileybury, he's a big midfielder/utility that's already 187cm 86kg and in the Vic Country squad as an underager.


* he's in the #9 guernsey

Only played the one TAC Cup game this season, but pulled in 19 touches (73.6% eff.), 5 marks (1 con.), 4 tackles and 3 handball receives.

Did kick 0.2 though, and give away 4 frees.

He'll go high.

 

[Barrels]

Barrels who's the better prospect from what you've seen, brodie or acres?

Different players. Acres was a smoother mover, Brodie is a bull.

Acres is more likely to do the impossible, but Brodie will never stop getting involved.

 

[saintbatty]

One for next year is young Stingrays kid Luke Davies-Uniacke. .

He'd need to come with a pronunciation guide and/or a ready made nickname

 

[Defacto]

Different players. Acres was a smoother mover, Brodie is a bull.

Acres is more likely to do the impossible, but Brodie will never stop getting involved.

cheers, if you had to rate them pick wise, what would you be prepared to give up for each one?