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Foj1 Phantom Draft - from the D&T board. Just one guy's opinion, and based on who he thinks clubs will go for, not necessarily who he rates or who might be "best available". Interesting read:
1.Carlton- Matthew Kruezer 199cm 91kg Northern Knights
Talented, mobile ruckman who ticks all the boxes. Can also be effective in the forward line. Too good to pass on.
2. Richmond- Cale Morton 192cm 75kg Claremont/WA
Outstanding athlete who has A+ disposal by foot. Reads the play well and should be suited to the AFL quarterback role at Half Back.
3. West Coast- Chris Masten 179cm 78kg East Fremantle/ WA
Hard at it, strong bodied inside midfielder. When fit possesses outstanding endurance and has the ability to feed teammates which is an extremely beneficial trait in the expanses of Subiaco. Query on Masten’s kicking, its efficient without being penetrating but wont hurt his prospects.
4. Melbourne- Trent Cotchin 184cm 81kg Northern Knights
Super silky skilled midfielder who has speed, A+ disposal and outstanding vision. He will need to get a lot fitter and stronger to compete at the next level but when he does will be a terrific talent at AFL level.
5. Western Bulldogs- Lachlan Henderson 196cm 90kg Geelong Falcons
Talented tall forward who has a wretched year with injury. Has the ability to mark strongly, display surprising agility and rotate between chf and ff. Perhaps slight risk drafting Henderson because of injuries but we need to remember Joel Selwood’s season to know that taking a risk on talented players is well worth taking.
6. Essendon- David Myers 190cm 85kg Perth/WA
Tall and mobile half back/ winger who can dispose of the ball magnificently. Makes good decisions with the ball and can break lines with both speed and disposal. Suited to the Dome.
7. Fremantle- Rhys Palmer180cm 76kg East Fremantle/ WA
Quick midfielder with a touch of flair. Has the ability to rack up the possessions and kick goals. Had an outstanding National Carnival and carried that form to the WAFL. Will thrive running around Subiaco.
8. Brisbane- Dave Gourdis 193cm 88kg Subiaco/WA
Mobile athletic tall who I envisage being a hard working lead up forward at AFL level. Has good hands and a strong kick and his performance at Draft Camp would have lifted his stocks considerably. Long term replacement for Bradshaw and an upgrade on Wayde Mills at CHF sooner rather than later.
9. St Kilda- Alex Rance 194cm 87kg Swan Districts/ WA
Tall key position player who looks suited to the last line of defence. Has a strong kick which could be a lethal weapon at AFL level and would be a good long term replacement for Max Hudghton.
10. Adelaide- Brad Ebert 187cm 86kg Port Magpies/ SA
Tallish midfielder who is a true allrounder who can play both inside and outside as a midfielder. Ebert is a good kick of the footy and is quick enough. A reliable midfielder who will develop into a consistent performer at AFL level.
11. Sydney- Steven Gaertner 196cm 83kg Dandenong
Athletic freak who possesses the athletic attributes to be a high level AFL footballer. Needs to improve his disposal. I think he will be developed into a CHB at AFL level where he will be able to utilise his strengths.
12. Hawthorn- Cyril Rioli 178cm 74kg Nothern Territory
Highly skilled footballer who comes from a famous football family. Extremely clever small who will begin career as crumbing forward but will be exciting midfielder once he develops fitness after a couple of preseasons.
13. West Coast- Ben McEvoy 199cm 91kg Murray
Talented tall who has shown the ability to play well both as a forward and a ruckman. I believe he could play some games next year as a forward and would continue to improve his ruckwork training with Cox and Seaby.
14. Melbourne- Jarrad Grant 191cm 77kg Dandenong
Super talented mobile forward who is quick on the lead and has very good hands. A dangerous goal kicker who would be a third tall at AFL level.
15. Kangaroos- Scott Simpson 194cm 91kg Dandenong
Promising CHF who is a very strong mark and works hard during a game. I would like to see Simpson become a little more agile and cleaner below his knees but shapes up as a good key position prospect.
16. Port Adelaide- Patrick Dangerfield 188cm 80kg Geelong Falcons
Extremely athletic back/midfielder who has pace, agility and long kick. I see him beginning his career as running back who will be able to move through the midfield.
17.Geelong- Callan Ward 183cm 71kg Western Jets
Classy operator who has shown ability to play HB. HF and through the midfield. His strengths are his kicking (near best in the draft) and his outstanding vision. Will begin as a flanker but could be a dangerous onballer with his disposal.
18. Richmond- Dawson Simpson 205cm 97kg Murray Bushrangers
This bloke is TALL. He improved out of sight as the year went on but still has a long way to go. However so do the Tigers and this bloke could be an awesome ruckman down the path if his development continues at the same rate. Remember Ruckman take time but the rewards can be significant- See Hamish McIntosh
19. Western Bulldogs- Jack Grimes 187cm 76kg Northern Knights
Grimes does everything well. Gets his own ball, fast enough, kicks well enough and very consistent. Had a serious back injury but I don’t think it will affect him too much come draft time. Oozes leadership with a very solid character. Reckon he will have a good career as an inside onballer- see Jude Bolton
20. West Coast- Tayte Pears 192cm 90kg East Perth/ WA
Botton aged third tall who is athletic and should develop into a very good AFL defender. Will take some time but if he can come on it could release Adam Hunter to go forward more. Part of an awesome WA U/18 side and I think WC will be keen to get him.
21. Melbourne- Pat Veszpremi 181cm 83kg Northern Knights
Tough, nuggety player who also has a lot of talent. Had an injury riddled year and finished off the year playing with a BAD shoulder. Can play forward, back and midfield and would be fun to watch with McLean, Jones and Sylvia. What I like about him is he hates to lose a contest. Those blokes usually make it.
22. West Coast- Tom Collier 192cm 86kg Tasmania
Super athletic tallish utility who continues to develop. I think the Eagles will take the best available and players who will fit into the way they play and this bloke would be extremely difficult to match up on- especially at Subiaco. I am undecided where this bloke will ultimately play at AFL level but he has the tools to be a good one.
23. Essendon- Addam Maric 179cm 80kg Calder Cannons
Injury ruined Maric’s second half of the year but he has done enough. Led Metro’s goalkicking this year while playing the last 2 games with a dislocated shoulder. Maric’s strengths are his kicking and goal sense. For him to be more than a dangerous forward pocket he is going to have to work on his endurance running. Will begin his career feeding off the scraps of Lloyd, Lucas and Gumbleton and if he is willing to put the work in could be a dangerous midfielder with his penetrating kicking.
24. Fremantle- Tony Notte 194cm 70kg Swan Districts/WA
Bottom aged super THIN but super talented tall who will be hitting KFC and the Gymnasium everyday for the next three years. Possesses good hands, talented below his knees and has footy smarts. Has time to develop while Pavlich, Tarrant and others are at the peak of their powers. Could be a steal.
25. Brisbane- Scott Selwood- 184cm 81kg Bendigo
Hard at it and smart midfielder/ defender who is an honest footballer. Ticks all boxes though lacks a touch of class for mine. Will fit into the small defenders role and could see action next year. A nice replacement for Scott and Johnson.
26. Sydney- Marlon Motlop- 182cm 76kg Northern Territory
Excitement machine who was a trifle disappointing at the National championships. Has flair, agility, speed and good foot skills. Will need time to develop body strength but a good replacement for Schnieder and later on Micky O.
27. Adelaide- Andy Otten- 192cm 86kg Oakleigh Chargers
Tall mobile footballer who can play tall or run through the flanks/midfield. Had a purple patch of form midyear where he was near impossible to stop. I think he will develop into a tall mobile forward who will ‘blow up’ opponents- a bit like Tarrant does. Has a fair bit of development in him.
28. Port Adelaide- Matthew Lobbe 197cm 80kg Eastern Ranges
Tall and athletic Lobbe has all the tools but built very little this year. Has been played mainly forward and in the ruck I think Lobbe’s best position will be as a tall back. Isnt tall enough to ruck, hasn’t got enough tricks to play forward but I think he has the athleticism to play key back. Will need to continue to work on agility and strnegth but I think he is worth the risk here.
29. Hawthorn- Toby Thoolan 195cm 92kg Bendigo
Bottom age tall who shows a lot. Has the ability to play any of the key posts and covers the ground extremely well. Will need a bit of time to continue to find an AFL body but may prove a very wise choice. At a pinch I would guess that he will be a very good CHB. Reminds me of Ben Reid.
30. Adelaide- James Wundke 196cm 87kg North Adelaide/ SA
Tall who has a lot of ability. I liked him during the Nationals and thought the biggest thing holding him back was his lack of body strength. I think he will end up being a tall forward but will need a few preseasons to build up first.
31. Collingwood- Matthew De Boer 185cm 81kg Claremont/ WA
Tough and skilful onballer who was one of the unsung heroes of this years WA side. He is a bottom age kid who should develop into an AFL midfielder. Has the right size and shape that Collingwood usually go for. There is talk he may not nominate for the draft which is a big question mark.
32. Kangaroos- Ashley Arrowsmith 188cm 82kg Calder Cannons
Arrowsmith is a hard one to guage as his strengths are AFL quality but his weaknesses are clear as well. Arrowsmith is an A+ kick who is evasive and is a goalkicking midfielder. His weaknesses are he may lack a bit of speed and is a touch timid in heavy traffic. I think the Roos may pounce as Harris, Swallow and Co can feed this sort of player and Simpson, Pratt and Co should be able to toughen him up a touch.
33. Port Adelaide- Levi Greenwood 181cm 91kg Port Magpies/ SA
Solidly built midfielder who can get the ball and usually disposes of it well enough. I have some doubts about his body shape but he should be able to develop into an AFL inside midfielder who has a bit of aggression.
34. Geelong- Dean Putt 202cm 88kg Calder Cannons
Putt has the agility of a much smaller man but the ruck ability of Tony Liberatore at present. Spent this year playing mainly as a mobile CHF and led Calders goalkicking. Saw him play very well in the ruck against Oakleigh against the equally timid Fieschi. Putt will need to toughen up significantly to survive at this level but if he does the rewards will be significant as he has a lot of natural ability.
35. Western Bulldogs- Rob Tarrant 196cm 92kg Bendigo Pioneers
Big strong marking forward who has more than his fair share of injuries. He needs to get fitter and his sidewards movement doesn’t impress me greatly. However he can take a contested mark and he has a lot of upside. Could be a bust but in this draft at this pick I would roll the dice.
36. Carlton- Patrick McGinnity 182cm 75kg Claremont/ WA
Hard running midfielder who had an extremely successful U/18 carnival. Played as a defensive midfielder in the Kane Cornes mould at carnival and I could see him playing a similar role at AFL level. Will be given plenty of time to develop as a bloke named Judd has gone to the club. Good honest footballer.
37. Kangaroos- Jared Boumann 196cm 87kg Dandenong
Athletic tall who played second, third, fourth and fifth banana to Simpson, Grant, Gaertner and Gabriel this year. However he has the right size and shape to be a key position player at AFL level. His strengths are his hands and his athleticism- like many of his height he will need to continue to build up his body.
38. Adelaide- Luke Sampey 191cm 91kg East Perth/ WA
Strong tall who can lead and mark well. My question mark is whether he has the agility and endurance to play anywhere else at AFL level however he suits Adelaide’s needs and he is very good at what he does.
39. Essendon-Darcy Daniher 192cm 89kg Calder Cannons
No Tomahawk but the Bombers have done ok out of this selection. Daniher is tall enough and athletic enough to play as a KP player at AFL level. Still not sure where his best position is as he was played all over the shop this year but I suspect the Bombers will be hoping that he develops into a reliable backman.
40. Fremantle- Steven Browne 181cm 74kg West Perth/ WA
Good allround footballer who may be better than pick 40. Capable of playing as a small back and will provide run and carry. I also thought he was very good one on one during the carnival and seems to do the 1%’s very well.
41. Brisbane- Sam Reid 185cm 75kg Queensland
Strong bodied onballer/ utility who seems to divide opinion a little. He can win the footy and works very hard throughout the game. However, I think he lacks a touch of class which separates the good onball prospects with the elite. Has the body and attitude which will give him every chance at creating a solid AFL career.
42. St Kilda- Hugh Sandilands 191cm 82kg Oakleigh Chargers
Tall, athlete who can do a lot of things on the footy field and can be very exciting. He will need to be stronger at the ball and take his turn to protect a teammate. Sandilands has a lot of upside and if a club can work on his weaknesses he could be a very good AFL footballer playing as a third tall or even a tallish midfield. His weaknesses do worry me a bit though!
43. Western Bulldogs- Jackson Hall 187cm 76kg Gippsland Power
Jackson is a tall flanker/ winger type who does a lot of things well. He is a good enough kick, can mark and runs well. I think Hall has a significant amount of development to go and will need time. I thought he was one of the few players who had a real dip when things were going belly up near the end of the year.
44. Geelong- Chris Kangars 193cm 84kg Geelong Falcons
An athlete first and a footballer second. Kangars has definitely improved during the 2007 season. He still has a long way to go with his kicking and decision making needing particular attention however he has the size and shape that is required with outstanding athleticism from this former runner. Will be given an opportunity as Scarlett’s apprentice.
45. Hawthorn- Lachie Hill 189cm 83kg Oakleigh Chargers
Another athlete who is improving as a footballer. Hill is fast and extremely agile. His kicking is a touch dodgy but has improved through the year. I watched Hill play one game against a weakened knights side which made me believe that a side will take a chance with this kid. Will give Hawthorn some nice outside speed.
46. Carlton- Luke Stanton 191cm 79kg Northern Knights
Stanton looks like an AFL footballer however only started playing like one towards the end of the year. Stanton is a bottom aged tall, strong midfielder/ utility who likes to utilise his athletic advantage. He struggles to win his own ball and his kicking will need to improve at the next level however he is well worth the risk with this pick.
47. Collingwood- Travis Dulic 192cm 90kg Calder Cannons
Key position back who started the year and ended the year very well- was pretty ordinary in the middle. Dulic’s strengths are his kicking which is long, strong and accurate and he provides run from the backline to create attack. He will need to play tighter at higher levels as he is prone to sag off opponents. Beat Bongetti and McEvoy in the last couple of weeks of the season and I think that may get him over the line.
48. Western Bulldogs- Dan McKenna 194cm 82kg Gippsland Power
Mobile tall who didn’t really develop as the year progressed. He is a decent mark and covers the ground okay but I don’t think he has enough silk to cut it as an AFL forward. My money would be on him being a tall defender who may be able to free up Everitt or Williams to be more attacking.
49. Port Adelaide- Joel Smouha 196cm 80kg Queensland
Super tall athlete who just needs to be taught how to play footy. Tested extremely well at DC and I think that will get him over the line in a shallow draft. Port would be ideal as they seem to do very well with player development and he could learn some tricks from Lade, Tredrea and Brogan. Can see him being a mobile ruckman/follower or eventually replace Thurstans down back. Will need time.
50. Geelong- Jeremy Laidler 188cm 82kg Calder Cannons
Medium sized tweener sized players who arent super quick are not normally coveted however I think this bloke is an exception. Able to play forward or back, possesses very good hands and is a very good left foot kick. I think Laidler will eventually be a Milburn type of player who plays that 4th backman role. Laidler is very strong one on one and doesn’t like being beaten.
51. Richmond- Dale Walker 187cm 80kg Eastern Ranges
Tallish utility who has a great burst of speed combined with good endurance. Walker is also more than competent in the air and is suited to the hard running game that the AFL has become. However he will need to continue to work on his kicking which can be awkward at times. Would also like to see Walker be a little more consistent during games as he has a tendency to float in and out of games. Bottom aged player who should develop further.
52. Brisbane- Thomas Rockliff 180cm 78kg Murray Bushrangers
Bottom aged player who made a huge impact in the TAC Cup this year. Played mainly as a dangerous floating small forward he is able to kick goals by the bagful. Rockliff is very good in the air and can also get his goals front and square there seems to be a lot to work with. Reminds me a lot of Robbie Gray and could be very dangerous in a forward line with the Brown Dog, Bradshaw, Clark and Hooper.
53. Melbourne- Mitchell Farmer 179cm 76kg Calder Cannons
Small forward/ defender who is athletic and hard at the contest. One of the few Metro players who enhanced his reputation after the U/18 carnival. Farmer will be a small defender at AFL level where he will utilise his strength and run. His kicking and decision making needs further attention but he has self confidence and flair which I think might get him drafted.
54. West Coast- Jaryn Jackey 180cm 71kg Subiaco/ WA
Small utility who provides run and attack. He hits contests at full speed and impressed with tackling at U/18 carnival. Would provide option of small defender/ midfielder at AFL level and seems suited to Subiaco.
55. Essendon- Tom Bellchambers 199cm 91kg Tasmania
Developing tall who strengths is actual ruckwork. Doesn’t often get a lot of the ball around the ground and his athleticism is going to have to improve to compete with AFL bigboys. However Essendon need a ruckman and bellchambers would be given a chance this late in proceedings.
56. Fremantle- Kepler Bradley- 198cm 98kg Essendon
If Big Kep is going to make it as an AFL footballer I think he will need to play a majority of his games at Subiaco where his endurance running can be utilised. Only AFL position I can see is as a hard leading half forward but the Dockers have Tarrant and Pavlich already. Still think they will take him here.
It doesn't go down as far as our next pick (#70) - but by then it's even more guess work than earlier on. The bolded ones are his predictions for us - rapt if we get Palmer at #7 - and the purple ones, and the ones I'd hope we would consider very closely if they are available. I know nothing about Notte, but if he's as talented as this guy reckons, it wouldn't hurt to have him waiting in the wings for when some some of our class KPPs are slowing down... Still, I'd hope they think good and ghard about either Selwood, deBoer, McGinnity or Greenwood if they are all available at #24.
If they took one of those 4 at #24, then I'd expect that taking Brown at #40 would be unlikely. More of the same size and shape, then I'd hope thye pick a tall - with the guys in green decent looking targets IMO.
Kepler seems almost a certainty with pick 56 - he begins pre-season training with us on Monday... unless someone else grabs him you'd think he'll be a Docker come draft day.
Our next pick is #70 - and this PD stops at #69... here are the guys going from #57-#69. The ones in red and the ones I wouldn't mind looking at if there at #70.
57. Brisbane-James Mulligan 201cm 96kg Queensland
Tall and athletic but this bloke has a long way to go. However Brisbane have lost Wood, have Charman and Leuenberger and can probably put the time into developing their 4th string ruckman. Had a disappointing National Championships.
58. St Kilda- Will Sullivan 202cm 95kg Western Jets
Big and strong ruckman who is at his best when competing in the ruck. Doesn’t do enough around the ground at present but is athletic and enjoys the physical contest. Would be worth developing while King and Gardiner both try and get their bodies and find their best form in 2008.
59. Adelaide- Taylor Walker 188cm 81kg NSW (Scholarship)
60. Sydney- Guy O’Keefe 184cm 76kg Geelong Falcons
Quick, busy midfielder who is possesses a strong kick. Also capable of kicking bags of goals and shows more than a touch of class. Will need to build his body further but could provide a bit of flair to a dour midfield.
61. Hawthorn- David Zaharakis 180cm 70kg Northern Knights
Very explosive small who will take opponents on at every opportunity. Will need to work on his kicking which can be hit and miss and he will need to learn to win more of his own ball at his size. However Zaharakis is bottom aged and a good chance to develop into a zippy midfielder/ small utility which is what the Hawks could do with.
62. Geelong- Adam Donahue 182cm 82kg Geelong Falcons (F/S)
63. Collingwood- Haelen Kay 186cm 75kg Gippsland Power
Tallish onballer who can provide run and carry. A little inconsistent with his play at present but when playing well is pretty impressive. Will need to get stronger as doesn’t enjoy tight physical contact at present but has plenty of development in him. I could see Collingwood’s excellent development program benefiting him enormously.
64. Kangaroos- James Polkinghorne 181cm 82kg Calder Cannons
Started the year on fire and ended it pretty well. A hard player to categorise because he can do a lot of things pretty well. I see him being a small defender as he is very good in the air and is quite quick of the mark.
65. Port Adelaide- Joey Daye 194cm 79kg Queensland
Athletic tall who has AFL size and shape. Still needs a LOT of polish however this late in the draft he would be a chance to be taken.
66. Western Bulldogs- Pass
67. Richmond- Trent Zomer 194cm 94kg Eastern Ranges
Raw, athletic key position player who still has plenty to learn but has the tools required. Played mainly at CHB where he looked good when he ran forward and created play. Would like him to sharpen his kicking skills and he needs to be cleaner below his knees.
68. Carlton- Glenn Chivers 189cm 85kg Oakleigh Chargers
Came into the Chargers side after playing well for St Kevins in the Private School competition. Has not played a lot of high grade footy due to rowing commitments but has the athleticism clubs are looking to develop. Rowan Welsh is at Carlton now and I am guessing he may push for this bloke.
69. Melbourne- Stefan Martin 197cm 90kg Sandringham VFL
Tall and athletic- Martin is another late entrant into elite football. Played some okay games for sandy and still has a heap of development in him. I see him playing more as a tall forward and Dean Bailey has a reputation for developing talented athletes. Martin is a slab of rock- what can you turn him into Dean?
It's getting exciting now...
1.Carlton- Matthew Kruezer 199cm 91kg Northern Knights
Talented, mobile ruckman who ticks all the boxes. Can also be effective in the forward line. Too good to pass on.
2. Richmond- Cale Morton 192cm 75kg Claremont/WA
Outstanding athlete who has A+ disposal by foot. Reads the play well and should be suited to the AFL quarterback role at Half Back.
3. West Coast- Chris Masten 179cm 78kg East Fremantle/ WA
Hard at it, strong bodied inside midfielder. When fit possesses outstanding endurance and has the ability to feed teammates which is an extremely beneficial trait in the expanses of Subiaco. Query on Masten’s kicking, its efficient without being penetrating but wont hurt his prospects.
4. Melbourne- Trent Cotchin 184cm 81kg Northern Knights
Super silky skilled midfielder who has speed, A+ disposal and outstanding vision. He will need to get a lot fitter and stronger to compete at the next level but when he does will be a terrific talent at AFL level.
5. Western Bulldogs- Lachlan Henderson 196cm 90kg Geelong Falcons
Talented tall forward who has a wretched year with injury. Has the ability to mark strongly, display surprising agility and rotate between chf and ff. Perhaps slight risk drafting Henderson because of injuries but we need to remember Joel Selwood’s season to know that taking a risk on talented players is well worth taking.
6. Essendon- David Myers 190cm 85kg Perth/WA
Tall and mobile half back/ winger who can dispose of the ball magnificently. Makes good decisions with the ball and can break lines with both speed and disposal. Suited to the Dome.
7. Fremantle- Rhys Palmer180cm 76kg East Fremantle/ WA
Quick midfielder with a touch of flair. Has the ability to rack up the possessions and kick goals. Had an outstanding National Carnival and carried that form to the WAFL. Will thrive running around Subiaco.
8. Brisbane- Dave Gourdis 193cm 88kg Subiaco/WA
Mobile athletic tall who I envisage being a hard working lead up forward at AFL level. Has good hands and a strong kick and his performance at Draft Camp would have lifted his stocks considerably. Long term replacement for Bradshaw and an upgrade on Wayde Mills at CHF sooner rather than later.
9. St Kilda- Alex Rance 194cm 87kg Swan Districts/ WA
Tall key position player who looks suited to the last line of defence. Has a strong kick which could be a lethal weapon at AFL level and would be a good long term replacement for Max Hudghton.
10. Adelaide- Brad Ebert 187cm 86kg Port Magpies/ SA
Tallish midfielder who is a true allrounder who can play both inside and outside as a midfielder. Ebert is a good kick of the footy and is quick enough. A reliable midfielder who will develop into a consistent performer at AFL level.
11. Sydney- Steven Gaertner 196cm 83kg Dandenong
Athletic freak who possesses the athletic attributes to be a high level AFL footballer. Needs to improve his disposal. I think he will be developed into a CHB at AFL level where he will be able to utilise his strengths.
12. Hawthorn- Cyril Rioli 178cm 74kg Nothern Territory
Highly skilled footballer who comes from a famous football family. Extremely clever small who will begin career as crumbing forward but will be exciting midfielder once he develops fitness after a couple of preseasons.
13. West Coast- Ben McEvoy 199cm 91kg Murray
Talented tall who has shown the ability to play well both as a forward and a ruckman. I believe he could play some games next year as a forward and would continue to improve his ruckwork training with Cox and Seaby.
14. Melbourne- Jarrad Grant 191cm 77kg Dandenong
Super talented mobile forward who is quick on the lead and has very good hands. A dangerous goal kicker who would be a third tall at AFL level.
15. Kangaroos- Scott Simpson 194cm 91kg Dandenong
Promising CHF who is a very strong mark and works hard during a game. I would like to see Simpson become a little more agile and cleaner below his knees but shapes up as a good key position prospect.
16. Port Adelaide- Patrick Dangerfield 188cm 80kg Geelong Falcons
Extremely athletic back/midfielder who has pace, agility and long kick. I see him beginning his career as running back who will be able to move through the midfield.
17.Geelong- Callan Ward 183cm 71kg Western Jets
Classy operator who has shown ability to play HB. HF and through the midfield. His strengths are his kicking (near best in the draft) and his outstanding vision. Will begin as a flanker but could be a dangerous onballer with his disposal.
18. Richmond- Dawson Simpson 205cm 97kg Murray Bushrangers
This bloke is TALL. He improved out of sight as the year went on but still has a long way to go. However so do the Tigers and this bloke could be an awesome ruckman down the path if his development continues at the same rate. Remember Ruckman take time but the rewards can be significant- See Hamish McIntosh
19. Western Bulldogs- Jack Grimes 187cm 76kg Northern Knights
Grimes does everything well. Gets his own ball, fast enough, kicks well enough and very consistent. Had a serious back injury but I don’t think it will affect him too much come draft time. Oozes leadership with a very solid character. Reckon he will have a good career as an inside onballer- see Jude Bolton
20. West Coast- Tayte Pears 192cm 90kg East Perth/ WA
Botton aged third tall who is athletic and should develop into a very good AFL defender. Will take some time but if he can come on it could release Adam Hunter to go forward more. Part of an awesome WA U/18 side and I think WC will be keen to get him.
21. Melbourne- Pat Veszpremi 181cm 83kg Northern Knights
Tough, nuggety player who also has a lot of talent. Had an injury riddled year and finished off the year playing with a BAD shoulder. Can play forward, back and midfield and would be fun to watch with McLean, Jones and Sylvia. What I like about him is he hates to lose a contest. Those blokes usually make it.
22. West Coast- Tom Collier 192cm 86kg Tasmania
Super athletic tallish utility who continues to develop. I think the Eagles will take the best available and players who will fit into the way they play and this bloke would be extremely difficult to match up on- especially at Subiaco. I am undecided where this bloke will ultimately play at AFL level but he has the tools to be a good one.
23. Essendon- Addam Maric 179cm 80kg Calder Cannons
Injury ruined Maric’s second half of the year but he has done enough. Led Metro’s goalkicking this year while playing the last 2 games with a dislocated shoulder. Maric’s strengths are his kicking and goal sense. For him to be more than a dangerous forward pocket he is going to have to work on his endurance running. Will begin his career feeding off the scraps of Lloyd, Lucas and Gumbleton and if he is willing to put the work in could be a dangerous midfielder with his penetrating kicking.
24. Fremantle- Tony Notte 194cm 70kg Swan Districts/WA
Bottom aged super THIN but super talented tall who will be hitting KFC and the Gymnasium everyday for the next three years. Possesses good hands, talented below his knees and has footy smarts. Has time to develop while Pavlich, Tarrant and others are at the peak of their powers. Could be a steal.
25. Brisbane- Scott Selwood- 184cm 81kg Bendigo
Hard at it and smart midfielder/ defender who is an honest footballer. Ticks all boxes though lacks a touch of class for mine. Will fit into the small defenders role and could see action next year. A nice replacement for Scott and Johnson.
26. Sydney- Marlon Motlop- 182cm 76kg Northern Territory
Excitement machine who was a trifle disappointing at the National championships. Has flair, agility, speed and good foot skills. Will need time to develop body strength but a good replacement for Schnieder and later on Micky O.
27. Adelaide- Andy Otten- 192cm 86kg Oakleigh Chargers
Tall mobile footballer who can play tall or run through the flanks/midfield. Had a purple patch of form midyear where he was near impossible to stop. I think he will develop into a tall mobile forward who will ‘blow up’ opponents- a bit like Tarrant does. Has a fair bit of development in him.
28. Port Adelaide- Matthew Lobbe 197cm 80kg Eastern Ranges
Tall and athletic Lobbe has all the tools but built very little this year. Has been played mainly forward and in the ruck I think Lobbe’s best position will be as a tall back. Isnt tall enough to ruck, hasn’t got enough tricks to play forward but I think he has the athleticism to play key back. Will need to continue to work on agility and strnegth but I think he is worth the risk here.
29. Hawthorn- Toby Thoolan 195cm 92kg Bendigo
Bottom age tall who shows a lot. Has the ability to play any of the key posts and covers the ground extremely well. Will need a bit of time to continue to find an AFL body but may prove a very wise choice. At a pinch I would guess that he will be a very good CHB. Reminds me of Ben Reid.
30. Adelaide- James Wundke 196cm 87kg North Adelaide/ SA
Tall who has a lot of ability. I liked him during the Nationals and thought the biggest thing holding him back was his lack of body strength. I think he will end up being a tall forward but will need a few preseasons to build up first.
31. Collingwood- Matthew De Boer 185cm 81kg Claremont/ WA
Tough and skilful onballer who was one of the unsung heroes of this years WA side. He is a bottom age kid who should develop into an AFL midfielder. Has the right size and shape that Collingwood usually go for. There is talk he may not nominate for the draft which is a big question mark.
32. Kangaroos- Ashley Arrowsmith 188cm 82kg Calder Cannons
Arrowsmith is a hard one to guage as his strengths are AFL quality but his weaknesses are clear as well. Arrowsmith is an A+ kick who is evasive and is a goalkicking midfielder. His weaknesses are he may lack a bit of speed and is a touch timid in heavy traffic. I think the Roos may pounce as Harris, Swallow and Co can feed this sort of player and Simpson, Pratt and Co should be able to toughen him up a touch.
33. Port Adelaide- Levi Greenwood 181cm 91kg Port Magpies/ SA
Solidly built midfielder who can get the ball and usually disposes of it well enough. I have some doubts about his body shape but he should be able to develop into an AFL inside midfielder who has a bit of aggression.
34. Geelong- Dean Putt 202cm 88kg Calder Cannons
Putt has the agility of a much smaller man but the ruck ability of Tony Liberatore at present. Spent this year playing mainly as a mobile CHF and led Calders goalkicking. Saw him play very well in the ruck against Oakleigh against the equally timid Fieschi. Putt will need to toughen up significantly to survive at this level but if he does the rewards will be significant as he has a lot of natural ability.
35. Western Bulldogs- Rob Tarrant 196cm 92kg Bendigo Pioneers
Big strong marking forward who has more than his fair share of injuries. He needs to get fitter and his sidewards movement doesn’t impress me greatly. However he can take a contested mark and he has a lot of upside. Could be a bust but in this draft at this pick I would roll the dice.
36. Carlton- Patrick McGinnity 182cm 75kg Claremont/ WA
Hard running midfielder who had an extremely successful U/18 carnival. Played as a defensive midfielder in the Kane Cornes mould at carnival and I could see him playing a similar role at AFL level. Will be given plenty of time to develop as a bloke named Judd has gone to the club. Good honest footballer.
37. Kangaroos- Jared Boumann 196cm 87kg Dandenong
Athletic tall who played second, third, fourth and fifth banana to Simpson, Grant, Gaertner and Gabriel this year. However he has the right size and shape to be a key position player at AFL level. His strengths are his hands and his athleticism- like many of his height he will need to continue to build up his body.
38. Adelaide- Luke Sampey 191cm 91kg East Perth/ WA
Strong tall who can lead and mark well. My question mark is whether he has the agility and endurance to play anywhere else at AFL level however he suits Adelaide’s needs and he is very good at what he does.
39. Essendon-Darcy Daniher 192cm 89kg Calder Cannons
No Tomahawk but the Bombers have done ok out of this selection. Daniher is tall enough and athletic enough to play as a KP player at AFL level. Still not sure where his best position is as he was played all over the shop this year but I suspect the Bombers will be hoping that he develops into a reliable backman.
40. Fremantle- Steven Browne 181cm 74kg West Perth/ WA
Good allround footballer who may be better than pick 40. Capable of playing as a small back and will provide run and carry. I also thought he was very good one on one during the carnival and seems to do the 1%’s very well.
41. Brisbane- Sam Reid 185cm 75kg Queensland
Strong bodied onballer/ utility who seems to divide opinion a little. He can win the footy and works very hard throughout the game. However, I think he lacks a touch of class which separates the good onball prospects with the elite. Has the body and attitude which will give him every chance at creating a solid AFL career.
42. St Kilda- Hugh Sandilands 191cm 82kg Oakleigh Chargers
Tall, athlete who can do a lot of things on the footy field and can be very exciting. He will need to be stronger at the ball and take his turn to protect a teammate. Sandilands has a lot of upside and if a club can work on his weaknesses he could be a very good AFL footballer playing as a third tall or even a tallish midfield. His weaknesses do worry me a bit though!
43. Western Bulldogs- Jackson Hall 187cm 76kg Gippsland Power
Jackson is a tall flanker/ winger type who does a lot of things well. He is a good enough kick, can mark and runs well. I think Hall has a significant amount of development to go and will need time. I thought he was one of the few players who had a real dip when things were going belly up near the end of the year.
44. Geelong- Chris Kangars 193cm 84kg Geelong Falcons
An athlete first and a footballer second. Kangars has definitely improved during the 2007 season. He still has a long way to go with his kicking and decision making needing particular attention however he has the size and shape that is required with outstanding athleticism from this former runner. Will be given an opportunity as Scarlett’s apprentice.
45. Hawthorn- Lachie Hill 189cm 83kg Oakleigh Chargers
Another athlete who is improving as a footballer. Hill is fast and extremely agile. His kicking is a touch dodgy but has improved through the year. I watched Hill play one game against a weakened knights side which made me believe that a side will take a chance with this kid. Will give Hawthorn some nice outside speed.
46. Carlton- Luke Stanton 191cm 79kg Northern Knights
Stanton looks like an AFL footballer however only started playing like one towards the end of the year. Stanton is a bottom aged tall, strong midfielder/ utility who likes to utilise his athletic advantage. He struggles to win his own ball and his kicking will need to improve at the next level however he is well worth the risk with this pick.
47. Collingwood- Travis Dulic 192cm 90kg Calder Cannons
Key position back who started the year and ended the year very well- was pretty ordinary in the middle. Dulic’s strengths are his kicking which is long, strong and accurate and he provides run from the backline to create attack. He will need to play tighter at higher levels as he is prone to sag off opponents. Beat Bongetti and McEvoy in the last couple of weeks of the season and I think that may get him over the line.
48. Western Bulldogs- Dan McKenna 194cm 82kg Gippsland Power
Mobile tall who didn’t really develop as the year progressed. He is a decent mark and covers the ground okay but I don’t think he has enough silk to cut it as an AFL forward. My money would be on him being a tall defender who may be able to free up Everitt or Williams to be more attacking.
49. Port Adelaide- Joel Smouha 196cm 80kg Queensland
Super tall athlete who just needs to be taught how to play footy. Tested extremely well at DC and I think that will get him over the line in a shallow draft. Port would be ideal as they seem to do very well with player development and he could learn some tricks from Lade, Tredrea and Brogan. Can see him being a mobile ruckman/follower or eventually replace Thurstans down back. Will need time.
50. Geelong- Jeremy Laidler 188cm 82kg Calder Cannons
Medium sized tweener sized players who arent super quick are not normally coveted however I think this bloke is an exception. Able to play forward or back, possesses very good hands and is a very good left foot kick. I think Laidler will eventually be a Milburn type of player who plays that 4th backman role. Laidler is very strong one on one and doesn’t like being beaten.
51. Richmond- Dale Walker 187cm 80kg Eastern Ranges
Tallish utility who has a great burst of speed combined with good endurance. Walker is also more than competent in the air and is suited to the hard running game that the AFL has become. However he will need to continue to work on his kicking which can be awkward at times. Would also like to see Walker be a little more consistent during games as he has a tendency to float in and out of games. Bottom aged player who should develop further.
52. Brisbane- Thomas Rockliff 180cm 78kg Murray Bushrangers
Bottom aged player who made a huge impact in the TAC Cup this year. Played mainly as a dangerous floating small forward he is able to kick goals by the bagful. Rockliff is very good in the air and can also get his goals front and square there seems to be a lot to work with. Reminds me a lot of Robbie Gray and could be very dangerous in a forward line with the Brown Dog, Bradshaw, Clark and Hooper.
53. Melbourne- Mitchell Farmer 179cm 76kg Calder Cannons
Small forward/ defender who is athletic and hard at the contest. One of the few Metro players who enhanced his reputation after the U/18 carnival. Farmer will be a small defender at AFL level where he will utilise his strength and run. His kicking and decision making needs further attention but he has self confidence and flair which I think might get him drafted.
54. West Coast- Jaryn Jackey 180cm 71kg Subiaco/ WA
Small utility who provides run and attack. He hits contests at full speed and impressed with tackling at U/18 carnival. Would provide option of small defender/ midfielder at AFL level and seems suited to Subiaco.
55. Essendon- Tom Bellchambers 199cm 91kg Tasmania
Developing tall who strengths is actual ruckwork. Doesn’t often get a lot of the ball around the ground and his athleticism is going to have to improve to compete with AFL bigboys. However Essendon need a ruckman and bellchambers would be given a chance this late in proceedings.
56. Fremantle- Kepler Bradley- 198cm 98kg Essendon
If Big Kep is going to make it as an AFL footballer I think he will need to play a majority of his games at Subiaco where his endurance running can be utilised. Only AFL position I can see is as a hard leading half forward but the Dockers have Tarrant and Pavlich already. Still think they will take him here.
It doesn't go down as far as our next pick (#70) - but by then it's even more guess work than earlier on. The bolded ones are his predictions for us - rapt if we get Palmer at #7 - and the purple ones, and the ones I'd hope we would consider very closely if they are available. I know nothing about Notte, but if he's as talented as this guy reckons, it wouldn't hurt to have him waiting in the wings for when some some of our class KPPs are slowing down... Still, I'd hope they think good and ghard about either Selwood, deBoer, McGinnity or Greenwood if they are all available at #24.
If they took one of those 4 at #24, then I'd expect that taking Brown at #40 would be unlikely. More of the same size and shape, then I'd hope thye pick a tall - with the guys in green decent looking targets IMO.
Kepler seems almost a certainty with pick 56 - he begins pre-season training with us on Monday... unless someone else grabs him you'd think he'll be a Docker come draft day.
Our next pick is #70 - and this PD stops at #69... here are the guys going from #57-#69. The ones in red and the ones I wouldn't mind looking at if there at #70.
57. Brisbane-James Mulligan 201cm 96kg Queensland
Tall and athletic but this bloke has a long way to go. However Brisbane have lost Wood, have Charman and Leuenberger and can probably put the time into developing their 4th string ruckman. Had a disappointing National Championships.
58. St Kilda- Will Sullivan 202cm 95kg Western Jets
Big and strong ruckman who is at his best when competing in the ruck. Doesn’t do enough around the ground at present but is athletic and enjoys the physical contest. Would be worth developing while King and Gardiner both try and get their bodies and find their best form in 2008.
59. Adelaide- Taylor Walker 188cm 81kg NSW (Scholarship)
60. Sydney- Guy O’Keefe 184cm 76kg Geelong Falcons
Quick, busy midfielder who is possesses a strong kick. Also capable of kicking bags of goals and shows more than a touch of class. Will need to build his body further but could provide a bit of flair to a dour midfield.
61. Hawthorn- David Zaharakis 180cm 70kg Northern Knights
Very explosive small who will take opponents on at every opportunity. Will need to work on his kicking which can be hit and miss and he will need to learn to win more of his own ball at his size. However Zaharakis is bottom aged and a good chance to develop into a zippy midfielder/ small utility which is what the Hawks could do with.
62. Geelong- Adam Donahue 182cm 82kg Geelong Falcons (F/S)
63. Collingwood- Haelen Kay 186cm 75kg Gippsland Power
Tallish onballer who can provide run and carry. A little inconsistent with his play at present but when playing well is pretty impressive. Will need to get stronger as doesn’t enjoy tight physical contact at present but has plenty of development in him. I could see Collingwood’s excellent development program benefiting him enormously.
64. Kangaroos- James Polkinghorne 181cm 82kg Calder Cannons
Started the year on fire and ended it pretty well. A hard player to categorise because he can do a lot of things pretty well. I see him being a small defender as he is very good in the air and is quite quick of the mark.
65. Port Adelaide- Joey Daye 194cm 79kg Queensland
Athletic tall who has AFL size and shape. Still needs a LOT of polish however this late in the draft he would be a chance to be taken.
66. Western Bulldogs- Pass
67. Richmond- Trent Zomer 194cm 94kg Eastern Ranges
Raw, athletic key position player who still has plenty to learn but has the tools required. Played mainly at CHB where he looked good when he ran forward and created play. Would like him to sharpen his kicking skills and he needs to be cleaner below his knees.
68. Carlton- Glenn Chivers 189cm 85kg Oakleigh Chargers
Came into the Chargers side after playing well for St Kevins in the Private School competition. Has not played a lot of high grade footy due to rowing commitments but has the athleticism clubs are looking to develop. Rowan Welsh is at Carlton now and I am guessing he may push for this bloke.
69. Melbourne- Stefan Martin 197cm 90kg Sandringham VFL
Tall and athletic- Martin is another late entrant into elite football. Played some okay games for sandy and still has a heap of development in him. I see him playing more as a tall forward and Dean Bailey has a reputation for developing talented athletes. Martin is a slab of rock- what can you turn him into Dean?
It's getting exciting now...
