Brisbane is set to follow the Western Bulldogs' plan from last year, when they were matching a No.2 bid on Sam Darcy by doing a pick swap as the draft gates open on Monday night, likely with North Melbourne for more points. Weddle is a versatile defender whose athleticism makes him a player who should be able to take on a range of forwards. Package up Tsatas' best games and standout performances and his top five games of this year will stand up against anyone else's in the draft. Possibly ranked higher on many clubs boards. He has developed into a strong contested ball winner who can push forward, hit the scoreboard and with a late-year birthday and rapid rate of improvement is one of this year's high upside midfield choices. Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Williams is the first Tulane player picked by the Bills since J.P. Losman . Ever since Geelong was in the mix for Gold Coast's pick No.7 as part of the Jack Bowes deal, Clark has been linked to the selection. Clubs are not looking at him as a short-term option, though, and are well aware of his exploits around goal as a powerful medium forward who can also use his strength and size around the ball further up the ground. It's all a little bit of luck as to who gets through at that part of the draft, but Richmond's recruiting team has been working on the back-end of the pool for some time given they had their eyes set on trading for Giants pair Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper from a long way out. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Gold Coast - Mac Andrew (Melbourne - Next Generation Academy) Pick 21 (GWS) Jacob KonstantySmall Forward | 177cm | 73kg | 09/11/2004. He will have a delayed start to his pre-season after a recent stress reaction was found in his back, meaning he will have a couple of months rest. Rye Penny, a rebounder out of defence, could be another in the mix, the same for on-baller Billy Dowling. Also adept defensively, Gibcus can equally remain disciplined and negate the influence of opposition key forwards. The Suns visited Reuben Ginbey in Perth this week and also met with Vic Country midfielder Jhye Clark as well, with the pair having been in the mix for Gold Coast's selection for some time. Playing a competitive brand of football, Wilmot was born on the December 31 and will be the youngest drafted this year, so clubs will back him in as an upside selection with substantial scope to develop. Height, Weight: 185cm, 81kg RedmanWasHere. Profile: A high leaping athletic utility who has played his best football to date in defence, Goater is a capable intercept mark behind the ball who generates drive from defence with his run and carry. 22. Given his rapid rate of improvement and mix of rare attributes, he is one of this draft's highest upside choices for the long term. Get their margin from this week's game added to your score. Hes reliable and a hard worker the Demons would love. He's athletic, tough and competitive and kicks goals, and is open to making the move from western Victoria up to Sydney. The Giants haven't used a top-10 pick on a tall forward since Tom Boyd went No.1 in 2013, with Cadman set to break that run. Height, Weight: 196cm, 84kg Height, Weight: 191cm, 87kg After another draft class hit by COVID-19 cancellations, disruptions and changed plans, players across the country will have dreams made on Wednesday and Thursday night as the NAB AFL Draft is again split over two days. Picks: 53, 62, 76, 82 (likely to use two selections). Carlton will sit and wait to see if a player slides through to its pick. Justification: The Pies require some long-term ruck-forward depth and Keeler provides it with potential more indicative of first round status. Hawthorn could be the club that pulls the trigger on a bid on Alwyn Davey jnr, who is set to land at Essendon as a father-son. Greater Western Sydney - Josh Fahey (Greater Western Sydney Academy) - bid matched Pick 36 (St Kilda) Henry HustwaiteMidfielder/Defender | 195cm | 82kg | 20/07/2004. Download ESPN from Google Play Store It's why the Kangaroos are expected to trade their pick No.40 to Brisbane at the start of the draft in exchange for a future third-round selection because they can use a later one for Harvey and generate a future pick from the Lions, who have looked for the extra points. He averaged 22 disposals for Gippsland in the NAB League and has shown across the season that he can also drift forward and hit the scoreboard. The Blues may also be interested in the likes of Elijah Hewett, and could monitor the likes of Tsatas and Phillipou should they slip outside of the top 10. Height, Weight: 190cm, 82kg The first choice in the annual selection of college players by professional football with player, team, position and college: 2023 Bryce Young, Carolina, QB, Alabama. ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. It meant the Crows could match the bid on Max Michalanney with later picks and not worry about their second-round pick being swallowed by the bid. The Blues have been on the search to have three picks inside the top 30 so they could be active in using a future second-rounder to buy into the early stages of this year's group. Justification: Potentially a best available pick, though the Hawks may look for talls here given they ticked the midfielder box in round one. The Eagles moved down the order in the Trade Period to grab two picks within the top 12 and Ginbey would be a great result if he's still available at pick 9. By the time bids come in, Fremantle is set to enter the draft outside the top 30 for the first time since 2004 after it traded its first-round pick in the Luke Jackson deal. Gold Coast has put pick No.45 on the trade table and has gathered some interest, with a future pick most likely coming back if they can move it out during the draft. Should the Kangaroos do so, and Brisbane duly match, Ashcroft would draw level with Sam Darcy as the earliest father-son selection in draft history. Midfield runner Jaxon Binns could be on the radar of the Blues with their second pick. Phillipou's performances have been strong across the year and his upside is exciting: he can play in the midfield and across half-forward, has a bigger size and shape, enjoys the big moments and is one of the youngest players in the draft pool (he is five days off being eligible for next year's draft). The son of former Hawthorn and Dockers star Ben, Ed is not eligible as a father-son at either club but he has rocketed up the draft boards with an excellent finish to the season. He also managed to turn out for Vic Country in the championship decider, utilised mostly as a forward. Nonetheless, there is next to zero doubt that the Crows will match this bid, and welcome their own father-son gun. It has been an unprecedented year in many aspects; with Victorian talents, who typically make up over half of the selected players, unable to take the field []. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Cameron Mackenzie, POS: MidfielderHt 181cm, Wt 77kg, DOB 23/7/04From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country. To put the cherry on top, he ticks the character box, too. dinnaz; Apr 13, 2023; Replies 12 Views 683. Pick 18 (Adelaide) Max Michalanney (bid matched)Defender | 190cm | 78kg | 26/02/2004. The Cats may still look elsewhere with key defender Jedd Busslinger a possible fit, while fellow West Australian Ed Allan looms as a long-term Mark Blicavs replacement. We recap the Hawks' haul and analyse what each new player may offer to Sam Mitchell's rebuild. 56. He will have a delayed start to his pre-season, having committed to drafting him under the father-son rule, the official draft order supplied by the AFL. Profile: An explosive midfielder and forward, Windhager is at his best bursting out of stoppages and hitting leading targets inside 50. ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of August, with a versatile Calder Cannon and a leading WAFL prospect catapulting into top 10 . 27. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Darcy Jones, POS: MidfielderHt 185cm, Wt 85kg, DOB 27/5/04From Swan Districts/Western Australia. Van Rooyen in defence takes intercept marks at will and with his one-on-one capabilities has proven difficult to beat. James Van Es and Hugh Davies are among the possible key backs who could be in the zone late in the draft where the Lions' third pick comes in, while versatile small Jed Hagan is another possibility, as is Hugh Bond if he gets through. The Blues are looking to balance up their midfield mix and could bring in a long-term running option in Hollands. Pick 4 (North Melbourne) Harry SheezelMedium Forward | 185cm | 80kg | 13/10/2004. Collingwood - Felix Flockhart Possessing good speed and agility, Howes at this stage is most accustomed to playing across half-forward but could just as easily develop across half-back given his marking gifts and athletic profile. Picks: 9, 28, 32, 47, 73, 81 (likely to use three or four selections). Pick 17 (GWS) Brayden GeorgeMedium Forward | 186cm | 87kg | 13/01/2004. Justification: A ruck or key defender is in Fremantles midst, and despite the local talent on offer, McCallum is a highly athletic and versatile option who would be considered if available. Height, Weight: 185cm, 77kg Essendon looks most likely to get to its second-round pick without having to match a bid for Alwyn Davey jnr, which would set the Bombers up for a good draft haul. 46. Melbourne - Jack Williams Warner's strength is his endurance - demonstrated by how he covers the ground at speed, takes the game on with ball in hand and generates drive by foot. Clubs have been aware for some time that the Swans were looking to package their picks to get up the draft board and were also open to trading out first-rounders this season for the equivalent next year, if they can get the right deal. As such an important event in the AFL landscape, there is much speculation about where each player is likely to fall before the draft. The Swans could get creative with their picks bundle up or trade out but if they hold, Weddle shapes as an option with their opening selection. Jakob Ryan could be a contender if things go a certain way. Hawthorn - Sam Butler Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Lewis Hayes, POS: Key defenderHt 192cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 15/9/04From Tasmania/Allies. The Kangaroos have zeroed in on Sheezel for some time and he would offer them a different element to their forward mix. Pick 26 (North Melbourne) Max GruzewskiTall Defender/Forward | 193cm | 84kg | 21/07/2004. There has been interest in their second pick from rivals but it would take something extraordinary for them to trade the selection now. AFL: The importance of winning the post-clearance contested possession differential The team talks pre vs. post-clearance contested possession differentials, Adelaide's bonafides, Gather Round, the Suns, and more. The Brisbane Lions' two father-son stars will likely be the first players to attract bids in this year's draft - but Essendon's ultimate wish could come true. With a current game built around his physical strength, Conway will take time to develop his craft around the ground. There'll be a watch within Hawthorn's recruiting team on Cooper Vickery, who needs to get past pick 40 for the Hawks to have first access on him as a Next Generation Academy prospect. Capping off our version of the first round is Jacob Konstanty, who has been heavily linked to GWS. Height, Weight: 179cm, 75kg Justification: After bringing in a midfielder and forward, the Roos go tall in round two and snap up a highly developable one at that aerially eye-catching and can play at both ends. JavaScript is disabled. 34. Clubs like the Western Bulldogs and Sydney may be ones to pull the trigger, but GWS does so in our hypothetical draft. He kicked multiple goals in nine of 14 NAB League outings this season en route to 36 overall majors, and even showed his wares in midfield with two 30-plus disposal efforts. AFL Rookie Rankings: An historic start for a bumper draft class, One win after four games but don't write the Tigers off yet, AFL Draft Power Rankings: Harley Reid leads the top 20 prospects, AFL Draft: Five must-watch prospects in 2023. But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. 40. Picks: 16, 25, 27, 51, 79 (likely to use three selections). Though the Bulldogs are well stocked from a young key position standpoint, Busslinger may be a best available choice despite missing much of his top-age year. For a tall midfielder, Johnson moves well, has a quick first step and is one of those rare footballers who sees the play unfold before it happens and uses that anticipation in traffic to create time and space for himself in congestion. Profile: Younger brother of Sydney's Chad, Corey plays a contrasting game as a midfielder who does his best work on the outside. AFL Debate Club: How could Gather Round best be improved in coming years? His production and impact during the latter part of the NAB League season was comparable with the play of Daicos. 33. Pick 32 (St Kilda) James Van EsKey Defender | 197cm | 99kg | 07/08/2004. The Giants have watched Konstanty throughout the season and he would bring something different to their front half. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Pick 38 (Melbourne) Mitch SzybkowskiInside Midfielder | 186cm | 86kg | 09/01/2004. Phantom Draft Dinnaz 2023 Draft Compendium. Profile: What separates Horne-Francis from the rest of the pool is his application and influence defensively, with his aggression, pressure, tackling, second and third efforts and run back in support elite even by AFL standards. It is a shame injury robbed us of seeing a full year from Wardlaw this season, given how impressive he was in the games he was able to play. Across the next two nights, around 70 players will find their way onto AFL lists. Though, Phillipou himself said this would be a great fit for club and player, and the self-assured talent offers plenty of exciting traits. The Giants paid a big price to go up the draft board to get the No.1 selection for a reason, and it was Cadman. Jones belies his height to make a strong impact on games playing either as a forward, midfielder or defender. Greater Western Sydney - Blake Howes Clarke is among a handful of options likely to come into the Dogs' thinking at this point. While attending live games has yet again been a challenge in a COVID-affected year, Doerre has pored through match vision from this and last year, analysed the stats and talked to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful draft analysis. 2023 Bryce Young, Carolina, QB, Alabama . Jefferson's capacity to just keep kicking goals this year no matter the game or level he reached was important in his rise into first-round calculations. Fremantle - Matthew Johnson The Roos have nominated the son of VFL/AFL games record holder and champion Kangaroo Brent as a father-son selection and will use their last pick on the midfielder/forward, potentially without a rival bid. A prospect who can go to both ends of the ground and hold down a key position or third tall type of role, Gruzewski's standout trait is his overhead marking, which came to the fore throughout this season. While Roberts does his best work as an inside midfielder, he can also push forward and hit the scoreboard. Height, Weight: 180cm, 72kg If not him? Hell be a reliable asset having already cracked senior footy in South Australia. He blitzed the Draft Combine with his speed (2.93 seconds over 20 metres) and endurance (6:03 minutes in the 2km time trial) mix, which underlined his standing as a potential first-rounder. Collingwood - Lachlan Rankin He battled through Covid and its long-term effects to compile a strong season overall, showcasing his explosive streak through the middle while also rolling to the outside and up forward. The Bombers could look to try to trade up before No.22 if Elijah Hewett is still available. [], THE STAGE is set for the 2020 AFL National Draft to get underway tomorrow night, poised to present one of the most unpredictable and even events in history. The top Queensland talent is a balanced midfielder who featured both on the inside and out on a wing in his duties this year, for the Lions Academy and Allies. Hawthorn - Josh Ward Mobile, a good kick and one of the premier ball readers behind the play outside the AFL, Schlensog looms as a ready-made option for a club. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble. Pick 15 (Sydney) Elijah HewettMidfielder | 185cm | 85kg | 27/05/2004. The Giants have shown interest. It would be hard to pass up Barnett if he got this far into the draft. Pick 34 (Fremantle) Tom McCallumTall Defender | 192cm | 82kg | 15/05/2004. Pick 1 (GWS GIANTS) Aaron CadmanKey Forward | 195cm | 91kg | 03/03/2004. The other option here that's still in play is the Bombers trading out the pick the Bombers continue to weigh up offers for the selection and will do so on Monday night as well if they can find multiple early picks in a swap. Ed Allan and Hollands may also be on the radar here. His size at 189cm and all-round athletic quality compliment the hard edge he offers in contested situations, making Ginbey a desirable asset around the top 10 range. 10. Pick 20 (Sydney) Josh WeddleTall Defender | 192cm | 91kg | 25/05/2004. They met Tsatas at his house this week but have also weighed up Mattaes Phillipou, with it coming down to a race in two and not much separating them. Profile: A strong marking, elite ball reader, Erasmus is one of this year's more unique midfielders with the way he impacts games. This is his final phantom draft of 2021, looking at every pick, bid and selection. The Eagles could also be a bidder for Max Michalanney should he still be there at their choice. When asked to play a more defensively-oriented role he is also capable of restricting the impact of his opponents. Blake Drury and Oakleigh teammate Luke Teal may come into the fold around this range, as well as Bendigos Jason Gillbee. If not him? News. Double your score if you play a Joker.Join the fun here . With his ability to take on the game and how damaging he is by foot, Clarke is also viable for consideration as a rebounding defender. 7. West Coast - Matthew Roberts 5 overall, followed by second-rounder Jartavius Martin (Washington), third-rounder Sydney Brown (Philadelphia), and fifth-rounder Chase Brown (Cincinnati). The Demons have been linked to Jefferson and he could be a key forward to add to their group and a long-term foil for Jacob van Rooyen. PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk DRAFT ORDER Check out your club's picks Will be a fun player to watch. 41. Height, Weight: 183cm, 79kg The Power are likely to grab Next Generation Academy prospect Nathan Barkla as a category B rookie selection, while small forward Beau Tedcastle could be looked at late as well. With that in mind, theFinal Siren Podcastteam returned this week to take an early look at which players may be in prime draft contention, putting their recruiters hats on for a top 10 phantom draft. Doing his best work on the outside, Fejo dances around opponents like they're traffic cones, sells the dummy, then leaves them in his wake before hitting a meaningful target. It's almost in Geelong's remit to take a surprise late in the piece. With their later selections, the Blues could look at a taller option. Profile: Winning the MCC President's Medal for the AFL Academy's best player against Geelong's VFL side earlier in the year, Fahey has shown he is one of this year's most penetrating and damaging kicks in the pool. Essendon - Connor MacDonald The likes of Elijah Tsatas, Bailey Humphrey, and Reuben Ginbey will also come into consideration, and a move down the order for someone like Elijah Hewett may also be viable. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Essendons pick five looms as a key pivot point in the early stage of this years draft. A prospect who draw comparisons to former-Giant Jeremy Cameron for his mobility, vice-like hands and booming left-foot kick, the NAB League leading goalkicker has the lack of go home factor GWS has been searching for. Local talent is said to be a best case scenario for West Coast, and local talent is what the Eagles get in our version of this years draft. 49. His steep rise this year has seen him evolve from a tall wingman to a genuine spearhead, and his feats inside 50 have yielded many esteemed accolades in his top-age campaign, including the inaugural Rookie Me Central Medal. Later on, midfielder Billy Dowling could be a shot to add to their on-ball group, with rebounding half-back Harvey Gallagher also a chance. The top 10, and remaining order are subject to change with finals to be played and trade period the other hurdle, but there remains plenty of intrigue surrounding [], IN a Final Siren Podcast and Draft Central first, the team ran a live Phantom Draft for the upcoming AFL Womens Draft. Profile: A mature age midfielder who works hard both ways and covers a lot of ground, Clark managed a ridiculous 27 tackles across his two WAFL finals. McLennan said RA's trans-Tasman partners were aware of his desire to start a draft and believed the long-term investment of the competition through until 2030 allowed for greater innovation. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Tom McCallum, POS: Tall defender/forwardHt 193cm, Wt 84kg, DOB 21/7/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. The 2021 AFL Draft is on our doorstep, and ESPN expert Chris Doerre has analysed all the possibilities to expand his phantom draft from the first pick to the very last. The Norwood defender is versatile enough to lock down or rebound, playing tall and small across the backline. Playing his best football through the midfield, Draper is versatile enough to slot into a front half or defence just as easily. Pick 35 (GWS) Hugh BondInside Midfielder/Defender | 185cm | 82kg | 25/09/2004. West Coast - Toby Conway Profile: Considered during the mid-season draft, Wilkinson is a pressure forward specialist who does his best work as a small forward. Ending his campaign with the Calder Cannons with 37 disposals, 22 contested possessions and 11 clearances in a 10-point win against Murray, Taylor is a precise and damaging kick, speedy and evasive with ball in hand and has a great inside/outside balance to his game. Pick 30 (West Coast) Coby BurgielMidfielder | 183cm | 80kg | 09/09/2004. The Murray Bushrangers accumulator can play both sides of midfield and on flanks at either end of the ground, showing great application and scope for great versatility. 51. Pick 16 (Brisbane) Jaspa Fletcher (bid matched)Midfielder | 183cm | 76kg | 24/02/2004.

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