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CibbuanoAFL Central Mock Draft Picks 41 - 75
November 20th 2007 04:56
Pick #41 - Brisbane Callan Ward Western Defender
Rated by a lot of people, but just doesnt do it for me. Really good user of the ball and is always improving. Brisbane will love to add another midfielder to its ranks. I can see why a lot of people rate him. Could go anywhere.
Pick #42 St Kilda Robbie Tarrant Bendigo Tall Forward
Seems a fair bit injury prone (something St Kilda dont need), however with the retirement of Gehrig and Watts departure I think the Saints will swoop on Robbie. Is a very athletic CHF, and has a lot of expectations. Can he live up to it? Im not so sure.
Pick #43 Western Bulldogs James Mulligan South Port Ruck
Very skilled and Athletic ruckman who is just new to the game. Can play down forward and as some similarities to Matthew Richardson. Will develop a lot in the next few years and will be a good pick up for the Dogs.
Pick #44 - Geelong Dan McKenna Gippsland Tall Forward
Floats between CHF and CHB. Geelong may look for another tall now that Playfair, Hunt and Gardiner are now gone. McKenna dominated in the first 5 rounds, however struggled to some extent to adapt to the wetter conditions.
Pick #45 - Hawthorn Ashley Hockey Murray Bushrangers Small Defender
Likes to win his own football, and can really give a link option out of defense. Floated a lot through the midfield and has shown that he has clean hands and overall skills. The hawks will love another polished midfielder to come into the team in a few years time.
Pick #46 - Carlton Luke Sampey East Perth Tall Forward
The loss of Kennedy and Whitnall means that they are a little short on Key talls. Sampey is the best available at this stage. Very consistent goal kicker throughout the year. Doesnt have the bells and whistles that many have, but you know you will get a good hard honest player.
Pick #47 - Collingwood Scott Meyer Williamstown Tall Back
Scott is a tall defender out of Williamstown. Mick Malthouse is a massive fan of this kid and with the Retirement of Clement and the aging of its stars down back Meyer may just earn a spot on the list. Not well built but has a lot of potential.
Pick #48 Western Bulldogs Mitchell Farmer Calder Midfield
Can play at either end of the field and well. Is tough as nails and a good user of the ball. Has some real leadership qualities that the Doggies will also look at. Pretty highly rated so the doggies will get a bargain.
Pick #49 Port Adelaide Adam Iacobucci Williamstown Midfield
A hard at it midfielder who earns another spot on an AFL list. Adam and Todd Grima will fight it out for this spot. Adam loves the contest and hitting the packs hard. Didnt get a shot at Collingwood and Williams can turn hacks into decent players.
Pick #50 - Geelong Scott Thompson Geelong VFL Tall Defender
Had a sensational end to the season did Scotty. Dominated for the cats in the VFL with his rebound and usage off the backline. Can play a nullifying role or can be used as a create option. The cats will be laughing all the way to the bank with this pick.
Pick #51 - Richmond Jarrod Silvester Coburg Tall Back
Very similar player to Scott. Both are great users of the ball out of defense. Richmond will have had a good look at him this year and surely must be in calculations if Richmond are serious about winning games of football.
Pick #52 - Brisbane Jackson Hall Gippsland Medium Forward
Steal for Brisbane this late in the draft. Hall can do it and pretty well. Went forward and kicked 4 goals in one game, however was mostly seen creating run off the half back line. Not a player that the lions really need, however to good to go past this late.
Pick #53 - Melbourne Alistar Neville Coburg Midfield
Freak midfielder who tore WA a new hole when he played them. Was Coburgs best player for the year. Very classy disposal and never has an off day. Attacks the packs with his first and second efforts.
Pick #54 Essendon James Polkinghorne Calder Midfield
Showed some poise when he went down back, however he made his name in the midfield this year. He has good hands and is excellent at ground level. His skills are good and is a leader. Essendon will take him and give him time to develop in the VFL.
Pick #55 - Fremantle Kepler Bradley Essendon Tall Back
Kepler has been training with the Dockers and looks set to get another life line in the west.
Pick #56 - Brisbane Ryan Normington Murray Bushrangers Medium Forward
A little injury prone and that will make him available late. Another versatile Forward who can play all over the ground. Nice disposal and a good goal sense, a real snap up late in this draft especially if he can keep out of the physio room.
Pick #57 St Kilda Matthew Lobbe Eastern Ruck
King isnt the safest bet and McEvoy could be used else where. Lobbe won the B&F last year for Eastern playing out of the ruck. Spent this year at CHF where he was patchy at times. He will ideally play Ruck at an AFL club. His draft camp tests were good and he is on the way to becoming an AFL player.
Pick #58 Adelaide Jarrhan Jacky Subiaco Small Forward
Has only played footy for a few years, and has a great goal sense. Still learning the game in many ways and has only just started to step up into the midfield. The talent Adelaide have recruited means they can afford to take a punt on players later in the draft.
Pick #59 - Sydney Craig Bird Nelson Bay Midfield
Sydney get their first scholarship player in their ranks.
Pick #60 - Geelong Adam Donohue Geelong Small Defender
Geelong get him F/S
Pick #61 - Collingwood Jaxon Braham Geelong Midfielder
Collingwood get him F/S
Pick #62 - Kangaroos Ian Callinan Central Districts Small Forward
Ian has done preseasons with AFL teams before, and did one last year with the Kangaroos. The moving on of Whyman leaves the door open for a mature goalsneak. He is clinical in his finishing and is very hard to stop once he starts to get on a bit of a roll.
Pick #63 - Bulldogs Brett Meredith Northern Medium Defender
Missed the start of the year with shoulder injuries, however came back and averaged 33 touches in the TAC. He has excellent skills on either side of his body and can float forward and kick goals.
Pick #64 - Richmond Patrick Rose Williamstown Small Forward
A small leading forward with a lot of potential. Kicks goals when they are needed and rarely goes missing as some players do. A real bargain this late in the draft.
Pick #65 - Carlton Josephy Daye Zillmere Tall Defender
Never going to be a big option as a defender however will play a 3rd Darren Milburn type role. Really athletic and is at his best when he is running and carrying the ball off half back.
Pick #66 - Melbourne -Andrew Renton - Eastern Ruck
Tall Ruckman who showed some signs this year. The dees will add another ruckman to develop and may as well take one with a bit of potential.
Pick #67 Western Bulldogs Guy OKeefe Geelong Falcons Midfield
Needs to build his aerobic capacity to play more in the midfield. However will make a really good half forward or half back. Skill wise is very dangerous. He works hard to get to the packs and gives lots of 2nd and 3rd efforts.
Pick #68 - Essendon Clayton Hinkley North Ballarat Midfield
Express speed which will see Essendon dribble at the mouth. Is a genuine link player in the midfield and put in an impressive draft camp. Essendon need a bit more pace and he will deliver it.
Pick #69 - Fremantle Michael Dell Aquila Eastern Midfield
Good on his feet and good one on one. Spent most of his time in the midfield but also spent time in the forward line. Was unlucky because he did a hamstring at draft camp meaning he couldnt do all the tests. If you want a word that sums him up then think smart.
Pick #70 St Kilda Harry Taylor East Fremantle Tall Back
Can play almost everywhere. He has great agility and endurance which sets him apart from many other players. AFL clubs are interested, its just hard to see where he will go. This late in the draft he is worth the punt.
Pick #71 - Adelaide Matthew Westhoff Central District Medium Forward
His brother will help him get drafted here, however he will head to opposition ranks. Adelaide are looking for more forward options and Westhoff is as good as they come here. Very similar player to his brother. Very good on the lead and excellent infront of goal.
Pick #72 - Kangaroos Trent Dennis - Lane Subiaco Small Forward
Exciting and quick small forward. The Roos will love this player because he could develop into a very handy footballer in the future.
Pick #73 - Melbourne Shane Valenti Sandringham Midfielder
Runner up in the VFL B&F as well as taking the Fothergill Round medal for the best young prospect. Valenti is making waves into AFL circles. A player that will be to good for VFL and is still young. Melbourne have seen him all year with their VFL affiliate and look like they will take him.
Pick #74 - Fremantle Edward Curnow Geelon Falcons Midfielder
He is a Brett Kirk type tagger with great endurance. Can run all day and nullify him opponent. The dockers dont really have a real tagger so Curnow will fit in well there.
Pick #75 - Adelaide Taylor Walker North Broken Hill Medium Forward
Adelaides Scholarship player
Rated by a lot of people, but just doesnt do it for me. Really good user of the ball and is always improving. Brisbane will love to add another midfielder to its ranks. I can see why a lot of people rate him. Could go anywhere.
Pick #42 St Kilda Robbie Tarrant Bendigo Tall Forward
Seems a fair bit injury prone (something St Kilda dont need), however with the retirement of Gehrig and Watts departure I think the Saints will swoop on Robbie. Is a very athletic CHF, and has a lot of expectations. Can he live up to it? Im not so sure.
Pick #43 Western Bulldogs James Mulligan South Port Ruck
Very skilled and Athletic ruckman who is just new to the game. Can play down forward and as some similarities to Matthew Richardson. Will develop a lot in the next few years and will be a good pick up for the Dogs.
Pick #44 - Geelong Dan McKenna Gippsland Tall Forward
Floats between CHF and CHB. Geelong may look for another tall now that Playfair, Hunt and Gardiner are now gone. McKenna dominated in the first 5 rounds, however struggled to some extent to adapt to the wetter conditions.
Pick #45 - Hawthorn Ashley Hockey Murray Bushrangers Small Defender
Likes to win his own football, and can really give a link option out of defense. Floated a lot through the midfield and has shown that he has clean hands and overall skills. The hawks will love another polished midfielder to come into the team in a few years time.
Pick #46 - Carlton Luke Sampey East Perth Tall Forward
The loss of Kennedy and Whitnall means that they are a little short on Key talls. Sampey is the best available at this stage. Very consistent goal kicker throughout the year. Doesnt have the bells and whistles that many have, but you know you will get a good hard honest player.
Pick #47 - Collingwood Scott Meyer Williamstown Tall Back
Scott is a tall defender out of Williamstown. Mick Malthouse is a massive fan of this kid and with the Retirement of Clement and the aging of its stars down back Meyer may just earn a spot on the list. Not well built but has a lot of potential.
Pick #48 Western Bulldogs Mitchell Farmer Calder Midfield
Can play at either end of the field and well. Is tough as nails and a good user of the ball. Has some real leadership qualities that the Doggies will also look at. Pretty highly rated so the doggies will get a bargain.
Pick #49 Port Adelaide Adam Iacobucci Williamstown Midfield
A hard at it midfielder who earns another spot on an AFL list. Adam and Todd Grima will fight it out for this spot. Adam loves the contest and hitting the packs hard. Didnt get a shot at Collingwood and Williams can turn hacks into decent players.
Pick #50 - Geelong Scott Thompson Geelong VFL Tall Defender
Had a sensational end to the season did Scotty. Dominated for the cats in the VFL with his rebound and usage off the backline. Can play a nullifying role or can be used as a create option. The cats will be laughing all the way to the bank with this pick.
Pick #51 - Richmond Jarrod Silvester Coburg Tall Back
Very similar player to Scott. Both are great users of the ball out of defense. Richmond will have had a good look at him this year and surely must be in calculations if Richmond are serious about winning games of football.
Pick #52 - Brisbane Jackson Hall Gippsland Medium Forward
Steal for Brisbane this late in the draft. Hall can do it and pretty well. Went forward and kicked 4 goals in one game, however was mostly seen creating run off the half back line. Not a player that the lions really need, however to good to go past this late.
Pick #53 - Melbourne Alistar Neville Coburg Midfield
Freak midfielder who tore WA a new hole when he played them. Was Coburgs best player for the year. Very classy disposal and never has an off day. Attacks the packs with his first and second efforts.
Pick #54 Essendon James Polkinghorne Calder Midfield
Showed some poise when he went down back, however he made his name in the midfield this year. He has good hands and is excellent at ground level. His skills are good and is a leader. Essendon will take him and give him time to develop in the VFL.
Pick #55 - Fremantle Kepler Bradley Essendon Tall Back
Kepler has been training with the Dockers and looks set to get another life line in the west.
Pick #56 - Brisbane Ryan Normington Murray Bushrangers Medium Forward
A little injury prone and that will make him available late. Another versatile Forward who can play all over the ground. Nice disposal and a good goal sense, a real snap up late in this draft especially if he can keep out of the physio room.
Pick #57 St Kilda Matthew Lobbe Eastern Ruck
King isnt the safest bet and McEvoy could be used else where. Lobbe won the B&F last year for Eastern playing out of the ruck. Spent this year at CHF where he was patchy at times. He will ideally play Ruck at an AFL club. His draft camp tests were good and he is on the way to becoming an AFL player.
Pick #58 Adelaide Jarrhan Jacky Subiaco Small Forward
Has only played footy for a few years, and has a great goal sense. Still learning the game in many ways and has only just started to step up into the midfield. The talent Adelaide have recruited means they can afford to take a punt on players later in the draft.
Pick #59 - Sydney Craig Bird Nelson Bay Midfield
Sydney get their first scholarship player in their ranks.
Pick #60 - Geelong Adam Donohue Geelong Small Defender
Geelong get him F/S
Pick #61 - Collingwood Jaxon Braham Geelong Midfielder
Collingwood get him F/S
Pick #62 - Kangaroos Ian Callinan Central Districts Small Forward
Ian has done preseasons with AFL teams before, and did one last year with the Kangaroos. The moving on of Whyman leaves the door open for a mature goalsneak. He is clinical in his finishing and is very hard to stop once he starts to get on a bit of a roll.
Pick #63 - Bulldogs Brett Meredith Northern Medium Defender
Missed the start of the year with shoulder injuries, however came back and averaged 33 touches in the TAC. He has excellent skills on either side of his body and can float forward and kick goals.
Pick #64 - Richmond Patrick Rose Williamstown Small Forward
A small leading forward with a lot of potential. Kicks goals when they are needed and rarely goes missing as some players do. A real bargain this late in the draft.
Pick #65 - Carlton Josephy Daye Zillmere Tall Defender
Never going to be a big option as a defender however will play a 3rd Darren Milburn type role. Really athletic and is at his best when he is running and carrying the ball off half back.
Pick #66 - Melbourne -Andrew Renton - Eastern Ruck
Tall Ruckman who showed some signs this year. The dees will add another ruckman to develop and may as well take one with a bit of potential.
Pick #67 Western Bulldogs Guy OKeefe Geelong Falcons Midfield
Needs to build his aerobic capacity to play more in the midfield. However will make a really good half forward or half back. Skill wise is very dangerous. He works hard to get to the packs and gives lots of 2nd and 3rd efforts.
Pick #68 - Essendon Clayton Hinkley North Ballarat Midfield
Express speed which will see Essendon dribble at the mouth. Is a genuine link player in the midfield and put in an impressive draft camp. Essendon need a bit more pace and he will deliver it.
Pick #69 - Fremantle Michael Dell Aquila Eastern Midfield
Good on his feet and good one on one. Spent most of his time in the midfield but also spent time in the forward line. Was unlucky because he did a hamstring at draft camp meaning he couldnt do all the tests. If you want a word that sums him up then think smart.
Pick #70 St Kilda Harry Taylor East Fremantle Tall Back
Can play almost everywhere. He has great agility and endurance which sets him apart from many other players. AFL clubs are interested, its just hard to see where he will go. This late in the draft he is worth the punt.
Pick #71 - Adelaide Matthew Westhoff Central District Medium Forward
His brother will help him get drafted here, however he will head to opposition ranks. Adelaide are looking for more forward options and Westhoff is as good as they come here. Very similar player to his brother. Very good on the lead and excellent infront of goal.
Pick #72 - Kangaroos Trent Dennis - Lane Subiaco Small Forward
Exciting and quick small forward. The Roos will love this player because he could develop into a very handy footballer in the future.
Pick #73 - Melbourne Shane Valenti Sandringham Midfielder
Runner up in the VFL B&F as well as taking the Fothergill Round medal for the best young prospect. Valenti is making waves into AFL circles. A player that will be to good for VFL and is still young. Melbourne have seen him all year with their VFL affiliate and look like they will take him.
Pick #74 - Fremantle Edward Curnow Geelon Falcons Midfielder
He is a Brett Kirk type tagger with great endurance. Can run all day and nullify him opponent. The dockers dont really have a real tagger so Curnow will fit in well there.
Pick #75 - Adelaide Taylor Walker North Broken Hill Medium Forward
Adelaides Scholarship player
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