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Mid season Draft
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Also warming more and more to Sam Davidson:
Sam Davidson (20 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 80% disposal efficiency, seven marks, four inside-50s, three tackles, three goals)
“It was his best game for the club. He was outstanding on the MCG in the wide-open spaces. He's one of the very best runners at the footy club, and it was really clear that he was covering the ground better than most.”
Sam Davidson (20 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 80% disposal efficiency, seven marks, four inside-50s, three tackles, three goals)
“It was his best game for the club. He was outstanding on the MCG in the wide-open spaces. He's one of the very best runners at the footy club, and it was really clear that he was covering the ground better than most.”
Might need cataracts as well as new chompers Toofy. Near impossible to read for us old pricks.
Mutaz undrafted in:
2022 MSD
2022 National & Rookie drafts
2023 MSD
2023 National & Rookie drafts
Everything going exactly to plan for us to draft him in the 2030 MSD. Cant wait to see how red the other clubs get when we pull off this coup
The big highlight days for our 2024 season, todays draft 
and the National Draft 22 November 2024
and the National Draft 22 November 2024
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GeordiePayne (Tasmania Devils)
Abuilder from Burnie on the Apple Isle, Payne is tipped to be the No.1 pick in this year’s mid-season rookie draft. He was on the radarof clubs last year as a running halfback, but has shifted forward togreat effect in the Coates Talent League this season. Payne — whomeasured 184cm — sat out the Devils’ match last weekend to avoidinjury, but racked up 29 disposals and booted four goals in his mostrecent outing. He has spoken to 14 clubs but looks unlikely to getpast the Kangaroos.
JacobBlight (Peel Thunder)
Thebest key defender in the WAFL this season, the 196cm Blight alsoimpressed in the recent state game against the SANFL to further stamphis credentials. Labelled a ready-made professional, Blight hasaveraged 18.4 disposals, 8.7 marks (3.3 intercept marks) and 4.6spoils from seven matches for Peel this season and is still only 22years old. Richmond could pounce first, given its slim key defensivestocks.
JackHutchinson (Collingwood VFL)
Ahigh-flying and athletic lead-up forward, Hutchinson was playing forWonthaggi Power in the Gippsland League last year before being pushedto test himself at VFL level. He joined the Magpies during pre-seasonand was quick to catch the eyes of recruiters after kicking multiplegoals in four of his first five games – along with taking somespectacular marks. Hutchinson is still just 22 years old and looks tohave a lot of upside. Richmond is one club that has shown interest,while West Coast could also be in the mix.
LukeBeecken (Woodville-West Torrens)
Ahalf-back flanker, Beecken has blossomed over the past 12 monthsplaying senior SANFL football and has some great traits with hisrunning power and kicking. Measuring 184cm, he has averaged 22.7disposals, 5.4 marks and 4.3 rebound 50s from seven matches for theEagles this year. He was also one of the South Australia’s bestplayers with 24 disposals in the recent state game against the WAFL.A ready-made prospect at 23 years old, Beecken is believed to be inWest Coast’s sights but could also suit hometown clubAdelaide.
WillMcLachlan (Geelong Falcons)
McLachlanhas dominated as an over-age player for the Falcons, leading theTalent League goalkicking with 26 goals in six matches, includingfour hauls of five or more. The latest for the Colac product camewhile under the weather, booting 6.3 in his final audition over theweekend against the GWV Rebels. A powerful 185 centimetre forwardwith strong hands overhead, McLachlan has spoken to at least eightclubs, with Hawthorn, Brisbane and Carlton shaping as possiblelanding spots.
BrynnTeakle (East Fremantle)
Aformer Port Adelaide player who has previously played six AFL games,Teakle is one of the leading ruck options in the mid-season draftpool. Still just 24 years old, he has been the premier ruckman in theWAFL this year, averaging 16.4 disposals, 3.6 marks, 34.9 hit-outs,four clearances, 0.9 goals and five score involvements from sevengames this season. Teakle trained with Collingwood during pre-seasonin search of an SSP spot but missed out. He has again been linked tothe Magpies, along with the likes of Richmond and North Melbournewhich could also do with some ruck back-up.
LiamMcMahon (Carlton VFL)
Originallyselected by Collingwood at pick 31 in the 2020 national draft,McMahon was delisted at the end of 2022 before making the move toCarlton’s reserves. He was drafted as a ruckman but has beenplaying as a key forward for the Blues this season and has averaged11.3 disposals, 5.4 marks, 5.3 score involvements and 2.4 goalsacross seven VFL games. Carlton has confirmed he is one player in themix for their selection.
TrentBianco (Footscray)
Takenby Collingwood at pick 45 in the 2019 national draft, Bianco spentfour years on the Magpies’ list and played 23 AFL games beforebeing delisted at the end of last season. He moved to Footscray thisyear where he has impressed on a wing at VFL level, averaging 22.4disposals, five marks, three clearances, 6.8 score involvements and1.1 goals across eight games. Bianco has been discussed as apotential option for the Bulldogs’ pick.
MaxHall (Box Hill)
A22-year-old midfielder, Hall has regularly been one of Box Hill’sbest players across the first half of the VFL season. He missed lastweekend’s match against the Brisbane Lions with a slight backissue, but has averaged 23.6 disposals, 6.1 marks and 3.4 clearancesacross seven VFL games this season. Hall had a standout match againstNorth Melbourne in round 4, where he was best afield with 32disposals, 12 marks, nine tackles and two goals. St Kilda is one clubwho has been tracking him closely.
JasperScaife (West Perth)
Scaifekicked two goals and had 10 disposals and six marks against SwanDistricts over the weekend for West Perth. A superboot key forwardwho graduated from Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy in 2022,Scaife kicked seven goals in the space of two games early in theseason and has 11 majors to his name from seven matches. He hasspoken to around 10 clubs but could be available later in the piece,with clubs linking Scaife to North Melbourne.
SaadEl-Hawli (Northern Bullants)
A23-year-old midfielder with speed to burn, El-Hawli has emerged in abig way this year. Along with his athleticism, he has good skills andcan win the ball in a number of ways – both at ground level and inthe air. El-Hawli made one final push ahead of the mid-season draftwith a big performance against Sydney in the VFL last Friday. Heracked up 33 disposals, six marks, six inside-50s and kicked twogoals in that game. El-Hawli has been linked to Melbourne andCollingwood.
RemyMaclean (Eastern Ranges)
Maclean’sbest game for the season came at the best possible time, kicking fourgoals — two of those from outside 50 — and clunking threecontested marks in his final audition against the Bendigo Pioneers.The athletic 195cm key forward also impressed for the Young Guns withfour goals in their win over Vic Country. On Box Hill’s VFL list,he shapes as a potential candidate for the Hawks and also met withCarlton in the lead-up. Maclean played mostly down back last seasonand has the versatility to play at either end.
IliroSmit (Eastern Ranges)
Smithas rare traits for a 200cm talent, kicking some miraculous goals inthe Talent League for Eastern Ranges and showing off his athleticism.The ruck-forward also showed promising signs in the Young Gunsseries. Smit, 18, missed a year and a half with injury, including hisentire draft year in 2023. He has been interviewed by at least fourclubs in the lead-up and, like his Ranges teammate Maclean, he isalso part of Box Hill’s list. Interestingly, there is a websiteputting forward ‘Big Roo’ Smit’s case.
JoePike (Geelong Falcons/Geelong VFL)
Pikehas seen dramatic improvement since missing out on the draft lastyear, highlighted by his 30 hit-outs (10 advantage), 11 disposals,two goals and 119 SuperCoach points on VFL debut a fortnight ago. Hewon another 10 hit-outs to advantage to go with seven touches andfour clearances against GWS ruckman Nick Madden over the weekend.Collingwood, Essendon and Richmond are among the clubs to showinterest in the 203 centimetre product, who has dominated at TalentLeague level with the Falcons.
LachlanVoss (Sandringham Dragons)
A200cm key defender from the Sandringham Dragons, Voss missed much ofhis draft year in 2023 with a foot injury but returned late in theseason and played in the club’s Coates Talent League premiership.He was expected to be drafted last November, but required footsurgery which meant he was overlooked and then had a delayed start tothis season. However, Voss has returned to fitness to play threematches for the Dragons this year and logged 14 disposals, eightmarks (three intercept marks) and seven spoils against GippslandPower last weekend. He has been linked to Melbourne.
RileyCollier-Dawkins (Williamstown)
Theformer Tiger is in the mix to get an AFL lifeline after an impressiveseason with Williamstown, averaging 24 disposals, 12 contestedpossessions, six clearances and five tackles. Collier-Dawkins, 24.was taken as a first-round pick by Richmond in 2018 and played 11games in four seasons at the club before joining Woodville-WestTorrens and then the Seagulls. Carlton, Melbourne, the WesternBulldogs and North Melbourne are the clubs who have tracked hisprogress, with the Blues appearing to be the frontrunner.
TobyMurray (Adelaide Crows SANFL)
A200cm key forward and ruckman, Murray is the younger brother ofcurrent Crows defender Nick and has played some good football in theSANFL this season. He spent last year playing senior football withthe Wangaratta Rovers in the Ovens & Murray Football League,before being approached to join Adelaide’s SANFL squad. The20-year-old has averaged 10.4 disposals, 4.8 marks, 4.4 scoreinvolvements and 1.2 goals from five SANFL matches this season.Adelaide – which has up to three picks – is believed to be oneinterested party.
DanMcKenzie (Port Melbourne)
Delistedby St Kilda at the end of last year after eight seasons and 73 AFLgames, McKenzie has been plying his trade on a wing in the VFL thisyear. Across four games, he has averaged 15 disposals, five marks,seven intercept possessions and 3.3 score involvements. Having justturned 28, he looks a ready-to-go option for clubs. McKenzie trainedwith Fremantle in search of an SSP spot during pre-season and hadalso been set to train with the Gold Coast Suns during the sameperiod before suffering an injury setback.
NoahHowes (South Adelaide)
Howeswas another candidate to impress on the eve of the mid-season draft.The 196cm tall kicked 2.2 for South Australia against the Allies atthe national championships, also tallying 14 disposals, four marksand 97 SuperCoach points. Howes has shown some impressive form atSANFL level for South Adelaide, booting three goals againstAdelaide’s reserves and Glenelg. Melbourne has been strongly linkedto the youngster, with the Crows and Hawthorn also speaking to the18-year-old in the lead-up.
KelseyRypstra (North Adelaide)
Aclever small forward who measures 173cm, Rypstra was overlooked inhis draft year of 2022 but is in the mix to earn an opportunity inthis year. The 20-year-old has been playing senior SANFL footballwith North Adelaide this season and has shown some good signs,averaging 10.6 disposals, 3.2 marks, five score involvements, 3.4tackles and 0.6 goals from five games.
CoreyEllison (Williamstown)
Athird tall forward, Ellison has kicked 12 goals in eight games forWilliamstown this season. His standout display came in round sixagainst Casey, where the 192cm goalkicker finished with 21 disposals,12 contested possessions, six marks, four majors and 170 SuperCoachpoints. Carlton has been linked to him, while it is understoodMelbourne, Western Bulldogs, Brisbane and Adelaide have showninterest.
JezMcLennan (Central District)
Aformer first-round draft pick for the Gold Coast Suns in 2018,McLennan returned to Central District ahead of the 2023 season havingnot played an AFL game. The rebounding defender produced a solid 2023campaign, but has taken another step forward this season. Acrossseven SANFL matches, he has averaged 19.7 disposals, 6.6 marks (2.1intercept marks) and two spoils. The 23-year-old was also best afieldfor the SANFL in state games against both the VFL and WAFL in Apriland May. Adelaide is one club which is believed to have shown someinterest in McLennan.
TobynMurray (Geelong VFL)
Murraymade an eye-catching start to his VFL career, kicking six goals inhis first two games as a small forward. That included a four goaldisplay against Box Hill, which included a stunning finish from theboundary. Murray was also among the standouts across the Young Gunsseries, particularly in game one where he finished with 24 disposalsand a goal. The 19-year-old didn’t feature at any level over theweekend and hasn’t played for Geelong’s VFL side since roundthree.
DaytenUerata (Bendigo Pioneers)
A185cm midfielder-forward, Uerata has shown some promising signs forthe Bendigo Pioneers this season, averaging 17 disposals and threeclearances. His standout performance came against Murray Bushrangersin round two where he booted two goals and won 17 possessions. Ueratadid not nominate for last year’s draft and he took the field forEssendon VFL on the hallowed turf of the MCG last Saturday in orderto qualify for the three-game state league qualification. He had ninepossessions, four intercepts and four tackles against the Tigers.Uerata’s Young Guns appearances also counted towards hiseligibility, racking up 15 disposals, three goal assists and a goalin their second match. The Bombers, Sydney and the Western Bulldogsare among the clubs to interview him.
OskarSmartt (Essendon VFL)
Aneye-catching and powerful half-forward, Smartt played two games forVic Country in the under-18 national championships last year but wasoverlooked in the national draft given a lack of consistency attimes. He earned an opportunity with Essendon’s VFL side this yearand put himself back on the radar of clubs with a four-goal haulagainst Footscray in round 3. Across six VFL matches this season, the18-year-old has averaged 8.7 disposals, 4.7 score involvements andone goal. Smartt also played well in both Young Guns games, includinga 22-disposal, five-clearance and two-goal performance against VicCountry. He has been most strongly linked to Richmond.
AjangKuol mun (Geelong VFL)
Therise of Kuol mun has been as steep as any on the mid-season radar.The South Sudanese prospect played his first season of football in adecade last season with Anakie in the third best competition inGeelong. Despite his side getting belted every week, the athletic 205centimetre ruckman thrived, attracting VFL interest, and this year apromising start for the Cats saw him catch the attention of AFLrecruiters. The 21-year-old has been interviewed by West Coast andEssendon in the lead-up to the draft and has shown some excitingglimpses for the Cats.
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Relax Forcefield. When Toce calls out Hugh Janus it’ll all make sense.
read from a coburg watcher he's a dud. can't kick and is behind 4 other forwards in the side.
Wow I'm worried, all.our plodder mids are injured,WE BETTER DRAFT ANOTHER ONE.
It was a total pain in the arse, toothless. Took me five goes. There's some kind of hidden formatting in your post that prevents me from just changing font colour etc.
Meanwhile it's all funny. Shame about the no Comic Sans but.
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An outside skinny half flanker with brilliant skills but doesn’t get much of the footy is what we need, hope we can nab 3 of them
