The 2021 Great Big Consolidated Trade & Draft thread

[ronrat]

[Mr Miyagi]

They’re all south Australian kids?

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

Our 3 post-Nick selections are, yes

So all got some exposed form and game time this year

[MJ23]

I kinda think we may keep the list spot for mid season draft. fair chance we will have a high pick and a lot of Victoria boys over looked could become steals with half a season on VFL.

[Dave The Man]

[Podpicken]

Ok I'm confused now. Apologies if this is posted somewhere else, but what happens now? Do we have enough spots open on the list etc and what are we likely to do today? Any thoughts/wisdom someone can share?

[K]

Dunno, but we'll find out in under 3 hours.

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BTW, the son of Collingwood Brownlow medalist Woewoedin was drafted by the premiers.

[stui magpie]

Pretty sure he won that Brownlow at Melbourne....

[Magpie Russ]

Available Tall Defenders (including Phantom Draft Rating)

50. MITCH COX
Position: Utility
Size: 190cm, 81kg
Teams: Frankston (VFL)

A ready-made player at the age of 24 that’s gained some interest from AFL clubs after a breakout 2021 VFL campaign. Cox had a great start to the year in defence, averaging 21 disposals and five intercept possessions from his first five matches. He was then switched forward and, from Round 6 onwards, played as a mid-forward where he averaged 23 disposals, four clearances, eight score involvements and two goals per match. That stretch included two monster games: 5.1 from 28 disposals against the Northern Bullants then 4.2 from 20 disposals against Port Melbourne. Cox’s on-field surge came off the back of a strong pre-season where he improved his fitness significantly. His ability to play various roles would appeal to AFL clubs.

48. NOAH PEGORARO
Position: Tall defender
Size: 194cm, 88kg
Teams: West Perth (WAFL)

A late bloomer at the age of 24, highlighted by the significant improvement he showed from 2020 to 2021 across various areas. Pegoraro averaged 18 disposals, 5.6 marks, 7.8 intercept possessions, 2.6 intercept marks and 4.4 spoils in 2021. Among the players to play at least 10 WAFL league matches this season, Pegoraro led the competition for average intercept possessions as he impressed with his natural speed, agility and composure with ball in hand. He then turned heads at the WA-based draft combine post-season, recording a standing vertical jump of 75cm – ranked equal-second among all draft prospects – as well as a 20m sprint time of 2.926 seconds and a running vertical jump of 92cm – both ranked fifth nationally. Strong chance to get picked up late in the national draft.

43. JACK AVERY
Position: Tall defender
Size: 189cm, 82kg
Teams: Perth/Western Australia

A 2020 draft bolter that was ultimately snubbed by AFL clubs but got better, not bitter, in 2021 after switching from Claremont to Perth. Avery started the year in the WAFL colts, averaging 35 disposals, 13 intercept possessions and 4.3 intercept marks as he showed off his marking ability and lovely left-foot kick. He then transitioned, as planned by Perth, to WAFL league level and starred in his 10 matches, ranking in the top 10 players for intercept possessions and the top 20 for intercept marks and spoils. Avery has a lovely balance between attack and defence for a key backman — and one an AFL club could “plug and play”, as recruiters say.

39. CHARLIE DEAN
Position: Tall defender
Size: 195cm, 86kg
Teams: Williamstown (VFL)

This year’s winner of the VFL award that suggests an AFL-level opportunity – and success – looms. Dean had a breakout season as an intercept defender to claim the 2021 Fothergill-Round-Mitchell medal – the award given to the best young player in the VFL. The past 14 winners of the award, including Bayley Fritsch (Melbourne), Luke Ryan (Fremantle) and Kane Lambert (Richmond), have all been drafted by an AFL club. After playing predominantly forward in the NAB League in 2019, Dean moved into defence for the Seagulls this year and averaged 8.2 intercept possessions per match – the third-most of any key defender to play five matches – to earn a spot in the VFL team of the year. He then submitted a 2km time trial result, via Strava, of 6:11 – ranked seventh among Vic Metro and NSW/ACT prospects. He could be taken in the national draft, possibly as early as the second round.

BLAKE SCHLENSOG
Position: Key Defender/Forward
Size: 199cm | 99kg
Teams: South Fremantle

After a stint with Geelong as a Category-B rookie, Schlensog came into the WAFL with a point to prove and made it emphatically. He was one of the premier defenders in the competition, able to shut down his direct opponent and intercept for his teammates as well. He also showed ability as a forward with bags of goals, though has some work to do on his forward craft if he were to continue his career there. At 99 kilos, Schlensog is already equipped to take on the big forwards of the AFL despite being just 21 years of age.

[Macattacks]

[Presti35]

Gotta be Dean doesn't it?

[jatsad]

Hallelujah. Finally a tall defender in Dean.

[Presti35]

[think better]

How did we end up with rookie pick 2?

[jatsad]