Resource Noob's 2025 Draft Prospect Video Thread

[noobermensch]

The stats are solid but modest for Grlj in this game, but this was an impressive performance. Some sequences of play were the type of thing that only Grlj is capable of among this pool of draftees, dodging and weaving through traffic or bursting through with pace. His disposal was tidy and creative.

Unfortunately we lost the first 8 mins of the game due to technical difficulties. Lets hope we didn’t miss any all time great Grlj highlights.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Unfortunately we lost the first 8 mins of the game due to technical difficulties.

Set a drinking game to this I reckon.

 

[Futbolista]

Set a drinking game to this I reckon.

I have a dream.
One day streaming will be as simple for Australia as it is for cricket boards in Rwanda, Japan, Namibia, Indonesia. My hopes are low as those countries care about the cricket product they put out. Aussies have become uncaring about their craft. One job! Stream clearly at 1080 with the camera zoomed in. Can they do it? Yes! Will they do it? No!

Why? Because they say it costs them more money and a crap stream is better than none at all.

When did Australia become a second world country?

EDIT: and maybe the 1080 button might work. 480 is 3rd world rubbish.

 

[noobermensch]

Huge statistical performance from Finn in this game. His possession count is a testament to his work rate and running power, able to overlap repeatedly and continually get involved in ball movement with extra gut running efforts. He turns the ball over a bit more than you'd like when kicking to marking contests, although it can be tough to know how much that's on the kicker and how much on the marking target at this level, and when he hits up options in the clear he's able to find them well.

 

[noobermensch]

Following up one of the best performances of the season, NHH was just okay here, an example perhaps of some of the frustrating inconsistency we've seen from him this season. He wasn't able to find as much space to damage with run and skills that we saw from him regularly last year, however we did see a continuation of his increased willingness to get stuck in to contested situations, and an improved ability to field loose balls with clean hands below his knees which has been a criticism in the past.

 

[noobermensch]

An interesting watch for supporters of teams that might be considering picking Josh Lindsay up the pointy end of the draft as he switched up his role and played all four quarters on a wing. Lindsay seems to be in a patch of softer form right now, and he didn't always find it easy to get into the play on his wing in a less familiar role, although his natural traits should ultimately suit the position quite well with his endurance, solid aerial impact for his size and of course his elite kicking skills which should be a weapon that regularly laces out leading forwards inside 50.

 

[noobermensch]

Greeves played a higher split as a forward in this game, especially in the first half where he showed some nice moves including a strong lateral lead into space which drew the footy. He kicked one goal and should have a couple more with straighter set shot kicking. Ollie's application to applying tackling pressure has been noticeably improving as the season's progressed which has been the biggest criticism of his game.

 

[noobermensch]

Oskar seems to be this year's late season draft bolter, which is an interesting situation given he's been super consistent this year, turning in strong performances from round 1, it's just taken everyone a while to catch on to his quality, including the Metro selectors who didn't call up Oskar for a single game at this year's carnival. Oskar is quick and beautifully balanced, able to change direction on a dime to beat tackles and weave through traffic. His kicking skills are above average, and he can disposal of the ball quickly while running at full pace.

 

[noobermensch]

Sweid has consistently delivered this year for the Cannons and this game was no exception. His ability absorb contact and maintain his momentum, using his low center of gravity to remain stable, keep his feet and get away clean disposal is first class. He's played more stints in the forward line as the season has progressed and has showed some good signs in that high forward role that he's likely to find himself playing early in his AFL career.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Jack Ison had a ripper today Noob if u get time

30 Disposals
1.3 Goals/Behinds
5 i50s
4 GAs, 6 SAs (from my count at least)
5 Tackles

 

[eDPS]

Jack Ison had a ripper today Noob if u get time

30 Disposals
1.3 Goals/Behinds
5 i50s
4 GAs, 6 SAs (from my count at least)
5 Tackles

And 10 clearances

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

And 10 clearances

He's going top 20 isn't he

In all seriousness though, he's been bloody impressive the last few weeks at CTL, didn't get to see much of his stuff at School but he had a few massive games in that comp too.

Would love to see how he'd be going if he didn't miss the whole pre season and the early part of the season.

 

[noobermensch]

Not a huge possession count, but Sharp was a powerful force around the contest in this game, accumulating clearances and tackles and showing once again that he's probably the prospect most physically and mentally ready to step in and play AFL from round 1 next season. Unfortunately, with Central Districts losing their finals games in the seniors and U18s this is probably the last we'll see of Dyson in 2025, but he's left a lasting impression and will be one of the most coveted prospects at the draft in November.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Hey noobermensch any chance of doing Sullivan Robey’s game from the weekend against the jets? I watched the game, and it was as dominant of a game I’ve seen at Coates League this year. I reckon he would’ve put himself on the draft radar with that performance.

 

[eDPS]

Hey noobermensch any chance of doing Sullivan Robey’s game from the weekend against the jets? I watched the game, and it was as dominant of a game I’ve seen at Coates League this year. I reckon he would’ve put himself on the draft radar with that performance.

Was on the radar before that game, well and truly on it now though

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Was on the radar before that game, well and truly on it now though

Fair mate. Probably more of a personal assessment there rather than definitive statement on behalf of AFL recruiters!

 

[noobermensch]

Hey noobermensch any chance of doing Sullivan Robey’s game from the weekend against the jets? I watched the game, and it was as dominant of a game I’ve seen at Coates League this year. I reckon he would’ve put himself on the draft radar with that performance.

Yes of course.

Just for everyone asking for performances from the weekend - the vods aren't up yet.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Yes of course.

Just for everyone asking for performances from the weekend - the vods aren't up yet.

Appreciate you dude!!

 

[noobermensch]

Wow, now this is what you call a draft bolter. On a field with a bunch of kids that have already cemented their spots in the upcoming draft, Sullivan Robey was the star of this game, having such a dominant performance that at one point Ollie Greeves crowned him as king in celebration of one of his goals. Playing heavy midfield minutes at this level for the first time, Robey was near unstoppable... his combination of size, pace, power and physicality too much for the Jets mids to handle. In slippery conditions on a heavy deck, Robey showed his superior balance and coordination to keep his feet and find room in tight spaces to extract the ball and release his teammates.

It takes a combination of talent and opportunity to become a success, and even though it's taken a while to get here, there's no doubt that Sullivan Robey has captured the attention of draft watchers and recruiters alike, and they'll be keen to see what he can do through the remainder of this finals series.

 

[noobermensch]

CDT left one of his best performances to last, showing us some of the things we'd been hoping to see from him all year to justify his lofty status in this draft pool. This was by far his best marking performance, especially when you consider the conditions making the ball slippery. He played forward for more than 50% game time, something that I'd been crying out for at this level, and he was fantastic inside F50, doing everything apart from slotting the shots that he created for himself, ending up with 2 goals 5 behinds. This kind of forward line performance makes drafting CDT a significantly less risky proposition, given his 200cm height makes him very much on the short side for a ruck.

Edit: not actually his last game for the season, apologies for the confusion

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Wow, now this is what you call a draft bolter. On a field with a bunch of kids that have already cemented their spots in the upcoming draft, Sullivan Robey was the star of this game, having such a dominant performance that at one point Ollie Greeves crowned him as king in celebration of one of his goals. Playing heavy midfield minutes at this level for the first time, Robey was near unstoppable... his combination of size, pace, power and physicality too much for the Jets mids to handle. In slippery conditions on a heavy deck, Robey showed his superior balance and coordination to keep his feet and find room in tight spaces to extract the ball and release his teammates.

It takes a combination of talent and opportunity to become a success, and even though it's taken a while to get here, there's no doubt that Sullivan Robey has captured the attention of draft watchers and recruiters alike, and they'll be keen to see what he can do through the remainder of this finals series.

Aside from his kicking being a bit hit or miss, this guy's got all the physical traits you'd want in a modern mid.

 

[noobermensch]

Aside from his kicking being a bit hit or miss, this guy's got all the physical traits you'd want in a modern mid.

One might even say he's got some shades of Cody Walker in his game?

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

One might even say he's got some shades of Cody Walker in his game?

Who? We're on the Jack Ison train over on the Blues board!

 

[noobermensch]

Carlton NGA Jack Ison is putting together a strong close to the campaign, making a case to be in the mix for a bid in the first round of the draft. His pace, power and physicality make him a real handful at stoppage, and his ability to find the ball and influence in the forward line makes him a real dual position threat. His average kicking skills are the main question mark in an otherwise impressive package.

 

[noobermensch]

This game was a bit of a mess played in wild conditions. Strong wind, driving rain and a waterlogged field all contributed to making this one where all players struggled to execute their skills, and NHH was no exception, but overall this was still a strong performance. His willingness to get stuck in and win the hard ball was pretty impressive given he's typically more of an outside operator, and although his disposal efficiency wasn't great, his hands at ground level with a slippery ball were for the most part clean.