List Mgmt. Draft thread - 2025 (remaining picks: 29, 34)

[Keys]

Live draft hand
R1: 1 (Duursma), 4 (CDT), 19 (Lindsay)
R2: 29, 34
RD: 1

Draft picks pre-draft
R1: 1, 2, 13
R2: 34, 41
RD: 1

List spots available
Main list: 2 (includes Duursma, CDT, Lindsay)
Cat A Rookie list: 1 (expecting Robertson, Macrae and Schoenberg to join as SSP signings)
Cat B Rookie list: 1

Draft order

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Draft prospect video highlights (thanks to noobermensch)

Rookie Me Central 2025 Draft Guide

2025 AFL Draft Guide

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Matthew Clarke on Gettable 17/11

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Cal Twomey’s Phantom Draft

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[Deplorable trumpster]

The wild divergences of opinion on the likely candidates for Picks 1 and 2 worries me. I don't have an opinion because i haven't see any of the players mentioned. But if opinion is so divided then that means it would be easier/more possible for the club to make a mistake and waste a pick on another spud. We really need to nail this draft. We won't get another hand like this for a long time.

 

[cookiesncream]

If we do not get a Cumming or Dovaston slide to 13 I hope we bid on Addinsall. Bloke averaged 32 disposals in the Coates League and 26 disposal 8 clearance game against GWS VFL. We could do with another accumulator and first distributor.

 

[tigger_ferret]

I’ve been pretty comfortable with the idea of trading 2+13 for 5+6, as I’m not sure who I would take at 2. However looking at the last decade of drafts, I reckon you consistently get the better outcome with 2+13

I’m locking in Duursma and Sharp as my preference.

 

[Wooshaaaa]

Every year: We lack elite talent!

Every year: We get top 3 picks, this year, two of the bastards!

Every year: How can we trade out of the top 3 to get multiple lesser picks?

Every year: Why the **** did we trade down and miss out on the top end talent!? The only elite young talent in the midfield is Harley, taken with Pick 1! Are we stupid!?

(Yes)

Because everyone recons the top midfield talent doesn't fall at 1 and 2. And quite frankly I have serious reservations that the 2 that have been anointed as the top 2 in talent, aren't.

 

[Wooshaaaa]

I just had a look at Tom De Koning’s stats in the Coates talent league vs CDT’s
CDT takes the chocolates by a fair margin, in disposals, marks, hit outs.
I don’t buy this crap the CDT isn’t a ruckman, he is developing very nicely and if he end’s anywhere near as good as Tom De Koning, WC would be mad not to take him, in what is a position of dire need for our team, start him up forward and transition to ruck over time.
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Do U actually rate TDK though !!

 

[RustyShacklefordFalcon]

Do U actually rate TDK though !!

I think the vast majority of us would bite someone's hand off for the opportunity to have TDK rucking for us.

 

[RustyShacklefordFalcon]

If we do not get a Cumming or Dovaston slide to 13 I hope we bid on Addinsall. Bloke averaged 32 disposals in the Coates League and 26 disposal 8 clearance game against GWS VFL. We could do with another accumulator and first distributor.

I've actually been wondering what the knock on Addinsall is. Any posters ITK (AsterixTheGaul CountryLad Eastcoasteagle etc) who could shed some light on why he isn't ranked above the likes of Farrow, NHH, Greeves, Poo #2 and others around that pick 13 mark?

 

[FootyOutlier]

Is there much reason to why on both the Richmond and Essendon board that they are frothing at getting Robey and hoping Eagles pick CDT at 2?

Surely there is substance to that?

 

[Rowan18]

I wonder if Essendon are into Robey and want to get ahead of Tigers. If it’s CDT they’re into I reckon they just call our bluff and hope he slides. Considering Tigers are unlikely to draft him due to who they took last year and he would be a risky pick for us, they might still get him at 5. Less chance Robey gets past Tigers IMO.

If we trade 2&13 for 5&6

1. Duurs WC
2. Robey Ess
3. Grlj Ric
4. Taylor Ric
5. CDT WC
6. Sharp WC

Would be happy to take CDT with Duurs and Sharp but not if we don’t get Sharp as well.

I agree. I think we should try and move pick 2 back so we get 3 selections before Melbourne. Take Duursma with pick 1 and aim to get 2 of Sharp/Cumming/CDT. I can live with CDT if we take two mids (Duursma and Sharp/Cumming).

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

I've actually been wondering what the knock on Addinsall is. Any posters ITK (AsterixTheGaul CountryLad Eastcoasteagle etc) who could shed some light on why he isn't ranked above the likes of Farrow, NHH, Greeves, Poo #2 and others around that pick 13 mark?

I think he is good but I have him with a lower ceiling. I still see him as a 20-30 pick. Others are in my 15 to 20 range

 

[BeornJ]

How come some are not that excited about this guy? Some of that kicking is elite, he cracks in when he has to, looks to have pace and a great step....and looks like can play pretty much anywhere

It might be because we are seen as almost a certainty to pick Duursma that people are turning their attention to pick 2.

I agree he will be a beauty for us. I think the 'utility ' description is also making people wary but Harley was described as one as well.

Not saying he is as good as Harley, just that he similarly has a very good ability to play on any line.

 

[EagleEgo]

There are the three well known facts we need to recognise:
1) Both CDT & family and Robey & family are Essendon supporters. Duursma has linked to his brother in Essendon.
2) The top 4 talent draftees available (to the Eagles) are of better distinct quality than the rest. (Duursma, CDT and Robey are three of them)
3) So far no club has expressed interest in getting our top 2 picks and the Eagles are not interested in selling any of these two top picks (unless ...???)

 

[dinnaz]

I just had a look at Tom De Koning’s stats in the Coates talent league vs CDT’s
CDT takes the chocolates by a fair margin, in disposals, marks, hit outs.
I don’t buy this crap the CDT isn’t a ruckman, he is developing very nicely and if he end’s anywhere near as good as Tom De Koning, WC would be mad not to take him, in what is a position of dire need for our team, start him up forward and transition to ruck over time.
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TDK is honestly a pretty low bar for a ruck. Saints are insane.

 

[FatPizza]

What if we keep 1,2,13. If we are then picking at 34 and williams and banfield still havent been bid on, what do we do then? Do we have the list spots or is it a choice of picking someone at 34 and missing one of those two?

If it comes to pick 34 and we haven't used it to match a bid, we could live trade it to another team who has their eye on a player that's still available.

 

[Underdog]

TDK is honestly a pretty low bar for a ruck. Saints are insane.

For players that had played over 10 games in 2025, TDK was ranked 19th in average hitouts. Just below Flynn in 18th. He obviously has a lot more complimentary skills, but that's a long way down the list for a "superstar" ruckman.

Also, he was a pick 30, so he was a very different cost to CDT. I'm note sure I'm a fan of the comparison either.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

There are the three well known facts we need to recognise:
3) So far no club has expressed interest in getting our top 2 picks and the Eagles are not interested in selling any of these two top picks (unless ...???)

lol, well known facts …Did you not hear Essendon multiple times during trade week say they have made direct contact with West Coast in relation to pick 1/2 and Richmond pick 3?


https://www.afl.com.au/news/1438642

"We've let West Coast and Richmond know that we'd be keen to explore moving up," Essendon list boss Matt Rosa told AFL.com.au's Gettable Trade Radio on Tuesday.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I just had a look at Tom De Koning’s stats in the Coates talent league vs CDT’s
CDT takes the chocolates by a fair margin, in disposals, marks, hit outs.
I don’t buy this crap the CDT isn’t a ruckman, he is developing very nicely and if he end’s anywhere near as good as Tom De Koning, WC would be mad not to take him, in what is a position of dire need for our team, start him up forward and transition to ruck over time.
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Really? I’d want far greater output from a pick 1 or 2 than TDK…

 

[SAweagle]

The wild divergences of opinion on the likely candidates for Picks 1 and 2 worries me. I don't have an opinion because i haven't see any of the players mentioned. But if opinion is so divided then that means it would be easier/more possible for the club to make a mistake and waste a pick on another spud. We really need to nail this draft. We won't get another hand like this for a long time.

Barring a deux ex machina occurrence the reality is WCE are finishing bottom 3 in 2026.

Cannot afford to have another 1 win season but frankly we need another influx of high end talent in 2026 before Tazzy concessions kick in.

5 wins and pick 2 next year i could live with. Let 9nthmond have a turn with the coveted spoon.

 

[PremiershipNo4]

Really? I’d want far greater output from a pick 1 or 2 than TDK…

He did have far greater output than TDK statistically, what’s your point again?

 

[EagleEgo]

,

lol, well known facts …Did you not hear Essendon multiple times during trade week say they have made direct contact with West Coast in relation to pick 1/2 and Richmond pick 3?


https://www.afl.com.au/news/1438642

"We've let West Coast and Richmond know that we'd be keen to explore moving up," Essendon list boss Matt Rosa told AFL.com.au's Gettable Trade Radio on Tuesday.

As a person not involving in the Eagles administration, I choose to ignore rumours (from the media)and pay more attention to what the Eagles' official announcement.
Whether you choose to believe what M Clarke said is up to you.

 

[WCEConnor23]

Most likely outcome come draft night imo

1. Duursma
2. CDT

Trade with Carlton for pick 9

9. Farrow
Match:T.Williams
Match: Banfield
K.Evans


We take the general consensus best available with pick (1 & 2) The club probably wants to pair CDT with Archer long-term.

The trade with Carlton seems like a pretty straight forward one and allows us to secure Farrow who apparently we're keen on. Half back with midfield potential, how could we not pick him.

Like most I'm keen on trading 2+13 for 5+6 to get Cumming and Sharp but i don't think it will happen.

 

[Broken_Chairs]

,
As a person not involving in the Eagles administration, I choose to ignore rumours (from the media)and pay more attention to what the Eagles' official announcement.
Whether you choose to believe what M Clarke said is up to you.

Clarke has said:

• There is a fair bit of interest (picks 1 & 2)
• No offers have been made

If i were to trust what Clarke has said, i'd be assuming conversations have been had, but no formal offers have been recieved yet.

 

[Deplorable trumpster]

Barring a deux ex machina occurrence the reality is WCE are finishing bottom 3 in 2026.

Cannot afford to have another 1 win season but frankly we need another influx of high end talent in 2026 before Tazzy concessions kick in.

5 wins and pick 2 next year i could live with. Let 9nthmond have a turn with the coveted spoon.

I think Melbourne deserve the spoon and actually want it. It will be interesting to see what the bookies think at the start of next season. But i think they will be favourites.

if we had done what they just did everybody would be accusing us of tanking and demanding a draft lottery.

 

[Coasters7]

Not sure there's that much uncertainty around Duursma.

Hes pretty much universally ranked at 1 by pretty much everyone, even ahead of all the academy prospects from what Ive read

Yeah absolutely. Just that the clear best player is already a “risk” somewhat

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Duursma, CDT and Robey the top 3 talents in the open pool according to media, draft board, etc.

What's the reason he's it in discussions at #2 for us?

EDIT: just noticed a couple others have already asked the same question.