Download the app now. 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. A 250-gamer in the making. 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. Versatile small Darcy Jones could be a consideration, as may Charlie Clarke or Jacob Konstanty if either is available. Phantom Draft Dinnaz 2023 Draft Compendium. Justification: You can never have enough midfielders, and Szybkowski looms as a value pick should he slide out of the top 30. Height, Weight: 196cm, 84kg Bond does that as a midfielder who can also lock down in defence. It could come down to Hollands against Ed Allan, with Elijah Hewett an outside contender. Picks: 46, 56, 59 (likely to use two selections). This is AFL.com.au's predictions for how the first 30 picks could pan out, with club-by-club whispers for each team beyond the top 30 selections also included, as well as how many live picks are expected for each club. 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. Bidding on Brisbane father-son prospect Jaspa Fletcher is a chance here as well, while the Blues will listen to offers on sliding down a few spots too. While he is visibly quick, he is also hard at the ball and is a capable contested ball winning mid. PHANTOM DRAFT LATE MAIL Dons weigh up huge late trade, Dees lurk DRAFT ORDER Check out your club's picks 19. The Bombers could look to try to trade up before No.22 if Elijah Hewett is still available. 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 Combine is where Australia's next potential stars gather to present their athleticism and applicable AFL skills in front of club . Buzz: Marshall is firmly in the discussion of UCF's best NFL alumni of all-time; he's made more Pro Bowls (six . A prospect who draw comparisons to former-Giant Jeremy Cameron for his mobility, vice-like hands and booming left-foot kick, the NAB League leading goalkicker has the lack of go home factor GWS has been searching for. Playing his best football through the midfield, Draper is versatile enough to slot into a front half or defence just as easily. A bolter into East Perths League side for Round 1, Ginbey originally cut his teeth as a defender capable of locking down and intercepting, but shone in midfield as his states MVP during the National Championships. Have the Tigers over-achieved? One of this year's most advanced midfielders, Sheldrick is a strong ball winning midfielder who shrugs tackles, hits the scoreboard and possesses an explosive burst of speed. 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. ESPN's full 2022 AFL Phantom Draft: Every club, every pick Warner's strength is his endurance - demonstrated by how he covers the ground at speed, takes the game on with ball in hand and generates drive by foot. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Harry Barnett, POS: Midfielder/forwardHt 183cm, Wt 80kg, DOB 9/9/04From Gippsland Power/Vic Country. 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. The Suns have built a strong group of youngsters in recent seasons and Humphrey's panache would give them another element within their group. 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. 47. Strong overhead, Curtis is also adept at ground level and hits the scoreboard both from general play and set shots. Height, Weight: 183cm, 79kg Clarke is among a handful of options likely to come into the Dogs' thinking at this point. If they hold where they are, Isaac Keeler could be worth considering at pick 37. A zippy small forward who can also push into the midfield, Clarke has some bite to his game and loves to get involved around goal. The Murray Bushrangers accumulator can play both sides of midfield and on flanks at either end of the ground, showing great application and scope for great versatility. If Lewis Hayes was to get through this far the Pies could take a look at him as well. If not him? It could be a case of pick No.5 and out for the Suns, with the club possibly using upgraded rookies to fill the rest of their allocated spots. Height, Weight: 182cm, 77kg Whoever gets through from Essendon's pick be it Mattaes Phillipou or Elijah Tsatas is going to be right in the frame here. 50. The 2021 AFL National Draft is closing in and the team at Rookie Me Central completed their Phantom Draft for another year. If Lachie Cowan gets to this stage of the draft the Roos would likely consider him strongly, with the same applying to defender Josh Weddle. The Cats travelled to Western Australia recently and caught up with Reuben Ginbey, while fellow WA talent Ed Allan has also been linked. Collingwood - Lachlan Rankin Cam Mackenzie, if available, will also be strongly looked at, the same for Elijah Tsatas and Mattaes Phillipou. That selection may also come in a few spots given the Lions' selections before them will be go out due to earlier bids. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. Pick 22 (GWS) Charlie ClarkeForward/Midfielder | 182cm | 80kg | 04/01/2004. 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. Clubs have been aware for some time that the Swans were looking to package their picks to get up the draft board and were also open to trading out first-rounders this season for the equivalent next year, if they can get the right deal. If thats not the case, Konstanty is a great fit for GWS as a genuine small forward who offers a blend of punishing tackling pressure and attacking creativity. ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. 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. It could be Phillipou, who is the wildcard of the top-10 mix. But if the Swans hold it they will still have some options, including Cowan. Small forward Charlie Clarke has been linked along with ruckman Harry Barnett, while the Pies could also bid on Adelaide father-son Max Michalanney. Profile: Starring for Geelong over the years in the VFL through the midfield, Constable has struggled to receive AFL opportunities due to the Cats' senior depth in that area. Having been relatively cautious in his recovery this time around, Wardlaw should be ready to hit the ground running on his first AFL preseason. 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. 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. Height, Weight: 186cm, 77kg The Dogs are poised to grab delisted Demons wingman Oskar Baker as a pre-season supplemental selection period signing next week. The long-kicking Tasmanian has many fans late in the first round and early in the second and won't last too long after that. Growing 10cm over the past 12 months and demonstrating a rapid rate of on-field improvement, Owens emerged as a likely early draft choice in Vic Metro's trial match against Vic Country - a game where he was a late call up and one of the best afield with 29 disposals and one goal. Profile: Winner of the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the VFL's most promising young talent, Dean has demonstrated resilience after being overlooked as a key forward in 2019 and has transformed this year for Williamstown into one of the best key defenders outside the AFL. If not him? There has been interest in their second pick from rivals but it would take something extraordinary for them to trade the selection now. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. He dominated late in Vic Country's under-18 carnival and then took that form into the NAB League with the Murray Bushrangers. AFL Draft 2022 Phantom Draft Power Rankings May - ESPN Pick 33 (Carlton) Jaiden MagorMidfielder/Forward | 184cm | 75kg | 16/02/2004. 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. Profile: A late bloomer with untapped upside, Amiss has this year become the dominant goalkicker in the junior ranks, kicking a WAFL Colts competition high 51 goals from his 15 games and the highest across any of the junior competitions. Profile: A small but speedy midfielder, Soligo wins the ball on the inside, tackles aggressively, provides acceleration out of stoppages and hits the scoreboard. Jhye Clark is another who has been in consideration, the same for Reuben Ginbey and Bailey Humphrey. Double your score if you play a Joker. If not him? Profile: The son on Peter and younger brother of Josh, Nick is this draft's most productive and consistent prospect, with averages of 36 disposals and two goals for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League. Port has also looked at Joe Richards, the speedy small forward bolter from country footy. He's one-touch at ground level, a strong contested ball winner, busy around the ground, works hard defensively and hits the scoreboard. It would be hard to pass up Barnett if he got this far into the draft. Pick 3 (North Melbourne) George WardlawMidfielder | 182cm | 80kg | 18/07/2004. 49. The Swans are usually a difficult side to pick for but Hewett would be difficult to look past. They have looked at Bailey Macdonald, an eye-catcher off half-back with his dash late in the year. Height, Weight: 189cm, 75kg 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. He has power and strength and is part of the group of players at the top of the draft pool with explosiveness. The selections the Giants start the draft with are unlikely to be what they end up with. Clubs are expecting him to be taken around the top 20 of the draft after what was an impressive season playing as a small forward with Gippsland and Vic Country. Pick 24 (Western Bulldogs) Olli HottonMidfielder/Forward | 181cm | 77kg | 06/09/2004. Height, Weight: 181cm, 77kg Runner Jaxon Binns could also be a chance around this mark, as may Olli Hotton. But Clark is their man in this scenario, likened to retiring Cats champion Joel Selwood for his leadership quality and uncompromising competitiveness. Picks: 6, 24, 41, 48, 50, 52, 63 (likely to use four to five selections). It also means most of their work this year will be at the top end, although there is a chance they activate their last selection and use it on night two under the right circumstances. Profile: Andrew is a light-bodied ruckman and long-term project player with good skills, mobility and a long reach who is likely to spend his early years developing as a key position player while he adds muscle to his light frame. The first round may also be extended by bids on Giants Academy member Harry Rowston, or Essendon father-son Alwyn Davey Jr. North Melbourne - Jesse Motlop (Fremantle Next-Generation Academy) SOUTH Australia's top AFL Women's draft prospects returned for Round 8 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women's on the weekend. Academy product Will Edwards looks likely to be added as a rookie selection if available then, while the Swans could also look at partnering Logan McDonald with younger brother Connor, an 185cm midfielder with a great aerobic base. 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AFL Draft 2021 Phantom Draft Power Rankings August - ESPN Gold Coast - Charlie Constable Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Charlie Clarke, POS: Key defenderHt 199cm, Wt 82kg, DOB 17/12/04From Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro. Pick 36 (St Kilda) Henry HustwaiteMidfielder/Defender | 195cm | 82kg | 20/07/2004. 35. 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. They have also had pick No.22 on the trade table for a while, knowing it is in a risky zone for a potential Alwyn Davey jnr bid, but it is looking less likely now to be swallowed up by matching the bid. 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. 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. Williams is the first Tulane player picked by the Bills since J.P. Losman . Las 1ras selecciones en la historia del draft de la NFL With that in mind, the Final Siren Podcast team returned this week to take an early look at which players may be in prime draft contention, putting their recruiters hats on for a top 10 [], WITH the 2021 AFL Premiership home-and-away season done and dusted, the order of this years top 10 picks has been settled ahead of the latest draft intake. They could also look to trade for points with Hawthorn. Ashcroft has been locked into the Lions since August, when he agreed to a four-year contract with the club under father-son rules. Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Jaspa Fletcher, POS: DefenderHt 189cm, Wt 79kg, DOB 29/4/04From Glenelg/South Australia. Height, Weight: 205cm, 97kg But their pick is likely to come from the main three contenders. Profile: A strong marking lead up forward, Curtis is one of this year's most potent goal-kickers. Likened to Brodie Grundy with his athleticism, Barnett is a ruckman who is able to get around the field, follow up at ground level and also take a grab to be a marking target. Groundhog Day: Why should we care about the Suns? Lord loves receiving on the outside and while his run and carry are his point of difference, his work by foot is also excellent as a damaging and penetrating yet reliable kick. AFL Debate Club: What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? 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. 1. Pick 37 (Port Adelaide) Joe RichardsMidfielder | 176cm | 71kg | 23/05/2000. Jacob Konstanty is another the Swans have done their work on in this range, while ruckman Harry Barnett has been linked to Sydney too. 31. Playing a competitive brand of football, Wilmot was born on the December 31 and will be the youngest drafted this year, so clubs will back him in as an upside selection with substantial scope to develop. He also plays a high impact per possession game, wins the ball at full speed through the midfield and causes headaches up forward aerially, when the ball hits the deck and when isolated one-on-one. 39. 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. Sydney - Jake Soligo If Jedd Busslinger is still available he too would be looked at. There is additional intrigue around Goater as a possible midfielder in the future due to his promising distribution by hand, composure and evasion. Justification: Really solid key defensive depth in the long-term whose athleticism and contested prowess make for an exciting blend. Height, Weight: 176cm, 75kg It is entirely possible that Brayden George slides into the second round, but many clubs within the first would be itching to get a talent like him through the door. Rewinding the NFL Draft's first round: Alabama QB leads picks Darcy Jones has been looked at and plays a number of different positions, while the Saints have done their work on key forward Isaac Keeler. He still has some filling out to do but is already an impressive contested marker and high-impact type inside 50. All your AFL draft news and talk with our Draft Experts. 13. Download the app now. Justification: A ruck or key defender is in Fremantles midst, and despite the local talent on offer, McCallum is a highly athletic and versatile option who would be considered if available. An analysis of Tasmania's draft history in the past 15 years showed how significantly the state's draft numbers dropped away last decade before the team returned to full-time participation in . Jack O'Sullivan's year was interrupted by injury but the midfielder/forward has been looked at by the Hawks as a potential late option, as is tall ball-winner Mitch Szybkowski, who shapes as being available after pick 30. HERE is the Phantom Draft for 2022. 28. Collingwood - Nick Daicos (Collingwood father-son) - bid matched 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. The Bombers have fielded very strong interest for their pick No.4 and will continue to listen to offers up until the draft and on the night. Plenty of clubs will be in for Lachlan Cowan at the end of the first round. KANSAS CITY Four former Illini were drafted Thursday-Saturday during the 2023 NFL Draft. Profile: A strong and competitive ruckman, Conway is an imposing presence who not only wins the hitout count more weeks than not but has made a habit out of winning taking the ball out of the ruck himself with authority. Profile: Most dangerous through the midfield, Callaghan is a rare mover with ball in hand possessing elite agility, evasion and speed in traffic. 41. Collingwood's picks could move about a bit but should the Magpies hold where they are, this will be their last live selection and Hotton would be a chance here if available. If not him? 2022 Travon Walker, DE, Georgia. Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' September ranking As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual . Ed Allan is another who could be a shot here. 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. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. The powerful midfielder-forward had his national carnival scuppered by an untimely knee injury, but returned to the NAB League with a bang and skippered the Gippsland Power to a minor premiership. Is good at ground level and shapes as a player who could force his way into a senior side soonish. Ruckman Will Verrall could be a rookie shot, but Finn Emile-Brennan will be available in the open pool with the Demons not having Next Generation Academy nominated him. Fremantle - Matthew Johnson Picks: 30, 43, 44, 65, 70, 77 (likely to use four selections). If not him? Geelong has been linked to Joe Richards but it appears unlikely he will get through to their second pick. Pick 8 (Geelong) Jhye ClarkMidfielder | 181cm | 76kg | 23/07/2004. Melbourne - Taj Woewodin (Melbourne - Father-Son) Profile: The nephew of Gold Coast's Joel Jeffrey, Fejo is a human highlight reel who breaks games open with his speed, agility and run. 43. A foot fracture mid-year halted his season but either side of that, the midfielder amassed plenty of the ball and dominated games. Spears is the first Green Wave player selected by the Titans since Roydell Williams went 136th overall in the 2005 draft. Tom McCallum and Hugh Davies are defenders around this stage of the pool, while Geelong Falcons defender Oscar Murdoch has had some Dockers interest. AFL 2021 Phantom Draft: Clubs battle for the land's best football With his skills and explosive run, there is also future scope for Windhager to develop as a rebounding defender. Melbourne - Jack Williams Going through rigorous. Some clubs have viewed him as the best player in the pool. Lock this one in. His kicking and vision is his greatest strength, while his intercepting and one-on-one defensive work was also sound throughout the season. SEN's 2022 AFL mock phantom draft 2020 Joe Burrow, Cincinnati, QB, LSU. 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. Pick 6 (Gold Coast) Bailey HumphreyMidfielder/Forward | 185cm | 86kg | 11/09/2004. There is a chance Hewett is still available by the Eagles' third pick. Jones belies his height to make a strong impact on games playing either as a forward, midfielder or defender. It's almost in Geelong's remit to take a surprise late in the piece. The Jhye Clark to Geelong link is somewhat of a clich at this point, but has been made for good reason it makes sense. 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. Adelaide - James Willis 2022 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn. Height, Weight: 184cm, 74kg Get live scores, news and videos ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Every club, every pick: ESPN's full AFL phantom draft Cowan had a terrific season for his state in the NAB League and the Allies in the national championships and can be played as a taller half-back as well as a midfielder with his penetrating ball use and bigger frame. The Crows traded out of the early part of the draft by swapping their pick 23 to North Melbourne for the Roos' future second-rounder, in what was a good deal for both clubs. Pick 12 (Western Bulldogs) Jedd BusslingerKey Defender | 196cm | 82kg | 11/03/2004. A well-rounded midfielder, Woewodin can win his own ball and has the versatility to play inside or outside. UCF football players taken in the NFL Draft over the years - USA Today He has good agility and evasion, with his best work coming when in traffic. AFL Phantom Draft 2022: Clubs battle for the land's best football Height, Weight: 185cm, 75kg News. Busslingers season ended early as he went under the knife to repair a shoulder which had troubled him until that point, though he remains arguably the pick of the tall defenders. Height, Weight: 180cm, 80kg 26. 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. Melbourne - Campbell Chesser Pick 38 (Melbourne) Mitch SzybkowskiInside Midfielder | 186cm | 86kg | 09/01/2004. 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. 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. 20. 17. 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. Hell be highly sought after too, with many clubs in the frame for his services. 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. A strong contested mark for a smaller type and able to take on the game with his speed, Lohmann could just as easily be developed in defence. If not him? Check out the highlights of 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect Mattaes Phillipou, POS: MidfielderHt 183cm, Wt 71kg, DOB 16/1/04From Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store 2022 AFL draft - Wikipedia While Archer doesn't find a lot of the football, his ball use is generally sound. Throughout 2021, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Chris Doerre has cast his eye over the country's best junior footballers to give readers an early insight into the next generation of AFL stars. Young Victorian ruckman Max Knobel, the son of former player Trent, is one the Eagles have looked at, while at the other end of the spectrum is tough small Blake Drury, who is in the mix if their fifth pick is used. Gold Coast has also nominated Academy prospect Lloyd Johnston, an athletic running defender, as a potential pick-up and could access him as a rookie. Richmond - Zac Taylor He had some senior experience at SANFL level this year but will be picked as a long-term investment. 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. Polished, precise and a professional, Sheezel booted 49 goals this season across all levels he played and just knows how to create chances inside 50. Tyjae Spears, Dorian Williams selected in 2023 NFL Draft 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. You must log in or register to post here. St Kilda - Josh Gibcus Bailey Humphrey would be in the mix as well but is not expected to get there, and they have done some late work on Elijah Hewett and also put time into Ollie Hollands.