ROOKIE & PRE-SEASON DRAFTS<\/p>\n
ROOKIE SELECTIONS:<\/p>\n
ADELAIDE \u2013 Callum Ah Chee, Mitchell Stevens
COLLINGWOOD \u2013 Thomas McGuane
FREMANTLE \u2013 Oskar Ainsworth, Marcus Krasnadamskis
GOLD COAST \u2013 Leon Kickett
HAWTHORN \u2013 Thomas Burton, Jasper Hay, Liam Hetherton
MELBOURNE \u2013 Kalani White
PORT ADELAIDE \u2013 Cody Curtin
RICHMOND \u2013 Louis Kellaway
ST KILDA \u2013 Zac Harding, Avery Thomas
WEST COAST \u2013 Koby Evans, Hunter Holmes
WESTERN BULLDOGS \u2013 Will Darcy<\/p>\n
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CATEGORY B ROOKIES:<\/p>\n
ADELAIDE \u2013 Indy Cotton
BRISBANE \u2013 Isaac Waller
FREMANTLE \u2013 Toby Whan, Ryda Luke
GEELONG \u2013 Ben Rongdit
SYDNEY \u2013 Noah Chamberlain, Kaiden McNamara
WEST COAST \u2013 Wes Walley<\/p>\n
CLUB-BY-CLUB BREAKDOWNS<\/p>\n
ADELAIDE CROWS<\/p>\n
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36 Senior
5 Rookie
2 Category B
2 National Picks\u00a0<\/p>\n
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List balance targets:
Centre Midfielder\/Wing 2
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Draft Selections:
Pick 17 \u2013 Jevan Phillipou
Pick 47 \u2013 Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier
Pre-Season \u2013 Callum Ah Chee
Rookie \u2013 Mitchell Stevens
Category B \u2013 Indy Cotton<\/p>\n
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Midfield depth was certainly an area to bolster with a wingman a possibility if the Crows wanted to throw Dan Curtin into the centre going forward. They could still do so with Phillipou and Oudshoorn-Bennier both having the tools required to play wing, though they have been selected as midfielders. Ah Chee will help the forward half to assist Luke Pedlar and Ben Keays while allowing Izak Rankine to bring his class into the midfield more often. Father-son hopeful Stevens will offer wing\/half back support and Cotton is a talented basketball convert at 194cm who was scouted by several clubs.<\/p>\n
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If not Phillipou at pick 17, then you have the likes of Harley Barker, Matthew LeRay and Cameron Nairn as good list fits \u2013 not just because they are South Australian. The Crows have plenty of pure inside midfielders so versatile midfielders and wingman with kicking skills should be the targets and all three fit the bill as potential wingman.<\/p>\n
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BRISBANE LIONS<\/p>\n
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36 Senior<\/p>\n
6 Rookie<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
3 National Picks\u00a0<\/p>\n
1 Rookie Upgrades\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 4 \u2013 Daniel Annable<\/p>\n
Pick 49 \u2013 Fergus McFadyen<\/p>\n
Pick 51 \u2013 Tyan Prindable<\/p>\n
Category B \u2013 Isaac Waller<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrade \u2013 Shadeau Brain, Bruce Reville<\/p>\n
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The Lions will be hoping an Annable bid doesn\u2019t come before pick four to avoid going into deficit, but regardless it would seem they won\u2019t select until late in the draft. There is a chance they take a player they really rated who has fallen, and in that case may forego brining in some academy players.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Who the Lions take from their academy will also be tough and they are likely to bring back any that missed to their VFL side next year. McFadyen has improved a lot from that very program and could be taken, and although I haven\u2019t selected Harrison Bridge here, he is still a very real option.<\/p>\n
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CARLTON BLUES<\/p>\n
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36 Senior\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Rookie<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
1 Rookie spot for train on<\/p>\n
3 National Picks\u00a0<\/p>\n
1 Rookie Upgrades\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Tall Defender\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 5 \u2013 Harry Dean<\/p>\n
Pick 28 \u2013 Archie Ludowyke<\/p>\n
Pick 34 \u2013 Jack Ison\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrade \u2013 Cooper Lord<\/p>\n
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The Dean bid will be a big talking point going into the draft with the Blues very likely receiving and making calls to other clubs in regard to their picks affected by potential bids. This scenario sees the Tigers bid on Dean which unfortunately takes up two early picks, while talented midfielder Ison is bid on by Melbourne with pick 34.<\/p>\n
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Charlie Curnow is obviously a huge hole to fill and the higher a bid Dean gets the lower value of pick comes in, which likely brings Carlton out of range for Schubert. Although, the likes of Marsh and Ludowyke could be available with the latter being taken here in what could be a real bargain given Ludowyke\u2019s early-season form had him in top 15 calculations.<\/p>\n
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There hasn\u2019t been an announcement on a rookie upgrade as of this article but I\u2019ll be going with Lord who has shown very promising signs. The Blues will likely leave their remaining rookie pick for a train-on player and for list balance I feel a second key forward should be considered. Small forwards have been a need from most supporters but using my list balance method Blues have already filled that area ahead of the draft.<\/p>\n
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COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES<\/p>\n
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36 Senior\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Rookies<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
4 National Picks<\/p>\n
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Centre Midfielder 2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tall Forward\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tall Defender\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 36 \u2013 Zac McCarthy<\/p>\n
Pick 41 \u2013 Blake Thredgold<\/p>\n
Pick 50 \u2013 Fred Rodriguez<\/p>\n
Pick 52 \u2013 Sam Swadling<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Thomas McGuane<\/p>\n
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The Magpies are in a good position a long as a McCarthy bid doesn\u2019t come a lot earlier than expected. Improving the midfield depth is key and getting Rodriguez and Swadling this late could be real bargains \u2013 both being WA teammates to boot. Thredgold might be unlikely to last this long but would be perfect as a developing tall defender able to play on talls and smalls. McGuane also gets to the Pies in this hypothetical, via the rookie list.<\/p>\n
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ESSENDON BOMBERS<\/p>\n
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36 Senior\u00a0<\/p>\n
6 Rookies<\/p>\n
1 Category B<\/p>\n
5 National Picks\u00a0<\/p>\n
2 Rookie Upgrades<\/p>\n
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4 Small\/General Forwards\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 9 \u2013 Sam Cumming<\/p>\n
Pick 10 \u2013 Dyson Sharp<\/p>\n
Pick 19 \u2013 Adam Sweid<\/p>\n
Pick 27 \u2013 Rory Wright<\/p>\n
Pick 29 \u2013 Hussein El Achkar<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrades \u2013 Jaxon Prior, Vigo Visentini<\/p>\n
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Obviously Cumming and Sharp will be midfield options going forward but any midfielders taken by Essendon are unlikely to be afforded much midfield time in their first year. Both have spent some time forward at SANFL League level, aiding that transition. Does Essendon potentially see Grlj as a forward option with his mix of speed\/endurance, or Farrow for some drive from half-back?<\/p>\n
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The Sweid bid is just about the worst possible scenario for Essendon so expect them to try and trade up or for a future pick if they feel a bid comes early. El Achkar likely gets a bid after their fifth pick but it might happen the following pick with the Bulldogs regardless, so I have taken him with the Bombers\u2019 final pick.<\/p>\n
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Wright\u2019s late-season form down back has seen his stocks rise and Essendon supporters wouldn\u2019t mind another Archie Roberts style of player. Thredgold could be another option here or maybe they go small again and look at Byrne.<\/p>\n
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FREMANTLE DOCKERS<\/p>\n
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36 Senior\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Rookies<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
1 Rookie spot for train on<\/p>\n
2 National Picks<\/p>\n
2 Rookie Upgraded<\/p>\n
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1 Centre Midfielder\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 21 \u2013 Latrelle Pickett<\/p>\n
Pick 46 \u2013 Talor Byrne<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Oskar Ainsworth, Marcus Krasnadamskis<\/p>\n
Category B \u2013 Toby Whan, Ryda Luke<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrades \u2013 Jeremy Sharp, Josh Draper<\/p>\n
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A quality centre midfielder \u2013 ideally one who can go forward \u2013 along with small\/general forwards were the top priority here for Freo. After bids on Sweid and Addinsall, it left only some small forwards I felt the best fits were Pickett and Byrne. Both bring a lot of excitement in different ways, although Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves would be another consideration for pick 21.<\/p>\n
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Having Whan get through the national draft would be a bonus and Luke provides even more forward depth. Ainsworth and Krasnadamskis both have strong upside and I have left a train-on spot which could be filled by any role really.<\/p>\n
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GEELONG CATS<\/p>\n
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38 Senior\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
4 Rookies<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
3 National Picks<\/p>\n
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3 Wingman<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 18 \u2013 Harley Barker<\/p>\n
Pick 38 \u2013 Hugo Mikunda<\/p>\n
Pick 44 \u2013 Jesse Mellor<\/p>\n
Category B \u2013 Ben Rongdit<\/p>\n
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Geelong is always an interesting case at the draft, known to take unknown players and make them stars. The Cats also tend to look local which I have done with both Mikunda and Mellor. They would obviously prefer Mellor make it past the national draft but his form would be hard to ignore for other clubs. A bid here at 44 would put Geelong into deficit, but I imagine moves will be made on the night to lessen the blow.<\/p>\n
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Hunter Holmes fits the bill as a wingman and it would be fitting to reunite him with his brother, so he could be an option rather than Mikunda at pick 38.<\/p>\n
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There is no rush at Geelong for a player like Barker who is coming off an ACL and he could be a real bargain as a potential elite wingman. I\u2019ve had to make some moves (like Mark O\u2019Connor to a more permanent backline position) to Geelong\u2019s list to allow for Mikunda to be selected on list balance, and although he plays mostly forward like Mellor, both have the ability to play wing. Versatility has always been a strength for Geelong and all three players here provide that.<\/p>\n
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GOLD COAST SUNS<\/p>\n
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37 Senior\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Rookie<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
5 National picks<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 2 \u2013 Zeke Uwland<\/p>\n
Pick 8 \u2013 Dylan Patterson<\/p>\n
Pick 20 \u2013 Beau Addinsall<\/p>\n
Pick 40 \u2013 Jai Murray<\/p>\n
Pick 45 \u2013 Koby Coulson<\/p>\n
Pre-Season \u2013 Leon Kickett<\/p>\n
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There will certainly be more pick swaps to come for Gold Coast in order to bring in the talent tied to their academy. They will be hoping Uwland and Patterson get slightly later bids, and if not Addinsall at 20 it could be Murray attracting that early interest instead. Meanwhile, Coulson might be a chance to make it through the draft.<\/p>\n
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Ideally the list balance gets resolved fairly easily with the academy talent coming in. Addinsall and Coulson will likely to play forward early, with Uwland likely on a wing, Murray a centre mid or half-back, and Patterson down back. Ben Hobbs has been linked to the Suns for a possible train-on spot or pre-season selection but I have them taking exciting talent, Kickett.<\/p>\n
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GWS GIANTS<\/p>\n
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38 Senior<\/p>\n
4 Rookie<\/p>\n
2 Cat B<\/p>\n
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Pick 14 \u2013 Oskar Taylor<\/p>\n
Pick 33 \u2013 Cameron Nairn<\/p>\n
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The Giants haven\u2019t left many spots open on the list and technically don\u2019t even need to take a second selection in the national draft, but if a player that can play a wing role like Nairn is available at pick 33 then it\u2019s perfect.<\/p>\n
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Originally I had two wings down for Giants but have moved Leake to a more permanent centre role to open up a defensive spot for Taylor, who is the type of player Giants really look for with his athletic ability.<\/p>\n
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HAWTHORN HAWKS<\/p>\n
List size 43 of 44<\/p>\n
37 Senior<\/p>\n
4 Rookies<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
1 Rookie spot for train on<\/p>\n
3 National Picks<\/p>\n
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Pick 13 \u2013 Josh Lindsay<\/p>\n
Pick 22 \u2013 Mitch Marsh<\/p>\n
Pick 53 \u2013 Riley Onley<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Liam Hetherton, Thomas Burton, Jasper Hay<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrade \u2013 James Blanck<\/p>\n
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Hawthorn has had great success with left-footed defenders in recent times and I see no reason to change a winning strategy, with Lindsay arguably being the best kick in the draft. Others to consider here are Farrow if he slides and Taylor, or maybe take Schubert and target other areas with the next pick.<\/p>\n
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A Jack Gunston successor in Marsh could be excellent value for hawks at pick 22 and Onley could be another bargain with the last pick in the draft. Burton provides more dash from the backline and Hetherton another tall forward target to allow Will McCabe to settle down back. Finally, Hay offers a more long-term defensive option, though there may potentially be a small forward preference instead.<\/p>\n
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MELBOURNE DEMONS<\/p>\n
36 Senior List<\/p>\n
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2 Category B<\/p>\n
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Pick 11 \u2013 Sam Grlj<\/p>\n
Pick 12 \u2013 Jacob Farrow<\/p>\n
Pick 35 \u2013 Oliver Greeves<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Kalani White<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgarde: Andy Moniz-Wakefield (B to A)<\/p>\n
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The Demons took two highly rated midfielders in Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay last year and may look to use them in the midfield more often next year. Maybe even Rivers gets a better run there, so are pure midfielders a real need? <\/p>\n
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I\u2019ve still taken Greeves with pick 35 but Grlj could really play anywhere for the Demons next year and Farrow could slot into Rivers\u2019 spot at half-back to allow Rivers to become a more full-time midfielder.<\/p>\n
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The Demons currently don\u2019t have a Category B spot available after signing Berry and keeping Mentha which leaves father-son White as a late pick or rookie selection.<\/p>\n
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NORTH MELBOURNE KANGAROOS<\/p>\n
38 Senior\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2 Small Defenders \u2013 Matthew LeRay\/Max Kondogiannis<\/p>\n
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Pick 25 \u2013 Matthew LeRay<\/p>\n
Pick 26 \u2013 Max Kondogiannis\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pick 43 \u2013 Jack Dalton<\/p>\n
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Plenty has been said about North Melbourne drafting too many midfielders but when you look at their list a bit closer they actually have less depth there than most clubs, especially for dedicated wingman. North seems to prefer having plenty of defensive depth on their list and could look to replenish that with LeRay and Kondogiannis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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LeRay spent most of his time on a wing this year but showed good signs late in the year as a defender, his strong kicking skills would be great for North. Dalton is a hard working midfielder who could also play as a small forward or wing is be a good option with pick 43 \u2013 there is no shortage of midfield\/wing options at that pick.<\/p>\n
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PORT ADELAIDE POWER<\/p>\n
36 Senior\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Rookies<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
1 Rookie spot for train on<\/p>\n
1 National Pick<\/p>\n
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Pick 38 \u2013 Zane Peucker<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Cody Curtin<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrades \u2013 Josh Lai, Tom Cochrane, Harrison Ramm<\/p>\n
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Port might not make any picks at all and upgrade another rookie, or leave a spot open for the pre-season draft. More small forwards should be looked at and Peucker has shown some promising signs this year. Being local is another bonus.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Another young key forward should be considered and Curtin fits the bill as a solid body with a strong endurance base. The added bonus of having his older brother in the same city to make the move down a bit easier is handy. Expect Port to also leave a spot open for a train-on option \u2013 potentially another small forward.<\/p>\n
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RICHMOND TIGERS<\/p>\n
Main list 43 of 44<\/p>\n
38 Senior<\/p>\n
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2 Category B<\/p>\n
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Tall Defenders 2- Xavier Taylor<\/p>\n
Centre Midfielder \u2013 Sullivan Robey<\/p>\n
Ruck\/Tall Forward \u2013 Louis Emmett<\/p>\n
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Pick 6\u00a0 \u2013 Sullivan Robey<\/p>\n
Pick 7 \u2013 Xavier Taylor<\/p>\n
Pick 37 \u2013 Louis Emmett<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Louis Kellaway<\/p>\n
Rookie upgrade \u2013 Seth Campbell<\/p>\n
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If not Eagles at pick two I can see Tigers going on a bidding spree with a few options who fit the list needs. The highest midfielder and tall defender left on my board were Taylor and Robey, and I didn\u2019t think twice for the Tigers here. There is discussion about whether Richmond need another player like Lalor but midfielders who can hit the scoreboard are a rare breed and often end up stars of the game.<\/p>\n
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If Duff-Tytler is available I can\u2019t see Tigers passing as he would make a great understudy for Nankervis, but could also end up a star key forward as well. A player like Emmett could also fit that bill and could be a real bargain down the line. Kellaway might get a bid but have him making it through the national draft and should provide handy midfield depth.<\/p>\n
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Main list 43 of 44<\/p>\n
37 Senior<\/p>\n
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Pick 42 \u2013 Kye Fincher<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Zac Harding, Avery Thomas<\/p>\n
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Fincher is a great list fit for the saints being able to play both down back and through the midfield but a bid at 42 would leave a slight points deficit. Another young ruck is likely to be taken either as a rookie or train-on option and another running defender wouldn\u2019t hurt and Thomas has showed plenty this year especially at the national championships.<\/p>\n
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St Kilda might try to trade up to take someone they rate and Fincher and go with 38 on the main list with a player like Emmett or Dalton maybe in the mix. After a strong trade and free agency period there I\u2019m sure the list management team are still looking to bring in quality young talent.<\/p>\n
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Main list 43 of 44<\/p>\n
36 Senior<\/p>\n
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Pick 23 \u2013 Harry Kyle<\/p>\n
Pick 24 \u2013 Lachlan Carmichael<\/p>\n
Pick 32 \u2013 Max King<\/p>\n
Category B \u2013 Noah Chamberlain, Kaiden McNamara<\/p>\n
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There isn\u2019t anything ruling the Swans out of getting a pick ahead of bids, but it would be very difficult and if they did I feel a key forward or midfielder would be looked at. Kyle, Carmichael, and King could all realistically get a bid in the top 30, if not higher, which would leave the Swans in deficit. Kyle and Carmichael I feel are more likely to be bid higher with many quality defenders being taken in the top 20.<\/p>\n
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Luckily all the academy players fit into the Swans\u2019 list needs in some way and if Chamberlain can fall outside the national draft it would be an added bonus. If the Swans leave a train-on spot I feel a midfielder will be high on the list.<\/p>\n
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Main list 47 of 48<\/p>\n
38 Senior<\/p>\n
2 Category B<\/p>\n
7 Rookies<\/p>\n
1 Rookie spot for train on<\/p>\n
4 National Picks<\/p>\n
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Tall\/Small Defender\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ruck\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pick 1 \u2013 Willem Duursma<\/p>\n
Pick 3 \u2013 Cooper Duff-Tytler\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pick 15 \u2013 Aidan Schubert<\/p>\n
Pick 30 \u2013 Tylah Williams<\/p>\n
Pick 39 \u2013 Charlie Banfield<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Hunter Holmes, Koby Evans<\/p>\n
Category B \u2013 Wes Walley<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrades \u2013 Ryan Maric, Tyrell Dewar<\/p>\n
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This was easily the hardest one to get right and the Eagles fans demand the best, so the pressure is on. Duursma and Duff-Tytler has long been a rumoured pair and for good reason \u2013 both have shown to be the standout talents in the open draft and their upside is also high. <\/p>\n
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If not Duff-Tytler I could see Taylor being a shock pick especially if Eagles do follow through on a bid on Dean, showing they really want a key defender, then having Taylor right there if they want him.<\/p>\n
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Pick 15 is another really hard one to pick as the Eagles need to cover plenty of different roles. If they take Taylor they could pair him with teammate Dovaston, or maybe a high upside talent in Barker. Bids for Williams and Banfield might not happen, but if any do then Williams likely goes the highest and I imagine the Eagles make some moves to not go into deficit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s been reported Eagles will only take four picks but if Banfield is bid on I would make sure to match as I feel he has AFL qualities either as a tall wingman or contested marking forward. Evans is a slight chance for a bid but more likely to make it through the rookie draft. West Coast only has one category B spot which is likely to be used on Walley.<\/p>\n
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WESTERN BULLDOGS<\/p>\n
37 Senior<\/p>\n
1 Cat B<\/p>\n
4 Rookie<\/p>\n
2 National Picks<\/p>\n
2 Rookie Upgrades<\/p>\n
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List balance targets\u00a0<\/p>\n
2 Small\/General Forwards<\/p>\n
1 Tall Forward<\/p>\n
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Draft Selections<\/p>\n
Pick 16 \u2013 Lachlan Dovaston<\/p>\n
Pick 31 \u2013 Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves<\/p>\n
Rookie \u2013 Will Darcy<\/p>\n
Rookie Upgrades \u2013 Oskar Baker, James O\u2019Donnell<\/p>\n
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Small forwards should be the aim of the game for the Dogs and Dovaston has clearly been the best performed throughout the year. If he isn\u2019t available maybe they look at Pickett or Phillipou. Cumming would also be a good option if he slid here.<\/p>\n
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The same conundrum will be at their next pick with Hibbins-Hargreaves potentially on the board although I feel he might be a wing long term. Byrne could be a real option here or even the hard working Dalton who could play that small forward role. Darcy could get a late bid which they can still match, though he could just as easily slide through to the rookie intake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ROOKIE & PRE-SEASON DRAFTS ROOKIE SELECTIONS: ADELAIDE \u2013 Callum Ah Chee, Mitchell StevensCOLLINGWOOD \u2013 Thomas McGuaneFREMANTLE \u2013 Oskar…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":266378,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[560],"tags":[638,64,63,55,639,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-266377","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-afl","8":"tag-afl","9":"tag-au","10":"tag-australia","11":"tag-australian-football-league","12":"tag-australianfootballleague","13":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}