List Mgmt. 2022 AFL Draft Discussion

what do we do?

  • trade back in with a future first and take phillipou

  • trade back in with a future second and take barnett

  • trade back in with a future second for someone else

  • only take MM and keep the other spot for PSD/rookie

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Our draft haul:

Pick 17 - Max Michalanney (matched F/S)
Pick 43 - Billy Dowling
Pick 50 - Hugh Bond

Rookie Pick 5 - Andrew McPherson (re-listed)
Rookie Pick 21 - Paul Seedsman (re-listed)
 
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Central District​


Development Manager Scott Stevens
Brodie Tuck
191cm and 90kg
Captain of Central’s U18 team, Brodie can play both ends of the ground and pitch-hit in the ruck if need be.
He will play mainly forward as he covers the ground well and can take a contested mark.
Tyson Linke
191cm and 78kg
Tyson is a tall, left-foot defender, who has the ability to play either end of the ground.
He can play in the ruck if required as his workrate around the ground is fantastic.
Tyson has been dogged with injuries the last two years so we hope he can have a clean run at it this year to show what he can do.

Glenelg​


U18 Coach Jared Millington
Jakob Ryan
189cm and 75kg
Tall Defender
Jakob is an athletic, tall defender suited to a half back/wing role who can also have an impact when forward of the play as he did in 2021.
Combining with his long-running capabilities, Jakob has fantastic disposal efficiency and decision-making with the ball in hand.
Jakob is a great overhead mark for his size and below his knees he is a one-grab player who shows good composure.
Jakob has played two trials for the Glenelg Reserves in 2022 and his performances have been that of someone who is quite capable at that level.

Jake Walker
184cm 85kg
Inside Midfielder
Jake certainly fits in to the “One to Watch” category. Jake is a strongly-built Mt Gambier lad who has overcome injuries in 2021 which limited him to only one U18 game last year.
Jake has a powerful kick and a strong physical presence in the contested area. Jake is clean with his ball take, well-balanced, and breaks well with power from the contest.
Jake will be a player who will continue to improve with consistency of games in 2022. He can also play both forward and back and we see him as a dangerous option forward this year when he is not in the middle of the ground.

North Adelaide​


U18 Coach Craig Brooks
Isaac Keeler
198cm and 88kg
Isaac is an athletic tall forward/ruck prospect in the Paddy Ryder mould.
He is currently a member of the Crows Next Generation Academy and originally hails from Port Augusta.
For a lad of 198cm, his athleticism and speed will certainly catch the eye.
Isaac loves to take a big mark but he is equally adept at handling the ball below his knees.

Kelsey Rypstra
172cm and 57kg
Kelsey is a quick half-forward/midfield type player who has progressed significantly over the past two years.
The improvement in his game is a credit to Kelsey, who has worked hard in the gym and on his aerobic capacity to assist his football development.
Kelsey will certainly not leave any stone unturned to continue his football improvement in 2022.

Norwood​


U18 Coach Michael Knoll
Tyson Walls
171cm and 72kg
Tyson Walls is a player with a great football IQ.
Playing predominantly through the midfield, Tyson has great strength around the stoppage and elite speed to break away from his opponents.
He is a standout leader amongst his teammates not just through directional voice but through constantly performing a high level on the field.
Tyson’s elite two way running and desire for the footy will make him one to watch this year.

Max Michalanney
190cm and 75kg
Max Michalanney, who plays in defence, has gone from strength-to-strength this preseason.
As well as being part of the SANFL state program, Max had the opportunity to train with the Adelaide Crows once a week through the preseason.
This exposure to the elite level has allowed Max to improve at an extremely high rate which has been noticed by Norwood’s senior program, giving him the opportunity to play all three trial matches with Norwood’s reserves.
Max’s football IQ, athleticism and ability to compete in the air and at ground level are all strengths of his game.
Being one of the best defenders in the U18 age bracket, Max will definitely be one to watch this year.

South Adelaide​


U18 Coach Mark Clayton
Kyle Marshall
198cm and 79kg
Kyle is a tall running defender; he has good speed and mobility for his size and uses the ball well. Kyle was in the SANFL under 18 Hub over the off season and has progressed well. I’m expecting Kyle to have a good season.

Charlie Duncan
185cm and 75kg
Charlie is a running midfielder who is a good kick and makes good decisions.
Charlie can play forward and kick goals. Playing only seven games last year in his bottom age, Charlie has worked hard over the preseason and set himself up to have a good season.
I think Charlie will surprise some people this year.

Sturt​


U18 Coach Michael Higgs
Will Torode
194cm and 82kg
Will is tall and athletic key position player who will spend most of his time forward but will get the opportunity to show his intercept marking at times during the season.
Will has worked hard on his running to allow him to work over his opponent aerobically and get to more marking contests.
Will has a good field kick which will be a weapon when he wins some footy between the arcs.
Jackson Bishop
188cm and 89kg
Jackson attends Scotch College so will split his time during the season between Sturt and Scotch.
Whilst playing at Sturt he will play as a key forward and second ruck.
Jackson ranked in the top 10 in the state for both his right and left foot vertical jump and uses this up forward with his strong pack marks and in the ruck to get over the top of the opposition.

West Adelaide​


U18 Coach Paul Streatfield
Harry Barnett
202cm and 93kg
Harry will play mostly in the ruck with some time spent forward.
One of the best big men in the competition. Harry’s ability to control the air and then compete at ground level is unique for his size.
Harry has recently completed a senior preseason and is ready to take his game to the next level in the U18 competition.

Kobe Ryan
183cm, and73kg
Kobe can play multiple roles on the oval, but will play predominantly on-ball in our starting side.
He’s completed a senior preseason and shown he has the attributes to play against men.
Kobe’s speed and movement in traffic places him as one of the hardest players to match up on in the competition.

Woodville-West Torrens​


U18 Coach Shane Reardon
Mattaes Phillipou
191cm and 83kg
Mattaes is a very strong runner and a great size for a midfielder, who can also play forward.
He can take a strong mark and has a powerful left foot.
Mattaes has been training with the seniors throughout the summer and has played a League trial match.

Adam D’Aloia
186cm and 86kg
Adam is a strong-bodied midfielder who is clean in close and is a good user of the footy.
He does some great work at stoppages and in the contest whilst also being able to play forward.
Like Mattaes, Adam has also been training with the seniors throughout the summer and has played a League trial match.

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Could Max end up a player like Doedee?

Max Michalanney
190cm and 75kg
Max Michalanney, who plays in defence, has gone from strength-to-strength this preseason.
As well as being part of the SANFL state program, Max had the opportunity to train with the Adelaide Crows once a week through the preseason.
This exposure to the elite level has allowed Max to improve at an extremely high rate which has been noticed by Norwood’s senior program, giving him the opportunity to play all three trial matches with Norwood’s reserves.
Max’s football IQ, athleticism and ability to compete in the air and at ground level are all strengths of his game.
Being one of the best defenders in the U18 age bracket, Max will definitely be one to watch this year.
 
Mutineer said:
They would have been put against the tape at the recent testing day I would think.
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Unlikely but I really hope he has a growth spurt to roughly the 195 mark wouldn’t say no to another developing key defender on the list don’t want him stuck at that awkward height admittedly I’ve never seen him play I’m only recently getting in to following the youngsters
 
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Dockzy said:
Unlikely but I really hope he has a growth spurt to roughly the 195 mark wouldn’t say no to another developing key defender on the list don’t want him stuck at that awkward height admittedly I’ve never seen him play I’m onlay recently getting in to following the youngsters
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Nothing better than following the youngsters !!
 
Dockzy said:
Unlikely but I really hope he has a growth spurt to roughly the 195 mark wouldn’t say no to another developing key defender on the list don’t want him stuck at that awkward height admittedly I’ve never seen him play I’m only recently getting in to following the youngsters
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I remember jonno robran back at high school. He was something like 6 foot heading into year 12 and grew around 6 inches in his year 12 year..huge spurt
 
Michalanney been very good playing loose in defence rebounding everything in the first half but looks like the West Coach is making him more accountable this quarter, still very lightly built and being easily moved off the ball by the bigger, taller Tom Scully. Kobe Ryan easily the best on the ground to this point, absolute ball magnet, very athletic and covers so much ground. Munkara brilliant in patches.
 
Mutineer said:
Michalanney been very good playing loose in defence rebounding everything in the first half but looks like the West Coach is making him more accountable this quarter, still very lightly built and being easily moved off the ball by the bigger, taller Tom Scully. Kobe Ryan easily the best on the ground to this point, absolute ball magnet, very athletic and covers so much ground. Munkara brilliant in patches.
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Where are you seeing Kobe Ryan placed in terms of draft order ATM (t's a long way out of course)
 

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Tom Scully too good in the air for Michalanney, too tall, too strong.
 
Canuck_Crow said:
Yep, we desperately need some elite players.

who is the consensus best mid after Ashcroft ? is it a D'aloia, Hollands, Hewett, Ryan or Clark ?

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Ashcroft is one of the top mids but he's not consensus best.

Most have Wardlaw at the top end as well, with Tsatas.
 
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Mr MysteryGuest said:
Apparently a strong athletic with a good burst of speed. Does he inside, outside or both?
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Tsatas from the little I've seen to this point is more outside than inside but that may change in his top age year.

My number 1 mid for us before all but a few SA boys have played a competitive game would be WA's Elijah Hewett 186cm 82Kg already.

Tassie's Lachlan Cowan is my smoky, think he will likely play more midfield than half back for the Devils in his top age year.

Kobe Ryan is my pick of the SA mids and I'll be keeping a close eye on Matteus Phillipou great size for a mid and likely to transition from playing up forward to more midfield in his top age year. Nick Sadler another to watch if he can put on a bit more size.
 
Mutineer said:
Tsatas from the little I've seen to this point is more outside than inside but that may change in his top age year.

My number 1 mid for us before all but a few SA boys have played a competitive game would be WA's Elijah Hewett 186cm 82Kg already.

Tassie's Lachlan Cowan is my smoky, think he will likely play more midfield than half back for the Devils in his top age year.

Kobe Ryan is my pick of the SA mids and I'll be keeping a close eye on Matteus Phillipou great size for a mid and likely to transition from playing up forward to more midfield in his top age year. Nick Sadler another to watch if he can put on a bit more size.
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Nick Sadler is an interesting one. Suffered a bit last year from being a lone hand for Pembroke every week, beaten up a bit physically week in week out.

I know that having finished year 12 Nick is giving himself a gap year this year to leave no stone unturned to get drafted. He will benefit greatly from a full time program as well as an uninterrupted season playing just for Sturt U18 with no school commitments.
 
Mids, Mids and more Mids. Would love to get another first rounder but struggle to think of any of our players who would be worth that currency.
 

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