List Mgmt. 2024 Young Talent Time (Drafting)

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He was sub 8 times, so therefore his possession count was disappointing.
He played finals last season, we didn't.
Therefore we are shit going by the logic.
I just think using that vernacular is inflammatory and unfair
So how does being Sub help get his Stats up ? From what i saw he has some pace and a bit of X factor, so if he cosyts us nothing as a free agent and put him on rookie list
Think he also played finals this year
 
I'm feeling like my thoughts are a bit more conservative here:
  • Bolton in the forward line should be a boon to Frederick, Switkowski and every other member of our forward line.
  • Sharp and O'Driscoll rotating with Brayshaw is my preferred wings
  • Jackson should learn how to fit into our forward line, not into our midfield unless he is playing as relief ruck in there
 
I just can't get behind a tall of any kind at 14 (crazy to say about Freo). Too many other good options. We have more rucks and KPDs on our list than basically any other team and our KPFs are superstars under 23. I wouldn't be using top capital on another one for at least 4 years.
So if they take 3 years to develop your’e not replacing Moose for 7 years??
We need to earmark a junior Elk in the next year or so, I think.
 
Are you talking about the same player? He’s very much a midfielder.
He played a fair bit forward at Port.
We aren't going to win a flag with a bunch of kids as depth. We need some hardend bodies with experience. He has finals experience which half our list is lacking.
The more plug and play selections we have the better.
I can see you don't like the bloke but for what he will cost us(nothing) I don't see the problem.
 
Wouldn't we need to see at least 1 of Murphy or Davies being delisted before drafting a kpd prospect?

We’ve drafted three KPDs in two years and added Oscar McDonald for depth when they develop.

It’s not time to recruit more KPDs because those KPDs haven’t become AFL standard in less than 24 months (and Draper actually has). Our list spots aren’t unlimited so we’ve planned ahead about as well as we could’ve IMO. If anything we’ve added one too many to the list already but that’s just allowing for one to fail.
 
Wouldn't we need to see at least 1 of Murphy or Davies being delisted before drafting a kpd prospect?
I just cant see Davies replacing Pearce. Murphy I must admit I haven’t seen enough of to form an opinion. Does anyone who has watched him feel comfortable he is the heir apparent?
 
I just cant see Davies replacing Pearce. Murphy I must admit I haven’t seen enough of to form an opinion. Does anyone who has watched him feel comfortable he is the heir apparent?
IMO Murphy is not a Pearce replacement; the big thing that he lacks is speed of the mark.

Murphy is good in the air and useful with ball in hand on the rebound coupled with being 200cm, (once he has some size) he would suit lumbering Ruck-Forward types but the faster key forwards that some teams have I just think he is going to be too slow.

Draper is our best Pearce replacement building in the wings, with MacDonald the more experienced option. If we recruit Shanahan he would also be a top option as he has that speed and also reach, would also be nice on the offensive with his 60+m kicking (also a prolific goal kicker the other end).
 

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He played a fair bit forward at Port.
We aren't going to win a flag with a bunch of kids as depth. We need some hardend bodies with experience. He has finals experience which half our list is lacking.
The more plug and play selections we have the better.
I can see you don't like the bloke but for what he will cost us(nothing) I don't see the problem.
Hardened bodies with finals experience, lmao. Have people on this board actually watched this spud play before?

Know who else has finals, in fact grand final experience? Dylan Stephens, the guy who got traded from Sydney to North and isn't even best 22.

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Hardened bodies with finals experience, lmao. Have people on this board actually watched this spud play before?

Know who else has finals, in fact grand final experience? Dylan Stephens, the guy who got traded from Sydney to North and isn't even best 22.

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The obvious sleight of hand here is that you're comparing someone who had a finals run a month ago to someone who had a finals run a year before being traded. For me, when in doubt, start with the former club's fans, coz they'll have watched these players more than any of us.

You look at Stephens - there was certainly praise and optimism by Sydney fans in that late 2022 and finals run. There was also a very quick shift to "holy crap he sucks again" by early 2023. And at best by the trade that got to "good deal, cut our losses, hopefully for his sake he recaptures 2022". Clearly that hasn't happened. Find me a group of fans that never mistook a young player's purple patch for development and you'll have found either liars or eternal pessimists.

You look at Narkle and it's a lot of Port fans saying he should've been in the team sooner, and then a lot of fans who think "We should've re-signed Narkle, been in the position to delist McEntee and never gotten Atkins." And also a bit of "In big 2024, Boak over Narkle is certainly a choice." And the obvious "So he was in our best 23 for the back end of this season and 3 finals but is delisted?" Combine that with this bit of reporting: multiple clubs "monitoring his situation", and he seemingly was 1 of the last cuts owing to the list spot squeeze when you bring in another team's trash and re-sign Boak (https://www.afl.com.au/news/1242041...s-giants-push-for-more-power-forward-in-limbo).

With all that, I think the obvious take is that Narkle's no star, but there's way worse depth players than Narkle around the league, and we were far from the only club that rated him. I think you can make the legitimate case that we shouldn't be signing for depth in the first place. But once we've made that decision, he's 1 of the better options for a "depth and vibes" type signing.
 
Hardened bodies with finals experience, lmao. Have people on this board actually watched this spud play before?

Know who else has finals, in fact grand final experience? Dylan Stephens, the guy who got traded from Sydney to North and isn't even best 22.

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Is Dylan Stevens available? If so let's get him.
 
Hardened bodies with finals experience, lmao. Have people on this board actually watched this spud play before?

Know who else has finals, in fact grand final experience? Dylan Stephens, the guy who got traded from Sydney to North and isn't even best 22.

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Can't believe how many people have convinced themselves he's not that bad because it's happening. Some people are even saying I have no idea for calling him a spud.

This is a deal we did with Bolton's manager. Nothing more, nothing less and it doesn't help us at all. Only robs a youngster or Emmett of a spot for unnecessary and sh**e depth.

If it wasn't happening and I was posting what I've posted they'd be literally no one disagreeing with me.
 
Can't believe how many people have convinced themselves he's not that bad because it's happening. Some people are even saying I have no idea for calling him a spud.

This is a deal we did with Bolton's manager. Nothing more, nothing less and it doesn't help us at all. Only robs a youngster or Emmett of a spot for unnecessary and sh**e depth.

If it wasn't happening and I was posting what I've posted they'd be literally no one disagreeing with me.

I'm all for any move that robs Emmett of a spot.

Narkle is very average but Emmett is a true potato.
 
Can't believe how many people have convinced themselves he's not that bad because it's happening. Some people are even saying I have no idea for calling him a spud.

This is a deal we did with Bolton's manager. Nothing more, nothing less and it doesn't help us at all. Only robs a youngster or Emmett of a spot for unnecessary and sh**e depth.

If it wasn't happening and I was posting what I've posted they'd be literally no one disagreeing with me.
He went alright when he got the ball in the finals series just gone. Played sub most of the time from memory.

Mostly we have a few players on the list who never get a game, if it's him in one of those spots, we'd likely never know the difference.
 
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2024 AFL Mock Draft: Picks 1-27 (first edition)
The AFL Draft is less than a month away. Here’s how the first round could play out👇
Mitch Keating
The 2024 AFL Draft is now less than a month away, so as it approaches we've begun to look at who each club could select in the first round of the count with our first Mock Draft of the year.


A total of 23 selections shared by a dozen different clubs currently make up this year's opening round of picks, while priority-tied prospects are likely to see the number of selections balloon out following matched bids.

Richmond currently hold seven first-round selections, including the prized Pick 1, while St Kilda, Melbourne, GWS and Sydney also have multiple spots in the queue early into the draft.


VIEW: CURRENT 2024 AFL DRAFT ORDER

We've looked at how each first-round selection might unfold and offer some insight into the top draft stars your club could recruit come November 20.

This exercise does not include predicted live trading, with the draft order to remain as it currently reads, with the exception being matched bids for father-son or Academy prospects.


Following Mock Drafts will be published closer to the AFL Draft, looking at alternative outcomes and will include live trades.

Pick 1 - Richmond: Finn O'Sullivan
Position: Midfielder
Height: 182cm
State: Victoria
Club: Koroit


A fascinating call atop the draft board awaits the Tigers, who we see selecting Oakleigh Chargers gun O'Sullivan.

The teenager entered 2024 as arguably the leading prospect in his class before battling a series of setbacks related to hand injuries - managing just four Talent League games and a pair of appearances for Vic Country at the National Championships. With enough runs on the board before his ailments, coupled with a handful of starring performances, there's little doubting O'Sullivan's pedigree.

His numbers (17.3 disposals, 4.0 marks, 5.3 inside 50s, 3.0 clearances, 3.5 tackles and 1.3 goals) won't match many others toward the top of the draft, but it's O'Sullivan's impact and damage that separates him from the pack.



Pick 2 - Brisbane: Levi Ashcroft (Matched F/S Bid)
Position: Midfielder
Height: 179cm
State: Victoria
Club: Old Brighton Grammarians

Perhaps the best player this year's talent-rich pool of prospects has to offer, but a bid for Ashcroft is less likely to come at Pick 1.

Just like the Kangaroos did two years ago with Ashcroft's older brother Will, North Melbourne could be the club to bid on Levi at Pick 2 and force the Lions' hand early.

The father-son talent had arguably the best campaign of any teenager, averaging 30.8 disposals, 5.4 marks, 5.3 clearances, 6.7 inside 50s, 9.3 score involvements and 1.3 goals per game on his way to leading the Sandringham Dragons to their third straight premiership - a three-peat he is the sole member of.

Ashcroft was a key piece for Vic Metro in their successful carnival and was also one of the AFL Academy's best performers in their two matches, but a 35-disposal, 11-clearance and one-goal VFL debut was a standout.


Pick 3 - North Melbourne: Sam Lalor
Position: Midfielder-Forward
Height: 188m
State: Victoria
Club: Bacchus Marsh

If we were looking into live trades, the Roos' opening pick would likely be on the move in a deal that sees the club secure multiple picks in the first round, with Richmond, Melbourne and St Kilda among the potential suitors.

It would allow North Melbourne to add more young talent that also suits a list need, with the club perhaps better off looking away from the pack of midfielders that are likely to occupy the top several spots in their player rankings.

In this scenario however, Lalor looks to be a suitable match given his ability to leave his mark on games in the front third as well as the engine room. The GWV Rebels star averaged 23 disposals, 12.8 contested possessions, 6.3 clearances and 6.3 score involvements in the Talent League in 2024 and put up strong numbers at the national and school levels to strengthen his prospects.


Pick 4 - Carlton: Jagga Smith
Position: Midfielder
Height: 182cm
State: Victoria
Club: Richmond

After trading their way up to the top handful of spots in the queue, it'll be intriguing to see who the Blues bring to Princes Park on November 20. The already-taken O'Sullivan is sure to be a player of interest, but Oakleigh Chargers teammate Smith is an equally tantalising talent to consider.

The cunning and intelligent inside-outside midfield threat had a stellar year across every level and effortlessly found possession each weekend, averaging 33.8, 29.3 and 27.3 disposals in the Talent League, National Championships and VFL respectively.

His crafty work by hand and damaging agility at the contest saw the smaller-framed onballer slide his way out of tight spots on numerous occasions in 2024. Smith also earned plenty of praise for his leadership, getting the nod as captain of the U18 All-Australian team and the Talent League Team of the Year.


Pick 5 - Adelaide: Sid Draper
Position: Midfielder
Height: 182cm
State: South Australia
Club: Willunga

A local pickup for the Crows, who will have their sights firmly set on this South Adelaide speedster.

While injuries bookended Draper's draft campaign, the teenager's six games at the senior SANFL level for the Panthers proved to be one of the best purple patches AFL recruiters would've come by in 2024.

The agile midfielder averaged 22.2 disposals, 4.7 clearances and 6.2 tackles at the level to be arguably South Adelaide's best performer across his time in the state league.

Factor in his two-year run with South Australia, which includes MVP honours last year as a bottom-ager and a dominant single SANFL U18s outing, and the Crows could have the pick of the bunch with the selection of Draper.


Pick 6 - Melbourne: Harvey Langford
Position: Midfielder
Height: 191cm
State: Victoria
Club: Mount Martha

A big-bodied midfielder who likens his game to that of Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli, Langford will have the Demons licking their lips should he be available at their first selection.

The Dandenong Stingrays co-captain rose with the expectations when he represented Vic Country in his four U18s National Championships matches, averaging 25.5 disposals, 6.3 marks, 6.3 clearances, 6.3 inside 50s and 7.5 score involvements to share the Larke Medal as the carnival's best performer.

Langford's height sees him tower over most opponents in the middle of the field and also places him as a ripe forward threat, both in the air and as a natural ball winner who has an eye for goal and can bring his teammates into the game.


Pick 7 - Richmond: Murphy Reid
Position: Midfielder
Height: 181cm
State: Victoria
Club: South Melbourne Districts

Richmond's second selection of the night might see them add one of this year's big risers in Reid, whose traits would fittingly complement the strengths that O'Sullivan would bring to Adem Yze's midfield ensemble.

Much like how O'Sullivan was able to wax with Chargers teammate Jagga Smith for large parts of the past two years, Reid can bring a similar style with his clean hands at the contest and high footy IQ, while the Sandringham star can be an even bigger threat in the front half.

Reid was a shining light in Vic Metro's undefeated carnival, averaging 24.5 disposals, 9.2 contested possessions, 3.2 clearances and 3.2 tackles to take out the MVP award for the title-winning side.


Pick 8 - St Kilda: Josh Smillie
Position: Midfielder
Height: 195cm
State: Victoria
Club: Park Orchards

There seems to be a near-clear top eight names atop this year's draft pool, meaning the Saints could be left to wait and see who of the octet is left for them to select. That in no way takes away from Smillie, who remains as good of a chance to go close to Pick 1.

The key-position-sized midfielder started the year like no other at the Talent League level for the Eastern Ranges and soon found a rich vein of form - including a run where he managed three games of 30+ disposals and multiple goals in three of four games.

His size and power in the middle of the ground are almost unmatched, drawing comparisons to Brownlow Medal winner Patrick Cripps, while Smillie has proven to be a versatile asset over the past 18 months to hold roles at either end of the field.


Pick 9 - St Kilda: Harry Armstrong
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm
State: Victoria
Club: Ormond

The Saints' second selection looks set to open up the rest of the draft, with the next tier of teenagers queuing up.

Having confirmed a desire to recruit local talent as part of their list planning under Ross Lyon, the selection of Sandringham gun Harry Armstrong could be a good match.

Arguably the best key forward in this year's draft class, Armstrong stops the tape at 195cm tall and has an elite leap to be a truly damaging threat in the air.

He booted 27 goals in the Talent League to finish equal third in the competition and would boot a further three goals per game across his trio of performances for Vic Metro to earn Team of the Year honours at both levels.


Pick 10 - Essendon: Isaac Kako (Matched Academy Bid)
Position: Small Forward
Height: 176cm
State: Victoria
Club: Northern Saints

Essendon fans will be curiously awaiting a rival bid on Next Generation Academy talent Kako, which is anticipated to fall between Picks 5-20.

St Kilda are a strong chance to pull the trigger and force the Bombers into a bid at Pick 8 or 9 in this exercise, while Melbourne are said to have some interest in selecting Kako and could do so at either Pick 6 or 10.

Nevertheless, the ground-level threat will be at Essendon come the end of November and is sure to be a player who will excite the Dons faithful for the next decade at least. The crafty front-half livewire booted 20 goals for the Calder Cannons and a further eight from four games for Vic Metro.


Pick 11 - Melbourne: Luke Trainor
Position: Key Defender
Height: 194cm
State: Victoria
Club: Old Brighton Grammarians

A talent who could go at Melbourne's opening selection and could have suitors in North Melbourne and St Kilda before Pick 11.

Trainor had a sensational draft campaign, flourishing across his pair of appearances for the AFL Academy against VFL sides and playing a consistent brand of football at both the Talent League and National Championships - averaging close to 20 disposals, six marks and five intercept possessions for the year.

The grandson of AFL legend Doug Wade, Trainor is a versatile key defender who is elite in the air and equally damaging by foot, while he has shown an ability to play in the middle and up forward as he relies on his tall and athletic frame.

The Demons are sure to have their sights on a key position talent with one of their first-round picks, and Trainor could be the perfect addition for the future.


Pick 12 - Richmond: Tobie Travaglia
Position: Defender-Midfielder
Height: 187cm
State: Victoria
Club: Sandhurst

Speed and outside hustle are the leading traits for Travaglia, who was among Vic Country's best in their strong U18s carnival this year.

The Bendigo talent took out best and fairest honours at the Pioneers last year while playing alongside Harley Reid, with his stocks only soaring higher across the course of 2024 as he managed to find plenty of the ball and use it wisely.

Travaglia averaged 23.6 disposals, 4.3 marks, 6.0 intercept possessions, 3.2 clearances, 5.2 score involvements and 6.4 tackles from his dozen appearances in the Talent League to be named at half-back in the competition's Team of the Year - the same spot he claimed in the U18 All-Australian side.

Able to play in defence, on the wing or through the middle, the pacey teenager would be a fitting addition to the Tigers' earlier selections.


Pick 13 - Richmond: Alixzander Tauru
Position: Defender-Forward
Height: 193cm
State: Victoria
Club: Warragul Industrials

At this point in the draft the Tigers will likely be looking toward the key position talent pool, with the second half of the first round set to offer an abundance of 190cm+ players who can fill a role at either end.

Tauru, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise with Gippsland and Vic Country this year, is capable of playing as both an intercepting defender and as a forward target - potentially giving Richmond some flexibility as they also rely on the versatility of swingman Noah Balta.

The athletic youngster has a stunning leap and has shown little fear when flying for the ball - traits that have boded well in every position he has played.


Pick 14 - Gold Coast: Leonardo Lombard (Matched Academy Bid)
Position: Midfielder
Height: 179cm
State: Queensland
Club: Broadbeach

The Suns are facing a more straightforward opening draft night compared to last year, with Lombard likely the club's sole Academy selection for the first few rounds at least.

The pacey midfielder shared the Larke Medal with Vic Country's Harvey Langford following a stellar carnival for the Allies, averaging 26.3 disposals, 4.8 clearances, 6.0 inside 50s, 5.0 score involvements, 4.5 tackles and 1.0 goals per game.

His 2023 campaign included premierships at the U18s National Championships and with Gold Coast's VFL side as a 16-year-old, while Lombard added a further eight games at the state league level this year.

His burst and hustle around midfield will be welcomed at Carrara this off-season, with Lombard a perfect successor for co-captain Touk Miller in the years to come.


Pick 15 - West Coast: Bo Allan
Position: Midfielder-Defender
Height: 191cm
State: Western Australia
Club: Halls Head

Western Australia's leading prospect for 2024, Allan will be right in the sights of the Eagles after they moved back from Pick 3 during the trade period.

There's a good chance the WA captain is off the board by the time West Coast are on the clock, but in this exercise he finds his way to Lathlain Park at Pick 15.

Allan couldn't have done much more in 2024, playing a leading role for his state in a difficult carnival - averaging 20 disposals, 3.7 clearances, 6.3 score involvements and 6.0 tackles from his trio of appearances.

He capped off his campaign with a WAFL flag, having played 11 games for Peel Thunder on their way to the premiership, with the youngster proving to be a viable option through midfield and in defence as a medium-sized option.


Pick 16 - Port Adelaide: Cooper Hynes
Position: Midfielder-Forward
Height: 190cm
State: Victoria
Club: Bonbeach

A purely damaging player when in possession, with Hynes kicking a team-high 23 goals for the year with Dandenong while averaging 23.7 disposals for the season. He also managed a mean of 4.7 clearances, 4.5 inside 50s, 7.4 score involvements and 3.1 tackles per game in 2024 to finish second in the Morrish Medal count.

Hynes, who commonly paired with fellow Stingrays co-captain Harvey Langford in the front half of the field, could follow Zak Butters' path as an impactful midfield-forward asset to start his career.

He also managed to have a strong U18s carnival as the cream of the competition rose, with the energetic goalsneak doing his stocks no harm across his four games for Vic Country.


Pick 17 - Fremantle: Taj Hotton
Position: Midfielder-Forward
Height: 182cm
State: Victoria
Club: Hampton Rovers

The Dockers could be in line for a bargain pickup if Hotton is the name they pull the trigger on, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect among this year's top performers prior to a season-ending ACL injury.

Hotton managed three games before his setback, with a leading performance coming in Round 2 against the Oakleigh Chargers when he amassed 32 disposals, four goals, five tackles and 10 marks to make his case known quickly.

A promising front-half threat, Hotton would be afforded the time to continue his recovery early into his time at the Dockers before eventually stepping up to the top level, likely complementing new recruit Shai Bolton as a dual-position threat in the front half.


Pick 18 - GWS: Xavier Lindsay
Position: Midfielder
Height: 183cm
State: Victoria
Club: Leongatha

The first of the Giants' trio of first-round picks for November's intake sees them swoop on Morrish Medal winner Lindsay, who has every right to fall in the top 10 selections also.

A contested ball winner and damaging left-footer, the Gippsland Power star proved to be a leading asset in the Talent League, at the National Championships and with the AFL Academy.

He averaged 22.7 disposals, 6.7 marks, 5.0 inside 50s, 4.3 clearances, 6.3 score involvements and 5.0 tackles from his three games for Vic Country, with his best coming in a narrow loss to Vic Metro that decided the carnival.

While proving to be a strong inside midfielder, Lindsay can also slot into a half-back role - having proven to seamlessly do so for the AFL Academy and in last year's Future Stars game.


Pick 19 - GWS: Jobe Shanahan
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm
State: Victoria
Club: Moama

The second successive pick for GWS, who again add to their strong regional Victoria ties after already taking Lindsay a pick earlier.

Shanahan was a notable name to watch after earning an AFL Academy selection this year, with his form in the National Championships for the Allies and in the Talent League showing further promise for the 195cm forward.

The Bendigo Pioneers talent earned a VFL gig with Essendon, where his best run of form for the year came to light. Across his three games, Shanahan kicked 11 goals at the state league level from 9.7 disposals, 5.0 marks and 6.0 score involvements each match.

While he might not need time to develop his craft before an AFL debut, Shanahan would be afforded the luxury to hone his skills and wait in the wings at the Giants while learning from Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan at GWS.


Pick 20 - Western Bulldogs: Alex Dodson
Position: Ruck
Height: 201cm
State: South Australia
Club: Payneham

The Bulldogs are an interesting club to assess ahead of the draft, but with lacking ruck stocks they could call on the first ruckman of the count in Dodson.

The South Australian basketball prodigy is the leading ruck for 2024, having managed 17.3 disposals, 19.7 hitouts, 6.7 hitouts to advantage and 3.7 clearances in his three games for SA at the National Championships.

Athletically gifted and standing at 201cm, Dodson was named in the U18 All-Australian side and was a dominant force for Sturt's U18s side this year also.

With Tim English leading the way for the Dogs' ruck unit, Dodson could be a formidable selection at Pick 20 who can one day take the mantle at the Kennel.


Pick 21 - Richmond: Joe Berry
Position: Small Forward
Height: 181cm
State: Victoria
Club: Wangaratta

The Tigers are back on the clock at Pick 21, which will be their third last selection of the first round and their fifth so far in this count.

Their next selection sees them acquire one of the best ground-level guns this year's draft class has to offer in Berry, who quickly rose to the elite crop thanks to strong numbers for the Murray Bushrangers and Vic Country.

Berry booted 27 goals in the Talent League to finish equal third in the competition, with 16 of those goals coming in four of his first five games. He went on to kick nine goals in his four games for Vic Country before showing off his abilities as a midfielder in his return to the Bushrangers.

The crafty small forward would nicely sharpen Adem Yze's attacking tandem and Berry might be considered a bargain at Pick 21.


Pick 22 - Brisbane: Sam Marshall (Matched Academy Bid)
Position: Midfielder
Height: 185cm
State: Queensland
Club: St Bedes/Mentone

The second bid of the night the Lions are preparing to match, with Academy talent Marshall having a great year with the Allies and Sandringham Dragons.

A hard-working midfielder who relies on his endurance and IQ to find plenty of the ball, the Queenslander capped off his campaign with best-afield honours in the Dragons' grand final win over the GWV Rebels last month when he collected 28 disposals and two goals.

A strong finish to the year following a vocal run at the national level, with Marshall amassing 27 disposals, 5.5 marks, 3.3 inside 50s, 4.0 clearances, 5.0 score involvements and 3.8 tackles across his four games for the Allies.

Marshall also managed to average 15.5 disposals and 4.0 marks across a pair of appearances in the VFL for the Lions too.


Pick 23 - Sydney: Kayle Gerreyn
Position: Forward-Ruck
Height: 199cm
State: Western Australia
Club: Joondalup Kinross

A monster against opposition of his age this year out west, the strong-marking dual-position threat is one of WA's best for 2024.

Capable of playing as a forward force or as a ruck who can have a large impact at the contest, Gerreyn played all four games for the Sandgropers in 2024 and was consistent throughout in a hard carnival for Western Australia.

Gerreyn averaged 21.5 disposals, 6.2 marks, 22.0 hitouts, 3.7 clearances, 7.8 score involvements and 1.6 goals at the Colts level for West Perth and managed a pair of appearances for the Falcons' senior side this year too.

The selection of Gerreyn would see the Swans strengthen their WA ties and also add some forward and ruck depth simultaneously.


Pick 24 - Richmond: Jonty Faull
Position: Key Forward
Height: 195cm
State: Victoria
Club: Redan

The Tigers are certainly in need of some key forward depth, and they won't be left wanting with the selection of Faull, who is one of several astute options still up for grabs at this junction of the draft.

A tall forward who is equally damaging in the air as he is at ground level in the attacking arc, Faull's 2024 season rose nicely after a delayed start through injury.

Faull kicked a team-high 27 goals in the Talent League for the GWV Rebels to sit third in the competition for the metric, including 16 in his first five games after returning in Round 10.

He flexed his ability as a big game player in the finals too, kicking nine goals across the qualifying and preliminary finals to help book his side a spot in the decider.


Pick 25 - GWS: Jack Whitlock
Position: Key Forward
Height: 200cm
State: Victoria
Club: Shepparton

The third tall forward in as many selections, Whitlock could be the pick of the bunch.

The Murray Bushrangers spearhead kicked 25 goals in the Talent League this year from 12 games, registering multiple majors in eight of those appearances.

His height and frame place Whitlock as a commanding aerial force in attack, with the Vic Country talent averaging 1.5 contested marks at the U18s carnival in 2024 to go with 14.8 disposals, 5.8 score involvements and a goal per game.

Whitlock managed to strengthen his ruck craft throughout the year through more reps, making him a promising selection for a club like GWS to consider.


Pick 26 - Sydney: Jesse Dattoli
Position: Forward-Midfielder
Height: 179cm
State: Victoria
Club: Heidelberg

A player that oozes X-factor, the Northern Knights attack-minded midfielder knows how to find the goals from almost anywhere.

He went at 23.1 disposals, 3.9 clearances, 6.1 score involvements, 3.1 tackles and 1.7 goals per game from his seven Talent League appearances and would feature in all four games for Vic Metro, where he managed to find some time further up the field as a wider option.

His forward craft and ability to leap despite his smaller frame are among the traits that are sure to excite fans, and Sydney could be one of the Dattoli's biggest.


Pick 27 - Richmond: James Barrat
Position: Defender-Forward
Height: 194cm
State: Victoria
Club: Leitchville Gunbower

A pure swingman option, Barrat's marking ability on either side of possession is almost unmatched.

Much like Tasmanian breakout James Leake last year, Barrat proved to be a formidable versatile asset with roles at either end of the field in the both halves of the season.

He started the season with 18 goals in his first six games for the Bendigo Pioneers before being thrown into defence to flex his intercepting ability - averaging 6.2 intercept marks in a seven-game patch.

He would end the year with 16.5 disposals, 7.2 marks, 6.5 intercepts, 5.0 score involvements, 3.5 intercept marks and 1.7 goals per game to his name in the Talent League and would also show promise in a VFL debut for Essendon down back.


Statistics: News Corp, Talent League

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Can't believe how many people have convinced themselves he's not that bad because it's happening. Some people are even saying I have no idea for calling him a spud.

This is a deal we did with Bolton's manager. Nothing more, nothing less and it doesn't help us at all. Only robs a youngster or Emmett of a spot for unnecessary and sh**e depth.

If it wasn't happening and I was posting what I've posted they'd be literally no one disagreeing with me.
robbing tom ****ing emmett of a spot fmd 🥴
 

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