Jourdan Canil’s Phantom Draft
The AFL national draft is almost upon us. This year, I’ve tried to make this is most accurate phantom draft possible, so there’s only around 60 live picks as well as rookie upgrades and passes, so fans can have a clear idea of what their team will do. 1. Carlton – Jacob Weitering Club: Dandenong Stingrays Position: Key […]
Jourdan Canil’s top 30 draft prospects
The AFL Draft is nearing, and despite suggestions of a weak draft, the top 30 prospects are still relatively strong in comparison to previous years. This is my list of the top prospects, but it does not indicate where they will go in the draft. 1. Jacob Weitering Club: Dandenong Stingrays Position: Key defender Height: 195 cm Weight: 94 […]
2015 Draft Profile: Gach Nyuon
Gach Nyuon (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 201 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Ruckman Strengths: Athleticism, upside, spread from stoppages Weaknesses: Defensive efforts, strength, contested football Player comparison: Nic Naitanui/Billy Longer First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Elite Statistics: Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup): 11 games, 3.9 kicks, 6.7 handballs, […]
Winners from the AFL Combine
The AFL Draft Combine is done and dusted for another year. While many of the top prospects did not test with minor injury issues, there were a few guys who elevated their draft stocks. All the top ten results are listed at the bottom of the article. Winners Daniel Rioli Rioli had the most to […]
2015 Draft Profile: Nick O’Kearney
Nick O’Kearney (Calder Cannons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 71 kg Position: Midfielder Strengths: Decision making, running power, work rate, ball-winning Weaknesses: Size, body strength, hurt factor, goal threat Player comparison: Brent Stanton First year impact: Medium to long-term prospect Kicking: Above average Marking: Average Endurance: Elite Speed: Above average Statistics: Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) – 13 games, 17.4 kicks, 8.2 handballs, 25.5 disposals, 62 per cent disposal efficiency, 7.1 handball receives, 5.5 marks, 4.3 tackles, 0.4 goals Vic […]
The 10 draft prospects you shouldn’t be sleeping on
1. Sam Weideman Weideman is perhaps the second most established key forward in this draft. He has missed much of the year with an injury and he may not be ready to test at his peak for the combine either. When you are not playing, people almost seem to forget about you. Weideman is clearly […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben McKay
Ben McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200cm Weight: 91kg Position: Key defender/forward Strengths: Contested marking, strength, agility, versatility Weaknesses: Offensive game, kicking, positioning, disposal efficiency Player comparison: Cale Hooker First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Average Speed: Average Ben McKay is an interesting draft prospect. He’s come from nowhere this year […]
2015 Draft Profile: Harry McKay
Harry McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Speed, athleticism, defensive pressure, marking Weaknesses: Kicking, consistency, impact Player comparison: Drew Petrie First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Poor Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Above average Harry McKay is an athletic key forward who shows plenty of glimpses […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jacob Hopper
Jacob Hopper (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 186 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Inside midfielder Player comparison: David Armitage Strengths: Contested ball, strength, clearances, goal kicking Weaknesses: Outside game, footskills First year impact: Rising star nominee Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Endurance: Elite Speed: Average Jacob Hopper was one of those players that has been locked […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jacob Weitering
Jacob Weitering (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 195 cm Weight: 90 kg Position: Key defender Player comparison: Ben Reid Strengths: Marking, positioning, foot skills, leadership, endurance Weaknesses: Speed, agility First year impact: Rising Star nominee Kicking: Excellent Marking: Elite Endurance: Elite Speed: Average Jacob Weitering is the top player in the draft, with Carlton more than a certainty to […]
2015 Draft Profile: Darcy Parish
Darcy Parish (Geelong Falcons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfielder Draft range: Top five Strengths: Kicking, never slows down, decision making, hurt factor Weaknesses: Lack of size, defensive efforts, scoreboard impact Player comparison: Lachie Whitfield First year impact: Rising Star nominee Kicking: Elite Marking: Average Endurance: Excellent Speed: Above average Darcy Parish is a classy outside midfielder, who […]
2015 Draft Profile: Will Sexton
Will Sexton (Geelong Falcons) Height: 175 cm Weight: 76 kg Position: Small defender/midfielder Player comparison: Rory Laird Strengths: Speed, reading of the play, offensive drive Weaknesses: Defensive marking, awareness First year impact: Medium-to-long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Average Speed: Above average Endurance: Average Will Sexton is one of those prospects that will divide draft watchers. […]
