2018 National Draft thread

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Foxfooty has us also "particularly interested" in Stocker (they have him at pick 26 in their phantom draft).

They have O'Hallaron at our pick 17.



17. XAVIER O’HALLORAN

Clubs: Western Jets/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 186cm, 84kg

Plays Like: Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

Champion Data says: O’Halloran placed third on the AFL Ratings at the Championships from just 13 disposals per match. He rated elite for both goals and assists and gained 24 metres per disposal. He had seven kicks inside 50 marked, with no other player above four.

foxfooty.com.au says: When you talk about the best leaders in the draft pool, it is hard to look past O’Halloran. The inside midfielder showed his versatility during the Under 18 Championships, pushing forward and booting goals. His contested ball numbers are very good and he is a player who impacts the game with plenty of clearances, inside 50s and tackles. Likely to get picked up in the second round of the draft.



26. LIAM STOCKER

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons

Position: Midfield

Size: 183cm, 85kg

Plays Like: Stephen Coniglio (GWS Giants)

Champion Data says: Stocker averaged just 18 disposals, 10 contested possessions and four clearances through his first six matches, but upon returning from injury he averaged 25 disposals, 14 contested possessions and six clearances from his final nine games. Across the entire season he ranked in the top five players for both contested possessions and clearances.

foxfooty.com.au says: The contested ball winner missed the Under 18 Championships due to a broken jaw. However he bounced back superbly in the TAC Cup to claim the Morrish medal as the competition’s best and fairest player. Coming out of stoppages, he can use the ball off either foot. His draft range lies somewhere between Picks 15 and 25, with Richmond particularly interested.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-izak-rankine-headlines-champion-data-top-30-draft-rankings-for-2018-class/news-story/b9af3ddea93b91913ca9d29a4e1fc105

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AFL national talent manager Kevin Sheehan is confident players like Sam Walsh, Jack Lukosius, Max King and Izak Rankine can have the sort of careers that will make this year’s national selection meeting known as Super Draft Mark 2 down the track.

Many AFL talent scouts believe there is a group of eight elite players right at the top of this draft with a gap between them and the rest.

Kevin Sheehan’s Top 40 AFL Draft prospects (in alphabetical order):

Nick BLAKEY

Kieren BRIGGS

Zak BUTTERS

Jack BYTEL

Jye CALDWELL

Jordan CLARK

Riley COLLIER-DAWKINS

Xavier DUURSMA

Jackson HATELY

Ian HILL

Chayce JONES

Tom JOYCE

Will KELLY

Buku KHAMIS

Ben KING

Max KING

Jacob KOSCHITZKE

Jack LUKOSIUS

Connor McFADYEN

Edward (Ned) McHENRY

Tom McKENZIE

Jez McLENNAN

Xavier O’HALLORAN

Isaac QUAYNOR

Izak RANKINE

Connor ROZEE

Bailey SCOTT

Bailey SMITH

Ely SMITH

Tom SPARROW

Sydney STACK

Liam STOCKER

Sam STURT

Curtis TAYLOR

Tarryn THOMAS

Fraser TURNER

Luke VALENTE

Sam WALSH

Rhylee WEST

Bailey WILLIAMS

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2018-kevin-sheehan-nominates-his-top-40-prospects-for-super-draft-mark-2/news-story/30b9362f2e99799c4a75d84b130103ed

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Twomey now has Curtis Taylor at our pick.

Callum Twomey's latest Top 30 (mid November)

1.  Sam Walsh ........ Midfielder,     183cm, 74kg, DOB 2/7/00,  From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country
2.  Jack Lukosius ....  Tall Forward, 194cm, 85kg, DOB 9/8/00,  From Woodville-West Torrens/SA
3.  Izak Rankine .....  Half-For/Mid, 180cm, 76kg, DOB 23/4/00, From West Adelaide/SA
4.  Max King .........   Tall Forward, 202cm, 86kg, DOB 7/7/00,  From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
5.  Bailey Smith .....  Midfielder,     185cm, 82kg, DOB 7/12/00, From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
6.  Connor Rozee .... Half-For/Mid, 185cm, 71kg, DOB 22/1/00, From North Adelaide/SA (+1)
7.  Ben King .........   Tall For/Def,  202cm, 85kg, DOB 7/7/00,  From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro (-1)
8.  Nick Blakey ......  Tall For/Mid,  195cm, 80kg, DOB 27/2/00, From Sydney Swans Academy/Allies
9.  Jye Caldwell .....  Midfielder,     184cm, 78kg, DOB 28/9/00, From Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country
10. Jordan Clark ...... Half-back,    182cm, 78kg, DOB 16/10/00 From Claremont/Western Australia
11. Jackson Hately ... Midfielder,    190cm, 81kg, DOB 21/10/00 From Central District/SA
12. Zak Butters ......  Midfielder,    181cm, 70kg, DOB 8/9/00   From Western Jets/Vic Metro (+1)
13. Tarryn Thomas ... Midfielder,    189cm, 73kg, DOB 25/3/00, From Tasmania/Allies  (-1)
14.  Isaac Quaynor .... Half-back,   182cm, 82kg, DOB 15/1/00, From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
15. Chayce Jones ..... Midfielder,   180cm, 74kg, DOB 14/1/00  From Tasmania/Allies (+5)
16. R. Collier-Dawkins Midfielder,   193cm, 88kg, DOB 3/2/00   From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro (-1)
17. Curtis Taylor ....  Half-For/Mid, 186cm, 79kg, DOB 6/4/00   From Calder Cannons/Vic Metro (-1)
18. Ian Hill ............. Mid/Half-For, 175cm, 76kg, DOB 9/2/00,  From Perth/WA (-1)
19. Liam Stocker ....... Midfielder,  183cm, 83kg, DOB 23/1/00  From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro (-1)
20. Rhylee West ...... Midfielder,    180cm, 80kg, DOB 12/7/00  From Calder Cannons/Vic Metro (-1)
21. Sam Sturt ........ Half-forward, 188cm, 78kg, DOB 12/5/00  From Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country (+2)
22. Luke Valente ....... Midfielder,  186cm, 80kg, DOB 8/5/00    From Norwood/South Australia
23. Edward McHenry Mid/Small For, 178cm, 71kg, DOB 13/7/00 From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country (+3)
24. Will Kelly ........ Key Defender, 193cm, 83kg, DOB 16/8/00  From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
25. Xavier Duursma .. Midfielder,   185cm, 71kg, DOB 7/7/00    From Gippsland Power/Vic Country (+2)
26. Connor McFadyen .. Midfielder, 190cm, 88kg, DOB 4/12/00  From Brisbane Lions Academy/Queensland/Allies (-1)
27. Jez McLennan .... Half-back,    183cm, 81kg, DOB 7/9/00    From Central District/South Australia  (-6)
28. Bailey Scott ........ Midfielder,   186cm, 74kg, DOB 9/7/00    From Gold Coast Academy/Allies
29. Xavier O'Halloran  Midfielder,   187cm, 83kg, DOB 11/7/00   From Vic Metro/Western Jets (+1)
30. Kieren Briggs ...... Ruckman,    200cm, 98kg, DOB 6/10/99   From GWS Academy/Allies (new)

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-16/cal-twomeys-phantom-form-guide-november

Formerly in the top 30:
(October)
Ely Smith ........... Midfielder,   188cm, 86kg, DOB 13/9/00   From Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
(August)
Bailey Williams .. Ruck/Tall For,198cm, 95kg, DOB 17/4/00  From Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country

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cont:

Twomey has us interested in Collier-Dawkins, Taylor, Hill, Stocker & McHenry.

16. R. Collier-Dawkins
Midfielder,   193cm, 88kg, DOB 3/2/00   From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

After a growth spurt in recent years it took some time for Collier-Dawkins to know how to use his size and frame in the midfield this season. He felt it come together more in the back-end of the year and that came through in his finals series for the Oakleigh Chargers, when Collier-Dawkins was excellent and averaged 21 disposals and a goal over three games. A big-bodied midfielder whose flashes of brilliance at the stoppages take the eye and whose upside is promising.

Where does he go? The Giants have been linked to Collier-Dawkins, as have the Cats. It's unlikely he gets through to Richmond at pick 17 but if he does they'll consider.

17. Curtis Taylor
Half-For/Mid, 186cm, 79kg, DOB 6/4/00   From Calder Cannons/Vic Metro

The ability to make something out of nothing is something that can separate Taylor from many of his peers in this draft class. The classy half-forward battled some injury niggles across the year, but showed he has genuine class around goal and brilliant finishing skills. He leads well at the ball as a medium forward and can be trusted to convert his chances.

Where does he go?Has received a late call-up to the draft, so is in the mix for the top-20. West Coast will look at him at No.20 and 22, while he will also be in the mix for the Tigers (pick 17) and Giants (pick 19).

18. Ian Hill
Mid/Half-For, 175cm, 76kg, DOB 9/2/00,  From Perth/WA

With genuine speed, dash and skills, Hill has traits that few in the draft possess. The West Australian started the season viewed as a potential top-five pick, but his year was also bookended by shoulder surgeries, which meant he never quite got going. But Hill has pace (he has run the 20m sprint in 2.82 seconds), he can jump on heads and take big marks and he's also clever around goal. The cousin of Fremantle pair Stephen and Bradley Hill is small and light, but he packs in plenty of ability.

Where does he go? Port and the Giants met with Hill recently, so he's a chance for their picks in the teens. Richmond will also look at him if he gets through to their selection, while he has been linked to West Coast.

19. Liam Stocker
Midfielder,  183cm, 83kg, DOB 23/1/00  From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

An excellent second half of the season saw Stocker storm home to take out the TAC Cup's Morrish Medal. He's a hard-bodied, big and strong inside midfielder who kicks the ball well on both feet. He's confident in his ability and averaged 22 disposals a game for the Dragons this year. Stocker has come from a little further back than others given he missed the national carnival with a broken jaw, but he made up for lost time to push himself into first-round contention.

Where does he go? Another who is a chance to end up as a Giant, while Richmond could also have a think about Stocker with their first choice. Melbourne looks a possible home at No.23 if he got that far.

23. Edward McHenry
Mid/Small For, 178cm, 71kg, DOB 13/7/00 From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

McHenry's relentless run and tireless work ethic underpins his game. He's a tough, competitive small forward/midfielder who works up and down the ground and uses his outstanding aerobic base to impact games. He averaged 21 disposals in eight games for the Geelong Falcons, and played a crafty role closer to goal for Vic Country. Can get in the face of opponents and always plays with enthusiasm and spark.

Where does he go? Richmond is interested in McHenry, and their pick 17 would probably be the earliest he could go. Adelaide is keen at No.21, while Melbourne's picks in the 20s will also be a chance.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-16/cal-twomeys-phantom-form-guide-november

[Diocletian]

No to Taylor, McHenry or Hill....not what we need....

[YellowandBlackBlood]

No to Taylor, McHenry or Hill....not what we need....

Unlikely to go for McHendry although he is in the mix. Taylor not in their calculations. Club rated Hill in top 5 at the start of the year but has slid and probably feel he is the best player that might be available at our pick but isn't what we necessarily need.....

[the claw]

Any of Ely Smith, Stocker, O'Halloran, Valente, McLennan and the hyphen.

[The Machine]

No to Taylor, McHenry or Hill....not what we need....

Happy with whoever we select but McHenry would be my selection. This kid has everything and I'm not worried about him being only 178cm.....can play

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Meet Ned McHenry: The draft prospect who goes for casual 30km runs

AFL.com.au
Callum Twomey
Nov 16, 2018

NED McHENRY went for a run this week, which is not an unusual practice for a draft prospect less than 10 days away finding out where he will start his AFL career.

Except this run went for 30km. He left his house in Geelong, headed for nearby suburb Highton and ended up at Barwon Heads on a warm Tuesday night.

"It probably was a bit of a weird thing to do," the Geelong Falcon told AFL.com.au.

"I go for a long run occasionally and I don't take any headphones, I just run. There were stages when I was thinking 'I could stop now, the road is pretty busy' but I didn't really want to stop."

Running underpins McHenry's nature as a footballer: he's a relentless prospect with a work ethic almost unmatched in this year's draft pool.

He won the Yo-Yo test at last month's NAB AFL Draft Combine (the endurance test that replaced the beep) and came sixth in the 2km time trial.

It's partly why some clubs, including Richmond, Adelaide and Melbourne, are considering taking the 178cm McHenry with top-25 picks when names are called at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night and Friday.

He's a tenacious tackler who can play forward, add pressure and create, and he can also move through the midfield and work up and down the ground. Which takes us back to the running.

McHenry wasn't always a dominant runner.

Growing up in Macedon before moving to Geelong in grade six. He spent years seven and eight at Geelong College, before his mum Sam decided it was a good idea for him to cross schools and spend year nine at Geelong Grammar's Mount Timbertop campus three hours out of Geelong.

Timbertop is a full-time boarding campus of the school where the full year level is isolated from family and friends in a bid to improve independence, with a wide outdoors curriculum. It was also where McHenry's running strength came alive.

"It was a crazy year. Footy was big to me so not being able to play that year was something I missed. But reflecting on it, Timbertop was amazing," he said.

    Some of the challenges we had to face, like waking up really early and going hiking for six days with everything we needed on our backs, was huge

"We did a lot of running and at the start you think 'How am I going to get through this?' but everyone finds a way. They do a marathon that's about 30km at the end of the year, which you build up to, and I remember coming up that last hill and knowing it was the last time I'd do it. That's when I understood why it was all worth it."

McHenry won that marathon, by the way.

He became obsessed with his running, and was keen to follow a mentor at Geelong Grammar, Ross Hopkins, into completing a 100km surf coast run. Footy got in the way, though, as his Falcons pre-seasons started to take shape. 

McHenry went back to Geelong College in year 10, where he has completed his schooling this year, but his running capacity continued to grow. The competitive 18-year-old sees it now as one of his major weapons as a player, knowing he can outwork whoever he's on. He also enjoys the freedom a run brings.

"Sometimes I run to clear my mind and sometimes I run to get my mind busy. I think about everything when I'm out there. I think about some weird stuff. I've got a list on my phone and a hard copy diary of ideas I have, so I might come across them when I'm running and then jot it down," he said.

"I have all kinds of things – ideas for businesses, ideas for inventions, ideas for things I want to do in my life, ideas for my coffee table I want to have when I'm older. I've got a massive list."

The coffee table, for what it's worth, would be see-through and would allow McHenry to see plants and cactus' grow inside it. "I reckon that'd be epic," he said.

He has other ideas. "Also, when I'm older, I once a fortnight want to have someone random over for dinner. It might be like a Thursday every second week, it might be someone I've met down at the newsagents," McHenry said.

"Don't you think that'd be epic? Doing that once a fortnight when you meet someone new in your life. You'd learn cooking with it. It'd be cool."

McHenry is an energetic, on-the-go personality. He's inquisitive and chatty, interested and interesting. He loves to get out on his boat and go fishing and next year is hoping to study a media course. Clubs enjoy his enthusiasm and natural spark, and have seen the impact he has on teammates.

"I've always enjoyed my footy and my personality's come out through that. Everyone's a little bit different. I've always been the more bubbly and positive person," he said.

"I don't know if [clubs] enjoy it. They probably hate it. I really just do try to be myself in interviews. I definitely just try to present as myself and that's just who I am. I don't try to be upbeat every morning, but usually I am excited about it all."

He has reason to be excited at the moment. He recently got a call from the AFL's national talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan asking him to attend the draft next week, and he can't help but wonder about what it would be like to hear his name called by an AFL club. 

"I haven't necessarily been the most talented kid as a junior or even this year, but my intensity with my training and energy on and off the field is something I've really tried to bring," he said.

"I had a laugh to 'Shifter' when he was on the phone and he invited me to the draft and he said, 'Who would have thought this two years ago?' And I reckon it's true, in a way. I think I've earned this position to give myself a go."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-16/meet-ned-mchenry-the-draft-prospect-who-goes-for-casual-30km-runs

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* The pick ranges tell us that Riley Collier-Dawkins (12th to 30th) and Liam Stocker (11th to 26th) are two of the hardest players to predict currently.

* Luke Valente is notable as ranked 10th by Champion Data, and no higher than 16th by any of our draft watchers.



http://www.hpnfooty.com/?p=31294

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RICHMOND

Dream draft according to Cal Twomey:

A strong midfielder could be the target for the Tigers, bringing Liam Stocker or Xavier Duursma into the equation. They could also add another small forward to their list, with Ian Hill and Ned McHenry on the radar.

Source: AFL website

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From BF:

some guy who has mail (taztiger) we will not take stocker at the draft we think he has no tank we have someone else in mind and want Ely smith with our second pick.


Is that you, taz?

[taztiger4]

From BF:

some guy who has mail (taztiger) we will not take stocker at the draft we think he has no tank we have someone else in mind and want Ely smith with our second pick.


If that you, taz?

guilty

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From BF:

some guy who has mail (taztiger) we will not take stocker at the draft we think he has no tank we have someone else in mind and want Ely smith with our second pick.


Is that you, taz?

guilty

All good. Means it's reliable info  .

[YellowandBlackBlood]

That is not what Matt Clarke said exactly the other night....