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I don't claim to be an expert on underage matters but I'm doing a slight copy cat effort again here, this may change from time to time but I'll try to do my best to fit every teams needs in there from my perspective. I will be attempting a "true" phantom draft with Academy points in play. Since my knowledge of the players isn't as deep as many I will only be doing 3 rounds.
Write-ups are only for the first round, same as last year. Most of the basis of these placings are from Bishop and don patch sword, thanks for the insights fellas.
Round 1
Pick 1; Essendon: Andrew McGrath (Victoria Metro, 179 cm/75 kg, Half Back/Balanced Midfielder): All the signs point towards McGrath going pick 1 now, the key factors being his leadership and the ability to burst away from a stoppage. McCluggage a close second for the Dons
Pick 2; Greater Western Sydney: Tim Taranto (VM, 186/82, Midfield/Forward): There's recent speculation that the Giants will go the #2 of the Sandringham 1-2 punch if they miss out on McGrath, and it would be a very good choice for the Giants, he has fantastic midfield and forward ability.
Pick 3; Gold Coast: Jack Bowes (Queensland, 187/78, BM): I think Brisbane bid on Bowes here because the word is they rate him as the best in the draft. His ability to win a clearance but also hit a target with precision while moving through traffic is awesome. Gold Coast use pick 4 to match, with pick 72 moving forward to pick 51
Pick 4; Brisbane: Hugh McCluggage (Victoria Country, 185/75, BM): McCluggage has claims to being the best player in the draft, the midfielder having the ability to go forward and kick goals is very impressive. Brisbane would be stoked with this pick.
Pick 5; Greater Western Sydney: Will Setterfield (New South Wales, 190/79, Inside Midfielder): Setterfield has some massive wraps on him coming out of the Giants academy, the next Bontempelli is one of a few claims on this young star. Giants require 1502 points to match, using picks 15 and 37 to match, 37 moving back to pick 75 and pick 59 moving forward to pick 52.
Pick 6; Carlton: Will Brodie (VC, 189/80, IM): Brodie is a big bodied inside midfielder that Carlton will be stoked to grab here with his ability to win clearances and to help out Cripps on the inside. Personally feel he's the second best player in the draft behind Bowes so Carlton get a steal here.
Pick 7; Gold Coast: Sam Petrevski-Seton (Western Australia, 180/73, BM): Petrevski-Seton is as silky as they come in this draft pool. The best comparison I can make to him is Shaun Burgoyne, he has the ability to win clearances, weave through traffic and hit a bloke lace out every game.
Pick 8; Fremantle: Tim English (WA, 203/86, Ruck): English was the dominant ruck of the under 18 carnival, but many consider him to be a long term defender, but the West Australian KPP is too good to pass up here for Fremantle.
Pick 9; Gold Coast: Griffin Logue (WA, 193/92, Key Defender): Logue is a missing piece to the puzzle for Gold Coast, their defensive woes are the biggest hole on their list according to many. Logue has the mobility to effectively play a 3rd tall role for the Suns for 12 years.
Pick 10; Sydney: Ben Ainsworth (VC, 179/74, M/F): Ainsworth would be the perfect player for Sydney here, as his speed, goal kicking and midfield ability puts his name right up in lights for the Swans. A perfect fit.
Pick 11; Gold Coast: Jy Simpkin (VC, 182/72, Outside Midfielder): Simpkin is a good choice for Gold Coast here due to his outstanding speed and kicking ability. A broken leg hampered him, if it weren't for that, many believe he would have gone top 10 guaranteed.
Pick 12; Greater Western Sydney: Harry Perryman (NSW, 184/75, HB/OM): Many believed that McGrath would be the eventual replacement for Heath Shaw, but I think this bloke is. He has speed, skill and th ability to break lines. GWS need 1014 points to match, they use picks 39, 45 and 52 to match, which moves back to 76 and pick 58 moves forward to pick 56.
Pick 13; North Melbourne: Oliver Florent (VM, 183/74, OM): Florent has what North Melbourne need in spades, speed and class. He is rated by a few outside the top 20 but as high as the top 10 for others. This guy is a class act however and a good pick for the Roos here.
Pick 14; West Coast: Jack Scrimshaw (VM, 193/80, Utility): Scrimshaw is one of the players with untapped potential in this draft. He has the athleticism, the kicking and can play multiple positions, as shown by his very good TAC Cup Grand Final.
Pick 15; Adelaide: Daniel Venables (VM, 186/81, M/F): Venables has drawn comparisons to Jayden Laverde, and I can't disagree, although being an inch shorter. Powerful goal kicking midfielder that fits Adelaide like a glove.
Pick 16; Port Adelaide: Josh Battle (VC, 192/90, Key Forward): Many rate Battle as the best key forward in the draft and I think Port Adelaide agree with the rumours doing the works right now. Has performed very well this season.
Pick 17; Brisbane: Jarrod Berry (VC, 191/80, HB/OM): Berry is a half back with outstanding kicking ability and speed, with the ability to run through the midfield. Importantly for Brisbane is that he's also an outstanding leader.
Pick 18; Port Adelaide: Will Hayward (South Australia, 186/76, M/F): Hayward is a bit of a live wire and a strong chance to go here after bolting up the rankings. Port need a livewire forward and this man is likely the answer.
Pick 19; Greater Western Sydney: Harrison Macreadie (NSW, 196/89 KD): Macreadie is one of the best KPP's in the draft but a poor championships have sent him down the order. GWS need 751 points to match, they use picks 52, 55, 56 and 57 to match, which moves back to pick 71.
Pick 20; Western Bulldogs: Jordan Ridley (VM, 192/79, KD): Ridley has bolted up the rankings and I expect the Dogs to take him after missing out on Macreadie.
Pick 21; Sydney: Zachary Sproule (NSW, 197/87 KD): Sydney still have a lack of young key defenders and Sproule fits the bill for the Swans here. Don't expect GWS to match this with the acquisition of Macreadie
Write-ups are only for the first round, same as last year. Most of the basis of these placings are from Bishop and don patch sword, thanks for the insights fellas.
Round 1
Pick 1; Essendon: Andrew McGrath (Victoria Metro, 179 cm/75 kg, Half Back/Balanced Midfielder): All the signs point towards McGrath going pick 1 now, the key factors being his leadership and the ability to burst away from a stoppage. McCluggage a close second for the Dons
Pick 2; Greater Western Sydney: Tim Taranto (VM, 186/82, Midfield/Forward): There's recent speculation that the Giants will go the #2 of the Sandringham 1-2 punch if they miss out on McGrath, and it would be a very good choice for the Giants, he has fantastic midfield and forward ability.
Pick 3; Gold Coast: Jack Bowes (Queensland, 187/78, BM): I think Brisbane bid on Bowes here because the word is they rate him as the best in the draft. His ability to win a clearance but also hit a target with precision while moving through traffic is awesome. Gold Coast use pick 4 to match, with pick 72 moving forward to pick 51
Pick 4; Brisbane: Hugh McCluggage (Victoria Country, 185/75, BM): McCluggage has claims to being the best player in the draft, the midfielder having the ability to go forward and kick goals is very impressive. Brisbane would be stoked with this pick.
Pick 5; Greater Western Sydney: Will Setterfield (New South Wales, 190/79, Inside Midfielder): Setterfield has some massive wraps on him coming out of the Giants academy, the next Bontempelli is one of a few claims on this young star. Giants require 1502 points to match, using picks 15 and 37 to match, 37 moving back to pick 75 and pick 59 moving forward to pick 52.
Pick 6; Carlton: Will Brodie (VC, 189/80, IM): Brodie is a big bodied inside midfielder that Carlton will be stoked to grab here with his ability to win clearances and to help out Cripps on the inside. Personally feel he's the second best player in the draft behind Bowes so Carlton get a steal here.
Pick 7; Gold Coast: Sam Petrevski-Seton (Western Australia, 180/73, BM): Petrevski-Seton is as silky as they come in this draft pool. The best comparison I can make to him is Shaun Burgoyne, he has the ability to win clearances, weave through traffic and hit a bloke lace out every game.
Pick 8; Fremantle: Tim English (WA, 203/86, Ruck): English was the dominant ruck of the under 18 carnival, but many consider him to be a long term defender, but the West Australian KPP is too good to pass up here for Fremantle.
Pick 9; Gold Coast: Griffin Logue (WA, 193/92, Key Defender): Logue is a missing piece to the puzzle for Gold Coast, their defensive woes are the biggest hole on their list according to many. Logue has the mobility to effectively play a 3rd tall role for the Suns for 12 years.
Pick 10; Sydney: Ben Ainsworth (VC, 179/74, M/F): Ainsworth would be the perfect player for Sydney here, as his speed, goal kicking and midfield ability puts his name right up in lights for the Swans. A perfect fit.
Pick 11; Gold Coast: Jy Simpkin (VC, 182/72, Outside Midfielder): Simpkin is a good choice for Gold Coast here due to his outstanding speed and kicking ability. A broken leg hampered him, if it weren't for that, many believe he would have gone top 10 guaranteed.
Pick 12; Greater Western Sydney: Harry Perryman (NSW, 184/75, HB/OM): Many believed that McGrath would be the eventual replacement for Heath Shaw, but I think this bloke is. He has speed, skill and th ability to break lines. GWS need 1014 points to match, they use picks 39, 45 and 52 to match, which moves back to 76 and pick 58 moves forward to pick 56.
Pick 13; North Melbourne: Oliver Florent (VM, 183/74, OM): Florent has what North Melbourne need in spades, speed and class. He is rated by a few outside the top 20 but as high as the top 10 for others. This guy is a class act however and a good pick for the Roos here.
Pick 14; West Coast: Jack Scrimshaw (VM, 193/80, Utility): Scrimshaw is one of the players with untapped potential in this draft. He has the athleticism, the kicking and can play multiple positions, as shown by his very good TAC Cup Grand Final.
Pick 15; Adelaide: Daniel Venables (VM, 186/81, M/F): Venables has drawn comparisons to Jayden Laverde, and I can't disagree, although being an inch shorter. Powerful goal kicking midfielder that fits Adelaide like a glove.
Pick 16; Port Adelaide: Josh Battle (VC, 192/90, Key Forward): Many rate Battle as the best key forward in the draft and I think Port Adelaide agree with the rumours doing the works right now. Has performed very well this season.
Pick 17; Brisbane: Jarrod Berry (VC, 191/80, HB/OM): Berry is a half back with outstanding kicking ability and speed, with the ability to run through the midfield. Importantly for Brisbane is that he's also an outstanding leader.
Pick 18; Port Adelaide: Will Hayward (South Australia, 186/76, M/F): Hayward is a bit of a live wire and a strong chance to go here after bolting up the rankings. Port need a livewire forward and this man is likely the answer.
Pick 19; Greater Western Sydney: Harrison Macreadie (NSW, 196/89 KD): Macreadie is one of the best KPP's in the draft but a poor championships have sent him down the order. GWS need 751 points to match, they use picks 52, 55, 56 and 57 to match, which moves back to pick 71.
Pick 20; Western Bulldogs: Jordan Ridley (VM, 192/79, KD): Ridley has bolted up the rankings and I expect the Dogs to take him after missing out on Macreadie.
Pick 21; Sydney: Zachary Sproule (NSW, 197/87 KD): Sydney still have a lack of young key defenders and Sproule fits the bill for the Swans here. Don't expect GWS to match this with the acquisition of Macreadie
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