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.

 

[KingJiath]

You'd think Mackenzie, being a hawks fan and knowing gold coast are the only thing keeping him from staying home and playing for his favourite team, would tell them he doesn't want to leave vic

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[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

Mackenzie is NOT a flight risk.

Big problem in us wanting to get him.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Clark would be taken ahead of MacKenzie I’d think.

 

[number23]

Clark would be taken ahead of MacKenzie I’d think.

I would think so. Clark has had a solid body of work all year.

Also I am not convinced that North would take Wardlaw ahead of Tsatas. Tsatas' run and pace is a point of difference with the other mids that North has.

 

[HawksILove]

I want Sheezel

 

[TylerDurden]

Clark would be taken ahead of MacKenzie I’d think.

No doubt.

 

[Coach Killer]

The 2 things that stood out for me in the NAB GF....

1. Brisbane with the addition of Dunkley & Ashcroft next year are the team to beat in 2023.

2. If we're targeting a midfielder for pick 7, there will be decent talent available for us at pick 7. McKenzie is a jet, Hewett is every bit as good.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Will Ashcroft
1 behind, 39 touches 17 kicks, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s
Cam MacKenzie
2 goals 1 behind, 26 touches, 17 kicks, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Harry Sheezel
4 goals, 13 touches, 10 kicks, 2 tackles, 1 inside 50
Oli Hotton
1 goal, 25 touches, 8 kicks, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s

From tonight, from the main 4 i think.

Ashcroft named BOG, was really good but did rush his disposals a little, doesn't matter does it tho when you have 39, he was clean and fed it out well, ontop of the rest of his body of work, another Ashcroft game.

MacKenzie was my BOG, or atleast very close, his ball use was very good and his hunger for the contest was unreal, tackling pressure and the ability to just get the ball and explode away, he worked really hard, he just attracted everyone to him and dished it over, his kicking was actually the best on ground by far.

Sheez was unreal, top 3 on ground with MacKenzie & Ashcroft, some of his finishes were actually unreal, his ability to read the play, the drop of the ball and be in the perfect spot is unmatched, he's got real toe, class and genuine xfactor, top notch game.

Hotton is the one who is gonna bolt, he had a great game, played higher up the ground then i've normally seen him and he found it all game, he was super clean and made great decisions and just seems a super smart footballer.

 

[Blackhawk42]

I've been high on Charlie Clarke for a while now. As a long term partner for Sam Butler our X-factor, speed and pressure around goal would be potent for 10-15 years IMO.

 

[TDS7]

Leading disposals and goals from tonight. Mackenzie was immense, I know Ashcroft got the medal but Cam was stiff to miss. 2.1 26 disposals and a huge chunk pinpoint kicks down the line. His athleticism, agility, and pace are perfectly complemented by his composure. He'd stand up in contests, wait for a player to tackle and slip off then burst out with room free. If the tackler persisted, he shot off a handball to Ashcroft or Clarke. When he had the ball in space, his timing is perfect for drawing players and releasing the handball. I've talked about it before, but he may as well be an astrophysicist with his understanding of positional gravity. Bonus points: mad Hawks fan.

Pls don't break my heart Gold Coast.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Leading disposals and goals from tonight. Mackenzie was immense, I know Ashcroft got the medal but Cam was stiff to miss. 2.1 26 disposals and a huge chunk pinpoint kicks down the line. His athleticism, agility, and pace are perfectly complemented by his composure. He'd stand up in contests, wait for a player to tackle and slip off then burst out with room free. If the tackler persisted, he shot off a handball to Ashcroft or Clarke. When he had the ball in space, his timing is perfect for drawing players and releasing the handball. I've talked about it before, but he may as well be an astrophysicist with his understanding of positional gravity. Bonus points: mad Hawks fan.

Pls don't break my heart Gold Coast.

He's a ridiculously smart player is Cam

 

[Coach Killer]

Leading disposals and goals from tonight. Mackenzie was immense, I know Ashcroft got the medal but Cam was stiff to miss. 2.1 26 disposals and a huge chunk pinpoint kicks down the line. His athleticism, agility, and pace are perfectly complemented by his composure. He'd stand up in contests, wait for a player to tackle and slip off then burst out with room free. If the tackler persisted, he shot off a handball to Ashcroft or Clarke. When he had the ball in space, his timing is perfect for drawing players and releasing the handball. I've talked about it before, but he may as well be an astrophysicist with his understanding of positional gravity. Bonus points: mad Hawks fan.

Pls don't break my heart Gold Coast.

He is the one. if we’re serious about taking real action on climate change we need to pick him at 7.

 

[Davo-27]

Big Games from MacKenzie and Hotton might ruin our chances to get them at 7 and 25, although i would prefer a mid and forward, i can live with a mid and goal kicking winger.

i love Clark and he has had 2 great years, but MacKenzie fits what we're looking for and the fact he is a hawks supporter and the luck we and other clubs have with hawks supporting youngsters(they are built to succeed it seems) makes him the perfect option imo.

 

[Coach Killer]

Big Games from MacKenzie and Hotton might ruin our chances to get them at 7 and 25, although i would prefer a mid and forward, i can live with a mid and goal kicking winger.

i love Clark and he has had 2 great years, but MacKenzie fits what we're looking for and the fact he is a hawks supporter and the luck we and other clubs have with hawks supporting youngsters(they are built to succeed it seems) makes him the perfect option imo.

CMac2‘s kicking is exquisite and he can give it a fair roost. Gimme class goal kicking mids all day everyday.

CMac and CMac2 in the same side next year will be a treat.

 

[pushintheback]

Hotton is the one who is gonna bolt, he had a great game, played higher up the ground then i've normally seen him and he found it all game, he was super clean and made great decisions and just seems a super smart footballer.

Couldn't agree more. He's coming with a rush! I like him higher up the ground. He had a great carnival as well. Looking fwd to see him go again next week.

 

[smish]

Now I’m gonna be pissed if we miss MacKenzie

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Couldn't agree more. He's coming with a rush! I like him higher up the ground. He had a great carnival as well. Looking fwd to see him go again next week.

Super impressed seriously, it's disappointing tbh, i wanted him as a 2nd rounder haha

 

[VandoHawk]

That was some performance by McKenzie. Seriously impressed. I thought he was a neat kick rather than a classy one but today he showed me up with some real elite stuff.

Honestly we're in a good position to strengthen our midfield by adding one of McKenzie, Clark or Phillipou. Wouldn't be unhappy with any of them.

 

[Brant]

Sheezel great contested mark and goal, I'd hate to see him at the scum which looks likely.

That’s best case scenario, for us - if we can’t Draft him then let him go to scum - je should have an inherent hatred for them & walk out to us in 2 years time!








*no, I don’t actually believe this is a thing…

 

[cogs2hawks]

Leading disposals and goals from tonight. Mackenzie was immense, I know Ashcroft got the medal but Cam was stiff to miss. 2.1 26 disposals and a huge chunk pinpoint kicks down the line. His athleticism, agility, and pace are perfectly complemented by his composure. He'd stand up in contests, wait for a player to tackle and slip off then burst out with room free. If the tackler persisted, he shot off a handball to Ashcroft or Clarke. When he had the ball in space, his timing is perfect for drawing players and releasing the handball. I've talked about it before, but he may as well be an astrophysicist with his understanding of positional gravity. Bonus points: mad Hawks fan.

Pls don't break my heart Gold Coast.

Not just your heart it’ll break, but his own as well. As much as he’ll say he’s stoked to join the suns in the media if it happens, we all know deep down he’ll be gutted that he was one pick away from joining his childhood club

 

[Brant]

1. Brisbane with the addition of Dunkley & Ashcroft next year are the team to beat in 2023.

Those 2x players are not making as 12x goal difference.

 

[Coach Killer]

Those 2x players are not making as 12x goal difference.

Yep, that was insipid tonight, also not sure how Dunkley gets to Brisbane, doggies will be asking a fair bit.

 

[Alite]

Clark would be taken ahead of MacKenzie I’d think.

MacKenzie would be taken before Clark I’d think

 

[matey]

Hewett looks like a jet in the middle that moves forward, has that explosiveness look about him with skill …….. could be the one that WC is looking at which will have a domino effect or could be another choice for us to consider. MM will be working overtime next few weeks.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

MacKenzie would be taken before Clark I’d think

Clark’s long been held as one of the big 5 in this draft.

People in here banging on about how McKenzie’s a Hawthorn supporter like it means anything might be getting a bit misty eyed over a player that we overlook at our pick.