Position 2025 Rookies

[Makeshift Park]

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Let the debate begin.

LOCK IT IN		PROBABLE		POSSIBLE		UNLIKELY	OR DEAD
FOS	$199k, MID, NM	McInnes	$200k, FWD, COL	Z Duursma	$194k, FWD, NM	Lalor	$203k, MID, RIC
NOD	$198, MID, FREO	H Langford	$181k, MID, MEL	S Draper	$190k, MID, ADE	Ed Allan	$194k, MID, COLL
Tsatas	$191k, MID, ESS	R Hansen Jnr	$165k, FWD, NM	D Williams	$183k, DEF, PA	J Smith	$194k, MID, CARL
Motlop	$190k, FWD, CARL	E Read	$169k, FWD, GC	J Menzie	$182k, FWD, ESS	Lombard	$167k, MID, GC
J Walter	$190k, FWD, GC	X Lindsay	$158k, MID, MEL	Smillie	$176k, MID, RICH	Tauru	$163k, DEF/FWD, STK
L Ashcroft	$185k, MID, BRIS	Pedlar	$150k, FWD, ADE	J Bews	$172k, DEF, GEEL	S McAdam	$158k, FWD, MEL
T Lynch	$183, FWD, RICH	Knevitt	$149k, MID, GEE	Travaglia	$172k, DEF/MID, STK	Gibcus	$153k, DEF, RICH
S Powell-Pepper	$180k, FWD, PA	C O'Sullivan	$148k, DEF, GEE	L Cleary	$171k, DEF, WB	C Hall	$129k, MID, WC
J Prior	$169k, DEF, ESS	Paton	$133k, FWD/DEF, SYD	Hardeman	$167k, DEF, NM	Hannaford	$127k, MID/FWD, GWS
Sheldrick	$161k, MID, SYD	Reidy	$132k, RUC, FREO	Dewar	$166k, FWD, WC	C. Cleary	$124k, FWD, SYD
Curtin	$158, FWD, ADE	Erasmus	$119k, FWD/MID, FREO	C Warner	$148k, MID, SYD	Hustwaite	$121k, MID, HAW
Kako	$149k, FWD, ESS	M Hall	$119k, FWD/MID, STK	B Allan	$136k, DEF/MID, WC	D Robertson	$121k, FWD/MID, BRIS
Berry	$140k, FWD, PA	Leake	$119k, DEF, GWS	Spargo	$135k, FWD, MEL	Bazzo	$121k, DEF, WC
Hewett	$122k, FWD/MID, WC	C Stone	$119k, FWD, GWS	M Reid	$132k, MID, FREO	Busslinger	$119k, DEF, WB
Z Reid	$119, DEF, ESS	Hastie	$119k, MID, STK	Ramsden	$128k, FWD, HAW	DeMattia	$119k, MID, COLL
Davidson	$113k, FWD, WB	O'Connell	$119k, DEF, STK	Moir	$119k, FWD, CARL	Urquhart	$113k, MID, NM
Boxshall	$113k, MID, STK	T Hanily	$119k, MID, Syd	Konstanty	$119k, FWD, NM	Alger	$113k, FWD, RICH
		L Camporeale	$113k, MID, Carl	Al-Hawli	$119k, DEF/MID, ESS	Barrat	$113k, DEF/FWD, STK
				A Reid	$119k, FWD/RUC, WC
				C Angove	$119k, FWD/MID, GWS
				Bice	$113k, DEF, SYD
				Moraes	$113k, MID, PA
				Trainor	$113k, DEF, RICH
				Boyd	$99k, RUC, STK
				T Edwards	$99k, FWD, ESS

White - MID, Green - FWD, Red - DEF, Purple - RUCK

 

[Nelso]

If you had to pick one Nelso Sinn or Williams

Too hard to call at the moment.

Going to have to wait until the practice games to get a clearer indication.

 

[Significant]

Kaleb Smith not being Best 22 would throw an absolute spanner in the works. Starting to think Zac Reid might be a must have...

 

[stevebbb]

Dogs sweat on scans after defender injured in match sim

Liam Jones left the field early during the Western Bulldogs' match simulation in Maroochydore on Sunday

www.afl.com.au

Mature-age recruit Sam Davidson is mounting a compelling case for a round one debut against the Kangaroos after kicking three goals while playing between wing and as a third tall inside 50, continuing a strong maiden pre-season in the AFL.

 

[Mofra]

Dogs sweat on scans after defender injured in match sim

Liam Jones left the field early during the Western Bulldogs' match simulation in Maroochydore on Sunday

www.afl.com.au

Low price too.

 

[Soapy V]

Some info from Blues during pre season on Rookies/Cheap players

Jagga Smith will play Rd One. Playing mid/hf in most match sims
Billy Wilson looking very good off HBF. Quick and a smart user. Probably behind Saad, Boyd, Ollie and Cowan for a spot but pushing hard
Ollie killing it at HB. Getting a lot of the ball
Jaxon Binns having great pre season off wing. Can he get past Acres, Doc & Elijah?
O'Keefe a chance to be 2nd ruck. Beating Pittonet in games and looks good
Lucas Camporeale very impressive playing HB/Wing but behind a few others
Ben Camporeale doing well but too many players ahead of him at this stage
Cooper Lord well in mix for mid spot come Rd One
Moir will be close Rd One but not a supercoach type

Other rookies training well but a long way from selection especially early in year

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

He's talking about Davidson for anyone who doesn't want to click on it.

Also, Gerrard looks like he's broadcasting from a hotel bathroom.

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Buss should play now with Jones out for a while.

 

[Mofra]

Buss should play now with Jones out for a while.

Competition from JOD though.

 

[stevebbb]

I reckon a few decent rookies will pop up. Even someone like Prior from Essendon.

I’m losing faith in the mid rookies. I currently have Mills at D2.

I think mid rookies are ok

Jagga locked on-field

Sheldrick looks another good on-field option

We'll get at least 2 or 3 of Allan, Hewett, Erasmus and MHall (I reckon we'll get all 4)

Then maybe one more expensive one (Knevitt?) and you can have Jagga at M5

Can also move Maric from F6 to M5, if there's enough forward rookies (Curtin, Davidson, JoeBerry, Stone?)

 

[King_Steele]

I think mid rookies are ok

Jagga locked on-field

Sheldrick looks another good on-field option

We'll get at least 2 or 3 of Allan, Hewett, Erasmus and MHall (I reckon we'll get all 4)

Then maybe one more expensive one (Knevitt?) and you can have Jagga at M5

Can also move Maric from F6 to M5, if there's enough forward rookies (Curtin, Davidson, JoeBerry, Stone?)

I reckon Tsatas is firming - Lindsay a smoky for HB role

I’ve got Sheldrick in flex atm

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

I think mid rookies are ok

Jagga locked on-field

Sheldrick looks another good on-field option

We'll get at least 2 or 3 of Allan, Hewett, Erasmus and MHall (I reckon we'll get all 4)

Then maybe one more expensive one (Knevitt?) and you can have Jagga at M5

Can also move Maric from F6 to M5, if there's enough forward rookies (Curtin, Davidson, JoeBerry, Stone?)

I’m losing confidence. Even someone like Ashcroft screams the sub. I guess none of this really matters until round one teams.

 

[stevebbb]

I’m losing confidence. Even someone like Ashcroft screams the sub. I guess none of this really matters until round one teams.

The Lions are absolutely stacked and Lashcroft has had some setbacks this preseason. I'm avoiding him.

 

[blueiris]

The Lions are absolutely stacked and Lashcroft has had some setbacks this preseason. I'm avoiding him.

Lash hasn't had any setbacks he was injured pre-Rookie camp due to shoulder surgery has been running but isn't being rushed

 

[stevebbb]

Lash hasn't had any setbacks he was injured pre-Rookie camp due to shoulder surgery has been running but isn't being rushed

Gotcha, cheers.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I think mid rookies are ok

Jagga locked on-field

Sheldrick looks another good on-field option

We'll get at least 2 or 3 of Allan, Hewett, Erasmus and MHall (I reckon we'll get all 4)

Then maybe one more expensive one (Knevitt?) and you can have Jagga at M5

Can also move Maric from F6 to M5, if there's enough forward rookies (Curtin, Davidson, JoeBerry, Stone?)

Lombard probably plays round 1. Might not score well, but you never know.

 

[JDWCE]

Lombard probably plays round 1. Might not score well, but you never know.

Suns early season fixture bodes well though. I still prob wont pick him but have an eye on him for sure

 

[gutsroy]

What about Evil Knevitt?
He been training the house down?

 

[timtimtim]

What about Evil Knevitt?
He been training the house down?

Full rubble mode

 

[Majunga]

Suns early season fixture bodes well though. I still prob wont pick him but have an eye on him for sure

Yeah perfect rookie to jump on if he puts up a 100+ early or after his bye, risky start at 160k.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Dees set to unleash 18yo ‘menace’ on AFL… and he’s ‘already bigger’ than some teammates​

Four senior Demons recently told foxfooty.com.au of Langford’s immediate influence — as well as where he is likely to play — while also heaping praise on fellow highly-touted first-rounder Xavier Lindsay, who’s a player with “special” prospects.

Even Viney admitted Langford had him for size and strength.

“Harvey’s a competitor, which I love. He’s a lot bigger than I am, and stronger,” Viney told Foxfooty.com.au.

“Once he kind of gets his feet at AFL level and picks up the speed of it and a few craft points here and there, he’s going to be a real menace at AFL level.

“I can’t wait to play with him. I think if he keeps tracking the way he is this pre-season, he’s going to be playing pretty early.”

Dees set to unleash 18yo ‘menace’ on AFL… and he’s ‘already bigger’ than some teammates

Dees set to unleash 18yo ‘menace’ on AFL… and he’s ‘already bigger’ than teammates

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Dees set to unleash 18yo ‘menace’ on AFL… and he’s ‘already bigger’ than some teammates​

Four senior Demons recently told foxfooty.com.au of Langford’s immediate influence — as well as where he is likely to play — while also heaping praise on fellow highly-touted first-rounder Xavier Lindsay, who’s a player with “special” prospects.

Even Viney admitted Langford had him for size and strength.

“Harvey’s a competitor, which I love. He’s a lot bigger than I am, and stronger,” Viney told Foxfooty.com.au.

“Once he kind of gets his feet at AFL level and picks up the speed of it and a few craft points here and there, he’s going to be a real menace at AFL level.

“I can’t wait to play with him. I think if he keeps tracking the way he is this pre-season, he’s going to be playing pretty early.”

Dees set to unleash 18yo ‘menace’ on AFL… and he’s ‘already bigger’ than some teammates

Dees set to unleash 18yo ‘menace’ on AFL… and he’s ‘already bigger’ than teammates

www.foxsports.com.au

The kid is a gun I was hoping the Tigers got him with Pick 6 but the Dees swooped.
Locked in at M6 for me.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

The kid is a gun I was hoping the Tigers got him with Pick 6 but the Dees swooped.
Locked in at M6 for me.

For me, I just need to see Langford get some CBA's .....if he's a permanent fwd ....

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Shelrick

Last 5 games in 2023 ....chubby little fella back then, and obviously not fit .....low TOG starting on interchange

But those PPM are impressive

 

[Ed_Gein]

Really hope Sheldrick can stay fit. He fills a need and does look like someone that has a knack of being able to be in the right place at the right time and rack up a bit of ball, but he also seems to get injured a hell of a lot. Maybe the last two years were a bit of bad luck and he can put a solid run of games together this season.