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

[pushintheback]

What's Cooper Harvey's draft range?

this year is his draft year.

 

[Wild Bill]

this year is his draft year.

Yep - by draft range I was asking where approx will his bid come?

 

[PMBangers]

Yep - by draft range I was asking where approx will his bid come?

Anywhere from the second round onwards at a guess

 

[pushintheback]

Yep - by draft range I was asking where approx will his bid come?

Apologies I wasn’t wearing my glasses. No glasses range = age

 

[footyheaven]

I can't say i noted him down much

I watched that game on the weekend and I agree, he didn’t stand out to me either.
A topic close to my heart, small forwards (position I played), who are the players looking good so far that are 2022 draft eligible….I watched a half of the practice game 2 weeks ago between Calder and Oakleigh and there was a small forward for Oakleigh that looked quick and clean with the ball

 

[godogs2020]

I watched that game on the weekend and I agree, he didn’t stand out to me either.
A topic close to my heart, small forwards (position I played), who are the players looking good so far that are 2022 draft eligible….I watched a half of the practice game 2 weeks ago between Calder and Oakleigh and there was a small forward for Oakleigh that looked quick and clean with the ball

Blake Drury, Jack O’Sullivan (Oakleigh) both have impacted scoreboard in previous weeks. Matthew Payne (Western) and Harry Sheezel (Sandrigham) both impressive medium forwards who can impact scoreboard.

 

[PMBangers]

I watched that game on the weekend and I agree, he didn’t stand out to me either.
A topic close to my heart, small forwards (position I played), who are the players looking good so far that are 2022 draft eligible….I watched a half of the practice game 2 weeks ago between Calder and Oakleigh and there was a small forward for Oakleigh that looked quick and clean with the ball

You're likely talking about Riley Voulanas who's linked to Collingwoods NGA. Drury, Curry, O'Sullivan and Davey Jnr (Essendon FS) are others that rotate through the forward line and guts. Its not an overly deep pool for true small forwards, mostly Medium Forwards (183 cm+) atm, but Matthew Payne from Western has been kicking a few recently, Jacob Konstanty from Gippsland was good last season. Darcy Jones from Swan Districts in WA is more a winger at this stage but could play as SmallForward at WAFL seniors level/ for WA, and Chase Bourne is more a natural small forward linked to Freos NGA playing for South Fremantle

 

[footyheaven]

You're likely talking about Riley Voulanas who's linked to Collingwoods NGA. Drury, Curry, O'Sullivan and Davey Jnr (Essendon FS) are others that rotate through the forward line and guts. Its not an overly deep pool for true small forwards, mostly Medium Forwards (183 cm+) atm, but Matthew Payne from Western has been kicking a few recently, Jacob Konstanty from Gippsland was good last season. Darcy Jones from Swan Districts in WA is more a winger at this stage but could play as SmallForward at WAFL seniors level/ for WA, and Chase Bourne is more a natural small forward linked to Freos NGA playing for South Fremantle

Thanks for that.
Of those boys you referenced, are they all likely to get drafted. If so, what draft range would see them falling in. I know it’s early and there is a whole season ahead of us, but would like to get your thoughts.

 

[PMBangers]

Thanks for that.
Of those boys you referenced, are they all likely to get drafted. If so, what draft range would see them falling in. I know it’s early and there is a whole season ahead of us, but would like to get your thoughts.

I'd say Payne, Konstanty and Bourne are the more 50/50 chances as it stands, the rest I think are good chances as it stands

 

[PMBangers]

Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 2

THE 2022 NAB League season rolled on into Round 2 on the weekend, with eight more games to feast on as many of the nation’s brightest prospects again showed their wares. With teams from four states represented, there was something for everyone. We highlight some of the top performers from each...

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My notes on Calder Cannons v Sandringham Dragons

By: Declan Reeve

Calder Cannons:

#8 Rye Penny

One of the standout pre-season testing performers, Penny showed he has well developed football nous to go with his outstanding athleticism. Penny flew for everything that came his way, finishing the game with nine marks that probably don’t do his presence justice. Penny positioned well behind the ball to become a key intercept player, at times jumping up in packs of multiple opponents and holding the mark. Penny worked hard to be a marking option around the ground for his teammates, possessing an extra gear of speed that no one else could match to really burn opponents on the lead, or when running out of reach of a tackle. Whilst Penny’s ball use is generally safe and reliable under pressure, there were times where a lack of penetration put his teammates under pressure, however these were never in overly dangerous areas.

#18 Jack Newitt

Newitt was arguably Calder’s most impactful through the game as he continues to impress with his move to an inside role in his over-age year. Newitt’s hands in close were impressive, keeping the ball free from opponents to get a clear shot to dispose of the ball to runners. Late in the piece Newitt worked hard to get forward and took a mark on the boundary line, converting the set shot well as a reward for his efforts.

#27 Paul Pascu

Pascu’s work rate around the ground stood out amongst the crowd, as he ran well both ways to assist in defensive 50 as well as push up the ground to get involved in link up chains, or work his way around a contest to be in the right spot to get a releasing handball. Pascu applied himself well to contests and balanced his approach well, knowing when he needed to crack in and win a hardball, or when to hold out and provide an option on the outside. Where Pascu excelled was his use by hand, despite using it more by foot it felt Pascu had more impact with ability to spot handballs through traffic or ahead of himself, doing well to get it to teammates in space that could drive forward with run and carry

#29 Josh Misiti

The over-age Essendon father-son prospect was once again impressive in the defensive 50, especially early on where he took intercept marks at will with his read of the ball and strong body work in one-on-one contests. Misiti was trusted with majority of the Calder kick ins and used it safely, often taking a shorter option into the pocket for some easy movement up ground. When in open play, Misiti was sound by foot and worked hard to be a switching option in the defensive half of the ground.

Sandringham Dragons:

#2 Charlie Clarke

Clarke managed to standout despite some higher possession counts around him with his sheer tenacity at the contest and intent to tackle around the ground, never giving up on a chase even if he didn’t always manage to stick the tackle, applying plenty of pressure on opponents and forcing them to rush disposals. Clarke’s hands in close were impressive as they traditionally are for inside midfielders, but Clarke’s follow up work from his handballs stood out as he ran hard to get the ball back from teammates he gave it off to. Ended the day with two final term goals, one of which was an impressive shot on the run from along the boundary line

#3 Will Ashcroft

In what ended up being a comprehensive performance, Ashcroft was comfortably best on ground with his clean use of the ball and pure accumulation around the ground. The AFL Academy member ended the day with 38 disposals and wouldn’t have wasted many, if any, as he managed to hurt the opposition going forward via foot and released runners superbly by hand. Ashcroft’s stoppage work was impressive all game, with his positioning and balance around the contest, when he won it he moved it on quickly with precision, at times making it looks like everyone around him was moving in slow motion as he burst away or evaded opponents to get into space. Ashcroft worked hard moving forward through the contest, regularly looking to be part of the same handball chains multiple times or kicking forward and running hard to get the handball back and move it forward quickly. Whilst all of what Ashcroft did with the ball was impressive, his constant show of leadership was outstanding as well and saw his teammates brought into the game a bit better at times, telling teammates where to stand at stoppages and making sure structures were set up.

#8 Hugo Hall-Kahan

Finishing the game as the leading goalscorer, registering 5 from 7 scoring shots, it would probably surprise to hear that Hall-Kahan could’ve ended with more. Hall-Kahan lead well all game and showed off his athleticism throughout, evading opponents by turning on the spot and even getting two of his goals after out pacing opponents to loose balls that had spilt over the top of packs, he brought that strong leading up the ground at times to open up the forward 50 for his teammates. Hall-Kahan looks at his best when kicking for goal on the run, where that pace is his biggest weapon, able to burst away from opponents to get more time to compose himself. As a 2003 birth, Hall-Kahan is certainly one to watch for the mid-season draft.

#9 Archie Roberts

The bottom-aged defender was once again influential across four quarters, even pushing up and taking his aggressive run and ball use onto the wing in the second half. Despite being a smaller frame than most of his opposition, Roberts showed of an impressive aerial presence, with some smart body work and good read of the play he held a couple of contested marks in the defensive half. Roberts work in transition is arguably where he’s at his best, with his precise disposal and will to follow up on his own work, he was a major contributor to many of Sandringham’s most promising offensive plays.

#14 Cam Mackenzie

The St Kilda NGA prospect played more midfield time than in the previous week, looking good in spurts with his burst speed and ability to evade opponents through traffic. Mackenzie applied himself to the inside game well, not afraid to crack in and win a hardball, then burst away and hand off to a teammate in close. When Mackenzie managed to find space his use by foot was good, putting it in front of teammates well and proving a danger going forward.

#15 Ben Hempel

Hempel felt like he had more impact than his 13 disposals would suggest, with the penetration and placement of his kicks damaging as he looked to move it into the corridor from the flanks and wings, or kick long forward for his teammates to run onto. Whilst Hempel didn’t hold all the marks he flew for, he competed in the air well and generally beat his opponents in the follow up contest at ground level, using it well by hand the few times he was forced to.

#16 Harry Sheezel

Sheezel didn’t find it easy to get involved in the game early on, unable to find his groove up forward it was a switch into the midfield that saw him impact the most early on, winning first possession from a few stoppages and really impressing with his quick hands under pressure, sometimes finding ways to handball from the ground rather than stand up with the ball. As Sandringham started to get the ball forward more, Sheezel began to show his forward craft and flair that saw him earn AFL Academy selection. He ended the game with three marks, but should’ve had more with the quality of his leads, managing to get separation well inside 50 and leading to dangerous spots to earn two goals from set shots by game’s end.

#48 Mitchell Rowe

Spending much of the day on the inside, Rowe was outstanding with his balance around the contest and work rate to tackle opponents who won clearances. Despite winning so much of the ball in close, Rowe’s ball use was outstanding both by hand and foot, able to power away from congestion well and deliver it in front of leading forwards. Whilst Rowe was often aggressive with his ball use, he made the right decisions more often than not with some switch kicks or quick short kicks out of stoppages.

 

[Jack Richards]

@PMwhrre do you see Davey twins going?

 

[PMBangers]

@PMwhrre do you see Davey twins going?

Jayden's hard to judge because of the two ACL injuries, he may even slip to the rookie draft which by all accounts would be a steal. Hard to say for Alwyn with the year still so young, but he's in that 15-35 bracket for me currently rankings wise, could see a first round bid if a club was desperate for a small forward

 

[bird_man]

Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 2

THE 2022 NAB League season rolled on into Round 2 on the weekend, with eight more games to feast on as many of the nation’s brightest prospects again showed their wares. With teams from four states represented, there was something for everyone. We highlight some of the top performers from each...

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My notes on Calder Cannons v Sandringham Dragons

Hey PM,

What do you think Cam McKenzies draft range will be?

 

[PMBangers]

Hey PM,

What do you think Cam McKenzies draft range will be?

He's been pretty impressive these last two rounds (just watched him v GWS), impactful as both a forward and midfielder with an impressive burst of speed and agility. Hard to say so early in the year but I wouldn't be shocked if people had him in the 20s currently

 

[bird_man]

He's been pretty impressive these last two rounds (just watched him v GWS), impactful as both a forward and midfielder with an impressive burst of speed and agility. Hard to say so early in the year but I wouldn't wouldn't shocked if people had him in the 20s currently

Well that's not idea with the new rules

 

[Jazny]

Many draft watchers rate Tom McCallum from Tassie?

 

[draft footy talk]

Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 2

THE 2022 NAB League season rolled on into Round 2 on the weekend, with eight more games to feast on as many of the nation’s brightest prospects again showed their wares. With teams from four states represented, there was something for everyone. We highlight some of the top performers from each...

central.rookieme.com

My notes on Calder Cannons v Sandringham Dragons

Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 2

THE 2022 NAB League season rolled on into Round 2 on the weekend, with eight more games to feast on as many of the nation’s brightest prospects again showed their wares. With teams from four states represented, there was something for everyone. We highlight some of the top performers from each...

central.rookieme.com

My notes on Calder Cannons v Sandringham Dragons

Love reading your reviews..I’m a mad Collingwood fan and am keeping a close eye on our NGA prospects for this year: Ashwin and Voulanas.
I read your notes for the Northern and Oakleigh game and was surprised you didn’t reference Voulanas. He was terrific all day, he had a game high 9 marks (several of those contested) and 2nd in the team for metres gained. His pace and spread is fantastic and rarely wasted a disposal. Just needs to convert his chances in front of goal.

 

[Jen2310]

Love reading your reviews..I’m a mad Collingwood fan and am keeping a close eye on our NGA prospects for this year: Ashwin and Voulanas.
I read your notes for the Northern and Oakleigh game and was surprised you didn’t reference Voulanas. He was terrific all day, he had a game high 9 marks (several of those contested) and 2nd in the team for metres gained. His pace and spread is fantastic and rarely wasted a disposal. Just needs to convert his chances in front of goal.

Shh.. lets keep that on the downlow. We can't have either these players get bid on inside 40 lol

 

[pushintheback]

Love reading your reviews..I’m a mad Collingwood fan and am keeping a close eye on our NGA prospects for this year: Ashwin and Voulanas.
I read your notes for the Northern and Oakleigh game and was surprised you didn’t reference Voulanas. He was terrific all day, he had a game high 9 marks (several of those contested) and 2nd in the team for metres gained. His pace and spread is fantastic and rarely wasted a disposal. Just needs to convert his chances in front of goal.

Where do u get the meters gained stats? I can’t see them on the NAB app. How do we see the GPS data?

 

[Ticky009]

Where do u get the meters gained stats? I can’t see them on the NAB app. How do we see the GPS data?

LOL. The NAB app has enough trouble providing scores after the game, its not a replica of its AFL big brother in any shape or form.

 

[draft footy talk]

Where do u get the meters gained stats? I can’t see them on the NAB app. How do we see the GPS data?

Those stats aren’t readily available anywhere….I received the info via one of the line coaches.

 

[PMBangers]

Love reading your reviews..I’m a mad Collingwood fan and am keeping a close eye on our NGA prospects for this year: Ashwin and Voulanas.
I read your notes for the Northern and Oakleigh game and was surprised you didn’t reference Voulanas. He was terrific all day, he had a game high 9 marks (several of those contested) and 2nd in the team for metres gained. His pace and spread is fantastic and rarely wasted a disposal. Just needs to convert his chances in front of goal.

I didn't do the notes for Northern v Oakleigh friend

 

[find my footy]

Went to Box Hill City Oval yesterday to watch Eastern take on Oakleigh….it was an extremely hot day to play footy and watching it showed in the way the game unfolded - a lot of tired boys. It was a game of basically two halves….Oakleigh dominated the first half and Eastern came back hard in the second half. Oakleigh ran out winners by 17 points in the end, but it got tight and tense a couple of times in the 4th quarter.
Oakleigh clearly has the more top end talent and heavily relies on that to win their games whereas I felt Eastern have a better game plan and play as a team, rather than individuals.
For Oakleigh, other than Tsatas who had 42 touches, stats wise it was a pretty even spread.
Down back Gruzewski took some solid marks, Badr had some good moments and Rule continued to present in space to grab 11 marks. All three generally used the ball well rebounding from D50.
Through the midfield, Tsatas gathered 42 touches playing wing and inside…he worked hard to be an option and used the ball well for most of his touches….does need to work on his defensive game as once again had 0 tackles.
Brown, Andrews did some nice things, but need more from them as over agers.
Up forward, Jefferson was great in the air, taking 8 marks (many contested) but couldn’t capitalise in front of goal. O’Sullivan was good again, bobbing up for 2 goals and worked well up the ground as a high half forward…had some stints through the midfield and did some nice things. Voulanas was his usual busy self in the forward 50, creating havoc for the opposition defence with his relentless pressure….causing several turnovers and rushed possessions. He found space well and kicked 2 first quarter goals to get things going for Oakleigh. For eastern, down back Verrell and Hayes were solid, often repelling attacks, especially in the first half. They both read the flight of the ball well and generally make the right decision with their possessions.
Through the midfield, Bennetts was busy all day. He kept running and presenting in space. He also got his n the end of a paste to kick a great goal. Up forward, Greeves managed to slot 2 as did Weatherill. It was tough going in the first half but they hung in there and managed to impact the scoreboard with 2 goals a piece.

 

[draft footy talk]

I didn't do the notes for Northern v Oakleigh friend

Apologies

 

[pushintheback]

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.