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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on May 25, 2021, 05:21:26 PM
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We now have a pick in the midseason draft with Soldo moved to the LTIL.
The Mid-Season draft will be held virtually and will be streamed live on afl.com.au and the AFL App from 6.30pm AEST.
Who or what type of player should we pick up?
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Jackson Callow please :shh
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Ditto.
Strong-marking, mobile, athletic forward.
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We interviewed a fellow by the name of Blake Schlensog. He is running around in the WAFL and made their state team, was on Geelongs list- 199 cms tall
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We interviewed a fellow by the name of Blake Schlensog. He is running around in the WAFL and made their state team, was on Geelongs list- 199 cms tall
CHB?
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We interviewed a fellow by the name of Blake Schlensog. He is running around in the WAFL and made their state team, was on Geelongs list- 199 cms tall
Read article been.playing well and really matured said cats cut him to early.
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Schlensog was apparently a junior key forward but he is playing as a key defender in senior footy.
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32. BLAKE SCHLENSOG (South Fremantle)
HEIGHT: 199 cm
WEIGHT: 99 kg
AGE: 20
CLUB FROM: Geelong
LEAGUE FROM: AFL
18.5 AVG DISPOSALS PER GAME
7.8 AVG MARKS PER GAME
https://www.wafl.com.au/player/blake-schlensog
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(http://www.krockfootball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Geelong-Blake-Schlensog-Marcel-Berens.jpg)
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Bulldogs Senior Coach Todd Curley suggests it was TK who alerted the Club to Schlensog’s potential.
“Tim Kelly was the first one I guess that flagged that we should have a chat to him,” Curley said.
“(Cats coach) Chris Scott had a big rap for him as well.”
Kelly and Schlensog are former Geelong teammates, but with Kelly now back in Perth, and Schlensog’s time at Geelong ending, Kelly stepped in and spoke with his former WAFL club, and now Schlensog is making himself at home in WA.
“Blake moved over pre-Christmas,” Curley said.
“(He’s) probably unlucky at only 20, 198cm, he’s trained as a key back and done a lot of work with (six-time All Australian defender) Matthew Scarlett and the defenders at Geelong."
“But with the list being reduced, he sort of got squeezed out."
“They just couldn’t fit him in.”
Curley said Schlensog's arrival will boost the team's big man stocks.
“With Chris Luff retiring, we think he’ll be a ready-made replacement for him,” Curley said.
“He’s been really impressive… seems like a fantastic kid.”
https://www.sffc.com.au/news/19981/tk-gives-bulldog-blake-the-nod
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We interviewed a fellow by the name of Blake Schlensog. He is running around in the WAFL and made their state team, was on Geelongs list- 199 cms tall
CHB?
This year, yes. Played forward at Geelong I believe.
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Maybe we could use a few picks on some Umpires
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THE VICTORIAN CLUB WHO SHOULD TARGET NATHAN FREEMAN IN MID-SEASON DRAFT
By Laurence Rosen
SEN
26 May 2021
Matt Rendell believes reigning premiers Richmond should target former Saint and Magpie Nathan Freeman in the upcoming mid-season draft.
The 25-year-old, who was selected with pick 10 in the 2013 National Draft, was plagued by injury throughout his stints at Collingwood and St Kilda.
Now working in player management, Freeman has caught plenty of people’s attention after starring for Frankston in the VFL this season.
Ahead of next Wednesday’s mid-season draft, Rendell says the Tigers could be the club eyeing off Freeman to bolster their midfield.
“Nathan Freeman has been outstanding in the VFL, but I didn’t think he was going to nominate (for the mid-season draft),” he said on SEN’s Dwayne World.
“He works with Paul Connors in player management so he would have to put that on hold, my son plays with him at Frankston and he thought Freeman may not nominate, but he has landed up nominating.
“I’m tipping that if he’s nominated, someone has told him that they’ll pick him. I’m thinking Richmond is the team that might want him with their injuries.
“Trent Cotchin is out with a hamstring injury and he has a history of them, Shai Bolton has a broken wrist and is he going to come back and be any good?
“I don’t think there’s any of those mature-agers that are going to go to that top clubs and help them win a flag.
“I don’t think there’s anyone that will help a club from a flag point of view besides if someone takes Nathan Freeman in the top eight (of the draft).
“Richmond are ninth (on the ladder at the moment), he is a chance to help someone.”
Freeman is one of over 400 players who have nominated for the June 2 draft, with Sandringham Dragons ruckman Jacob Edwards widely tipped to be taken by North Melbourne with pick one.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/26/the-victorian-club-who-should-target-nathan-freeman-in-mid-season-draft/
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10 games in 6 years. Honestly is he any good? Struggling to get a game for the struggling Saints back then.
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10 games in 6 years. Honestly is he any good? Struggling to get a game for the struggling Saints back then.
He missed alot of footy due to very serious hamstring problems
I'd take him
Bloody good player
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Surely with the Lynch injury we'll go for a tall now (which we should do regardless)... :shh
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Surely with the Lynch injury we'll go for a tall now (which we should do regardless)... :shh
Has to be with Lynch down and Soldo.
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... while the Tigers have been looking closely at half-back Sam Durham who is in their VFL side.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/simpson-comeback-dream-over-as-ex-blues-star-opts-out-of-mid-season-draft-20210525-p57uya.html
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Seen enough of Durham to be unimpressed. Would rather keep Soldo on the list than take him
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Surely with the Lynch injury we'll go for a tall now (which we should do regardless)... :shh
Not convinced myself.
I think we need more inside grunt still. Cotch and Prestia need to be managed carefully heading into the tail end.
CCJ has a chance to make his mark over the next 6 weeks. His form has demanded it. If he poos the bed then Chol is also in good form.
There are no inside mids pushing for selection except for maybe Caddy but we all know his VFL form doesn't translate to the top level and the club appears to have written him off.
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Dow is pushing for selection as an inside mid
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Seen enough of Durham to be unimpressed. Would rather keep Soldo on the list than take him
Seems a reasonable player at VFL level but not keen myself. Struggles against good VFL teams. I would be looking at a tall if any are available.
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Dow is pushing for selection as an inside mid
He doesn't have the body to replace a seasoned vet like Cotchin, Prestia or Edwards. Lambert even.
At least that Nathan Freeman is a bit older at 25-26. Developed. Has had 6 years in the AFL season. And listed previously at 183/88 you know he has some size.
With Cotchin and Prestia so prone to soft tissues I would like to recruit a mature inside mid without ongoing soft tissue injuries.
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KEY FORWARD!
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... while the Tigers have been looking closely at half-back Sam Durham who is in their VFL side.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/simpson-comeback-dream-over-as-ex-blues-star-opts-out-of-mid-season-draft-20210525-p57uya.html
Surely not.....:shakeshead
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If the VFL still goes ahead, we will get to see Freeman play tonight for Frankston against us. Will it be an audition?
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Surely with the Lynch injury we'll go for a tall now (which we should do regardless)... :shh
Has to be with Lynch down and Soldo.
Lynch definately need a genuine tall fwd.Been asking for it for years now instead we have been inundated with ruck/fwd types.
Soldo well i think it really should be one of the 4 spare ruckmen we currently have to play second ruck for now. If we lose Toby then play em as a first ruck.Chol, CCJ, Colina and Ryan. to play ruck it would probably have to be one of the first two not looking for them to win the role but give a decent contest.
If Miller is not up to it then we desperately need another KPD on the list as Nyuon is a way off atm
I reckon a Schlensog type would be ideal for us as well as a Callow type.
Mids - Martin, Cotchin, Edwards, Prestia, Bolton, Lambert, RCD, Martyn, Dow, Stack, Pickett, Ross, Baker, Graham.
Reckon we could do with a big genuine inside mid but imo a kpp is more needed.
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VFL cancelled tonight
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The AFL website only has us linked to Durham and maybe Stengle.
Mid-Season Draft: Check out 27 of the top contenders
Callum Twomey & Mitch Cleary
afl.com.au
28 May 2021
ANGUS BAKER ........................ Medium defender 191cm/88kg 3/10/98 Essendon VFL
The running half-back trained with Essendon's AFL side in the pre-season in the hope of winning a list spot before the Bombers looked elsewhere. He then signed with the club's VFL team where he has averaged 26 disposals across four games, including a 31-possession outing against North Melbourne last weekend. Formerly part of Sydney's Academy, Baker played NEAFL as a 17-year-old before rupturing his ACL. He later headed to the Canberra Demons, winning the NEAFL Rising Star award in 2019.
AIDEN BEGG ........................... Ruckman 197cm/87kg 8/10/02 Eastern Ranges
Begg recently suffered a season-ending shoulder injury, which will be looked at by clubs considering him, but the versatile tall thrust his name into the mid-season mix earlier this year. Begg has played as a ruckman at under-19 level but can also hold down a key forward or back role.
WYLIE BUZZA .............. Key forward/ruck 197cm/99kg 2/3/96 Werribee
The former Geelong and Port Adelaide tall presents as a readymade key position option as he searches for a third AFL club. Delisted by the Power in November after one season on the list without a game, the 25-year-old arrived at Werribee with a point to prove. He's since kicked two hauls of four goals and is averaging nine hitouts per game. Played nine games for Geelong across 2017-2018 before being cut at the end of 2019.
JACKSON CALLOW ........ Key forward 195cm/96kg 11/6/02 Norwood
The 18-year-old has bolted into contention with a blistering start to the SANFL season, leading the competition in contested marks. The North Launceston product was overlooked in last year's NAB AFL Draft and moved to Norwood to further his chances. His most recent game against the Crows' reserves side netted 3.7 from seven contested marks and 24 disposals. Callow has interest from Collingwood and also trained with Hawthorn in the pre-season before the Hawks chose to select Lachie Bramble with their last list spot.
LUKE CLEARY ............ Medium defender 189cm/80kg 5/3/02 Sandringham Dragons
Cleary had some attention from clubs last year who were considering him in the 2020 intake despite not playing any games last season. He has come back to under-19 level with the Dragons and been a consistent contributor across half-back as a medium defender who often takes the kick-outs and helps shape his side's play.
OLIVER DAVIS ............ Midfielder 183cm/75kg 18/7/02 Adelaide SANFL
The Tasmanian product is firmly on Adelaide's radar with one of their vacant list spots after moving to South Australia this year to play with the Crows' reserves side. He's played two games to date and collected 26 disposals in a loss to Norwood last week. The 18-year-old ball-winning midfielder won the Matthew Richardson Medal as the Tasmanian State League's best under-23 prospect while playing for Clarence. Davis also captained the Tasmanian Devils' under-18 team as a bottom-ager in 2019.
SAM DURHAM ............... Midfielder 185cm/75kg 9/7/01 Richmond VFL
There are plenty of clubs considering Durham, who was first eligible for the draft in 2019. He has taken his game up a few notches this season playing for Richmond's VFL side, including a 23-disposal effort in round one against Sandringham. At a versatile size and shape, Durham has been linked to a number of clubs, including the Tigers, who now have a list spot available.
JACOB EDWARDS ............. Ruckman/key forward 202cm/83kg 22/11/02 Sandringham Dragons
The expected No.1 choice has pieced together a very impressive first half of the season, jumping into contention with exciting showings in Sandringham’s intra-club matches before taking that form into the NAB League season. An athletic tall forward/ruckman who uses the ball well, can mark strongly, is agile at ground level and has good goal sense, Edwards is still finishing year 12 but is viewed as a long-term investment and the standout prospect in the mid-year pool and is set to join North Melbourne.
NATHAN FREEMAN ............... Midfielder 16/6/95 183cm/86kg Frankston VFL
The former Collingwood top-10 pick and St Kilda midfielder has nominated for the mid-season draft after a brilliant opening to the VFL season with Frankston. Freeman has been the best ball-getter in the competition, averaging 41 disposals in the first five rounds of the year and regaining his power after injury hit his AFL career.
JOSH GREEN .................... Midfielder 191cm/84kg 24/7/02 GWS VFL
The younger brother of Greater Western Sydney young star Tom, Green is also a budding big-bodied midfielder. He trained with Richmond over the summer as part of the group vying for a pre-season supplemental selection spot, but did not win a place with the Tigers. He has pieced together some good form playing with the Giants' VFL side.
NOAH GRIBBLE .............. Midfielder/wing 180cm/75kg 8/7/02 Geelong Falcons
The Falcons midfielder is hitting the midway point of the year in strong form, having picked up 36 disposals, eight marks and six inside-50s in the NAB League last weekend. Gribble played in the NAB All Stars game on Grand Final day in 2019 alongside some of his draft class's best players, but then suffered a knee injury that saw him ruled out of all of last season even before the pandemic struck. He has been linked with Carlton.
MAX HEATH ........................ Ruckman 204cm/94kg 24/10/02 Sandringham Dragons
Overlooked in last year's draft after not playing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 shutdown, Heath has been watched by clubs to track his development. The ruck prospect can also float forward and hit the scoreboard and provide a marking option closer to goal.
ASH JOHNSON ............................ Forward 193cm/85kg 6/10/97 Sturt
Could he become the latest Halls Creek product on an AFL list? The spring-heeled forward has grabbed the attention of Collingwood and Gold Coast this season with 13 goals from six games, including four against Adelaide's reserves in round five. Johnson has followed a similar path to the SANFL as half-brother and housemate Shane McAdam after starring for local side Scotch Old Collegians across 2018-2019. Is also a cousin of Carlton's Sam Petrevski-Seton and Gold Coast's Jy Farrar.
MICHAEL KNOLL ................. Ruckman 203cm/102kg 27/2/93 Norwood
Could become the first ever two-time mid-season draftee with Gold Coast showing significant interest in Knoll to fill a void in its ruck department. The former basketballer was taken by Sydney out of South Adelaide in the 2019 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft but failed to win an AFL debut and was delisted by the Swans at the end of 2020. Has since returned to the SANFL where he impressed in the state game win over WAFL and has averaged 31 hitouts from seven games for the Redlegs.
ZAVIER MAHER ................... Midfielder 185cm/85kg 5/5/02 Murray Bushrangers/Carlton VFL
The explosive ball magnet has wasted little time impacting in his return from a pre-season knee injury. Maher dominated in a win for Goulburn Valley Football League side Shepparton United earlier this month before collecting 30 disposals in his first NAB League game of the season for Murray Bushrangers last weekend. Maher had interest from clubs in last year's NAB AFL Draft but was overlooked before training with Carlton over summer in the hope of winning a list spot.
CAM McLEOD .................... Medium/tall forward 192cm/82kg 28/5/02 Murray Bushrangers
Another prospect who did not get a chance at last year's NAB AFL Draft but has entered discussions for clubs. McLeod kicked two goals in each of the opening two rounds of the season before booting four goals last week against the Chargers from 15 disposals and six marks. McLeod is a marking forward option who is creative around goal.
ALEX MIRKOV ..................... Ruckman 210cm/104kg 17/11/99 Carlton VFL/Old Ivanhoe
The ex-volleyballer has shot onto the radar of clubs – most notably Carlton – after being added to Blues' VFL list this season. The 21-year-old even received special exemption to nominate for the NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft having not met the criteria after failing to register for the NAB AFL Draft last year. At 21-year-old he is viewed as an incredibly raw prospect with plenty of upside. Has played two VFL games this season and registered 36 hitouts against Brisbane in round two.
NED MOYLE ......................... Ruckman 204cm/100kg 15/2/02 Oakleigh Chargers
Moyle has had a terrific season, including being close to best afield in the NAB League last weekend with 19 disposals, 23 hit-outs and eight clearances for the Oakleigh Chargers. The giant ruckman can move around the ground and follow up when the ball is up for grabs, and has impressed in the VFL as well in matches with Collingwood's state league side. Being looked at closely in the first handful of picks, including Hawthorn.
JAI NEWCOMBE ............... Midfielder 186cm/85kg 8/2/01 Box Hill Hawks VFL
A hard-at-it midfielder who has been impressing in the VFL with Box Hill, where he has averaged 23 disposals and seven tackles so far this season. Newcombe has been a big talking point in the lead-up to the draft after being the only player to nominate extra financial terms when lodging his application for the mid-season draft. Will the Hawks be adding him to their list?
PATRICK PARNELL ...................... Small defender 176cm/67kg 4/3/02 Murray Bushrangers
The running defender has put himself on the radar of clubs with a strong start to the NAB League season with the Bushrangers. There's not much of Parnell but he uses the ball well out of defence and can be relied upon to set up some play creatively. He collected 30 disposals and seven rebound-50s last week in Murray's win over Oakleigh, with many recruiters in attendance. Has been linked to Adelaide.
COREY PRESTON .............. Midfielder/forward 182cm/77kg 18/12/02 Eastern Ranges
Emerged as a draft smokey after an impressive showing for Ferntree Gully at local level in 2019 before winning a spot at the Eastern Ranges only for the season to be called off due to COVID-19. Has returned to the Ranges this year and played three games which included a four-goal haul against the Calder Cannons. Preston, who doesn't turn 19 until December, has shown a strong ability to mark above his head for his size and has a smart goal sense. Trained with the Western Bulldogs during the pre-season before the Dogs turned to another Anthony Scott for their last list spot.
CODY RAAK ........................... Tall defender 192cm/80kg 8/10/02 Western Jets
The key defender was eligible to join the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy prospect last year and also trained with the club over summer in the pre-season supplemental period. Raak has had a strong season playing for the Jets as a tall defender who can set up the play from defence and backs himself with the ball.
BLAKE SCHLENSOG ...................... Key defender 199cm/99kg 25/9/00 South Fremantle
Cut by Geelong as a Category B rookie at the end of last year, the key position swingman arrived at South Fremantle on the advice of former teammate Tim Kelly. Has settled in defence at the Bulldogs with a 12-mark, 28-disposal match against East Perth an early highlight. Schlensog's strong early season form also saw him selected in the WAFL's state game against the SANFL in early May. Spent two seasons at the Cats across 2019-2020 without playing an AFL game but is said to have matured considerably in the last 12 months.
TYSON STENGLE ................. Small forward 172cm/73kg 19/10/98 Woodville-West Torrens
The 22-year-old parted ways with Adelaide in March after a string of off-field indirections, however part of his settlement ensured he was eligible to be taken by another club in June. Stengle, who also played two games for Richmond in 2017, has since produced a sizzling start to the SANFL season, including four goals in the opening round against the Crows and three in the state game against the WAFL. Collingwood has shown interest, while the Tigers are keeping tabs on him. Now it's up to clubs to decide whether he deserves another chance.
TYRONE THORNE ............ Small forward/midfielder 169cm/58kg 18/6/01 Peel Thunder
The soon-to-be 20-year-old has dominated in the WAFL this season, averaging 23 disposals. It was enough to win a call-up to the state side to play against the SANFL earlier this month. His exquisite skills have been a highlight, while he has also pushed into the midfield. Thorne recorded a blistering 7.761 seconds in the agility test at the 2019 WA State Combine after playing in WA's winning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships side alongside Luke Jackson, Logan McDonald and Liam Henry.
EAMON WILKINSON ........ Small forward 180cm/76kg 18/5/00 South Adelaide
A small goalkicker who has caught the eye playing for South Adelaide in the SANFL, Wilkinson has a strong work-rate and also puts on defensive pressure as a good tackler. He went down with a leg injury last week, however, which could harm his mid-season chances.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/621164/top-2021-mid-season-draft-prospects
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We currently have pick 9.
Confirmed midseason draft selections:
The AFL can confirm that 18 Rookie list spots are currently available across all AFL Clubs. AFL Clubs have until 5:00pm AEST on Tuesday, June 1 to make any further changes to their list.
AFL Clubs that choose to participate in the NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft will select in reverse ladder order set at the conclusion of Round 11.
Adelaide: 1 selection
Carlton: 2 selections
Collingwood: 2 selections
Essendon: 1 selection
Gold Coast: 2 selections
GWS: 1 selection
Hawthorn: 1 selection
Melbourne: 2 selections
North Melbourne: 2 selections
Port Adelaide: 1 selection
Richmond: 1 selection
St Kilda: 1 selection
Sydney: 1 selection
https://www.afl.com.au/news/621351/mid-season-draft-all-the-nominations-club-selections-confirmed
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Callow, Freeman, Green. Even Maher.
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The Roar website has a mock midseason draft. They have us taking Durham.
Mock Draft:
Pick 1 North Melbourne – Jackson Callow
Pick 2 Hawthorn – Ned Moyle
Pick 3 Collingwood – Jacob Edwards
Pick 4 Gold Coast – Wylie Buzza
Pick 5 St Kilda – Luke Cleary
Pick 6 Adelaide – Oliver Davis
Pick 7 Carlton – Zavier Maher
Pick 8 Essendon – Angus Baker
Pick 9 Fremantle – Blake Schlensog
Pick 10 Richmond – Sam Durham
Following a familiar theme, the Tigers will look to snag a talent they’ve developed in their VFL team, especially at a time when their midfield depth is being tested and the next generation are being brought through together.
Pick 11 Greater Western Sydney – Josh Green
Pick 12 Sydney – Paddy McCartin
Pick 13 Port Adelaide – Riley Knight
Pick 14 Brisbane – Bruce Reville
Pick 15 Melbourne – Nathan Freeman
Pick 16 North Melbourne – Max Heath
Pick 17 Hawthorn – Jai Newcombe
Pick 18 Collingwood – Jack Briskey
Pick 19 Gold Coast – Ash Johnson
Pick 20 St Kilda – Cody Raak
Pick 21 Adelaide – Michael Knoll
Pick 22 Carlton – Toby Wooller
Pick 23 Fremantle – Tyrone Thorne
Pick 24 Melbourne – Cam McLeod
Pick 25 Gold Coast – Brayden Crossley
Pick 26 St Kilda – Matt Hammelmann
Pick 27 Carlton – Eli Templeton
Pick 28 Melbourne – Noah Gribble
Pick 29 Gold Coast – Mitch O’Neill
Pick 30 St Kilda – Tyson Stengle
https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/29/mock-mid-season-rookie-draft-order-2-0/amp/
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Why Durham?
If anyone I reckon McDonagh has been a more consistent player in the vfl.
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Lol at saints taking another ex RFC small forward. At least they'll have a high quality VFL forward line
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Why do Saints have 4 picks in the mock?
And honestly do we really want Durham? Sounds like a skinny boy. We could really use a solid mid ready to play not get squashed. If he's in our VFL team already he would probably just wait if we told him we'd rookie him in 6 months anyway.
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Tyrone Thorne, looks interesting, speed agility, maybe a new mosquito fleet option??
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A few of our former (2019) VFL-listed players now at other VFL clubs have nominated - Jacob Ballard, Charlie Thompson, Luke Nelson, Nathan Cooper. Bailey Lambert (son of Craig) hasn't nominated.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/624377/going-to-the-big-time-standalone-vfl-clubs-best-msd-chances
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Nathan Freeman ... has been looked at by clubs including Richmond after his brilliant start to the season which has seen the ex-Magpie and Saint average 41 disposals in the first five rounds of the VFL season for Frankston and show his breakaway pace has returned.
The Tigers have a pick – currently at No.11 if Fremantle opens up a spot on their list to take part in the mid-season draft – after downgrading injured ruckman Ivan Soldo to the long-term injury list.
They have also been linked to 190cm utility Sam Durham, who has been playing in the Tigers' VFL side.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/624423/late-interest-in-ex-afl-duo-ahead-of-mid-season-draft
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Not sure why the media are listing Durham as a midfielder. He usually plays HB in our VFL side from the games I've seen.
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How many stuffing half backs do we stuffing need? :huh
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Not sure why the media are listing Durham as a midfielder. He usually plays HB in our VFL side from the games I've seen.
He plays Wing usually and not very well. Would be a monumental stuff up to pick him
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Nathan Freeman ... has been looked at by clubs including Richmond after his brilliant start to the season which has seen the ex-Magpie and Saint average 41 disposals in the first five rounds of the VFL season for Frankston and show his breakaway pace has returned.
The Tigers have a pick – currently at No.11 if Fremantle opens up a spot on their list to take part in the mid-season draft – after downgrading injured ruckman Ivan Soldo to the long-term injury list.
They have also been linked to 190cm utility Sam Durham, who has been playing in the Tigers' VFL side.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/624423/late-interest-in-ex-afl-duo-ahead-of-mid-season-draft
Don't believe Freeman is on any clubs radar to be honest
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Not sure why the media are listing Durham as a midfielder. He usually plays HB in our VFL side from the games I've seen.
He plays Wing usually and not very well. Would be a monumental stuff up to pick him
Would have to back our guys in with this selection. If it's Durham they might well think he has plenty of upside.
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Haiden Schloithe South Fremantle :shh
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Richmond, meanwhile, appears to be the only hope of a return to the AFL for ex-Collingwood and St Kilda player Nathan Freeman, who has been starring for Frankston in the VFL after overcoming his persistent hamstring issues.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-draft-target-forced-into-isolation-20210531-p57ws4.html
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RICHMOND LOOMS AS POTENTIAL HOME FOR EX-TOP 10 PICK
Former Collingwood and St Kilda player Nathan Freeman, who has been tearing up the VFL, appears to only have one potential new home.
The Age reports Richmond is interested in picking up the injury-prone but talented midfielder.
The 25-year-old played just two AFL games after being selected with Pick 10 in the 2013 national draft, but is averaging 41 disposals early in the VFL season with Frankston.
Freeman’s pace has been on display at state league level but concerns remain over his ability to stay healthy once committing to an AFL environment and training load.
Richmond has one pick in the draft after Ivan Soldo was placed on the long-term injury list.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-mid-season-draft-2021-date-rumours-whispers-news-michael-hurley-nathan-freeman-alex-mirkov/news-story/b72b9c11d12df2665d2e493834222016
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Worth the chance I reckon.
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Didn’t Freeman have mental issues at SK?
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An insider’s guide to the AFL mid-season draft
By Matt Rendell
The Age
June 1, 2021
Pick 11: Richmond
Richmond are back in the eight but have a spot available. Ex-Pie Nathan Freeman might be the one. He was pick 10 in 2013, had many soft tissue injuries and sought a trade to St Kilda where he played two games in three years. He has been outstanding for Frankston in the VFL and he is ready to play. There was conjecture about whether he would nominate as he works as a player manager for Paul Connors but he did, which makes me think a club has committed to him. Richmond have a great record with these type of players and will back themselves. They could get a beauty.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/an-insider-s-guide-to-the-afl-mid-season-draft-20210518-p57t86.html
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Tyson Stengle
The ex-Tigers and Crows small forward has been linked with a return to Punt Rd but also with Collingwood, which is believed to have cooled on the idea.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-midseason-draft-2021-latest-news-moves-and-bolters/news-story/73e9edd2dcc0252371dffb8eba12b674
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If Freeman can play inside mid I am keen. Need cover for cotchin and Prestia. We got molested without our big bodies in there
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Tyson Stengle remains optimistic he will find a home at AFL
Stengle has been linked to four clubs – his original AFL club Richmond, Collingwood, Carlton and Hawthorn. “I can't comment on that and I'm just waiting to see."
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/adelaide-crows-news-following-loss-to-richmond-leading-into-round-12/news-story/302038afe5b035e9d60155a3a6369f2d
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Callow unfortunately will be gone long before our pick... :shh
.. could've rectified the Josh Green situation but GWS will snag him now that we've leapfrogged them on the ladder and vice versa in the draft pecking order...... :shh :shh
That ex- Geelong Longschlong bloke with the Antifa tranny pink hair will probably be gone as most likely will Stenglebetts also....not overly keen on Freeman but would definitely prefer him to Judith Durham.... :shh :shh :shh
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As revealed by AFL.com.au on Tuesday, Richmond is considering handing former Saint and Magpie Nathan Freeman an AFL lifeline, with Tigers VFL player Sam Durham also in the club's mix for its mid-season spot.
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We have pick 10 in the midseason draft:
Round one
1 North Melbourne
2 Hawthorn
3 Collingwood
4 Adelaide
5 Gold Coast
6 Carlton
7 St Kilda
8 Greater Western Sydney
9 Essendon
10 Richmond
11 West Coast
12 Sydney
13 Port Adelaide
14 Brisbane
15 Melbourne
Round two
16 North Melbourne
17 Hawthorn
18 Collingwood
19 Gold Coast
20 Carlton
21 St Kilda
22 Essendon
23 West Coast
24 Melbourne
Round three
25 Carlton
26 St Kilda
Round four
27 St Kilda
https://www.afl.com.au/news/624792/cal-twomey-s-late-mail-pies-pick-to-shape-mid-season-draft
https://www.afl.com.au/news/624459/saints-open-up-more-list-spots-final-draft-order-confirmed
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Sounds like will take Freeman if he is still available at pick 10 otherwise it will be Durham.
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Is this on Foxtel tonight?
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Is this on Foxtel tonight?
Only through streaming on AFL.com.au I believe.
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Is this on Foxtel tonight?
Only through streaming on AFL.com.au I believe.
Yep, that's right.
Mid-Season Rookie Draft is back in 2021 with AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App providing a live video stream tonight.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/620558/live-and-exclusive-watch-the-nab-afl-mid-season-rookie-draft-tonight
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Melbourne and Richmond have both met with a former Geelong defender ahead of tonight’s NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
And Essendon has shown interest in an ex-Saints.
Details on our live chat from 3pm AEST on the @AFL Facebook page with @CalTwomey
https://twitter.com/cleary_mitch/status/1399953020822069259
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According to Twomey & Cleary on their live facebook podcast:
Swans have shown interest in Durham.
Richmond considering Freeman although he may not still be on the board at our pick.
Interested in Durham of course.
We've met with ex-Cat defender Blake Schlensog. May be looking at boosting our defensive depth with Astbury & Grimes now vets.
https://www.facebook.com/AFL/videos/4263607907090517
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Not saying either choice is wrong but Freeman would be a 'still in the window' selection while Schlensog would be looking out more for our list needs in the future.
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Here's the live link: https://www.afl.com.au/news/620558/live-and-exclusive-watch-the-nab-afl-mid-season-rookie-draft-from-6-30pm-aest
Each club has just two minutes to make a selection so it won't be a 5 hour marathon like the main draft last year.
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Not saying either choice is wrong but Freeman would be a 'still in the window' selection while Schlensog would be looking out more for our list needs in the future.
Not sure about that that Schlensog played in the wa team which suggests he is doing extremely well against men at this point in time.
I like the look of him and hope we take him if there.
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Draft has started.
1. North - Jacob Edwards
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2. Haw - Jai Newcombe
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3. Coll - Ashley Johnson (Sturt)
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4. Adel - Patrick Parnell (Murray Bushrangers)
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5. Gold Coast - Ned Moyle (ruck from Port Melb)
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6. Carl - Alex Mirkov
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7. St Kilda - Max Heath (Xavier/Sandy Dragons)
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8. GWS - James Peatling
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9. Essendon - Sam Durham (Richmond VFL)
They really want to be us :lol.
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10. Rich - Matt Parker (see other thread)
11. WCE - William Collins
12. Lachlan McAndrew
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13. Port - Jed McEntee
14. Bris - Kalin Lane
15. Melb - Kye Declase
End of first round.
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16. North - Charlie Ham
17. Haw - Jackson Callow
18. Coll - Aiden Begg
19. GC - pass
20. Carl - Jordan Boyd.
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21. St Kilda - Cooper Sharman
22. Ess - pass.
23. WCE - Connor West
24. Melb - Daniel Turner
End of round 2.
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All passes for the rest.
So that's all folks!
Nathan Freeman overlooked by everyone as was Stengle.
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Able Seaman Freeman not even taken... (https://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_lol.gif)
..or Josh Green.... :shh
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All passes for the rest.
So that's all folks!
Nathan Freeman overlooked by everyone as was Stengle.
No clubs were considering Freeman. No meaningful discussions were even had. Media carry on is all...
Having a good year for Frankston though.
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Nobody took schlwengnog or whatever?
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Longschlong & Stenglebetts also overlooked....though clubs are probably waiting to see if the latter can stay on the rails for at least a full year... :shh