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The Aussie Rules Draft Central Site has rebranded itself into Rookie Me Central

Here are their 2021 Rookie Me Central Power Rankings: November

1. Jason Horne-Francis South Adelaide SA
2. Nick Daicos Oakleigh Chargers Vic Metro
3. Finn Callaghan Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro 
4. Sam Darcy Oakleigh Chargers Vic Metro 
5. Ben Hobbs GWV Rebels Vic Country  
6. Josh Gibcus GWV Rebels/Vic Country 
7. Josh Ward Northern Knights Vic Metro  
8. Mac Andrew Dandenong Stingrays Vic Country
9. Neil Erasmus Subiaco WA
10. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Glenelg SA
11. Josh Rachele Murray Bushrangers Vic Country
12. Tyler Sonsie  Eastern Ranges Vic Metro
13. Jye Amiss East Perth WA 
14. Josh Sinn Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro
15. Arlo Draper South Adelaide SA
16. Matthew Johnson Subiaco WA
17. Josh Goater Calder Cannons Vic Metro  
18. Campbell Chesser Sandringham Dragons Vic Country 
19. Darcy Wilmot Northern Knights Vic Metro 
20. Sam Butler GWV Rebels Vic Country
21. Jacob van Rooyen Claremont WA 
22. Tom Brown Murray Bushrangers Vic Country 
23. Mitchell Knevitt Geelong Falcons Vic Country 
24. Zac Taylor Calder Cannons Vic Metro
25. Matthew Roberts South Adelaide SA
26. Josh Fahey GWS Giants Academy
27. Jesse Motlop South Fremantle WA
28. Blake Howes Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro 
29. Jack Williams East Fremantle WA 
30. Toby Conway Geelong Falcons Vic Country 
31. Judson Clarke Dandenong Stingrays Vic Country 
32. Rhett Bazzo Swan Districts WA
33. Mitch Owens Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro
34. Connor Macdonald Dandenong Stingrays Vic Country 
35. Corey Warner East Fremantle WA
36. Angus Sheldrick Claremont WA 
37. Marcus Windhager Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro 
38. Cooper Murley Norwood SA
39. Lachlan Rankin Oakleigh Chargers Vic Metro 
40. Kai Lohmann GWV Rebels Vic Country 

22 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

The Aussie Rules Draft Central Site has rebranded itself into Rookie Me Central

Here are their 2021 Rookie Me Central Power Rankings: November 

1. Jason Horne-Francis South Adelaide SA
2. Nick Daicos Oakleigh Chargers Vic Metro
3. Finn Callaghan Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro 
4. Sam Darcy Oakleigh Chargers Vic Metro 
5. Ben Hobbs GWV Rebels Vic Country  
6. Josh Gibcus GWV Rebels/Vic Country 
7. Josh Ward Northern Knights Vic Metro  
8. Mac Andrew Dandenong Stingrays Vic Country
9. Neil Erasmus Subiaco WA
10. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Glenelg SA
11. Josh Rachele Murray Bushrangers Vic Country
12. Tyler Sonsie  Eastern Ranges Vic Metro
13. Jye Amiss East Perth WA 
14. Josh Sinn Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro
15. Arlo Draper South Adelaide SA
16. Matthew Johnson Subiaco WA
17. Josh Goater Calder Cannons Vic Metro  
18. Campbell Chesser Sandringham Dragons Vic Country 
19. Darcy Wilmot Northern Knights Vic Metro 
20. Sam Butler GWV Rebels Vic Country
21. Jacob van Rooyen Claremont WA 
22. Tom Brown Murray Bushrangers Vic Country 
23. Mitchell Knevitt Geelong Falcons Vic Country 
24. Zac Taylor Calder Cannons Vic Metro
25. Matthew Roberts South Adelaide SA
26. Josh Fahey GWS Giants Academy
27. Jesse Motlop South Fremantle WA
28. Blake Howes Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro 
29. Jack Williams East Fremantle WA 
30. Toby Conway Geelong Falcons Vic Country 
31. Judson Clarke Dandenong Stingrays Vic Country 
32. Rhett Bazzo Swan Districts WA
33. Mitch Owens Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro
34. Connor Macdonald Dandenong Stingrays Vic Country 
35. Corey Warner East Fremantle WA
36. Angus Sheldrick Claremont WA 
37. Marcus Windhager Sandringham Dragons Vic Metro 
38. Cooper Murley Norwood SA
39. Lachlan Rankin Oakleigh Chargers Vic Metro 
40. Kai Lohmann GWV Rebels Vic Country 

Jeez that's hard to read

 

Zac Taylor, this years cannons b&f winner, was one I was hoping would sneak through to our second pick. Seems to be rising up the draft boards and wouldn't even be surprised if he went first round.

I think he would compliment our midfield nicely being described as one of the best kicks in the draft (left footer) with excellent pace. While only 180cm, he has a strong contested side highlighted by his last game of the season where he picked up 37 disposals, 22 of which were contested. Would sit well on the other wing to langdon when his body is up for the rigours of afl. Wouldn't be upset if we used 17 on him.

Nice article on him below. Haven't found any highlights yet but will post when I find some.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/686220/why-cannons-b-f-winner-with-high-footy-iq-is-taylor-made-for-afl


 

35 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

There’s an interesting article in today’s Herald Sun that deals with how GWS are viewing the draft and how they will use their pick number 2. It names four players who are in their sights so Mac Andrew is by no means their only target.

Draft intel: Giants reveal pick two, father-son bidding plans

 

 

Paywall. Could you, or someone else who has access, mind listing the players mentioned?

I've read somewhere that Adelaide is keen on Rachele. Some things are starting to take shape. The introduction of live pick swapping makes draft predictions an absolute nightmare.

 

3 hours ago, Nascent said:

 

Paywall. Could you, or someone else who has access, mind listing the players mentioned?

I've read somewhere that Adelaide is keen on Rachele. Some things are starting to take shape. The introduction of live pick swapping makes draft predictions an absolute nightmare.

 

Callaghan 
Andrew
Rachele
Gibcus

 
14 hours ago, Nascent said:

Zac Taylor highlights posted today. Like most other draftees, the vision is fairly limited. Seems he is comfortable off both feet but predominately a right foot kick, must have got my wires crossed there.

 

A good write up on him here.

https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/player/zac-taylor/

Thanks Nascent.  Taylor looks a good young midfielder. Reminds me of Caleb Serong type from his draft year.  A footballer.  


On 10/27/2021 at 2:06 PM, Whispering_Jack said:

 

54 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Cal Twomey’s Phantom Form Guide is out and what’s interesting is the evenness of the field this year beyond the top ten. If we could move our second pick up a trifle, I think we would have a very good chance of picking up a couple of handy selections.

Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' October response

You do realise it's the exact same phantom form guide you posted last week?

On 11/2/2021 at 12:25 PM, Nascent said:

Zac Taylor, this years cannons b&f winner, was one I was hoping would sneak through to our second pick. Seems to be rising up the draft boards and wouldn't even be surprised if he went first round.

I think he would compliment our midfield nicely being described as one of the best kicks in the draft (left footer) with excellent pace. While only 180cm, he has a strong contested side highlighted by his last game of the season where he picked up 37 disposals, 22 of which were contested. Would sit well on the other wing to langdon when his body is up for the rigours of afl. Wouldn't be upset if we used 17 on him.

Nice article on him below. Haven't found any highlights yet but will post when I find some.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/686220/why-cannons-b-f-winner-with-high-footy-iq-is-taylor-made-for-afl

Is it only me, but l am begging to worry about our increasing tendency to draft small players. However good Bowrie is, and he seems very good, l think you can only have 2 or 3 that size on you list, and we already have three. Zac Taylor would be another…

At this stage the teams have kept some of their thoughts on who they want close to their chest so the Phamtom Draft is only guess work and listening to some of the broadcasts Cal Twomey select players on clubs needs basis rather than who is the best available.


The draft experts in today’s Herald Sun on line edition (sorry, no link) have produced various forms of mock and phantom drafts, ranked players and now, their “consensus rankings” below. With a number of players going up the various rankings like yo yos, it’s looming as a draft that’s going to make everyone happy.

1. Jason Horne-Francis
2. Nick Daicos
3. Finn Callaghan
4. Sam Darcy
5. Josh Gibcus
6. Ben Hobbs
7. Josh Ward
8. Josh Rachele
9. Mac Andrew
10. Josh Sinn
11. Jye Amiss
12. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
13. Neil Erasmus
14. Josh Goater
15. Matthew Johnson
16. Tyler Sonsie
17. Jacob van Rooyen 
18. Matthew Roberts  
19. Arlo Draper 
20. Campbell Chesser 
21. Zac Taylor 
22. Mitch Knevitt 
23. Jesse Motlop 
24. Sam Butler 
25. Tom Brown 
26. Darcy Wilmot 
27. Jack Williams 
28. Blake Howes 
29. Josh Fahey 
30. Leek Alleer 
31. Judson Clarke 
32. Angus Sheldrick 
33. Mitch Owens 
34. Rhett Bazzo 
35. Toby Conway 
36. Connor MacDonald 
37. Marcus Windhager 
38. Cooper Murley 
39. Jase Burgoyne 
40. Corey Warner

NOTE: This process is a ranking of the best talent available and does not factor in club draft picks and father-son or Academy bids.

11 hours ago, durango said:

I am amazed that Josh Cripps is not on that list and Leak Alleer is that low.

Perhaps Cripps isn’t that good?

Sorry if this an ignorant question but when you are heading towards a premiership I had much less focus on the draft this year.

I imagine WA and QLD u18's played this year but Victorians would have played little in the last 2 years. Is that correct?


Re Twomey's Top 35 Phantom Draft.

These are the players he has linked to a possible Melbourne interest, in reverse ranking position as numbered:

24.  Blake Howes.  190cm mid/fwd
23.  Tom Brown.  186cm def
21.  Campbell Chesser.  186cm mid/def
19.  Sam Butler.  186cm mid/fwd 
17.  Darcy Wilmot. 183cm def

He doesn't have us linked to a player higher up the order which is a surprise as it his view of ranking rather than who holds draft picks.   And we have said we want to move up the order.  But who for if we aren't linked to anyone higher up his rankings?  

Nor does he have us linked as having interest in a player in the 25 to 35 range, again a surprise as we hold pick 37 so one would think there is someone there we like.

Maybe we are keeping our cards very close to our chest.  Understandably, with his track record, rival recruiter eyes would be on JT and co.  Maybe the 'move up the order' comment was a 'red herring'.

He has mentioned other clubs who have interest in the players above but interestingly he has linked Brisbane to each of those players.  The current respective draft picks are:

  • Melbourne17, 37, 49, 57, 94
  • Brisbane    14, 18, 41, 60, 76, 90

There may be a bit of cat-and-mouse late in the first round.

Edited by Lucifers Hero

6 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

mac andrew being talked up as the second or third live pick after jason horne-francis

demons' development the key 😈

He’s the best thing since they invented sliced bread.

 

I really do like this draft and hope that Melbourne can somehow trade it’s way into a better draft position with its second pick to make it even more interesting for us.


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