Resource Noob's 2025 Draft Prospect Video Thread

[noobermensch]

In extremely wet conditions, Samson Jennings-Hopkins showed pace and class to impact the game in a number of pivotal moments that helped secure Claremont the victory. His committed attack on the ball in the air and the ground was well suited to the conditions, as was his second and third efforts given the slippery ball not being conducive to clean footy.

 

[noobermensch]

A strong game in a losing effort from Felix Kneipp. Kneipp is a super hard working and tough smaller midfielder who runs hard both ways and does some solid linking work on the spread. He hasn't been as prominent this year as was expected due to lingering injury issues, last year he showed an ability to do a run with role and could prove to have upside potential if he finds his way onto an AFL list in November.

 

[Mutineer]

A strong game in a losing effort from Felix Kneipp. Kneipp is a super hard working and tough smaller midfielder who runs hard both ways and does some solid linking work on the spread. He hasn't been as prominent this year as was expected due to lingering injury issues, last year he showed an ability to do a run with role and could prove to have upside potential if he finds his way onto an AFL list in November.

Pretty decent running back too so he has that much wanted versatility AFL clubs seem to rate these days.

 

[noobermensch]

Ollie Greeves has hit a rare vein of form at the perfect time as he and his Ranges team continue to stomp their way through the Coates Talent League finals. Greeves was energetic and prolific from the opening bounce, although his work inside the stoppage wasn't quite as clean as he normally is and he was caught with the footy a couple of times. It was after half time when he took his game to another level, a move into the forward line prompting a 10 minute 4 goal blitz to turn what had been a relatively close game into a romp. His forward line heroics here were a continuation of a late season trend, demonstrating his positional versatility. Greeves work rate to present into space on the flanks and wings was a standout all game both as a forward and a mid, contributing to him taking 14 marks.

 

[noobermensch]

Another impactful game from Sullivan Robey, keeping up his incredible late push up to the pointy end of the draft. We saw the same pattern as last week, with Robey mostly playing forward in the first half, and then trading roles with Ollie Greeves in the second to play mostly through the midfield. The same traits were evident, with Robey's size and athleticism making his attack on contests difficult to handle, and his outside run leading to a number of damaging forward 50 entries for his team.

 

[noobermensch]

The season ended for the Power but the likely pick 1 Williem Duursma wasn't going to go down without a fight. He showed how much his midfield game has matured over the course of the season here, able to influence around stoppage and in contested situations. Some of his marking around the ground was truly elite. The one achilles heel for Willem throughout the year has been his kicking, and it reared its head again here with him struggling to hit up targets inside 50, coughing up turnovers on a number of occasions.

 

[noobermensch]

This was some seriously impressive stuff from Rory Wright. His positional move from midfield into defense has been one of the more underrated success stories in the back half of the season, his skill set seeming ideally suited to his new position and we saw every bit of it on display in this game. His raking left boot was able to do significant damage in space, he's a fantastic aerialist with fearless attack which he used to take a bunch of intercept marks including a couple of spectacular and brave marks running back with the flight of the ball. He's not the closest checking defender it's fair to say, but he showed in this game that he can be extremely disruptive and impactful when the ball is in his area with smothers and deflections.

 

[noobermensch]

When it comes to small forward prospects in this draft pool there's Lachy Dovaston and then daylight to second. He continues to consistently perform for a dominant Eastern Ranges team that's stomping their way through the finals, and this game was no different. Dovaston worked well up the ground to link the play and was typically busy in the forward 50 to swoop on loose balls and create for himself and teammates.

 

[noobermensch]

Before his recent hot streak of form, we had a few indications from Robey that there was some latent talent there just waiting to break out. Back in round 14 he had a near BOG performance in helping Eastern get up against the Chargers. Playing 90% high half forward with only a brief midfield cameo right at the end, Robey used his endurance and size to roam up to the wings, taking marks and getting heavily involved in the play, throwing his big frame into contested situations. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of his performance was his ability to use his size, pace and physicality to apply some ferocious defensive pressure on the opposition.

 

[Cactus_]

I know a lot of commentators are saying that Robey hasn’t been able to show his stuff against the really top level opposition / big bodies

But I think those making the decisions will rate his rapid improvement very highly

I think he goes to the Eagles at 1 or 2

 

[noobermensch]

I know a lot of commentators are saying that Robey hasn’t been able to show his stuff against the really top level opposition / big bodies

But I think those making the decisions will rate his rapid improvement very highly

I think he goes to the Eagles at 1 or 2

Personally, I'd be very surprised if he went ahead of Duursma or CDT, barring another 40 disposal 3 goal game in the grand final. Even then I struggle to see him getting picked over Duursma.

He could be in play for the Tigers or Bombers though for sure.

 

[noobermensch]

The dragons surged into yet another grand final in pursuit of their 4th straight flag on the back of an even team performance. Kye Fincher was one of their best, impacting through the midfield and forward line. He ran hard to find space around the ground, offering himself for the outlet kick and linking play with solid and efficient disposal. He slotted a couple of goals and could have had more.

 

[noobermensch]

What a moment to have your best performance of the season! Xavier Taylor stepped up to the occasion, thriving under the pressure of the big stage to dominate defensively for Eastern. His team were sliced open at times by the Dragons ball movement and run, but Taylor was the defensive wall all game, disrupting moves and intercepting the ball, then running hard the other way to take on the game in buccaneering style. It's been a strong close to the season for Xavier, and this performance will have done his top 10 chances no harm.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Can you do one on Charlie Banfield's BOG grand final performance in the colts GF please

 

[noobermensch]

Can you do one on Charlie Banfield's BOG grand final performance in the colts GF please

Probably not I'm afraid. As far as I'm aware it was streamed on 7+ which I don't get access to.

 

[noobermensch]

Sullivan Robey capped off his amazing late rise into top 10 contention by kicking 4 goals for his team as they triumphed in the CTL Grand Final. Apparently playing with a cracked collarbone, and occasionally looking visibly in pain, he battled on manfully, throwing himself into contests with his usual zeal. It'll be fascinating to see just how high this year's bolter ends up going on draft night.

 

[noobermensch]

Lachy was among the best in Eastern’s CTL Grand Final winning performance. He mostly started forward, but attacked the center bounce contest hard off the square and would typically push up to stoppages around the wings to give Eastern extra numbers. Lachy hit the scoreboard as he always does, but it was his work high up the ground that caught the eye, his clever movement and skill execution often being incisive in helping Eastern break free from the Dragons pressure.

 

[noobermensch]

A solid game from Greeves, not quite at the level of his match winning performance in the Prelim, but Eastern didn't need him to be at his best to take out the title. Ollie has been playing an increasing amount of forward late in the year and has looked excellent doing it, his aerial prowess again on show here and he demonstrated a bit of class with a lovely, dribbled goal from deep in the pocket. His decision making seemed a little slower than usual, resulting him nearly being run down on a few occasions.

 

[Cactus_]

Sullivan Robey capped off his amazing late rise into top 10 contention by kicking 4 goals for his team as they triumphed in the CTL Grand Final. Apparently playing with a cracked collarbone, and occasionally looking visibly in pain, he battled on manfully, throwing himself into contests with his usual zeal. It'll be fascinating to see just how high this year's bolter ends up going on draft night.

I’m on the hype train . . .

 

[noobermensch]

There weren't a lot of strong performances for Sandy in their Grand Final loss, but Rory Wright had his moments across half back. His marking strength continues to be a standout and again he impressed in that area. His run out of defence and through the middle was an important part of the Dragon's attacking flow, although he did struggle hitting targets more than usual and had a couple of poor turnovers by foot in the opening quarter.

 

[noobermensch]

Sturt ran out comfortable Grand Final winners in a game they controlled from beginning to end. Jett Dahlitz was statistically dominant, finding an incredible amount of uncontested footy with West Adelaide seemingly content to fold back into a deep zone and allow Sturt to control the ball with their kick mark game. Dahlitz wasn't called upon to do a great deal of defending but was not found wanting on the few occasions he needed to commit. His kicking was the feature of his game, not always finding clean targets given how congested the Bloods made Sturt's front half, but his ability to take space with penetrating 50+ meter punchy kicks was critical in helping Sturt consistently break through for scores.

 

[noobermensch]

A brilliant way to cap off an excellent final stretch to close the season for Charlie Banfield who was clear best on ground in helping his Claremont team to yet another Colts Grand Final triumph. There seems to be very little that Charlie can't do, prolific in the contest and on the spread, neat with his skills, strong in the air and capable of hitting the scoreboard both as a midfielder and a forward. Charlie will be another fascinating watch come draft day to see just how early a bid comes.

 

[noobermensch]

With Toby Whan going down early Fred was called on to step up and carry the Bulldogs midfield and he responded with a strong performance. He found the ball at the coalface, applied strong tackling pressure, and as always showed his class with the ball in space. The scoreboard didn't tell the true tale of this game with South Freo sticking close for most of the contest before Claremont piled on a number of goals in the last 10 minutes.

 

[noobermensch]

There's a strong argument that Blake Thredgold was BOG for Sturt, given the big matchup on Mitch Marsh and blanketing him so completely that Marsh had zero influence on the contest. Showing the impact of a lockdown job is difficult in a video like this. Thredgold did rack up a lot of marks, but most of them were uncontested from switches of play, and his most impactful work typically occurred in the lead up before the ball arrived, using canny bodywork to block Marsh's run or muscle him away from marking contests.

 

[noobermensch]

Curtin's goals were a critical factor in helping Claremont secure a comfortable victory in the end and yet another Colts premiership. The game was close most of the way, but Claremont really broke things open in the last 10 minutes of the fourth quarter with Cody kicking 4 of his six goals in that game ending blitz. Overall, he struggled a little to hold onto his marks, but his work rate to continually present was strong and he was able to pop up in the right place at the right time on a number of occasions.