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You're right, it shouldn't matter - but in practice, it does, as most women in leadership positions will attestShouldn't matter, you get the job you're expected to perform regardless of gender.
A huge step forward for Jack Whitlock in this game, answering a lot of the questions that draft watchers had been pondering. He clunked the big contested marks that he had been struggling to hold on to, he was clean at ground level and he hit the scoreboard. He proved that when he gets to run and jump few key defenders can reach high enough to disrupt him.
No shade on the kid, but yeah, isn't that close to every tall forward? They don't get the opportunity at AFL level too often.
Not for me. Its a playstyle thing. Some key forwards are gorillas that love to wrestle and win tests of strength. Others like the King boys and Jack Whitlock want to run and jump, they have the arm length and athleticism to reach a point that 99% of defenders can't get to for a spoil.No shade on the kid, but yeah, isn't that close to every tall forward? They don't get the opportunity at AFL level too often.
They really only have Amiss and Treacy. Compared to their defence which has Cox, Pearce, Ryan, Draper, Chapman, McDonald, Murphy and Davies
Taberner is just about on his last legs too. If they take those picks to the draft I guarantee they'll take a key forward.
You're spot on imo. But then on the flip side the Gorillas can struggle too when they cant throw around mature AFL defenders. If my memory serves even Hawkins struggled a lot early with Duck even going down the road to help out.Not for me. Its a playstyle thing. Some key forwards are gorillas that love to wrestle and win tests of strength. Others like the King boys and Jack Whitlock want to run and jump, they have the arm length and athleticism to reach a point that 99% of defenders can't get to for a spoil.
You might suggest that this is why Max King has struggled at times, because defenders know his 1 wood and work to take it away from him... and you might use that knowledge to knock Jack Whitlock down a little as a prospect. I wouldn't disagree with that.
Pretty much 100% agree on all of this. We don't need the second coming. If we could get a KPF that complements Larkey at a similar level or even a little lesser that will be enough in the immediate term. When we've generated parity in entries this year we've been in a position to win most games.You're spot on imo. But then on the flip side the Gorillas can struggle too when they cant throw around mature AFL defenders. If my memory serves even Hawkins struggled a lot early with Duck even going down the road to help out.
These days im very much of the mindset that its less about the key forward and more about the quality of i50s. Teams are just to good at flooding back numbers. Even the fast break plays it doesn't take a 200cm forward, any of the mediums or smalls can find space on those.
I look at the Swans, Collingwood and Melbourne of recent years and they haven't had much in the way key forwards i rate highly. Sure they have good work rates and dont get beaten to often and chip in with a goal or two most weeks.
For me its getting those numbers back and then swarming forward that matters. Transitioning well and having the players who can hit targets i50. If we look over North's team how many quality users do we really have for those i50s? Sheezel, Wardlaw and Powell with McKercher a maybe and Phillips pretty good when playing. But he along with Wardlaw are usually the eyes down guys hitting shorter leading targets. Then LDU of course, but its only his kicking stopping him from being at the very pointy end of AFL mids atm.
Thats why for mine North would be foolish passing over FOS if available to us. To find out means we keep our pick, but Smillie would be a good get too for other reasons anyway.
Basically im far less stressed about key forwards than many others are. Elmo has shown good hands and set shot, hopefully with more time as a forward learns to get himself to more contests and structurally he's good for us.
That clip shows how Trainor at 194cm is more the 3rd tall as he is going to struggle in the air against a 200cm Jack Whitlock who takes the ball at the highest point.
Yep I know that. Just pointing out Trainor would be more a replacement for Corr long term if we took him.I think we have Comben and W. Dawson to deal with the 198+cm key forwards.
Yep I know that. Just pointing out Trainor would be more a replacement for Corr long term if we took him.
Still think we need another 198cm plus kpd on the list to go with Dawson and Comben.
Might be Noah Mraz at the 3rd rounder perhaps if we get a bit of luck.
I reckon that Logue will eventually take Corr's back pocket.Logue still has at least another 5 years in him.
I reckon that Logue will eventually take Corr's back pocket.
Whatever position he plays, you’d expect next year to be Logue, Comben, Corr…..which may morph into Logue, Comben, W Dawson down the track. Then there’s K Dawson there as well.
Yeah, that's pretty much my thoughts. Not sure where KD fits long term though, along with Fisher.
I like KD he will be good depth if we don't get injuries.Yeah, that's pretty much my thoughts. Not sure where KD fits long term though, along with Fisher.
Pick | Name | Height | Position | Club | Comments |
1 | Finn O'Sullivan | 182cm | Midfielder | Oakleigh Chargers | Courageous midfielder who is strong over head, powerful runner who runs hard both ways. |
2 | Levi Ashcroft | 179cm | Midfielder | Sandringham Dragons | Accumulating midfielder that powers from contest to contest. Balanced inside and outside game. |
3 | Harvey Langford | 190cm | Midfielder | Dandenong Stingrays | Tall and versatile midfielder who is strong overhead and has a booming left foot kick. |
4 | Sid Draper | 180cm | Midfielder | South Adelaide | Classy midfielder that has some speed and evasieness. Well balanced with excellent vision. |
5 | Leo Lombard | 178cm | Midfielder | GC Academy | Combative contested midfielder who has some real zip around the contest. |
6 | Josh Smillie | 194cm | Midfielder | Eastern Ranges | Tall midfielder that finds posession at will and has a long penetrating kick. |
7 | Luke Trainor | 194cm | Key Defender | Sandringham Dragons | Intercepting general defender who can play on smalls and talls. Composed and balanced. |
8 | Jagga Smith | 181cm | Midfielder | Oakleigh Chargers | Well balanced accumulating midfielder who is at home on the inside and outside the contest. |
9 | Sam Lalor | 187cm | Midfielder/General Forward | GWV Rebels | Powerful midfielder, who is explosive and damaging. Can roll forward and have an impact. |
10 | Tobie Travaglia | 187cm | General Defender | Bendigo Pioneers | Intercepting defender who can provide run and carry. Excellent defender with leadership potential. |
11 | Matt Whitlock | 198cm | Key Defender | Murray Bushrangers | One on one defender who can also swing forward. Strong overhead but equally adept on the ground. |
12 | Isaac Kako | 175cm | Small Forward | Calder Cannons | Dynamic and exciting small who can kick goals from anywhere. Also pushes into the midfield. |
13 | Murphy Reid | 180cm | Midfielder | Sandringham Dragons | Smart and classy midfielder who makes good decisions with ball in hand. One touch. |
14 | Harry Armstrong | 193cm | Key Forward | Sandringham Dragons | High workrate key forward who is at home on the lead. Excellent set shot routine. |
15 | Xavier Lindsay | 183cm | Midfielder | Gippsland Power | Left footed midfielder with a damaging kick. Has some speed to break the lines. |
16 | Joe Berry | 180cm | Small Forward | Murray Bushrangers | Lively small forward who can crumb but also present an option on the lead. Classy goal kicker. |
17 | Jack Whitlock | 200cm | Tall Forward | Murray Bushrangers | Rangy key forward that marks at the heighest point but can also find the ball at ground level. |
18 | Taj Hotton | 182cm | Midfielder/General Forward | Sandringham Dragons | Classy midfielder forward who has plenty of X-Factor. Unfortunatly done his ACL. |
19 | Bo Allen | 191cm | General Defender/Midfielder | Peel Thunder | Physical left footer who leads from the front. Uses his speed and long kicking to launch offensive attacks. |
20 | Alex Dodson | 203cm | Ruck | Sturt | Athletic ruckman who covers the ground well and can find the ball. Very balanced for a tall. |
21 | Jonty Faull | 195cm | Tall Forward | GWV Rebels | Goal kicking key forward who works hard to provide an option. Competitive in the air |
22 | Jobe Shanahan | 194cm | Key Forward | Bendigo Pioneers | Contested marking key forward who times his leads and jumps aat the ball to perfection. |
23 | Harry O'Farrell | 196cm | Key Defender | Calder Cannons | Lockdown competitive defender that uses his reach and closing speed to advantage. |
24 | Christian Moraes | 183cm | Midfielder | Eastern Ranges | Accumulating midfielder that can roll forward and impact the scoreboard. Strong overhead. |
25 | Tom Gross | 181cm | Midfelder | Oakleigh Chargers | Tough, contested midfielder that has a real competitive streak. Solid overhead. |
26 | Ben Camporeale | 186cm | Midfielder | Glenelg | Balanced midfielder who works hard between the arcs. Can find the ball inside and outside the contest. |
27 | Tom Sims | 199cm | Key Forward | Northern Knights | Lead up key forward who has good workrate. Solid at ground level for a kid his size. |
28 | Cooper Hynes | 190cm | Midfielder/General Forward | Dandenong Stingrays | Tall midfielder who is a goal kicking threat when playing forward of centre. Strong over the ball. |
29 | Kayle Gerryn | 199cm | Key Forward/Ruck | West Perth | Unique athletic prospect that has a tonne of potential upside. |
30 | Sam Marshall | 185cm | Midfielder | Brisbane Academy | Elite runner who motors from contest to contest. Creates seperation from the contest with his pace. |
31 | Tyler Welsh | 191cm | Key Forward | Woodville West | Undersize key forward who is a strong lead/mark type. Neat set shot goal kicking. |
32 | Hamish Davis | 190cm | Midfielder | Claremont | Elite runner who can play as a genuine mid or as a lead up half forward, good kick and decision maker |
33 | Malakai Champion | 172cm | Small Forward | Subiaco | Flashy small forward who can kick goals from anywhere. Provides good defensive pressure. |
34 | Noah Mraz | 198cm | Key Defender | Dandenong Stingrays | Intercepting defender, who has excellent disposal and decision making. Good closing speed. |
35 | Luke Urquhart | 189cm | Midfielder | East Fremantle | Tall midfielder that can also play across half back. Uses his body well in contested situations. |
36 | Lucas Camporeale | 185cm | Midfielder | Glenelg | Natural wingman who keeps his width and can accumulate the ball on the outside. |
37 | Lachie Jacques | 184cm | General Defender | Geelong Falcons | Defence first defender, who can intercept and provide drive off half back. Reliable ball user. |
38 | Alix Tauru | 191cm | General Defender | Gippsland Power | Athletic defender who can play on talls and smalls, excellent closing speed and leap. Sound decision making. |
39 | Archer Day-Wicks | 186cm | General Forward | Bendigo Pioneers | X-Factor player who can mark, and be damaging at ground level. Creative and classy ball user. |
40 | Zak Johnson | 185cm | Midfielder | Northern Knights | Classy midfielder, who moves well, accumulates the ball and makes good decisions. |
41 | Pheonix Hargraves | 182cm | Midfielder | South Adelaide | Accumulating midfielder who have high work rate. Can also impact the scoreboard |
42 | Charlie Nicholls | 197cm | Key Forward | Central District | Strong contested marking key forward who provides a leading option up the ground. |
43 | Evan Bradley | 174cm | Small Forward | North Adelaide | Classy small forward who is creative and damaging by foot. Natural goalkicking with plenty of X Factor |
44 | Ben Barrett | 174cm | Small Forward | South Adelaide | Lightning quick small forward who has a bucket of tricks and high impact per posession. |
45 | Harrison Oliver | 181cm | General Defender | Sandringham Dragons | Rebounding defender who uses his composure and good decision making to good effect. |
46 | Luca Grego | 183cm | General Defender/Midfielder | Western Jets | Workman utility who can play a variety of roles across the ground. Reilable type. |
47 | Josh Murphy | 190cm | General Forward | Murray Bushrangers | Impact player who has plenty of x-factor. Contested marking threat who is dangerous at ground level. |
48 | Xavier Ivisic | 180cm | Midfielder | Geelong Falcons | Reliable inside midfielder who can also find the ball on the outside. Good vision in the contest. |
49 | Jesse Dattoli | 179cm | Midfielder/Small Forward | Northern Knights | High footy IQ, who can play a variety of roles around the ground. Dangerous and smart around goals. |
50 | Jack Ough | 193cm | General Defender | GWV Rebels | Hard working and athletic half back/wing who can play a variety of roles across the ground. |
50+ | Cody Anderson | 181cm | Midfielder | Eastern Ranges | Relentless midfielder that tackles hard. At home inside the contest, can also hit the scoreboard. |
50+ | Nathaniel Sulzberger | 184cm | Midfielder/General Forward | Sandringham Dragons | Strong contested player who offers a point of difference with his power around the contest. |
50+ | Pat Retschko | 188cm | Midfielder | Oakleigh Chargers | Hard working midfielder who can play inside and outside the contest. Strong runner. |
50+ | Jaxon Artemis | 187cm | Wing | South Fremantle | Hard running outside type who can also create off half back, good decision making and skills |
50+ | Oliver Depaoli-Kubank | 178cm | Midfielder/Small Forward | Tasmania Devils | Consistent type who can play a variety of roles. Reliable disposal and sound decision maker. |
50+ | Jayden Nguyen | 177cm | General Defender/Midfielder | Calder Cannons | Small defender who can push up the ground. Creative ball user who uses his speed to impact the game. |
50+ | Zaydyn Lockwood | 198cm | Key Defender | Bendigo Pioneers | Raw and athletic key defender who has plenty of upside. Solid defensive craft and in the 1v1's. |
50+ | Oliver Warburton | 185cm | Midfielder | Murray Bushrangers | Versatile type who can play inside and outside the contest. Consistent with good defensive intensity. |
50+ | Jasper Alger | 182cm | Small Forward | Oakleigh Chargers | Classy small forward who makes the most of his oppurtunites. Good defensive intensity. |
50+ | Lucas McInerney | 180cm | Midfielder | Northern Knights | Rangy winger who keeps his width and can be damaging forward of centre. Good disposer. |
50+ | Noah Howes | 196cm | Key Forward | South Adelaide | Overage key forward with strong workrate. Good ground level game and has natural forward craft |
50+ | River Stevens | 176cm | Small Forward | Geelong Falcons | Classy half forward that makes good decisions with the ball. Creative left footer. |
50+ | Charlie West | 195cm | Key Forward | Woodville West | Strong marking and physical key forward. Flies aggressively at the ball in contested situations. |
50+ | Zac McInnes | 196cm | Key Forward | Geelong Falcons | Mobile key forward with good forward craft. Uses workrate to present multiple times. |
50+ | James Barrat | 193cm | Key Forward | Bendigo Pioneers | Leading forward with good leap and excellent timing. Elite forward craft and workrate. |
50+ | Louie Montgomery | 184cm | General Defender | North Adelaide | Composed defender who uses the ball well. Solid 1v1 player who can also create off half back. |
50+ | Bailey McKenzie | 191cm | General Forward | Sandringham Dragons | Mercurial 3rd tall type that can impact the game at ground level or in the air. Classy in front of goal. |
50+ | Gabriel Stumpf | 196cm | Key Forward | Northern Knights | Athletic key forward who is at home leading at the ball carrier. Strong workrate. |
50+ | Lucas Tovey | 198cm | Key Defender | Oakleigh Chargers | Intercepting key defender, who uses his body really well in the contest. Reliable ball user. |
50+ | Ben Hopkins | 190cm | General Defender | Dandenong Stingrays | Overage accumulaing defender who can also push up to a wing. Quick and hard running. |
50+ | Kobe Ryan | 183cm | Midfielder | West Adelaide | Mature age inside midfielder that wins contested posessions and has manic defensive effort. |
50+ | Joe Pike | 203cm | Ruck | Geelong Falcons | Overage ruckman who competes at ground level. Solid tap work and follow up effort. |
50+ | Oliver Dean | 201cm | Ruck | Tasmania Devils | Neat tap ruckman that can impact forward of centre. |
50+ | Waylon Davey-Motlop | 171cm | Small Forward | Northern Territory | Classy small forward who has plenty of X-Factor and upside. Can kick goals from anywhere inside fwd 50. |
50+ | Tallan Rozenweig | 197cm | Key Forward | Central District | Tall forward who uses his leap and long limbs to take the ball at the highest point. Neat kick. |
50+ | Xavier Kardarchi | 186cm | Midfielder | Western Jets | Accumulating midfielder who is strong around the contest. Composed with a solid long kick. |
50+ | Oliver Hannaford | 180cm | Midfielder | GWV Falcons | Agile midfielder who uses his side step to create space around the contest. Good defensive intent. |
50+ | Damon Hollow | 180cm | Midfielder | Calder Cannons | Accumulating wingman who can be damaging with his disposal. Long kicking a real feature. |
50+ | Kade Herbert | 184cm | Midfielder/General Forward | Woodville West | High footy IQ, who can play a variety of roles around the ground. Sound decision maker. |
50+ | Harry Charleson | 182cm | General Defender | GWV Rebels | Reliable defender who is composed and can provide some drive off half back. |
50+ | Liam Kershaw | 194cm | Midfielder | Geelong Falcons | Overage wingman who offers a point of difference with his height, marking ability and running capacity |
50+ | Joel Cochrane | 195cm | Key Defender | Sydney Academy | Intercepting defender who can find the ball and provide rebound from the back half. |
50+ | Loch McTaggert | 183cm | General Defender | Perth | Neat defender who has good balance between his defensive application and rebound |
50+ | Max Rohr | 197cm | Key Forward | Claremont | Overage key forward who has natural forward craft. Dangerous in the air and neat with ball in hand. |
50+ | Hugh Boxshall | 187cm | Midfielder | Claremont | Strong running midfielder who can play inside and outside the contest. Good decision maker. |
50+ | Lucas Impey | 197cm | Ruck | Western Jets | Elite tap ruckman who is useful around the ground. Comes from a basketball background. |
50+ | Keighton Matofai-Forbes | 188cm | General Forward | Western Jets | Powerful half forward type who is a threat both aerially and with ground balls. |
Definitely good depth. Along with W Dawson I can see both Goater and Hardeman being added to the back six over the next 12 mths.I like KD he will be good depth if we don't get injuries.
Similar to Tomlinson backing up may and lever.
Possibly. Let's see how he looks this year and next year coming off the knee.Logue still has at least another 5 years in him.
Spot on. It will be interesting to see what combination Clarkson goes with for his talls. The KPD back 3 you nominate is pretty strong, and suggests Kal Dawson might be pushed back as depth - I actually take this to be a good sign, as it suggests someone who is developing into a handy player has to go back to the VFL in the competition for spots.Whatever position he plays, you’d expect next year to be Logue, Comben, Corr…..which may morph into Logue, Comben, W Dawson down the track. Then there’s K Dawson there as well.
Now I know why I love Laura so much!Hi Merlin, Laura here, thank you for your inquiry.
I see you are a North supporter. We at the AFL are still working on how to screw the smaller less supported clubs in this draft so as to benefit the bigger clubs. This will ensure big crowds and mammoth t.v. ratings going forward and of course massive $ bonuses for AFL execs.
Rules for this weekend games are yet to be finalised, but l can confirm we have spoken to the umpires patrolling the Carlton forward line on Sunday to ensure that cuddly Harry & that little mop haired Charlie receive fair treatment in any one on one contests.
Your Sincerely and losta love Laura![]()
List wise we prob dont need him but ill be more than happy with Josh Murphy at pick 39Post championship rankings
Few comments;
- Langford and Travaglia's body of work this season just couldn't be denied any longer
- Draper's senior form pushes him up onto the edge of the top 3
- Smillie drops a few places due to his championship form
- Hamish David enters the top 35.
- Armstrong jumps the cue of many of the other talls off the back of his excellent recent form
- Xavier Ivisic rightfully enters the top 50.
- Added a couple more profiles.
Pick Name Height Position Club Comments 1 Finn O'Sullivan 182cm Midfielder Oakleigh Chargers Courageous midfielder who is strong over head, powerful runner who runs hard both ways. 2 Levi Ashcroft 179cm Midfielder Sandringham Dragons Accumulating midfielder that powers from contest to contest. Balanced inside and outside game. 3 Harvey Langford 190cm Midfielder Dandenong Stingrays Tall and versatile midfielder who is strong overhead and has a booming left foot kick. 4 Sid Draper 180cm Midfielder South Adelaide Classy midfielder that has some speed and evasieness. Well balanced with excellent vision. 5 Leo Lombard 178cm Midfielder GC Academy Combative contested midfielder who has some real zip around the contest. 6 Josh Smillie 194cm Midfielder Eastern Ranges Tall midfielder that finds posession at will and has a long penetrating kick. 7 Luke Trainor 194cm Key Defender Sandringham Dragons Intercepting general defender who can play on smalls and talls. Composed and balanced. 8 Jagga Smith 181cm Midfielder Oakleigh Chargers Well balanced accumulating midfielder who is at home on the inside and outside the contest. 9 Sam Lalor 187cm Midfielder/General Forward GWV Rebels Powerful midfielder, who is explosive and damaging. Can roll forward and have an impact. 10 Tobie Travaglia 187cm General Defender Bendigo Pioneers Intercepting defender who can provide run and carry. Excellent defender with leadership potential. 11 Matt Whitlock 198cm Key Defender Murray Bushrangers One on one defender who can also swing forward. Strong overhead but equally adept on the ground. 12 Isaac Kako 175cm Small Forward Calder Cannons Dynamic and exciting small who can kick goals from anywhere. Also pushes into the midfield. 13 Murphy Reid 180cm Midfielder Sandringham Dragons Smart and classy midfielder who makes good decisions with ball in hand. One touch. 14 Harry Armstrong 193cm Key Forward Sandringham Dragons High workrate key forward who is at home on the lead. Excellent set shot routine. 15 Xavier Lindsay 183cm Midfielder Gippsland Power Left footed midfielder with a damaging kick. Has some speed to break the lines. 16 Joe Berry 180cm Small Forward Murray Bushrangers Lively small forward who can crumb but also present an option on the lead. Classy goal kicker. 17 Jack Whitlock 200cm Tall Forward Murray Bushrangers Rangy key forward that marks at the heighest point but can also find the ball at ground level. 18 Taj Hotton 182cm Midfielder/General Forward Sandringham Dragons Classy midfielder forward who has plenty of X-Factor. Unfortunatly done his ACL. 19 Bo Allen 191cm General Defender/Midfielder Peel Thunder Physical left footer who leads from the front. Uses his speed and long kicking to launch offensive attacks. 20 Alex Dodson 203cm Ruck Sturt Athletic ruckman who covers the ground well and can find the ball. Very balanced for a tall. 21 Jonty Faull 195cm Tall Forward GWV Rebels Goal kicking key forward who works hard to provide an option. Competitive in the air 22 Jobe Shanahan 194cm Key Forward Bendigo Pioneers Contested marking key forward who times his leads and jumps aat the ball to perfection. 23 Harry O'Farrell 196cm Key Defender Calder Cannons Lockdown competitive defender that uses his reach and closing speed to advantage. 24 Christian Moraes 183cm Midfielder Eastern Ranges Accumulating midfielder that can roll forward and impact the scoreboard. Strong overhead. 25 Tom Gross 181cm Midfelder Oakleigh Chargers Tough, contested midfielder that has a real competitive streak. Solid overhead. 26 Ben Camporeale 186cm Midfielder Glenelg Balanced midfielder who works hard between the arcs. Can find the ball inside and outside the contest. 27 Tom Sims 199cm Key Forward Northern Knights Lead up key forward who has good workrate. Solid at ground level for a kid his size. 28 Cooper Hynes 190cm Midfielder/General Forward Dandenong Stingrays Tall midfielder who is a goal kicking threat when playing forward of centre. Strong over the ball. 29 Kayle Gerryn 199cm Key Forward/Ruck West Perth Unique athletic prospect that has a tonne of potential upside. 30 Sam Marshall 185cm Midfielder Brisbane Academy Elite runner who motors from contest to contest. Creates seperation from the contest with his pace. 31 Tyler Welsh 191cm Key Forward Woodville West Undersize key forward who is a strong lead/mark type. Neat set shot goal kicking. 32 Hamish Davis 190cm Midfielder Claremont Elite runner who can play as a genuine mid or as a lead up half forward, good kick and decision maker 33 Malakai Champion 172cm Small Forward Subiaco Flashy small forward who can kick goals from anywhere. Provides good defensive pressure. 34 Noah Mraz 198cm Key Defender Dandenong Stingrays Intercepting defender, who has excellent disposal and decision making. Good closing speed. 35 Luke Urquhart 189cm Midfielder East Fremantle Tall midfielder that can also play across half back. Uses his body well in contested situations. 36 Lucas Camporeale 185cm Midfielder Glenelg Natural wingman who keeps his width and can accumulate the ball on the outside. 37 Lachie Jacques 184cm General Defender Geelong Falcons Defence first defender, who can intercept and provide drive off half back. Reliable ball user. 38 Alix Tauru 191cm General Defender Gippsland Power Athletic defender who can play on talls and smalls, excellent closing speed and leap. Sound decision making. 39 Archer Day-Wicks 186cm General Forward Bendigo Pioneers X-Factor player who can mark, and be damaging at ground level. Creative and classy ball user. 40 Zak Johnson 185cm Midfielder Northern Knights Classy midfielder, who moves well, accumulates the ball and makes good decisions. 41 Pheonix Hargraves 182cm Midfielder South Adelaide Accumulating midfielder who have high work rate. Can also impact the scoreboard 42 Charlie Nicholls 197cm Key Forward Central District Strong contested marking key forward who provides a leading option up the ground. 43 Evan Bradley 174cm Small Forward North Adelaide Classy small forward who is creative and damaging by foot. Natural goalkicking with plenty of X Factor 44 Ben Barrett 174cm Small Forward South Adelaide Lightning quick small forward who has a bucket of tricks and high impact per posession. 45 Harrison Oliver 181cm General Defender Sandringham Dragons Rebounding defender who uses his composure and good decision making to good effect. 46 Luca Grego 183cm General Defender/Midfielder Western Jets Workman utility who can play a variety of roles across the ground. Reilable type. 47 Josh Murphy 190cm General Forward Murray Bushrangers Impact player who has plenty of x-factor. Contested marking threat who is dangerous at ground level. 48 Xavier Ivisic 180cm Midfielder Geelong Falcons Reliable inside midfielder who can also find the ball on the outside. Good vision in the contest. 49 Jesse Dattoli 179cm Midfielder/Small Forward Northern Knights High footy IQ, who can play a variety of roles around the ground. Dangerous and smart around goals. 50 Jack Ough 193cm General Defender GWV Rebels Hard working and athletic half back/wing who can play a variety of roles across the ground. 50+ Cody Anderson 181cm Midfielder Eastern Ranges Relentless midfielder that tackles hard. At home inside the contest, can also hit the scoreboard. 50+ Nathaniel Sulzberger 184cm Midfielder/General Forward Sandringham Dragons Strong contested player who offers a point of difference with his power around the contest. 50+ Pat Retschko 188cm Midfielder Oakleigh Chargers Hard working midfielder who can play inside and outside the contest. Strong runner. 50+ Jaxon Artemis 187cm Wing South Fremantle Hard running outside type who can also create off half back, good decision making and skills 50+ Oliver Depaoli-Kubank 178cm Midfielder/Small Forward Tasmania Devils Consistent type who can play a variety of roles. Reliable disposal and sound decision maker. 50+ Jayden Nguyen 177cm General Defender/Midfielder Calder Cannons Small defender who can push up the ground. Creative ball user who uses his speed to impact the game. 50+ Zaydyn Lockwood 198cm Key Defender Bendigo Pioneers Raw and athletic key defender who has plenty of upside. Solid defensive craft and in the 1v1's. 50+ Oliver Warburton 185cm Midfielder Murray Bushrangers Versatile type who can play inside and outside the contest. Consistent with good defensive intensity. 50+ Jasper Alger 182cm Small Forward Oakleigh Chargers Classy small forward who makes the most of his oppurtunites. Good defensive intensity. 50+ Lucas McInerney 180cm Midfielder Northern Knights Rangy winger who keeps his width and can be damaging forward of centre. Good disposer. 50+ Noah Howes 196cm Key Forward South Adelaide Overage key forward with strong workrate. Good ground level game and has natural forward craft 50+ River Stevens 176cm Small Forward Geelong Falcons Classy half forward that makes good decisions with the ball. Creative left footer. 50+ Charlie West 195cm Key Forward Woodville West Strong marking and physical key forward. Flies aggressively at the ball in contested situations. 50+ Zac McInnes 196cm Key Forward Geelong Falcons Mobile key forward with good forward craft. Uses workrate to present multiple times. 50+ James Barrat 193cm Key Forward Bendigo Pioneers Leading forward with good leap and excellent timing. Elite forward craft and workrate. 50+ Louie Montgomery 184cm General Defender North Adelaide Composed defender who uses the ball well. Solid 1v1 player who can also create off half back. 50+ Bailey McKenzie 191cm General Forward Sandringham Dragons Mercurial 3rd tall type that can impact the game at ground level or in the air. Classy in front of goal. 50+ Gabriel Stumpf 196cm Key Forward Northern Knights Athletic key forward who is at home leading at the ball carrier. Strong workrate. 50+ Lucas Tovey 198cm Key Defender Oakleigh Chargers Intercepting key defender, who uses his body really well in the contest. Reliable ball user. 50+ Ben Hopkins 190cm General Defender Dandenong Stingrays Overage accumulaing defender who can also push up to a wing. Quick and hard running. 50+ Kobe Ryan 183cm Midfielder West Adelaide Mature age inside midfielder that wins contested posessions and has manic defensive effort. 50+ Joe Pike 203cm Ruck Geelong Falcons Overage ruckman who competes at ground level. Solid tap work and follow up effort. 50+ Oliver Dean 201cm Ruck Tasmania Devils Neat tap ruckman that can impact forward of centre. 50+ Waylon Davey-Motlop 171cm Small Forward Northern Territory Classy small forward who has plenty of X-Factor and upside. Can kick goals from anywhere inside fwd 50. 50+ Tallan Rozenweig 197cm Key Forward Central District Tall forward who uses his leap and long limbs to take the ball at the highest point. Neat kick. 50+ Xavier Kardarchi 186cm Midfielder Western Jets Accumulating midfielder who is strong around the contest. Composed with a solid long kick. 50+ Oliver Hannaford 180cm Midfielder GWV Falcons Agile midfielder who uses his side step to create space around the contest. Good defensive intent. 50+ Damon Hollow 180cm Midfielder Calder Cannons Accumulating wingman who can be damaging with his disposal. Long kicking a real feature. 50+ Kade Herbert 184cm Midfielder/General Forward Woodville West High footy IQ, who can play a variety of roles around the ground. Sound decision maker. 50+ Harry Charleson 182cm General Defender GWV Rebels Reliable defender who is composed and can provide some drive off half back. 50+ Liam Kershaw 194cm Midfielder Geelong Falcons Overage wingman who offers a point of difference with his height, marking ability and running capacity 50+ Joel Cochrane 195cm Key Defender Sydney Academy Intercepting defender who can find the ball and provide rebound from the back half. 50+ Loch McTaggert 183cm General Defender Perth Neat defender who has good balance between his defensive application and rebound 50+ Max Rohr 197cm Key Forward Claremont Overage key forward who has natural forward craft. Dangerous in the air and neat with ball in hand. 50+ Hugh Boxshall 187cm Midfielder Claremont Strong running midfielder who can play inside and outside the contest. Good decision maker. 50+ Lucas Impey 197cm Ruck Western Jets Elite tap ruckman who is useful around the ground. Comes from a basketball background. 50+ Keighton Matofai-Forbes 188cm General Forward Western Jets Powerful half forward type who is a threat both aerially and with ground balls.
Listening to the commentary of the last game ‘Shifter’ said Armstrong’s coach said he’s the best contested mark he’s ever seen.Spot on. It will be interesting to see what combination Clarkson goes with for his talls. The KPD back 3 you nominate is pretty strong, and suggests Kal Dawson might be pushed back as depth - I actually take this to be a good sign, as it suggests someone who is developing into a handy player has to go back to the VFL in the competition for spots.
But the same puzzle surrounds the tall forwards - if Comben stays back, there's an ongoing spot for one or both of Pink and Teakle. Like K. Dawson, they are showing signs of being handy players. So if either of them - or a player who tips them out on form (maybe Wil Dawson?) - goes to another gear, the team will really be going.
Somebody posted that "a rising tide lifts all boats", which I reckon is also spot on. If we can get a set of talls on both lines that take some contested grabs we will improve substantially.
Mathew Lloyd is his coach at Haileybury I think.Listening to the commentary of the last game ‘Shifter’ said Armstrong’s coach said he’s the best contested mark he’s ever seen.
A KPF who takes contested marks for fun and kicks goals would be pretty handy.