Preview 2022 draft prospects

[MightyRoar]

I just hope we are a bit more daring than Husthwite

Once again it’s only opinion based but I found it interesting that he didn’t have Elijah Hewett selected in the top 25. I’d like to think that if he were available we’d take him with our first pick if Hayes was gone.

 

[sr36]

You've got to really feel for Sydney - they don't appear to be getting their usual highly touted academy kid. Or have they learnt to hide them?

 

[Couch Coach]

top 25.

Highlighting Collingwood notes in the post:

15. Sydney​

Lachlan Cowan – 188cm Defender, TAS
with Collingwood also interested.

17. Brisbane (match bid from Collingwood)​

Jaspa Fletcher – 184cm Midfielder, QLD
Collingwood is a club that would not be afraid of making a bid.

18. Collingwood​

Henry Hustwaite – 194cm Midfielder, VIC
Collingwood is right across him, especially given his older brother Campbell is a co-captain of the Magpies’ VFL team.

24. Essendon​

Josh Weddle – 191cm Defender, VIC
Collingwood also have some interest

25. North Melbourne​

Max Gruzewski – 192cm Defender/Forward, VIC
expected to attract interest from Collingwood a couple of picks later,

 

[swoop42]

I hope we're smarter than whoever did this mock draft and bid on Davey.

 

[manicpie]

I think I'll just wait for Cal Twomey to make his phantom draft, this one is all over the place

 

[Jen2310]

Its done by Chris Cavangna. He was the one who thought we would be 0-6 coming into 2022.

 

[sr36]

Interesting.

Keeler and Barnett still available, Lemmey and Scully both essentially free. There are options in this draft.

If we target Lemmey, it's a risk but at the same time, we could be stealing a player that was in the top 5 conversation just a few months ago. Exciting times lie ahead.

I know absolutely nothing, but I want:

1. Barnett
2. Keeler
3. The forward who has done his ACL - can't remember his name
4. Lemmey or Scully late.

 

[stixys121]

I know absolutely nothing, but I want:

1. Barnett
2. Keeler
3. The forward who has done his ACL - can't remember his name
4. Lemmey or Scully late.

Brayden George done ACL, I'm kind of hoping for him aswell high risk high reward pick

 

[Rusty Beam]

Not husthwait, surely we take someone better, Ed Allen would be available and a much better player, I'd even take Darcy Jones if it came to that

IMO as much as I’ve still got questions about Hushwaite he is a much better option than Allan.

I agree with Bangers. Allan’s testing was out of this world, but rarely ever uses those athletic traits within games.

 

[Rusty Beam]

Elijah Hewett might be available at our third pick Wow

Personally I think that’s very very unlikely.

If he makes it past West Coasts second pick I’ll be surprised.

 

[Soups]

Unpopular opinion, Jones and Hill would be an exciting due. He’d be hard to over look imo.

 

[Rusty Beam]

Unpopular opinion, Jones and Hill would be an exciting due. He’d be hard to over look imo.

I wouldn’t be opposed to Jones. Hopefully with our second pick though.

 

[gouki88]

Unpopular opinion, Jones and Hill would be an exciting due. He’d be hard to over look imo.

Is that a mean joke about his diminutive size?

 

[Couch Coach]

Pick 19 - Collingwood selects Isaac Keeler (North Adelaide/South Australia)

Position: Key Forward/Ruck
Height: 198cm
Weight: 88kg

Reasoning:

There is little doubt that on pure talent and upside, Keeler is up there with the best in this draft. Can he fulfil that potential at AFL level? Yet to be seen obviously, but I'd rather take the punt on the player that could be incredible, and for me that is Keeler. I thought about a few options here (tall and small) but think I've got more chance of one of them squeezing through to my next selection.

Draft Profile:

There’s not a lot of things on a football field that Isaac Keeler can’t do. The mercurial forward/ruck continues to flash the x-factor and match-winning ability that brings fans to games. Keeler has put together patches of brilliance throughout the year, most recently in the SANFL U18 Semi Final against Norwood. Keeler’s start to the second half set the tone for his side and his dominance through the middle and around the ground helped turn a quarter time deficit into a comfortable victory.

Spending large periods through the ruck for North Adelaide this season, Keeler does his best work as an extra midfielder in that part of the ground. His ability to read the opposing ruckman’s tap and win his own clearance helps shake up the midfield mix for his side. A capable leaper too, Keeler can rise above the opposition ruck and get first hand to the football. Averaging a touch under 18 disposals a game this season is a testament to his ability to win possession around the ground. Keeler is equally dangerous inside 50 where he’s a threat on the lead, in the air and below his knees.

Isaac Keeler looks to have one of the highest ceilings of any prospect in this year's draft pool. The 198cm talent from Port Augusta teases a rare combination of athleticism, mobility and skill for a player his size. A tough cover on the lead due to his range and speed, Keeler comfortably gets separation from his opponent, with few defenders in the SANFL Under 18 competition able to stay with him. Poor entries inside 50 won't take him out of the contest, with his ability to collect the ball cleanly below his knees and finish around his body, Keeler has the skillset of a small forward in a key forward's body.

Technically gifted, Keeler is a capable set shot goalkicker who can easily cover the distance from beyond the 50 metre arc. This natural ability to use the football also extends to his field kicking, where his ball use around the ground is of a quality rarely seen in a player his size.

Keeler's exploits in the ruck have been somewhat of a mixed bag at this stage. While he has a big enough leap to compete for the hitouts, he hasn't yet embraced the physical nature of the ruck battle, leading to some varied results for him in that part of the ground. Where he looks most comfortable in that role is in his ability to read the opposing ruckman's hit-outs and contribute as an extra midfield option. Keeler's size and athleticism are again a major advantage for him and he's more than capable of winning clearances and kicking his side into attack. Outside of the ruck contest, Keeler has demonstrated his ability to accumulate the football around the ground, where his teammates trust him with ball in hand.

Whilst his size and athleticism is a strength, adding more physicality to his game will help Keeler take his football to the next level. At times he can be too easily moved out of a marking contest and when denied a clean run and jump at the football, Keeler struggles to bring the ball to ground. Improving his physicality would likely see further development in his ruck craft and if he can become a consistent contested marking threat, Keeler would be well on his way to reaching his ceiling as a footballer. Although he may be a few years away from being AFL-ready, the upside with Keeler makes him one of the more intriguing prospects in this year's crop.

eDPS

 

[manicpie]

I wouldn’t be opposed to Jones. Hopefully with our second pick though.

I'd take him with our first pick if we can't get Hayes. Much like Melbourne did with Pickett, take him earlier than expected, this kid is a serious talent

 

[Soups]

I'd take him with our first pick if we can't get Hayes. Much like Melbourne did with Pickett, take him earlier than expected, this kid is a serious talent

If we keep our next two picks easy enough to go tall and inside mid imo.

 

[manicpie]

If we keep our next two picks easy enough to go tall and inside mid imo.

Exactly, considering we are linked to Lemmey

 

[No SPIN]

Not husthwait, surely we take someone better, Ed Allen would be available and a much better player, I'd even take Darcy Jones if it came to that

what's the knock on Hustwaite?

 

[No SPIN]

Elijah Hewett might be available at our third pick Wow

We live in hope

 

[Couch Coach]

what's the knock on Hustwaite?

Upside.

Very good and very consistant but may be close to his ceiling?

However he has had late growth to go from a 180+cm mid to 195cm now. Is he a tall mid (Cripps, Fyfe) or is he a KPP?

 

[RobJD]

Sounds exciting - really like the write-up on him, two features that to my eye set the great forwards apart is: their field kicking (I'd rate Tony Lockett

Tony Lockett

Age

58

Ht

191cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

1.8

2star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.5

3star

G

4.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.4

5star

amongst the best field kicks I've seen), and ability to cleanly handle the ball below their knees. Not seen anything much of Keeler, but he sounds like he'd be worth a go at out Pick 16. Glad the Tiger's don't have a pick before us as he's the type that they'd rate highly - reckon he'd also be on West Coast's radar, wouldn't be surprised if they took him at Pick 20.

 

[No SPIN]

I'd take him with our first pick if we can't get Hayes. Much like Melbourne did with Pickett, take him earlier than expected, this kid is a serious talent

And if Hewett was available?

 

[sr36]

I'd take him with our first pick if we can't get Hayes. Much like Melbourne did with Pickett, take him earlier than expected, this kid is a serious talent

Just on the highlight. Looked fast and as clean as a whistle, but there didn't appear to be enough razzle dazzle moments for him to go particularly early at that size.

 

[loki04]

George, Barnett and Lemmey.

Will be happy with that.

 

[loki04]

George done an ACL, just don't want to go down that path again. Magor is just as good and will go later

Most young acls recover these days.

Having bones taken out your feet like Shaz or repeated hammies or concussion is more a worry for mine.