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Because of the way our list is looking we won't pick up anyone as a DFA, but might look to rookie list someone. For mine, if we're looking for some back up in the ruck, but also someone who won't impede the development of our Category B rookie, then Josh Walker is our best bet. Can play ruck, forward or back, so we can play him wherever needed at Casey. Low cost, max value rookie selection in a shallow draft pool.

If Hollands is gone by the time our pick comes around, then I'd be happy to take a punt on George.

FB: Lever, May, Bowey HB: Hibberd, Petty, Salem C: Langdon, Petracca, Hunter HF: Neal-Bullen, McDonald, Spargo FF: Fritsch, Brown, Pickett FOLL: Gawn, Viney, Oliver INT: Brayshaw, Grundy, Harmes, Sparrow EMERG: Jordon, Rivers, Turner, Van Rooyen Pressure on the likes of Brown, Neal-Bullen and Spargo to hold their spots with the emergencies as well as Laurie, Howes, Dunstan and Pick 13 (Hollands??) keeping the pressure on for spots.

Is that so? I haven't heard/seen that? Personally I wouldn't be shocked to see them draft another tall like they did with Mac Andrew last year. They have mids coming out of their ears, where as their tall stocks aren't quite that. Especially factoring in an ageing Casboult and NQR Sam Day. Time will tell I guess.

True, however Binns is also a noted half forward. Hollands I see as our long term wingman opposite Lingers. Hunter will be 28 at the start of next year and there will be some question marks if he can get back to his best. Also FWIW I'd really like us to get Teal at Pick 37 as a Hibberd replacement. But reckon Port will be all over him the pick before.

Yes we had Ben Holland, however believe it or not there was also a Ben Hollands around the same time who played a few games at Richmond. He's the old man of this kid.

Well like last year I thought I would put up a mock draft for the first two rounds of the National Draft which factors in both/all of our picks. Am also factoring in Father Son/Academy bids and what that means when it comes to points and where that will leave teams and how it effects the rest of their draft hand. Obviously there is trading of picks which could effect the order between now and then, however this is where things lie on October 21st 2022. Again like last year, I'd like to acknowledge a lot of the bios being supplied by Cal Twomey and central.rookieme.com. So without further delay, lets get started! AFL NATIONAL DRAFT ROUND 1 Pick 1. Greater Western Sydney/Brisbane - GWS bid Pick 1 which is matched by Brisbane, trading Picks 34, 35, 36, 38, 55 & 56 to AFL = 2,432 points for Picks 1 & 71. (20% discount) Will ASHCROFT 6/5/04 182cm/78kg Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro Midfielder Ashcroft finished his season in the same fashion he played throughout it, with a best-on-ground performance in Sandringham's NAB League Grand Final win with 39 disposals, six clearances and six inside-50s before then winning the Larke Medal as the best player across the national carnival in Vic Metro’s title win. It was a complete draft campaign for the driven youngster, who is sure to step into Brisbane's starting 18 next year and make an immediate impact. Would be the first ever father-son who attracts a bid at No.1 if it goes that way in November. Pick 2. Greater Western Sydney Aaron CADMAN 196cm/88kg 3/3/04 Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country Key forward It was a strong finish from Cadman the other week, with the Vic Country key target kicking three goals including the important late goal that put his side into a lead. His marking, athleticism, competitiveness and all-round forward craft make him a genuine top-five pick contender, and his production is terrific as well. He booted 34 goals in the NAB League season from 12 games and also averaged 17 disposals, showing the smart left-footer's work rate and ability to get into the game up the ground. Pick 3. North Melbourne George WARDLAW 18/7/04 182cm/82kg Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Midfielder A line was put through Wardlaw's season after he injured his hamstring at school level in August and it was an extra cautious approach – he could have played in Vic Metro's final game against Vic Country but his medicos opted against it. Although it has been an injury-interrupted second half of the year, Wardlaw's performances before then will live in the minds of recruiters. He's tough, powerful and explosive, can go forward and hit the scoreboard and fly high for big grabs. Has some presence about him and dominated a couple of big games earlier in the year. Pick 4. North Melbourne Harry SHEEZEL 13/10/04 184cm/77kg Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro Forward/midfielder Sheezel's finals series underlined his game-changing ability. He kicked one goal in the Sandringham Dragons' wildcard win over the Bushrangers, then two goals against the Calder Cannons in the elimination final, then 3.3 against Gippsland in the preliminary final before having a standout Grand Final with four goals in his side's win. The premiership decider was clearly his best, with Sheezel electric in the forward half. No other players in the draft are as clinical and classy around goal as the half-forward, who finished his NAB League season with 36.24. Pick 5. Essendon Elijah TSATAS 18/10/04 187cm/80kg Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Midfielder Tsatas missed Vic Metro's mid-year games with a foot fracture but came back towards the end of the season and collected 30 disposals and five clearances. The Oakleigh Chargers prospect had an excellent return to the field after his injury, putting in some commanding performances at NAB League level, including a best-afield display against Sandringham when he had 38 disposals and 13 inside-50s. He had 34 disposals and a goal in his side's wildcard round loss to Bendigo as well. An inside-outside midfielder with dash and quality. Pick 6. Gold Coast Matt JEFFERSON 195cm/78kg 8/3/04 Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Key forward The tall forward finished his NAB League season with four goals against Sandringham and then three goals against Bendigo, then scans showed he had been playing with a fracture in his leg. After a couple of weeks off his returned for Vic Metro to face Vic Country in the final game of the national carnival, with the right-footer kicking two goals, including a pivotal late one. It took his tally to 14 for the carnival and showed him to be one of the leading key position players in the group. A key forward in the mould of Essendon's Harrison Jones. This is my pick as the bolter of this draft. Pick 7. Hawthorn Bailey HUMPHREY 186cm/86kg 11/9/04 Gippsland Power/Vic Country Forward/midfielder The dynamic nature of Humphrey's game was on show early in Vic Country's loss to Vic Metro towards the end of the season, when he played deep in attack and controlled the game with some strong marks, clever leads and goalkicking opportunities. He finished with 1.3 for the game, but had an influence on it in his first appearance for Vic Country after missing the mid-year championships game with a knee injury. Humphrey finished second in the NAB League's Morrish Medal after playing just 11 games. Another exciting, powerful forward/midfielder with some traits like Sydney's Isaac Heeney. Expect to hear the nickname Humphrey the Hawk bandied about for the next decade. Pick 8. Geelong Jhye CLARK 23/7/04 181cm/77kg Geelong Falcons/Vic Country Midfielder The consistent and strong-bodied midfielder finished off his NAB League campaign well with two goals from 27 disposals in the Falcons' wild card round loss to the Western Jets. Clark averaged 25 disposals in the competition this season and barely played a bad game, such is his intensity and work rate. Clark shapes as a pick-and-play prospect, someone who can come in and get the job done early. His leadership traits also appeal to clubs. Pick 9. West Coast Reuben GINBEY 188cm/81kg 10/9/04 East Perth/Western Australia Midfielder/defender Clubs are quite enamoured by Ginbey and it's easy to see why. The West Australian started his campaign as a third tall defensive option but developed across the year into a midfielder with strength and force who can get things going his team's way. His last game of the season came for East Perth's colts side when he had 19 disposals and kicked two goals, having also had a taste of senior experience through the year. Ginbey has been one of the season's big risers. Pick 10. St Kilda Cam MACKENZIE 187cm/80kg 21/4/04 Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro Midfielder Mackenzie put on a clinic in the NAB League Grand Final, having 26 disposals, six clearances and booting two goals in an all-round very strong performance. It closed an extremely consistent NAB League season for the midfielder, who averaged 24 disposals and showed his tenacity at the stoppages, aerial ability and capacity to step up in big moments. Mackenzie is eligible to join St Kilda as a Next Generation Academy player but only outside the top-40 – which won't be the case, however I expect the Saints to get lucky and be able to swoop on Mackenzie at Pick 10. Pick 11. Carlton Jedd BUSSLINGER 196cm/82kg 11/3/04 East Perth/Western Australia Key defender The key defender has been off the radar since shoulder surgery in July after playing with the injury through the first part of the season. Busslinger is an intercepting key back who can mark well and drifts into the contest. In his last game of the year he picked up 26 disposals and six marks against the Allies for Western Australia. Pick 12. Western Bulldogs Mattaes PHILLIPOU 192cm/83kg 27/12/04 Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia Midfielder/forward An ankle injury meant Phillipou spent most of the last chunk of the season on the sidelines. But that won't dim what scouts have seen from him at other stages this season. The 192cm talent is a dual-position player through the forward line and midfield, having averaged 28 disposals and 1.5 goals a game at under-18 level in the SANFL with Woodville-West Torrens. He can mark above his head, slot long goals and is capable of taking a game by the scruff of the neck. The son of former Bulldogs player Sam shapes as the first South Australian selected in the draft. Pick 13. West Coast Elijah HEWETT 185cm/84kg 27/5/04 Swan Districts/Western Australia Midfielder Hewett completed his season by impressing at senior WAFL level with Swan Districts. He played four straight games and averaged 16 disposals and a goal across that block of footy, showing he could match it with senior bodies and hold his own. Hewett is a confident player who can hustle and bustle through the midfield as well as hit the scoreboard. His best game of the year came against Vic Metro at the under-18 carnival when he was a physical force. Pick 14. Melbourne/Essendon - Melbourne bid Pick 14 which is matched by Essendon trading picks 23 & 51 to AFL = 1,074 points for Picks 14 & 61. (20% discount) Alwyn DAVEY JNR 180cm/74kg 26/2/04 Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Midfielder/forward The Essendon father-son prospect delivered plenty of exciting moments throughout this year as an attacking half-forward who can also play through the midfield. It will be interesting where a bid comes for the son of former Bombers small forward Alwyn, given some of his best games were really exciting and showed his class. He also played for the Bombers' VFL side late in the year and, along with his twin brother Jayden, is keen to be at Tullamarine next year. Pick 15. Melbourne Oliver HOLLANDS 183cm/71kg 16/1/04 Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country Midfielder Hollands capped a really strong finish to the season by gathering 23 disposals and seven marks as Vic Country's best midfielder against Vic Metro late in the season. His run of form had started in Vic Country's previous game, against Western Australia in July, and carried through, with the two-way running midfielder picking up 27 disposals in each of the Bushrangers' final two games. The brother of Gold Coast's Elijah and son of former Tiger Ben, Hollands could be a midfielder in the style of Melbourne runner Ed Langdon. He just gets to work. Pick 16. Sydney Henry HUSTWAITE 194cm/84kg 20/7/04 Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country Midfielder Hustwaite will be an interesting player for clubs given his skillset and size. A growth spurt saw Hustwaite shoot up in height and become a tall midfield option, and he averaged 23 disposals for the Stingrays this season. His kicking for a player his height is really good and Hustwaite can play in a number of positions as well, including a flank or wing. Pick 17. Greater Western Sydney/Brisbane - GWS bid Pick 17 which is matched by Brisbane trading Picks 68 & 71 to AFL = 88 points (732 points in deficit) for Pick 17. (20% discount) Jaspa FLETCHER 184cm/73kg 24/2/04 Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies Midfielder The Brisbane father-son prospect will add another dimension to the younger midfielders at the club with his ability to glide from end to end and use the ball in a classy way. Fletcher is the son of four-club player Adrian, but is only eligible to join the Lions, where he has been a member of their Academy over the years. Has precise foot skills and is trusted with the ball in his hands. Could slot onto the wing early in the AFL career. This selection will effectively wipe out Brisbane's 2023 draft hand. Having already traded out their future 1st Round Pick, going over 700 points into deficit will see Brisbane's 2nd Round Pick likely taken from a Pick in the mid 30's to a Pick in the mid 70's and their 3rd Round Pick may well be pushed back as well. Pick 18. Greater Western Sydney Olli HOTTON 181cm/77kg 6/9/04 Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro Midfielder/forward Hotton had an exciting season at NAB League level for the Sandringham Dragons, which he closed with a strong performance in the Grand Final, when he kicked a goal from 25 disposals. The midfielder is a presence around the ball, and has also pushed forward to be an option there too, kicking three goals from 24 disposals against South Australia for Vic Metro. Pick 19. Collingwood Lewis HAYES 197cm/81kg 17/12/04 Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro Key defender Hayes is a key defender who will be one of the first of his type selected at the draft. He had some strong performances for Vic Metro at the under-18 carnival, and also took some of that form into the NAB League where he found more of the ball and had impressive displays in the air. Hayes is wiry but marks well overhead and can shut down opponents. His brother is Port Adelaide ruckman Sam Hayes. Pick 20. Sydney Jacob KONSTANTY 176cm/70kg 9/11/04 Gippsland Power/Vic Country Small forward Konstanty has appeal to clubs through his forward craft and ability to hit the scoreboard as well as his tackling pressure. He booted 17 goals this season for Gippsland Power but also averaged six tackles a game at under-18 level, showing he can provide in both ways for his side. Konstanty comes from an elite junior soccer background and focused on footy in 2020 during the COVID shutdown that year. One of his best games of the year came for Vic Country when he kicked three goals against the Allies in the national carnival. Pick 21. Greater Western Sydney Josh WEDDLE 192cm/89kg 25/5/04 Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Key defender Weddle is a key defender who can run and jump at his grabs as well as play on some medium type of goalkickers. He was impressive through the carnival for Vic Metro, gathering 20 disposals and seven marks against Western Australia, whilst also being a consistent player for the Oakleigh Chargers. ROUND 2 Pick 22. Greater Western Sydney Coby BURGIEL 183cm/76kg 9/9/04 Gippsland Power/Vic Country Midfielder/forward Burgiel has done it in an unassuming way but has pushed into being a possible top-25 pick through his impact around goal and in the midfield. He has a versatility to be used in a range of different spots and was a regular goalkicker for Gippsland, where he kicked 12 goals for the season and averaged nearly 22 disposals. His speed is an asset – he ran 2.84 seconds in the 20-metre sprint in the NAB League testing earlier this year, ranking him second in the competition. Pick 23. West Coast Isaac KEELER 198cm/88kg 23/4/04 North Adelaide/South Australia Key forward/ruck Keeler's North Adelaide side made the under-18s SANFL Grand Final, with the key forward/ruckman having a strong semi-final with 21 disposals and seven clearances. He averaged 18 disposals this season and kicked 19 goals at that level, showing his exciting mix of forward craft as well as ability to play up the field. At his height and with his skillset there is plenty to work with for Keeler, who is tied to Adelaide via the Next Generation Academy. The Crows will only get priority access to him outside the top-40. Pick 24. Western Bulldogs Lachie COWAN 188cm/81kg 1/12/04 Tasmania Devils/Allies Defender/midfielder Cowan's excellent season for Tasmania in the NAB League saw him be a joint winner of the Morrish Medal as the competition's best and fairest winners. The rebounding defender, who also spent plenty of time in the midfield, averaged 27 disposals, three tackles and five marks a game, with his penetrating left-foot kicking breaking the lines. Some clubs have him ranked inside the first round of the draft. Pick 25. Adelaide Jakob RYAN 189cm/77kg 20/9/04 Glenelg/South Australia Defender The Glenelg product has been a ball magnet this year – he has averaged 28 disposals in the SANFL under-18s competition and also featured in some reserves footy. He was also solid throughout South Australia's championships, regularly breaking the lines from half-back and also getting plenty of the ball up the ground. Is a run and carry player whose versatility will appeal. Pick 26. Hawthorn Ed ALLAN 194cm/82kg 26/5/04 Claremont/Western Australia Midfielder A late riser who could feature around the top-20 on draft night. Allan missed the first half of the year with stress fractures in his back but returned for Western Australia's final game of the under-18 championships. He then went back to colts level with Claremont and played as an inside midfielder and wingman, averaging 25 disposals in his last five games. His athleticism and scope is exciting. He is the son of former Hawthorn and Fremantle player Ben Allan, but neither club has father-son rights on him, however I can see Hawthorn swooping with their pick in the 20's. Pick 27. Collingwood Brayden GEORGE 186cm/87kg 13/4/04 Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country Forward A frustrating campaign for George ended abruptly in August when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee and underwent a knee reconstruction. He's in the early stages of his rehabilitation process now and faces missing most of his first year on an AFL list recovering from the injury. George showed his talent early in the year with a five-goal haul to start the season and a six-goal game weeks later, and as a medium forward his penetrating kicking and powerful strength and leap sets him apart. Pick 28. West Coast Darcy JONES 175cm/63kg 3/4/04 Swan Districts/Western Australia Midfielder A smaller type whose size doesn't stop him from playing a range of roles – in the midfield, forward or back. After an impressive series of games for his state, Jones recently stepped up to make his senior WAFL debut, kicking two goals from 13 disposals in his first game and two the following week as well. He can read the tempo of games well, has speed and class by foot and plays with a tenacity that belies his height. Pick 29. Collingwood Mitch SYBKOWSKI 186cm/84kg 09/01/04 Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country Midfielder Szybkowski missed the Stingrays' preliminary final under health and safety protocols but returned for their NAB League Grand Final defeat to Sandringham. He averaged 23 disposals across seven games at the level but was also productive for Vic Country. The midfielder is a bigger size and can fight for the ball at stoppages and get it going his team's way. He has a penetrating longer kick and can move forward to kick a goal. Pick 30. St. Kilda Harry BARNETT 202cm/93kg 22/1/04 West Adelaide/South Australia Ruckman One of the leading ruckmen in the draft class who is able to get around the ground. Barnett has played two senior games for West Adelaide but also been dominant in the under-18s competition, where he has been an athletic marking option. His best game of the season came in round seven when he gathered 29 disposals, kicked two goals and had 28 hitouts against Woodville-West Torrens. Pick 31. Carlton Charlie CLARKE 182cm/75kg 4/1/04 Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro Forward There aren't many prospects in this year's draft who play with as much effort and intensity as Clarke. The half-forward had a really good season, too, kicking 29.21 in 15 games for the Dragons, including a seven-goal haul against Tasmania in round four. He also had a terrific finals series for the Dragons, kicking 10 goals across the four games, including some sharp snaps and fall-of-the-ball crumbs. Will work his way into games and loves pouncing on a goal. Pick 32. Fremantle Sam GILBEY 188cm/71kg 14/5/04 Claremont/Western Australia Midfielder/defender Gilbey has had a challenging year, missing some time at the start of the year through illness and then having an interrupted carnival for Western Australia with health and safety protocols. The athletic midfielder and half-back has strong running capacity and finished his championships with 18 disposals and eight marks against South Australia. Pick 33. Greater Western Sydney Noah LONG 178cm/74kg 23/08/04 Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country Midfielder/small forward Coming into the year as a prospect to watch, Long has worked his way back into draft contention and his determination to do so only adds to the endearing nature of his character. He has added to his game in the way of forward craft, but hasn’t lost his touch in the midfield, allowing recruiters to see a couple of different ways he could fit in at the next level. Pick 34. St Kilda Max GRUZEWSKI 193cm/84kg 21/7/04 Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Key defender/forward Every player needs at least one weapon to be picked by an AFL club, and then to make it at the level. Gruzewski's is his marking, which has been on show throughout this year despite an injury absence mid-season. He showed it recently for Vic Metro, too, when the versatile key-position player flew high and took a massive hanger in the front half and slotted the goal. Gruzewski can read the play well, be used at both ends and grabs it when it comes his way. Pick 35. Port Adelaide/Adelaide - Port Adelaide bid Pick 35 which Adelaide match trading Pick 44 to AFL = 362 points (56 points deficit) for Pick 35. (20% discount) Max MICHALANNEY 192cm/78kg 26/2/04 Norwood/South Australia Defender He won't jump off the stats sheet but Michalanney's ability to shut down forwards of all shapes and sizes makes him a valuable commodity for clubs. Put simply, he can take players out of games via his defensive abilities. At his height Michalanney is able to take on a range of forwards as well. He looks headed to the Crows, where he is eligible as a father-son given his father Jim played more than 200 SANFL games at Norwood. Pick 36. Port Adelaide Luke TEAL 189cm/80kg 20/05/04 Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro Defender It was not the perfect year for Luke Teal, with the early season delay and only managing the one game for Vic Metro and four games for Oakleigh, but he had showed enough to be right in the draft mix. Teal was a player to watch coming into the season so there was plenty of expectation and he did well to finish the year strong at least to remind clubs of his talent and he could be a real bargain mid-draft for a club wanting to add some quality to their defence. Pick 37. Melbourne Jaxon BINNS 182cm/73kg 29/10/04 Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country Forward/midfielder With specialist wingmen in vogue and elite endurance runners proving highly desirable, there certainly seems to be a spot for Binns at the next level. More than just an athlete, he has the football nous to rack up plenty of possessions and drive into dangerous areas, doubling as a capable half-forward whose best traits suit the way football is played currently. With some polish to add, he may fit into the crop outside the top 30. … And there you have it. That certainly helped with my sleepless night overnight. Interested in peoples thoughts if if they think there's anyone missed and what you think of my predictions to land at the Dees? Main player who was stiff to miss out on this Mock Draft is probably Anthony Munkara.

If he's available at Pick 37 (likely 35 on draft night) then absolutely. Don't think I'd risk 13 however.

Agree with @FrothiesLiam that Josh Walker might be worth a go on the rookie list. Personally I'm keen on Harry Boyd, but if he's gone before we have a chance to rookie list him, Josh Walker would be worth a punt. A bit like Majak Daw, Walker can play ruck as well as key defence (where he's probably best) and key forward (was Brisbane's leading goal kicker in 2016). Turns 30 next month, so could certainly do a couple of years on the rookie list and helps provide depth for us in an area of the ground we need some cover. That being said, again I'd prefer Harry Boyd.

1. May 2. Vacant 3. Salem 4. Harmes 5. Petracca 6. Grundy 7. Viney 8. Lever 9. Spargo 10. Brayshaw 11. Gawn 12. Hunter 13. Oliver 14. Hibberd 15. Langdon 16. Laurie 17. Bowey 18. Melksham 19. Schache 20. Tomlinson 21. Van Rooyen 22. Howes 23. Jordon 24. Rivers 25. McDonald 26. Vacant 27. Dunstan 28. Vacant 29. Vacant 30. Neal-Bullen 31. Fritsch 32. Sparrow 33. Vacant 34. D. Smith 35. Petty 36. Pickett 37. Chandler 38. Vacant 39. Vacant 40. Woewodin 41. McVee 42. Turner 43. Vacant 44. J. Smith 45. Moniz-Wakefield 46. Vacant 47. Vacant 48. Vacant 49. Vacant 50. Brown I'd keep 2 vacant for one more season. Save it for our top pick of next year's super draft or our big name recruit in the next trade period. For this upcoming season I'd just wheel out 26 & 28 for our senior list draftees and 29, 33 and 38 for the rookies. Easy done.

Winter is coming!

Agree re Hollands. He's who I want at 13.

MFC moving Petty forward in 2023.

Well given the departures of Majak Daw and soon to be Sam Weideman, many of us are rightfully thinking about what ruck depth the club will have after Gawn and Grundy. With injury doubts over how much footy Tom McDonald and Ben Brown will play next year, let alone Gawn and Grundy who have their own injury issues, the club needs another ruck ready to go should the opportunity arise, which it may well. With the ruck duo of Gawn and Grundy kicking off next season, the club also has the issue of identifying what player would want to come to the club to be 3rd in line behind the two dominant rucks of the last 7 years??? The answer is probably no one, which is why either with our final national draft pick or in the Rookie draft is where we'll have to land this player IMO. One such player who has been mentioned a couple of times on here is Harry Boyd from Norwood in the SANFL. 198cm, 108kg, 24 years of age who can also play key position at either end and was named ruck in the SANFL team of the year after playing most of his previous football in Victoria. I believe Jade Rawlings has been his coach the last few years, so we should be able to get some good intel. Curious as to others thoughts? https://sanfl.com.au/league/clubs/norwood/1000958/?league=sanfl&season=2022

I'm in the camp for Oliver Hollands at this pick. Outside mid with pace and good kicking. Could make the opposite wing to Lingers his own. Cal Twomey has him going at 12 in his latest phantom draft, so he should be around the mark. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.afl.com.au/news/852288/cal-twomeys-phantom-form-guide-top-draft-prospects-september-ranking/amp

Agree with the two above. Though it would be reliant on Flynn agreeing to the trade. Would he want to come to Melbourne and be third in line behind Gawn and Grundy as opposed to trying to get past Meek and Preuss at GWS??? The Rookie list might be our best bet. Harry Boyd from Norwood in the SANFL is 198cm, 108kg mobile ruck at 24 years of age who was named in the SANFL team of the year. Can also play key back and rest forward. Originally from country Victoria as well, so no go home factor. Then there's also Hamish Free from South Fremantle in the WAFL who was named in their team of the year. Also 24, 202cm and 103kg. Though he is from WA, so more of a flight risk.

Things have been really quiet here for sometime and there's supposed to be an announcement soon. Wondering if @Nasher can advise what the local expectations and feeling is at the moment?

Of the delisted players, the only ones that interest me at all are; 1. Kyle Hartigan: Key position depth should Tomlinson leave. Would play Turner ahead of him, but break glass in case of emergency. 2. Tom Phillips: Genuine wing which we lack. Would have the potential to force his way into our 22 should he regain his his 2019 form. 3. Liam Stocker: Outside of Dunstan we have no inside mids coming through. Stocker is young enough we could give him the opportunity to develop at Casey. 4. Jackson Callow: Key position player who has some talent. Good set of hands.

2001, trading Jeff Farmer and Pick 41 for Clint Bizzle. I really liked Bizzle, but we lost that trade badly.

While I conceded that he's a bit of a fl@g, I do rate Lachie Hunter and think him going onto a wing opposite Langdon makes us a better team. Grundy, Hunter and a top 10 draft pick into the club (this year) in exchange for Jackson, Hunt, Bedford and potentially Harmes + Tomlinson still gets us a net gain IMO. And that's not even taking into account a future 1st Round Pick that we should also end up with.

Here's hoping Freo enter the Bowes race so we can get Pick 7 instead.

Not super quick, but he covers the ground pretty well does Taj. Looks to have more pace than his old man did anyway. I agree with others that wing is probably his best spot, but could see him doing a role in defence. He's pretty good over head.

Potentially Josh Corbett as well...

Wow.

Edmund on SEN today said will still have some interest in him. So I get the impression it might be one to look out for later in the period.