Jay Clarke's done a phantom. Can someone post who he had us taking please?
It's from 11-20. He has Goater going to us at our pick 17.
Jay Clark’s phantom draft: How picks 11-20 could fallJay Clark
HeraldSun
25 October 2021The teens are an intriguing spot in this year’s AFL Draft. From boom-or-bust prospects to the potential sliders, clubs see it differently. Here’s how it could all play out.
11. St Kilda: Neil Erasmus (Subiaco)188cm midfielder
The player: If this tall midfielder from Subiaco slips past Fremantle’s two picks, then the Saints won’t be able to call out his name quick enough. There is some Nat Fyfe in the way he can take a mark in the forward half and have a big impact through the middle with his size and clean hands. Initially shone as a forward but became a big-time ballwinner in the midfield this year. Reliable and hard-working.
The pick: Could easily see the Dockers snaring Erasmus as the local star midfield talent and Adam Cerra replacement. But he would tick all the boxes for the Saints who need some quality and size in a middle-of-the-road engine room. St Kilda has a lot riding on this year’s draft and Erasmus would be a dream addition for a club which is in the midst of a reset after loading up on mature-age talent in recent trade periods.
12. West Coast: Matthew Johnson (Subiaco)192cm midfielder
The player: Another tall midfielder who has drawn comparisons to Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury for his silkiness, evasiveness and class disposal. He is one of those players who seems to have time with the ball in hand and finds room in tight spaces. Johnson’s sidestep and fend-off are two of the weapons in a considerable trick bag. But while there is enormous upside, there has also been questions about consistency and intensity. Recruiters have challenged him on his tackling but he had nine of them in the curtain-raiser game on Grand Final day to answer the call.
The pick: Hard to know whether West Coast is a top-four or bottom-four team in 2022, given their form over the past two years. But the club knew in the trade period it had to keep its picks for this year’s draft to re-invest in some top young talent to help replenish an ageing squad. Ex-Blue Sam Petrevski-Seton, a former pick six, was basically a free hit in exchange for pick 52. Johnson is a high-end midfield talent who was best-on in the Grand Final day curtain-raiser, but not everyone is completely sold. Intriguing pick.
13. Essendon: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (Glenelg)187cm midfielder
The player: A weapon on the wing or pushing deeper forward, Wanganeen-Milera breaks the lines with his run and carry and is elite by foot. Simply, forwards’ eyes light up when the nephew of Essendon and Port Adelaide great Gavin Wanganeen is delivering the ball their way. It is why Wanganeen Milera is one of the most damaging outside midfielders available and could help finish off a midfield which already has some grunt power.
The pick: Essendon is in the market to go up the order in this year’s draft and has spoken with clubs about potential swap deals. They could be open to moving on a future second-round selection to help march up the order next month. The Bombers have an exciting young list and while Bobby Hill unsuccessfully tried to make his way to Tullamarine, they are clearly in the market for a speedy forward. Irving Mosquito also departed. Wanganeen-Milera is more of a midfielder but would be an exciting addition nonetheless.
14. Port Adelaide: Arlo Draper (South Adelaide)185cm midfielder/forward
The player: Arlo Draper is a classy and versatile playmaker who can add to the riches of young talent at the Power. Port’s recruiters deserve recognition for helping keep the club’s premiership window open with some recent hits and Draper is a classy ball user who can do some special things in the forward half, hitting difficult targets or impacting inside 50m. He’s a confident mark overhead which means he can play in different spots. The South Australian hurt his shoulder late in the year but it won’t be an ongoing concern.
The pick: The Power are in a decent position here as they look closely at several local talents including Wanganeen-Milera, Draper and Matthew Roberts. Port looks well-stocked for key forward targets with Mitch Georgiades, Todd Marshall and now Jeremy Finalyson, so there’s scope to target a versatile midfield type.
15. GWS: Tyler Sonsie (Eastern Ranges)
181cm midfielder
The player: Speedy midfielder likes to blow past his opponents and hit the scoreboard. He is classy on both sides of his body, clean by hand and can zip through bunches of players in the same manner as his one of his idols, Richmond premiership hero Trent Cotchin. He is likely to be a bigger threat on the outside earlier in his career and certainly has the versatility to be a dangerous player in the forward half. Was impressive for Box Hill in the VFL with 24 disposals and two goals. Has some elite traits with the ball.
The pick: GWS is in a strong position to manipulate the draft order to their advantage with picks two and this one. They would love ruckman Mac Andrew to fall this far and would snap him up here in a heartbeat if he happened to slide. With Bobby Hill potentially set to request a trade in 12 months’ time, Sonsie would be another nice addition if they’ve already taken Andrew or Finn Callaghan.
16. Brisbane: Jacob Van Rooyen (Claremont)194cm key defender/forward
The player: The versatile key position prospect has been likened to Essendon’s Michael Hurley for his ability to impact at both ends. Started in defence and kicked the matchwinning goal in the dying seconds for Western Australia against South Australia. In a draft which features a lot of midfield types, Van Rooyen is one of the top talls available. Overcame a bout of glandular fever but already has a strong frame and can work his opponents over.
The pick: The Lions could add to their key position stocks here and Van Rooyen has a future in the AFL at both ends. The Lions’ recruiters have done a fine job in recent years snaring, among others, Zac Bailey at pick 15 in 2017, and will like their options with two picks inside 20. Expect one of them to target a tall.
17. Richmond: Josh Goater (Calder Cannons)190cm midfielder/defender
The player: Quick and powerful midfielder has considerable x-factor and will be one of the most interesting selections of the draft. At 190cm, the big-bodied midfielder can explode out of the stoppage and use his leap to advantage anywhere around the ground. While he is still considered a raw prospect, recruiters believe he could pop up inside the first 10 picks considering the explosiveness and potential growth in his game. Could use him across half back for his burst and be a game breaker across wing or half forward.
The pick: This is Richmond’s strongest draft hand in a decade and if the Tigers nail the picks, it can really help re-charge the Tigers’ premiership prospects after a golden run. With multiple picks, they can take some risks and scouts think Goater is one of the biggest boom or bust prospects of this year’s pool. If they nabbed Rachelle and Goater with their first two picks, Tigers fans should get excited.
18. Sydney: Josh Sinn (Sandringham)186cm defender-midfielder
The player: Speedy half back is renowned for having one of the most deadly left-foot kicks in this year’s crop. His ability to turn defence into attack on the burst makes him one of the most eye-catching players in the first round, but the Sandringham product suffered a hamstring injury and has slid down clubs’ draft boards a little this year. Takes the game on in an aggressive manner and will be a huge asset with his flair on the counter-attack.
The pick: Sydney would ideally love a top key position prospect to help bolster the club’s defensive stocks but maybe they have something up their sleeves in the free agency market. Logan McDonald is an exciting key forward and Tom McCartin has blossomed into an All-Australian contender but depth in this area is a query. With Jordan Dawson gone, Sinn has some appeal here.
19. Melbourne: Matthew Roberts (South Adelaide)183cm midfielder/forward
The player: This ready-to-go midfielder has the kind of competitive edge the Demons built their premiership on. The hard-working left-footer with a penetrating kick and strong overhead mark has the versatility to play midfield-forward and looked comfortable this year playing SANFL seniors for South Adelaide. Looks like he could become a leader for his side and can be counted on whether he is winning a hard ball or on the end of a kick to the forward line.
The pick: The Demons’ midfield is already stacked so the club could go any way it wants to at this pick, but the reliable Roberts would be hard to pass up at this mark. The Demons have a well-balanced squad and after shooting the lights out with Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Bayley Fritsch, among many others, Roberts might just be the best talent available here. Jason Taylor has arguably the best recruiting record in the game and, after signing a four-year contract extension with the Demons, the club will be thrilled he remains in charge of the draft analysis.
20. Brisbane: Campbell Chesser (Sandringham Dragons)186cm defender/midfielder
The player: Former track star has a big motor and uses it to break the lines at either half back or on a the wing. The classy ball user is a link-up specialist and was All-Australian at under-16 level before a knee issue caused him some headaches at Sandringham. Can zigzag around his opponents if given licence to run and has impressed in club interviews. Briefly considered a future in athletics.
The pick: The Lions could do with an extra dose of pace and that is what Chesser would bring. There is a question mark over some of the Victorian prospects given how interrupted the past two seasons have been with COVID-19 restrictions but Chesser has been on recruiters’ radars for years. Impressive individual.
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