{"id":59507,"date":"2019-10-18T12:14:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T01:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?page_id=59507"},"modified":"2021-10-05T10:26:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T00:26:12","slug":"2019-draft-pool-small-midfielders-defenders-forwards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2019-draft-pool-small-midfielders-defenders-forwards\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Midfielders\/Defenders\/Forwards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Riley Baldi<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GP-Riley-Baldi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54593\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GP-Riley-Baldi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GP-Riley-Baldi-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Gippsland Power\/Vic Country | Midfielder\/Forward<br \/>\r\n20\/02\/2001 | 174cm | 78kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A hard working, smart midfielder\/forward who knows how to move around stoppages, and also go forward and hit the scoreboard.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Late-rookie<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Trent Bianco<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/OC-Trent-Bianco-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56077\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/OC-Trent-Bianco-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/OC-Trent-Bianco-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Oakleigh Chargers\/Vic Metro | Midfielder\/Defender<br \/>\r\n20\/01\/2001 | 176cm | 70kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;An elite user of the ball who makes the right decisions time and time again thanks to high footy IQ, while he has defensive aspects he can build upon to develop a more all-round game.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 10-30<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Connor Budarick<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Allies-Connor-Budarick.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58672\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Allies-Connor-Budarick-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Allies-Connor-Budarick-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Gold Coast SUNS Academy\/Queensland | Utility<br \/>\r\n06\/04\/2001 | 175cm | 72kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cDiminutive Gold Coast Academy product Budarick is as clean as they come, able to impact on each line with sharp disposal and heavy defensive pressure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Second-third round*<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Ned Cahill<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DS-Ned-Cahill-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55769\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DS-Ned-Cahill-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DS-Ned-Cahill-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dandenong Stingrays\/Vic Country | Small Forward<br \/>\r\n11\/01\/2001 | 178cm | 77kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cCahill provides a rare mix of the flashy and more unheralded traits as a hard-working small forward who is developing his craft further afield.\u201d&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 30-60<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Riley Garcia<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2001\/01\/WA-Riley-Garcia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59060\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2001\/01\/WA-Riley-Garcia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2001\/01\/WA-Riley-Garcia-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Swan Districts\/Western Australia | Midfielder<br \/>\r\n30\/01\/2001 | 176cm | 70kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A tough and uncompromising midfielder, Garcia has footy smarts and knows how win the ball in close or on the outside.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Third round onwards<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Liam Henry<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WA-Liam-Henry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59519\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WA-Liam-Henry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WA-Liam-Henry-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Claremont\/Western Australia | Midfielder\/Forward<br \/>\r\n28\/08\/2001 | 179cm | 67kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;An extremely talented mid\/forward with class and skill, Henry just has to spend time in the gym to cope against the stronger AFL bodies.&#8221;&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 12-20<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Jack Mahony<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jack-Mahony.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55014\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jack-Mahony-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jack-Mahony-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sandringham Dragons | Small Midfielder\/Forward<br \/>\r\n12\/11\/2001 | 177cm | 71kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;\u201cPossessing smarts and ball winning ability, Mahony has long been touted as one of the leading small midfielders in this year\u2019s crop.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 25-50<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Mitch O&#8217;Neill<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Allies-Mitch-ONeill.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59732\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Allies-Mitch-ONeill-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Allies-Mitch-ONeill-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tasmania Devils\/Allies | Small Utility<br \/>\r\n21\/02\/2001 | 176cm | 72kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A skilful ball user off half-back or through the midfield, O&#8217;Neill is still lightly built and needs a clean run injury-free.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 20-35<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Kysaiah Pickett<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kysaiah-Pickett.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59521\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kysaiah-Pickett-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kysaiah-Pickett-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>WWT Eagles\/South Australia | Small Forward<br \/>\r\n02\/06\/2001 | 170cm | 67kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;An electric player capable of almost anything on the filed either in the air, or around goal, the player with the most X factor in the draft.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 30-40<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Malcolm Rosas Jr<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/NT-Malcolm-Rosas-Jr.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49412\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/NT-Malcolm-Rosas-Jr-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/NT-Malcolm-Rosas-Jr-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Northern Territory\/Allies | Mid\/Fwd<br \/>\r\n27\/06\/2001 | 175cm | 70kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cRosas is as classy as they come on the ball, lighting up the forward half with his pace and poise in front of goal.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Late-rookie*<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Caleb Serong<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GP-Caleb-Serong-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57294\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GP-Caleb-Serong-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GP-Caleb-Serong-3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Gippsland Power\/Vic Country | Midfielder\/Forward<br \/>09\/02\/2001 | 178cm | 83kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;One of the most well-rounded draft prospects, Serong ticks plenty of boxes across multiple roles and is as consistent as they come with a high level of competitiveness.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 3-8<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Cody Weightman<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DS-Cody-Weightman.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57238\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DS-Cody-Weightman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DS-Cody-Weightman-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dandenong Stingrays\/Vic Country | Forward<br \/>\r\n15\/01\/2001 | 177cm | 73kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cAn electric small forward who kicks goals in bags and can take high marks, Weightman\u2019s outstanding National Championships propelled him up draft boards into first round contention.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 15-30<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n* Indicates player is eligible for the Gold Coast SUNS Academy and therefore can bypass the regular bidding process and be taken at the end of either National or Rookie Draft.\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riley Baldi Gippsland Power\/Vic Country | Midfielder\/Forward 20\/02\/2001 | 174cm | 78kg DRAFT ANALYSIS: &#8220;A hard working, smart midfielder\/forward who knows how to move around stoppages, and also go forward and hit the scoreboard.&#8221; DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie Trent Bianco Oakleigh Chargers\/Vic Metro | Midfielder\/Defender 20\/01\/2001 | 176cm | 70kg DRAFT ANALYSIS: &#8220;An elite user of 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