2021

Cal’s Phantom Draft 2023 Melbourne selects ~ 7. Caleb Windsor POS: Midfielder Ht 185cm, Wt 74kg, DOB 9/6/05 From Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro The winger with all the right stuff. If things go a certain way, Windsor comes into contention for the Demons' first pick. The elite runner and midfielder has real pop to his game – and it's the upside that is exciting for recruiters as well. He has speed – he ran 2.92 seconds in the 20-metre sprint – and can shift forward and hit the scoreboard from the wing. Has weapons with his run and carry and an elite pace and endurance mix that brings him into contention early. If not him? The Demons have been in the thick of the action. If Nick Watson gets this far, he is favourite to be picked. Zane Duursma would also be snapped up. Under this scenario the question would be on the Dees grabbing Dan Curtin or letting him pass and also what the Dees would do if West Coast offered their future first-round pick? It seems more likely they will hold their own pick, but they have continued attempts to get up the board, including to Hawthorn's No.4 pick using a future first-round selection. 13. Koltyn Tholstrup POS: Forward/midfielder Ht 186cm, Wt 86kg, DOB 28/6/05 From Subiaco/Western Australia The Demons have shown recent interest in Tholstrup among a number of clubs to do late interviews with the powerful forward. His explosive streak in the front half adds some presence and in the future he will likely go through the midfield more as well. Tholstrup played most of the season with Subiaco's senior side so is ready for the step up at that level and he is prepared for a move away from Western Australia. Tholstrup was invited to attend draft night, showing the early interest in him, but he has chosen to watch from Perth with more family and friends. If not him? The Demons have been active in trying to push up the order so may still move position. Caleb Windsor is a chance to get through to this pick in an alternate draft order, while Connor O'Sullivan and Nate Caddy would also be looked at very closely if they managed to sneak through. Cal Twomey's 2023 Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, whispers

Hoping he has some info that we are involved in a trade or two, especially at “6”.

What about at “6”?

Any idea who we might take instead?

Dees 6 and 2024 F1 to Hawks for pick 4 Dees take Watson Hawks take Curtin and 2024 F1

I would be disappointed if we didn't end up with one of Watson/Curtin/Sanders with "6", wouldn't be surprised if we went with Caddy or O'Sullivan. But, as always I'll happily leave it in JT & TL's hands. Mind you, if Watson is available at our first pick, and we don't take him, I wouldn't be happy. Just think he would be a lot of fun to watch.

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Fox Footy draft power rankings: The best 2023 AFL draft prospects ranked 1-50... and the clubs linked to them https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/fox-footy-afl-draft-2023-rankings-top-50-afl-draft-news-2023-prospects-predictions-final-power-rankings/news-story/175d8013a2acd03ac01aaf1ce7d296f1

AFL draft 2023 club by club — who your team could be circling to become its next star https://amp.abc.net.au/article/103079024

2023 AFL Draft Preview: Melbourne https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2023/11/12/2023-afl-draft-preview-melbourne/

2023 AFL Mock Draft: Picks 1-28 (second edition) EVERY pick for the first round and the top prospects taken https://www.zerohanger.com/2023-afl-mock-draft-picks-1-28-second-edition-145481/amp/

Would be happy if Watson was available at our first pick.

At first I was against this, but over time I’m warming to the idea. I’ll happily leave it in the hands of JT and TL.

According to Cal T. : ”Unless Roos come with a last huge offer, Eagles set to hold at 1. Could dangle a future first if Dan Curtin is still on the board”. Wonder if he is talking about the Dees.

Can anyone summarise? https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft-intel-all-the-latest-afl-draft-news-from-around-australia/news-story/dbe62c86f47bdf26bf13ae7105fa3723?amp

Speaking of Caddy, here is an interview, including highlights, on Gettable, from about 5.30 in.. https://www.afl.com.au/video/1036516/gettable-caddy-rises-dons-look-to-sign-star-blue-to-move-another-crow-to-go?videoId=1036516&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1695176147001

West Coast Eagles almost certain to retain No.1 pick.. https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-draft/afl-draft-2023-west-coast-eagles-almost-certain-to-retain-no1-pick-take-top-prospect-harley-reid-c-12494635

I forgot about that, I was happy to get him in with that next pick, at the time.

Maybe, as Cal T. has been calling Windsor the "bolter", not Leake.

Are you saying we would pick Caddy over Curtin? Cal had us taking Curtin if he's still available at pick 6. I doubt Caddy would have been taken before pick 6, although Cal did later link Caddy to the Dees.

I doubt it. Sheehan is very inaccurate in these drafts each year.

True, that’s why they won’t draft Curtin

Do you think that Caddy could play year 1?

Leaving us with Curtin, out of that top "tier"? We do have interest in Curtin (and the Dogs don't), at pick 6, according to Cal T.