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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #540 on: November 10, 2021, 06:04:33 PM »
AFL road to draft has just done a mock draft available on the website.  They have us taking Erasmus & Van Rooyen in the first round.

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #541 on: November 10, 2021, 06:12:26 PM »
That would be a good result...then presuming we don't trade and use all 5 picks....Butler, Taylor/Chesser, Bazzo/Williams and it would be just about perfect...  :shh
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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #542 on: November 10, 2021, 06:50:12 PM »
Shifter Sheehan chose Erasmus & Van Rooyen with our first two picks in the AFL website's mock draft.

Edit: Beat me to it, pmac  :thumbsup.


AFL website's first round Mock Draft with Callum Twomey & Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan making alternating selections:

Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/road-to-the-afl-draft/2021-mock-draft-cal-and-kevin-sheehan-go-pick-by-p

Twomey said they based their choices on each club's needs.

1. North - Jason Horne-Francis
2. Coll - Nick Daicos ............... (matching GWS's bid)
3. WB - Sam Darcy ................ (matching GWS's bid)
4. GWS - Josh Gibcus
5. GC - Finn Callaghan
6. Adel - Josh Rachele
7. Haw - Josh Ward
8. Freo - Ben Hobbs ......... Twomey said it's a tactical choice given Rich have the pick between Freo's two.
9. Rich - Neil Erasmus ....... Sheehan's choice. Went best remaining midfielder after Ward & Hobbs.
10. Freo - Jye Amiss
11. StK - Mac Andrew
12. WC - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
13. Ess - Matthew Johnson
14. Port - Josh Sinn
15. GWS - Josh Goater
16. Bris - Darcy Wilmot
17. Rich - Jacob Van Rooyen ...... Sheehan's choice again. Best swingman.
                                                 Starred in defence in first rep game then kicked 4 goals up forward in the last one.
18. GWS - Josh Fahey ............. (matching Sydney's bid)
19. Syd - Tom Brown
20. Melb - Blake Howes
21. Bris - Campbell Chesser

22. Freo - Corey Wagner (Sheehan) / Sam Butler (Twomey)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/687117/listen-who-goes-where-gurus-simulate-first-round-in-annual-mock-draft

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #543 on: November 11, 2021, 05:16:53 AM »

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

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#9 Neil Erasmus Profile

Height: 188cm
Weight: 80kg
D.O.B: 02-12-2003
Leagues: WAFL Colts

POSITION: Midfielder/Forward

SNAPSHOT: “A prolific tall ball winner who utilises his strength overhead to impact up forward, Erasmus is a prototypical goal kicking midfielder.”

Subiaco and Hale School product Neil Erasmus starred in the 2020 WAFL Colts Grand Final with a four-goal haul to put his name in lights, and hasn’t missed a beat since across multiple competitions. Erasmus finds the footy with ease when playing through the midfield as he balances his inside and outside work superbly, finding ways out of trouble with his evasion and clean hands. To go with this midfield craft, Erasmus is able to play as a target up forward, with his leading patterns and marking two traits which help him hurt the opposition in attack.

Strengths:
Accumulation
Consistency
Endurance
Overhead Marking
Scoreboard Impact
Leading Patterns

Improvements:
Kicking Consistency
Explosive Speed

After a standout 2020 WAFL Colts Grand Final performance, Erasmus continued to go from strength to strength in 2021, proving arguably the best player in the PSA season for Hale, the side he captained, and being a later inclusion to the AFL Academy squad which took on Geelong VFL. Erasmus was unsurprisingly involved in the WA Under 19 squad and performed well in the practice matches he participated in, before unfortunately missing out on championships proper against South Australia as his year was cut short by a corked quad.

As a midfielder, Erasmus is generally one of the main ball winners on the ground. Whether the target of the tap around a stoppage, winning it in a pack, or timing his run to receive it on the outside, Erasmus knows where to be to win the ball and almost commands it with his presence. A big strength of Erasmus’ once he wins the ball is his use by hand. Even in traffic or under a high amount of pressure, Erasmus generally spots out an option and handballs well, with his ability to keep his hands free in congestion a major part of that. How consistent Erasmus is with that accumulation, and his quality use by hand are impressive across all levels of competition, regularly getting above 30 disposals.

There aren’t many improvements that Erasmus needs to work on heading into the future, being a generally well rounded prospect. His kicking at times can be inconsistent, with his penetration and decision making generally sound but accuracy being something he can struggle with, particularly under pressure or on the run. His goal kicking accuracy had previously been a bit of a concern but is something he’s improved through the year, especially his set shots. Another area of improvement that would advance Erasmus’ all-round game is his explosive speed, which would help him create separation when leading more consistently or get away from opponents in the midfield more easily. At the moment, he is the type of player who covers good ground over time.

DRAFT PROJECTION: 6-12

SUMMARY:
With his effectiveness in the forward line as a strong marker with good leading patterns, Erasmus is one that should be able to play at AFL level early on for whichever club picks him up, and will be able to rotate through the midfield as he builds to a more permanent role through the guts. His endurance base and consistency bode well alongside his aerial tricks and scoreboard impact, all traits which have him firmly in top 10 contention.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/neil-erasmus/

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #544 on: November 11, 2021, 07:39:27 AM »
Think we will take Johnson. He has Richmond Man written all over him... Plays Richmond football.

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #545 on: November 11, 2021, 04:38:40 PM »
Port Adelaide fans will be licking their lips if Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s name is still on the board when their pick 12 rolls around in November's National Draft.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/11/11/hell-be-sensational-respected-footy-minds-see-huge-talent-in-nephew-of-power/

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“17 out of the 18 were on Zoom and Sydney were able to come to my house mid-year when we were out of lockdown,” Josh Goater said of the interview process.

Asked to name the clubs that have shown more interest, Goater was forthcoming.

“Essendon, Hawthorn, Sydney and GWS,” he revealed.

“Sydney twice that I’ve doubled up with, so there was four actually.”

Tim Watson took in some of Goater’s highlights and sees some similarities with 2008 Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney with the way he moves around the contest.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/11/11/the-four-clubs-who-have-doubled-up-their-interest-in-top-20-draft-hopeful/

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #546 on: November 11, 2021, 04:41:21 PM »
WHAT YOUR CLUB MUST TARGET IN THE 2021 NATIONAL DRAFT

Andrew Slevison
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11 November 2021




The Tigers need midfield quality and with a strong draft hand should be able to return to Punt Road from this year’s draft with a decent swag.

Northern Knights product Josh Ward, who according to AFL draft guru Cal Twomey possesses “good inside/outside balance”, appears nicely suited based on that assessment. He is a contested ball winner with good skills.

Ready-to-play on-baller Ben Hobbs (GWV Rebels) will be wanted by plenty of clubs early and would be a solid fit for Richmond. Could they strategise to move further up the draft board to secure a Ward or Hobbs who could go top 5 or 6?

Neil Erasmus (Subiaco), a damaging mid who can hit the scoreboard, should also be available in the range of their first pick.

Crafty small forward Josh Rachele (Murray Bushrangers) could be an option if the Tigers are keen on bolstering in attack.

Despite the signing of Robbie Tarrant, a promising key defender for the future could also be on their radar, but will they look for one early or hold off until later?

With five picks in the top 30, this looms as a vital draft for the Tigers.

Richmond’s picks: 7, 15, 26, 27, 28, 83.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/11/10/what-your-club-must-target-in-the-2021-national-draft/

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #547 on: November 11, 2021, 05:29:22 PM »
Callum Twomey on the AFL website's draft podcast:

* St Kilda's first pick? NWM, Sinn, Johnson or Gibcus/Andrew if they were to slip outside the top 10.

* North pick 20? Do they go tall Van rooyen or small Motlop, Butler, Howes (the latter will go around the 20 mark)

* Freo pick 19? Dependent on what they do at 6,8. Who doesn't say they may trade it? Otherwise Warner, Motlop (tied to their NGA) available at that range.

* Hawks' first pick? Johnson a wildcard. Ward, Hobbs. Shown interest in Andrew as well.

* Blayne O'Loughlin? Adel didn't name him as a NGA so open to all clubs. Moreso a rookie selection.

* Mature age players to look out for? Dean, Aleer (likely a 30s onwards selection).

* Can get to 35 names fairly easily but after that it's a bit of gamble. Expecting around 60 picks used.

https://www.afl.com.au/video/687260/draft-s-wildcard-pick-will-this-godfather-bid-for-his-gun-godson

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #548 on: November 11, 2021, 09:12:13 PM »
"Kaden Harbour. Richmond has been speaking to him. Could be a chance. Would need to come with a later pick."


Kaden Harbour
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State: Western Australia
Height: 178cm
Weight: 78kg
Date of Birth: 26/09/03

Small forward who is quick and agile with an impressive natural leap. At ground level he is a one-touch player whose second efforts and tackling are also strengths of his game. Has progressed to play a couple of reserves games this year after playing 13 matches at under-18s level where he averaged 12.2 disposals and kicked 17 goals. Was lively as a pressure forward for Western Australia in two of its wins over South Australia at under-19s level, averaging 9.5 disposals and 3.5 tackles. His slick 2.99 seconds for 20 metres at the NAB AFL Draft Combine in Perth rounded out his impressive athletic profile.


https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2021-draft-pool.1252517/post-72881784

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #549 on: November 11, 2021, 09:54:56 PM »
But I like the mohawk!  A for Atta-tood!     :thumbsup 
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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #550 on: November 12, 2021, 03:48:00 AM »
Would be a bonus if the Hawks overlooked Ward for Johnson at 7 (after bids). Potential for Ward to slip to us at 9. Mind you Twomey only said the Hawks had an interest in Johnson at 5. He seems to expect one of the Ward, Hobbs or Andrew to end up at Hawthorn.

Having a guess at the top 10:

1. North - Horne-Francis
2. Coll - Daicos (matched bid)
3. WB - Darcy (matched bid)
4. GWS - Andrew
5. GC - Callaghan
6. Adel - Rachele
7. Haw - Ward
8. Freo - Gibcus
9. Rich - Hobbs
10. Freo - Erasmus

Going further with the guess  :-\.

11. StK - Johnson
12. WC - Amiss
13. Ess - Wanganeen-Milera
14. Port - Draper
15. GWS - Owens (bid that can't be matched by St Kilda inside top 20)
16. Bris - Sinn
17. Rich - ?

I can't find any rumours at all about who we are looking at 17. Not even the type of player (mid, KP, etc)? Possibly available would be Van Rooyen, Goater, Sonsie, Wilmot, Butler?

A bid by us on Josh Fahey is a big chance at 17 and if GWS match then don't be surprised if we go for Tom Brown.  Very underrated by the internet but not by those in the know
Seems to have very good penetration with his kicking going by the highlights. He doesn't seem to kick the ball that hard but it travels a fair distance. So that would attract our recruiters as we seem to like having long kickers rebounding out of our backline (eg: Short, Balta).

Cat fans think he's heading to them at pick 22 (24 after bids). So he probably will be gone by our picks in the late 20s if we overlook him at 17.


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

Tom Brown profile

Height: 186cm
Weight: 71kg
D.O.B: 30-07-2003
Leagues: NAB League Boys

POSITION: Medium Defender

SNAPSHOT: "A smooth-moving half-back who reads the play well, and is a good decision maker by hand or foot, working hard in transition to provide drive out of the defensive 50."

Tom Brown is an athletic half-back from the Murray Bushrangers, who is the son of Geelong Cats' Paul, but not eligible for the father-son rule due to his father not reaching the 100-game minimum requirement. The clean running defender, who can also push up the ground and play off a wing, has some eye-catching outside traits, and nice footy smarts to-boot. His athletic abilities combined with his smarts and ability to read the play make him a natural outside player, with his strength and contested work areas to improve on.

STRENGTHS:

+ Speed
+ Athleticism
+ Rebounding
+ Footy smarts
+ Reading the play
+ Clean hands

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Contested work
- Strength

Brown has only managed to play the five NAB League Boys games this season in what has been an interrupted year for him like so many others, but he had back-to-back impressive outings picking up 20-plus disposals against the Geelong Falcons and Bendigo Pioneers, where his run and carry, and drive down the ground were ultra-impressive. He is often the player who will run to the outside of a stoppage to either receive the handball or grab the loose ball and take off, with his speed among the better players in the AFL Draft crop. Whilst naturally quick and also gifted with a nice vertical leap, it is his footy smarts that set him aside from his peers.

Most running half-backs will have the athletic traits down pat, but what separates Brown from the field is his footy smarts and reading of the play. He knows when to give and go, and when to hold up and switch play, as well as having the composure to size up options and relieve with a backwards handball, if his teammate has the best chance of advancing the ball forward. He has clean hands which helps him clunk intercept marks and take off, and he can have a real impact in transition down the ground. The other side of the coin with being prolific at this game style, is the contested work which could be improved.

Brown only weighed in at 71kg coming into the season, so naturally strength is an easy area where the Bushrangers talent can build and allow him to win more contested balls. He only averaged just over a tackle per game, but that was more his role rather than intent, with Brown still willing to aide his team defensively. Being an outside receiver or interceptor, Brown rarely goes into the coalface which makes sense given his body size and strengths, and it is likely he will settle as that outside running talent to really impact matches with his work down the ground. His kicking is generally pretty good, and whilst not elite, is still fairly penetrative, and he can use his left as well as his dominant right foot.

DRAFT RANGE: 20-40

SUMMARY:

Overall, Tom Brown is an exciting running talent who can provide that transitional play for a side, be it slotting in at half-back or on a wing. He knows how to win the ball in defence, rebound it out and switch play to the open side if required. He needs to build up his strength to be able to compete against stronger bodies, which is why Brown is suited to an outside or flank role. His footy smarts and reading of the play allow him to succeed in this role, and is the type of role he will be likely to play at the top level anyway.

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #551 on: November 12, 2021, 04:47:35 PM »
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There will be more coverage than ever this year with live shows Draft Night Countdown, Draft Night Live and Rookie Draft Live keeping you up-to-date during a massive week.

All the action kicks off from Monday, November 22 and you can check out all the details below.


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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #553 on: November 12, 2021, 08:52:48 PM »
Probably made up but here's a BF rumour doing the rounds:

Pick 2 & future 2nd to Hawthorn.
Pick 5 & future 1st to GWS.

Pick swap to be done on draft night.

GWS to select Andrew at 5 (7 after bids).

Presumably Hawthorn takes Callaghan at pick 2.

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Re: 2021 Draft thread
« Reply #554 on: November 13, 2021, 08:35:41 AM »
That future first from Hawthorn could easily be pick 1
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