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This Tuesday at 4:30pm, the midseason draft is upon us.
After a speculative start in 2019, the MSD has been a happy hunting ground for the Eagles, proving to be a very reliable way to supplement the squad or, in some cases, the best 23.
Who will be the next names to join Will Collins, Connor West, Jai Culley, Ryan Maric, Jack Hutchinson, Tom McCarthy, and Jacob Newton in West Coast folklore?
How many picks do West Coast have?
The Eagles will likely take two picks on Tuesday night, due to the season ending injuries to Deven Robertson and previous MSD selection Jacob Newton.
They could open up a third selection but, with 19 players out of contract and a larger squad size as a result of additional rookie list spots, all mail is that that’s unlikely. If they were to shut someone down for the season ahead of Tuesday, Jamie Cripps or Sam Allen seem the most likely candidates.
Current draft order
What we know
Players must nominate on either six- or eighteen-month terms ahead of the draft, with 26 of the 185 eligible players choosing the longer contract this year.
South Fremantle Bulldog-turned-Tassie Devil Jaxon Artemis is a lock to be off the board before our Pick 3, with many tipping him as the number one selection in the draft. Richmond will certainly take him if available, though their recent win over Essendon has shuffled the draft order meaning he may not make it to Punt Road.
Speaking of Tigerland, their VFL side has produced several strong MSD draftees of late, including our own Tom McCarthy. This trend seems likely to continue with Sam Toner, Ned Renfree, Mutaz El Nour, and Zaydyn Lockwood attracting interest.
Other than that, it’s anyone’s guess, as clubs balance drafting best prospect available versus immediate plug and play need.
Who have we been linked to?
After a speculative start in 2019, the MSD has been a happy hunting ground for the Eagles, proving to be a very reliable way to supplement the squad or, in some cases, the best 23.
Who will be the next names to join Will Collins, Connor West, Jai Culley, Ryan Maric, Jack Hutchinson, Tom McCarthy, and Jacob Newton in West Coast folklore?
How many picks do West Coast have?
The Eagles will likely take two picks on Tuesday night, due to the season ending injuries to Deven Robertson and previous MSD selection Jacob Newton.
They could open up a third selection but, with 19 players out of contract and a larger squad size as a result of additional rookie list spots, all mail is that that’s unlikely. If they were to shut someone down for the season ahead of Tuesday, Jamie Cripps or Sam Allen seem the most likely candidates.
Current draft order
First round
1. Essendon (replacing Fiorini)
2. Richmond (Gibcus)
3. West Coast (Robertson)
4. Carlton (Carroll)
5. Port Adelaide (spare list spot)
6. North Melbourne (Thredgold)
7. St Kilda (spare)
8. Collingwood (McInnes)
9. Western Bulldogs (Darcy)
10. Adelaide (spare)
11. Melbourne (Culley)
12. Hawthorn (spare)
Second round
13. West Coast (Newton)
14. Port Adelaide (Lord)
15. Collingwood (Steene)
16. Melbourne (Campbell retirement)
Third round
17. Port Adelaide (Sinns)
18. Collingwood (Elliot)
19. Melbourne (nfi)
1. Essendon (replacing Fiorini)
2. Richmond (Gibcus)
3. West Coast (Robertson)
4. Carlton (Carroll)
5. Port Adelaide (spare list spot)
6. North Melbourne (Thredgold)
7. St Kilda (spare)
8. Collingwood (McInnes)
9. Western Bulldogs (Darcy)
10. Adelaide (spare)
11. Melbourne (Culley)
12. Hawthorn (spare)
Second round
13. West Coast (Newton)
14. Port Adelaide (Lord)
15. Collingwood (Steene)
16. Melbourne (Campbell retirement)
Third round
17. Port Adelaide (Sinns)
18. Collingwood (Elliot)
19. Melbourne (nfi)
What we know
Players must nominate on either six- or eighteen-month terms ahead of the draft, with 26 of the 185 eligible players choosing the longer contract this year.
South Fremantle Bulldog-turned-Tassie Devil Jaxon Artemis is a lock to be off the board before our Pick 3, with many tipping him as the number one selection in the draft. Richmond will certainly take him if available, though their recent win over Essendon has shuffled the draft order meaning he may not make it to Punt Road.
Speaking of Tigerland, their VFL side has produced several strong MSD draftees of late, including our own Tom McCarthy. This trend seems likely to continue with Sam Toner, Ned Renfree, Mutaz El Nour, and Zaydyn Lockwood attracting interest.
Other than that, it’s anyone’s guess, as clubs balance drafting best prospect available versus immediate plug and play need.
Who have we been linked to?
Anyone who saw Herbert’s performance against Werribee in Round 3 will understand why he has been mentioned as an MSD candidate. He sliced the Bees open with incisive runs and spearing kicks, having 34 disposals and kicking two goals. His season average is 26.7 touches and five tackles. Herbert, 23, won the Cats’ best and fairest last year. This week he may win a place on an AFL list, and is every chance to be off the board before the Eagles make their first choice.
noobermensch says: Marcus Herbert is a more mature option from Geelong's VFL program who looms as a potential mid season draft pickup this week. Herbert has played for several seasons at half back but has shown this year that he's more than capable of running through the midfield. He demonstrated that midfield prowess in this game where he dominated, racking up a stack of the footy and driving his team forward. His run on the spread and decision making with the ball were highlights here, also managing to get forward and slot a couple of majors.
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In the media: VFL star spices up interest from AFL clubs
noobermensch says: Marcus Herbert is a more mature option from Geelong's VFL program who looms as a potential mid season draft pickup this week. Herbert has played for several seasons at half back but has shown this year that he's more than capable of running through the midfield. He demonstrated that midfield prowess in this game where he dominated, racking up a stack of the footy and driving his team forward. His run on the spread and decision making with the ball were highlights here, also managing to get forward and slot a couple of majors.
VFL Showreel, R9: Marcus Herbert highlights
Enjoy Marcus Herbert's standout VFL performance for Geelong
www.afl.com.au
In the media: VFL star spices up interest from AFL clubs
After being overlooked in the 2024 AFL Draft, Bell has reignited his AFL chances after moving to South Australia at the end of last season and completing an AFL pre-season with Adelaide.
He was picked up by the Crows as a SANFL talent development player, allowing him to represent the club at state-league level but also spend the summer with the AFL squad while not being listed.
The Crows were impressed with the 20-year-old's pre-season training on their key forwards, with the wiry defender adding 3-4kg to his frame and showcasing his agility and speed off the mark while part of the AFL program. Unlikely to fall past Adelaide if he makes it that far.
In the media: Injury-hit Eagles among handful of clubs circling SANFL star in mid-season draft
He was picked up by the Crows as a SANFL talent development player, allowing him to represent the club at state-league level but also spend the summer with the AFL squad while not being listed.
The Crows were impressed with the 20-year-old's pre-season training on their key forwards, with the wiry defender adding 3-4kg to his frame and showcasing his agility and speed off the mark while part of the AFL program. Unlikely to fall past Adelaide if he makes it that far.
In the media: Injury-hit Eagles among handful of clubs circling SANFL star in mid-season draft
A big-bodied midfielder, Bevan featured for Western Australia at the under-18 national championships in his draft year in 2022 and won the WAFL Colts’ league best and fairest award that season.
He has spent the four years since playing senior football, proving a consistent ball-winner. Bevan finds plenty of his own ball around the contest, is strong at ground level and overhead and has hit the scoreboard pushing forward this year. He has worked on his running capacity this year, and starred with 24 disposals and a goal versus South Australia in recent weeks.
In the media: Eagle's rise inspires WAFL star ahead of mid-season draft
He has spent the four years since playing senior football, proving a consistent ball-winner. Bevan finds plenty of his own ball around the contest, is strong at ground level and overhead and has hit the scoreboard pushing forward this year. He has worked on his running capacity this year, and starred with 24 disposals and a goal versus South Australia in recent weeks.
In the media: Eagle's rise inspires WAFL star ahead of mid-season draft
At 25, and after a few high-standard seasons for the Dolphins, Voss may finally get his chance to follow his father, Brett, into AFL ranks.
Third in Frankston’s 2025 best and fairest, he’s been among its leading players this year, averaging 25.3 disposals. Voss gives the ball a great hoof from halfback and is as strong as a seawall.
Furthermore, alleged draft guru Mick Ablett believes the 25-year-old Dolphins half-back flanker is primed to join best mate Tom McCarthy at the Eagles.
“I had some mail a couple of days ago around Jackson Voss, 25-year-old out of Frankston. Some people in Melbourne, that I really value their opinion in football, actually rated him higher than Tom Blamires last year. We’ve seen Blamires go on to do really great things at the Kangaroos.
“A little add-on to that, he’s best mates with Tom McCarthy as well. So keep that one in mind. It would be smart by West Coast to build a bit of a group."
www.afl.com.au
In the media: The Dolphins star who could land at West Coast
Third in Frankston’s 2025 best and fairest, he’s been among its leading players this year, averaging 25.3 disposals. Voss gives the ball a great hoof from halfback and is as strong as a seawall.
Furthermore, alleged draft guru Mick Ablett believes the 25-year-old Dolphins half-back flanker is primed to join best mate Tom McCarthy at the Eagles.
“I had some mail a couple of days ago around Jackson Voss, 25-year-old out of Frankston. Some people in Melbourne, that I really value their opinion in football, actually rated him higher than Tom Blamires last year. We’ve seen Blamires go on to do really great things at the Kangaroos.
“A little add-on to that, he’s best mates with Tom McCarthy as well. So keep that one in mind. It would be smart by West Coast to build a bit of a group."
VFL Showreel, R5: Jackson Voss highlights
Enjoy Jackson Voss' standout VFL performance for Frankston
www.afl.com.au
In the media: The Dolphins star who could land at West Coast
A towering 208cm ruckman who came through the Sydney Swans Academy as a junior, May has been one of the leading big men in the SANFL this year. A strongly-built player who turned 21 earlier this month, May’s tap work in the ruck has been impressive this year as he has regularly provided his midfielders with first use of the footy.
He averaged 12.2 disposals, 37 hitouts (11.7 to advantage) and four clearances across his first six games for the Bloods this year. Media chat is that he is a real chance at our first pick.
In the media: SANFL ruckman Caleb May confirms interest from West Coast ahead of mid-season draft
West Coast firming to select Caleb May
He averaged 12.2 disposals, 37 hitouts (11.7 to advantage) and four clearances across his first six games for the Bloods this year. Media chat is that he is a real chance at our first pick.
In the media: SANFL ruckman Caleb May confirms interest from West Coast ahead of mid-season draft
West Coast firming to select Caleb May
Annand is versatile enough to play in the ruck and at both ends of the ground, and has done so for the VFL Cats. The 22-year-old was used as a key defender for the VFL Young Guns team last month and his performance got him some lift-off from coach Jesse Cucinotta.
The athletic Annand, who came out of Ocean Grove and is now attached to South Barwon in the Geelong league, joined Geelong in 2023 and has steadily grown in size and stature. He has been linked with Brisbane if they do open a list spot, so unlikely to be available with our second pick.
The athletic Annand, who came out of Ocean Grove and is now attached to South Barwon in the Geelong league, joined Geelong in 2023 and has steadily grown in size and stature. He has been linked with Brisbane if they do open a list spot, so unlikely to be available with our second pick.
Peace has put together a strong past two years in the WAFL, and recently met with the Eagles in the build up to tomorrow's draft. He regularly shuts down dangerous opposition forwards, possessing a nice leap, strong hands overhead and good closing speed to get in a late spoil. Peace also reads the play well to intercept the footy and has grown in confidence over recent times.
The 20-year-old came through the WAFL Colts before making his league debut in 2024. A possible option with our second pick
The 20-year-old came through the WAFL Colts before making his league debut in 2024. A possible option with our second pick
El Nour has been a staple of VFL-draft-hopefuls lists since emerging at Preston in 2022.
Last year, his third at Punt Rd, he found another level, winning Richmond VFL’s best and fairest and gaining team-of-the-year honours after averaging 17 disposals, five marks and three tackles. Along the way he showed his ability to lock down on his opponent, intercept and use the ball neatly.
El Nour has met with Richmond and the Western Bulldogs, but may be an option with our second pick.
Last year, his third at Punt Rd, he found another level, winning Richmond VFL’s best and fairest and gaining team-of-the-year honours after averaging 17 disposals, five marks and three tackles. Along the way he showed his ability to lock down on his opponent, intercept and use the ball neatly.
El Nour has met with Richmond and the Western Bulldogs, but may be an option with our second pick.
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