2020 AFL Draft

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Talk over past couple of days has been that Melbourne and Richmond are looking to trade top-30 picks.

Just to clarify, Dees and Tigers not necessarily trading with each other. Details in article (below).

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RICHMOND

PICKS: 17, 36, 61, 79, 97.

KEY DEFENDERS: Noah Balta, David Astbury, Nathan Broad, Ryan Garthwaite, Ben Miller.
SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Nick Vlastuin, Dylan Grimes, Jayden Short, Bachar Houli, Liam Baker, Sydney Stack, Patrick Naish.
MIDFIELDERS: Dustin Martin, Dion Prestia, Shane Edwards, Shai Bolton, Trent Cotchin, Kane Lambert, Kamdyn McIntosh, Jack Graham, Marlion Pickett, Jack Ross, Thomson Dow, Riley Collier-Dawkins, Will Martyn, Hugo Ralphsmith.
KEY FORWARDS: Tom Lynch, Jack Riewoldt, Mabior Chol, Bigoa Nyuon.
SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Jason Castagna, Daniel Rioli, Jake Aarts, Josh Caddy, Noah Cumberland.
RUCKS: Toby Nankervis, Ivan Soldo, Callum Coleman-Jones.


The Tigers are still reaping the rewards of outstanding drafting over a period spanning more than a decade. Their three premierships in four years serve as a reminder of what can happen if enough picks are nailed and players kick on in a good environment. Richmond traded up slightly in their deal with St Kilda in which Jack Higgins became a Saint, leaving the Tigers with pick 17. However industry sources say Richmond are actively looking to trade that selection, so keep an eye out come draft night. If they end up holding onto the selection, the likes of Brayden Cook and Bailey Laurie should fall around this neck of the woods.

The romance of the draft for Richmond comes from their impending acquistion of Maurice Rioli jnr, who chose the Tigers over Fremantle, with whom he was also eligible as a father-son player. The Northern Territory product won't, however, be taken until deep in the draft, or perhaps even as a rookie. While Jack Riewoldt played plenty of good football this year he is heading towards the twilight of his career, so perhaps a key forward like Jackson Callow or Kaine Baldwin would be a good idea deep in the draft.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/how-your-club-stands-ahead-of-the-2020-afl-national-draft-20201201-p56jpd.html

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AFL draft power rankings 21-40: Hidden gems your club can nab for a bargain

Matt Balmer
December 7, 2020
FOX SPORTS

Clubs are frantically doing their final preparation on draft prospects with three sleeps until the 2020 national draft.

Some clubs have tasty first-round selections, others have traded away their top picks, meaning they will be hunting the hidden gems in the latter stages of the draft pool.

Foxfooty.com.au presents its draft board with players ranked 21 to 40, with players ranked 1 to 20 to be revealed in coming days.

21. Bailey LAURIE

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Position: Small Forward/Midfielder


Size: 179cm/78kg

Bio: Laurie is one of the better forward half players in the draft pool and has the uncanny ability to catch the eye. His agility in tight is exceptional and has the ability to make good decisions with ball in hand. His skills are very good and he has the X-Factor many teams in 2020 are crying out for. His defensive work is also solid and Laurie is a player you can trust with ball in hand.

22. Joel JEFFREY

Clubs: Gold Coast Suns Academy/Allies

Position: Key Utility

Size: 192cm/80kg

Bio: The Suns are able to pre-list Jeffrey given the concessions given to the club, making him one of two top 25 steals for the club. A key area of his game is his speed and agility, where he can provide a tough player to stop at either end of the ground. He has mostly played behind the ball, using his footy IQ and intercept skills when required. He averaged 21.7 disposals and 6.7 marks in the NAB League last season and is the son of former St Kilda and Brisbane Bears player Russell.

23. Conor STONE

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Position: Medium Forward

Size: 188cm/81kg

Bio: Clubs pouring through vision of Stone in 2019 will be coming across one standout match, given the forward slotted five goals on NAB League debut for the Chargers. His acceleration can help him get ahead of his opponent close to goal, with the medium tall possessing good overhead marking ability. Stone has smarts and has pinpoint accuracy from set shot attempts. Given his athletic capabilities, clubs might try and develop him to play further up the ground in the future.

24. Brayden COOK

Clubs: South Adelaide/South Australia

Position: Medium Forward

Size: 189cm/82kg

Bio: A real bolter in recent months, with Cook having a number of outstanding efforts for South Adelaide. While he has booted multiple bags of goals this season, he likely has a future in a role similar to the one Richmond’s Kamdyn McIntosh playing on the outside. He covers the ground well and his extra versatility will make him appeal to clubs in the first round.

25. Nathan O’DRISCOLL

Clubs: Perth/Western Australia

Position: Midfielder

Size: 187cm/78kg

Bio: The 18-year-old is a bigger frame that is made for the centre of the ground. He has a long kick and bashes his way through the contest, averaging 6.7 tackles and 16 disposals in the Under 18 Championships last year. His work at WAFL level this year has impressed AFL club recruiters and he has shown a good ability to rack up the disposals.

26. Caleb POUTLER

Clubs: Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia

Position: Midfielder

Size: 192cm/79kg

Bio: Poulter is one of the players who were able push their case in 2020, with the 18-year-old having a very impressive year in South Australia. The extra height will appeal to clubs with the 192cm midfielder gliding through the centre and averaging 25 disposals. He has a long kick and has shown he can hit the scoreboard. He tested reasonably well and looms as a player with plenty of upside for a club in the 15-30 mark.

27. Zane TREW

Clubs: Swan Districts/Western Australia

Position: Midfielder

Size: 186cm/80kg

Bio: Trew is a consistent ball winner and averaged over 24 touches in the WAFL Colts this season. His work on the inside is a big strength where he uses a good pair of clean hands to clear the ball from the stoppages. The 18-year-old also tackles hard and relishes the contest, standing up at multiple stages at key points in games.

28. Kaine BALDWIN

Clubs: Glenelg/South Australia

Position: Key Forward

Size: 193cm/90kg

Bio: Baldwin has had a tough run with injuries and could end up as a bargain for a club outside of the first round. His talent was clear at the Under 16 championships for South Australia, but has hardly been seen since. He tore his ACL at the start of 2019, before partially tearing the same ligament during a trial game at the beginning of this season. His contested marking and strength is the key traits that makes Baldwin standout, with the forward able to have an impact on a game and push further up the ground. He recently tested at the SA combine and is ready to hit an AFL pre-season hard.

29. Connor DOWNIE

Clubs: Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro

Position: Medium Defender

Size: 185cm/83kg

Bio: The Hawthorn next-generation academy member is one of the better rebounding types in the draft pool, with the 18-year-old possessing a fine left foot kick coming out of defensive 50. He has speed to burn and is willing to break the lines and get the ball moving forward at pace. Hawthorn might see a future on the wing for Downie, but he is sure to find a need at the club early in his career. His line-breaking ability should result in a bid coming for the Hawk in the second round.

30. Luke PEDLAR

Clubs: Glenelg/South Australia

Position: Midfielder

Size: 183cm/80kg

Bio: Pedlar is one of the stronger contested bulls in the draft pool. He has power that many other prospects don’t have, willing to fight hard to win the ball for his side. He averaged 5.3 tackles in the SANFL U18s this year and averaged 21.8 disposals. He still has some work to do on his finishing with ball in hand, but Pedlar’s key role is the win the ball from the stoppages and get it moving to goal.

31. Zavier MAHER

Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Position: Midfielder

Size: 184cm/83kg

Bio: The inside midfielder has plenty of interest from clubs outside the top 20 and has a really solid case. His speed and acceleration helps him burst from stoppages, while a long kick helps him get it inside 50 on regular occasions. A large chunk of his touches in 2019 were in contested situations, with the midfielder one of a number of Victorians unable to get a strong amount of runs on the board due to COVID.

32. Brandon WALKER

Clubs: East Fremantle/Western Australia

Position: Medium Defender

Size: 183cm/75kg

Bio: The Fremantle next-generation academy member has a number of key traits that have caught the eye of recruiters around the country. Walker averaged 18.5 disposals and 4.9 tackles in the WAFL Colts this season, catching the eye with his moment in the defensive half of the ground. He has a fine vertical leap which can allow him to intercept when required, while his speed also can help him break the lines.

33. Eddie FORD

Clubs: Western Jets/Vic Metro

Position: Midfielder

Size: 189cm/83kg

Bio: The forward-midfielder has plenty of X-Factor and loves to win the contested ball. He has a great ceiling and is far from the finished product. Clubs will look at Ford and think there are plenty of elements to his game they can improve, after he was unable to get on the field this season. Ford ran a sub 20m sprint at the recent combine and has shown his clean hands on the inside during games.

34. Matt ALLISON

Clubs: Calder Cannons/Vic Metro

Position: Key Forward

Size: 194cm/81kg

Bio: Allison is one of the top talls who has a stack of scope for improvement. He can get up and down the ground using his strong endurance base, which is also matched by a good acceleration when on a lead. He has been used as a midfielder on the outside at times and still has untapped potential there if a club think they can develop him further. He is very raw and his numbers in the NAB League suggest that, but there are plenty of clubs tracking the Victorian.

35. Blake COLEMAN

Clubs: Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies

Position: Small Forward

Size: 180cm/79kg

Bio: Coleman is one of the first round bolters and caught the eye of the Magpies this season. He is explosive and has speed to burn in the attacking half of the ground. He is a goal sneak and has a good footy IQ. He is the brother of Brisbane’s Keidean. Coleman’s endurance still has work to do but he is a burst player for the moment.

36. Jake BOWEY

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Small Forward/Midfielder

Size: 175cm/67kg

Bio: Bowey is the son of former St Kilda player Brett, with the Victorian falling 15 games off being eligible to join the Saints. His classy skills in recent seasons have been one trait that has impressed clubs, with the small also performing exceptionally well in the speed and endurance tests. He has the ability to hit the scoreboard close to goal, but isn’t afraid to put his body on the line when he plays in the midfield. His stoppages work is very good and despite his size he might be pushing to play senior football in 2021.

37. Sam BERRY

Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Position: Midfielder

Size: 181cm/80kg

Bio: Every week you know what you are going to get from Berry as the 18-year-old puts his head over the ball and wins it in the contest. He does his best work at the stoppages and wins a plethora of clearances each week, tackling hard to win it back. An elite endurance base means he can run hard all day, with Berry having averaged 17.7 disposals and 4.4 clearances.

38. Harry SHARP

Clubs: GWS Rebels/Vic Country

Position: Midfielder

Size: 183cm/69kg

Bio: Sharp is the running machine of the 2020 draft pool with the 17-year-old smashing the record for the 2km time trial. It took the former underage Australian steeplechaser just 5:28 to finish, beating Jay Rantall’s record by 22 seconds. His outside game is based on his running as he covers plenty of ground week in, week out. He also is very agile and it helps him when under pressure. Sharp is far from the finished product but he will have little catching-up to do on his running at the AFL level.

39. Liam KOLAR

Clubs: Northern Knights/Vic Metro

Position: Utility

Size: 195cm/81kg

Bio: AFL clubs certainly have plenty of interest in the 18-year-old who has turned all of his attention from soccer to AFL. The ceiling on Kolar is high and he could well end up as a top 30 selection come draft night. He has tested strongly in the endurance and speed categories in recent seasons, showing he can play as a key tall at either end or even end up on a wing. He averaged 5.5 marks in the NAB League last season.

40. Isiah WINDER

Clubs: Peel Thunder/Western Australia

Position: Small Forward/Midfielder

Size: 180cm/79kg

Bio: If clubs are looking for an explosive small forward, Winder might just be at the top of their list. The Peel Thunder prospect tested exceptionally well in the vertical leap, 20m sprint and agility test, where he finished inside the top 10. In five WAFL Colts games he averaged 28 disposals, 5.2 clearances and 5.2 tackles showing off his ability in the midfield. In the Colts Grand Final last year he slotted two goals, with clubs certainly getting a tough player with a pick outside the first round. His work in traffic is exceptional and as a defender, you will need to keep a very close eye on Winder given his ability to slot goals with ease.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2020-afl-draft-prospects-draft-order-power-rankings-draft-board-matt-balmer-gems-bargains-top-draft-players/news-story/1c4df962ebcda877f7713254896d576e

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Buckenara ranks Maurice Rioli Jnr at 46.


Revealed: Gary Buckenara’s top 50 draft prospects

Recruiter Gary Buckenara reveals and profiles his top 50 draft prospects in order, plus names others to keep an eye on. See the most comprehensive draft talent list here, with 66 names included.

Gary Buckenara
HeraldSun
7 December 2020

We turn up the heat on some of this year's top AFL draft prospects ahead of the big day!

Key position players are set to dominate this year’s draft with several quality tall forwards and defenders expected to be taken in the top 10.

There are also a number of quality big-bodied midfielders around the 185cm-190cm mark likely to be taken reasonably early as AFL clubs look for the next Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin type.

This year’s draft will be very difficult for clubs to navigate but despite cancelled seasons there’s enough exposed form for clubs to be excited about the talent available.

AFL recruiters watch and closely follow players from as early as under-15s, so clubs have had up to three years of watching these players to base their judgments on those who didn’t get the opportunity to play in 2020.

A lot can change in 12 months, however, especially in the under-18s so recruiting staff will be tested like never before on how good they are at identifying talent.

Those who have relied on videos and stats over watching players live could be exposed, while clubs that have invested in sending staff to watch games live over a long period will be far better placed to make assessments on players and will be able to produce better talent flow lists.

With no under-18s footy played in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania and limited footy played in the Northern Territory, we could see more talent drafted out of South Australia and Western Australia compared to previous years, purely because players were able to showcase their skills.

An intriguing aspect of this draft surrounds mature-aged players. There are a number of recent AFL success stories in players drafted from state leagues – look no further than Tim Kelly and Rowan Marshall as examples – but with list sizes cut and little state league footy played this season, I believe mature-aged players will be the ones who suffer.

For that reason I haven’t included many state league players in my top 50 this year as opposed to previous years, with clubs likely to target delisted players for any required depth.

While it’s been difficult to make judgments, I’ve been able to put together my top 50 prospects again this year based on where I rank every player – this is not a phantom draft and doesn’t take into account which clubs have which picks.

My rankings are based purely on talent and who I rate as the best players in this draft.

In the last three drafts, approximately 45 players from my top 50 have either been drafted or rookie-listed each year, which is a pretty good strike rate, but this year is much tougher.

Good luck to all the players who have nominated, I’m excited to see who gets to live their dream.

GARY BUCKENARA’S TOP 50 DRAFT PROSPECTS

1. JAMARRA UGLE-HAGAN

194cm, 84kg, Oakleigh Chargers/South Warrnambool, key forward

Ugle-Hagan has all the strengths to be a brilliant key forward. What makes him such an exciting prospect is that he’s very quick and agile for a player of his size and he possesses a big leap, which makes him even harder to defend in the air. These attributes are very hard to find in players over 190cm, so he’s an extremely exciting prospect and it’s why the consensus is that, at this stage of development, he’s the most talented player in the draft. What a gift this is for the Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy product.

2. RILEY THILTHORPE

201cm, 100kg, West Adelaide/Goodwood Saints, key forward

A tall, versatile and athletic key position player, Thilthorpe is clearly among the best players in this draft. He played senior football in the SANFL this year, which has provided very good grounding for him as he prepares to enter the elite level. He’s had some groin issues but they appear to be under control. I expect Adelaide will pick him after placing a bid with pick No.1 on Ugle-Hagan, which the Bulldogs will match. Lock this South Australian away, Crows.

3. DENVER GRAINGER-BARRAS

195cm, 78kg, Swan Districts/Kalamunda, key defender

Grainger-Barras has the traits AFL recruiters are looking for in key defenders – he’s competitive, very good in the air, reads the play well and has that burst of speed all good defenders have. He’s got the attributes to develop into a quality key defender at AFL level. An exciting prospect.

4. LOGAN McDONALD

196cm, 86kg, Perth/Aquinas College, key forward

The top end of this draft features a number of quality key position players and McDonald is another one. His biggest assets are his marking ability and his willingness to compete. I like his potential as he’s a very good all-round player who reads the flight of the ball extremely well and while he needs to add some muscle to his frame, he’s one of the best key forwards in this draft even though I’ve rated two others ahead of him.

5. OLIVER HENRY

188cm, 76kg, Geelong Falcons/St Marys/St Joseph’s College, forward/utility

Brother of Geelong defender Jack Henry, Oliver can play in multiple positions including in defence and through the midfield but he’s best suited as a medium forward. He’s a dangerous player at ground level, can take a good mark, is a clean ball handler and makes good decisions. He’s the type of player you want in attacking positions.

6. ELIJAH HOLLANDS

189cm, 85kg, Murray Bushrangers/Wodonga, midfielder

Hollands is a real talent. At one stage he was considered the potential No.1 pick before he unfortunately tore his ACL last year, which puts a little question mark on him. I still see him as the best midfielder in this draft – his penetrating kick is a great weapon and he’s got the footy smarts to match, so he can use it to really hurt the opposition by creating opportunities for his teammates. He’s an outstanding prospect.

7. ZACH REID

202cm, 82kg, Gippsland Power/Leongatha, key defender

Reid was used at both ends of the ground and in the ruck for Gippsland Power in 2019 but he seems most comfortable behind the ball as a defender. He’s a competitive tall who uses his height and strength well and has a good pair of hands. At 202cm, his height makes him an interesting and exciting prospect and it will be intriguing to see where he ends up from a positional point of view at AFL level. He could be a valuable defender if he can adapt his skillset to the elite level and become the defender all clubs wish they had to play on the really tall forwards like Tom Lynch, Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood.

8. ARCHIE PERKINS

186cm, 77kg, Sandringham Dragons/Brighton Grammar, midfielder/forward

Perkins has really good traits. Whether it be his speed, competitiveness or kicking ability, he brings a lot to the table as a dangerous midfielder or clever forward. I have no doubt he’ll be taken early in this draft, I like him a lot.

9. BRAEDEN CAMPBELL

180cm, 73kg, Sydney Swans Academy, midfielder

Once again the Swans have a very exciting prospect coming through their Academy and ready to join Isaac Heeney and Callum Mills as graduates taken in the top 10. Campbell has great kicking skills, speed, endurance and is exactly the type of player Sydney really need in their list model. His traits are exciting and he’ll be a nice addition to the midfield alongside Heeney, Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker and James Rowbottom.

10. TANNER BRUHN

183cm, 74kg, Geelong Falcons/Newtown/Geelong Grammar, midfielder

Bruhn is a classy player with great footy nous – a trait that can be underrated in today’s footy due to an over-reliance on stats. He had a few problems with his knee in 2019 but the cancellation of the NAB League season would have done him no harm as it’s provided him with plenty of time to get that right. While it’s always a worry for clubs when a young player injures his knee, his class will see many overlook that. A lock to be taken in the first round.

11. ALEX DAVIES

191cm, 85kg, Gold Coast Suns Academy, midfielder

Davies is a tall inside midfielder with good hands and a large frame, so looks an ideal type to play as a big-bodied midfielder. He has a basketball background and is very agile – two aspects we know are really handy in the AFL. He looks to be a nice prospect and the Suns won’t let him slip, they’ll match the bid placed.

12. LACHLAN JONES

185cm, 88kg, Woodville-West Torrens/Bute Paskville, defender/midfielder

A defender/midfielder, Jones has been playing and seemed comfortable in the SANFL as a defender. He has a strong body, is a good kick and makes good decisions with the ball, which is what you want from a player in your back half. Port Adelaide has first option to draft him as a Next Generation Academy prospect.

13. WILL PHILLIPS

180cm, 79kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Caulfield Grammar, midfielder

Phillips is a quality midfielder who uses the ball well and makes good decisions. He played well in last year’s NAB League Grand Final and there’s no doubt recruiters will look favourably on that performance as clubs are always looking for players who can perform in big games. He’s had a niggling knee injury but overall the rest this year won’t hurt him – he’s got some good form on the board from previous years. Recruiters will like what he brings to the table.

14. REEF McINNES

192cm, 84kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Scotch College, midfielder

McInnes is a tall, agile and big-bodied midfielder who can also play as a forward. That versatility combined with his size at 192cm, means there’s a lot to like and be excited about as a player I can see developing into a strong AFL player in the future. Collingwood has first option on him as a member of their Next Generation Academy and I’m sure they’ll match the bid that comes.

15. FINLAY MACRAE

184cm, 75kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Xavier College, midfielder

The younger brother of Bulldogs star Jack Macrae, Finlay possesses a lot of similar traits. He uses the ball very well and generally makes good decisions in traffic without panicking. I like the look of him and I’m sure he’ll have plenty of admirers.

16. ERROL GULDEN

175cm, 75kg, Sydney Swans Academy/Maroubra Saints, midfielder/forward

Gulden is very small but he makes up for his lack of size with footy smarts similar to Bulldog Caleb Daniel. He’s already played senior NEAFL football and was very good for the Allies and Sydney Academy. The Swans will obviously take a very close look at him as he has a lot to offer with his footy nous and is a very nice user of the ball.

17. JOEL JEFFREY

192cm, 80kg, Wanderers/Gold Coast Suns Academy, forward/defender

Jeffrey is a talent and will be eligible to join Gold Coast as an Academy player after the Suns gained access to Darwin through list concessions from the AFL. He’s a very nice size at 192cm, while he’s quick, agile and has reasonable skills. There is an x-factor about him and while he’ll take some time to develop and mature, I expect the Suns will snap him up.

18. NIK COX

199cm, 82kg, Northern Knights/Montmorency, key forward/defender

An athletic tall with big upside, in time I think Cox will be the perfect forward/ruck prospect every club is desperate to find. He’s a project player because he has a very light frame and needs to put on some size but these types of players are extremely hard to find and a club will be keen to lock him away early due to his potential. Patience will be the key here but the upside looks really good.

19. HEATH CHAPMAN

193cm, 81kg, West Perth/Joondalup-Kinross, key defender

Chapman is a nice third tall defender for the future. He reads the play well and uses that to get into good positions to take intercept marks, which is one of his biggest strengths. He has a good degree of footy intelligence and looks a nice prospect.

20. BRAYDEN COOK

188cm, 80kg, South Adelaide/Happy Valley FC, utility

Cook has certainly made the most of the opportunity to show off his credentials this year when many others have had their seasons cancelled. He was a standout at under-18 level for the Panthers and has a bit of x-factor. Cook has shown a lot of traits that will appeal to clubs, particularly his running ability, strong marking and good skills. He looks as though he’ll fill out and be a really nice size for an AFL player.

21. NATHAN O’DRISCOLL

187cm, 76kg, Perth/Northern Saints, midfielder/defender

O’Driscoll is a tough, strong-bodied midfielder who is good at stoppages but can also be used as a rebound defender because he’s a clever player who generally makes smart decisions with ball in hand. He’s a really competitive type and clubs will like that about him.

22. ZANE TREW

185cm, 80kg, Swan Districts/Hill Rangers, midfielder

A strong-bodied inside midfielder who is very competitive and has great repeat efforts, Trew knows how to find the footy and rack up big numbers. He’s one of a strong group of midfielders available this year.

23. CALEB POULTER

191cm, 77kg, Woodville-West Torrens/Ardrossan, midfielder/defender

Poulter has been very good this year and to me looks an ideal rebound defender. He’s an elite kick, reads the play well and is a real playmaker as things tend to happen when he has the ball in his hands. I’m sure he’ll have many admirers come draft night.

24. TOM POWELL

180cm, 73kg, Sturt, midfielder

Powell is one of the best midfield prospects coming out of South Australia and reminds me of a young Lachie Neale. He finds the ball well and is a playmaker who plays just as well as an inside midfielder as he does as an outside runner. He still has a few flaws in his game and can tend to overuse the footy by hand but he’s a natural footballer who had a very good 2020 season.

25. JACK CARROLL

188cm, 79kg, East Fremantle/Geraldton, midfielder/defender

Carroll is a bit of a bolter and is one who greatly benefitted from being able to play this year. At 188cm he looks a nice prospect who should end up being a good size for an AFL player. I think he’ll play as a rebound defender or an outside midfielder as he uses the ball well, a trait clubs are obviously looking for in today’s footy.

26. KAINE BALDWIN

193cm, 92kg, Glenelg/Henley, key forward

Baldwin is a real talent but after two serious knee injuries there’s a big question mark on him. He’s shown so much ability when he’s played in previous years and without those injuries, he’d be a monty as a first-round selection. He’s a tough contested player with great hands, reads the play very well, is athletic and has good skills that make him a very nice potential key forward or even high half forward. I’m sure he’ll be drafted but the club that picks him will need to be patient and give him time to get his knee right.

27. BRANDON WALKER

184cm, 75kg, East Fremantle/Kardinya Cats, defender

Walker is a Fremantle Next Generation Academy player. The Dockers will try to downplay his potential to discourage an early bid but with speed, agility, good vertical leap, clean hands and nice skills, it’s hard not to see an early bid coming. Fremantle would be mad not to match.

28. CODY BRAND

195cm, 85kg, Calder Cannons/PEGS, key defender

A developing tall defender who brings competitiveness, a good pair of hands and nice skills, Brand also reads the play well. As an Essendon Next Generation Academy player, he’s exactly what the Bombers need for their future list model. I can see him developing nicely and becoming a good key position defender.

29. LUKE EDWARDS

187cm, 83kg, Glenelg/Henley, midfielder/defender

The son of dual Adelaide premiership player Tyson Edwards, Luke was eligible as a father-son selection for the Crows but the club didn’t nominate him. He had a very good NAB carnival as a bottom age player in 2019 and this year has played some senior footy in the SANFL. He’s a good decision maker with nice skills and overall looks to be a promising player.

30. ZACH DUMESNY

187cm, 79kg, South Adelaide/Sacred Heard College, utility

Dumesny played at senior level for South Adelaide this year where he showed just how versatile he is by playing in all three areas of the ground. He’s a genuine utility, which provides him with a leg up when recruiters are assessing players and weighing up who to pick – clubs love players who provide flexibility. What also makes him an attractive prospect is that he reads the play well and uses the ball to good effect.

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31. SEAMUS MITCHELL

181cm, 74kg, Bendigo/Robinvale Euson FC, midfielder

Mitchell will have plenty of admirers in this draft and it won’t surprise me if he goes earlier than this. He’s been likened to Zac Williams as he has lots of exciting traits with his speed, evasive skills, ball use and his love of taking the game on. He’s a bit of a wildcard but I’m sure he’ll find a spot on an AFL list for 2021.

32. NICK STEVENS

191cm, 82kg, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Geelong Grammar, midfielder/defender

Stevens is a really nice player who combined playing for Geelong Grammar with NAB League last year. He looks to be a very nice prospect as he reads the flight of the ball well, is disciplined, competitive, makes good decisions and from all reports is a good lad who’s very professional in preparing to get the best out of himself. He’ll be a nice rebound defender or midfielder.

33. CHARLIE HAM

181cm, 74kg, Geelong Falcons/St Marys, defender/midfielder

Brother of Essendon midfielder Brayden Ham, Charlie is a potential midfielder or wingman. He has some exciting attributes that will be attractive to clubs – he likes to take the game on when he wins the ball, is a nice left foot kick and has genuine speed.

34. ZAVIER MAHER

184cm, 82kg, Murray Bushrangers/Caulfield Grammar, midfielder

Maher played at the Bushrangers last year and also won the best and fairest for Caulfield Grammar. An inside midfielder with speed and strength, a slight knee injury limited his start to pre-season but the cancelled season would have given him the opportunity to get himself right. There’s a fair bit of interest in him from clubs.

35. JACK GINNIVAN

182cm, 76kg, Bendigo Pioneers, forward/midfielder

Ginnivan has been likened to Toby Greene with his football nous and uncanny traits. He’s still very raw and will need time but he does look a nice prospect who’s already received a lot of interest from clubs. He might need to put on some size but there’s an x-factor about him and he has big upside as a forward or midfielder.

36. COREY DURDIN

173cm, 72kg, Central District, forward/midfielder

Durdin has been playing senior SANFL footy since midway through 2019 and while he’s very small at just 173cm, he has displayed some quality football, particularly with his decision making and footy smarts. He’s not unlike Caleb Daniel in size and the way he plays – he’s quick, has good skills on both sides and is dangerous around goal. There is a need for this type of player on all lists and I’m sure clubs will give him a lot of consideration.

37. MANI LIDDY

183cm, 77kg, Sturt, midfielder/forward

Liddy will be on the radar of several clubs after playing well in the under-18 competition in South Australia this year. He’s a smart player and as a goalkicking midfielder, he’ll have plenty of admirers as we know how valuable it is to have midfielders in your team who kick goals. He should develop a nice frame in time and from all reports is a very professional young man that leaves no stone unturned in his preparation to get the best out of himself and his teammates.

38. OLIVER DAVIS

182cm, 75kg, Tasmania Devils/Clarence, midfielder

A strong and hard at it midfielder, Davis won the best and fairest for Tasmania in the NAB League last year and has impressed this season playing senior football for Clarence. He’s very competitive, has good skills and makes good decisions. He’s one of Tasmania’s best chances of getting an AFL opportunity this year.

39. JAMES ROWE

173cm, 73kg, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, forward

Rowe is one of those clever small players who has missed out on being drafted for the past three years and his story is another one of persistence. He hasn’t given up on his dream despite being overlooked. He played very well this year and any club in the market for a young but mature small forward with great goalkicking ability – he’s a beautiful kick and accurate set shot – should take a good look at him.

40. HENRY WALSH

202cm, 86kg, Geelong Falcons/St Joseph’s College/St Marys, ruckman

Walsh is the brother of Carlton’s Sam Walsh and at 202cm they’re obviously completely different players. Henry has developed well over the last year or so and was a member of the under-17 AFL Academy. Given his size and potential, clubs will definitely look at him closely as a developing young ruckman but he’ll take a bit of time as most young developing talls/rucks do. He has pretty good skills for a big lad, so I’m sure he’ll find a home.

41. JOSH TREACY

193cm, 95kg, Bendigo Pioneers/Cohuna FC, key forward

Treacy is a real competitor who played as a key forward for Bendigo in the NAB League last year but I think he’ll be more of a third tall forward option at AFL level. A member of the under-17 AFL Academy, he brings real competitiveness to his game, is a nice kick and has very strong hands. He’s a likely type that will be on the radar of clubs looking for a competitive high half forward.

42. ZAC PHILLIPS

200cm, 80kg, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, ruckman

Phillips is a project ruckman who might have a very big upside but will take a while to develop as he’s very raw at present. For his size he’s an incredible athlete and clubs looking for a developing ruckman will definitely be looking at him. He’s most likely going to go a lot earlier than my ranking as he did very well in the testing.

43. SAM BERRY

180cm, 82kg, Gippsland Power/Melbourne Grammar, midfielder/forward

Berry is a good inside midfielder who distributes best by hand. He was very impressive as an under-age player last year for Gippsland in the NAB League but the area of concern is his kicking ability – if he wants to become an AFL player that’s the area he must improve. He’s similar to Ed Curnow, while hard at it his disposal in his early days let him down but he worked on it and has become a satisfactory kick. This is what Berry needs to work on.

44. BLAKE COLEMAN

180cm, 78kg, Morningside/Brisbane Lions Academy, forward

Coleman is a very exciting prospect. He’s a really classy finisher and just looks like a natural footballer much like his brother, Lion Keidean Coleman. He’ll take some time to develop but as a Brisbane Academy player, the Lions will be excited by his talent and I’m sure will match a bid to have him join his brother at the club.

45. BAILEY LAURIE

180cm, 75kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Beverley Hills/Caulfield Grammar, utility

Laurie could go much earlier than this. He developed into a very good utility for the Oakleigh Chargers last year and players who can play in a variety of positions are always highly sought after because having these types on your list provides so much flexibility. He needs to grow a bit and put on some size but as a mid-sized utility who’s very competitive and uses the ball well, clubs will be interested.

46. MAURICE RIOLI (JUNIOR)

179cm, 75kg, St Marys/Scotch College, forward

Rioli is a small forward who has a bit of that Rioli magic but still has a lot of areas to improve on in his game. He has potential upside – speed, smarts, skill and x-factor – and as the son of Richmond and South Fremantle great Maurice Rioli, he was eligible at both the Tigers and Dockers under father-son rules. He’s chosen Richmond and I’m sure the Tigers will snap him up but it will be interesting to see where a bid comes.

47. CONOR STONE

188cm, 82kg, Oakleigh Chargers/St Kevin’s, forward

Stone is a player that has really good athleticism and football ability that could be worth looking at as a developing project player who could eventually play as a third tall forward or defender. At 188cm and 82kg he has a nice frame that will get really strong once in an AFL environment, while his speed and leap are there for clubs to crystal ball on how he might look in 3-4 years. A smokey but there could be big upside.

48. DOMINIC BEDENDO

188cm, 74kg, Murray Bushrangers/Myrtleford, midfielder

Bedendo is a wingman who has real x-factor with his athleticism. He had a good bottom age year with the Murray Bushrangers last year and was impressive at the Victorian National Combine where he showed his athletic ability. A project player who will need time to put weight on his frame but he’s got some class.

49. SAXON CROZIER

190cm, 80kg, Morningside/Brisbane Lions Academy, midfielder

Another Brisbane Academy player, Crozier is a tall midfielder who shows good dash and likes to take on his opponents with his run and long kicking. He showed some nice athletic traits at the combine testing and I’m sure Brisbane will be looking closely at him.

50. CLAYTON GAY

184cm, 78kg, Dandenong Stingrays/Hastings, midfielder/forward

Gay has a lovely penetrating kick and a very good pair of hands for his size. He has a bit of class and with his footy smarts, can be very dangerous as a forward. He’s a player I see as having genuine upside in a full-time football environment.



OTHER PLAYERS IN THE MIX TO BE DRAFTED OR ROOKIE LISTED (Listed in no particular order)

ISIAH WINDER

179cm, 79kg, Peel Thunder/Eaton Boomers, forward/midfielder

Winder has raw ability and exciting traits, particularly in the defensive side of his game with his speed to apply pressure and leap. He definitely has x-factor and if he gets himself fit, he might just be the real smokey of this draft. Played some WAFL footy this year.

BRODIE LAKE

185cm, 79kg, Southern Districts/Central District, midfielder

Lake has done everything right in 2020. He played some good SANFL footy for Central Districts and was one of the best players in a trial game late in the year. He’s super quick with great agility, traits that will excite clubs. I expect some strong interest in him.

TARIEK NEWCHURCH

185cm, 72kg, North Adelaide/Port Augusta, midfielder/forward

Newchurch is a very talented and exciting prospect who is eligible to be picked by Adelaide as part of their Next Generation Academy. He’s very raw at the moment but if he can dedicate himself to his football, the sky is the limit for him. His highlight package is very impressive but of course they’re “highlights” and it takes far more than a good highlights package to be successful in the AFL. If the Crows can nurture and develop him, they could have a star in the making.

CARTER MICHAEL

188cm, 74kg, Maroochydore/Brisbane Lions Academy, midfielder

Michael is a nice left foot kick, has good pace, footy smarts and generally makes good decisions. He’s eligible to join Brisbane as an Academy player and I’d be surprised if the Lions passed on him. He’s the prototype midfielder with a body that should develop nicely in time.

SAM COLLINS

187cm, 79kg, Tasmania Devils/North Hobart, defender

Collins is a potential third tall defender with really good kicking skills. His ability to read the ball in flight is one of his biggest strengths, so I believe he could be a good intercepting defender similar to Geelong’s Tom Stewart. He’d be a nice project player to have on your list as intercept defenders are worth their weight in gold.

JACKSON CALLOW

194cm, 101kg, Tasmania/North Launceston, key forward

Callow played well for Tasmania during the under-18 Academy Series. He’s one of the stronger key forwards in this draft and is also clean at ground level. The question mark is on his repeat efforts and fitness to be able to play as a high half forward and cope with the stronger bodies at AFL level. While he was able to monster players of his own age due to his strength, it will be harder to do that at AFL level but he has some nice attributes to work with and it would be no surprise to see a club give him an opportunity.

JAKE BOWEY

175cm, 66kg, Sandringham Dragons/Highett, forward/midfield

Bowey is an elite kick who has great awareness and even though he has a very light frame at present, I think he’s a nice longer-term project. He’s the son of former Saint Brett Bowey but does not qualify as a father-son selection. He’s a smart forward and a playmaker when in the midfield.

SHANNON NEALE

202cm, 91kg, South Fremantle/Leeming SHS, ruck/forward

Neale is one of the ruck/forward options in this year’s draft. He’s a mobile type who’ll definitely be a project player but given the need for developing ruckman around the competition, I’m sure many clubs in the market for a developing ruckman with a long-term view will have him on their list as a potential recruit.

JOEL WESTERN

171cm, 64kg, Claremont/Western Tigers, midfielder

Western is a potential Academy player for Fremantle who had a solid season this year playing at Claremont in the Colts competition and was one of the best afield in a losing team in the grand final. He’s a neat player but lightly framed, so I think he’s a rookie chance as it’ll take a while for him to put on size.

NOAH GRIBBLE

180cm, 75kg, Geelong Falcons, midfielder/forward

Gribble is a small midfielder/forward who reads the game well and uses his running power and footy smarts to set up the play. He’s a ball magnet who unfortunately did his ACL during the pre-season but should be right to go by the start of the 2021 season. It will be interesting to see whether a club will take him or wait to see a full year of football from him.

EWAN MACHPERSON

179cm, 82kg, Northern Knights/Diamond Creek, defender/midfielder

Macpherson is a small defender/midfielder who reads the flight of the ball very well and has the ability to intercept, defend his man and provide good rebound as I like his kicking skills. The son of former Western Bulldogs star Steve Macpherson and brother of Gold Coast’s Darcy, he’s eligible under father-son rules at the Bulldogs.

COREY PRESTON

182cm, 77kg, Eastern Ranges/Ferntree Gully, forward/midfielder

Preston is a medium-sized forward/midfielder who is a smokey in this draft. He really showed some good traits in the trial matches for the Eastern Ranges this year before the COVID shutdown. He takes a strong mark and has very good kicking ability and goal sense.

MAX HOLMES

189cm, 74kg, Sandringham Dragons/Melbourne Grammar, defender/midfielder

Holmes is the son of dual Olympian and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Lee Naylor. He’s an elite athlete, which was his path early on before deciding to have a crack at footy where he’s shown enough talent to become a player who, given his athletic traits, could have big upside.

TAJ SCHOFIELD

178cm, 72kg, Woodville-West Torrens/Henley, midfielder/forward

Schofield is a midfielder/forward who’s a clever player but will take some time to develop a body ready for AFL footy. The son of former West Coast and Port Adelaide player Jarrad Schofield, he’s eligible under father-son rules at the Power.

PHOENIX SPICER

173cm, 64kg, South Adelaide/Morphettville Park, midfielder/forward

A small midfielder/forward who has elite pace and agility, Spicer has traits that could excite clubs. He’s a project player as he’s very slight at just 64kg, so will need time to adjust to playing against bigger bodies. He showed some nice traits in 2019 and is a smokey in this draft.

THOMAS GRAHAM

192cm, 85kg, Oakleigh Chargers/Central Districts, utility

The son of former Hawthorn and Richmond player Mark Graham, Thomas is a very late developer who has flown under the radar as he’s only been playing footy seriously for a couple of years. He played a few games for Oakleigh last year and after the NAB League season was cancelled this year, he went over to Adelaide to play with John Platten’s Central Districts in the reserves. He has great athleticism and can play just about anywhere – he even played in the ruck as he has a great leap. Given he’s a late developer, he’s a project player at 20 years of age who’d definitely be a good rookie option. He’s gone up to Darwin to play NTFL with the Waratahs to get more game experience before Christmas.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/recruiter-gary-buckenara-names-his-top-50-prospects-for-the-2020-afl-draft/news-story/80f564a4e5c1efa9f037b83031bda197

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AFL Draft tier list and top-50 (really top-75) power rankings 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INiMxTZm3i4

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RICHMOND

Is this their chance to find Jack Riewoldt’s eventual replacement?

The Tigers didn’t do much in the trade period, but they did use the Jack Higgins trade to upgrade their first-round pick, moving from 21 up to 17. That’s right around the range they nabbed a future triple Coleman medallist back in 2006. It would make sense to try and find a Jack Riewoldt type with their selection, and given they’ve got an incredibly strong and deep list, they can opt for a tall who won’t be ready right away. The 194cm Matt Allison, who has shown flashes and athletic talent but needs more time to develop, makes some sense.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2020-burning-draft-questions-analysis-every-clubs-biggest-question-draft-picks-top-prospects-latest-news/news-story/a4508792c0a492161336c6ee430b3095

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Unless they think a bid will come early for MRJ I would be disappointed if we traded out of this draft.  There looks to be some good mids available at 17 based on the phantoms.
I do think pick 17 plus MRJ would do though.  Keep a spot open or go in with the minimum list.

This may be the reason (if we are) as to why we are considering trading out of this year's draft for the 2021 draft.

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One expert said players selected from 11-20 on Wednesday would probably fit in around pick 30-40 next year.

“I would say next year’s group exceeds this year’s group by a whole round,” he said.

The 2021 crop is already choc-full of gun midfielders, including Jason Horne (South Adelaide), Tyler Sonsie (Eastern), Josh Sinn, Campbell Chesser, Blake Howes (Sandringham), Ben Hobbs (Ballarat) and Cooper Murley (Norwood).

Source: HeraldSun

[mightytiges]

Unless they think a bid will come early for MRJ I would be disappointed if we traded out of this draft.  There looks to be some good mids available at 17 based on the phantoms.
I do think pick 17 plus MRJ would do though.  Keep a spot open or go in with the minimum list.

This may be the reason (if we are) as to why we are considering trading out of this year's draft for the 2021 draft.

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One expert said players selected from 11-20 on Wednesday would probably fit in around pick 30-40 next year.

“I would say next year’s group exceeds this year’s group by a whole round,” he said.

The 2021 crop is already choc-full of gun midfielders, including Jason Horne (South Adelaide), Tyler Sonsie (Eastern), Josh Sinn, Campbell Chesser, Blake Howes (Sandringham), Ben Hobbs (Ballarat) and Cooper Murley (Norwood).

Source: HeraldSun

Collingwood's 2021 first rounder would be the one to chase if we go down that path. They don't need it to draft the next Daicos brother as F/S and the Pies could easily fall away next year given their senior player firesale.

A potential swap could be our pick 17 (which will be pick 21 after bids) for their future first rounder. If we need to we could also throw in a future 3rd as we have two of them (our own & St Kilda's).


All up from the swap we would get two first rounders in next year's strong draft including the possibility of a top 10 or even top 5 if the Pies have a shocker in 2021. This would be in addition to getting the youngest Naish as F/S. Allow us to stock up our list with the best youth on the run while we are still challenging and avoid the 'cliff'.

The Pies would still get Daicos in next year's draft matching any early first round bid with the points from later picks and if we chuck in a future 3rd they could use that as points towards drafting Daicos. They could also use this year's 16+17 for a swap with say Essendon's pick 8 to move up the draft order as reported they want to do.

I hate the idea of helping the Pies but it would be a favourable offer they would seriously consider and it would be a win-win situation IMV. Long term it would be beneficial for us. Help us towards a quicker rebuild for when we will need to replace all our veteran stars once this premiership(s) window shuts.

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Have a look at Liam Kolar and let me know your thoughts ( late round)

Liam Kolar


Image Credit: Andy Brownbill/News Corp

Height:            195cm
Weight:             82kg
Current Team:   Northern Knights
Birthday:          April 23, 2002

POSITION: Key Forward/Wing

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw multi-sport athlete with high scope for improvement, Kolar looms as a prospective bolter in this year’s draft pool.” – Michael Alvaro

Having transitioned to football from a soccer and athletics background, Northern Knights prospect Liam Kolar has enjoyed a steep rise in his short career. The 195cm athlete made the most of a late call-up on NAB League debut last year, showing glimpses of his potential up forward and even rotating through the ruck. His form was enough to warrant playing out the remaining two games with Northern, but a couple of strong preseason outings in 2020 truly cemented Kolar’s spot on the AFL Draft radar. The 18-year-old’s testing data would have turned heads, and makes for a solid base for him to improve his football upon. Though unable to show his wares on-field as a top-ager, Kolar earned a National Combine invite and is a talent to keep an eye on.

STRENGTHS:

Vertical leap
Athleticism
Endurance
Versatility
Scope

IMPROVEMENTS:

Raw/strength
Football craft

Despite the small sample size provided, it is clear that Kolar boasts all the athletic attributes which recruiters value. He ticks every box; as a lead-up key forward he is quick off the mark and has a sizeable vertical leap, while also proving agile enough to operate further afield and impact at ground level. His endurance base, highlighted by preseason results of 6:09 across 2km and 21.7 in the yo-yo test, also suits the modern game in a range of roles. It ultimately plays into Kolar’s versatility, with the potential to utilise that running capacity and speed up on a wing once his game sense improves. His effort to come into Northern’s side so late last season, adjust to the rigours, and compete against players who had been out there consistently is also testament to his elite athletic attributes – not to mention a high rate of improvement.

Outgoing Knights talent manager Rhy Gieschen identified Kolar as one to watch during preseason, noting his unique all-round athleticism and raw potential. One particular moment in preseason stood out, playing against reigning the NAB League premier, Oakleigh. In a Northern win, Kolar dashed forward with multiple running bounces, burned an opponent and thumped home one of his two goals from 50 metres out. Having returned a relatively low output in his initial Under 18s stint, such eye-catching plays are what make those at the top level take notice.

While he would prove somewhat of a speculative choice come draft time, Kolar could really be anything if provided the right support. The next and most significant step in his development will be to hone his football knowledge and craft, things which typically come with experience. After all, it is all well and good being able to run, jump, and weave, but you must be able to play the game above all else. Kolar has adjusted well to the elite Under 18s pathway, so should have confidence in his ability to maintain that trend as he climbs the ranks. Whether Kolar develops into a modern day centre half-forward, wingman, or mobile utility, there is plenty for AFL clubs to work with.

There are still a few things Kolar may look to enhance as he improves his overall craft. Somewhat rangy and lightly built, his one-on-one positioning and strength will be important for key position roles, while also allowing him to utilise his athleticism more effectively. His speed off the mark and vertical leap would be an unstoppable combination when presenting at the ball, but Kolar is sometimes caught behind or in a spot where he is unable to leap at the ball. These are things a few preseasons and experience at the top level will easily fix. Understanding the right leading patterns and when to take the game on from further afield will also come more naturally to him over time, hopefully aiding his overall output and consistency in the process.

DRAFT PROJECTION: Late-Rookie

It would take a brave club to back in the Northern Knights product with just three games of NAB League football under his belt, though Kolar’s elite athletic base across each department has many high on his potential. Having earned a National Combine invite, Kolar is clearly in the frame as a draft chance and has piqued the interest of recruiters. His lack of runs on the board has him pitted as a very late or rookie possibility at this point, and he would be a long-term choice made on upside. Given the NAB League’s extension to an Under-19 competition, Kolar could also be one to set the Victorian ranks alight should he miss out in 2020.

HIGHLIGHTED TESTING RESULTS:

Preseason:
Running Vertical Jump (R/L) – 83cm/82cm
Speed (20m) – 3.04 seconds
Endurance (yo-yo) – 21.7

NAB League Boys
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2019   Northern Knights   10   6   16   8   3   12   4   1   0   5   0   1   3   3.3   2.0   5.3   2.7   0.3   1.3   0.3   28

https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/player/liam-kolar/

"Seems like we are keen on Liam Kolar.
This would mean, if I am reading the tea leaves correctly, that we are willing to trade our pick 17 for pick in next year's draft and take Kolar with a downgraded pick.
That would mean we would take two 1st rounders, two 2nd rounders and two 3rd rounders into the 2021 draft."

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/national-draft-2020-discussion.1251427/post-68195158

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I also think some good player may slip through this year as we don’t know what level the Vic kids are at. Take a punt with a late pick may pay off
Our recruiters are very good these days

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Q. How big is the talk that the tigers are going to trade off their first pick for extra picks this year or next year? Would think that we need to take at least a tall to start to develop.

Chris Doerre (Knightmare on BF): Talls at 17 are uninspiring. Late draft is where I'd be recommending Richmond take talls. Callow should be available late. Baldwin could be there late second round.

I see Richmond exploring their options if not satisfied with options at 17 and talking about a trade if there is something suitable. Some have connected Matt Allison to Richmond with their first pick, but I wouldn't be shocked if he was there at the second pick.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/knightmare-2020-draft-almanac.1234618/post-68195067

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Our later picks according to Callum Twomey on the AFL website:

RICHMOND

Picks: 17, 36, 61, 79, 96, 108 (likely to use two or three selections)

The Tigers will be a club to keep an eye on with their picks. They could still slide out of the first round and trade into the future depending which players are available. If they hold their selections, Richmond will weigh up whether to use one or two more after the first-rounder. They will snap up father-son pick Maurice Rioli jnr with their last pick if no bid comes for the talented youngster, while the Tigers have also had a look at Tariek Newchurch, who is tied to Adelaide's Next Generation Academy. Richmond hasn't been afraid to dip into rival Academies before. Wingman Ryan Angwin is another potential option, while Max Holmes will be considered in the chance he's available in the 30s. The Tigers were interested in adding to their ruck division during the Trade Period, and Queenslander Samson Ryan could be a shot late.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/527263/cal-twomey-s-2020-phantom-draft-top-30-late-picks-your-club-s-whispers

[WilliamPowell]

FOXSPORTS: Full AFL phantom draft: Every pick by every club predicted by our draft expert

The 2020 AFL national draft is finally here.

But getting information this close to the event is the hardest it’s been in recent years, given the lack of games and clubs wanting to keep their cards close to their chest.

Don’t rule out a number of major changes to the order as clubs do shrewd trades during the event - and all the night needs is one bolter to shake up everyone’s options.

In this mock draft, Academy and father-son bids have been included, which will see clubs slide up and down the draft order. Passes have also been removed, with a record low number of picks likely to be taken.

Foxfooty.com.au predicts the entire draft and how it will pan out, with the inside word on who your club could be taking and why.

PICK 1: WESTERN BULLDOGS – JAMARRA UGLE-HAGAN (BID MATCHED)

PICK 2: ADELAIDE CROWS – LOGAN MCDONALD

PICK 3: NORTH MELBOURNE - ELIJAH HOLLANDS

PICK 4: SYDNEY SWANS – DENVER GRAINGER-BARRAS

PICK 5: HAWTHORN - RILEY THILTHORPE

PICK 6: GOLD COAST SUNS - WILL PHILLIPS

PICK 7: ESSENDON – ARCHIE PERKINS

PICK 8: ESSENDON – NIK COX

PICK 9: SYDNEY SWANS – BRAEDEN CAMPBELL (BID MATCHED)

PICK 10: ESSENDON - TANNER BRUHN

PICK 11: ADELAIDE CROWS – FINLAY MACRAE

PICK 12: GWS GIANTS - ZACH REID

PICK 13: NORTH MELBOURNE – TOM POWELL

PICK 14: FREMANTLE – HEATH CHAPMAN

PICK 15: PORT ADELAIDE – LACHIE JONES (BID MATCHED)

PICK 16: COLLINGWOOD – REEF MCINNES (BID MATCHED)

PICK 17: GWS GIANTS – OLIVER HENRY

PICK 18: GWS GIANTS – BAILEY LAURIE

PICK 19: COLLINGWOOD – CONOR STONE
PICK 20: RICHMOND - CALEB POULTER

Clubs: Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia

Position: Midfielder

Size: 192cm/79kg

Bio: Poulter is one of the players who were able push their case in 2020, with the 18-year-old having a very impressive year in South Australia. The extra height he possesses will appeal to clubs with the 192cm midfielder gliding through the centre and averaging 25 disposals. He has a long kick and has shown he can hit the scoreboard. He tested reasonably well and looms as a player with plenty of upside for a club in the 15-30 mark.

In the mix: The Tigers are wanting to trade out this selection if possible, with Hawthorn and St Kilda among the potential suitors.

PICK 21: MELBOURNE – JACK CARROLL

PICK 22: SYDNEY SWANS - ERROL GULDEN (BID MATCHED)

PICK 23: MELBOURNE – BRAYDEN COOK

PICK 24: GWS GIANTS – LUKE PEDLAR

PICK 25: ST KILDA – NATHAN O’DRISCOLL

PICK 26: ADELAIDE CROWS - LIAM KOLAR

PICK 27: ADELAIDE CROWS - ZANE TREW

PICK 28; HAWTHORN - MAX HOLMES

PICK 29: HAWTHORN - CONNOR DOWNIE (BID MATCHED)

PICK 30: BRISBANE - TOM HIGHMORE

PICK 31: GWS GIANTS - ZAVIER MAHER

PICK 32: BRISBANE LIONS - BLAKE COLEMAN (BID MATCHED)

PICK 33: GEELONG - KAINE BALDWIN

PICK 34: FREMANTLE - BRANDON WALKER (BID MATCHED)

PICK 35: MELBOURNE - JAKE BOWEY

PICK 36: NORTH MELBOURNE - MATT ALLISON

PICK 37: CARLTON - RYAN ANGWIN

PICK 38: RICHMOND - JACKSON CALLOW

Clubs: North Launceston/Tasmania/Allies

Position: Key Forward

Size: 194cm/100kg

Bio: Just as the career of one Tasmanian appears to be coming to an end, another door opens. If the Tigers want a key forward this late in the draft, Callow might be the most obvious name. The strong bodied tall clunked plenty of contested marks each game and is a strong kick for goal. While he has some work to do athletically, there’s plenty to like about his game.

In the mix: A key forward would be a great addition to Richmond’s list giving the club options when Jack Riewoldt eventually finishes up his stellar career.

PICK 39: CARLTON - JAMES ROWE

PICK 40 NORTH MELBOURNE - HARRY SHARP

PICK 41: ESSENDON - CODY BRAND

PICK 42: HAWTHORN - LIAM MCMAHON

PICK 43: GEELONG - OLIVER DAVIS

PICK 44: FREMANTLE - ISIAH WINDER

PICK 45: FREMANTLE - JOEL WESTERN

PICK 46: PORT ADELAIDE - FRASER ROSMAN

PICK 47: RICHMOND - MAURICE RIOLI JNR

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/NT Thunder/Allies

Position: Small Forward

Size: 173cm/73kg

Bio: The son of a gun will join his cousin Daniel on an AFL list with the Tigers appearing certain to match the father-son prospect’s bid if it comes. He has elite speed but was unable to complete his 2km time trial recently after being attacked by a group of plovers on his run. He has shown a strong tackling ability and has the hunger when the ball is close to goal. He is far from the finished product but his flashes are mighty impressive.

In the mix: Rioli might be Richmond’s last selection on the night, but there has been interest in the small forward - the Bombers have met with him - which may force them to match a bid instead.

PICK 48: WEST COAST EAGLES - TYLER BROCKMAN

PICK 49: ESSENDON - JOSH EYRE

PICK 50: ST KILDA - HENRY SMITH

PICK 51: COLLINGWOOD - COREY DURDIN

PICK 52: BRISBANE LIONS - HENRY WALSH

PICK 53: COLLINGWOOD - SHANNON NEALE

PICK 54: COLLINGWOOD - SAM BERRY

PICK 55: COLLINGWOOD - EDDIE FORD

PICK 56: WESTERN BULLDOGS - JACK GINNIVAN


https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2020-final-phantom-draft-mock-draft-every-draft-pick-predicted-analysis-matt-balmer-draft-order-bids-best-players/news-story/3d410d87c8889b4a46cc20a2b5997941

[mightytiges]

If we go for a mid I don't see us going for another tall one as we already have RCD. More around the 6 ft mark with Cotch & Sheds now vets. 

[pmac21]

I love how we normally take a player that no one has been talking about us being linked to.  Shows we don't let our secrets out. 
Wouldn't be surprised to see the Lions bid on Rioli as payback for last year. 
I am on the Macrae bandwagon, just what we lack on the list.  Go tall with speculative picks from there.