Player Watch 2022 AFL National Draft Discussion - read the pinned post

[Strapping Young Lad]

National AFL draft Monday November 28(first round only).
All other selections to be held on Tuesday November 29.
The pre-season and rookie drafts will then take place at 3pm (AEST) on Wednesday November 30.

 

[KermitJagger]

I'm not sure anyone wants to hear it but Mark McKenzie is a big fan of Jhye Clark. I'm not sure who has the last say in these choices with the new coach and new dynamic, but everyone should be very prepared for the outcome that the average sized and reliable yet seemingly uninspiring pick could be ours. Much the same as last season in fact, and looking at Ward's output this season I wouldn't be upset at all for history to repeat.

 

[chopflop]

I'm not sure anyone wants to hear it but Mark McKenzie is a big fan of Jhye Clarke. I'm not sure who has the last say in these choices with the new coach and new dynamic, but everyone should be very prepared for the outcome that the average sized and reliable yet seemingly uninspiring pick should be ours. Much the same as last season in fact, and looking at Ward's output this season I wouldn't be upset at all for history to repeat.

Where did you hear this?

Clark is a gun. Criminally underrated on this board.

If we take him I can guarantee the media narrative will be "hawks steal Clark from under cats' noses" as if they had some god-given right to him in the first place!

 

[marhalls hawks]

Blake Drury
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Vermont
Date of Birth: 11/01/04; Height: 176cm; Weight: 73kg
Prolific ball-winning midfielder with a wonderful combination of speed and endurance, which together with his game sense and composure always has him in the centre of the action. His best performance in the National Championships was his 26 disposals and eight inside 50s in Victoria Metro’s win against the Allies. Overall, he averaged 19 disposals across four matches for Victoria Metro, who he served as co-captain. Had similar consistent performances for the Oakleigh Chargers, averaging 19 disposals and kicking seven goals in seven matches to make the NAB League Team of the Year. Always plays with high energy and is a clever user of the ball. His 6:25 seconds 2km time trial at the Draft Combine showed not just his excellent endurance, but a glimpse of his competitive edge

 

[kirbatron]

I'm not sure anyone wants to hear it but Mark McKenzie is a big fan of Jhye Clarke. I'm not sure who has the last say in these choices with the new coach and new dynamic, but everyone should be very prepared for the outcome that the average sized and reliable yet seemingly uninspiring pick should be ours. Much the same as last season in fact, and looking at Ward's output this season I wouldn't be upset at all for history to repeat.

I could deal with it if it pisses geelong off

 

[The hands of stone]

Apparently Dodo met with Phillipou 3 times in the last week. Sounds like we're a big show to land Tsatas at 6.

My thoughts are with Phillipou at this difficult time

 

[marhalls hawks]

I could deal with it if it pisses geelong off

That would be the best thing of all if we got jhye Clark

 

[Tomohawks]

That would be the best thing of all if we got jhye Clark

Disagree. I have him last out of Tsatas, Poo, Mackenzie and Humphrey. I'd be sadly disappointed if we took him. Vanilla.

 

[marhalls hawks]

Disagree. I have him last out of Tsatas, Poo, Mackenzie and Humphrey. I'd be sadly disappointed if we took him. Vanilla.

Nothing wrong with vanilla everyone likes vanilla it’s great the problem with the other players they have upside but also a lot of downside where vanilla Clark is going to be a 250+ gamer guaranteed he also fits with Ward and Connor Mac that we got last year. I should have says this is also a very weak draft and sometimes in a week draft better to get the safest commodity in next years super draft we Make our move with a solid foundation from this draft. I should also say I would be very happy if we got Tsatas

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

My thoughts are with Phillipou at this difficult time

If Phillipou’s ego is to be believed, he will belong in that stain of a jumper.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Apparently Dodo met with Phillipou 3 times in the last week. Sounds like we're a big show to land Tsatas at 6.

Would be amazing.

 

[marhalls hawks]

Is there any football magazines like inside football that does a draft preview like they used to do

 

[TylerDurden]

If Phillipou’s ego is to be believed, he will belong in that stain of a jumper.

He's already telling the media he's a combination of the Bont and Fyfe.
No pressure.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Blake Drury
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Vermont
Date of Birth: 11/01/04; Height: 176cm; Weight: 73kg
Prolific ball-winning midfielder with a wonderful combination of speed and endurance, which together with his game sense and composure always has him in the centre of the action. His best performance in the National Championships was his 26 disposals and eight inside 50s in Victoria Metro’s win against the Allies. Overall, he averaged 19 disposals across four matches for Victoria Metro, who he served as co-captain. Had similar consistent performances for the Oakleigh Chargers, averaging 19 disposals and kicking seven goals in seven matches to make the NAB League Team of the Year. Always plays with high energy and is a clever user of the ball. His 6:25 seconds 2km time trial at the Draft Combine showed not just his excellent endurance, but a glimpse of his competitive edge

Dylan Moore clone. He'll drop to beyond 40 and a club will score a bargain.

 

[marhalls hawks]

Dylan Moore clone. He'll drop to beyond 40 and a club will score a bargain.

When I watched the Vic Metro versus Vic country game he really stood out he doesn’t get talked about much but he really stood out it’s really stuck with me even till now maybe we can get him late in the draft

 

[TylerDurden]

Dylan Moore clone. He'll drop to beyond 40 and a club will score a bargain.

Agree. Will be a player.

 

[FB19]

Would be amazing.

After all the trading up for pick 2 pages here before the trade period, would love to see our r1 team read at either half forward or half back
Tsatas - DGB - Brockman

 

[TylerDurden]

Not short on confidence.

 

[TDS7]

Is there any football magazines like inside football that does a draft preview like they used to do

2022 Draft Guide AFL View

The 2022 AFL Phantom Draft Guide The 2022 AFL Draft Guide The 2022 AFL Draft Guide features individual full-page profiles on each of the available AFL Draft Combine invitees.

central.rookieme.com

 

[MasterSamurai]

Not short on confidence.

The type of confidence that when it gets tough at AFL level, he either ;
A) sooks it up and yells ' what about me?!!' or,
B) makes him better ,. Stands up to the challenges thrown to him and becomes AFL elite leader .
Very 50/50 for me.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I'm not sure anyone wants to hear it but Mark McKenzie is a big fan of Jhye Clarke. I'm not sure who has the last say in these choices with the new coach and new dynamic, but everyone should be very prepared for the outcome that the average sized and reliable yet seemingly uninspiring pick could be ours. Much the same as last season in fact, and looking at Ward's output this season I wouldn't be upset at all for history to repeat.

I don't think Ward was an uninspiring pick. Hobbs would have been IMO, as Ward offered a few things we sorely lacked, being his pace and a measure of class.

 

[Big Booty]

My thoughts are with Phillipou at this difficult time

Hence the rumour he has been tanking interviews

 

[chopflop]

THE RANCE-LIKE DEFENDER IN SIGHTS OF PIES, HAWKS, BOMBERS

A defender who has drawn comparisons to former Richmond star Alex Rance

Alex Rance

Age

35

Ht

194cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

7.7

5star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.4

4star

MG

226.9

3star

No current season stats available

D

17.0

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

11.2

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.6

5star

has “come with a bullet” in the second half of the year to firm as a top draft prospect.

Recruiters believe Oakleigh Chargers backman Josh Weddle has “enormous upside”, which has seen him attract significant interest ahead of this month’s national draft.

Weddle had looked a mid-to-late draft pick early in the year but is now expected to be snapped up somewhere between picks 15 and 30 on the back of his rapid improvement.

He measures 192cm but can play taller given he has a great athletic profile and is ultra competitive.

“He’s athletically very strong. He’s explosive. He can play on talls, he can play on smalls,” Oakleigh talent manager Jy Bond said.

“AFL clubs are pretty excited about him and his ability to play both ends – mid, back, forward. He’s come on really well.”

Weddle ranked second in the running vertical jump at the national draft combine and also posted impressive results in the 20m sprint and 2km time trial tests.

He is believed to have attracted interest from clubs including Collingwood, Hawthorn and Essendon – who all hold picks in the 20s.

Clubs including Collingwood, Hawthorn and Essendon have been linked to defender Josh Weddle.

From heraldsun.

 

[marhalls hawks]

2022 Draft Guide AFL View

The 2022 AFL Phantom Draft Guide The 2022 AFL Draft Guide The 2022 AFL Draft Guide features individual full-page profiles on each of the available AFL Draft Combine invitees.

central.rookieme.com

Thanks

 

[Blackhawk42]

THE RANCE-LIKE DEFENDER IN SIGHTS OF PIES, HAWKS, BOMBERS

A defender who has drawn comparisons to former Richmond star Alex Rance has “come with a bullet” in the second half of the year to firm as a top draft prospect.

Recruiters believe Oakleigh Chargers backman Josh Weddle has “enormous upside”, which has seen him attract significant interest ahead of this month’s national draft.

Weddle had looked a mid-to-late draft pick early in the year but is now expected to be snapped up somewhere between picks 15 and 30 on the back of his rapid improvement.

He measures 192cm but can play taller given he has a great athletic profile and is ultra competitive.

“He’s athletically very strong. He’s explosive. He can play on talls, he can play on smalls,” Oakleigh talent manager Jy Bond said.

“AFL clubs are pretty excited about him and his ability to play both ends – mid, back, forward. He’s come on really well.”

Weddle ranked second in the running vertical jump at the national draft combine and also posted impressive results in the 20m sprint and 2km time trial tests.

He is believed to have attracted interest from clubs including Collingwood, Hawthorn and Essendon – who all hold picks in the 20s.

Clubs including Collingwood, Hawthorn and Essendon have been linked to defender Josh Weddle.

From heraldsun.

Western Bulldogs. Take it to the bank.

Surprised to see us linked to another tall defender.

 

[matey]

From the vid Mattaes seems to have a lot of confidence and self belief. Don’t see any problems here. Like with all draftees Mitch and McKenzie will assess and determine whether he is a hard worker, good character, etc. Sounds like Doddo is into him a fair bit.