BigFooty Official 2023 Bigfooty Phantom Draft

[PMBangers]

Round 1
Pick 1 - West Coast Eagles - Harley Reid
Pick 2 - Gold Coast Suns - Jed Walter (Matched bid) [Picks 24, 26 and 27 used to match, 203 points in the bank for next match]
Pick 3 - North Melbourne - Colby McKercher
Pick 4 - North Melbourne - Daniel Curtin
Pick 5 - Hawthorn - Zane Duursma
Pick 6 - Western Bulldogs - Nick Watson
Pick 7 - Gold Coast Suns - Ethan Read (Matched Bid) [Picks 30 and 34 used, 58 points for next match]
Pick 8 - Melbourne - Nate Caddy
Pick 9 - GWS - Ryley Sanders
Pick 10 - Geelong - Connor O'Sullivan
Pick 11 - Western Bulldogs - Jordan Croft (Matched Bid) [Picks 46, 48, 50 and 51 used, 101 points for next match]
Pick 12 - Essendon - Caleb Windsor
Pick 13 - Adelaide - Darcy Wilson
Pick 14 - Melbourne - James Leake
Pick 15 - Sydney - Zane Zakostelsky
Pick 16 - St Kilda - Ollie Murphy
Pick 17 - Adelaide - Harry Demattia
Pick 18 - North Melbourne - Mitch Edwards
Pick 19 - Gold Coast Suns - Jake Rogers (Matched Bid) [Picks 36, 60 and 65 used, 45 points for next match]
Pick 20 - GWS - Luamon Lual
Pick 21 - North Melbourne - Arie Schoenmaker
Pick 22 - North Melbourne - Riley Hardeman
Pick 23 - Hawthorn - Will McCabe (Matched bid) [Picks 42 and 45 used, 124 points for next match]
Pick 24 - Collingwood - Archie Roberts
Pick 25 - Adelaide - Taylor Goad
Pick 26 - St Kilda - Lance Collard
Pick 27 - Carlton - Koltyn Tholstrup

Round 2
Pick 28 - West Coast Eagles - Charlie Edwards
Pick 29 - Geelong - Joel Freijah
Pick 30 - Carlton - Ashton Moir
Pick 31 - Richmond - Archer Reid
Pick 32 - Brisbane - Angus Hastie
Pick 33 - Essendon - George Stevens
Pick 34 - Collingwood - Will Green
Pick 35 - Gold Coast Suns - Will Graham (Matched bid) [Pick 65 gobbled up. Deficit of 190 points applied to Gold Coasts 2023 2nd round pick]
Pick 36 - Fremantle - Luke Lloyd
Pick 37 - Hawthorn - Calsher Dear (Matched Bid) [Pick 46 used]
Pick 38 - Essendon - Tew Jiath
Pick 39 - West Coast - Wil Dawson
Pick 40 - Brisbane - Phoenix Gothard
Pick 41 - St Kilda - Harvey Johnston
Pick 42 - Richmond - Koen Sanchez
Pick 43 - Melbourne - Clay Hall
Pick 44 - GWS - Lachie Charleson

Round 3
Pick 45 - Sydney - Caiden Cleary
Pick 46 - Fremantle - Shaun Mannagh
Pick 47 - Brisbane - Cooper Simpson
Pick 48 - Brisbane - Joe Fonti
Pick 49 - Sydney - Jack Delean
Pick 50 - Western Bulldogs - Kane McAuliffe
Pick 51 - North Melbourne - Logan Morris
Pick 52 - West Coast - Will Patton
Pick 53 - GWS - Vigo Visentini
Pick 54 - Fremantle - Sam Clohesy
Pick 55 - Essendon - Michael Rudd
Pick 56 - Hawthorn - Nathan Philactides

Round 4
Pick 57 - Hawthorn - PASS
Pick 58 - Fremantle - Thomas Anastasopoulos
Pick 59 - Richmond - PASS
Pick 60 - Brisbane -PASS
Pick 61 - Richmond - PASS
Pick 62 - Western Bulldogs - Kade De La Rue
Pick 63 - Carlton - Aiden O'Driscoll
Pick 64 - Western Bulldogs - PASS
Pick 65 - Port Adelaide - Jack Callinan
Pick 66 - Western Bulldogs - PASS
Pick 67 - Geelong - Billy Wilson
Pick 68 - GWS - PASS
Pick 69 - Carlton - Sam Van Rooyen
Pick 70 - GWS - PASS
Pick 71 - Collingwood - Will Lorenz

Round to get Port Adelaide to reach the two minimum selections
Pick 72 - Port Adelaide - Tarkyn O'Leary

MINI DRAFT (2024 First Round)
Pick 1 - West Coast Eagles - Jagga Smith
Pick 2 - North Melbourne - Josh Smillie
Pick 3 - Hawthorn - Finn O'Sullivan
Pick 4 - Gold Coast Suns - Sid Draper
Pick 5 - Fremantle - Levi Ashcroft (Brisbane F/S)
Pick 6 - Richmond - Christian Moraes
Pick 7 - Geelong - Tyler Welsh (Adelaide F/S)
Pick 8 - Essendon - Tom Gross
Pick 9 - Adelaide - Sam Lalor
Pick 10 - Gold Coast Suns (From Western Bulldogs) (Pie 4 Life to select) - Leo Lombard (GCS Academy)
Pick 11 - Sydney -
Pick 12 - St Kilda - Archer Day-Wicks
Pick 13 - Melbourne - Kade Herbert
Pick 14 - Fremantle (From Port Adelaide) - Phoenix Hargrave
Pick 15 - GWS - Murphy Reid
Pick 16 - Carlton -
Pick 17 - Brisbane -
Pick 18- Fremantle (From Collingwood) -
Pick 19 - Sydney (From North Melbourne PP) -
Pick 20 - Gold Coast Suns (From North Melbourne PP) -

 

[eth-dog]

Can always rookie list someone from the VFL or SANFL, got a few years out of Sweet via that path

Make Croft play as a ruck

Honestly surprised you guys didn't sign Naismith.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Watson, Croft, McAuliffe, and De La Rue is a bloody fantastic haul.

Yep very happy with that. A ruck, wing and an intercept medium defender would top it off nicely in the rookie draft.

Going with the one ruck on the list next year would be bold

I'd imagine we'll get a mature aged option from somewhere and I wouldn't mind rookie listing one of the Smith's (Lachie or Evan) as a young ruck option. Plus we lost a Smith this year, so we need to add another one.

 

[weltschmerz]

Yep very happy with that. A ruck, wing and an intercept medium defender would top it off nicely in the rookie draft.

El Nour maybe?

 

[Mojorisin]

El Nour maybe?

B.Wilson would be nice

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Pick 54 Fremantle - Sam Clohesy

I’m going to stick with the mature aged players, and take the 20 year old teammate of Mannagh here too. I wouldn’t be surprised if both were picked higher than where I got them, and I doubt they’ll be the only mature aged draftees come the real thing. For what it’s worth, I also strongly considered Mutaz El Nour who I’ve liked for a couple of years now. I’m hoping he gets a go somewhere.

But I went with Clohesy instead who showed some real improvement this year. He’s a good size for a medium defender at 189cm - and Fremantle fans know I think it’s an area of real need with Young and Chapman both hopefully getting plenty of midfield minutes next year. He provides good run and drive, uses the ball well. Another one who could likely see early action in 2024.

eDPS I think is up

Boo. I want geelong to have both clohesys. Hopefully we can get him in the real thing.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Boo. I want geelong to have both clohesys. Hopefully we can get him in the real thing.

Soooo Clohesy yet so far.

 

[LemmingMaster]

Pick 63 -Carlton Aiden O'Driscoll

Write up soon.

 

[Bastyy]

Pick 64 (Port Adelaide) - Jack Callinan (Small Forward/Tasmania) (179cm, 81kg)

It's nice to finally be on the board, and nice to have a player I actually rate high enough to take in the national draft (I have another couple as well!)

When it comes to a late pick like this, you go for best available, but if there's a player who's not that far off being best available AND is in a position of need, you grab him with open arms. Callinan fits that bill being a nice small forward to develop for the next however many years. We've seen small forwards come in and make an instant impact around the league in recent years, and Callinan has the potential to play a role in a contending side.

He's got a brilliant footy IQ, he's as creative as they come and he applies enough defensive pressure to thrive in the modern game. It's really surprising to me at least that he's fallen this far.

The only other player I considered here was Will Lorenz, who I've got sitting higher than Callinan in my full rankings, but doesn't exactly fill an area of need. Who knows, he might float all the way down to my second pick

goodcop badcop is up next with Geelong

 

[goodcop badcop]

Pick 65 - Geelong - Billy Wilson

LemmingMaster

 

[Warhorse]

Pick 65 - Geelong - Billy Wilson

LemmingMaster

Great pick

 

[roos_fanatic08]

With only a few picks left, who is left that people believe are a realistic chance at getting drafted?

There are a few still there for mine who I think have enough traits to at least be on a rookie list next year, realistically though I'd say some of these players won't get the opportunity to be on a list next year:

Will Brown
Will Lorenz
Riley Weatherill
Sam Van Rooyen
Alex Holt
Cam Nyko
Mahmoud Taha
Amin Naim

I think a lot of clubs will leave a rookie list spot or two open to utilise the SPP period and have some players (like those mentioned above) to train with them before making a decision.

 

[PMBangers]

I've still got Bodie Ryan, Geordie Payne, Ry Cantwell and Tarkyn O'Leary as ND worthy players on the board

 

[Smythe]

I've still got Bodie Ryan, Geordie Payne, Ry Cantwell and Tarkyn O'Leary as ND worthy players on the board

yeah, surprised Geordie hasn't gone. Tried to keep Richmond's realistic in taking only 2, but if it were 3 he was my next

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Pick 65 - Geelong - Billy Wilson

LemmingMaster

Love this pick. Less unhappy with our draft now.

 

[LemmingMaster]

Pick 66 - Sam Van Rooyen - Carlton

This is a completely upside pick and I am attempting to convert him into a defender long term. This kid you're going to have to park for a while and hope he develops. Skinny frame but has many AFL attributes in agility, speed and leap. He is a low possession getting player, but as a defender, I am not completely concerned, he will just need to stop his player. He does fundamentally have a solid kick, that he could use in the backline to break open zones.
Having a brother show their ability at AFL level certainly gives me more hope to throw a dart at this player.

(I was strongly considering Ashton Ferriera)

 

[PMBangers]

Pie 4 Life

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Collingwood selects Will Lorenz (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)

Selected as an AFL Academy member for 2023, Will Lorenz has displayed a high level of class and composure through his games at Talent League and representative level this season.

Despite coming into the season as a centre square midfielder, Lorenz has adapted his game to a wing, where his ability to hold space and move the ball effectively have been valuable assets to the teams he has played for.

Having been cut by Oakleigh pre-Christmas in 2021, Lorenz’s school football form quickly brought him back into the fray before completing a whirlwind rise to Vic Metro Under 17 selection, and a spot in the Futures showcase on AFL Grand Final day.

Since, he turned out for the National Academy and Vic Metro in 2023, proving his class across all levels but not without a few challenges. Now, he shapes as one of the a Chargers set to garner interest in the second half of the draft.

STRENGTHS:

• Agility
• Clean skills
• Composure
• Decision making
• Inside-outside balance

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Speed
• Strength

The grandson of Hawthorn legend Graham Arthur, Will Lorenz has been a prospect with eyes on him for 18 months given his strong lineage. The AFL Academy member came into the season highly touted as a midfielder-forward, but initially flirted with a move to half-back and has played majority of his football at Talent League and representative level on the wing.

Lorenz has been consistent through the season, averaging a touch over 19 disposals for the Oakleigh Chargers and bang on 19 disposals for Vic Metro. He’s a player that coaches have been able to rely on week-on-week to play his role.

Despite playing mostly on a wing for the season, Lorenz has arguably looked his best when inside the centre square, able to showcase his ability to accumulate, sound stoppage craft, a neat side step, and the knack for picking out good options in congestion.

All of the above was best shown in Vic Metro’s match against the Allies earlier in the year. Lorenz is by no means a contested beast, but showed a good capability for his slim frame when playing on the inside, doing well to feed the ball out to runners by hand as opposed to bombing the ball long.

Lorenz has still managed to bring a lot of those traits out to the wing with him though, confidently taking on opposition with his side-steps and often looking to move the ball forward with distance once he gets past.

Lorenz rarely took on opponents when unnecessary though, generally favouring getting the ball to teammates over running with it too far himself. He consistently keeps his opposition accountable as he works hard to assist in defence and use it well on the rebound, whilst presenting as a dangerous attacking player, averaging over five score involvements in both the Talent League and national carnival.

Whilst it wasn’t the season Lorenz would’ve wanted given the high wraps on him heading into the year, he has adapted well to a wing and still shown his ability on the inside when given the opportunity.

Heading into AFL level, Lorenz will be focusing on building his slim frame to be able to handle the physicality better, particularly if he is to be used on the inside. Lorenz would also benefit from working on his speed, particularly over his first five steps, to allow more separation in contests and around stoppages.

Lorenz may have a slightly extended draft range, but arguably has enough ability to be considered in this year’s intake. His poise and skill are signs of a natural footballer, and his versatility is handy given he has played in each third of the ground over the last 18 months.

Lorenz has been found out for a lack of speed at times but is relatively fleet of thought, modelling his game on fellow left-footed midfielders like Josh Kelly and Jack Macrae. He looms as a potential value option in the second to third rounds.

 

[PMBangers]

Bastyy

 

[Bastyy]

Collingwood selects Will Lorenz (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)

Selected as an AFL Academy member for 2023, Will Lorenz has displayed a high level of class and composure through his games at Talent League and representative level this season.

Despite coming into the season as a centre square midfielder, Lorenz has adapted his game to a wing, where his ability to hold space and move the ball effectively have been valuable assets to the teams he has played for.

Having been cut by Oakleigh pre-Christmas in 2021, Lorenz’s school football form quickly brought him back into the fray before completing a whirlwind rise to Vic Metro Under 17 selection, and a spot in the Futures showcase on AFL Grand Final day.

Since, he turned out for the National Academy and Vic Metro in 2023, proving his class across all levels but not without a few challenges. Now, he shapes as one of the a Chargers set to garner interest in the second half of the draft.

STRENGTHS:

• Agility
• Clean skills
• Composure
• Decision making
• Inside-outside balance

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Speed
• Strength

The grandson of Hawthorn legend Graham Arthur, Will Lorenz has been a prospect with eyes on him for 18 months given his strong lineage. The AFL Academy member came into the season highly touted as a midfielder-forward, but initially flirted with a move to half-back and has played majority of his football at Talent League and representative level on the wing.

Lorenz has been consistent through the season, averaging a touch over 19 disposals for the Oakleigh Chargers and bang on 19 disposals for Vic Metro. He’s a player that coaches have been able to rely on week-on-week to play his role.

Despite playing mostly on a wing for the season, Lorenz has arguably looked his best when inside the centre square, able to showcase his ability to accumulate, sound stoppage craft, a neat side step, and the knack for picking out good options in congestion.

All of the above was best shown in Vic Metro’s match against the Allies earlier in the year. Lorenz is by no means a contested beast, but showed a good capability for his slim frame when playing on the inside, doing well to feed the ball out to runners by hand as opposed to bombing the ball long.

Lorenz has still managed to bring a lot of those traits out to the wing with him though, confidently taking on opposition with his side-steps and often looking to move the ball forward with distance once he gets past.

Lorenz rarely took on opponents when unnecessary though, generally favouring getting the ball to teammates over running with it too far himself. He consistently keeps his opposition accountable as he works hard to assist in defence and use it well on the rebound, whilst presenting as a dangerous attacking player, averaging over five score involvements in both the Talent League and national carnival.

Whilst it wasn’t the season Lorenz would’ve wanted given the high wraps on him heading into the year, he has adapted well to a wing and still shown his ability on the inside when given the opportunity.

Heading into AFL level, Lorenz will be focusing on building his slim frame to be able to handle the physicality better, particularly if he is to be used on the inside. Lorenz would also benefit from working on his speed, particularly over his first five steps, to allow more separation in contests and around stoppages.

Lorenz may have a slightly extended draft range, but arguably has enough ability to be considered in this year’s intake. His poise and skill are signs of a natural footballer, and his versatility is handy given he has played in each third of the ground over the last 18 months.

Lorenz has been found out for a lack of speed at times but is relatively fleet of thought, modelling his game on fellow left-footed midfielders like Josh Kelly and Jack Macrae. He looms as a potential value option in the second to third rounds.

i hate you

 

[Bastyy]

Pick 72 (Port Adelaide) - Tarkyn O’Leary (Outside Midfielder/Victoria)

Write up tomorrow

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Pick 72 (Port Adelaide) - Tarkyn O’Leary (Outside Midfielder/Victoria)

Write up tomorrow

This was my other option tbf while I was waiting for Carlton.

 

[PMBangers]

This was my other option tbf while I was waiting for Carlton.

Feels wrong seeing a Tarkyn playing elsewhere, you should be ashamed

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Feels wrong seeing a Tarkyn playing elsewhere, you should be ashamed

At least you don't have that problem. GWS players usually play elsewhere once they've had enough of the place

 

[PMBangers]

At least you don't have that problem. GWS players usually play elsewhere once they've had enough of the place

I'll cop that one

 

[Chris25]

Suspect this draft goes nothing like the real thing, because all but 1 of my top 50 were picked up - Bodie Ryan. Usually my rankings are way off what the clubs actually do. I am expecting things to vary a lot more.

Some of the others I liked as national draft chances were Matt Carroll, Reece Torrent and Xavier Walsh. As rookies, I'd look at a few more - Jed Dignan, Ashton Ferreira, William Rowlands, Oscar Hine-Baston, Alex Holt. And I should mention the three SA talls in Liam Fawcett, Patrick Weckert and Harry Francis.