Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! It has been an unprecedented year in many aspects; with Victorian talents, who typically make up over half of the selected players, unable to take the field []. Strong overhead, Curtis is also adept at ground level and hits the scoreboard both from general play and set shots. Jacob Konstanty and Charlie Clarke would also be in the mix along with medium goalkicker Brayden George. Knevitt starred at the draft combine -- particularly in the speed and endurance testing -- and finished the season in full flight, demonstrating his endurance, agility, high work rate and contested marking strengths. Richmond - Zac Taylor What's special with Wanganeen-Milera is his precision kicking, agility, evasion and ease with which he creates time and space for himself under pressure. Devon Witherspoon (Seattle) was the first Illini off the board at No. The athletic big man wasn't nominated under Next Generation Academy rules by Adelaide so is in the open draft pool. Collingwood - Nick Daicos (Collingwood father-son) - bid matched 35. At 194cm, he can play just about anywhere and has a ridiculously good athletic profile, making him somewhat of a recruiters dream. Pick 26 (North Melbourne) Max GruzewskiTall Defender/Forward | 193cm | 84kg | 21/07/2004. St Kilda - Josh Gibcus Pick 27 (Hawthorn) Harry BarnettRuck | 202cm | 93kg | 22/01/2004. He kicked multiple goals in nine of 14 NAB League outings this season en route to 36 overall majors, and even showed his wares in midfield with two 30-plus disposal efforts. 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. PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk DRAFT ORDER Check out your club's picks The Eagles have put in some time on Burgiel and he shapes as a second-round selection. Hes reliable and a hard worker the Demons would love. There's also been discussion on Hawthorn putting third-round picks together to trade for one of Brisbane's picks in the 30s. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. Picks: 16, 25, 27, 51, 79 (likely to use three selections). There is no greater bolter in this years draft class than Ed Allan, who only needed a handful of WAFL Colts games and a blistering National Draft Combine to convince clubs of his first round potential. Get AFL news and more in your inbox With his ability to take on the game and how damaging he is by foot, Clarke is also viable for consideration as a rebounding defender. Mattaes Phillipou has also been strongly considered by Essendon for this selection, with Reuben Ginbey and Bailey Humphrey also having appeal. Small forward Charlie Clarke has been linked along with ruckman Harry Barnett, while the Pies could also bid on Adelaide father-son Max Michalanney. 2022 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn. It's almost in Geelong's remit to take a surprise late in the piece. 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). Last season, Davis Mills started 15 games under center for the . Height, Weight: 180cm, 80kg Adelaide - Josh Rachele Height, Weight: 185cm, 75kg For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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: Would add a bit of grunt, flair, and goalkicking potential to the Eagles midfield mix in the long-term. Height, Weight: 194cm, 91kg Pick 20 (Sydney) Josh WeddleTall Defender | 192cm | 91kg | 25/05/2004. 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. A rebounding defender who can also hurt opponents with his long penetrating kicking, Sinn's method of impacting games is to break them open with the drive he generates across half-back. The Blues are looking to balance up their midfield mix and could bring in a long-term running option in Hollands. Profile: Most dangerous through the midfield, Callaghan is a rare mover with ball in hand possessing elite agility, evasion and speed in traffic. Former Alabama All-American DeMeco Ryans will have the C.J. 28. Pick 33 (Carlton) Jaiden MagorMidfielder/Forward | 184cm | 75kg | 16/02/2004. Harry Lemmey, who started the year as a key forward but ended it as a tall defender, may be available, while the Blues have looked at ruckmen as well, with Eastern Ranges big man Clay Tucker, Oakleigh Charger Hudson O'Keefe and Tasmanian Cam Owen among the possibilities. If Jhye Clark is still on the board he would also be right in the mix. But wherever it falls, the Lions know they are getting a young star. Height, Weight: 181cm, 77kg He spent time playing for Swan Districts' senior WAFL team and enjoys busting out of a stoppage and also pushing forward. The Lions are set to get a second top-line father-son prospect in the first round in Fletcher, who is a classy wingman with excellent foot skills. SA dasher Jakob Ryan could be a possibility as are ruckman Harry Barnett and defender Josh Weddle, if either are still there. Essendon looks most likely to get to its second-round pick without having to match a bid for Alwyn Davey jnr, which would set the Bombers up for a good draft haul. New posts Search forums. come from the clouds to be a genuine late-season draft bolter. Hayes is the younger brother of Port Adelaide ruckman Sam. Download the app now. 57. He blitzed the Draft Combine with his speed (2.93 seconds over 20 metres) and endurance (6:03 minutes in the 2km time trial) mix, which underlined his standing as a potential first-rounder. Forums. Cal Twomey's 2022 Phantom Draft: Top 30, late picks, club whispers Profile: The younger brother of St Kilda's Dan Butler, Sam plays both through the midfield and up forward. Download ESPN from Google Play Store 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. 34. Cowan himself is an excitement machine, catching the eye with his aggressive runs and booming left-foot kick. 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. The Magpies have been linked to Ryan and he is a player who takes the game on with his athleticism and run (he completed the 2km time trial in 6:16 minutes at the Draft Combine). Pick 38 (Melbourne) Mitch SzybkowskiInside Midfielder | 186cm | 86kg | 09/01/2004. The son of former Carlton and Collingwood big man Trent, Hotton is a midfielder who pieced together a very consistent campaign. If not him? It could come down to Hollands against Ed Allan, with Elijah Hewett an outside contender. Height, Weight: 179cm, 75kg 17. Going through rigorous. AFL draft 2022: Predicted order, phantom draft, Will Ashcroft, father The selections the Giants start the draft with are unlikely to be what they end up with. SEN's 2022 AFL mock phantom draft If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines, as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter. Profile: A strong marking lead up forward, Curtis is one of this year's most potent goal-kickers. Height, Weight: 191cm, 87kg The key forward has been the standout of his draft class in what was his first season playing the role after a growth spurt. Profile: Former Geelong Category B rookie Schlensog has developed rapidly this season and impressed over the first half of the year as a key defender. Much of the mystery surrounding pick one revolves around whether GWS will bid for Brisbane father-son nominee Will Ashcroft, though that seems an unlikely path for the Giants. If Ollie Hollands is still on the board at the Dogs' pick they will strongly consider the running midfielder. Midfielders Mitch Szybkowski and Billy Dowling are others who could be looked at deeper in the pool. While he is visibly quick, he is also hard at the ball and is a capable contested ball winning mid. 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. Cam Mackenzie, if available, will also be strongly looked at, the same for Elijah Tsatas and Mattaes Phillipou. The only question here is if GWS bid on Will Ashcroft with No.1 or not. Pick 29 (Collingwood) Isaac KeelerKey Forward/Ruck | 198cm | 88kg | 23/04/2004. State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 8. Gold Coast - Charlie Constable Jacob Konstanty is another the Swans have done their work on in this range, while ruckman Harry Barnett has been linked to Sydney too. The Blues may also be interested in the likes of Elijah Hewett, and could monitor the likes of Tsatas and Phillipou should they slip outside of the top 10. McMullin has been a bit of a late bloomer in draft terms but blitzed the Draft Combine and has some tricks as a half-forward/midfielder, while Darcy Jones and Henry Hustwaite could fit into the second round. Profile: When he gets his confidence up, Bazzo is one of the best in this draft flying for intercept marks and chopping off opposition kicks at will. The Bulldogs are expected to use just one pick outside the top 30 in the national draft, so it will be a case of wait and see who gets through. Able to play both inside and outside, Tsatas is another top talent whose season was interrupted by injury, though he came out the other side of a foot fracture in immense late-season form. If not him? He averaged 22 disposals for Gippsland in the NAB League and has shown across the season that he can also drift forward and hit the scoreboard. Melbourne - Campbell Chesser 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. Rookie Me Central will be providing bucketloads of live [], THE 2021 AFL regular season is done and dusted, meaning the indicative top 10 AFL Draft order has been confirmed. Carlton will sit and wait to see if a player slides through to its pick. 47. Height, Weight: 205cm, 97kg But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. Height, Weight: 184cm, 74kg He impressed with his athleticism at the Draft Combine he ran 2.94 seconds in the 20-metre sprint, so he has genuine speed, and also recorded a 70cm vertical jump and that comes through in his game. PHANTOM DRAFT EXPLAINER On the eve of this year's AFL Draft, the Rookie Me Central team has nailed down the final order for its 2022 Phantom Draft. Versatile defender Tom McCallum may be in the mix if he is still on the board, wingman Caleb Mitchell has captured some attention, as has versatile South Australian defender Shaun Bennier, while clubs may also see WA prospect Sam Gilbey as a potential steal after an injury-hit year. A taller, running defender who can break the lines and penetrate with his kicking, Ryan has had strong interest from a number of clubs within the first 25 selections and Collingwood could pick him off before he gets any further. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Max Gruzewski, POS: RuckmanHt 202cm, Wt 97kg, DOB 22/1/04From West Adelaide/South Australia. Of the 18 selections, only seven remain with their original club post-trade period. 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. Height, Weight: 182cm, 72kg If not him? With their later selections, the Blues could look at a taller option. Warner's strength is his endurance - demonstrated by how he covers the ground at speed, takes the game on with ball in hand and generates drive by foot. Profile: An explosive midfielder and forward, Windhager is at his best bursting out of stoppages and hitting leading targets inside 50. 60. Profile: A goalkicking midfielder with explosive speed and power, Willis can break games open. Creating a new record in the running vertical jump at this year's combine -- albeit two years older than most of his peers -- his scope to develop is enormous based on his rapid rate of development. Height, Weight: 187cm, 77kg Height, Weight: 183cm, 76kg See who your club could take with its selections beyond pick 30, plus their potential pick swap options and some rookie contenders as well. He's athletic, tough and competitive and kicks goals, and is open to making the move from western Victoria up to Sydney. North Melbourne - Jason Horne-Francis Height, Weight: 182cm, 73kg Profile: Winning the MCC President's Medal for the AFL Academy's best player against Geelong's VFL side earlier in the year, Fahey has shown he is one of this year's most penetrating and damaging kicks in the pool. The Swans are usually a difficult side to pick for but Hewett would be difficult to look past. The Giants have canvassed Cadman on his interest in going with the top pick as part of the process. Essendons pick five looms as a key pivot point in the early stage of this years draft. Sydney - Tom Brown There'll be a watch within Hawthorn's recruiting team on Cooper Vickery, who needs to get past pick 40 for the Hawks to have first access on him as a Next Generation Academy prospect. You are using an out of date browser. The Brisbane Lions' two father-son stars will likely be the first players to attract bids in this year's draft - but Essendon's ultimate wish could come true. If not him? Profile: Sinn's strength is his line breaking speed and his sheer speed with ball in hand on the burst out of defence. Pick 19 (Collingwood) Lachlan CowanMedium Defender | 187cm | 81kg | 01/12/2004. Picks: 34, 35, 36, 38, 55 (likely to use three or four selections). It also means most of their work this year will be at the top end, although there is a chance they activate their last selection and use it on night two under the right circumstances. 1 player locked in, bolters make their moves, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The likes of Elijah Tsatas, Bailey Humphrey, and Reuben Ginbey will also come into consideration, and a move down the order for someone like Elijah Hewett may also be viable. 59. The Swans could get creative with their picks bundle up or trade out but if they hold, Weddle shapes as an option with their opening selection. 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. Elijah Hewett will likely be high on the wish list of West Coast, but he lands in Sydney here after being overlooked to stay in his home state. He still has some filling out to do but is already an impressive contested marker and high-impact type inside 50. Josh Dunkley's 'rock bottom': 'Was told to jump off a bridge'. The top Queensland talent is a balanced midfielder who featured both on the inside and out on a wing in his duties this year, for the Lions Academy and Allies. Height, Weight: 181cm, 76kg Defender Lachie Cowan and midfielder Olli Hotton may be other chances, as would Ed Allan if he gets through. Height, Weight: 196cm, 85kg Ruckman Will Verrall could be a rookie shot, but Finn Emile-Brennan will be available in the open pool with the Demons not having Next Generation Academy nominated him. Brandon Marshall. Western Bulldogs - Blake Schlensog 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. A rebounding half-back, Banks does his best work by foot and with his run and carry. 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. If not him? He had some senior experience at SANFL level this year but will be picked as a long-term investment. Justification: Could look for a more genuine small forward, but will likely go with a Clarke, Jones, or Hotton type with Busslinger linked at pick 12. Having been relatively cautious in his recovery this time around, Wardlaw should be ready to hit the ground running on his first AFL preseason. The hard-at-it midfielder with strength and aggression plays a combative style that saw him dominate for the Oakleigh Chargers and also claim best-afield honours for the NAB AFL Academy earlier in the year. 40. Essendon - Cooper Murley As such an important event in the AFL landscape, there is much speculation about where each player is likely to fall before the draft. 3. If Lewis Hayes was to get through this far the Pies could take a look at him as well. 2021 AFL draft - Wikipedia Profile: Starring for Geelong over the years in the VFL through the midfield, Constable has struggled to receive AFL opportunities due to the Cats' senior depth in that area. 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. Umpires got Murphy non-free kick wrong: AFL, Tasmania can be AFL 'destination club': McLachlan, Tassie AFL team a step closer with PM's $240m, Victory goalkeeper Dumont joins AFLW team, Martin, Tigers not far off best says Hardwick, Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team. The son of Fremantle's first captain playing for West Coast? Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Matt Jefferson, POS: Key defenderHt 192cm, Wt 91kg, DOB 25/5/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. UCF football players taken in the NFL Draft over the years - USA Today Height, Weight: 186cm, 76kg Hes classy in possession and Brisbane will not give a second though to matching for him, having gained the resources to just about do so. AFL Draft 2022 Phantom Draft Power Rankings August - ESPN They'll be aggressive and have draft capital to spend given they have two first-rounders next year. Height, Weight: 201cm, 77kg Will be a fun player to watch. 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. Josh Weddle is a player who seems destined to be snapped up by one of GWS, Collingwood or Sydney in the 15-21 range. Our guru Cal Twomey has revealed his Phantom Draft for 2022. 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. Jakob Ryan is another in the same boat. This could be a surprise pick but the Roos have shown interest in McCallum and he has been watched closely by clubs across the season for this area of the draft. Profile: Sonsie is a speedy midfielder with a burst of acceleration, composure with ball in hand, great vision and kick placement for targets to lead onto. Pick 10 (St Kilda) Cameron MackenzieMidfielder | 188cm | 83kg | 21/01/2004. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Lewis Hayes, POS: Key defenderHt 192cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 15/9/04From Tasmania/Allies. Versatile small Darcy Jones could be a consideration, as may Charlie Clarke or Jacob Konstanty if either is available. An electric half-forward/midfielder who turns games with his exploits around goal, ability to mark overhead and create opportunities with his physical, tough approach. We recap the Hawks' haul and analyse what each new player may offer to Sam Mitchell's rebuild. 23. With averages of 23 disposals, 11.5 contested possessions, 2.5 contested marks, five goals and four score assists, Sheezel may be the best general forward in this draft and has the scope to . Picks: 2, 3, 23, 40 (likely to use four selections). For the sake of simplicity, live trading variables has been removed and each club will go in holding its current selection of picks, with only the bidding process having an affect on the order. Also adept defensively, Gibcus can equally remain disciplined and negate the influence of opposition key forwards. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 36. Brayden George and Josh Weddle would also be good fits if available, while Charlie Clarke is another Victorian who is seemingly willing to make the trip north. Throughout 2021, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Chris Doerre has cast his eye over the country's best junior footballers to give readers an early insight into the next generation of AFL stars. Weddle is a versatile defender whose athleticism makes him a player who should be able to take on a range of forwards. Sydney - Jake Soligo Clubs like the Western Bulldogs and Sydney may be ones to pull the trigger, but GWS does so in our hypothetical draft. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Harry Sheezel, POS: MidfielderHt 182cm, Wt 80kg, DOB 18/7/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. A potential bargain. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jedd Busslinger, POS: MidfielderHt 194cm, Wt 83kg, DOB 26/5/04From Claremont/Western Australia. 24. The Bombers have fielded very strong interest for their pick No.4 and will continue to listen to offers up until the draft and on the night. Profile: An outside midfielder and half-back flanker, Chesser does his best work taking on the game with his run and finding targets by foot. The Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro midfielder wont be available to the Saints via bidding, but they could well snap him up anyway and not at a stretch. 2020 Draft Central Phantom Draft: First Round prediction Otherwise, Allan and Hollands may be prospects to trade up for, while Brayden George and Lachlan Cowan are potentially also in the frame. The Demons have been active in their trade offers as they try to get inside the top-five picks as well as getting another top 20 pick this year. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Elijah Hewett, POS: ForwardHt 182cm, Wt 75kg, DOB 4/1/04From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro. AFL 2022 ESPN's full AFL phantom draft - every club, every pick - ESPN AFL Home Fixtures Scores Ladder Podcast Tipping Champions Brownlow The ESPN Footy Podcast AFL: Boring Blues,. Height, Weight: 187cm, 78kg There remains plenty of talent yet to be picked across what is such an even first couple of rounds. 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. Four Illini Selected During the 2023 NFL Draft, Six More Sign AFL 2021 Phantom Draft: Clubs battle for the land's best football Profile: A rebounding defender, Wilmot generates drive from defence with his line-breaking run and aggressive work by foot. Profile: Younger brother of Sydney's Chad, Corey plays a contrasting game as a midfielder who does his best work on the outside. There has been interest in their second pick from rivals but it would take something extraordinary for them to trade the selection now. Height, Weight: 183cm, 80kg Playing a competitive brand of football, Wilmot was born on the December 31 and will be the youngest drafted this year, so clubs will back him in as an upside selection with substantial scope to develop. Height, Weight: 178cm, 70kg His steep rise this year has seen him evolve from a tall wingman to a genuine spearhead, and his feats inside 50 have yielded many esteemed accolades in his top-age campaign, including the inaugural Rookie Me Central Medal. Carlton is a trade watch. Lewis Hayes would be a good fit if they are looking to add a tall defender to their group, but he could be gone by pick 33. It's business time at the top end for the Kangaroos with three selections inside the top 30, with their only other live pick and senior list spot to be used on father-son Cooper Harvey. 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. Height, Weight: 193cm, 94kg On November 28 some of the best young talents in the country are set to live out their lifelong dream of becoming professional footballers. 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. He dominated late in Vic Country's under-18 carnival and then took that form into the NAB League with the Murray Bushrangers. Academy product Will Edwards looks likely to be added as a rookie selection if available then, while the Swans could also look at partnering Logan McDonald with younger brother Connor, an 185cm midfielder with a great aerobic base. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Justification: The Magpies would be jumping up and down if Ryan fell to this pick, given their interest in him much earlier and the fact many other clubs are courting him. 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.
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