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Rumour GFC 2021 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists... Part II

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year of the cat said:
I didn’t hear his agent’s interview. But Wells was certainly not dismissive of Brander when he was asked about him. He also said we “have some list management challenges” having lost both Henderson and Krueger in one go. Having now delisted Constable, if I was a betting on it, I’d say we’ll be looking to pick him up.
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Which interview was this out of interest? I havent heard it yet.
 
Turbocat said:
Thats a lot. Maybe Carltons R3...


But one thing to remember. is when still only end up with a pick that will get a round 2 player. Potentially better than who we get at R3 ..but he is not a single figure kid.
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If the Bris pick is up for trading I think that’s the one that we should target now. Pick in the 30’s plus future 2nd?
 

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year of the cat said:
If the Bris pick is up for trading I think that’s the one that we should target now. Pick in the 30’s plus future 2nd?
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It might be possible to get both done if we really wanted to... just depends on how much we want put our efforts into so much unknown this year


For Brisbane ...Id offer Fr2 and Fr3. They are in for a need of big points next year
 
Turbocat said:
Whts did he specifically say..maybe I need to list to a podcast? Rel to Brander?
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Can’t remember the exact wording but was asked about Brander and he indicated that he was a player that they had regard for. Went on to say that we are deficient in our key defensive area and would need to address it albeit they were comfortable with the player we currently have to cover it. Was your typical Wells response which said something but nothing at the same time.
 
BORIS332 said:
I collated all of the phantom draft data and it seems these are the MIDs that will be available at our 2nd round picks (of course, Wells will probably see it differently):

Blake Howes (Vic Metro) 190cm, 79kg - FWD/MID
A hard-working lead-up half forward or wingman, Howes is only a mid-size player but has a real presence in the air and an impressive work rate. Athletically gifted, he also has good agility and is super quick, having recorded the equal- eighth best time in the 20m sprint at the NAB League pre-season testing day with a time of 2.94 seconds. The NAB AFL Academy member and St Bede’s College student had a quiet game for the AFL Academy side against Geelong’s VFL team in April, logging only three disposals. However, Howes showed a lot more in the NAB League this season. He was moved onto a wing for the Dragons in his final few games where he was able to showcase his strong run and carry as well as his overhead marking ability, becoming an important link-up player between the arcs. He was also an All-Australian at under-16 level.

Campbell Chesser (Vic Country) 186cm, 83kg - MID
An athletic rebounding defender or wingman, Chesser is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in this year’s draft pool. The captain of Vic Country’s under-16 side in 2019 and a former national level athletics ace, Chesser has a good mix of speed and endurance as well as good skills. Hailing from Albury, Chesser is boarding at Melbourne Grammar this year to complete his Year 12 studies, while playing for the Dragons in the NAB League. Chesser tore the meniscus in his knee in his second game of the season for the Dragons, which put him on the sidelines for the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and kept him off the track while he was supposed to be training at Hawthorn. But recruiters are well aware of his talent, as a player that loves to run and carry and has plenty of flair with his ball use.

Connor MacDonald (Vic Country) 184cm, 77kg - MID/FWD
A prolific onballer, MacDonald played in only four NAB League games this season but finished third in the competition for average ranking points among players who featured in at least two games. He rated elite for disposals, contested possessions, marks, goals and score involvements and didn’t have fewer than 24 touches across the four matches. MacDonald’s stoppage craft is lauded and his ability to read taps off the ruckmen’s hands sets him apart with his clearance game. But he has also developed a strong outside game, has good speed and runs hard both ways. For both the Stingrays and Vic Country he has been used as a link-up player coming out of defence, a testament to his strong work rate around the ground to provide an option. MacDonald finished with the equal-most touches of any Vic Country player in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 25 disposals, six clearances, five marks and six inside-50s.

Jesse Motlop (Western Australia) 176cm, 75kg - FWD/MID - Fremantle NGA
The skilful speedster is the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel, and he has the brilliant goal sense of his father. After booting six goals, and impressing through the midfield, in four WAFL Colts games to start the year and starring for Aquinas College, Motlop made his League debut for South Fremantle in July. With his second disposal at senior level, Motlop won the ball off hands at ground level and split two Swan Districts defenders twice, before handing off to a teammate who sent the Bulldogs forward, highlighting his sublime ability through traffic and clean hands. The teenager is part of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy but he’s unlikely to be available after pick No. 40, when the Dockers would be eligible to match a bid.

Marcus Windhager (Vic Metro) 183cm, 82kg - MID - St Kilda NGA
Coming back from an ACL injury suffered in 2019, Windhager only resumed full training in February this year after a lengthy recovery and consequently had a slower start to the season. However, the high half-forward or midfielder stepped up to every challenge that came his way as the year progressed. A former elite junior in basketball, Winghager represented Australia at the 2018 FIBA Under-15 Oceania Basketball Championships where he helped his country to a gold medal. But football has been the Haileybury College student’s main priority. Windhager has explosive speed off the mark, can weave his way through traffic in the contest, has clean hands and solid foot skills. He caught the eye of recruiters with an impressive performance in a Vic Metro trial game at Werribee in June and recorded 12 disposals and a goal for Vic Metro in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July.

Mitchell Knevitt (Vic Country) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A strong inside midfielder, Knevitt has climbed up draft boards across the course of the year after a consistent campaign with the Falcons. Knevitt rated elite in the NAB League for contested possessions, averaging 12.3 a game, and finished the season as Geelong’s second-ranked played behind Noah Gribble. Impressively, he also played four senior Geelong Football League matches for Grovedale, averaging 19.8 disposals. Knevitt has been likened to two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe given his size, running ability and aerial ability. He has clean and quick hands in stoppage situations and can also hurt opposition sides with his run and strong overhead marking when he gets in space. Knevitt was one of Vic County’s best performers in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 22 disposals, four clearances and six marks.

Sam Banks (Tasmania) 186cm, 73kg - DEF/MID
An awkward landing in a marking contest against Eastern Rangers in Round 4 of the NAB League resulted in a broken wrist for Banks in major blow to his top-age season. He consequently missed the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and a bit of the season with the Devils, but the injury won’t hurt his draft chances come the end of the year. A rebounding defender, Banks had caught the eye of recruiters in his first two games of the season. The NAB AFL Academy member is damaging by foot, loves to run and take the game on possesses great leadership.

Sam Butler (Vic Country) 184cm, 73kg - FWD/MID
The younger brother of St Kilda forward and Richmond premiership player Dan Butler, the Rebels player is viewed as more advanced than his brother at the same age. A small to medium sized forward, he can also have a run onball and impact games with great speed and sound skills. Like his brother, he also loves the tackling and pressure side of the game. Butler missed some games with a chest injury in the middle part of the season but shone brightly in most NAB League games he did play this year, including a 27-disposal, five-clearance, seven-tackle and two-goal performance against Gippsland Power in Round 8. He is a player that AFL clubs have been keeping close tabs on throughout the year and is seen as someone who has all the traits to be able to step up to the top level.

Tyler Sonsie (Vic Metro) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A smooth mover with excellent foot skills, Sonsie is a player who runs hard to break the lines and finds plenty of the footy. Well exposed in 2019, he impressed during the under-16 national championships for Vic Metro and played six NAB League games for the Ranges including the Grand Final loss to Oakleigh Chargers. However, Sonsie has further stepped up his game this year, starring in the opening rounds of the NAB League season before earning a VFL opportunity with Box Hill. His debut VFL appearance against Werribee in Round 4 was stunning, with Sonsie logging 24 disposals, six clearances and two goals. The AFL Academy member also played in April’s clash against Geelong’s VFL team but was relatively quiet in that match. He missed Vic Metro’s Challenge Match against Vic Country in July with a knee injury, but is still viewed as a likely top-10 pick.

Zac Taylor (Vic Metro) 180cm, 74kg - MID
A damaging right-foot kick and clearance beast, Taylor is an inside midfielder who is as tough as nails and works as hard as anyone. One of the top-rated players in the NAB League this season, the Cannons’ ace ranked elite in the competition for disposals, marks, clearances and score involvements. He rarely wastes the ball by foot, is agile on his feet, is composed under pressure, has clean and quick hands at stoppage and has taken his work rate and leadership to new levels this season. He is also defensively-minded with a strong tackling and pressure side of his game and laid nine tackles in one NAB League game against Geelong Falcons this year. Taylor featured in one match for Essendon’s VFL side this year and was one of Vic Metro’s better players in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July, logging 21 disposals, five marks and four clearances. Across his final three NAB League he averaged 168 SuperCoach ranking points to put some icing on the cake and further pique the interest of recruiters. Taylor also made his senior football debut for Oak Park in the Essendon District Football League this year.


Edit: all write-ups from NewsCorp's draft dossier.
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I really like the sound of Zac Taylor, tough and skilful and finds the footy. Here’s some footage:

 
Without going thru multiple pages thought I'd post Knightmares' summary of our trade period.

Geelong
In: Jon Ceglar, picks 22, 50, Carlton's 2022 3rd round selection and Hawthorn 2022 4th round selection

Out: Nathan Kreuger, Darcy Fort, Jordan Clark, picks 55 and 2022 4th round selection

2021 draft picks: 22, 30, 32, 34, 50, 91

Grade: B+

Rationale: The addition of Jon Ceglar is a positive one for Geelong as a low-cost ruckman who can be a genuine lead ruckman and more competitive alternative to Rhys Stanley.

The exits of Nathan Kreuger, Darcy Fort and Jordan Clark are unlikely to mean anything significant for Geelong in the short term, though being outside best-22 players will mean additional salary cap space saved for future list flexibility.

While the returns received for Kreuger and Fort are what would be expected for depth players, the return received for Jordan Clark was positive. The Cats now have pick 22 and Carlton's 2022 3rd round selection; that is a great return for Clark and Geelong's 2022 4th round selection.
 

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BORIS332 said:
I collated all of the phantom draft data and it seems these are the MIDs that will be available at our 2nd round picks (of course, Wells will probably see it differently):

Blake Howes (Vic Metro) 190cm, 79kg - FWD/MID
A hard-working lead-up half forward or wingman, Howes is only a mid-size player but has a real presence in the air and an impressive work rate. Athletically gifted, he also has good agility and is super quick, having recorded the equal- eighth best time in the 20m sprint at the NAB League pre-season testing day with a time of 2.94 seconds. The NAB AFL Academy member and St Bede’s College student had a quiet game for the AFL Academy side against Geelong’s VFL team in April, logging only three disposals. However, Howes showed a lot more in the NAB League this season. He was moved onto a wing for the Dragons in his final few games where he was able to showcase his strong run and carry as well as his overhead marking ability, becoming an important link-up player between the arcs. He was also an All-Australian at under-16 level.

Campbell Chesser (Vic Country) 186cm, 83kg - MID
An athletic rebounding defender or wingman, Chesser is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in this year’s draft pool. The captain of Vic Country’s under-16 side in 2019 and a former national level athletics ace, Chesser has a good mix of speed and endurance as well as good skills. Hailing from Albury, Chesser is boarding at Melbourne Grammar this year to complete his Year 12 studies, while playing for the Dragons in the NAB League. Chesser tore the meniscus in his knee in his second game of the season for the Dragons, which put him on the sidelines for the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and kept him off the track while he was supposed to be training at Hawthorn. But recruiters are well aware of his talent, as a player that loves to run and carry and has plenty of flair with his ball use.

Connor MacDonald (Vic Country) 184cm, 77kg - MID/FWD
A prolific onballer, MacDonald played in only four NAB League games this season but finished third in the competition for average ranking points among players who featured in at least two games. He rated elite for disposals, contested possessions, marks, goals and score involvements and didn’t have fewer than 24 touches across the four matches. MacDonald’s stoppage craft is lauded and his ability to read taps off the ruckmen’s hands sets him apart with his clearance game. But he has also developed a strong outside game, has good speed and runs hard both ways. For both the Stingrays and Vic Country he has been used as a link-up player coming out of defence, a testament to his strong work rate around the ground to provide an option. MacDonald finished with the equal-most touches of any Vic Country player in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 25 disposals, six clearances, five marks and six inside-50s.

Jesse Motlop (Western Australia) 176cm, 75kg - FWD/MID - Fremantle NGA
The skilful speedster is the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel, and he has the brilliant goal sense of his father. After booting six goals, and impressing through the midfield, in four WAFL Colts games to start the year and starring for Aquinas College, Motlop made his League debut for South Fremantle in July. With his second disposal at senior level, Motlop won the ball off hands at ground level and split two Swan Districts defenders twice, before handing off to a teammate who sent the Bulldogs forward, highlighting his sublime ability through traffic and clean hands. The teenager is part of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy but he’s unlikely to be available after pick No. 40, when the Dockers would be eligible to match a bid.

Marcus Windhager (Vic Metro) 183cm, 82kg - MID - St Kilda NGA
Coming back from an ACL injury suffered in 2019, Windhager only resumed full training in February this year after a lengthy recovery and consequently had a slower start to the season. However, the high half-forward or midfielder stepped up to every challenge that came his way as the year progressed. A former elite junior in basketball, Winghager represented Australia at the 2018 FIBA Under-15 Oceania Basketball Championships where he helped his country to a gold medal. But football has been the Haileybury College student’s main priority. Windhager has explosive speed off the mark, can weave his way through traffic in the contest, has clean hands and solid foot skills. He caught the eye of recruiters with an impressive performance in a Vic Metro trial game at Werribee in June and recorded 12 disposals and a goal for Vic Metro in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July.

Mitchell Knevitt (Vic Country) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A strong inside midfielder, Knevitt has climbed up draft boards across the course of the year after a consistent campaign with the Falcons. Knevitt rated elite in the NAB League for contested possessions, averaging 12.3 a game, and finished the season as Geelong’s second-ranked played behind Noah Gribble. Impressively, he also played four senior Geelong Football League matches for Grovedale, averaging 19.8 disposals. Knevitt has been likened to two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe given his size, running ability and aerial ability. He has clean and quick hands in stoppage situations and can also hurt opposition sides with his run and strong overhead marking when he gets in space. Knevitt was one of Vic County’s best performers in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 22 disposals, four clearances and six marks.

Sam Banks (Tasmania) 186cm, 73kg - DEF/MID
An awkward landing in a marking contest against Eastern Rangers in Round 4 of the NAB League resulted in a broken wrist for Banks in major blow to his top-age season. He consequently missed the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and a bit of the season with the Devils, but the injury won’t hurt his draft chances come the end of the year. A rebounding defender, Banks had caught the eye of recruiters in his first two games of the season. The NAB AFL Academy member is damaging by foot, loves to run and take the game on possesses great leadership.

Sam Butler (Vic Country) 184cm, 73kg - FWD/MID
The younger brother of St Kilda forward and Richmond premiership player Dan Butler, the Rebels player is viewed as more advanced than his brother at the same age. A small to medium sized forward, he can also have a run onball and impact games with great speed and sound skills. Like his brother, he also loves the tackling and pressure side of the game. Butler missed some games with a chest injury in the middle part of the season but shone brightly in most NAB League games he did play this year, including a 27-disposal, five-clearance, seven-tackle and two-goal performance against Gippsland Power in Round 8. He is a player that AFL clubs have been keeping close tabs on throughout the year and is seen as someone who has all the traits to be able to step up to the top level.

Tyler Sonsie (Vic Metro) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A smooth mover with excellent foot skills, Sonsie is a player who runs hard to break the lines and finds plenty of the footy. Well exposed in 2019, he impressed during the under-16 national championships for Vic Metro and played six NAB League games for the Ranges including the Grand Final loss to Oakleigh Chargers. However, Sonsie has further stepped up his game this year, starring in the opening rounds of the NAB League season before earning a VFL opportunity with Box Hill. His debut VFL appearance against Werribee in Round 4 was stunning, with Sonsie logging 24 disposals, six clearances and two goals. The AFL Academy member also played in April’s clash against Geelong’s VFL team but was relatively quiet in that match. He missed Vic Metro’s Challenge Match against Vic Country in July with a knee injury, but is still viewed as a likely top-10 pick.

Zac Taylor (Vic Metro) 180cm, 74kg - MID
A damaging right-foot kick and clearance beast, Taylor is an inside midfielder who is as tough as nails and works as hard as anyone. One of the top-rated players in the NAB League this season, the Cannons’ ace ranked elite in the competition for disposals, marks, clearances and score involvements. He rarely wastes the ball by foot, is agile on his feet, is composed under pressure, has clean and quick hands at stoppage and has taken his work rate and leadership to new levels this season. He is also defensively-minded with a strong tackling and pressure side of his game and laid nine tackles in one NAB League game against Geelong Falcons this year. Taylor featured in one match for Essendon’s VFL side this year and was one of Vic Metro’s better players in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July, logging 21 disposals, five marks and four clearances. Across his final three NAB League he averaged 168 SuperCoach ranking points to put some icing on the cake and further pique the interest of recruiters. Taylor also made his senior football debut for Oak Park in the Essendon District Football League this year.


Edit: all write-ups from NewsCorp's draft dossier.
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Newscorp has Knevitts' h/w wrong - 193cm/81kg
 
year of the cat said:
Can’t remember the exact wording but was asked about Brander and he indicated that he was a player that they had regard for. Went on to say that we are deficient in our key defensive area and would need to address it albeit they were comfortable with the player we currently have to cover it. Was your typical Wells response which said something but nothing at the same time.
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Had a listen..about the 8min mark.... sound like (atm) that we will assess our needs after the draft. Which to me means... that if the right player is available to draft we may do that then address balance with DFA's.







Considering we like versatility , and the fact we gave Neal some games down back at times this year ..id not excluded any sort of arrangement. Could Tsap be mobile enough to play some games down back next year. He is a green stick in football, he probably needs developement everywhere... very hard to know with out seeing them... i really look forward to seeing some VFL next year.

On talls would it surprise me if we go for someone who slips thru late..I guess it depends on our picks in the end ...let's say leek who is 20yo if he is there late? Looks strong over head but has a touch of Sav about his kicking. If however we see the mids we like then that changes it and we look at dfa options..



Personally as I have said.. I'm keeping an open mind on names cause I have rarely got it right and even then the players I have liked have not always worked... I looked at the kid you mentioned. I agree he reads good. Good runner , strong over head etc. A player that has the natural size you can give time to.

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BORIS332 said:
I collated all of the phantom draft data and it seems these are the MIDs that will be available at our 2nd round picks (of course, Wells will probably see it differently):

Blake Howes (Vic Metro) 190cm, 79kg - FWD/MID
A hard-working lead-up half forward or wingman, Howes is only a mid-size player but has a real presence in the air and an impressive work rate. Athletically gifted, he also has good agility and is super quick, having recorded the equal- eighth best time in the 20m sprint at the NAB League pre-season testing day with a time of 2.94 seconds. The NAB AFL Academy member and St Bede’s College student had a quiet game for the AFL Academy side against Geelong’s VFL team in April, logging only three disposals. However, Howes showed a lot more in the NAB League this season. He was moved onto a wing for the Dragons in his final few games where he was able to showcase his strong run and carry as well as his overhead marking ability, becoming an important link-up player between the arcs. He was also an All-Australian at under-16 level.

Campbell Chesser (Vic Country) 186cm, 83kg - MID
An athletic rebounding defender or wingman, Chesser is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in this year’s draft pool. The captain of Vic Country’s under-16 side in 2019 and a former national level athletics ace, Chesser has a good mix of speed and endurance as well as good skills. Hailing from Albury, Chesser is boarding at Melbourne Grammar this year to complete his Year 12 studies, while playing for the Dragons in the NAB League. Chesser tore the meniscus in his knee in his second game of the season for the Dragons, which put him on the sidelines for the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and kept him off the track while he was supposed to be training at Hawthorn. But recruiters are well aware of his talent, as a player that loves to run and carry and has plenty of flair with his ball use.

Connor MacDonald (Vic Country) 184cm, 77kg - MID/FWD
A prolific onballer, MacDonald played in only four NAB League games this season but finished third in the competition for average ranking points among players who featured in at least two games. He rated elite for disposals, contested possessions, marks, goals and score involvements and didn’t have fewer than 24 touches across the four matches. MacDonald’s stoppage craft is lauded and his ability to read taps off the ruckmen’s hands sets him apart with his clearance game. But he has also developed a strong outside game, has good speed and runs hard both ways. For both the Stingrays and Vic Country he has been used as a link-up player coming out of defence, a testament to his strong work rate around the ground to provide an option. MacDonald finished with the equal-most touches of any Vic Country player in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 25 disposals, six clearances, five marks and six inside-50s.

Jesse Motlop (Western Australia) 176cm, 75kg - FWD/MID - Fremantle NGA
The skilful speedster is the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel, and he has the brilliant goal sense of his father. After booting six goals, and impressing through the midfield, in four WAFL Colts games to start the year and starring for Aquinas College, Motlop made his League debut for South Fremantle in July. With his second disposal at senior level, Motlop won the ball off hands at ground level and split two Swan Districts defenders twice, before handing off to a teammate who sent the Bulldogs forward, highlighting his sublime ability through traffic and clean hands. The teenager is part of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy but he’s unlikely to be available after pick No. 40, when the Dockers would be eligible to match a bid.

Marcus Windhager (Vic Metro) 183cm, 82kg - MID - St Kilda NGA
Coming back from an ACL injury suffered in 2019, Windhager only resumed full training in February this year after a lengthy recovery and consequently had a slower start to the season. However, the high half-forward or midfielder stepped up to every challenge that came his way as the year progressed. A former elite junior in basketball, Winghager represented Australia at the 2018 FIBA Under-15 Oceania Basketball Championships where he helped his country to a gold medal. But football has been the Haileybury College student’s main priority. Windhager has explosive speed off the mark, can weave his way through traffic in the contest, has clean hands and solid foot skills. He caught the eye of recruiters with an impressive performance in a Vic Metro trial game at Werribee in June and recorded 12 disposals and a goal for Vic Metro in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July.

Mitchell Knevitt (Vic Country) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A strong inside midfielder, Knevitt has climbed up draft boards across the course of the year after a consistent campaign with the Falcons. Knevitt rated elite in the NAB League for contested possessions, averaging 12.3 a game, and finished the season as Geelong’s second-ranked played behind Noah Gribble. Impressively, he also played four senior Geelong Football League matches for Grovedale, averaging 19.8 disposals. Knevitt has been likened to two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe given his size, running ability and aerial ability. He has clean and quick hands in stoppage situations and can also hurt opposition sides with his run and strong overhead marking when he gets in space. Knevitt was one of Vic County’s best performers in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 22 disposals, four clearances and six marks.

Sam Banks (Tasmania) 186cm, 73kg - DEF/MID
An awkward landing in a marking contest against Eastern Rangers in Round 4 of the NAB League resulted in a broken wrist for Banks in major blow to his top-age season. He consequently missed the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and a bit of the season with the Devils, but the injury won’t hurt his draft chances come the end of the year. A rebounding defender, Banks had caught the eye of recruiters in his first two games of the season. The NAB AFL Academy member is damaging by foot, loves to run and take the game on possesses great leadership.

Sam Butler (Vic Country) 184cm, 73kg - FWD/MID
The younger brother of St Kilda forward and Richmond premiership player Dan Butler, the Rebels player is viewed as more advanced than his brother at the same age. A small to medium sized forward, he can also have a run onball and impact games with great speed and sound skills. Like his brother, he also loves the tackling and pressure side of the game. Butler missed some games with a chest injury in the middle part of the season but shone brightly in most NAB League games he did play this year, including a 27-disposal, five-clearance, seven-tackle and two-goal performance against Gippsland Power in Round 8. He is a player that AFL clubs have been keeping close tabs on throughout the year and is seen as someone who has all the traits to be able to step up to the top level.

Tyler Sonsie (Vic Metro) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A smooth mover with excellent foot skills, Sonsie is a player who runs hard to break the lines and finds plenty of the footy. Well exposed in 2019, he impressed during the under-16 national championships for Vic Metro and played six NAB League games for the Ranges including the Grand Final loss to Oakleigh Chargers. However, Sonsie has further stepped up his game this year, starring in the opening rounds of the NAB League season before earning a VFL opportunity with Box Hill. His debut VFL appearance against Werribee in Round 4 was stunning, with Sonsie logging 24 disposals, six clearances and two goals. The AFL Academy member also played in April’s clash against Geelong’s VFL team but was relatively quiet in that match. He missed Vic Metro’s Challenge Match against Vic Country in July with a knee injury, but is still viewed as a likely top-10 pick.

Zac Taylor (Vic Metro) 180cm, 74kg - MID
A damaging right-foot kick and clearance beast, Taylor is an inside midfielder who is as tough as nails and works as hard as anyone. One of the top-rated players in the NAB League this season, the Cannons’ ace ranked elite in the competition for disposals, marks, clearances and score involvements. He rarely wastes the ball by foot, is agile on his feet, is composed under pressure, has clean and quick hands at stoppage and has taken his work rate and leadership to new levels this season. He is also defensively-minded with a strong tackling and pressure side of his game and laid nine tackles in one NAB League game against Geelong Falcons this year. Taylor featured in one match for Essendon’s VFL side this year and was one of Vic Metro’s better players in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July, logging 21 disposals, five marks and four clearances. Across his final three NAB League he averaged 168 SuperCoach ranking points to put some icing on the cake and further pique the interest of recruiters. Taylor also made his senior football debut for Oak Park in the Essendon District Football League this year.


Edit: all write-ups from NewsCorp's draft dossier.
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Knevitt. 181cm? I think they may need to check that
 

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Turbocat said:
Had a listen..about the 8min mark.... sound like (atm) that we will assess our needs after the draft. Which to me means... that if the right player is available to draft we may do that then address balance with DFA's.







Considering we like versatility , and the fact we gave Neal some games down back at times this year ..id not excluded any sort of arrangement. Could Tsap be mobile enough to play some games down back next year. He is a green stick in football, he probably needs developement everywhere... very hard to know with out seeing them... i really look forward to seeing some VFL next year.

On talls would it surprise me if we go for someone who slips thru late..I guess it depends on our picks in the end ...let's say leek who is 20yo if he is there late? Looks strong over head but has a touch of Sav about his kicking. If however we see the mids we like then that changes it and we look at dfa options..



Personally as I have said.. I'm keeping an open mind on names cause I have rarely got it right and even then the players I have liked have not always worked... I looked at the kid you mentioned. I agree he reads good. Good runner , strong over head etc. A player that has the natural size you can give time to.

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GMTA just read up on this guy.

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year of the cat said:
Can’t remember the exact wording but was asked about Brander and he indicated that he was a player that they had regard for. Went on to say that we are deficient in our key defensive area and would need to address it albeit they were comfortable with the player we currently have to cover it. Was your typical Wells response which said something but nothing at the same time.
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He'd be a canny negotiator...... And poker player
 
BORIS332 said:
I collated all of the phantom draft data and it seems these are the MIDs that will be available at our 2nd round picks (of course, Wells will probably see it differently):

Blake Howes (Vic Metro) 190cm, 79kg - FWD/MID
A hard-working lead-up half forward or wingman, Howes is only a mid-size player but has a real presence in the air and an impressive work rate. Athletically gifted, he also has good agility and is super quick, having recorded the equal- eighth best time in the 20m sprint at the NAB League pre-season testing day with a time of 2.94 seconds. The NAB AFL Academy member and St Bede’s College student had a quiet game for the AFL Academy side against Geelong’s VFL team in April, logging only three disposals. However, Howes showed a lot more in the NAB League this season. He was moved onto a wing for the Dragons in his final few games where he was able to showcase his strong run and carry as well as his overhead marking ability, becoming an important link-up player between the arcs. He was also an All-Australian at under-16 level.

Campbell Chesser (Vic Country) 186cm, 83kg - MID
An athletic rebounding defender or wingman, Chesser is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in this year’s draft pool. The captain of Vic Country’s under-16 side in 2019 and a former national level athletics ace, Chesser has a good mix of speed and endurance as well as good skills. Hailing from Albury, Chesser is boarding at Melbourne Grammar this year to complete his Year 12 studies, while playing for the Dragons in the NAB League. Chesser tore the meniscus in his knee in his second game of the season for the Dragons, which put him on the sidelines for the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and kept him off the track while he was supposed to be training at Hawthorn. But recruiters are well aware of his talent, as a player that loves to run and carry and has plenty of flair with his ball use.

Connor MacDonald (Vic Country) 184cm, 77kg - MID/FWD
A prolific onballer, MacDonald played in only four NAB League games this season but finished third in the competition for average ranking points among players who featured in at least two games. He rated elite for disposals, contested possessions, marks, goals and score involvements and didn’t have fewer than 24 touches across the four matches. MacDonald’s stoppage craft is lauded and his ability to read taps off the ruckmen’s hands sets him apart with his clearance game. But he has also developed a strong outside game, has good speed and runs hard both ways. For both the Stingrays and Vic Country he has been used as a link-up player coming out of defence, a testament to his strong work rate around the ground to provide an option. MacDonald finished with the equal-most touches of any Vic Country player in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 25 disposals, six clearances, five marks and six inside-50s.

Jesse Motlop (Western Australia) 176cm, 75kg - FWD/MID - Fremantle NGA
The skilful speedster is the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel, and he has the brilliant goal sense of his father. After booting six goals, and impressing through the midfield, in four WAFL Colts games to start the year and starring for Aquinas College, Motlop made his League debut for South Fremantle in July. With his second disposal at senior level, Motlop won the ball off hands at ground level and split two Swan Districts defenders twice, before handing off to a teammate who sent the Bulldogs forward, highlighting his sublime ability through traffic and clean hands. The teenager is part of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy but he’s unlikely to be available after pick No. 40, when the Dockers would be eligible to match a bid.

Marcus Windhager (Vic Metro) 183cm, 82kg - MID - St Kilda NGA
Coming back from an ACL injury suffered in 2019, Windhager only resumed full training in February this year after a lengthy recovery and consequently had a slower start to the season. However, the high half-forward or midfielder stepped up to every challenge that came his way as the year progressed. A former elite junior in basketball, Winghager represented Australia at the 2018 FIBA Under-15 Oceania Basketball Championships where he helped his country to a gold medal. But football has been the Haileybury College student’s main priority. Windhager has explosive speed off the mark, can weave his way through traffic in the contest, has clean hands and solid foot skills. He caught the eye of recruiters with an impressive performance in a Vic Metro trial game at Werribee in June and recorded 12 disposals and a goal for Vic Metro in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July.

Mitchell Knevitt (Vic Country) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A strong inside midfielder, Knevitt has climbed up draft boards across the course of the year after a consistent campaign with the Falcons. Knevitt rated elite in the NAB League for contested possessions, averaging 12.3 a game, and finished the season as Geelong’s second-ranked played behind Noah Gribble. Impressively, he also played four senior Geelong Football League matches for Grovedale, averaging 19.8 disposals. Knevitt has been likened to two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe given his size, running ability and aerial ability. He has clean and quick hands in stoppage situations and can also hurt opposition sides with his run and strong overhead marking when he gets in space. Knevitt was one of Vic County’s best performers in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 22 disposals, four clearances and six marks.

Sam Banks (Tasmania) 186cm, 73kg - DEF/MID
An awkward landing in a marking contest against Eastern Rangers in Round 4 of the NAB League resulted in a broken wrist for Banks in major blow to his top-age season. He consequently missed the AFL Academy game against Geelong’s VFL team in April and a bit of the season with the Devils, but the injury won’t hurt his draft chances come the end of the year. A rebounding defender, Banks had caught the eye of recruiters in his first two games of the season. The NAB AFL Academy member is damaging by foot, loves to run and take the game on possesses great leadership.

Sam Butler (Vic Country) 184cm, 73kg - FWD/MID
The younger brother of St Kilda forward and Richmond premiership player Dan Butler, the Rebels player is viewed as more advanced than his brother at the same age. A small to medium sized forward, he can also have a run onball and impact games with great speed and sound skills. Like his brother, he also loves the tackling and pressure side of the game. Butler missed some games with a chest injury in the middle part of the season but shone brightly in most NAB League games he did play this year, including a 27-disposal, five-clearance, seven-tackle and two-goal performance against Gippsland Power in Round 8. He is a player that AFL clubs have been keeping close tabs on throughout the year and is seen as someone who has all the traits to be able to step up to the top level.

Tyler Sonsie (Vic Metro) 181cm, 77kg - MID
A smooth mover with excellent foot skills, Sonsie is a player who runs hard to break the lines and finds plenty of the footy. Well exposed in 2019, he impressed during the under-16 national championships for Vic Metro and played six NAB League games for the Ranges including the Grand Final loss to Oakleigh Chargers. However, Sonsie has further stepped up his game this year, starring in the opening rounds of the NAB League season before earning a VFL opportunity with Box Hill. His debut VFL appearance against Werribee in Round 4 was stunning, with Sonsie logging 24 disposals, six clearances and two goals. The AFL Academy member also played in April’s clash against Geelong’s VFL team but was relatively quiet in that match. He missed Vic Metro’s Challenge Match against Vic Country in July with a knee injury, but is still viewed as a likely top-10 pick.

Zac Taylor (Vic Metro) 180cm, 74kg - MID
A damaging right-foot kick and clearance beast, Taylor is an inside midfielder who is as tough as nails and works as hard as anyone. One of the top-rated players in the NAB League this season, the Cannons’ ace ranked elite in the competition for disposals, marks, clearances and score involvements. He rarely wastes the ball by foot, is agile on his feet, is composed under pressure, has clean and quick hands at stoppage and has taken his work rate and leadership to new levels this season. He is also defensively-minded with a strong tackling and pressure side of his game and laid nine tackles in one NAB League game against Geelong Falcons this year. Taylor featured in one match for Essendon’s VFL side this year and was one of Vic Metro’s better players in its Challenge Match against Vic Country in July, logging 21 disposals, five marks and four clearances. Across his final three NAB League he averaged 168 SuperCoach ranking points to put some icing on the cake and further pique the interest of recruiters. Taylor also made his senior football debut for Oak Park in the Essendon District Football League this year.


Edit: all write-ups from NewsCorp's draft dossier.
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Some good names in there. Id love sonsie will be an absolute gun but i doubt he gets to 22. Im very high on chesser as a player but could be more chance he gets to 22. Ned long is probably another around that 20s/30s mid mark along with roberts. Banks is very underrated as the tassie kids often are i wouldnt be upset at all with him though knevitt would probably be my first choice.
 
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