2022 Draft Watch

[The Doctor]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Cal Twomey October Form guide - The next 10 (The ones who didn't make his top 30 this month)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/860996/cal-twomey-s-phantom-form-guide-extra-the-10-next-best

Charlie Clarke

182cm/75kg
4/1/04
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Forward

A hard-working half-forward who turned up and played at the same level throughout the year. He kicked 29 goals in 15 games for the Sandringham Dragons across their season, including 10 across the finals series, and showed his craft and tenacity inside 50. He plays with an intensity and dogged determination that will see clubs look at him late in the first round or through the second round of the draft.


Blake Drury

176cm/73kg
1/11/04
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Midfielder/forward

A midfielder at under-18 level who seems likely to start his career as a half-forward. Drury is one of the hardest working in the draft group, with his intensity lifting him to a strong season. He was influential for Vic Metro in the engine room at stages and also can hit the scoreboard, while averaging 19 disposals and a goal with the Chargers this season. Has a little bit of Jack Higgins in the way he plays.


Harvey Gallagher

179cm/77kg
26/9/03
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country
Small forward/defender

Gallagher was overlooked at last year's draft and again in the mid-season rookie draft but flipped to defence late in the season and his draft stocks rose sharply. Gallagher's smart kicking and ability to work his way out of traffic and get things started for his side are a highlight, and he had a run of games of high disposals to finish his campaign: 24 disposals, then 44, 24, 37, 42 and 28. He also finished the season with 13 goals, including 1.5 in the elimination final. Can rebound and hurt sides with the ball.


Sam Gilbey

187cm/73kg
14/5/04
Claremont/Western Australia
Defender

A broken leg suffered in the second half of the season was an unfortunate end to Gilbey's campaign, which had already been a stuttering one through illness at the start of the season with glandular fever. Between that he did feature for Western Australia at the under-18 carnival but was returning to full fitness around that stage. Clubs know that when up and going Gilbey is an active rebounder from the back half and a good kick.



Jed Hagan

178cm/74kg
15/10/04
East Fremantle/Western Australia
Small defender/forward

With his capacity to play a range of different roles, Hagan is likely to have appeal to clubs as someone who can come in and do his job. He played eight games in East Fremantle's league side this year and averaged 13 disposals and a goal, and has also played defensive roles. At Colts level he was busier through the midfield, where he averaged 24 disposals.



Darcy Jones

175cm/63kg
3/4/05
Swan Districts/Western Australia
Midfielder/forward

Jones was a star of the NAB AFL Draft Combine, with the versatile small breaking a 14-year record in the agility test with a run of 7.70 seconds. He was also joint winner of the vertical jump test and placed equal fifth in the running vertical jump, as well as claiming a 20-metre sprint time of 2.912 seconds. It showed his capabilities and speed, which is an important part of Jones' game and came to the fore at different stages this year, with the West Australian influencing games in a number of spots.

AGILE, VERSATILE, DETERMINED The diminutive all-rounder with genuine X-factor



Isaac Keeler

198cm/88kg
23/4/04
North Adelaide/South Australia
Key forward/ruck

Keeler's athleticism for a player his size will give him appeal to clubs. He plays in the ruck and as a key forward, but is adept at moving up the field and having a say on things with the ball in his hands. He averaged 18 disposals and kicked 19 goals in North Adelaide's under-18 season. Adelaide will get first access to Keeler as a Next Generation Academy prospect, but only outside the top 40 selections.


Noah Long

177cm/73kg
23/8/04
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country
Forward/midfielder

Long had a setback at the start of the year when he broke his collarbone in round one with the Bendigo Pioneers. It meant his year didn't exactly go to plan but the tenacious and tough small forward/midfielder was still able to show his wares later in the campaign when he returned. One of his key games came for Vic Country, when he kicked three goals against Western Australia at GMHBA Stadium.


Jakob Ryan

189cm/79kg
29/4/04
Glenelg/South Australia
Defender

A taller athletic defender who can kick the ball well and play in multiple positions. Ryan has spent time on the wing as well as across half-back and in the midfield, where he is a penetrating player with the ability to mark overhead and find the ball. At the Draft Combine he finished sixth overall in the 2km time trial with a time of 6:16 minutes and he has fans inside the top 25.



Cooper Vickery

181cm/72kg
16/12/04
Gippsland Power/Vic Country
Defender

Vickery's speed from half-back was obvious throughout this season and again at the Draft Combine, when he ran the eighth fastest 20-metre sprint at testing (2.928 seconds). He can deliver the ball well out of defence and also play on the wing and collect disposals, having averaged 17 touches in this NAB League season. Hawthorn has first call on Vickery as a Next Generation Academy prospect but only if he gets outside the top 40, which is expected to be touch and go.

[The Doctor]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

some handy players in the 10 Twomey ranks outside the top 30. It's just his opinion & not a draft projection. A few others who could be in the mix could be;

Anthony Munkara - medium forward/winger
Luke Teal - medium defefder
Jaxon Binns - winger
James Van Es - key defender
Adam D'Aloia - inside midfielder
Harry Lemmey - key forward
Tom Scully - key forward
Phoenix Foster - ruck/key forward
Jaiden Magor - medium forward
Seth Campbell - small forward
Jason Gilbee - medium defender/winger
Brandon Leary - small forward
Will Edwards - key defender
Shadeau Brain - medium forward

so there should still be plenty of talent available at our pick 39 which should move up to around 35/36 after F/S bids. Or even for our rookie pick.

[The Doctor]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Kevin Sheahan's Medium Forwards

https://www.afl.com.au/news/860890/kevin-sheehan-s-2022-nab-afl-draft-top-prospects-medium-forwards

NATIONAL COMBINE

Shadeau Brain
State: Queensland
State League Club: Brisbane Lions Academy
Community Club: Noosa
Date of Birth: 13/02/04; Height: 186cm; Weight: 80kg

A medium forward with a mercurial ability to win the ball both in the air and at ground level. He relocated to Queensland two years ago from New South Wales town Finley, so doesn’t qualify for the Lions as an Academy player and therefore is in the Draft pool. An Indigenous talent, he showed a touch of class in three matches for the Allies, averaging 13 disposals and kicking three goals. He was among the best players in the game against Victoria Metro. Did not test at the Draft Combine as he was recovering from a shoulder injury.


Seth Campbell
State: Tasmania
State League Club: Tasmania Devils
Community Club: Burnie/North Launceston
Date of Birth: 29/12/04; Height: 182cm; Weight: 73kg

A crafty forward who is a smart player and has good speed, agility and neat finishing skills. Averaged 19 disposals and kicked 16 goals in 13 NAB League matches for the Tasmania Devils to be one of the side’s most consistent performers. Dominated a TSL match at senior level for North Launceston in August, kicking 10 goals from more than 30 disposals, which highlighted his progression this year. Tested impressively at the Draft Combine for speed and endurance, recording a time of 2.98 seconds for the 20m sprint and 6:25 on the 2km time trial.


Harry Cole
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Claremont
Community Club: Wembley Downs
Date of Birth: 03/09/04; Height: 187cm; Weight: 77kg

Medium forward who presents well and uses his anticipation and clean hands to be a dangerous and lively player around goals. Was at his best against Victoria Metro in the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, setting the game alight to kick 2.3 and feature among Western Australia’s best players. Mixed his football between Hale, where he captained his school, and Claremont at WAFL under-18s level, where he played five matches and averaged 16 disposals. Tested soundly at the Draft Combine and recorded a time of 3.03 seconds for the 20m sprint and 6:31 on the 2km time trial.


Tyrell Dewar
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Subiaco
Community Club: Mines Rovers
Date of Birth: 27/03/04; Height: 183cm; Weight: 67kg

Indigenous talent with dazzling speed and natural goal sense. Has drawn comparisons with some of his traits to West Coast Eagles premiership forward Liam Ryan. Was eye-catching in Western Australia’s win over South Australia at the National Championships, finishing with 13 disposals and two goals to be among his team’s best players. Is part of the West Coast Eagles’ Next Generation Academy, which will allow the Eagles to match any rival club’s bid after selection 40 in the Draft. Played 14 matches at under-18s level with Subiaco, where he averaged 12 disposals and kicked 15 goals. His speed was confirmed at the Combine, where he ran the 20m sprint in 3.01 seconds.


Brayden George
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Murray Bushrangers
Community Club: Wangaratta Rovers
Date of Birth: 13/01/04; Height: 186cm; Weight: 87kg

Explosive medium forward who was named co-captain of the Murray Bushrangers this year. Started the NAB League season in brilliant fashion, with five goals in Round 1 and six goals in Round 5, before a knee injury ruled him out of the National Championships in the mid-year. He returned late in the season but unfortunately ruptured his ACL after falling awkwardly following a sensational mark in his second game back and is now in the early stages of his rehabilitation. A prodigious talent in the mold of Melbourne’s Christian Petracca, AFL clubs will closely monitor his progress with recovery given his long-term potential.


Bailey Humphrey
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Gippsland Power
Community Club: Moe
Date of Birth: 11/09/04; Height: 185cm; Weight: 86kg

An inside midfielder who is powerful in his attack on the ball and his exit from stoppages. A neat kick on both feet, he is a very crafty player around goal when playing forward. Was dominant for the Gippsland Power in the first half of the NAB League season before a knee injury had him miss the National Championship matches during the middle of the year. Returned for the Power late in the season and produced exciting form. Ended up playing 11 matches in the NAB League, averaging 20 disposals and kicking 21 goals to finish in third place in the Morrish Medal and winning NAB League Team of the Year selection. Was added to the Victoria Country team for the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys decider against Victoria Metro and started the game as the most dangerous forward on the ground. Despite being off target, kicking 1.3, he did confirm his exciting potential. Did not test at the Draft Combine due to a corked thigh.


Jaiden Magor
State: South Australia
State League Club: South Adelaide
Community Club: Myponga Sellicks
Date of Birth: 16/02/04; Height: 184cm; Weight: 75kg

Medium forward and midfielder who is composed with ball in hand, has a high footy IQ and possesses an innate ability around goals. Was among South Australia’s best in the opening match of the National Championships against the Allies before injury curtailed his representative year. Was a prolific ball winner at under-18s level for South Adelaide, averaging 22 disposals in 10 matches. He also was dangerous up forward, kicking 23 goals for the year. His endurance was highlighted during testing at the Draft Combine, recording 6:42 for the 2km run.


Toby McMullin
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: Port Fairy
Date of Birth: 06/08/04; Height: 182cm; Weight: 83kg

Medium forward and midfielder who has footy smarts and is a powerful and penetrating kick, which makes him dangerous around goals. Has shown glimpses of real talent playing for both Melbourne Grammar and the Sandringham Dragons, which led to him being selected to play for Victoria Country at the National Championships. Arguably his best game for the season was produced in the NAB League Grand Final, when he amassed 17 disposals and displayed his explosiveness to help steer the Dragons to victory. Tested very impressively at the Draft Combine, with his 2.88 seconds for the 20m spring and 8.28 seconds for the AFL agility run both exceptional results. Is the son of former Collingwood and Essendon player Ian McMullin.


Anthony Munkara
State: Northern Territory
State League Club: Northern Territory Thunder/West Adelaide
Community Club: Tiwi Bombers
Date of Birth: 03/10/04; Height: 187cm; Weight: 81kg

A promising medium forward from the Tiwi Islands, he caught the attention of AFL club scouts when he booted nine goals for Westminster in a school football match against Trinity College in Adelaide early in the season. Was a member of the 2022 NAB AFL Academy and showed touches of brilliance playing for the Australian under-18 team against Collingwood’s VFL side in May, recording 11 disposals and kicking a goal. Injury restricted him to playing only two under-18s matches with West Adelaide and one match with the Allies. He is eligible to join Essendon under Next Generation Academy rules should any bid come after pick 40 in the Draft. His 2.96 seconds for 20m at the Draft Combine showcased his natural speed.


Harry Sheezel
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: Ajax
Date of Birth: 13/10/04; Height: 185cm; Weight: 80kg

Medium forward who is a mercurial player with a special ability to make something out of nothing around the goals. Kicked 49 goals for the season across all competitions, which included five majors in the Colgate Young Guns game in May and four in a dazzling display for the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League Grand Final. Shows the ability to read the cues ahead of others with his crafty winning of the ball whether in the air or off hands. Was a star player throughout Sandringham’s premiership campaign and in Victoria Metro’s triumph at the National Championship. Did not complete physical testing at the Draft Combine due to hip and groin soreness.

[The Doctor]

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STATE COMBINES

Tom Emmett
State: South Australia
State League Club: Sturt
Community Club: Payneham Norwood Union
Date of Birth: 30/11/01; Height: 187cm; Weight: 88kg

Powerfully built medium forward who impressed in 14 matches at senior level for Sturt this year. Averaged 10 disposals and kicked 17 goals, which saw him claim the club’s Best Emerging Talent award. His agility run of 8.16 seconds at the State Draft Combine in South Australia was eye-catching and was ranked number one at that Combine. He also confirmed his endurance capacity with a 6:33 result for the 2km time trial, which was ranked fourth at the SA Combine.


Cooper Harvey
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Yarrambat
Date of Birth: 12/07/04; Height: 180cm; Weight: 82kg

A medium forward or midfielder with a real competitive streak, he has good footy nous and great goal sense. The son of North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey, he is eligible to join the Kangaroos as a father-son selection. Had an injury-interrupted year but had some excellent games for the Northern Knights in the NAB League, where he played eight matches and averaged 20 disposals and 5 clearances. Won a spot in the deciding match of the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and was a solid contributor in Victoria Metro’s win. Showed slices of his potential late in the game, setting up a goal with his creativity before sealing the victory with a fine contested mark and goal from the square. A student at Assumption College, he mixed his football between that famous breeding ground for talent and the Knights in the NAB League.


Jamie Hope
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: Beaumaris
Date of Birth: 11/01/04; Height: 180cm; Weight: 76kg

High energy lead-up forward who was lively for the Sandringham Dragons, kicking 16 goals across 11 matches in the NAB League. That included three-goal hauls against the Calder Cannons and Gippsland Power in finals, making him a vital cog in the Dragons’ premiership-winning team. Also impressed with his leadership whilst captaining Brighton Grammar, who tied with Caulfield Grammar for the APS title at college level in Victoria. Showed his leg speed at the State Draft Combine in Victoria with a sharp 2.94 seconds for the 20m sprint.


Griff Julian
State: Western Australia
State League Club: West Perth
Community Club: Ocean Ridge
Date of Birth: 31/05/04; Height: 187cm; Weight: 78kg

Composed medium midfielder and forward with clean hands and neat skills. Wins his own ball and was dominant at under-18s level for West Perth, averaging 24 disposals in nine matches. Also represented Western Australia in three matches at the National Championships, with his 19 disposals and a goal against eventual winners Victoria Metro an impressive performance. Tested well at the State Draft Combine in Western Australia, with his standing vertical jump of 74cm ranked fourth-best across all State Combines, while his time of 2.99 seconds for the 20m sprint gave an indication of sharp speed.


Hugo Nosiara
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Community Club: Mt Eliza
Date of Birth: 14/06/04; Height: 180cm; Weight: 71kg

Smart medium forward with clean hands who is a good user of the football in terms of both his decision making and execution on his preferred left foot. Mixed his year between Haileybury College, under the tutelage of Matthew Lloyd, and the Dandenong Stingrays. Averaged 16 disposals in 11 NAB League matches for the Stingrays, with his composure and rundown tackles both features of his game. His elite agility was on display at the State Draft Combine in Victoria, with his time of 8.098 seconds for the agility run ranked fifth across all State Combines.


Chris Rousakis
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: St Pauls McKinnon
Date of Birth: 16/05/04; Height: 187cm; Weight: 85kg

Left-footed medium forward who can be a difficult match up as he can be spectacular in the air and very crafty at ground level around goals. Was an important member of the Sandringham Dragons’ NAB League premiership side this year after coming into the team at Round 7. Kicked 15 goals from his 13 matches and averaged 10 disposals.


Jake Walker
State: South Australia
State League Club: Glenelg
Community Club: South Gambier
Date of Birth: 17/07/04; Height: 189cm; Weight: 80kg

Prolific ball-winning medium forward and midfielder who has good vision and game sense. He showed these attributes across all four games for South Australia at the National Championships, were he averaged 17 disposals per match. Was an excellent player for Glenelg in a premiership year at under 18s level, averaging 24 disposals (75% efficiency) and kicking six goals in 10 matches. Mixed his football commitments with Prince Alfred College.

[Bornadog]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Thanks for keeping us up to date Doc

[GVGjr]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

For a defender arm length is more important then height. Wondering what Weddle's and Gruzewski's results were for those in the know?

I'm warming to one of those at our 2nd pick.

Gruzewski
Height 192.5
Weight 83.9
Arm 87.5
Hand 22.5
Reach 254

Weddle
Height 191.6
Weight 90.5
Arm 88.0
Hand 22.0
Reach 252

As a comparison
Busslinger
Height 196.4
Weight 82.4
Arm 88.8
Hand 24.3
Reach Inj

[GVGjr]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Jakob Ryan

189cm/79kg
29/4/04
Glenelg/South Australia
Defender

A taller athletic defender who can kick the ball well and play in multiple positions. Ryan has spent time on the wing as well as across half-back and in the midfield, where he is a penetrating player with the ability to mark overhead and find the ball. At the Draft Combine he finished sixth overall in the 2km time trial with a time of 6:16 minutes and he has fans inside the top 25.

It all depends on how our picks play out but I think Ryan is a player we could target, he can play in a variety of positions and is a good kick plus he tested very well at the combine.

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Cal Twomey October Form guide - The next 10 (The ones who didn't make his top 30 this month)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/860996/cal-twomey-s-phantom-form-guide-extra-the-10-next-best

Charlie Clarke

182cm/75kg
4/1/04
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Forward

A hard-working half-forward who turned up and played at the same level throughout the year. He kicked 29 goals in 15 games for the Sandringham Dragons across their season, including 10 across the finals series, and showed his craft and tenacity inside 50. He plays with an intensity and dogged determination that will see clubs look at him late in the first round or through the second round of the draft.

Interesting he has Konstany ranked higher than Clarke, who apparently has his fans in clubland (including us).
Konstanty has incredible defensive pressure and times his leads really well, but to my (uneducated) naked eye (and having only seen footage not live play), he takes a fraction longer to get boot to ball than you'd like to see from a small forward.

[Axe Man]

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Interesting he has Konstany ranked higher than Clarke, who apparently has his fans in clubland (including us).
Konstanty has incredible defensive pressure and times his leads really well, but to my (uneducated) naked eye (and having only seen footage not live play), he takes a fraction longer to get boot to ball than you'd like to see from a small forward.

I guess there might be a thought that Konstanty still has a fair bit of development left in him only seriously switching to footy from soccer a couple of years back.

[Missing Dog]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Interesting he has Konstany ranked higher than Clarke, who apparently has his fans in clubland (including us).
Konstanty has incredible defensive pressure and times his leads really well, but to my (uneducated) naked eye (and having only seen footage not live play), he takes a fraction longer to get boot to ball than you'd like to see from a small forward.

I can understand the comparison and your comments are correct but Konstanty is also in my opinion the best small forward in the draft.

Now please don't misinterpret this statement BUT...I believe of all the players in the draft, Konstanty has the ability to improve us the most in 2023. I'm not saying he is or will be the best player from this crop. What I'm saying is, he has a skill set in apying forward defensive pressure, speed and goal opportunities that address a specific need that our team could benefit from in 2023.

He is far from the finished product. At the moment he relies too much on mark and kick possessions, he needs to develop the ability to generate more 'easy' possessions through open play, and he also has lots of room for improvement in all facets.

I'm not saying if he's there at 21 that we need him or have to take him because we are projecting a 10 year career. There are plenty of players who can have an equal to or better career than him from this crop, but he is an appealing prospect that could address an immediate need.

[Missing Dog]

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Jakob Ryan

189cm/79kg
29/4/04
Glenelg/South Australia
Defender

A taller athletic defender who can kick the ball well and play in multiple positions. Ryan has spent time on the wing as well as across half-back and in the midfield, where he is a penetrating player with the ability to mark overhead and find the ball. At the Draft Combine he finished sixth overall in the 2km time trial with a time of 6:16 minutes and he has fans inside the top 25.

It all depends on how our picks play out but I think Ryan is a player we could target, he can play in a variety of positions and is a good kick plus he tested very well at the combine.

I agree. Another who has flown under the radar is Coby Burgiel. Good speed and athletic attributes. A classy player and good ball user who could play across all three lines.

[bulldogtragic]

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Not that I have a huge faith in Matt Rendell. But he reckons multiple sources have told him the draft will end around Pick 45, as the clubs don't rate the late picks this year. That would be a record breaking short draft.

He also guesses that Rowe and Aarts would be on our DFA radar. Which pretty much anyone and everyone has guessed.

Reckons Mitch Wallis as a development coach that actually sits on the rookie list (assuming for soft cap avoidance) is a great idea for a club. Good enough to demand the very last spot at the club as a player for depth, but a very solid citizen to help develop younger players.

[Missing Dog]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Gruzewski
Height 192.5
Weight 83.9
Arm 87.5
Hand 22.5
Reach 254

Weddle
Height 191.6
Weight 90.5
Arm 88.0
Hand 22.0
Reach 252

As a comparison
Busslinger
Height 196.4
Weight 82.4
Arm 88.8
Hand 24.3
Reach Inj

That's good news, thanks for that. All three should have the reach then.

I remember we drafted Talia who had T-Rex arms and it showed on the footy field.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Not that I have a huge faith in Matt Rendell. But he reckons multiple sources have told him the draft will end around Pick 45, as the clubs don't rate the late picks this year. That would be a record breaking short draft.

He also guesses that Rowe and Aarts would be on our DFA radar. Which pretty much anyone and everyone has guessed.

Reckons Mitch Wallis as a development coach that actually sits on the rookie list (assuming for soft cap avoidance) is a great idea for a club. Good enough to demand the very last spot at the club as a player for depth, but a very solid citizen to help develop younger players.

I think the draft is deeper than that and there will be a lot of good players that clubs pass on if it only goes 45 deep.
The top 15 isn't as strong as other years but there should be value later on. I gather we are taking just 3 picks but we should have looked at 4 or 5.

[kruder]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Weddle will be one serious unit in the AFL system and considering his athletic traits just feel wise he will suit our list.