Draft Expert PMBangers 2025 Draft Thread

[bradfisher14]

PMBangers just dropping in to say thanks for having Harry Dean outside your top 10. I know most of the afl recruiters copy your work, so hopefully this means we'll cop a later bid.

 

[Jack Richards]

Where would Kako sit if he was in this draft PMBangers ?

 

[pileitinho]

PMBangers does Noah Yze’s 7 goal game for Casey get him selected in the ND? Worth a late pick?

He's 19 years of age?

 

[PMBangers]

PMBangers does Noah Yze’s 7 goal game for Casey get him selected in the ND? Worth a late pick?

No

Where would Kako sit if he was in this draft PMBangers ?

Probably around 5-10 region

 

[The_General#1]

No

Keen to understand why your opinion is a flat No on Yze? Can u elaborate pls.

 

[PMBangers]

Keen to understand why your opinion is a flat No on Yze? Can u elaborate pls.

Don't see AFL traits there

 

[bradfisher14]

PMBangers - how have you seen Jack Ison's development this season? What do you think his draft range is? What position do you think he plays at AFL level?

 

[PMBangers]

PMBangers - how have you seen Jack Ison's development this season? What do you think his draft range is? What position do you think he plays at AFL level?

He's progress over the last 12 months has been really positive, become a more consistent presence across 4 quarters and has been pushing further afield. Currently I think he's a 15-25 selection and would be confident drafting him with the view of him being a long term HFF

 

[Ichiro #51]

Hello Mr. Bangers. I appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts and take questions from the common folk.

What do you think of Taj Murray? I thought he was great in the game vs SA but otherwise I didn’t see a lot of him. Where do you think his range might be?

 

[dogs105]

Hi PMBangers

 

[PMBangers]

Hello Mr. Bangers. I appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts and take questions from the common folk.
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What do you think of Taj Murray? I thought he was great in the game vs SA but otherwise I didn’t see a lot of him. Where do you think his range might be?

I've liked him in patches, has some really good mobility and athleticism as a tall that allows him to be fairly clean at ground level and in the air, knows his hit zones well as a ruck and can kick a bag when it clicks, but I do question his consistency and physicality. Has enough to get drafted this year imo, and given he has some rare traits for a tall he could go early, but I'm not entirely confident I'm getting an AFL player if I do draft him

 

[Ichiro #51]

I've liked him in patches, has some really good mobility and athleticism as a tall that allows him to be fairly clean at ground level and in the air, knows his hit zones well as a ruck and can kick a bag when it clicks, but I do question his consistency and physicality. Has enough to get drafted this year imo, and given he has some rare traits for a tall he could go early, but I'm not entirely confident I'm getting an AFL player if I do draft him

Cheers mate. I appreciate the detailed reply. If he tests well at the combine I could see him moving up quite a bit.

 

[Resigned]

Where does Sullivan Robey sit in proceedings?

 

[EagleMan87]

Hi PMBangers, long time reader, first time writer.

What are your thoughts on Sharp as an inside mid? WC supporters are keen for him with pick 1/2, but you've got him in the 3rd bracket talent-wise.

 

[GWS Goose]

Hi PMBangers, long time reader, first time writer.

What are your thoughts on Sharp as an inside mid? WC supporters are keen for him with pick 1/2, but you've got him in the 3rd bracket talent-wise.

I'm interested in that as well.
My non expert eye really likes him

 

[Cactus_]

Where does Sullivan Robey sit in proceedings?

Bit of buzz about this guy . . .

 

[PMBangers]

Where does Sullivan Robey sit in proceedings?

Offers a lot with his athleticism and power in general, and is really clean in the air and at ground level. Haven't watched his last game where he really tore it up, but I have lomg stabding concerns over his ball use. If the 40 disposals were impactful for role and he can give us another performance like it there's no reason to think he can't be considered pretty early. Currently I'd say anything from 15 onwards, but clubs are looking for more guys with genuinely elite traits so he could well be looked at earlier.

Hi PMBangers, long time reader, first time writer.

What are your thoughts on Sharp as an inside mid? WC supporters are keen for him with pick 1/2, but you've got him in the 3rd bracket talent-wise.

He does the basics of the role to an elite level with his cleanliness below his knees and ability to win contested footy, and I've come around to him being athletic enough to not look out of place at AFL Level, but don't see him having enough to be truly elite, so it's largely a ceiling limitation from my POV

 

[txbyhull]

Offers a lot with his athleticism and power in general, and is really clean in the air and at ground level. Haven't watched his last game where he really tore it up, but I have lomg stabding concerns over his ball use. If the 40 disposals were impactful for role and he can give us another performance like it there's no reason to think he can't be considered pretty early. Currently I'd say anything from 15 onwards, but clubs are looking for more guys with genuinely elite traits so he could well be looked at earlier.

Something I noticed earlier while watching noobs video of his performance, seemed like he butchered it by foot a fair bit.

 

[PMBangers]

Something I noticed earlier while watching noobs video of his performance, seemed like he butchered it by foot a fair bit.

Kicking is an RFI but it's not disastrous for his role

 

[Morro]

Kicking is an RFI but it's not disastrous for his role

I think he could be a Rowell type at AFL level in a couple of years, thoughts on that mate?

 

[Barrybran]

He does the basics of the role to an elite level with his cleanliness below his knees and ability to win contested footy, and I've come around to him being athletic enough to not look out of place at AFL Level, but don't see him having enough to be truly elite, so it's largely a ceiling limitation from my POV

I've seen him compared to Tom Liberatore a couple of times. Does this fit from your perspective?

 

[PMBangers]

I don't do player comparisons because I don't watch AFL games not involving GWS

 

[Golumless]

I don't do player comparisons because I don't watch AFL games not involving GWS

How rude, I am personally very interested in which GWS player each potential draftee reminds you of.

 

[txbyhull]

I don't do player comparisons because I don't watch AFL games not involving GWS

I f*** with this heavy. Unfortunately it means im forced to watch eagles games and only eagles games

 

[bc27]

I think I read on here that you don’t see Josh Lindsay having any contested game which is why he’ll never translate to a midfielder.

How do you see Josh Lindsays potential flaw of low contested possession rate compared to a Xavier Lindsay? Xavier was pick 11 in a very strong draft and a lot are saying this draft isn’t as strong.

Many have said Xaviers year was very impressive, even with a contested possession rate of 26% (which was rated 580th in the competition this year).