List Mgmt. 2016 Draft Prospects(Poll Added)

[GreatSouthWest]

And apparently Essendon like players to spell things backwards.

"d.r.u.g.f. oh I give up"

 

[goodcop badcop]

Think you're mixing up English with Marshall

Nope

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-tall-forwards-and-rucks-20160928-grqcpl.html

 

[Bemoreboyddog]

It's actually not as weird as it sounds - it's a standard neuropsychological test designed to assess mental function (more specifically, concentration and attention). Some clubs use alternative versions too.

Agree it's not weird that it's a question, thought it was odd that it was only linked to Essendon.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Agree it's not weird that it's a question, thought it was odd that it was only linked to Essendon.

I know of a couple of alternate versions that I've heard previous draftees say they've had administered. Same basic test, but different form. Bombers are definitely most renowned for it though.

 

[Pugz89]

Didn't Pannalstaroz say he had a meeting yesterday?

 

[Wizard17]

81 Western Bulldogs - Ari Sakeson / Sandringham Dragons

Decided to pick a player who impressed me in the TAC finals at our last pick in the BF Phantom.

 

[Wizard17]

Decided to pick a player who impressed me in the TAC finals at our last pick in the BF Phantom.

Reckon he could become a pretty good tall back flanker, got a very good defensive game and can find plenty of footy to rebound out of defense.

 

[Dav1d]

Reckon he could become a pretty good tall back flanker, got a very good defensive game and can find plenty of footy to rebound out of defense.

You must be bored if you have to reply to yourself

I love his name though
If he stuffs up I don't need to remember his name because I am always saying for 'for **** sakes son'
I am not even kidding

 

[Wizard17]

You must be bored if you have to reply to yourself

I love his name though
If he stuffs up I don't need to remember his name because I am always saying for 'for **** sakes son'
I am not even kidding

Remember him doing a real number on Marshall in the TAC granny pretty sure he got about 20 touches and kept Marshall to something like 3 touches.

 

[RUNVS]

Asking Todd Marshall if he's got a gf huh

Thinking it was just a general question and not a suggestion we force players to breed for father sons

Or your recruiters are just perverts

 

[Yojimbo]

Decided to pick a player who impressed me in the TAC finals at our last pick in the BF Phantom.

I think i read his older brother had a late growth spurt and is
now around 199 cm so you could have delivered a rookie
ruck without knowing it.

 

[Dav1d]

Or your recruiters are just perverts

Picturing it been similar to that.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Remember him doing a real number on Marshall in the TAC granny pretty sure he got about 20 touches and kept Marshall to something like 3 touches.

Had a good game against Battle as well, I don't mind the selection. Only he's at that awkward height, it would be better if he was that little bit taller. Tested in at 190.5cm 83.2kg.

 

[Bemoreboyddog]

Not sure if mentioned here earlier but Battle still has to complete year 12 next year so a debut next year looks unlikely. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with where he's drafted.

 

[VitalDread]

Not sure if mentioned here earlier but Battle still has to complete year 12 next year so a debut next year looks unlikely. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with where he's drafted.

Didnt turner had that last year and still played 8-10 games ?

 

[murphy2bedabest]

Not sure if mentioned here earlier but Battle still has to complete year 12 next year so a debut next year looks unlikely. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with where he's drafted.

if he is seen as the best option to become a 10 year player, 200 gamer what does it matter?

also do we really think we are going to pick any player that is going to have a huge impact on next season? im not talking about a kid who could have a great preseason and have an impact. i mean we are not picking someone who we think will improve us in 2017, we are picking someone who could have an impact, but will be developing towards keeping this team going in a few years.

 

[VitalDread]

Marshall and Battle would be my first two options

 

[giblj]

Herald Sun article about Champion Data's rankings for this year's draft:

AFL draft 2016: Champion Data ranks the top 30 players based on their statistical performances

THE AFL’s official number cruncher, Champion Data, has selected this year’s top 30 draft nominations based on their statistical performances.

If Champion Data was picking from the schoolyard, this is how next Friday’s draft would look.

Herald Sun draft expert SAM LANDSBERGER runs his eyes over Champion Data’s rankings and assesses when the players might be selected.

*** POWER RANKINGS***

1. Andrew McGrath (179cm, 75kg halfback) Sandringham Dragons

Averaged most disposals in TAC Cup as a midfielder and most disposals at championships of any defender.

SAM LANDSBERGER SAYS: Giants would love McGrath at No. 2 to play as a defensive forward and then help replace Heath Shaw. Dons undecided at pick one.

2. Hugh McCluggage (185cm, 75kg midfielder) North Ballarat Rebels

Unprecedented goalkicking ability for a midfielder. Averaged 24 disposals and two goals in 17 games — a feat never achieved in the AFL.

SAM SAYS: Most clubs have McCluggage on top, but if the Bombers go McGrath he could fall to GWS or Brisbane. Glides through traffic.

3. Tim Taranto (186cm, 82kg midfielder) Sandringham Dragons

Averaged most SuperCoach points in TAC Cup and third most in the championships. Averaged more contested marks than any other TAC Cup midfielder.

SAM SAYS: Think Nat Fyfe. Taranto’s aerial prowess is massive and he spoils, shepherds and tackles. Could be Carlton’s at pick five.

4. Ben Ainsworth (179cm, 74kg forward) Gippsland Power

Demonstrated midfield capabilities late, averaging 29 disposals and three goals in final four games.

SAM SAYS: Has long been near the top of this class and likely to be a Brisbane Lion at pick three. In the Jamie Elliott mould.

5. Jack Bowes (187cm, 78kg midfielder) Cairns/Gold Coast academy

Most skilful midfielder in the draft. Wins his own ball, uses it efficiently, hits the scoreboard and has played against men in the NEAFL.

SAM SAYS: Gold Coast will secure this Simon Black-type midfielder as its first academy star. Will the Lions bid pick three and force a fair price?

6. Will Setterfield (190cm, 80kg midfielder) Sandringham Dragons/GWS academy

Low disposal tally but a big body, strong at the contest, chips in defensively and can play forward.

SAM SAYS: Essendon could drop a draft bomb and bid for the GWS academy star at No. 1 Ripper kid who had 16 tackles in a TAC Cup final.

7. Jack Scrimshaw (193cm, 80kg defender) Sandringham Dragons

Only played seven TAC Cup games, but averaged second most disposals and most intercepts of any halfback.

SAM SAYS: Great kicking action, nice size and an impressive season after the previous two were plagued by injury. Suns lurking.

8. Harry Perryman (184cm, 75kg defender) Collingullie/GWS academy

Rated top 10 per cent for disposals, contested possessions, intercepts and metres gained at the championships. Small sample this season.

SAM SAYS: Yet another discounted gem for GWS. Not quick, but beautiful skills on both sides and has been playing against men for three years.

9. Sam Petrevski-Seton (181cm, 75kg midfielder) Claremont

Undersold for his hard edge. Won more than 50 per cent of possessions contested in WAFL Colts and ranked in the top 10 for tackles.

SAM SAYS: Had some thinking Cyril Rioli this year. Uses it well on both sides and should find a home in the top 10, possibly at the Suns or Blues.

10. Daniel Venables (186cm, 81kg forward) Western Jets

Only averaged 13 disposals at the championships, but won the second most AFL player ratings points of any forward.

SAM SAYS: Quality over quantity for Venables, who won a Vic Metro game offhis own boot. Powerful All-Australian who should go first round.

11. Brad Scheer (184cm, 83kg midfielder) Palm Beach-Currumbin/Gold Coast academy

Averaged fourth most player ratings points of any midfielder at the championships, from just 16 disposals per game.

SAM SAYS: Numbers resemble Marcus Bontempelli — can have a huge impact off limited disposals. Suns should secure Scheer, even if it means going into points deficit.

12. Dylan Clarke (187cm, 85kg midfielder) Eastern Ranges

Averaged 13 contested possessions and 5.5 clearances per game this year, both ranked No. 1 for any midfielder.

SAM SAYS: Kicking concerns mean he’s likely to fall in the second round. Brother Ryan Clarke impressed at North Melbourne this year.

13. Oliver Florent (183cm, 74kg half-forward) Sandringham Dragons

Could be the best outside midfielder. Averaged 21 disposals and kicked four goals in the final three TAC Cup finals

SAM SAYS: Resilient character with X-Factor and a penetrating kick. Some think he’ll stay in Victoria and could go as early as North’s pick 11.

14. Josh Battle (192cm, 90kg key forward) Dandenong Stingrays

Battle’s 3.0 goals per TAC Cup game the most of any player and his 11 goals at championships were almost the most.

SAM SAYS: Surprise to see Battle this high. Elite runner who will play as a third forward at AFL level. Could be in Richmond’s sights at pick 27.

15. Will Brodie (189cm, 82kg midfielder) Murray Bushrangers

In 35 Champion Data games, Brodie has won 30 disposals just once. Elite stoppage player, ranking in top 10 for clearances in the TAC Cup.

SAM SAYS: Long rated a top-five pick, but could slide a few picks. A blue-chip choice. Ready to rock as an inside midfielder.

16. Kobe Mutch (184cm, 79kg midfielder) Bendigo Pioneers/GWS academy

Finds the ball at every level. Kicking efficiency of 65 per cent impressive given his high contested possession rate.

SAM SAYS: Giants so rich in talent they’re likely to let this academy prospect blossom elsewhere. Accumulator with a streak of leadership.

17. Tim English (203cm, 86kg ruckman) South Fremantle

English averaged 18 disposals per 100 minutes game time at the championships — No. 1 for any ruckman.

SAM SAYS: Needs time but can impact midfield in the Dean Cox vein. Logical pick for Fremantle at No. 7, if Gold Coast doesn’t pounce first.

18. Jordan Galluci (183cm, 75kg midfielder) Eastern Ranges

Averaged 20 disposals and kicked 1.8 goals in TAC Cup while his 422m gained at the championships ranked No. 3 of any midfielder.

SAM SAYS: Great athlete who can put the jets on, ala Norm Smith winner Jason Johannisen. Crows and Power circling.

19. Zac Fisher (175cm, 61kg midfielder) Perth

No. 1 West Australian at the championships and their only player to average at least 20 disposals. Rated above average for goals and score involvements.

SAM SAYS: Small but crafty, Fisher was playing senior bush footy at 15 and impressed in the WAFL this year. Does size matter after Caleb Daniel?

20. Alex Witherden (184cm, 78kg defender) Geelong Falcons

In 12 Geelong Falcons games he averaged 18 disposals and seven contested possessions.

SAM SAYS: Classy right-footer boasts a deep kick and looks a slight chance to join Port Adelaide at No. 14.

21. Jy Simpkin (181cm, 71kg forward) Murray Bushrangers

Won 17 disposals, four clearances and kicked 1.4 goals in his TAC Cup game and showed class at the 2015 championships.

SAM SAYS: Rated a top-10 shot before breaking his leg early in the season. Creative forward who will be strongly considered by Sydney and North Melbourne in the first 11 picks.

22. Jack Graham (183cm, 83kg midfielder) North Adelaide

Won the equal most disposals of any player at the championships. Strong inside and explosive outside, gaining second most metres of any midfielder.

SAM SAYS: Joined Tom Hawkins, Marc Murphy and Stephen Coniglio as a Larke Medallist, but a quad injury ended his year early. Second-rounder.

23. Will Hayward (186cm, 76kg forward) North Adelaide

Proven goalkicker, bagging eight from four games at the championships and 33 from nine SANFL under-18 games.

SAM SAYS: The bolter. Hayward booted 13 goals in his final two games to rocket into the top-10 conversation. Suns and Dogs, keen while Port and Crows have picks around the mark.

24. Shai Bolton (177cm, 67kg forward) South Fremantle

Best ball carrier at championships, gaining 431m per game. Can also win his own ball, recording a contested possession rate above 50 per cent in WAFL Colts.

SAM SAYS: Freakish talent with a clever sidestep and pace to burn. Would appeal to the Dogs, Pies and Swans.

25. Luke Bunker (185cm, 78kg midfielder) Northern Knights

Mr Consistent. Won 23 or more disposals in every TAC Cup match and had more score involvements than any other Vic Metro midfielder.

SAM SAYS: Huge surprise Bunker is here. No invite to the national combine suggests his best shot is the rookie draft.

26. Jarrod Berry (191cm, 80kg defender) North Ballarat Rebels

Only averaged 17 disposals for North Ballarat but did have standout games, including kicking 3.3 against Bendigo.

SAM SAYS: Won’t go top 10 as once thought, but can play anywhere on the ground and looks a future leader. Would fit the flexible Bulldog mould.

27. Sam Powell-Pepper (186cm, 83kg midfielder) East Perth

In 51 Champion Data games he never won 30 disposals. But averaged more than 300m gained from just 13 touches for Western Australia.

SAM SAYS: Bull at stoppages and can kicks goals. Supreme runner who looks a second-round selection.

28. Jonty Scharenberg (186cm, 80kg midfielder) Glenelg

Safe prospect with his output predictable. Was a top-five clearance player at the championships.

SAM SAYS: Brother of Collingwood’s Matthew loves the heavy work but lacks a bit of zip. Unlikely to be taken in the top 40.

29. Todd Marshall (198cm, 87kg key forward) Murray Bushrangers

Poor production since start of championships. Last 12 games averaged just eight disposals and 1.7 goals.

SAM SAYS: Glowing potential will see him drafted higher. Dogs would love him at No. 18 to learn from premiership stars Travis Cloke and Tom Boyd. Shouldn’t get past St Kilda’s pick 23.

30. Jacob Allison (194cm, 79kg midfielder) Aspley/Brisbane Lions academy

Struggled to find his best position. Liked his 2015 and showed glimpses this year he has star potential.

SAM SAYS: Lions likely to go into points deficit to grab Allison, should a bid come beyond pick 22. Can give it a roost off halfback.

 

[dergert]

No pure outside players or awkward 190-192 cm key fwds please.

 

[Bemoreboyddog]

if he is seen as the best option to become a 10 year player, 200 gamer what does it matter?

also do we really think we are going to pick any player that is going to have a huge impact on next season? im not talking about a kid who could have a great preseason and have an impact. i mean we are not picking someone who we think will improve us in 2017, we are picking someone who could have an impact, but will be developing towards keeping this team going in a few years.

Long term view is always key but you're paying for a guy that can't train and be an AFL player full time in his first year so he'll take a little longer (I'd assume) so I'd be interested to know whether that affects a clubs thinking when they consider drafting him.

 

[murphy2bedabest]

I wonder what the reaction would be if we picked up marshall/english at 18 and battle at 26

 

[murphy2bedabest]

Long term view is always key but you're paying for a guy that can't train and be an AFL player full time in his first year so he'll take a little longer (I'd assume) so I'd be interested to know whether that affects a clubs thinking when they consider drafting him.

If you were brisbane would you say to a kid that we are going to allow you to stay in your home state for your first year, spend time in brisbane during the year to ease them into life away from home?

 

[Mofra]

Long term view is always key but you're paying for a guy that can't train and be an AFL player full time in his first year so he'll take a little longer (I'd assume) so I'd be interested to know whether that affects a clubs thinking when they consider drafting him.

Like Dangerfield?

 

[Gollo]

What do we think about Ridley at 26?

 

[VitalDread]

No pure outside players or awkward 190-192 cm key fwds please.

Wasn't Macrae and Hunter pure outside midfielders/forward