Competitions WCE Board Mock Draft 2024

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Draft Order and Selections

ROUND 1:

1. Richmond - SAM LALOR
2. Brisbane - LEVI ASHCROFT (Bid matched)
3. North Melbourne Richmond - JAGGA SMITH
4. Carlton - SID DRAPER
5. Adelaide - FINN O’SULLIVAN
6. Melbourne - ALIX TAURU
7. Richmond North Melbourne - HARRY ARMSTRONG
8. Gold Coast - LEO LOMBARD (Bid matched)
9. St Kilda - HARVEY LANGFORD
10. St Kilda - TOBY TRAVAGLIA
11. Melbourne - JOSH SMILLIE
12. Richmond - MURPHY REID
13. Richmond - JOE BERRY
14. West Coast - XAVIER LINDSAY
15. Port Adelaide - TAJ HOTTON
16. Essendon - ISAAC KAKO (Bid matched)
17. Fremantle - BO ALLAN
18. Brisbane - SAM MARSHALL (Bid matched)
19. GWS - JOBE SHANAHAN
20. GWS - COOPER HYNES
21. Bulldogs - CHRISTIAN MORAES
22. Richmond - JACK WHITLOCK
23. Sydney - JESSE DATTOLI
24. Richmond North Melbourne - LUKE TRAINOR
25. GWS - OLIVER HANNAFORD
26. Sydney - JONTY FAULL
27. Richmond - MATT WHITLOCK

ROUND 2:

28. Richmond - HARRISON OLIVER
29. Bulldogs - TOM GROSS
30. West Coast - CLANCY DENNIS
27. Brisbane Matched Ashcroft bid
31. Essendon Adelaide - ALEX DODSON
32. Port Adelaide - NOAH MRAZ
33. Fremantle - ANGUS CLARKE
32. Essendon Matched Kako bid
34. St Kilda - HAMISH DAVIS
35. Hawthorn - KALE GERREYN
34. Brisbane Matched Ashcroft bid
36. Bulldogs - LACHIE JAQUES
37. Port Adelaide - BEN CAMPOREALE (Bid not matched)
38. GWS - JAMES BARRAT
39. Carlton - HARRY O’FARRELL
38. Gold Coast Matched Lombard bid
39. Essendon Matched Kako bid
40. Gold Coast Matched Lombard bid
42. Brisbane Matched Ashcroft bid

ROUND 3:

43. Brisbane Matched Ashcroft bid
40. Sydney - JACK OUGH
41. Geelong - LUKE URQUHART
42. Essendon - THOMAS SIMS
43. St Kilda - GABRIEL STUMPF
44. Bulldogs - JOSH DOLAN
44. Brisbane Matched Marshall bid
45. Port Adelaide - CHARLIE NICHOLLS
48. Gold Coast Matched Lombard bid
46. Collingwood - HUGH BOXSHALL
47. Essendon - JASPER ALGER
48. Essendon - OLLIE WARBURTON
49. Essendon Surplus points from bid match - HARRY CHARLESON
50. Collingwood - JAXON ARTEMIS
51. GWS - ARCHER DAY-WICKS
52. West Coast - MALAKAI CHAMPION (Bid matched)
53. Geelong - WILL HAYES
53. Brisbane Matched Marshall bid
54. GWS - LOGAN SMITH (Bid matched)
55. Sydney - ADRIAN COLE (Bid not matched)
56. Collingwood - RHYS UNWIN

ROUND 4:

58. Gold Coast Matched Lombard bid
57. North Melbourne - RIVER STEVENS
58. Carlton - SAM DAVIDSON
59. Adelaide - ZAK JOHNSON
60. Gold Coast - Surplus points from bid match - BAILEY MCKENZIE
61. Essendon - TOM BELL
62. Collingwood - MAX KNOBEL
63. Fremantle - FLOYD BURMEISTER
64. Carlton
65. Carlton
66. Gold Coast
67. Hawthorn
68. Carlton Adelaide
67. West Coast Matched Champion bid
68. GWS Matched Smith bid
69. Geelong
70. Gold Coast
71. Hawthorn
72. Gold Coast
73. West Coast - Surplus points from bid match
 
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With Pick 12, the Tigers select, from the Sandringham Dragons;

Murphy Reid
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“A classy midfield operator capable of racking up possessions, and using them with rare poise and vision.”

Some clubs will consider Reid to be the best player available, though many others are of the consensus view that he is among the top five prospects at a minimum. His ball use is exceptional and few others offer the same brilliance in the way of decision making. With the speed of the game only increasing, Reid’s poise and creativity have only become all the more important attributes. On the flipside, perhaps his lack of genuine explosive pace is the only real question mark. Still, he consistently does enough to navigate tight spots.

While Reid has dominated for the Dragons over the past two years, he skyrocketed into top 10, and possibly even top 5 calculations after an exceptional National Championships campaign with Vic Metro. The silky-smooth midfielder averaged 24.5 disposals and a goal a game during the campaign, with his breakout performance (31 disposals, eight clearances, three goals) coming against South Australia.
 
With Pick 13, the Tigers select, from the Murray Bushrangers;

Joe Berry

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“A crafty forward with clinical finishing skills and a happy knack for consistently hitting the scoreboard with great variety.”

After representing Vic Country at Under 16 level in 2022, Berry only managed six Coates Talent League games for the Murray Bushrangers last year and had to fight back into the Big V guernsey. He started season 2024 on fire, kicking four goals in four of his first five outings before trying his hand at the Victorian trials, and competing in the Young Guns series. The result, a full national carnival.

Berry booted nine goals in four representative games as Vic Country went on to lose the title with a kick after the siren. He starred in the deciding game, coming to life after half time and finishing with three majors. All-Australian recognition duly came his way along with selection in the CTL Team of the Year, and best and fairest honours at Murray. Only teammate Josh Murphy kicked more goals than him in the latter competition.

Eagles time We_The_West
 
With pick 14, We_The_West has advised via PM that West Coast select Xavier Lindsay

squashface you’re up next with Port Adelaide
 
Port Adelaide - Pick 15 - TAJ HOTTON

Sandrigham Dragons
Forward/Midfielder
Height: 182cm

AFL Player comparison: Shai Bolton

SNAPSHOT: “An electric and ultra-athletic talent who transitioned from impact forward to high-possession midfielder before injury cut his top-age season short.” – Michael Alvaro.


Taj Hotton had all the makings of becoming a top 10 talent in 2024. The Sandringham Dragons comes from good pedigree as the son of former Blue and Magpie Trent, and brother of current Saint Ollie, but is arguably well poised surpass both of them. His eye-catching athletic base and strong development as a top-ager meant he was well on track to make an impression high up the draft order.


Having played seven Coates Talent League games in 2023, on top of Vic Metro representation and selection in the National Futures game, Hotton missed out on Sandringham’s premiership. He was unfortunately made to watch on from the sidelines once again this year after sustaining an ACL tear while training for school side, Haileybury College.


All up, Hotton was able to make three appearances for the Dragons, four in the APS system, and one for the AFL Academy as an injury replacement player. The long-term setback also prevented him from participating at the National Draft Combine. Hotton still made good use of his time, especially as a midfield coach for Haileybury alongside current Collingwood great, Scott Pendlebury.


Despite a relatively small sample size, Hotton’s exposed form was exceptional in 2024. He had previously been an impact forward who could score and take high marks, but transformed his game on the back of a greater running capacity to spend more time in midfield. His standout performance yielded 32 disposals, 10 marks and four goals in Round 2 of the Coates Talent League, and he was named best afield in Haileybury’s opening two games.



Stolen from https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/taj-hotton/

Miguel Sanchez you’re up with Freo
 
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1Bally1 said:
Yep we will match Keys could you do the points. I think it will look like this.
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Back to you Miguel
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After the 20% discount, the points value to be matched is 854

This can be done using what is now picks 32 and 39 - a total of 1030 points leaving a surplus of 176 points
 
Elite Pete to match the bid on Marshall you need 788 points but with your remaining picks only totalling 582 points you don’t have enough

You can choose to take a points deficit of 206 points of your R1 pick next year which would move that pick back about 4-5 spaces

Or you could trade a future pick into this draft for a pick worth 206 points or more - so pick 55 or better. And the only future pick you have to trade is a R3 pick tied to Essendon
 
archiemoses said:
Hope the real draft goes like this mock!
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Keys said:
Elite Pete to match the bid on Marshall you need 788 points but with your remaining picks only totalling 582 points you don’t have enough

You can choose to take a points deficit of 206 points of your R1 pick next year which would move that pick back about 4-5 spaces

Or you could trade a future pick into this draft for a pick worth 206 points or more - so pick 55 or better. And the only future pick you have to trade is a R3 pick tied to Essendon
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To be realistic I should just match but for fun I could just pass…….

I’ll do the right thing and match and take the deficit into 2025
 
Very well. My selection at pick 15 is Jobe Shanahan.
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Jobe is a veritable local for GWS living in Moama.

Jobe's year
Jobe has enjoyed a fantastic year at every level he has played.
He had some big games for the Pioneers including 6 goals and 4 goals against the Bushrangers in round 19 and round 2 respectively and 5 goals against the Stingrays.
He was also consistently good at the U18 Combine in an Allies team that was far less competitive this season and was a constant presence and factor. This resulted in him being selected in the All-Australian team.
He also enjoyed decent form in the two Academy games.
But, without a doubt, his most impressive performances were saved for the VFL. The Pioneers have an ongoing relationship with both Carlton and Essendon which saw most of their top performing players (both boys and girls) go down and train with either Carlton or Essendon and be given an opportunity to play with them. All of Shanahan, Barrat and Travaglia were able to play for their respective sides. Travaglia was very impressive and very much a factor in his 2nd game for Carlton.
However, Shanahan was undeniably the best performed draft prospect at reserves level this year.
In his first game for the Essendon VFL team Jobe played well and finished with 9 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles and, importantly, 4 goals. It's fair to say that two of his goals came deep into the final term, however, as this was his first VFL game this is still a really good return. Notably he outscored Peter Wright on the day.
In his second game for Essendon Shanahan had 11 disposals, 7 marks, 3 tackles and 2 goals and 3 behinds. Jobe was a bit wayward in his set shot kicking this game but was much more rounded in his overall game, as demonstrated by his 7 marks.
In the final game of Essendon's season Jobe played a blinder having 9 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles and kicking 5 goals straight. Jobe was on fire against the Coburg Lions and they did not have a match for him. It honestly looked like he was the adult playing amongst the kids.
These three performances resulted in Jobe kicking a total of 11 goals and really stamping a mark on him as the best challenger for Armstrong as the best key forward in this years draft (which IMO he is a better prospect than Armstrong).

Jobe's attributes
Jobe is an exceptional aerialist and thrives on being left one-on-one leading outside 50. Jobe has very reliable hands and is a very good pack mark. He is also a good mover and enjoys getting up on the wings and presenting an option for the down-the-line relief kick and often concentrates on simply halving contests when he is out-numbered.
Having interacted with Jobe a lot this year I can say that Jobe personally is a very attentive footballer who seems very measured and down-to-earth despite the fact that he has been spoken about as an elite talent around the Pioneers for the past two seasons.

He has indicated his willingness to go anywhere and is a great clubman who loves a joke and comradery with his teammates, although, at this point (at the start of his AFL career) I wouldn't suggest that he is necessarily exemplified leadership (in contrast to James Barrat who just oozes leadership).

Whilst there is no perfect comparison at AFL level there's a bit of peak Oscar Allen that I see in Jobe, at least in terms of the pack marking and aerial prowess.

I don't think GWS would have any hesitations in selecting Jobe who will have no go-home factor and provide a sensational one-two punch with Cadman in years to come.
 

Player Profile: Harvey Langford​

Club: St Kilda Football Club
Position: Midfield
Height: 191cm
DOB: 15th of March 2006
Drafted: By ST. Kilda Pick 9 (WCE Board Mock Draft 2024)
From: Dandenong Stingrays (Coates Talent League)
AFL Academy: Yes

Overview​

Harvey Langford has emerged as one of the most promising midfield prospects in the 2024 AFL Draft. A standout performer throughout his top-age season with the Dandenong Stingrays, Langford's blend of size, contested ability, and versatility makes him an ideal addition to a St Kilda midfield looking for depth and class.

Standing at 191cm and around 87kgs, Langford’s physical profile is rare for a midfielder, allowing him to dominate stoppages and contested situations while also giving him the flexibility to impact the game in a variety of roles. His game is built around his contested ball-winning ability, but he has also shown a flair for getting forward and impacting the scoreboard, making him a dual-threat player. Langford’s maturity, leadership, and consistency were pivotal to his rise in 2024, culminating in him taking out the prestigious Larke Medal, awarded to the best player at the Under 18 National Championships.

Strengths​

  1. Consistency:
    Langford's ability to put together strong performances week in, week out, is one of his standout traits. Over the course of the season, he regularly accumulated 25+ disposals, with nine games of over 25 touches in the Coates Talent League, highlighting his consistency. His ability to maintain his level of output across both the national championships and the Coates Talent League made him one of the most reliable prospects in the draft pool.
  2. Contested Ball Winning:
    A major strength of Langford’s game is his ability to win contested ball in the midfield. He averaged 6.3 clearances and inside 50s per game during the National Championships, using his strength and smarts to win hard balls in tight spaces. His strong hands and ability to break tackles make him difficult to outmuscle in one-on-one contests, and he often stands out at stoppages.
  3. Kick Penetration & Distribution:
    Langford is known for his powerful left-foot kicking, which can break lines and travel long distances. This gives him an edge in setting up attacking moves from the middle of the ground and makes him a dangerous player in transition. His ability to drive the ball forward, both by hand and foot, is a key asset that will be valued at the AFL level.
  4. Scoreboard Impact:
    Langford’s ability to impact the scoreboard is one of the highlights of his game. His best outing in the Coates Talent League saw him register 33 disposals and four goals, showcasing his ability to go forward and make a mark on the scoreboard. With his size and strength, Langford is also an excellent contested mark inside 50, where he can convert chances and add another dimension to his game.
  5. Size and Physicality:
    At 190cm and 86kg, Langford is one of the more physically developed midfielders in the draft pool. His size allows him to be a tough matchup in both contested situations and one-on-one battles. In particular, his ability to stand up in tackles and win clearances in the tightest of spaces makes him a valuable asset in congested environments. His physicality also translates well to his forward game, where he can hold his ground and be a dangerous target.
  6. Work Rate & Leadership:
    Langford's work ethic is a key part of his game. He covers a lot of ground, contributing in both offensive and defensive phases of play. His leadership qualities have also been a standout, with Langford co-captaining the Dandenong Stingrays in 2024. His leadership style is based on setting high standards through his actions, and he has shown maturity beyond his years in this regard.

Areas for Development​

  1. Ground Balls:
    While Langford excels in contested situations, his ability to pick up ground balls can be improved. His size and strength sometimes make it harder for him to get low to the ground in tight situations, which can lead to fumbles or rushed possessions. Developing his ground-ball technique will make him even more effective at the next level.
  2. Speed:
    While Langford is agile and able to cover ground, he doesn't possess elite pace, which could limit his effectiveness when up against the quicker players in the AFL. At times, he can struggle to get separation from opponents in open space. However, his strength, work rate, and ability to find time and space will help mitigate this limitation as he adapts to the speed of the AFL.

Key Achievements​

  • Larke Medal (2024) – Best player in the Under 18 National Championships
  • Averaged 25.5 disposals, 6.3 marks, 6.3 clearances, and inside 50s per game during the National Championships
  • Best two players for Vic Country across all four National Championship games
  • Co-captained Dandenong Stingrays alongside Cooper Hynes
  • Top 10 AFL Draft Prospect for 2024
  • One appearance for the Richmond VFL team, recording 12 disposals and 3 marks in a half playing on-ball and forward

Why St Kilda?​

St Kilda’s midfield has been in need of a powerful and consistent inside presence, and Langford’s ability to win contested ball, clearances, and impact the game both in the middle and forward line makes him an ideal fit for the Saints. His size and contested nous will complement St Kilda’s more outside runners and provide them with a strong, reliable option in the engine room.

Langford’s versatility to play as both a midfielder and a forward makes him a valuable asset for the Saints, who are looking to add depth and flexibility to their squad. His leadership, work rate, and ability to consistently perform at a high level make him an exciting prospect who can help bolster St Kilda’s midfield for the long term.

Player Comparison​

Langford draws comparisons to players like Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs) due to his combination of size, contested ball-winning ability, and versatility. Like Bontempelli, Langford has the potential to play both in the midfield and forward line, with a similar impact on the scoreboard and his team's overall performance. His style of play also reflects that of other strong, versatile midfielders such as Josh Dunkley.

Summary​

Harvey Langford’s rise in 2024 has solidified his status as a top 10 pick, and his blend of contested ball-winning, kicking penetration, and leadership makes him an ideal selection for St Kilda. His size, versatility, and ability to impact the scoreboard give him enormous upside as a future star. With the right development, Langford has the potential to become a key figure in the Saints’ midfield and an all-around dominant player at AFL level.

His consistency, leadership, and ability to influence games make him a relatively safe bet in the top 10 of the draft, and St Kilda will be hoping he can have an immediate impact while also growing into one of the premier midfielders of the competition.



  • Nearly all of this has been plagiarised from the RMC site.
  • ChatGPT generated. Hopefully it hasn't spouted too much shit. I've fixed the obvious stuff and made some Ninja edits
 

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