Jacob Konstanty and Charlie Clarke would also be in the mix along with medium goalkicker Brayden George. Profile: An outside midfielder and half-back flanker, Chesser does his best work taking on the game with his run and finding targets by foot. Mackenzie started his season with a bang for Sandringham and kept going at the same pace all the way through the year, right until the end. Assuming the role of the 14 list managers/recruiters, Peter Williams, Michael Alvaro and Declan Reeve selected pick-by-pick each of the clubs through to the end of the draft, and named others in contention. Of course, Sydney has already made its intentions clear in that its current picks are on the table, with a stronger 2023 hand in the Swans sights. Profile: A prolific accumulator, Jackson started 2021 on fire averaging 35 disposals over his first nine SANFL under-18 games. The listed picks below are under the official draft order supplied by the AFL and do not account for bids being made and the order changing, unlike the top 30 Phantom Draft. Hayes is the younger brother of Port Adelaide ruckman Sam. If not him? Height, Weight: 181cm, 76kg Thats where his improvement has come from, with Humphrey an explosive stepper on-ball, and viable marking option inside 50. Port Adelaide - Josh Sinn The Eagles moved down the order in the Trade Period to grab two picks within the top 12 and Ginbey would be a great result if he's still available at pick 9. Should the Kangaroos do so, and Brisbane duly match, Ashcroft would draw level with Sam Darcy as the earliest father-son selection in draft history. Sydney - Kai Lohmann The Eagles have put in some time on Burgiel and he shapes as a second-round selection. The obvious drawback is the facto George is currently recovering from an ACL tear, and will likely sit out his entire first year at the top level. Pick 1 (GWS GIANTS) Aaron CadmanKey Forward | 195cm | 91kg | 03/03/2004. AFL 2022 ESPN's full AFL phantom draft - every club, every pick - ESPN AFL Home Fixtures Scores Ladder Podcast Tipping Champions Brownlow The ESPN Footy Podcast AFL: Boring Blues,. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jakob Ryan, POS: DefenderHt 190cm, Wt 78kg, DOB 26/2/04From Norwood/South Australia. Geelong has been linked to Joe Richards but it appears unlikely he will get through to their second pick. Height, Weight: 186cm, 70kg If they hold where they are, Isaac Keeler could be worth considering at pick 37. Amiss has been a dead eye in front of goal with just 15 behinds and is a strong overhead mark who does his best work leading up at the football. The SEN.com.au team has held its own phantom draft of the first round, looking to fill the needs of each team. Height, Weight: 179cm, 88kg When asked to play a more defensively-oriented role he is also capable of restricting the impact of his opponents. What Essendon does at this pick will have a massive say on the rest of proceedings. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Cameron Mackenzie, POS: MidfielderHt 181cm, Wt 77kg, DOB 23/7/04From Geelong Falcons/Vic Country. He possesses great speed and agility, often running around opponents like they're traffic cones, while intercepting well and defensively holding his own. Sydney is another club in this range which will weigh up a bid, which looms as a considerable thorn in the side of Adelaides recruiting team. It seems more likely than not that Brisbane will be made to match two father-son bids within the first round, with Jaspa Fletcher being the second of them. The annual AFL Draft combine was on October 21 this year. Jacob Konstanty is another the Swans have done their work on in this range, while ruckman Harry Barnett has been linked to Sydney too. Bailey Humphrey would be in the mix as well but is not expected to get there, and they have done some late work on Elijah Hewett and also put time into Ollie Hollands. Midfielders Mitch Szybkowski and Billy Dowling are others who could be looked at deeper in the pool. Fremantle - Jye Amiss Height, Weight: 189cm, 75kg Rookie Me Central (formerly Draft Central) 2023. Picks: 11, 21, 39, 67, 75 (likely to use three selections). Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jhye Clark, POS: Midfielder/defenderHt 189cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 10/9/04From East Perth/Western Australia. GWS has looked at packaging two of its later first-round picks to move up the board, while pick No.15 (and No.19 as well) is on the trade table at the right price; they will look for a future first-rounder but have also had offers of a future second-round pick for 19. The Giants have watched Konstanty throughout the season and he would bring something different to their front half. In a special episode of Game Sense podcast, Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, AFLW Draft Editor Michael Alvaro and AFLW Draft analyst Declan Reeve, took over multiple sides without knowing what [], FOR AFL Draft fans, it is the equivalent of Christmas Day. There is a chance Hewett is still available by the Eagles' third pick. Brayden George and Josh Weddle would also be good fits if available, while Charlie Clarke is another Victorian who is seemingly willing to make the trip north. Profile: The nephew of Gold Coast's Joel Jeffrey, Fejo is a human highlight reel who breaks games open with his speed, agility and run. Melbourne - Jack Williams Brisbane is set to follow the Western Bulldogs' plan from last year, when they were matching a No.2 bid on Sam Darcy by doing a pick swap as the draft gates open on Monday night, likely with North Melbourne for more points. New posts Search forums. 53. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Download the app now. It looms as an exciting haul for the Giants either way. Richmond - Rhett Bazzo 2. The Crows traded out of the second round and bolstered their back-end points for a potential early bid on Michalanney. Profile: A talented and speedy small forward, Rankin possesses freakish agility and one-touch ground level capabilities. Pick 4 (North Melbourne) Harry SheezelMedium Forward | 185cm | 80kg | 13/10/2004. Pick 24 (Western Bulldogs) Olli HottonMidfielder/Forward | 181cm | 77kg | 06/09/2004. If not him? James Van Es and Hugh Davies are among the possible key backs who could be in the zone late in the draft where the Lions' third pick comes in, while versatile small Jed Hagan is another possibility, as is Hugh Bond if he gets through. Pick 13 (West Coast) Edward AllanUtility | 194cm | 83kg | 26/05/2004. 21. Darcy Jones has been looked at and plays a number of different positions, while the Saints have done their work on key forward Isaac Keeler. 2022 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn. St Kilda - Marcus Windhager (St Kilda Next-Generation Academy) - bid matched Profile: An athletic utility with the positional range to play forward, back or on a wing, Howes is a high leaping and strong marking prospect. With the inevitable bidding out of the way, North Melbourne is put on the clock again for the first of its two consecutive live picks. This is his final phantom draft of 2021, looking at every pick, bid and selection. Profile: The son of Daniel Motlop, Jesse like his father is a talented, one-touch, quick and composed crumbing forward with tricks around goal. Tall midfielder Henry Hustwaite also looms as a chance here as does the speedy Coby Burgiel, while the Hawks have been across Isaac Keeler's season and the key forward could be in the mix. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Darcy Jones, POS: MidfielderHt 185cm, Wt 85kg, DOB 27/5/04From Swan Districts/Western Australia. To put the cherry on top, he ticks the character box, too. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Weddle is a versatile defender whose athleticism makes him a player who should be able to take on a range of forwards. Profile: The son of Peter and younger brother of Trent, Jase is a classy utility who has enjoyed success both in the SANFL under-18s and at League level in a brief taste for Port Adelaide. He has been a game-breaker at stages throughout this season as another midfielder in the pool with strength, speed and an explosive streak. Given his rapid rate of improvement and mix of rare attributes, he is one of this draft's highest upside choices for the long term. He has attracted interest from the likes of West Coast and Geelong further up the order, as well as the Western Bulldogs and Sydney in this range. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Richmond has the latest draft start of any club and have to sit and wait until late in the third round before opening its account. Height, Weight: 186cm, 77kg Brayden George has been linked a little to the Swans given they hold two picks and he is set to miss next season with a knee injury, while Allies defender Tom McCallum could also be a possible option. It will make for a quiet opening night before they use their four picks on Tuesday, with a couple of their choices set to move in on draft night after Brisbane's picks in the 30s get wiped out through bids. The Giants have canvassed Cadman on his interest in going with the top pick as part of the process. After 12 months of speculating, watching, analysing and compiling, the day or in this case days is here. Justification: A ruck or key defender is in Fremantles midst, and despite the local talent on offer, McCallum is a highly athletic and versatile option who would be considered if available. Defender Luke Teal, who trained with the Tigers in the pre-season, could be on the board around this area and may be a consideration, while Tasmanian Seth Campbell (a medium forward) could also be a chance, with key defenders James Van Es and Tom McCallum likely to have been already snapped up by the time its the Tigers open their account. Adelaide - James Willis Justification: The Magpies would be jumping up and down if Ryan fell to this pick, given their interest in him much earlier and the fact many other clubs are courting him. [], THE STAGE is set for the 2020 AFL National Draft to get underway tomorrow night, poised to present one of the most unpredictable and even events in history. Stay on current site or go to US version. Hawthorn - Tyler Sonsie It is entirely possible that Brayden George slides into the second round, but many clubs within the first would be itching to get a talent like him through the door. Profile: In a draft lacking in the way of premier talls, Darcy is the standard of excellence with his long arms and reach, one grab contested marking, attack on the ball aerially, one-touch ground level skills and his speed and agility for someone his height. The 2021 AFL Draft is on our doorstep, and ESPN expert Chris Doerre has analysed all the possibilities to expand his phantom draft from the first pick to the very last. Profile: A dominant contested ball winner and tackler, Hobbs is one of the readiest to play midfielders in this draft. Some clubs had believed that one of Elijah Tsatas, Cam Mackenzie or Mattaes Phillipou could get through to this range, but that appears unlikely now. The National Draft returned to being a two day event in 2021, after being held on a single night in 2020. You must log in or register to post here. [], THE 2021 AFL regular season is done and dusted, meaning the indicative top 10 AFL Draft order has been confirmed. He blitzed the Draft Combine with his speed (2.93 seconds over 20 metres) and endurance (6:03 minutes in the 2km time trial) mix, which underlined his standing as a potential first-rounder. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Lewis Hayes, POS: Key defenderHt 192cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 15/9/04From Tasmania/Allies. Profile: Winning the MCC President's Medal for the AFL Academy's best player against Geelong's VFL side earlier in the year, Fahey has shown he is one of this year's most penetrating and damaging kicks in the pool. A standout around the stoppages and a player who does everything with intensity, Clark is a local (albeit a Collingwood fan) and the Cats have tracked him closely. A bolter into East Perths League side for Round 1, Ginbey originally cut his teeth as a defender capable of locking down and intercepting, but shone in midfield as his states MVP during the National Championships. The athletic Oakleigh Chargers defender has a powerful all-round game, capable of rising for clean intercepts before hitting the ground running with serious speed on the rebound. 59. It has been an unprecedented year in many aspects; with Victorian talents, who typically make up over half of the selected players, unable to take the field []. He kicked multiple goals in nine of 14 NAB League outings this season en route to 36 overall majors, and even showed his wares in midfield with two 30-plus disposal efforts. The Lions have already mobilised to ensure they have the resources to cover two potential first round bids, and know exactly what they are getting with Ashcroft. He averaged 22 disposals for Gippsland in the NAB League and has shown across the season that he can also drift forward and hit the scoreboard. Profile: An explosive midfielder and forward, Windhager is at his best bursting out of stoppages and hitting leading targets inside 50. The intrigue with Callaghan is his upside is elevated by his late growth spurt and high rate of improvement. North Melbourne - Jackson Archer (North Melbourne Father-Son) That being the case, it will come as a surprise to absolutely no one when they read out Aaron Cadmans name. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Height, Weight: 205cm, 97kg 45. Download the app now. Host and Chief Editor Peter Williams was joined by AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro, and Draft Analysts, Declan Reeve, Micah Hann and Ed Pascoe, as the crew put their recruiters hats on to simulate the 2021 AFL Draft. Jakob Ryan could be a contender if things go a certain way. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Brayden George, POS: Midfielder/forwardHt 175cm, Wt 63kg, DOB 3/4/04From Swan Districts/Western Australia. James Van Es as a key back could be around the mark of their second-round picks, as is the case with Max Gruzewski, and Lewis Hayes is a chance to be there too, while accumulating midfielder Jaxon Binns may also be a consideration. Another speedy half-back option is Kaleb Smith from East Fremantle, who averaged 24 disposals at colts level and made a strong late-season run at the draft. If not him? 60. While Hobbs lacks the kick, speed, athleticism and x-factor of a lot of other top prospects, he plays a consistent brand of football and impacts games with his ferocious attack on the ball and defensive effort. 32. Pick 2 (Brisbane) Will Ashcroft (bid matched)Midfielder | 181cm | 78kg | 06/05/2004. If not him? Carlton is a trade watch. Academy 2023 Next Generation Academy Draft Prospects. Profile: A late developer, Owens is a tall utility whose overall movement, courage, overhead marking and ball winning capabilities have caught the attention of recruiters. KANSAS CITY Four former Illini were drafted Thursday-Saturday during the 2023 NFL Draft. North Melbourne has built out from the midfield but Wardlaw would add another dimension to their group. If not him? Head to ESPN's Home of AFL He will have a delayed start to his pre-season after a recent stress reaction was found in his back, meaning he will have a couple of months rest. The Giants paid a big price to go up the draft board to get the No.1 selection for a reason, and it was Cadman. Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. We take you through each pick made across [], LAST night Rookie Me Centrals AFL Womens Draft experts took up the challenge of the club recruiters in the first Phantom Draft. Double your score if you play a Joker.Join the fun here . Geelong - Angus Sheldrick 12. Greater Western Sydney - Finn Callaghan Picks: 1, 15, 18, 19, 31, 57 (likely to use five selections). With a current game built around his physical strength, Conway will take time to develop his craft around the ground. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Get their margin from this week's game added to your score. North Melbourne - Brady Hough HERE is the Phantom Draft for 2022. Gold Coast - Charlie Constable As such an important event in the AFL landscape, there is much speculation about where each player is likely to fall before the draft. Profile: A high leaping athletic utility who has played his best football to date in defence, Goater is a capable intercept mark behind the ball who generates drive from defence with his run and carry. Picks: 14, 17, 42, 69, 80 (likely to use three selections). Phantom Draft Dinnaz 2023 Draft Compendium. North Melbourne - Jason Horne-Francis The Sandringham Dragons forward has been a reliable goalkicker in the NAB League for two seasons now, and translated his match-winning traits to the national stage in 2022. Knevitt starred at the draft combine -- particularly in the speed and endurance testing -- and finished the season in full flight, demonstrating his endurance, agility, high work rate and contested marking strengths. Plenty of clubs will be in for Lachlan Cowan at the end of the first round. Source: FOX SPORTS Ben Waterworth from Fox Sports @bjwaterworth November 28th, 2022 7:15 pm Hello and welcome to the 2022 Fox Footy AFL Phantom Draft! Profile: Starring for Geelong over the years in the VFL through the midfield, Constable has struggled to receive AFL opportunities due to the Cats' senior depth in that area. Jacob Konstanty and Olli Hotton are others who have been linked to the Bulldogs' selection. Brandon Marshall. Given his ties to St Kilda as a Next Generation Academy member, it would be no surprise to see Cameron Mackenzie end up in the red, white and black with pick 10. Clubs. The Pies have been interested in Fletcher, who will attend the opening night of the draft, but Brisbane has bolstered its draft points count to be ready to match the bids on Will Ashcroft and then Fletcher. Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Local Kaleb Smith could also be considered, wingman Caleb Mitchell could be worth a look late, while the Dockers have done work on former Melbourne and North Melbourne player Corey Wagner, who has starred in the VFL with Port Melbourne. Height, Weight: 196cm, 87kg While he is visibly quick, he is also hard at the ball and is a capable contested ball winning mid. . He has power and strength and is part of the group of players at the top of the draft pool with explosiveness. Height, Weight: 181cm, 76kg The wingman is lightly built but has speed as well as run and carry to his game. Pick 33 (Carlton) Jaiden MagorMidfielder/Forward | 184cm | 75kg | 16/02/2004. Rookie Me Central will be providing bucketloads of live [], THE 2021 AFL regular season is done and dusted, meaning the indicative top 10 AFL Draft order has been confirmed. Hollands is a Blues supporter and suits the clubs need for more outside midfielders, with his running capacity proving a massive selling point. The Eagles haven't just been set on WA talents Cam Mackenzie shapes as a real chance if things go a different way, as does Mattaes Phillipou. Reuben Ginbey has suitors further up the order, but was still available at pick nine and duly snapped up by the West Australian club, ahead of the likes of Jedd Busslinger, Elijah Hewett and Ed Allan. Height, Weight: 186cm, 76kg Carlton will sit and wait to see if a player slides through to its pick. Hell be a reliable asset having already cracked senior footy in South Australia. The selections the Giants start the draft with are unlikely to be what they end up with. Though the Bulldogs are well stocked from a young key position standpoint, Busslinger may be a best available choice despite missing much of his top-age year. Clubs are looking at this pick as one that could swap hands on draft night. Pick 34 (Fremantle) Tom McCallumTall Defender | 192cm | 82kg | 15/05/2004. Height, Weight: 190cm, 80kg Richmond - Jacob Van Rooyen He could do with some polish in his decision making, but has the kind of upside that clubs will jump at towards the back-end of the first round. Geelong - Leek Alleer This is AFL.com.au's predictions for how the first 30 picks could pan out, with club-by-club whispers for each team beyond the top 30 selections also included, as well as how many live picks are expected for each club. Clubs have been aware for some time that the Swans were looking to package their picks to get up the draft board and were also open to trading out first-rounders this season for the equivalent next year, if they can get the right deal. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. Profile: Awarded the Division 2 MVP at the 2019 AFL under-16 championships, Banks has been widely regarded as Tasmania's top prospect in this draft for several years now. A potential bargain. Profile: Hough is a hard-working midfielder who has displayed the versatility to play across all lines. If not him? Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Elijah Tsatas, POS: Forward/midfielderHt 186cm, Wt 86kg, DOB 11/9/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. The Cats travelled to Western Australia recently and caught up with Reuben Ginbey, while fellow WA talent Ed Allan has also been linked. Jerome Lawrence, the son of 1991 premiership player Stephen, hasn't been nominated under father-son rules but is another in the mix as a rookie for the Hawks. Profile: A high flying key defender, Gibcus is at his best when he backs himself to read the ball in flight and launches for intercept marks. Dont count Carlton out of live trading either, given the Blues history of dramatic draft moves. They'll be aggressive and have draft capital to spend given they have two first-rounders next year. If Jhye Clark is still on the board he would also be right in the mix. Picks: 5, 45, 68 (likely to use one selection). North traded back from No.1 for picks No.2 and 3 knowing they had their elite group in mind. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect George Wardlaw, POS: MidfielderHt 186cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 18/10/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. 40. Height, Weight: 176cm, 75kg Profile: Andrew is a light-bodied ruckman and long-term project player with good skills, mobility and a long reach who is likely to spend his early years developing as a key position player while he adds muscle to his light frame. Ed Allan and Hollands may also be on the radar here. AFL Debate Club: Is the umpire dissent rule worth keeping? Height, Weight: 188cm, 71kg Later on, midfielder Billy Dowling could be a shot to add to their on-ball group, with rebounding half-back Harvey Gallagher also a chance. If not him? If they hold their selections they are expected to use one pick after the first round, with a few options likely to be around the mark at No.42. It's all a little bit of luck as to who gets through at that part of the draft, but Richmond's recruiting team has been working on the back-end of the pool for some time given they had their eyes set on trading for Giants pair Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper from a long way out. His steep rise this year has seen him evolve from a tall wingman to a genuine spearhead, and his feats inside 50 have yielded many esteemed accolades in his top-age campaign, including the inaugural Rookie Me Central Medal. 54. What is breathtaking with Andrew is how high he leaps at centre bounces - often getting his waist above the head of rival rucks when he gets a clear jump at the ball and uses his soft hands to direct his taps to advantage. Pick 16 (Brisbane) Jaspa Fletcher (bid matched)Midfielder | 183cm | 76kg | 24/02/2004. 50. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Josh Weddle, POS: Small forwardHt 177cm, Wt 73kg, DOB 9/11/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. The Bombers could look to try to trade up before No.22 if Elijah Hewett is still available. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jaspa Fletcher, POS: DefenderHt 189cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 29/4/04From Glenelg/South Australia. The Bombers have fielded very strong interest for their pick No.4 and will continue to listen to offers up until the draft and on the night. West Australian Busslinger missed the second half of the year after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction mid-season but before that had shown his capacity to be an intercepting tall backman who reads the play well and enjoys chopping off forward forays. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Max Gruzewski, POS: RuckmanHt 202cm, Wt 97kg, DOB 22/1/04From West Adelaide/South Australia. He's got the 'could be anything' factor about him: he's tall, quick, athletic and versatile and has plenty of upside too. With his skills and explosive run, there is also future scope for Windhager to develop as a rebounding defender. The 195cm prospect can mark and lead and convert his shots, and he performed well when it mattered for Vic Metro at the championships, including a brilliant seven-goal game that thrust him into the top-10 conversation. Local talent is said to be a best case scenario for West Coast, and local talent is what the Eagles get in our version of this years draft.
