I won't waste any time at all & shall dive right in to it
I am going to claim Jarrod Berry as my favourite at this early stage
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-11-26/the-next-batch-whos-the-pick-of-the-2016-draft-crop
THE INTRODUCTION of trading future draft picks means clubs already have a reasonable sense of next year's draft class.
But with the 2015 intake now complete, focus will turn quickly to next season's crop and how the pool is shaping up.
AFL.com.au has listed 10 names you'll hear plenty about in the lead-up to the 2016 NAB AFL Draft.
Ben Ainsworth178cm/73kg DOB: 10/2/98 Gippsland Power/Vic CountrySmall forward
Ainsworth would have been a very early selection at this year's draft had he been eligible. His form this season was terrific as a small forward for Gippsland Power and he booted 15 goals for Vic Country to win All Australian selection. The teenager is brilliant and smart in the air, an accurate kick and has a nice dose of flair around goal. He looks set to be one of the most exciting prospects of next season.
Jarrod Berry 191cm/80kg DOB: 5/2/98North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country Tall defender
With great dash and physicality, Berry has some special skills as a running tall defender. Because of his range of traits, he can be played on the wing and across half-forward as well, and spent stages of this season in different spots. Berry is tough and hard at the ball, and showed that across Vic Country's carnival as a bottom-ager, when he was awarded All Australian honours. His season was cut short by shoulder surgery.
Jack Bowes 187cm/76kg DOB: 26/1/98Surfers Paradise/Queensland Midfielder
Bowes has the size and temperament to play in a number of spots. The rangey midfielder can be used in an inside role, but also on the wing or across half-forward, where his overhead marking comes to the fore. Bowes has great evasive skills in traffic and although not being exceptionally quick, he finds a way out of trouble whenever he's in it. Bowes is a member of the Gold Coast academy and looks likely to be the Suns' first top-line academy product.
Will Brodie 187cm/80kg DOB: 23/8/98 Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country Midfielder
Will Brodie (right) fires out a handball for Vic Country this year. Picture: AFL Media
Brodie was a consistent member of Vic Country's title-winning midfield at the championships this year and will be a prospect who will keep improving his game next season. The hard and tough midfielder is great at the stoppages, works his way into the contest through sheer running power, and has the height to outbody opponents around the ball.
Harrison Macreadie 195cm/82kg DOB: 11/4/98 Henty/NSW-ACT Tall defender
Macreadie looks to be one of the best tall prospects in next year's group. He has the size to hold down centre-half back and the athleticism to play on the wing. Macreadie uses the ball cleanly, can take marks overhead and isn't afraid to tuck the ball under his arm and go for it. He is a member of the Greater Western Sydney academy zone. Get ready for the debate to rage again about the Giants' access to the Riverina region.
Brandon Parfitt 177cm/72kg DOB: 27/8/98 Nightcliff/North Adelaide/NT Midfielder
A courageous and tough small midfielder who attacks the ball ferociously. Parfitt is precise by hand and foot, and clever around goal as well. He showed those traits for the Northern Territory at this year's division two championships. He was named his team's MVP for the carnival and was also selected in the All Australian team on the interchange. Has been playing in South Australia this year after relocating from the NT.
Sam Petrevski-Seton 179cm/70kg DOB: 19/2/98 Claremont/WA Midfielder
There won't be many players with more class in the 2016 draft crop than Petrevski-Seton. The smooth-moving West Australian is crisp and deft on both feet, and smart with his hands as well. He is an early candidate as one of the first couple of players picked next season due to his speed, finishing skills and game sense. He mixes his skill with a hard attack on the ball and some flashiness in the air, and was named an All Australian this year.
Jonty Scharenberg 185cm/77kg DOB: 28/8/98 Glenelg/South Australia Midfielder
Jonty Scharenberg (right) competes for the ball in the under-18 championships. Picture: AFL Media
The younger brother of Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg, the South Australian midfielder is classy with the ball and impressed this year at senior level in the SANFL. He's shorter than his brother and plays in a different way, but is strong over the contest and wins plenty of his own touches. He's able to combine that with good ball use and he also likes to float forward and hit the scoreboard when he can.
Jy Simpkin 181cm/73kg DOB: 5/3/98 Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country Small forward
Simpkin had some electric moments for Vic Country at under-18 level this year and will be expecting to have even more in 2016. The half-forward has pace and smarts, and is deadly around goal, snapping some brilliant shots throughout the year. He will be aiming to push up the ground a little more next year but is always dangerous when in possession and is damaging by foot.
Alex Witherden 185cm/77kg DOB: 10/9/98 Geelong Falcons Half-back
A composed and attacking half-back, Witherden's draft hopes grew towards the end of this season as he started to control games for the Geelong Falcons. His class and penetrating kicking was valuable at TAC Cup level, and he won selection in the NAB AFL Academy level two squad. Witherden has a good mix of toughness and skill, and will be a player to watch develop throughout 2016.
I am going to claim Jarrod Berry as my favourite at this early stage
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-11-26/the-next-batch-whos-the-pick-of-the-2016-draft-crop
THE INTRODUCTION of trading future draft picks means clubs already have a reasonable sense of next year's draft class.
But with the 2015 intake now complete, focus will turn quickly to next season's crop and how the pool is shaping up.
AFL.com.au has listed 10 names you'll hear plenty about in the lead-up to the 2016 NAB AFL Draft.
Ben Ainsworth178cm/73kg DOB: 10/2/98 Gippsland Power/Vic CountrySmall forward
Ainsworth would have been a very early selection at this year's draft had he been eligible. His form this season was terrific as a small forward for Gippsland Power and he booted 15 goals for Vic Country to win All Australian selection. The teenager is brilliant and smart in the air, an accurate kick and has a nice dose of flair around goal. He looks set to be one of the most exciting prospects of next season.
Jarrod Berry 191cm/80kg DOB: 5/2/98North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country Tall defender
With great dash and physicality, Berry has some special skills as a running tall defender. Because of his range of traits, he can be played on the wing and across half-forward as well, and spent stages of this season in different spots. Berry is tough and hard at the ball, and showed that across Vic Country's carnival as a bottom-ager, when he was awarded All Australian honours. His season was cut short by shoulder surgery.
Jack Bowes 187cm/76kg DOB: 26/1/98Surfers Paradise/Queensland Midfielder
Bowes has the size and temperament to play in a number of spots. The rangey midfielder can be used in an inside role, but also on the wing or across half-forward, where his overhead marking comes to the fore. Bowes has great evasive skills in traffic and although not being exceptionally quick, he finds a way out of trouble whenever he's in it. Bowes is a member of the Gold Coast academy and looks likely to be the Suns' first top-line academy product.
Will Brodie 187cm/80kg DOB: 23/8/98 Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country Midfielder
Will Brodie (right) fires out a handball for Vic Country this year. Picture: AFL Media
Brodie was a consistent member of Vic Country's title-winning midfield at the championships this year and will be a prospect who will keep improving his game next season. The hard and tough midfielder is great at the stoppages, works his way into the contest through sheer running power, and has the height to outbody opponents around the ball.
Harrison Macreadie 195cm/82kg DOB: 11/4/98 Henty/NSW-ACT Tall defender
Macreadie looks to be one of the best tall prospects in next year's group. He has the size to hold down centre-half back and the athleticism to play on the wing. Macreadie uses the ball cleanly, can take marks overhead and isn't afraid to tuck the ball under his arm and go for it. He is a member of the Greater Western Sydney academy zone. Get ready for the debate to rage again about the Giants' access to the Riverina region.
Brandon Parfitt 177cm/72kg DOB: 27/8/98 Nightcliff/North Adelaide/NT Midfielder
A courageous and tough small midfielder who attacks the ball ferociously. Parfitt is precise by hand and foot, and clever around goal as well. He showed those traits for the Northern Territory at this year's division two championships. He was named his team's MVP for the carnival and was also selected in the All Australian team on the interchange. Has been playing in South Australia this year after relocating from the NT.
Sam Petrevski-Seton 179cm/70kg DOB: 19/2/98 Claremont/WA Midfielder
There won't be many players with more class in the 2016 draft crop than Petrevski-Seton. The smooth-moving West Australian is crisp and deft on both feet, and smart with his hands as well. He is an early candidate as one of the first couple of players picked next season due to his speed, finishing skills and game sense. He mixes his skill with a hard attack on the ball and some flashiness in the air, and was named an All Australian this year.
Jonty Scharenberg 185cm/77kg DOB: 28/8/98 Glenelg/South Australia Midfielder
Jonty Scharenberg (right) competes for the ball in the under-18 championships. Picture: AFL Media
The younger brother of Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg, the South Australian midfielder is classy with the ball and impressed this year at senior level in the SANFL. He's shorter than his brother and plays in a different way, but is strong over the contest and wins plenty of his own touches. He's able to combine that with good ball use and he also likes to float forward and hit the scoreboard when he can.
Jy Simpkin 181cm/73kg DOB: 5/3/98 Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country Small forward
Simpkin had some electric moments for Vic Country at under-18 level this year and will be expecting to have even more in 2016. The half-forward has pace and smarts, and is deadly around goal, snapping some brilliant shots throughout the year. He will be aiming to push up the ground a little more next year but is always dangerous when in possession and is damaging by foot.
Alex Witherden 185cm/77kg DOB: 10/9/98 Geelong Falcons Half-back
A composed and attacking half-back, Witherden's draft hopes grew towards the end of this season as he started to control games for the Geelong Falcons. His class and penetrating kicking was valuable at TAC Cup level, and he won selection in the NAB AFL Academy level two squad. Witherden has a good mix of toughness and skill, and will be a player to watch develop throughout 2016.
