ANDO’S POTENTIAL TOP 20
1: Patrick McCartin (194cm, Geelong Falcons):
Pace (tick) hands (tick) strength (tick) kicking (tick), McCartin covers the required bases for a key forward.
2: Peter Wright (203cm, Calder Cannons):
A ruckman/forward who has always hovered around the top five for the 2014 draft.
3: Sam Durdin (196cm, West Adelaide):
Has the advantage of being able to play both ends but has had a poor championship series to date.
4: Christian Petracca (186cm, Eastern Ranges):
Rocketing up the charts. Has a genuine X factor either as a bullocking forward or midfielder.
5: Jarrod Pickett (179cm, South Fremantle):
Each outing confirms his standing as an indigenous forward/midfielder of serious style.
6: Isaac Heeney (186cm, Sydney Academy):
Under the Academy rules, Sydney can draft this hard-running midfielder, but will have to bid for him same as father/son bidding.
7: Angus Brayshaw (187c, Sandringham Dragons):
A tallish, strong-bodied midfielder that Melbourne would love to acquire. Very consistent.
8: Tom Lamb (193cm, Dandenong Stingrays):
A player capable of extreme highs as either a goalkicking forward or high possession midfielder.
9: Hugh Goddard (195cm, Geelong Falcons):
A long-time top 5 pick who has slipped after a mediocre championships to date.
10: Caleb Marchbank (193cm, Murray Bushrangers):
Hasn’t done his chances any harm in the championships and is athletic enough to play most positions.
11: Jake Lever (192cm, Calder Cannons):
Won’t be seen at the championships due to a knee reconstruction but remains extremely highly thought of as a defender.
12: Lachie Weller (181cm, Gold Coast Academy):
A goal kicking midfielder who can influence play via his disposal. Brother of St Kilda’s Mav.
13: Corey Ellis (185cm, Western Jets):
Can win his own ball and use it with his left-foot. Regarded as a very good decision making midfielder.
14: Darcy Moore (199cm, Oakleigh Chargers):
Key position either back or forward who is likely to go to Collingwood as a first round father/son pick.
15: Jordan de Goey (187cm, Oakleigh):
Has a rugby background. Strong marking midfielder who can gather possessions quickly.
16: Clem Smith (177cm, Perth):
Super quick defender whose attack on the ball belies his small stature. Likes to run with the ball and set up play.
17: Touk Miller (175cm, Calder Cannons):
The Vic Metro captain is a highly talented natural sportsman who plays midfield/forward.
18: Brayden Maynard (186cm, Sandringham):
Father Peter played for Glenelg. Plays as a mid-size defender who uses it very well.
19: Connor Blakely (187cm, Swan Districts):
Has been playing good senior football in the WAFL as a midfielder. His star is rising.
20: Jayden Laverde (189cm, Western Jets):
With the tendency towards taller midfielders, Laverde is ideal and he has the versatility to play defence.
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1: Patrick McCartin (194cm, Geelong Falcons):
Pace (tick) hands (tick) strength (tick) kicking (tick), McCartin covers the required bases for a key forward.
2: Peter Wright (203cm, Calder Cannons):
A ruckman/forward who has always hovered around the top five for the 2014 draft.
3: Sam Durdin (196cm, West Adelaide):
Has the advantage of being able to play both ends but has had a poor championship series to date.
4: Christian Petracca (186cm, Eastern Ranges):
Rocketing up the charts. Has a genuine X factor either as a bullocking forward or midfielder.
5: Jarrod Pickett (179cm, South Fremantle):
Each outing confirms his standing as an indigenous forward/midfielder of serious style.
6: Isaac Heeney (186cm, Sydney Academy):
Under the Academy rules, Sydney can draft this hard-running midfielder, but will have to bid for him same as father/son bidding.
7: Angus Brayshaw (187c, Sandringham Dragons):
A tallish, strong-bodied midfielder that Melbourne would love to acquire. Very consistent.
8: Tom Lamb (193cm, Dandenong Stingrays):
A player capable of extreme highs as either a goalkicking forward or high possession midfielder.
9: Hugh Goddard (195cm, Geelong Falcons):
A long-time top 5 pick who has slipped after a mediocre championships to date.
10: Caleb Marchbank (193cm, Murray Bushrangers):
Hasn’t done his chances any harm in the championships and is athletic enough to play most positions.
11: Jake Lever (192cm, Calder Cannons):
Won’t be seen at the championships due to a knee reconstruction but remains extremely highly thought of as a defender.
12: Lachie Weller (181cm, Gold Coast Academy):
A goal kicking midfielder who can influence play via his disposal. Brother of St Kilda’s Mav.
13: Corey Ellis (185cm, Western Jets):
Can win his own ball and use it with his left-foot. Regarded as a very good decision making midfielder.
14: Darcy Moore (199cm, Oakleigh Chargers):
Key position either back or forward who is likely to go to Collingwood as a first round father/son pick.
15: Jordan de Goey (187cm, Oakleigh):
Has a rugby background. Strong marking midfielder who can gather possessions quickly.
16: Clem Smith (177cm, Perth):
Super quick defender whose attack on the ball belies his small stature. Likes to run with the ball and set up play.
17: Touk Miller (175cm, Calder Cannons):
The Vic Metro captain is a highly talented natural sportsman who plays midfield/forward.
18: Brayden Maynard (186cm, Sandringham):
Father Peter played for Glenelg. Plays as a mid-size defender who uses it very well.
19: Connor Blakely (187cm, Swan Districts):
Has been playing good senior football in the WAFL as a midfielder. His star is rising.
20: Jayden Laverde (189cm, Western Jets):
With the tendency towards taller midfielders, Laverde is ideal and he has the versatility to play defence.
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