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Pick 26 - Ed Allan - North Melbourne
    • Pick #26 - North Melbourne - Edward Allan

    You know those things in the sky called clouds? Yeah well that's where this kid has come from.

    He has all the attributes to be a modern footballer and a bloody good one at that.
    Height, pace, athleticism, endurance and a great pedigree being the son of Ben who carved out a great career with the Hawks and Freo but sadly we won't have access to him as a father son as Ben fell two bloody games short of 100.

    Not sure he lasts this long in the real draft as there are numerous clubs very keen and you cannot blame them really.

    It's hard to say where his best position might end up but he has that much going for him he will be a scary match up regardless.

    Brings something very different to Sheezel and Wardlaw and anything else North currently have for that matter. With North recently putting a dagger in the career of Pittard they should pump games into this guy early.

    Might be a slight risk being from WA but I could not ignore his talent at this pick.
     
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    • Pick 27 - Coby Burgiel - Hawthorn
    • Pick 27 - Coby Burgiel - Hawthorn
    183cm 80kg - Versatile Midfielder

    Lightning fast and with a ton of upside, Coby Burgiel is a dynamic, impactful runner with the capacity to play anywhere on the ground and the speed to make big plays when they matter. Playing everywhere from half back to full forward throughout his campaign with the Gippsland Power and Vic Country teams, Coby slices up teams on the spread with impressively clean skills and brilliant vision when moving into the forward line. He's a savant out in space where his blistering speed let him run circles around opponents, and his repeat effort sees him get involved multiple times in scoring chains. Where he needs to improve is his kicking under pressure, where he takes contact and is prone to banging it on the boot if there isn't an easy handpass available, as well as building up consistent stoppage time. He's a great player in open space but needs a bit of training to push to become a stoppage mainstay. The good news is he's a natural forward as well, using his speed and leap to create space for one-on-one marks and a good sense of where the goals are. I'd see him filling in the CMac role this year as a half-forward who's building up to some midfield time.

    Also Considered: Henry Hustwaite, Max Gruzewski

    Hawker399 for the pies up now.
     
    • Pick 28 - Adam D'Aloia - Collingwood
    • Very annoying TDS. I had Pick 28 earmarked for Burgiel was on my radar. At least he goes to the Hawks. So who will it be now.

    Adam D'Aiola (Mid) 186cms 86kgs.

    Rationale: He is the best centre square midfielder that remains. He is not flashy or electric but he is very reliable. A coal face, 1st possession player. He knows his own game back to front. Collingwood (in fact all teams) need players like D'Aiola that get the ball and feed it out to others. He reminds me a bit like Luke Ball post injuries. I.e. unlikely to get 3 Brownlow votes but will finish high up in the Magpies B & F.
    Excellent with ball in hand and a decent kick. He won't flash down the outer wing at the MCG but pretty slick inside a stoppage. Could play next season.

    Others considered: Charlie Clarke, Harry Lemney, Jaxon Binns and Max Gruzewski
     
    • Pick 30 - Charlie Clarke - Collingwood
    • Pick 30
    Charlie Clarke - 182cms 73kgs

    As an Under 18 has played as a mid and small forward. His highlights have tended to be around goal. However his midfield efforts are strong enough and he contributed to Sandy Dragons during the season. Clarke is quick and knows where the goals are. His disposal nos. are not prolific but his touches are productive. He can take a mark. Not screamers but a solid mark. He should be able to form part of midfield rotations whilst being a goal threat. He reminds of Michael Osborne a bit.

    Rationale: Best available yes. Most likely to be a 100 game plus player. Should fit in Collingwood's style as he will do his best without needing to be the centre of attention. Would add to the forward pressure needed in today's game.

    Considered: Lemney, Vickery, Binns
     
    • Pick 31 - Mitch Szybkowski - St Kilda
    • With pick 31, St Kilda select Mitch Szybkowski

    Height: 186cm

    Weight: 86kg

    D.O.B: 09-01-2004

    With Clarke and Hustwaite just taken, Mitch was too high on my list not to pick. Even though he's another stoppage leaning mid to go with MacKenzie, I'll get some variety later.

    An important part of all three of his teams; Dandenong Stingrays, Caulfield Grammar and Vic Country, Mitch Szybkowski has played his role as a bigger bodied midfielder superbly all year. Not the flashiest of ball winners himself, Szybkowski is very much ‘what you see is what you get’ with his current game, using his frame and positioning around stoppages to get to the fall of the ball and win first possession, then handball off to an outside runner well. In saying that, Szybkowski’s outside craft is an area that has seen some rapid development through the season as well, accumulating more and more away from stoppages as the year has gone on, working especially hard to be a handball receiver from teammates who had taken a mark or earned a free kick.

    That work rate is a trait that is present in all phases of the game, working hard to accumulate around the ground in offence, but also showing off his defensive accountability with tackles from stoppages, rarely having an opponent shake him off when he had got a hand to them. Szybkowski is one of the better players in the draft for spreading from the contest, or getting to spots that give his defenders an easy option up the ground, often getting free from opposition and moving the ball on quickly.

    Complimenting all of this is Szybkowski’s decision making with ball in hand, with his ability to quickly assess his options even under pressure making him a generally damaging player despite winning so much of the ball at the coalface, with his hands in close a standout feature in his game, seemingly knowing where his options are going to be even before he’s fully won control of the ball, often finding options through traffic to fully release his teammates. When in open play and allowed more time to assess options, Szybkowski maintains a good balance between his kicking and handballing, as one that prefers a more precise option he rarely takes the easy kick down the line option when many other players would.

    As mentioned, Szybkowski does the bulk of his work on the inside of the contest, with his contested game and stoppage craft two areas he excels at, using his size to his advantage but more than capable of matching it with bigger bodies, as showcased in the AFL Academy game against the Collingwood VFL where he was one of the more reliable midfielders on the day.

    Looking towards the future, there are still some areas of Szybkowski’s game that could do with some improvement. His kicking, whilst generally good, has been inconsistent at times, especially when he’s moving at top speed, and if improved will round his game really well. Szybkowski has also flagged his speed and acceleration as an area he wants to improve on to allow him more separation around stoppages and when up forward. Given the strides he has taken in terms of outside running, adding versatility with scoreboard impact and more damaging overall ball use will lift his profile - only adding to his great strengths.
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    Next is chopflop for the Blues I believe
     
    • Pick 32 - Jaxon Binns - Carlton
    • Carlton select Jaxon Binns

    Carlton were looking for run and dash at this selection. Binns is an outside running machine who can break a line. He will add a nice element to Carlton's inside ball winning brigade. He would have Lachie O'Brien's wing in his cross hairs.

    Think he is decent value here and was more a needs pick with several of my targets picked off in the past few selections.

    Gollum next I believe
     
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    • Pick 33 - Max Gruzewski - Fremantle
    • Fremantle select Max Gruzewski

    After losing Lobb, Freo's Tall forward stocks look a little weak, with only Tabener, and a developing Amiss. (I don't rate Jackson or Darcy as forwards). Gruzewski will help boost their marking in the forward line which looks like the thing they need to help their push for the first flag.

    BIGHAWK23 up next for GWS
     
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    • Pick 34 - James Van Es - GWS
    • GWS select James Van Es

    The need for GWS to have another young KPP is understated, and Van Es suits the need, a small reach at this pick, but an option to bring up Cadmans Vic Country teammate and add some much needed height down in defense is a no brainer in my opinion

    Sorry again for the stuff up, im in another mock draft and im Hawthorn
     
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    Pick 36 - Anthony Munkara - St Kilda
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    Pick 36 St Kilda select Anthony Munkara

    Height: 186cm

    Weight: 77kg

    D.O.B: 03-10-2004

    I considered quite a few players in this spot but no player grabbed me enough to turn down the upside of Munkara. Taking a KP player here would be nice but I still don't like taking Scully or Lemmey in this part of the draft.

    Rookie Me Central Analysis

    The sample size may be relatively small, but there is little doubting the extent of Munkara's talent. At his best, he can win games off his own boot with dynamic work inside forward 50, leaning on a wide range of skills and his athleticism to produce highlight reel plays.

    He earned his SANFL Under 18s berth this season with a pair of games in the first two rounds, shaking off early nerves to boot four goals from 14 touches on debut. Between those outings, and his exciting showing for the AFL Academy, Munkara looked every bit a top-end prospect.

    Among the traits on display were his speed and goal sense, as well as the ability to pull off a range of kicks off both feet from all angles and distances, and the strength to fend off opponents while being tackled - just ask Collingwood's Arlo Draper. Nearing the 190cm mark, he fares well aerially too.

    Even while warming up, there's a sense of excitement around what Munkara can do. He seems like a genuine entertainer who thrives on showing off to the crowd just what he's capable of.

    The 17-year-old looks at home up forward, but also played in the ruck for Westminster College, such is his explosive athletic ability. On the odd play he would take the ball from the ruck, land like a cat, and take off with running bounces and one-two chains before setting his sights on goal.

    Though there is plenty to like about his game, there are also a range of question marks left to answer. Since his five-disposal, three-mark outing for the Allies, Munkara did not return to the representative or SANFL scene for the rest of the season, leaving a gap in his top-age development.

    In terms of improvement to be made, building an endurance base and lifting his consistency levels are two which can be worked on in elite environments. His limited exposure at high levels leaves him as a raw prospect who has an enormous skillset, but will have to figure out how to best utilise it in a more restrictive AFL system.
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    • Pick 37 - Jakob Ryan - Port Adelaide
    • My time to shine.

    Port to select Jakob Ryan. Write up to come.

    Why?

    1) Mullet
    2) Kenny won't let me draft anything other than a skinny half back flanker
    3) I think like our own William Day he has flown under the radar.

    Reminds me a lot of Day. Skinny SA kid and will need some time to fill in his 189cm frame but with tremendous upside. Like Day he has a great footy brain from what I've seen. Gets himself in great positions to intercept and is strong overhead. Can play forward, middle and back. Like Day, has the speed and agility to run and carry and good distribution by hand and foot. Came 6th in the 2km trial at the combine so has the tank to hopefully one day push up the ground where I could see him becoming a decent wingman.

    It was a toss up between Ryan and Lemmey as the 2 best South Australians left for me. Lemmy as a KPP fills a bigger need but I couldn't go past the upside of Ryan.
     
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    • Pick 38 - Sam Gilbey - Melbourne
    • Melbourne select Sam Gilbey.

    Melbourne’s ladder position and team strength I think again allow them a riskier selection.

    Gilbey has had his issues with injury and health but has shown some good signs, including a 31 disposal game against Swan Districts, unfortunately broke or fractured a leg (?) in the very next hit out.

    Good speed, agility and aerial work on top of his great disposal make him a good selection for the future and with his injury/health the Demons list gives him a good opportunity to get his body right and time to make it at the top level.


    Assuming that Brisbane are out I think we have BurnaHawks for the Doggies?
     
    • Pick 40 - Jed Hagan - North Melbourne
    • Pick #40 - North Melbourne - Jed Hagan

    Love this guy apart from the fact he has been mentored by Harry Taylor 😁.

    Hard working high impact player who I see as best available at this pick.

    Likens himself to Liam Baker and if he turns out half as good as that North would be over the moon.

     
    • Pick 41 - Noah Long - Hawthorn
    • Guess it's my turn now.

    Pick 41 - Noah Long - Hawthorn
    177cm - 73kg
    Inside Midfielder/Small Forward

    A highly rated prospect coming into the year, Noah completes our Tall & Short Long set bringing very similar traits to his long-lost cousin Ned. A tough, gutsy, clean inside midfielder, Long uses his speed and agility at ground level to work magic extracting the footy out and cleanly providing for runners. Despite being pegged as an athletic, nuggety, contested midfielder going into the season, a collarbone and knee injury forced him to play forward during his time back with Bendigo and Vic Country. Despite being thrown in an entirely different position, Long excelled in crumbing the footy and proved an exceptional kick inside 50, setting up teammates with smart passes and roguelike finesse. I know we've taken a lot of small forwards who can play midfield this draft, but Noah is a genuine talent who's had rotten injury luck yet managed to will himself to learn a new role and star in it. He needs to improve his kicking at top speed and build his endurance up with a full preseason, but as he is Noah is a brilliant chance to take a high-upside, versatile, game-winner who could have gone in the first round had his year gone right.

    AFL Page with highlight reel for those who want to put a face to the name.

    Judd2Sewell, care to join us for one last pick mate?
     
    • Pick 42 - Tom McCallum - Sydney
    • I guess Juddy's still mad I took Barnett.

    Pick 42 - Tom McCallum - Sydney
    192cm - 78kg - Third Tall Back

    Athletic as all hell, with brilliant overhead marking and the pace to spread off halfback. I'll back the Swans dev team to get the best out of him, and boy will that be a sight to see. The one thing I disagree with RMC's guide is their athletic ratings, and this guy is a prime example. He's an elite runner, jumper, and agile as a fox. Kicking is an area of improvement, but who needs a boot when you can just run it out of the back and bang it down to Isaac Heeney sitting on some poor sods head?

    RIOLINWITPUNCHS up next for North
     
    • Pick 44 - Blake Drury - Fremantle
    • With Pick 44 Fremantle select Blake Drury.

    Freo needs to improve their scoring, and as Rookie me central puts it, Drury is a score involvement specialist. Can also roll through the midfield.
     
    • Pick 45 - Seth Campbell - Gold Coast
    • With Pick 45 the Gold Coast Suns select Seth Campbell

    Seth Campbell is the selection here for the Gold Coast Suns, reasons being that he is a crafty and creative small forward, he can play on the half forward flank, he has a great tank and workrate and can work onto the wings and into the middle, he needs to gain size but he has a good leap and awesome overall athletic ability and fits a need at the Suns with his ability around the goals, cleanliness & skills.

     
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    • Pick 46 - Luke Teal - St Kilda
    • At pick 46, St Kilda select Luke Teal

    Height: 189cm

    Weight: 80kg

    D.O.B: 20-05-2004

    On talent, a bid on Rowston is probably the go here. But with MacKenzie and Szybkowski already taken, another inside mid would be overkill.

    Rookie Me Central Analysis

    What sets Teal apart from many players in this years draft pool is his kicking. It is often penetrating and to a teammates advantage, and forwards are always keen to lead to Teal when he is streaming from defence. He did not get to take many kickouts, but it is certainly a role he could do well at the next level and with Teal, a club will have confidence with the ball in his hands.

    Speaking of confidence with ball in hand, that describes Teal to a t. He is often level-headed under pressure, and has made a few forwards look silly this year. He would sell some candy and move around them with ease, and then deliver well by hand or foot which is another great trait for a defender at the next level.

    Consistency has been a big part of Teal’s game this year with his lowest tally of 15 disposals and highest of 20, showing how dependable he is and why his coaches and teammates really missed him in the opening rounds despite Oakleigh winning all its games. A club knows what it is getting with Teal, and clubs will be put at ease knowing this.

    Teal is a diligent player who unlike many rebound defenders, will do his best to man up and beat his opponent. He often does well in nullifying a contest and backing up again to try and win the ball or tackle. Teal can also play on the wing with his height and skill a key combination of traits needed in the modern game.

    Averaging almost 20 disposals a game for a defender is certainly nothing to sneeze at, but when comparing it to some other defenders available in the draft it could be a detractor, there are plenty of defenders that have played well this year who play very similar roles and are a similar size to Teal. One area Teal has also struggled at times is one on one contests against stronger opponents and some added strength could really help him play on a wider range of opponents at the next level.
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    Others considered: Jaiden Magor, Harry Lemmey, Ethan Phillips, Jason Gilbee, Phoenix Foster

    Back to chopflop for the Blues
     
    • Pick 48 - Max Knobel - Collingwood
    • Chopflop i will take your word for it.

    This is my last selection for the Pies. It has been a pleasure setting up Collingwood for the years to come. When they win the premiership in 2025 and Hayes wins the Norm Smith I want all the accolades that should come my way. Of course from 2026 the next Hawthorn dynasty will begin.

    So back to my last selection
    Max Knobel - Ruck - 206cms/92kgs.

    Rationale: For the future Collingwood needs 3 things. A KPD, KPF and a Ruck. In a perfect world I would have chosen Barnett as the Ruck and Hayes as the KPD but Barnett was gone. Keeler, a possible forward was also gone. So strategy 1 gone. Best possibles for picks beyond Hayes. Except here with Knobel. A developmental Ruck. He has the prototype measurables being 206cm and he is thin without being a stringbean. What he does have is good mobility and a desire to compete like his Dad did. What is doesn't have is significant ball winning ability. A mark here, a tap there and handball to advantage but never that many. To me he is the quintessential development pick. (desperate to use the word quintessential 🙂🙂)

    P.s. In the real stuff for Pick 6 I would take Tsatas then Humphrey then MacKenzie and then Phillipou.
     
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