List Mgmt. Draft Watch 2015

[Bicks]

ROUND 3
41: Gold Coast – Brandon White
Height: 188cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 13/01/1997
Recruited from: Dandenong Stringrays
Draft Range: 30-rookie

An attractive medium midfielder-cum-defender who makes his position look ‘sexy’. Has serious speed, a wonderful side-step and cuts through congestion with a one-step kick that splits open his team on the fat side. Rarely wastes the ball, teammates like to get the footy into his hands because of that. Love his marking game, whilst while not prolific is still impressive for his size.

42: Essendon – Hisham Kerbatieh
Height: 177cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 16/05/1997
Recruited from: Calder Cannons
Draft Range: 30-rookie

Electric yet smooth small forward who inspires his teammates with his mercurial goals, defensive pressure and tackling inside 50. Is a thumping kick for goal, and has a bag of tricks to boot. Presents as a barometer player, with a big leap and eye for goal that has drawn comparisons to Magpie Jamie Elliott.

43: St Kilda – Blake Hardwick
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 05/02/1997
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Draft Range: 30-60

A bubbly, up-in-your-face medium forward who has versatility to play as a hit-up target, as much as a crumbing, opportunist forward. Has terrific power in his legs and strength through his core, which means he always keeps his feet in a contest and can shake tackles to create opportunities. Love his break-away speed from a contest, has regularly been referred to as a ‘poor man’s Petracca’ with similar traits, however not as prolific. Kicked 45.16 for the Ranges this year, and averaged four marks a game.

44: Melbourne – Sam Skinner
Height: 197cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 29/06/1997
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Draft Range: 30-60

A tall prospect who has versatility in bucket loads. Has played predominately as a key defender who has also shown he can be a go-to target up forward whilst also offering rotations through the ruck. Rates elite for tackles by position, unfortunately the AFL Academy member injured his knee midway through the year which put a line through an otherwise impressive season in his final top-age year.

45: Collingwood – Kurt Mutimer
Height: 185cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB:
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Range: 30-rookie

A lovely left-footer that has a penetrating kick well over 50 metres. Can be trusted to take a team’s kick-in but also likes to be released through the midfield where going inside 50 he’s able to hit up a leading forward without fail. Had a huge season with the Stingrays averaging over 20 disposals a game, of which more than half were contested. Has above average speed, was super-consistent for Vic Country. His clearance work is underrated.

46: Geelong – Nash Holmes
Height: 180cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 13/03/1997
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Draft Range: 30-60

Busy midfielder who likes to get involved in chains of possession. Has terrific goal sense and is always dangerous when hovering around or inside forward 50. A hard-working type who places a big emphasis on his tackling game, particularly at the coal face at a stoppage. Wins the contested ball, and has been a consistent contributor and often stand-out for the Power in his time in the TAC Cup system.

47: Port Adelaide – Nicholas Coughlan
Height: 195cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 12/09/1996
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Draft Range: 30-rookie

Tall, developing key position player who has shown he can play at either end of the ground. Missed a chunk of football last year due to injury, but made strong inroads late in the season but ultimately went un-nominated by the Giants as an academy selection.

48: Western Bulldogs – Mitch Brown
Height: 196cm, Weight: 93kg, DOB: 28/08/1990
Recruited from: Sandringham (VFL)
Draft Range: 30-rookie

The 25-year-old looked solid as one of Essendon’s ‘top ups’ during the NAB Challenge, and continued that strong form through the VFL season, kicking 23 goals from 21 games and playing as a key position swingman. Former no.15 in the 2008 draft who managed just 15 games with Geelong before being delisted.

49: Richmond – Cameron Hewett
Height: 189cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 26/02/1997
Recruited from: North Adelaide
Draft Range: 30-rookie

Crafty defender/midfielder that has a terrific football-brain. Is a strong stoppage player whereby he can win the footy and quickly dispose of it, or alternative can throw his frame around to ensure the ball remains locked in. Particularly impressed with his defensive game; he doesn’t tend to go to ground in a tussle, and conversely doesn’t lose site of the ball in flight. Has tremendous upside after a strong championships.

50: Adelaide – Callum Moore
Height: 193cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 03/09/1996
Recruited from: Calder Cannons
Draft Range: 30-60

Athletic tall forward who was close to being taken last year. Started the season slow after breaking his wrist on the eve of the season after a promising summer. Is a real goer in terms of his frenetic attack on the ball; loves to fly for a mark, crash through packs and brings the ball to ground. Has a strong contested mark and is clean below his knees. Can be patchy and inconsistent at times, but has purple patches in games where he is unstoppable.

51: North Melbourne – Jesse Glass-McCasker
Height: 198cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 03/01/1997
Recruited from: Swan Districts
Draft Range: 30-undrafted

Tall, strong defender who plays predominately as a stopper. Covers the ground well, and has a sturdy athletic profile. Has shown he can swing forward and provide a target deep forward, and looms as a designated swing-man at AFL level. Positions himself nicely in a one-on-one battle, isn’t shifted under the ball and times his leads nicely. Isn’t afraid to take a mark in defence and conversely up forward he is good overhead. Really rate his spoiling game, and his ability to drop off his man to kill a contest elsewhere.

52: Fremantle – Michael Hartley
Height: 198cm, Weight: 102kg, DOB: 07/06/1993
Recruited from: Coburg
Draft Range: 40-rookie

Former Collingwood-listed rookie who has put together a few strong seasons of VFL form. Has developed from a stopper into a well-rounded defender whose shown he can rebound, pick off marks, drop off his player to impact other contests and provide drive from the back half.

53: West Coast – Dylan Smith
Height: 198cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 07/02/1997
Recruited from: Swan Districts
Range: 40-rookie

Super-quick key position player whose closing speed is exceptional. Is an elite mark of the ball, both out in front and overhead. The rapidly-developing key defender has serious AFL-traits that would see him become an anchor in defence for his club. Can also win his own footy, and did so with 18 possessions against South Australian in the first match of the Championships.

54: Hawthorn – Josh Schoenfeld
Height: 186cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 03/07/1997
Recruited from: Claremont
Range: 40-rookie

A hard-working midfielder who covers a huge amount of ground during games, given his elite nous to spread into space and always provide as an option. A really sound kick of the ball, rarely missing targets off either side of his body. Can be patch at times but gets involved with his voice, leadership and tackling. Is known to push forward to hit the scoreboard, impressed in four games during the Championships for WA.

 

[Skippos]

Skippos given the talent in the next 2 drafts, if we get two picks firsts from Geelong, should we trade next years for a pick in this years top 10?

3 first Rd picks would be our best first pick count in our history.

I know we need ready to go talent to replace Danger but unless it's elite talent what's the point of bringing in pretty good players? We need great kickers.

No. Next year's draft is looking super. With two firsts we'll be able to address our list needs. Two next year staggers the age profile and likely brings in better talents who more suit 'updated' list needs.

Interesting that you and Skippos appear to be the only ones I've heard who don't rate Weiderman that higher. Everyone else I hear seem to have him 5-8.

Weideman isn't a 5-8 player. He could well be in a few years with hindsight, but he's not now.

For mine you can split KPFs into four categories in the draft, obviously with the lines between each blurred, not distinct

Tier one - players who go top 5
- have displayed consistent and prolonged dominance at junior level
- have specific traits which indicate they'll transition well - elite marking/athleticism/endurance
- are well rounded and possess very few weaknesses - most of which are manageable or coverable

Tier two - players who go 6-11 or so
- have displayed dominance at junior level but not absolutely consistent
- have specific traits which indicate they'll transition well, but often not elite in them. a little shorter, or a little less athletic
- have one or two weaknesses only which can be worked around with work

Tier three - players who go 12-18 or so
- have displayed flashes of dominance - halves within a game and a few games but neither prolonged nor consistent
- have one or two elite or close to it traits which look like they will transition well
- have some weaknesses and question marks but less weaknesses than strengths

Tier four - players who go 20 and beyond
- very speculative, having played roles within a side but rarely starring. If performances have been dominant, often standard is a concern
- have one or two elite traits that give the impression there's something to work with - elite marking/athleticism
- aside from those, lots of very unrefined and raw traits

Personally, I don't even bother looking at players from the 20+ range unless, like a Darling, they slip for non football reasons. I think the 'return on investment' rate is about 7-10% as of when I last looked into it.

Weideman I'd have in tier three but there's a case for tier two. He's dominated at times but perhaps not the consistent dominance of the blokes who've gone top 5-10. He's a good mark but not elite. I don't see clear elite traits in him. His weaknesses are very manageable though.

I'd look at him as a 50-60% chance of making it as opposed to the 60-80% of some others who've come through.

 

[Brentmeister]

Paige Cardona's latest updated Phantom Draft.

http://footyprophet.com/paiges-phantom-draft-edition-one/

Here it is – the first edition for 2015 of Paige’s Phantom Draft, exclusive to footyprophet.com

Round 1
1: Carlton – Jacob Weitering
Height: 195cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 23/11/1997
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Draft Range: Top 2

Talented, athletic key defender who is an elite reader of the ball and a prolific marker. Propels his team into attack with his willingness to move the ball quickly and swiftly by foot, rarely making a bad decision. Has shown he can play on the wing, in which he has displayed terrific agility and ball-winning ability.

2: Brisbane – Joshua Schache
Height: 199cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 21/08/1997
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Draft Range: Top 2

Dominant key forward who cuts an imposing figure. Likes to play aggressive and asserts himself on the game. Lit up the National Carnival with his contested marking, accurate set shot and deft touch below his knees. Offers the club that drafts him the confidence to know a side can be built around him.

3: Sydney* – Callum Mills
Height: 181cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 25/07/1997
Recruited from: North Shore
Draft Range: 1st round Academy Selection

A gifted and talented on-baller who is arguably the draft’s most complete midfielder. Is a strong overhead mark, a reliable kick for goal, hard, tough and deceptively quick. Loves to use the ball by foot, is a punishing tackler. Has been sidelined with injury for most of the year.

4: Gold Coast – Aaron Francis
Height: 190cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 10/08/1997
Recruited from: West Adelaide
Draft Range: Top 5

Clever defender/forward with a strong vertical leap. Understands when to leave his opponent to impact other contests, as much as he knows when to push off his man to provide an option coming out of the backline. Has shown that when he’s played forward his leading patterns are crafty, taking marks at dangerous spots inside 50. An aerialist who is unstoppable in the air. Reads the flight of the ball well and rarely makes poor decisions.

5: Essendon – Darcy Parish
Height: 181cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 25/07/1997
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Draft Range: Top 5

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Busy midfielder who is tougher than he looks. Likes to break lines, and has serious hurt-fact by foot, rarely ever missing a target. Has a tendency to always get the ball moving, and likes to play on wherever possible. Hunts the ball with intent, and is a relentless tackler. Can be pushed forward where he’s known to hit the scoreboard. Bounces through congestion and has worked hard on his inside game.

6: GWS*- Jacob Hopper
Height: 186cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 06/02/1997
Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels
Draft Range: 1st round Academy Selection

Workhorse midfielder who has a terrific endurance base and rarely makes a bad decision with the ball. A predominantly contested player with a nice outside game, shows strong awareness and vision in traffic, has composure in close and likes to get forward of centre. Clearance work and his quick decision making are two stand-out traits. Brings others into the game.

7: St Kilda – Rhys Mathieson
Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 10/01/1997
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Draft Range: 3-15

A competitive beast that hates being beaten. Terrific ‘footy IQ’ with a tendency to know where the ball is always going. Knows his way around the stoppages, and is an excellent tackler who likes to slam his opponent into the turf and hit hard when the opportunity arises. Can also push forward where he is known for kicking goals in quick succession.

8: Melbourne – Charlie Curnow
Height: 191cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 03/02/1997
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Draft Range: 3-20

An athletic tall forward that plays like a midfielder, yet has the physical attributes of a Tex Walker. Is a booming kick for goal, a monster contested grab and is quite pacey given his measurements. Has a massive endurance base since playing most of his footy as a midfielder before his growth spurt. Still raw in facets of his game, but looms as a long-term prospect that could shape a club’s forward line.

9: Brisbane* – Eric Hipwood
Height: 200cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/09/1997
Recruited from: Caloundra
Draft Range: 1st round Academy Selection

Tall, talented and athletic key defender who could form a formidable partnership with Harris Andrews in Brisbane’s defence. Backs himself to take a mark, but is smart enough to always play the percentages. For a tall, he is a damaging user of the football by foot, and likes to wheel onto his left foot in the Ben Reid-fashion to slingshot his team into space with his thumping kick. Can also be thrown forward, has good agility.

10: Collingwood – Sam Weideman
Height: 196cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 26/06/1997
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Draft Range: 5-20

A talented key forward with a strong contested mark. Has missed a lot of football this year due to a stress fracture in his foot. Showed in his bottom-age year he could be a focal point up forward, providing the Ranges with a key target up forward in Christian Petracca’s absence. Has good depth and penetration in his kicking, likes to play higher up the ground and push hard into open space inside 50. Grandson of Collingwood’s legendary Murray Weideman, and son of Mark who also played for the Pies, albeit not enough to qualify for father/son.

11: Geelong – Harry McKay
Height: 200cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 24/12/1997
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Draft Range: 5-30

200cm key forward who has shown he can also provide a handy rotation through the ruck. Understands how to body up against his opponent, before using his size to shift his opponent under the ball. A strong overhead mark who converts truly in front of goal, and has tremendous athleticism in the way that he likes to turn through traffic, step around a player and quickly change directions to create space.

12: GWS* – Matthew Kennedy
Height: 187cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 06/04/1997
Recruited from: Collingullie-GP
Range: 1st round Academy Selection

An inside midfielder who bashes and crashes his way through stoppages to make his presence felt. Is a hardworking on-baller who wins the contested ball, steps through traffic, before using the ball with class once on the outside of the pack. Absolutely love his poise and composure with the ball in hand, and doesn’t mind getting forward where he’s known to kick goals. Ticks all the boxes as a well-rounded midfielder.

13: Port Adelaide – Darcy Tucker
Height: 181cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 25/07/1997
Recruited from: North Ballarat
Draft Range: 8-20

Blessed with speed, agility, and a bullet-like left foot, Tucker regularly repels his team from half back. Started to spend more time in the midfield after having played most of his football as a damaging rebounding defender and his team’s go-to man in defence. A strong leader who is well respected by his peers. Loves to run and carry the ball, which is arguably the most exciting part of his game.

14: Western Bulldogs – Harley Balic
Height: 186cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 05/01/1997
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Draft Range: 5-15

A basketball convert with terrific vision and awareness. Has played at mostly half forward but showed this year he will ultimately become a tall midfielder in the Pendlebury mould in time. Has a lovely-timed handball in traffic that releases an outside runner into space. An outstanding mark which is the highlight of his game, kicks some really classy goals, and is an excellent decision maker.

15: Richmond – Callum Ah Chee
Height: 182cm, Weight: 71kg, DOB: 09/10/1997
Recruited from: South Fremantle
Draft Range: 5-30

Exciting forward that can leap like a flea off a wet dog. Has a terrific skill set and rates elite for speed and his top-end pace. Looks his best when played as a forward, where he offers some zip, class and poise around the 50. The kind of player who makes you gasp and gets you out of your seat. Sets goals up with poise and deft touch when he’s not igniting his side with big-moment goals.

16: Adelaide – Ryan Burton
Height: 191cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 31/01/1997
Recruited from: North Adelaide
Draft Range: 5-30

Part of a ‘dying breed’ of specialist medium forwards. There’s not a thing this kid can’t do. He plays taller as if he were a key forward in the way that he leads at the ball, takes big grabs and can kick goals from outside 50 – and in saying that, is incredibly measured from all spots inside the ark. Agile enough to play as if he were a small forward with his ground ball work a highlight. Suffered a horrific broken leg that put a line through his 2015 season.

17: North Melbourne – Wayne Milera
Height: 185cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 14/09/1997
Recruited from: Central Districts
Draft Range: 10-30

Shifted to a more permanent midfield role in the SANFL in recent weeks and has taken to it like a duck to water. Exhilarating talent who cuts through players like they’re witches hats. Kicks super important goals and collects an elite amount of football by position as a forward. Has class and composure by the bucket-load and always salutes with the ball. Decision making rates elite for this speedy talent.

18: Brisbane* – Ben Keays
Height: 185cm, Weight: 82.3kg, DOB: 23/02/1997
Recruited from: Brisbane Lions
Draft Range: 1st round Academy Selection

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Classy midfielder who sets up goals when he’s not kicking them. A serious accumulator who offers good zip and zest in the way that he plays. A very in-your-face midfielder with just the right amount of attitude and confidence as a goal-kicking midfielder. Loves to chase kicks and his damaging with every one of them. Has a good inside game to compliment his outside brilliance, attacks the ball with intent and ferocity.

19: Fremantle – Kieran Collins
Height: 193cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 14/12/1997
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Draft Range 12-30

Has strong composure and competitiveness as a tall defender. Has shown he can play a lock-down role in defence as much as he’s shown he can be trusted to use the ball coming out of the backline, given his clean skill set. Rarely ever shifted or out-bodied in a contest, Collins is strong and can take a really good grab in defence. Has taken some good scalps this year, preformed well for Country during the championships.

20: West Coast – Riley Bonner
Height: 191cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 07/03/1997
Recruited from: West Adelaide
Draft Range: 15-30

Arguably the draft’s best kick with a accurate and booming left foot, whilst also breaking the norm for left-footers with an equally elite right side of his body. Takes strong marks in defence and likes to rebound and reset with his run-and-carry style of play. A really nice height that could mean he could potentially move up to a wing, but looks to play his best footy off a back flank given he can play on talls or smalls.

21: Hawthorn – Luke Partington
Height: 182cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 05/03/1997
Recruited from: Port Adelaide
Draft Range: 15-30

A consistent midfielder who is clever with the footy in hand. Plays predominantly outside but has made big improvements to his inside game. Is a talented user of the footy and likes to get involved in chains of play with his give-and-get mentality. A volume accumulator, who features heavily at the clearances, isn’t overly quick but is certainly quick of mind with his decision making.

22: Gold Coast – Ryan Clark
Height: 186cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 17/06/1997
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Draft Range: 10-30

A ferocious midfielder who runs hard and finds the ball with ease. His defensive pressure stacks up, his tackling is a highlight, and he’s the type of midfielder who’ll push into defence, and be good enough in his end-to-end running to follow the ball to the other end to present as an option. A legitimate big-bodied, goal kicking midfielder.

ROUND 2
23: Carlton – Clayton Oliver
Height: 187cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 22/07/1997
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Draft Range: 15-30
A well-rounded midfielder who is deceptively quick on the burst from a stoppage. Won the Morrish Medal as the TAC Cup’s best player, but didn’t get an opportunity for Vic Country during the Championships. Has made serious inroads in the second half of the year to be a top 25 prospect. A contested beast with a thirst to hit the scoreboard, has terrific running power, finds the football with ease and is dangerous at the stoppages.

24: Gold Coast – Mitchell Hibberd
Height: 191cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 23/09/1996
Recruited from: Clarence
Draft Range: 15-30
Great athleticism, speed and a willingness to run and carry from defence. Finds the footy with ease and has played a lot of footy on a wing where he’s demonstrated he can be a volume accumulator. Has had a bad run of injury that saw him overlooked in 2014, but was a standout at the championships for Tasmania. A strong mark, great kick and a creative player who could progress into a tall midfielder.

25: Essendon – Jade Gresham
Height: 177cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 24/08/1997
Recruited from: Northern Knights
Draft Range: 15-45

Hard as nails midfielder who always ignites his team, size doesn’t matter with this kid. Has all of the traits clubs are looking for; competitiveness, ball-winning ability, defensive pressure, hard running, and the ability to stand up in big moments. Turned himself from a quality on-baller, to one that can now be described as a ‘clutch player’ given his exploits in the second half of the season. A tremendous leader with a bright future.

26: St Kilda – James Parsons
Height: 189cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 12/04/1997
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Range: 15-35

A tall, long-kicking midfielder who rarely wastes a disposal. Has a neat skill-set and is regarded as a strong character from his time spent in the NAB AFL Academy this year. Rates elite for speed, having great acceleration to break away from a contest or carry the ball along the wing. A sublime mover who makes good decisions.

27: Melbourne – Kieran Lovell
Height: 174cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 16/05/1997
Recruited from: Kingston Tigers
Draft Range: 10-45

Finished second in Kingston’s B&F despite playing just 13 games. Is a powerful, and pacey small midfielder who is a volume-accumulator, having averaged almost 35 disposals across his four TAC Cup games. Was recognised with All Australian selection after an impressive championships which included a 42-disposal effort against NSW/ACT. Has run a 14.9 beep and tested fewer than 3 and 8 seconds for the 20-metre sprint and agility test respectively in the past.

28: Carlton* – Bailey Rice
Height: 184cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 10/02/1997
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Range: 1st – 3rd round

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Hard running defender who splits his time between half back and the midfield. Loves to throw himself at the ball, and never shirks a contest. Known for his courage and competitiveness, it’s in his bloodlines to crack in hard and worry about the consequences later. Has a nice, neat skill set to compliment his bash-and-crash style.

29: Collingwood – Nick O’Kearney
Height: 180cm, Weight: 71kg, DOB: 13/02/1997
Recruited from: Calder Cannons
Draft Range: 20-40

An unassuming ball magnet who does the small things well. Doesn’t have a swag of tricks that give him the ‘wow’ factors others have, but looms as a 200-game player given his discipline, work ethic, leadership and finesse. Is one of the draft’s most balanced kicks, rating elite on both sides of his body. Lock him in as a future AFL Captain one day, he’s a player’s player.

30: Geelong – Stephen Tahana
Height: 183cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 02/02/1997
Recruited from: North Adelaide
Draft Range: 20-40

Speedy, agile and clever rebounding defender with some real tricks up his sleeve. Often side-steps through traffic and takes the game on with his ability to carry the ball out of defence. Has a strong overhead mark and is unselfish with the ball. Isn’t a high possession getter, but his touches are of class.

31: Port Adelaide – Ben McKay
Height: 200cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 24/12/1997
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Draft Range: 15-50

Twin brother of Harry and equally as tall. Since applying himself to his football, his development has been rapid from the time when he was thrust into the forward line. Offers natural ability both forward and back and has been trialled as ruck where he hasn’t looked out of place. Has natural aggression and competitiveness and has been one of the draft’s bolters in the past several weeks.

32: Western Bulldogs – Tom Cole
Height: 185cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 28/08/1997
Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Range: 20-40

A raging bull of a defender/midfielder who likes to set the tone early in his aggression. Quite a rugged player who shows passion and pride for the jumper, and rarely has his colours lowered. A talented user of the ball by hand or by foot, and has shown he has tremendous versatility in his game to play an array of positions. Took the step-up to VFL level with ease with Geelong and didn’t look out of place.

33: Sydney* – Josh Dunkley
Height: 189cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 09/01/1997
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Range: 1st round – 3rd round

A big bodied midfielder with a wonderful footy brain. Strong, contested weapon in close who has worked hard on his outside game. Blessed with leadership and courage, and is strong mark overhead. Has great temperament and competitiveness, and has honed his inside game since debuting as a 15 year old in senior bush footy. Coaches love him.

34: Richmond – Ben Crocker
Height: 185cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 19/02/1997
Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers
Draft Range: 20-50

Stared as a bottom-age player in Oakleigh’s Premiership last year, has terrific competitiveness and courage, and is very much a self starter. Demands a lot from his teammates, and has provided some outstanding highlights in terms of his marking over the past few years. Can play forward or back or through the midfield. Kicks goals, wins the footy, and is an unselfish player. Another player who performed strongly when moved up to VFL level.

35: Adelaide – Mason Redman
Height: 187cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 26/08/1997
Recruited from: Glenelg
Draft Range: 30-rookie

Talented medium forward who has shown an appetite to push up the ground and involve himself in midfield rotations. Great acceleration off the mark and takes responsibility to go back and convert goals. Has poise off the half-volley, whereby he can let-fly a well-time handball to a player running past, or fool his opponent before hitting up a target off a step by foot. A good decision marker with a touch of poise and calmness around 50.

36: North Melbourne – Aidyn Johnson
Height: 184cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 31/10/1997
Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Draft Range: 30-50

Oozes excitement and class and rarely has a bad day out. Can be a bit patchy now and then, but his possessions are of serious quality. Hindered by injuries this year, but has shown in the past to be an explosive forward/midfielder with a goosestep that allows him to create space in which he can dart into. Loves to give and get and his link up work is of real highlight. Will test at the combine is my mail.

37: Fremantle – Will Snelling
Height: 176cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 06/08/1997
Recruited from: West Adelaide
Draft Range: 30-50

Productive small midfielder who has stood up at league level in the SANFL this year. Finds the ball easily and uses it efficiently around the field and going inside 50. Covers ground with ease and is regarded as a two-way runner. Isn’t bullied out of a contest, having prided himself on his contested game, and provided a few eye-catching moments as an extractor for West Adelaide.

38: West Coast – Brayden Fiorini
Height: 186cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 22/08/1997
Recruited from: Northern Knights
Draft Range: 30-50

A booming left footer with a tremendous ability to find the footy. Is a smart runner and equally smart user of the ball, with an excellent kick that really defines his game. Really found another level in his footy with opportunity arising to play on the ball, where his clearance work surfaced, as did his contested game. Has shown he is versatile enough to play an array of positions. A hard runner that rates in double digits per game for handball receives.

39: GWS *– Jock Cornell
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 04/02/1997
Recruited from: UWS Giants
Draft Range: 30-rookie
Promising forward/midfielder

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Bloodlines to the Daniher clan (cousins), and a super-versatile forward who is a terrific mark and has a relentless attack in terms of his efforts as a forward. Likes to hunt the ball, and is a ferocious tackler who prides himself on forward pressure to compliment his offensive game. A clean, reliable kick for goal, very much a specialist medium-forward.

40: Hawthorn – Greg Clark
Height: 193cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 24/05/1997
Recruited from: Subiaco
Draft Range: 30-rookie

A tall, running midfielder who captained Western Australia at the Championships this year. Offers versatility and a big tank to match. Has slick hands in a contest and is a good outside player who is working on his inside game. Has really improved his marking game having averaged 4.3 a game during the Championships.
Here it is – the first edition for 2015 of Paige’s Phantom Draft, exclusive to footyprophet.com

The most arrogant post of the year. Why the f*** would you pollute this board with a giant **** of crap from a girl who has no idea what she's talking about? Would it be that hard to just post the link to her poxy, fatuous, amateur draft?

 

[hey shorty]

I'd be pretty annoyed if that was how our draft day panned out, she's learning the caper so taking it with a grain of salt.

Burton isn't worth the risk with a first rounder IMO.

 

[Bicks]

The most arrogant post of the year. Why the f*** would you pollute this board with a giant **** of crap from a girl who has no idea what she's talking about? Would it be that hard to just post the link to her poxy, fatuous, amateur draft?

GGF

 

[Captain Furious]

I'd be pretty annoyed if that was how our draft day panned out, she's learning the caper so taking it with a grain of salt.

Burton isn't worth the risk with a first rounder IMO.

With great risk comes great reward. If we don't take Burton, it's one I feel we may regret in years to come. Was taking hangers and kicking them from outside 50 as a 16 year old in North's league side. I understand 18 months is a long time without exposed form but if he had played would probably be top 3 and we'd have no chance. Just the way he moves on a football field; you don't lose talent like that. The risk is how the badly broken leg comes up. We should get some idea at the combine.

 

[Danger in Texas]

The most arrogant post of the year. Why the f*** would you pollute this board with a giant **** of crap from a girl who has no idea what she's talking about? Would it be that hard to just post the link to her poxy, fatuous, amateur draft?

What the actual ****?

 

[Brentmeister]

What the actual ****?

You don't have a problem with a post that is so long it'd put Tolstoy to shame?

 

[Captain Furious]

You don't have a problem with a post that is so long it'd put Tolstoy to shame?

So don't read it. Why do you need to bring up her gender in your post? A**hole.

By the way, from what I've read and heard, she's pretty much nailed the first round.

 

[mistylake]

It's going to completely stuff us trying to get our "elite" father son

Hopefully it stuffs everyone equally.

 

[Danger in Texas]

You don't have a problem with a post that is so long it'd put Tolstoy to shame?

So I assume you hate all insightful BF phantom drafts, including those by Skippos, Knightmare etc?

Of course she has something of an idea (unless what Skip said is correct - she usually knows what she's doing though), it's useful info to help us say who we could draft. If you don't like it, don't read it. It's definitely not arrogant.

 

[Brentmeister]

So I assume you hate all insightful BF phantom drafts, including those by Skippos, Knightmare etc?

Of course she has something of an idea (unless what Skip said is correct - she usually knows what she's doing though), it's useful info to help us say who we could draft. If you don't like it, don't read it. It's definitely not arrogant.

Yep fill up the whole page with a ctrl + v of an enormous article which makes everyone who wants to read this thread scroll through it rather than simply post a link in case people are interested.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Yep fill up the whole page with a ctrl + v of an enormous article which makes everyone who wants to read this thread scroll through it rather than simply post a link in case people are interested.

Still don't see how it's arrogant, but anyway, back on topic...

Starting to like McKay more and more actually, bit raw but has very decent attributes. Reckon we can turn him into a player given our history of developing KPF's.

 

[Brentmeister]

So don't read it. Why do you need to bring up her gender in your post? A**hole.

By the way, from what I've read and heard, she's pretty much nailed the first round.

I wasn't having a go at her for being a girl, you brought that into it. I was merely suggesting that she's an amateur footy enthusiast and this board would be tidier if it didn't have a 20,000 word essay copy pasted in.

 

[Brentmeister]

Still don't see how it's arrogant, but anyway, back on topic...

Starting to like McKay more and more actually, bit raw but has very decent attributes. Reckon we can turn him into a player given our history of developing KPF's.

I was about 8 beers deep by that point so my execution was a little heavy handed!

 

[EddieWalker]

The most arrogant post of the year. Why the f*** would you pollute this board with a giant **** of crap from a girl who has no idea what she's talking about? Would it be that hard to just post the link to her poxy, fatuous, amateur draft?

Could you act like more of a petulant knob?

 

[Captain Furious]

I wasn't having a go at her for being a girl, you brought that into it. I was merely suggesting that she's an amateur footy enthusiast and this board would be tidier if it didn't have a 20,000 word essay copy pasted in.

There was no need to use the word 'girl'. You wouldn't have said 'boy' if it was a male. Are you a professional footy analyst? Are you that OCD you can't scroll. How tidy do you need a board to be?

Get some help.

 

[Bacon8]

I agree with Brent.

Board rules state articles should be linked and only 1-2 paragraphs are copied for info.

Posting a whole article sucks.

 

[Pugsley]

Do you want to touch him in a special way?

 

[EddieWalker]

I agree with Brent.

Board rules state articles should be linked and only 1-2 paragraphs are copied for info.

Posting a whole article sucks.

I don't think the issue was him complaining about the whole article being posted, more the way he chose to go about it.

 

[Captain Furious]

I agree with Brent.

Board rules state articles should be linked and only 1-2 paragraphs are copied for info.

Posting a whole article sucks.

And that's a far more sensible way of getting your point across.

 

[Bacon8]

And that's a far more sensible way of getting your point across.

I wasn't 8 beers deep this morning

 

[Captain Furious]

I wasn't 8 beers deep this morning

I've always thought that was a lame cop out of an excuse. After 8 beers I don't get angry and abusive and those that do should probably have a solid think about why they do.

 

[Brentmeister]

I don't think the issue was him complaining about the whole article being posted, more the way he chose to go about it.

Yeh fair cop.

 

[Bring back Bas]

I would be disappointed if we took Burton with our first rounder because I don't think a medium tall forward is a great need for us with Tex and Lynch both pretty young. I think a project KPF is a need in the next couple of years but it doesn't sound like that is what Burton is.

It was interesting listening to Peter Schwab or maybe Gary Buckenara on road to the draft a few weeks back. He said he thinks "someone will probably use their second round pick on Burton".