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I'm probably starting to over complicate things and probably some flaws to this idea, but how would the following look. Trade In: 9, 11, future 1st (Carl or syd) Out: 7, 8 Gets Carlton two players ahead of a potential f/s bid giving them essentially 3 first rounders. We stay in a similar range but end up with a 3rd first round pick for next year which could be a top 10 pick. Think it might leave the blues short picks to match a bid however and probably other flaws to this idea as well. We'd have to be confident the players we like will be there at 9 and 11.

We can get creative with the picks we have if there are clubs willing to move around the draft. Pick 3, f2 from tigers Pick 7, f1 (gc), maybe another late pick to tigs like f4 We could look at moving Pick 8 as well. For example In: Pick 10, 22 from hawks Out: Pick 8, pick 37 Take 3, 10 and 22 to the draft 3: Robey 10: O. Taylor/Lindsay 22: Dovaston (if available)/ Pickett Future picks we would have something like Round 1: dees (4-10) Round 2: Tigers (19-25)

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Sam Allen from the Chargers perhaps a smokey for pick 37. Just came across his highlights and write up from rookie me. Sounds like an impressive athlete and footballer but is currently recovering from an ACL he suffered early in the season. Has a melbourne link as well being the grandson of Ray Groom. SNAPSHOT: “An athletic inside-outside midfielder whose running capacity and vertical leap set him apart.” – Michael Alvaro If there are players who come built-in with AFL traits, Sam Allen is one of them. The Oakleigh Chargers prospect came into his top-age season with plenty of promise, but ultimately only managed seven competitive games before it was cut short by an ACL injury. Still, what he showed was enough to warrant selection at the National Draft Combine, where the 18-year-old sat out testing but garnered club interest nonetheless. Allan had earlier impressed in the preseason fitness testing event, soaring for the best running vertical jump (101cm) nationwide. He also took out Oakleigh’s time trial with an elite sub-six minute time which would have been good enough for a podium spot – if not pole position – at the end-of-year combine. Allen was part of the Vic Metro hub, too, and looked forward to stamping his claim on the wing at representative level. His season-ending ACL injury came after playing out a full opening block of the Coates Talent League campaign, along with four appearances for Scotch College in the APS. Allen had been an established part of the Chargers’ program having made his debut as a 16-year-old in 2023, along with 10 bottom-age games last year. He’s the grandson of Tasmanian Football Hall of Famer and 1968 Melbourne best & fairest winner Ray Groom. STRENGTHS: + Athleticism + Competitiveness + Leadership + Overhead marking + Running capacity + Versatility IMPROVEMENTS: - Midfield craft - Strength It's little wonder that Allen has found a home on the wing given his endless running tank. He would have been one of, if not the best 2km time trial runners at the National Draft Combine had he competed, and translates that to a strong work rate out on the field. As a roamer of sorts, Allen can drive the ball forward or sneak into dangerous spots while spreading ahead of the ball to find scoring opportunities. Allen's aerobic underpinnings are part of the reason why he's so versatile. He was looking to explore his midfield craft this year, spending more time on the inside and using his running power to outwork opponents. There were also opportunities off half-back and rotating forward, where again Allen showed he could hit the scoreboard in big moments. In a relatively limited sample size, he has proven quite adaptable. Another of Allen's leading attributes is his overhead marking. He has a strong set of hands and a monster leap, able to spring into action when the aerial ball is there to be won. His 101cm running vertical jump in preseason was the best score nationwide, again outlining his high-end athletic traits. He combines that with a massive amount of guts to put his body on the line while exposed against bigger bodies. The latter factor is part of what makes Allen a great competitor. His toughness and work rate set terrific examples for his teammates, and it's why he has been held in high regard for leadership roles. Off the field and during his ACL rehabilitation, Allen has displayed resilience and drive to come even back stronger. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Will Ashcroft and Bailey Smith certainly helps in that regard. Allen still has a ways to go in the recovery process for what was his first major injury. He was planning for his first full run after the combine and will take a steady approach to getting back on the field. Once he does, continuing to enhance his inside game and building strength to do so will help him make the jump to AFL level. He also seeks to exploit his marking prowess more often, which will be aided by a bigger frame. Aussie Rules Rookie Me CentralSam Allen Draft ProfileOakleigh Chargers prospect Sam Allen had his year cut short by an ACL injury, but boasts great athleticism and running power.

I can see us taking him with one of our first round picks.

Vanity gone to a whole strange new world. Did his calves lack of emotional expression confuse his defenders at least?

I'll need to watch a bit more footage of him but also concerned he could be more in the Tsatas/Dow mold than Butters.

I wonder if Noah Hibbens-Hargreaves will slide to this pick. Has talent but was inconsistent throughout the year. Fred Rodriguez and Louis Emmett could also be around this mark. We usually zone in on needs later in the draft so perhaps a small forward like Pickett and Byrne or defender like Wright could be on the cards as well.

If it's in the 3rd round we will have to match a bid which means we'll either need to trade in or up to a pick that has the points required, or hope our pick 60 gets brought into <54 and starts gaining points value. That might happen with all the picks that will be consumed from GC, Blues and Lions. We can also go into points deficit next year which we'll try and avoid I'd imagine. If someone bids for him after pick 54, i.e no points value I believe we can match him regardless with our next pick. Personally I wouldn't be concerned about any bid coming for him in the national draft.

Mitchell MarshWest Adelaide| Tall Forward height:190cm D.O.B:15-02-2007 THE BISON Not to be mistaken for his cricketing namesake, Marsh hits bombs on his left foot which often go for six. He was the sole West Adelaide prospect in the state squad but made his presence felt, leading the National Championships’ goalkicking charts with 12 majors in four games en route to All-Australian honours. Marsh has an array of traits which align with top 10 contendership; athleticism, running capacity, aerial ability, and a keen eye for goal. At 191cm he has even chopped out in the ruck for Westies and is the type of player you want two of in your lineup. His speed off the mark as a moving target makes him a dangerous player forward of the ball, and one who well and truly established himself among the top-end of the draft crop. He helped West Adelaide into its first Under 18 finals appearance since 2021, finishing second on the ladder, but ultimately falling short in the Grand Final. Aussie Rules Rookie Me CentralAFL Draft Power Rankings: September 2025Rookie Me Central's September Power Rankings instalment features three fresh faces, helping shake up the end-of-season update.

We'd have to throw in a future 1st I would presume. 2, 13 For 7, 8, gc f1 (10-16) Whether it's worth doing that I'm not sure. I have complete faith in JT to identify draftees and whether it's worth condensing our petracca capital for a specific target(s). I like how aggressive we are to target players in the draft (Lindsay a good example) but sometimes I do feel we short change ourselves in the future with our pick swaps that possibly hinders our trading flexibility in subsequent years. For instance, we could potentially find ourselves in the Butters (or Humphrey) race next year and holding onto two first rounders could place us ahead of many clubs to get a deal done.

I think lamb just misspoke or was referring to it being past 7:30 so no further trades were being done today. Unless there's been an unannounced changed of rules you can trade picks right up to and on draft night.

I can see us making a play to move up. Perhaps we can try and swap 7 and 8 for 2 and 13. Can only see them going for it if we offered something like GCs future 1st as well with perhaps their future 2nd coming back. Robey at 2 Dovaston at 13 Go in next year with our first, West Coast's 2nd, GWSs 3rd. That's assuming we rate Robey (or whichever draftee) significantly higher than those available at 7 and 8.

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