Draft Watcher Knightmare's 2019 Draft Almanac

[Obeanie1]

Philp's. Rantall. Where will they end up in the draft?

 

[Knightmare]

Philp's. Rantall. Where will they end up in the draft?

Rantall is a second round chance. Philps probably comes into consideration more like the third round.

 

[Dan87]

Have heard a bid for Henry could come as early as Sydney's pick 5 ,they're very big on him .

good source?

 

[THE_GUN]

Have heard a bid for Henry could come as early as Sydney's pick 5 ,they're very big on him .

Sydney to double bid
1st Greene then Henry and blow Freo/GWS picks out of the park

 

[Marcel Proust]

One wonders if Greene with request a move to Richmond eventually give the family connection.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Knightmare are you shocked at how good a first year jordan clarke had with geelong?? Had zero pre season due to glandular fever and walked into our side and played well from day one. Did you realise he was that good before the draft??

Are there any similar players of his type in this years first dozen??

 

[Wonderdog]

Hey KN North haven’t had a crumbing fwd since Lindsay Thomas left and were last for ground ball gets in the fwd line in 2019. So I reckon pick 26/27 might be used on a small fwd. Are Elijah Taylor and Kysaiah Pickett around the mark here?

 

[Knightmare]

Knightmare are you shocked at how good a first year jordan clarke had with geelong?? Had zero pre season due to glandular fever and walked into our side and played well from day one. Did you realise he was that good before the draft??

Are there any similar players of his type in this years first dozen??

I knew Clark was good but he has exceeded expectations and looked better more immediately at AFL level than I had expected. In a re-done power rankings I'd be moving him up from where I had him last year.

Hey KN North haven’t had a crumbing fwd since Lindsay Thomas left and were last for ground ball gets in the fwd line in 2019. So I reckon pick 26/27 might be used on a small fwd. Are Elijah Taylor and Kysaiah Pickett around the mark here?

Taylor could be there and would be suitable for selection in that range.

Pickett I personally wouldn't pick inside the top 30, not only because he's so small but his production for a small, talented and influential as he is, isn't of the level I'd expect of someone in that range.

 

[tugga]

Hi Knightmare. Love your work as per usual.
Any chance of Jamieson Rossiter being drafted?

 

[Knightmare]

Hi Knightmare. Love your work as per usual.
Any chance of Jamieson Rossiter being drafted?

Outside chance but a plausible. My prediction is undrafted and a VFL side pick him up.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Sydney to double bid
1st Greene then Henry and blow Freo/GWS picks out of the park

This would be huge for the Dees, turns pick 8 effectively into pick 6 on the open draft. Come on Sydney!

 

[Mutineer]

Knighta do you think over-ager Charlie Sprague might be a chance for at least a rookie spot on an AFL list this draft. He's a player that has had more than his fair share of injuries but has really caught my eye with his skill, goal sense and general footy smarts every time I've seen him play over the last 3 years, reminds me a bit of Stevie Johnson up forward.

 

[Virgin Dog]

What happened with Lachlan Potter this year? Looked like a potential high pick late last year, then just seems to have dropped massively. Seem to recall he was incredibly quick, and a lot of clubs would be desperate for someone with his pace and penetration from his kicking. He got injured later in the year didn't he?

Where would you think he'll be drafted now?​

 

[majortinkle]

The big question is who are St Kilda going to take at 51???

Almost impossible for you to guess correctly I admit, but imagine the kudos if you did....so who do you reckon Knightmare - assuming Nuyon gets picked after 51 who's in the running that might still be available?

 

[blueiris]

Fell that Cooper Stephens is the perfect player for the Lions at 16 besides the Lions having no one besides Zorko as a quick inside midfielder fell the Lions medical staff will back themselves in cooper was considered a top 10 draft prospect before injury as well

 

[Knightmare]

Knighta do you think over-ager Charlie Sprague might be a chance for at least a rookie spot on an AFL list this draft. He's a player that has had more than his fair share of injuries but has really caught my eye with his skill, goal sense and general footy smarts every time I've seen him play over the last 3 years, reminds me a bit of Stevie Johnson up forward.

Sprague had a few good games later in the season but I don't feel has improved enough on where he was at last year and I tend to think there are some others from this draft class who are similar who will be favoured.

Against the odds for me.

What happened with Lachlan Potter this year? Looked like a potential high pick late last year, then just seems to have dropped massively. Seem to recall he was incredibly quick, and a lot of clubs would be desperate for someone with his pace and penetration from his kicking. He got injured later in the year didn't he?
Where would you think he'll be drafted now?

I looked at him coming into the year as a potential second round choice. Can't say he has developed meaningfully to show anymore more than he did last year. Far from certain to get picked up. A late/rookie chance.

The big question is who are St Kilda going to take at 51???

Almost impossible for you to guess correctly I admit, but imagine the kudos if you did....so who do you reckon Knightmare - assuming Nuyon gets picked after 51 who's in the running that might still be available?

Nyuon I like and he should be taken in the national draft.

As per last year, I'm suspecting the Saints go either if there is a notable slider after that slider or otherwise if not for a mature ager. Luke Partington late could fit the profile.

Fell that Cooper Stephens is the perfect player for the Lions at 16 besides the Lions having no one besides Zorko as a quick inside midfielder fell the Lions medical staff will back themselves in cooper was considered a top 10 draft prospect before injury as well

Cooper Stephens has wheels. Big ball winner, but has the acceleration on top of it. Late first round is possible.

 

[Andre the Giant]

Doesnt Gould's combine results concern people here ?

Would a player with such bad results get selected in the 1st round these days ?

Maybe if he was trying! He is a proper footy player, overlook him at your peril.

 

[weltschmerz]

I think Gould looks more muscular and athletic than people give him credit for. He looks tough and strong.

 

[M Malice]

Will Gould is built like Jeremy McGovern, hasn't harmed his career any, love Gould to slide to us at 16.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Looking at this 2015 U15 All-Australian photo you can see Will's already got the thickness.

 

[anotherletdown]

The Swans need some inside help, preferably big bodied but most importantly a player who can get their own ball and has quick hands.

I expect pick 5 effectively picks itself. Young, Kemp, Sarong or Greene - we take whoever is left.

That leaves 25 to get the type I suggested. Who would be the best of that type in the second round?

 

[I got the outside word]

The Swans need some inside help, preferably big bodied but most importantly a player who can get their own ball and has quick hands.

I expect pick 5 effectively picks itself. Young, Kemp, Sarong or Greene - we take whoever is left.

That leaves 25 to get the type I suggested. Who would be the best of that type in the second round?

You traded him to Hawthorn.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

AFL phantom draft two rounds (post trade period): https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/27891050/expanded-afl-phantom-draft-risers-sliders-new-names

Why would Carlton take Jackson rather than Stephens or Robertson?

 

[anotherletdown]

You traded him to Hawthorn.

Not really by choice.... but yes, another one of him would be ideal.

Imagine the Swans with father-son picks who actually wanted to be at the Swans. Add a couple of Dunkley’s, a Mitchell and a Daniher and we’d be in a much better place.

 

[GUMBLETRON]

Will Gould is built like Jeremy McGovern, hasn't harmed his career any, love Gould to slide to us at 16.

He has ten kilos on McGovern.