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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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Fremantle's picks

17 (14) - Bo Allan - 191cm - Midfielder/defender - Peel Thunder/Halls Head JFC

Local boy who won a WAFL premiership alongside a number of Dockers players. A 191cm physical specimen who can play off halfback or as an inside midfielder, he'll draw comparisons to Reuben Ginbey as well as other powerful defender/midfielders like Yeo and Hayden Young. Rookieme says that he defends hard, closes opponents down quickly with pace and tackles with intent, and once his side has won the ball he uses his big frame to drive his legs and burst away from stoppages, then launch the ball deep inside 50. He seems like an obvious pick for Fremantle, apart from the local link they need a bit of size in their midfield to help the smaller-framed Brayshaw and Serong.

Who else I considered: Not really anyone, there seems to be a pool of about 15 players that are ranked fairly evenly and Allan was the last one left. I did toy with the idea of picking Cooper Hynes, who I like, but I foolishly thought he might be a chance of slipping through to Freo's next pick.

33 (30) - Angus Clarke - 189cm - Defender - Glenelg/East Gambier JFC

An impressive running half-back who models himself on fellow Glenelg product Mason Redman, Clarke also has shown he has the versatility to swing forward. Rookieme describes him as a pure footballer with terrific fundamentals across the board. He's shown his dedication to footy by commuting from Mount Gambier to Adelaide, and talk of his booming kick and repeat possessions out of defence remind me of a young Shannon Hurn. If he can break into Fremantle's seniors, he can provide some run and carry alongside Jordan Clark and allow Hayden Young to be released into the middle (alongside Allan).

Who else I considered: Hamish Davis, but I felt like I went with the obvious pick with Allan and needed to shake it up. Very scientific, I know. Plus there's a couple of others I considered but they're still on the board. I was wondering what I'd do if Dodson continued to slip - he shouldn't have dropped as far as he did but the last thing Freo needs is another ruck.
 
Pick 40 Swans will take jack Ough
Sorry been busy day, I’ll do the write ups tomorrow.

PremiershipNo4 your up

Jack finished the year with a bang. After starting the year as an oustide mid he finished the year on ball where he averaged 25d and 5 tackles a game over the last 8 rounds. Highlighted by a game gainst Geelong Falcons where he ammassed 33d, including 20 contested possessions and 9 clearances. He's tall for a mid at 194cm and has shown some versatility playing both outside and inside mid roles. He's end to the year show that he still has plenty of improvement left.

STRENGTHS:

  • Clean hands
  • Consistency
  • Disposal efficiency
  • Side-step
  • Size
  • Versatility
 
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MIDFIELDER

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Luke Urquhart​

Height: 184cm
Weight:
D.O.B: 19-09-2006

Having made his Colts debut at age 15, Urquhart has long been regarded as a talented prospect in the East Fremantle system, but injuries had plagued the midfielder from establishing himself as a top-end talent in his under-age campaigns.

Off the back of a big pre-season, Urquhart hit the ground running at Colts level this year, averaging 24 disposals and two goals across his first two matches to clinch a place in the WA Under 18 Squad.

With the state’s brightest prospect in Bo Allan missing the start of the carnival, Urquhart led the side in its opening outing against the Allies and was one of the catalysts in helping Western Australia to a spirited showing across the championships.

He averaged 21 disposals from four matches, but left a mark with his bullish clearance work, and was arguably unlucky to miss out on All Australian honours in a lineup stacked with talented on-ballers.

The 18-year-old returned from state duties to captain Aquinas College to an Alcock Cup victory before finishing the year for East Fremantle at Colts level to round off a very consistent season.

STRENGTHS:

  • Clearance work
  • Defensive pressure
  • Explosive speed
  • Leadership
  • Power
  • Scoreboard impact

IMPROVEMENTS:

  • Decision making
  • Durability
  • Kicking

A big-bodied midfielder, it comes as no surprise that Urquhart does his best work at the coalface. At 184cm, the 18-year-old is a robust size for an on-baller and he uses his strong frame to good effect at stoppages, hunting the ball with good intensity at ground level and proving effective as clearance player.

With a sub-three second 20m sprint to his name, Urquhart has also shown himself to be a ‘leg-driving’ midfielder, using his power to breakaway from congestion and provide quality clearances for his side. With a booming kick, it became customary to see Urquhart charging through a contest and providing deep entries for his side.

Urquhart’s game against a star-studded Vic Metro side demonstrated all his best attributes as an inside bull. With Metro boasting three potential top-five selections in their on-ball brigade, it was Urquhart who turned heads with a dominant first-half display, as he bound away from his opponents at stoppage in a commanding start to the game. While he faded out, he finished with 27 disposals, five clearances and eight score involvements to show he was capable of mixing it with the country’s top talents.

The East Fremantle product has also shown himself to be an effective player around goals. Having cut his teeth as a forward before moving on-ball, Urquhart has a happy knack of hitting the scoreboard and has shown himself to be a dangerous player when playing as a deep forward, booting multiple goals in three of his nine colts appearances.

In terms of improvement areas, Urquhart’s kicking is certainly an area he would look to tidy up if he gets an opportunity at the next level. While he is a penetrating kick out of stoppage and has good eye for goal, he often lacks polish by foot, particularly when trying to change angles or go short. His ball use seems at its best when he plays on instinct, and gains territory or uses the first option, rather than trying to finesse or be overly creative.

He has also had some injury concerns across his junior career, having had a hip reconstruction in his bottom-age year. Fortunately, the 18-year-old showed no lingering concerns from that surgery this season, playing with his trademark power and physicality.

While he can certainly add polish to his game, Urquhart has enough physical attributes to have an impact at the next level. He shapes as a later pick, though it would not surprise to see a club be enamoured by his strong inside game and form at state level to select him as a ‘bolter’ in the earlier rounds. There is plenty of competition for spots when it comes to midfielders in this year’s draft, but Urquhart projects similarly to Sydney star Chad Warner, who plays with similar power and hailed from the same club and school.

 
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MIDFIELDER

#2​

Luke Urquhart​

Height: 184cm
Weight:
D.O.B: 19-09-2006

Having made his Colts debut at age 15, Urquhart has long been regarded as a talented prospect in the East Fremantle system, but injuries had plagued the midfielder from establishing himself as a top-end talent in his under-age campaigns.

Off the back of a big pre-season, Urquhart hit the ground running at Colts level this year, averaging 24 disposals and two goals across his first two matches to clinch a place in the WA Under 18 Squad.

With the state’s brightest prospect in Bo Allan missing the start of the carnival, Urquhart led the side in its opening outing against the Allies and was one of the catalysts in helping Western Australia to a spirited showing across the championships.

He averaged 21 disposals from four matches, but left a mark with his bullish clearance work, and was arguably unlucky to miss out on All Australian honours in a lineup stacked with talented on-ballers.

The 18-year-old returned from state duties to captain Aquinas College to an Alcock Cup victory before finishing the year for East Fremantle at Colts level to round off a very consistent season.

STRENGTHS:

  • Clearance work
  • Defensive pressure
  • Explosive speed
  • Leadership
  • Power
  • Scoreboard impact

IMPROVEMENTS:

  • Decision making
  • Durability
  • Kicking

A big-bodied midfielder, it comes as no surprise that Urquhart does his best work at the coalface. At 184cm, the 18-year-old is a robust size for an on-baller and he uses his strong frame to good effect at stoppages, hunting the ball with good intensity at ground level and proving effective as clearance player.

With a sub-three second 20m sprint to his name, Urquhart has also shown himself to be a ‘leg-driving’ midfielder, using his power to breakaway from congestion and provide quality clearances for his side. With a booming kick, it became customary to see Urquhart charging through a contest and providing deep entries for his side.

Urquhart’s game against a star-studded Vic Metro side demonstrated all his best attributes as an inside bull. With Metro boasting three potential top-five selections in their on-ball brigade, it was Urquhart who turned heads with a dominant first-half display, as he bound away from his opponents at stoppage in a commanding start to the game. While he faded out, he finished with 27 disposals, five clearances and eight score involvements to show he was capable of mixing it with the country’s top talents.

The East Fremantle product has also shown himself to be an effective player around goals. Having cut his teeth as a forward before moving on-ball, Urquhart has a happy knack of hitting the scoreboard and has shown himself to be a dangerous player when playing as a deep forward, booting multiple goals in three of his nine colts appearances.

In terms of improvement areas, Urquhart’s kicking is certainly an area he would look to tidy up if he gets an opportunity at the next level. While he is a penetrating kick out of stoppage and has good eye for goal, he often lacks polish by foot, particularly when trying to change angles or go short. His ball use seems at its best when he plays on instinct, and gains territory or uses the first option, rather than trying to finesse or be overly creative.

He has also had some injury concerns across his junior career, having had a hip reconstruction in his bottom-age year. Fortunately, the 18-year-old showed no lingering concerns from that surgery this season, playing with his trademark power and physicality.

While he can certainly add polish to his game, Urquhart has enough physical attributes to have an impact at the next level. He shapes as a later pick, though it would not surprise to see a club be enamoured by his strong inside game and form at state level to select him as a ‘bolter’ in the earlier rounds. There is plenty of competition for spots when it comes to midfielders in this year’s draft, but Urquhart projects similarly to Sydney star Chad Warner, who plays with similar power and hailed from the same club and school.

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My favourite part of this is his areas for improvement.... decision making, kicking and durability..... hmmmm

F*ck it, all in!

Will probably be the steal of the draft!
 
With Pick 42 Essendon select Tom Sims.

Position: Tall forward

Size: 199cm

Clubs: Northern Knights/Montmorency

AFL player comparison: Charlie Dixon


The powerful and versatile Sims, who’s also a strong ruck option, plays with great presence on the field, marks the ball well and covers the ground well for a player of his size. He had a big start to the year with 15 goals from his five Talent League games for the Knights — including 7.4 from 15 disposals and 10 marks against the Oakleigh Chargers — before hitting a lean patch in the middle of the year. Sims kicked 4.5 from four champs games for Vic Metro, but it could’ve been a more fruitful haul if more opportunities were taken. Still, his ability in the ruck late in the Coates season was pivotal for the Knights and added another string to his bow. Considering the array of top-end key forwards in this year’s crop, Sims will likely have to wait until night two to get picked up at the draft.
 
1Bally1 just took the preferred selection for ArdentEagle which leaves his second preference as the selection for St Kilda

Gabriel Stumpf


AsterixTheGaul you’re up for the next bulldogs selection
 
With pick 44, I am looking to reinforce the front half and Doggies pick Josh Dolan. This rounds out the draft for the Doggies with Jacques, Moraes and Gross.

A decent choice of medium to small forwards at this range but I went for Josh as I think he and the Doggies talls (plus Weightman) will fit together best. He has the speed, endurance and commitment to the contest and Ugle-Hagan, Naughton and Darcy are going to love his delivery inside 50.

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squashface - I believe you are up now
 
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ArdentEagle said:
You buggers all took my preferred selections just before my pick!!

Write up on Stumpf to come. I went with raw potential. Jezza Cameron type hopefully

I really wanted an athletic tall.
Nicholls was very close too.

I'd actually like another pick too.
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There are calls for a 5th round Keys !
 
Pick 46. Hugh Boxshall (Claremont, WA)

Had to double check a few times, that he wasn't already taken. Pre the champs, honestly I'd never heard of him and there are a few like this every year that catch the eye, and boy did he. This guy is courageous as they come and an elite runner and athlete to go with it. I think he'll go with top 30 picks on draft night...

I loved the way he played and his work rate is off the charts, he's definitely got a future at AFL level and his testing was off the charts. He wasn't invited to the national testing, but rather did the WA combine and produced to rank top five nationally in the 2km time trial (No.2), agility test (No.3), standing vertical jump (No.2) and running vertical jump (No.4).

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1Bally1 your up
 
With pick 47 I select
JASPER ALGER

Position: Medium forward

Size: 182cm

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Warragul

AFL player comparison: Toby Greene

A goalkicker with a lot of AFL traits. Alger is a strong overhead mark for a player of his size, while he’s also quick on the burst — personified by him ranking fourth in the 20m sprint (2.95 seconds) and 10th in the agility test (8.14 seconds) at the national draft combine. But Alger is crafty forward who knows where the goals are. He kicked five goals from four games for Vic Country — including three against South Australia — while his four-goal effort against the Calder Cannons in the Wildcard Round final was eye-catching. No. 34 might be a bit high for some clubs, but Alger has big upside.
 
With Pick 48 I select
Ollie Warburton a medium defender/Midfielder who is 185cm.
He is from Murray Bushrangers/Shepperton Swans.
A classy, versatile player who showed this season he can be deployed as either a defender or midfielder. Was excellent for Vic Country at the national champs, averaging 18.5 disposals and going at 77.1 per cent efficiency by foot. Warburton was also prolific for the Murray Bushrangers, averaging 25.9 disposals.
 
1Bally1 said:
With Pick 48 I select
Ollie Warburton a medium defender/Midfielder who is 185cm.
He is from Murray Bushrangers/Shepperton Swans.
A classy, versatile player who showed this season he can be deployed as either a defender or midfielder. Was excellent for Vic Country at the national champs, averaging 18.5 disposals and going at 77.1 per cent efficiency by foot. Warburton was also prolific for the Murray Bushrangers, averaging 25.9 disposals.
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Have you got 3 in a row?
 
With pick 49 I select : Harry Charleson

SNAPSHOT: “A prolific rebound defender who sets up the play with precise kicking, and his blend of speed and endurance running.” – Michael Alvaro

Harry Charleson is hoping to follow in the footsteps of elder brother Lachie (Port Adelaide, 2023 pick 52) to the big leagues. Playing at the opposite end of the ground to his livewire sibling, Harry is a rebound defender who racks up the ball and uses it well by foot. He even had spurts in the midfield for Greater Western Victoria (GWV) this season, en route to the region’s first Coates Talent League Grand Final in 27 years.

The East Point junior made his senior debut for the club in 2023 amid what was a terrific bottom-age season with the Rebels. Charleson made 13 appearances in the CTL, averaging 15.7 disposals and 3.6 rebound 50s per game. His form saw him earn selection in the Vic Country Under 17 side which took on Queensland in August, helping snatch a win after the siren. Such feats set him up to hit new heights in his top-age campaign.

Charleson continued to be a mainstay for the Rebels, lifting his output to an average 21.4 disposals across 16 games and tying with Ollie Hannaford for the club’s best and fairest. He had to fight his way into the Vic Country Under 18 squad though, trialling successfully and playing out a full national carnival for the Big V. There, he was named in the bests for the first two games, against South and Western Australia.

I have just got 3 steals in a row.
 

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