2006 AFL Mock Draft Preview - Picks 21 to 25
21 Kangaroos : Daniel Connors (182cm, 77kg)
The Kangaroos definitely go big with their first rounder, but they also need some midfielders and one should go here. Connors could develop into a versatile midfielder for them. Was named on the wing for the Under 18 All-Australian team as well as the TAC Cup team. Also looks like he might have a future as a small forward, which is something the Kangaroos need. Plays taller than he is which is always useful.
22 Brisbane : Ricky Petterd (184cm, 77kg)
Brisbane could lose a lot of players, not just Akermanis and Voss but young players like Moody too. The good news for the Lions is that there are a number of talented locals to draft. Petterd would get to stay in his home state and the Lions would add someone who should play 200 games for them. Petterd can play a number of spots but maybe he could take over the role that the Scotts or Lappin had around halfback.
23 Port Adelaide : Shaun Grigg (189cm, 79kg)
The Power have a lot of skill in the midfield so a taller defensive player there could give them more options. But while Grigg has defensive abilities he can also get the ball himself. Named on the wing of the Under 18 All-Australian team.
24 Hawthorn : Brock O'Brien (180cm, 78kg)
Is probably more ready than a lot of other midfield prospects. But could be introduced to AFL play as a back pocket. Solid in his skills, no real weakness. O'Brien does use Paul Kelly as a role model on the field, not a bad choice for a player to want to replicate. At Hawthorn he could become a player to take some of the load off Mitchell in the middle or he might be someone to step in for Joel Smith down back.
25 Geelong : Robert Eddy (181cm, 83kg)
Geelong's next pick goes on Tom Hawkins so things are looking good for Geelong. Like Hawkins, Eddy may be able to contribute a bit in his first year. Eddy was named in the TAC Cup team on a halfback flank. Has the potential to play further up the field too. Eddy does have some underrated pace. One player available at this spot could be Jackson Sheringham and Geelong will have an interest in him. If Geelong do go with a bigger player with either of their first two picks expect them to target a defender.
Team-by-team previews of AFL trading week will be posted in the coming days. Then after trade week there will be a full mock draft posted, with the approximately 70 selections. It will have a revised draft order due to the trades, and could also be affected by additional father/son draft announcements as well as some AFL delisted players.
Click here for picks 16 to 20.
The Kangaroos definitely go big with their first rounder, but they also need some midfielders and one should go here. Connors could develop into a versatile midfielder for them. Was named on the wing for the Under 18 All-Australian team as well as the TAC Cup team. Also looks like he might have a future as a small forward, which is something the Kangaroos need. Plays taller than he is which is always useful.
22 Brisbane : Ricky Petterd (184cm, 77kg)
Brisbane could lose a lot of players, not just Akermanis and Voss but young players like Moody too. The good news for the Lions is that there are a number of talented locals to draft. Petterd would get to stay in his home state and the Lions would add someone who should play 200 games for them. Petterd can play a number of spots but maybe he could take over the role that the Scotts or Lappin had around halfback.
23 Port Adelaide : Shaun Grigg (189cm, 79kg)
The Power have a lot of skill in the midfield so a taller defensive player there could give them more options. But while Grigg has defensive abilities he can also get the ball himself. Named on the wing of the Under 18 All-Australian team.
24 Hawthorn : Brock O'Brien (180cm, 78kg)
Is probably more ready than a lot of other midfield prospects. But could be introduced to AFL play as a back pocket. Solid in his skills, no real weakness. O'Brien does use Paul Kelly as a role model on the field, not a bad choice for a player to want to replicate. At Hawthorn he could become a player to take some of the load off Mitchell in the middle or he might be someone to step in for Joel Smith down back.
25 Geelong : Robert Eddy (181cm, 83kg)
Geelong's next pick goes on Tom Hawkins so things are looking good for Geelong. Like Hawkins, Eddy may be able to contribute a bit in his first year. Eddy was named in the TAC Cup team on a halfback flank. Has the potential to play further up the field too. Eddy does have some underrated pace. One player available at this spot could be Jackson Sheringham and Geelong will have an interest in him. If Geelong do go with a bigger player with either of their first two picks expect them to target a defender.
Team-by-team previews of AFL trading week will be posted in the coming days. Then after trade week there will be a full mock draft posted, with the approximately 70 selections. It will have a revised draft order due to the trades, and could also be affected by additional father/son draft announcements as well as some AFL delisted players.
Click here for picks 16 to 20.
In this draft the Tigers picked up a key position prospect in round 1, Jack Riewoldt, and there were other options like Nathan Brown, Jarryd Allen and Eric McKenzie still available. For the next pick the Tigers might think about a replacement for Stafford or they could add to their midfield runners. Tippett has starred in the Under 18 titles playing forward and in the ruck. He still has plenty of developing to go as he started football at a late age. A big mark and a solid kick for goal, and obviously has the size.
Different positions available at this spot could be a tall defender in Andrejs Everitt or Nathan Batsanis who is a big possession getter.
Thanks for your question. After trade week changes the draft order I will release a new, and complete to the last pick, mock draft to give some idea of which players will be drafted and around what picks.