With speed and capabilities around goal, the mature-ager could be an appealing role-playing pressure forward option for any club. Every club, every pick: ESPN's full AFL phantom draft Pick 15 (Sydney) Elijah HewettMidfielder | 185cm | 85kg | 27/05/2004. Profile: A strong and competitive ruckman, Conway is an imposing presence who not only wins the hitout count more weeks than not but has made a habit out of winning taking the ball out of the ruck himself with authority. West Coast - Neil Erasmus Though, ball winners will be available in round two. North Melbourne - Jason Horne-Francis A prospect who can go to both ends of the ground and hold down a key position or third tall type of role, Gruzewski's standout trait is his overhead marking, which came to the fore throughout this season. It meant the Crows could match the bid on Max Michalanney with later picks and not worry about their second-round pick being swallowed by the bid. Spears is the first Green Wave player selected by the Titans since Roydell Williams went 136th overall in the 2005 draft. JavaScript is disabled. Buzz: Marshall is firmly in the discussion of UCF's best NFL alumni of all-time; he's made more Pro Bowls (six . come from the clouds to be a genuine late-season draft bolter. Profile: Winner of the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the VFL's most promising young talent, Dean has demonstrated resilience after being overlooked as a key forward in 2019 and has transformed this year for Williamstown into one of the best key defenders outside the AFL. The Giants are likely to use five live picks at the draft, but that could also be shifted by trades and where a bid comes on Academy midfielder Harry Rowston, which may be a top-20 chance but also could come past their fifth pick. Fremantle - Matthew Johnson Sydney - Kai Lohmann He has good agility and evasion, with his best work coming when in traffic. Given his rapid rate of improvement and mix of rare attributes, he is one of this draft's highest upside choices for the long term. If Jhye Clark is still on the board he would also be right in the mix. West Coast - Matthew Roberts Greater Western Sydney - Josh Fahey (Greater Western Sydney Academy) - bid matched Mackenzie, at 187cm, is a well-balanced ball winner with a handy burst of speed which helps him jet to the outside. If not him? 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. PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk DRAFT ORDER Check out your club's picks 18. Pick 31 (Collingwood) Jakob RyanMedium Defender | 189cm | 77kg | 20/09/2004. Tyjae Spears, Dorian Williams selected in 2023 NFL Draft 59. North Melbourne - Brady Hough But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. 27. 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. Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Bailey Humphrey would be in the mix as well but is not expected to get there, and they have done some late work on Elijah Hewett and also put time into Ollie Hollands. 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. Pick 32 (St Kilda) James Van EsKey Defender | 197cm | 99kg | 07/08/2004. Profile: A goalkicking midfielder with explosive speed and power, Willis can break games open. 25. POS: Key forwardHt 195cm, Wt 91kg, DOB 3/3/04From Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country. There's been two factors in the Lions' preparation for this year's draft: finding enough draft picks (and points) to match bids on father-son pair Will Ashcroft and Jaspa Fletcher, and then finding some back-end players to assess for a third selection late in the draft. The Roos could swap around the order of their selections but are strongly tipped to bring in George Wardlaw and Sheezel with their back-to-back choices. Rookie Me Central has done exactly that, with our panel of analysts from around the nation collaborating for a mock draft. After 12 months of speculating, watching, analysing and compiling, the day or in this case days is here. AFL draft 2022: Predicted order, phantom draft, Will Ashcroft, father Teams Injuries. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Rye Penny, a rebounder out of defence, could be another in the mix, the same for on-baller Billy Dowling. 14. Profile: The son of former Brownlow medallist Shane, Taj is a classy midfielder who possesses good skills, speed and work rate. 51. Elsewhere, Melbourne may look at other long-term prospects like Ed Allan, Jakob Ryan and Brayden George, or trade down for talls Max Gruzewski and Isaac Keeler. Every club, every pick: ESPN's full AFL phantom draft. If not him? (Getty Images: Paul Kane) While Roberts does his best work as an inside midfielder, he can also push forward and hit the scoreboard. He is the wildcard in the pack this year and would have had a massive season around goal if not for two separate knee injuries, the most recent of which will likely sideline him for all of 2023. This could well be a decision between Allan and Vic Metro key forward Matt Jefferson, who is right in the Eagles' mix. The Murray Bushrangers forward is a medium size but can play taller with his lead-up style and springy aerial game, though will requires plenty of faith from clubs given his current status. He possesses great speed and agility, often running around opponents like they're traffic cones, while intercepting well and defensively holding his own. Reuben Ginbey has suitors further up the order, but was still available at pick nine and duly snapped up by the West Australian club, ahead of the likes of Jedd Busslinger, Elijah Hewett and Ed Allan. Picks: 13, 37, 78, 83 (likely to use two selections). GWS has been linked to a lot of players in this part of the draft, including Charlie Clarke, Jacob Konstanty, Lachie Cowan, Olli Hotton and Lewis Hayes. Jakob Ryan is another in the same boat. 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. 4. 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. The Swans have tabled their two first rounders in any case, with Josh Weddle and Harry Barnett others in the frame. The Cats may still look elsewhere with key defender Jedd Busslinger a possible fit, while fellow West Australian Ed Allan looms as a long-term Mark Blicavs replacement. Picks: 14, 17, 42, 69, 80 (likely to use three selections). Geelong - Mitch Knevitt He still has some filling out to do but is already an impressive contested marker and high-impact type inside 50. Clubs inside the top 10, such as Geelong and St Kilda, have put time into him but he could also get through a few more positions and be available later on. ESPN's full 2022 AFL Phantom Draft: Every club, every pick Here, he lands at seven, though Hawthorn seems to be locked in an internal battle between selecting Tsatas and Cameron Mackenzie. He's athletic, tough and competitive and kicks goals, and is open to making the move from western Victoria up to Sydney. 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. 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. Some clubs had believed that one of Elijah Tsatas, Cam Mackenzie or Mattaes Phillipou could get through to this range, but that appears unlikely now. Height, Weight: 193cm, 82kg 34. Justification: Some clubs have shown interest even further up the order, and Port may be the one to snap Richards up as the first mature-ager off the board. 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. Clubs are expecting him to be taken around the top 20 of the draft after what was an impressive season playing as a small forward with Gippsland and Vic Country. Height, Weight: 184cm, 74kg If not him? Is good at ground level and shapes as a player who could force his way into a senior side soonish. 2. Height, Weight: 188cm, 71kg Profile: Sinn's strength is his line breaking speed and his sheer speed with ball in hand on the burst out of defence. If Lachie Cowan gets to this stage of the draft the Roos would likely consider him strongly, with the same applying to defender Josh Weddle. 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. 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. It would be hard to pass up Barnett if he got this far into the draft. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Olli Hotton. Pick 37 (Port Adelaide) Joe RichardsMidfielder | 176cm | 71kg | 23/05/2000. Drafted: 119th overall (Round 4) by the Denver Broncos in 2006. Height, Weight: 185cm, 81kg All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. They could also look to trade for points with Hawthorn. Get their margin from this week's game added to your score. With his skills and explosive run, there is also future scope for Windhager to develop as a rebounding defender. The Bombers could look to try to trade up before No.22 if Elijah Hewett is still available. Height, Weight: 184cm, 84kg It's all a little bit of luck as to who gets through at that part of the draft, but Richmond's recruiting team has been working on the back-end of the pool for some time given they had their eyes set on trading for Giants pair Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper from a long way out. News. Putting on our recruiter caps, we. North Melbourne would be expected to bid on Ashcroft if the Giants don't pull the trigger. If not him? The son of former Hawthorn and Dockers star Ben, Ed is not eligible as a father-son at either club but he has rocketed up the draft boards with an excellent finish to the season. Stay on current site or go to US version. Stocks up, stocks down: Long live King Charles; Swans choke at home, again! Fremantle - Jye Amiss 36. 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. Mackenzie started his season with a bang for Sandringham and kept going at the same pace all the way through the year, right until the end. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jedd Busslinger, POS: MidfielderHt 194cm, Wt 83kg, DOB 26/5/04From Claremont/Western Australia. His production and impact during the latter part of the NAB League season was comparable with the play of Daicos. The Giants haven't used a top-10 pick on a tall forward since Tom Boyd went No.1 in 2013, with Cadman set to break that run. Pick 11 (Carlton) Oliver HollandsMidfielder | 183cm | 71kg | 16/01/2004. Height, Weight: 186cm, 77kg ESPN.com.au's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his AFL Draft Power Rankings for the month of August, with a versatile Calder Cannon and a leading WAFL prospect catapulting into top 10 . Pick 35 (GWS) Hugh BondInside Midfielder/Defender | 185cm | 82kg | 25/09/2004. 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. Small forward Joe Richards has had plenty of interest, including from the Giants, but that may depend on where their picks land, the same for Ballarat product Hugh Bond, versatile tall Max Gruzewski and small forward Noah Long. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Elijah Tsatas, POS: Forward/midfielderHt 186cm, Wt 86kg, DOB 11/9/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. Get AFL news and more in your inbox If not him? There's a few who could be in the mix here. Pick 16 (Brisbane) Jaspa Fletcher (bid matched)Midfielder | 183cm | 76kg | 24/02/2004. Justification: A ruck or key defender is in Fremantles midst, and despite the local talent on offer, McCallum is a highly athletic and versatile option who would be considered if available. 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 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. 49. 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. Jones belies his height to make a strong impact on games playing either as a forward, midfielder or defender. Runner Jaxon Binns could also be a chance around this mark, as may Olli Hotton. Essendons pick five looms as a key pivot point in the early stage of this years draft. Height, Weight: 193cm, 94kg 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. Profile: Andrew is a light-bodied ruckman and long-term project player with good skills, mobility and a long reach who is likely to spend his early years developing as a key position player while he adds muscle to his light frame. Height, Weight: 190cm, 82kg Jack O'Sullivan's year was interrupted by injury but the midfielder/forward has been looked at by the Hawks as a potential late option, as is tall ball-winner Mitch Szybkowski, who shapes as being available after pick 30. Four picks inside the top 30 after using five national draft selections last year means the Eagles have stepped into their draft-driven rebuild. In a special episode of Game Sense podcast, Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, AFLW Draft Editor Michael Alvaro and AFLW Draft analyst Declan Reeve, took over multiple sides without knowing what [], FOR AFL Draft fans, it is the equivalent of Christmas Day. This is his final phantom draft of 2021, looking at every pick, bid and selection. If not him? 37. Height, Weight: 191cm, 87kg The Giants have been among a number of clubs to show interest in Jones at this stage of the draft. The first round of the 2022 AFL Draft looks nothing like it did a week ago. Profile: Most dangerous through the midfield, Callaghan is a rare mover with ball in hand possessing elite agility, evasion and speed in traffic. 15. Profile: A mature age midfielder who works hard both ways and covers a lot of ground, Clark managed a ridiculous 27 tackles across his two WAFL finals. Adelaide - James Willis Height, Weight: 190cm, 80kg . If not him, then the Magpies would consider Brayden George or tall defenders like Jakob Ryan, Josh Weddle and Lewis Hayes, or perhaps a livewire midfielder-forward in Charlie Clarke. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Cameron Mackenzie, POS: MidfielderHt 181cm, Wt 77kg, DOB 23/7/04From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country. Defender Luke Teal, who trained with the Tigers in the pre-season, could be on the board around this area and may be a consideration, while Tasmanian Seth Campbell (a medium forward) could also be a chance, with key defenders James Van Es and Tom McCallum likely to have been already snapped up by the time its the Tigers open their account. Nonetheless, there is next to zero doubt that the Crows will match this bid, and welcome their own father-son gun. The Saints have tried to move a couple of spots up the draft board without any luck so far. Hell be highly sought after too, with many clubs in the frame for his services. Height, Weight: 183cm, 79kg But if the Swans hold it they will still have some options, including Cowan. Height, Weight: 195cm, 81kg Capping off our version of the first round is Jacob Konstanty, who has been heavily linked to GWS. The athletic big man wasn't nominated under Next Generation Academy rules by Adelaide so is in the open draft pool. He is quick of mind and foot, and capable of splitting through gaps and making the play (he broke the Draft Combine record in the agility test). After coming 18th in the 2021 AFL season, the North Melbourne Football Club held the . Blake Drury and Oakleigh teammate Luke Teal may come into the fold around this range, as well as Bendigos Jason Gillbee. Richmond - Jacob Van Rooyen The Norwood defender is versatile enough to lock down or rebound, playing tall and small across the backline. 56. The son of former player Adrian is, however, expected to technically be drafted as a northern Academy prospect, having grown up in Queensland and played for the Lions' Academy this year. Having been overlooked by the likes of Geelong and West Coast within the top 10 of this hypothetical draft, Jedd Busslinger wont last too much longer with the Western Bulldogs lurking at pick 12. Ashcroft didn't put a foot wrong in his outstanding draft season and will step straight into the Lions' midfield mix in 2023. Western Bulldogs - Blake Schlensog The Lions have already mobilised to ensure they have the resources to cover two potential first round bids, and know exactly what they are getting with Ashcroft. There remains plenty of talent yet to be picked across what is such an even first couple of rounds. By The Associated Press April 27, 2023. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jaspa Fletcher, POS: DefenderHt 189cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 29/4/04From Glenelg/South Australia. Tasmanian ruckman Cam Owen could be there, though, and shapes as a chance, as does tall forward pair Phoenix Foster and Jovan Petric. For a tall midfielder, Johnson moves well, has a quick first step and is one of those rare footballers who sees the play unfold before it happens and uses that anticipation in traffic to create time and space for himself in congestion. Though the complexities of bidding and live trading will likely throw most predictions out the window once clubs are put on the clock, recruiters and fans alike will have an idea of where each prospect has interest and might land. 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: The son of Daniel Motlop, Jesse like his father is a talented, one-touch, quick and composed crumbing forward with tricks around goal. Brisbane doesn't have Academy access to forward Shadeau Brain, as he hasn't lived in the zone long enough, but they do have first call on him as a state-based player in the rookie draft if he is available then. He had some senior experience at SANFL level this year but will be picked as a long-term investment. 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. But if a bid hasn't come around the top 20 and a prospect is still on the board, don't be surprised if the Crows look to come back into the draft, potentially for the Giants' pick 19. These are the picks we believe clubs should make, not what we expect to happen on draft night. If not him? Lord loves receiving on the outside and while his run and carry are his point of difference, his work by foot is also excellent as a damaging and penetrating yet reliable kick. The Combine is where Australia's next potential stars gather to present their athleticism and applicable AFL skills in front of club . Brayden George has been linked a little to the Swans given they hold two picks and he is set to miss next season with a knee injury, while Allies defender Tom McCallum could also be a possible option. Is it Carlton's year? 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. 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. Height, Weight: 186cm, 70kg Hes a polished, readymade ball winner. Hawthorn - Tyler Sonsie Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! 52. We recap the Hawks' haul and analyse what each new player may offer to Sam Mitchell's rebuild. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Darcy Jones, POS: MidfielderHt 185cm, Wt 85kg, DOB 27/5/04From Swan Districts/Western Australia. A potential bargain. 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. He also managed to turn out for Vic Country in the championship decider, utilised mostly as a forward. Due to the League wanting to ensure that matches are not cancelled or postponed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, each club named twenty players to their Covid top-up player list.For Victorian based teams, all of these players played for their affiliated reserves team or junior development academy, or for clubs outside of Victoria, the majority were sourced from . North Melbourne has built out from the midfield but Wardlaw would add another dimension to their group. [], THE STAGE is set for the 2020 AFL National Draft to get underway tomorrow night, poised to present one of the most unpredictable and even events in history. Sydney is another club in this range which will weigh up a bid, which looms as a considerable thorn in the side of Adelaides recruiting team. 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. Pick 14 (Melbourne) Matthew JeffersonKey Forward | 195cm | 84kg | 08/03/2004. 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. 24. Pick 2 (Brisbane) Will Ashcroft (bid matched)Midfielder | 181cm | 78kg | 06/05/2004. St Kilda - Marcus Windhager (St Kilda Next-Generation Academy) - bid matched Picture: AFL Digital, GRAND FINAL TEAMS: Line-ups locked in for do-or-die decider, The Giants paid a big price to go up the draft board to get the No.1 selection, if GWS bid on Will Ashcroft with No.1 or not, a bid for Ashcroft comes at No.2 and not at No.1, North Melbourne has built out from the midfield, What Essendon does at this pick will have a massive say, The Suns visited Reuben Ginbey in Perth this week, The Hawks flew Phillipou over this week to interview in Melbourne, The Blues are looking to balance up their midfield mix. He's got the 'could be anything' factor about him: he's tall, quick, athletic and versatile and has plenty of upside too. 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. Whether it be with pick three or four, many people in the know have long thought North Melbourne would inevitably snare Harry Sheezel with one of these two selections. 3. 32. Greater Western Sydney - Finn Callaghan 00:00:00 Forward 15 seconds Back 15 seconds Share Subscribe Description 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. State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 8. Stroud available at quarterback in his first season as an NFL head coach. 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.

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