2022 Draft Watch

[The Doctor]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

We have improved our hand in this draft & have Picks 11, 21 & 39. We have also improved out hand in 2023 with 2 x F1 picks.

I won't be surprised if we trade a F1 into this year's draft if the right player is available. Sam Power alluded to it as an option. The Swans a possible trade partner. Kinnear Beatson mentioned they were keen to get into next year's draft. Could be one to watch.

Some early thoughts on what we might do.

Pick 11 - Go best available for sure. Who that would be is arguable. I really like Josh Weddle for this pick. He is a general all purpose defender. Capable of playing on smalls and talls. A bit like Maynard in size and has a similar competitive edge. For a team full of nice guys it wouldn't hurt to have a bit more grunt. The best tallish defender in this draft in my view.

Others who could be available;

Oliver Hollands - good two way running winger. Works very hard. Could see him playing round 1.

Brayden George - explosive mid sized forward capable of kicking bags and helping out in the midfield. Would have been my first choice for this pick but for injuries. Will miss 2023. It's a risk but the talent is enormous. Could slide down the order as a result.

Could Phillipou or Humphrey slide to to us? Unlikely but you never know. Would pass on Jefferson, Busslinger, Hustwaite. Good players but I don't see them as the right fit for us.


Pick 21 - In such an even draft in the early rounds it's hard to predict who will be available. I'm looking to fulfil needs here but also looking for players who proved themselves at the elite junior level;

Charlie Clarke - energetic small forward with a bubbly personality. Made NAB League team of the year. Kicks goals in different ways (incl crumbing) & works hard defensively. Seems a great fit.

Olli Hotton - I love goal kicking wingers. Can play deeper forward. Very clever player who just seems to get into dangerous positions to attack. Will most likely be gone but would be an exciting pick up.

Darcy Jones - Loved his game against Metro. Was thinking WOW how elusive is this guy. A small ball winning midfielder who creates and kicks goals. Our senior team desperately needs these types of players. MJP loves him in case anyone missed that!

Harry Barnett - Arguably the best ruckman in the draft. Strong mark and prepared to do the grunt work. Has a bit of presence and also capable in a key forward role. I doubt we will pick him but we need a developing ruckman.

Max Gruzewski - didn't see a lot of him due to injury but there's a bit of X factor about him and his weapon is his marking. Gives me Easton Wood vibes!

Wildcards - Ed Allan is bolting up the draft boards. Isaac Keeler is hugely talented. Jakob Ryan for some hard running.

Pick 39 - I guess we can wait and see who slips through however I wouldn't mind if we think a bit more creatively with this pick. A player who has a dynamic skill but we might need to be a bit patient with or a longer term proposition in an area of need.

Anthony Munkara - has all the tools to be a skilful forward or winger. Can kick a bag. Didn't see much of him at the champs.

Harry Lemmey - was touted as a top 5 pick earlier in the year. A key forward who can also play in defence. It didn't happen for him at the champs and he has since slipped down the order. Good enough to play senior SANFL level. There must be something there.

James Van Es - Key defender who tested incredibly well at the draft camp for speed and jumping. Didn't light up the champs for Vic country. He has the right frame for a developing full back and could be a good project player.

Brandon Leary - a small forward from Tas. He knows where the goals are as he is always among them. Seems more of a finisher than a creator or assister at this stage. That would be something he would need to add to his game. But is clever & tricky & he gets his goals in different ways.

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

And there were Woofers disappointed we didn't get James Aish or Matthew Scharenberg at the time.

James Seller had a lot of fans in his draft too - we took Andrejs Everitt instead (just after Jack Riewoldt FFS)

I say we just take pick 11 to draft and go for best available. Quality anywhere on the paddock will be welcome. Some of the mids in that range look like they will start their careers as forwards anyway

[Mofra]

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Gee Adelaide really sold the farm.

Not sure about that considering their current profile.

Rankine is cream not cake.

Rankine will be a gun but they took Rachele last year and now have a heap of small forwards on their list. They took Ned McHenry in the first round too and also have Shane McAdam and Rowe (who may be delisted)
I'm not sure they know what they're doing.

[SquirrelGrip]

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Jones look very good but I hadn't realised how small he was. He does move very well.

[EasternWest]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

We have improved our hand in this draft & have Picks 11, 21 & 39. We have also improved out hand in 2023 with 2 x F1 picks.

I won't be surprised if we trade a F1 into this year's draft if the right player is available. Sam Power alluded to it as an option. The Swans a possible trade partner. Kinnear Beatson mentioned they were keen to get into next year's draft. Could be one to watch.

Some early thoughts on what we might do.

Pick 11 - Go best available for sure. Who that would be is arguable. I really like Josh Weddle for this pick. He is a general all purpose defender. Capable of playing on smalls and talls. A bit like Maynard in size and has a similar competitive edge. For a team full of nice guys it wouldn't hurt to have a bit more grunt. The best tallish defender in this draft in my view.

Others who could be available;

Oliver Hollands - good two way running winger. Works very hard. Could see him playing round 1.

Brayden George - explosive mid sized forward capable of kicking bags and helping out in the midfield. Would have been my first choice for this pick but for injuries. Will miss 2023. It's a risk but the talent is enormous. Could slide down the order as a result.

Could Phillipou or Humphrey slide to to us? Unlikely but you never know. Would pass on Jefferson, Busslinger, Hustwaite. Good players but I don't see them as the right fit for us.


Pick 21 - In such an even draft in the early rounds it's hard to predict who will be available. I'm looking to fulfil needs here but also looking for players who proved themselves at the elite junior level;

Charlie Clarke - energetic small forward with a bubbly personality. Made NAB League team of the year. Kicks goals in different ways (incl crumbing) & works hard defensively. Seems a great fit.

Olli Hotton - I love goal kicking wingers. Can play deeper forward. Very clever player who just seems to get into dangerous positions to attack. Will most likely be gone but would be an exciting pick up.

Darcy Jones - Loved his game against Metro. Was thinking WOW how elusive is this guy. A small ball winning midfielder who creates and kicks goals. Our senior team desperately needs these types of players. MJP loves him in case anyone missed that!

Harry Barnett - Arguably the best ruckman in the draft. Strong mark and prepared to do the grunt work. Has a bit of presence and also capable in a key forward role. I doubt we will pick him but we need a developing ruckman.

Max Gruzewski - didn't see a lot of him due to injury but there's a bit of X factor about him and his weapon is his marking. Gives me Easton Wood vibes!

Wildcards - Ed Allan is bolting up the draft boards. Isaac Keeler is hugely talented. Jakob Ryan for some hard running.

Pick 39 - I guess we can wait and see who slips through however I wouldn't mind if we think a bit more creatively with this pick. A player who has a dynamic skill but we might need to be a bit patient with or a longer term proposition in an area of need.

Anthony Munkara - has all the tools to be a skilful forward or winger. Can kick a bag. Didn't see much of him at the champs.

Harry Lemmey - was touted as a top 5 pick earlier in the year. A key forward who can also play in defence. It didn't happen for him at the champs and he has since slipped down the order. Good enough to play senior SANFL level. There must be something there.

James Van Es - Key defender who tested incredibly well at the draft camp for speed and jumping. Didn't light up the champs for Vic country. He has the right frame for a developing full back and could be a good project player.

Brandon Leary - a small forward from Tas. He knows where the goals are as he is always among them. Seems more of a finisher than a creator or assister at this stage. That would be something he would need to add to his game. But is clever & tricky & he gets his goals in different ways.

Great post Doc.

[chef]

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We have improved our hand in this draft & have Picks 11, 21 & 39. We have also improved out hand in 2023 with 2 x F1 picks.

I won't be surprised if we trade a F1 into this year's draft if the right player is available. Sam Power alluded to it as an option. The Swans a possible trade partner. Kinnear Beatson mentioned they were keen to get into next year's draft. Could be one to watch.

Some early thoughts on what we might do.

Pick 11 - Go best available for sure. Who that would be is arguable. I really like Josh Weddle for this pick. He is a general all purpose defender. Capable of playing on smalls and talls. A bit like Maynard in size and has a similar competitive edge. For a team full of nice guys it wouldn't hurt to have a bit more grunt. The best tallish defender in this draft in my view.

Others who could be available;

Oliver Hollands - good two way running winger. Works very hard. Could see him playing round 1.

Brayden George - explosive mid sized forward capable of kicking bags and helping out in the midfield. Would have been my first choice for this pick but for injuries. Will miss 2023. It's a risk but the talent is enormous. Could slide down the order as a result.

Could Phillipou or Humphrey slide to to us? Unlikely but you never know. Would pass on Jefferson, Busslinger, Hustwaite. Good players but I don't see them as the right fit for us.


Pick 21 - In such an even draft in the early rounds it's hard to predict who will be available. I'm looking to fulfil needs here but also looking for players who proved themselves at the elite junior level;

Charlie Clarke - energetic small forward with a bubbly personality. Made NAB League team of the year. Kicks goals in different ways (incl crumbing) & works hard defensively. Seems a great fit.

Olli Hotton - I love goal kicking wingers. Can play deeper forward. Very clever player who just seems to get into dangerous positions to attack. Will most likely be gone but would be an exciting pick up.

Darcy Jones - Loved his game against Metro. Was thinking WOW how elusive is this guy. A small ball winning midfielder who creates and kicks goals. Our senior team desperately needs these types of players. MJP loves him in case anyone missed that!

Harry Barnett - Arguably the best ruckman in the draft. Strong mark and prepared to do the grunt work. Has a bit of presence and also capable in a key forward role. I doubt we will pick him but we need a developing ruckman.

Max Gruzewski - didn't see a lot of him due to injury but there's a bit of X factor about him and his weapon is his marking. Gives me Easton Wood vibes!

Wildcards - Ed Allan is bolting up the draft boards. Isaac Keeler is hugely talented. Jakob Ryan for some hard running.

Pick 39 - I guess we can wait and see who slips through however I wouldn't mind if we think a bit more creatively with this pick. A player who has a dynamic skill but we might need to be a bit patient with or a longer term proposition in an area of need.

Anthony Munkara - has all the tools to be a skilful forward or winger. Can kick a bag. Didn't see much of him at the champs.

Harry Lemmey - was touted as a top 5 pick earlier in the year. A key forward who can also play in defence. It didn't happen for him at the champs and he has since slipped down the order. Good enough to play senior SANFL level. There must be something there.

James Van Es - Key defender who tested incredibly well at the draft camp for speed and jumping. Didn't light up the champs for Vic country. He has the right frame for a developing full back and could be a good project player.

Brandon Leary - a small forward from Tas. He knows where the goals are as he is always among them. Seems more of a finisher than a creator or assister at this stage. That would be something he would need to add to his game. But is clever & tricky & he gets his goals in different ways.

Nice to hear you rate Brayden highly. One of my sons mates(he's a Ky school boy) and they've played in the same junior sports teams a lot. Real nice kid too.

[GVGjr]

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This is a bit of a strategy question but West Coast have picks 8 and 12 and are rumored to be targeting local boys.
If we aren't really interested in Reuben Gibney I wonder if there is any advantage in false flagging our interest in him so that WC hear that we might take him at #11?
That might change their thinking if one or two of the more fancied players slide down the order if they strongly suspect that he will definitely not be available at their pick 12.

[The Doctor]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Kevin Sheehan's Top Prospects - Tall Forwards/Rucks

https://www.afl.com.au/news/856829/kevin-sheehan-s-2022-nab-afl-draft-top-prospects-tall-forwards-rucks

Harry Barnett
State: South Australia
State League Club: West Adelaide
Community Club: Goodwood Saints
Date of Birth: 22/01/04; Height: 202cm; Weight: 97kg

A strong-marking ruckman and tall forward who shows a real physical presence around the ball, as well as impressive ruck craft and strong hands overhead. Won selection as the ruckman in the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys All-Australian Team. Was South Australia’s best player in their narrow loss to Victoria Country, which was his standout performance. At SANFL under-18 level was a dominant player where he averaged 18 disposals and five marks before progressing to play two state league senior games later in the year.

Aaron Cadman
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: GWV Rebels
Community Club: Darley
Date of Birth: 03/03/04; Height: 195cm; Weight: 91kg

A left-footed tall forward with a vice-like grip overhead who averaged six marks and 14 disposals to be a real standout performer for Victoria Country at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys. Won selection in the All-Australian team after kicking 10 goals at the Championships, including three goals in the deciding match against Victoria Metro, when he was one of the most influential players on the ground. Was outstanding for the GWV Rebels in the NAB League, winning the club’s best and fairest award after kicking 34 goals. His time of 6:32 for the 2km tine trial at the NAB AFL Draft Combine was a strong indicator of both his excellent endurance and competitiveness.

Phoenix Foster
State: South Australia
State League Club: Norwood
Community Club: Wudinna United
Date of Birth: 12/09/04; Height: 197cm; Weight: 88kg

Tall forward/ruckman who grabbed his opportunity when thrown into the ruck against the Allies at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys. With his mobility, overhead marking and ruckwork, he was very impressive and placed among his team’s best players. Played predominantly SANFL under-18s throughout the 2022 season, where he averaged 13 disposals and four marks over 11 matches and kicked 26 goals.

Matthew Jefferson
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Ashburton
Date of Birth: 08/03/04; Height: 195cm; Weight: 84kg

A tall forward whose marking both on the lead and in a contested situation is his weapon. Averaged four marks and nine disposals to be the key deep target for the Victoria Metro 2022 NAB AFL National Championships-winning team, also claiming All-Australian honours. Kicked seven goals against Western Australia in a standout performance and overall kicked 27 goals in ten matches across the NAB League and National Championships.

Isaac Keeler
State: South Australia
State League Club: North Adelaide
Community Club: South Augusta
Date of Birth: 23/04/04; Height: 198cm; Weight: 89kg

A tall forward and ruckman who is extremely athletic. Naturally talented and has great potential, which he is striving to turn into consistent performances. He has an excellent asset with his vertical leap, which he uses both in the ruck and with his role as a marking target up forward. Represented South Australia in all four games at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and had a wonderful year at SANFL under-18 level, where he averaged 18 disposals, four marks and 10 hitouts in 15 games, also kicking 19 goals. Keeler is eligible to be selected by Adelaide as part of the Next Generation Academy.

Max Knobel
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Gippsland Power
Community Club: Maffra
Date of Birth: 27/06/04; Height: 206cm; Weight: 91kg

A developing young ruckman who is still learning his craft but showing real potential after a late growth spurt. A neat left-foot kick, he was Victoria Country’s leading ruckman, playing all four matches over the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys. Was also a mainstay for Gippsland Power in the ruck, averaging eight disposals and 17 hitouts across 12 matches. Knobel is the son of former AFL ruckman Trent Knobel, who played with the Brisbane Lions, St Kilda and Richmond across a 75-game AFL career and is now part of the coaching panel with the Power.

Harry Lemmey
State: South Australia
State League Club: West Adelaide
Community Club: Flagstaff Hill
Date of Birth: 30/01/04; Height: 200cm; Weight: 95kg

A tall forward with an impressive developing frame, which along with his mobility are assets giving him the potential to have a significant impact going forward. Has been given a taste of senior and reserves football in the SANFL over the past two years as he continues his learning and development. A member of the 2022 NAB AFL Academy, he dominated in six matches at SANFL under-18s level this year, with his best game coming against Central District when he amassed 18 disposals, 10 marks and kicked six goals. Also represented his state at under-18s level this year.

Nicholas Madden
State: NSW/ACT
State League Club: GWS Giants Academy
Community Club: Osborne
Date of Birth: 17/05/04; Height: 204cm; Weight: 112 kg

A ruckman who is a giant already at 204cm and 112kg. He is an ultra-competitive player who is mobile, kicks the ball well and has impressive ruck craft for a player of his age. Has shown he can be an imposing marking target when he pushes forward and has a neat set shot on goal. He was impressive for the GWS Giants Academy in the NAB League, averaging 13.8 disposals, four marks, 24.8 hitouts and 1.2 goals across four games. Was the leading ruckman for the Allies throughout the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, averaging 14 disposals, three marks and 16 hitouts over the four matches. Also got a taste of senior football late in the year when he made two appearances for the GWS Giants in the VFL.

Olivier Northam
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: St Joseph’s
Date of Birth: 28/07/04; Height: 197cm; Weight: 89kg

A tall forward and ruckman who possesses an impressive natural leap which allows him to compete at centre bounces against tall opponents. Mobile and agile, he follows up extremely well when the ball hits the ground and has clean hands below his knees. Is also strong overhead around the ground and as a target up forward. Has been a consistent performer for the Geelong Falcons in the NAB League, averaging 13 disposals, 18 hitouts and three marks across 13 matches this year. Also played all four games for Victoria Country at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.

Thomas Scully
State: South Australia
State League Club: West Adelaide
Community Club: Lockleys
Date of Birth: 02/11/04; Height: 203cm; Weight: 89kg

A tall forward who had a wonderful start to the 2022 season, with his overhead marking and accuracy around goals earning him a call up to AFL Academy team that represented Australia. He showed glimpses of his sizable potential up forward as a marking target during that match against Collingwood’s VFL side in May. He booted 50 goals in 14 matches for West Adelaide in the SANFL under-18s, as well as playing one game for South Australia at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.

Will Verrall
State: South Australia
State League Club: South Adelaide
Community Club: Christies Beach
Date of Birth: 11/03/04; Height: 199cm; Weight: 95kg

A mobile ruckman and key forward who was a dominant player for South Adelaide at under-18 level, where he averaged 16 disposals, three marks, five clearances and 24 hitouts across 13 games. He was then rewarded with an opportunity to represent South Australia at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and earned an invitation to the 2022 NAB AFL Draft Combine, where he finished equal-second in the running vertical jump with a leap of 90cm.

[The Doctor]

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STATE COMBINES

Kaelan Bradtke
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Sydney Swans VFL
Community Club: Corowa Rutherglen
Date of Birth: 21/05/01; Height: 195cm; Weight: 97kg

Really caught the eye with some outstanding performances for Corowa Rutherglen in the Ovens & Murray league earlier in the year, earning an invitation to play with the Sydney Swans in the VFL. Highly regarded by his coach at Corowa Rutherglen, former North Melbourne star and experienced development coach Peter German. His 2.98 seconds in the 20m sprint at the Melbourne-based 2022 NAB AFL State Draft Combine confirmed his speed off the mark.

Jackson Broadbent
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Peel Thunder
Community Club: Collie Eagles
Date of Birth: 02/12/04; Height: 201cm; Weight: 100kg

A ruckman with footy smarts and competitiveness who also kicks the ball exceptionally well on both feet, particularly for a ruckman of his size. He played three games of senior football with Peel Thunder as a 16-year-old in 2021 and was dominant for Peel in a premiership year this season at under-18 level, where he averaged 12 disposals, three marks and 26 hitouts across 15 matches. Also played two games for Western Australia at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.

Will Elliott
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Surrey Park
Date of Birth: 11/06/04; Height: 202cm; Weight: 90kg

Ruckman/key forward who looked an outstanding prospect in 2021, showing great mobility and strength overhead. Unfortunately, he was injured early in the 2022 NAB League season and played only two matches. Clubs have continued to monitor his recovery and he received an invitation to the 2022 NAB AFL State Draft Combine in Victoria. Is the son of former Australian cricketer Matthew Elliott.

Felix Fogaty
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: GWV Rebels
Community Club: East Point
Date of Birth: 09/06/04; Height: 198cm; Weight: 76kg

A tall forward and ruckman who is starting to show real signs of developing as a marking target in attack. He has also added more second efforts and recovery to his game once the ball hits the ground, which are additional elements that are making him a genuine weapon up forward. Averaged 12 disposals and three marks from 11 NAB League matches for the GWV Rebels and kicked eight goals. Also represented Victoria Country in two matches at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.

Jerome Lawrence
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Blackburn
Date of Birth: 18/07/03; Height: 195cm; Weight: 82kg

A tall forward who has shown slices of his potential for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League and in the Colgate Young Guns Series earlier in the year. Had a breakout five-goal performance for the Chargers in Round 9, which highlighted his strong potential, and finished the year with 15 goals in 10 matches. He is the son of Hawthorn premiership ruck and 150-game player Stephen Lawrence, making him eligible for the Hawks at the end of the season under the AFL’s father-son rules.

Bailey Maxwell
State: Western Australia
State League Club: East Perth
Community Club: Deammill
Date of Birth: 12/11/04; Height: 200cm; Weight: 88kg

Developing young ruckman still learning his craft and growing into his body. Played at under-18s level in the WAFL, where he averaged eight disposals and 17 hitouts in 11 matches. A real athletic type, his natural speed and leap are his weapons. The promising tall from Manjimup in the southwest of Western Australia doesn’t turn 18 until November.

Darcy Minchella
State: South Australia
State League Club: West Adelaide
Community Club: Berri
Date of Birth: 07/08/04; Height: 197cm; Weight: 76kg

A project player who has impressed as a lightly built ruckman at school and under-18s level this year. May develop into a tall defender given his mobility and aerial strength. Has shown ability to give his team first use of ball with his ruck craft in 11 matches at under-18s level for West Adelaide, where he averaged 12 disposals, four marks and 14 hit outs in 11 matches.

Toby Murray
State: NSW-ACT
State League Club: Murray Bushrangers
Community Club: Wangaratta Rovers
Date of Birth: 03/11/03; Height: 200cm; Weight: 94kg

A ruckman or tall forward who continues to develop his ruck craft and presence as a target up forward, where he is strong overhead and mobile. Very consistent for the Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League in 2022. He averaged 13 disposals, five marks and kicked 16 goals over 12 matches to finish third in the club’s best and fairest. Brother of Nick Murray from the Adelaide Crows, he also played two games for Collingwood at VFL level and represented the Allies at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.

Hudson O’Keeffe
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Camberwell
Date of Birth: 16/12/04; Height: 202cm; Weight: 90kg

Developing tall who was the number one ruckman for the Championship-winning Victoria Metro side. His mobility and competitive edge are features of his game. Continued to develop his ruck craft at NAB League level and had an outstanding year with the Oakleigh Chargers, averaging nine disposals and 22 hitouts across 11 matches. Showed his elite speed for a ruckman with a time of 2.96 seconds for the 20m sprint metres at the 2022 NAB AFL State Draft Combine in Victoria.

Cameron Owen
State: Tasmania
State League Club: Tasmanian Devils
Community Club: Clarence
Date of Birth: 28/05/04; Height: 203cm; Weight: 94kg

A ruckman who can also play tall forward. Is still developing physically as well as honing his ruck craft and forward line role. Has shown the talent in the air and mobility to impact games. He is a strong overhead mark and a good user of the ball by hand and foot for a player of his height. Continued to develop for the Tasmania Devils as the NAB League season unfolded. His preliminary final against the Dandenong Stingrays was excellent, recording 18 disposals (15 contested) to be his team’s best player. Won selection to represent the Allies at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and was a member of the team that defeated Western Australia.

Jovan Petric
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Western Jets
Community Club: Keilor
Date of Birth: 17/04/04; Height: 196kg; Weight: 87kg

Tall forward who is strong overhead and mobile. Proved to be a good target for Victoria Metro and played all four games at this year’s Championships. Had an outstanding year for the Western Jets in the NAB League, kicking 26 goals in 15 matches. He also averaged 11 possessions and three marks per game. His time of 6:42 seconds for the 2km time at the Victorian 2022 NAB AFL State Draft Combine was impressive for a player of his size.

Jasper Scaife
State: Western Australia
State League Club: West Perth
Community Club: Quinn Districts
Date of Birth: 30/09/04; Height: 195cm; Weight: 87kg

Developing key forward who played ten matches at Colts level for West Perth, where he averaged 11 disposals, six marks and kicked 20 goals for the year, including an impressive four-goal haul against eventual premier Peel Thunder. Also had a taste of representative football at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, playing two games for Western Australia.

Oscar Steene
State: South Australia
State League Club: West Adelaide
Community Club: Goodwood Saints
Date of Birth: 23/08/03; Height: 201cm; Weight: 85kg

Developing ruckman who progressed to play four senior SANFL games with West Adelaide, where he averaged 10 disposals and three marks after spending the bulk of the year as a developing tall at reserves level. Was on the AFL radar last year with an invite to the NAB AFL State Combine in South Australia and has continued his progression and development as a prospect this year.

Ziggy Toledo-Glasman
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Community Club: Mt Eliza
Date of Birth: 15/04/04; Height: 192cm; Weight: 82kg

Mobile hit-up tall forward who impressed in the back half of the year after overcoming an ankle injury. Played eight matches for Dandenong Stingrays, averaging 11 disposals and three marks. Booted 14 goals for the season, including four against the Bendigo Pioneers in a standout performance in Round 15.

Brodie Tuck
State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Salisbury North
Date of Birth: 06/12/04; Height: 195cm; Weight: 91kg

A standout tall forward at under-18s level in the SANFL, where he averaged 19 disposals and seven marks across 11 matches and kicked 20 goals. Progressed to play five matches at reserves level and represented South Australia in two matches at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, where he showed his versatility playing as a key defender.

Clay Tucker
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: Rowville
Date of Birth: 09/08/04; Height: 204cm; Weight: 99kg

Developing young ruckman still honing his craft. Averaged 20 hitouts and eight disposals across 11 matches for the Eastern Ranges in the NAB League this year under the guidance of former AFL star and progressive coach Travis Cloke.

[GVGjr]

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Will Verrall
State: South Australia
State League Club: South Adelaide
Community Club: Christies Beach
Date of Birth: 11/03/04; Height: 199cm; Weight: 95kg

A mobile ruckman and key forward who was a dominant player for South Adelaide at under-18 level, where he averaged 16 disposals, three marks, five clearances and 24 hitouts across 13 games. He was then rewarded with an opportunity to represent South Australia at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and earned an invitation to the 2022 NAB AFL Draft Combine, where he finished equal-second in the running vertical jump with a leap of 90cm.

Will Verrall ran a very poor 2KM at the combine of 8.34m which was a clear last position. I'm not sure if there is a valid reason behind it but for one of the bigger boys it was a very disappointing result for someone who performed OK in the sprints and very good in the running vertical jump.

[GVGjr]

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STATE COMBINES


Jerome Lawrence
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Blackburn
Date of Birth: 18/07/03; Height: 195cm; Weight: 82kg

A tall forward who has shown slices of his potential for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League and in the Colgate Young Guns Series earlier in the year. Had a breakout five-goal performance for the Chargers in Round 9, which highlighted his strong potential, and finished the year with 15 goals in 10 matches. He is the son of Hawthorn premiership ruck and 150-game player Stephen Lawrence, making him eligible for the Hawks at the end of the season under the AFL’s father-son rules.

Jovan Petric
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Western Jets
Community Club: Keilor
Date of Birth: 17/04/04; Height: 196kg; Weight: 87kg

Tall forward who is strong overhead and mobile. Proved to be a good target for Victoria Metro and played all four games at this year’s Championships. Had an outstanding year for the Western Jets in the NAB League, kicking 26 goals in 15 matches. He also averaged 11 possessions and three marks per game. His time of 6:42 seconds for the 2km time at the Victorian 2022 NAB AFL State Draft Combine was impressive for a player of his size.

I get to see the Oakleigh Chargers a bit they had a lot of impressive players this year.
Every now and then Jerome Lawrence would stand out in a game particularly with his marking and mobility. I'll be interested to see how he does in the draft.

Jovan Petric is another one who can catch the eye. He's athletic enough and as Shifter mentioned he's a good mark.

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Nice to hear you rate Brayden highly. One of my sons mates(he's a Ky school boy) and they've played in the same junior sports teams a lot. Real nice kid too.

Will be fascinating to see where he goes. Was possibly a top 10 chance pre-ACL

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Will Verrall ran a very poor 2KM at the combine of 8.34m which was a clear last position. I'm not sure if there is a valid reason behind it but for one of the bigger boys it was a very disappointing result for someone who performed OK in the sprints and very good in the running vertical jump.

Jesus, I'm 45 and I could manage that now let alone with a few weeks of training. That's barely running pace, more of a jog

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Nicholas Madden
State: NSW/ACT
State League Club: GWS Giants Academy
Community Club: Osborne
Date of Birth: 17/05/04; Height: 204cm; Weight: 112 kg

We should draft or rookie this guy just to be Sam Darcy's chef. Kid's already a monster

[mjp]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Will be fascinating to see where he goes. Was possibly a top 10 chance pre-ACL

Top 10.