You're all over the Nab league WJ. Is there a live feed to watch the game or are you watching it at the ground? I have the nab league app but can only watch replays after the game is finished, usually the next day.

On 6/4/2022 at 2:28 PM, Nascent said:

You're all over the Nab league WJ. Is there a live feed to watch the game or are you watching it at the ground? I have the nab league app but can only watch replays after the game is finished, usually the next day.

Not sure if there are any others although the Herald Sun (subscribers online) linked to games last year. I’ve watched games this year on the NAB League account.

Chris Doerre on ESPN is being his controversial self here ~

AFL Draft - June Power Rankings: Fresh face takes top spot

 

 

1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Chris Doerre on ESPN is being his controversial self here ~

AFL Draft - June Power Rankings: Fresh face takes top spot

 

 

The problem is WJ we probably won’t have access to the top 20. 😢

3 hours ago, DeeZone said:

The problem is WJ we probably won’t have access to the top 20. 😢

Unless we trade for a higher selection as we did last year.

16 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Unless we trade for a higher selection as we did last year.

theres no way we don't do this. every year since we moved up to get pickett and jackson we've moved our future first into the current year. its smart as essentially you've generated yourself an extra first round pick due to the rolling and timeless nature of the drafts you'll always have another first rounder coming into cycle and now as a top side we don't have as many list decisions to make year on year so we don't need as many picks so we can collect picks and then short them into a top pick. 

Whoever we pick can they please be tall....

43 minutes ago, Jontee said:

Whoever we pick can they please be tall....

Agree Jontee Turner & van Rooyen were a good start but need to build to replace BB, MB, TMac, SM, Thommo and eventually Max. Ha ha that is quite a tall order. We will probably have to continue to pick up a few discarded talls along the way.!!!!

32 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Agree Jontee Turner & van Rooyen were a good start but need to build to replace BB, MB, TMac, SM, Thommo and eventually Max. Ha ha that is quite a tall order. We will probably have to continue to pick up a few discarded talls along the way.!!!!

Tall order, I like it....

TBH of late we havent drafted tall, the successes are Jacko and Petty, others too early to tell  and even then I am looking for 195cm+

On 4/21/2022 at 5:00 PM, spirit of norm smith said:

Jaxon Binns is a Berwick lad who has impressed in the early games with the Stingrays.  Outside mid with good skills and pace. Was part of Melbourne Academy as a youngster.  

Jaxon was outstanding in yesterday’s Vic country v Allies under 18s.  His pace and run showed out, as well as his skill with the footy across passing and long kicking (easily kicking 50 metres). But what was super impressive was his smart handballing to advantage including two long handballs where the running player didn’t break stride.  He is a classic wing/small mid, not unlike Andrew Brayshaw in his draft year.  I was hoping Jaxon might be a pick 40 steal but he’s likely to go top 15-20 after yesterdays performance.  

I’m still trying to navigate my way around this post.

AFL Draft Power Rankings – July 2022

Has anyone had much of a look at Issac Keeler? Could he be a Paddy Ryder type?

I'm biased, but having worked and seen Brayden George come through the Murray Bushrangers ranks, he's as close to another Christian Petracca as you'll see.

Explosive forward/mid who can certainly do damage when resting up forward but also just as significant when playing up in the midfield.

4 hours ago, layzie said:

Has anyone had much of a look at Issac Keeler? Could he be a Paddy Ryder type?

Different draft prospect to what Ryder was.  Ryder was more physically stout and played quite a bit at Centre Half Back in addition to being a genuine ruck in his junior days.   Keeler more of a tall, lanky, mercurial forward type who can ruck a bit.  It will be a long time before he'd be strong enough to be a meaningful ruckman at AFL level, but he's got a lot of football and athletic talent.   He's up near 200cm but he'll be more of a third tall forward for his first few years in the system I would have thought.

we should take jackson broadbent, a 200cm west aussie ruckman so he's coming into his prime just as darcy hits the age of thirty and then we can try and fight both WA clubs for a 7mil 8 year contract, that's probably not a very realistic storyline though so maybe it won't play out like that

This video covers two Victorian prospects in Matthew Jefferson and  Aaron Cadman for those interested in a key forward in this upcoming draft. Harry Sheezel gets highlighted near the end of the video and further touted as a possible top 3 selection.

 

 

 

Chris Doerre’s power rankings ~

AFL Draft - July Power Rankings: Mattaes Phillipou strengthens claim for No. 1 pick

On 7/5/2022 at 2:53 PM, Turner said:

we should take jackson broadbent, a 200cm west aussie ruckman so he's coming into his prime just as darcy hits the age of thirty and then we can try and fight both WA clubs for a 7mil 8 year contract, that's probably not a very realistic storyline though so maybe it won't play out like that

He's a big lump of a kid, but not athletic. He dominates at Colts level, but he's going to come up against bigger and more athletic opponents at the next level. In an elite program he may trim down and improve his endurance/athleticism, but a little bit of waiting forhim to flourish. Will be an interesting watch

Ed Pascoe has updated his rankings.

10 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Ed Pascoe has updated his rankings.

Ashcroft is ripper - v lucky Lions 

3 hours ago, Sydee said:

Ashcroft is ripper - v lucky Lions 

It’s a BS antiquated rule. Norf should get first access but he’ll goto an already stacked midfield.

Hasn't officially nominated yet but presume he will. Jaspa Fletcher also another decent f/s prospect for them this year. They're going to need a lot of draft points to match, big opportunity for clubs to upgrade picks with them this year.

Good to see George come in at number 15 who I believe @dazzledavey36 has a bit to do with.

In the event we either trade up or Jackson leaves and we obtain a first round pick (or two) we have some decent prospects to choose from.

I've made it known here that I'm keen on KPF Cadman but would be equally as happy with Jefferson while I think Sheezel and Phillipou are potential stars in the making.

Harry Barnett by far the best ruck prospect in it with athleticism and skill.

Possible that we will luck out with Emile-Brennan sliding to +40

these are very rudimentary first process notes (apologies if they are too rustic) from the championships and NAB league, read them at your peril.  Josh Weddle is getting no love from anyone but has been fantastic in the championships and Jovan Petric could be a real draft bolter if he has a good second half of the year.

Vic Country -

 

Mitch Szybkowski - 186cm - big bodied midfielder, uses the ball well by foot and is a good decision maker in the open but don't like the defensive or spread sides to his game.  Doesn't burst away from pursuit on gameday as well, so needs to test well at combine. Wildly over-rated

Jaxon Binns - 182cm - good work-rate/athletic profile suits AFL profile for wingman/running type - reminds a bit of Blake Acres.  Ball use inconsistent.

Jhye Clark - 180cm  -  Good well-rounded midfielder, no area outstanding, but does everything well.  Top 10 chance.

Noah Long  - 178cm - quick half-forward, pretty good around goals.  Clubs gravitating more and more to these types.

Jacob Konstanty - 176cm - Soccer background, has tricks, touch of class, but very small.  Some clubs will like him.

Oliver Hollands - 183cm - good inside/outside mix.  Very good runner and skill level good enough.  Could go higher than a lot expect. Top 10 chance. Do Gold Coast pair him with his brother?

Ted Clohesy - 182cm - Geelong Falcons star but bit one dimensional through champs versus his reputation.  Good size for a mid though.  Worrisome lack of X-factor.

Brayden George - 186cm - very good medium forward, strong in the contest and dominating some NAB games.

Jonti Schuback - 183cm - think clubs will like the way he moves, can run and carry.  But what is he? Rebounding half-back/winger?

Toby McMullin - 185cm - son of Ian McMullin, wing/forward, has the pace and penetrating by foot.  Chance

Felix Fogaty - 198cm - big key back with a bit of poise.  Very light but once he fills out could be a very good player. Project.

Will Parkhouse - 194cm - very good size for a key back, moves well and kicks and rebounds OK.  Showed something.

Aaron Cadman - 194cm - big key forward, leads out well and can finish. Good mobility and terrific size.  Could be over-drafted because will be solid citizen at worst in key role.

Henry Hustwaite - 194cm - tall, skinny midfielder with a bit of polish and run.  Good tools to work with but will take time

James Van Es - 196cm - big key back, done some very good things.  Clubs will like him.  Under-rated versus internet.

Olivier Northam - 195cm - forward/ruck, looks untidy but is a footballer.  Would like him a bit taller but draftable. 

Max Knobel - 204cm - a ball of clay ruckman, looks a lot like his father but hard to tell, being how skinny he is.  Will take a lot of time.  Might be one to stash on a rookie list for multiple years and cross fingers.

Coby Burgiel - 183cm - decent all-round player, versatile but not special in any one area.  Chance

Finn Emile-Brennan - 181cm - good pace, ball use but will take time/very slight.  Has the modern AFL game feel to him. Rebounding half-back.

Caleb Mitchell - 187cm - Big-bodied mid, played one of the games of the NAB Cup season, not sure.

 

 

Vic Metro 

 

Blake Drury - 178cm - red-headed stepchild.  Small but a footballer's footballer midfielder.  Like him, but what is he at AFL level.

 Alwyn Davey - 180cm - son of Alwyn, tied to Bombers, has some tricks but a bit haphazard/flakey.  Could be good small forward with maturity. Over-rated on what i've seen but will be bid for.

Oli Hotton - 181cm - son of Trent, had brilliant championships, good all-round player and athlete.  Versatile.  Top 10 chance.

George Wardlaw - 182cm - midfield bull, been injured but extremely highly-rated

Will Ashcroft - 182cm - son of Marcus, tied to Brisbane, incredible work rate/desire.  Good inside outside/mix a more skilful/less combative Jack Viney.  If elects to go Lions, they will match at any pick.

Charlie Clarke - 182cm - small forward, good balance/kick and has a bit of grunt about him.  Some clubs will like him.

Darcy Edmends - 183cm - has a touch of class, good kick, nice sidestep.  Winger/flanker.  Under-rated?

Harry Sheezel - 184cm - very classy/smooth mover and versatile.  Good setup for the modern game.  Can he play at stoppages determines where he goes, how valuable an asset he is.  Top 10 certainty.

Ben Hempel - 187cm - booming left foot kick.  Medium half-back.  Clubs will like his physical tools but a very flaky footballer.  Hard to place him.

Cam McKenzie - 187cm - well-rounded mid, has a bit of Ben Hobbs about him.  Good player.

Elijah Tsatas - 187cm - running rampant in NAB league, classy utility ideally suited to modern AFL.  Number 1 pick chance

Callum Verrell - 187cm - big bodied half back, ball use pretty good and decent size.  A bit of Shannon Hurn about him.  Under-rated.

Josh Weddle - 192cm - wonderful in the champs as a tall defender.  Mobile, brave, intercepts, makes good decisions, great attitude.  Can play on different types.  In my top 10. Wildly under-rated.

Matthew Jefferson - 195cm - tall forward, kicked 7 in a game, but a few were gimmes, still good size/athleticism/tools.  A Harrison Jones-type, which helps his draft stock.

Jovan Petric - 196cm - exciting talent, can run, shown some good hands and a penetrating kick. Promising tall forward.

Lewis Hayes - 197cm - very good intercept defender.  Kicking a bit flaky at times, but reads the play very well and clubs are more and more valuing this type of player.

Hudson O'Keefe - 202cm - big ruck, can jump and very young for age group.  Hard to evaluate but no shock if he is well-regarded.

I watched my first game of this year's carnival over the weekend (Country vs WA) given there's a chance we'll wind up with a decent pick for LJ. 

No shortage of talent in that Country side. I'd be happy with all of Cadman, Clark and Szybkowski based on that viewing alone. Also, that Harley Reid looked like a Tom Stewart clone - a real talent.