2015 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

[whatwhat say what 19,318]

Emma Quayle says our ratings were McCartin, Heeney, Petracca, Brayshaw and Lever.

[Mach5 4,482]

I am going by the book the The Draftees - which states if we had the number one pick it would have been hard to choose between McCartin and Heeney with Petracca, Brayshaw and Lever rated behind the pair.

Possibly.

It's also possible that Emma Quayle isn't always told the truth, or that alternatively Dazzle, or most probably both.

[ChaserJ 3,973]

Wayne Milera with 17 touches and 3 goals (including the match winner) for Centrals in SANFL finals.

Reckon he'll move into the top 10 on the back of his last couple of senior performances.

Footage of his 3 goals on the weekend here.

Clips of his 5 goal effort for Centrals (3 weeks ago?) and highlights from his games in the Championships are also up for those interested.

I was a big fan of his work at the Champs.

[Whispering_Jack 28,025]

Footage of his 3 goals on the weekend here.

Clips of his 5 goal effort for Centrals (3 weeks ago?) and highlights from his games in the Championships are also up for those interested.

I was a big fan of his work at the Champs.

Looks like the type who might relish playing at the feet of Jesse Hogan at some time in the near future.

[ChaserJ 3,973]

Looks like the type who might relish playing at the feet of Jesse Hogan at some time in the near future.

Has been able to show off more of that side of his game lately. Played more on the flanks and through the midfield for SA and showed very good composure in traffic. Great awareness, great hands.

[DeesEmb 9]

The saints won't regret last year... McCartin will be a good solid player, id have him at Melbourne and I had him ahead of petracca!

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

The saints won't regret last year... McCartin will be a good solid player, id have him at Melbourne and I had him ahead of petracca!

Nor would I.

I reckon Petracca will be a superstar.

[ChaserJ 3,973]

I reckon both Saints and Dees will be happy with what they got. Both filled needs and I think McCartin will be good for them in the long run. Certainly did some nice things against us at the 'G.

I wouldn't mind us going for one of the talls available this year, but still think Roo's doesn't trust junior kpp's. Wonder if Jesse's form might have changed that thinking.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trades-2015-melbourne-needs-to-find-support-for-jesse-hogan/story-fnp04d70-1227531539814

[Whispering_Jack 28,025]

Little change at the top in Plough's Top 20 this week. Central District's Wayne Milera has jumped into the top 10 ranks following his recent outstanding finals form in the SANFL:-

1. Carlton - Jacob Weitering

2. Brisbane - Joshua Schache

3. Sydney* - Callum Mills

4. Gold Coast - Charlie Curnow

5. GWS* - Jacob Hopper

6. Essendon - Darcy Parish

7. St. Kilda - Aaron Francis

8. Melbourne - Darcy Tucker

9. GWS* - Matthew Kennedy

10. Collingwood - Wayne Milera

11. Brisbane* - Ben Keays

12. Geelong - Rhys Mathieson

13. Port Adelaide - Harley Balic

14. Western Bulldogs - Sam Weideman

15. Brisbane* - Eric Hipwood

16. Richmond - Kieran Collins

17. Adelaide - Harry McKay

18. North Melbourne - Callum Ah Chee

19. Hawthorn - Jade Gresham

20. West Coast - Ryan Clarke

* Academy bid

[MadAsHell 4,088]

Little change at the top in Plough's Top 20 this week. Central District's Wayne Milera has jumped into the top 10 ranks following his recent outstanding finals form in the SANFL:-

1. Carlton - Jacob Weitering

2. Brisbane - Joshua Schache

3. Sydney* - Callum Mills

4. Gold Coast - Charlie Curnow

5. GWS* - Jacob Hopper

6. Essendon - Darcy Parish

7. St. Kilda - Aaron Francis

8. Melbourne - Darcy Tucker

9. GWS* - Matthew Kennedy

10. Collingwood - Wayne Milera

11. Brisbane* - Ben Keays

12. Geelong - Rhys Mathieson

13. Port Adelaide - Harley Balic

14. Western Bulldogs - Sam Weideman

15. Brisbane* - Eric Hipwood

16. Richmond - Kieran Collins

17. Adelaide - Harry McKay

18. North Melbourne - Callum Ah Chee

19. Hawthorn - Jade Gresham

20. West Coast - Ryan Clarke

* Academy bid

Reckon we'd be more likely to go with Mathieson ahead of Tucker.

But then again if this Bennell rumor is true, then we wont have a pick that high anyway!

[Whispering_Jack 28,025]

TAC Cup Future Stars came up with their final Top 20 today and, as if by magic, the name of Harley Balic has returned to the top 10 pencilled in right next to Melbourne where it was for several weeks when all this started.

1. Carlton - Jacob Weitering

2. Brisbane - Joshua Schache

3. Sydney* - Callum Mills

4. GWS* - Jacob Hopper

5. Gold Coast - Charlie Curnow

6. Essendon - Darcy Parish

7. St. Kilda - Aaron Francis

8. Melbourne - Harley Balic

9. Collingwood - Wayne Milera

10. Geelong - Rhys Mathieson

11. GWS* - Matthew Kennedy

12. Brisbane* - Ben Keays

13. Port Adelaide - Kieran Collins

14. Western Bulldogs - Sam Weideman

15. Richmond - Callum Ah Chee

16. Adelaide - Darcy Tucker

17. North Melbourne - Ryan Clarke

18. Fremantle - Jade Gresham

19. Brisbane* - Eric Hipwood

20. Hawthorn - Mitchell Hibberd

* Academy bid

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1180023382014912&id=130437356973525&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FT31w40yV30&_rdr

[rjay 23,970]

TAC Cup Future Stars came up with their final Top 20 today and, as if by magic, the name of Harley Balic has returned to the top 10 pencilled in right next to Melbourne where it was for several weeks when all this started.

1. Carlton - Jacob Weitering

2. Brisbane - Joshua Schache

3. Sydney* - Callum Mills

4. GWS* - Jacob Hopper

5. Gold Coast - Charlie Curnow

6. Essendon - Darcy Parish

7. St. Kilda - Aaron Francis

8. Melbourne - Harley Balic

9. Collingwood - Wayne Milera

10. Geelong - Rhys Mathieson

11. GWS* - Matthew Kennedy

12. Brisbane* - Ben Keays

13. Port Adelaide - Kieran Collins

14. Western Bulldogs - Sam Weideman

15. Richmond - Callum Ah Chee

16. Adelaide - Darcy Tucker

17. North Melbourne - Ryan Clarke

18. Fremantle - Jade Gresham

19. Brisbane* - Eric Hipwood

20. Hawthorn - Mitchell Hibberd

* Academy bid

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1180023382014912&id=130437356973525&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FT31w40yV30&_rdr

If we keep our pick I think Balic will be around the mark for us. Curnow's late run of form has pushed him up the rankings and probably out of our reach but Balic is the other one to show a real upside.

Would be happy to get him.

[Gator 16,910]

This is the first year in many that I've taken zero interest in junior football or the draft.

That said, I'm aware Weitering is a key defender and Schache a key forward. Can Weitering also dominate as a key forward ? Because if he's best suited as a defender I don't understand why Carlton wouldn't pick the forward. I'd always go the forward over the defender.

[Mach5 4,482]

I'd say because, to me, Weitering looks like clearly the better player.

[Gator 16,910]

I'd say because, to me, Weitering looks like clearly the better player.

I haven't read that. But it would make things clear cut.

[Whispering_Jack 28,025]

This is the first year in many that I've taken zero interest in junior football or the draft.

That said, I'm aware Weitering is a key defender and Schache a key forward. Can Weitering also dominate as a key forward ? Because if he's best suited as a defender I don't understand why Carlton wouldn't pick the forward. I'd always go the forward over the defender.

Weitering was moved to full forward in the Stingrays' final last week and immediately kicked two goals.

That in itself doesn't make him someone who will always dominate as a key forward but his other attributes suggest he is a quality footballer.

And this is a draft in which the experts are saying doesn't have a great deal of high end quality.

[Lucifers Hero 37,229]

TAC Cup Future Stars came up with their final Top 20 today and, as if by magic, the name of Harley Balic has returned to the top 10 pencilled in right next to Melbourne where it was for several weeks when all this started.

1. Carlton - Jacob Weitering

2. Brisbane - Joshua Schache

3. Sydney* - Callum Mills

4. GWS* - Jacob Hopper

* Academy bid

I hope someone reminds Carlton and Brisbane to bid for the Academy players!!

WJ...Do you think there is a chance they won't bid for fear they may be left with a midfielder when they really want a KPP?

[Mach5 4,482]

I haven't read that. But it would make things clear cut.

That's more an indication that I think Schache looks incredibly overrated (think Peter Wright last year, maybe even a poorer version), while Weitering appears to be the second coming of Harry Taylor.

[Whispering_Jack 28,025]

I hope someone reminds Carlton and Brisbane to bid for the Academy players!!

WJ...Do you think there is a chance they won't bid for fear they may be left with a midfielder when they really want a KPP?

It won't affect us anyway because Gold Coast will certainly bid for both if they don't.

[Binmans PA 26,302]

That's more an indication that I think Schache looks incredibly overrated (think Peter Wright last year, maybe even a poorer version), while Weitering appears to be the second coming of Harry Taylor.

Be funny if Carlton take Schache then. That would make me very happy.

[spirit of norm smith 13,205]

Based on 2014 champs, I rated Ryan Burton top 5 for this year. He is a highly skilled goalkicking forward. Injury has stopped his past 12 months but I would think he is a bargain if MFC grabbed him at pick 25 ish.

[CBDees 3,162]

Based on 2014 champs, I rated Ryan Burton top 5 for this year. He is a highly skilled goalkicking forward. Injury has stopped his past 12 months but I would think he is a bargain if MFC grabbed him at pick 25 ish.

If he is top 5, why would we not grab him at pick 8 rather than miss out at 25?

[spirit of norm smith 13,205]

If he is top 5, why would we not grab him at pick 8 rather than miss out at 25?

I think we need another star young midfielder. Prefer Balic or Parish if possible.

Brownlow count shows how the top clubs have star mids and deep midfield options.

[Moonshadow 16,347]

Worth noting that with perhaps 5 academy players in the top 20, those clubs will have to satisfy the AFL's convoluted formulae to find the right balance for these selections. This could result in them deciding the price is too high and eventually passing, or they might have to trade to create the points to get them (correct me please if I have misunderstood how it works). Both outcomes might benefit us.

[dee-luded 2,958]

This is the first year in many that I've taken zero interest in junior football or the draft.

That said, I'm aware Weitering is a key defender and Schache a key forward. Can Weitering also dominate as a key forward ? Because if he's best suited as a defender I don't understand why Carlton wouldn't pick the forward. I'd always go the forward over the defender.

I lost interest this year, partly because I'm tired of it all, & I think we're in good hands now.

But this year, I wouldn't know a Weitering from a Scache, or from this fella... >>