2022 AFL National Draft and Rookie Draft 28 & 29 November 2022

[707]

Keeler not nominated by as an NGA by Adelaide Cows so they must be certain he's going well before pick 41, the point at which they could bid match for almost a junk pick. He's in the open pool now and an interesting prospect, does a team strike late in the first round or does he end up a big slider?

The Essendon review has highlighted fitness and lack of standards at the club, Francis now comes to a much more professional club and knows this is his last chance at an AFL career. He's got a lot of ability, his chance now to knuckle down and make an AFL career. Hopefully this turns out to be another great redemption trade.

I like Allen and Cowan who should be available at our picks. 16 sleeps to go

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Be interesting to see where Francis places in the preseason time trial.

[gloveski]

Be interesting to see where Francis places in the preseason time trial.

Let’s hope he doesn’t t turn up in the state Taylor did a few preseasons ago


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[AB Swannie]

I agree that height is beneficial in the key position areas and we need some reinforcements there. I disagree that we need height in the midfield. Elevating a young kid above another purely because they are 188cm compared to 180cm is ridiculous. Give me the better kick or ball winner regardless of that difference in height. JPK, Cripps, Dangerfield have not been great players because they have been tall. It is their other attributes that have made them special.

[wolftone57]

I agree that height is beneficial in the key position areas and we need some reinforcements there. I disagree that we need height in the midfield. Elevating a young kid above another purely because they are 188cm compared to 180cm is ridiculous. Give me the better kick or ball winner regardless of that difference in height. JPK, Cripps, Dangerfield have not been great players because they have been tall. It is their other attributes that have made them special.

In the case of Cripps & JPK their height has helped. They virtually become a third tall when they go forward. Dangerfield is a different story because it is his pace that has always been the difference and his ability to burst. He is also very strong so when he goes forward, just like Dusty, he is dangerous.

But height and strength in the mids is something we need to address. We had JPK & Mills, now just Mills. While a smaller player can be strong thry have not got the sheer power of a Cripps, JPK, Bont etc. We need that extra mid with that bit extra. I do agree they have to have good disposal efficiency.

Matt Roberts might end up addressing those needs but it would help to have that extra tall mid.

I think Keeler would be a very strong pick for us as he can play ruck, forward or as an extra mid.

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[AB Swannie]

I thing I can agree on is Keeler. I like the look of him.

[liz]

JPK had one season, quite early in his Swans tenure, where he kicked an impressive number of goals (over 20, approaching 30 IIRC) but I think more were from ground level than marking (and certainly few from contested marking where his height was a factor). Over the duration of their careers, the shorter Luke Parker has proved to be far more dangerous in the forward line.

Cripps height does help him mark in the forward line but he is extraordinarily tall for someone who mostly plays midfield. He's taller than many specialist key forwards. He's the reigning Brownlow medalist, and probably half Carlton's wins last season were largely down to him. If anyone was in this draft with his combination of height, size, ball winning ability, adequate speed and endurance (just), they would be in high demand indeed. Such players aren't especially common.

[rickmat]

Essendon have not offered Josh Eyre, a pick 39 in 2020, a contract for 2023. He is a 198cm 98kl indigenous talent who Richmond wanted and bid for but as he was an Essendon NGA player, they used their 2 picks to match Richmond and select him. Essendon may use pre season supplemental selection for him as he is still young and developing as a key forward and back. Reason for me mentioning Eyre is that he is a great size and has talent but has been squeezed out by Essendon's mismanagement. Wonder whether Swans could pick Eyre up in rookie draft as a young key position player which is what we need. Even if he played in our VFL side for a year or two, could be a good pick. Not sure how we could pinch him for nothing from Essendon????

[AB Swannie]

Essendon have not offered Josh Eyre, a pick 39 in 2020, a contract for 2023. He is a 198cm 98kl indigenous talent who Richmond wanted and bid for but as he was an Essendon NGA player, they used their 2 picks to match Richmond and select him. Essendon may use pre season supplemental selection for him as he is still young and developing as a key forward and back. Reason for me mentioning Eyre is that he is a great size and has talent but has been squeezed out by Essendon's mismanagement. Wonder whether Swans could pick Eyre up in rookie draft as a young key position player which is what we need. Even if he played in our VFL side for a year or two, could be a good pick. Not sure how we could pinch him for nothing from Essendon????

Sorry Rik but I know nothing of this kid. Given he has been given no love from Essendon, I'd be inclined to pass. I think I've made it obvious previously that I think selecting kids purely on size is fraught with

[gloveski]

Interesting video of Mattaes Phillipou up on AFL website. Has been a polarising figure with recruiters not being able to get a read on him . Is though of as a flight risk and a bit I am but I found his video quite interesting and he speaks well and is confident in his ability.
Thing that came across to me was that he seems very driven
He is expected to slide but won’t make our first pick I don’t think. Going to be very intriguing to see what team selects him as his highlights package is pretty impressive .

On another note Rumours now that Eagles might take Allen early due to Sydney and GWS’s interest in him .We may have a juicy slider now available with our first pick


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[Markwebbos]

I’ve seen Philipou taken as early as pick 5 by the Bombers in some mock drafts.

Don’t think Allen will get to us …. Most seem to have us taking Cowan

[707]

Phillipou will go early, only just makes this years draft so is nearly a full year in age behind many other draftees.

The more bolters push up the board, the more long term top 15 players slip to our pick region. I like Allen, hope he's still there for us