List Mgmt. 2020 Draft Thread

Remove this Banner Ad

Herald Sun's top 30. Power rankings.

1. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Key forward, 195cm, 90kg


Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Country

Ranking points: 84 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Western Bulldogs, Adelaide, North Melbourne

Booted 24 goals in nine matches in a dominant bottom-age season alongside Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson for the Oakleigh Chargers. A generational key forward with spectacular athleticism, speed and velcro hands overhead who is tied to the Western Bulldogs’ Next Generation Academy.

Dan says: Not a standout number one pick like Matt Rowell last year, with Perth’s Logan McDonald close behind, but will be a nightmare match-up for defenders for the next decade.

Jordan says: Spectacular is the right word here. The Bulldogs have their poster boy for the next decade, one who is going to very hard to stop.


2. Logan McDonald
Forward, 196cm, 86kg

Perth/Western Australia

Ranking points: 97 (WAFL 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, North Melbourne, Essendon, Sydney

McDonald earnt a place in the WAFL team of the year after ranking No. 1 for marks inside-50 and second for goals this season. The mobile forward has terrific hands and is equally as influential on the lead pushing up the ground as he is one-out deep inside-50. And his dramatic rate of improvement is the sealer.

Jordan says: It’s hard to be anything but impressed by McDonald and, while it’s safe to project him as one of the game’s best forwards later this decade, I’ve got another tall just ahead.

Dan says: The top performing draft hopeful across the year with his remarkable feats as an 18-year-old key forward against senior bodies.

3. Elijah Hollands
Midfielder/forward, 189cm, 85kg

Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Ranking points: 92 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, North Melbourne, Sydney, Hawthorn

A serious knee injury sidelined the game-breaking midfielder/forward this season before the NAB League shutdown. He already had enough runs on the board, standing out last year for Vic Country as a bottom-ager and in the under-17s All Stars game on Grand Final day.

Dan says: Can turn a game on its head and with his sheer impact in the coalface and up forward.

Jordan says: Not only does he take the ball cleanly, he does it with speed and power – and it allows him to break the game open.

4. Riley Thilthorpe
Ruck/forward, 201cm, 100kg

West Adelaide/South Australia

Ranking points: 85 (SANFL 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, North Melbourne, Sydney, Essendon

A groin issue ended his season early but Thilthorpe had already proven he can match it with the big bodies, booting seven goals and taking 26 marks in his first five SANFL games last season, before spending more time in the ruck this year. His combination of size, athleticism, flexibility, speed and class is rare and it’s why his ceiling is higher than most.

Dan says: Athletic 200cm ruck/forward don’t grow on trees but I have Thilthorpe at No.5 in my personal rankings, as I rate the likes of Hollands and Grainger-Barras higher.

Jordan says: Consensus sees him land here but I’ve got him on par, if not slightly ahead, of McDonald and Hollands. He rucks as an extra midfielder like Brodie Grundy, but with the attacking threat of a Tom Lynch.


5. Denver Grainger-Barras
Key defender, 194cm, 78kg

Swan Districts/Western Australia

Ranking points: 75 (WAFL 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Sydney, North Melbourne, Hawthorn

Grainger-Barras is an intercept king, putting himself on the map as a top pick at last year’s national carnival for Western Australia. He was a mainstay in Swan District’s defence in the WAFL this season, averaging 10.3 disposals, 7.4 intercept and a three intercept marks across eight matches, and was swung forward with great effect in the second WA All Stars game in October.

Dan says: The best key defender available and should break in for senior footy next year after proving himself at WAFL level.

Jordan says: Yes, he’s an intercept star but he’s brilliant one-on-one, too. He just does most things right, on and off the field.

6. Will Phillips
Midfielder, 181cm, 80kg

Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Ranking points: 103 (NAB League 2020)

Clubs that would suit: North Melbourne, Hawthorn, Gold Coast

Phillips is one of the most well-credential midfielders of the draft, mixing a terrific ball-winning ability – at the contest and away from it – with clean hands and a burst of acceleration. The ready-made Phillips hits the scoreboard and was a standout for Oakleigh in the NAB League finals alongside Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson in 2019.

Dan says: A 200+ gamer and future captain in the making who does not play a bad game.

Jordan says: The strong ball-winner is ready to go and is about as safe as selections come in this year’s draft.

7. Braeden Campbell
Midfielder, 181cm, 75kg

Swans Academy/Allies

Ranking points: 123 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Sydney, North Melbourne, Hawthorn

A midfielder with blistering speed and a penetrating left foot kick who is eligible to be taken by Sydney as an academy prospect. Took out best-on-ground honours in the under-17 All Stars game, the last match pitting the top prospects of the pool against each other.

Dan says: The talent-laden Swans Academy has found another future star.

Jordan says: The skilful, goalkicking midfielder starred at every level he played at through a standout junior career.




8. Lachie Jones
Defender, 184cm, 87kg

Woodville-West Torrens/SA

Port Adelaide NGA prospect

Ranking points: 65 (SANFL 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Port Adelaide, GWS, Fremantle

The tough Port NGA prospect, who can play on talls and smalls, is quick, powerful overhead and possesses a penetrating right-foot kick. Jones’ stocks have continued to rise after an impressive season at SANFL level, where he took mark of the year and knocked around some of his more senior opponents.

Dan says: A ready-made defender who will slot into the Power defence sooner rather than later.

Jordan says: Close to the most ready-made prospect in the draft pool – and he’s got plenty of tricks.

9. Archie Perkins
Forward/midfielder, 188cm, 79kg

Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Ranking points: 82 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Essendon, Adelaide, Gold Coast

Perkins was denied the chance to show recruiters his capabilities as a full-time midfielder in 2020 but the pieces are there. The all-round athletic beast screams X-Factor with his raking kick, burst from congestion and his forward presence – it will be a matter of doing this more consistently at AFL level.

Dan says: His potential is off the charts and his balanced lifestyle off the field should see him thrive at the next level.

Jordan says: The explosive Perkins has all the tools to become one of the best players of the draft, especially if he can take his kicking to the next level.

10. Tanner Bruhn
Midfielder, 183cm, 74kg

Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

Ranking points: 115 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, North Melbourne, Hawthorn

Bruhn only played two games due to injury last year but recruiters know how much class he has. At the under-16 national carnival in 2018, the well-balanced midfielder danced in and out of traffic and delivered with precision on his way to being named Vic Country’s MVP.

Dan says: Has had no luck over the past two seasons but is arguably the classiest midfielder of the draft class.

Jordan says: The year off hurt his draft position but Bruhn is a special talent.


11. Zach Reid
Key defender, 202cm, 83kg

Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Ranking points: 68 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Essendon, GWS, North Melbourne

Reid is a unique key defender with strong intercept skills and a kicking weapon. The Gippsland product hit the target with 74 per cent of his kicks in the NAB League last season but will take time to develop his frame.

Dan says: You could mistake him for a wingman with his silky skills – the best tall on offer after the big four.

Jordan says: Reid makes great decisions coming out of defence and, more importantly, has the skills – many kids his size don’t have – to execute.

12. Reef McInnes
Defender/forward, 193cm, 86kg

Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Collingwood Next Generation Academy

Ranking points: 84 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Collingwood, Essendon, Adelaide

Collingwood’s NGA prospect spent most of last year playing at either end of the ground, but it’s his projection as a tall inside-midfielder, with elite speed, which is likely to see the Magpies forced into matching a first-round bid.

Dan says: Have him here due to his enormous upside as a prospect born in December and his exceptional versatility, which will allow him to play all over the park for the Magpies in the future.

Jordan says: While there are still plenty of unknowns, the scope for improvement is huge. Collingwood should have no hesitation in matching – and rightly so.



13. Nikolas Cox
Key defender, 200cm, 87kg

Northern Knights/Vic Country

Ranking points: 75 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Essendon, GWS, Collingwood, Fremantle

Cox is a freakish athlete for his height, recording times of 6:03 in the 2km time trial (equal fourth nationally) and 2.95-seconds in the 20m sprint at the combine. Will need to add size but the versatile swingman can impact games at both ends, has nice skills and is a natural leader.

Dan says: His versatility and ridiculous running capacity mean he could be anything.

Jordan says: His size, skill and ability to play multiple positions is a rare combination.

14. Heath Chapman
Defender, 192cm, 81kg

West Perth/Western Australia

Ranking points: 132 (WAFL Colts 2020)

Clubs that would suit: GWS, Fremantle, Melbourne, North Melbourne

Chapman was the dominant defender at WAFL Colts level this year, leading the competition for intercept marks, intercept possessions and spoils, while also rating elite for score involvements. He reads the ball brilliantly and, given his attacking traits – and slight lack of height – should make a terrific rebounder at the top level.

Dan says: One of the better interceptors in the pool and can hurt the opposition with his attacking play.

Jordan says: He know when to spoil, when to mark and when to attack – and he does it all so well.

15. Oliver Henry
Medium forward/defender, 188cm, 77kg

Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

Ranking points: 67 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Fremantle, North Melbourne, Collingwood

Henry stamped his authority up forward and in defence as a bottom-ager, booting 12 goals across a three-game stretch – including 5.3 in just his third NAB League game – and hauled in six intercept marks among 24 disposals later in the season. His aerial ability is his main asset, and his special attributes pale in comparison to his no-frills brother, Geelong defender Jack Henry.

Dan says: I have Henry higher than this mark as a prospect in the James Sicily mould.

Jordan says: After some impressive moments in 2019, I would’ve really like to see what he could’ve done this year. His best is eye-catching.




16. Finlay Macrae
Midfielder, 186cm, 78kg

Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Ranking points: 83 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: North Melbourne, Essendon, Richmond, Adelaide

Just like his half-brother Jackson, Finlay Macrae is clean and clever in traffic and makes great decisions with ball in-hand. The 186cm midfielder, who sees the game so well, was one who was tipped to take another big leap with more responsibility in 2020.

Dan says: Just about a carbon copy of his brother: balanced, consistent and creative.

Jordan says: You almost know what you’re going to get here – and why wouldn’t you want it!?

17. Tom Powell
Midfielder, 183cm, 74kg

Sturt/South Australia

Ranking points: 154 (SANFL U18s 2020)

Clubs that would suit: North Melbourne, Collingwood, GWS

Tore the SANFL U18s to shreds for Sturt after two injury-riddled seasons, averaging 33.5 disposals, 14.6 contested possessions and eight clearances. The ball-magnet won the league’s MVP award, impressing with his clearance-winning and his clean hands in congestion.

Dan says: One that clubs can plug in and play next year following his prolific top-age season.

Jordan says: Every time I’ve seen him play, he’s just always in the right spot. He’s smart, efficient and rarely fumbles.

18. Alex Davies
Midfielder, 191cm, 85kg

Gold Coast Academy/Cairns

Ranking points: 104 (NAB League 2019)

Davies is a strong first-possession winner with terrific hands in-close and a nice turn of foot. As a bid-bodied midfielder, the former junior basketball star has many desirable traits but he will join the Suns as part of the club’s draft concessions.

Dan says: The clearance specialist may well be the biggest steal of all given the Suns can list him outside the open draft.

Jordan says: If he was in the pool, a bid inside the top-20 would’ve been likely.




19. Nathan O’Driscoll
Midfielder, 187cm, 78kg

Perth/Western Australia

Ranking points: 72 (WAFL 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, St Kilda, Richmond, Essendon

The big-bodied midfielder managed to break in for five WAFL games for Perth and held his own, the highlight being his 20 disposals, 14 contested possessions and six tackles against Subiaco. O’Driscoll is a well-rounded midfielder; he tested strongly for endurance, agility and speed at the combine, can win his own ball and has a penetrating left foot kick.

Dan says: O’Driscoll’s draft range is vast, and I had him a bit later on the board. But overall, I feel he has been judged harshly and has a lot to offer as a prospect.

Jordan says: With his combination of attributes, l see O’Driscoll as one of the best all-round midfield prospects in the draft. He attacks the ball and body with ferocity, but he’s so clean. I see some Clayton Oliver.

20. Brayden Cook
Forward/wing, 188cm, 74kg

South Adelaide/SA

Ranking points: 120 (SANFL U18)

Clubs that would suit: GWS, Adelaide, Melbourne

After growing 7cm in the past 12 months, Cook has rocketed up draft boards after a number of eye-catching performances at under-18 level. The 18-year-old has real X-factor, speed can take a strong mark – as a forward target or behind the ball – and is dangerous around goal.

Dan says: When he is on, his impact is up there with the best of this draft class.

Jordan says: Cook can take the game away from the opposition – he won a number of games off his own boot this year. Not many can do that.



21. Jack Carroll
Midfielder, 187cm, 79kg

East Fremantle/Western Australia

Ranking points: 126 (WAFL Colts 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, Brisbane, GWS

Carroll enjoyed a strong WAFL Colts season, winning 60 per cent of his possession in a contest and averaging 23.1 disposals and five clearances. He’s got class on the outside but his work in congestion is now the major string to his bow and he can also be used across half-back.

Dan says: I have Davies and O’Driscoll just ahead in the midfield pecking order, but Carroll shapes as a promising candidate for a club searching for a contested ball-winner in the second round.

Jordan says: The Josh Kelly comparison has been made and the more I watch, the more I see it. Development of his contested game has been a real highlight this year.

22. Joel Jeffrey
Defender/utility, 192cm, 78kg

Gold Coast Academy/NT Thunder

Ranking points: 115 (NAB League 2020)

There are no shortage of clubs interested in Jeffrey, but the talented utility will automatically become a Suns player. He can play at either end of the ground and boasts a terrific mix of speed, composure and skill.

Dan says: Had him just inside the top 20 in my personal rankings due to his knack for producing magic at both ends – another quality pick-up for the Suns.

Jordan says: The Suns will welcome another huge talent on draft night.

23. Connor Downie
Defender/midfielder, 185cm, 82kg

Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro

Hawthorn NGA prospect

Ranking points: 82 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Hawthorn, Melbourne, Richmond

Downie made the outside his own for Eastern as a bottom-ager, providing scoring opportunities for his teammates with his penetrating kick and great work rate. A ready-made prospect with ties to Hawthorn as a Next Generation Academy graduate, Downie was set to play as an inside midfielder this season.

Dan says: The Hawks have a ripper here. A class act off the field and another who can push for senior selection next year.

Jordan says: He’s a great kick and has some serious speed, addressing two areas of need in Hawthorn’s engine room.

24. Errol Gulden
Forward/midfielder, 176cm, 71kg

Sydney Academy/UNSW-ES Bulldogs

Ranking points: 135 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Sydney, Richmond, GWS

The diminutive midfielder is a ball magnet who rarely fumbles, kicks goals and puts his teammate in better positions. Gulden has impressed at every level he’s played with 38-disposal, five-goal, 245 ranking-point performance in the opening round of the under-16 championships in 2018 a highlight.

Dan says: As consistent as they come and warrants a spot inside the top 25 in our rankings despite his small stature.

Jordan says: If you can do what he does with the football in-hand – and that’s often – does it matter how tall you are?

25. Caleb Poulter
Midfielder, 192cm, 79kg

Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia

Ranking points: 130 (SANFL U18s 2020)

Clubs that would suit: Adelaide, Collingwood, Hawthorn

A tall midfielder who is damaging with ball in hand, hurting opposition sides in the SANFL U18s with his raking left foot and vision. Capped off a superb season with a strong finals series and a starring role in the South Australia All Stars clash.

Dan says: It won’t just be his fluoro boots and hairstyle that catches the eye of footy fans. One of the big risers in 2020.

Jordan says: An attacking inside-midfielder, who is brilliant in traffic and boasts a damaging left-foot – I view him a little higher than this.




26. Bailey Laurie
Midfielder/forward, 180cm, 75kg

Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Ranking points: 90 (NAB League)

Clubs that would suit: Richmond, GWS, Collingwood

With speed, skill and an outstanding footy IQ, Laurie can set up play from the midfield or put the finishing touches on inside-50 with equal effect. He’s hard to tackle and was a star in last year’s NAB League grand final, finishing with 17 disposals, two goals and 121 ranking points.

Dan says: His fantastic evasive skills and high footy IQ will make him a joy to watch in action.

Jordan says: He’ll create plenty more highlights that’s for sure and appears a nice fit to replace Jack Higgins at the Tigers.

27. Sam Berry
Midfielder, 181cm, 82kg

Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Ranking points: 104 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: GWS, North Melbourne, Carlton

Berry carved out an impressive bottom-age season despite having his midfield time pinched by eventual Rising Star winner Caleb Serong and first round draftee Sam Flanders, tallying 17.7 touches, 6.5 tackles and 4.4 clearances across 10 NAB League games. The inside midfielder/forward showed off his endurance and power mix at the combine with top-five finishes across the country in the 2km time trial and running vertical jump test.

Dan says: Was perceived to be a nuggety midfielder by some and then ran a 6:12 2km time trial – proof there is more than meets the eye.

Jordan says: Might lack a touch of class but he dominated at times during his bottom-age year and could have an impact early.

28. Conor Stone
Forward, 188cm, 82kg

Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Ranking points: 71 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: GWS, Collingwood, Adelaide, St Kilda

Stone burst onto the scene last year, booting five goals in his NAB League debut for Oakleigh. He’s got real acceleration and takes a nice mark – traits many expected him to further highlight in his draft year.

Dan says: Has plenty of potential with his athleticism and shapes as one who can play a variety of roles.

Jordan says: He highlighted his potential with some impressive moments in 2019.

29. Jake Bowey
Midfielder/forward, 175cm, 67kg

Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Ranking points: 79 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Melbourne, Geelong, GWS

Bowey is one of the better kicks in the draft, using his poise and skill to great effect on the wing for the Sandringham Dragons last season. He also has eye-catching speed and vertical leap for a player his size, running a 2.95-second 20m sprint at the combine and taking a spectacular hanger in the All Stars clash on Grand Final day last year.

Dan says: Would Bowey be a first-round lock if he was 10cm taller? Perhaps, and his poise and elite kicking has drawn comparisons to Caleb Daniel.

Jordan says: He’s composed and often makes the right decision – especially by foot.



30. Eddie Ford
Forward, 189cm, 83kg

Western Jets/Vic Metro

Ranking points: 71 (NAB League 2019)

Clubs that would suit: Collingwood, GWS, Brisbane, Fremantle, Adelaide

Clubs are looking for matchwinners and, from what we saw at NAB League level and on in the under-17 All Stars game on grand final day last year, Ford could be one of them. There is a bit of Connor Rozee in the 189cm forward, who has been trying to model his game on Nat Fyfe.

Dan says: A big game player who could be a value pick-up for a club when he adds midfield craft to his arsenal.

Jordan says: There’s no guarantees, but this kid could become something special if it all comes together.
Click to expand...

 

Log in to remove this ad.

Elijah Taylor

I know the stigma domestic abuse carries. But hear me out.

Swans have attracted some flak for not providing sufficient support network for him prior to the assault.

He’s staying in Victoria to play VFL and resurrect his career. We rookie list him and give him a chance to save his career and provide us with a long felt need in our forward line.

Could be a good PR exercise for the Pies by helping a troubled indigenous player and it ticks the Harry O’Brien box with Collingwood lacking indigenous players on our list

Taylor can earn his respect back over time and use his status to speak at indigenous youth programs of his mistakes and educate them why domestic abuse is abhorrent, how it ruins lives including the victim and the perpetrator.

Or not.

I’m sure Richmond will sail in as the white knight and recruit another gun player for bugger all.

05DD59EE-7403-416A-B50E-BADB84F2C9D6.jpeg
 
Bramax said:
I know the stigma domestic abuse carries. But hear me out.
Swans have attracted some flak for not providing sufficient support network for him prior to the assault.

He’s staying in Victoria to play VFL and resurrect his career. We rookie list him and give him a chance to save his career and provide us with a long felt need in our forward line.

Could be a good PR exercise for the Pies by helping a troubled indigenous player and it ticks the Harry O’Brien box with Collingwood lacking indigenous players on our list

Taylor can earn his respect back over time and use his status to speak at indigenous youth programs of his mistakes and educate them why domestic abuse is abhorrent, how it ruins lives including the victim and the perpetrator.

Or not.

I’m sure Richmond will sail in as the white knight and recruit another gun player for bugger all.

View attachment 1023114
Click to expand...
no one will touch him for at least a year, even if someone picks him up the AFL would probably suspend him for a long time
 
Scodog10 said:
Potentially it’s about practicality rather than paranoia? Because the only time it’s been done, Fremantle in 2019, they were exiting the draft after that selection. That’s not a practical outcome with either Daicos or McInnes.
Click to expand...

How is it impractical in the case of Reef and Daicos - I’m not sure I understand?
 
Brushy said:
Apologies if this has been mentioned a few times, but I would hazard a guess that we do something like this.

Trade our current pick 16 and future 1st for bombers pick 8 and a future 2nd (for Daicos points). Means we prob get two live picks (8 and 14) this year, before we have to match for Reef.
Click to expand...
Does give us the option to, later on, trade one of the 3 x 2021 2nd rounders back into this years draft, after matching a Reef bid with later picks. The Reef deficit comes off our 2021 3rd rounder, if we trade our 2021 2nd rounder.

I’m curious about this rumoured trade between Essendon and us that see’s Essendon finish up with a later 1st round pick. Maybe it involves our 2nd first rounder, not sure. Not keen on 2021 1st rounder and 2nd 2020 first rounder for Essendons 3rd first rounder.
I think you need to add at least 2 spots possibly 3 to all picks from Essendons 3rd first rounder onwards due to Academy picks being JUH, Campbell and Jones.

Possibly (adding 3 spots to all picks):
Pies
Give- 2021 1st rounder & 19
Get- 11 & 18
Essendon
Give- 11
Get- 19 & 23
GWS
Give- 18 & 23
Get- Pies 2021 1st rounder

Why?
* Pies get Reid/Cox with pick 11 and has picks 17 & 18, hoping to get inside a Reef bid.
* GWS still have 13 & 16 and have 2 x 2021 1st rounders to spread their draft hand with kids less likely to bail if getting a regular game. Not as likely if they take 4 x 2020 1st rounders.
* Essendon take, say Perkins and Cox/Reid with first 2 picks and if they don’t plan on taking Cox/Reid with their 3rd pick and instead are looking for another midfielder, would they prefer one of say, McRae/Bruhn/Henry or 2 of say, Carroll/O’Driscoll/Stone/Powell/Laurie/Poulter/Cook/Berry
 
Apex36 said:
There’s nothing to stop them on-trading those picks for players or 2022 picks if they look like having an early academy prospect. I don’t see what’s dangerous about it for them at all tbh.
Click to expand...

They could, but given the quantum of 1st round picks they generally end up with i doubt they’d bother.
 
TradeDraft said:
I never heard we would not Match a High Bid for Reef anywhere.

We probably won't know until Morning of the Draft at the Earlist
Click to expand...

I doubt we’ll know until the draft itself.
 

(Log in to remove this ad.)

Bay Pie said:
Does give us the option to, later on, trade one of the 3 x 2021 2nd rounders back into this years draft, after matching a Reef bid with later picks. The Reef deficit comes off our 2021 3rd rounder, if we trade our 2021 2nd rounder.

I’m curious about this rumoured trade between Essendon and us that see’s Essendon finish up with a later 1st round pick. Maybe it involves our 2nd first rounder, not sure. Not keen on 2021 1st rounder and 2nd 2020 first rounder for Essendons 3rd first rounder.
I think you need to add at least 2 spots possibly 3 to all picks from Essendons 3rd first rounder onwards due to Academy picks being JUH, Campbell and Jones.

Possibly (adding 3 spots to all picks):
Pies
Give- 2021 1st rounder & 19
Get- 11 & 18
Essendon
Give- 11
Get- 19 & 23
GWS
Give- 18 & 23
Get- Pies 2021 1st rounder

Why?
* Pies get Reid/Cox with pick 11 and has picks 17 & 18, hoping to get inside a Reef bid.
* GWS still have 13 & 16 and have 2 x 2021 1st rounders to spread their draft hand with kids less likely to bail if getting a regular game. Not as likely if they take 4 x 2020 1st rounders.
* Essendon take, say Perkins and Cox/Reid with first 2 picks and if they don’t plan on taking Cox/Reid with their 3rd pick and instead are looking for another midfielder, would they prefer one of say, McRae/Bruhn/Henry or 2 of say, Carroll/O’Driscoll/Stone/Powell/Laurie/Poulter/Cook/Berry
Click to expand...
Looks good. I think we should just match the bid when it comes. If we get past our second pick I would look to trade our future first plus another future pick to Melbourne for 18/19. If we can make that happen we get 4 inside the first 22/23 picks plus reef after that. Wishful thinking maybe but don't see anyone in the top part of the draft bidding on him, GWS the one danger. At worst 4 picks inside 22/23 including reef
 
Bay Pie said:
I’m curious about this rumoured trade between Essendon and us that see’s Essendon finish up with a later 1st round pick.
Click to expand...
i'm guessing the deal could be 8+44 for 14+16. assuming we rate Reef highly and think a bid before our selections is likely this would be a win/win trade. then frees us up to offer future 1st at any time if there someone we rate highly. just not sure if rules allow for bombers to then maybe trade 16 for say pick 23+40 so they have points for their NGA players.
 
It would be a less than desirable outcome IMO if we were to trade 16 and a future 1st for pick 8 only to then see a bid come for Reef prior to 14 which is certainly a high possibility with clubs knowing we would match.

Do that and you better hope we nail that selection because pick 8 isn't pick 2 and a shot at Logan McDonald.

Looking at those Herald-Sun power rankings I'd rather cross my fingers personally and hope the cards fall our way so we can walk away with 4 top 25 draftees on the night.

If we're going to be using up 3 1st round selections on draft night then really we need to leave with 3 top 25 players minimum as our list has plenty of spots to fill now and in genuine need of some young high end talent to be that next wave coming through.
 
Is that write up about Poulter, Pendlebury or Bontempelli?

He screams as a Hine smokey selection to me should our picks fall the right way on the night.
 
Just did a phantom draft for my fantasy footy mates. My idea was to hold on to 2021 until we can lock in 3 picks before Reef. Hence trading with GWS at that stage pick 18 to go 4 picks in a row to round out the top 20. Here’s how it went.
1 Macdonald crows
2 JUH dogs
3 Hollands north
4 DGB swans
5 Phillips hawks
6 Thilthorpe suns
7 Perkins dons
8 Reid dons
9 Cox dons
10 Campbell swans
11 Henry crows
12 Jones port
13 Macrae giants
14 Chapman north
15 Carrol freo
16 Laurie giants
17 Bruhn pies
18 Cook pies
19 Callow pies
20 McInnes pies

Be nice. I’ve left a lot of players out yes and would love to add Ford and yes swap out Callow if your not a fan. I like him. Could be Jack Darling could be Matty Lloyd. Roll the dice!


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

the main question is though could anyone seriously bud on a Reef before pick 17. Maybe Laurie’s pick but I reckon the others are safe.
 
gopies123 said:
Just did a phantom draft for my fantasy footy mates. My idea was to hold on to 2021 until we can lock in 3 picks before Reef. Hence trading with GWS at that stage pick 18 to go 4 picks in a row to round out the top 20. Here’s how it went.
1 Macdonald crows
2 JUH dogs
3 Hollands north
4 DGB swans
5 Phillips hawks
6 Thilthorpe suns
7 Perkins dons
8 Reid dons
9 Cox dons
10 Campbell swans
11 Henry crows
12 Jones port
13 Macrae giants
14 Chapman north
15 Carrol freo
16 Laurie giants
17 Bruhn pies
18 Cook pies
19 Callow pies
20 McInnes pies

Be nice. I’ve left a lot of players out yes and would love to add Ford and yes swap out Callow if your not a fan. I like him. Could be Jack Darling could be Matty Lloyd. Roll the dice!


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

the main question is though could anyone seriously bud on a Reef before pick 17. Maybe Laurie’s pick but I reckon the others are safe.
Click to expand...
Out if curiosity, was there a bid on Reef at 20? Otherwise we can choose another player at 20 and then use points from later picks for Reef
 
swoop42 said:
Is that write up about Poulter, Pendlebury or Bontempelli?

He screams as a Hine smokey selection to me should our picks fall the right way on the night.
Click to expand...

Who?
 
I would be very, very shocked if we got 4 top twenty picks. Not only would we have to trade away a future first and future second (and possibly be 1k points short for Daicos mind you).

Unfortunately for us the Giants have a lot of picks around the mark and they too are planning on taking 4-5 AFAIK. So I doubt they will trade away anything too high.
 

Remove this Banner Ad

List Mgmt. 2020 Draft Thread

Similar threads

Jen2310
List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft *F/S watch*
Replies
7
Views
746
Jen2310
Jen2310
TradeDraft
List Mgmt. 2025 Trade/FA Thread
8 9 10 11 12
Replies
280
Views
16K
Matrix10
M
TradeDraft
List Mgmt. 2024 Mid Season Draft
69 70 71 72 73
Replies
2K
Views
70K
King Patty
King Patty
jmac70
Preview The Whipping Boy Thread - 2025 Edition
2
Replies
28
Views
885
sr36
sr36
Jen2310
List Mgmt. 2024 National Draft - November 20-21
171 172 173 174 175
Replies
4K
Views
156K
Vinnie Vegas
Vinnie Vegas
MyManLynch
List Mgmt. 2024 Season final list (post trade & draft)
2
Replies
33
Views
4K
RobJD
RobJD
DinoSoar
Oppo Camp Other Games Rolling Thread 2024 Edition
652 653 654 655 656
Replies
16K
Views
364K
Sweeetleftfoot
Sweeetleftfoot

Remove this Banner Ad

Back
Top