Competitions Eagles Board 2021 Phantom Draft

[Carbine Chaos]

ROUND ONE

1 Collingwood (matched bid) - Nick Daicos (MID, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 183cm/72kg)
2 North Melbourne - Jason Horne-Francis (MID/FWD, South Adelaide/South Australia, 185cm/81kg)
3 Hawthorn (trade GWS) - Finn Callaghan (MID - Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 189cm/82kg)
4 Western Bulldogs (matched bid) - Sam Darcy (RUCK/KPF - Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 204cm/75kg)
5 GWS (trade WCE Suns) - Neil Erasmus (MID/FWD - Subiaco/Western Australia, 190cm/82kg)
6 Adelaide - Josh Goater (MID/UTL - Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, 190cm/79kg)
7 West Coast (trade GWS Suns) - Matthew Johnson (MID, Subiaco/Western Australia, 192cm/81kg)
8 Fremantle - Josh Rachele (FWD/MID, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, 180cm/78kg)
9 Richmond - Ben Hobbs (MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 183cm/80kg)
10 Richmond (trade Fremantle) - Josh Gibcus (KPD, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 196cm/87kg)
11 St Kilda - Josh Ward (MID, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 181cm/79kg)
12 Gold Coast (trade WCE GWS) - Tyler Sonsie (MID, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 181cm/77kg)
13 Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (MID, Glenelg/South Australia, 187cm/71kg)
14 Port Adelaide - Arlo Draper (UTL, South Adelaide/South Australia, 186cm/75kg)
15 West Coast (trade GWS Suns) - Angus Sheldrick (MID, Claremont/Western Australia, 179cm/88kg)
16 Brisbane - Mac Andrew (RUC, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 200cm/70kg)
17 Fremantle (trade Richmond) - Jacob Van Rooyen (KPF/KPD, Claremont/Western Australia, 193cm/91kg)
18 Sydney - Mitch Knevitt (MID/FWD, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, 193cm/81kg)
19 Melbourne - Jye Amiss (KPF, East Perth/Western Australia, 196cm/83kg)
20 Brisbane - Josh Sinn (DEF/MID, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 186cm/73kg)


ROUND TWO

21 Fremantle - Leek Alleer (KPD, Central District/South Australia, 195cm/84kg)
22 North Melbourne - Rhett Bazzo (KPD/KPF, Swan Districts/Western Australia, 195cm/81kg)
23 Hawthorn - Jesse Motlop (FWD/MID, South Fremantle/Western Australia, 177cm/77kg)
24 Geelong - Campbell Chesser (MID/DEF, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country, 186cm/83kg)
25 Geelong (trade) - Toby Conway (RUC, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, 205cm/97kg)
26 Hawthorn (trade West Coast) - Zac Taylor (MID/FWD, Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, 180cm/74kg)
27 Melbourne (trade Carlton) - Michito Owens (MID/FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 190cm/85kg)
28 Fremantle (trade Richmond) - Darcy Wilmot (DEF, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 183cm/75kg)
29 GWS (matched bid) - Josh Fahey (DEF, GWS Academy, 186cm/76kg)
30 Richmond - Tom Brown (DEF, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, 186cm/74kg)
31 Richmond - Jack Williams (KPF, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 195cm/93kg)
32 Brisbane (trade Gold Coast) - Sam Butler (FWD/MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 184cm/76kg)
33 Sydney - Matthew Roberts (MID/FWD, South Adelaide/South Australia, 183cm/81kg)
34 Geelong - Connor MacDonald (MID, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 184cm/77kg)
35 Adelaide (trade) - Judson Clarke (FWD/MID, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 180cm/70kg)
36 Geelong - Blake Howes (FWD/MID, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 190cm/79kg)
37 Carlton (trade Melbourne) - Marcus Windhager (MID/FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 183cm/82kg)


ROUND THREE

38 Carlton (trade Melbourne) - Cooper Murley (MID/FWD, Norwood/South Australia, 178cm/70kg)
39 Sydney - Brady Hough (UTL, Peel Thunder/Western Australia, 189cm/71kg)
40 Brisbane (trade Gold Coast) - Arthur Jones (MID/FWD, Claremont/Western Australia, 178cm/60kg)
41 North Melbourne - Sam Banks (MID/DEF, Tasmania Devils/Tasmania, 187cm/73kg)
42 Western Bulldogs - Kade Dittmar (MID, East Perth/Western Australia, 186cm/90kg)
43 Essendon - Paul Curtis (FWD, Western Jets/Vic Metro, 183cm/73kg)
44 Western Bulldogs - Sam Skinner (KPD, South Adelaide, 198cm/100kg)
45 West Coast (trade Hawthorn) - Luke Polson (KPF, Peel Thunder/Western Australia, 196cm/92kg)
46 Hawthorn (trade Essendon) - Bailey Rogers (MID, Claremont, 185cm/85kg)
47 GWS - Joshua Clarke (DEF, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 183cm/77kg)


ROUND FOUR

48 West Coast (trade Hawthorn) - James Tunstill (MID, East Perth/Western Australia, 185cm/74kg)
49 Gold Coast (trade Brisbane) - Josh Browne (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 185cm/77kg)
50 Fremantle - Taj Woewodin (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 182cm/77kg)
51 St Kilda - Lachlan Rankin (UTL, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 182cm/70kg)
52 Port Adelaide - Ned Long (MID, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 192cm/88kg)
53 Melbourne (trade Carlton) - Charlie Molan (UTL, Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country, 186cm/83kg)
54 GWS (trade Hawthorn) - Corey Warner (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 182cm/74kg)
55 St Kilda - Hugh Stagg (MID/FWD, Glenelg/South Australia, 180cm/79kg)
56 St Kilda - Blake Schlensog (KPP/RUC, South Fremantle, 199cm/99kg)
57 West Coast - Jack Avery (DEF/MID, Perth/Western Australia, 190cm/83kg)
58 Fremantle - Kai Lohmann (FWD, Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country, 185cm/76kg)
59 Sydney - Ronald Fejo Jnr (MID/FWD, West Adelaide/Northern Territory-Allies, 178cm/70kg)
60 North Melbourne - Youseph Dib (UTL, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 174cm/76kg)
61 Port Adelaide - Lewis Rayson (DEF/MID, Glenelg/South Australia, 181cm/75kg)
62 Western Bulldogs - Richard Farmer (MID/FWD, Subiaco/Western Australia, 173cm/71kg)
63 Port Adelaide - Charlie Dean (KPD, Williamstown, 195cm/86kg)
64 Adelaide - Hugh Jackson (MID, North Adelaide/South Australia, 181cm/70kg)
65 Gold Coast (trade Brisbane) - Shay Linke (FWD/MID, Central District/South Australia, 190cm/79kg)


ROUND FIVE

66 North Melbourne - PASS
67 Collingwood - Jake Soligo (MID/FWD, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 179cm/80kg)
68 Collingwood - Eric Benning (KPF, Carlton/Western Australia, 196cm/85kg)
69 Collingwood - Jase Burgoyne (MID/FWD, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 185cm/65kg)
70 Adelaide - Jordan Lukac (KPF/RUC, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 196cm/89kg)
71 Hawthorn - Matt Hammelmann (KPF, Aspley, 197cm/88kg)
72 Carlton - Blayne O'Loughlin (DEF, North Adelaide/South Australia, 171cm/74kg)
73 Richmond - Alastair Lord (DEF/MID, Norwood/South Australia, 180cm/76kg)
74 Fremantle - Josh Cripps (RUC/KPF, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 199cm/94kg)
75 St Kilda - Patrick Voss (UTL, GWS Academy/Oakleigh Chargers, 192cm/84kg)
76 Essendon (trade Hawthorn) - Miller Bergman (UTL, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 188cm/65kg)
77 Essendon - Luke Nankervis (FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 189cm/76kg)
78 Sydney - Noah Pegoraro (KPD, West Perth, 194cm/88kg)
79 GWS - PASS
80 Brisbane - Jamieson Ballantyne (MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 183cm/79kg)
81 Geelong - Oscar Adams (KPD/RUC, Glenelg/South Australia, 198cm/85kg)
82 Port Adelaide - Luke Strnadica (RUC, East Fremantle, 203cm/103kg)
83 Western Bulldogs - PASS
84 Melbourne - Anthony Caminiti (KPF, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 196cm/83kg)

 

[Falco]

WC take James Tunstill.

Tunstill has made a name for himself as a hard working midfielder capable of breaking opposition lines with his carry and kicking.

After investing in the midfield, and now picking a KPP in Polson, we go back to what I was looking for next - an outside midfielder or utility capable of playing as a flanker / outside mid.

Over to you buddymania

 

[buddymania]

Pick 49 Gold Coast select Josh Browne.
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Midfielder 3/01/2003 | 185cm | 77kg Snapshot: An ultra-consistent midfielder who runs hard and finds plenty of the ball, Browne is one of the most in-form midfielders nationwide. Browne is a player whose form has made him hard to deny for a spot in the top 25, with his ability to win big numbers at a remarkable rate making him one of the most consistent performers in the draft pool at present. He has built on a promising bottom-age campaign with East Fremantle to hit new heights in the WAFL Colts competition, competing with grunt at the contest and running hard to accumulate around the ground in relentless fashion. He is also quite solid defensively on the inside and is the type of player you want on your side, especially among the centre bounce mix. Josh averaged 34 disposals, 4 marks, 6 clearances and kicked 9 goals for the year and was awarded the Jack Clarke medallist.

Josh Browne

Josh Browne became a back-end draft contender after winning the Jack Clarke Medal as the WAFL colts’ best player.

thewest.com.au

 

[buddymania]

Carbine Chaos is up

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Picks stolen left, right and centre! Will have a look when I’m home from dinner.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Actually I’ll leave this for SumaGodCoach to mull over.

Freo bid on Taj Woewodin.

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Actually I’ll leave this for SumaGodCoach to mull over.

Freo bid on Taj Woewodin.

He's all yours

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Unexpected but I’ll take it! Monocle you’re up, I’ll do a write up when home.

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Unexpected but I’ll take it! Monocle you’re up, I’ll do a write up when home.

Quite a few still on the board that I rate higher

 

[Monocle]

Pick # 51. St Kilda. Lachlan Rankin. 182cm 70 kg Utility. Oakleigh Chargers.



The bloodnut has some of the best footskillls in this year draft, Rankin is a highly efficient footballer by foot or hand.
Dual sided and possesses blistering pace and great closing speed, not surprisingly with that closing speed he is a very good tackler.
Very versatile as he can play half back, half forward wing and midfield.
Very high football IQ and brings other players into the game.
Agility and ability to weave in and out of traffic is another feature of his game.

He needs to learn to find the football more often and if he did he would be a first rounder and he needs to build some strength.

I see him projecting as a wingman at the next level.

Players with his outright speed don't usually have as good a footskills on the run as he does, thats his two main points of difference speed and elite ball skills.


bh90210fan Port are up.

 

[bh90210fan]

Pick #52 Port selects - Ned Long

Inside mid 192cm, 88kgs


Ned Long is a tall and strong midfielder who uses his size to advantage in the midfield and up forward, while also proving hard to stop around the ground with his powerful running. Injury cut his year unfortunately short right before he could represent Vic Metro and help enhance his draft stocks like teammate Josh Ward was able to. Sharing comparisons to Josh Dunkley

5

Josh Dunkley

Age

27

Ht

191cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.8

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

3.2

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

7.0

3star

HB

13.7

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

5.3

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

14.2

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

7.0

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

4.0

5star

CL

1.4

4star

and Kyle Langford

4

Kyle Langford

Age

27

Ht

192cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.3

5star

G

0.7

4star

D

17.4

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

3star

G

0.7

4star

D

8.2

2star

K

3.2

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

in terms of size and ability to play midfield and forward, it is that exact aptitude forward of centre that is his staking point compared to other taller midfielders Matthew Johnson and Mitch Knevitt.

 

[bh90210fan]

SumaGodCoach youre up

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Pick 53 - Melbourne - CHARLIE MOLAN

POSITION: Medium Utility

SNAPSHOT: “Arguably the most well-balanced player in terms of footballing traits, Molan puts out consistent four-quarter efforts and can play anywhere on the field, making him the most versatile player going around.”

Charlie Molan is a coach’s dream. The Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels utility is the ultimate team player and one of the most guaranteed locks for playing a role his side needs. His defensive accountability, work rate and versatility make him perfect as that plug-and-play type who can go in any position on the field, and make few mistakes. He might not be the most flashy player and create those memorable offensive moments that everyone can relate to, but if you want a player that gives 100 per cent effort each and every game, and rarely makes a massive blue, then Molan is that player.

STRENGTHS:

+ Defensive accountability
+ Work rate
+ Versatility
+ Consistency
+ Clean skills
+ Evasion

IMPROVEMENTS:

– Hurt factor
– Explosive speed

When watching Molan, the first thought you have is, the fact that there is nothing completely limiting him like some draft prospects. His ball use by hand or foot is clean, he is able to compete in the air or at ground level, he is smart enough to evade opponents to get out of trouble, and his work rate is higher than the majority of players out there. Drop him in the forward line and he kicks scores, put him in defence and he nullifies opponents and mops up, put him in midfield and he wins the ball and is able to execute to teammates cleanly. So with all that said and done, why is Molan perhaps not considered in the top few prospects?

As a whole, Molan just lacks that really damaging trait or aspect. He does not have that explosive speed or real hurt factor that can win a game off his own boot. But in saying that, Molan is underrated for what he does do, because he ticks a lot of boxes. The utility is the type of player every AFL club has had over the years, where they might not receive the outside accolades, but inside the four walls, they are highly valued, and Molan looms as that player. He is consistent with his disposal – be it short, medium or long by foot – as well as his composure by hand to quickly flick on a handball or open up space for a teammate.

From a defensive standpoint, there are few better than Molan for his repeat efforts, great work rate and endurance, and sheer consistency from that aspect. Throw in the versatility, and Molan offers so much to a club that it is worth viewing what he does well, compared to what he might not be able to. His consistency all year for the Rebels and coming through the Vic Country Under 16s and Under 19s program attest to his sheer willingness to succeed, and he is one of those players who will bleed for the jumper, and deserves a chance at the top level.

DRAFT RANGE: 30-60

SUMMARY:

It is anticipated that Charlie Molan will land somewhere in the mid to late draft. He might not bear the elite explosive traits of some others, but for sheer consistency and few flaws, Molan is a far safer draft prospect than a lot of others, and expect a club to take a chance on him. He would undoubtedly impress clubs through the interview stage, and could easily be a leader in the future, and willing to take on any role that is thrust upon him at any level.

daddy_4_eyes

 

[Carbine Chaos]

PICK 50 - FREMANTLE - TAJ WOEWODIN



Around a year ago, if you'd said that Woey Jnr would be a realistic draft shot, you'd likely have been laughed off the park. But a huge improvement in 2021 sees him now guaranteed a spot at the Demons next year, a great achievement for the young fella. This season, he improved his 2020 averages significantly - 12 disposals became 23, 2 tackles became 5, 2 marks became 5, as well as slotting 9 goals for the season. He recently finished 3rd in the East Freo colts, behind Browne who was just taken, in a close run count. Long story short, the kid can play.

He's been working on his contested game and athleticism, making him a solid all-round midfielder, capable of filling multiple roles.

He also performed very well at the WA combine, topping the 20m sprint with a time of 2.89 seconds. Add to all of this his leadership credentials, being the captain of the aforementioned colts side, and you begin to see why he's worthy of a punt in the 50s.

Melbourne's loss is Freo's gain. You're finally home, Taj.

 

[squashface]

Sam Banks writeup for pick 41 for North (lifted from https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/sam-banks/)

POSITION: Midfielder/Defender

SNAPSHOT: “A smooth-moving half-back who can roll through the midfield, Banks is a great decision maker with pinpoint kicking.”

Sam Banks has been a highly-touted Tasmanian prospect for a number of years now since winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award for the Division 2 carnival at the 2019 AFL Under 16 Championships. Banks was a clear star for the Devils, and whilst the past two years have been tough on the Clarence ball-winner, he is a player who remains capable of being a really damaging asset when given the opportunity. With the right development, Banks is a player who in the future, could defy what is looming as a mid-to-late draft selection.

STRENGTHS:
Kicking
Decision making
Athleticism
Upside
Rebounding

IMPROVEMENTS:
Inside game
Defensive pressure

Banks is one of those players who just catches the eye. He does not need a lot of the ball to really impact a contest, and he is best utilised in a run-and-carry role, be it off a wing or half-back. He can play through the midfield as well, but his inside game is still an area which needs more consistency, and considering his ball use and decision making by foot, Banks is a player teams would rather be on the outside receiving, than wasting those talents burrowing in at ground level anyway. This season has been a bit of a write-off for Banks, who has had some injury issues that saw him play just four NAB League Boys games, and three Tasmanian State League (TSL) games for Clarence.

Banks’ last game came on August 14, when he ran out for Clarence and helped the Roos upset Launceston. His full range of pinpoint kicking was on display, hitting targets over various distances. His consistency within games is still a question mark at times, with his involvement from quarter to quarter wavering, though when he is on, he is incredibly damaging and even if not opting to kick, he can open up the game with his line-breaking run, to give-and-go off half-back or in the middle to create scores in transition. Banks has that licence to hit the inboard pass, and his highlights package would be as impressive as any other player.

The areas to round out his game aside from the contested work inside include his defensive pressure, with Banks that receiver who, while he still can attack the contest, is ready to go and utilise that run and carry. Both these areas of improvement come with adding size to his frame, standing at just 73kg (season start). He is a good size at 187cm, and will be a player who can settle into half-back and drive his side forward, with Banks also being a capable marker. That is more his smarts to find space and burn off opponents in transition, but he is the player that teammates like getting the ball in the hands of. If he can get some continuity and is able to build on those knocks on his game, Banks is one who will be one to watch in the future.

DRAFT RANGE: 30-60

SUMMARY:
Sam Banks is the top Tasmanian prospect on offer, and at times opinions vary on where he might land. His strengths – decision making, kicking and athleticism – make him such a damaging prospect with ball-in-hand. Though his question marks – inside game and defensive pressure, amplified by a skinnier frame – are what have him lower down in the AFL Draft pecking order. He has shown enough of the journey to earn a higher draft spot than perhaps where he ends up, and could be a bargain pick for a club willing to iron out his areas of improvement and utilise his strengths.

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

Any chance we can cap each clubs selections at 4? Realistically not many clubs will take more than this in the national draft with the exception of Richmond.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Any chance we can cap each clubs selections at 4? Realistically not many clubs will take more than this in the national draft with the exception of Richmond.

As per the OP, selectors can take as many picks as they wish that are available in the provided order. The phantom is more about sharing player info than total realism. Selectors can pass and drop out when they wish.

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

At pick 54 GWS select Corey Warner

What a slider we have here. Projected as going as early as in the 30's in many mock drafts (but more likely in the 40s), Corey drifting all the way to 54 was very unexpected.
His combine results were outstanding, highlighting his athletic abilities. Combined with his versatility, being able to play both on a wing and in the guts, as well as sublime kicking skills, he provides a lot of scope for an AFL career.



POSITION: Balanced Midfielder

SNAPSHOT: Warner is a hard running midfielder who can play both inside and out, breaking forward with purpose and a penetrating left-foot kick.

There is another ‘C. Warner’ running around in Western Australia, this time of the Corey variety after elder brother Chad was drafted to Sydney in 2019. The hard running midfielder skippered Aquinas College in the PSA football competition this year, while also cracking WAFL League level for four-consecutive games with East Fremantle. He then returned to the Sharks’ Colts side and was a key figure in their run to the preliminary final, providing plenty of run and willing his side forward in big moments. Able to play on either side of midfield, Warner is most often utilised on the wing and featured there for Western Australia’s Under 19s, capping off a strong season where he showed great potential across all competitions. He was also a standout draft combine performer, notching state-high scores in the 2km time trial (6:20), standing vertical jump (76cm), and running vertical jump (100cm).

A productive forward runner, Warner leans on his balanced running capacity to get things going on the attack. He compliments a purposeful first five steps with the work rate to run all day, covering plenty of ground at a high intensity. This allows him to play either side of midfield, generating run and carry on the outer, but also having the toughness and burst to break away from congestion when stationed at stoppages.

STRENGTHS:

+ Endurance
+ Run and carry
+ Kick penetration
+ Inside-outside balance
+ Burst

Write up courtesy https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/corey-warner/

Monocle you're up.

 

[Monocle]

Pick # 54. St Kilda. Hugh Stagg. 180cm 79kg. Mid/Forward. Glenelg.




Stagg is a very good option this late in the draft he has speed and agility, having finished 2nd in speed and 5th for agility in the SA combine.
He has had a good year at Glenelg playing both Under 18's and reserves, in the under 18's he won the competitions F&B .
A genuine midfielder that wins a lot of contested football and dominated the SA 18's in clearance work.
Kicks goals and had a three game haul of three goals a game with a haul of four goals.
Strong leadership at School and Club level.

When Stagg is around he ball....... things happen.

He is a player that hasn't got a lot of love around the BF drafting boards, however I have seen him play half a dozen times and he has impressed me as he is a footballers -footballer in so much as he just know how to read the play and knows where to position himself.
IMO he will surprise a few with his transition to AFL.

He adds genuine speed to a plodding Saints midfield.

 

[Monocle]

Pick. # 55. St Kilda. Blake Schlensog. 199cm 99kg. KPP/Ruck. South Fremantle.




This is in many ways a needs based pick as coming into this trade and draft period the Saints needed depth in KPF KPD and Ruck.

Schlensog provides options in all three categories.
I see him first and foremost as providing replacement cover for the retired Jack Carlisile and Chipper Frawley.
The Saints need KP players right now, as they cant wait for a spindly youngster to develop.

Schlensog has had a very good year at South Fremantle where he played as a key forward, in the ruck but excelled as a KPD.
He deserves a second chance as his stay at Geelong was brief but the quality of his games at South Fremantle in 2021 showed that deserves another go at the AFL, he was touted as being strongly considered by a few Clubs in the mid season draft.

With the new trending of KPP being 200cm so at 199 he fits the bill.

In a year with very few quality KPP options in this draft cohort, it might just give the opportunity to recycle a young tall.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Any chance we can cap each clubs selections at 4? Realistically not many clubs will take more than this in the national draft with the exception of Richmond.

Hawks technically have 6 free spots. I was going to be generous and leave one free for rookie/mid season.

 

[Falco]

At pick 54 GWS select Corey Warner

What a slider we have here. Projected as going as early as in the 30's in many mock drafts (but more likely in the 40s), Corey drifting all the way to 54 was very unexpected.
His combine results were outstanding, highlighting his athletic abilities. Combined with his versatility, being able to play both on a wing and in the guts, as well as sublime kicking skills, he provides a lot of scope for an AFL career.



POSITION: Balanced Midfielder

SNAPSHOT: Warner is a hard running midfielder who can play both inside and out, breaking forward with purpose and a penetrating left-foot kick.

There is another ‘C. Warner’ running around in Western Australia, this time of the Corey variety after elder brother Chad was drafted to Sydney in 2019. The hard running midfielder skippered Aquinas College in the PSA football competition this year, while also cracking WAFL League level for four-consecutive games with East Fremantle. He then returned to the Sharks’ Colts side and was a key figure in their run to the preliminary final, providing plenty of run and willing his side forward in big moments. Able to play on either side of midfield, Warner is most often utilised on the wing and featured there for Western Australia’s Under 19s, capping off a strong season where he showed great potential across all competitions. He was also a standout draft combine performer, notching state-high scores in the 2km time trial (6:20), standing vertical jump (76cm), and running vertical jump (100cm).

A productive forward runner, Warner leans on his balanced running capacity to get things going on the attack. He compliments a purposeful first five steps with the work rate to run all day, covering plenty of ground at a high intensity. This allows him to play either side of midfield, generating run and carry on the outer, but also having the toughness and burst to break away from congestion when stationed at stoppages.

STRENGTHS:

+ Endurance
+ Run and carry
+ Kick penetration
+ Inside-outside balance
+ Burst

Write up courtesy https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/corey-warner/

Monocle you're up.

Bugger - great slider! Nice pick

 

[Falco]

WCE pick:

Jack Avery
Best position: General defence
Height, weight: 190cm, 83kg
Recruited from: Perth
Projected draft range: 30+
Plays like: Tom Stewart
August ranking: Outside-20
Rationale: While Avery was born one year earlier than his peers, he's as fundamentally sound and well-rounded of a defender as you'll find in this draft. Despite playing in defence, Avery led the WAFL Colts with a competition high 34-disposals before transitioning to WAFL League play where he has enjoyed immediate success and looked at home. He plays all facets well, from intercepting, to rebounding, to beating his direct opponent. On the back of the ease with which he has transitioned to WAFL League level and the consistency he has displayed at the level, Avery looms as one of the best plug-and-play options in this draft.
Strengths:
Production
Performances against League opposition
Rate of improvement
Intercept marking
Reading of the ball in flight
Work rate
Strength
One-on-one defence
Versatility to play as a third tall or key defender
Plays taller than his height and can play against key forwards
Negating of opponent's influence
Generate rebound both by foot and with his run and carry
AFL ready-to-go game
Weaknesses:
In-between size as not quite key defence height
Unclear scope to play up the ground

Carbine Chaos youre up mate

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Freo take a bit of a punt on speedy playmaker KAI LOHMANN. Write up will come later.

mattyc75 is up!

 

[Monocle]

Freo take a bit of a punt on speedy playmaker KAI LOHMANN. Write up will come later.

mattyc75 is up!

Very good pick
Fremantle need speed and a tricky forward that can replace Son Son, Lohmann is an ideal replacement.
Great overhead mark and he not only has pace but he also has great endurance.

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

As per the OP, selectors can take as many picks as they wish that are available in the provided order. The phantom is more about sharing player info than total realism. Selectors can pass and drop out when they wish.

I only suggested as I clearly got the Pies, and all I've had to do so far is match a bid, then wait until last again to pick at the draft carcass. Few other clubs similar.