2023 AFL Draft

[Diocletian]

Pfft...it's Reid and the rest....just gonna end up getting another bunch of of useless skinny flankers and the next generation of list cloggers anyway, shame the rules force us to draft players - should be allowed pass on all our picks and just avoid this year's crapfest altogether #spudfarm

[Andyy]

Larkey says hello haha.

But yeah let's be honest it's the clubs fault. So many HBFs and none of them are worth trading out bar Short which I wouldn't do.

[mightytiges]

Gold Coast's pick 24 is receiving interest from rivals, especially with the Suns potentially needing more draft points in order to attain their academy-linked draft prospects

@CalTwomey via @gettable_afl

https://twitter.com/AFLTradeHub/status/1717039799377498126

Not likely to happen given our picks, but to try this, we would have to offer up both picks 29 + 41 for pick 24 and then see if we could get a future pick in return as the Suns would gain 280 pts. The Suns have Brisbane's future 2nd, Essendon future 3rd and their own future 3rd rounder. It would enable us to load up to target next year's draft.

[Knighter]

Gold Coast's pick 24 is receiving interest from rivals, especially with the Suns potentially needing more draft points in order to attain their academy-linked draft prospects

@CalTwomey via @gettable_afl

https://twitter.com/AFLTradeHub/status/1717039799377498126

Not likely to happen given our picks, but to try this, we would have to offer up both picks 29 + 41 for pick 24 and then see if we could get a future pick in return as the Suns would gain 280 pts. The Suns have Brisbane's future 2nd, Essendon future 3rd and their own future 3rd rounder. It would enable us to load up to target next year's draft.

Smart move - we should defiantly do this and try and grab Brisbanes F2

[lamington]

I say we roll the dice and try and snag the next larkey or Mitchell Lewis as echoed by others in this thread

[one-eyed]

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/pmbangers-2023-draft-thread.1348092/post-81582888

Archer Reid

Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBMnur7BLU0

Height: 203cm
Weight: 94kg
D.O.B: 19-09-2005
Leagues: AFL U18 Championships, Coates Talent League Boys



SNAPSHOT: “A highly mobile forward target, Archer Reid is difficult to stop on the lead and clean below his knees at 203cm.”

Archer Reid came into the 2023 season as one of the most highly touted tall talents, and while he didn’t quite hit the heights of a promising bottom-aged campaign this year, arguably remains among the top 25 prospects. There’s a lot to be said about Reid’s perseverance after he fought back from early form struggles and gradually found his feet, stringing together a purple patch in the middle of the Talent League season. A return of 11 goals over the course of just three games served as a reminder of his significant potential.

The 203cm brother of Zach Reid is the third of his siblings to graduate through the Gippsland Power pathway, earning plenty of plaudits and representative honours along the way. He turned out for Vic Country over two Under 18 National Championships and was a member of this year’s AFL Academy, playing against VFL opposition in two showcase games. He’s a prospect with a wide draft range, but more than enough fans to get him a chance at the next level. Once in the system, he could thrive.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/archer-reid/

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Cooper Simpson

Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0rSZckYAQ

Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELHdBpjiilM

Height: 181cm
Weight: 79kg
D.O.B: 13-02-2005
Leagues: AFL U18 Championships, Coates Talent League Boys



SNAPSHOT: “Cooper Simpson is a clean and quick midfielder who hits the scoreboard and has noted leadership qualities.”

There was plenty of promise surrounding Cooper Simpson coming into his draft year, having produced a sparkling bottom-aged campaign. The Dandenong Stingrays star was part of the region’s side which made the 2022 Coates Talent League Grand Final, playing 14 games and quickly graduating from forward to midfielder.

He duly earned a spot in the 2023 AFL Academy and was named co-captain of the Stingrays alongside Harry DeMattia. Representative honours followed, though Simpson’s National Championship campaign was cut short after sustaining a nasty corked thigh in Vic Country’s opening game.

That wasn’t before an opportunity with Casey Demons in the VFL though, where Simpson debuted in Round 5. He returned from injury late in the year for Dandenong, recapturing some of his best form and earning a National Draft Combine invite.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/cooper-simpson/

Murray Bushrangers’ Darcy Wilson said: “I think Cooper Simpson. He gets talked about a little, but he missed out on the national carnival, which probably didn’t help him. He’s such a professional and if I had an early pick, I think I’d take him. He played some very good footy last year, as well as this year when he hasn’t been injured. His footy IQ is pretty high, he makes good decisions with ball in hand and then he’s pretty good with his running ability and he‘s quick.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft/afl-draft-2023-news-prospects-nominate-bolters-james-leake-arie-schoenmaker-ashton-moir-charlie-edwards-rankings-order-date/news-story/eb73c87b18ab64d148ca14f026a584e1

[Tiger Tragic]

If we could come out of the draft with Archer Reid and Cooper Simpson, I would be very happy considering our position.

[one-eyed]

Clubs have to use at least three picks at the national draft, however that number can include upgraded players from their rookie lists.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1057418/up-to-12-clubs-set-to-upgrade-rookies-ahead-of-draft-robbie-fox-mason-wood-nathan-murray

So presumably given Miller's upgrade, we will have two picks in the national draft.

[one-eyed]

Another rumour doing the rounds is that we are also interested in Kane McAuliffe.


Kane McAuliffe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIWuRRqlmFQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lu6WB4WgHU

Height: 187cm
Weight: 86kg
D.O.B: 01-03-2005
Leagues: AFL U18 Championships

SNAPSHOT: “An enforcer on the inside, Kane McAuliffe does plenty of grunt work through midfield and has a deceptively powerful athletic profile.”

Coming into his top-age year as one of South Australia’s most highly touted prospects, Kane McAuliffe proved an integral part of the state’s Under 18 side. The Port Augusta product came through the ranks at North Adelaide and progressed nicely since opting to board at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide, taking out the James Goss Medal for his school football dominance in 2021. He went on to have success with the Roosters and played in the losing 2022 SANFL Under 18 Grand Final, before being selected in the annual Under 17 Futures showcase.

This year, McAuliffe turned out six times in the junior grade and also broke through for a senior berth at Reserves level, playing seven games for North who fell short of finals in each competition. Some of his best form was observed at the Under 18 National Championships, where McAuliffe brought bull-like intensity to the midfield battle and set a consistent tone in what was otherwise a struggling side. He capped off his campaign by tearing up the National Draft Combine, achieving top five results in three of the five testing events to demonstrate his explosive streak.



https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/kane-mcauliffe/

North Adelaide utility Kane McAuliffe has shown his impressive athleticism in front of recruiting staff at the 2023 AFL Draft Combine.

Despite battling injuries at times throughout the year, McAuliffe placed in the top ten in three of the physical tests at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, highlighting his well-rounded athletic base.

McAuliffe’s power and speed shone through in the 20m sprint, where he was the fastest South Australian and fifth quickest overall with a time of 2.930 seconds.

Earlier in the combine he was the first Croweater across the line in the 2km time trial, finishing in six minutes and 26 seconds.

The Rooster also featured among the top players in the country in both the running and standing vertical jumps tests, with heights of 95cm and 77cm respectively.

https://sanfl.com.au/league/news/2023-afl-draft-combine-wrap/

[one-eyed]

Sam Clohesy is firmly in the sights of multiple AFL clubs.

The 20-year-old rebounding defender from Werribee could now be an early second-round pick in next month’s national draft.

@chriscavanagh1 via @heraldsunsport

https://twitter.com/AFLTradeHub/status/1717786794576715811

[one-eyed]

Accordingly to multiple inside sources, George Stevens could be on his way to Adelaide.

Adelaide won’t select Stevens with their first pick being 10, but the expectation is that currently pick 14 or 20 will be used on Stevens.

Potential massive blow, easily our number 1 target.

leaves a massive question on who we target.

Archer Reid should be off the board by our pick as well, so that leaves us with a massive hole, do we pounce on bolters like Riley Weatherill or go with Logan Morris, or go on a route change and pursue a X-Factor type player?

https://twitter.com/jamesdevennn/status/1718181726827274531

[Diocletian]

Hartley & co. to go for the magic beans that are just string beans and mung beans as usual....

[one-eyed]

Van Rooyen's younger brother is in this draft.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/10/28/the-brother-of-demons-forward-receiving-draft-interest-from-interstate-clubs/

[Andyy]

Take a punt tiges.

Might help lure JVR one day too.

[one-eyed]

Another phantom draft from another BF draftee watcher:


Pick 31, Richmond
Phoenix Gothard
Small Forward 178cm/72kg
Age: 18 (September 7, 2005)
Allies | Murray Bushrangers
Plays like: Lincoln McCarthy
Profile: Crafty and creative little forward whose speed forward of centre is a force

Rationale: With no first round selection, the Tigers need to make the most of their selections and take the best available. At this stage it’s Gothard who projects to be better than any small forward currently getting games at Tiger land. His skill and pressure will be loved at Punt Road, and he is a reliable goal kicker too.


Pick 42, Richmond
Logan Morris
Key Forward 191cm/90kg
Age: 18 (October 5, 2005)
VIC Metro | Western Jets
Plays like: Brody Mihocek
Profile: Tough contested marking forward with a great set shot routine

Rationale: Should he last this long, he won’t drift much further. Morris albeit a touch undersized for a true key forward, has clean strong hands and a great kick for goal. A great fit for the Tigers.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/adzys-2023-phantom-two-rounds-so-far.1374040/