Melbourne - Campbell Chesser Fremantle - Jye Amiss If Jedd Busslinger is still available he too would be looked at. Geelong - Mitch Knevitt Picks: 2, 3, 23, 40 (likely to use four selections). North Melbourne - Jesse Motlop (Fremantle Next-Generation Academy) Pick 32 (St Kilda) James Van EsKey Defender | 197cm | 99kg | 07/08/2004. There's also been discussion on Hawthorn putting third-round picks together to trade for one of Brisbane's picks in the 30s. The top 10, and remaining order are subject to change with finals to be played and trade period the other hurdle, but there remains plenty of intrigue surrounding [], IN a Final Siren Podcast and Draft Central first, the team ran a live Phantom Draft for the upcoming AFL Womens Draft. Clubs are not looking at him as a short-term option, though, and are well aware of his exploits around goal as a powerful medium forward who can also use his strength and size around the ball further up the ground. Height, Weight: 186cm, 70kg Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central - (formerly AFL Draft Central) In the case of Collingwood, recruiting a rebounding half-back who breaks the lines not only suits the Magpies style, but would free up plenty of players to venture into midfield. The son of former Carlton and Collingwood big man Trent, Hotton is a midfielder who pieced together a very consistent campaign. Growing 10cm over the past 12 months and demonstrating a rapid rate of on-field improvement, Owens emerged as a likely early draft choice in Vic Metro's trial match against Vic Country - a game where he was a late call up and one of the best afield with 29 disposals and one goal. He could do with some polish in his decision making, but has the kind of upside that clubs will jump at towards the back-end of the first round. Collingwood - Lachlan Rankin While mostly utilised as a forward, Rachele is just as capable pushing up through the midfield where he is a genuine first possession winner. 39. Making something happen whenever he gets his hands on the ball, his best work is done at ground level as a crumber with his finishing around goal and setting up of targets inside 50 both exceptional. Gold Coast - Rory Thompson (re-draft). Brisbane - Eamon Wilkinson RedmanWasHere. 2023 Bryce Young, Carolina, QB, Alabama . Lock this one in. With the inevitable bidding out of the way, North Melbourne is put on the clock again for the first of its two consecutive live picks. If not him? 27. This could well be a decision between Allan and Vic Metro key forward Matt Jefferson, who is right in the Eagles' mix. 12. It looms as an exciting haul for the Giants either way. Though, Phillipou himself said this would be a great fit for club and player, and the self-assured talent offers plenty of exciting traits. Height, Weight: 189cm, 75kg If not him? Profile: A high flying key defender, Gibcus is at his best when he backs himself to read the ball in flight and launches for intercept marks. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Josh Weddle, POS: Small forwardHt 177cm, Wt 73kg, DOB 9/11/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. Hailing from a basketball background, he covers the ground beautifully and is aerially apt, while proving an effective goalkicker both when running through midfield or rotating forward. Greater Western Sydney - Blake Howes Arguably Melbournes most identifiable list need is for a developing key forward, and Matthew Jefferson is one who can fill that chasm in this range. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Aaron Cadman, POS: MidfielderHt 181cm, Wt 78kg, DOB 6/5/04From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro. An exciting defender who is a nice size to play on a range of forwards, McCallum is athletic and quick and likes to tuck the ball under his arm and go for it. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. If not him? Tall midfielder Henry Hustwaite also looms as a chance here as does the speedy Coby Burgiel, while the Hawks have been across Isaac Keeler's season and the key forward could be in the mix. Justification: After bringing in a midfielder and forward, the Roos go tall in round two and snap up a highly developable one at that aerially eye-catching and can play at both ends. Josh Weddle is a player who seems destined to be snapped up by one of GWS, Collingwood or Sydney in the 15-21 range. Likened to Brodie Grundy with his athleticism, Barnett is a ruckman who is able to get around the field, follow up at ground level and also take a grab to be a marking target. Profile: A late developer, Owens is a tall utility whose overall movement, courage, overhead marking and ball winning capabilities have caught the attention of recruiters. A prospect who draw comparisons to former-Giant Jeremy Cameron for his mobility, vice-like hands and booming left-foot kick, the NAB League leading goalkicker has the lack of go home factor GWS has been searching for. Sydney - Tom Brown 5 overall, followed by second-rounder Jartavius Martin (Washington), third-rounder Sydney Brown (Philadelphia), and fifth-rounder Chase Brown (Cincinnati). Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Harry Barnett, POS: Midfielder/forwardHt 183cm, Wt 80kg, DOB 9/9/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. He will have a delayed start to his pre-season, having committed to drafting him under the father-son rule, the official draft order supplied by the AFL. The 2021 AFL Draft is on our doorstep, and ESPN expert Chris Doerre has analysed all the possibilities to expand his phantom draft from the first pick to the very last. Pick 6 (Gold Coast) Bailey HumphreyMidfielder/Forward | 185cm | 86kg | 11/09/2004. His kicking and vision is his greatest strength, while his intercepting and one-on-one defensive work was also sound throughout the season. With that in mind, theFinal Siren Podcastteam returned this week to take an early look at which players may be in prime draft contention, putting their recruiters hats on for a top 10 phantom draft. Though this link has been well made for some time, North could well take Harry Sheezel first. 1 player locked in, bolters make their moves, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. After being one of the major players in the trade period as they brought in last year's No.1 pick Jason Horne-Francis and West Coast premiership forward Junior Rioli, the Power will have a limited role in this year's draft and are likely to use just two live selections. Also adept defensively, Gibcus can equally remain disciplined and negate the influence of opposition key forwards. He also managed to turn out for Vic Country in the championship decider, utilised mostly as a forward. 52. Local talent is said to be a best case scenario for West Coast, and local talent is what the Eagles get in our version of this years draft. There remains plenty of talent yet to be picked across what is such an even first couple of rounds. Constable will be picked up as a strong ball winner with good skills. Gold Coast - Charlie Constable The Dees will be ready to swoop on a slider if one gets through and have been active in trying to get up the board, having also looked at Ed Allan for this spot. 11. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Bond does that as a midfielder who can also lock down in defence. GWS will anticipate a bid for Academy product Harry Rowston around this range, and could consider a player like Noah Long depending on what occurs earlier. The powerful midfielder-forward had his national carnival scuppered by an untimely knee injury, but returned to the NAB League with a bang and skippered the Gippsland Power to a minor premiership. With speed and capabilities around goal, the mature-ager could be an appealing role-playing pressure forward option for any club. Picks: 14, 17, 42, 69, 80 (likely to use three selections). . [], THE 2021 AFL regular season is done and dusted, meaning the indicative top 10 AFL Draft order has been confirmed. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Lachie Cowan, POS: ForwardHt 185cm, Wt 87kg, DOB 13/4/04From Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country. With a current game built around his physical strength, Conway will take time to develop his craft around the ground. PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk, PLAYER PROFILESGet to know the top talent in this year's draft. If not him? Richmond has the latest draft start of any club and have to sit and wait until late in the third round before opening its account. A small forward who is tough, tenacious and a tackler, Konstanty has had plenty of interest in recent weeks and a lot of interviews. 17. Western Bulldogs - Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs father-son) - bid matched If not him? Profile: A small but speedy midfielder, Soligo wins the ball on the inside, tackles aggressively, provides acceleration out of stoppages and hits the scoreboard. Rookie Me Central has done exactly that, with our panel of analysts from around the nation collaborating for a mock draft. Las primeras selecciones en el draft de la NFL, ao, nombre, equipo reclutador, posicin y universidad de procedencia. Same goes for tall defender Jed Adams. Height, Weight: 183cm, 79kg Richmond - Judson Clarke 29. Adelaide - Hugh Jackson The Pies have been interested in Fletcher, who will attend the opening night of the draft, but Brisbane has bolstered its draft points count to be ready to match the bids on Will Ashcroft and then Fletcher. Height, Weight: 181cm, 77kg It may not display this or other websites correctly. Pick 34 (Fremantle) Tom McCallumTall Defender | 192cm | 82kg | 15/05/2004. Gold Coast has put pick No.45 on the trade table and has gathered some interest, with a future pick most likely coming back if they can move it out during the draft. Profile: A dominant contested ball winner and tackler, Hobbs is one of the readiest to play midfielders in this draft. The 2022 AFL National Draft is almost here, with anticipation building ahead of a fascinating first round. Height, Weight: 178cm, 70kg It could be Phillipou, who is the wildcard of the top-10 mix. Though, when he got on the park in 2022, the powerful forward proved his best is up there with many of the top 15 talents, able to kick goals from all angles and distances. 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Luckily for Essendon, NGA talent Anthony Munkara looks like sliding past pick 40. Height, Weight: 190cm, 82kg Sydney has done its work on medium forward Jaiden Magor, a goalkicker throughout this year, and half-back Luke Teal, whose dad Robert played with the Swans. It is a shame injury robbed us of seeing a full year from Wardlaw this season, given how impressive he was in the games he was able to play. Profile: The son of Glenn, Jackson while lightly built is like his father - a competitive defender who competes strongly in one-on-one contests and tackles aggressively. 7. Height, Weight: 185cm, 77kg SOUTH Australia's top AFL Women's draft prospects returned for Round 8 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women's on the weekend. McLennan said RA's trans-Tasman partners were aware of his desire to start a draft and believed the long-term investment of the competition through until 2030 allowed for greater innovation. Picks: 16, 25, 27, 51, 79 (likely to use three selections). The Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro midfielder led both sides to titles, and his list of individual accolades is eye-watering. Local Kaleb Smith could also be considered, wingman Caleb Mitchell could be worth a look late, while the Dockers have done work on former Melbourne and North Melbourne player Corey Wagner, who has starred in the VFL with Port Melbourne. Height, Weight: 176cm, 75kg A zippy small forward who can also push into the midfield, Clarke has some bite to his game and loves to get involved around goal. Richmond - Jacob Van Rooyen The Murray Bushrangers accumulator can play both sides of midfield and on flanks at either end of the ground, showing great application and scope for great versatility. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Profile: A classy tall midfielder, there are few as composed and sound by both hand and foot as Johnson in this pool. 34. Justification: Would add a bit of grunt, flair, and goalkicking potential to the Eagles midfield mix in the long-term. The Eagles moved down the order in the Trade Period to grab two picks within the top 12 and Ginbey would be a great result if he's still available at pick 9. Height, Weight: 179cm, 75kg Later on in the draft, they will also grab Alwyn's twin Jayden as a father-son, likely with their last pick, while forward Anthony Munkara has some interest but still seems most likely to be available as a late pick or category B rookie under Next Generation Academy rules. 2022 AFL draft - Wikipedia While attending live games has yet again been a challenge in a COVID-affected year, Doerre has pored through match vision from this and last year, analysed the stats and talked to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful draft analysis. 13. Pick 26 (North Melbourne) Max GruzewskiTall Defender/Forward | 193cm | 84kg | 21/07/2004. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Brayden George, POS: Midfielder/forwardHt 175cm, Wt 63kg, DOB 3/4/04From Swan Districts/Western Australia. News. The equation is simple. If thats not the case, Konstanty is a great fit for GWS as a genuine small forward who offers a blend of punishing tackling pressure and attacking creativity. He has good agility and evasion, with his best work coming when in traffic. 58. We take you through each pick made across [], LAST night Rookie Me Centrals AFL Womens Draft experts took up the challenge of the club recruiters in the first Phantom Draft. Height, Weight: 187cm, 76kg Academy 2023 Next Generation Academy Draft Prospects. Profile: An explosive midfielder and forward, Windhager is at his best bursting out of stoppages and hitting leading targets inside 50. Height, Weight: 205cm, 93kg If not him? Hes a polished, readymade ball winner. The gamesmanship between clubs will continue to simmer right up until the start of Monday's NAB AFL Draft and won't stop throughout the two-night event as key clubs consider trading big picks and moving spots. 22. Mattaes Phillipou would also be a chance should he get through, but it's going to take some shocks for any of the other top-10 chances to be available for the Bulldogs. After coming 18th in the 2021 AFL season, the North Melbourne Football Club held the . It could come down to Hollands against Ed Allan, with Elijah Hewett an outside contender. Profile: A speedy forward, Clarke is one of this draft's best crumbers with his speed, agility and kicking both to targets inside 50 and finishing around goal his greatest strengths. Profile: In a draft lacking in the way of premier talls, Darcy is the standard of excellence with his long arms and reach, one grab contested marking, attack on the ball aerially, one-touch ground level skills and his speed and agility for someone his height. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect George Wardlaw, POS: MidfielderHt 186cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 18/10/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. Phantom draft AFL 2022 | AFL phantom mock draft 2022: News, predictions Profile: A one touch player, Roberts is a hard-working midfielder and one of this year's most advanced and prolific ball winners. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Ed Allan, POS: Key forwardHt 195cm, Wt 84kg, DOB 8/3/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. Carlton - Arlo Draper Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jaspa Fletcher, POS: DefenderHt 189cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 29/4/04From Glenelg/South Australia. Download the app now. The Crows traded out of the early part of the draft by swapping their pick 23 to North Melbourne for the Roos' future second-rounder, in what was a good deal for both clubs. Profile: A high leaping athletic utility who has played his best football to date in defence, Goater is a capable intercept mark behind the ball who generates drive from defence with his run and carry. Of course, Sydney has already made its intentions clear in that its current picks are on the table, with a stronger 2023 hand in the Swans sights. Jerome Lawrence, the son of 1991 premiership player Stephen, hasn't been nominated under father-son rules but is another in the mix as a rookie for the Hawks. It's almost in Geelong's remit to take a surprise late in the piece. Strong overhead, Curtis is also adept at ground level and hits the scoreboard both from general play and set shots. Selecting the standout Tasmanian comes with a side of caution given his state is soon to be granted an AFL licence, though his talent speaks for itself. Height, Weight: 180cm, 80kg Adelaide will match the bid on the defender, having committed to drafting him under the father-son rule. North traded back from No.1 for picks No.2 and 3 knowing they had their elite group in mind. Justification: One who would be a bargain in this range, hes essentially a best available selection who compliments the tall midfielder and key defender already taken fittingly as a mix of both. If not him? He possesses great speed and agility, often running around opponents like they're traffic cones, while intercepting well and defensively holding his own. Ashcroft didn't put a foot wrong in his outstanding draft season and will step straight into the Lions' midfield mix in 2023. Though he may not boast the speed associated with many medium-type forwards, Sheezel is fleet of thinking and has the endurance to play high, or the smarts to wreak havoc deep. Carlton is a trade watch. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Mattaes Phillipou, POS: MidfielderHt 183cm, Wt 71kg, DOB 16/1/04From Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country. To put the cherry on top, he ticks the character box, too. A bolter into East Perths League side for Round 1, Ginbey originally cut his teeth as a defender capable of locking down and intercepting, but shone in midfield as his states MVP during the National Championships. If not him? A potential bargain. 51. He spent time playing for Swan Districts' senior WAFL team and enjoys busting out of a stoppage and also pushing forward. Last season, Davis Mills started 15 games under center for the . The Saints are in the market for another earlier selection inside the top group, so could be active in pick swap discussions over the both nights. Justification: The Giants will likely snap up some speedy smalls, so why not add a bit of grunt later in the piece? 28. 2022 Covid top-up players. 00:00:00 Forward 15 seconds Back 15 seconds Share Subscribe Description Whoever gets through from Essendon's pick be it Mattaes Phillipou or Elijah Tsatas is going to be right in the frame here. Bailey Humphrey is a player who quickly endeared himself to recruiters, both on and off the field in 2022. PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk DRAFT ORDER Check out your club's picks If not him? Nonetheless, the rangy defender impressed enough in two of a possible four National Championship outings to earn All Australian honours, having previously cracked East Perths League side. 15. See who your club could take with its selections beyond pick 30, plus their potential pick swap options and some rookie contenders as well. Picks: 9, 28, 32, 47, 73, 81 (likely to use three or four selections). His size at 189cm and all-round athletic quality compliment the hard edge he offers in contested situations, making Ginbey a desirable asset around the top 10 range. They could settle nicely with this pick, though. The first round of the 2022 AFL Draft looks nothing like it did a week ago. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jacob Konstanty, POS: MidfielderHt 183cm, Wt 76kg, DOB 24/2/04From Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies. Adelaide - Josh Rachele While Roberts does his best work as an inside midfielder, he can also push forward and hit the scoreboard. Picks: 30, 43, 44, 65, 70, 77 (likely to use four selections). Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, Answering the biggest questions ahead of the AFL Draft, AFL Draft Power Rankings: No. North Melbourne - Sam Banks Double your score if you play a Joker.Join the fun here . The Swans are usually a difficult side to pick for but Hewett would be difficult to look past. James Van Es and Hugh Davies are among the possible key backs who could be in the zone late in the draft where the Lions' third pick comes in, while versatile small Jed Hagan is another possibility, as is Hugh Bond if he gets through. West Coast - Toby Conway Port Adelaide - Josh Sinn With their later selections, the Blues could look at a taller option. Height, Weight: 180cm, 81kg Pick 35 (GWS) Hugh BondInside Midfielder/Defender | 185cm | 82kg | 25/09/2004. The taller, stronger, inside midfielder is a prospect who should be playing regular footy in his first AFL season. There has been interest in their second pick from rivals but it would take something extraordinary for them to trade the selection now. The Demons have been linked to Jefferson and he could be a key forward to add to their group and a long-term foil for Jacob van Rooyen. Brayden George and Harry Barnett are among the others who would be options for this selection. As with Dan, Sam is also a very quick, creative and one touch player who heaps on the pressure defensively. Phillipou's performances have been strong across the year and his upside is exciting: he can play in the midfield and across half-forward, has a bigger size and shape, enjoys the big moments and is one of the youngest players in the draft pool (he is five days off being eligible for next year's draft). Lachie Cowan would be a strong contender if still up for grabs, the same for Brayden George and Jakob Ryan. Among those who will also attract second round interest are running machine Jaxon Binns and classy small Harvey Gallagher, while West Australian bolter Kaleb Smith seems to be on a few clubs wish lists. West Australian Busslinger missed the second half of the year after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction mid-season but before that had shown his capacity to be an intercepting tall backman who reads the play well and enjoys chopping off forward forays. The Combine is where Australia's next potential stars gather to present their athleticism and applicable AFL skills in front of club .
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