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Cheers, the live draft blog didn't list O'Rourke as a matched bid like others were.

Didn't get to watch the whole draft, how did Geelong get pick 22 ahead of us? Was there a live trade (do they even have that in the AFLW draft)? Doesn't appear to be an Academy or f/d player. Was the draft order simply wrong?

Draft bolter: Dees swoop in on freakish multi-sport athlete - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1072208

Pick 12: Ryleigh Wotherspoon Draft bolter: Dees swoop in on freakish multi-sport athlete - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1072208

As mentioned in another thread, we have selected small forward Alyssia Pisano with pick 5.

Draft is under way, live picks dropping here and telecast through the afl app is available. Every pick of the AFLW Draft as it happens - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1072224

Selected at pick 5. Welcome Alyssia.

PICK 20 – Melbourne – Jemma Rigoni (Oakleigh Chargers / Vic Metro) – BID MATCHED It is difficult to work out when the Rigoni bid will come, and Melbourne will hope it is after Pick 23. However the likelihood is it comes just before, with the selection fair value for the explosive over-ager. The daughter of 100-gamer Guy will fit in nicely off half-back for the Demons, but can also play in other positions.

PICK 13 – Melbourne – Georgia Stubs (Eastern Ranges / Vic Metro) Another potential AFLW Draft bolter who has had plenty of interest, Stubs has explosive speed and is not afraid to take the game on. Able to play off both half-back and through the middle, the Eastern Ranges talent has some big fans and should land inside the top 30, with this region being the top end of her range. If not, who else? The Demons might look to Whiley as another suitable replacement, while Gough and Bacon could be choices depending who is on the board.

PICK 5 – Melbourne – Alyssia Pisano (Eastern Ranges / Vic Metro) Melbourne recruiters would be rubbing their hands together knowing they have a huge opportunity to select the most damaging small forward in the draft pool. With a potent left foot and elite goal sense, Pisano will only make the Demons’ forwardline stronger and has enormous potential. A genuine steal at Pick 5, helped by her state nomination. If not, who else? The Demons are looking for that game-breaking player, with Williamson another chance to go here. The Stingrays midfielder could also run off half-back and is that natural leader the Demons enjoy.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2023/12/18/2023-rmc-aflw-phantom-draft-and-qa/ AFLW Phantom Draft for anyone interested. Has us picking 5. Alyssia Pisano 13. Georgia Stubs 20. Rigoni (matching bid)

How'd your mate Laurie look? Reckon he's in for a solid year.

11 club mega-trade impending. SUPER MEGA TRADE: Eleven-club deal set to blow open trade period - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1071950

Doing draft research earlier in the year I came across two names that were in the NT academy. Ricky Mentha and Clay Shadforth. Could be one of these two. I haven't been able to ascertain if either are part of our NGA, or any names for that matter.

Sean Darcy has re-signed with freo on a 6 year deal. Big boost for Dockers as gun ruckman signs long-term deal - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1071889

Updates would be appreciated from those of us at work who are procrastinating on demonland but can't actively watch.

Is that January post Christmas or August post Christmas?

Decent pre-season article on us. Recruit, young gun early standouts as Dees hit track, forward in full training

Height: 162cm Dob: 1/7/2005 Position: Small forward Club: Eastern Ranges Games: 14 Goals: 38 https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/alyssia-pisano/ SNAPSHOT: When it comes to class and maximum damage in this year’s AFLW Draft class, it is hard to look past Eastern Ranges small forward, Alyssia Pisano. The talented left-footer is as dominant as anyone when she can wheel around onto her trusted side and win a game off her own boot in a matter of minutes. With weapons galore inside 50 and the potential to develop even further, Pisano is the premier small forward in this year’s draft crop. 2023 Coates Talent League Profile Series - Alyssia Pisano https://www.afl.com.au/video/897036

She's been traded to West Coast this afternoon.

Some prospects that we might look at with pick 2 in the vic pool https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/brooke-barwick/ https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/alyssia-pisano/ https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/jessica-rentsch/ https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/kristie-lee-weston-turner/ And our f/d selection in Jemma Rigoni https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/jemma-rigoni/

First dees trade confirmed.

19 is their earliest pick and I haven't heard any rumours of North players wanting out that would net them additional first rounders. Perhaps another club or player will get involved. But like Luke Jackson, we can only ask for what they have.