Well draft time is upon us. It\u2019s certainly been a big year \u2013 I\u2019ve spent just shy of 300 hours watching football this season and it is one of the most even drafts for a long time. The depth of the 2016 draft is a big strength and clubs with multiple late picks should be able to unearth gems in the years to come.<\/p>\n
MATT BALMER\u2019S 2016 AFL DRAFT RANKINGS<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Follow the draft along live via Twitter on Friday @AFLDraftCentral<\/strong><\/a> , we will be live at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney to take you through what should be a cracking night.<\/p>\n Thanks for following right throughout the year.<\/p>\n Just like on draft night \u2013 All passes have been removed from my Phantom Draft.<\/p>\n If you have any questions in the lead up to the draft, you can send me a tweet <\/em>@MattBalmer7<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 1 ESSENDON- Andrew McGrath<\/strong><\/p>\n Small Defender\/Inside Midfielder\u00a0(Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 02\/06\/1998 | 177.4cm | 76.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Exciting rebounder from defence. Agile runner with an elite athletics background. Not afraid to take the game on- with that comes his kicking which can be shaky at stages when he tries to break the game open. Can win his own ball on the inside too with him gaining more possessions in the midfield than Hugh McCluggage in 2016. Depth of kicking over 50m a question mark, but McGrath gives you 15m in run and a 40m kick to your advantage. Excellent leadership skills. Can also play last line of defence and shut down an opponent as indicated by blanketing Ben Ainsworth & Jaidyn Stephenson this season.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Some clubs as late as today have absolutely no idea what is going on. Some think McCluggage, others say McGrath with more of a gut feel than a sure thing. Setterfield did meet with the Bombers early in the piece, but I think this interest probably doesn\u2019t see them bid.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 ANDREW MCGRATH<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 2\u00a0GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY\u00a0\u2013 Tim Taranto<\/strong><\/p>\n General Forward\/Inside Midfielder (Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 28\/01\/1998 | 185.6cm | 84.1kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Athletic forward that can play through the midfield. Very good in traffic, helped by his basketball background. Willing to give the ball off to teammates in better positions. Strong overhead mark means he has the ability to play deeper inside 50, where he has plenty of smarts and can hit the scoreboard. Has plenty of shots on goal.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Tim Taranto met with the Giants two weeks ago\u00a0and whilst it may have just been a general chat \u2013 The gut feel against says it will be Taranto picked ahead of Ainsworth. McGrath is the Giants man if Bombers overlook him at Pick 1.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 TIM TARANTO<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 3 BRISBANE LIONS- Hugh McCluggage<\/strong><\/p>\n Balanced Midfielder (North Ballarat Rebels\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 03\/03\/1998 | 185.6cm | 75.9kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Appears like Scott Pendlebury in traffic, making everything appear in slow motion. Clears the ball with ease via quick hands or off his preferred right boot. A few people questioning his contested ball winning abilities, but averaged 20 disposals in the Under 18 Championships (43 per cent contested). McCluggage\u2019s contested numbers are similar at TAC Cup level and has been able to deal with the extra attention from opponents.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Ben Ainsworth recently declared his love for the Lions in a recent article with AFL.com.au\u2019s Cal Twomey \u2013 but would the Lions pass up Hugh McCluggage if available here? Don\u2019t expect the Lions to bid on Gold Coast academy selection Jack Bowes.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 HUGH MCCLUGGAGE<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 4 GOLD COAST SUNS\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ben Ainsworth<\/strong><\/p>\n Small Forward\/Inside Midfielder (Gippsland Power\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 10\/02\/1998 | 178.0cm | 76.2kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Strong overhead mark and has the ability to change a game in 10 minutes. An interupted season with injury and suspension, but has had more midfield time in recent months. Damaging inside 50 but can be a bit goal hungry at stages. Played his best games on the inside against South Australia, but won some \u2018junk time\u2019 possessions when he went into the midfield later in the season for Gippsland against weak opposition.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Sam Petrevski-Seton\u00a0would be right in the Suns zone if things fall another way early. Shouldn\u2019t be any go home factors with the talented small forward Ainsworth.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 BEN AINSWORTH<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 5 GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Will Setterfield (Match bid)<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside Midfielder (Sandringham Dragons\/NSW-ACT)<\/p>\n 05\/02\/1998 | 189.4cm | 79.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Tall midfielder who is still finding his feet as to where he best plays his football. Was down on form in the championships, carrying a foot niggle. Can play in multiple positions, but looks best forward of centre. Needs some consistency as can float in and out of games. GWS academy member.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Shouldn\u2019t be any issues with the Giants matching Setterfield\u2019s bid here. Essendon have considered him at 1 \u2013 but appear to go another direction.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 WILL SETTERFIELD<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 6 CARLTON\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sam Petrevski-Seton<\/strong><\/p>\n Balanced Midfielder (Claremont\/Western Australia)<\/p>\n 19\/02\/1998 | 179.7cm | 72.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Exciting midfielder who has the ability to use either side of his body. Looked a touch underdone in the championships returning from hamstring issues. Not a noted huge disposal winner, but does have x-factor about him. Isn\u2019t a midfielder that hits the scoreboard with just one goal for Claremont this season.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0The Blues would have no hesitation taking Taranto if he slid here. Scrimshaw is the other name they are considering. Rumours swirled about Will Hayward a few weeks ago, but they\u2019ve died down.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 SAM PETREVSKI-SETON<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 7 GOLD COAST SUNS\u00a0 \u2013 Griffin Logue<\/strong><\/p>\n Key Position Defender (Swan Districts\/Western Australia)<\/p>\n 13\/04\/1998 | 191.0cm | 93.9kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Strong lockdown defender who doesn\u2019t lose too many one-on-ones. Rowing background at school has helped his physic, with a strong upper body enabling to outmuscle his opponents. Pinch hit in the ruck in the final match for WA and kicks the ball well off his left foot.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Regardless of how the Blues use their first pick \u2013 It\u2019s believed Gold Coast will stick with Griffin Logue at Pick 7. Scrimshaw may be considered if the top five if different to the above.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 GRIFFIN LOGUE<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 8 FREMANTLE\u00a0 \u2013 Jack Scrimshaw<\/strong><\/p>\n Medium Defender\u00a0(Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 04\/09\/1998 | 193.1cm | 83.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Hybrid defender that is better playing small than tall. Nice long left boot, where he looks best at home across the half back flank. At stages has pushed onto a wing, which might be his finishing position thanks to a strong disposal efficiency. Has had multiple injuries in the last 18 months so will need to stay fit for the rest of the season to show clubs he\u2019s over them. His ability to weave through traffic coming out of half back is elite.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Griffin Logue is one that will come under the Dockers\u2019\u00a0consideration.\u00a0But he could be off the board. They\u2019d be very happy to snare local Sam Petrevki-Seton, whilst Jy Simpkin or Will Brodie could be another option.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JACK SCRIMSHAW<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 9 \u00a0GOLD COAST SUNS\u00a0\u2013 Jy Simpkin<\/strong><\/p>\n Small Forward (Murray Bushrangers\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 05\/03\/1998 | 181.7cm | 74.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Crafty small forward who burst onto the scene with seven goals in six Under 18 championship games in 2015. Knows where the goals are- but does he become a full time mid? Broke his leg at school football earlier in the season.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Suns would snap up Logue here if available. They\u2019ve also had some interest in Will Hayward but Jy Simpkin seems a logical selection.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JY SIMPKIN<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 10 GOLD COAST SUNS\u00a0\u2013 Jack Bowes (Match bid)<\/strong><\/p>\n Balanced Midfielder (Cairns\/Queensland)<\/p>\n 26\/01\/1998 | 187.0cm | 77.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Silky smooth midfielder who doesn\u2019t waste too many of his disposals. Moves well through traffic, willing to pump the ball long inside 50. Was a slow starter for the Allies but got better with each game in division one. Gold Coast Academy member. Did not look out of place playing in the NEAFL.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re telling me that Jack Bowes is the tenth best player in this draft pool \u2013 you clearly haven\u2019t seen enough Under 18 football. Under the table deals or whatever it is \u2013 Gold Coast are getting a gem at this selection for little price.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JACK BOWES<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 11\u00a0SYDNEY\u00a0\u2013 Will Brodie<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside Midfielder (Murray Bushrangers\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 23\/08\/1998 | 188.0cm | 82.4kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Strong inside midfielder, one of the best clearance players in the draft. Goes in hard at the ball, can\u2019t see him being anything less than a 200 game AFL footballer. Real professional, could step into an AFL team in Round One next season. Kicking has improved from earlier in the season.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Jy Simpkin and Griffin Logue both will be high on the Swans want list \u2013 But both could be off the board.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 WILL BRODIE<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 12\u00a0GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY\u00a0\u2013 Harry Perryman (Match bid)<\/strong><\/p>\n Outside Midfielder (Collingullie-GP\/NSW-ACT)<\/p>\n 19\/12\/1998 | 183.9cm | 79.4kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Good decision maker, reads the play well. Didn\u2019t look out of place off the half back flank throughout the championships. Kicks on both feet, ideally will transition into the midfield. Lacks speed that some of the other midfielders have. GWS Academy member.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Despite Isaac Cumming bolting- GWS shouldn\u2019t overlook the composed Perryman here.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 HARRY PERRYMAN<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 13 NORTH MELBOURNE\u00a0 \u2013 Oliver Florent<\/strong><\/p>\n Outside\u00a0Midfielder (Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 22\/07\/1998 | 182.0cm | 74.4kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Exciting half forward\/outside midfielder. In his usual eye catching orange boots, Florent has playing of X-Factor around the ball inside 50. Liked his work last year for Sandringham and has continued that into this season. Outside midfielder who is a capable overhead mark. A good kick around the ground, but does have the ability to shank the odd kick on the run. Looks likely to start his AFL career as a half forward and push onto a wing.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Oliver Florent seems the logical pick for the Roos. North Melbourne visited Cedric Cox in Halls Creek recently and if they really want him \u2013 they\u2019ll need to take him here.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 OLIVER FLORENT<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 14 WEST COAST EAGELS\u00a0\u2013 Jarrod Berry<\/strong><\/p>\n Medium\u00a0Utility\u00a0(North Ballarat Rebels\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 05\/02\/1998 | 191.0cm | 81.8kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Outstanding leader that can play in multiple roles. Kicking can be a bit off at times and has had a few injuries throughout 2016. For me I think he was at his best finishing the season spending time inside 50.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> West Coast could throw a draft shock speaking with Western Jet Daniel Venables today. They\u2019ve also been linked with two Western Australians Sam Powell-Pepper and Cedric Cox. Ruckman Tim English would be available if they deem him worthy.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JARROD BERRY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 15\u00a0ADELAIDE\u00a0\u2013 Isaac Cumming (Bid NOT matched by GWS)<\/strong><\/p>\n Medium Defender (Broken Hill\/NSW-ACT)<\/p>\n 11\/08\/1998 | 184.2cm | 73.8kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Rebounding defender who had some strong moments in the NAB AFL All Stars contest. A good ball user who is usually composed taking the ball forward.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Cumming was a late invite to the draft and it is the Crows that seem most interested. They were interested in running half back Cedric Cox, but may have settled for another in Cumming instead. Would GWS match? Will Hayward the likely player if GWS do match.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 ISAAC CUMMING<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 16\u00a0PORT ADELAIDE\u00a0\u2013 Daniel Venables<\/strong><\/p>\n General Forward\/Inside Midfielder (Western Jets\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 19\/11\/1998 | 185.2cm | 82.1kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Aggressive\u00a0<\/strong>midfielder who can break through opposition tackles. Powerful burst from a stoppage and can hit the scoreboard. Yet to see a full complete game from him, as he\u2019ll flash in and out of games.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Will Hayward should slip through to Port- But would they take him and the likely Pick 18 in Todd Marshall? They\u2019ve been big fans of Witherden throughout the year.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 DANIEL VENABLES<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 17\u00a0\u00a0BRISBANE LIONS- Alex Witherden<\/strong><\/p>\n Medium Defender\u00a0(Geelong Falcons\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 10\/09\/1998 | 186.2cm | 80.0kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Rebounding defender who is usually a reliable kick. Vision is superb and moves well in traffic. Can play through the midfield and up forward. Broke his leg at school footy earlier in the season.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> A Victoria should drift here to the Lions\u2019 selection. Berry would be good if he\u2019s still available, while Jordan Gallucci\u2019s speed could catch their eye.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 ALEX WITHERDEN<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 18 PORT ADELAIDE\u00a0\u2013 Todd Marshall<\/strong><\/p>\n Key Position Forward (Murray Bushrangers\/NSW-ACT)<\/p>\n 08\/10\/1998 | 196.6cm | 85.9kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Athletic tall that has a strong pair of dukes. Still a bit raw after only returning to AFL after two winters in the UK playing cricket. Set shot goalkicking routine needs some work to stop him hooking the ball across his leg at times. Has only shown patches so far in 2016.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Port visited Marshall at his home last week and the major belief is that they take him here.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 TODD MARSHALL<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 19 WESTERN BULLDOGS\u00a0 \u2013 Cedric Cox<\/strong><\/p>\n Outside\u00a0Midfielder (North Ballarat Rebels\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 19\/08\/1997 | 181.1cm | 78.6kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Neat outside midfielder who can play at both ends of the ground. Looks best suited to half-back, where he can use his speed to burn off his opponents. Is a dual footed kicker and is willing to use both his left and right foot in any situation.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0The Bulldogs would like Marshall but he is off the board. They visited Cedric Cox up in Halls Creek earlier this month and he would be against the odds to last\u00a0to their next pick so will need to pull the trigger here.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 CEDRIC COX<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 20 SYDNEY\u00a0 \u2013 Brennan Cox<\/strong><\/p>\n Key Position Defender\/Forward\u00a0(Woodville-West Torrens\/South Australia)<\/p>\n 13\/08\/1998 | 192.6cm | 91.6kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Won All Australian honours playing in defence for South Australia. Tested well for speed, but can look slow lumbering around the ground at stages throughout games. Played both forward and back through 2016, but likely to begin in the backline.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0The Swans have always been in the mix for a defender with Luke Ryan linked early but sources tell me they visited SA recently and that Cox will be their man.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 BRENNAN COX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014SECOND ROUND \u2014<\/p>\n Pick 21 ESSENDON\u00a0\u2013 Tim English<\/strong><\/p>\n Ruckman (South Fremantle\/Western Australia)<\/p>\n 10\/08\/1997 | 204.7cm | 89.5kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Tall ruckman who uses his strong leap in the ruck contests. Only averaged 13 disposals through the championships, but showed plenty with his ability to find and dispose of the ball well off his right boot. Could mount a case that his kicking is better than some of the midfielders in the draft. May\u00a0warrant a Top ten\u00a0pick on draft night.<\/p>\n In the mix:\u00a0<\/strong>Jordan Gallucci is available and probably more of a likely target- but it\u2019s hard to overlook talented ruckman Tim English. Clubs might regret the decision in time if they overlook him.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 TIM ENGLISH<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 22\u00a0BRISBANE LIONS\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jordan Ridley<\/strong><\/p>\n General Defender\u00a0(Oakleigh Chargers\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 20\/10\/1998 | 191.9cm | 79.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Rebounding defender who is composed with the ball in hand. Can push up further onto a wing and is capable overhead. Build strongly below his waist, but should be able to build that physic in his upper body with a few preseasons under his belt.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Lions kept tabs on Brennan Cox and may swoop if available. They\u2019ll look for a defender if possible and it\u2019s not entirely out of the question that Elliot Himmelberg is picked.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JORDAN RIDLEY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 23\u00a0BRISBANE LIONS\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jack Graham<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside Midfielder\u00a0(North Adelaide\/South Australia)<\/p>\n 25\/02\/1998 | 180.3cm | 81.1kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Inside midfielder who is built like a \u2018man-child.\u2019 Disposal is shaky by foot, but wins the contested ball and tackles hard.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0A lot of whispers that Jack Graham is the one they like with the Lions likely not to draft a West Australian.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JACK GRAHAM<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 24\u00a0\u00a0ST KILDA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jordan Gallucci<\/strong><\/p>\n Outside Midfielder\/Medium Defender\u00a0(Eastern Ranges\/Vic Metro)<\/p>\n 04\/05\/1998 | 180.0cm | 77.5kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Explosive midfielder whose kicking can be hot and cold. Has plenty of zip at the contest, but just where does he play his best football? Is willing to use either foot to take the ball inside 50. Strong leadership skills as indicated by being selected as co-captain of the Vic Metro side.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> If Gallucci is off the board, I\u2019d expect them to look at Sam Powell-Pepper. Forward Josh Battle might be considered- but do the Saints need another 3rd tall?<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JORDAN GALLUCCI<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 25\u00a0GOLD COAST SUNS\u00a0\u2013 Brad Scheer (Matched bid)<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside Midfielder (Palm Beach\/Queensland)<\/p>\n 31\/08\/1998 | 183.2cm | 83.7kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Tough inside midfielder who just gets the job done with plenty of clearances. His strong contested work is his strength and he won the Allies the match with a snap deep in the pocket\u00a0(Video can be found\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>). Good runner around the ground, probably a late first round or second round bid for the Gold Coast academy member.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0If Gold Coast get a bid on Scheer in the second round, it would be a surprise to see them pass on him.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 BRAD SCHEER<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 26\u00a0GEELONG\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Josh Battle<\/strong><\/p>\n General Forward\u00a0(Dandenong Stingrays\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n 01\/09\/1998 | 192.0cm | 88.5kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Superb footy IQ and a great endurance base helps him get up the ground. Has the ability to change a game quickly with bursts of goals. Set shot routine is great and he\u2019ll kick the ball through whether he\u2019s 20m or 50m out. Solid mark overhead, but unlikely to play as the number one tall at AFL level. Year 11 boy too, so will need to complete school next year.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Could Geelong take Tom Stewart here to avoid possibly missing out on him later? Geelong would\u2019ve liked speed off half back but both Cedric Cox and Isaac Cumming are drafted already.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JOSH BATTLE<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 27\u00a0CARLTON\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Will Hayward<\/strong><\/p>\n Medium forward\u00a0(North Adelaide\/South Australia)<\/p>\n 26\/10\/1998 | 184.7cm | 76.6kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Medium forward who plays tall. His marking is outstanding and good in one-on-one contests for his size. Booted nine in the SANFL Under 18s in the finals.\u00a0Not a big ball winner, but leads well and marks the ball well overhead or down below his knees. Kicked eight goals in the Under 18 championships, but didn\u2019t earn a lot of credit for his craft.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Three weeks ago the talk was Hayward could be the Blues\u2019 selection at Pick 5- But if the cards fall other ways for the two interested SA clubs he could get this low. Has a Carlton connection with his sister currently dating Blue Sam Kerridge.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 WILL HAYWARD<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 28\u00a0WESTERN BULLDOGS\u00a0\u2013 Josh Williams (Bid NOT matched from Gold Coast)<\/strong><\/p>\n Outside Midfielder (Surfers Paradise\/Queensland)<\/p>\n 12\/06\/1997 | 188.7cm | 73.3kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Lightning quick outside midfielder who impressed with bursts of speed- including a 80m run down the wing in the U18 Championships match on the Gold Coast. Does need work on endurance, but his eye catching runs appeal.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> The Bulldogs may look to add some extra speed and have shown interest in Williams \u2013 But he is unlikely to get to their next pick. Ben Long may be another who they could look at, whilst if the Bulldogs are spooked by Melbourne they could make an early call on St Kevin\u2019s College lively forward Oliver Hanrahan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 29\u00a0RICHMOND\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sam Powell-Pepper<\/strong><\/p>\n Inside Midfielder\u00a0(East Perth\/Western Australia)<\/p>\n 08\/01\/1998 | 186.5cm | 90.2kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:\u00a0<\/strong>Powerful\u00a0midfielder who wins the clearances and tackles in hard. His decision making and kicking can be questionable at times and can just bang the ball onto his boot. Looks likely to play across half forward and through the centre- rather than playing off half back.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong> Elliot Himmelberg seems the most likely selection for the Tigers- But if St Kilda overlook Powell-Pepper he may be too hard for the Tigers to overlook.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 SAM POWELL-PEPPER<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick 30\u00a0COLLINGWOOD\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Josh Rotham<\/strong><\/p>\n Medium Defender (West Perth\/Western Australia)<\/p>\n 25\/02\/1998 | 191.9cm | 77.4kg<\/p>\n Scouting notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Hybrid defender who has played both tall and small this season. Against VFL opposition for the AFL Academy he was undersized playing key back, but looked best in the championships further up the ground, wonder if he becomes a midfielder in the future? Strong mark who got better as the championships went on and is one of the top handful of kicks in this draft pool.<\/p>\n In the mix:<\/strong>\u00a0Elliot Himmelberg is another tall that might take the Pies fancy, whilst exciting forward Shai Bolton might be hard to ignore.<\/p>\n 2016 AFL DRAFT PROFILE \u2013 JOSH ROTHAM<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n