Bit of a nothing thread, but at the end of his draft chat on the AFL website (which was very very average), Clayton nominated 15 players who he thinks the top 10 will come from. A bit of a strange way to do it, but he does have a reputation as a decent recruiter.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/nabafldraft/nab...71/default.aspx

His list of 15, "in no particular order", was:

Jack Trengove, Tom Scully, Dustin Martin, Anthony Morabito, Ben Cunnington, Gary Rohan, Lewis Jetta, Jake Melksham, John Butcher, Andrew Moore, Daniel Talia, Aaron Black, Jasper McMillan-Pittard, Brad Sheppard and Kane Lucas.

Just though it was an opinion worth noting.

(Footnote: I know he's flavour of the month, but I really like the sound of JMP. Whether he's at MFC or not, I think he'll end up a favourite player of mine to watch.)

Edited November 24, 200915 yr by Enforcer25

Bit of a nothing thread, but at the end of his draft chat on the AFL website (which was very very average), Clayton nominated 15 players who he thinks the top 10 will come from. A bit of a strange way to do it, but he does have a reputation as a decent recruiter.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/nabafldraft/nab...71/default.aspx

His list of 15, "in no particular order", was:

Jack Trengove, Tom Scully, Dustin Martin, Anthony Morabito, Ben Cunnington, Gary Rohan, Lewis Jetta, Jake Melksham, John Butcher, Andrew Moore, Daniel Talia, Aaron Black, Jasper McMillan-Pittard, Brad Sheppard and Kane Lucas.

Just though it was an opinion worth noting.

(Footnote: I know he's flavour of the month, but I really like the sound of JMP. Whether he's at MFC or not, I think he'll end up a favourite player of mine to watch.)

The most encouraging thing is we have the two best (by far) players and then two picks of the rest of a fairly even bunch. Effectively, if we are lucky and the cards fall our way, we could get 3 of the top 4 players in the draft.

I think that Martin is the third best player but there are quite a few after that that are pretty equal in ability.

Hmmm, yeah, in no particular order.

Anthony Morabito and John Butcher will turn out too be very good..... if either slipped too pick 11 it could be the best drafting result ever (can't see Morabito slipping far, possibly but unlikely Butcher)

Morabito has some serious X-Factor

Butcher is a strong pack mark, good endurance and will be an Elite Forward

In my opinion these two blokes arn't that far behind, But clearly we are kissed too get one of the possible top draft quinella's of all time.....

Two more sleeps i know how excited the kids get about Santa all over again

Edited November 24, 200915 yr by Daz's Dee's

12 mids & 3 talls - plus Bartlett, Bastinac, Stevens, Gysberts not on his list. If we want to pick up another good mid at 11, there'll still be plenty left.

Edited November 24, 200915 yr by Akum

Just say this bloke has it exactly right, and somebody takes Ball early, we just need 2 others to put in a bit of a smokey pick, or 'pick for needs' and Butcher could slide right over... could definitely happen

Bit of a nothing thread, but at the end of his draft chat on the AFL website (which was very very average), Clayton nominated 15 players who he thinks the top 10 will come from. A bit of a strange way to do it, but he does have a reputation as a decent recruiter.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/nabafldraft/nab...71/default.aspx

His list of 15, "in no particular order", was:

Jack Trengove, Tom Scully, Dustin Martin, Anthony Morabito, Ben Cunnington, Gary Rohan, Lewis Jetta, Jake Melksham, John Butcher, Andrew Moore, Daniel Talia, Aaron Black, Jasper McMillan-Pittard, Brad Sheppard and Kane Lucas.

Just though it was an opinion worth noting.

(Footnote: I know he's flavour of the month, but I really like the sound of JMP. Whether he's at MFC or not, I think he'll end up a favourite player of mine to watch.)

I've done a conservative Clayton's Phantom draft, this should be somewhere near.

I'm concerned Port may take Talia, who I think is the most talented tall there.

1. Melbourne Tom Scully,

First round

2. Melbourne Jack Trengove,

3. Richmond Dustin Martin,

4. Fremantle Anthony Morabito,

5. North Melbourne Ben Cunnington,

6. Sydney Swans Gary Rohan,

7. West Coast Kane Lucas.

8. Port Adelaide Andrew Moore,

9. Port Adelaide John Butcher,

10. Essendon Jake Melksham,

11. Melbourne Daniel Talia,

12. Carlton Aaron Black,

13. Adelaide Lewis Jetta,

14. Sydney Swans Brad Sheppard

15. Western Bulldogs Jasper McMillan-Pittard,

16. Port Adelaide

17. Geelong

His top 15 is almost exact to what the result will be one Thursday.

Please Port and Essendon dont select Butcher. Though I wouldnt be disappointed with Griffiths, Black or Talia.

I reckon the dees could also get a good mid at 18 (other than Ball) like Tapscott, Bartlett, Stevens, Bastinac, Gysberts or a possible slider Lucas.

Emma Quayle has tweeted that WCE are now keen on Sheppard for pick #7.

Edited November 24, 200915 yr by FC Melbourne

Emma Quayle has tweeted that WCE are now keen on Sheppard for pick #7.

Good for them ... hope they do it.

Anthony Morabito and John Butcher will turn out too be very good..... if either slipped too pick 11 it could be the best drafting result ever (can't see Morabito slipping far, possibly but unlikely Butcher)

Morabito has some serious X-Factor

Butcher is a strong pack mark, good endurance and will be an Elite Forward

In my opinion these two blokes arn't that far behind, But clearly we are kissed too get one of the possible top draft quinella's of all time.....

Two more sleeps i know how excited the kids get about Santa all over again

Too big of a call to make Daz. Best thing you could do is get that idea out of your head straight away, and if Butcher comes to Melbourne, hope that he can be a handy forward. Anything better than that is a bonus, but at this stage, I can't see it happening. I'll settle for a handy tall forward though!

Easiest way to look at it - last year, Watts was touted as a potential "elite forward". Watts is so much more a potential elite forward than anyone in this draft, hence he went at number 1, and this year, we are hoping the next elite forward will slip to 11.

Not a personal attack, just being the person that is realistic!

Edited November 24, 200915 yr by billy2803

Hmmm, yeah, in no particular order.

Ditto, I was thinking that too.