Rookie draft guide

[Hinequarters]

Who's left:

VFL
Chris Cain (Port Melbourne), 26, midfield
"Chris has had a wonderful year, is a reigning best and fairest winner. I'm not sure what more he's got to do to be picked up."

Scott Simpson (Frankston), 24, defender
"He's a big boy, a key position type who can pinch hit in the ruck."
- state coach Gary Ayres

SANFL
Joel Tippett (West Adelaide), 25, defender
"Brother of Kurt, he's been playing as a key backman and is a player that I know AFL clubs have been interested in."

Sam Gray (Port Adelaide Magpies), 21, midfield
"Small midfield, half-forward type. Sam's had interest in the past, but I'm pretty confident that he'll get his opportunity."
- state coach Michael Godden

WAFL
Darcy Cameron (Claremont), 18, ruckman
"A big ruckman who really acquitted himself really well this season."

Charlie Cameron (Swan Districts), 19, forward
"He played predominantly at senior level this year and played well in the nationals."
- league operations manager Cam Knapton

YOUNG TALENT TIME
Herald Sun draft expert Sam Landsberger rates the top two kids overlooked in the national draft who might still find their way on to a list.

James Battersby (Sturt), 18, midfielder
"A 170cm midfielder with great vision who played seniors at Sturt this year and won all-Australian honours."

Michael Gibbons (Murray Bushrangers), 18, midfielder
"Only weighs 71kg, but is a massive ball winner who was an under-age SuperCoach gun. Has great hands and a nice right foot."

WORTH ANOTHER LOOK
Mitch Thorp (South Launceston), 24, forward
The former Hawthorn forward thrived in a player/coach role for premiership-winning team South Launceston this year, winning the Tasmanian state league's best-and-fairest.
Travis Tuck (West Adelaide) 25, midfield
The former Hawthorn midfielder has overcome personal demons and was a ball magnet for West Adelaide this season.

AUDITION TIME
Non-listed players training with AFL clubs (former club in brackets).
Adelaide: Jesse O'Brien (Brisbane Lions)
Collingwood: Corey Gault (Collingwood)
Essendon: Michael Sikora (Essendon VFL)
Fremantle: Paul Bower (Peel Thunder), Sean Hurley (Johnstownbridge GAA)
Melbourne: Neville Jetta (Melbourne)
Port Adelaide: Frazer Dale (Carlton), Sam Gray, Daniel Kulikowski, Aseri Raikiwasa (all Port Adelaide Magpies), Brent Renouf (Port Adelaide)
Richmond: Ryan Bathie (Geelong), Nathan Batsanis (Port Melbourne), Matt Thomas (Port Adelaide).
St Kilda: Cameron Banfield, Josh Bennett, Ned Fallon, Kenny Ong, Patrick Tiernan (all Sandringham), Carl Peterson (Doncaster East), Ahmed Saad (St Kilda), Maverick Weller (Gold Coast)
West Coast: Murray Newman (West Coast)

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/delisted-overlooked-players-hope-for-second-chance-in-afl-preseason-and-rookie-drafts/story-fnelctok-1226767780262

 

[Bugglz]

Wouldn't mind us picking up either Travis Tuck, Mav Weller or Chris Cain. But I suspect the club will go with a project KPF to address a need in that area, most likely Gault. Although don't rule out Kelly just yet.

 

[Hinequarters]

Charlie Cameron is that explosive forward pocket goal sneak with elite tackling coming from a rugby background, super quick, clean hands and can take a big grab for a little guy according to Knightmare

 

[TradeDraft]

Hearing we will Rookie Father/So Jake Kelly. As I hear he is training at the Club. Nothing Confirmed just hearing that a bit

 

[Smoky]

Hearing we will Rookie Father/So Jake Kelly. As I hear he is training at the Club. Nothing Confirmed just hearing that a bit

If this were to happen, I reckon come contract negotiation time, it might be a little smoother dealing with Big Ned rather than David Cloke!

 

[Primetime Pricey]

Would love to take a punt on Mitch Thorp but Joel Tippet would be a handy backup for us. He has been excellent at Westies and its not like we have a shit load of key defenders. Has improved out of sight over the past few seasons.

 

[mattys123]

Take Jake Kelly and take the day off Derek.

 

[DermiesLuvChild]

Take Jake Kelly and take the day off Derek.

The club had to pre select him today, but no word yet.

 

[TradeDraft]

Collingwood and Fremantle remain the only two clubs to have interest in VFL gun Chris Cain, but it's believed the Pies will pip the Dockers in the race to snag the midfielder.

https://www.facebook.com/AFLSeasonAndOffSeasonNews

 

[TradeDraft]

The club had to pre select him today, but no word yet.

Might not find out until about 5-6pm this afternoon. When that kind of news seem to come out

 

[Hinequarters]

Preseason and Rookie Draft Guide: The Prospects

by Paige Cardona · November 25, 2013

With an array of talent overlooked during the National Draft, plenty of clubs have opted to utilize shorter playing lists of 39 or 39 players instead of the traditional 40 – which would then include four rookie listed players. However, with the draft lacking in top end talent, there is a surplus of raw, undeveloped yet natural talent heading into the rookie draft that with time and extra development, could turn out to be some of the stars of the of class 2013.

With clubs opting for decreased primary lists, it opens up up to six rookie spots up for grabs in this Thursday’s rookie draft. In 2013 for example, Collingwood lead the way with just 39 senior listed players, allowing it to list six rookies – of which they added mature age players Sam Dwyer, Adam Oxley, Jack Frost and Kyle Martin to their list.

The benefit of having a decreased primary list is more for salary cap purposes, as the wage between a rookie and a freshly drafted player on to the senior list is quite different. There is also the factor that some clubs would prefer to rookie list some “speculative” or perhaps “undeveloped” players who are considered to be boom or bust picks, with just the one-year contract on offer.

The other benefit for clubs, is that they can also “nominate” up to two rookies, who can play senior football throughout the year without the need of a veteran or long term injury. The Pies utilized this by nominating Ben Hudson and Sam Dwyer, who were able to play senior games, without the need to be upgraded.

Included in the rookie draft guide, are under 18 players and state league players – not those of which have been delisted by AFL clubs in 2013. With the rookie draft looming – here are some of the most sought after talent who could find their way onto a club list, after initially being overlooked at last Thursday’s draft.

Please Note: The order of the Preseason draft will be released on Tuesday 26th in the afternoon, as clubs finalize their lists ahead of the 2pm deadline for the second list lodgement today.

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Cameron Conlon
Club: Northern Knights
D.O.B.: 3.7.1995
Height: 198cm
Weight: 87kg
Position: Tall Forward/Ruck
Plays Like: Kurt Tippett

Cameron Conlon has been smacked about with injuries for the past 18 months, but prior to his knee and shoulder complaints, was earmarked as a first round selection, meaning should Conlon find his way to a club on Wednesday, the club that lands him will have a gem on their hands should they be able to manage his body. In terms of upside – there is no other player with more than Cameron Conlon.Conlon is best described as a Kurt Tippett type, in that he is a quick, leaping key forward who also offers the ability to play in the ruck. Conlon is blessed with athleticism, endurance and one of the best leaps in the draft. He flies over his opponents, whether in the ruck or up forward, and is a constant threat in the air – where his marking ability is more than elite. Conlon is very much a development prospect from here, but his upside far outweighs an untimely run of injuries towards the back end of his junior career. He’s currently 100% fit, it’s more about re-strengthening muscles and getting some conditioning into his body. Currently training down at the Norther Blues, Conlon should be cherry ripe to attack preseason.

Who’s Looking? Collingwood have had the most interest in Conlon and were fancied to taking him in the draft before other prospects the Pies did not anticipate were available. The interest would almost be ramped up now by other prospective clubs who’d happily take a rookie punt with Conlon with not much to lose.

Chris Cain
Club: Port Melbourne
D.O.B: 14.17.1987
Height: 181cm
Weight: 83kg
Position: Medium Midfielder
Plays Like: Kieran Jack

Port Melbourne will continue the trend of propelling mature age talent into the AFL system again this year, and it will come in the way of prolific goal-kicking midfielder, Chris Cain who will be highly sought after with the Pies and Dockers heavily interested. The medium midfielder had an outstanding season with Port Melbourne in the VFL, also won the Frank Johnson Medal as Victoria’s best player against WA this year. Cain has really good speed and agility and excels at clearances where his stoppage work is first class. Known to rack up big numbers of the ball and impact on the scoreboard, Cain has been described by some recruiters as a better prospect than Sam Dwyer who was rookied last year by Collingwood. Cain, ranked No.1 in the VFL in 2013 for disposals and, with one AFL recruiter saying that Cain’ ranked in the top 10 for running bounces.

Who’s Looking? Collingwood and Fremantle have held the most interest in Cain so far, with the Pies speaking to Cain again last week.


http://www.scpaige.com.au/preseason-and-rookie-draft-guide-the-prospects/

 

[TradeDraft]

Going by Reports it be out of:

• Cain
• Gault
• Kelly

 

[Hinequarters]

Not looking good for wee Edwards or Haggerty, no news coming out at all

 

[itwdandy]

anyone know how many pics we have? and what pick no. we have?
would love cain or conlon

 

[johncitizen]

The order of the Preseason draft will be released on Tuesday 26th in the afternoon, as clubs finalize their lists ahead of the 2pm deadline for the second list lodgement today.

 

[Copeland]

Cameron Conlon, please.

 

[jjsmitty8]

Chris Cain thanks! The bloke is a gun, doesn't need developing!

 

[jjsmitty8]

ps. how many picks do we have/will we use?

 

[Ed D]

ps. how many picks do we have/will we use?

1 pick at the moment, unless there are more list changes.

 

[Unknown Identity]

Emma Quayle has said we will pass on our pick and go in with a short primary list.

Emma Quayle ‏@emmasq

21m​

Should be a super long pre-season draft of one pick, with Collingwood, Richmond and Carlton passing and going in with short primary lists.

 

[iGNITER]

Delist Yagmoor.
Dont pick up Gault.

Rookie both Chris Cain and Joel Tippett.

Cain similar to Dwyer would make impact and also be a great addition to our VFL side.

Joel Tippett is possibly the best mature age key back in state leagues, be handy to have him as a rookie alongside Frost for insurance.
He would also be more than handy in our VFL side.

Sign Jake Kelly in the VFL side for a season and see how he goes for the year. If he impresses then rookie list/draft him then.

 

[Ed D]

Has J.Tippett improved enough since his last 2 stints on AFL lists? You get the feeling he's not AFL standard.

 

[Hinequarters]

Callum Twomey:
I think Saints are a big chance to get Jolly. Jake Kelly won't be heading to the Pies as they will be using a rookie pick on Gault. Kelly might get a sniff elsewhere otherwise will play VFL for Collingwood, where he played last season.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-26/live-preseason-draft-chat

 

[TradeDraft]

We are Picking Gault Up again. Massive Mistake.

So not even worth Following the Draft

 

[Hinequarters]

He's the Simon Prestigiacomo of the VFL according to the club review