Preview 2022 draft prospects

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Carlthetruth said:
Interesting Jefferson comparison to Harry Jones, according to a few posters he plays nothing like him which is code for, has never taken the time to watch him play an actual game.
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And there it is, lol, Cal Twomey's power rankings. Since when was Harry jones such a good player anyway. If you could get out of your paraniod state for a while, you would realise that I didn't say he wouldn't be picked up early. I said, that in a better draft year he would be second rounder, maybe even late second. I also didn't mention him when I was taking about Keeler/Lemmey, is because I knew Jefferson wasn't in the conversation at our first 2 picks. you can't keep feeding your paranoia and making up shit to suit your narrative or you can get some help and learn how to show respect to others.
 
WHERE WILL EXCITING TALL LAND?

Athletic South Australian tall Isaac Keeler is expected to find an AFL home in this year’s national draft – but no one knows where.

Recruiters believe the Adelaide Next Generation Academy member could land anywhere between a pick in the late teens to a selection in the 40s.

“He’s far from perfect but he’s got a bit going for him,” one recruiter said.

“He’s got a lot of upside.”

A 198cm forward-ruckman from North Adelaide, Keeler has drawn comparisons to a young Paddy Ryder.

He trained with the Crows during pre-season and represented South Australia in the national championships, as well as averaging 17.9 disposals and kicking 19 goals from 15 SANFL under-18 games.

While athletic talls don’t grow on trees, Keeler’s competitiveness and endurance have been raised as potential concerns among some recruiters.

That said, St Kilda and Melbourne – who both have picks in the 30s – are believed to have some interest.

Adelaide may consider matching a bid on Keeler if he gets beyond pick 40, with the first 40 picks in this year’s draft being protected from NGA bids being matched.



‘I’M PRETTY CONFIDENT DOWN BACK’

One of the top key forwards in this year’s draft pool says he would be confident to play at either end of the ground at AFL level.

Oakleigh Chargers product Matthew Jefferson — who stands 195cm tall — said that before this year he had split his time “50-50” between being a forward and backman during his junior football career.

However, Jefferson settled as a forward this year and was one of the stars of the under-18 national championships for Vic Metro, including a stunning seven-goal haul in one game against Western Australia.

“This year I’ve predominantly played key forward,” Jefferson said.

“But if a club drafts me and asks me to play defence, I’d be more than happy to do it.

“I’m pretty confident down back. I feel like as a backman, I can read the ball in the air pretty well and I can read the play and use that ability to intercept.

“There’s a few clubs that have asked me if I’d go back.”

Jefferson is a Carlton supporter who looks up to Charlie Curnow but is believed to have attracted significant interest from Melbourne as a first-round selection.

“I’ve spoken to them (Carlton) a couple of times throughout the year,” Jefferson said.

“That would be a dream. But they’ve got a few good key forwards on the list, so who knows what will happen. All I can do is play some good footy like I’ve done.”
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Apex36 said:
It’s not about running out of them, it’s about developing some high quality ones within our system. And I’m not talking about Hail Marys like McMahon, who should never have been selected in the second round, I’m talking about taking a risk on a guy like Keeler, who’s NQR as it stands, but also has a huge ceiling.
I get massive Balta vibes from him. In the right system I firmly believe he could become anything, but he’ll need 2-3 years at a minimum of development.
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I'm real leary of hoping to develop aggression and effort. I wonder if Keeler has those.
 
Richmond after a key forward too lol


TASMANIAN TEAM FACTOR

Clubs are weighing up what affect an incoming Tasmanian team might have on their selections in next month’s national draft.

Tasmania has two top-end draft prospects this year, with rebounding defender Lachlan Cowan being rated a first-round prospect and tall defender Tom McCullum shaping as a potential second-round selection.
Rivals believe Hawthorn has cut its list deep to load up on picks in this year’s draft in anticipation of draft concessions being handed to a new Tasmanian team in coming years.

Picking Tasmanian’s through the draft in coming years could also pay off for clubs, who may be significantly compensated for those players if a new incoming team tries to lure back home-grown talent to the Apple Isle.

Medium forward Seth Campbell was also invited to the national draft combine, after catching the attention of recruiters when he kicked 10 goals for North Launceston in his third Tasmanian State League appearance in August.

WHY TIGERS FANS NEED NOT WORRY

Richmond has one of the weakest hands heading into this year’s national draft, holding only picks 53 and 63.

At the end of the season, the Tigers had selections 12, 19, 31 and 38.

However, those higher picks were moved on as part of the deals to lure Greater Western Sydney midfield pair Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper to Punt Rd.

Richmond believes the additions of Taranto and Hopper will help ensure it remains a challenger next season and the club’s recruiting team led by Blair Hartley and Matthew Clarke have history at finding draft gems with late picks.

The last time Richmond used a pick 53, it landed midfielder Jack Graham.

Richmond did secure five top-30 picks in last year’s national draft – Josh Gibcus, Tom Brown, Tyler Sonsie, Sam Banks and Judson Clarke – which meant the club did not need to invest heavily in this year’s draft as well.

While Gibcus made a major impression as a key defender this year, some at Richmond believe that Brown could prove to be the best player of the bunch.

The Tigers are keen to secure a key forward with at least one of their two draft picks this year, with South Australian pair Harry Lemmey and Tom Scully two players who could potentially still be available.
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Some info on the Tasmanian draft prospects:

Lachie Cowan: Most of the Devils boys believe he'll go in the second round.

Tom McCallum: He's a really good mark, horrible kick. One teammate described him as "a hack". But, overall he tested well so is on the radar. I'd put him as a third rounder or rookie selection.

Seth Campbell: 10 goals sounds very impressive but some context is needed. The TSL is a joke of a competition. Country leagues have as much, if not more, talent and it's very lopsided. The game was over in the third quarter and he was given a lot of the ball as his side didn't need to win. Campbell is a good enough player but it would be a surprise if he was drafted. If he were selected, it would be in the rookies or very, very later.

For those of you wondering where I sourced my info on this, I have connections to the Devils program and many of their players. I also have links through media and friends/friends of friends to the TSL. It's useful sometimes.
 
Couch Coach said:
www.foxsports.com.au

Trades haven’t stopped: The AFL clubs tipped to feature heavily in crucial draft pick swap period

Trades haven’t stopped: The AFL clubs set to feature heavily in pick swap period
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au

"Recruiters are also wary of Melbourne (Pick 13), Collingwood (Picks 16, 25 and 27) and the Sydney Swans (Picks 14 and 17) all eyeing moves up the order."
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Pies 1st and pick 27 and future 1st for pick 3.

Sounds like alot but we need star power and need another star kid to build with Daicos.

Best shot is a top 5 pick.

I don't trust Hine to land anything special with pick 16 which will be 17/18 after Academy/FS.
 
BEEG said:
Pies 1st and pick 27 and future 1st for pick 3.

Sounds like alot but we need star power and need another star kid to build with Daicos.

Best shot is a top 5 pick.

I don't trust Hine to land anything special with pick 16 which will be 17/18 after Academy/FS.
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Would you do pick 3 for pick 16, pick 27 & likely pick 12 (2023)?

Sounds like unders.
 
BEEG said:
Pies 1st and pick 27 and future 1st for pick 3.

Sounds like alot but we need star power and need another star kid to build with Daicos.

Best shot is a top 5 pick.

I don't trust Hine to land anything special with pick 16 which will be 17/18 after Academy/FS.
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We can’t trade our future first, so you probably need to rethink this.
 
I think if certain cards fall the right way we may look at even trading down to get better picks next year. Depends who is available of course, but it is a possibility if our targets are either gone or we don't particularly rate the depth in the draft.
 

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