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2016 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

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From what I was told during the week, expect Strnadica to be watched closely during the national champs.

Seems to be a divide btw those who see him as a top 10 and those who see him outside top 30.

Draft quality is apparently pretty tough to determine currently.

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    32 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

    From what I was told during the week, expect Strnadica to be watched closely during the national champs.

    Draft quality is apparently pretty tough to determine currently.

    So a bit like spinning the wheel of fortune. Can we buy a vowel?

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    On 28 May 2016 at 9:31 AM, DemonAndrew said:

    From what I was told during the week, expect Strnadica to be watched closely during the national champs.

    Seems to be a divide btw those who see him as a top 10 and those who see him outside top 30.

    Draft quality is apparently pretty tough to determine currently.

    Lacks competitiveness, agility. Straight-line runner.

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    • 3 weeks later...
    • 4 weeks later...

    In the absence of a mighty surge by one of the outsiders, the top eight is now firmly set and more and more attention will be placed on this year's draft prospects.

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    Unlike in previous seasons, there are no real standouts for #1 yet although a few good candidates emerged out of the national championships.

    From Melbourne's perspective, we are a long way down the current draft order because we traded our first selection in this year's draft to secure an additional top ten pick and improve our draft position last year. I think that might well turn out to be a good move.

    Of course, draft order will change dramatically during the trade period and the academy selections will also play a major role in how things pan out so we can expect interest in this area to mount over the coming months.

     

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    On 9 July 2016 at 7:12 AM, Whispering_Jack said:

    From Melbourne's perspective, we are a long way down the current draft order because we traded our first selection in this year's draft to secure an additional top ten pick and improve our draft position last year. I think that might well turn out to be a good move.

    Of course, draft order will change dramatically during the trade period and the academy selections will also play a major role in how things pan out so we can expect interest in this area to mount over the coming months.

    Agreed. It enabled us to get Weideman knowing there would be few of his type in this draft and would probably be gone before our 1st pick.

    Our round 1 pick trading with GCS and GWS seems more of a masterstroke each day as the AFL now want to close the 'loophole' that allows Academy and F/S clubs to trade down picks to accumulate 'draft points' http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-08/afl-looks-to-block-complex-draft-loophole (obviously Eddie has been agitating again!!:o). 

    The AFL had better decide this quickly as clubs would already be doing draft deals talking trades.

    Such a rule change makes it harder for us (and other clubs) to find a 1st round pick should we need one for a trade eg Prestia/Hurley etc. And, clubs won't be so quick to trade out of the following years 1st round knowing it will be harder to get back into it. 

    But like all rules someone will find a way to exploit them!!

    At least, last year we made hay while the sun shone:rolleyes:

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    1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    AFL now want to close the 'loophole' that allows Academy and F/S clubs to trade down picks to accumulate 'draft points' http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-08/afl-looks-to-block-complex-draft-loophole (obviously Eddie has been agitating again!!:o). 

    Shouldn't be allowed to happen. I thought it worked well last year and added interest to the trading period.

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    2 hours ago, Elwood 3184 said:

    Shouldn't be allowed to happen. I thought it worked well last year and added interest to the trading period.

     

    3 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

    Classic AFL.

    Clubs would have spent all year working on this proviso and the rules change less than five months before the draft?

    Gil's mantra: Eddie has to be obeyed!!

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    There is sweet irony at work here! 

    It seems there were clandestine draft dealings attempted between 'Grubby' Allen and Collingwood over the Treloar trade last year.  The idea apparently was to get Treloar to Pies for their 2015 1st round draft pick and guarantee himself a nice little job at the Pies.  http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-season-2016-gws-versus-collingwood--the-new-kids-on-the-block-against-a-football-powerhouse-20160708-gq1tg7.html

    When the tiges found out they called 'foul' and went to the top, David Matthews.  He made Collingwood sweeten the deal and get two 1st round picks.  This is where the irony comes in:  There are two Father/Sons in this years draft: son of past Captain Gavin Brown and son of star Peter Daicos. Brown is said to be high up in the order with Daicos not too far behind.  The 2016 top 10 pick they used for Treloar would come in handy, eh! 

    If the new rule comes in they will find it difficult to trade up and to get in enough points to get both players!

    They may have to trade their 1st round 2017 pick. Its like using a credit card to pay the mortgage! 

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    Here's Terry Wallace's first top 20 from AFL Future Stars:-

    1. Hugh McCLUGGAGE 
    2. Will BRODIE
    3. Sam PETREVSKI-SETON
    4. Jack BOWES
    5. Ben AINSWORTH
    6. Daniel VENABLES
    7. Andrew McGRATH
    8. Jack SCRIMSHAW
    9. Tim ENGLISH
    10. Tim TARANTO
    11. Todd MARSHALL 
    12. Will SETTERFIELD 
    13. Harry PERRYMAN
    14. Josh ROTHAM
    15. Dylan CLARKE
    16. Brad SCHEER
    17. Jordan GALLUCCI
    18. Josh BATTLE
    19. Jarrod BERRY
    20. Jy SIMPKIN

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    Remember this name... Brodie Romensky. 189cm utility midfielder. Starring for Western Jets. Very impressive v SA in under 18 champs. Recently 37 possession game for Jets and very efficient. Skills are AFL ready. Played school footy mostly in 2015 but starred this year for the Jets. Rated around 45-65 at start of the year but likely be around 25-30 in our range.

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    2nd round MFC pick around 29-30... options are

    Griffin Logue WA- running 3rd tall defender 193cm 92 kgs in style of Josh Gibson

    Willem Drew Vic Country - tall 187cm wingman.  Good pace and clean ballwinning. Plays like Darcy Parish. 

    Brodie Romensky - 189cm utility midfielder. Starring for Western Jets. Plays like Ryan Griffen.

    Or trade pick for Michael Hibberd !!

     

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    MFC 3rd round pick around 46-50. Options more based on need or availability.

    Oliver Florent - Sandringham Dragons182cm 75 kgs speedy wing/half fwd.

    Jeremy Goddard - WA. 202 cms raw Ruckman. AFL Academy. Demons need more ruck depth behind Gawn.

    Sam McLarty -Oakleigh Chargers 195cms key defender/forward. Very assured in key defender role.

    or trade pick for James Stewart or Jake Barrett from GWS.

     

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    Some potential rookies...

    Nick Rippon 22, 182cm Nth Ballarat VFL, Mid. Ballwinner. Goalkicker.

    Luke Meadows 19, 192cms WA 3rd tall defender. Tough & skillful

    Darcy Cameron 19, 199cms WA ruckman. Developing. Forward ability.

    Declan Kielty 19, 192cms Casey Scorpions. Tall defender. Agile. 

     

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    Nick Rippon 22, 182cm Nth Ballarat VFL, Mid. Ballwinner. Goalkicker.

    He's the bloke i wanted us to pick up instead of Dom Barry.

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    On 19 July 2016 at 8:04 PM, Whispering_Jack said:

    Here's Terry Wallace's first top 20 from AFL Future Stars:-

    1. Hugh McCLUGGAGE 
    2. Will BRODIE
    3. Sam PETREVSKI-SETON
    4. Jack BOWES
    5. Ben AINSWORTH
    6. Daniel VENABLES
    7. Andrew McGRATH
    8. Jack SCRIMSHAW
    9. Tim ENGLISH
    10. Tim TARANTO
    11. Todd MARSHALL 
    12. Will SETTERFIELD 
    13. Harry PERRYMAN
    14. Josh ROTHAM
    15. Dylan CLARKE
    16. Brad SCHEER
    17. Jordan GALLUCCI
    18. Josh BATTLE
    19. Jarrod BERRY
    20. Jy SIMPKIN

    From the west : Should have a look for a later draft pick at Griffen Logue and Zac Fisher. Both Guildford Grammar products. Carlton and tigers been keeping a close eye on. Fisher has dominated at league level with Perth and is good at gathering the ball. Good user. Josh Cipro is a cousin to petracca and has similar frame. Had illness during carnival, so has been restricted. Like a bull out the gate type. One could be available later in draft. Logue could be a future swing man, big fella and big tank, takes hangers and kicks straight.

    Shai Bolton is a very good prospect and pepper is a hard nut. 

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    Last week, Terry Wallace updated his top 10 on AFL Future Stars:-

    1. Essendon Hugh McCLUGGAGE 185cm Mid North Ballarat
    2. Brisbane Will BRODIE 189cm Mid Murray
    3. Fremantle Todd MARSHALL 198cm Fwd Murray
    4. Carlton Ben AINSWORTH 179cm Mid/Fwd Gippsland 
    5. Gold Coast Suns Jack BOWES 187cm Mid GCS Academy
    6. Richmond Andrew McGRATH 179cm Mid Sandringham 
    7. GWS Sam PETREVSKI-SETON 179cm Mid Claremont
    8. Gold Coast Suns Tim ENGLISH 204cm Ruck South Fremantle 
    9. St Kilda Daniel VENABLES 186cm Fwd Western Jets
    10. Port Adelaide Jack SCRIMSHAW 194cm Wing Sandringham

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    Wallace also produced a list of Combine Bolters - players who have gone up in contention after recent AFL Combine invitees were announced:-

    Joshua BEGLEY 187cm Mid Eastern
    Cedric COX 184cm Mid North Ballarat
    Sean DARCY 200cm Ruck Geelong
    Taylin DUMAN 193cm Wing Oakleigh
    Juhdan DUNDON 188cm Mid Western
    Oliver FLORENT 183cm Mid Sandringham 
    Ben LONG 176cm Def Northern Territory 
    Mitch MCCARTHY 197cm Utility Dandenong 
    Harry MORRISON 183cm Def Murray
    Luke RYAN 185cm Def Coburg

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    Hamish Brayshaw may not be as talented as his older brother at this stage, but I'd be making inroads to bring him to the club.

    Like Angus, just seems made of the right stuff.

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    On August 14, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Mach5 said:

    Hamish Brayshaw may not be as talented as his older brother at this stage, but I'd be making inroads to bring him to the club.

    Like Angus, just seems made of the right stuff.

    What's his disposal like? Clearly the weakest aspect of Gus' game, but can be improved.

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