Ed Allan and Hollands may also be on the radar here. Adelaide - Hugh Jackson Pick 26 (North Melbourne) Max GruzewskiTall Defender/Forward | 193cm | 84kg | 21/07/2004. Should a deal evade them, Lewis Hayes, Brayden George, and Lachlan Cowan could be in contention, among a slew of others. A potential bargain. It has been an amazing rise throughout this year for Ginbey, who has pushed up and up the board with his recent run of form. Pick one team. For the sake of simplicity, live trading variables has been removed and each club will go in holding its current selection of picks, with only the bidding process having an affect on the order. There is a chance Hewett is still available by the Eagles' third pick. Height, Weight: 195cm, 81kg A 250-gamer in the making. 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. Profile: A tall, ball winning midfielder, Knevitt has the strength to stand up through tackles and does his best work distributing by hand. He has good agility and evasion, with his best work coming when in traffic. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Coby Burgiel, POS: MidfielderHt 182cm, Wt 80kg, DOB 6/9/04From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro. Nonetheless, there is next to zero doubt that the Crows will match this bid, and welcome their own father-son gun. The Lions are set to get a second top-line father-son prospect in the first round in Fletcher, who is a classy wingman with excellent foot skills. The equation is simple. Cam Mackenzie, if available, will also be strongly looked at, the same for Elijah Tsatas and Mattaes Phillipou. Gold Coast - Charlie Constable West Coast - Matthew Roberts If not him? North Melbourne has built out from the midfield but Wardlaw would add another dimension to their group. Profile: A mature age midfielder who works hard both ways and covers a lot of ground, Clark managed a ridiculous 27 tackles across his two WAFL finals. Fremantle - Greg Clark They have signed Darryl McDowell-White, the son of triple premiership defender Darryl, as a category B rookie. 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. Ollie Hollands, too, would be in the mix but is unlikely to get this far. St Kilda - Josh Gibcus 55. His precise foot skills and running power give him an edge that compensates for his smaller size. Mackenzie has that with his height and has been among the group of top prospects who have met the Hawks at least four times, including last week. Here, he lands at seven, though Hawthorn seems to be locked in an internal battle between selecting Tsatas and Cameron Mackenzie. Academy 2023 Next Generation Academy Draft Prospects. Profile: When he gets his confidence up, Bazzo is one of the best in this draft flying for intercept marks and chopping off opposition kicks at will. Also in the batch of prospects who have been linked to the Giants with their later first-rounders is ruckman Harry Barnett. Brayden George and Harry Barnett are among the others who would be options for this selection. The Roos could swap around the order of their selections but are strongly tipped to bring in George Wardlaw and Sheezel with their back-to-back choices. 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The top 30 could account for more than half of this year's national draft picks, but there are still plenty of whispers around who goes where after that. This could be a surprise pick but the Roos have shown interest in McCallum and he has been watched closely by clubs across the season for this area of the draft. Midfielder Steely Green could be an option and still on the board deep, while Kaleb Smith would be a chance later, although he may be gone by then. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. The only question here is if GWS bid on Will Ashcroft with No.1 or not. Though the complexities of bidding and live trading will likely throw most predictions out the window once clubs are put on the clock, recruiters and fans alike will have an idea of where each prospect has interest and might land. Height, Weight: 187cm, 78kg The Cats have nominated father-son Osca Riccardi, the son of former star Peter, and Next Generation Academy midfielder Ted Clohesy as rookie options, so they will get priority access to them if they are undrafted in the national intake. 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. 1. Stroud available at quarterback in his first season as an NFL head coach. But should they stay where they are, they should still be able to grab one of the midfield guns. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Aaron Cadman, POS: MidfielderHt 181cm, Wt 78kg, DOB 6/5/04From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro. Collingwood - Lachlan Rankin 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. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Olli Hotton. He had a strong second half to the season after battling an injury in the first part of the year and showed he could be an intercept marker in the back half as well as kickstart some attacking moves for his side. Spears is the first Green Wave player selected by the Titans since Roydell Williams went 136th overall in the 2005 draft. Voss' top-20 position on this draft board is based on the view that he is an any-AFL club best-22 calibre piece, with the decision of AFL clubs to pass on Voss last year and again during the mid . 39. Profile: An explosive midfielder and forward, Windhager is at his best bursting out of stoppages and hitting leading targets inside 50. The first round of the 2022 AFL Draft looks nothing like it did a week ago. 1 player locked in, bolters make their moves, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. . It looms as an exciting haul for the Giants either way. 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. The Giants have shown interest. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Brisbane Lions' two father-son stars will likely be the first players to attract bids in this year's draft - but Essendon's ultimate wish could come true. If they hold their picks where they are, their second pick will fall outside of the top-30. Sydney - Kai Lohmann South Australian midfielder-forward Mattaes Phillipou could be there man, though there remains an array of options in the Bombers midst. 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. Also adept defensively, Gibcus can equally remain disciplined and negate the influence of opposition key forwards. Some clubs have viewed him as the best player in the pool. The Hawks are going to be in a good spot to bring in a midfielder with a point of difference. Selecting the standout Tasmanian comes with a side of caution given his state is soon to be granted an AFL licence, though his talent speaks for itself. If not him? 2022 Covid top-up players. Height, Weight: 205cm, 97kg 58. 3. This could well be a decision between Allan and Vic Metro key forward Matt Jefferson, who is right in the Eagles' mix. If not him? But if a bid hasn't come around the top 20 and a prospect is still on the board, don't be surprised if the Crows look to come back into the draft, potentially for the Giants' pick 19. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Williams, given his physical strength, is a unique specialist taking ruck contests inside 50, routinely using his strength to grab the ball out of the ruck and take shots on goal. Runner Jaxon Binns could also be a chance around this mark, as may Olli Hotton. Chesser has endured a frustrating season, with niggling knee injuries potentially restricting our ability to see the best of him. Height, Weight: 190cm, 82kg Bailey Humphrey is a player who quickly endeared himself to recruiters, both on and off the field in 2022. Harry Lemmey, who started the year as a key forward but ended it as a tall defender, may be available, while the Blues have looked at ruckmen as well, with Eastern Ranges big man Clay Tucker, Oakleigh Charger Hudson O'Keefe and Tasmanian Cam Owen among the possibilities. Profile: A one touch player, Roberts is a hard-working midfielder and one of this year's most advanced and prolific ball winners. With their later selections, the Blues could look at a taller option. 9. KANSAS CITY Four former Illini were drafted Thursday-Saturday during the 2023 NFL Draft. Height, Weight: 194cm, 83kg Is it Carlton's year? Picks: 14, 17, 42, 69, 80 (likely to use three selections). Mattaes Phillipou would also be a chance should he get through, but it's going to take some shocks for any of the other top-10 chances to be available for the Bulldogs. Though, when he got on the park in 2022, the powerful forward proved his best is up there with many of the top 15 talents, able to kick goals from all angles and distances. 59. POS: Key forwardHt 195cm, Wt 91kg, DOB 3/3/04From Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country. North Melbourne - Brady Hough North Melbourne would be expected to bid on Ashcroft if the Giants don't pull the trigger. Justification: Has been heavily linked with GWS as early as the first round, adds flair as a small forward with potential to develop through midfield. Collingwood will do its work early in the draft and has looked to see if it can change its draft position by packaging up pick No.16 and one (or both) of its second-round selections to get into the top-10. 38. 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. Possessing good speed and agility, Howes at this stage is most accustomed to playing across half-forward but could just as easily develop across half-back given his marking gifts and athletic profile. The first round may also be extended by bids on Giants Academy member Harry Rowston, or Essendon father-son Alwyn Davey Jr. By the time bids come in, Fremantle is set to enter the draft outside the top 30 for the first time since 2004 after it traded its first-round pick in the Luke Jackson deal. With speed and capabilities around goal, the mature-ager could be an appealing role-playing pressure forward option for any club. 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. 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. Picks: 13, 37, 78, 83 (likely to use two selections). 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. ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. Pick 35 (GWS) Hugh BondInside Midfielder/Defender | 185cm | 82kg | 25/09/2004. 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. It's most likely they stay where they are, although clubs such as Carlton and St Kilda have been looking at improving their second-round imprint on the draft, so a future second-rounder could be up for grabs to swap out 25 or 27. The gamesmanship between clubs will continue to simmer right up until the start of Monday's NAB AFL Draft and won't stop throughout the two-night event as key clubs consider trading big picks and moving spots. The Giants are likely to use five live picks at the draft, but that could also be shifted by trades and where a bid comes on Academy midfielder Harry Rowston, which may be a top-20 chance but also could come past their fifth pick. Umpires got Murphy non-free kick wrong: AFL, Tasmania can be AFL 'destination club': McLachlan, Tassie AFL team a step closer with PM's $240m, Victory goalkeeper Dumont joins AFLW team, Martin, Tigers not far off best says Hardwick, Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team. 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 Bulldogs are expected to use just one pick outside the top 30 in the national draft, so it will be a case of wait and see who gets through. If not him? 5 overall, followed by second-rounder Jartavius Martin (Washington), third-rounder Sydney Brown (Philadelphia), and fifth-rounder Chase Brown (Cincinnati). Profile: Considered during the mid-season draft, Wilkinson is a pressure forward specialist who does his best work as a small forward. You are using an out of date browser. (Getty Images: Paul Kane) If not him? If not him? Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Pick 27 (Hawthorn) Harry BarnettRuck | 202cm | 93kg | 22/01/2004. Ready-to-go, expect Clark to contend for a regular midfield opportunity from season one. Gold Coast - Rory Thompson (re-draft). 15. 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. Hes a polished, readymade ball winner. Adelaide will match the bid on the defender, having committed to drafting him under the father-son rule. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Tom McCallum, POS: Tall defender/forwardHt 193cm, Wt 84kg, DOB 21/7/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. West Coast - Neil Erasmus Clarke is among a handful of options likely to come into the Dogs' thinking at this point. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Oliver Hollands, POS: Key defenderHt 196cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 11/3/04From East Perth/Western Australia. Hailing from a basketball background, he covers the ground beautifully and is aerially apt, while proving an effective goalkicker both when running through midfield or rotating forward. To put the cherry on top, he ticks the character box, too. But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. Van Rooyen in defence takes intercept marks at will and with his one-on-one capabilities has proven difficult to beat. 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. Lewis Hayes would be a good fit if they are looking to add a tall defender to their group, but he could be gone by pick 33. Another club and player who have been linked heavily for some time, Carlton and Ollie Hollands seem like an ideal match. Gold Coast - Mac Andrew (Melbourne - Next Generation Academy) Profile: The son of Paul Brown, Tom does his best work as a line-breaking defender. Lachie Cowan would be a strong contender if still up for grabs, the same for Brayden George and Jakob Ryan. Height, Weight: 193cm, 94kg Greater Western Sydney - Blake Howes The SEN.com.au team has held its own phantom draft of the first round, looking to fill the needs of each team. Jakob Ryan could be a contender if things go a certain way. Josh Weddle would be a shot if he is available, the same for Ed Allan and Matt Jefferson if either slipped. A foot fracture mid-year halted his season but either side of that, the midfielder amassed plenty of the ball and dominated games. His size at 189cm and all-round athletic quality compliment the hard edge he offers in contested situations, making Ginbey a desirable asset around the top 10 range. It meant the Crows could match the bid on Max Michalanney with later picks and not worry about their second-round pick being swallowed by the bid. St Kilda - Mitch Owens (St Kilda Next-Generation Academy) - bid matched PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk DRAFT ORDER Check out your club's picks If not him? The gamesmanship between clubs will continue to simmer right up until the start of Monday's NAB AFL Draft and won't stop throughout the two-night event as key clubs consider trading big picks and moving spots. 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. 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. Academy ruckman Nick Madden could get a late bid but if not, shapes as a category B rookie for the Giants, while Academy prospect and high-level runner Jason Gillbee is also a chance there. 50. 48. West Coast - Toby Conway GWS has been linked to a lot of players in this part of the draft, including Charlie Clarke, Jacob Konstanty, Lachie Cowan, Olli Hotton and Lewis Hayes. 37. Brisbane doesn't have Academy access to forward Shadeau Brain, as he hasn't lived in the zone long enough, but they do have first call on him as a state-based player in the rookie draft if he is available then. It could be Phillipou, who is the wildcard of the top-10 mix. Sydney has done its work on medium forward Jaiden Magor, a goalkicker throughout this year, and half-back Luke Teal, whose dad Robert played with the Swans. Pick 14 (Melbourne) Matthew JeffersonKey Forward | 195cm | 84kg | 08/03/2004. Height, Weight: 185cm, 81kg They could do some deals for that either on night one or two. The Suns have built a strong group of youngsters in recent seasons and Humphrey's panache would give them another element within their group. The West Australian came into 2022 as a highly touted midfielder, and went on to play as much senior footy as any other junior draft prospect. 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. 21. Josh Dunkley's 'rock bottom': 'Was told to jump off a bridge'. He is the wildcard in the pack this year and would have had a massive season around goal if not for two separate knee injuries, the most recent of which will likely sideline him for all of 2023. The Larke Medallist and All Australian captain only adds to Brisbanes strong engine room, headlining what has been a ridiculously prolific offseason for the Queensland club. 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. 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. 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Nonetheless, the rangy defender impressed enough in two of a possible four National Championship outings to earn All Australian honours, having previously cracked East Perths League side. Profile: With one of the strongest closes to the NAB League season, Taylor showed he is one of the most productive and complete midfielders in this draft. 56. The hard-at-it midfielder with strength and aggression plays a combative style that saw him dominate for the Oakleigh Chargers and also claim best-afield honours for the NAB AFL Academy earlier in the year. 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. Richmond - Jacob Van Rooyen Adelaide - Josh Rachele If not him? 46. Brisbane will be hoping a bid for Ashcroft comes at No.2 and not at No.1 given the significant points differential under the father-son bidding system. Picks: 11, 21, 39, 67, 75 (likely to use three selections). He possesses great speed and agility, often running around opponents like they're traffic cones, while intercepting well and defensively holding his own. Height, Weight: 199cm, 99kg Height, Weight: 184cm, 84kg The Saints are in the market for another earlier selection inside the top group, so could be active in pick swap discussions over the both nights. 54. AFL Draft 2021 Phantom Draft Power Rankings October - new No. Pick 20 (Sydney) Josh WeddleTall Defender | 192cm | 91kg | 25/05/2004. Capping off our version of the first round is Jacob Konstanty, who has been heavily linked to GWS. Though he may not boast the speed associated with many medium-type forwards, Sheezel is fleet of thinking and has the endurance to play high, or the smarts to wreak havoc deep. Playing his best football through the midfield, Draper is versatile enough to slot into a front half or defence just as easily. Defender Lachie Cowan and midfielder Olli Hotton may be other chances, as would Ed Allan if he gets through. 10. Having been relatively cautious in his recovery this time around, Wardlaw should be ready to hit the ground running on his first AFL preseason. 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! AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? Profile: Winning a head-to-head midfield matchup against Jason Horne-Francis during the first under-19 championships match, Sheldrick finished off season 2021 as hot as anyone with his WAFL Colts and championships display. 28. 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,. Former Alabama All-American DeMeco Ryans will have the C.J. In the case of Collingwood, recruiting a rebounding half-back who breaks the lines not only suits the Magpies style, but would free up plenty of players to venture into midfield. While Archer doesn't find a lot of the football, his ball use is generally sound. There's a few who could be in the mix here. Delisted Magpie Tyler Brown has captured some interest for the Roos. If they can turn that pick into two or three very strong selections then it will be considered. He played at senior level in the WAFL early in the season for East Perth as a defender before moving into the midfield, where he made his mark. Hawthorn could be the club that pulls the trigger on a bid on Alwyn Davey jnr, who is set to land at Essendon as a father-son. The Kangaroos have zeroed in on Sheezel for some time and he would offer them a different element to their forward mix. 29. Though this link has been well made for some time, North could well take Harry Sheezel first. Profile: Despite spending much of the year up forward -- providing a commanding marking target with his leap and aerial strength -- Van Rooyen's play when utilised in defence has been even better. 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. He is quick of mind and foot, and capable of splitting through gaps and making the play (he broke the Draft Combine record in the agility test). 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. Jacob Konstanty is another the Swans have done their work on in this range, while ruckman Harry Barnett has been linked to Sydney too. State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 8. Creating a new record in the running vertical jump at this year's combine -- albeit two years older than most of his peers -- his scope to develop is enormous based on his rapid rate of development. Could the Pies look at another SA tall instead, in Isaac Keeler? Mattaes Phillipou has also been strongly considered by Essendon for this selection, with Reuben Ginbey and Bailey Humphrey also having appeal. Jefferson's capacity to just keep kicking goals this year no matter the game or level he reached was important in his rise into first-round calculations. 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 Giants could well trade this selection and hope the players they like are also there with their other two picks at the end of the first round. If not him? Justification: Adds power and goalkicking flair Carlton needs in the small-medium department, with potential to pinch hit in midfield down the line. AFL: The importance of winning the post-clearance contested possession differential The team talks pre vs. post-clearance contested possession differentials, Adelaide's bonafides, Gather Round, the Suns, and more.