I’m not sure he has the burst of pace, I know we were interested halfway through the year and had spoke to him a few times.
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2023 Draft Thread.
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I think it’s time we hid the credit card and stopped spending future picks
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I doubt Norf are taking Curtin. It’ll be McKercher and Duursma. The loss of McKay might influence them, who knows, but think Duursma is a good chance for them.
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Hearing that some clubs are getting the “slows” on one or two players. Not every club, but a few. Specifically, the leg speed of O’Sullivan and Curtin. (Personally I think Jed Walter looks a bit heavy at times too, but anyway.)
If you had to take your lumps in a draft and have a first pick in round 2, I reckon this might be it.
If you had to take your lumps in a draft and have a first pick in round 2, I reckon this might be it.
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Why stop at pick 28, couldn't go one more to Richmonds, Pick 29, Jay Clark and Sam Landsberger.
George Stevens, and a few others still on the table. I do like the look of Cooper Simpson, expected to go in the 30's, he's the type of player that we need with his breakaway speed and nice kicking skills.
He also doesn't have Tew Jiath in his top 28. Jay/Sam have Harry DeMattia at pick 27 (Saints). Surely he is around the pick-20 mark. I think I'll just wait for Cal Twomey's final mock draft on Monday 
Talk of Matt Clarke perhaps looking to move up the draft, likely using a future 2nd along with pick 29. Unless it's under pick 20 coming back our way, no point in throwing away a future 2nd when there are likely a few sliders going to be available. Next year having a future 2nd we can look to trade with clubs needing points for father-son/academy picks.
FINAL PHANTOM DRAFT 2023
1Harley Reid
West Coast
Bendigo Pioneers, 187cm midfielderPowerful, confident, country kid certain to go No.1. Sound like anyone? Luke Hodge, perhaps? Except ‘Hodgey’ was never this famous as a teenager.
Why?
Unless the Roos fold and fork over picks No.2 and 3 for Reid then he will be the centrepiece of the Eagles’ rebuild. Does Ben Cousins’ No.9 jumper await?
2
Jed Walter
Gold Coast (matching North Melbourne's bid)
Gold Coast academy, 194cm key forwardFreakishly athletic key forward the first of three academy gifts for Dimma’s Suns. Plenty
of Charlie Curnow in this kid.
Why?
Surely North Melbourne, like most clubs, has Walter ranked a clear No.2 on its talent board and bids here. Questions will be asked if not.
3
Colby McKercher
North Melbourne
Launceston, 182cm midfielderRates his work in the kitchen, but it is his class and precision on the grass that has him a lock to land at Arden St.
Why?
It’s simple. He is the best midfielder behind Reid, and arriving 12 months after Sheezel and Wardlaw arms Alastair Clarkson with three bankable beauties to
transform this club.
4
Zane Duursma
North Melbourne
Gippsland Power, 189cm midfielder/forwardBrother of Essendon recruit Xavier Duursma is deadlier than a bow and arrow in front of goals.
Why?
Going small again because Duursma is too damn good. Will target talls at picks 15, 17 and 18. Suspect Duursma for Ben McKay (this was the compensation selection) will wind up looking OK for the Roos.
5
Nick Watson
Hawthorn
Eastern Ranges, 170cm forward‘The Wizard’ weaved through 70 goals this year. Yes, 70. Remarkably agile, speedy and downright devastating in front of the sticks.
Why?
The Hawks need a key defender and they just picked up a small forward in Jack Ginnivan. But Watson’s magic will be irresistible and you wonder whether the struggles of Denver Grainger-Barrass (No.6 pick in 2020) might spook them from taking Curtin.
6
Ryley Sanders
Western Bulldogs
Sandringham Dragons, 188cm midfielderHas looked like he was ready to rock at AFL level for two years now. The Tasmanian (he boards at Melbourne Grammar) is a tough onballer with ticker.
Why?
Did the Dogs trade up to this pick to secure Watson? Probably. But they won’t be too disappointed because Sanders is a safe bet and they suddenly need to replenish what has become an ageing midfield.
7
Caleb Windsor
Melbourne
Eastern Ranges, 184cm WingmanClassy outside ball user could blossom like Hugh McCluggage. Speed and agility in spades.
Why?
Melbourne need to sharpen the sword going inside 50m and Windsor is an outside weapon.
8
Daniel Curtin
West Coast (via GWS trade)
Claremont, 197cm defenderIntercepting defender can dominate in all parts of the ground with his strong aerial game and slick disposal.
Why?
Looks like West Coast will swoop, offering its future first-round pick to GWS for the rights to Curtin at pick seven.
9
Nate Caddy
Geelong
Northern Knights, 193cm forwardStar goal kicker has been likened to Charlie Curnow for his marking strength and burst power.
Why?
Natural replacement for Tom Hawkins. But Cats will consider trading back for multiple picks in the teens.
10
Connor O’Sullivan
Essendon
Murray Bushrangers, 197cm key defenderGun defender has a huge tank and nice close-out speed. Gets in the right spots to spoil or mark and is rated by some as a better forward.
Why?
Defence has been a problem area for Bombers for years, but Bombers could yet trade back for multiple picks. Riley Hardeman on radar.
11
James Leake
Adelaide
Launceston, 187cm utilityStar half back drew comparisons to Geelong’s Tom Stewart before firing in a new forward role late in season. Mr Fix it.
Why?
Crows need to bolster back half and Leake can be the next Tom Doedee. GWS a chance at seven if they don’t trade with Eagles.
12
Koltyn Tholstrup
Melbourne
Subiaco, 188cm forwardDynamite goal kicker is ready to go. Loves to be physical and aggressive in his ball use. X-factor.
Why?
The Demons love the tough ballwinners and the popular Tholstrup can do special things. Would shine alongside Kysaiah Pickett.
13
Ethan Read
Gold Coast (matching Sydney's bid)
Gold Coast academy, 202cm ruckmanPlays like a 200cm midfielder who can take a grab as a resting forward. Handy combo.
Why?
‘Dimma’ must be laughing. Read is rated as a top-10 talent and helps plan for life after Jarrod Wits.
14
Jordan Croft
Western Bulldogs (matching Sydney's bid)
Calder Cannons, 201cm key forwardPatience required. Athletic marking forward who will take time.
Why?
Bevo probably wishes Croft was 185cm – with Darcy, Jamarra, Naughton and English there are already a few big boys to choose from – but another bargain pick up for the Dogs
15
Jake Rogers
Gold Coast (matching Sydney’s bid)
Gold Coast Academy, 170cm midfielderPocket rocket onballer works hard in the clinches like Daniel Kerr or Touk Miller. Gun worker bee.
Why?
Bid may come earlier but no way it’s later than the Swans. Killer draft haul for GC.
16
Will Green
Sydney
Northern Knights, 204cm ruckAthletic ruckman has shown he has clean hands and a big motor to roam the ground. Steadily improved.
Why?
Swans will consider trading back to grab Green later down the order. North Melbourne also circling at this mark.
17
Darcy Wilson
St Kilda
Murray Bushrangers, 186cm midfielderThe Wangaratta midfielder runs rings around most of this year’s crop aerobically and seizes his chances in front of the sticks.
Why?
Ross Lyon requested more run and Wilson’s work covering the ground is phenomenal. Not sure the Saints are in love with this draft though. Could they trade their pick?
18
Will McCabe (matching Adelaide's bid)
Hawthorn
Central District, 197cm defenderIntercepting defender was one of the stand-out prospects in South Australia this year with his ability to blunt the opposition. Son of Luke.
Why?
Hawks will match a father-son bid from Crows. Hawks desperately need to fill key defensive holes.
19
Charlie Edwards
Adelaide
Sandringham Dragons, 191cm midfielderThe big bolter of bunch. The kid with serious wheels got a wriggle on in the final two months of the season to surge up draft boards.
Why?
No invite to Vic Metro or draft camp, no worries for Edwards. He is in such hot demand that the Crows might just pull the trigger here.
20
Wil Dawson
North Melbourne
Gippsland Power, 200cm DefenderRaw 200cm defender has grown 20cm in the past two years. Shows promise marking overhead and switching into the ruck.
Why?
North has to take a tall key defender to future proof the back line following Ben McKay’s departure.
21
Riley Hardeman
GWS
Swan Districts, 188cm midfielderCaptained Western Australia’s U18s as a creating halfback interceptor with a dash of attacking flair.
Why?
Hardeman would flow nicely through the Orange Tsunami. But Essendon is also a fan and could trade back from its first pick to land Hardeman first.
22
Lance Collard
North Melbourne
Subiaco, 180cm forwardOne of the most exciting prospects, Collard is a Bobby Hill-type who shone with consecutive hauls of five goals to close the season.
Why?
The Roos have delisted Phoenix Spicer and would love another livewire. But concerns over homesickness has some clubs wary.
23
Arie Schoenmaker
North Melbourne
Tasmania, 194cm defenderBanished from Tassie Devils for 10 weeks for an alcohol indiscretion on a training camp. Superboot bounced back to solidify his first-round prospects as a Grant Birchall type.
Why?
The Roos are light-on for stoppers with Ben McKay gone and Griffin Logue injured. Plenty think Schoenmaker will be a Kangaroo.
24
Will Graham
Gold Coast (matching Collingwood bid)
Gold Coast Academy, 186cm midfielderExplosive ball winner who also showed signs of life behind the ball.
Why?
Four academy gifts for the Suns, who may just win the draft. Dimma’s got some new toys.
25
Archer Reid
Collingwood
Gippsland Power, 203cm forwardBrother of Essendon’s Zach Reid had a so-so season but is a super ball user by foot.
Why?
Will Kelly is on the outer, Nathan Murphy’s future is clouded and swingman Jeremy Howe is 33. But could Collard creep through to the Pies?
26
Taylor Goad
Adelaide
South Adelaide, 206cm ruckmanEx-basketballer has toe and is largely untapped after only one SANFL season. Grew up idolising Sam Jacobs as a Crows fan.
Why?
Reilly O’Brien is 28 and Riley Thilthorpe is unlikely to become a full-time ruckman. So it is time for the Crows to up-skill an understudy.
27
Harry De Mattia
St Kilda
Dandenong Stingrays, 184cm utilityRun and gun utility who also passes the character test in flying colours.
Why?
Lyon lamented the Saints’ lack of leg speed and this lad has some serious toe.
28
Matt Carroll
Carlton
Sandringham Dragons, 188cm defenderCarroll has been low on fanfare but crept his way up draft boards as the season wore on. Splash of speed surging out of the backline.
Why?
Blues like this kid who might be an upgrade on delisted wingman Lochie O’Brien.
A bit on the light side but has terrific speed, and loves to run and carry. Hastie also has neat kicking skills and can take a big grab.
Very good insight, the vid goes for 11 minutes.
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Matthew Clarke on Gettable Draft Countdown
Richmond national recruiting manager Matthew Clarke joined Gettable Draft Countdown to discuss the upcoming draft.
Clarke did say it was unlikely but you can’t rule it out until you know who is left on the board.
Fancy getting selected at pick 28 and still being considered a first round pick !! With all the adjustments now the round you are picked in has almost become irrelevant.
100% this. Ten to forty is a raffle. If Hopper turns it around and we land a core player from this draft I’m ok.
I’d take Ollie at our pick. He rucks and plays forward at APS level. Mobile 200cm guys who kick it well are rare.
I was watching a replay of WA Colts game looking at Daniel Curtain but was surprised by Bailey Banfield (181/76). Plays like his old man, on ball fast strong accumulator. Thought no one has him mentioned assuming father/son but apparently not. Anyone out there have any feed back on him looks a probable smokie?
Do you know in what way? Its a fairly big slide, from some drafts had him approaching the top 10 (most were around 15), but a slide to around 30 is fairly hefty. Maybe its only so big because of the evenness of the group between 10-40.
I’m not even sure of the top 10. A few look certain to be ok but others…personally, not as confident with.
I think it was Twomey talking about it at the time, didn't elaborate any further unfortunately
I have a gut feeling some players are being "hidden" in this draft (such as Melbourne with Kynan Brown & Orlando Turner) despite the fact this should be inconceivable given the supposed work that goes into recruiting nowadays
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