List Mgmt. 2023 Draft Thread - Part I

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SteeleSaints said:
I can see why the club wanted more 1st round picks but I believe they missed a trick when Gold Coast were off loading all the picks they received in pick swaps.
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I do not think that they so much missed the trick, but rather that by the time Dodo nominated Gresham as a FA, and we then got the compo pick for him, that it was too late to trade up as the other clubs had already pounced.

SteeleSaints said:
I would have traded up the draft order to gain a pick to take one of Wilson or Windsor.
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See my point above. I doubt you would have had the trade capital at the right time to have achieved what you claim.
 
stfan said:
I do not think that they so much missed the trick, but rather that by the time Dodo nominated Gresham as a FA, and we then got the compo pick for him, that it was too late to trade up as the other clubs had already pounced.



See my point above. I doubt you would have had the trade capital at the right time to have achieved what you claim.
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Agree in part, but we had plenty of time to lock Gresham's contract offer down before the trade period. I think it was the Dylan Shiel involvement that muddied the waters, that was our doing us much as Dodoro's. There was also plenty of opportunty to get involved with the Melbourne, Adelaide and Bulldogs deals much earlier. Anyway its all hindsight...

Dave Misson has since stated that we are happy with where we sit in the draft order, so perhaps the club had no intention of attempting to trade up the order? Who knows...
 
SteeleSaints said:
Agree in part, but we had plenty of time to lock Gresham's contract offer down before the trade period. I think it was the Dylan Shiel involvement that muddied the waters, that was our doing us much as Dodoro's. There was also plenty of opportunty to get involved with the Melbourne, Adelaide and Bulldogs deals much earlier. Anyway its all hindsight...
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Having Gresh's FA Compo pick would have made it much easier to trade for an early pick.

SteeleSaints said:
Dave Misson has since stated that we are happy with where we sit in the draft order, so perhaps the club had no intention of attempting to trade up the order? Who knows...
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When trading of picks starts again, they will have another option then. Trouble is that there are probably going to be less willing pick trade partners now.
 

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SteeleSaints said:
Agree in part, but we had plenty of time to lock Gresham's contract offer down before the trade period. I think it was the Dylan Shiel involvement that muddied the waters, that was our doing us much as Dodoro's. There was also plenty of opportunty to get involved with the Melbourne, Adelaide and Bulldogs deals much earlier. Anyway its all hindsight...

Dave Misson has since stated that we are happy with where we sit in the draft order, so perhaps the club had no intention of attempting to trade up the order? Who knows...
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Was it? Dodo loves negotiating through the media whereas it's never really been our style.
 
MrFoster said:
That makes zero sense for us.
Yes, the guys that did the mock draft had no idea. We should be focusing on 2 mids + 1 Key back, not another half forward flanker and mid sized forward.
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Take the best available.

They should be looking at which ones will be more likely to turn into elite AFL footballers, and select the most likely we can.
Only if we have a glut of a particular type should you avoid the best avaiable.

No point avoiding a very likely player to get a mid who never works out and gets delisted 2 years in.
 
CursingFijian said:
Zero Hanger's first round including academy picks
  1. West Coast - Harley Reid
  2. Gold Coast - Jed Walter (matched)
  3. North Melbourne - Zane Duursma
  4. North Melbourne - Colby McKercher
  5. Hawthorn - Dan Curtin
  6. Gold Coast - Ethan Read (matched)
  7. Western Bulldogs - Nick Watson
  8. Melbourne - Ryley Sanders
  9. GWS - Nate Caddy
  10. Geelong - Connor O'Sullivan
  11. Gold Coast - Jake Rogers (matched)
  12. Western Bulldogs - Jordan Croft (matched)
  13. Essendon - Ollie Murphy
  14. Adelaide - Darcy Wilson
  15. Melbourne - Caleb Windsor
  16. Sydney - James Leake
  17. St Kilda - Koltyn Tholstrup
  18. Adelaide - Riley Hardeman
  19. Hawthorn - Will McCabe (matched)
  20. North Melbourne - Lance Collard
  21. GWS - Koen Sanchez
  22. North Melbourne - Archer Reid
  23. North Melbourne - Archie Roberts
  24. Collingwood - Harry DeMattia
  25. Adelaide - Will Green
  26. St Kilda - Logan Morris
  27. Carlton - Mitch Edwards
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That would be Trout-like. Hate it.
 
Barrels said:
Van Es WILL be our full back for the next decade plus.

Bookmark it.

Kid is an absolute animal.

It’s about finding him a CHB partner going forward.
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How long before he's ready for AFL games Barrels?
 
SaintsSeptember said:
Take the best available.

They should be looking at which ones will be more likely to turn into elite AFL footballers, and select the most likely we can.
Only if we have a glut of a particular type should you avoid the best avaiable.

No point avoiding a very likely player to get a mid who never works out and gets delisted 2 years in.
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Yes take best available with our first pick unless it is line ball, which at 13 pushed back it could well be that we rate several players fairly equally.

With our next two picks, being so late they will probably factor in position/role more.
 
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bird_man said:
Suggesting he is low production is extremely harsh considering he played most of the year at WAFL senior level. Very different than running around in the colts.

I'd imagine if he did he probably spends more time in the midfield. He was pretty handy in the champs after coming back from injury.
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And played well against the men. Think he’s a guy that will have a really good career.
 
SaintsSeptember said:
Take the best available.

They should be looking at which ones will be more likely to turn into elite AFL footballers, and select the most likely we can.
Only if we have a glut of a particular type should you avoid the best avaiable.

No point avoiding a very likely player to get a mid who never works out and gets delisted 2 years in.
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In my view best available only relates to the early top 12 picks after that its incredibly subjective. Most clubs will say they took the best available. After the top picks when you analyse it, it is generally the best available (within reason) for the position they are looking to fill.

Most drafts the best midfielders are taken in the top 25 in any event, so Im confident we will at least take 1 genuine midfielder.
 
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I'm so wishy washy I think I like Edwards now. Sounds like we love Windsor but if he's gone Edwards looks exciting. Would love us to have a crack at him. Seems to radiate BDE.
 
baysidesaint said:
For what it's worth Roughead had dinner at Harry DeMattia's recently.
Local kid and in our 2nd pick range
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Hope he didn’t get close enough to break any bones.
 
gringo2011 said:
I'm so wishy washy I think I like Edwards now. Sounds like we love Windsor but if he's gone Edwards looks exciting. Would love us to have a crack at him. Seems to radiate BDE.
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Yeah I'm on the Edwards train now too. He's the only proper mid within our projected range and not a big reach even with our 1st.
I guess it's all about who's already off the board by then coz they'd probably want Murphy too but it's gonna be very risky to leave it for our 2nd pick.
 
See the October edition of House of Footy’s 2023 AFL Draft Rankings below:

1. Harley Reid

VIC Country/Bendigo Pioneers

MID, 187cm, 85kg

September Ranking: 1

The headliner of this year’s draft class, Reid has drawn comparisons to AFL champions Dustin Martin and Patrick Dangerfield, making use of his signature fend off at all levels in 2023. Representing six different teams throughout the year (AFL Academy, Bendigo Pioneers, Carlton VFL, Essendon VFL, Tongala and Victoria Country) including captaining his Coates Talent League and National Championships sides, the pick one fancy took out MVP honours for Victoria Country as he demonstrated his explosive ability to excel in all thirds of the ground. Reid’s one on one marking ability is second to none in this year’s crop, with his aggressive and confident style of play shaping him as perhaps the most hyped draftee to come through the system in recent memory.

2. Jed Walter

Allies/SUNS Academy

KEY FWD, 194cm, 97kg

September Ranking: 2

A powerful key forward who plays with flare and aggression, there aren’t many talls who have shown the dominance and physicality of Walter this early in their development. Captaining the Allies to their inaugural U18 National Championships title, the Gold Coast Academy member backed up his strong underage campaign in 2023, where he was named in the 2022 National Championships All Australian team, before sitting out the back half of this season with a knee injury. With pure strength and power on his side, Walter’s ability to move around the ground has been an impressive trait, hunting opposition players with immense pressure as he regularly excited viewers at the National Championships with a rundown tackle.

3. Zane Duursma

VIC Country/Gippsland Power

FWD, 189cm, 79kg

September Ranking: 3

The leading goalkicker of the Coates Talent League home and away season with 33 majors, Duursma, the younger brother of recent Essendon addition Xavier, came home strong with a bang for the Power, slotting 16 goals in his final four regular season games after finding his home as a deep forward. A regular goalkicker with the ability to play through the midfield with class, Duursma’s overhead marking, clean hands and finish in front of goal were all on display for Coates Talent League viewers in 2023. Claiming second place for the running vertical jump at this year’s National Draft Combine with 97cm, Duursma shone with his burst and speed from the stoppage when given the opportunity to play through the middle for Victoria Country, while featuring on multiple occasions at the next level for Casey in the VFL.

4. Colby McKercher

Allies/Tasmania

MID, 180cm, 76kg

September Ranking: 4

The premier on-baller of the 2023 draft pool, McKercher is a clean and composed midfielder with the ability to excel both inside and outside the contest. Proving to be one of the most consistent performers across the year, the Tasmanian claimed the Morrish Medal for the best player in the Coates Talent League, while placing second to fellow statesman Riley Sanders in the Larke Medal count at the U18 National Championships. The skilful and speedy McKercher is one of the kicks in this year’s crop, with his left foot regularly delivering to the delight of leading forwards. Drawing comparisons to Essendon skipper Zach Merrett for his speed, burst, and constant second efforts, McKercher announced himself to the competition with a 40 disposal outing against Western Australia, with his ability to work through traffic proving to be one his most exciting attributes.

5. Daniel Curtin

Western Australia/Claremont

KEY DEF, 197cm, 95kg

September Ranking: 5

An intercept marking key defender with the ability to roll through the middle as a composed on-baller, Curtin is considered by many as one of the biggest weapons available to clubs in the 2023 draft class, proving his versatility at a number of levels this season. The Western Australian MVP possesses a penetrating left foot, great decision making skills and a strong ability to read the play from behind the ball, earning praise for his ability to play in all parts of the ground. Likened to Matthew Pavlich, Curtin won best on ground honours in the U17 Futures Game on Grand Final day in 2022, having since featured as a mainstay in Claremont’s senior side, before recording 23 disposals, five marks and four tackles to finish the season as Claremont claimed the WAFL Colts premiership.

6. Nick Watson

VIC Metro/Eastern Ranges

FWD, 170cm, 68kg

September Ranking: 6

The leading goalkicker of the U18 National Championships, ‘The Wizard’ slotted 14 majors for Victoria Metro, addressing any concerns over his stature at the top level. The highly skilled Watson has excelled in his ability to use pace to find the ball and crumb at ground level with slick movement in the front half of the ground. After kicking bags of goals for fun for APS grand finalists Caulfield Grammar, positional shifts to the wing and half back saw Watson gain some extra exposure in the back half of the season as the Eastern Ranges pushed for a Coates Talent League grand final appearance. However the dangerous Watson has proved to be one of the best finishers in front of goal, combined with an elite goal sense, proving to recruiters he belongs inside forward 50 at AFL level.

7. Ryley Sanders

Allies/Sandringham Dragons (North Melbourne NGA)

MID, 185cm, 86kg

September Ranking: 7

Claiming the Larke Medal as the best player of the U18 National Championships, Sanders proved to be one of the premier clearance and contest centred midfielders in the pool, composed in his ability to work through traffic and push forward. Rocking the knee high socks, Sanders’ game shares similarities to that of former pick one Jason Horne-Francis, utilising his strength to lead the Sandringham Dragons to back to back Coates Talent League premierships. Averaging 30 disposals across Sandringham’s finals campaign, the Tasmanian has boarded at Melbourne Grammar of the past two seasons, while his Indigenous heritage allowed him to be added to North Melbourne’s Next Generation Academy in late 2023.

8. Ethan Read

Allies/SUNS Academy

RUCK, 202cm, 92kg

September Ranking: 8

Standing at 202cm, Read wowed recruiters at this month’s National Draft Combine recording an impressive five minutes and 56 seconds as he claimed third place for the 2km time trial. Covering the ground well at an outstanding work rate and gathering the ball cleanly below his knees, there is no question Read is something special, with the Gold Coast Academy member being utilised in all thirds of the ground across the course of the season. Likely to enter the system as a defender before working up to the role of the Suns’ premier ruckman, Read didn’t play much footy in the aftermath of the U18 National Championships, with the exception of his VFL debut for eventual premiers Gold Coast. Read also claimed the Hunter Harrison Medal, presented to the best player in a non-Victorian Academy team competing in the Coates Talent League.

9. Connor O’Sullivan

Allies/Murray Bushrangers

KEY DEF, 198cm, 92kg

September Ranking: 9

Named MVP of the U18 National Championships winning Allies team, O’Sullivan is perhaps the most versatile prospect in the 2023 draft class, showing off his ability to play through the midfield, up forward and in his settled position as a key defender. The Albury product has been a standout at times this season, limiting the influence of fellow top prospects Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power) and Jordan Croft (Calder Cannons) in Coates Talent League matchups, proving to be an impactful, strong and threatening aerial presence. A mobile prospect at 198cm, O’Sullivan moves well for his size, excelling in a midfield role early in the season for the Bushrangers, while he recorded a top 10 finish in the 2km time trial at the National Draft Combine.

10. Nate Caddy

VIC Metro/Northern Knights

FWD, 193cm, 88kg

September Ranking: 10

After a delayed start to the season, Caddy has confirmed his position in the top 10 despite somewhat battling continuity at times throughout the year. The nephew of dual Richmond premiership forward Josh, Caddy led Parade College to both ACC and Herald Sun Shield titles in 2023 and made his VFL debut for Carlton, as well as Co-Captaining the Northern Knights as he dominated in the front half of the ground in the Coates Talent League. With the ability to compete in the air and crash packs, Caddy has shown his strengths lie in his athleticism and aerial ability, presenting on the lead as a genuine marking forward, while there remains some question over his ability to be clean below his knees.

11. Jake Rogers

Allies/SUNS Academy

MID, 170cm, 68kg

September Ranking: 12

A centre clearance machine who shone against Carlton’s VFL outfit, claiming best on ground honours for the AFL Academy at Marvel Stadium, Rogers has excited viewers in his quick and swift movement through the middle of the ground, with his competitiveness and composure drawing comparisons to current Suns midfielder Touk Miller. Rogers has speed to burn and plays with flare around the contest, often linking up in a handball chain for the Allies as they claimed their inaugural U18 National Championships title. Rogers got a taste of senior footy throughout the year, playing three games for Gold Coast’s VFL side, before sitting out the last month of the season.

12. Jordan Croft

VIC Metro/Calder Cannons (Western Bulldogs F/S)

KEY FWD, 200cm, 81kg

September Ranking: 14

A Western Bulldogs Father-Son prospect, Croft is a strong overhead marking target inside 50, positioning himself well to fly for the ball. The mobile Calder Cannons key forward has a great work rate around the ground, often getting up to the wing , and moves very well for his height, recording six minutes and 56 seconds as he finished in fourth place for the 2km time trial at the National Draft Combine. The son of Matthew isn’t afraid to chase and tackle, applying plenty of pressure close to goal, while some recruiters have also viewed him as being utilised in defence as he looks set to join the Bulldogs.

13. Darcy Wilson

VIC Country/Murray Bushrangers

WING, 186cm, 74kg

September Ranking: 11

After blitzing the 2023 AFL National Draft Combine, Wilson has all but secured himself a place inside the first round of this year’s draft class, capping off an impressive season for the Bushrangers and Victoria Country. The midfielder won the running vertical jump with a result of 98cm, and finished second in the 2km time trial with five minutes and 52 seconds, showcasing his ability as one of the best long distance runners in the pool. The smooth mover has a bit of premiership wingman Josh Daicos about his game, using his speed, endurance and composure to transition on the run. Wilson loves making use of his acceleration run down opponent from behind, and has consistently been able to push forward and regularly hit the scoreboard throughout the season.

14. Ollie Murphy

VIC Metro/Sandringham Dragons

KEY DEF, 200cm, 85kg

September Ranking: 13

A move to defence early in the season did wonders for Murphy, who claimed MVP honours for Victoria Metro at the U18 National Championships. One of the best intercept markers in the draft class, the athletic Murphy is a reliable left footed defender, looking composed in his role as the second tall, often affecting the contest with his strong overhead skills and attack in the air. The Dragons defender was a member of Sandringham’s Coates Talent League premiership in 2023, and made the most out of his opportunity at the National Championships to put his name firmly in draft calculations.

15. Harry DeMattia

VIC Country/Dandenong Stingrays

MID, 185cm, 78kg

September Ranking: 17

Co-Captaining the Dandenong Stingrays and Victoria Country, DeMattia has emerged as one of the best leaders in this year’s crop, demonstrating his ability to be vocal on field during the U18 National Championships. DeMattia has a bullet for a left foot, and has a burst of pace as he breaks away from a stoppage, zipping through the corridor with a level of acceleration. While the cricketer turned footballer doesn’t put up the highest numbers on the stat sheet, his impact from half back or through the middle has garnered attention from clubs, as he looks set to be taken on the first night of the 2023 AFL Draft.

16. Caleb Windsor

VIC Metro/Eastern Ranges

WING, 184cm, 76kg

September Ranking: 24

It has been an impressive rise for Eastern Ranges midfielder Windsor who has enjoyed a strong run of form in the back half of the season after starring for Victoria Metro at the U18 National Championships. Windsor knows how to stick a tackle, and moves with genuine pace, plying his trade as both an inside and outside midfielder. Perhaps his biggest strength however is his ball use, firming as the best delivery by foot in the 2023 crop, consistently hitting up forwards inside 50 with class during the Championships. The classy midfielder has been a regular goalkicker for the Ranges and placed third in the 20 metre sprint with a score of 2.916 seconds at the National Draft Combine.

17. Riley Hardeman

Western Australia/Swan Districts

DEF, 185cm, 75kg

September Ranking: 26

Western Australia’ U18 National Championships skipper was another that enjoyed a strong run of form in the back half of the season, using the Championships to boost his draft stocks and earn a senior WAFL debut for Swan Districts. The rebounding half-back was a standout at the National Championships, with his intercept marking ability rounding out his game nicely to form a calm and composed wall in defence. Equipped with a penetrating left foot, Hardeman has added run and carry to his arsenal, finishing off the year at WAFL Colts level for Swan Districts.

18. James Leake

Allies/Tasmania

DEF/FWD, 187cm, 77kg

September Ranking: 16

Somewhat of a draft bolter, Leake appears to be the most versatile prospect in the draft class, showcasing his intercept marking ability as a defender during the U18 National Championships carnival. Setting up as an athletic third tall, Leake was recognised in the carnival’s team of the tournament, however it was a shift to the forward line for Coates Talent League minor premiers Tasmania that saw him gain a strong level of attention from clubs as a swingman late in the year, slotting bags of four and five goals in a strong period for the Apple Isle product.

19. Koltyn Tholstrup

Western Australia/Subiaco

FWD, 186cm, 86kg

September Ranking: 20

A tough and courageous forward, Tholstrup got a taste of senior footy for Subiaco this season, using his footy smarts and impressive work rate to gain the attention of recruiters around the country. The Western Australian shares similar traits to North Melbourne’s Cameron Zurhaar, constantly getting recognition by scouts for his one percenters and application of pressure. Tholstrup tested strongly at the National Draft Combine, placing second in the agility test with a result of 8.194 seconds, and played with genuine flare and impact for Western Australia and various levels of WAFL footy.

20. Will McCabe

South Australia/Central District (Hawthorn F/S)

KEY DEF, 197cm, 86kg

September Ranking: 22

The son of former Hawk Luke, McCabe enjoyed a solid run of form at the U18 National Championships tournament, putting his athleticism and intercept marking ability on display, drawing some comparisons to Harry Himmelberg in his aerial ability. The Central District tall is composed with ball in hand down back, and has shown his ability to run and carry. A stress injury to his foot kept McCabe on the sidelines for a period in the second half of the season, however he returned to the SANFL int time for Central’s U18 semi final loss.

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21. George Stevens

VIC Country/GWV Rebels

MID, 189cm, 101kg

September Ranking: 21

A competitive beast in the middle of the ground, Stevens was a dominant force for the Rebels in the Coates Talent League in 2023, using pure strength to win his own ball from the contest. Coming off a knee reconstruction that saw him miss more than 15 months of football, Stevens finished third in Morrish Medal voting, and had a tase of VFL footy for Geelong, amassing 29 disposals in a best on ground outing against Collingwood. The Rebels product has been recognised for his leadership ability throughout the year, captaining the AFL Academy side, as well as being named captain of the Coates Talent League team of the year.

22. Jack Delean

South Australia/South Adelaide

FWD, 181cm, 77kg

September Ranking: 18

A livewire small forward, Delean is a classy and exciting prospect, capable of winning games of footy off his own boot. The South Adelaide forward has a great vertical leap on him, and has shown his class at ground level, converting strongly in front of goal. Likened to Cody Weightman, Delean got a taste of senior SANFL footy throughout the year, however most of his damage was done in South Australia’s forward line at the U18 National Championships.

23. Archer Reid

VIC Country/Gippsland Power

KEY FWD, 203cm, 94kg

September Ranking: 19

After a strong finish to the U18 National Championships, Reid somewhat struggled to reproduce his bottom age form this year, with the athletic tall looking a little short on confidence at times throughout the year. The younger brother of Essendon’s Zach, Reid spent a large chunk of the season lining up as the main marking target in the forward half for Gippsland, as well as gaining some exposure in the ruck, where he was able to hold his own. Standing at 203cm, Reid has proven to be quite mobile for his size, with clubs believing in his long term potential likely to call his name in the early stages of the second round.

24. Archie Roberts

VIC Metro/Sandringham Dragons

DEF, 184cm, 79kg

September Ranking: 28

A left footed premiership winning Sandringham Dragons defender, Roberts is a proven leader off half back, showing his consistency and reliability throughout the 2023 season. Roberts was tasked with a number of important duties for the AFL Academy and Victoria Metro at the U18 National Championships, showcasing his ability to rebound from defence, and take the game on as a running defender, while some recruiters believe Roberts has the makings of a future midfielder.

25. Lance Collard

Western Australia/Subiaco (West Coast NGA)

FWD, 180cm, 65kg

September Ranking: Unranked

A smooth and classy mover, Collard has seen a massive late rise in his draft stocks this year after slotting 10 goals in his final two WAFL Colts games for Subiaco. The exciting small forward is tied to West Coast as a Next Generation Academy prospect, however his late season rise is likely to see him selected inside the top 40 selections, meaning the Eagles won’t be able to match a bid for Collard that comes their way inside 40. Playing with genuine flare, pace and attack on the ball, Collard shapes as a match winner, with glimpses of his best on display at times during the U18 National Championships. The Western Australian won the agility test at the National Draft Combine with a score of 8.157 seconds, and finished in fourth place in the 20 metre sprint.

26. Arie Schoenmaker

Allies/Tasmania

DEF, 194cm, 91kg

September Ranking: Unranked

Armed with a lethal left foot that saw him participate in Fox Footy’s longest kick competition on AFL Grand Final day, Schoenmaker is a Shannon Hurn type of defender, assuming the role of a general down back as he commands the last line of defence. Another Tasmanian to crack the top 40, Schoenmaker sat out the early part of the season with a 10 game suspension involving alcohol at a training camp, preventing him from featuring at the top level until round eight of the Coates Talent League this season, where his best on ground performance earned him an instant call up to the Allies squad.

27. Mitchell Edwards

Western Australia/Peel Thunder (Fremantle NGA)

RUCK, 206cm, 89kg

September Ranking: 15

Sharing some similar attributes to All Australian ruckman and fellow Western Australian Tim English, Edwards is an athletic tall, able to provide first use with his strong ruck craft and vertical leap. Edwards has no issues moving around the ground, with a solid work rate for his size, combined with his contested marking and finishing ability in front of goal hinting at a big upside for the ruckman. The Western Australian played five WAFL Reserves games for Peel as he balanced the season alongside WAFL Colts and U18 National Championships duties, and finished second in the standing vertical jump with a score of 78cm at the National Draft Combine.

28. William Green

VIC Metro/Northern Knights

RUCK, 204cm, 93kg

September Ranking: 30

The premier Victoria Metro ruckman, Green held his own against some of the other highly rated ruckman around the country at the U18 National Championships, with his mobility, ruck craft and marking ability headlining his Championships campaign. Green Co-Captained the Northern Knights this season and was named the starting ruckman in the Coates Talent League team of the year.

29. Charlie Edwards

Sandringham Dragons

MID, 191cm, 85kg

September Ranking: Unranked

The biggest bolter of the 2023 draft class, Edwards has had a tremendous rise in the back half of the season, earning himself selection inside the top 40 despite not featuring in the U18 National Championships. The Bendigo native boards at Melbourne Grammar and came into the Dragons lineup midway through the season, proving to be a pivotal part of Sandringham’s premiership run. A tall midfielder, who also plays off half back, has size and breakaway speed, displaying his power and ability work through traffic, with clean hands around the contest rounding out his repertoire.

30. Ashton Moir

South Australia/Glenelg

FWD, 187cm, 85kg

September Ranking: 29

After entering the season as a potential top five pick, Moir wasn’t quite able to put everything together in 2023, showing glimpses of his full potential late in the U18 National Championships. A skilful player with ball in hand, Moir’s first step and work through traffic has certainly appealed to clubs, using skill and class to work around his opponent. The highly rated bottom age prospect is known for his ability to kick 50 metres on both feet, putting that feat on display at the carnival for South Australia.

31. Logan Morris

VIC Metro/Western Jets

KEY FWD, 191cm, 90kg

September Ranking: 23

A strong contested marking forward, Morris was the centrepiece of the Western Jets lineup in 2023, leading the Coates Talent League goalkicking for a large chunk of the season before finishing up with 30 goals from 10 matches. Morris received a National Draft Combine invitation off the back of some promising displays at the U18 National Championships, where he enjoyed a strong outing against Western Australia after previously being utilised in defence. A good converter from set shots, Morris slotted two goals in his sole outing for VFL grand finalists Werribee.

32. Caiden Cleary

Allies/Sydney Swans Academy

MID, 182cm, 79kg

September Ranking: 27

A Sydney Swans Academy member and a vital part of the championship winning Allies’ midfield group, Cleary is a tough midfielder who hunts the ball with an attacking style of play. The tackle machine enjoys the physical side of the game, while he continuously maintained a strong work rate up the ground, and constantly did the one percenters for the Allies, allowing his teammates to push forward as he impacted the game from afar.

33. Jack Callinan

Allies/Tasmania

FWD, 179cm, 81kg

September Ranking: Unranked

The son of former Crow Ian, Callinan is a smart goalsneak, with a great set of hands allowing him to crumb and collect the ball at ground level. Callinan’s U18 National Championships outing against Victoria Metro was a standout game for the Apple Isle forward, applying pressure all over the ground, including an impressive rundown tackle in the centre of the ground. Callinan has a good mix of speed and burst, and was a pivotal part of the Tasmania Devils side that claimed their first ever Coates Talent League minor premiership.

34. Angus Hastie

VIC Country/Geelong Falcons

DEF, 190cm, 74kg

September Ranking: Unranked

A versatile defender with the ability to play on opponents above his height, as well as put his run and carry on display at times with genuine speed off half back, Hastie is an intriguing prospect for AFL clubs to consider ahead of next month’s AFL Draft. The Falcons product earned a podium finished in the agility test at the National Draft Combine, with a score of 8.204 seconds placing him third amongst draftees.

35. Clay Hall

Western Australia/Peel Thunder

MID, 189cm, 87kg

September Ranking: Unranked

A strong balling winning midfielder from Western Australia, Hall was one of his state’s best performers throughout the U18 National Championships carnival, matching it with the best midfielders across the country. A solid left footer, Hall has great hands which he has shown in his ability to pickup and gather the ball, while his competitive style of play allows him to be a strong force at stoppages around the ground, making use of his solid frame.

36. Nathan Philactides

VIC Metro/Oakleigh Chargers

DEF, 179cm, 80kg

September Ranking: 25

Oakleigh’s Co-Captain and hard running half back, Philactides takes the game on at all costs, bursting through the centre of the ground with genuine pace and agility. The left footer had a strong start to the 2023 season, receiving a call up to play for Richmond’s VFL side, before impressing for the AFL Academy against Carlton. A shoulder injury late in the season prevented Philactides from participating in the National Draft Combine.

37. Luamon Lual

VIC Country/GWV Rebels (Western Bulldogs NGA)

DEF, 182cm, 72kg

September Ranking: Unranked

A rebounding defender from the Greater Western Victoria Rebels, Lual was a solid contributor off half back and on the wing for both the Rebels and Victoria Country in 2023, capping off his U18 National Championships campaign with a goal on the run against Victoria Metro. The Western Bulldogs Next Generation Academy member is strong in the air and clean at ground level, however it remains to be seen if he will still be on the board at pick 40 or if he will slip out of the Bulldogs’ reach.

38. Will Brown

VIC Metro/Sandringham Dragons

MID, 194cm, 86kg

September Ranking: Unranked

A Queensland native, Brown was named captain of Victoria Metro at this year’s U18 National Championships carnival, impressing with his ability to win the ball from the contest. Featuring at VFL level for Frankston, the Buddina product was his state’s cross country champion at 11 years of age, however he looks set to forge a career in football after leading Sandringham to their second consecutive premiership, where he claimed best on ground honours with 3.2 goals and 18 disposals on grand final day. The tall mid is an enticing prospect for AFL clubs, with his time and composure with ball in hand sure to put him firmly in the draft mix.

39. Koen Sanchez

Western Australia/East Fremantle

FWD, 177cm, 69kg

September Ranking: Unranked

Sanchez

The East Fremantle small forward claimed a spot in the AFL’s U18 National Championships All Australian team after impressing for Western Australia in the forward half of the ground. With a mix of game time between the midfield and the forward 50, Sanchez looks set to become a small forward at the next level, with his pace and forward craft sure to put him in the draft frame.

40. Tew Jiath

Gippsland Power (Hawthorn NGA)

DEF, 188cm, 72kg

September Ranking: Unranked

Another player who has seen a big rise late in the season despite missing out on U18 National Championships selection, Jiath, the younger brother of Hawthorn’s Changkuoth, is a Next Generation Academy member at the Hawks, however there is some doubt surrounding whether he will slip past pick 40 with father-son prospects Will McCabe and Calsher Dear both set to attract bids at the National Draft. The Gippsland defender is strong aerially, playing well above his height, equipped with a strong vertical leap, while his mobility was on display at the Draft Combine, recording a score of 2.97 seconds for the 20 metre sprint.

October Rankings:

IN: Lance Collard, Arie Schoenmaker, Charlie Edwards, Jack Callinan, Angus Hastie, Clay Hall, Luamon Lual, Will Brown, Koen Sanchez, Tew Jiath

OUT: Nil
 
gringo2011 said:
A late season move to midfield after playing a lot off HBF and ridiculous combine testing. Apparently very quick but also elite endurance. He looks great in highlights and apparently a few clubs have started to rate him high. He's come from nowhere but now sitting around mid 20s in ratings.
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He’s a ripper Charlie Edwards..fits our list profile needs but we’d have to get him with our first pick
 

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