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Based off the above, and assuming we can't get up for Robey, I wouldn't be surprised if we did some pick swapping that would land us say one of Cumming/Sharp + Dovaston and Pickett.

Based off the fox sports article, which is still a long way out so take with a grain of salt, we are... Linked Robey - but would have to trade up Sharp Cumming - states likely Essendon or Melbourne Dovaston Not linked Farrow - linked with one of bombers two picks then hawthorn next O Taylor - Bulldogs, Giants and crows interested 1st round parties Greeves Barker Guess work X Taylor - hard to see slipping past this point in the draft Schubert - if we want a tall he'll be considered Grjl - hard to see slipping past this point in the draft Lindsay - might be considered but range likely to start from hawks/gws picks Marsh - would melbourne consider him Pickett - could the dees consider him with on night one, whispers that we could are doing the rounds, has interest from bulldogs and hawks.

@ChaserJ is usually well educated in draft prospects. Any thoughts on who we should select here? I usually watch a fair bit of junior footy but didn't see nearly as much as I would have liked this year.

My thoughts are constantly changing but I think my preference at this stage, should Robey and Grjl be off the table, would be Farrow and O Taylor. Both provide run and good ball use with Farrow in particular having scope to go into the middle down the track. Taylor seems to have a rare combination of speed and excellent ball use which is perfect for the modern game. Wouldnt be upset with Marsh as well and can see a good reason to add him to the list given our medium forwards are ageing. 37 I would look at a small forward. Hopefully one of Pickett, Byrne or Matthews will be available.

I have some reservations about Sharp as well, not just on his athleticism but his ability to play in any other position. We'd have to be confident he'll be a bonafide 200 gamer inside mid as I just can't see him playing anywhere else. If he's good enough to be a long term starting inside extractor then by all means we should pick him. Trying to project 5 years into the future of what our midfield balance could be.. Pickett (70/30), Rivers, Langford, Lindsay, Windsor, Tholstrup, D Sharp Has this got enough balance of contested ball winning ability, outside run, speed and disposal skills? I think it might, and what might work in Sharps favour is the fact that the rest of these mids aren't one-dimensional and can play in other positions.

We would but Hilary won't be available.

Would low key love a Collingwood death ride.

I don't mind the idea of flipping one of our picks into next year's first round but given both West Coast and Richmond have 2 picks each in the top 4 I would be surprised if they sacrificed next years first for a 3rd first round pick that will be mid-ranged. Perhaps North Melbourne might be bold again if they back themselves in to improve next year. However, they could equally be reticent due to last year's trading which cost them pick 4 in this draft. Dees: 25, 26, NM f1 Roos: 8, 37 Dont think the roos will find this appealing enough. Could be many variants around including 2027 picks. Essendon again unlikely due to 2 early picks. Perhaps a team like Collingwood, Geelong or St Kilda might look to move back into that range of the draft?

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Had forgotten about Tom Matthews. Looked very impressive late last year and certainly has a lot of tricks for a small forward. Wonder what injury has kept him out for most of this year.

My early guess for how the early part of the draft will pan out. Duursma - eagles CDT - eagles Robey - tigers Grjl - tigers X Taylor - bombers Sharp - bombers Potentially leaving us to pick from two of Cumming, Lindsay, Dovaston, Farrow, Schubert, Marsh, O Taylor, Greeves, NHH

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On Gettable Cal says its unlikely clubs will be trading up in the top 10. Then he linked clubs with the following players, though sounded more like his thoughts on what clubs could do rather than proper mail. West Coast: CDT, Duursma Richmond: Grlj, Robey, Cumming, X Taylor Essendon: Robey, X Taylor, Sharp, Cumming, Farrow, Schubert

Gone down a somewhat youth path for this 23 so wont be our best team by any stretch. FB: Adams Petty Bowey HB: Howes Turner Jiath C: Windsor Langford Lindsay HF: Chandler JvR Tholstrup Ff: Jefferson Mihocek Fritsch R: Gawn Rivers Pickett I: Viney Heath Langdon Steele salem Can probably substitute Jefferson for Kentfield. Viney to spend more time in the forward line. We are in desperate need for a high pressure small forward.

Ranked 12 in twomeys phantom and 13 at rookie me central, the 188cm defender/mid has drawn some comparisons to Jordon Dawson and Hayden Young. WA kid which may put off some here. Write up from the website rookie me. #24Jacob FarrowSummarySNAPSHOT: “The leading prospect out of WA, Farrow is a big-bodied half-back with running power, a booming left foot and midfield potential.” – Hayden Narducci The big bolter out of Western Australia this year, Jacob Farrow started the season on fire with back-to-back 27-disposal games in the WAFL Colts. Having been overlooked for the summer program, Farrow’s form across half-back saw him storm into the state 18s setup, exciting recruiters with his smooth movement and lethal left foot kicking. He leapfrogged many contenders to put himself in WA’s primary midfield rotation. Able to break the game wide open with his kicking, Farrow has drawn many comparisons to Hayden Young and Jordan Dawson. His height and running capabilities give him the scope to move from tall intercepting defender, to strong inside midfielder in future. With a bit more time and vision of the field ahead of him, Farrow shows much more confidence and ability to take on dangerous kicks and gain meterage, highlighted by his final two games of the State 18’s where he led all comers for metres gained. Farrow earned a valuable taste of senior footy this year, playing three games in West Perth’s League side and peaking with a 22-disposal, nine-mark performance against East Perth before running out the season back at Colts level. There is still clearly plenty of growth left for Farrow, but his strong blend of athleticism and skills have fans and recruiters alike excited for what he could become. STRENGTHS: + Agility + Intercept marking + Kicking + Power + Rebounding + Size IMPROVEMENTS: - Defensive craft - Endurance Used mostly at half-back throughout 2025, Farrow’s raw power and size make him an ideal prospect athletically for his role. His ability to read the play, take intercept marks and create from defence with penetrative kicking is what sets him apart in this year’s draft crop. Possessing a great blend of defensive and offensive acumen, Farrow can play loose or tight on an opponent and still find himself plenty of the footy. Adept at one-on-one contests, intercepting, or providing an option for his teammates under pressure, Farrow’s defensive abilities are arguably outshone only by the threat he creates with ball in hand. He leans on his turn of speed to create time and space to pick out the best option going forward. One of the best kicks in the draft over distance, Farrow has drawn comparisons to Hayden Young for his powerful and accurate left foot. He is not afraid to gain metres with the ball in hand either, highlighted in his Round 4 WAFL Colts game when he took four consecutive bounces as he ran the ball out of defence and through the midfield before delivering inside 50. That same rebounding ability was seen in his National Championships outing against the Allies, where he racked up 29 disposals and 803 metres gained as the main distributor out of defence. The main attraction for recruiters is his potential to evolve into a strong and damaging inside midfielder, in the mould of players like Young and Jordan Dawson. Already getting a taste of this for West Perth and WA, Farrow showed glimpses of an exciting future in the centre. Though he seemed more comfortable down back, he grew in confidence and comfort as a midfielder having spent much of his junior career as a mid-forward. There aren’t many glaring holes in Farrow’s game, but his lack of high-level exposure in the midfield and scoreboard impact remain slight queries for recruiters. He's seeking to improve his defensive craft to lock down a starting spot down back at AFL level, while his endurance running is another area for growth. Though, there is no doubt though that with the weapons he has, Farrow could become one of the top players from this year’s draft class.

Oskar Taylor should be in the mix too imo

I mentioned this in another thread but if the Hawks wanted to move up two spots in the first round then 10 and 22 for 8 and 37 is reasonable and about what you'd expect to get it done. Teams have used 2nd round picks to move up just one spot in the first round with nothing coming back the other way in recent drafts.

The mids do look a bit underwhelming this year but what do I know. If there's one thing I do know, it's that our recruiters will pick who they want and it won't be a reach despite what the phantoms say.

Great agility, good recovery from contests and keeps his feet. Has athletic traits as well. Not as explosive and dual sided as Watson but not many are and if he was he'd be going top 5. I'm on board. Seems to be outside of most peoples top 15 but dont really care about that. It may even present an opportunity for us to slightly downgrade pick 8 for an earlier 2nd or an extra future pick. Similar to the Pickett trade that netted as Rivers as well.

I'm just hoping there will be an actual announcement in the next two years, not just a vague progress update.

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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.