2015 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

[Deeoldfart 8,030]

For those curious, a picture of the boy Lovett.

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=0-3020-111722-0-0&sID=77120&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=29212438

Gees, he's a chip off the old block. Give him a mullet and he's the spitting image of a young Bret.

[Whispering_Jack 30,103]

Academy teens get a taste of life in the AFL

[Demoneyes 562]

I think we are going the early "Crow" with this thread!

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Reading the 30 players to look at.

I certainly like the sound of Tom Cole small defender 184cm

He has a real mean streak.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Any idea where Jake Lovett would go if on the open market?

2nd a round?

heard he had a major drug problem and likes a drink too much and nightclubbing to 4am

ha, may have some aggression as well, like his dah. drinking & brawling, tut tut, & those skinfolds... talent but weighward.

Wouldn't let the shortage of ruckman in the 2015 draft this far out bother me or even in 12 months time if there is a perceived lack of ruck stocks

Darren Jolly, Dean Cox, Aaron Sandilands, Ivan Maric, Sam Jacobs, Shane Mumford and Mike Pyke have all been significant contributors to their sides over the last 15 years. There will always be ruckman popping up.

think you may have forg otton one or so??? from that little timeframe

[Whispering_Jack 30,103]

With the Demons starting the season with a winning feeling, one hopes that we won't be looking at this year's draft from the position of ownership of some early draft picks.

Yesterday saw the first of the representative matches involving young draft hopefuls when the AIS Academy took on VFL team Werribee ~

Academy guns on show

Those of us who follow these things can recall this preview into the shape of things to come:

LAST April, Angus Brayshaw played on the MCG with the NAB AFL Academy for the squad's annual game against a VFL team. He collected 21 disposals and won the MCC Chairman's medal as the best player on the ground. A year later to the day the No.3 draft pick debuted for Melbourne.

[Whispering_Jack 30,103]

Seeing those names reminds me that it's an opportune time to hit the road with the first of the Phantom Drafts. I'm going to kick off with Knightmare's Big Footy work. He always starts off with his power rankings and, as foreshadowed at the last draft, the Swans have a big advantage with their academy as well as the best of the father/sons.

2015 power rankings:

-- Top One on List Quality --

1. Callum Mills (NSW - Syd – Academy –MID)

2. Ben Keays (QLD – Bris – Academy –MID/FWD)

-- Top Five on List Quality --

3. Josh Dunkley (VIC – Syd – F/S –MID)

-- Top Ten On List Quality --

4. Luke Partington (SA – MID/FWD)

5. Will Combe (SA – MID/FWD)

6. Jacob Weitering (VIC – KPD/MID)

7. Nicholas O’Kearney (VIC – MID)

8. Darcy Parish (VIC – MID/DEF)

9. Jacob Hopper (NSW - GWS Academy - Mid)

10. Darcy Tucker (VIC – MID/DEF)

11. Harley Balic (VIC – MID/FWD)

12. Callum Ah Chee (WA – FWD/MID)

13. Gregory Clark (WA – MID)

14. Tom Cole – (VIC – MID/DEF)

15. Rhys Mathieson (VIC – MID)

16. Ryan Burton (SA – FWD)

17. Joshua Schache (VIC – KPP)

18. Matthew Nunn (SA – MID)

19. Sam Weideman (VIC – KPF)

20. Kieran Collins (VIC – KPD)

-- Projected Best 22 Players --

21. Blake Hardwick (VIC – FWD)

22. Jake Sushames (TAS – MID/FWD)

23. Jordan Snadden (WA – MID)

24. Sam Skinner (VIC – KPP)

25. Nate Dennis (QLD – Brisbane Academy - RUCK/KPD)

26. Kade Stewart (WA – MID)

27. Jordan Hayden (TAS - MID)

28. Dylan McDonald (NSW – GWS Academy - MID)

29. James Parsons (VIC – MID/DEF)

30. Jock Cornell (NSW – GWS Academy - FWD)

31. Kieran Agius (SA – FWD)

32. Matthew Allen (SA – KPF)

33. Luke Shepherd (WA – DEF)

34. Aaron Francis (SA – DEF)

35. Brendan Dew (SA – MID/FWD)

36. Zak Wunhym (VIC – MID)

37. Charlie Curnow (VIC – Util)

38. Eric Hipwood (QLD – Brisbane Academy - KPP)

39. Maris Olekalns (SA – MID)

40. Brayden Fiorini (VIC – MID)

-- In with a chance of making the grade --

41. Stephen Tahana (SA – MID/DEF)

42. Liam Jeffs (VIC – UTIL)

43. Dan Houston (VIC – FWD)

44. Matthew Stillman (VIC – DEF/MID)

45. Bryce Batty (VIC – MID)

46. Jack Watson (WA – KPD/DEF)

47. Thomas Bennett (WA – MID)

48. Levi Ridley (WA – MID)

49. Bailey Rogers (WA – MID)

50. Liam Moseley (QLD – Brisbane Academy - MID)

[Whispering_Jack 30,103]

As the season progresses Knightmare will update his phantom draft. In the first edition, he bases the order on his predicted positions and it's worthy of note that two of his bottom three have already recorded wins in the first round. Things will change and one wonders which names will be selected in 7 or 8 month's time.

Knightmare's 2015 Phantom Draft:

1. Western Bulldogs Darcy Parish (VIC MID/DEF)

Height: 179.8cm, Weight: 72.7kg, DOB: 25/07/1997

Recruited from: Geelong Falcons

Range: 1-15

Profile: Skillful midfielder.

2. St Kilda Jacob Weitering (VIC KPD/MID)

Height: 193.3cm, Weight: 88.7kg, DOB: 23/11/1997

Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays

Range: 1-15

Profile: Rebounding key defender with versatility.

3. Melbourne Harley Balic (VIC MID/FWD)

Height: 186cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 05/01/1997

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Range: 1-15

Profile: Damaging midfielder/forward.

4. West Coast Callum Ah Chee (WA FWD/MID)

Height: 182.5cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 09/10/1997

Recruited from: South Fremantle

Range: 1-15

Profile: Damaging forward/midfielder.

5. Collingwood Darcy Tucker (VIC MID/DEF)

Height: 182.4cm, Weight: 75.6kg, DOB: 23/01/1997

Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels

Range: 1-15

Profile: Athletic midfielder.

6. GWS Nicholas OKearney (VIC MID)

Height: 180.4cm, Weight: 69.1kg, DOB: 13/02/1997

Recruited from: Calder Cannons

Range: 1-15

Profile: High production midfielder.

7. Essendon Rhys Mathieson (VIC MID)

Height: 184.7cm, Weight: 79.3kg, DOB: 10/01/1997

Recruited from: Geelong Falcons

Range: 1-15

Profile: High production midfielder.

8. Adelaide Joshua Schache (VIC KPP)

Height: 197.2cm, Weight: 92.5kg, DOB: 21/08/1997

Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers

Range: 1-15

Profile: Promising key position player.

9. Brisbane Ben Keays (QLD Bris Academy MID/FWD)

Height: 182cm, Weight: 76.3kg, DOB: 23/02/1997

Recruited from: Brisbane Lions

Range: 1st round

Profile: Strong marking, goalkicking midfield.

10. Carlton Luke Partington (SA MID/FWD)

Height: 181cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 05/03/1997

Recruited from: Port Adelaide

Range: 3-30

Profile: Goalkicking midfielder.

11. Geelong Ryan Burton (SA FWD)

Height: 190cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 31/01/1997

Recruited from: North Adelaide

Range: 3-25

Profile: Marking medium forward.

12. Fremantle Tom Cole (VIC MID/DEF)

Height: 184.8cm, Weight: 75.4kg, DOB: 28/08/1997

Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers

Range: 1-15

Profile: High production midfielder.

13. North Melbourne Will Combe (SA MID/FWD)

Height: 180cm, Weight: 74.6kg, DOB: 15/07/1997

Recruited from: North Adelaide

Range: 3-35

Profile: Dominant inside midfielder.

14. Gold Coast Gregory Clark (WA MID)

Height: 191cm, Weight: 81.3kg, DOB: 24/05/1997

Recruited from: Subiaco

Range: 5-35

Profile: Promising tall midfielder.

15. Sydney Callum Mills (NSW - Syd Academy MID)

Height: 186cm, Weight: 76.8kg, DOB: 04/02/1997

Recruited from: Sydney Swans

Range: 1st round

Profile: Dominant, well rounded midfielder.

16. Hawthorn Sam Weideman (VIC KPF)

Height: 195.1cm, Weight: 87.7kg, DOB: 26/06/1997

Recruited from: Eastern Ranges

Range: 5-30

Profile: Strong marking power forward.

17. Richmond Matthew Nunn (SA MID)

Height: 181cm, Weight: 72.1kg, DOB: 18/04/1997

Recruited from: Norwood

Range: 5-35

Profile: Well performed midfielder.

18. Port Adelaide James Parsons (VIC MID/DEF)

Height: 188.3cm, Weight: 75.1kg, DOB: 12/04/1997

Recruited from: Eastern Ranges

Range: 10-50

Profile: Excellent through the midfield or down back.

19. Western Bulldogs - Sam Skinner (VIC KPP)

Height: 195.3cm, Weight: 87.5kg, DOB: 29/06/1997

Recruited from: Gippsland Power

Range: 5-45

Profile: Promising key position player.

20. St Kilda - Kieran Collins (VIC KPD)

Height: 192.5cm, Weight: 90.6kg, DOB: 14/12/1997

Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays

Range: 10-50

Profile: Promising key defence prospect who can provide some rebound.

21. Melbourne - Jake Sushames (TAS MID/FWD)

Height: 184.2cm, Weight: 63.8kg, DOB: 23/09/1997

Recruited from: North Launceston

Range: 5-45

Profile: Quick, light bodied midfielder/forward.

22. West Coast - Jordan Snadden (WA MID)

Height: 187cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 02/08/1997

Recruited from: East Fremantle

Range: 5-45

Profile: Promising tall midfielder.

23. Collingwood - Matthew Allen (SA KPF)

Height: 191cm, Weight: 88.5kg, DOB: 18/10/1997

Recruited from: Glenelg

Range: 10-50

Profile: Marking key forward.

24. GWS - Jacob Hopper (NSW - GWS Academy - MID)

Height: 185.5cm, Weight: 78.9kg, DOB: 06/02/1997

Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels

Range: 1st 2nd round

Profile: Strong contested ball winning midfielder with some pace.

25. Essendon Kieran Agius (SA FWD)

Height: 187cm, Weight: 83.9kg, DOB: 01/10/1997

Recruited from: North Adelaide

Range: 10-50

Profile: Goal kicking medium forward.

26. Adelaide Jordan Hayden (TAS - MID)

Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 26/05/1997

Recruited from: Glenorchy

Range: 10-50

Profile: Athletic outside midfielder.

27. Brisbane - Eric Hipwood (QLD Brisbane Academy - KPP)

Height: 195cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 13/09/1997

Recruited from: Caloundra

Range: 2nd round 4th round

Profile: Promising key position prospect.

28. Carlton - Charlie Curnow (VIC UTIL)

Height: 187cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 03/02/1997

Recruited from: Geelong Falcons

Range: 10-60

Profile: Versatile and athletic late bloomer.

29. Geelong - Kade Stewart (WA MID)

Height: 180cm, Weight: 69kg, DOB: 16/01/1997

Recruited from: South Fremantle

Range: 10-50

Profile: Well performed, hard inside midfielder.

30. Fremantle - Luke Shepherd (WA DEF)

Height: 188.6cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 31/08/1997

Recruited from: Peel Thunder

Range: 10-50

Profile: Medium defender.

31. North Melbourne Aaron Francis (SA DEF)

Height: 190cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 10/08/1997

Recruited from: West Adelaide

Range: 10-50

Profile: Medium defender.

32. Gold Coast - Stephen Tahana (SA MID/DEF)

Height: 182.5cm, Weight: 76.6kg, DOB: 02/02/1997

Recruited from: North Adelaide

Range: 15-65

Profile: Hard working negating midfielder/defender.

33. Sydney Josh Dunkley (VIC Syd F/S MID)

Height: 188.1cm, Weight: 84.5kg, DOB: 09/01/1997

Recruited from: Gippsland Power

Range: 1st round 2nd round

Profile: Dominant contested ball winning midfielder.

34. Hawthorn - Maris Olekalns (SA MID)

Height: 179.8cm, Weight: 69.5kg, DOB: 29/10/1997

Recruited from: North Adelaide

Range: 10-50

Profile: Damaging midfielder.

35. Richmond - Tim Sullivan (SA RUCK)

Height: 198cm, Weight: 83.8kg, DOB: 28/02/1997

Recruited from: Glenelg

Range: 20-60

Profile: Ruck prospect with ability around the ground.

36. Port Adelaide - Liam Jeffs (VIC UTIL)

Height: 192cm, Weight: 76.9kg, DOB: 30/03/1997

Recruited from: Eastern Ranges

Range: 15-65

Profile: Tall, versatile type.

37. Western Bulldogs - Blake Hardwick (VIC FWD)

Height: 179.9cm, Weight: 73.5kg, DOB: 05/02/1997

Recruited from: Eastern Ranges

Range: 15-65

Profile: Damaging forward.

38. St Kilda - Matthew Stillman (VIC DEF/MID)

Height: 180.8cm, Weight: 75.7kg, DOB: 04/04/1997

Recruited from: Calder Cannons

Range: 10-60

Profile: Quality ball user.

39. Melbourne - Zak Wunhym (VIC MID)

Height: 170.5cm, Weight: 71.6kg, DOB: 22/08/1997

Recruited from: Calder Cannons

Range: 15-65

Profile: Small, high production midfielder.

40. West Coast - Dan Houston (VIC FWD)

Height: 185.5cm, Weight: 78.4kg, DOB: 12/05/1997

Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers

Range: 15-65

Profile: Leadup forward who provides strong scoreboard impact.

41. Collingwood - Bryce Batty (VIC MID)

Height: 181.9cm, Weight: 75.5kg, DOB: 16/01/1997

Recruited from: Eastern Ranges

Range: 20-60

Profile: Hard inside mid.

42. GWS - Dylan McDonald (NSW GWS Academy - MID)

Height: 183cm, Weight: 68kg, DOB: 17/01/1997

Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers

Range: 2nd round 4th round

Profile: Outside running midfielder.

43. Essendon Ben Crocker (VIC UTIL)

Height: 184.7cm, Weight: 77.5kg, DOB: 19/02/1997

Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers

Range: 20-rookie

Profile: Versatile player with contested ball winning ability.

44. Adelaide Brendan Dew (SA MID/FWD)

Height: 177.5cm, Weight: 65.5kg, DOB: 08/05/1997

Recruited from: Central Districts

Range: 15-65

Profile: Small goal kicking midfielder.

45. Brisbane - Liam Moseley (QLD Brisbane Academy - MID)

Height: 178cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 08/03/1997

Recruited from: Brisbane Lions

Range: 2nd round - rookie

Profile: Inside midfielder with a ferocious tackling game.

46. Carlton - Brayden Fiorini (VIC MID)

Height: 185.2cm, Weight: 75.6kg, DOB: 22/08/1997

Recruited from: Northern Knights

Range: 15-65

Profile: Outside midfielder.

47. Geelong - Theo Thompson (VIC DEF/MID)

Height: 186.3cm, Weight: 82.3kg, DOB: 25/07/1997

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Hard, contested ball winner.

48. Fremantle Thomas Bennett (WA MID)

Height: 183.5cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 30/04/1997

Recruited from: East Fremantle

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: High production midfielder.

49. North Melbourne Jack Watson (WA KPD/DEF)

Height: 191cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 19/03/1997

Recruited from: Swan Districts

Range: 20-60

Profile: Promising rebounding key defender.

50. Gold Coast Logan Reynolds (TAS DEF/MID)

Height: 180cm, Weight: 67.2kg, DOB: 19/10/1997

Recruited from: North Launceston

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Promising rebounding defender.

51. Sydney Nick Dodge (TAS - FWD)

Height: 181.5cm, Weight: 79.2kg, DOB: 06/02/1997

Recruited from: Lauderdale

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Promising forward.

52. Hawthorn - Jacob Turner (WA DEF)

Height: 188cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 05/01/1997

Recruited from: West Perth

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: Medium defender.

53. Richmond Levi Ridley (WA MID/FWD)

Height: 183cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 17/02/1997

Recruited from: Swan Districts

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: Goalkicking midfielder.

54. Port Adelaide Bailey Rogers (WA MID)

Height: 184cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 22/03/1997

Recruited from: Claremont

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: High production midfielder.

55. Western Bulldogs Dylan Atkins (VIC KPP/RUCK)

Height: 196.4cm, Weight: 86.2kg, DOB: 22/04/1997

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Developing tall.

56. St Kilda Bailey Rice (VIC St Kilda F/S MID)

Height: 183cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 10/02/1997

Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays

Range: 3rd round - rookie

Profile: Strong bodied midfielder.

57. Melbourne Jake Lovett (VIC Melbourne F/S MID)

Height: 181.4cm, Weight: 79.9kg, DOB: 09/01/1997

Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays

Range: 3rd round rookie

Profile: Promising inside midfielder.

58. West Coast Jordan Matera (VIC WCE F/S FWD)

Height: 179.5cm, Weight: 76.5kg, DOB: 11/04/1997

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Talented forward.

59. Collingwood Yestin Eades (VIC FWD/MID)

Height: 182cm, Weight: 73.7kg, DOB: 10/02/1997

Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Talented forward.

60. GWS - Jock Cornell (NSW GWS Academy UTIL)

Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 04/02/1997

Recruited from: UWS Giants

Range: 2nd round 4th round

Profile: Versatile outside type.

61. Essendon Tom Wallis (VIC Essendon F/S MID)

Height: 181.5cm, Weight: 70.4kg, DOB: 14/02/1997

Recruited from: Calder Cannons

Range: 3rd round - rookie

Profile: Talented outside midfielder.

62. Adelaide Aidyn Johnson (VIC MID)

Height: 181.5cm, Weight: 76.5kg, DOB: 31/10/1997

Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: Athletic midfielder.

63. Brisbane - Nate Dennis (QLD Brisbane Academy - RUCK/KPD)

Height: 200cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 19/08/1997

Recruited from: Kawana Park

Range: 2nd round - undrafted

Profile: Talented project ruckman.

64. Carlton - Jack Silvagni (VIC Carlton F/S - KPP)

Height: 190cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 17/12/1997

Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers

Range: Late-rookie

Profile: Promising key position player.

65. Geelong - Jade Gresham (VIC MID)

Height: 175.2cm, Weight: 71.5kg, DOB: 24/08/1997

Recruited from: Northern Knights

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: Dominant small midfielder.

66. Fremantle Ethan Burnett (WA MID)

Height: 182.4cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 02/02/1997

Recruited from: Subiaco

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Talented midfielder.

67. North Melbourne - Chad Daniels (WA MID/FWD)

Height: 178.5cm, Weight: 70.3kg, DOB: 13/04/1997

Recruited from: Swan Districts

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Goalkicking midfielder.

68. Gold Coast Mitch Antonio (WA MID/FWD)

Height: 186.4cm, Weight: 62kg, DOB: 18/03/1997

Recruited from: West Perth

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Light bodied but damaging player.

69. Sydney Hisham Kerbatieh (VIC FWD)

Height: 176.3cm, Weight: 73.1kg, DOB: 16/05/1997

Recruited from: Calder Cannons

Range: 25-rookie

Profile: Talented small forward.

70. Hawthorn Kieran Malone (VIC FWD)

Height: 184.8cm, Weight: 83.1kg, DOB: 16/02/1997

Recruited from: Northern Knights

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Tackling specialist forward.

71. Richmond - Max Augerinos (VIC MID)

Height: 176.4cm, Weight: 72.8kg, DOB: 31/03/1997

Recruited from: Geelong Falcons

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Small ball winning midfielder.

72. Port Adelaide Daniel Robertson (WA FWD/MID)

Height: 181.6cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 11/03/1997

Recruited from: West Perth

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Strong bodied ball winner.

73. Western Bulldogs Darcy Macpherson (VIC WBD F/S FWD)

Height: 172.7cm, Weight: 67.5kg, DOB: 29/10/1997

Recruited from: Northern Knights

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Small pressure forward.

74. St Kilda James Coghlan (VIC St Kilda F/S MID/DEF)

Height: 180.2cm, Weight: 70.7kg, DOB: 14/07/1997

Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers

Range: 3rd round - rookie

Profile: Negating midfielder.

75. Melbourne Nicholas Pavlou (VIC FWD)

Height: 174cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 28/07/1997

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Lively small forward.

76. West Coast Jesse Mirco (WA KPP/MID)

Height: 190.5cm, Weight: 89kg, DOB: 24/01/1997

Recruited from: South Fremantle

Range: 20-rookie

Profile: Versatile tall.

77. Collingwood Tate Marsh (VIC MID)

Height: 175.8cm, Weight: 68.5kg, DOB: 17/02/1997

Recruited from: Gippsland Power

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Fast, flashy midfielder.

78. GWS Ben Beioley (SA FWD)

Height: 188cm, Weight: 94.1kg, DOB: 17/01/1997

Recruited from: Port Adelaide

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Strong bodied forward.

79. Essendon Harvey Daniher (VIC Essendon F/S KPP)

Height: 188cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 03/10/1997

Recruited from: Calder Cannons

Range: 3rd round - rookie

Profile: Undersized key forward.

80. Adelaide Leigh Spiteri (VIC FWD)

Height: 172.9cm, Weight: 66.8kg, DOB: 30/06/1997

Recruited from: Western Jets

Range: 30 - rookie

Profile: Small pressure forward.

81. Brisbane - Corey Wagner (QLD Brisbane Academy - MID)

Height: 179cm, Weight: 67.2kg, DOB: 23/03/1997

Recruited from: Sandgate

Range: 3rd round - rookie

Profile: Classy midfielder.

82. Carlton Jake Bradley (VIC Carlton F/S - FWD)

Height: 175.3cm, Weight: 66kg, DOB: 04/10/1997

Recruited from: Northern Knights

Range: 3rd round - rookie

Profile: Developing small forward.

83. Geelong - Dylan Smith (WA KPP)

Height: 197cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 07/02/1997

Recruited from: Swan Districts

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Versatile tall.

84. Fremantle - Blair Della Francis (WA RUCK)

Height: 197cm, Weight: 89kg, DOB: 17/01/1997

Recruited from: West Perth

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Developing ruckman.

85. North Melbourne Andre Parella (SA RUCK)

Height: 203cm, Weight: 96.8kg, DOB: 21/09/1997

Recruited from: Sturt

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Tall tap ruckman.

86. Gold Coast - Brandon Coletta (VIC FWD)

Height: 190.5cm, Weight: 79.5kg, DOB: 12/03/1997

Recruited from: Western Jets

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Tall forward.

87. Sydney Eddie Simpson (WA RUCK/KPP)

Height: 194cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 10/02/1997

Recruited from: Claremont

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Versatile tall.

88. Hawthorn Ryan Hearn (VIC KPP/RUCK)

Height: 196.5cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 22/06/1997

Recruited from: Gippsland Power

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Developing tall.

89. Richmond - Harry Witts (VIC FWD)

Height: 183cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 19/04/1997

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Medium forward.

90. Port Adelaide Vinnie Rocca (SA FWD)

Height: 168cm, Weight: 61kg, DOB: 14/02/1997

Recruited from: North Adelaide

Range: 30-rookie

Profile: Goalkicking small forward.

And if that's not enough, here's some more:-

Over the line sports AFL mock draft

Over the line sports Big Board

[whatwhat say what 22,750]

I take it from that draft order that he has the Power on top of the ladder...and the Tigers second?!?

Interesting that he rates Lovett a third round rookie - but has us selecting him in third round proper.

If, as expected, Dunkley nominates Swans then they'll have picked up two of the top three-five talents in the draft for very little. I have zero issue with father-son but the academy thing is a joke.

[Pink Freud 364]

You missed this one WJ. Parish is already top of the tree and barring injury, likely to be up there in November.

Click go the shears: Draft prospect Parish a true son of the soil

[Machsy 2,858]

Damn. Forgot the game was on yesterday.

Was going to walk over & watch.

Funny, after the win my interest in the draftees has begun to wane.

Fwiw I'm told Parish & Mathieson drink their own bathwater too.

[What 18,810]

Nice to come out of round 1 and not give a stuff about looking up info on the upcoming daft

[RalphiusMaximus 6,052]

Interesting that he rates Lovett a third round rookie - but has us selecting him in third round proper.

That would be third round - rookie, as in anywhere in that range I think. It's not clear from the way it's written, but I assume that's what they mean. I'd be pretty happy to get him for our third round pick.

[PaulRB 6,363]

With Petracca to come in next year we seem to have sufficient midfielder/forwards. Set with Kent, JKH, Garlett...

If we were recruiting for need what type of players are we likely to be looking for..?

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

With Petracca to come in next year we seem to have sufficient midfielder/forwards. Set with Kent, JKH, Garlett...

If we were recruiting for need what type of players are we likely to be looking for..?

Good ones. And I don't say that to be glib. The maxim that works is draft for talent, trade for position.

[Lord Travis 10,730]

Draft for talent. We need depth everywhere. Would be nice to add more well rounded midfielders to the list and take a ruckman.

[Chook 15,013]

Good ones. And I don't say that to be glib. The maxim that works is draft for talent, trade for position.

Draft for talent. We need depth everywhere. Would be nice to add more well rounded midfielders to the list and take a ruckman.

Draft for talent NOW though, not "potential" talent in some half-imagined future (Cale Morton, Jordan Gysberts, Lucas Cook).

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

Draft for talent NOW though, not "potential" talent in some half-imagined future (Cale Morton, Jordan Gysberts, Lucas Cook).

Sure. That's what we did wrong. We picked assuming certain types would be the fit for the future game rather than just getting the best kid we could and picking them. I think the Saints (though I might have to eat humble pie on this) made that very mistake last year: they drafted McCartin (sp?) because they wanted a forward to replace Roo, rather than asking themselves if he was really the best available. Maybe it will work for them, maybe it won't, but the thinking behind it is still flawed.

[rjay 24,924]

Sure. That's what we did wrong. We picked assuming certain types would be the fit for the future game rather than just getting the best kid we could and picking them. I think the Saints (though I might have to eat humble pie on this) made that very mistake last year: they drafted McCartin (sp?) because they wanted a forward to replace Roo, rather than asking themselves if he was really the best available. Maybe it will work for them, maybe it won't, but the thinking behind it is still flawed.

I think they did, but I do think McCartin will be a good player for them.

[WERRIDEE 5,479]

You missed this one WJ. Parish is already top of the tree and barring injury, likely to be up there in November.

Click go the shears: Draft prospect Parish a true son of the soil

Parish got 34 disposals last week and Schache kicked 7 goals so they are probably 2 to look out for if they slip to pick 18.

Does anybody know why Lovett didn't play on the weekend?

[dazzledavey36 54,923]

I watched Schache kick an absolute bag the other week against Bendigo. He trained for a week with us as part of his AIS academy program so he will be definitely in our sights.

A 197cm key forward who could be a dangerous combo with Hogan has me salivating.

Expected top 10 this year.

[Still Waiting 94]

If for some reason the Swans pass on 17 y o Josh Dunkley with their 1st pick we must swoop. He is Captain of Gippsland Power, an interleague Gippsland League rep at only 15 (seniors) plus named in (Sale premiership year) GFNL league team of year. He, as a 1st year Power U/18 player made Vic team in 2014 and has dominated all levels he has played at since he was barely a teenager. Built beautifully and has an abundance of skill sets too. There is a 14 y o younger brother hovering around Sale now as well. Dunks snr coaches him here in the Sale u/16's and they are always a premiership contender.

[Wunders 397]

If for some reason the Swans pass on 17 y o Josh Dunkley with their 1st pick we must swoop. He is Captain of Gippsland Power, an interleague Gippsland League rep at only 15 (seniors) plus named in (Sale premiership year) GFNL league team of year. He, as a 1st year Power U/18 player made Vic team in 2014 and has dominated all levels he has played at since he was barely a teenager. Built beautifully and has an abundance of skill sets too. There is a 14 y o younger brother hovering around Sale now as well. Dunks snr coaches him here in the Sale u/16's and they are always a premiership contender.

But they won't pass. They will get mills for their first pick (say 14-18ish) and will get Dunkley for pick 30+ ish. So really not worth the discussion because boh will be huge wins for them. If mills wasn't there it might be different (having to use first pick on him etc)!

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[Moonshadow 17,676]

But they won't pass. They will get mills for their first pick (say 14-18ish) and will get Dunkley for pick 30+ ish. So really not worth the discussion because boh will be huge wins for them. If mills wasn't there it might be different (having to use first pick on him etc)!

3 players in 2 drafts that are absolute steals for the Swans IMO. We've done ok with F/S of late, but those 3 (Heeney, Mills and Dunk jnr) are bargains for where their pick is/will be.

[Whispering_Jack 30,103]

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