AFL Draft 2019

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21. TRENT BIANCO

178, 70kg, Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers, defender/midfielder

Buckenara says: What is most impressive about Bianco is his ball use. It is a long-held opinion of mine that players who can kick the ball well as rebound defenders hold a very strong appeal to recruiters and Bianco definitely does that. He put himself on the radar with his performances for Vic Metro, where he averaged 18.5 disposals, and as captain of premiership side Oakleigh in the NAB League, where he had a really good finals campaign.

Plays like: Matt Suckling

Stats: Disposals 18.5, marks 4.3, tackles 3.0, intercepts marks 1.0, intercept possessions 3.3, score involvements 2.8, ranking points 99

22. THOMSON DOW

182cm, 72kg, Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers, midfielder

Buckenara says: The younger brother of Carlton’s Paddy, Dow has taken the eye of recruiters this year. He’s different to his brother in that he plays a little bit taller and occasionally drifts forward to offer a target. Dow is lightly framed but agile and has a nice burst of speed, so he looks a good prospect who brings some nice attributes to the table. It will take some time and patience from the club that picks him to build up his light body.

Plays like: David Mackay

Stats: Disposals 12.3, contested possessions 4.8, clearances 2.5, score involvements 1.5, tackles 1.8, pressure acts 10.8, ranking points 48

23. SAM DE KONING

200cm, 85kg, Vic Country/Dandenong Stingrays, key defender/forward/ruck

Buckenara says: De Koning is like his brother, Carlton’s Tom De Koning, and will take time to fully develop and make his mark. Players like him, however, are very hard to find and although it will take time, if you can develop them, they become very valuable players to have on your list. He played as a key defender for Vic Country and looked good athletically, despite being very raw, and has also played as a forward-ruckman, which recruiters will like. Clubs looking for an athletic forward-ruck to develop will need to lock him away fairly early and be patient in developing him. He can be inconsistent but has shown signs of being a very good player. He could start his career as a defender, just to develop and get confidence.

Plays like: Harry McKay

Stats: Disposals 12.5, marks 4.8, intercept marks 3.0, intercept possessions 5.8, ranking points 61

24. ELIJAH TAYLOR

185cm, 75kg, Western Australia/Perth, forward/midfielder

Buckenara says: Taylor is an extremely talented footballer who will hopefully fulfil his true potential because his speed, skill and football nous is there for all to see. At the moment, though, he tends to play in bursts and can drop out of a game when he gets close attention from a defender. He doesn’t need much space to be dangerous and can quickly impact a game in 15 minutes. AFL is far harder, but if Taylor can work hard on his fitness, I see him as a very dangerous potential forward/midfielder because he has real brilliance and reflexes and, when you combine that with his pace, skill and football nous, it makes him a serious player to watch.

Plays like: Liam Ryan

Stats: Disposals 12.3, marks 2.5, goals 1.5, score involvements 4.5, tackles 1.0, pressure acts 11.3, ranking points 67

25. MILES BERGMAN

186cm, 75kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder/forward

Buckenara says: Bergman had some challenges this year as he managed shin splints. He’s not a high possession-winner but he makes things happen when he gets the ball. He’s just one of those playmakers. He can play on the wing or as a forward and has provided some good highlights with a high mark or long goal. There is huge upside for Bergman, once he gets on top of the shin splints, making him one of the smokies in this draft. He’s one of the best kicks available, so don’t be surprised if he goes top 20.

Plays like: James Sicily

Stats: Disposals 13.3, marks 5.3, tackles 3.8, goals 0.3, score involvements 3.3, pressure acts 14.0, ranking points 74

26. DYLAN WILLIAMS

185cm, 79kg, Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers, utility

Buckenara says: Williams showed his talent last year for Oakleigh Chargers when he booted 14 goals in the finals series as an underage player. Unfortunately he’s had stress fractures in his back this year, which have caused him to drift from a potential top-10 selection. Williams’ marking is a real strength, he’s clean at ground level, clever around goal and is a lovely left-foot kick. He can also be used across halfback, where his reading of the play comes to the fore. He can also occasionally run through midfield. He finds ways to impact games with his x-factor. Despite being a bit inconsistent, he looks a very nice prospect as a potential ‘Mr Fix It’.

Plays like: Chad Wingard

Stats: Disposals 13.1, contested possessions 6.6, tackles 1.1, goals 2.3, score involvements 5.6, ranking points 90 (NAB League)

27. JEREMY SHARP

187cm, 79kg, Western Australia/East Fremantle, midfielder/defender

Buckenara says: Sharp boasts great athletic traits – he has really good pace and endurance and his running is clearly the biggest feature of his game, which he’s able to use as an outside player to run up and down the ground. His skills are good and he highlighted this during the national championships, when he again won All-Australian selection. He has played senior WAFL level football, so will be well conditioned to facing bigger bodies.

Plays like: Bradley Hill

Stats: Disposals 21.0, uncontested possessions 15.8, marks 5.8, goals 0.8, score involvements 3.8, tackles 1.3, ranking points 83

28. HARRY SCHOENBERG

180cm, 78kg, South Australia/Woodville-West Torrens, midfielder

Buckenara says: Playing as a midfielder with occasional stints across half forward, Schoenberg shows some terrific traits that recruiters like – competitiveness, decision-making and skill. His competitiveness to win inside ball and feed it to outside runners is a real feature of his game, but he also likes to be a playmaker and try to make something happen. He’s very athletic and can run up and down the ground, a trait that will be very attractive to coaches.

Plays like: Sam Menegola

Stats: Disposals 27.0, contested possessions 12.3, clearances 5.8, marks 4.8, score involvements 5.8, tackles 4.8, ranking points 122

29. CAMERON TAHENY

185cm, 80kg, South Australia/Norwood, forward

Buckenara says: Taheny is an exciting and dangerous forward who can produce something from nothing. He’s already played at senior level for Norwood in the SANFL and performed well, averaging two goals per game despite injury niggles with his knee and quad. He has really good speed, a good kick, a nice leap, a really good pair of hands and plays a bit like a key position player despite standing at 185cm. He’s a hard player to match-up on because he plays taller than his height suggests.

Plays like: Gary Rohan

Stats: Disposals 14.0, marks 2.7, tackles 3.0, pressure acts 13.3, goals 1.0, score involvements 3.7, ranking points 67

30. JAY RANTALL

184cm, 82kg, Vic Country/GWV, midfielder/defender

Buckenara says: Rantall has a strong work ethic, which is one of his best traits, and recruiters will like his no-nonsense style of football where his trademark is his ability to just get the job done. He looks to be a real professional with the way he goes about his football and once in a full-time AFL environment, I’m sure we’ll see the same diligence from him as he won’t be one to get ahead of himself. I’m sure he’ll get the best out of himself and become a real pro at AFL level in time.

Plays like: Nick Vlastuin

Stats: Disposals 18.8, intercept possessions 1.3, marks 3.0, tackles 3.5, score involvements 4.5, ranking points 84

31. NICK BRYAN

202cm, 87kg, Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers, ruckman/forward

Buckenara says: One of the best ruck prospects in this draft, Bryan is lightly framed but that plays into his strengths. He’s so mobile he’s virtually an extra midfielder around the ground. He has good skills and reads the play very well, while he can also provide a marking option up forward. Clubs will definitely look at him as a potential ruck-forward.

Plays like: Tim English

Stats: Disposals 9.3, hit outs 22.0, hit outs to advantage 6.5, marks 2.5, tackles 3.3, score involvements 3.0, ranking points 75

32. CHARLIE COMBEN

199cm, 82kg, Vic Country/Gippsland Power, key forward/ruck

Buckenara says: Comben is a project player that has shown glimpses of talent. He demonstrated some of what he can do during the under-18 carnival but as we know, talls take a bit of time to develop and grow into their frames. Comben has traits recruiters like in tall players – athleticism, a good leap to take a mark and gets around the ground well – and could develop into a nice forward-ruck or ruck-forward.

Plays like: Harry McKay

Stats: Disposals 8.7, marks 3.7, tackles 6.0, pressure acts 11.0, goals 0.7, score involvements 1.7, ranking points 85

33. TRENT RIVERS

188cm, 85kg, Western Australia/East Fremantle, defender

Buckenara says: Rivers is an attacking and rebounding halfback flanker who likes to take the game on. He was a consistent player across the carnival for Western Australia, where he averaged 21.8 disposals, and was a key player in its title win. He has the potential to develop into a midfielder at AFL level if he can get a bigger engine because he can tire quickly. He’s got good leg speed and is a reasonable kick.

Plays like: Brodie Smith

Stats: Disposals 21.8, uncontested possessions 14.3, marks 5.0, intercept marks 1.5, intercept possessions 6.3, tackles 2.5, ranking points 94

34. COOPER STEPHENS

188cm, 83kg, Vic Country/Geelong Falcons, midfielder

Buckenara says: A big-bodied midfielder, Stephens is a ball winner who thrives in contested situations. He broke his leg in April, which meant he didn’t play in the championships, but he was fit for the draft combine where he really impressed with both his performances and the condition in which he returned. It’s a credit to his work ethic and professionalism, how hard he’s worked to get his body into great shape. It won’t surprise to see him go earlier in this draft such was his performance at the combine.

Plays like: Luke Shuey

Stats: Disposals 19.0, contested possessions 12.0, tackles 3.7, clearances 3.7, score involvements 3.0, ranking points 93 (NAB League)

35. KYSAIAH PICKETT

170cm, 67kg, South Australia/Woodville-West Torrens, small forward

Buckenara says: Pickett is a lively and quick small forward with great reflexes and fantastic evasive skills. He’s capable of taking a big mark so there’s a lot to like about his ability. He needs to become a lot fitter as his impact on games at this stage is done in bursts but he’s got some of that Rioli brilliance and vision about him to make things happen. If he can dedicate himself to football then he’ll be a real excitement machine.

Plays like: Cyril Rioli

Stats: Disposals 13.7, marks 2.3, goals 0.7, score involvements 3.0, tackles 2.7, forward 50 tackles 1.3, pressure acts 15.0, ranking points 76

36. HUGO RALPHSMITH

186cm, 70kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder

Buckenara says: Ralphsmith is going to be a later developer. He’s the son of my former teammate Sean Ralphsmith, who played 34 games for Hawthorn and St Kilda, but doesn’t qualify as a father-son for either club. He has inherited his dad’s commitment and competitiveness in the contest (his dad was a kamikaze-style player who was often banned by ‘Yabby’ Jeans from one-on-one training because it was too dangerous to have him pitted against the ‘thoroughbreds’ as Yabby would say!). He’s around the same size as his dad and plays as a hardworking midfielder but has also spent time deep forward where he flies for his marks. Has ability but is still raw and it may take time for him to fully develop consistency in performance.

Plays like: Connor Blakely

Stats: Disposals 11.1, contested possessions 3.7, clearances 1.5, tackles 2.0, goals 0.7, score involvements 3.3, pressure acts 11.0, ranking points 49

37. RYAN BYRNES

181cm, 80kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder

Buckenara says: Byrnes’s performances this year were really consistent as a midfielder who wins the ball and hurts the opposition with his acceleration and foot skills. He regularly wins first possession at stoppages, using his speed and agility to break the lines and has good vision to assess his options and hit targets inside 50. There’s a lot to like about his footy and it wouldn’t surprise to see him taken earlier.

Plays like: Jack Steven

Stats: Disposals 25.6, contested possessions 12.1, clearances 5.5, inside 50s 5.6, tackles 3.5, score involvements 5.9, ranking points 120 (NAB League)


38. JACK MAHONY

176cm, 70kg, Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons, small forward/midfielder

Buckenara says: Mahony’s crumbing work and ground level ball-winning ability combined with his forward pressure, tackling, excellent kicking skills and decision-making and vision will appeal given the way today’s footy is being played. Those traits make him a dangerous player and what clubs are looking for in small forwards. He’s also capable of pushing up into the midfield.

Plays like: Jack Higgins

Stats: Disposals 18.0, contested possessions 8.8, clearances 2.8, tackles 3.5, pressure acts 17.8, goals 1.0, score involvements 6.5, ranking points 106

39. DYSON HILDER

196cm, 91kg, South Australia/North Adelaide, key defender

Buckenara says: Hilder is a key defender who was one of South Australia’s best during the championships. He’s a very good intercept mark and good in one-on-one marking contests as he reads the drop of the ball well. He generally makes good decisions when he has the ball and given the lack of talls in this draft, should have some admirers. He needs to work on his fitness and agility over the summer.

Plays like: Scott Thompson

Stats: Disposals 12.5, marks 4.8, intercept marks 2.3, intercept possessions 5.8, tackles 1.3, score involvements 2.3, ranking points 81

40. RHAI-ARN COX

174cm, 76kg, East Perth, small forward

Buckenara says: Cox is a small forward who is quick, evasive, skilful and has x-factor. He’s a smoky – it will be a bit of a gamble as to whether he can survive in a full-time AFL environment because there are question marks over his commitment – but he’s hugely talented and has traits similar to West Coast’s Liam Ryan. Will the professional demands and pressure of the AFL be too much for him? He’s one of the most talented players in this draft. A boom or bust pick.

Plays like: Liam Ryan

Stats: Disposals 12.0, contested possessions 7.3, goals 1.3, score involvements 4.7, tackles 2.7, forward 50 tackles 1.5, ranking points 95 (WAFL Colts)

41. JAKE RICCARDI

195cm, 92kg, Werribee, key forward

Buckenara says: Riccardi should be on the radar of AFL clubs after a really good season for Werribee in the VFL, where he averaged just under two goals per game and kicked 38 for the season. He’s been overlooked before but with the lack of height in this draft, the 20-year-old definitely has something to offer as a key forward. His form in the last few seasons in the VFL has improved each year and playing under Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams would have done his development the world of good. He’s played good footy against men and that tells me he has scope to improve further. He’d be a smart pick.

Plays like: Tom Hawkins

Stats: Disposals 11.1, marks 5.0, contested marks 1.1, goals 1.9, score involvements 5.5, tackles 1.9, ranking points 63

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42. DARCY CASSAR

183cm, 75kg, Vic Metro/Western Jets, midfielder

Buckenara says: Cassar is an interesting player who could get an opportunity. He will be a later developer and in the long-term, I think he’ll become a nice high half-forward/outside midfielder. His speed and endurance are his main attributes but like most players he needs to tidy up his foot skills and his decision-making. But those are not huge issues. I feel he has enough attributes to be a nice long-term player after a consistent season in the NAB League. He showed improvement from his bottom-age year, which is a good sign.

Plays like: Steven Motlop

Stats: Disposals 16.0, uncontested possessions 9.7, score involvements 3.3, pressure acts 8.7, ranking points 64

43. MITCH GEORGIADES

191cm, 78kg, Subiaco, forward

Buckenara says: Georgiades missed the entire 2019 season due to a serious quad injury but showed enough signs in 2018 to suggest he could be a nice player for the future. He really set himself for the draft combine given he had no exposed form to bank on and produced good numbers in all tests and interviewed well about where his body is at and how much he wants to be an AFL player. He obviously trained really hard to get himself ready for the combine, which is hard to do when you’re not playing, especially for a young kid, so that sends a good message to recruiters about his work ethic and commitment. He has an x-factor and if he can get on top of his injuries, has enough ability to become a nice high half forward or even a tall playmaker through the midfield.

Plays like: Jack Gunston

Stats: Disposals 10.3, marks 3.5, forward 50 marks 1.3 tackles 1.5, goals 0.8, score involvements 3.3, tackles 1.5, ranking points 45 (2018 under-18 championships)


44. BROCK SMITH

188cm, 81kg, Vic Country/Gippsland Power, defender

Buckenara says: Smith is a rebounding defender who had a big role to play for Gippsland this year given he was often asked to play as a key defender despite being 189cm. At AFL level, however, he’ll be a perfect halfback who provides rebound but is also a very good intercept mark and can spoil taller opponents by using his athleticism to get over the top.

Plays like: Zach Touhy

Stats: Disposals 13.7, contested possessions 6.7, marks 2.7, intercept possessions 6.3, tackles 3.0, ranking points 69

45. SAM PHILP

185cm, 80kg, Northern Knights, midfielder

Buckenara says: Philp has elite speed and had a really impressive second half of the season in the NAB League for Northern Knights, where his athleticism made him stand out. He needs to tidy up his skills but has big upside given his line-breaking speed and competitiveness to win the ball.

Plays like: Jack Steven

Stats: Disposals 22.6, contested possessions 11.4, clearances 5.7, tackles 5.8, score involvements 4.3, ranking points 126

46. MITCH O’NEILL

181cm, 70kg, Allies/Tasmania, midfielder

Buckenara says: O’Neill might be the only Tasmanian selected in the draft this year after showing his ability to win the footy in the contest despite his small physique. He’s a very smart player who uses the ball intelligently, so clubs might look to develop his footy smarts as a small forward, defender or midfielder in a similar way to how the Bulldogs have used Caleb Daniel. He’ll need time to develop his body and craft but on footy smarts has potential.

Plays like: Caleb Daniel

Stats: Disposals 20.3, contested possessions 7.5, marks 5.5, clearances 2.5, tackles 1.3, score involvements 2.8, ranking points 85

47. NOAH CUMBERLAND

183cm, 79kg, Allies/Brisbane Lions Academy, utility

Buckenara says: Cumberland is a Brisbane Lions Academy member who can play in a variety of positions but will be best suited as a rebound defender or outside midfielder at AFL level where he can use his speed to break the lines and kick the ball long inside 50 and be that 60-80m ball carrier.

Plays like: Daniel Rich

Stats: Disposals 11.0, clearances 2.3, tackles 4.5, pressure acts 17.0, goals 0.8, score involvements 2.5, ranking points 74

48. DARCY CHIRGWIN

191cm, 80kg, Vic Country/Sandringham Dragons, midfielder

Buckenara says: Chirgwin managed just seven games this year due to a broken leg but when he returned performed strongly for the Dragons late in the year. His clearance work was good and the athletic 191cm midfielder is sure to have admirers as he has a nice frame that will develop – we know big-bodied midfielders are the types clubs really like. He has upside and it wouldn’t surprise to see him taken earlier.

Plays like: Daniel Howe

Stats: Disposals 24.7, contested possessions 12.4, clearances 5.1, tackles 7.9, score involvements 3.7, ranking points 122 (NAB League)

49. COOPER SHARMAN

194cm, 78kg, Oakleigh Chargers, forward

Buckenara says: Sharman is a former GWS Academy member who was overlooked last year, so he moved to Victoria and played under Rodney Eade at Balwyn before getting some opportunities with Oakleigh as a top-age player. He’s a nice forward in the making and is a lovely kick – his set shot conversion rate (73.7 per cent) is really good. He has a very light frame and will take time to develop but shows good signs.

Plays like: Josh Schache

Stats: Disposals 11.5, marks 4.3, contested marks 0.8, goals 1.8, score involvements 4.8, tackles 1.6, ranking points 80

50. LACHLAN DELAHUNTY

194cm, 91kg, Subiaco, key forward

Buckenara says: I have pushed Delahunty for a few years now and with the lack of key position talent this year, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him taken in the national or rookie draft. He won the Sandover Medal this year, has consistently performed well in the WAFL for a number of years now and at 29, I believe he’d be a very smart late pick. I have put him in my top 50 knowing he most likely won’t get picked inside 50 but clubs needing a key forward, such as Collingwood, should seriously look at him. He’s in career-best form and still has 3-4 years of good football in him. He’s got a really good leap, a good pair of hands, is a lovely kick and can even help out in the ruck, which he’s done in the WAFL to good effect.

Plays like: Daniel McStay

Stats: Disposals 26.8, marks 6.4, tackles 2.3, goals 0.8, score involvements 7.8, hit outs 16.6, hit outs to advantage 3.0, clearances 5.2, ranking points 130

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/gary-buckenara/gary-buckenara-names-his-top-50-prospects-for-2019-afl-draft/news-story/83660db08be1e249f1f09b59a75b8a2b

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The names in the mix to be selected by Richmond at pick 19

By Laurence Rosen
SEN
25 Nov 2019

AFL Media’s draft expert Cal Twomey has floated several names who are in the mix to be taken at pick 19 by Richmond.

The Tigers’ earliest pick in 2018 was 20 – which they used to select Riley Collier-Dawkins – but this year presents the reigning premiers a chance to select a name slightly higher in the draft.

Twomey said Calder Cannons forward Harrison Jones and Geelong Falcons inside midfielder Cooper Stevens were in the frame to be selected on Wednesday night.

“I think a good player,” he said on SEN Breakfast when asked what sort of player Richmond fans should expect to be selected at pick 19.

“There’s a few in that mix. Harrison Jones is a key forward who could potentially start his career as a tall back. He’s pretty athletic and is a chance to be around there (pick 19).

“Cooper Stevens has been linked to that pick as well. He’s an inside midfielder who missed most of the year with a broken leg. I think he would have gone a little bit higher had he played most of the year.

“Trent Bianco is a good user through the midfield. There’s a few names around there.

“It’s interesting whether they go midfield, which they’ve bolstered the last couple of years. They got Riley Collier-Dawkins and Jack Ross last year. Or they go tall which they might want to add to their stocks on that front.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/11/25/the-names-in-the-mix-to-be-selected-by-richmond-at-pick-19/

[Diocletian]

Rivers, De Koning, Riccardi, Byrnes, Kelly

[one-eyed]

AFL draft preview: How the first round is likely to unfold

The Age
November 25, 2019 — 3.46pm

In this special episode of the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny preview this year's national draft.

https://www.theage.com.au/podcast/the-age-real-footy-podcast/afl-draft-preview-how-the-first-round-is-likely-to-unfold-20191125-p53dw9.html

[The Machine]

Wouldn't mind selecting Jones with our first pick. Has grown to 197 - a great mover and clean kick.

[Rampsation]

I've seen some highlights only but De Koning looks like a very decent player who we could develop in our reserves for 12 to 18 months and be ready for a key defensive roll.

Jeremy Sharp is a ready to go player. Reckon hes a big chance for our 1st pick.

Elijah Taylor I really like from the highlights. In our development system I reckon we could turn him into a
high level footballer

hopefully our recruiters can have a good week this week.

[the claw]

19 C stephens if gone Rivers
38 Georgiades dont think he will get this far but im hopeful

First two picks have had a lot of injury but they are talented.

39 Philp has some disposal issues otherwise he would go mutch higher imo.
41  Hilder i have some concerns Finlay looks more athletic but a kpd is a list need imo.worth taking a punt on one around here
56 Ruscoe very versatile utility who is a good size.
75 Sokal. Mature  state league
77 Partington.Mature State league

I think each player mentioned is a chance to be there at each pick.

[one-eyed]

Twomey's finalised top 30 phantom draft tonight has us taking Cooper Stephens with our first pick.

1. GC - Rowell
2. GC - Anderson
3. Melb - Jackson
4. GWS - Ash
5. Syd - Flanders
6. Adel - McAsey
7. Freo - Young
8. Freo - Serong
9. Carl - D.Stephens
10. GWS - Green ..... (matching Melbourne's bid)
11. Melb - K.Pickett
12. Haw - Day
13. Port - Bergman
14. WB - Weightman
15. Geel - Robertson
16. GC - Kemp
17. Port - De Koning
18. Freo - Henry ....... (matching Geelong's bid)
19. Geel - Worrell
20. Port - Jones

21. Richmond - COOPER STEPHENS

POS: Midfielder
Ht 188cm, Wt 83kg, DOB 17/1/01
From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

Stephens is right in Richmond's mix and fits the prototype of the Tigers: hard, contested and tough. It would have been interesting to see where Stephens went in this year's draft had he played all season, because you get the sense he would have dominated as a big, strong inside midfielder. Nevertheless, he has overcome the broken leg that ruined his draft campaign and he returned to star at the Draft Combine and show his wares. The midfielder has good hands in close and opponents find it hard to stop him around the ball. Could be a steal at this point of the draft.

If not him? Midfielders Jay Rantall and Trent Bianco are in the mix for the Tigers, as are Harrison Jones and Sam De Koning. They could be the club that bids on Hawks father-son Finn Maginness.


22. GC - Gould
23. Bris - Rivers
24. Adel - Rantall
25. Adel - Schoenberg
26. Haw - Maginness ..... (matching Geelong's bid)
27. Geel - Bianco
28. Syd - Taylor
29. North - Ralphsmith
30. North - Comben

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-11-25/cal-twomeys-2019-phantom-draft-top-30-your-clubs-whispers

[one-eyed]

Who is your club eyeing later in the draft?

Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
25 Nov 2019 7:00pm

RICHMOND

Picks: 19, 38, 39, 41, 56 (likely to use five selections)

Rivals see Richmond's pick No.19 as gettable for the right price, so it will be interesting to see if other clubs push for it on draft night.

The Tigers have an interest in Hugo Ralphsmith if he's available at their second-round selections, while Flynn Perez is also likely to come into their considerations at that point if still up for grabs. Perez missed this season after tearing his ACL last year but has pace and kicks well. Cam Taheny is a possibility, with the South Australian forward likely to be available a bit later than many would have expected earlier in the season, while another half-forward in Jai Jackson has been linked to the Tigers. Could they also be interested in adding to their big man department? Ruckman Jack Bell and versatile tall Bigoa Nyuon, who is tied to St Kilda's Next Generation Academy, have generated some interest. Both shape as project players.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-11-25/cal-twomeys-2019-phantom-draft-top-30-your-clubs-whispers

[wayne]

20. HARRISON JONES

194cm, 75kg, Vic Metro/Calder Cannons, key forward

Plays like: Tim O’Brien

Stats: Disposals 9.3, marks 3.3, tackles 2.8, goals 1.0, score involvements 4.8, ranking points 63

 

If he plays like Tim O'Brien, he'll go undrafted and be playing VFL in 2020

[Diocletian]

Sounds like another Post....

[Rampsation]

Tim O'Brien is developing pretty well at Hawthorn. Kicked multiple goals on different occassions. Hes going ok for his age as a CHF.

[blaisee]

Tim O’Brien is 26 in March 2020.

Has done nothing yet in his career and at 26, is unlikely ever to do anything either

[one-eyed]

The Adelaide Advertiser also has us going for Cooper Stephens. The Crows want him at their picks 24 & 25 but we or some other club will get in first.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/top25-mock-draft-the-dockers-decisions-at-no-7-and-8-are-likely-to-dictate-who-rises-and-falls-in-the-afl-draft/news-story/f8ca485ca703ace8657084eb4c0848af