Possessing good speed, Szybkowski spreads well from stoppages, covers a lot of ground, displays agility, and, when given the time and space, places his kicks accurately out in front of targets. The Eagles and Giants had put significant work into Allan and were considering selecting him with their respective early-teen picks. Wardlaw began his 2022 campaign in breathtaking fashion for the Chargers before announcing himself as a Pick 1 candidate against Collingwoods VFL side in May, winning the Australian Academy best on ground medal with 18 disposals and eight tackles. A speedy small forward, Clarke is one of the better crumbing forwards in this draft. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Jul 4 - Independence Day 2022. Through the midfield, Phillipou is a first possession winner who bursts out of stoppages at speed and demonstrates class with ball in hand. Key names: Cooper Harvey (Brent.) Hewett recently met with St Kilda coach Ross Lyon, with the Saints (Pick 9) doing work on him, while hes also been linked to the Eagles and Giants. A midfielder with a balanced inside/outside game, Hollands can push through the midfield and win his own ball, is a composed and classy user of the football by hand and foot, creates time and space for himself in traffic, and covers substantial ground over the course of a game. He had a wretched run with injury in 2022 including suffering an ACL rupture in the Bushrangers wildcard final against the Dragons, but recruiters had already seen enough from the talented youngster. For Victorian based teams, all of these players played for their affiliated reserves team or junior development academy, or for clubs outside of Victoria, the majority were sourced from the local second level leagues. Every position is included, with a mix of key position, medium and small players. Sheehan has now announced his top 40 prospects in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft pool. Geelong bring out 'retirement home' for Mad Monday, Round Table: The Grand Final's 'best moment'? Bailey Hawthorn - Charlie Clarke - Sandringham Dragons (VIC). A prolific accumulator, Cowan is comfortable taking kickouts and is regularly intercepting in defence. 20. Hes strong one-on-one, is a confident interceptor and can also provide dash from defence. Dowling covers the ground well and knows where to be go to amass a lot of touches, whether it's around stoppages or on the outside. One recruiter labelled Clark a bit of a beast for his competitive nature and thirst for the contest, which has naturally led to the Selwood comparisons. Jones broke the previous record of 7.77 seconds, which was set by ex-Fremantle star Stephen Hill in 2008. The forward/midfielder is the son of former Magpie and Blue Trent Hotton and Have the Tigers over-achieved? Weddle shot up draft boards as the year progressed, particularly after his strong national championships campaign for Vic Metro, averaging 15 disposals and four marks to earn All-Australian honours. Doerre has pored through endless hours of match vision from this season, analysed the stats and talked to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful draft analysis. The premier key forward in this year's draft, Cadman has demonstrated rapid improvement and has separated himself from the pack with the variety of ways he impacts games and takes advantage of rival key defenders. While best suited to playing as a forward, with Drury possessing above average speed, endurance, and skills, he has also proven adaptable to playing in defence, on a wing or through the midfield as required. Will stands out with the volume of his contested ball winning and the frequency with which he bursts 5-15 metres out of stoppages. Konstanty is a lively small forward that brings ample defensive intensity yet possesses a deep trick bag that makes him dangerous around goal. GWS - (matching Sydney's bid) - Harry Rowston (GWS Academy) - Greater Western Sydney (NSW). The holidays are finished for AFL players, and the hard stuff starts now. GWS - Jacob Konstanty - Gippsland Power (VIC). An elite reader of the play who routinely gets to the drop of the ball, McCallum is one of this draft's best intercept marks and takes a good number of them contested. Wardlaw is a contested beast who does his best work at stoppages. The soccer converts remarkable rise could end up in him having an immediate impact at AFL level in 2023. Holidays in Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels) GWS 2. Essendon - Harry Barnett - West Adelaide (SA). Father-sons, mature age prospects make the cut for Draft Combine Players from across the country have been invited to test in front of recruiters at this year's Draft After missing Victoria Country's first three Under-18 Championships matches due to knee surgery, Humprey has starred since returning and has established himself as one of this year's most damaging dual position impact players. In the explanations below (PD) indicates trades completed prior to the start of the draft (i.e. THE CREAM rises to the top during National Championship season, and that has once again proven the case with this years But Cowan, whos been linked to Collingwood, Sydney and GWS that all have multiple late first-round picks, might break that trend this year. On 7/5/2022 at 3:11 PM, spirit of norm smith said: Yes both Harley Reid and Zane Duursma were super impressive in the Vic Country v Allies under 18s match. Adelaide - Billy Dowling - North Adelaide (SA). The son of former AFL ruckman Trent, Max Knobel is a late blooming ruckman who has continued growing this year. He booted six goals in four games for Vic Metro and played a crucial role in the Dragons premiership success, kicking 29 goals for the season including 10 from four finals while averaging 18.6 disposals and 4.1 inside 50s per game to earn NAB League Team of the Year honours. ; Gray Typical Non-working Days. He has the ability to win contested possessions but is also classy by hand and foot, while his composure in traffic means he doesnt panic and makes every disposal count. Local holidays are not listed. Winning the Victoria Country MVP during the Under-18 Championships, Clark is a complete midfielder who displays a promising inside/outside midfield balance by winning the football and tackling on the inside, while his composure, tidy skills, and high work rate on the outside are notable. Those high contested possession numbers were a result of playing against bigger bodies at QAFL level for the Sherwood Magpies as an inside midfielder. A strong ball-winning midfielder, Szybkowski is one of this draft's better inside distributors, with his work by hand arguably the best in the draft. Essendon (matching Hawthorn's bid) - Anthony Munkara (Essendon NGA) - West Adelaide (NT). GWS - Brayden George - Murray Bushrangers (VIC). Clubs: Gippsland Power/Drouin/Vic Country. Note: This is not a phantom draft predicting where players will be taken across the draft nights. Collingwood, Sydney and GWS were clubs linked to the rebounding defender with their first picks, while the Bulldogs and North could also pounce in the second round. Pick four in 2022's Draft George Wardlaw is also making his way back to full training. West Coast - Sam Gilbey - Claremont (WA). Outside of Phillipous eye-catching on-field ability, clubs are circling the left-footer due to his late-year birthday he doesnt turn 18 until December 27 this year as well as his confidence and self-belief. One for Bombers fans to get excited about. Draft range: 1 AFL Draft 2021 Power Rankings Jason Horne-Francis. The world witnessed an unwieldy and unparalleled set of news events in 2022. The national combine is back on this year, and 67 AFL Draft hopefuls have received an invitation. The following is a list of events from the year 2022 in the United States.. He also kicked four goals in three matches for Vic Country at national championships level. Weddle is in the mix at Collingwood, while hes also been linked to the Swans and Giants who both have picks around the same mark. Picture: Dylan Burns, Isaac Keeler of South Australia. This is his final phantom draft of 2022, looking at every pick, bid and selection. The son of Jim, Max Michanney is eligible to join Adelaide as a father-son selection due to his father playing more than 200 games for SANFL club Norwood. George Wardlaw (Oakleigh Chargers) North Melbourne 5. Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Wodonga/Vic Country. Playing taller than his height, Clark is not only adept winning the contested ball through the midfield but is also a strong overhead mark who can push forward and provide a target. Nick Daicos Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Midfielder 3/01/2003 | 183cm | 72kg NAB League: 5 games | 35.8 disp | 2.0 goals Daicos has completely dominated the NAB League this season, collecting the ball at will while showcasing elite 59d Chris Doerre. The younger brother of Port Adelaide's Sam, Lewis Hayes is a rapidly improving key defender and one of this draft's youngest. Competitive, skilful, agile, clean and driven, Sheezel is so damaging forward of centre, either kicking goals himself or setting teammates in a better position to score up. 13. 31. The 2022 calendar is automatically generated and can always be visited online. Munkara is a talented medium forward who is a strong overhead mark with a springy leap who plays an instinctive style of game, displays good skills and is a talented finisher around goal. If the Blues bypass him and the Swans stay where they are in the first round order, the Western Bulldogs will have a look. Picture: AFL Photos. While mostly used in defence this year, Teal has experience playing through the midfield where his ball use and composure under pressure have been hallmarks of his game. He can also pinch-hit in the midfield, which he showed for Vic Metro in the national Under 18 championships when he kicked two goals from 19 disposals and five inside 50s against Western Australia at Ikon Park. A big game performer, Hewett is a strong contested ball winning midfielder who displays power when exiting stoppages. Disable moonphases. West Coast - Reuben Ginbey - East Perth (WA). Making Gruzewski such a prolific contested marking threat is the combination of his reading of the ball in flight, his strong hands overhead and marking at full stretch in addition to his leap and one-on-one craft. Throughout 2022, ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre has cast his eye over the country's best junior footballers to give readers an early insight into the next generation of AFL stars. Picture: Dylan Burns, Mattaes Phillips of South Australia. Port Adelaide - Jaxon Binns - Dandenong Stingrays (VIC). The Book of Goose. The consensus among recruiters is Fletcher will be the second prospect to attract a rival club bid after the Lions other father-son prospect Will Ashcroft, with Michael Voss Carlton the earliest club tipped to launch a bid. Melbourne trade its Round Two Selection (33), its Round Three Selection (43), and its Round Three Selection (53) to Port Adelaide for its Round Two Selection (27)", "Dockers duo to join Kangaroos as deal reached", "Trade paperwork lodged. What stands out most with Burgiel is how natural he is with ball in hand in general play, and how rarely he needs to break stride whether marking or receiving by hand on the move. 28. After a slow start to 2022 due to injury, Covid and patchy form Hotton began his surge up draft boards mid-season. If he slips past the Bombers, hell land at one of Hawthorn, Geelong or St Kilda. One of the best key forwards of the 2022 class, Jefferson is a classic example of how a strong showing at national championships level can significantly boost your draft prospects. Assistant coach: Duncan Ireland. A highly-regarded leader coupled with a desire to work both ways, Clark captained the Geelong Falcons for the 2022 NAB League Boys season, as well as Vic Country during the national championships where he finished runner-up to Will Ashcroft in the Larke Medal. A medium intercept marking defender, Gilbey is an exceptional reader of the ball in flight who not only gets to the right spots behind the ball to take intercept marks but also displays sticky hands overhead. Theres been talk West Coast is keen on the midfielder/forward, more likely with their latter second round pick (29), which is the range where hes expected to be taken. At just 59 selections, the 2022 draft was as short as the COVID-affected 2020 affair, where clubs battled list size reductions and a lack of exposure on many of the talented prospects. We are getting ever-so-close to the 2022 NAB AFL Draft. Essendon is considering taking Tsatas with its first pick. Only six Tasmanian prospects since 2007 none since 2018 have been selected in the first round of a national draft. Clubs: Eastern Ranges/South Belgrave/Vic Metro. He played eight SANFL Under 18 games in which he accumulated between 25 and 30 disposals in each one of them, including a 28-disposal, 10-mark performance in Glenelgs grand final triumph over North Adelaide. Melbourne - Harvey Gallagher - Bendigo Pioneers (VIC). An athletic medium defender, Teal does his best work behind the ball as an intercepting threat, with his reading of the ball in flight and intercept marking highlights of his game. He possesses great aerial ability, while his excellent two-way workrate and footy nous allows him to rack up big numbers. 2022 FINISH: 4th CURRENT PICKS: 16, 25, 27, 51, 79 FUTURE PICKS: COL R1, COL R4 ACADEMY/FATHER-SON NOMINEES: Nil. An athletic defender, Michalanney plays a negating style and is effective shutting down forwards of various heights and types. Clubs: Tasmania Devils/Devonport/Tasmania/Allies. As a forward, Hotton is an aerial threat, and demonstrates a high work rate. One of this year's most advanced and productive midfielders, D'Aloia plays a competitive two-way game, is a strong contested ball winner and tackler who distributes well by hand. St Kilda - Max Knobel - Gippsland Power (VIC). Picture: Dylan Burns, Jed Hagan of Western Australia. A star during the WA state combine, Smith won the 20m sprint and placed third in the agility test. A high leaping, strong contested marking tall, Gruzewski can impact games either as a third tall or key position player at either end of the field. Renowned for his speed, evasion, cleanliness at ground level and goalkicking nous, the exciting forward gives Essendon fans plenty to be excited about including a dazzling two-goal, 19-disposal performance for Vic Metro in the national Under 18 championships against Western Australia. A high-volume intercept marking key defender, Hayes involves himself regularly as a rebounder from defence. This group of players will be eligible for the 2022 AFLM Draft. Picture: Daniel Pockett, Charlie Clarke of Sandringham. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? Winning the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal for the VFL's most promising young talent, Phillips has developed into the premier key defender outside the AFL. 8. 50. Due to the club's poor on-field results since 2020, the AFL announced draft concessions for North Melbourne [139] which included: "REVEALED: Every top-up player on your club's list", "Mid-interview moment Eagles coach discovered he'd have to make FOURTEENTH change", "Mid-season draft locked in: Which clubs have a list spot? Sydney - Edward Allan - Claremont (WA). A bid on Davey, whos tied to Essendon as a father-son prospect, could yet come after the Bombers second Pick (25) in what would be a massive win for the club and allow it to use two picks in the open pool. 44. Richmond - Harry Lemmey - West Adelaide (SA). A high-impact, versatile and competitive player, Phillipou can play either inside or outside and has the nous to push forward and hit the scoreboard. AFL Draft Power Rankings: Late bolters and bargains to be had. 1st Quarter. One of this draft's most damaging rebounding defenders, Smith is a line breaker with speed and power who aggressively takes on the game with ball in hand and hurts opposition sides with his penetrating kick. Despite being a Saints Academy prospect, St Kilda will not have first access to Mackenzie as bids for Next-Generation Academy prospects can no longer be matched inside the top 40. South Australia's MVP during the Under-18 Championships, D'Aloia is a stoppage star who does his best work in close. Each profile also includes the players major weapon and a comparison to the AFL star their game is based on. But theres also so much upside with Hustwaite an agile, smooth-moving, one-touch stoppage player with elite hands in traffic that has the size to play as a tall midfielder or as a third tall defender. Geelong - Adam D'Aloia - Woodville-West Torrens (SA). Picks (at start of the draft): 30, 43, 44, 65, 70, 77 Selections: Hugh Davies (33), Tom Emmett (41), Max Knobel (42), Corey Wagner (57) Another year, another draft featuring some bold, left-field Dockers picks. Latest 1 of 7 Oldest Most Viewed in Sport Back As dangerous as any small forward in this year's draft around goal, Konstanty wreaks havoc both at ground level and as a marking target. Hotton overcame a slow start to 2022 hampered by injury, Covid and inconsistent form to eventually surge up draft boards by mid-season. One of the most highly-rated key-position prospects in this years draft, Hayes possesses the size to beat key forwards one-on-one, the defensive nous to intercept, the skills to set his team up out of the backline and the versatility to match up on players smaller than him. A versatile prospect with speed, skill and great footy nous, Jones was named in the Under 18 All-Australian team after strong performances for WA, booting four goals and averaging 20 disposals. Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris/Vic Metro. A 22-year-old, Richards kicked 29 goals from his 11 games this year for Wangaratta. Due to the League wanting to ensure that matches are not cancelled or postponed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, each club named twenty players to their Covid top-up player list. He averaged 17 disposals (91 per cent efficiency) and six marks for Vic Metro to earn All-Australian honours, while he also averaged 21 disposals and five marks for Eastern in the NAB League. The Geelong Cats trade its Round Two Selection (38), its Round Three Selections (48, 55), its 2023 Round Two Selection, and its 2023 Round Four Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round Two Selection (25)", "Trade paperwork lodged. Here are the bolters and top prospects clubs want to see in Geelong - Jhye Clark - Geelong Falcons (VIC). Western Bulldogs - Olli Hotton - Sandringham Dragons (VIC). 30. Put simply, hes a nightmare match-up for opposition sides. List Mgmt. Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/St Peters/Vic Metro. Hes the son of former Collingwood and Carlton tall forward Trent Hotton and theres a chance he could get to the Pies with one of their second-round picks, although the Bulldogs are also eyeing Hotton. Arguably 2022's most freakish key forward, Keeler is also able to provide relieving minutes through the ruck. [4] The draft was only open to clubs with inactive players on their list and vacancies available, such as long term injuries or retirements. 27. womens.afl has Hes already been nominated as a father-son selection for Essendon this year, with rival clubs set to bid his value on draft night. Bailey Humphrey, Will Powerful, competitive and combative, Wardlaw is the quintessential inside midfielder. Clubs: Brisbane Lions Academy/Sherwood/Queensland/Allies. He had three eye-catching NAB League games, highlighted by his performance against the Northern Knights: 4.5 from 31 disposals, 12 marks and five tackles. The top Giants Academy prospect elevated himself from a mid to late draft chance to an early standout during this years national championships. 2022 AFL Draft. 1 Quote A versatile defender who can also swing onto the wing and up forward, the South Australian Ryan was strongly linked to Collingwood with Pick 19, however the Magpies instead took Ed Allan. WebTrades involving draft picks. Proficient both overhead and at ground level, George is a marking threat one-on-one, aerially and on the lead, while at ground level he is a one-touch player and a powerful contested ball winner. Ashcroft oozes professionalism both on and off the field and is the complete midfielder as hes just as adept at bursting away from stoppages as he is winning the ball on the inside. 56. Able to take intercept marks and win intercept possessions at ground level, Ryan is a capable rebounder from defence and can generate drive both by foot and with his run and carry. Collingwood - Jakob Ryan - Glenelg (SA). The Adelaide Crows have signed Tyler Brown (formerly Collingwood Football Club) via the Supplementary Selection Period", "Kangaroos welcome triple-premiership veteran", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_AFL_draft&oldid=1134295981, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, A second-round pick and third-round pick in the, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 23:57. He played three SANFL league games for the Redlegs this year as a lockdown defender, while he also showed off his ability to rebound off half-back at reserves and, most prominently, Under 18s level. He has the tools to be a special player, if it clicks, at AFL level. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? And so it shouldnt take long at all for the powerful midfielder/forwards name to be read out potentially even by the Giants with night twos opening pick No. But its now considered unlikely Allan will be on the board when the Eagles have their second first-round selection, with Geelong, St Kilda and Western Bulldogs all linked to him. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. He demonstrates tidy skills and displays great mobility for someone his height. Melbourne - Matthew Jefferson - Oakleigh Chargers (VIC). AFL player comparison: Christian Petracca. But Fletcher, the son of former Lion Adrian Fletcher, is also skilful and a great decision-maker, using the ball shrewdly between the arcs. Politically, the United States continued to be dominated by a culture war, with the issue of abortion gaining special attention amidst the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with its ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, sparking protests across the country, and eventually North Melbourne - Harry Sheezel - Sandringham Dragons (VIC). Collingwood - Josh Weddle - Oakleigh Chargers (VIC). Hottons school footy coach Matthew Lloyd described Hotton as one of the cleanest and best stoppage players Ive seen at school level, while he also has great speed, composure, athleticism, strong overhead marking ability and the desire to make every disposal count. He then became just the third player from a non-Victorian side after St Kilda champion Lenny Hayes (NSW/ACT Rams) and fellow Tasmanian Luke Shackleton to win the NAB League Boys best and fairest award, polling 18 votes to finish equal-first alongside Dandenongs Taj Campbell-Farrell. A big-bodied inside midfielder at 194cm who can also play as a third tall defender, theres also been criticism on the Dandenong Stingrays product including his lack of speed, inconsistent kicking efficiency and where his best position is. 21. Freo wanted a key defender and a ruck in this draft and thats what the club landed in Davies and Knobel. Also effective through the midfield, Sheezel wins first possession at stoppages, displays classy ball use and his deceptive agility and change of pace often catches opponents off guard. Swans chaos after bid frenzy, shock trade as Giants get their Cad-man, Every pick and trade so far and the selections remaining, Fox Footys ranking of the best AFL Draft prospects, 1-50. St Kilda - Coby Burgiel - Gippsland Power (VIC). He was also a consistent performer for Vic Country, averaging 17 disposals per outing at the national championships. The top prospect out of Tasmania was considered a potential first-round bolter after an impressive season including getting named in the Under 18 All-Australian side after averaging 22 disposals and going at 70 per cent by foot in four games for the Allies. Despite his light frame, he absorbs opposition contact well and holds onto his marks. Likened to Tom Papley, the exciting forward another name that surged up draft boards over the course of the season, culminating in an impressive national championships. Published December 5, 2022. Sydney - Lewis Hayes - Eastern Ranges (VIC). A 'third tall defender' who possesses the height, strength, and leap to play tall and the speed to stick with dangerous small forwards, Weddle is a capable intercept mark, and the run and dare he displays from defence is striking and uncommon for someone his height and type, which will make him a handy selection. The 2022 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) can trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2022 AFL season. All up, 59 players were selected, and now all the attention turns to tomorrows pre-season and rookie drafts. Gold Coast - Tom McCallum - Tasmania Devils (TAS). A versatile overager who plays his best football across half-back, Gallagher displays a burst of speed, good agility, and evasion, regularly takes on the game with his run and generates meaningful drive by foot. A small but speedy outside midfielder, Jones breaks the lines and takes on the game with an unmatched level of dash and dare, displaying rare speed and agility. The 10 best draft prospects still on the board. The year 2022 is a common year, with 365 days in total. Though the middle, Barnett is an effective tap ruckman, but what separates him at ruck contests is his strength to win the ball himself out of the ruck before disposing of the football.

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