Competitions WCE Board Mock Draft 2023

[Keys]

Draft Order and Selections

ROUND 1 :

1. West Coast - Harley Reid
2. Gold Coast - Jed Walter (Matched bid)
3. North Melbourne - Colby McKercher
4. North Melbourne - Zane Duursma
5. Hawthorn - Connor O’Sullivan
6. Western Bulldogs - Ryley Sanders
7. Melbourne - Daniel Curtin
8. Gold Coast - Ethan Read (Matched bid)
9. GWS - Nick Watson
10. Western Bulldogs - Jordan Croft (Matched bid)
11. Gold Coast - Jake Rogers (Matched bid)
12. Geelong - Nate Caddy
13. Essendon - Ollie Murphy
14. Adelaide - Darcy Wilson
15. Melbourne - James Leake
16. Hawthorn- Will McCabe (Matched bid)
17. Sydney - Archer Reid
18. St Kilda - Caleb Windsor
19. Adelaide - Arie Schoenmaker
20. North Melbourne - Will Green
21. GWS - Harry DeMattia
22. North Melbourne - Lance Collard
23. North Melbourne - Riley Hardeman
24. Collingwood - Charlie Edwards
25. Adelaide - Taylor Goad
26. St Kilda - Ashton Moir
27. Carlton - Koltyn Tholstrup

ROUND 2 :

28. West Coast - Zane Zakostelsky
24. Gold Coast Matched bid
29. Geelong - Archie Roberts
26. Gold Coast Matched bid
27. Gold Coast Matched bid
30. Carlton - Tew Jiath
31. Richmond - Will Patton
32. Brisbane - Caidyn Cleary (Bid not matched)
33. Essendon - Mitch Edwards
30. Gold Coast Matched bid
35. Gold Coast - Will Graham (Matched bid)
35. Collingwood - Angus Hastie
36. Fremantle - Phoenix Gothard
37. Essendon - Jack Delean
34. Gold Coast Matched bid
38. West Coast - Cooper Simpson
36. Gold Coast Matched bid
39. Brisbane - Joel Freijah
40. St Kilda - Luke Lloyd
39. Gold Coast (surplus from Read bid) Matched bid
41. Richmond - Charlie McCormack (Bid not matched)
41. Gold Coast (traded from Melbourne) Matched bid
42. Western Bulldogs - Luamon Lual (Matched bid)
43. GWS - Billy Wilson

ROUND 3 :

41. Hawthorn Matched bid
44. Sydney - Koen Sanchez
45. Fremantle - Logan Morris
44. Hawthorn Matched bid
45. Western Bulldogs Matched bid
45. Hawthorn Matched bid
47. Western Bulldogs Matched bid
46. Brisbane - Riley Weatherill
49. Western Bulldogs Matched bid
50. Western Bulldogs Matched bid
47. Sydney - Wil Dawson
47. Western Bulldogs Matched bid
48. North Melbourne - Liam Fawcett
49. West Coast - Lachie Charleson
50. Fremantle - Nathan Philactides

ROUND 4 :

51. Carlton - Joe Fonti
52. Port Adelaide - Kane McAuliffe
53. Hawthorn (surplus from McCabe bid) - Clay Hall
54. Geelong - Kade De La Rue

ROUND 5 :

55. West Coast - Shaun Mannagh
56. Geelong Harvey Johnstone
57. St Kilda - George Stevens
58. Geelong - Pass

ROUND 6 :

59. St Kilda - Will Lorenz
60. Port Adelaide - Bodie Ryan
61. Western Bulldogs
62. Melbourne (traded from Gold Coast)
62. Gold Coast Matched bid
63. Western Bulldogs - Pass
64. Western Bulldogs - Pass
65. Gold Coast Matched bid
66. Gold Coast Matched bid
65. Hawthorn - Pass
66. Gold Coast - Pass
67. Gold Coast - Pass

NB: I have removed picks that clubs aren’t going to use based on Cal Twomey’s analysis of how many selections each club is expected to make

 

[briztoon]

To match this bid Gold Coast needed 2014 points

They lose picks 25,26 and 27 to match and have 203 points leftover - briztoon can you recall what happens to those surplus points as I forget

One of two things, either they are banked, to be able to be used to match another bid.

Or it generates a pick later in the draft.

For the purposes of this mock draft, I think you just bank it for the next academy bid.

 

[briztoon]

Miguel Sanchez is correct.

Found confirmation and an explanation with an example.

How the AFL draft bidding system and Draft Value Index work

Explained: How the complex AFL draft points system works

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[briztoon]

So Keys, that 203 points slot in at pick 57, worth 203 points.

When the next bid comes in, pick 57 will move up the draft order (if it’s not used in matching the next bid) along with every other pick, and accrue the points value of the new pick, according to the draft points index.

 

[briztoon]

Also Gold Coasts pick 26 slides to the back of the draft, in this case pick 73.

Picks no longer disappear.

Pick 24 moves up to where the bid is made, pick 2.

Pick 26 slides to the end of the draft, pick 73.

Pick 27, because it has residual points, slots in at pick 57.

 

[3agles87]

I know this is slightly early, but I probably wouldn't be able to pick before mid-afternoon and didn't want to hold up kick-off.

Will do a proper write up this afternoon.

Never considered bidding for Walter, I don't think he's the better prospect and I'm not as petty as a campaigner as many think.

<insert joke about Petruccelle or Adamson here>

All things considered, easiest selection in many years. West Coast have decided to JTR - HARLEY REID. Welcome aboard!

Hook461123 you're up.

Won the mock draft already. You’re a genius carbine.

 

[eagles rule]

Western Bulldogs will take Larke Medal winner Ryley Sanders , he`s impossible to miss flowing blond locks rugged old pull the socks up footballer who has averaged 33 disposals in the Talent league and at the National championship playing for The Allies..

The Bulldogs need to bring in some Midfield help for Bont and Libba after losing Dunkley and Sanders fills the bill as he has a well rounded game and can play both inside and outside midfield roles ..

Strengths
Accumulates ,clean hands ,consistent ,stoppage craft , work rate ,inside game

needs work
Explosiveness

 

[Keys]

UseR2006

You’re up with Melbourne’s pick

 

[eagles rule]

You've got lots of picks. I'd switch in a second.

I love looking back and seeing how many actually came in.

all 3rd + 4 th rd picks after the Croft bid ..

 

[ArdentEagle]

all 3rd + 4 th rd picks after the Croft bid ..

I know mate. I think it's more fun trying to find those late gems personally.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Pick 1 - West Coast Eagles - HARLEY REID

Vic Country, Bendigo Pioneers, 187cm, 85kg, MID/FWD

Why take Reid at 1? It's pretty simple.

Spoiler: JTR

Outside of that, he's also a pretty handy footballer. Big bodied, explosive, good in the air and able to hit the scoreboard, Harley shapes as the 'next big thing'. More impressive to me is that way he carries himself. He seems to thrive under pressure and has already proven up to the grade in the VFL. Real captain material. He'll pair perfectly with Hewett and Ginbey in a few years. Though his versatility will likely see him pairing with good mate Noah Long up forward.

Mindset is everything, and he has the mindset of a winner.

It's a no-brainer for me to retain the pick and take this kid. The FOMO is real from all angles.


STRENGTHS:

• Contested game
• Explosiveness
• Scoreboard impact
• Strength
• Versatility
• Pairs well with Petruccelle
• X-Factor

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Endurance
• Defensive running

There's that many Youtube videos of his brilliance, I simply can't post them all...

#JTR ​

 

[UseR2006]

Melbourne have decided to take Dan Curtin.

With May turning 32 and Lever turning 28 and the other defenders coming into the late stage of their careers as well there is a need to start planning for life after May and Lever. Curtin is more in the Lever mold than May but by the time Lever is done Curtin will be ready to step in.

Also it's a little spite from the Dees for stealing away their precious Reid and considering Gary has been touting Curtin as a top 2 talent most of the year they would be remiss to pass on him.



Miguel Sanchez You're on the clock

 

[CountryLad]

Melbourne have decided to take Dan Curtin.

With May turning 32 and Lever turning 28 and the other defenders coming into the late stage of their careers as well there is a need to start planning for life after May and Lever. Curtin is more in the Lever mold than May but by the time Lever is done Curtin will be ready to step in.

Also it's a little spite from the Dees for stealing away their precious Reid and considering Gary has been touting Curtin as a top 2 talent most of the year they would be remiss to pass on him.

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Miguel Sanchez You're on the clock

Good selection will be a good player.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Just to keep Keys honest, GWS bid on Ethan Read.

 

[Keys]

Just to keep Keys honest, GWS bid on Ethan Read.

Matched


Now take your pick

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Alright, GWS take a flying leap on Nick Watson.

The Puma #9

 

[CountryLad]

Just to keep Keys honest, GWS bid on Ethan Read.

Read is of top 5 quality nothing wrong with bidding on him here he’s gone completely under the radar because he’s not in the open talent pool along with a few other players.

 

[Bender_]

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Endurance
• Defensive running

Someone is gonna be Philthy.

 

[dinnaz]

Read is of top 5 quality nothing wrong with bidding on him here he’s gone completely under the radar because he’s not in the open talent pool along with a few other players.

I rate his work a lot! However is amongst an even group and there's no shame in taking who you prefer over just bidding for spite.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

The odds of my pick coming up while I was at the gym must have been infinitesimally small, but it happened anyway.

I’ll save my writeups for after my other first-rounder and do them both together. Let’s just say if trades had been allowed I would have tried to split this pick and trade down, because I didn’t like the options for GWS.

And I’ll try to tag ThePuma #9 properly this time.

 

[dinnaz]

The odds of my pick coming up while I was at the gym must have been infinitesimally small, but it happened anyway.

 

[Mop]

Alright, GWS take a flying leap on Nick Watson.

The Puma #9

ThePuma #9

 

[Wooshaaaa]

Alright, GWS take a flying leap on Nick Watson.

The Puma #9

God I hope this actually happens so I can watch on live tv the sullen look in his face realising he is leaving Victoria.

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[CountryLad]

Having Port in this Mock draft

 

[ThePuma #9]

ThePuma #9

Sorry for the hold up gents, didn’t know it had begun.


Since I’m picking for Geelong and have some late picks I want to bring them as far forward as I can so I going to be a huge campaigner and nominate


Jordan Croft

If Dogs match the bid then I will select

Jake Rogers

If Gold Coast match


Nate Caddy.

I’ll reserve the next post and edit with a write up once my pick has been confirmed.

Eaglesrule

 

[ThePuma #9]

Pick 12

GEELONG CATS SELECT



Nate Caddy
Northern Knights/Vic Metro
FWD/MID, 193cm, 91kg
Talent League: 9 games, 16.3 disposals, 2.7 goals
Northern Knights Best & Fairest Runner up 2022


STRENGTHS:

• Overhead marking
• Speed
• Aerial ability
• Wingspan
• Agility
• Agression

WEAKNESSES:

• Ground balls
• Height

Nate Caddy is the nephew of Tigers premiership player Josh Caddy

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Josh Caddy

Age

32

Ht

186cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.5

5star

CL

2.5

4star

D

13.5

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

6.0

3star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.7

3star

D

14.0

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.2

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

1.8

4star

and is an intriguing prospect. Some consider him potentially undersized as a key position forward in today's modern game but what he lacks in height he makes up for with his aerial ability, enormous wingspan, large hands and overhead marking. His agility is also impressive finishing 10th at the Draft Combine.

Whist he primarily played forward for most of the year he also started on ball at times for the Northern Knights and Vic Metro where he would drift forward so he has shown signs of being quite versatile, even having a few high possession games throughout the year.

However his most likely position in the AFL will be as a forward. His best game for the year was probably against Bendigo where he starred with 6 goals but equally as impressive is that he was only held goalless twice all year.

He is most likened to Charlie Curnow

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Charlie Curnow

Age

27

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

9.7

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

and i think he is a perfect selection for Geelong considering their ageing forward line and i can see him earning games next year as a third up tall in the forward line.