Draft Expert PMBangers' (and ‘friends’) 2022 Draft Board

[PMBangers]

You've got Essendon and West Coast the wrong way around.

Brisbane and Freo's tenuous but that may be the Fletcher thing.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

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Guys.
Bangers mashed his keyboard.

 

[pushintheback]

An exciting addition to my thread for this year, graciously stolen passed on by eDPS, a Rolling Mock Draft! Now please don't take too much from this, the year is young so rankings are naturally all over the place and what each club will be needing by years end will naturally change along with those rankings. From my Point of View, those first 11 Picks were purely putting names to clubs in that range, but from there onwards it became a lot more difficult just because of how many kids are looking good early on, as they start to put themselves into positions ranking wise it'll get easier, but there were about 20 kids in total I considered from the picks of Bevan to Gilbey

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* I apparently got the order of West Coast and Essendon wrong, so now as fans you have the freedom of deciding whether you want to swap the players selected or keep the on you ended up with, enjoy

Great job Bangers. I love this.

 

[Smythe]

Condon was in my top 5 before we found out he was pursuing basketball instead, I imagine he would've held that ranking, even risen if he had developed more consistency as a forward option.

I like what Binns offers, good endurance and runs both ways on the wing, got some leg speed and a super penetrative kick. Can take a grab up forward and can find the goals well too, so I certainly rate him as draftable, just not really sure where abouts I'd rate him

Agreed with Condon. Such a loss to AFL.

 

[ROO DOGG]

An exciting addition to my thread for this year, graciously stolen passed on by eDPS, a Rolling Mock Draft! Now please don't take too much from this, the year is young so rankings are naturally all over the place and what each club will be needing by years end will naturally change along with those rankings. From my Point of View, those first 11 Picks were purely putting names to clubs in that range, but from there onwards it became a lot more difficult just because of how many kids are looking good early on, as they start to put themselves into positions ranking wise it'll get easier, but there were about 20 kids in total I considered from the picks of Bevan to Gilbey

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* I apparently got the order of West Coast and Essendon wrong, so now as fans you have the freedom of deciding whether you want to swap the players selected or keep the on you ended up with, enjoy

Would be happy with either as long as we draft a midfielder.

 

[M Malice]

Hey PMB who has the skills/best vision/calmest user of the footy by foot in the prospective draft pool this year, is Ashcroft up there? Looking for another McCluggage.

 

[PMBangers]

Hey PMB who has the skills/best vision/calmest user of the footy by foot in the prospective draft pool this year, is Ashcroft up there? Looking for another McCluggage.

Ashcroft is up there when not under pressure, but does rush at times with a particularly combative opponent. Hard to really pinpoint anyone as it stands because of how early it is and the fact players have gone through role changes for the season. Conrad Williams (Freemantle NGA) and Finn Emile-Brennan (Melbourne NGA) are two that come to mind, Darcy Edmends is another that I think is pretty composed as well.

 

[briztoon]

Ashcroft is up there when not under pressure, but does rush at times with a particularly combative opponent. Hard to really pinpoint anyone as it stands because of how early it is and the fact players have gone through role changes for the season. Conrad Williams (Freemantle NGA) and Finn Emile-Brennan (Melbourne NGA) are two that come to mind, Darcy Edmends is another that I think is pretty composed as well.

While you’re here, how deep is the KPD pool this year?

I know there are a lot of quality KPF’s and rucks, but haven’t heard much about the tall defenders, beyond Busslinger.

We’ll probably be looking for a couple of KPP’s with late picks this year.

 

[PMBangers]

While you’re here, how deep is the KPD pool this year?

I know there are a lot of quality KPF’s and rucks, but haven’t heard much about the tall defenders, beyond Busslinger.

We’ll probably be looking for a couple of KPP’s with late picks this year.

Along with small forwards and to a degree general defenders I think it's a thin draft for KPD's, as it stands Busslinger is the clear standout, I think Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong) and Lewis Hayes (Eastern) are good options from the second round onward, although Hustwaite is more based on height given he plays more as a tall flanker. Past there, James Van Es (GWV) is capable but not really a high potential pick imo, Brodie Tuck and Koby Cockshell are two that have played more forward recently but I think would be good down back and have shown they are good down there. I think Harry Barnett could be trained as a defender long term as well but he's probably too good in the Ruck or would require too high of a pick to do it

 

[Mutineer]

Ashcroft is up there when not under pressure, but does rush at times with a particularly combative opponent. Hard to really pinpoint anyone as it stands because of how early it is and the fact players have gone through role changes for the season. Conrad Williams (Freemantle NGA) and Finn Emile-Brennan (Melbourne NGA) are two that come to mind, Darcy Edmends is another that I think is pretty composed as well.

If they don't have to be mids Glenelg's Jakob Ryan is pretty special.

 

[PMBangers]

If they don't have to be mids Glenelg's Jakob Ryan is pretty special.

Indeed, would love to see him in a competitive game to see how he handles added pressure

 

[theGav56]

I'll give a different view of the game as it is easy to get seduced by the stats. Make no mistake about it Oakleigh dominated the game and at no stage was the game ever in threat. Oakleigh have a very strong team with match winners across every line. Yes Eastern got close but TBH its a false economy.

The Oakleigh mids showed the Eastern mids what the standard is if they are to be considered in the first rnd of the draft. Tsatsas gets plenty of the ball every week, however, according to his reactions he would agree that he needs to tidy up his disposal by foot. He had an opportunity to kick a great goal on the run from 50m but shanked it. Having said this the kid is a gun and if you can average 35 disposals per week you can play the game...at this stage he is a monty to go top 5. Tsatsas rightly named in the best.

The Oakleigh backs dominated the D50 and this is evident in Badr, Philactides & Weddle being named in Oakleigh's best. While they are not high possession winners they move well and are, calm and clean with the ball by foot and hand. Whereas the Eastern backs tended to panic a little, but the ball was coming into Eastern's D50 a lot and very fast at times. I will also point out that the Eastern backs have high stats as Oakleigh kicked 21 points. IMO kick ins should not be counted as a stat Having said this I do like Verrell and Hayes. Both can take a strong contested marks.

Up fwd Oakleigh wasted a lot of opportunities, hence the 10-21 scoreline. Voulanis, Jefferson & O'sullivan all showing traits that AFL clubs would like. Jefferson could have put his name at the top of the list if he had kicked straight (0.6), while he was not on target he certainly gave Eastern a lot of headaches.

Eastern had some nice tall fwds as well. Weatherill on debut (2005) with 2 goals and I really liked the move of Leiu from down back to fwd kicking 2 goals. He could be a smokey for the mid season draft Watson was injured so this allowed some freedom up fwd for Eastern but the 37 I50's probably says they need more grunt from the mids to challenge Oakleigh next time.

Anymore info about Leiu?

 

[briztoon]

Along with small forwards and to a degree general defenders I think it's a thin draft for KPD's, as it stands Busslinger is the clear standout, I think Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong) and Lewis Hayes (Eastern) are good options from the second round onward, although Hustwaite is more based on height given he plays more as a tall flanker. Past there, James Van Es (GWV) is capable but not really a high potential pick imo, Brodie Tuck and Koby Cockshell are two that have played more forward recently but I think would be good down back and have shown they are good down there. I think Harry Barnett could be trained as a defender long term as well but he's probably too good in the Ruck or would require too high of a pick to do it

Thanks for the reply PMBangers. Considering we’ll be picking at the back end of the draft, it’s simply best KPP available.

 

[Wild Bill]

While you’re here, how deep is the KPD pool this year?

I know there are a lot of quality KPF’s and rucks, but haven’t heard much about the tall defenders, beyond Busslinger.

We’ll probably be looking for a couple of KPP’s with late picks this year.

With a potential 1 and late teen to match any picks will be very late. It actually will be a decent effort not to go into negative.

 

[ROO DOGG]

I want the eagles to draft Sheezel just so I can scream his name every time he kicks a goal. my wife will say.... are the eagles loosing again. it'd be fun

 

[briztoon]

With a potential 1 and late teen to match any picks will be very late. It actually will be a decent effort not to go into negative.

I’m guessing we’ll probably have a future second round pick up for trade, for points this year.

I’m hoping we end up with 4 second round picks and a third round pick for matching.

 

[PMBangers]

Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 3

Round 3 of the NAB League saw talent showcased from five states and territories. We highlight some of the weekend's top performers.

central.rookieme.com

By: Declan Reeve

Sandringham Dragons:

#3 Will Ashcroft

Ashcroft continued on from his Round 2 performance with another strong showing, leading the game for disposals with 36 across the four quarters. Ashcroft was challenged early on with the intensity of the GWS midfield, but adjusted quickly to the pressure and started to move the ball more effectively when he won it. Ashcroft showed off some quick bursts of speed out of congestion through the game, especially out of stoppages where he’d get himself into space and deliver well forward by foot, or when winning center clearances he’d often look to release his wingers by hand after drawing in their opponent. Ashcroft also showed he can hit the scoreboard when it the right positions, getting his first from a 50 meter penalty to the goal square, with his second coming from an impressive chain of play which he started from half back, releasing the ball by hand and getting it back multiple times and capping it off with a good shot on the run from about 40 out.

#8 Hugo Hall-Kahan

The over-ager continued his hot start to the season as a deep forward, once again showing off his strong athletic base with his ability to get separation from his opponents in the forward line and presenting as a strong marking option all game. Hall-Kahan seemed to spend more time pushing up the ground than he has done in the last two rounds, getting a few of his touches between the arcs and entering 50 with good ball use and speed.

#14 Cameron Mackenzie

The St. Kilda NGA prospect was once again influential, particularly in the forward half of the ground, using his speed and agility to bring the ball out of congestion and use the ball well. Mackenzie’s ability to weight his disposals for the speed of his teammates was impressive, knowing when to put as much penetration on a kick as he could or whether to chip it for a teammate to run onto easily which made his disposals damaging. Mackenzie wasn’t afraid to crack in and pull the ball out of packs either, comfortably able to win it amongst numbers and work it out of traffic.

#15 Ben Hempel

Hempel just continues to grow into his role as a winger more and more each week, having switched from a back flanker last year he registered a season high disposal tally. Hempel’s penetration by foot is what catches the eye the most, generally winning the ball in space which allowed him time to compose himself before getting the ball forward. As the game went on, Hempel got more involved and began to apply himself more to the contest, showing off his ability to win it and then use it well by hand to release it to runners. Hempel also presented himself as a marking option more, capitalising on the unimpeded kick with penetrating kicks forward.

#16 Harry Sheezel

Arguably the ‘breakout’ performance we had been waiting for from the AFL Academy member, Sheezel finished the day at 4.3, showing plenty of promising signs with his constant activity in the forward 50. Sheezel showed that he has multiple avenues to goal, his first coming from an impressive front and centre where he took the ball in the air and quickly snapped for a goal, and the other 3 coming from marks where he showed off an impressive ability to get separation on the lead, and some nice one-on-one bodywork to get in front of his opponent and hold marks. Even when not having shots on goal, Sheezel managed to get himself involved as he presented for leads well up the ground, and looked to move the ball to more central teammates later in the game.

#28 Ryley Sanders

Sanders really came to life in the second half of the game when he was moved into a more prominent on-ball position, with his positioning and work around stoppages being key to how he plays. Sanders work through traffic is extremely impressive, seemingly unable to be tackled at times as he moved around opponents to get the ball out well, and at times able to stop on the spot and hit impressive kicks out of contests. He also showed off an impressive burst of speed to get out of congestion at times, able to quickly get away from opponents at the flick of a switch.

GIANTS Academy:

#3 Harvey Thomas

Thomas added a touch of class that no one else quite could to the GWS side through the game, as the under-ager played a key part in a few of the Giants attacking plays with well weighted kicks and clean hands to teammates. Despite standing at just 175 cm, Thomas worked hard to be a marking target for his teammates, looking to spread across the ground to mark in space and run it forward before moving it on.

#16 Harry Rowston

A hard at it midfielder, Rowston was one that was consistently in and under around packs, but still managed to display some class with his disposal. Whilst the tackling endeavour and hardball wins were impressive, Rowston’s work rate away from the ball stood out the most on the ground, constantly following opponents to ensure they didn’t get the ball in transition, and working hard to impact marking contests and stop Sandringham moving the ball forward easily.

#18 Luke Lawrence

Whilst not a ‘flashy’ player, Lawrence was the Giants best on ground with a non-stop work rate and constant presence around the ball. Lawrence just got from contest-to-contest and was continually impactful, whether it was winning the ball in close and moving it out by hand, or applying pressure on an opponent that thought they had an easy run forward, he was there. Whilst Lawrence’s ball use wasn’t always convincing, particularly by foot, he always managed to get it to the right spot even under pressure. Lawrence managed to kick an impressive early goal, as he got the ball just outside of the forward 50 mark and showed a good burst of speed to get around an opponent, quickly slotting the goal from about 45 out.

By: Declan Reeve

Gippsland Power:

#5 Bailey Humphrey

Marked as one to watch coming into the season, Humphrey continued on his red hot start to the year with 4 goals and 20 disposals in what can only be described as a complete performance. Humphrey brings a hard edge when running through the midfield, constantly seen in and under packs and winning the hard ball then moving it forward with a quick kick, or sometimes handing it out to runners. Humphrey was obviously impactful when given time up forward, showing off his strength one on one and in the air with some impressive grabs on the way to his 4 goals.

#6 Mitchell Moschetti

The over-ager was impressive as a first possession winner against the Swans, able to read the ball well off the rucks hands to grab it from the air and hand out well to runners quickly. Moschetti’s decision making when in the thick of the contest stood out amongst the crowd, where other players seemed happy to go for distance on their kicks under pressure, Moschetti was balanced with his disposals, generally giving off a good handball option and only kicking long as a last resort.

#9 Zane Duursma

Whilst Duursma didn’t win a heap of the footy, he managed to hurt with all his disposals and played a crucial role in the attacking half through the game. Duursma constantly flew for marks when the ball came in his area, holding some impressive ones including a speccy in the goal square, but following up superbly at ground level on the ones he didn’t hold. Duursma’s defensive work also stood out, running hard for tackles and getting rewarded with a couple of holding the ball free kicks for his efforts.

#10 Jonti Schuback

In a day where the Gippsland defenders were rarely challenged, it was Schuback’s work in offence that stood out and saw him end up one of the more influential players on field. Schuback regularly pushed up the ground to intercept or win the ball in more dangerous positions and regularly showed off his strong disposal by foot going forward, getting good penetration for his teammates. Schuback was proactive in trying to move the ball forward quickly, often looking to run past teammates for a releasing handball in space so he could use his speed to get it long. When Schuback was challenged defensively he stood up well, able to get himself out of trouble and use the ball safely when under pressure.

#22 Archer Reid

Arguably a ‘breakout’ game of sorts, Reid registered three goals for the game but assisted many others as his aerial game proved too much for the Swans Academy to match through the game. Reid just lead hard all game, pushing up out of the 50 at times to act as a link up target, following up with good use by foot to give his teammates opportunities on goal. What’s most remarkable about Reid is his ability at ground level for a 201 cm prospect, it was rare that Archer couldn’t hold onto the ball in the air, but the few times he couldn’t he beat opponents at ground level to move the ball on, even getting his second goal from spoiling a marking attempt, following up on the ground and dribbling from the boundary line.

Swans Academy:

#10 Indhi Kirk

The father-son prospect had a strong display spending most of his game time on the wing, positioning well throughout to be in a good position for a releasing handball, or even at times taking intercept marks outside of the forward 50 to send the ball right back in. Kirk’s ball use was a standout on the day, clean both by foot and hand even under pressure, and very rarely not weighting the ball perfectly for his teammates. Despite looking most comfortable in an outside role, it was promising to see that Kirk was willing to go into the contest in an attempt to the win the ball when it was his time to.

#32 Caiden Cleary

One to watch for the 2023 draft, Cleary was the Swans main stoppage player through the game as he regularly attacked the contest at speed and beat more mature opponents in attempts to win a hard ball. It was Cleary’s speed that caught the eye the most, managing to win the ball in tight and then burst away into space to get the Swans moving quickly. Cleary’s hands in close were impressive, often one to find a teammate in space even when surrounded by opponents himself.

 

[Jen2310]

An exciting addition to my thread for this year, graciously stolen passed on by eDPS, a Rolling Mock Draft! Now please don't take too much from this, the year is young so rankings are naturally all over the place and what each club will be needing by years end will naturally change along with those rankings. From my Point of View, those first 11 Picks were purely putting names to clubs in that range, but from there onwards it became a lot more difficult just because of how many kids are looking good early on, as they start to put themselves into positions ranking wise it'll get easier, but there were about 20 kids in total I considered from the picks of Bevan to Gilbey

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* I apparently got the order of West Coast and Essendon wrong, so now as fans you have the freedom of deciding whether you want to swap the players selected or keep the on you ended up with, enjoy

Jefferson? Never heard of him haha How tall?

eta:

That Hollands selection would be perfect for the suns, given they have his brother.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Jefferson? Never heard of him haha How tall?

That selection would be perfect for the suns, given they have his brother.

That's Joel Jeffrey.

Jefferson.
Jeffrey.

No connection.

 

[Jen2310]

That's Joel Jeffrey.

Jefferson.
Jeffrey.

No connection.

Sorry, my two statements I should have been clear I was referring to two different things.

Jefferson referring to the pies selection.
And Hollands referring to the suns selection (which would be perfect for them)

 

[eDPS]

Jefferson? Never heard of him haha How tall?

eta:

That Hollands selection would be perfect for the suns, given they have his brother.

194cm, kicked 0.6 on the weekend which could have been a big day for him. One of the best key position talents in the draft, a very good contested mark despite his light build and can just as easily play down back aswell.

 

[Jen2310]

194cm, kicked 0.6 on the weekend which could have been a big day for him. One of the best key position talents in the draft, a very good contested mark despite his light build and can just as easily play down back aswell.

Hopefully he grows a bit. Would prefer 197-199cm, as atm thats not much taller than Mihochek.

 

[eDPS]

Hopefully he grows a bit. Would prefer 197-199cm, as atm thats not much taller than Mihochek.

Not sure he will grow anymore as he was 194cm last year aswell, he does play a bit taller though with his reach.

 

[pushintheback]

PMBangers do u know when the state squads will be released? I know an initial 18 or so has been named but when will we get to see the extended squads?

 

[PMBangers]

PMBangers do u know when the state squads will be released? I know an initial 18 or so has been named but when will we get to see the extended squads?

Closer to Champs starting, I assume we'll get the normal trial matches the week before the opening game here in VIC, SA and WA generally get there's out about a month before and the Allies I'm not certain about, but I'm assuming at the end of the Northern States run of NAB League games