2022 Draft Watch

[GVGjr]

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I could live with that. We would come away from the draft very contented.
If things fell that way we would have a hard choice between the upside of George and the impact Weddle might make.

[Grantysghost]

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Why is Phillipou on the slide? Always concerning, like a horse race when the inside goss has a horses odds blowing out.

I’m surprised Gibney is rated so highly I watched two games that WA played and he wasn’t a stand out.

[GVGjr]

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Why is Phillipou on the slide? Always concerning, like a horse race when the inside goss has a horses odds blowing out.

I’m surprised Gibney is rated so highly I watched two games that WA played and he wasn’t a stand out.

Gibney's contested ball work would appeal to clubs.

Things can pan out differently and it doesn't mean Phillipou is on the slide for any particular reason given his football ability.
Saints have put work into Mackenzie so a somewhat logical pick.
West Coast are supposed to be focused on local boys. Geelong want Clark.
So it doesn't take much for a player to slide and it doesn't mean there is anything wrong with them in a footy sense but who knows how they interview.

If things fell the way that draft says then Elijah Hewett is the slider.

[bulldogtragic]

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Question.

Is Lewis Hayes or Charlie Clarke worth trading the Future Brisbane First?

Phillipou, Hayes/Clarke & George/Weddell?

[Axe Man]

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Was his father an sanfl player? I can’t recall him as a crows player.

Yep. I would suspect he will be one of the last father sons drafted under this rule as the fathers that played SANFL pre crows will be getting on a bit now.

Michalanney’s father Jim played 211 games and in four premierships with the Redlegs between 1974 and 1986.

The 18-year-old is eligible to be drafted by Adelaide with Norwood one of four SANFL clubs aligned to the Crows under the father-son rule.

[GVGjr]

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Question.

Is Lewis Hayes or Charlie Clarke worth trading the Future Brisbane First?

Phillipou, Hayes/Clarke & George/Weddell?

I don't quite see the hype for Charlie Clarke that would warrant trading that F1 for. He's a good player though.

[Mofra]

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AFL Phantom Draft 2022: Early look at how first 25 picks will fall

The AFL national draft is just five weeks away and clubs are beginning to get their draft boards in order and zero in on their targets.

Here’s an early look at how the first 25 picks will fall in our October Phantom Draft, including all the latest mail.

1. GWS Giants Aaron Cadman – 194cm Forward, VIC

2. Brisbane Lions (match North Melbourne bid) Will Ashcroft – 183cm Midfielder, VIC

3. North Melbourne George Wardlaw – 182cm Midfielder, VIC

4. North Melbourne Harry Sheezel – 183cm Forward, VIC

5. Essendon Elijah Tsatas – 188cm Midfielder, VIC

6. Gold Coast Rueben Ginbey – 189cm Midfielder/Defender, WA

7. Hawthorn Bailey Humphrey – 184cm Midfielder/Forward, VIC

8. Geelong Jhye Clark – 180cm Midfielder, VIC

9. West Coast Jedd Busslinger – 196cm Defender, WA

10. St Kilda Cam Mackenzie – 187cm Midfielder, VIC

11. Carlton Oliver Hollands – 183cm Midfield, VIC

12. Western Bulldogs Mattaes Phillipou – 190cm Forward/Midfielder, SA

A lot of clubs have Phillipou ranked 10-15 on their draft boards, but some consider him to be top-five on talent and say he would be “a steal” if he makes it to the Bulldogs at pick 12. The Woodville-West Torrens forward-midfielder is a good size and possesses impressive speed, aerial abilities and a good kick. Recruiters describe him as a player who “can break games open” with “matchwinning qualities”. There is also some romance about a potential move to the Bulldogs. Phillipou’s father, Sam, played three games for the club.

13. West Coast Ed Allan – 194cm Midfielder, WA

14. Melbourne Matthew Jefferson – 195cm Forward, VIC

15. Sydney Lachlan Cowan – 188cm Defender, TAS

16. GWS Giants Lewis Hayes – 197cm Defender, VIC

17. Brisbane (match bid from Collingwood) Jaspa Fletcher – 184cm Midfielder, QLD

18. Collingwood Henry Hustwaite – 194cm Midfielder, VIC

19. Sydney Olli Hotton – 181cm Forward, VIC

20. GWS Giants Charlie Clarke – 182cm Forward, VIC

21. GWS Giants Coby Burgiel – 183cm Defender/Midfielder/Forward, VIC

22. West Coast Darcy Jones – 175cm Midfielder/Forward, WA

23. Western Bulldogs Brayden George – 185cm Forward, VIC

Whoever takes a punt on George will do so knowing he will be on the sidelines throughout next year after he suffered a late-season ACL injury. However, the potential payoff in the long-term is enormous. A power athlete, George has exceptional spring and speed in his legs and is a threat in attack both in the air and at ground level. While he still has some areas to improve in, he has drawn comparisons to Christian Petracca and could have been pushing to be a top-10 pick this year had he not been injured. It would be brave for a struggling club to pick him in the top 25 given the injury, but rivals believe a more established club like the Bulldogs could take a punt earlier.

24. Essendon Josh Weddle – 191cm Defender, VIC

25. North Melbourne Max Gruzewski – 192cm Defender/Forward, VIC

My god that seems like a dream draft written by Sammy Power himself

[Mofra]

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I don't quite see the hype for Charlie Clarke that would warrant trading that F1 for. He's a good player though.

Seem to be a couple of decent smalls (or at least, players who play small).
Konstanty didn't have the same scoreboard impact as Clarke but to average ~6 tackles per game would make him an instant coach/fan favourite.
We absolutely should not let Munkara get past pick 40 (suck it Essendon).

[Grantysghost]

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My god that seems like a dream draft written by Sammy Power himself

What can you tell us about George Mof?
Sounds like a high reward type and we've done it before with Garcia.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Goes to show how accurate of draft people are here on WOOF. The Doctor and GVG have talked George up and so many here rate Phillipou.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Seem to be a couple of decent smalls (or at least, players who play small).
Konstanty didn't have the same scoreboard impact as Clarke but to average ~6 tackles per game would make him an instant coach/fan favourite.
We absolutely should not let Munkara get past pick 40 (suck it Essendon).

We need to give Essendon a kidney punch on the way through
Does Davey Jnr not measure up?

[Mofra]

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What can you tell us about George Mof?
Sounds like a high reward type and we've done it before with Garcia.

Was one of the most watched prospects at the start of the year, (mid sized) forward with midfield scope. Huge boot on him.
Kicked a couple of bags, then did his ACL.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/853624/oh-boy-george-knee-reconstruction-no-obstacle-for-promising-draft-hopeful-brayden-george

Every team wants one of these.

[Grantysghost]

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Was one of the most watched prospects at the start of the year, (mid sized) forward with midfield scope. Huge boot on him.
Kicked a couple of bags, then did his ACL.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/853624/oh-boy-george-knee-reconstruction-no-obstacle-for-promising-draft-hopeful-brayden-george

Every team wants one of these.

Ah nice thanks!

[Mofra]

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We need to give Essendon a kidney punch on the way through
Does Davey Jnr not measure up?

IIRC there are two Davey Jnrs - one recovering from an ACL who hasn't been able to get on the paddock and show what he can do. I really don't know much about either, but others seem to rate one of them.

[Bornadog]

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Was one of the most watched prospects at the start of the year, (mid sized) forward with midfield scope. Huge boot on him.
Kicked a couple of bags, then did his ACL.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/853624/oh-boy-george-knee-reconstruction-no-obstacle-for-promising-draft-hopeful-brayden-george

Every team wants one of these.

Do we want to take on another player who has had an ACL - that worries me.