Pick 43- Draft 2016

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[Jeffcrowe]

I think you're wrong, certainly with Pick 13, and there will definitely be some very "solid" players still available at 43 in this draft.

IMO some players with later picks that could be very nice players with the right development... names for you to check out...Mitch McCarthy, Ben Ronke, Brandan Parfitt, Kym LeBois, Callan Wellings, Reece Piper, Jarrod Korewha, Matthew Signorello Lewis Young. Take Sturt's Lewis Young for instance, could be anything with the right development and time..

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...e/news-story/3c526dbd08a1eaa3420784e472ee3cce

Athletic tall Lewis Young turning heads after standout draft combine

Andrew Capel, The Advertiser
November 20, 2016 3:39pm
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IN four hours of exhilarating power and athleticism, giant Sturt teenager Lewis Young went from draft smoky to turning heads.

Having already caught the eye of a handful of AFL clubs, the 197cm, 90kg former basketballer has been one of the most scrutinised and interviewed players in recent weeks after a standout display at the SA Draft Combine.

Young, 17 and only eligible for the draft by 11 days, blew clubs away with his 2.97 second time for the 20m run — second-best of the 17 players who tested, behind only South Adelaide’s Dylan Whimpress (2.91).

He also was a standout in the vertical jump.

AFL draft prospect Lewis Young at the Double Blues Headquarters at Unley. Picture Sarah Reed
Young’s “wow’’ factor has seen 12 clubs interview him in the lead-up to the draft.

A late bloomer after focusing more on basketball — he played at under-16 State level — than football until last year, Young’s blistering speed and athleticism for his height has clubs excited by his potential.

“I was pleased with my combine, a lot of clubs seemed happy with my athletic work,’’ said Young, who played one league game for premier Sturt last season against North Adelaide in round 21.

“I’m pretty raw in football terms because I’ve only made football my priority in the past two seasons and have progressed from under-16s through to league footy pretty quickly.

“But clubs seem to be looking at my upside and thinking where I might be in three years.

“I still need to put on some weight but I think I’ve got the potential to improve a lot.


Young, who made this year’s State under-18 team under the guidance of SANFL high performance manager Brenton Phillips, is modelling his game on rising Melbourne star, key forward Jesse Hogan.

“Unless I keep growing I’ll probably be too small to play as a ruckman in the AFL so I’m working on my key forward work, including my goalkicking,’’ Young said.

“I think I’m pretty versatile and could also play down back or as a high half-forward.’’

As one of this year’s draft bolters and youngest players in the pool, Young is not concerned where he might fall in the drafts, as long as he finds an AFL home.

“The number doesn’t matter,’’ he said.

“Clubs tell me that once you walk in the door the pick number is insignificant and that whether you are pick one or pick 100 all players are on an even keel.

“It’s been my dream since I was a little kid to be a professional sportsman and if I do get selected it will be the best day of my life.’’

PRIDE OF SA
Name: Lewis Young

Club: Sturt

Age: 17

Height: 197cm

Weight: 90kg

Position: Ruckman/Forward

CLUB SAYS
“Lewis has great character and is a player who has tremendous upside. He’s still raw but he’s an excellent size, has terrific speed and agility for his height and can mark the ball well. We’ve already seen a big improvement in him this year and with time he could develop into something special.’’

Sturt high performance manager Chris Trapp.

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andrew.capel@news.com.au

anyone seen this kid play ?

 

[Bicks]

anyone seen this kid play ?

I posted a while back I'd heard there was interest and posted this video.

Only time we've seen him was his one Championship game, very, very raw but abundant upside by the sounds.

You'd have to ask the SA guys

 

[WaynesWorld19]

It's times like this, where our recruiting team have pulled out some serious gems later in the draft, that fills me with confidence that we should be able to net some pretty nifty players with 43 and 53. Fingers crossed.

I'd be confident of that as well .......with academy picks and father /son picks, IIRC i heard the other day that those picks may come in another 3-4 picks .....and later picks come in about 6-7 picks on where they are now

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Lipinski and Mutch massive chances for 43 and 53 IMO

Begley also if above are gone

Thoughts on Allison ? ....had a tough year in 2016 .....but in 2015 was being rated almost a first round pick, so the talent is there

Have you seen his sprint times for a 194cm player? .....phenomenal

 

[lunacy]

Take Sturt's Lewis Young for instance, could be anything with the right development and time..

He's a horrendous kick though.

 

[Bicks]

Buckenara's top 25 rankings...scratch Villis?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...k=5bfdba29d95894daace95788b1d21f8c-1479808131

Gary Buckenara’s top 50 players for the AFL draft 2016: Part two, 25-1
GARY BUCKENARA, Herald Sun
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GARY BUCKNARA’S DRAFT TOP 50 PART TWO: 25-1

25. ALEX VILLIS

Defender, 182cm, 70kg, Norwood/South Australia

Buckenara says: Villis’s strengths are that he’s a good decision-maker, can win his own footy and is a beautiful kick. He’ll need to put on a bit of size to use his in-and-under capabilities at AFL level but he’s a very smart player who is aware of what’s around him on the footy field.
24. ZAC FISHER

Small forward/midfielder, 175cm, 61kg, Perth/Guilford Grammar

Buckenara says: From Perth, Fisher is another small forward who has great footy awareness and is clever like most small forwards are. He has a really light body and the club that picks him up will need to be patient and put the development into him that he needs. He has pace, is athletic and smart, but just needs the body to be able to compete at AFL level. He’s got some tricks.

23. SHAI BOLTON

Half forward, 177cm, 67kg, South Fremantle/Forrestdale

Buckenara says: Bolton definitely has the traits AFL clubs are looking for in a small forward. He’s dangerous around goals, is quick and has x-factor. He can take a big mark but is only a light frame so will need to spend some time in the gym and also needs to get a bit fitter. He’s a really nice player.

22. KYM LeBOIS

Small forward, 175cm, 66kg, North Adelaide/Koonibba

Buckenara says: LeBois is a left-footer with tremendous goal sense, so he’ll be that small forward that quite a few clubs are on the lookout for. He has a combination of speed and endurance, has good vision but because he’s only a light frame he tends to get pushed off the ball a little bit, so he’ll need to work on his body strength.

21. OLIVER FLORENT

Midfielder/half forward, 183cm, 74kg, Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris/Mentone GS

Buckenara says: Another midfielder/forward, Florent has been in a good system at the Dragons. He has footy smarts, has great agility but probably just needs to be a little bit harder at the contest on some occasions. I still think there’s enough there to like about him to be a relatively early selection.


20. JORDAN RIDLEY

Defender, 192cm, 79kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Knox

Buckenara says: Ridley will be of interest to clubs because he’s a flexible prospect. At 192cm he can play in a number of positions whether it be down back, up forward or in the midfield, but probably plays his best footy as a defender. He’s a hard worker.

19. DANIEL VENABLES

Midfielder/half forward, 186cm, 81kg, Western Jets/PEGS/Keilor

Buckenara says: A mid-sized midfielder from the Western Jets, Venables had a lot of school commitments this year but was All-Australian as a midfielder in the carnival. He competes really well and is very good in congested situations.

18. JY SIMPKIN

Half forward/midfielder, 181cm, 71kg, Murray Bushrangers/Mooroopna

Buckenara says: Simpkin is a playmaker. He’s a midfielder who makes smart decisions and is classy and clever. He’s not an overly high possession-winner but when he does get it he’s creative. He’s one of those guys who, when he gets possession of the ball, you know something good is going to happen for the team. He’ll be of interest to a lot of clubs.

17. JOSH ROTHAM

Defender, 192cm, 79kg, West Perth/Whitfords

Buckenara says: A tall defender from WA, Rotham will turn 19 early next year and will come into the system as a potential third tall defender. He also has the athleticism to be a tall midfielder or tall winger because he does run quite well.

16. JARROD BERRY

Midfielder/half-back, 191cm, 80kg, North Ballarat Rebels/Horsham Saints

Buckenara says: At 191cm Berry is a very good ball winner and a smart player who makes good decisions. He does have his own kicking style but it is quite effective — he doesn’t miss too many targets and it’s penetrating. Berry has had some injury concerns, which limited his year a little bit but is a very hard-at-it player who can also be damaging on the outside. There is a lot to like about him.

15. GRIFFIN LOGUE

Tall defender, 193cm, 92kg, Swan Districts/Guildford Grammar

Buckenara says: A WA boy, Logue is a really nice size as a bid-bodied potential key-position player. He tested really well at the draft combine — he impressed a lot with what he did so I think he came up the pecking order a bit. Logue has shown he can hold his own in one-on-ones and is a long-kicking left-footer. He’ll be in the mix to be a top-20 pick for sure.

14. ISAAC CUMMING

Defender, 183cm, 72kg, Broken Hill/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: Cumming can play on a wing, across half-back and even half-forward — he’s a bit on an all-rounder type of player. He plays outside and is a really smooth mover with a good kick. He is available to GWS as part of its academy despite playing footy with North Adelaide in the under-18s.

13. KOBE MUCH

Midfielder, 184cm, 79kg, Gol Gol/Bendigo Pioneers/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: A mid-sized midfielder, Much wins his own ball. He has a good work rate but probably needs to work a bit more on his repeat efforts despite the fact he knows how to find the footy and win it. He’s also got good skills, so he’s one of those elite kicking type players who are very important. He’ll be high on club radars.

12. HARRY PERRYMAN

Half-back/forward, 184cm, 75kg, Collingullie/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: Perryman reads the play really well and can play back and forward. He’s good overhead, skilful and is a very competitive type. He’s a member of GWS’s Academy and I think clubs will be very keen to make the Giants pay a decent price for him.

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11. JORDAN GALLUCI

Midfielder, 183cm, 75kg, Eastern Ranges/Yarra Valley GS/Lilydale

Buckenara says: Another midfielder, Galluci is a polished player who has good pace and is very athletic. He probably does need to tidy up his disposal a little bit but he has all the traits of becoming a very good midfielder because of his athleticism and speed. Recruiters like his dash.

10. TIM TARANTO

Midfielder, 186cm, 82kg, Sandringham Dragons/Parkdale/St Kevin’s

Buckenara says: Taranto has good skills, makes good decisions and should be one of this year’s top prospects. The only query on him might be his pace, but he’s definitely a very nice player and will go in the first round.

9. JACK SCRIMSHAW

Defender/midfielder, 194cm, 80kg, Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris/Haileybury

Buckenara says: Another tall defender who can go into the midfield, Scrimshaw makes good decisions with the ball and I believe he’ll go in the top 10. He has had a few little injury issues but I don’t think that’s any concern moving forward. He’ll be highly sought-after because he can also go forward, has a really good pair of hands and can do the uncanny things every now and then. He’s a real talent and has a bit of x-factor.

8. TIM ENGLISH

Ruckman, 203cm, 86kg, South Fremantle/Brookton-Pingelly

Buckenara says: English is the best young ruckman in the draft and because ruckmen are few and far between in this year’s group, a club needing a developing ruckman will pounce. He does still have big of weight to put on, so he’s a bit of a project, but he certainly has some real ability in terms of his athleticism and footy nous around the ground. I doubt he will get past Fremantle’s first pick at No.7. Taking him to be the heir apparent to Aaron Sandilands would be a very smart move.

7. WILL BRODIE

Midfielder, 189cm, 82kg, Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton

Buckenara says: A big-bodied inside midfielder, Brodie is really clean with his ball-handling and will definitely attract early interest in the draft. I think there’s a lot of upside to him but he has already shown he can perform under pressure in the finals of the TAC Cup, which really saw him rise up the draft order.

6. JACK BOWES

Midfielder, 187cm, 78kg, Cairns/Gold Coast Academy

Buckenara says: Bowes is a member of Gold Coast’s Academy and I won’t be surprised if Brisbane keep the Suns honest by placing a bid on him early, which will force them to pay a high price to secure him. He’s a good decision-maker, beautiful kick and his awareness around the ground is second to none — he knows what’s going on and because of that has very good vision. Can be a bit one-paced so will need to try and improve his speed off the mark. Is in the Sam Mitchell and Matt Priddis mould but a taller version.

5. WILL SETTERFIELD

Midfielder, 190cm, 80kg, Sandringham Dragons/Albury/GWS Academy

Buckenara says: A member of the GWS Academy, I have no doubt a bid will come in early for Setterfield. He’s a good size for a midfield type player and has already shown he’s going to be a really good player. He can play in a number of positions, whether it’s as a big-bodied midfielder, high half-forward or rebound defender, and will only get better in a full-time environment.

4. SAM PETREVSKI-SETON

Midfielder/half forward, 181cm, 76kg, Claremont/Halls Creek

Buckenara says: Petrevski-Seton has been an AFL player-in-waiting for quite some time. He’s played very well at under-16s and under-18s and played league footy for Claremont in Western Australia. He’ll come into the AFL system ready to go and be pushing very quickly for a senior game. He offers a lot of upside, has an interesting background in terms of where he’s come from and his journey to being draft hopeful. He’s got the dedication it takes to make it in the AFL. A club won’t go wrong by picking him.


3. BEN AINSWORTH

Midfielder, 179cm, 74kg, Gippsland Power/Morwell

Buckenara says: A small forward/midfielder, Ainsworth is a clever player who makes good decisions with the ball. I like the way he goes about his work — he has genuine upside and I think there would be a lot of clubs looking for a player exactly like him. He’s classy and a professional in all he does. Will be a very good pick-up.

2. ANDREW McGRATH

Defender, 179cm, 75kg, Sandringham Dragons/East Brighton/Brighton

Buckenara says: A ready-made running defender who can also play in the midfield, McGrath’s improvement could be quite dramatic once he gets into the AFL system. He makes very good decisions with the footy, has good skills and is just one of those players who is very reliable. When you’re looking for rebound defenders you’re looking for guys who can break the lines and McGrath is exactly that type of player. I think he’ll adjust to the tempo of AFL quickly.

1. HUGH McCLUGGAGE

Midfielder, 185cm, 75kg, North Ballarat Rebels/South Warrnambool

Buckenara says: McCluggage is a beautiful size, good mover and a good decision-maker. He wins his own footy but he’s also very good on the outside because he’s well balanced and doesn’t waste too many possessions — that’s the most impressive part about his game, he’s very clean. McCluggage is a level-headed young man who will be around AFL circles for a very long time. Essendon will be tossing up who to take, but I just couldn’t go past him. Will be a star.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Thoughts on Allison ? ....had a tough year in 2016 .....but in 2015 was being rated almost a first round pick, so the talent is there

Have you seen his sprint times for a 194cm player? .....phenomenal

He's super quick and kicks it 70m and is 194cm !!

I scratch my head because he does so much wrong but then has these crazy weapon

I don't know what to think TBH

 

[WaynesWorld19]

He's super quick and kicks it 70m and is 194cm !!

I scratch my head because he does so much wrong but then has these crazy weapon

I don't know what to think TBH

Been a big fan for a long time ......if we could bid at #43 .....will Brisbane match though?

 

[Bicks]

He's a horrendous kick though.

Can't comment, small sample size there to be fair, 1st game at that level, nervous? Hopefully some of the SA guys might have a better idea, I heard a while back there was interest and by the sounds of that article with 12 clubs interviewing him it's genuine interest. No doubt he'd be a purely project player. I did hear he'd kicked quite a few goals in the U18's/Reserves over there??

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Been a big fan for a long time ......if we could bid at #43 .....will Brisbane match though?

Reckon they should match that but you never know if you don't ask !!

Williams from GC is the other one , some serious weapons ! Saw him play a very good game for QLD in nationals bouncing down the wing

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I posted a while back I'd heard there was interest and posted this video.

Only time we've seen him was his one Championship game, very, very raw but abundant upside by the sounds.

You'd have to ask the SA guys

Looks a classic rookie list type that could really come on sharply

 

[Thetrader15]

Think we will only have him as a rookie if no one else takes him up which they will

Hawks will take him at 88

 

[Bicks]

Reckon they should match that but you never know if you don't ask !!

Williams from GC is the other one , some serious weapons ! Saw him play a very good game for QLD in nationals bouncing down the wing

On Williams, Bulldogs believed to be right into him and may go quite a bit earlier than predicted. Can't see a bid being matched if they go early and the Bulldogs did downgrade a pick to get the extra pick if I recall??

 

[Bicks]

Hawks will take him at 88

They are also into TristanTweedie big time, even paying for his foot surgery, they've listed him as a Cat 2 Rookie but word is they will take him in the main draft foot injury and all.

 

[Thetrader15]

They are also into TristanTweedie big time, even paying for his foot surgery, they've listed him as a Cat 2 Rookie but word is they will take him in the main draft foot injury and all.

Don't they have 90 as well?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

On Williams, Bulldogs believed to be right into him and may go quite a bit earlier than predicted. Can't see a bid being matched if they go early and the Bulldogs did downgrade a pick to get the extra pick if I recall??

They can afford to go for a player like that as have all the inside types

 

[Stiffy_18]

Anyone else think that what type of player we pick at this pick is directly linked to what happens with our 1st pick?

If we pick a midfielder with our first pick, I suspect we will be looking for a KPP at this pick.

 

[Elite Crow]

Anyone else think that what type of player we pick at this pick is directly linked to what happens with our 1st pick?

If we pick a midfielder with our first pick, I suspect we will be looking for a KPP at this pick.

Isn't the depth supposed to be with the midfielders though?

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Anyone else think that what type of player we pick at this pick is directly linked to what happens with our 1st pick?

If we pick a midfielder with our first pick, I suspect we will be looking for a KPP at this pick.

I think we'll do that at 53 or 67, unless we highly rate one who makes to 43. Think we'll focus mids with the first two picks given that's where the strength of the draft is.

 

[Mismatched]

Can't comment, small sample size there to be fair, 1st game at that level, nervous? Hopefully some of the SA guys might have a better idea, I heard a while back there was interest and by the sounds of that article with 12 clubs interviewing him it's genuine interest. No doubt he'd be a purely project player. I did hear he'd kicked quite a few goals in the U18's/Reserves over there??

Small sample size, but yeah that kick needs a lot of work if he's to become a KPP, just has no control or touch.

 

[Mego Red]

Interesting that Bucky doesn't list Lipinski in his top 50 and has LeBois so high.

 

[lunacy]

Interesting that Bucky doesn't list Lipinski in his top 50 and has LeBois so high.

Yeah I found his top 25 very interesting/surprising.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Anyone else think that what type of player we pick at this pick is directly linked to what happens with our 1st pick?

If we pick a midfielder with our first pick, I suspect we will be looking for a KPP at this pick.

43 will surely be a midfielder as some really good types will be there that would be usually early 2nd rounders

E Himmelberg is perhaps the only caveat to this but he will likely be gone by then anyway

 

[WaynesWorld19]