2019 Draft Watch - it’s over, apart from all the remaining bits

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yep a thirties pick for dodoro is one not on the draft Board

  • Ridley 22 - soo wanted witherden here
  • Begley 31 - was mates with Dylan Clarke was glad we got Clarke late - referred by Bewick i think.
  • Mutch 42 ( Heard of him as Gws academy kid, looked ok prospect did everything good but no stand out qualities, barracked for us as a kid.

think i wanted McLuggage, Witherden, Josh Battle and Willie Rioli

  • Morgan 29 never heard of pre draft

  • Redman 30 cant remember Pre draft
    not much in the draft I wanted Bonner and Mathieson go with Parish and Weideman.
    we did ok, only Morgan a bust

  • Z Merrett 26 (had heard of him he slid) wasnt sure how good he could be but knew his fitness wasnt there as changed over from focusing on cricket in his final year. But had upside.

908

Road to draft - gold coast recruiting manager
Nat Edwards - had baby girl Evie

Happy with experienced players in midfield - Hugh Greenwood, Brandon Ellis, Zac Smith
Need run and carry from Ellis and inside from Greenwood.

Dissapointed not to get a deal done for Jack Martin - WE tried our best, we couldnt do that.
Would you take him back Pre Season Draft? He’s overseas will wait and see how that plays out.

Assistance package is extremely important.

concessions - did you get everything you asked for - there was variations of things we did get versus what we asked for.

Think there will be 3 academy/father sons in top 20 - Green, Henry and Maginess

Gold coast may only have 4 live selections at the draft. but due to them being able to have 10 rookies, may slide some players onto the rookie list if they want more selections.

Can Capitalise on pick 1 & 2 in the draft. not exactly a done deal - there might be draft pick trades go there way before draft day, open to any scenarios pre draft.
Matt - insular - but not on footy field, Noah more sprightly.

Look at player retention given so many players from Victoria - trying to get more players from NT. And character assessments on players coming on.

Psychologist question asked - look at a picture for ten seconds and describe what is happening in the picture - players go into details - Noah had a picture of the tour de france - they need to describe what happens pre during and after the photograph
the psychologist then asks if you see anything of yourself in the photograph and take note of how the player responds.

Pick 15, 20 nice picks - any interest in moving up the board - yes absolutely open to it.
Was it discussed during trade periods - yes discussions.

How important is having pick 20 (first pick for second day) - were open to doing a deal for 20 if clubs are interested in dealing if there is a player they are interested still on the board.

2km time trial was obvious test that they took notice of at draft camp. But just generally wanted to see effort.

Off to Ireland this week. picking up Irish kid Luke

Cal Twomey - Worried about Matt Rowell up on the gold coast and new Irish kid- hope has lots of sunscreen.

Last year focused on talls (King/Lukoscious)- this year was mids.

Isaac Rankine didn’t play a game last year but watch out for him next year.

AFL always looking for more opportunities for player movement.
will be a evolving landscape.

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909

That sounds like merely an inference -
but you maybe correct

910

Error rate of about .02
Not huge.
Of course 20m sprint times don’t directly relate to their football, so I’d hope that recruiters who are paid to watch people play football, are doing so.

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911

The 187cm Richmond midfielder/half forward townsend? Or someone else?

912

Nup. Lightning quick when fit.
Body didn’t stand up often enough to let him develop properly.

Not dissimilar to A Long, probably picked a fraction early.

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913

Rivers may go 20’s but Sharp may slide after recent interviews, we could be a chance.

Believe his learnings of gameplans is impacted upon, thus the slide.

914

Are you saying he doesn’t understand game plans?
Blitz will be happy to assist in his learnings.

  • no promises they’ll all be the same game plan.
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Maybe he could specialise in the kick outs. Not too much to learn.

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Our 4 primary needs and the players that could be available:

Big Inside-Mid

  • Cooper Stephens (20-35)
  • Sam Philip (30-45)
  • Jay Rantall (30-45)
  • Darcy Chirgwin (40-65)

Developing Key Position Forward

  • Charlie Comben (30-45)
  • Harry Jones (35-55)
  • Jake Ricardi (40-65)
  • Emerson Jeka (55-Rook)
  • Sam de Koning (20-35) *DEF

Small Forward

  • Elijah Taylor (25-40)
  • Kysiah Pickett (40-60)
  • Adam Tipungwuti (Rookie)

Developing Ruck

  • Nick Bryan (40-65)
  • Callum Jamieson (60-Rookie)
  • Riley Bowman (Rookie)
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I Cant see us getting Cooper Stephens now after his draft results…

but yeh out of those guys

31 Stephens / if gone Philip
33 Taylor
61 Jeka

Rookie
Bryan/Bowman
Tippa

Cat B
Lachlan Johnson
Jeffrey Simon

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Nick Bryan (Oakleigh Chargers)
Plays Like: Dean Cox
Bryan’s incredible pre-season has led to him shooting up draft boards and is now considered a true 2019 draft prospect. Showcasing his talents in the ruck, Bryan will look to use his big frame and athleticism to his advantage as he looks to provide first use to his midfielders. The Oakleigh Chargers man’s skillset is also very rare for a ruckman, with his kicking and ability to get across the ground outstanding as shown in the recent Under 18 All-Australian match, where he featured. Whilst Bryan mightn’t be seen as a first round prospect, he has now put himself in a position where he can get drafted and I’d be surprised if we didn’t see him shoot up the draft boards as the year goes by.

Emerson Jeka (Western Jets)
Plays Like: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)
Jeka is a 197cm prospect who is probably the best forward in this year’s crop. With the 2019 class being littered with quality midfielders, we could see Jeka emerge as a true first round prospect such is his ability as a forward. Possessing immense strength beyond his years and a massive kick to match, Jeka looks like he could mix it with the big boys and play AFL today. Whilst Jeka has failed to find good form in 2019 thus far (just 2 goals in 3 NAB League games), he was still selected in the Under 18 All-Australian side which took on the Casey Demons. However, Jeka had little impact on the game and was taken off during the 3rd quarter due to a knee injury. Jeka will need to find some form soon should he wish to boost his draft prospects but he still looms as a key player to keep a keen eye on during 2019.

https://www.bay13sports.com.au/latest-sports-news/2019/5/8/the-2019-afl-draft-prospects-that-you-must-take-notice-of

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Knightmare - Big footy Phantom draft first 2 rounds

  1. Gold Coast: Matthew Rowell (VIC)
    Height, Weight: 178cm/74kg
    Profile: A big-game player, Rowell is the first person to ever win two successive Grand Final best-on-ground medals in TAC Cup/NAB League history. He is this year’s premier midfielder as a hardworking, ball-winning midfielder with explosive pace.

2. Gold Coast (priority pick): Noah Anderson (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/86kg
Profile: A match-winner who breaks games open in the matter of minutes whether he is winning his own ball or hitting the scoreboard. The most influential in the pool whether he’s used as a midfielder or forward.

3. Melbourne: Hayden Young (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/82kg
Profile: One of this year’s premier ball users from defence. A reliable stopper who has the capability to push through the midfield and win his own ball.

4. Greater Western Sydney (matching Adelaide’s bid): Thomas Green (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy)
Height, Weight: 188cm/85kg
Profile: The most prolific stoppage player and contested ball-winner to come through the junior ranks in recent years. Able to rotate forward as required and provide a leadup target.

5. Adelaide: Sam Flanders (VIC)
Height, Weight: 182cm/81kg
Profile: Arguably this year’s most damaging forward of centre and has become just as valuable as a midfielder. Flanders is ready to go, plays a high-impact-per-possession game and possesses explosive power.

6. Sydney: Caleb Serong (VIC)
Height, Weight: 178cm/83kg
Profile : Strong ball-winner and tackler through the midfield. Impressive athlete who is just as good up forward with his ground ball-winning and work aerially causing problems.

7. Fremantle: Lachlan Ash (VIC)
Height, Weight: 186cm/80kg
Profile: Line-breaking defender who breaks games open with his speed, agility and kicking. Does his best work generating drive from defence but has the versatility to push up through the midfield.

8. Fremantle (matching Melbourne’s bid): Liam Henry (WA - Fremantle Academy)
Height, Weight: 179cm/67kg
Profile: Speedy forward who is dangerous at ground level and on the lead inside 50m. Henry is a composed ball user and applies heavy forward pressure.

9. Melbourne: Brodie Kemp (VIC)
Height, Weight: 192cm/82kg
Profile: Explosive ball-winning utility who impacts games through the midfield, up forward or in defence. Torn ACL likely keeps Kemp out until mid-2020.

10. Carlton: Luke Jackson (WA)
Height, Weight: 198cm/94kg
Profile: A raw, athletic, high leaping ruckman who made the decision to pursue football instead of basketball. Jackson is an aggressive tackler who follows up powerfully from ruck contests, often winning first possession.

11. Hawthorn: Dylan Stephens (SA)
Height, Weight: 183cm/69kg
Profile: Consistent performer at SANFL League level, playing 13 games through Norwood’s midfield. Stephens is a ready-to-go, hard running left-footer who can play outside or inside.

12. Port Adelaide: Fischer McAsey (VIC)
Height, Weight: 195cm/86kg
Profile: This year’s most promising key defender. A high-level intercept mark and stopper with athleticism.

13. Western Bulldogs: Cody Weightman (VIC)
Height, Weight: 177cm/73kg
Profile: Speedy small forward who makes something out of nothing. Weightman is dangerous at ground level, flies for marks, applies heavy forward pressure and hits the scoreboard.

14. Geelong: Deven Robertson (WA)
Height, Weight: 182cm/80kg
Profile: A worthy winner of the Larke Medal for the best performer during the Under-18 Championships. Robertson is one of this year’s premier midfielders, winning the ball and moving it on aggressively.

15. Gold Coast: Will Gould (SA)
Height, Weight: 191cm/98kg
Profile: Strong bodied defender with the performances on the board at SANFL League level including a premiership for Glenelg. Gould throws his weight around, plays an aggressive style of game and is a penetrating kick.

16. Brisbane: Trent Rivers (WA)
Height, Weight: 188cm/85kg
Profile: Possesses the versatility to play either as a ball-winning midfielder or in defence. A strong contested ball-winner, Rivers combines this with class and composure.

17. Geelong: Josh Worrell (VIC)
Height, Weight: 195cm/74kg
Profile: Athletic utility with the scope to play key forward, key defence or on a wing. Worrell is an excellent reader of the ball in flight, displays a high work rate and was Vic Metro’s leading goalkicker during the Under-18 Championships.

18. Port Adelaide: Jeremy Sharp (WA)
Height, Weight: 187cm/79kg
Profile: Speedy line-breaker who is also damaging by foot. Has performed strongly at WAFL League level.

19. Hawthorn (matching Richmond’s bid): Finn Maginness (VIC - Hawthorn Father-Son)
Height, Weight: 187cm/80kg
Profile: Ball-winner midfielder who is a hard to stop mark one-on-one inside 50m. Finn is the son of Hawthorn defender Scott Maginness.

20. Richmond: Cooper Stephens (VIC)
Height, Weight: 188cm/83kg
Profile: Strong ball-winning midfielder who distributes effectively by hand and bursts out of stoppages at speed. Has not played since round three due to a fractured fibula.

21. Port Adelaide (matching Brisbane’s bid): Jackson Mead (SA - Port Adelaide Father-Son)
Height, Weight: 184cm/83kg
Profile: Ball-winning midfielder with class and reliable skills. Jackson is the son of former Power defender Darren.

22. Brisbane: Miles Bergman (VIC)
Height, Weight: 186cm/75kg
Profile: High leaping, strong marking medium forward. Arguably possesses the most penetrating kick in the draft pool.

23. Gold Coast: Elijah Taylor (WA)
Height, Weight: 185cm/75kg
Profile: Instinctive forward with speed and tricks around goal. Possesses good skills and is composed, evasive and dangerous aerially.

24. Fremantle: Will Day (SA)
Height, Weight: 187cm/70kg
Profile: Lightly built outside midfielder with good skills and speed. Viewed by recruiters as one of the prospects with the greatest upside in this draft.

25. Adelaide: Mitch O’Neill (TAS)
Height, Weight: 181cm/70kg
Profile: Touted as a potential first round selection at the beginning of the season, O’Neill has struggled with injury for much of the year. O’Neill is an outside midfielder who is a polished ball user and moves well.

26. Geelong: Dylan Williams (VIC)
Height, Weight: 185cm/79kg
Profile: Talented forward and midfielder who hurts opponents aerially and at ground level. Projecting as a top-five selection this time last year, Williams has battled injury and form in 2019 which has limited his output.

27. Sydney: Harry Schoenberg (SA)
Height, Weight: 180cm/78kg
Profile: Won South Australia’s MVP award during the Under-18 Championships. Schoenberg is a prolific ball-winning midfielder with a high work rate.

28. North Melbourne: Trent Bianco (VIC)
Height, Weight: 178cm/70kg
Profile: Precise and consistent ball user who has the versatility to play on a wing or in defence. Captained the talented Oakleigh Chargers to this year’s NAB League premiership.

29. North Melbourne: Harrison Jones (VIC)
Height, Weight: 194cm/75kg
Profile: Lightly built key forward who is at his best taking marks at full stretch. Jones is athletic, capable at ground level, hits the scoreboard heavily and possesses a high ceiling.

30. Adelaide: Sam De Koning (VIC)
Height, Weight: 200cm/85kg
Profile: Athletic, versatile but raw key position player. Sam is the younger brother of Carlton’s Tom.

31. Essendon: Jay Rantall (VIC)
Height, Weight: 184cm/82kg
Profile: Endurance running machine who set a new draft combine record in the 2km time trial. Rantall is a basketball convert who is excellent at stoppages as a ball-winner and distributor.

32. Sydney: Jack Mahony (VIC)
Height, Weight: 176cm/70kg
Profile: Crumbing forward who can push up through the midfield. Polished ball user who applies forward pressure.

33. Essendon: Callum Jamieson
(WA) Height, Weight: 200cm/80kg
Profile: Mobile ruckman who finds plenty of the ball around the ground. A project ruckman who will take time to develop physically.

34. Brisbane: Thomson Dow (VIC)
Height, Weight: 182cm/72kg
Profile: Dow is a speedy midfielder with growing ball-winning capabilities. Thomson is the younger brother of Carlton’s Paddy.

35. Collingwood: Jake Riccardi (VIC)
Height, Weight: 195cm/92kg
Profile: Turning 20 in November, Riccardi showed positive signs in the TAC Cup last year as an overager and has made meaningful progress this year in the VFL. Riccardi is a strong marking, athletic key forward and won the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the VFL’s Rising Star.

36. Geelong: Joshua Shute (SA)
Height, Weight: 187cm/73kg
Profile: A smooth moving, classy ball user with evasion. Shute showed strong improvement throughout the year as a midfielder placing in Sturt’s SANFL Reserves bests in four of his last five matches.

37. Adelaide: Cameron Taheny (SA)
Height, Weight: 185cm/80kg
Profile: A strong marking forward who does his best work close to goal. Taheny doesn’t need much of the ball to hit the scoreboard heavily.

38. Richmond: Ryan Byrnes (VIC)
Height, Weight: 181cm/80kg
Profile: Consistent ball-winner through the midfield. Wins the contested ball, combined with pace and damaging ball use.

39. Richmond: Darcy Cassar (VIC)
Height, Weight: 183cm/75kg
Profile: Midfielder with the versatility to play forward or back. Cassar does his best work on the outside and possesses good skills.

40. Greater Western Sydney: Kysaiah Pickett (SA)
Height, Weight: 170cm/67kg
Profile: Lively forward with speed who applies forward pressure as well as any in the pool. Kysaiah is the nephew of dual premie

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920

Yeah tend to agree on Stephens - but he is the type that has tended to slide in recent years. Clubs may have learnt from Worpel though.

Will be interesting to see what we do with our 3 picks in the 60s- ideally we can sang a pick in the 45-55 range or bring in a future 3rd.

Expecting Hartley to get delisted and put on the rookie list - take 3 picks in the ND, 1 in the rookie.

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I’m no expert…but I’d be looking at trading next years second and third to the clubs that might want to stock up on extra points for their academy players in 2020… and in return receive a pick between 25 - 35 …

3 kids within the top 35 from this years crop would be good.

next year, ( in what everyone is saying is a compromised draft )…keep our first… and save a couple of spots for an upgrade or late selections.

anyways… would like to see 3 picks within the top 35…

thanks…

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923

We may not need another medium forward but I’d be very suprised if a bomber supporter didn’t like him after this interview, humble kid and most importantly a bombers supporter :wink:

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924

Forwards are what we need more than anything. Bring him in.

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925

started under 12’s as a five year old lol.

If hes still available at our pick Dodoro would surely look at him, even though it doesnt really suit our needs.

926

How so?

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inside mid/ ruck / KPF are main needs IMO.

but other argument is just go best available talent with early pick, and if hes there im ok with that.