Draft Expert PMBangers 2023 Draft Thread

[weltschmerz]

Fair warning, going to be spamming the draft profiles I've written up as they get published to RMC over the next few weeks =)

Tarkyn O'Leary Draft Profile

Sandringham Dragons wingman Tarkyn O'Leary is an agile outside runner who works hard and can do damage by foot.

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Will Lorenz Draft Profile

Oakleigh Chargers midfielder Will Lorenz made a steep ascent into prospect status last year, boasting poise and class aplenty.

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Phoenix Gothard Draft Profile

Murray Bushrangers forward Phoenix Gothard is a creative and athletic prospect who makes things happen with ball in hand.

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3 players that are more likely to be taken 30+ if they go in the national draft to start up, I'm pretty high on Gothard and O'Leary in comparison to others, Gothard in particular I think will end up the second best small forward in the class behind Watson

Do you rate Phoenix Gothard as the best name in the draft, or is there better?

 

[PMBangers]

Do you rate Phoenix Gothard as the best name in the draft, or is there better?

No one comes close

 

[RedmanWasHere]

No one comes close

Stanley Waistcoat?
Kristian Ferronato?

Conversely, Nick Watson must have the most boring name of the lot.

 

[PMBangers]

Stanley Waistcoat?
Kristian Ferronato?

Conversely, Nick Watson must have the most boring name of the lot.

Nah Phoenix has it for me, ZZ a close second because I'm a sucker for good alliteration.

Will Green and George Stevens up there with Nick to be fair

 

[weltschmerz]

Nah Phoenix has it for me, ZZ a close second because I'm a sucker for good alliteration.

Will Green and George Stevens up there with Nick to be fair

I'll never remember who's who out of Will Green and Will Brown.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

I'll never remember who's who out of Will Green and Will Brown.

Must admit I'm the same.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Last year there were some gems.

Phoenix Foster.
Jedd Busslinger.
Jasper Scaife.
Will Verrall.
Dayne Posthuma.
Rye Penny.
Felix Fogaty.
YuYu Ashwin.
Mattaes Phillipou.
Hudston O'Keeffe.
Jonti Schuback.

 

[Smythe]

No one comes close

And we already have a winner from Gwv Rebels for next year too. It may be the greatest ever.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

And we already have a winner from Gwv Rebels for next year too. It may be the greatest ever.

Jonty Faull?

 

[weltschmerz]

And we already have a winner from Gwv Rebels for next year too. It may be the greatest ever.

Jack Ough?

 

[Juice030103]

PMBangers who are the fast players that will be around Carlton’s first rounder

 

[PMBangers]

PMBangers who are the fast players that will be around Carlton’s first rounder

Demattia has good pace, particularly off the mark as an inside mid option, and Roberts isn't a slouch either but isn't quite as fast, and of course Collard is one that could go anywhere from 15 onwards with superb athleticism all round

 

[RedmanWasHere]

In terms of names, 2024 has no competition.

Lucas Ravenhill is such a bloody sick name.

Nothing compares.

2025, FWIW has Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier as No. 1 name.

 

[briztoon]

In terms of names, 2024 has no competition.

Lucas Ravenhill is such a bloody sick name.

Nothing compares.

2025, FWIW has Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier as No. 1 name.

Going back to the mid 90’s NCAA college basketball.

Two brothers. Scientific Mapp and Majestic Mapp.

God Shammgod.

And

Longar Longar.

 

[FrogDude]

In terms of names, 2024 has no competition.

Lucas Ravenhill is such a bloody sick name.

Nothing compares.

2025, FWIW has Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier as No. 1 name.

Jagga Smith let down by a lacklustre surname, would've been up there otherwise

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Having said that, I did come across a Keighton Matofai-Forbes somewhere.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Do you rate Phoenix Gothard as the best name in the draft, or is there better?

nope

No one comes close

ZZ is clearly Tops.

Gothard is third behind daylight.

Jokes aside, I think both lads look like they will have great careers and become probable cult figures for whichever Club is lucky enough to get them.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Going back to the mid 90’s NCAA college basketball.

Two brothers. Scientific Mapp and Majestic Mapp.

God Shammgod.

And

Longar Longar.

I always thought Fat Lever and Bimbo Coles was right up there too.

 

[PMBangers]

ATTENTION

Rookie Me Central's scouting notes from the U17's futures game on Saturday, with notes on every single player, this is a glimpse of what the top 40 or so of 2024 looks like 12 months out! Of particular interest for supporters of the following clubs with NGA/ Father Son/ Academy prospects in the game; Adelaide, Brisbane, Carlton, Essendon, Gold Coast Suns, Port Adelaide, Sydney Swans

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL Under 17 Futures

A thrilling Under 17 Futures game was decided by three points at the MCG on Saturday. We noted the performances of every player afield.

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The notes on players in jumpers #1-#13 for Team Selwood are particularly good

And some of the players that I'm most looking forward to tracking next year;

#3 Phoenix Hargrave (South Adelaide)
Midfielder/Forward | 181cm | 15/09/2006

The recipient of this year’s SANFL Under 18s MVP award took some time to build into the game, playing a significant chunk of the first half in a forward role, where he worked hard to be an option around the ground and delivered well from the spot heading forward. It was when Hargrave was given the opportunity on-ball that he stood up, with his spread and cleanliness around stoppages proving strong assets. Hargrave covered the ground well to present as an outside option when the time called for it, but arguably looked most comfortable in the thick of congestion, remaining composed and clean with the ball regardless of numbers surrounding him, and demonstrating his ability to power out of the traffic.


#9 Murphy Reid (Sandringham Dragons)
Forward/Wing | 181cm | 30/07/2006

Work rate has become a standout feature of Reid’s game this year and his Futures game was no different. He ran hard to be an option around the ground, getting into the defensive 50 as a relief kick option, even when playing as a forward. With composure and ball use as two more strengths, Reid was impactful with nearly every touch, and the few he didn’t use overly well he always followed up with pressure on an opponent or a genuine fight to win it in a contest himself, not letting the few mistakes stop him from continuing to try and create with difficult disposal options. Reid was another creative user in the forward half of the ground, often looking to move the ball into the corridor heading inside 50 to give his teammates the best chance to convert. He didn’t manage to nab himself a goal, with a two difficult shots on opposite boundary sides only resulting in one minor score.


#18 Finn O’Sullivan (Oakleigh Chargers)
Midfielder | 181cm | 30/05/2006

The pick one contender had a prominent game across four quarters, remaining involved through the midfield. With time and space, O’Sullivan can weight his kicks perfectly, be it in any third of the ground. He makes good decisions with ball-in-hand, and though he went to ground a little more than he would like, and did soccer off the deck a few times when he could have picked it up, he still had a substantial influence. His ball use and evasion really stands out wherever he plays.


#4 Clay Shadforth (Palmerston/South Adelaide)
Wing/Forward | 179cm | 11/04/2006

Fresh off playing a hand in South Adelaide’s Under 18 premiership, Shadforth was tested with a start on the wing but eventually found his feet up forward. He had to work to get involved in the game and used his speed to shut down opponents on a couple of occasions, but by far his best moment was a booming set shot goal in the third quarter.


#9 Zak Johnson (Northern Knights)
Forward/Wing | 185cm | 24/12/2006

Johnson was a productive member of Team Naitanui, part of the extensive list of players who were utilised up forward and on the wing. In attack, he worked high up the ground and used his run on the way back to goal, connecting his side between the arcs with efficient ball use in transition. One of Johnson’s best plays happened in term four, where he got on the end of a quick break through the corridor and slammed home a goal on the run.


#15 Tom Gross (Oakleigh Chargers)
Forward/Midfielder | 180cm | 15/09/2006

Gross was all action in an exceptional first quarter where he was just about best afield. Boasting explosive speed, the Oakleigh Chargers gun snapped an unreal goal to start off, and made it two back-to-back with a lovely snap finish. He almost had three before quarter time and was incredibly lively in attack up to the main break, before getting a run in midfield. One of Gross’ best plays in the second half saw him burst through the corridor on a quick break, ending in a goal assist for Zak Johnson.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Watching the game, I have to admit it got confusing when Moraes and Mraz were being talked about.

 

[weltschmerz]

Do you think any overagers are likely or deserve to get picked up this year?

 

[doug85]

Do you think any overagers are likely or deserve to get picked up this year?

Mannagh would have to be close to a certainty

 

[PMBangers]

Do you think any overagers are likely or deserve to get picked up this year?

Don't watch enough state league footy to confidently comment, but Clohesy winning the VFL young player of the year usually has a good hit rate come draft time, and he's one that probably could've gone as an 18/19 year old as well. Mannagh gets talked up a lot, Barlow was huge on him and is now at North Melbourne so that connection may pay off

 

[Heaps of fun]

Gotta lookout for potential NM F/S coming up Suede Makepeace.

 

[PMBangers]

Gotta lookout for potential NM F/S coming up Suede Makepeace.

That's a made up name