AFL National Draft 2014 Pick 40

[bing181 9,348]

McKenzie more likely to still be there though. Would be very surprised if McDonald gets through to the 30's, let alone pick 40.

Would be just as surprised if McKenzie slipped as well.

[monoccular 17,607]

I was certainly excited when JKH's name was called out.

I like the result but really, like most here, didn't have much of clue abut him, other than his catchy name. Just hope he doesn't go to Dallas.

[Demon 16 214]

I'm sure we'll have a slider or 2 available at 40, but with picks 2 & 3 confirmed I would expect that outside speed will be looked upon very favourably here.

[Demon Disciple 12,315]

I'm sure we'll have a slider or 2 available at 40, but with picks 2 & 3 confirmed I would expect that outside speed will be looked upon very favourably here.

I suppose it's a good thing we already have Stretch then!

[Redleg 41,737]

Would be just as surprised if McKenzie slipped as well.

Well at least it looks like the Saints won't take him.

Edited November 26, 2014 by Redleg

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Just watched Toby McLean's highlights. Want!

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

Late mail... Demons to look at Matthew Hammelman for pick 40. Elite tall from Queensland. 198cm, good athlete, good mark and kick. Would compliment Hogan and develop into ruck/fwd combo with Gawn.

[robbo24 66]

I'd be happy if we took a punt on Daniel Connors

[ben russell 764]

Late mail... Demons to look at Matthew Hammelman for pick 40. Elite tall from Queensland. 198cm, good athlete, good mark and kick. Would compliment Hogan and develop into ruck/fwd combo with Gawn.

Makes sense. I think we would take McKenzie if available but Hammelman is the likely back up plan if we want a key forward at pick 40.

[ben russell 764]

Interesting to note that Brisbane had access to Hammelmann as an academy pick but chose not to select him.

I would have thought a key forward would have been at the very top of their priority list.

[Lucifers Hero 40,439]

Late mail... Demons to look at Matthew Hammelman for pick 40. Elite tall from Queensland. 198cm, good athlete, good mark and kick. Would compliment Hogan and develop into ruck/fwd combo with Gawn.

Emma Q's notes from her 'Draft Combine Harvest' series:

Matthew Hammelmann (Morningside)

Born 8.3.1996, 197cm, 88kg

AFL biography: Tall Forward with strong hands in front, on the lead and overhead. Has good pace off the mark to get separation on his opponent. Can also play in defence. Showed promise in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 10.3 disposals, 7.3 marks and 2.3 goals in his three matches. Brisbane Lions Academy player.

Adrian Fletcher, AFL Queensland: "Matty keeps building his game. He's a mobile forward who can get up on a wing, he has that ability to come at the kicker when they need him, then he can slide to the goal square and take marks down there. He's got to keep improving his contested stuff but that will get better as he gets stronger and builds more upper body strength. He's very mobile and really just that modern, hard-running forwrad who can help you coming out of defence."

He is the 2nd tallest in her list of tall forwards (tallest is F/S pick Darcy Moore). A few cm taller than Jessie and 4 cm taller than Dawes...Matt would fit our forward line nicely. Would be a good get in terms of team structure and developing an excellent 'spine':

Spine in 3-4 years: Frost, McDonald, Petracca/Brayshaw/Tyson, Hogan, Hammelman. A lot to like about that...only thing missing is a ruckman to match that talented spine. Either one of ours comes good or we will trade one in.

[chook fowler 19,674]

I'm more interested in picks 40 and 53 than the first 2.

There is a good chance 2 handy players will be still available.

[kurtneverdied 244]

Durdin to Roos. Hopefully McDonald slips

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

30 gone...please leave Oscar for the Dees @!@

[ben russell 764]

36 down and McDonald still there!

[Lord Travis 10,763]

Cmon Mcdonald

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

Dogs dont pick Oscar !!!!

[ben russell 764]

Still there at our pick!

[dazzledavey36 55,456]

Alex Neale Bullen

What a get!!

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

No !!!!!! Family ties ... Neal-Bullen is good but we have inside mids@@@

[Lucifers Hero 40,439]

Another midfielder (somewhat unknown): Neal-Bullen

Damaging medium midfielder, particularly around stoppages. Uses his quick, clean hands to great effect. Key player for South Australia in NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 19 possessions, five clearances and four tackles in six matches. Courageous player with elite endurance. Played nine games for Glenelg in the SANFL, averaging 20 disposals. Third in 3km time trial (9:54) and equal-fifth in beep test (15.2) at NAB AFL Draft Combine.

Think we need to trust the club, they did ok with JKH # 40 last year!

Edited November 27, 2014 by Lucifer's Hero

[ben russell 764]

Massive slider. Inside mid that was expected to go in the 20's

Great get Dees!

[Dee-licious 1,954]

Yay but so sad. I really wanted Oscar.

[JTR 2,868]

Decent draft profile here: http://boundforglorynews.com/2014-draft-profile-alex-neal-bullen/

Footskills sound like they need some work.

[ben russell 764]

McDonald at 53 perhaps??