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CibbuanoAFL Central Mock Draft Picks 1 - 20
November 18th 2007 02:12
Pick #01 - Carlton Matthew Kreuzer Northern Knights Ruck
Carlton have already committed to this big fella. Is extremely athletic and gives it his all. He won pretty much every award in the TAC cup this year. Carlton ruck stocks are low and he will add some quality to a growing midfield of superstars. Can kick goals, as shown by his 6 goal haul in one TAC cup game. Only missed one training session for the year so he can play through injury very well. Just needs to work more now on his over head marking
Pick #02 - Richmond Trent Cotchin Northern Knights Midfield
Quality midfielder and something the Richmond are after. The pressure will be on Miller and his crew to get a gem from this pick with recent lower pick failings. One thing they wont want to do is make the same mistake they did a few years ago by taking Tambling over Franklin. This pressure should be enough to see them take Cotchin. He has great balance and awareness and he reads the game very well for a 18 year old. Despite being a bottom age player this year he was a vice captain, so his leadership skills are also very good.
Pick #03 West Coast Rhys Palmer East Fremantle Midfield
Many people would have thought Morton would be snapped up by the eagles. However I the loss of Judd will see them take a quality midfielder in Palmer. He played senior football all year, where his excellent disposal by foot was on show. A big bonus for him is his endurance so he can spend longer periods in the midfield.
Pick #04 Melbourne Cale Morton Claremont Tall Forward
Spent a lot of time playing for his school, however had a fantastic championship. Really athletic for a tall bloke. May turn into a tall midfielder however he can go either forward or back. The demons would love some versatility in their team and Morton will be the perfect fit.
Pick #05 - Bulldogs Lachie Henderson Geelong Falcons Tall Forward
The dogs are on a mission to boost their tall stocks and Henderson looks like the player they will go for. He is fantastic in pack situations, and is mobile around the ground. He broke his leg and missed a lot of footy this year, however many people liken him to a young Matthew Pavlich.
Pick #06 Essendon Brad Ebert Port Adelaide Midfield
Didnt take him long to settle into senior football after starting the year in the reserves. Played mostly up forward but will turn into a midfielder with some pre seasons. Very good around the ground and has great endurance. Essendon will love a player like him after recent retirements and delistings.
Pick #07 - Fremantle Alex Rance Swan Districts Tall back
The Dockers will be looking for another tall defender to develop in their squad. They seem to lack a real quality Tall defender, something Rance is. Got selected as an All-Australian after playing most of the year in the Colts. Has great speed for a big man.
Pick #08 Brisbane David Myers Perth Tall Back
One main weakness the Lions have is a lack of tall defenders. He is athletic enough to play in the midfield. He carries the ball well and has a racking left foot. Has a real confidence about the way he plays which will see him slip into senior football pretty easily
Pick #09 St Kilda Ben McEvoy Murray Bushrangers Ruck
The Saints will want another tall to add to their list. With an ageing ruck stock, McEvoy seems like the perfect fit. Can play either end and has been equally as good in each position he plays. The saints will want him to turn into a ruckman so he can replace King and relieve Kosi.
Pick #10 Adelaide Chris Masten East Fremantle Midfield
Adelaide with the loss of the Roo will be looking for a quality onballer to join their brigade. Has slipped into senior football well and has played a lot of representative football. Can really take games by the scruff of the neck with his good disposal and his work around the packs.
Pick #11 Sydney Tayte Pears East Peth Tall Defender
Sydney will be after a tall defender as their backs start to kick on in age. Was unlucky not to make the All-Australian side. He will be settled into travelling after spending most of the season coming down from the county to play for East Perth.
Pick #12 - Hawthorn Tom Collier Lauderdale Tall Back
Tall defenders seem the order of the year, and the Hawks will look towards Tom Collier as their solution. Tom is a big man who acts like a midfielder and has great athleticism. Will fit into the Hawks game plan extremely well and will be seen as a running defender.
Pick #13 West Coast Jack Grimes Northern Midfielder
Another midfield boosting move by the Eagles. Had some back problems earlier in the year, however he is totally over them. Grimes can also go down back and play a running defender role. Highly skilled player who you hardly see turn the ball over.
Pick #14 Melbourne Cyril Rioli St Marys Small Forward
Cyril struggled with injury and never really peaked at full fitness. Every time he stepped out onto the pitch he kicked goals. Played as a lead up forward in the champs, but will be a genuine small leading forward at AFL level. The Dees will look at him to help out the likes of Robertson and Neitz. Is a quality player who wont get home sick.
Pick #15 - Kangaroos David Gourdis Tall Forward Subiaco
Nathan Thompson is the Roos only real tall forward, so they will look at Gourdis as a player who they can mold to take over his role. He can crash packs, however his foot skills are a little inconsistent. David had a sensational Draft camp where he equaled the 20m sprint record and smashed the vertical leap record.
Pick #16 Port Adelaide Jarrod Grant Dandenong Tall Forward
Another tall that will be taken this time by Port Adelaide. A presenting forward with excellent straight line speed. One thing that will really impress the recruiters is his genuine goal kicking ability. Would fit well into the Powers forward line.
Pick #17 - Geelong Steve Gaetner Dandenong Tall Back
Steve Gaetner is a real athlete rather than a footballer, however he has a lot of improvement and ability. Still has a lot of work to do, however works really well offensively. Could play on a wing but is suited to play tall down back. Geelong need a tall forward and with a lot of depth can afford to take a project player.
Pick #18 - Richmond Tom Bellchambers Northern Bombers Ruck
Seeing Richmond take an interest in Guy Richards tells me they need a ruckman. Bellchambers is the second best ruck going around behind Kruezer. Is a true tap ruckman, however he needs to work more around the ground. Saw a game he played against Casey in the VFL where he beat Matthew Clarke who is a really experienced AFL player.
Pick #19 Western Bulldogs Marlon Motlop NT Thunder Forward
The search for another forward will see the Dogs take Marlon Motlop. Plays a similar role to Brad Johnson which will get Dogs supporters excited. Finishes really well once inside 50. Not limited to the forward line, because he can play on the wing.
Pick #20 - West Coast Scott Selwood - Bendigo Midfielder
Really tough running defender and midfielder. The Eagles will look to reunite Adam and Scott to their midfield. Scott is tough at the pack and at the person who never gives up. His disposal is very good and works tirelessly. Has great endurance and is able to get to the packs well.
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Carlton have already committed to this big fella. Is extremely athletic and gives it his all. He won pretty much every award in the TAC cup this year. Carlton ruck stocks are low and he will add some quality to a growing midfield of superstars. Can kick goals, as shown by his 6 goal haul in one TAC cup game. Only missed one training session for the year so he can play through injury very well. Just needs to work more now on his over head marking
Pick #02 - Richmond Trent Cotchin Northern Knights Midfield
Pick #03 West Coast Rhys Palmer East Fremantle Midfield
Many people would have thought Morton would be snapped up by the eagles. However I the loss of Judd will see them take a quality midfielder in Palmer. He played senior football all year, where his excellent disposal by foot was on show. A big bonus for him is his endurance so he can spend longer periods in the midfield.
Pick #04 Melbourne Cale Morton Claremont Tall Forward
Spent a lot of time playing for his school, however had a fantastic championship. Really athletic for a tall bloke. May turn into a tall midfielder however he can go either forward or back. The demons would love some versatility in their team and Morton will be the perfect fit.
Pick #05 - Bulldogs Lachie Henderson Geelong Falcons Tall Forward
The dogs are on a mission to boost their tall stocks and Henderson looks like the player they will go for. He is fantastic in pack situations, and is mobile around the ground. He broke his leg and missed a lot of footy this year, however many people liken him to a young Matthew Pavlich.
Pick #06 Essendon Brad Ebert Port Adelaide Midfield
Didnt take him long to settle into senior football after starting the year in the reserves. Played mostly up forward but will turn into a midfielder with some pre seasons. Very good around the ground and has great endurance. Essendon will love a player like him after recent retirements and delistings.
Pick #07 - Fremantle Alex Rance Swan Districts Tall back
The Dockers will be looking for another tall defender to develop in their squad. They seem to lack a real quality Tall defender, something Rance is. Got selected as an All-Australian after playing most of the year in the Colts. Has great speed for a big man.
Pick #08 Brisbane David Myers Perth Tall Back
One main weakness the Lions have is a lack of tall defenders. He is athletic enough to play in the midfield. He carries the ball well and has a racking left foot. Has a real confidence about the way he plays which will see him slip into senior football pretty easily
Pick #09 St Kilda Ben McEvoy Murray Bushrangers Ruck
The Saints will want another tall to add to their list. With an ageing ruck stock, McEvoy seems like the perfect fit. Can play either end and has been equally as good in each position he plays. The saints will want him to turn into a ruckman so he can replace King and relieve Kosi.
Pick #10 Adelaide Chris Masten East Fremantle Midfield
Adelaide with the loss of the Roo will be looking for a quality onballer to join their brigade. Has slipped into senior football well and has played a lot of representative football. Can really take games by the scruff of the neck with his good disposal and his work around the packs.
Pick #11 Sydney Tayte Pears East Peth Tall Defender
Sydney will be after a tall defender as their backs start to kick on in age. Was unlucky not to make the All-Australian side. He will be settled into travelling after spending most of the season coming down from the county to play for East Perth.
Pick #12 - Hawthorn Tom Collier Lauderdale Tall Back
Tall defenders seem the order of the year, and the Hawks will look towards Tom Collier as their solution. Tom is a big man who acts like a midfielder and has great athleticism. Will fit into the Hawks game plan extremely well and will be seen as a running defender.
Pick #13 West Coast Jack Grimes Northern Midfielder
Another midfield boosting move by the Eagles. Had some back problems earlier in the year, however he is totally over them. Grimes can also go down back and play a running defender role. Highly skilled player who you hardly see turn the ball over.
Pick #14 Melbourne Cyril Rioli St Marys Small Forward
Cyril struggled with injury and never really peaked at full fitness. Every time he stepped out onto the pitch he kicked goals. Played as a lead up forward in the champs, but will be a genuine small leading forward at AFL level. The Dees will look at him to help out the likes of Robertson and Neitz. Is a quality player who wont get home sick.
Pick #15 - Kangaroos David Gourdis Tall Forward Subiaco
Nathan Thompson is the Roos only real tall forward, so they will look at Gourdis as a player who they can mold to take over his role. He can crash packs, however his foot skills are a little inconsistent. David had a sensational Draft camp where he equaled the 20m sprint record and smashed the vertical leap record.
Pick #16 Port Adelaide Jarrod Grant Dandenong Tall Forward
Another tall that will be taken this time by Port Adelaide. A presenting forward with excellent straight line speed. One thing that will really impress the recruiters is his genuine goal kicking ability. Would fit well into the Powers forward line.
Pick #17 - Geelong Steve Gaetner Dandenong Tall Back
Steve Gaetner is a real athlete rather than a footballer, however he has a lot of improvement and ability. Still has a lot of work to do, however works really well offensively. Could play on a wing but is suited to play tall down back. Geelong need a tall forward and with a lot of depth can afford to take a project player.
Pick #18 - Richmond Tom Bellchambers Northern Bombers Ruck
Seeing Richmond take an interest in Guy Richards tells me they need a ruckman. Bellchambers is the second best ruck going around behind Kruezer. Is a true tap ruckman, however he needs to work more around the ground. Saw a game he played against Casey in the VFL where he beat Matthew Clarke who is a really experienced AFL player.
Pick #19 Western Bulldogs Marlon Motlop NT Thunder Forward
The search for another forward will see the Dogs take Marlon Motlop. Plays a similar role to Brad Johnson which will get Dogs supporters excited. Finishes really well once inside 50. Not limited to the forward line, because he can play on the wing.
Pick #20 - West Coast Scott Selwood - Bendigo Midfielder
Really tough running defender and midfielder. The Eagles will look to reunite Adam and Scott to their midfield. Scott is tough at the pack and at the person who never gives up. His disposal is very good and works tirelessly. Has great endurance and is able to get to the packs well.
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