2023 AFL Draft

[one-eyed]

The AFL has given Norf 3 end of first round picks.

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North Melbourne assistance package is as follows. Clubs have been briefed.
- End of first round pick this year
- Two end of first round picks in 2024 (can be reviewed next year)
- Two extra rookie list spots for 2024.
- No extra access to Ryley Sanders beyond standard NGA rules.

https://twitter.com/CalTwomey/status/1706171060989870508

[Francois Jackson]

Laughable

These joke of a club should receive nothing. It's their own mess.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Chris Scott is a champion for calling out the AFL.

[georgies31]

Worse then a circus 🎪 rewarding mediocre and poor management get out of your mess. Last year they use the pick to get a Freo reject on 5 years just like Polec before poor management.

[Knighter]

The AFL has given Norf 3 end of first round picks.

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North Melbourne assistance package is as follows. Clubs have been briefed.
- End of first round pick this year
- Two end of first round picks in 2024 (can be reviewed next year)
- Two extra rookie list spots for 2024.
- No extra access to Ryley Sanders beyond standard NGA rules.

https://twitter.com/CalTwomey/status/1706171060989870508

Disgusting

[Diocletian]

Laughable

These joke of a club should receive nothing. It's their own mess.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Chris Scott is a champion for calling out the AFL.

He's right but would he be saying it if his brother was still their coach? Also a bit rich talking about blatant manipulation coming from Geelong.

[WilliamPowell]

To think that the compo last year that they had to trade out they've got back this year but don't have to trade it out

A joke

[Diocletian]

To think that the compo last year that they had to trade out they've got back this year but don't have to trade it out

A joke

Like when Melbourne got fined 500k for being "not guilty" of tanking - then were given 3 mill,  more draft concessions and Paul Roos a few months later - why I'll never regard the '21 flag as legit.

[one-eyed]

A couple of phantom drafts/rankings from the BF draftee watchers:

September Top 50

1. Harley Reid
2. Jed Walter
3. Zane Duursma
4. Daniel Curtin
5. Colby McKercher
6. Connor O'Sullivan
7. Ollie Murphy
8. Ethan Read
9. Nate Caddy
10. Nick Watson
11. Darcy Wilson
12. Ryley Sanders
13. Jake Rogers
14. Caleb Windsor
15. James Leake
16. Riley Hardeman
17. Koltyn Tholstrup
18. Jordon Croft
19. Will McCabe
20. Archer Reid
21. Logan Morris
22. Mitch Edwards
23. Joel Freijah
24. Clay Hall
25. Harry Demattia
26. Will Green
27. Arie Shoenmaker
28. Ashton Moir
29. Charlie Edwards
30. Nathan Philactides
31. Tew Jiath
32. Luamon Lual
33. George Stevens
34. Jack Delean
35. Lance Collard
36. Archie Roberts
37. Billy Wilson
38. Kane McAuliffe
39. Angus Hastie
40. Kobe Shipp
41. Koen Sanchez
42. Oscar Ryan
43. Cooper Simpson
44. Will Graham
45. Phoenix Gothard
46. Taylor Goad
47. Will Patton
48. Harvey Johnstone
49. Zane Zakostelsky
50. Will Brown

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/pitb-2023-afl-national-draft.1357581/#post-81237933

[one-eyed]

n.b. This one was done just before the news about Norf's compo. So, it incorrectly assumed Norf would get another pick after their first pick rather than at the end of the first round this year. It also assumes the Bulldogs will trade and gain Gold Coast's first pick.

In any case, with all the academy and father-son bids, our first pick drops to pick 30. This phantom draft has Will Lorenz at #30.

Phantom Draft - Top 30

Pick 1 - WCE - Harley Reid
Pick 2 - GCS - Bid Jed Walter
Pick 3 - NM - Colby McKercher
Pick 4 - NM - Zane Duursma
Pick 5 - GCS - Bid Ethan Read
Pick 6 - HAW - Daniel Curtin
Pick 7 - WB - Nick Watson
Pick 8 - MELB - Ryley Sanders
Pick 9 - GWS - Connor O'Sullivan
Pick 10 - GEEL - Darcy Wilson
Pick 11 - GCS - Bid Jake Rogers
Pick 12 - ESS - Nate Caddy
Pick 13 - ADEL - Caleb Windsor
Pick 14 - WB - Harry Demattia
Pick 15 - HAW - Bid Will McCabe
Pick 16 - SYD - Mitch Edwards
Pick 17 - StK - James Leake
Pick 18 - MELB - Ollie Murphy
Pick 19 - NM - Archer Reid
Pick 20 - GWS - Charlie Edwards
Pick 21 - WB - Bid Jordan Croft
Pick 22 - CARL - Billy Wilson
Pick 23 - COLL - Jack Delean
Pick 24 - WCE - Riley Hardeman
Pick 25 - ADEL - Will Green
Pick 26 - FREM - Koltyn Tholstrup
Pick 27 - SYD - Koen Sanchez
Pick 28 - ADEL - Joel Freijah
Pick 29 - MELB - Harvey Johnston
Pick 30 - RICH - Will Lorenz

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/davo-27s-2023-draft-thread.1339841/page-35#post-81185796

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WILL LORENZ


2023 Stats: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/will-lorenz/

Oakleigh Chargers/Boroondara Hawks FC/Marcellin College
Date of Birth-19/02/05;
Height 186 cm;
Weight 70kg
NAB League Average Ranking Points: 116 points (2 games)

A lightly-built wingman or forward, Lorenz produced some eye-catching matches last year. In a Victorian Futures game against Queensland, he had 32 disposals and kicked three goals. He went on to feature for Team Murphy on the MCG on AFL Grand Final day last year and logged 24 disposals, nine marks and a goal to give a further indication of his undoubted potential. A left-footer who has good speed and a neat step through traffic, Lorenz had a disrupted summer due to injury but is now back on track. He played two of the first three games in the Coates Talent League, averaging 20 disposals (13 uncontested) and 6 score involvements. Lorenz is the grandson of former Hawthorn great Graham Arthur.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2023-kevin-sheehans-top-30-prospects-from-across-the-country/news-story/9732add92cc0655631aca6d64ad5fe3c

[MintOnLamb]

n.b. This one was done just before the news about Norf's compo. So, it incorrectly assumed Norf would get another pick after their first pick rather than at the end of the first round this year. It also assumes the Bulldogs will trade and gain Gold Coast's first pick.

In any case, with all the academy and father-son bids, our first pick drops to pick 30. This phantom draft has Will Lorenz at #30.

Phantom Draft - Top 30

Pick 1 - WCE - Harley Reid
Pick 2 - GCS - Bid Jed Walter
Pick 3 - NM - Colby McKercher
Pick 4 - NM - Zane Duursma
Pick 5 - GCS - Bid Ethan Read
Pick 6 - HAW - Daniel Curtin
Pick 7 - WB - Nick Watson
Pick 8 - MELB - Ryley Sanders
Pick 9 - GWS - Connor O'Sullivan
Pick 10 - GEEL - Darcy Wilson
Pick 11 - GCS - Bid Jake Rogers
Pick 12 - ESS - Nate Caddy
Pick 13 - ADEL - Caleb Windsor
Pick 14 - WB - Harry Demattia
Pick 15 - HAW - Bid Will McCabe
Pick 16 - SYD - Mitch Edwards
Pick 17 - StK - James Leake
Pick 18 - MELB - Ollie Murphy
Pick 19 - NM - Archer Reid
Pick 20 - GWS - Charlie Edwards
Pick 21 - WB - Bid Jordan Croft
Pick 22 - CARL - Billy Wilson
Pick 23 - COLL - Jack Delean
Pick 24 - WCE - Riley Hardeman
Pick 25 - ADEL - Will Green
Pick 26 - FREM - Koltyn Tholstrup
Pick 27 - SYD - Koen Sanchez
Pick 28 - ADEL - Joel Freijah
Pick 29 - MELB - Harvey Johnston
Pick 30 - RICH - Will Lorenz

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/davo-27s-2023-draft-thread.1339841/page-35#post-81185796

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WILL LORENZ


2023 Stats: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/will-lorenz/

Oakleigh Chargers/Boroondara Hawks FC/Marcellin College
Date of Birth-19/02/05;
Height 186 cm;
Weight 70kg
NAB League Average Ranking Points: 116 points (2 games)

A lightly-built wingman or forward, Lorenz produced some eye-catching matches last year. In a Victorian Futures game against Queensland, he had 32 disposals and kicked three goals. He went on to feature for Team Murphy on the MCG on AFL Grand Final day last year and logged 24 disposals, nine marks and a goal to give a further indication of his undoubted potential. A left-footer who has good speed and a neat step through traffic, Lorenz had a disrupted summer due to injury but is now back on track. He played two of the first three games in the Coates Talent League, averaging 20 disposals (13 uncontested) and 6 score involvements. Lorenz is the grandson of former Hawthorn great Graham Arthur.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2023-kevin-sheehans-top-30-prospects-from-across-the-country/news-story/9732add92cc0655631aca6d64ad5fe3c

Don’t understand our clubs obsession with lightweight left footers.
I think he looks like Aaron Fiora mk ll.

Good luck to the young fella

[Andyy]

n.b. This one was done just before the news about Norf's compo. So, it incorrectly assumed Norf would get another pick after their first pick rather than at the end of the first round this year. It also assumes the Bulldogs will trade and gain Gold Coast's first pick.

In any case, with all the academy and father-son bids, our first pick drops to pick 30. This phantom draft has Will Lorenz at #30.

Phantom Draft - Top 30

Pick 1 - WCE - Harley Reid
Pick 2 - GCS - Bid Jed Walter
Pick 3 - NM - Colby McKercher
Pick 4 - NM - Zane Duursma
Pick 5 - GCS - Bid Ethan Read
Pick 6 - HAW - Daniel Curtin
Pick 7 - WB - Nick Watson
Pick 8 - MELB - Ryley Sanders
Pick 9 - GWS - Connor O'Sullivan
Pick 10 - GEEL - Darcy Wilson
Pick 11 - GCS - Bid Jake Rogers
Pick 12 - ESS - Nate Caddy
Pick 13 - ADEL - Caleb Windsor
Pick 14 - WB - Harry Demattia
Pick 15 - HAW - Bid Will McCabe
Pick 16 - SYD - Mitch Edwards
Pick 17 - StK - James Leake
Pick 18 - MELB - Ollie Murphy
Pick 19 - NM - Archer Reid
Pick 20 - GWS - Charlie Edwards
Pick 21 - WB - Bid Jordan Croft
Pick 22 - CARL - Billy Wilson
Pick 23 - COLL - Jack Delean
Pick 24 - WCE - Riley Hardeman
Pick 25 - ADEL - Will Green
Pick 26 - FREM - Koltyn Tholstrup
Pick 27 - SYD - Koen Sanchez
Pick 28 - ADEL - Joel Freijah
Pick 29 - MELB - Harvey Johnston
Pick 30 - RICH - Will Lorenz

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/davo-27s-2023-draft-thread.1339841/page-35#post-81185796

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WILL LORENZ


2023 Stats: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/will-lorenz/

Oakleigh Chargers/Boroondara Hawks FC/Marcellin College
Date of Birth-19/02/05;
Height 186 cm;
Weight 70kg
NAB League Average Ranking Points: 116 points (2 games)

A lightly-built wingman or forward, Lorenz produced some eye-catching matches last year. In a Victorian Futures game against Queensland, he had 32 disposals and kicked three goals. He went on to feature for Team Murphy on the MCG on AFL Grand Final day last year and logged 24 disposals, nine marks and a goal to give a further indication of his undoubted potential. A left-footer who has good speed and a neat step through traffic, Lorenz had a disrupted summer due to injury but is now back on track. He played two of the first three games in the Coates Talent League, averaging 20 disposals (13 uncontested) and 6 score involvements. Lorenz is the grandson of former Hawthorn great Graham Arthur.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2023-kevin-sheehans-top-30-prospects-from-across-the-country/news-story/9732add92cc0655631aca6d64ad5fe3c

Don’t understand our clubs obsession with lightweight left footers.
I think he looks like Aaron Fiora mk ll.

Good luck to the young fella

To be fair it's a phantom draft, no the club showing interest, but when we have such a weak draft hand it's not like there's going to be quality KPFs available unless we get lucky with a Larkey or Mitchell.

[one-eyed]

WA TALL ON THE RISE

WEST Australian tall Zane Zakostelsky looms as a possible top-30 contender as clubs continue to scour the market for key-position options in this year's draft.

Zakostelsky was named best on ground in Claremont's under-18 colts Grand Final win over Perth last weekend, gathering 22 disposals and having 18 hitouts.

The 17-year-old has played as a ruckman at that level through this season but shapes as a key defensive option for AFL clubs given his 196cm frame.

Zakostelsky, who has a background in basketball and athletics, will next week test at the AFL Draft Combine in Melbourne, where he is expected to be a standout performer and further push his draft case.

His endurance and speed combination has impressed, having ran the 20-metre sprint in 2.85 seconds at WA's under-18 testing earlier this year. Some clubs believe he could break into the top 30 draftees by November given his attributes.

– Callum Twomey

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1042855

Another Noah Balta type?

[one-eyed]

This kid is rumoured to be going to train with us over preseason.

Liam George



Height: 182cm
Weight: 71kg
D.O.B: 05-10-2005
Position: Half-forward/Wing.
Club: Eastern Ranges/Mooroolbark

https://www.playhq.com/public/profile/dd8a7da4-f436-45b6-a74f-5f9990ba08fc/statistics

[Andyy]

Our type of player

Short

Skinny

[Andyy]

Reckon we could find a 2nd tier KPF who had a good year and maybe invite them?