2017 AFL Draft thread

[one-eyed]

Jarrod Brander's draft position up in the air. The key forward/defender was seen as a likely top-10 pick but now seems likely to be available late in the first round. Richmond would be a chance given list and their picks.

https://twitter.com/CalTwomey/status/932113190070075392

[one-eyed]

Club-by-club draft guide – part two

Daniel Cherny
The Age
19 November 2017

RICHMOND

Draft picks: 17, 20, 25, 53, 55

DEPTH CHART

KEY DEFENDERS: Alex Rance, David Astbury, Dylan Grimes, Ryan Garthwaite

​SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Bachar Houli, Nick Vlastuin, Brandon Ellis, Nathan Broad, Kamdyn McIntosh, Oleg Markov, Jayden Short, Reece Conca

MIDFIELDERS: Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia, Kane Lambert, Shane Edwards, Josh Caddy, Shaun Grigg, Jack Graham, Anthony Miles, Corey Ellis, Connor Menadue

KEY FORWARDS: Jack Riewoldt, Ben Griffiths, Callum Moore, Mabior Chol

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Daniel Rioli, Dan Butler, Jacob Townsend, Jason Castagna, Shai Bolton, Sam Lloyd, Tyson Stengle, Nathan Drummond

RUCKS: Toby Nankervis, Shaun Hampson, Ivan Soldo

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For a club that has just won the premiership with a relatively young list, Richmond are in a remarkably good position at this draft. They have three picks in the top 25, as well as priority access to father-son prospect Patrick Naish.

The son of Chris Naish is a speedy midfielder and talk in recent days suggests a bid may only come mid-way through the second round of the draft, which would be a terrific result for the Tigers as it could effectively mean four picks inside the top 30.

It's set to become football folklore that Richmond won the flag with a mosquito fleet, and it's hard to predict whether the game is heading the way of smaller sides or if the Tigers' 2017 was just a highly-effective fad.

In any case, it's hard to imagine the Tigers not trying to get a bit more height on their list, and they look right in the mix to nab ruckman Sam Hayes with one of their early picks.

The sliding Jarrod Brander could be available and, if he is, the former Giants academy player looks a risk worth taking.

It's also believed the Tigers had an eye on South Australian tall Harrison Petty, who shifted from the forward line to defence this year.

Richmond's picks are also in the expected range of tall midfielder Charlie Constable, who would add something different to the midfield mix.

Richmond also have bidding rights on next-generation academy player Derek Smith, who appeared a handful of times for the Tigers' VFL side this year.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl/trading-and-drafting/afl-draft-2017-club-by-club-guide-part-two-20171118-gzo2he.html

[one-eyed]

The local rag in Perth says that we are considering Will Powell from Claremont.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2017-draft-thread.1165218/page-81#post-53465726

[Slipper]

The local rag in Perth says that we are considering Will Powell from Claremont.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2017-draft-thread.1165218/page-81#post-53465726

Didn't see the article, but wouldn't be surprised. A few clubs are reportedly keen on him.

A big knock on him however. Lacks focus on his football. Apparently spends too much time on the net running a Richmond fan website.

[Owl]

LOL

[dwaino]

 

[Yeahright]

The local rag in Perth says that we are considering Will Powell from Claremont.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2017-draft-thread.1165218/page-81#post-53465726

Didn't see the article, but wouldn't be surprised. A few clubs are reportedly keen on him.

A big knock on him however. Lacks focus on his football. Apparently spends too much time on the net running a Richmond fan website.

Hopefully he plays better than he moderates

[Diocletian]

Won't make a good coach post-playing career....plays favourites too much.....

[pmac21]

Brett Anderson has us taking the following players in his mock draft out today:

17 Jarrod Brander Bendigo Tall
20 Zac Bailey - Norwood Mid
25 Callum Coleman Jones WA Ruck
27 Patrick Naish F/S Mid
78 Flynn Appelby GWV Rebels Defender (towelled up Kayle Kirby in the VFL late in the year)
 

[Diocletian]

That would be.....disappointing....

[Andyy]

A tall, a ruck and Naish as a cheap F/S would be a good idea IMO

[Diocletian]

If we're going to waste a top 30 pick on a ruck at least waste it on Hayes....

[pmac21]

In order I would think best value would be:
Higgins
Brander
Hayes
Naish (assuming no bid comes which I think it will) 

[one-eyed]

Brett Anderson has us taking the following players in his mock draft out today:

17 Jarrod Brander Bendigo Tall
20 Zac Bailey - Norwood Mid
25 Callum Coleman Jones WA Ruck
27 Patrick Naish F/S Mid
78 Flynn Appelby GWV Rebels Defender (towelled up Kayle Kirby in the VFL late in the year)

Here's the link to his mock draft:

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/11/20/brett-andersons-2017-afl-mock-draft/

If you told Richmond at the start of the year that they'd be picking this deep in the first round and Brander would still be available, they would have been more shocked than if you told them they'd win the flag. The Tigers are confident that a big on Patrick Naish will come after their third pick (25) and are on the hunt for talls.

Who else? Nathan Murphy, Sam Hayes

[one-eyed]

The Tigers could secure sliding swingman Jarrod Brander at pick 17 on Friday night.

Top-five prospect Jaidyn Stephenson might also be available as clubs reassess his heart condition.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/richmond-could-secure-fatherson-patrick-naish-outside-its-top-three-draft-picks/news-story/9111bbfaa400548255a7beb52bee7762