Who will the Giants draft?
The Giants are really well placed coming into the draft, as at least six of their academy players look like they could make the leap onto the big stage. The Giants do have a few list spots, but the issue is whether or not they will have the points to match all the bids. Pick […]
Who will the Pies take?
Collingwood goes into the draft with only a few picks. One of those will be used to upgrade Jack Frost, so the Pies are likely to only use picks 27 and 66. Pick 32 (originally 27) The big fish: Aidyn Johnson We haven’t had the chance to see much of Johnson through his injury battle, […]
Who will the Crows draft?
Adelaide has some interesting picks in this draft. Its first pick is high enough to potentially grab a star player who might slide, but picks 9 and 13 (which will slide down due to the academy picks) also might be on the verge of grabbing players who are that rung below. Pick 13 (Originally 9) […]
Winners from the AFL Combine
The AFL Draft Combine is done and dusted for another year. While many of the top prospects did not test with minor injury issues, there were a few guys who elevated their draft stocks. All the top ten results are listed at the bottom of the article. Winners Daniel Rioli Rioli had the most to […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben McKay
Ben McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200cm Weight: 91kg Position: Key defender/forward Strengths: Contested marking, strength, agility, versatility Weaknesses: Offensive game, kicking, positioning, disposal efficiency Player comparison: Cale Hooker First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Average Speed: Average Ben McKay is an interesting draft prospect. He’s come from nowhere this year […]
2015 Draft Profile: Harry McKay
Harry McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Speed, athleticism, defensive pressure, marking Weaknesses: Kicking, consistency, impact Player comparison: Drew Petrie First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Poor Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Above average Harry McKay is an athletic key forward who shows plenty of glimpses […]
2015 Draft Profile: Darcy Parish
Darcy Parish (Geelong Falcons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfielder Draft range: Top five Strengths: Kicking, never slows down, decision making, hurt factor Weaknesses: Lack of size, defensive efforts, scoreboard impact Player comparison: Lachie Whitfield First year impact: Rising Star nominee Kicking: Elite Marking: Average Endurance: Excellent Speed: Above average Darcy Parish is a classy outside midfielder, who […]
The curious case of Charlie Curnow
Charlie Curnow is going to cause some serious headaches for recruiters come draft day. The 191 centimetre forward/midfielder missed the entirety of the Under 18s National Championships with a knee problem, but has returned to the TAC Cup in solid form. Curnow is a strong chance to bolt into the top five, according to several of […]
2015 Draft Profile: Wayne Milera
Wayne Milera Club: Central Districts Height: 185 cm Weight: 76 kg Position: Outside midfielder/half forward Strengths: Evasion, distribution by hand, composure, poise, spacial awareness, vision, cleanliness at ground level Weaknesses: Physicality, strength over the ball, accumulation, scoreboard impact when forward, pure line-breaking Player comparison: Murray Newman (better version) First year impact: Minimal. Might play a […]
State leagues junior football wrap – July 18/19
SANFL: In the SANFL seniors Kyle Presbury continued to impress for Central Districts with 12 touches and a goal, while on the other side, Will Snelling worked hard all day for 27 touches and six clearances. Aaron Francis also had 10 disposals and five marks, popping up for two goals when swung forward. Jack Agostino was […]
