Review 2017 AFL National Draft - Friday 24th November

[roos_fanatic08]

I'm seriously hope Darcy Fogarty seriously falls down the order to our 2nd pick...there is talk he won't be able to test at the combine.

 

[giantroo]

I'm seriously hope Darcy Fogarty seriously falls down the order to our 2nd pick...there is talk he won't be able to test at the combine.

If we get a Rayner/Dow/LDU and D.Fogarty at our first two picks, we would have done extremely well.

 

[chaelsonnen]

If we get a Rayner/Dow/LDU and D.Fogarty at our first two picks, we would have done extremely well.

Fogarty would be an insane get, but no way he falls outside the top 20.

 

[Kciza]

Fogarty would be an insane get, but no way he falls outside the top 20.

It happens. Clarke and Hibberd were expected first founders and both fell into our laps in the second round

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Not a chance he will still be top 10.

At the beginning of the year there was no chance he was going outside the top 3, but here we are.

There is a big chance he falls out of the top 15 imo. A very lean year combined with injury concerns and potentially not testing at the combine might see him slip down the ranks a bit. Happens every year with at least 1-2. The other thing with Fogarty is that he doesn't have a set position, he has shown alot all over the ground but isn't a guarantee to make it as a midfielder.

We'll have a few bolters come the combine. Think crazy good athletes like Naughton and Balta.

Then you have guys like Brayshaw, Hunter Clark, Coffield, Worpel, Higgins, Constable and Stephenson all playing excellent footy at the moment. All these guys have momentum and could climb the ranks pretty quickly especially if they test well at the combine.

 

[giantroo]

Knightmare's power rankings

Knightmare's AFL Draft Power Rankings: September
Each month, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Christopher Doerre - aka Knightmare - unveils his power rankings to give readers an early insight into the top 20 prospects ahead of the 2017 draft.

As well as attending live games, Doerre pores through match vision, analyses the stats and talks to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful analysis.

However, these rankings are his personal opinions, and are not reflective of the thoughts of AFL clubs.

Aside from his monthly power rankings Doerre also produces a weekly draft wrap and he will also predict who goes where with his annual phantom draft in November.


1. Cameron Rayner (VIC)

Best position: General forward/inside midfielder
Height, weight: 187cm, 88kg
Recruited from: Western Jets
Projected draft range: top five
Similar to: Dustin Martin
August Ranking: 1
Rationale: Impactful through the midfield with his contested ball-winning and explosiveness. Just as good if not better up forward with his one-on-one and scoring capabilities.
Strengths:
Damaging both as a forward and midfielder
Aggression
Scoreboard impact
Strength
Powerful fend-off
Burst through tackles at speed
Stands up through tackles and delivers handballs to target
Clean at ground level
First possession winner at stoppages
Contested ball winner
Clearances
Draws free kicks
Explosive pace
Evasiveness in traffic
High leap
Tackles with force
Plays with desperation and provides second and third efforts
Powerful and damaging kick over distance often with good kick placement
Vision
Decision making
One-on-one marking
Marking threat on the lead
Aerial marking
Production
Big game and big moment performer
Weaknesses:
Endurance
Set shot goalkicking
Kicking mildly inconsistent


2. Paddy Dow (VIC)

Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 184cm, 78kg
Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Projected draft range: top five
Similar to: Patrick Dangerfield
August Ranking: 2
Rationale: In his final game for Bendigo, Dow played with a hurt shoulder but pushed himself into contention for the No.1 overall selection with 35 disposals, seven inside-50s, six clearances and two goals. With his explosive pace and contested ball-winning, Dow may develop into the best midfielder in this year's draft.
Strengths:
First possession winner at stoppages
Contested ball winner
Wins clearances
Burst out of stoppages at speed
Acceleration
Desperation
Tackling
Clean skills
Lowers eyes
Composure in traffic
Evasiveness
Scoreboard impact
Weaknesses:
At stoppages can be prone to bombing long for territory rather than taking his time to consider best options.


3. Adam Cerra (VIC)

Best position: Inside midfielder
Height, weight: 186cm, 85kg
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Projected draft range: top five
Similar to: Trent Cotchin
August Ranking: 3
Rationale: Has missed a lot of football in 2017 with a meniscus injury in his knee and shoulder surgery more recently which ended his season. But he wins clearances, first possession at stoppages and displays class and clean ball use. One of this year's best midfielders.
Strengths:
Contested-ball winning
Wins first possession at stoppages
Stoppage work
Wins clearances
Stands up through tackles
Strong build
Strong mark overhead
One-on-one marking
Clean at ground level
Clean ball user on both sides of the body
Decision-making
Vision
Composure under pressure
Production
Evasiveness
Endurance
Work rate
Best suited through midfield but can also be utilised down back or up forward
Weaknesses:
Acceleration


4. Luke Davies-Uniacke (VIC)

Best position: Inside midfield/general forward
Height, weight: 187cm, 85kg
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Projected draft range: top five
Similar to: Ollie Wines
August Ranking: 4
Rationale: Lack of improvement since the early stages of the season sees Davies-Uniacke placed behind Rayner, Dow and Cerra.
Strengths:
Stoppage work
Contested ball-winning
Reading of ruck taps
Gets to best spots at stoppages
Clearance winner
Explosive 10m burst of speed to break away from contest
Clean at ground level
Vision
Decision-making
Quick hands in close
Scoreboard impact
Overhead marking
Strength
Strength through core and hips to keep his feet in the contest and stands up through tackles
Midfielder with versatility to play forward or back
Has played his best football against more mature bodies
Weaknesses:
Placement of kicks mildly inconsistent
Can have quiet games or quiet patches in games

5. Noah Balta (VIC)

Best position: Key forward/key defence
Height, weight: 194cm, 92kg
Recruited from: Calder Cannons
Projected draft range: first to second round
Similar to: Jarrad Waite
August Ranking: 7
Rationale: Speculative call, but Balta has the attributes and on-field impact to be the best key position player in this draft. His explosive pace, extremely long kick and mix of cleanness at ground level and contested marking could see Balta develop into anything.
Strengths:
Versatility to impact games in any of the 18 field positions
Freakishly clean and one touch at ground level
Explosive, breakaway pace
Breaks the lines
Burst athlete who can get several touches in chains forward
Agility
Vertical leap
Strength
Contested marking
Gets front position in marking contests
Reads the drop of the ball
Difficult to contain one the lead or leaping up at the football
Takes marks at full stretch
Stands up through tackles
Tackling
Scoreboard impact
Weaknesses:
Unclear best position
Inconsistent performances
Football smarts


6. Darcy Fogarty (SA)

Best position: Utility
Height, weight: 192cm, 88kg
Recruited from: Glenelg
Projected draft range: top 10
Similar to: Jake Stringer
August Ranking: 10
Rationale: : Out for the season with a small meniscus tear he carried through the Under-18 Championships. Struggled during the Championships due to the tear and needs to be given the benefit of the doubt based on attributes demonstrated and performances from 2016.
Strengths:
Strength
Contested-ball winning
Clearance winner
Contested marking
Body-on-body strength
Fend offs
Stands up through tackles
Courage
Competitiveness
Versatility to play anywhere other than ruck
Scoreboard impact
Clean ball user by hand and foot
Vision
Decision making
High leap
Evasion
Agility
Weaknesses:
Endurance
Unclear best position
Inconsistent 2017 performances and production
Poor Under-18 Championships

7. Jarrod Brander (VIC)
Best position: Key forward/key defence
Height, weight: 195cm, 83kg
Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Projected draft range: top 10
Similar to: Ben Reid
August Ranking: 5
Rationale: Possesses attributes to suggest he could develop at either end of the field. Would be higher if improvement from 2016 and consistency was better.
Strengths:
Clean at ground level
Agility
Pace
Endurance
Work rate
Marking threat on the lead
Reads drop of the ball early
Contested marking
Intercept marking
Clean field kick
Vision to spot damaging targets up the field
Decision making with ball in hand
Stands up through tackles
Versatility to play key forward or key defence
Weaknesses:
Sometimes drops marks he would be expected to take
Conversion in front of goal
Can struggle down back to contain key forwards
Inconsistent from game to game
Improvement not as strong as expected given his standard of play in 2016

8. Andrew Brayshaw (VIC)

Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 183cm, 80kg
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Projected draft range: first round
Similar to: Angus Brayshaw
August Ranking: 18
Rationale: Consistently outstanding numbers and well-rounded game sees Brayshaw rise to a top 10 position.
Strengths:
Contested ball winning
Tackling
Stoppage work
Clean at ground level
Footy smarts
Kicking
Vision
Endurance
Evasiveness
Production
Consistency
Contributes effectively both at stoppages and in general play
Weaknesses:
No clear second position

9. Connor Ballenden (QLD - Brisbane Academy)

Best position: Key defence
Height, weight: 199cm, 95kg
Recruited from: University of Queensland
Projected draft range: first to second round
Similar to: Jeremy McGovern
August Ranking: 6
Rationale: Drops slightly as others rise. Has shown early promise in NEAFL and has not looked out of his depth.
Strengths:
Intercept marking
Reading of the flight
Size and strength
Contested marking
Kicking
Vision
Decision-making
Physical style of play
Scoreboard impact
Forceful tackler
Versatility to play key defence, ruck or key forward
Weaknesses:
Endurance
Work rate
Athleticism
Agility
Acceleration
Inconsistent performances

10. Brayden Crossley (QLD - Gold Coast Academy)

Best position: Ruck
Height, weight: 198cm, 105kg
Recruited from: Labrador Tigers
Projected draft range: second to third round
Similar to: Shane Mumford
August Ranking: 11
Rationale: Strength in the ruck combined with his rare followup work by position gives Crossley the scope to be the best ruckman in this draft. Strength of NEAFL play sees Crossley's stocks continue to rise.
Strengths:
Recovery after ruck contests rare
Followup work with ground-ball winning and tackling exceptional
Freakish cleanness at ground level for someone his height/size
Roves off a contest like a small
Physical impact around the ball
Strength
Bodywork in the contest
Agility
Can push forward and hit the scoreboard or provide a presence
Weaknesses:
Endurance
Leap
Acceleration

11. Jack Higgins (VIC)

Best position: General forward/outside midfield
Height, weight: 178cm, 76kg
Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers
Projected draft range: first round
Similar to: Toby Greene
August Ranking: 14
Rationale: Looking ultra-impressive as both a forward and midfielder. One of this year's most ready-to-go and complete performers.
Strengths:
One touch at ground level
Natural crumbing forward
Kicking skills on both sides of the body
Goal sense
Lowers his eyes and hits forward 50m targets
Plays taller than his height with his overhead marking
Capable one-on-one mark
Tackling pressure
Plays well as forward or midfielder
Production
Leap
Agility
Endurance
Work rate
Work ethic
Consistent performer
Weaknesses:
Impact per possession low as midfielder

12. Aaron Naughton (WA)
Best position: Key defence
Height, weight: 194cm, 84kg
Recruited from: Peel Thunder
Projected draft range: first to second round
Similar to: Alex Rance
August Ranking: 8
Rationale: Transition to WAFL League football has been seamless. Drops slightly as others rise.
Strengths:
Intercept marking
Strong hands overhead
Reading the flight of the ball early
Football smarts
Contested marking
One-on-one marking
Keeps his feet in the contest
Agility
Acceleration
WAFL League performances
Weaknesses:
Kicking while reliable enough is of a high, loopy style which is too easily intercepted

13. Callum Coleman-Jones (SA)

Best position: Ruck/key forward
Height, weight: 199cm, 98kg
Recruited from: Sturt
Projected draft range: first to second round
Similar to: Toby Nankervis
August Ranking: 12
Rationale: Big body who can take a mark, find a lot of the ball around the ground and has the performances on the board both through the ruck and up forward. Appears an ideal relieving ruckman. Out for the season with knee surgery to solve a patella issue, but has done more than enough.
Strengths:
Contested marking
Strong hands overhead
Intercept marking
Reading of the ball in flight
Size
Strength
Physicality
Clean at ground level
Disposal numbers per game through the ruck
Scoreboard impact
Taps to advantage
Mobility
Production
Prolific both as a key forward and ruckman
Very advanced game for age
Weaknesses:
Poor leap
Lacks explosiveness
Awkward kicking style

14. Nicholas Coffield (VIC)

Best position: General defence/inside midfield
Height, weight: 190cm, 83kg
Recruited from: Northern Knights
Projected draft range: first round
Similar to: James Kelly
July Ranking: 16
Rationale: One of the few players this year with genuine class and composure with ball in hand. At his height and with his mix of attributes, has the scope to develop into a midfielder with time. Just needs to start winning more of the ball in the contest and develop greater consistency from game to game.
Strengths:
Evasiveness
Sidestepping and composure in traffic
Sound decision maker in traffic
Classy ball user and clean kick over a variety of distances
Takes on players with his run
Agility
Clean at ground level
Clean, quick hands in close
Intercept marking
Reading of the ball in flight
Production
Weaknesses:
Having played mostly back, he remains somewhat unproven as a midfielder other than for short periods
Contested ball winning
Stoppage work
Inconsistent production from game to game.


15. Jaidyn Stephenson (VIC)
Best position: Outside midfield
Height, weight: 189cm, 76kg
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Projected draft range: top 10
Similar to: Isaac Smith
July Ranking: 17
Rationale: Has demonstrated the capability to play forward, wing or midfield. Strong month of football sees Stephenson rise slightly.
Strengths:
High leap
Aerial marking threat
Clean at ground level
Takes on the game with his run and is a genuine line breaker
Acceleration
Agility
Tackling pressure
Provides second and third efforts
Reading of ruck taps
Composed with ball in hand
Vision
Improving contested ball-winner
Versatility to play wing, forward or on the ball for patches as needed
Big game player
Weaknesses:
Hands overhead inconsistent
Strength
Consistency from game to game
Kicking mildly inconsistency

16. James Worpel (VIC)

Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 185cm, 84kg
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Projected draft range: first to second round
Similar to: Josh P. Kennedy
August Ranking: 15
Rationale: Dominant stoppage specialist possessing size and a ready-to-go game.
Strengths:
Stoppage specialist
Powerful tackler
First possession winner
Contested ball-winning
Clearance winner
Strong build
Strength through the hips allows Worpel to stand up when tackled and deliver a clean handball to a target without going to ground
Powerful fend offs
Courageous
Can hit the ball at speed and win it at full pace
Consistent performer
Acceleration
Agility
Leadership
Able to play forward and hit the scoreboard
Weaknesses:
Unreliable kick

17. Hunter Clark (VIC)

Best position: Inside midfielder/outside midfielder
Height, weight: 186cm, 79kg
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Projected draft range: first to second round
Similar to: Taylor Adams
August Ranking: Not ranked
Rationale: Form following the Under-18 Championships has pushed Clark into first round contention. Has transformed his game from outside runner to genuine inside ball winner.
Strengths:
First possession winner at stoppages
Contested ball winner
Clean at ground level
Clean hands in close
Tackling
Runs in support
Work rate
Endurance
Outside run and carry
Agility
Evasiveness
Precise, dual-sided kick with time and space
Capability to midfield, back or forward
Capable crumber off packs and inside 50m
Weaknesses:
Often turns over the ball by foot when pressured
Hurt factor with ball in hand

18. Harrison Petty (VIC)

Best position: Key defender
Height, weight: 194cm, 81kg
Recruited from: Norwood
Projected draft range: second to third round
Similar to: Robbie Tarrant
August Ranking: Not ranked
Rationale: Named South Australia's Under-18 MVP during the Under-18 Championships. Petty continues to improve with 26 disposals and 15 marks in the SANFL Reserves against Sturt. He possesses all the attributes as a key defender to develop.
Strengths:
Intercept marking
Reads the flight of the ball early
One-on-one marking
Body work one-on-one
Takes marks at highest point
Clean at ground level
Effective ball user
Composure with ball in hand
Capable athlete
Rate of improvement
Strong performances from limited exposure
Weaknesses:
Unclear versatility

19. Oscar Clavarino (VIC)

Best position: Key defender
Height, weight: 194cm, 80kg
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Projected draft range: second to third round
Similar to: Phil Davis
August Ranking: 9
Rationale: Drops slightly due to quieter-than-expected TAC Cup return and other key defenders rising. Ability to stop opponents, intercept and use the ball by foot make Clavarino an attractive and developable key defender.
Strengths:
Strength
Body-work one-on-one
Intercept marking
One-on-one marking
Reading the flight of the ball early
Keeps his feet in the contest Shuts down opponent's influence
Reliable kick to target
Weaknesses:
Pace
Athleticism
Agility
Key defender only

20. Sam Taylor (WA)

Best position: Key defender
Height, weight: 196cm, 85kg
Recruited from: Swan Districts
Projected draft range: second to third round
Similar to: Adam Tomlinson
August Ranking: Not ranked
Rationale: Playing WAFL League football and holding his own is a significant accomplishment for the Under-18 All-Australian. A recent 27-disposal, eight mark, best on ground performance in Round 23 sees Taylor break his way into the top 20.
Strengths:
Clean hands at ground level
Involved in general play
Intercept marking
Reading of the flight
Capable both as a rebounder and stopper
Has performances on the board against WAFL League competition
Weaknesses:
Inconsistent kick
Key defender only

 

[Wild Bill]

I would be happy with either Dow, LDU or Raynor with our 1st pick and Allen or Stephenson with our 2nd.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I would be happy with either Dow, LDU or Raynor with our 1st pick and Allen or Stephenson with our 2nd.

Stephenson will go top 10. Maybe top 5.

 

[Kanga1996]

Stephenson will go top 10. Maybe top 5.

Top 5 ? Why do you think the so called experts aren't rating him this high ? Seems to be a lot of love for this guy around here.


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[Wild Bill]

Top 5 ? Why do you think the so called experts aren't rating him this high ? Seems to be a lot of love for this guy around here.


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He is quick.

 

[Kimbo]

Top 5 ? Why do you think the so called experts aren't rating him this high ? Seems to be a lot of love for this guy around here.

Because he trained with us?

 

[Mixed Results]

Stephenson started playing as an inside mid a few weeks back and has gone from a flaky Gary Rohan type to a genuine inside ball-winner with pace. Has averaged 30.75 touches a game over the past month in his new role. He has also been in the bests 7 times in his past 8 games.

Will be going head to head against Davies-Uniacke on the weekend. There's a fair chance he comes out of that game as the better prospect.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Top 5 ? Why do you think the so called experts aren't rating him this high ? Seems to be a lot of love for this guy around here.


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Stephenson started playing as an inside mid a few weeks back and has gone from a flaky Gary Rohan type to a genuine inside ball-winner with pace. Has averaged 30.75 touches a game over the plast month in his new role. He has also been in the bests 7 times in his past 8 games.

Will be going head to head against Davies-Uniacke on the weekend. There's a fair chance he comes out of that game as the better prospect.

Reading on the drafts board that he's put a huge amount of work into his contested ball and turning it into a strength of his game.

 

[Kanga1996]

Reading on the drafts board that he's put a huge amount of work into his contested ball and turning it into a strength of his game.

Thanks, guess it's going to depend on who the others take. I doubt we would pass on Rayner or LDU.


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[Harris 10]

Stephenson will go top 10. Maybe top 5.

Agree, I've said a few times I think we'll take him with our first.

 

[tales129]

Stephenson has Bont written all over him

 

[Psicosis]

Priority 1 - mids with skill and speed, this should be our first three picks imho.

Priority 2 - rebounding skilled half back.

Priority 3 - goal kicking forward, any size, just someone with goal sense.

It's out of LDU or Cerra with 4 - although I'd prefer Dow, I will be happy with Cerra (without being ecstatic), LDU could end up best of the lot.

Some real quality around 15-25 in terms of quick and skilled mids, so would really like to trade for another pick in this area. Any two of garner, Higgins, obrien, both fogartys, stoddart, petruccelle or ling would really bolster our midfield which is currently a shambles.

 

[giantroo]

Agree, I've said a few times I think we'll take him with our first.

If he has improved his inside work and with his pace, I would as well.

 

[GS WARRIORS]

Top 5 ? Why do you think the so called experts aren't rating him this high ? Seems to be a lot of love for this guy around here.


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Disposals for the last 7 weeks - 26 26 17 39 25 25 34. Impressive especially the last 4.

Is quick, tall and has a bit of x factor and now is now putting in good productivity and winning a bit more of his own ball.

Saw his 39 touch game. Did a couple couple of special things. Is climbing back up the draft boards. He was high before the season started. Meant to be a high character kid with big work ethic.

While Stephenson is high on this draft board, I think Cerra is very underrated. He ticks every box accept acceleration from the contest. And most of the boxes he ticks are elite or close to it in this draft pool.
Averaged 5.5 tackles at the champs and one of the best kicks in the draft.

In his 4 TAC games he has averaged. Small sample but very impressive.
D CP UP M CM T G
26.3 14.5 12.75 6.8 1.75 3.8 1.3

 

[giantroo]

Stephenson started playing as an inside mid a few weeks back and has gone from a flaky Gary Rohan type to a genuine inside ball-winner with pace. Has averaged 30.75 touches a game over the past month in his new role. He has also been in the bests 7 times in his past 8 games.

Will be going head to head against Davies-Uniacke on the weekend. There's a fair chance he comes out of that game as the better prospect.

His stats:

Pulls some big tackle numbers.

 

[Harris 10]

Stephenson has Bont written all over him

In terms of moving up the order late in the year.

 

[giantroo]

2017’S TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS

CAMERON RAYNER (Vic Metro, Western Jets)

Comparisons to Dustin Martin can’t help but boost his draft value. At 187cm he’s the same height as Dusty, plays the same role as the Tigers superstar and has the haircut to match as well. Rayner kicked off his under-18 carnival for Vic Metro with 23 disposals against WA and destroyed SA with 16 possessions, seven marks and five goals.

LUKE DAVIES-UNIACKE (Vic Country, Dandenong Stingrays)

Seen as the outstanding midfielder in the 2017 draft class, the 187cm inside midfielder also has similar traits to Martin or Christian Petracca. While injuries have been an issue in the past, his draft season has been excellent with his stoppage work a highlight.

PADDY DOW (Vic Country, Bendigo Pioneers)

Midfielder with great character who cuts angles, kicks goals, can win clearances and marks overhead. Seven of the eight Victorians the Lions have drafted over the past two years have been country boys. Bagged two goals from 35 disposals on Sunday.

JARROD BRANDER (NSW/ACT, Bendigo Pioneers)

After losing his GWS Academy eligibility, Brander has been in the sights of every team. However, don’t expect him to last long on draft night as the top key forward prospect. At 195cm, the NSW product has the size but also the athleticism to make a mark in the AFL.

DARCY FOGARTY (South Australia, Glenelg)

Fogarty’s under-18 championships campaign was ruined by a knee injury and surgery in July brought his draft season is an early end. However, the South Australian started the year as a No. 1 contender due to his versatility. At 192cm, Fogarty can play forward, across half-back and in the midfield.

JAIDYN STEPHENSON (Vic Metro, Eastern Ranges)

The X-factor option in the 2017 draft, Stephenson has developed into a midfielder with Eastern Ranges this season. His 39-disposal performance against Sandringham certainly caught the eye. At 189cm, the youngster has plenty of upside and could be a surprise selection depending on the club.

 

[GS WARRIORS]

2017’S TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS

CAMERON RAYNER (Vic Metro, Western Jets)

Comparisons to Dustin Martin can’t help but boost his draft value. At 187cm he’s the same height as Dusty, plays the same role as the Tigers superstar and has the haircut to match as well. Rayner kicked off his under-18 carnival for Vic Metro with 23 disposals against WA and destroyed SA with 16 possessions, seven marks and five goals.

LUKE DAVIES-UNIACKE (Vic Country, Dandenong Stingrays)

Seen as the outstanding midfielder in the 2017 draft class, the 187cm inside midfielder also has similar traits to Martin or Christian Petracca. While injuries have been an issue in the past, his draft season has been excellent with his stoppage work a highlight.

PADDY DOW (Vic Country, Bendigo Pioneers)

Midfielder with great character who cuts angles, kicks goals, can win clearances and marks overhead. Seven of the eight Victorians the Lions have drafted over the past two years have been country boys. Bagged two goals from 35 disposals on Sunday.

JARROD BRANDER (NSW/ACT, Bendigo Pioneers)

After losing his GWS Academy eligibility, Brander has been in the sights of every team. However, don’t expect him to last long on draft night as the top key forward prospect. At 195cm, the NSW product has the size but also the athleticism to make a mark in the AFL.

DARCY FOGARTY (South Australia, Glenelg)

Fogarty’s under-18 championships campaign was ruined by a knee injury and surgery in July brought his draft season is an early end. However, the South Australian started the year as a No. 1 contender due to his versatility. At 192cm, Fogarty can play forward, across half-back and in the midfield.

JAIDYN STEPHENSON (Vic Metro, Eastern Ranges)

The X-factor option in the 2017 draft, Stephenson has developed into a midfielder with Eastern Ranges this season. His 39-disposal performance against Sandringham certainly caught the eye. At 189cm, the youngster has plenty of upside and could be a surprise selection depending on the club.

How is this from GR?

Thanks

 

[giantroo]

Browny's been in a good paddock - His TAC Cup coach of the year award speech - timestamped 1h8m20s

 

[giantroo]

Who is this from GR?

Thanks

Ben Higgins, Herald Sun

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/which-picks-does-your-club-have-in-the-2017-afl-draft-see-the-draft-order-and-top-prospects/news-story/9a05ab2a2c8f74e49b3bb85d644c6d67


Which picks does your club have in the 2017 AFL Draft? See the draft order and top prospects
Ben Higgins, Herald Sun
September 5, 2017 3:04pm
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THE AFL Draft top 10 is locked in.

Brisbane claimed the wooden spoon on Saturday, and with it the No. 1 draft pick, its first since 1998.

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE 2017 NATIONAL DRAFT ORDER

On the same day, a disastrous loss saw Gold Coast fall to second-last while Carlton, North Melbourne and Fremantle round out the top 10.


St Kilda will get picks No. 7 and 8 after its trade with Hawthorn last year while Brisbane and Richmond also secured extra first-rounders after deals with Port Adelaide and GWS.

WHAT THEY NEED

NORTH MELBOURNE

Loaded with tall players and inside midfielders, the Kangaroos desperately need top-end talent with speed and polish to capitalise on its contested ball power. Ideally it is a Dustin Martin-type who is capable of making an impact with and without the ball.

CARLTON

The Blues picked up five Rising Star nominations (Caleb Marchbank, Sam Petrevski-Seton, David Cuningham, Jack Silvagni and Charlie Curnow) so pick No. 3 is just icing on the cake at this point. Another midfield bull to help out Patrick Cripps and skipper Marc Murphy would be ideal.

GOLD COAST

A little bit of everything. The Suns picked up four elite young talents last year (Ben Ainsworth, Jack Scrimshaw, Jack Bowes and Will Brodie) but need more. The Suns are actually well stocked in the key positions but need midfield depth, run off half-back and half-forwards that can improve ball movement to the likes of Peter Wright and Tom Lynch.

BRISBANE

An exciting and incredibly even list, the Lions are developing talls at both ends of the ground, but could use a specialist forward-midfielder to buzz around Eric Hipwood and Josh Schache.

INDICATIVE AFL DRAFT FIRST-ROUND ORDER

1. Brisbane Lions

2. Gold Coast Suns

3. Carlton

4. North Melbourne

5. Fremantle

6. Collingwood

7. St Kilda (from Hawthorn)

8. St Kilda

9. Western Bulldogs

10. Melbourne

11. West Coast

12. Essendon

13. Sydney Swans

14. Brisbane Lions (from Port Adelaide, via Gold Coast)

15. Richmond

16. Richmond (from Geelong, via Carlton and GWS)

17. Adelaide

** GWSGiants have been docked 1000 draft points over the Lachie Whitfield drugs suspension and will lose their first-round draft pick as a result.

SECOND ROUND

18. Brisbane Lions

19. Gold Coast Suns

20. Geelong (from Carlton)

21. North Melbourne

22. Gold Coast (from Fremantle)

23. GWS Giants (from Collingwood)

24. Gold Coast (from Hawthorn)

25. GWS Giants (from St Kilda)

26. Western Bulldogs

27. Melbourne

28. West Coast

29. Essendon

30. Sydney Swans

31. Port Adelaide

32. Hawthorn (from GWS, via Carlton)

33. Gold Coast (from Richmond)

34. Geelong

35. Adelaide

Cameron Rayner in action for the Western Jets.

Paddy Dow in action for Vic Country.
2017’S TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS

CAMERON RAYNER (Vic Metro, Western Jets)

Comparisons to Dustin Martin can’t help but boost his draft value. At 187cm he’s the same height as Dusty, plays the same role as the Tigers superstar and has the haircut to match as well. Rayner kicked off his under-18 carnival for Vic Metro with 23 disposals against WA and destroyed SA with 16 possessions, seven marks and five goals.

LUKE DAVIES-UNIACKE (Vic Country, Dandenong Stingrays)

Seen as the outstanding midfielder in the 2017 draft class, the 187cm inside midfielder also has similar traits to Martin or Christian Petracca. While injuries have been an issue in the past, his draft season has been excellent with his stoppage work a highlight.

PADDY DOW (Vic Country, Bendigo Pioneers)

Midfielder with great character who cuts angles, kicks goals, can win clearances and marks overhead. Seven of the eight Victorians the Lions have drafted over the past two years have been country boys. Bagged two goals from 35 disposals on Sunday.

JARROD BRANDER (NSW/ACT, Bendigo Pioneers)

After losing his GWS Academy eligibility, Brander has been in the sights of every team. However, don’t expect him to last long on draft night as the top key forward prospect. At 195cm, the NSW product has the size but also the athleticism to make a mark in the AFL.

DARCY FOGARTY (South Australia, Glenelg)

Fogarty’s under-18 championships campaign was ruined by a knee injury and surgery in July brought his draft season is an early end. However, the South Australian started the year as a No. 1 contender due to his versatility. At 192cm, Fogarty can play forward, across half-back and in the midfield.

JAIDYN STEPHENSON (Vic Metro, Eastern Ranges)

The X-factor option in the 2017 draft, Stephenson has developed into a midfielder with Eastern Ranges this season. His 39-disposal performance against Sandringham certainly caught the eye. At 189cm, the youngster has plenty of upside and could be a surprise selection depending on the club.
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