Competitions West Coast Board Mock Draft V2.0

[Keys]

Draft Order/Selections:

1. West Coast - Willem Duursma
2. Brisbane - Dan Annable (Bid matched using picks 17,23,44,51 and taking a 477 point deficit into 2026)
3. Gold Coast - Zeke Uwland (Bid matched using picks 16,18,23 and gain pick 31)
4. West Coast - Sullivan Robey
5. Richmond - Cooper Duff-Tytler
6. Gold Coast - Dylan Patterson (Bid matched using picks 25,26,31 and gain pick 49)
7. Richmond - Xavier Taylor
8. Essendon - Harry Dean (Bid not matched)
9. Essendon - Sam Cumming
10. Melbourne - Sam Grlj
11. West Coast - Dyson Sharp
12. Carlton - Lachy Dovaston
13. Hawthorn - Jacob Farrow
14. Carlton - Aidan Schubert
15. GWS - Oskar Taylor
16. Melbourne - Latrelle Pickett
17. Sydney - Harry Kyle (Bid matched using picks 27,28 and gain pick 40)
18. Western Bulldogs - Josh Lindsay
19. Adelaide - Harley Barker
20. Geelong - Mitchell Marsh
21. Fremantle - Koby Evans (Bid not matched)
22. Essendon - Oliver Greeves
23. Hawthorn - Cameron Nairn
24. North Melbourne - Blake Thredgold
25. Gold Coast - Jai Murray (Bid matched using picks 31,49 and gain pick 55)
26. Collingwood - Zak McCarthy (Bid matched using picks 34,39 and gain pick 46)
27. Sydney - Max King
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    (Bid matched using picks 37,39 and gain pick 48)
28. West Coast - Jevan Phillipou
29. Essendon - Archie Ludowyke
30. Essendon - Jack Ison (Bid not matched)
31. Western Bulldogs - Beau Addinsall (Bid not matched)
32. North Melbourne - Louis Emmett
33. West Coast - Tylah Williams (Bid matched using pick 37)
34. GWS - Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves
35. Melbourne - Adam Sweid (Bid not matched)
36. Brisbane - Matt LeRay
37. Geelong - Jack Dalton
38. Carlton - Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier
39. St Kilda - Kye Fincher (Bid matched using pick 43)
40. North Melbourne - Sam Allen
41. Fremantle - Fred Rodriguez
42. Adelaide - Sam Ainsworth
43. Sydney - Lachlan Carmichael (Bid matched using pick 48)
44. Port Adelaide - Cody Curtin
45. Western Bulldogs - Riley Onley
46. Collingwood - Charlie Banfield
47. Collingwood - Max Kodogiannis
48. Collingwood - Sam Swadling
49. Hawthorn - Avery Thomas
50. Sydney - Hunter Holmes
51. St Kilda - Zane Peucker
52. Melbourne - Will Darcy
53. Richmond - Leon Kickett
54. Brisbane - Liam Hetherton
55. Gold Coast
56. Brisbane

Points Matching- How to Calculate:

Spoiler

Picks 1-18: Points value of pick less 10% discount
Picks 19-36: Points value of pick less 84 points discount
Picks 37+ : Next available pick

From the points required deduct the value of the next available pick and repeat until the total of the picks used exceeds the value required. The value of the surplus is then used to add back the pick closest to that value

For example a bid at pick 2 for Uwland:
• Pick 2 = 2481 points less 10% means 2233 points are needed to match
• Gold Coast have picks 15 (973), 18 (836), 24 (621) totalling 2430 points
• There is a surplus of 197 points which is equivalent to pick 43 (184 points)
• So to match, Gold Coast lose picks 15,18,24 and gain pick 43

 

[ArdentEagle]

I picked him because I think he’s the best player in the draft and deserves to go pick one. It probably wouldn’t bruise his ego but I believe in rewarding a player if they deserve it. Going pick one carries prestige and a small bounty to boot, welcome West Will.

Fair enough but I personally think every available lever should be pulled to strengthen our position.
This move, although noble, doesn't cash in on maximum value, weaken other power clubs (as much) and pull our later picks in (as much).
Also slightly increased, albeit small chance of getting a top academy player.

Each to their own of course mate.

 

[ArdentEagle]

More realistic in that there is very little chance the club bids with pick one also.

Negligent imo.

 

[Ilkka Sinisalo]

Good news is that we might it might be 2029 by the time we reach the late picks in this draft which will make it really easy to decide who might pan out.

 

[CountryLad]

Good news is that we might it might be 2029 by the time we reach the late picks in this draft which will make it really easy to decide who might pan out.

Yeah this is moving at snail pace.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

omgfridge has been online so hopefully he realises he needs to match or decline the bid.

 

[omgfridge]

With Pick 3 West Coast select Zeke Uwland

Match Uwland

Use 16 18 23 as per keys post

Sorry i had to travel down south for work all of a sudden so appreciate the points being worked out for me

CountryLad guess youre back up

 

[omgfridge]

And no brainer match for Suns. Been highly touted in their academy for a while now. Lot more attacking off half back than his more defensive brother (who is a very solid player).
Adds to Rioli and Noble back there so plenty of depth.

Always good to see a team who just made finals get notably stronger

 

[CountryLad]

Tough selection here. I’ve got 4 players that I was seriously looking at in CDT, Sharp, Cumming and Robey.

Taylor is another that I rate highly but I don’t think is a fit for the Eagles at this point and I’m not comfortable looking at a general defender at pick 4.

I’ll do a write up and put my case forward for this selection tomorrow but probably as a bit of a surprise I’m selecting……

At pick 4 West Coast select Sullivan Robey.

Sullivan Robey,192cm, Mid/Fwd.

This isn’t a reach, Sullivan Robey is ranked third in the open pool of players for this year’s Draft, yet for some reason he remains largely absent from discussion on this board at pick 2. The 192cm midfielder-forward has the frame and power that should get Eagles supporters excited. His style of play fits perfectly with what clubs at the top of the draft are crying out for, a genuine big-bodied mid who can push forward and impact the scoreboard.

Robey’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of extraordinary. A late developer as he’s had a growth spurt of some 16cm in the last 18 months. He only broke into the Coates League side in Round 12, but once he did, he didn’t just hold his spot, he became the competition’s most dominant player. In just nine games, Robey averaged 20 disposals and kicked 18 goals, an incredible return for a player still adjusting to the tempo of elite junior football.

Peaking in the finals series he delivered some of the most eye-catching performances of the year. In the wildcard final, Robey produced a breathtaking display with 40 disposals and 3 goals. Then, in the grand final, he kicked 4 goals, all while playing through a broken collarbone and lead his side to a Coates League premiership. These were the performances that saw Robey rocket to the top of draft boards.

Robey’s game is built around his clean hands and explosive power. He’s strong in the contest but also has an ability to catch opponents on the outside, he thrives in tight and has a natural ability to burst through traffic, often breaking the line and driving his side forward. When on the move and receiving the ball on the outside his next 4-5 steps are electric as he accelerates to top speed. There is a little bit of Judd about him in that sense, maybe it’s the shoulder strapping too but he definitely gives me Judd Vibes when he accelerates with ball in hand. I’m not saying he’s Judd or as quick but he certainly accelerates with ball in hand and finds his way through traffic.

When pushing forward his impact has been elite. Kicking 18 goals (18.2) is a remarkable level of efficiency. He leads strongly, presents well , and has shown he can be an aerial threat, using his height and strength to his advantage.

My biggest knock on Robey apart from his lack of exposure is his reluctance to use his left side. At times he tries to get back onto his right, particularly by hand which can lead to him being tackled or making poor decisions as pressure arrives. I don’t think it’s that he can’t use his left side, he has used his left at times so maybe it’s not so much of a skills issue but simply guessing it’s a confidence thing or bad habit.

All told, Sullivan Robey has everything a clubs craves at the top of the draft. Size, athleticism, scoreboard impact, and the ability to step up when it matters most. His late-season surge has been nothing short of spectacular, arguably one of the biggest rises in draft history. Is his lack of exposure that damming and will club recruiters balk or is it more a matter of looking at what this late developer can actually do now.

 

[CountryLad]

Miguel Sanchez. Your turn.

 

[eaglevision]

Tough selection here. I’ve got 4 players that I was seriously looking at in CDT, Sharp, Cumming and Robey.

Taylor is another that I rate highly but I don’t think is a fit for the Eagles at this point and I’m not comfortable looking at a general defender at pick 4.

I’ll do a write up and put my case forward for this selection tomorrow but probably as a bit of a surprise I’m selecting……

At pick 4 West Coast select Sullivan Robey.

Mate. WTAF. Where’s ArdentEagle?

 

[txbyhull]

Mate. WTAF.

Shhh no let him cook

 

[eaglevision]

Shhh no let him cook

 

[CountryLad]

Mate. WTAF.

Meh, sick of the same mock drafts and I’ll put a strong case forward for the kid. Gone back and watched a bit of him, there’s something there.

 

[eaglevision]

Meh, sick of the same mock drafts and I’ll put a strong case forward for the kid. Gone back and watched a bit of him, there’s something there.

Looking forward to the detailed analysis of 6 games of footage.

No in all seriousness it’s good someone is prosecuting why we should pick him. He doesn’t get much love on our board so glad we can have the discussion.

 

[Shifty1]

Negligent imo.

Agree but it won't happen unfortunately. At 2 I'd bid on all of Uwland, Annable, Patterson and Dean, knowing that they'll all be matched.

 

[eaglevision]

Agree but it won't happen unfortunately. At 2 I'd bid on all of Uwland, Annable, Patterson and Dean, knowing that they'll all be matched.

I bid on Annable at 3 in a different mock and Brisbane passed. Reckon we have a deal with the Lions not to bid on him anyway.

 

[CountryLad]

Looking forward to the detailed analysis of 6 games of footage.

No in all seriousness it’s good someone is prosecuting why we should pick him. He doesn’t get much love on our board so glad we can have the discussion.

My thoughts exactly. It was 9 games btw

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Was hoping Robey got through, darn.

Oh well I guess that means CDT got through.

Richmond take Cooper Duff-Tytler with pick 5.

Then with pick 6 we bid on Patterson, so it’s over to omgfridge again to match (and to Keys to work out the maths)

 

[Keys]

To match - 1493 points

Picks 25,26,31 = 1580 points

Surplus 87 points = pick 49

 

[Wooshaaaa]

Tough selection here. I’ve got 4 players that I was seriously looking at in CDT, Sharp, Cumming and Robey.

Taylor is another that I rate highly but I don’t think is a fit for the Eagles at this point and I’m not comfortable looking at a general defender at pick 4.

I’ll do a write up and put my case forward for this selection tomorrow but probably as a bit of a surprise I’m selecting……

At pick 4 West Coast select Sullivan Robey.

 

[omgfridge]

Match with 25, 26, 31

Again of course have to match here. Touk Miller

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Touk Miller

Age

29

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

12.3

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.8

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

12.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.0

5star

was already playing a fair bit forward due to the strength of the Suns midfield and other fwd mids like Rogers/Lombard can barely catch a game with the also rise of Humphrey.

Patterson is a similar mold, probably best in the middle but has shown he can play wing too. Suns will likely start with Rowell/Anderson/Tracc (who can also play fwd). But now have another super promising addition to their engine room.

Miguel Sanchez back to you

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

After much wringing of hands, Richmond select Xavier Taylor from the Eastern Ranges.

Write ups on both Tigers picks tonight.

Over to Schtinker with a couple of Essendon picks

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

We’ve been going about 27 hours and got through a whole seven picks.

Did people even read the rules Keys posted before signing up? The first three of them were about time being of the essence and things participants could do to avoid unnecessary delays.

 

[txbyhull]

 

[Schtinker]

Essendon bid on Harry Dean