SillyKent
Senior List
1. GC17 - D.Swallow
LOCK.
2. GC17 - H.Bennell
LOCK.
3. GC17 - S.Day
LOCK.
4. WCE - B.Smith
WCE recruiting team love dem 185-190cm midfielders particularly those with good contested ball winning skills (Stevens, S.Selwood, Swift, Ebert, Shuey etc. all recruited in the last 3 drafts with top 25 picks).
Smith will add another strong contested ball winner into the midfield rotation, but also an explosive runner that can break tackles and kick with depth.
Has 2 yrs of U18 experience and performed well at SANFL this year.
5. GC17 - T.Lynch
Clayton isn't afraid to pull trigger earlier than expected if he really likes a particular prospect.
Like many recruiters he'd probably be excited about the large improvement trend and future potential Lynch has shown from the championships and onwards.
6. RIC - J.Polec
Tiges are reasonably well balanced for young talent in most departments.
The dashing, long kicking outside midfielder would add another attacking weapon to the Tiger's young midfield-line that already contains Martin, Cotchin, Deledio and Foley.
7. GC17 - D.Gorringe
Have a few developing rucks already but Gorringe might be a bit too hard to pass up.
Skinny, standout tap ruck that has excellent leap, mobility and ability to push forward of the centre.
8. ESS - J.Caddy
Essendon lack some real quality young contested ball winners in the midfield.
Caddy is a contested ball and clearance winning machine and seems a big stage player that was BOG vs WA in the televised game.
A good fit.
9. GC17 - P.McCarthy
Developing key defenders is one area that hasn't been covered all that well by the current recruits, McCarthy seems more likely to interest Clayton than Watson.
Tall, athletic developing key defender prospect that reads the play and uses the ball well.
10. BRL - M.Watson
Brisbane haven't invested in many quality young key position prospects in recent drafts, so I think they'll go tall this year.
Watson gives them a beastly defender that reads the play and orchestrates attacks with precision, whilst being ready to step up year 1.
11. GC17 - S.Atley
A medium, athletic midfield/flank type that Clayton will probably like.
12. Melbourne - S.Lycett
Will probably go for a tall forward or ruck type given there are a number of good prospects likely to be available.
Lycett could develop into either and bears some similarities to Kurt Tippett as a strong bodied 202cm player that is athletic and mobile.
13. GC17 - K.Harper
Quick 'n' clever medium forward. Could move into a midfield role later down the track.
14. ADE - J.Cripps
Adelaide have some very good young tall prospects, so will probably look to go for mostly midfielders and flankers this year.
Not mentioned in first round talk yet, but eye-catching late WAFL form could push him into first round contention.
Cripps is a tough, speedy player that is penetrating by foot, I think he will develop into a midfielder long term.
15. GC17 - A.Litherland
A bit of a surprise 1st round selection.
I think Clayton will like the cut of his jib.
Tall, athletic, well-skilled and could potentially play either in defence (3rd tall or maybe key on the right opponent) or as a tall wingman.
Was pretty close to U18 AA selection.
16. Port Adelaide - A.Gaff
A surprise slider.
Port have accumulated a decent stock of talls so will probably go for a midfield or flank type, unless one of the gun SA talls are available.
The best midfield accumulator in this draft with a 'made for AFL' work-rate but his lack of outstanding skills may seem him drop around this mark.
17. North Melbourne - L.Cook
They have a balanced stock of youth without any standout needs.
Cook is a smart key position player that has played most his football forward.
18. Carlton - J.Darling
Quietly confident he will slide and wouldn't be surprised to see him in the 2nd round.
Their last 2 1st round picks have been West Aussie, why not make it three...
Darling probably won't be the star everyone was extrapolating last year, but will at least be a very solid forward player that provide great physical pressure and presence.
19. Hawthorn - J.Pitt
No standout players that fit their needs ...
Pitt seems a versatile, agile and neatly skilled type from the local TAC Club that could play on HB, C or HF lines.
20. Fremantle - L.Parker
Lack some quality young key position players, but there aren't any standouts left.
Powerful inside midfielder that can also push forward take a grab and hit the scoreboard. Might lack a yard of pace, but has a big motor.
Was one of the best vs WA at Subiaco.
A good replacement for the retiring Hasleby.
21. Sydney - D.Heppell
A reliable, level headed defensive rebounder that could take over Kennelly's role in a couple of seasons.
22. Western Bulldogs - T.Liberatore (Father/Son)
... or Mitch Wallace it doesn't really matter which order.
I prefer Libba.
Creative and smart left footed inside midfielder in the mould of Simon Black.
23. Geelong - J.Lamb
Not sure they have any pressing needs ...
Speedy medium forward that can take a grab, provide good pressure and kick long could play off a wing down the track.
24. St Kilda - M.Hallahan
Don't really have many young extractors on their list and Lenny is hitting the 30s.
Hallahan is a bulldozing inside midfielder that isn't going to excite large crowds but will be effective.
25. Collingwood - B.Smedts
Again, not sure they have any pressing areas to be filled.
Versatile, smart utility type that can play back or forward.
That is all...
LOCK.
2. GC17 - H.Bennell
LOCK.
3. GC17 - S.Day
LOCK.
4. WCE - B.Smith
WCE recruiting team love dem 185-190cm midfielders particularly those with good contested ball winning skills (Stevens, S.Selwood, Swift, Ebert, Shuey etc. all recruited in the last 3 drafts with top 25 picks).
Smith will add another strong contested ball winner into the midfield rotation, but also an explosive runner that can break tackles and kick with depth.
Has 2 yrs of U18 experience and performed well at SANFL this year.
5. GC17 - T.Lynch
Clayton isn't afraid to pull trigger earlier than expected if he really likes a particular prospect.
Like many recruiters he'd probably be excited about the large improvement trend and future potential Lynch has shown from the championships and onwards.
6. RIC - J.Polec
Tiges are reasonably well balanced for young talent in most departments.
The dashing, long kicking outside midfielder would add another attacking weapon to the Tiger's young midfield-line that already contains Martin, Cotchin, Deledio and Foley.
7. GC17 - D.Gorringe
Have a few developing rucks already but Gorringe might be a bit too hard to pass up.
Skinny, standout tap ruck that has excellent leap, mobility and ability to push forward of the centre.
8. ESS - J.Caddy
Essendon lack some real quality young contested ball winners in the midfield.
Caddy is a contested ball and clearance winning machine and seems a big stage player that was BOG vs WA in the televised game.
A good fit.
9. GC17 - P.McCarthy
Developing key defenders is one area that hasn't been covered all that well by the current recruits, McCarthy seems more likely to interest Clayton than Watson.
Tall, athletic developing key defender prospect that reads the play and uses the ball well.
10. BRL - M.Watson
Brisbane haven't invested in many quality young key position prospects in recent drafts, so I think they'll go tall this year.
Watson gives them a beastly defender that reads the play and orchestrates attacks with precision, whilst being ready to step up year 1.
11. GC17 - S.Atley
A medium, athletic midfield/flank type that Clayton will probably like.
12. Melbourne - S.Lycett
Will probably go for a tall forward or ruck type given there are a number of good prospects likely to be available.
Lycett could develop into either and bears some similarities to Kurt Tippett as a strong bodied 202cm player that is athletic and mobile.
13. GC17 - K.Harper
Quick 'n' clever medium forward. Could move into a midfield role later down the track.
14. ADE - J.Cripps
Adelaide have some very good young tall prospects, so will probably look to go for mostly midfielders and flankers this year.
Not mentioned in first round talk yet, but eye-catching late WAFL form could push him into first round contention.
Cripps is a tough, speedy player that is penetrating by foot, I think he will develop into a midfielder long term.
15. GC17 - A.Litherland
A bit of a surprise 1st round selection.
I think Clayton will like the cut of his jib.
Tall, athletic, well-skilled and could potentially play either in defence (3rd tall or maybe key on the right opponent) or as a tall wingman.
Was pretty close to U18 AA selection.
16. Port Adelaide - A.Gaff
A surprise slider.
Port have accumulated a decent stock of talls so will probably go for a midfield or flank type, unless one of the gun SA talls are available.
The best midfield accumulator in this draft with a 'made for AFL' work-rate but his lack of outstanding skills may seem him drop around this mark.
17. North Melbourne - L.Cook
They have a balanced stock of youth without any standout needs.
Cook is a smart key position player that has played most his football forward.
18. Carlton - J.Darling
Quietly confident he will slide and wouldn't be surprised to see him in the 2nd round.
Their last 2 1st round picks have been West Aussie, why not make it three...
Darling probably won't be the star everyone was extrapolating last year, but will at least be a very solid forward player that provide great physical pressure and presence.
19. Hawthorn - J.Pitt
No standout players that fit their needs ...
Pitt seems a versatile, agile and neatly skilled type from the local TAC Club that could play on HB, C or HF lines.
20. Fremantle - L.Parker
Lack some quality young key position players, but there aren't any standouts left.
Powerful inside midfielder that can also push forward take a grab and hit the scoreboard. Might lack a yard of pace, but has a big motor.
Was one of the best vs WA at Subiaco.
A good replacement for the retiring Hasleby.
21. Sydney - D.Heppell
A reliable, level headed defensive rebounder that could take over Kennelly's role in a couple of seasons.
22. Western Bulldogs - T.Liberatore (Father/Son)
... or Mitch Wallace it doesn't really matter which order.
I prefer Libba.
Creative and smart left footed inside midfielder in the mould of Simon Black.
23. Geelong - J.Lamb
Not sure they have any pressing needs ...
Speedy medium forward that can take a grab, provide good pressure and kick long could play off a wing down the track.
24. St Kilda - M.Hallahan
Don't really have many young extractors on their list and Lenny is hitting the 30s.
Hallahan is a bulldozing inside midfielder that isn't going to excite large crowds but will be effective.
25. Collingwood - B.Smedts
Again, not sure they have any pressing areas to be filled.
Versatile, smart utility type that can play back or forward.
That is all...
