Rancid Trogs
Team Captain
- Jun 23, 2013
- 307
- 254
- AFL Club
- Essendon
POWER RANKINGS:
1. S.Petrevski-Seton (MID/FOR)
2. H.McCluggage (MID/FOR)
3. J.Bowes (GCS ACA – MID)
4. W.Brodie (MID)
5. A.McGrath (DEF/MID)
6. B.Ainsworth (FOR)
7. J.Scrimshaw (KPD/UTL)
8. T.Taranto (MID/FOR)
9. H.Macreadie (GWS ACA – KPD)
10.D.Venebles (FOR/MID)
11.J.Allison (BRI ACA – UTL)
12.J.Rotham (KPD/UTL)
13.W.Setterfield (GWS ACA – MID)
14.T.English (RUC/KPP)
15.T.Marshall (KPF)
16.H.Perryman (MID/DEF)
17.J.Simpkin (FOR)
18.J.Battle (KPF)
19.B.Scheer (GCS ACA – MID)
20.J.Gallucci (MID/DEF)
21.K.Mutch (GWS ACA – MID)
22.J.Scharenberg (MID)
23.Z.Sproule (GWS ACA – KPF)
24.A.Villas (DEF/MID)
25.S.Powell-Pepper (FOR/MID)
26.J.Berry (DEF/UTL)
27.A.Witherden (DEF)
28.G.Logue (KPD)
29.J.Graham (DEF/MID)
30.S.Bolton (FOR/MID)
31.B.Parfitt (MID)
32.D.Clarke (MID)
33.W.Drew (MID)
34.P.Kerr (KPF)
35.Z.Fisher (MID)
36.R.Piper (DEF)
37.M.Hinge (DEF)
38.J.Hampton (DEF/MID)
39.J.Goddard (RUC)
40.D.Watson (BRI ACA – KPD)
41.K.LeBois (FOR)
42.S.Slimming (DEF/MID)
43.J.Korewha (KPD/UTL)
44.J.Atley (MID)
45.B.Jarman (ADE/HAW F/S – FOR)
46.J.Williams (GCS ACA – DEF/MID)
47.B.Cox (KPD)
48.L.Cameron (DEF/UTL)
49.M.Poholke (FOR/MID)
50.J.Pitman (MID)
51.O.Florent (MID/FOR)
52.J.Daicos (COL F/S – FOR)
53.E.Frank (FOR/KPF)
54.P.Ladhams (RUC/KPF)
55.T.Stengle (FOR)
56.J.Rolls (BRI ACA – DEF/MID)
57.L.Bunker (MID)
58.J.Waterman (WCE F/S – FOR)
59.L.Strnadica (KPF/RUC)
60.H.Morrison (DEF)
PHANTOM DRAFT:
1. Brisbane – Will Brodie (VIC – MID)
Height: 189cm
Weight: 82kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Michael Barlow
Profile: Safe pick. Solid inside leaning mid with neat disposal. Has a good balance of offensive and defensive aspects to his play. Composed and assured in traffic, is tough and gets to contest after contest. Should come in ready to play. Big bodied, moves reasonably well and has acceptable skills by hand and foot. Is not an inside brute and does not open up the game for outside runners with his inside play. Is just a solid, well rounded mid that will be a good component of any midfield. Would love to see some real aggression at the coalface before seasons end – this could really drive him to become an elite inside player rather than a very good one.
2. Essendon – Sam Petrevski-Seton (WA – MID/FOR)
Height: 181cm
Weight: 72kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Cyril Rioli (with greater midfield scope)
Profile: Skillful on both sides of the body, hard and tough. Good balance between offensive and defensive sides of the game. Clean hands, great acceleration and top line speed. High impact player – needs very little of the ball to have an influence. Will start as a two way small forward and transition into the midfield with size and increased aerobic fitness.
NOTE: Bid for Jack Bowes matched here with GCS pick #4.
NOTE: Bid for Harrison Macreadie matched here with GWS pick #7.
3. Fremantle – Hugh McCluggage (VIC – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 70kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Unique
Profile: Really exciting prospect dominating all before him in 2016. Moves the game on at warp speed – both with his own movements and his decision making. Always looking to accelerate his team. Great hands at ground level and above his head, he is able to win possession inside and outside the contest. Will need to add more weight to be a factor inside the contest at AFL level, but has enough tricks to make the grade regardless. Lovely skills by hand and foot, he finds the ball at will and hits the scoreboard. Likely begins his AFL career as a half forward but will become a midfield rotation of significant quality.
4. Gold Coast – Jack Bowes (GCS ACADEMY – MID/FOR)
Height: 187cm
Weight: 76kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Scott Pendlebury
Profile: Well rounded mid that can win the ball inside and outside. Is a smooth mover without being lightning quick but has a good burst of acceleration. Nice footskills and great overhead. A highly damaging player offensively. Will start as a hit up half forward and gradually add midfield minutes as his body develops. Has shown the ability to get down and dirty despite his silky smooth attacking play.
5. Carlton – Ben Ainsworth (VIC – FOR/MID)
Height: 177cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: First round
Comparison: Jake Stringer (without the size)
Profile: Combination of class and toughness. Most damaging as a small forward, will transition into more midfield minutes the longer his career goes. Very good 1v1, whether it be in the air or on the ground. Powerful core and through the legs means he keeps his feet and provides impactful disposal even when under pressure. Score involvement player – whether by his boot or in the setting up of others. Good contested ball ability – will need to physically develop to match it with the inside brutes of the AFL. Slow start to the season may see him slide down draft boards but his talent is definitely there.
6. Richmond – Todd Marshall (NSW – KPF)
Height: 198cm
Weight: 85kg
Range: 5 – 20
Comparison: Josh J Kennedy
Profile: Raw but athletic key position forward. Wiry at this stage, loves to leap at the football and mark it at the highest point. Good hands for contested marking and a nice set shot for goal. Quick across the ground and a more than handy ground level player, Marshall has the potential to develop into an exciting key forward in the years to come. Will need to add significant weight to handle AFL standard defenders but has all the tools at his disposal.
7. Greater Western Sydney (via Collingwood) – Harrison Macreadie (GWS ACADEMY – KPD)
Height: 195cm
Weight: 82kg
Range: Top 10
Comparison: Ben Reid
Profile: Athletic key position defender than has shown the capability to play as a tall rebounding flanker. Will settle into a premier Centre Half Back much the way Weitering has. Good overhead and with beautiful foot skills. Best KPD in the draft. GWS will match any bid. Has the mobility and skills to threaten midfield minutes – although is probably best suited to a defensive role.
8. St Kilda – Andrew McGrath (VIC – DEF/MID)
Height: 178cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: On the small size but just keeps winning the footy and using it well. Classy player and elite athlete. Great speed / endurance combination. A player that will go from strength to strength and rise up draft boards over the year. High impact per disposal player – made even more exciting by the fact that he generally wins a lot of the pill. Has shown the ability to dominate opponents as a small defender while still providing awesome rebound. Super player.
9. Gold Coast (via Melbourne) – Jack Scrimshaw (VIC – KPD)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 77kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: Grant Birchall
Profile: Light framed rebounding key defender. As he fills out over time he will be better suited to 1v1 play but will begin his career as an intercept and rebound player. Good athlete and can provide good run and carry for his size. Question remains – will he always remain a hybrid defender or will he become the archetypal beat your man and provide rebound centre half back?
NOTE: Bid for Will Setterfield matched here with GWS pick #14.
10. Port Adelaide – Daniel Venebles (VIC – FOR/MID)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 76kg
Range: First Round
Comparison: Patrick Dangerfield (without the production)
Profile: Aggressive inside midfielder / half forward that provides neat disposal and score involvement. Is able to win the football and set up play going forward. Also handy overhead. A damaging player that may rise up draft boards with further exposure. Provides high level scoreboard impact for a midfielder and is an explosive player to match up on. Needs to win more ball, but when he does look out. Offensive weapon.
11. West Coast – Sam Powell-Pepper (WA – FOR/MID)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 83kg
Range: 10 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Big bodied and explosive footballer than doesn’t shirk a contest and runs straight lines. Hard to bring down and reeks of leadership. Issues with his kicking, but that is something that can be worked upon. Also wins a lot of contested ball which means kicking efficiency will tend to register as lower. Can provide size and rebound from half back, but best suited as a battering ram in the centre square and as an explosive half forward. Kicking issues haven’t seemed to improve as the year has gone on which may raise concerns for AFL clubs.
NOTE: Bid for Harry Perryman matched here with GWS pick #15.
12. North Melbourne – Tim Taranto (VIC – MID/FOR)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 79kg
Range: First Round
Comparison: Jordan De Goey
Profile: A really nice size for the role he plays, Taranto is a difficult match up for defenders. Too quick for aerial defenders and too strong / good overhead for small backmen, Taranto has a lot going for him. Super footskills and a damaging decision maker going forward, Taranto is also a capable inside mid. Needs to increase his defensive output to get games at AFL level, but he does provide serious offensive firepower. Has steadily risen up draft boards with each performance.
13. Western Bulldogs – Tim English (RUC/KPP)
Height: 203cm
Weight: 86kg
Range: First Round
Comparison: Unique
Profile: Unusual but potential filled prospect. Is essentially a ruckman sized midfielder such is his movement and disposal by foot. A lovely mover with beautiful footskills, it will be interesting to see what player English becomes. Some see him as a mobile Dean Cox style ruckman, others as a Mark Blicavs type utility. If English is to make it as a ruckman he will need to add significant weight and develop his ruck craft. Has displayed good overhead marking skills and may end up a key position option. Endless scope with this player.
14. Greater Western Sydney – William Setterfield (GWS ACADEMY – MID)
Height: 189cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Composed with ball in hand, his skills are matched by his decision making which leads to a highly damaging play maker. Clean and big bodied, Setterfield is ideally suited to playing the modern inside midfielder’s game. Good size and overhead mark, if his frame is one to hold muscle he may develop into a high class, smooth moving bid bodied inside mid at AFL level.
15. Greater Western Sydney (via Geelong) – Harry Perryman (GWS ACA – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: Not a super athlete but a smart runner and a ball winner. Has started the season well and would be rapidly rising up draft boards. Neat disposal and a genuine accumulator. Genuine midfielder and wins the ball inside and out. Can roll through half back and provide good 1v1 play and sound decision making as a rebounder.
NOTE: Bid for Jacob Allison matched here with BRI pick #19.
16. Adelaide – Josh Rotham (WA – KPD/UTL)
Height: 192cm
Weight: 79kg
Range:5 - 15
Comparison: ??
Profile: Developing key defender – particularly if he adds a few centimeters over the season. Highly competitive and a good intercept mark. Exceptional reader of the play and good user of the footy. Best suited to patrolling the half back line and cutting off opposition attacks. Could develop into an athletic utility. Has great footy smarts and skill. A ‘could be anything’ player.
17. Sydney – Alex Villas (DEF/MID)
Height: 182cm
Weight: 70kg
Range 15 – 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Villas is a really useful footballer – one that has risen up draft boards following his U/18 Championships. A player that accumulates plenty of ball on the outside, Villas’ strength is his beautiful field kicking. He rarely wastes a disposal and deals mass damage with each option he takes. Also capable of playing as a rebounding back.
18. Hawthorn – Jordan Gallucci (VIC – MID/DEF)
Height: 182cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: 5 - 15
Comparison: Chris Yarran
Profile: Smooth moving and classy outside type. Glides across the turf effortlessly and still pulls away from the chaser, Gallucci is a damaging player best suited to a wing or half back flank. Needs to improve defensively 1v1 to make it as a permanent back flanker. Has proven to be a goal scorer when played at half forward, so there is versatility there. At this stage needs to win more of the football, but is potentially a damaging line breaker at AFL level. Has developed his inside ability over the course of the season which will no doubt encourage recruiters.
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19. Brisbane – Jacob Allison (BRI ACADEMY – UTL)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: Top 10
Comparison: Paul Seedsman (but bigger)
Profile: The size of the modern day inside midfielder, Allison is more of a rangy running flanker / wingman. Wiry and athletic, he is good overhead and possesses a cannon of a right boot. Damaging potential in his foot skills, however is prone to some kicking errors. Will need to clean this up to be an effective link man in the AFL. Huge upside with his size and athleticism.
20. Essendon – Josh Battle (VIC – KPF)
Height: 194cm
Weight: 89kg
Range: 10 - 25
Comparison: Jack Darling
Profile: Aggressive in the air with hands to match, Battle is a mobile athletic key forward. Desperate at ground level, he stays in the contest even in the event that he spills a mark. Will be a big improver as the year goes on a spike towards the pointy end of the draft.
21. Gold Coast (via Fremantle) – Jarrod Berry (VIC – DEF/UTL)
Height: 191cm
Weight: 80kg
Range: Top 10
Comparison: Grant Birchall
Profile: The modern day hybrid defender, capable of playing tall or small. Most valuable as an intercept mark across half back, he can also provide good run and carry. Shows great leadership and isn’t afraid of winning hard ball. Hasn’t yet shown the nuances needed in the centre square, so dreams of him becoming a big bodied inside mid may just be dreams. Kicking needs some tidying, although his great decision making often covers this.
22. Gold Coast – Jy Simpkin (VIC – FOR)
Height: 181cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: Clever small forward that has the happy knack of making things happen. Kicks goals and sets them up – the kind of player you don’t mind if he never transitions into the midfield. Super talented and could – with his mix of pace, skill and poise – develop into anything. Has shown damage through the midfield at underage level, but it remains to be seen if that will happen at AFL level. Will need to work on the defensive side to his game to make it in the big league.
NOTE: Bid for Brad Scheer matched here with GCS pick #24.
NOTE: Bid for Zach Sproule matched here with GWS pick #32. GWS pick #34 moves back to pick #36.
23. Carlton – Jonty Scharenberg (SA – MID)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 77kg
Range: 5 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: Great ball winner, both inside and outside the contest. Not a stand out athlete, but great footy smarts and running patterns. Often finds the end of a chain to finish scoring movements. Good solid player that will win the ball and provide scoreboard impact.
24. Gold Coast (via Richmond) – Brad Scheer (GCS ACADEMY – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 82kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Contested ball beast that has a happy knack of drifting forwards to get amongst the scoring. Limited in terms of athleticism, he makes up for this with stoppage nous and smart running. Can take a mark 1v1 when forward and is as tough as they come. Wins the hard ball, although his kicking can let him down.
NOTE: Bid for Kobe Mutch matched here with GWS pick #36 (formerly #34). GWS pick #50 moves back to pick #56.
25. Collingwood – Willem Drew (MID)
Height: 188cm
Weight: 78kg
Range: 20 onwards
Comparison: ??
Profile: Inside midfielder that excels at claiming first possession. Strong at the contest, Drew doesn’t shirk the physical contact and wins a high percentage of his disposals via the contest. Spent some time at half back during the U/18 Championships, displaying some versatility. Has also showed some nice dash at various stages this season. Ultimately will make it as an onballer if he proves good enough.
26. Brisbane (via St Kilda) – Jeremy Goddard (RUC)
Height: 202cm
Weight: 97kg
Range: 10 - 40
Comparison: Shane Mumford (not as physically intimidating)
Profile: As ready made a ruckman as there has been in recent times, Goddard could play senior football very early in his journey. Already a good tap ruckman, his best trait is his aggressive follow up. Whether he becomes the physical beast that Mumford is remains to be seen, but his attitude and aggression is in line with that style of ruckman. Winning more ball around the ground and jagging a goal a game would drive him up draft boards.
27. Melbourne – Alex Witherden (VIC – DEF/MID)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 77kg
Range: 10 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Rebounding defender that is also a capable stopper. Wins plenty of the ball, and a fair amount of it contested. Doesn’t shirk the issue and is good 1v1. Long penetrating kick and records good kicking efficiency ratings. One of the best kicks in the draft. Highly damaging player that is also a sound team man and fulfills his role. Reads the play well which suits his half back role, although he will no doubt try and push into the middle during the season.
28. Gold Coast (via Port Adelaide) – Brandon Parfitt (NT – MID)
Height: 177cm
Weight: 72kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: A rare combination of outside run and toughness, Parfitt is a little star. The only knock on him is his inconsistent kicking. Possessing great speed and courage, Parfitt can win his own ball and be equally damaging as a receiver on the outside. Parfitt is a damaging linebreaker and someone that is always involved in a team’s scoring. Also not afraid to put his head in the hole and win the hard ball. Just needs a team to like what he does and he could go very high on draft night.
29. West Coast – Shai Bolton
Height: 177cm
Weight: 67kg
Range: 15 onwards
Comparison: Lewis Jetta
Profile: A genuine speedster and excitement machine, Bolton has a habit of making the impossible look easy. He plays the game at warp speed – always looking to run his full measure and kick long and hard. Has generally clean hands at ground level and sound footskills, Bolton occasionally gets into trouble by trying to do too much. If he can narrow the gap between his best and worst he will be one hell of a line breaking wingman.
30. North Melbourne – Jack Graham (MID/DEF)
Height: 183cm
Weight: 83kg
Range: 10 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Good midfield / backline selection as Graham is a well rounded player. Solid body already and an explosive first few steps. Wins the ball inside and is also damaging on the spread. Understands space inside the contest and has an appetite for the defensive aspects of the game. Can also play off a back flank where his defensive efforts are suited. Kicking the issue at this stage – both in skillset and decision making. Has great character though and will leave no stone unturned in his efforts for his team.
31. Western Bulldogs – Griffin Logue (KPD)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 92kg
Range 20 – 40
Comparison: ??
Profile: Really good 1v1 key defender. Already possessing a strong body, Logue reads the flight of the ball well and has a good understanding of body positioning. A capable contested and intercept mark, Logue possesses good athleticism and closing speed. A really promising key defense prosect.
32. Greater Western Sydney – Zach Sproule (GWS ACADEMY – KPF)
Height: 197cm
Weight: 87kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: High work-rate key forward type. Not a massive goal scorer at underage level, although there have been good scoreboard games for Sproule. He is more your lead up conduit type. The get out kick for the back line and drive long into the forward line type. It will be interesting to see if he can run himself into more scoring positions during the season and become a real Nick Riewoldt style centre half forward. Good overhead and generally a good kick – if he can become a true number 1 forward target, then he could rush up draft boards across the country.
33. Geelong – Reece Piper (DEF)
Height: 177cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 30 onwards
Comparison: Rory Laird
Profile: An elite athlete, Piper possesses enormous speed, agility and spring. Also a lovely kick of the football, Piper presents a high octane rebounding option from the backline. He has also displayed a dogged determination in 1v1 contests and is an adept small defender. Will need to continue to win more of the ball to best utilise his talents on an AFL list.
34. Greater Western Sydney (via Adelaide) - Kobe Mutch (GWS ACADEMY – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 25 - 40
Comparison: ??
Profile: Nice outside midfielder with clean hands and neat disposal. Runs all day and into good spots to accumulate heaps of football. Good sticky hands overhead which will become invaluable as he adds size to his frame. Could potentially play across half back or half forward showing his versatility.
35. Sydney - Jamie Hampton (MID/DEF)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 76kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Damaging outside player. Needs to work on the defensive aspects of his game but offers serious hurt factor when running forwards. Possesses great speed and a trick bag the likes of which few can dream of. Needs to establish some consistent performances and consistent behaviours in line with the ‘two way’ attitude of AFL football. Could be a bargain.
36. Hawthorn – Patrick Kerr (VIC – KPF)
Height: 194cm
Weight: 93kg
Range: 25 – 50
Comparison: ??
Profile: Kerr uses his solid body to overwhelm underage opponents. A high goal scoring option, Kerr has a nice mix of athleticism and power. The key for him will be if he develops enough forward line nous to be able to lose opponents and find space in dangerous positions. Through the U/18 Championships he began to display improving ground level ability and agility, which has seen his prospects rise significantly.
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1. S.Petrevski-Seton (MID/FOR)
2. H.McCluggage (MID/FOR)
3. J.Bowes (GCS ACA – MID)
4. W.Brodie (MID)
5. A.McGrath (DEF/MID)
6. B.Ainsworth (FOR)
7. J.Scrimshaw (KPD/UTL)
8. T.Taranto (MID/FOR)
9. H.Macreadie (GWS ACA – KPD)
10.D.Venebles (FOR/MID)
11.J.Allison (BRI ACA – UTL)
12.J.Rotham (KPD/UTL)
13.W.Setterfield (GWS ACA – MID)
14.T.English (RUC/KPP)
15.T.Marshall (KPF)
16.H.Perryman (MID/DEF)
17.J.Simpkin (FOR)
18.J.Battle (KPF)
19.B.Scheer (GCS ACA – MID)
20.J.Gallucci (MID/DEF)
21.K.Mutch (GWS ACA – MID)
22.J.Scharenberg (MID)
23.Z.Sproule (GWS ACA – KPF)
24.A.Villas (DEF/MID)
25.S.Powell-Pepper (FOR/MID)
26.J.Berry (DEF/UTL)
27.A.Witherden (DEF)
28.G.Logue (KPD)
29.J.Graham (DEF/MID)
30.S.Bolton (FOR/MID)
31.B.Parfitt (MID)
32.D.Clarke (MID)
33.W.Drew (MID)
34.P.Kerr (KPF)
35.Z.Fisher (MID)
36.R.Piper (DEF)
37.M.Hinge (DEF)
38.J.Hampton (DEF/MID)
39.J.Goddard (RUC)
40.D.Watson (BRI ACA – KPD)
41.K.LeBois (FOR)
42.S.Slimming (DEF/MID)
43.J.Korewha (KPD/UTL)
44.J.Atley (MID)
45.B.Jarman (ADE/HAW F/S – FOR)
46.J.Williams (GCS ACA – DEF/MID)
47.B.Cox (KPD)
48.L.Cameron (DEF/UTL)
49.M.Poholke (FOR/MID)
50.J.Pitman (MID)
51.O.Florent (MID/FOR)
52.J.Daicos (COL F/S – FOR)
53.E.Frank (FOR/KPF)
54.P.Ladhams (RUC/KPF)
55.T.Stengle (FOR)
56.J.Rolls (BRI ACA – DEF/MID)
57.L.Bunker (MID)
58.J.Waterman (WCE F/S – FOR)
59.L.Strnadica (KPF/RUC)
60.H.Morrison (DEF)
PHANTOM DRAFT:
1. Brisbane – Will Brodie (VIC – MID)
Height: 189cm
Weight: 82kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Michael Barlow
Profile: Safe pick. Solid inside leaning mid with neat disposal. Has a good balance of offensive and defensive aspects to his play. Composed and assured in traffic, is tough and gets to contest after contest. Should come in ready to play. Big bodied, moves reasonably well and has acceptable skills by hand and foot. Is not an inside brute and does not open up the game for outside runners with his inside play. Is just a solid, well rounded mid that will be a good component of any midfield. Would love to see some real aggression at the coalface before seasons end – this could really drive him to become an elite inside player rather than a very good one.
2. Essendon – Sam Petrevski-Seton (WA – MID/FOR)
Height: 181cm
Weight: 72kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Cyril Rioli (with greater midfield scope)
Profile: Skillful on both sides of the body, hard and tough. Good balance between offensive and defensive sides of the game. Clean hands, great acceleration and top line speed. High impact player – needs very little of the ball to have an influence. Will start as a two way small forward and transition into the midfield with size and increased aerobic fitness.
NOTE: Bid for Jack Bowes matched here with GCS pick #4.
NOTE: Bid for Harrison Macreadie matched here with GWS pick #7.
3. Fremantle – Hugh McCluggage (VIC – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 70kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Unique
Profile: Really exciting prospect dominating all before him in 2016. Moves the game on at warp speed – both with his own movements and his decision making. Always looking to accelerate his team. Great hands at ground level and above his head, he is able to win possession inside and outside the contest. Will need to add more weight to be a factor inside the contest at AFL level, but has enough tricks to make the grade regardless. Lovely skills by hand and foot, he finds the ball at will and hits the scoreboard. Likely begins his AFL career as a half forward but will become a midfield rotation of significant quality.
4. Gold Coast – Jack Bowes (GCS ACADEMY – MID/FOR)
Height: 187cm
Weight: 76kg
Range: Top 5
Comparison: Scott Pendlebury
Profile: Well rounded mid that can win the ball inside and outside. Is a smooth mover without being lightning quick but has a good burst of acceleration. Nice footskills and great overhead. A highly damaging player offensively. Will start as a hit up half forward and gradually add midfield minutes as his body develops. Has shown the ability to get down and dirty despite his silky smooth attacking play.
5. Carlton – Ben Ainsworth (VIC – FOR/MID)
Height: 177cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: First round
Comparison: Jake Stringer (without the size)
Profile: Combination of class and toughness. Most damaging as a small forward, will transition into more midfield minutes the longer his career goes. Very good 1v1, whether it be in the air or on the ground. Powerful core and through the legs means he keeps his feet and provides impactful disposal even when under pressure. Score involvement player – whether by his boot or in the setting up of others. Good contested ball ability – will need to physically develop to match it with the inside brutes of the AFL. Slow start to the season may see him slide down draft boards but his talent is definitely there.
6. Richmond – Todd Marshall (NSW – KPF)
Height: 198cm
Weight: 85kg
Range: 5 – 20
Comparison: Josh J Kennedy
Profile: Raw but athletic key position forward. Wiry at this stage, loves to leap at the football and mark it at the highest point. Good hands for contested marking and a nice set shot for goal. Quick across the ground and a more than handy ground level player, Marshall has the potential to develop into an exciting key forward in the years to come. Will need to add significant weight to handle AFL standard defenders but has all the tools at his disposal.
7. Greater Western Sydney (via Collingwood) – Harrison Macreadie (GWS ACADEMY – KPD)
Height: 195cm
Weight: 82kg
Range: Top 10
Comparison: Ben Reid
Profile: Athletic key position defender than has shown the capability to play as a tall rebounding flanker. Will settle into a premier Centre Half Back much the way Weitering has. Good overhead and with beautiful foot skills. Best KPD in the draft. GWS will match any bid. Has the mobility and skills to threaten midfield minutes – although is probably best suited to a defensive role.
8. St Kilda – Andrew McGrath (VIC – DEF/MID)
Height: 178cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: On the small size but just keeps winning the footy and using it well. Classy player and elite athlete. Great speed / endurance combination. A player that will go from strength to strength and rise up draft boards over the year. High impact per disposal player – made even more exciting by the fact that he generally wins a lot of the pill. Has shown the ability to dominate opponents as a small defender while still providing awesome rebound. Super player.
9. Gold Coast (via Melbourne) – Jack Scrimshaw (VIC – KPD)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 77kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: Grant Birchall
Profile: Light framed rebounding key defender. As he fills out over time he will be better suited to 1v1 play but will begin his career as an intercept and rebound player. Good athlete and can provide good run and carry for his size. Question remains – will he always remain a hybrid defender or will he become the archetypal beat your man and provide rebound centre half back?
NOTE: Bid for Will Setterfield matched here with GWS pick #14.
10. Port Adelaide – Daniel Venebles (VIC – FOR/MID)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 76kg
Range: First Round
Comparison: Patrick Dangerfield (without the production)
Profile: Aggressive inside midfielder / half forward that provides neat disposal and score involvement. Is able to win the football and set up play going forward. Also handy overhead. A damaging player that may rise up draft boards with further exposure. Provides high level scoreboard impact for a midfielder and is an explosive player to match up on. Needs to win more ball, but when he does look out. Offensive weapon.
11. West Coast – Sam Powell-Pepper (WA – FOR/MID)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 83kg
Range: 10 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Big bodied and explosive footballer than doesn’t shirk a contest and runs straight lines. Hard to bring down and reeks of leadership. Issues with his kicking, but that is something that can be worked upon. Also wins a lot of contested ball which means kicking efficiency will tend to register as lower. Can provide size and rebound from half back, but best suited as a battering ram in the centre square and as an explosive half forward. Kicking issues haven’t seemed to improve as the year has gone on which may raise concerns for AFL clubs.
NOTE: Bid for Harry Perryman matched here with GWS pick #15.
12. North Melbourne – Tim Taranto (VIC – MID/FOR)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 79kg
Range: First Round
Comparison: Jordan De Goey
Profile: A really nice size for the role he plays, Taranto is a difficult match up for defenders. Too quick for aerial defenders and too strong / good overhead for small backmen, Taranto has a lot going for him. Super footskills and a damaging decision maker going forward, Taranto is also a capable inside mid. Needs to increase his defensive output to get games at AFL level, but he does provide serious offensive firepower. Has steadily risen up draft boards with each performance.
13. Western Bulldogs – Tim English (RUC/KPP)
Height: 203cm
Weight: 86kg
Range: First Round
Comparison: Unique
Profile: Unusual but potential filled prospect. Is essentially a ruckman sized midfielder such is his movement and disposal by foot. A lovely mover with beautiful footskills, it will be interesting to see what player English becomes. Some see him as a mobile Dean Cox style ruckman, others as a Mark Blicavs type utility. If English is to make it as a ruckman he will need to add significant weight and develop his ruck craft. Has displayed good overhead marking skills and may end up a key position option. Endless scope with this player.
14. Greater Western Sydney – William Setterfield (GWS ACADEMY – MID)
Height: 189cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Composed with ball in hand, his skills are matched by his decision making which leads to a highly damaging play maker. Clean and big bodied, Setterfield is ideally suited to playing the modern inside midfielder’s game. Good size and overhead mark, if his frame is one to hold muscle he may develop into a high class, smooth moving bid bodied inside mid at AFL level.
15. Greater Western Sydney (via Geelong) – Harry Perryman (GWS ACA – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: Not a super athlete but a smart runner and a ball winner. Has started the season well and would be rapidly rising up draft boards. Neat disposal and a genuine accumulator. Genuine midfielder and wins the ball inside and out. Can roll through half back and provide good 1v1 play and sound decision making as a rebounder.
NOTE: Bid for Jacob Allison matched here with BRI pick #19.
16. Adelaide – Josh Rotham (WA – KPD/UTL)
Height: 192cm
Weight: 79kg
Range:5 - 15
Comparison: ??
Profile: Developing key defender – particularly if he adds a few centimeters over the season. Highly competitive and a good intercept mark. Exceptional reader of the play and good user of the footy. Best suited to patrolling the half back line and cutting off opposition attacks. Could develop into an athletic utility. Has great footy smarts and skill. A ‘could be anything’ player.
17. Sydney – Alex Villas (DEF/MID)
Height: 182cm
Weight: 70kg
Range 15 – 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Villas is a really useful footballer – one that has risen up draft boards following his U/18 Championships. A player that accumulates plenty of ball on the outside, Villas’ strength is his beautiful field kicking. He rarely wastes a disposal and deals mass damage with each option he takes. Also capable of playing as a rebounding back.
18. Hawthorn – Jordan Gallucci (VIC – MID/DEF)
Height: 182cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: 5 - 15
Comparison: Chris Yarran
Profile: Smooth moving and classy outside type. Glides across the turf effortlessly and still pulls away from the chaser, Gallucci is a damaging player best suited to a wing or half back flank. Needs to improve defensively 1v1 to make it as a permanent back flanker. Has proven to be a goal scorer when played at half forward, so there is versatility there. At this stage needs to win more of the football, but is potentially a damaging line breaker at AFL level. Has developed his inside ability over the course of the season which will no doubt encourage recruiters.
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19. Brisbane – Jacob Allison (BRI ACADEMY – UTL)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: Top 10
Comparison: Paul Seedsman (but bigger)
Profile: The size of the modern day inside midfielder, Allison is more of a rangy running flanker / wingman. Wiry and athletic, he is good overhead and possesses a cannon of a right boot. Damaging potential in his foot skills, however is prone to some kicking errors. Will need to clean this up to be an effective link man in the AFL. Huge upside with his size and athleticism.
20. Essendon – Josh Battle (VIC – KPF)
Height: 194cm
Weight: 89kg
Range: 10 - 25
Comparison: Jack Darling
Profile: Aggressive in the air with hands to match, Battle is a mobile athletic key forward. Desperate at ground level, he stays in the contest even in the event that he spills a mark. Will be a big improver as the year goes on a spike towards the pointy end of the draft.
21. Gold Coast (via Fremantle) – Jarrod Berry (VIC – DEF/UTL)
Height: 191cm
Weight: 80kg
Range: Top 10
Comparison: Grant Birchall
Profile: The modern day hybrid defender, capable of playing tall or small. Most valuable as an intercept mark across half back, he can also provide good run and carry. Shows great leadership and isn’t afraid of winning hard ball. Hasn’t yet shown the nuances needed in the centre square, so dreams of him becoming a big bodied inside mid may just be dreams. Kicking needs some tidying, although his great decision making often covers this.
22. Gold Coast – Jy Simpkin (VIC – FOR)
Height: 181cm
Weight: 73kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: Clever small forward that has the happy knack of making things happen. Kicks goals and sets them up – the kind of player you don’t mind if he never transitions into the midfield. Super talented and could – with his mix of pace, skill and poise – develop into anything. Has shown damage through the midfield at underage level, but it remains to be seen if that will happen at AFL level. Will need to work on the defensive side to his game to make it in the big league.
NOTE: Bid for Brad Scheer matched here with GCS pick #24.
NOTE: Bid for Zach Sproule matched here with GWS pick #32. GWS pick #34 moves back to pick #36.
23. Carlton – Jonty Scharenberg (SA – MID)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 77kg
Range: 5 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: Great ball winner, both inside and outside the contest. Not a stand out athlete, but great footy smarts and running patterns. Often finds the end of a chain to finish scoring movements. Good solid player that will win the ball and provide scoreboard impact.
24. Gold Coast (via Richmond) – Brad Scheer (GCS ACADEMY – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 82kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Contested ball beast that has a happy knack of drifting forwards to get amongst the scoring. Limited in terms of athleticism, he makes up for this with stoppage nous and smart running. Can take a mark 1v1 when forward and is as tough as they come. Wins the hard ball, although his kicking can let him down.
NOTE: Bid for Kobe Mutch matched here with GWS pick #36 (formerly #34). GWS pick #50 moves back to pick #56.
25. Collingwood – Willem Drew (MID)
Height: 188cm
Weight: 78kg
Range: 20 onwards
Comparison: ??
Profile: Inside midfielder that excels at claiming first possession. Strong at the contest, Drew doesn’t shirk the physical contact and wins a high percentage of his disposals via the contest. Spent some time at half back during the U/18 Championships, displaying some versatility. Has also showed some nice dash at various stages this season. Ultimately will make it as an onballer if he proves good enough.
26. Brisbane (via St Kilda) – Jeremy Goddard (RUC)
Height: 202cm
Weight: 97kg
Range: 10 - 40
Comparison: Shane Mumford (not as physically intimidating)
Profile: As ready made a ruckman as there has been in recent times, Goddard could play senior football very early in his journey. Already a good tap ruckman, his best trait is his aggressive follow up. Whether he becomes the physical beast that Mumford is remains to be seen, but his attitude and aggression is in line with that style of ruckman. Winning more ball around the ground and jagging a goal a game would drive him up draft boards.
27. Melbourne – Alex Witherden (VIC – DEF/MID)
Height: 185cm
Weight: 77kg
Range: 10 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Rebounding defender that is also a capable stopper. Wins plenty of the ball, and a fair amount of it contested. Doesn’t shirk the issue and is good 1v1. Long penetrating kick and records good kicking efficiency ratings. One of the best kicks in the draft. Highly damaging player that is also a sound team man and fulfills his role. Reads the play well which suits his half back role, although he will no doubt try and push into the middle during the season.
28. Gold Coast (via Port Adelaide) – Brandon Parfitt (NT – MID)
Height: 177cm
Weight: 72kg
Range: 10 - 20
Comparison: ??
Profile: A rare combination of outside run and toughness, Parfitt is a little star. The only knock on him is his inconsistent kicking. Possessing great speed and courage, Parfitt can win his own ball and be equally damaging as a receiver on the outside. Parfitt is a damaging linebreaker and someone that is always involved in a team’s scoring. Also not afraid to put his head in the hole and win the hard ball. Just needs a team to like what he does and he could go very high on draft night.
29. West Coast – Shai Bolton
Height: 177cm
Weight: 67kg
Range: 15 onwards
Comparison: Lewis Jetta
Profile: A genuine speedster and excitement machine, Bolton has a habit of making the impossible look easy. He plays the game at warp speed – always looking to run his full measure and kick long and hard. Has generally clean hands at ground level and sound footskills, Bolton occasionally gets into trouble by trying to do too much. If he can narrow the gap between his best and worst he will be one hell of a line breaking wingman.
30. North Melbourne – Jack Graham (MID/DEF)
Height: 183cm
Weight: 83kg
Range: 10 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Good midfield / backline selection as Graham is a well rounded player. Solid body already and an explosive first few steps. Wins the ball inside and is also damaging on the spread. Understands space inside the contest and has an appetite for the defensive aspects of the game. Can also play off a back flank where his defensive efforts are suited. Kicking the issue at this stage – both in skillset and decision making. Has great character though and will leave no stone unturned in his efforts for his team.
31. Western Bulldogs – Griffin Logue (KPD)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 92kg
Range 20 – 40
Comparison: ??
Profile: Really good 1v1 key defender. Already possessing a strong body, Logue reads the flight of the ball well and has a good understanding of body positioning. A capable contested and intercept mark, Logue possesses good athleticism and closing speed. A really promising key defense prosect.
32. Greater Western Sydney – Zach Sproule (GWS ACADEMY – KPF)
Height: 197cm
Weight: 87kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: High work-rate key forward type. Not a massive goal scorer at underage level, although there have been good scoreboard games for Sproule. He is more your lead up conduit type. The get out kick for the back line and drive long into the forward line type. It will be interesting to see if he can run himself into more scoring positions during the season and become a real Nick Riewoldt style centre half forward. Good overhead and generally a good kick – if he can become a true number 1 forward target, then he could rush up draft boards across the country.
33. Geelong – Reece Piper (DEF)
Height: 177cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 30 onwards
Comparison: Rory Laird
Profile: An elite athlete, Piper possesses enormous speed, agility and spring. Also a lovely kick of the football, Piper presents a high octane rebounding option from the backline. He has also displayed a dogged determination in 1v1 contests and is an adept small defender. Will need to continue to win more of the ball to best utilise his talents on an AFL list.
34. Greater Western Sydney (via Adelaide) - Kobe Mutch (GWS ACADEMY – MID)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Range: 25 - 40
Comparison: ??
Profile: Nice outside midfielder with clean hands and neat disposal. Runs all day and into good spots to accumulate heaps of football. Good sticky hands overhead which will become invaluable as he adds size to his frame. Could potentially play across half back or half forward showing his versatility.
35. Sydney - Jamie Hampton (MID/DEF)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 76kg
Range: 15 - 30
Comparison: ??
Profile: Damaging outside player. Needs to work on the defensive aspects of his game but offers serious hurt factor when running forwards. Possesses great speed and a trick bag the likes of which few can dream of. Needs to establish some consistent performances and consistent behaviours in line with the ‘two way’ attitude of AFL football. Could be a bargain.
36. Hawthorn – Patrick Kerr (VIC – KPF)
Height: 194cm
Weight: 93kg
Range: 25 – 50
Comparison: ??
Profile: Kerr uses his solid body to overwhelm underage opponents. A high goal scoring option, Kerr has a nice mix of athleticism and power. The key for him will be if he develops enough forward line nous to be able to lose opponents and find space in dangerous positions. Through the U/18 Championships he began to display improving ground level ability and agility, which has seen his prospects rise significantly.
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