Phantom Draft Snoops Annual Mock Draft with explanations

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19 Bulldogs Kyle Hartigan / Western Jets / 194 / 84

At the start of the year was one who was a definite top 20 prospect. Had some injury worries which haven’t helped but when up and about mostly plays CHB and entered the year as a really promising type who could take some contested grabs. Played champs this year and wasn’t as impressive as many would have hoped (maybe the injuries but was selected so.......). Still, has all the physical attributes to be a damaging player and if he can get going would be a great rookie selection.


35 Bulldogs Taite Silverlock / West Adel / 180 / 80

Really wanted to find a place for this fella. Played some senior SANFL footy I think and handled himself pretty well. Played mid in juniors but will go as a small fwd in the Robbie Gray mould insomuch as he has a solid build so would be good 1:1 and could rotate through the middle. Wont leave anything on the field this fella. Jacob Thompson is similar in style so he could go as well.
48 Bulldogs Robbie Hicks / Calder Cannons / 176cm / 68kg

I would be calling Robbie Hicks here. I must say I have some doubts but you have to hand it to this kid. He came into the Metro squad late and ended up playing all 5 games which is a good achievement as a small crumbing fwd. Had 20 shots on goal for the carnival but he only converted 9 of them to goals – the rest behinds. I suspect if he had kick 12 or 13 then his name would be more prominent. In saying that he got a DC invite and I suspect clubs looking at quality, pacy, creative small fwds are keen on him. The one area I would like to see Hicks improve is his efforts at the contest. Has all the x factor and skills but in some of the games I have seen the intensity could be just a tad higher. Should be easy for him as he tested really well at the repeat sprints so he can certainly get to a lot of contests and chase and harass from an endurance perspective. Hope he goes though as he is good to watch.

59 Bulldogs Patrick McMahon / Oakleigh / 203 / 80

A few rucks in the draft that are all pretty similar so this is a very speculative pick. Nice size though at 203cm and that sets him apart. Only seen him once and some limited vision but he gets around the ground well and seems to have good endurance. Apparently had a good beep test so that’s very handy. Backs that up with the ability to take and mark and execute well.

68 Western Bulldogs Patrick Rose / Williamstown

The Dogs are only using four picks. I would be happy with Rose, Hicks, Rampe and Edwards. Hopefully Daw slides to pick 19, but i can't see North passing on him.