Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan just went through a mock first round draft for the existing clubs. He had Swallow, Bennell, Day and Gorringe going to the Gold Coast. No Gaff either so he must think Gaff at #5 and Gorringe at #7.
For Richmond he chose 196cm key forward Tom Lynch.
1. GC - David Swallow
2. GC - Bennel
3. GC - Day
4. WC - Dyson Heppell ..... 40 possies yesterday in a final
6. Rich - Tom Lynch .... 196cm key forward with endurance of a Nick Riewoldt.
8. Ess - Shaun Atley ... exceptional in traffic (Judd step) and leads tackles.
10. Bris - Jed Lamb .... X-factor, clean hands, natural talent who can play in numerous spots, mid, 44 goals
12. Melb - Jack Darling ... has he reached his ceiling? Works hard, great athlete
14. Adel - Scott Lycett ... 6' 8", played senior footy with Port Magpies, good mark.
16. Port - Josh Caddy .... powerful mid (Joel Selwood like). 4th in clearacnes in Nat Champs from just 3 games.
17. North - Lucas Cook ... soft hands, sets play up.
18. Carl - Reece Conca ... run and carry player, production when went up to senior level.
19. Haw - Jayden Pitt .... classy wingman, reads the play well, skillful both sides, can play HB as well.
20. Freo - Matthew Watson ... 195cm, 98kg. Magnificient kick like a Josh Hunt.
21. Syd - Patrick Karnezis ..... clean hands, soccer background.
22. WB - Mitch Wallis ....... (F/S) ..... could be Libba jnr.
23. Geel - Billie Smedts ..... can play 6-8 spots on the ground. Rebounding defender. Good user on the way out.
24. St K - Aaron Young ..... 188cm, can play mid, forward or back. Consistent.
25. Coll - Dion Prestia ..... great game yesterday. Power back (David Rodan like and size wise). Could go higher after yesterday. Two top games in a row in the TAC Cup finals.