Whispering_Jack

This one's always a good read from SEN/Inside Football. Brett Anderson's Big Board 2.0 Sadly (in one way), after whetting the appetite on some of the talent, its highly likely that the Demons might not figure in the draft at this level at all if, as expected, they offload their early picks to secure Jake Lever.

Any chance you blokes can stay on topic?

So the situation is that Jake Lever has probably missed out on a top 10 placing in the Crows' B & F after finishing in 15th place last year and they're asking for a first round draft pick or two just like that?

Not such a big deal about Lever not turning up to the Crows B&F. At least he turned up for the Grand Final which is more than you can say about Tex.

My guess is that he won't be winning their club champion award tonight.

One of those Irish prospects Cillian McDaid has been impressive this week with his foot skills and athleticism and has attracted the interest of Essendon and Carlton. At this stage, no reports of any interest from the MFC in renewing what was once called "the Irish experiment".

Yes, great minds and all that.

The recently retired former Demon and Crow Scott Thompson would like to say "hello" to everybody.

North Adelaide youngster Jack Graham was drafted last November at pick 53. Last year's Larke Medalist, Graham took a while to get going at Tigerland but he's now a premiership player. Here are the scouting notes from the SANFL U18 Grand Final.

This is for next year actually - Exciting Rankine named best afield in 2017 NAB AFL Under 17 All Stars game

Terry Wallace finished off the season with his Future Stars top 20 potential draftees 1. Luke Davies-Uniacke 187cm 85kg Mid Dandenong/Haileybury 2. Paddy Dow 184cm 78kg Bendigo/Geelong Grammar 3. Cam Rayner 187cm 88kg Mid Western Jets/PEGS 4. Adam Cerra 186cm 85kg Mid Eastern Ranges/Wesley 5. Jaidyn Stephenson189cm 75kg Mid Eastern Ranges 6. Jarrod Brander 195cm 83kg Fwd Bendigo/Geelong Grammar 7. Darcy Fogarty 192cm 88kg Mid/Fwd Glenelg SA 8. Hunter Clark 186cm 79kg Half back Dandenong/Padua 9. Nick Coffield 190cm 83kg Half back Northern Knights 10. Andrew Brayshaw 183cm 80kg Mid Sandringham/Haileybury 11. Aaron Naughton 194cm 84kg Key Def Peel Thunder 12. Lochie O'Brien 184cm 75kg Mid Bendigo/Geelong Grammar 13. Jack Higgins 178cm 78kg Mid Oakleigh 14. Sam Hayes 203cm 93kg Ruck Eastern Ranges/Rowville 15. Patrick Naish 180cm 67kg Fwd Northern Knights/Ivanhoe 16. Oscar Allen 191cm 83kg Fwd West Perth WA 17. Jordan Houlahan 185cm 78kg Fwd Sturt SA 18. Connor Ballenden 199cm 95kg Fwd/Ruck Lions Academy 19. Lachie Fogarty 179cm 75kg Mid Western Jets/St Kevins 20. Ed Richards 184cm 77kg Def Oakleigh/Carey

Once upon a time, the Melbourne Football Club led the push to recruit players from Ireland but we haven't recruited from there for a decade and a half. Have we given it up? There was an Irishman, a Sherrin, and an AFL dream

Quiet here for a few days but I'm tipping there'll be some joy on this thread with the demise of the unmentionable for the second year in a row.

You never know. We might trade for some club's 2018 #1 pick and gain a bonanza if that club finishes down the ladder.

Jack Lukosius turned 17 in August and is not eligible for this year's draft ... but wait until this time next year. The 194cm South Australian key forward prospect starred in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and last week kicked four goals on debut in a SANFL final for Woodville-West Torrens. I thought I'd go early with a thread on him because every AFL club is going to want this kid on their list

The Thai place. Reputation for being on the cheap side so if we want to attract classy people to the feast like BBO, Biffen and your good self OD, we have to take that step up and provide a classier venue. Now that the Gat's been sold and all but forgotten, I don't suppose it's once sumptuous dining facilities are available?

Seeing that Mr. Redleg appears not to be engaged in one of our courtrooms today, perhaps it's time to start organising our now biannual post season dinner. As reported recently, Wongs of Elsternwick have closed their doors after almost 60 years but a new Chinese food establishment has opened in its place Yuchu. Could you chew that over and start organising please?

Matt Balmer's 2017 AFL Draft: September Power Rankings

Yes ... well and truly. He's been eligible for the last 2 or 3 drafts and overlooked every time.

With the AFL National Draft less than three months away, who more than a Brayshaw brother to focus on? Here's Knightmare's AFL Draft Wrap Another Brayshaw impressing selectors

Weight of Grief and Expectation Can’t Slow Stephenson

Apologies for being the bearer of some bad news for the good folk who frequent this thread but I have to put it out there:- Mentone massage parlour Fire Banana declared illegal brothel by Moorabbin magistrate

The Herald Sun's Sam Landsberger looks at the leading contenders for the No. 1 pick - No.1 draft pick may not matter for North Melbourne or Brisbane in an even yearThe CAMERON RAYNER (Western Jets/Vic Metro) Height 187cm, Weight 88kg Could the Kangaroos pair ‘Mini Dusty’ with big Dusty? Bombers fan Rayner plays the same way as Martin blueprint and thrives in the limelight. Not a great runner yet, but the explosive half-forward made a statement when he averaged 120 SuperCoach points and slotted 12 goals in four Vic Metro games. PADDY DOW (Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country) Height 184cm, Weight: 78kg Midfielder with great character who cuts angles, kicks goals, can win clearances and marks overhead. Seven of the eight Victorians the Lions have drafted over the past two years have been country boys. Bagged two goals from 35 disposals on Sunday. LUKE DAVIES-UNIACKE (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country) Height: 187cm, Weight: 85kg Plays as a Nat Fyfe-type taller midfielder and is a threat near goal. Averaged 349 metres gained for Vic Country and opened this year’s national carnival with 34 disposals, but ultimately missed All-Australian selection. The Rye lad loves riding waves and is at school with St Kilda’s Josh Battle. ADAM CERRA (Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro) Height: 186cm, Weight: 85kg A knee injury ruined his 2016 season and shoulder surgery this month ended his 2017 campaign. But in between the classy midfielder produced some solid form. Smart footballer who lacks a gear of acceleration, but averaged 95 SuperCoach points from 18.3 disposals and 4.3 clearances for Vic Metro. DARCY FOGARTY (Glenelg/South Australia) Height: 192cm, Weight: 92kg A knee injury recently ended his season after a quiet patch of form. Fogarty was seen to be drifting down the draft order, but former Hawthorn recruiter Gary Buckenara still rates him as the No. 1 pick. Buckenara said he plays like a stronger Jack Gunston and will be a star. Has the flexibility to play as a third tall or a defender. Averaged 72 SuperCoach points for South Australia.

The midfielders dominate the very top of Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide - August edition but there are also plenty of tall key position players available to make this year's draft an interesting proposition. I suspect that this draft is a little deeper and more even than in the past and if a club has the selections and chooses wisely, it could top up with at the very least two quality players from this draft.

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