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2020 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

Whispering_Jack
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8 hours ago, Thehardtackler said:

Would Nik Cox be a possibility at Pick 23 for us? 199cm Key Forward. Could be a good option for us.

He’s an interesting player.  He showed good agility for a big guy in Futures game that I saw last year.  A few summers of gym sessions of course are needed as he’s very lightly build. 


Son of former Demon Darryl Cox so a good connection.  
 

On current picks, he’d be around the 18-20 mark and likely for Saints, Tigers or Lions. But if he was available at our pick, I’d definitely take him. 

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    Ollie Lord trained with the Dees and from what I saw in 2-3 sessions, and the Futures game last year, he reminded me of a young Tom Hawkins. But I would have liked to see more games to see if he was able to “get the footy more”.  Probably a good draft pick in 60s or a rookie.
    Wouldn’t be disappointed to see him on board the Demons train but like all key positions youngsters, we’d have to be patient with development.  

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    Not one for another 4 years but Subiaco Development Squad have got an absolute gun coming through.

    Malachi Champion, indigenous boy from Kalgoorlie small HFF, with pace, elite by foot, awareness,  poise in traffic and fantastic decision maker. Watched him in training sessions and 2 games for the development squad last week and some of the things he did made a few keen track watchers stand up.

    Subiaco's talent manager had a grin like a Chesire cat.

    Champion has played vountry footy but is about to start at Aquinas College down in Perth next year  definitely one to watch

    Edited by Pennant St Dee

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    4 hours ago, billyblanks29 said:

    Kossie like? We could use another one but 4 years away?

    On what I seen he's probably better than Kossie. But 4 years yes a lot can happen 

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    8 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

    primarily a small forward i50 or or is he playing up thru the midfield?

    how does he compare in size to boys his own age?

    Plays primarily forward but like Kossie and Ryan moves up the ground to he that link player. 

    He's a small player compared to most of the boys but at 14 IMO will end up around the 180cm range.

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    34 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    Plays primarily forward but like Kossie and Ryan moves up the ground to he that link player. 

    He's a small player compared to most of the boys but at 14 IMO will end up around the 180cm range.

    Then he will be a giant compared to Kossie.

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    2 hours ago, Redleg said:

    Then he will be a giant compared to Kossie.

    Yep reckon he's around the 170cm mark now

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    23 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    Not one for another 4 years but Subiaco Development Squad have got an absolute gun coming through.

    Malachi Champion, indigenous boy from Kalgoorlie small HFF, with pace, elite by foot, awareness,  poise in traffic and fantastic decision maker. Watched him in training sessions and 2 games for the development squad last week and some of the things he did made a few keen track watchers stand up.

    Subiaco's talent manager had a grin like a Chesire cat.

    Champion has played vountry footy but is about to start at Aquinas College down in Perth next year  definitely one to watch

    If he’s an indigenous player then wouldn’t he end up on one of the two WA club’s NGA Academies?

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    5 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    If he’s an indigenous player then wouldn’t he end up on one of the two WA club’s NGA Academies?

    Don't think he will now that he's been accepted at Aquinas

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    From another post, if JT had to turn sliders into diamonds, I’d go for 

    #47-52   Rhyan Mansell, 20 yo running wing half forward from Tassie, SANFL WWT Eagles in 2020 

    #60s   Patrick Walker 18yo (Tassie) yes another Tassie boy who showed in TSL senior footy - good composure and excellent skills,  188cms size. 
     

    # 60s Ollie Lord , 18yo-(Sandringham) -  project key forward. Trained with Dees over the summer and has makings of a AFL key forward 

    60s Will Bravo 18 yo (Dandenong) from the Stingrays footy factory, showed as an underager in 2019, his excellent goal kicking and pace and energy to forward group 

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    34 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    AFL Draft Central has put out this resource on its pages ~

    2020 AFL Draft Profiles

     

    Good to see Patrick Walker got a focus.  He’s a quality kid who I saw in 2019 and thought his class and composure would suit our future needs. The fact he has grown adds to his tall half back flank credentials.  

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    far out i hope we can pick up a hard-at-it small/mid.. someone like jack higgins with tidy skills, goal sense and pressure. not too hard surely?! 

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    8 hours ago, Rocky said:

    far out i hope we can pick up a hard-at-it small/mid.. someone like jack higgins with tidy skills, goal sense and pressure. not too hard surely?! 

    Best type is Sam Berry but he is likely to be a pick in 30-35 and I’d rather a kid with good pace and run to develop.  Don’t need another small mid imv

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    19 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    There are reports that we’re actually trying to get the real Jack Higgins (not the author).

    yes i was aware of that jack. funny though, I very nearly wrote nathan broad type, as i was impressed with his toughness and desperation during the GF.. amazed to see he's available atm too? be awesome to get either of them. def upgrade for us. killer instinct x 2. 

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    On 8/12/2020 at 3:34 PM, spirit of norm smith said:

    Wing position. 

    Jack Carroll (WA). Saw him at last year’s championship.  Hoping he stays under the radar.  Should be available around pick 20. 

    Nick Stevens is a country lad from Ballarat Rebels who is good mover with skills and footy smarts. Saw him in the Geelong Grammar v Melbourne Grammar game last year and he was a standout. Could be available around pick 30  

     

    Nick Stevens returned some good results in the draft testing. 2km time trial -  6m32s  ; 20 metre sprint 2.97s. Combination of endurance and speed  He has the footy ability and the athleticism needed for AFL  Might be available around pick 26- 30 if we hold our 2nd round pick.   HERE IS A BIG CALL. I think this kid might be the next Trent Rivers. ?

    Ps. Jack Carroll is also going to be a gun. Think Simon Black. 

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    The Draft Central Power Rankings are out for November ~

    Draft Central Power Rankings: November 2020

    #1 Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
    Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Country | Key Position Forward
    4/04/2002 | 195cm | 90kg

    #2 Elijah Hollands
    Murray Bushrangers/Vic County | Forward/Midfielder
    25/04/2002 | 188cm | 80kg

    #3 Logan McDonald
    Perth/Western Australia | Key Position Forward
    4/04/2002 | 196cm | 86kg

    #4 Denver Grainger-Barras
    Swan Districts/Western Australia | Key Position Defender
    14/04/2002 | 194cm | 78kg

    #5 Will Phillips
    Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Balanced Midfielder
    22/05/2002 | 180cm | 80kg

    #6 Riley Thilthorpe
    West Adelaide/South Australia | Ruck/Key Position Forward
    7/07/2002 | 201cm | 100kg

    #7 Tanner Bruhn
    Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Inside Midfielder
    27/05/2002 | 183cm | 74kg

    #8 Braeden Campbell
    Sydney Swans Academy/Allies | Balanced Midfielder/Forward
    4/02/2002 | 181cm | 75kg

    #9 Lachlan Jones
    WWT Eagles/South Australia | General Defender
    9/04/2002 | 186cm | 89kg

    #10 Zach Reid
    Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Key Position Defender/Utility
    2/03/2002 | 202cm | 83kg

    #11 Heath Chapman
    West Perth/Western Australia | Key Position Defender
    31/01/2002 | 192cm | 81kg

    #12 Alex Davies
    Gold Coast SUNS/Allies | Inside Midfielder
    18/03/2002 | 192cm | 85kg

    #13 Nikolas Cox
    Northern Knights/Vic Metro | Key Position Utility
    15/01/2002 | 200cm | 87kg

    #14 Nathan O’Driscoll 
    Perth/Western Australia | Balanced Midfielder
    17/05/2002 | 187cm | 78kg

    #15 Kaine Baldwin
    Glenelg/South Australia | Key Position Forward
    30/05/2002 | 193cm | 90kg

    #16 Oliver Henry
    Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Medium Utility
    29/07/2002 | 188cm | 77kg

    #17 Archie Perkins
    Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Forward/Midfielder
    26/03/2002 | 188cm | 79kg

    #18 Reef McInnes
    Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Inside Midfielder
    12/12/2002 | 193cm | 86kg

    #19 Caleb Poulter
    WWT Eagles/South Australia | Midfielder/Forward
    12/10/2002 | 192cm | 79kg

    #20 Errol Gulden
    Sydney Swans Academy/Allies | Small Forward/Midfielder
    18/07/2002 | 175cm | 75kg

    #21 Tom Powell
    Sturt/South Australia | Midfielder
    2/03/2002 | 183cm | 74kg

    #22 Finlay Macrae
    Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Balanced Midfielder
    13/03/2002 | 186cm | 78kg

    #23 Jack Carroll
    East Fremantle/Western Australia | Midfielder/Defender
    20/12/2002 | 187cm | 76kg

    #24 Brayden Cook
    South Adelaide/South Australia | Wing/Forward
    18/07/2002 | 189cm | 82kg

    #25 Zane Trew
    Swan Districts/Western Australia | Inside Midfielder
    26/04/2002 | 185cm | 80kg

    #26 Joel Jeffrey
    NT Thunder/Gold Coast SUNS/Allies | Key Position Utility
    12/03/2002 | 192cm | 80kg

    #27 Bailey Laurie
    Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Forward/Midfielder
    24/03/2002 | 179cm | 78kg

    #28 Brandon Walker
    East Fremantle/Western Australia | Half-Back
    17/10/2002 | 183cm | 75kg

    #29 Eddie Ford
    Western Jets/Vic Metro | Medium Forward/Midfielder
    21/06/2002 | 189cm | 83kg

    #30 Joel Western
    Claremont/Western Australia | Small Midfielder/Forward
    12/10/2002 | 172cm | 68kg

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