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CibbuanoProspective AFL Draftees - The top 30
November 10th 2007 02:41
With the draft only 2 weeks away I thought it would be a good time to run through who I think are the best draftees in Australia.
Over the past year I have watched these kids in the TAC cup and in the National Championships. Also thanks to some relatives interstate I have been able to see some games of the talented interstate kids.
Firstly, this is not a mock draft. It doesn't represent where I think they will go, rather who I think will be the best in the long term.
Next Saturday I will do a mock draft, similar to the one on the AFL site. So stay tuned.
I have included just brief details on all 30. However for my mock draft more information will be given. I have also included another group of players who could possibly be in the top 30, however just missed.
1. Rhys Palmer Just does everything so well. Really accomplished player.
2. Ben McEvoy Can play either end of the ground and in the ruck. Will be a super player for many years. Really good prospect.
3. Matthew Kruezer Has a lot of development left, but has heaps of potential. Good tap, and some great versatility. Love the way he tackles, and his effectiveness below his knees.
4. Chris Masten Pretty nifty midfielder, who runs and kicks. His second efforts are great and has a good goal sense.
5. Trent Cotchin Is a super player, however his value will just be pushed out a bit by the likes of Palmer and Masten. No doubt will be a super player. He reminds me a bit of a Gary Jnr, so he will be hot property.
6. Cale Morton He had a super carnival which would have improved his stocks. The Morton's are looking to be a good footy family. Just oozes class all round.
7. Lachie Henderson Missed with injury, however he has been highly touted. He has big impacts on games, and will be a very good forward at AFL level.
8. Bradley Ebert I like the way he attacks the man and the ball. Is a definite player to watch out for. Not sure if clubs may be put off with some performances, however for me looks like a great package.
9. Tayte Pears He will be a pretty good defender, and someone that AFL scouts look for. Love the way he spoils.
10. Alex Rance Can throw it up between Rance and Pears. They are both even in my books. Rance is a good player out of defence.
11. Jack Grimes Gets a heap of the ball and reads the play very well. A question over his pace though.
12. Jarad Grant Love this bloke. He is just a quality player. A lot of people dont rate him. I think he will be super.
13. Tom Collier Highly talented and a big ball getter. Runs so much for a big man. One to watch.
14. Scott Selwood Really good player, who is as tough as nails. Just needs to work harder.
15. Thomas Bellchambers Really strong ruckman, love his tap work. Would love to see him come up against Kruezer.
16. James Polkinghorne - A natural leader, and has great hands. He is also super up forward. Showed a lot of character and is very versatile.
17. Steve Gaertner - Athlete playing footy. Has a lot of work to do in defence, however on the attack is very good. When looking at him think Tom Williams.
18. Ryan Normington - Had some knee problems. He has played 24 out of 39 games over two years. Is very adaptable, and can play all over the game. He has been able to do this successfully. His best position would be in the midfield.
19. Levi Greenwood - Inside midfielder. He is hard at the packs and is hard to beat one on one. Loves to run and kick it long.
20. Patrick Veszpremi - Broke his thumb and missed the nationals, however was an Under 18 All-Australian in his first year. Plays at either end and is accurate over 55 meters. Can kick goals.
21. Cyril Rioli - Had some injury problems. Was very good at the nationals. Plays as a lead up forward, however won't sustain it at AFL level. Playing division two is a query.
22. Addam Maric - A talented player. Great crumber, and a super goal sense. Can use both feet which is a massive bonus.
23. Patrick Dangerfield - Plays tall or short. Very good speed and great endurance.
24. Dave Gourdis - Plays CHF/HFF and is a real athlete. For a big man is a good mark and great at crashing the packs.
25. Guy OKeefe - Smart forward. Reads the game well and is a great decision maker. Is a very good goal sneak.
26. David Myers - Hard working on baller who can play down back. Is dangerous rebounding the ball, and his disposal on the left is superb.
27. Marlan Motlop - Has had injuries, and never hit full stride till the under 18 champs. Wing / HFF. When inside 50 his finishing is top rate.
28. Robbie Tarrant - Pretty injury prone. Plays CHF and can play down back. Needs more footy under his belt.
29. Sam Reid - Tall midfielder who can play at either end. Great size and shape for a utility. Struggled in the champs however his start of the year was sensational.
30. Joesph Daye -Left footer who runs and carries the ball off half back. Not big enough to hold a key position however will be a 3rd tall at either end at AFL level.
Others
- Steven Browne
- Jackson Hall
- James Mulligan
- Scott Simpson
- Jay Bowden
- Chris Kangas
- Taylor Walker
- Aaron Cornelius
- James Wundke
- Tom McNamara
- Cameron Stokes
Over the past year I have watched these kids in the TAC cup and in the National Championships. Also thanks to some relatives interstate I have been able to see some games of the talented interstate kids.
Firstly, this is not a mock draft. It doesn't represent where I think they will go, rather who I think will be the best in the long term.
Next Saturday I will do a mock draft, similar to the one on the AFL site. So stay tuned.
I have included just brief details on all 30. However for my mock draft more information will be given. I have also included another group of players who could possibly be in the top 30, however just missed.
1. Rhys Palmer Just does everything so well. Really accomplished player.
2. Ben McEvoy Can play either end of the ground and in the ruck. Will be a super player for many years. Really good prospect.
3. Matthew Kruezer Has a lot of development left, but has heaps of potential. Good tap, and some great versatility. Love the way he tackles, and his effectiveness below his knees.
4. Chris Masten Pretty nifty midfielder, who runs and kicks. His second efforts are great and has a good goal sense.
5. Trent Cotchin Is a super player, however his value will just be pushed out a bit by the likes of Palmer and Masten. No doubt will be a super player. He reminds me a bit of a Gary Jnr, so he will be hot property.
6. Cale Morton He had a super carnival which would have improved his stocks. The Morton's are looking to be a good footy family. Just oozes class all round.
7. Lachie Henderson Missed with injury, however he has been highly touted. He has big impacts on games, and will be a very good forward at AFL level.
8. Bradley Ebert I like the way he attacks the man and the ball. Is a definite player to watch out for. Not sure if clubs may be put off with some performances, however for me looks like a great package.
9. Tayte Pears He will be a pretty good defender, and someone that AFL scouts look for. Love the way he spoils.
10. Alex Rance Can throw it up between Rance and Pears. They are both even in my books. Rance is a good player out of defence.
11. Jack Grimes Gets a heap of the ball and reads the play very well. A question over his pace though.
12. Jarad Grant Love this bloke. He is just a quality player. A lot of people dont rate him. I think he will be super.
13. Tom Collier Highly talented and a big ball getter. Runs so much for a big man. One to watch.
14. Scott Selwood Really good player, who is as tough as nails. Just needs to work harder.
15. Thomas Bellchambers Really strong ruckman, love his tap work. Would love to see him come up against Kruezer.
16. James Polkinghorne - A natural leader, and has great hands. He is also super up forward. Showed a lot of character and is very versatile.
17. Steve Gaertner - Athlete playing footy. Has a lot of work to do in defence, however on the attack is very good. When looking at him think Tom Williams.
18. Ryan Normington - Had some knee problems. He has played 24 out of 39 games over two years. Is very adaptable, and can play all over the game. He has been able to do this successfully. His best position would be in the midfield.
19. Levi Greenwood - Inside midfielder. He is hard at the packs and is hard to beat one on one. Loves to run and kick it long.
20. Patrick Veszpremi - Broke his thumb and missed the nationals, however was an Under 18 All-Australian in his first year. Plays at either end and is accurate over 55 meters. Can kick goals.
21. Cyril Rioli - Had some injury problems. Was very good at the nationals. Plays as a lead up forward, however won't sustain it at AFL level. Playing division two is a query.
22. Addam Maric - A talented player. Great crumber, and a super goal sense. Can use both feet which is a massive bonus.
23. Patrick Dangerfield - Plays tall or short. Very good speed and great endurance.
24. Dave Gourdis - Plays CHF/HFF and is a real athlete. For a big man is a good mark and great at crashing the packs.
25. Guy OKeefe - Smart forward. Reads the game well and is a great decision maker. Is a very good goal sneak.
26. David Myers - Hard working on baller who can play down back. Is dangerous rebounding the ball, and his disposal on the left is superb.
27. Marlan Motlop - Has had injuries, and never hit full stride till the under 18 champs. Wing / HFF. When inside 50 his finishing is top rate.
28. Robbie Tarrant - Pretty injury prone. Plays CHF and can play down back. Needs more footy under his belt.
29. Sam Reid - Tall midfielder who can play at either end. Great size and shape for a utility. Struggled in the champs however his start of the year was sensational.
30. Joesph Daye -Left footer who runs and carries the ball off half back. Not big enough to hold a key position however will be a 3rd tall at either end at AFL level.
Others
- Steven Browne
- Jackson Hall
- James Mulligan
- Scott Simpson
- Jay Bowden
- Chris Kangas
- Taylor Walker
- Aaron Cornelius
- James Wundke
- Tom McNamara
- Cameron Stokes
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