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Round One Selections
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    • 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)
     
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  • Index
    • Geelong with pick 34 - Connor MacDonald (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country)
    Midfielder, 184cm, 77kg

    A ball-winner inside midfielder who produces week in week out at stoppages. What does that look like? He a    veraged nearly 30 disposals, 14 contested possessions and 5.5 clearances in the 4 NAB Cup matches and was the leading possession winner for Vic Country in their second trial game. He has a great work rate and can play burst away from stoppages as well as deliver the defensive pressure work when playing inside mid.

    He shows great decision making at stoppages, uses his long hand passes to create space and options as well as shorter flick out passes. His kicking is acceptable (accuracy OK but occasionally blazes away), time in development will improve his kicking efficiency as the basics are there and he learns to take more time kicking which will come. He might be trying too hard as he has a lovely long kick and is sometimes too keen to show it off. One of his strongest attributes is his tackling. Like a dog with a bone, he refuses to let go in his tackling and as he develops greater upper body strength as all draftees do, this will only get more ferocious.

    In the interviews, a couple of recruiters have made reference to his character in interviews, not easy when living in a COVID world.

    With Selwood, Dangerfield and getting on in years, the Cats needed to address this as a priority.

    Knifey Spoony - you are up for the Crows pick
     

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    Pick 35 - Adelaide Football Club select
    Judson Clarke
    179/69 Small Forward/ Outside mid
    Dandenong Stingrays

    Full write up once my rage at missing Roberts subsides

    AsterixTheGaul I believe you are up again
     
    Geelong with pick 36 - Blake Howes (Sandringham Dragons)
    Forward/midfielder, 190cm, 79kg

    This is called a midfielders draft but there is value in other areas. Pleased to be able to take Howes who offers some polish and excitement. He is a perfect person to play alongside McDonald as Howes will be the natural outlet for him, either receiving by hand coming off a wing or as a target to hit up and capitalise on his strong marking in the forward line.

    Recently converted to the wing has showcased his athleticism with the abridged combine demonstrating his leap, speed and endurance. He offers versatility therefore allowing him to make an impact all over the ground. Seen mainly as a forward up until recently, the criticism was his tendency to fade out in patches. His end to the NAB Cup season saw him play more as an outside winger averaging 22 touches 6 marks, 6 score involvements and kicking 2 goals across 2 matches.

    At only 79 kg, there will be scope for him to build a decent mass on his 190cm frame and help him improve in contested possession.

    Over to you maxrm for Carlton
     
    Zac Taylor write up as promised.
    A player with real football smarts, very quick of mind and arguably the most skilled player in the draft. (My other two recruits to date aren't too bad either ;) )
    Evasive and for not the biggest guy, shows potential on the inside too.
    I have a type, Hawks have a need...Lets win lots of footy.

    Profile/s from the experts;

    Rookieme/Draft Central

    POSITION: Midfielder/Small Forward

    SNAPSHOT: “A crafty small prospect with outstanding vision, skills and decision making, Taylor has no trouble finding the ball and makes things happen in possession.”

    One of the players who hit peak form just as Victoria’s season was shut down, Zac Taylor produced incredible numbers towards the back-end of 2021. Having made a steady start to the year rotating forward from midfield, he began to take full toll around the ball and eventually featured among a stacked Vic Metro centre bounce mix. The 180cm talent took out Calder Cannons’ best and fairest award and was named in the NAB League team of the year, capping a super campaign which has seen him rise into second round contention. With clean skills and one of the best kicks going around, Taylor is a creative player who can hurt the opposition with ball in hand.

    STRENGTHS:

    + Skills
    + Smarts
    + Kicking
    + Evasion
    + Work rate



    IMPROVEMENTS:

    – Strength
    – Inside game

    While he will likely be made to spend plenty of time in the front half, Taylor arguably does his best work in midfield. He showcased that with a super run of form in the NAB League, where he averaged 34.3 disposals, 7.0 marks, 6.0 tackles, and 5.6 inside 50s across a three-game stretch. In that run, Taylor not only let his strengths shine, but also proved his areas of growth were coming along nicely.

    Looking at Taylor’s best traits, he has all the smarts and skills expected of high-level small prospects. He’s the type of player who looks to get creative with every touch, carving space around him and delivering effective disposals by hand and foot. His kicking is particularly notable, with Taylor exactly the man you want sending the ball inside attacking 50.

    A handy aide to Taylor’s production is his vision and evasive technique. As a clever and slippery small, he is seldom caught in possession and often looks to navigate through congestion first, before assessing his options and hitting a target. With that ability to manufacture a bit of time, Taylor is able to consistently make good decisions and execute his skills cleanly.

    On the flip-side, Taylor has been working on his inside game. It is listed as an improvement but arguably is not a weakness and moreso an area Taylor can continue to enhance. At 74kg, he will likely need to put on a bit of size before experiencing the rigours of AFL-level midfield work, which may see him gain an initiation up forward or on the outside. Though, during the latter parts of 2021, he showed a nice balance in his ball winning and does not play a strength-based style given his ability to escape trouble with agility.

    Having spent a good amount of time in the forward half during his Under 16 and 19 representative duties, and in Calder colours, Taylor could also look to impact the scoreboard a touch more. He is certainly capable of finding the goals, but is more often the one assisting inside attacking 50 or working high up the ground. That was shown as he only registered one major score in seven NAB League games this year.



    SUMMARY:

    A player who suits the modern game with his quick thinking and efficient ball use, Taylor is one of the more intriguing small prospects to consider. With the toughness, ball winning ability, and work rate to play midfield, he may have to find his way in there through other roles but has the versatility to do so. The draft crop is very even around the range he sits, and Taylor looms as a handy second round option who could provide great value given his professionalism and growing ability.


    Knightmare
    14. Zac Taylor
    Best position:     Balanced midfielder
    Height, weight: 180cm, 74kg
    Recruited from: Calder Cannons
    Projected draft range: 15-45
    Plays like: Jy Simpkin
    September ranking: 13
    Rationale: With one of the strongest closes to the NAB League season, the only question is what Taylor could have produced had the season extended longer. One of the most productive and complete midfielders in this draft, Taylor ended his NAB League campaign with 37 disposals, 22 contested possessions and 11 clearances in a 10-point win against Murray. Taylor's drop can be attributed to the rise of others.
    Strengths:
    Production
    Precise and damaging kick
    Vision to hit meaningful targets around the ground and inside 50m
    Decision making under pressure
    Distribution by hand
    Composure with ball in hand
    Speed
    Agility
    Evasion
    Inside/outside midfield balance
    Contested ball winning
    Weaknesses:
    Limited scoreboard impact
    Unclear forward capabilities
    Lack of height and size


    Twomey


    Midfielder
    180cm/74kg
    31/1/03
    Calder Cannons/Vic Metro

    Taylor produced a really good draft year that will see him be in top-25 discussions. The classy smaller midfielder just finds the footy and knows what to do with it. He averaged 26 disposals in Calder's NAB League season and he also produced some big games, including a 37-disposal and 11-clearance outing. His kicking stands out: Taylor rarely misses a target and simply makes good decisions.
     
    *Trade Accepted*

    Gold Coast have continued their trade partnership with the Brisbane Lions and have traded out pick 40 for picks 49+65.
     
    ArdentEagle said:
    Zac Taylor write up as promised.
    A player with real football smarts, very quick of mind and arguably the most skilled player in the draft. (My other two recruits to date aren't too bad either ;) )
    Evasive and for not the biggest guy, shows potential on the inside too.
    I have a type, Hawks have a need...Lets win lots of footy.

    Profile/s from the experts;

    Rookieme/Draft Central

    POSITION: Midfielder/Small Forward

    SNAPSHOT: “A crafty small prospect with outstanding vision, skills and decision making, Taylor has no trouble finding the ball and makes things happen in possession.”

    One of the players who hit peak form just as Victoria’s season was shut down, Zac Taylor produced incredible numbers towards the back-end of 2021. Having made a steady start to the year rotating forward from midfield, he began to take full toll around the ball and eventually featured among a stacked Vic Metro centre bounce mix. The 180cm talent took out Calder Cannons’ best and fairest award and was named in the NAB League team of the year, capping a super campaign which has seen him rise into second round contention. With clean skills and one of the best kicks going around, Taylor is a creative player who can hurt the opposition with ball in hand.

    STRENGTHS:

    + Skills
    + Smarts
    + Kicking
    + Evasion
    + Work rate



    IMPROVEMENTS:

    – Strength
    – Inside game

    While he will likely be made to spend plenty of time in the front half, Taylor arguably does his best work in midfield. He showcased that with a super run of form in the NAB League, where he averaged 34.3 disposals, 7.0 marks, 6.0 tackles, and 5.6 inside 50s across a three-game stretch. In that run, Taylor not only let his strengths shine, but also proved his areas of growth were coming along nicely.

    Looking at Taylor’s best traits, he has all the smarts and skills expected of high-level small prospects. He’s the type of player who looks to get creative with every touch, carving space around him and delivering effective disposals by hand and foot. His kicking is particularly notable, with Taylor exactly the man you want sending the ball inside attacking 50.

    A handy aide to Taylor’s production is his vision and evasive technique. As a clever and slippery small, he is seldom caught in possession and often looks to navigate through congestion first, before assessing his options and hitting a target. With that ability to manufacture a bit of time, Taylor is able to consistently make good decisions and execute his skills cleanly.

    On the flip-side, Taylor has been working on his inside game. It is listed as an improvement but arguably is not a weakness and moreso an area Taylor can continue to enhance. At 74kg, he will likely need to put on a bit of size before experiencing the rigours of AFL-level midfield work, which may see him gain an initiation up forward or on the outside. Though, during the latter parts of 2021, he showed a nice balance in his ball winning and does not play a strength-based style given his ability to escape trouble with agility.

    Having spent a good amount of time in the forward half during his Under 16 and 19 representative duties, and in Calder colours, Taylor could also look to impact the scoreboard a touch more. He is certainly capable of finding the goals, but is more often the one assisting inside attacking 50 or working high up the ground. That was shown as he only registered one major score in seven NAB League games this year.



    SUMMARY:

    A player who suits the modern game with his quick thinking and efficient ball use, Taylor is one of the more intriguing small prospects to consider. With the toughness, ball winning ability, and work rate to play midfield, he may have to find his way in there through other roles but has the versatility to do so. The draft crop is very even around the range he sits, and Taylor looms as a handy second round option who could provide great value given his professionalism and growing ability.


    Knightmare
    14. Zac Taylor
    Best position:     Balanced midfielder
    Height, weight: 180cm, 74kg
    Recruited from: Calder Cannons
    Projected draft range: 15-45
    Plays like: Jy Simpkin
    September ranking: 13
    Rationale: With one of the strongest closes to the NAB League season, the only question is what Taylor could have produced had the season extended longer. One of the most productive and complete midfielders in this draft, Taylor ended his NAB League campaign with 37 disposals, 22 contested possessions and 11 clearances in a 10-point win against Murray. Taylor's drop can be attributed to the rise of others.
    Strengths:
    Production
    Precise and damaging kick
    Vision to hit meaningful targets around the ground and inside 50m
    Decision making under pressure
    Distribution by hand
    Composure with ball in hand
    Speed
    Agility
    Evasion
    Inside/outside midfield balance
    Contested ball winning
    Weaknesses:
    Limited scoreboard impact
    Unclear forward capabilities
    Lack of height and size


    Twomey


    Midfielder
    180cm/74kg
    31/1/03
    Calder Cannons/Vic Metro

    Taylor produced a really good draft year that will see him be in top-25 discussions. The classy smaller midfielder just finds the footy and knows what to do with it. He averaged 26 disposals in Calder's NAB League season and he also produced some big games, including a 37-disposal and 11-clearance outing. His kicking stands out: Taylor rarely misses a target and simply makes good decisions.
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    If Zac is there in the real draft for west coast at 29, I’d happily take him. Great prospect.
     
    daddy_4_eyes said:
    You know what, this pick matching crap has confused the fk out of me. I thought I was holding #4 and WCE somehow got their hands on pick 6 to trade to me.

    Falco swindled me!
    Click to expand...
    Just catching up on this thread, but your trading is reminiscent of Collingwood trading to get Mundy and ending up with Mayne. 😂😂
     
    daddy_4_eyes said:
    When this trade was offered I checked the picks to see why he'd be offering such a good deal for GWS. Was he trying to get in ahead of Freo? Was he trying to just have a couple concentrated early picks? WCE didn't have the picks he was trading "out", so I figured he was arranging a 3-team trade to make it happen & promptly accepted the offer before he could back out.

    My very own Chris Mayne trade moment :sob:
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    Sh!t, beaten too it. One day I will have an original thought 🤷😂
     
    12 hours up. With 37, maxrm bids on St. Kilda NGA prospect Marcus Windhager, the next on my list.

    If Monocle is feeling generous, you can choose to match/not match slowly to allow maxrm a chance to change this pick. Up to you. :)
     

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    Carbine Chaos said:
    12 hours up. With 37, maxrm bids on St. Kilda NGA prospect Marcus Windhager, the next on my list.

    If Monocle is feeling generous, you can choose to match/not match slowly to allow maxrm a chance to change this pick. Up to you. :)
    Click to expand...

    I will pass on matching that pick.
     
    With pick # 39 sydney pick
    Brady hough
    There's a few other i strongly considered but went with this guy
    He's versatile can play back,forward and mid to a high level.can impact with each possession
    Would like him at the eagles
    Obeanie1

    Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
     
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