Who should we target in the Midseason draft?

[one-eyed]

With Castagna retired and us having a fair few long-term injures, who should we target in the Midseason draft?

Can be a type or even name a state league player you like.

[Tiger Tragic]

We could have two picks.

One for Castagna and, if Tarrant can't get himself going by mid season, he may pull the pin like the Griggs and Caddy's have done etc.

If so, I would be looking at a KPF and a mid.

I have good chills about Archie May. 

[1965]

Is Richo available?

[the claw]

Probably too late to get a kpf the horse has bolted.

Still the two most obvious list deficiency's  is a mature key forward and bigger mids. You only have to look at the magoos to see the dearth of afl listed mids.

[Ricky]

Archie May back training this week after wrist fracture and surgery. Would be good to see him play this week if available.

[Ricky]

Apologies for the dumb question.....is the mid-season draft on 4th May this year. The AFL website isn't exactly forthcoming on dates, and/or criteria. Is it correct that selections are based on ladder positioned at the draft date.

[JP Tiger]

May the fourth huh?       

Somebody call Obiwan ...     

[Andyy]

I voted KPF.

Next option for me would be a mature ruck given that Nank is struggling, will be missing lots of footy, Ryan is still green and then there's basically nothing else other than the likes of Miller who should never be a full time ruck.

I think we are fine for inside mids - they just need time to work out how to play as a group IMO.

[one-eyed]

Luckless ruckman Sam Naismith is in contention to earn a mid-season draft lifeline less than a year after he was delisted by Sydney.

The injury-riddled big man was restricted to just two senior games in five seasons after three anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, but the 30-year has dominated in the VFL for Port Melbourne this year after “working his butt off”.

Putting his injury woes behind him, Naismith leads the competition for hit-outs (45 per game), hit-outs to advantage (13 per game) and is averaging 105 Champion Data ranking points across the first three matches.

It is understood four clubs have shown interest in the former Swan, who is viewed as a ready-made ruck replacement at 206cm and 108kg.

Collingwood and Richmond are among the clubs whose ruck stocks have been decimated, with 195cm forward Dan McStay leading the Magpies’ ruck division. Naismith recorded 66 hit-outs in round two up against Pies pre-season signing Oscar Steene.

The Tigers may be forced to turn to four-game tall Samson Ryan to lead them at stoppages in the short-term with Toby Nankervis and Ivan Soldo both sidelined.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/top-50-afl-draft-rankings-from-the-coates-league-after-round-3/news-story/6d04bf9fef9d1b94a28765ce90eb84bd

[mightytiges]

Apologies for the dumb question.....is the mid-season draft on 4th May this year. The AFL website isn't exactly forthcoming on dates, and/or criteria. Is it correct that selections are based on ladder positioned at the draft date.

Welcome to OER, Ricky. Yes, the MSD order is based on ladder positions at the time.

Last year it was after Round 11 (Wed, 1st June). So, if it's the same this year then it will on May 31st.

[Ricky]

Thank you Mightytiges

[Tigeritis™©®]

We need a mobile ruckman that can take a grab.

[one-eyed]

CLUBS will not be able to replace a retired player at the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft without a completed deed of release form, as the AFL tightens its inactive player rules.

The mid-season draft will be held on Wednesday, May 31, between rounds 11 and 12, with clubs again to make their selections via an online format and the draft to be conducted out of the AFL's Review Centre.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/907508/afl-tightens-inactive-player-rules-ahead-of-mid-season-draft

A season-ending ACL injury sustained to last year's first-round pick Darcy Jones will enable the Giants to create another list position, joining Essendon, Fremantle, Geelong, Hawthorn, Richmond and the Western Bulldogs with mid-season vacancies so far.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/902207/tiger-wants-more-draft-bolter-rising-port-hopeful-on-young-duo

[one-eyed]

Gippsland Power forward Ryan Maric has thrust himself into the eyes of clubs as a potential mid-season rookie draft pick.

The 193cm forward nominated for last year's national draft but was overlooked, making him eligible for the mid-season intake on Wednesday, May 31.

And his performances have made him a player being assessed by clubs, with the polished kicker booting four goals in the opening round of the Coates Talent League and last weekend kicking three goals for the Power against Bendigo.

He has scored eight goals in three games in the under-18 competition and been a presence for Gippsland.

Eastern Ranges ruckman Clay Tucker and Claremont 21-year-old tall forward Jack Buller are among the other potential mid-season hopes to have leapt into contention to start the year.

– Callum Twomey

https://www.afl.com.au/news/907670/port-eye-new-deal-for-young-gun-clubs-watch-future-picks-crow-to-wait

[one-eyed]

SANFL FORWARD ON THE MSD RADAR

Noah Casalini emerging as a potential option for clubs

Casalini has since garnered a host of interest among clubs with free list spots, continuing an impressive run of form by winning the Bob Quinn Medal for best on ground in North Adelaide's Anzac Day victory over Norwood.

The 21-year-old Casalini, who is a 191cm marking forward, kicked six goals from 18 disposals and 10 marks in a dominant display to further enhance his credentials as a potential mid-season pick-up.

Casalini was a former Swans Academy player and also has ties with the Giants – who have multiple mid-year picks – having spent last season on their VFL list before crossing to North Adelaide over the summer.

Highlights: https://www.afl.com.au/video/912908/sanfl-showreel-r3-noah-casalini-highlights

Season-ending ACL injuries to Georgiades and Greater Western Sydney utility Adam Kennedy over the last fortnight means there are now nine list vacancies among eight clubs, with the Giants the only team with two free spots.

Essendon, Fremantle, Geelong, the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn all kept list spots open after last year's draft period, with GWS (Kennedy and Darcy Jones), Port Adelaide (Georgiades) and Richmond (Jason Castagna) also having vacancies.

– Riley Beveridge

https://www.afl.com.au/news/913030/flag-dee-in-talks-eagle-to-wait-sanfl-gun-on-draft-radar