Versatile small Darcy Jones could be a consideration, as may Charlie Clarke or Jacob Konstanty if either is available. 9. Profile: Rapidly developing, Alleer has become an intercept marking force in the SANFL at League level, with his leap, ability to read the ball in flight, aerial aggression and competitiveness one-on-one among his greatest strengths. Pick 8 (Geelong) Jhye ClarkMidfielder | 181cm | 76kg | 23/07/2004. The Bombers could look to try to trade up before No.22 if Elijah Hewett is still available. If not him? Profile: The son of Paul Brown, Tom does his best work as a line-breaking defender. 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PHANTOM DRAFT EXPLAINER On the eve of this year's AFL Draft, the Rookie Me Central team has nailed down the final order for its 2022 Phantom Draft. The Crows traded out of the second round and bolstered their back-end points for a potential early bid on Michalanney. Fremantle - Corey Warner Height, Weight: 181cm, 76kg Pick 4 (North Melbourne) Harry SheezelMedium Forward | 185cm | 80kg | 13/10/2004. Elsewhere, Melbourne may look at other long-term prospects like Ed Allan, Jakob Ryan and Brayden George, or trade down for talls Max Gruzewski and Isaac Keeler. Justification: Potentially a best available pick, though the Hawks may look for talls here given they ticked the midfielder box in round one. The Swans' decision to take Angus Sheldrick at pick 18 was just one of a number of surprises in this year's draft. The selections the Giants start the draft with are unlikely to be what they end up with. Brisbane is set to follow the Western Bulldogs' plan from last year, when they were matching a No.2 bid on Sam Darcy by doing a pick swap as the draft gates open on Monday night, likely with North Melbourne for more points. Height, Weight: 188cm, 71kg He lands in the Eagles nest in our eyes, offering high upside and massively versatile scope for development for the rebuilding side. Profile: A classy tall midfielder, there are few as composed and sound by both hand and foot as Johnson in this pool. 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. 12. With his ability to take on the game and how damaging he is by foot, Clarke is also viable for consideration as a rebounding defender. Fremantle - Jye Amiss Height, Weight: 185cm, 81kg If its not Elijah Hewett, Allan seems a good fit given his local status and long-term potential. 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. There remains plenty of talent yet to be picked across what is such an even first couple of rounds. 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. By The Associated Press April 27, 2023. News. With the inevitable bidding out of the way, North Melbourne is put on the clock again for the first of its two consecutive live picks. The Demons have been linked to Jefferson and he could be a key forward to add to their group and a long-term foil for Jacob van Rooyen. 35. Profile: Considered during the mid-season draft, Wilkinson is a pressure forward specialist who does his best work as a small forward. Whoever gets through from Essendon's pick be it Mattaes Phillipou or Elijah Tsatas is going to be right in the frame here. 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. Height, Weight: 182cm, 77kg In common parlance, they are known as phantom drafts. 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. He has been a game-breaker at stages throughout this season as another midfielder in the pool with strength, speed and an explosive streak. Profile: A talented and speedy small forward, Rankin possesses freakish agility and one-touch ground level capabilities. Mackenzie, at 187cm, is a well-balanced ball winner with a handy burst of speed which helps him jet to the outside. If not him? Goalkicker Jaiden Magor has attracted some attention and has an exciting skillset, while the Saints have nominated Next Generation Academy prospect Angus McLennan, who was overlooked last year but finished this season strongly with Sandringham after returning from injury. Phantom Draft Dinnaz 2023 Draft Compendium. On November 28 some of the best young talents in the country are set to live out their lifelong dream of becoming professional footballers. Given his rapid rate of improvement and mix of rare attributes, he is one of this draft's highest upside choices for the long term. Ed Allan and Hollands may also be on the radar here. 18. If not him? 58. Picks: 33, 60, 72 (likely to use two selections). Picks: 4, 22, 54, 61, 66 (likely to use four or five selections). If not him? Brisbane - Josh Goater 40. The 2021 AFL National Draft is closing in and the team at Rookie Me Central completed their Phantom Draft for another year. Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Whether it be with pick three or four, many people in the know have long thought North Melbourne would inevitably snare Harry Sheezel with one of these two selections. AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? 2022 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn. A ball-winner who has shown he can play in multiple positions and have an impact. A potential bargain. 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. Justification: The Magpies would be jumping up and down if Ryan fell to this pick, given their interest in him much earlier and the fact many other clubs are courting him. Height, Weight: 180cm, 81kg Love the AFL? Though the Dees are likely to get busy when it comes to live trading, they could do worse than address their needs first up with a highly developable tall like Jefferson. Profile: A dominant contested ball winner and tackler, Hobbs is one of the readiest to play midfielders in this draft. North Melbourne - Jackson Archer (North Melbourne Father-Son) Height, Weight: 180cm, 71kg Jakob Ryan is another in the same boat. The Giants haven't used a top-10 pick on a tall forward since Tom Boyd went No.1 in 2013, with Cadman set to break that run. Port has also looked at Joe Richards, the speedy small forward bolter from country footy. Pick 37 (Port Adelaide) Joe RichardsMidfielder | 176cm | 71kg | 23/05/2000. The other option here that's still in play is the Bombers trading out the pick the Bombers continue to weigh up offers for the selection and will do so on Monday night as well if they can find multiple early picks in a swap. 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. Picks: 46, 56, 59 (likely to use two selections). Profile: Sonsie is a speedy midfielder with a burst of acceleration, composure with ball in hand, great vision and kick placement for targets to lead onto. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Max Michalanney, POS: Defender/midfielderHt 187cm, Wt 81kg, DOB 1/12/04From Tasmania Devils/Allies. Pick 23 (West Coast) Darcy JonesMidfielder | 174cm | 63kg | 03/04/2004. The Swans are usually a difficult side to pick for but Hewett would be difficult to look past. While Roberts does his best work as an inside midfielder, he can also push forward and hit the scoreboard. 52. Picks: 11, 21, 39, 67, 75 (likely to use three selections). But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. The Magpies are unlikely to use any picks outside of their first three selections if their draft hand doesn't change, with pick 51 also up for trade. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Lachie Cowan, POS: ForwardHt 185cm, Wt 87kg, DOB 13/4/04From Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country. Carlton will sit and wait to see if a player slides through to its pick. Elsewhere, the likes of Sam Gilbey and Jed Hagan are other West Aussies who offer great value. Dean is an able interceptor, possesses clean and reliable skills and is ultra competitive defensively. Height, Weight: 195cm, 95kg Pick 18 (Adelaide) Max Michalanney (bid matched)Defender | 190cm | 78kg | 26/02/2004. 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. If Ollie Hollands was there - or the Swans were able to move up a few spots - he would be right in their sights. He has developed into a strong contested ball winner who can push forward, hit the scoreboard and with a late-year birthday and rapid rate of improvement is one of this year's high upside midfield choices. Geelong - Mitch Knevitt 46. This could well be a decision between Allan and Vic Metro key forward Matt Jefferson, who is right in the Eagles' mix. Profile: With his mix of contested ball winning, classy distribution, agility and strong marking, Draper is one of this draft's more appealing prospects. 60. These are the picks we believe clubs should make, not what we expect to happen on draft night. His production and impact during the latter part of the NAB League season was comparable with the play of Daicos. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Elijah Hewett, POS: ForwardHt 182cm, Wt 75kg, DOB 4/1/04From Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro. Clubs like the Western Bulldogs and Sydney may be ones to pull the trigger, but GWS does so in our hypothetical draft. There's a few who could be in the mix here. Jakob Ryan could be a contender if things go a certain way. Profile: In a draft lacking in the way of premier talls, Darcy is the standard of excellence with his long arms and reach, one grab contested marking, attack on the ball aerially, one-touch ground level skills and his speed and agility for someone his height. Profile: Former Geelong Category B rookie Schlensog has developed rapidly this season and impressed over the first half of the year as a key defender. There has been interest in their second pick from rivals but it would take something extraordinary for them to trade the selection now. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Have the Tigers over-achieved? Essendon - Connor MacDonald Australian users can personalise their ESPN experience by downloading the App. What is breathtaking with Andrew is how high he leaps at centre bounces - often getting his waist above the head of rival rucks when he gets a clear jump at the ball and uses his soft hands to direct his taps to advantage. If Jhye Clark is still on the board he would also be right in the mix. Murley is a high-volume accumulator who is quick, takes the ball on the move at speed, displays a high work rate and has clean skills. 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. Buzz: Marshall is firmly in the discussion of UCF's best NFL alumni of all-time; he's made more Pro Bowls (six . Height, Weight: 194cm, 83kg Height, Weight: 195cm, 89kg KANSAS CITY Four former Illini were drafted Thursday-Saturday during the 2023 NFL Draft. 6. If Jedd Busslinger is still available he too would be looked at. Height, Weight: 193cm, 94kg ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. If they hold their selections they are expected to use one pick after the first round, with a few options likely to be around the mark at No.42. 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. The 2022 AFL National Draft is almost here, with anticipation building ahead of a fascinating first round. If not him? POS: Key forwardHt 195cm, Wt 91kg, DOB 3/3/04From Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country. The Suns will look for experience as well, with delisted Giant Jake Stein and cut Docker Connor Blakely expected to join the club, potentially as rookie selections, and former Kangaroo Jed Anderson likely to be added, possibly as a pre-season supplemental selection period pick. The Swans could get creative with their picks bundle up or trade out but if they hold, Weddle shapes as an option with their opening selection. If not him? There's been two factors in the Lions' preparation for this year's draft: finding enough draft picks (and points) to match bids on father-son pair Will Ashcroft and Jaspa Fletcher, and then finding some back-end players to assess for a third selection late in the draft. It's business time at the top end for the Kangaroos with three selections inside the top 30, with their only other live pick and senior list spot to be used on father-son Cooper Harvey. He averaged 22 disposals for Gippsland in the NAB League and has shown across the season that he can also drift forward and hit the scoreboard. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Matt Jefferson, POS: Key defenderHt 192cm, Wt 91kg, DOB 25/5/04From Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro. Profile: An mature-ager with the versatility to play forward or back, Preston late in the NAB League campaign found his best spot across half-back. Jacob Konstanty and Charlie Clarke would also be in the mix along with medium goalkicker Brayden George. But if the Swans hold it they will still have some options, including Cowan. Stroud available at quarterback in his first season as an NFL head coach. 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.