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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #30 on: May 22, 2023, 08:38:57 PM »
Ben Ronke

Started his career like a house on fire.  24 goals in 18 games in his first season then went off the boil.

He is the type of player we need - goalkicking small forward (as well as a goal kicking tall forward).

Worth a look?

Yep if he's in form I'd be keen

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #31 on: May 22, 2023, 08:56:08 PM »
Beau Tedcastle if we go small forward  :shh

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #32 on: May 22, 2023, 09:05:22 PM »
Agree on Ben Ronke.

If we are finished for the year is look elsewhere tho
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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #33 on: May 23, 2023, 10:12:01 AM »
Maybe Narkle

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #34 on: May 23, 2023, 11:04:25 AM »
Retire Tarrant.

Get a tall forward and someone like Ronke.

Get games into the likes of Bauer, Bradtke and MSD picks.

Lynch still hurt, Gibcus too, and Jack needs a rest. Season is over so we need to give them a go.

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #35 on: May 23, 2023, 12:44:43 PM »
More MSD nominations:

Garrett McDonagh (Richmond VFL).

Quinton Narkle.

West Australian pair Robert Hansen jnr and Jack Buller.
Speedster Hansen jnr has received interest from a number of clubs in the lead-up to the mid-season intake and has nominated on a longer-term (18-month) contract through to the end of 2024.
Buller has lodged a short-term (six months) nomination as the 22-year-old key forward aims to land a rookie spot.

Will Elliott (son of cricketer, Matthew) - Key forward has overcome a knee injury that saw him overlooked at last year's draft and will undergo an AFL medical screening this week.

Ned Cahill (ex-Essendon)
Tom Hird (ex-Essendon)
Luke Parks (ex-Carlton, Carlton VFL)
Jack Madgen (ex-Collingwood, Adelaide SANFL)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/932415/ex-cat-wafl-duo-enter-mid-season-draft-pool

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #36 on: May 23, 2023, 12:58:42 PM »
Agree on retiring Tarrant, without knowing what his personality is like he left his club for a tilt of finals and one last pay day, it'd be against that if he was to retire early and rip up his contract as he left North who were only offering him 1 year deals. I can understand a situation like this where the player rides a contract out vs Grigg who gives up his spot for someone else.
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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #37 on: May 24, 2023, 12:00:39 AM »
The Bean  :shh
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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #38 on: May 24, 2023, 02:03:07 PM »
RICHMOND

Mid-Season Draft Latest: Small forward Jason Castagna’s surprise retirement earlier this year has opened up a list spot for the mid-season if the Tigers want to use one. A key defender could fill a short-term need, given the continuing injury issues of Robbie Tarrant (hip) and Josh Gibcus (hamstring). Three of Richmond’s VFL-listed players have all attracted interest and are sure to also be looked at by the Tigers, in versatile defender Mutaz El Nour, forward James Trezise and rebounding halfback Luke Teal.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2023-where-your-club-stands-for-midseason-and-end-of-year-drafts/news-story/9f905c1edc21eb7df9b91f13c7d393b3

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #39 on: May 24, 2023, 10:17:18 PM »
Seven VFL-listed Tigers have nominated for the MSD: Clohsey, El Nour, McDonagh, Street, Tedcastle, Teal & Trezise.


AFL mid-season draft 2023: See the full list of players who have nominated for next week’s event

Chris Cavanagh
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May 24, 2023 - 6:33PM


At least 183 players have nominated for next week’s AFL mid-season rookie draft, including 29 players who have asked for longer-term contracts if they are to be selected.

While nominations officially close on Wednesday, an updated list of early nominations was circulated to recruiters on Monday.

Players from state league competitions around the country have nominated, as well as some potential surprise packets from local competitions.

Eleven players are undergoing medical testing from the AFL in the lead up to the May 31 draft after attracting significant interest from clubs.

Those players are Clay Tucker (Eastern Ranges), Ethan Stanley (Box Hill), Flynn Riley (Northern Knights), Jack Buller (Claremont), Jaiden Hunter (Perth), James Trezise (Richmond VFL), Mutaz El Nour (Richmond VFL), Robert Hansen Jnr (Subiaco), Ryan Maric (Gippland Power), Rye Penny (Calder Cannons) and Will Elliott (Oakleigh Chargers).

Key forward Maric debuted for Box Hill’s VFL side on the weekend and is one of the players to have nominated for a longer 18-month minimum contract given he is shaping as a likely top-three pick.

Towering 204cm ruckman Tucker has requested a deal that will see him contracted until at least the end of 2024.

Other players to have nominated for longer-term deals include Richmond VFL defender Luke Teal and Frankston VFL midfielder Mitch Szybkowski, who were both expected to be selected in last year’s national draft but were overlooked.

Szybkowski trained with Essendon during pre-season in search of a pre-season Supplemental Selection Period spot, while Teal has impressed with the Tigers in the VFL as well as in two recent Young Guns games.

Tom Hird – the son of Essendon champion James – has also nominated for the mid-season draft as he seeks a second chance at AFL level after some good VFL form with Port Melbourne.

Former Essendon forward Brayden Ham, former Melbourne defender Marty Hore and former Geelong livewire Quinton Narkle are among other nominations.













https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/every-nominee-for-afl-midseason-draft/news-story/e55a2543a6366fca08ee888d6ca5470f

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #40 on: May 25, 2023, 02:33:00 PM »
AFL mid-season draft: Ethan Stanley’s surprise rise from Frankston YCW under 19s to Box Hill Hawks to draft prospect

The talk around the VFL is that a few AFL clubs are considering selecting the 19-year-old in the mid-season draft next Wednesday.

Their interest was evident from the AFL’s request for him to present for a medical.

Stanley, 188 centimetres and 83 kilograms, has played five games for the Hawks this season and also appeared in the Young Guns series.

Former coach Darren Murr on Ethan Stanley
“He has such a mix of attributes. He’s the most effortless, hard-running athlete you’ve ever seen who has this powerful step. He doesn’t use his speed a lot but when he goes, he goes. The other thing that stands out is that he’s always been able to kick the ball like it was a driver. His foot has always made that thumping sound which is pretty special. You don’t hear it too often. It’s exciting to see him doing well because he’s a good kid who has just kept plugging away.’’


https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-midseason-draft-ethan-stanleys-surprise-rise-from-frankston-ycw-under-19s-to-box-hill-hawks-to-draft-prospect/news-story/b1ef851345df167aab282d1efbd56518

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #41 on: May 26, 2023, 01:45:17 AM »
Seven VFL-listed Tigers have nominated for the MSD: Clohsey, El Nour, McDonagh, Street, Tedcastle, Teal & Trezise.
Brindley, May and Melville have also nominated.

So that now makes 10 VFL-listed Tigers.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/932885

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #42 on: May 26, 2023, 02:09:59 PM »
Richmond set to use two picks according to Blair Hartley
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1339368/smith-placed-on-inactive-list

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #43 on: May 26, 2023, 05:23:40 PM »
With West Coast, North Melbourne and Hawthorn holding the first three picks as it stands, Gabelich named who he expects to go to each club with those selections.

"If I was going one, two and three … I can't see Ryan Maric getting past West Coast on pick one, it's going to be an interesting one and he met with them earlier in the week,” Gabelich said.

“I think Clay Tucker the ruckman, he’s the one that probably goes (pick) two.

“Hawthorn at pick three, I think will take Ethan Stanley, so that’s how I see the first three picks going.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/25/first-three-picks-of-mid-season-draft-predicted-as-ex-afl-players-tipped-to/

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Re: Who should we target in the Midseason draft?
« Reply #44 on: May 26, 2023, 05:44:48 PM »
WHO ARE THE PLAYERS MOST LIKELY TO BE PICKED?

A total of 321 players have officially nominated for the mid-season draft. But clubs expect 12 to 13 players will be selected next Wednesday, which is well down on the 17 taken last year.

While recruiters have been hesitant to talk up this year’s mid-season draft class, one player has most of them excited: Ryan Maric.

The 193cm forward prospect from Gippsland Power is widely expected to be taken with the first selection in Wednesday’s draft — and, therefore, land at West Coast — after a dramatic surge since 2021.

Maric two years ago weighed 107kg and was playing country football for Drouin as a forward in the Gippsland League. He nominated for last year’s national draft but knew he was a slim chance of being picked up.

Now weighing 83kg, Maric has become the most sought-after mid-season prospect following an excellent start to his 2023 campaign, including a four-goal, 23-disposal display for Gippsland in Round 1 of the Coates Talent League, before an impressive VFL debut for Box Hill that saw him kick 2.2 from 15 disposals and eight marks. He also impressed as a defender earlier this month playing for the Young Guns against Vic Country, racking up 23 disposals, seven marks and eight rebound 50s while going at 76 per cent by foot.

Maric, who’s reportedly been interviewed by eight AFL clubs ahead of the mid-season draft, has excited recruiters with his efficient, natural kick and goal nous.

The 18-year-old is set to land at the Eagles, while Eastern Ranges’ 204cm ruckman Clay Tucker — the top ruck prospect of the mid-season draft class — could also be taken early.

Tucker has had a consistent season with the Ranges to date, showing good athleticism at stoppages and around the ground, while also drifting forward to kick two two-goal hauls.

Should the Kangaroos, who sit 17th on the ladder at the moment, put ruck Hamish Free on the inactive list, Tucker could be an option for them, although he’d be a long-term prospect rather than someone who could play straight away.

Tucker has been training with Hawthorn, while the Giants have also been linked to him.

Although the Hawks are keeping tabs on several prospects considering they could have two picks next week, including Ethan Stanley.

A 188cm wingman, Stanley has been under the Hawks’ nose all season as he’s been playing for the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL. And the Hawks have shown a tendency to pluck players out of their VFL program at this time of the year, taking Jai Newcombe in 2021 then James Blanck last year.

Hawthorn has also interviewed Northern Bullants defender Brandon Ryan — the cousin of All-Australian Docker Luke Ryan — who looms as a likely selection next week.

A 200cm forward that can also help in the ruck, Ryan has kicked 18.10 from seven VFL matches this season, including 5.2 from 17 disposals and 10 marks against Sydney last month.

“I’ll take absolutely anywhere to be honest,” Ryan told SEN of which club he’d like to go.

Claremont key forward Jack Buller, who stands at 199cm reportedly has strong interest from the two WA clubs, while he’s also been linked to St Kilda and Geelong.

Buller has kicked 8.6 and averaged 16.3 disposals and 8.8 marks from his four WAFL league games so far this season, while he also kicked one goal for the WA representative team against SA last weekend.

Buller and Subiaco’s Robert Hansen Jnr are considered the top two WAFL prospects. A lively 180cm forward with great goal nous, Hansen kicked three goals for Subiaco’s reserves side in Round 1 before playing five league matches. Fremantle has been most strongly linked to him, while Port Adelaide and Hawthorn also reportedly have interest.

Recruiters also see lots of AFL traits in 203cm Oakleigh Chargers big man Will Elliott – the son of former Australian Test cricketer Matthew Elliott — who’s finally had some continuity this season after a few injury-interrupted years. Elliott, who kicked one goal in the Young Guns’ two games earlier this month, has been training with the Box Hill Hawks, as well as Hawthorn’s AFL side, while he was recently invited to medical testing by the AFL ahead of the draft.

Other prospects to watch out for are Rye Penny (186cm, Calder Cannons) and Luke Teal (190cm, Richmond VFL).

Penny, a rebounding half-back, racked up 31 disposals against Northern Territory in the Coates Talent League before two solid outings for the Young Guns: 14 disposals against Vic Metro then 21 against Vic Country.

Teal, a mid-sized defender, was considered one of the unluckiest not to get picked up in last year‘s drafts. He finished with 32 touches, 12 contested possessions and eight marks (three contested) against Vic Country in a recent Young Guns game.

Two more players from the Tigers’ VFL list have attracted AFL interest: Mutaz El Nour and James Trezise.

El Nour was on the radar of AFL clubs 12 months ago when he was playing VFL footy with the Bullants but was ultimately overlooked. But the 192cm intercepting defender had a strong start to his 2023 campaign with Richmond before going down with an injury in late April.

Trezise (188cm) is a strong one-on-one player that’s improved his intercept ability as the season has gone on. He had a big game against Geelong’s VFL side a fortnight ago, finishing with 29 disposals, 10 marks, six rebound 50s and four tackles.

North Adelaide 191cm forward Noah Casalini, who won the best on ground medal for six-goal, 10-mark display in an Anzac Day victory over Norwood, is one of the SANFL’s best chances. Although he’s had a few quiet games since his six-goal haul.

There’s a host of ex-AFL players in line for lifelines too.

Luckless ex-Swan Sam Naismith is a good chance to get picked up after three knee reconstructions during his stint at Sydney. As reported by foxfooty.com.au earlier this month, Geelong has been heavily linked to Naismith, who’s become one of the VFL’s most dominant rucks at Port Melbourne this season, while Collingwood and Sydney have also been monitoring his progress. Naismith, whose Borough coincidentally face Geelong’s VFL side on Sunday, is averaging 15.1 disposals, 5.5 clearances, 3.6 tackles and 40.9 hit-outs per outing this VFL season.

The Swans, though, are more likely to look at a key defender — considering the McCartin brothers and Dane Rampe remain on their injury list — with ex-Demon and Blues utility Oscar McDonald the likely pick after a strong start to his 2023 VFL campaign with Williamstown averaging 16.8 disposals and 8.3 marks per game. Although rival clubs also linked the Swans to 194cm Lions VFL defender Harry Arnold and 197cm Northern Bullants backman Baker Smith, who’s averaging 18.0 disposals and 7.9 marks per outing.

McDonald’s Williamstown teammate Marty Hore — the former Melbourne defender — has also been in excellent VFL form, averaging 22.9 disposals and 10.6 marks from eight matches. He’s been linked to the Giants and the Western Bulldogs — although the Dogs also have interest in ex-Magpie Caleb Poulter, who’s averaged 18.1 disposals and 6.3 marks for the Bulldogs’ VFL side Footscray.

Other prospects

Former Geelong midfielder Quinton Narkle, who was overlooked by Richmond as an SSP recruit during the summer, is also in the mix for an AFL lifeline after booting 8.4 and averaging 19.6 disposals from eight games for Essendon’s VFL side. Clubs wouldn’t be surprised if the Bombers simply upgraded Narkle from their VFL list to their AFL list. Although the Bombers might do the same with Narkle’s teammate Jack Cleaver — a 188cm defender.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-mid-season-draft-2023-date-order-to-be-confirmed-full-nominees-list-news-updates-ryan-maric-sam-naismith/news-story/c6fb92fe4accd982fb09f6b57f0a6d11