{"id":121519,"date":"2022-11-28T20:55:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T10:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=121519"},"modified":"2022-11-28T20:55:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T10:55:59","slug":"2022-afl-draft-pick-by-pick-round-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2022\/11\/28\/2022-afl-draft-pick-by-pick-round-1\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 AFL Draft Pick-by-Pick: Round 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

THE FIRST round of the 2022 AFL National Draft is done and run with 21 new players earning spots on AFL lists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were a few surprises inside the top 10, but Sydney certainly spiced things up with back to back bids followed by a live trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROUND 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #1 – GWS GIANTS – Aaron Cadman<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GWV Rebels \/ Vic Country | Key Forward
03\/03\/2004 | 195cm | 91kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>“The premier key position player in this year’s AFL Draft pool off the back of a consistent season for both GWV Rebels and Vic Country as a strong marking forward.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: GWS FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #2 – Brisbane Lions – Will Ashcroft<\/a><\/strong> (Matched Bid)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sandringham Dragons \/ Vic Metro | Midfielder
06\/05\/2004 | 181cm | 78kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cA decorated ball winner who has been relentless in his pursuit of excellence, Ashcroft is incredibly well-rounded and clear as this year\u2019s top prospect.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: Brisbane FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #3 – North Melbourne –<\/strong> Harry Sheezel<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sandringham Dragons \/ Vic Metro | Medium Forward
13\/10\/04 | 185cm | 80kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cArguably the best performed forward in this year’s draft crop, Sheezel has consistently impressed at all levels of football with his elite forward craft and goal sense.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: North Melbourne FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #4 – North Melbourne – George Wardlaw<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oakleigh Chargers \/ Vic Metro | Inside Midfielder
18\/07\/2004 | 182cm | 80kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>“An explosive athlete and ideal teammate who showcases impressive displays of contested ball winning and burst from congestion.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: North Melbourne FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #5 – Essendon – Elijah Tsatas<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oakleigh Chargers \/ Vic Metro | Midfielder
18\/10\/2004 | 186cm | 79kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cOne of the most attacking midfielders in the draft Tsatas uses his speed and smarts to win plenty of the ball on the inside and outside\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: Essendon FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #6 – Gold Coast –<\/strong> Bailey Humphrey<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gippsland Power \/ Vic Country | Midfielder \/ Forward
11\/09\/2004 | 185cm | 86kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT:<\/strong> \u201cA tough and powerful midfielder-forward who thrives on the contest and deals immense damage to the opposition.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: Gold Coast FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #7 – Hawthorn – Cameron Mackenzie<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sandringham Dragons \/ Vic Metro | Midfielder
21\/01\/04 | 188cm | 83kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong> \u201cA well balanced and poised midfielder, Mackenzie successfully took on a full-time midfield role in 2022, showing off his keen decision making and stoppage craft throughout.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pic Credit: Hawthorn FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #8 – Geelong – <\/strong>Jhye Clark<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Geelong Falcons \/ Vic Country | Inside Midfielder
23\/07\/2004 | 181cm | 76kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cAn outstandingly consistent inside midfielder from Geelong Falcons who was able to crack in and showcase high-level contested ball-winning ability and clean skills\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geelong FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #9 – West Coast – <\/strong>Reuben Ginbey<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

East Perth \/ Western Australia | Inside Midfielder
10\/09\/2004 | 189cm | 82kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cA versatile prospect who can fill roles in midfield and defence, Ginbey firms as a potential first-rounder after an excellent season which saw him claim state MVP honours\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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West Coast FC\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #10 – St Kilda – Mattaes Phillipou<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WWT Eagles \/ South Australia | Midfielder \/ Forward
27\/12\/2004 | 190cm | 89kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT:<\/strong>\u201cA well-rounded forward\/midfielder in the mould of Nat Fyfe and Patrick Dangerfield, Mattaes Phillipou\u2019s aerial ability and scoreboard impact make him South Australia\u2019s highest rated draft prospect.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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St Kilda FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #11 – Carlton –<\/strong> Oliver Hollands<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Murray Bushrangers \/ Vic Country | Midfielder
16\/01\/2004 | 184cm | 71kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT:<\/strong> \u201cArguably the best two-way runner in the pool, Hollands brings a well balanced approached to his midfield craft, but has shown himself to be more than capable of impacting up either end of the ground.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #12 – Brisbane – Jaspa Fletcher<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lions Academy \/ Queensland | Midfielder<\/strong>
24\/02\/2004 | 183cm | 76kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cA prospect with enormous class capable of playing on either side of midfield, and kicking long-range goals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #13 – Western Bulldogs<\/strong> –<\/strong> Jedd Busslinger<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

East Perth \/ Western Australia | Key Defender
11\/03\/2004 | 196cm | 82kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cThe leading key defender in the pool, Jedd Busslinger stands as one of the few prospects to have played senior State League football this season, looking comfortable with the higher intensity and bigger bodies\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #14 – West Coast –<\/strong> Elijah Hewett<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swan Districts \/ Western Australia | Midfielder
27\/05\/2004 | 185cm | 85kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cAn explosive and hard-nosed midfielder, Hewett\u2019s blend of athletic power and silky skills have led him to be one of the leading midfielders in this year\u2019s draft crop.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #15 – Melbourne –<\/strong> Matthew Jefferson<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oakleigh Chargers \/ Vic Metro | Key Forward
08\/03\/2004| 195cm | 84kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cA tall prospect with enormous upside, Jefferson\u2019s range and mobility make him an aerial threat who needs few opportunities to impact each game.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #16 – GWS –<\/strong> Harry Rowston<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Calder Cannons \/ NSW-ACT | Midfielder
12\/08\/2004 | 182cm | 81kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT:<\/strong>\u201cA hardened inside midfielder who can roll forward to clunk overhead marks and kick crucial goals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #17 – Adelaide <\/strong>–<\/strong> Max Michalanney<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Norwood \/ South Australia | Tall Defender
26\/02\/2004 | 190cm | 78kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT<\/strong>: \u201cArguably Adelaide\u2019s most promising father-son prospect to-date, Max Michalanney is an athletic defender capable of shutting down tall and small opponents and providing rebound from half-back.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick #18 – Hawthorn –<\/strong> Josh Weddle<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oakleigh Chargers \/ Vic Metro | Tall Defender
25\/05\/2004 | 192cm | 91kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cA well-rounded athlete and defender capable of intercepting, rebounding, and locking down a variety of opponents.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #19 – Collingwood –<\/strong> Edward Allan<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Claremont \/ Western Australia | Tall Utility
26\/05\/2004 | 194cm | 83kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cA dual sided and big bodied player, Allan has made the most of his limited exposure in 2022 to showoff high-end athleticism and versatility.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick #20 – Sydney – Jacob Konstanty<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gippsland Power \/ Vic Country | Forward \/ Midfielder
09\/11\/2004 | 177cm | 73kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT: <\/strong>\u201cArguably the best defensive forward in the crop, Konstanty manically applies pressure inside 50, creating opportunities for himself and teammates when the opposition makes mistakes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick #21 – GWS –<\/strong> Darcy Jones<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swan Districts \/ Western Australia | Midfielder
03\/04\/2004 | 174cm | 63kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT:<\/strong> \u201cA tenacious and zippy midfielder with an eye for goal, Jones has proven size does not matter to put his name on the radar of many clubs.\u201d<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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