2007 AFL Mock Draft Updated, with Big Fraser.
Priority Selection
1 Carlton
Matthew Kreuzer
Ruckman/Tall Forward. 199cm, 91kg. Northern/Bundoora
Draft Talk: There shouldn't be a lot of discussion here, he is big and mobile and skilled, he is just what they need.
Round 1
2 Richmond
Cale Morton
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 192cm, 75kg. Claremont
Draft Talk: This pick will surprise plenty of people and is the most anticipated of the draft, all the attention is on Richmond. Some will want Cotchin, others at Richmond will want Morton, both should be great players so Richmond can't lose. They traded for one Morton so it would make sense that they draft another. Morton gives them size in the midfield, and versatility around the ground. In the future he could be their centre half forward, they won't get that potential from a smaller player.
3 West Coast
Trent Cotchin
Midfielder. 184cm, 81kg. Northern/PEGS
Draft Talk: If Richmond take Cotchin, things will get interesting at this pick.
4 Melbourne
Chris Masten
Midfielder. 179cm, 78kg. East Fremantle
Draft Talk: They need a leader in the middle, someone to setup the play, and Masten could do that.
5 Western Bulldogs
Ben McEvoy
Tall Forward/Ruckman. 199cm, 90kg. Murray/Dederang-Mt Beauty
Draft Talk: He has size, the Bulldogs don't, so this pick would make sense.
6 Essendon
Brad Ebert
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 187cm, 86kg. Port Magpies/Henley
Draft Talk: They need help in the middle, and a medium-sized forward option, so Ebert could help in both areas. Ebert is a chance to give Essendon a replacement for Hird.
7 Fremantle
Rhys Palmer
Midfielder/Small Forward. 180cm, 76kg. East Fremantle
Draft Talk: The Dockers will have four or five local prospects on their list and at least a couple of them will make it to this pick. Masten or Palmer would make the Dockers happy, and even if both are gone they can add Myers or even Rance.
8 Brisbane
Alex Rance
Tall Defender. 194cm, 87kg. Swan Districts FC
Draft Talk: They haven't really replaced Leppitsch at centre half back, Rance has size and skills and would be a good fit next to Drummond, Roe and Merrett.
9 St Kilda
Lachlan Henderson
Tall Forward. 196cm, 90kg. Geelong/Geelong College
Draft Talk: A forward option but also could be used in the ruck or at centre half back, the Saints would be a good spot for him.
10 Adelaide
David Myers
Midfielder/Medium Defender. 190cm, 85kg. Perth
Draft Talk: With the Crows he would become a midfielder, a future replacement for Goodwin as a player who will have a lot of kicks to supply the forwards.
11 Sydney
David Gourdis
Tall Forward. 193cm, 88kg. Subiaco
Draft Talk: Would give them a needed athletic forward target.
12 Hawthorn
Tom Collier
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 192cm, 86kg. Lauderdale
Draft Talk: Another option for the Hawks in the back line, but with the ability to play in many other spots too.
13 West Coast
Cyril Rioli
Small Forward/Midfielder. 178cm, 74kg. St Mary's
Draft Talk: They could put Junior into a forward pocket for Round 1 next season, and also develop his midfield game with some time in the middle later in the season.
14 Melbourne
Tayte Pears
Tall Defender. 192cm, 90kg. East Perth
Draft Talk: Winning teams have a strong back line and Melbourne need one more young tall defender.
15 Kangaroos
Jack Grimes
Midfielder. 187cm, 76kg. Northern/Hurstbridge
Draft Talk: The Kangaroos would like someone who could contribute now, as they need to keep winning to bring in the fans, and they should also look to the future when Simpson will need to be replaced, Grimes would make sense as he will be a contributor next year.
16 Port Adelaide
Levi Greenwood
Midfielder. 181cm, 91kg. Port Magpies/North Whyalla
Draft Talk: They have talked about him, and he may still be there at pick 28 but if they really want to get him they will need to use this selection.
17 Geelong
Steve Gaertner
Tall Forward/Defender. 196cm, 83kg. Dandenong/Edithvale-Aspendale
Draft Talk: They are in a great position, and adding a tall athlete like Gaertner could benefit them in a few years when Harley and Scarlett retire.
Priority Selection
18 Richmond
Scott Simpson
Tall Forward. 194cm, 91kg. Dandenong/Mt Eliza
Draft Talk: Polak played very well in the back line, so if they keep him in the back half it means they need another tall forward. S Simpson would be a great target for them at centre half forward, and in a few years he and J Riewoldt could combine to become the players the Tigers build their forward line around.
Round 2
19 Western Bulldogs
Jarrad Grant
Tall Forward. 191cm, 77kg. Dandenong/Frankston Bombers
Draft Talk: They need all the height they can get up forward, and Grant would be a player they could develop to succeed Scott Welsh at full forward, assuming they do get the former Crow in the preseason draft.
20 West Coast
Tom Bellchambers
Ruckman. 199cm, 91kg. Northern Bombers
Draft Talk: They have two ruckmen on their list, so they should use one of their picks on a ruckmen for depth.
21 Melbourne
Ashley Arrowsmith
Medium Forward/Midfielder. 188cm, 82kg. Calder/East Keilor
Draft Talk: He is a bit like Cameron Bruce, and as they needed Bruce to play in the middle and also both ends of the ground there is a need for another player like that.
22 West Coast
Patrick McGinnity
Midfielder. 182cm, 75kg. Claremont
Draft Talk: Maybe the Eagles draft four local players, but they should at least get one with their picks and McGinnity would provide the run they want from their midfielders.
23 Essendon
Addam Maric
Small Forward/Midfielder. 179cm, 80kg. Calder/Greenvale
Draft Talk: Their forward line does depend a lot on their talls, so adding Maric would give them a better balance around goals.
24 Fremantle
Tony Notte
Tall Forward. 194cm, 70kg. Swan Districts
Draft Talk: The Dockers would be a good place for Notte, he could develop in the WAFL for a year or two and then take his spot next to Pavlich in their forward line.
25 Brisbane
Scott Selwood.
Midfielder/Small Defender. 184cm, 81. Bendigo/Sandhurst
Draft Talk: They were able to keep their Selwood happy and in Brisbane, and adding his brother would not only benefit Troy but would bolster the back line there.
26 Sydney
Patrick Veszpremi
Midfielder/Small Defender. 181cm, 83kg. Northern/Bundoora
Draft Talk: He will be a good fit there, possibly in the back line, and the Swans would expect him to play a few games in 2008.
27 Adelaide
Tom McNamara
Medium Defender. 189cm, 84kg. South Adelaide/Happy Valley
Draft Talk: Torney is gone, Bassett isn't young, they have a spot on their list for McNamara.
28 Port Adelaide
Dan McKenna
Tall Forward/Defender. 194cm, 82kg. Gippsland/Traralgon
Draft Talk: They need to find another big forward, McKenna would be someone who could eventually replace Tredrea in the forward line, and can also be depth in the back half with Wakelin gone now.
29 Hawthorn
Stuart Dew
Medium Forward. 183cm, 90kg. Port Adelaide
Draft Talk: The Hawks seem to be where he wants to go, so he probably gets there. A player like Dew would enhance their forward line.
30 Adelaide
Dawson Simpson
Ruckman. 205cm, 97kg. Murray/Barnawartha
Draft Talk: They lost a couple of ruckmen in trade week, while picking up Moran. Moran has great running ability, D Simpson has great size, in a few years they could be a formidable ruck combo.
31 Collingwood
Aaron Joseph
Midfielder. 178cm, 75kg. Glenorchy
Draft Talk: Pendlebury can replace Buckley, Clarke can take Licuria's role, and Joseph would be someone to play in Burns' role in the future.
32 Kangaroos
Chris Kangars
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 193cm, 84kg. Geelong/Geelong Amateurs
Draft Talk: The name would just be an added bonus, as they need more height and athleticism in the back line.
33 Port Adelaide
Joel Smouha
Ruckman/Tall Defender. 196cm, 80kg. Mt Gravatt
Draft Talk: Might be a chance to play at full back for the Power, and would also provide a different type of ruckman than the bigger players they currently have.
34 Geelong
Patrick Dangerfield
Medium Defender/Midfielder. 188cm, 80kg. Geelong/Anglesea
Draft Talk: The Cats would get a local player, always something they look for, and "Rodney" would also be a versatile player that could be used in several spots.
Round 3
35 Western Bulldogs
Andy Otten
Tall Forward/Tall Defender. 192cm, 86kg. Oakleigh/Whitefriars
Draft Talk: He can play in several spots, and the Bulldogs have a few different needs that Otten is a chance to fill.
36 Carlton
Robbie Tarrant
Tall Forward. 196cm, 92kg. Bendigo/South Mildura
Draft Talk: They need to find another big forward, and Tarrant could challenge players like Austin and Hartlett for a spot in their forward line in 2008.
37 Kangaroos
Marlon Motlop
Small Forward/Midfielder. 182cm, 76kg. Wanderers
Draft Talk: Some more speed for the midfield, or in a forward pocket.
38 Adelaide
Steven Browne
Midfielder. 181cm, 74kg. West Perth
Draft Talk: They get a tall forward prospect with their last pick, Walker, so they can look at other needs with their other picks. A few more midfielders are necessary as they will have some players retire in the coming years.
39 Essendon
Darcy Daniher (father/son)
Tall Forward/Defender. 192cm, 89kg. Calder/Aberfeldie
Draft Talk: Yet another Daniher at Essendon.
40 Fremantle
Will Sullivan
Ruckman. 202cm, 95kg. Western/Werribee
Draft Talk: The Dockers have the two big guys, Sandilands and Warnock, and can use another tall ruckman on their list in case injuries hit.
41 Brisbane
Joseph Daye
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 194cm, 79kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: He could play on the wing for the Lions, bringing a lot of height to their midfield.
42 St Kilda
Fraser Gehrig
Tall Forward. 195cm, 106kg. St Kilda
Draft Talk: Surprise, he's back.
43 Western Bulldogs
Ryan Normington
Midfielder/Small Forward. 186cm, 76kg. Murray/Shepparton United
Draft Talk: A bigger body for their midfield, and he could also be an option up forward if they play Murphy in the back line.
44 Geelong
Andrew Renton
Ruckman. 202cm, 94kg. Eastern/Croydon
Draft Talk: One more ruckman is probably needed with King now at St Kilda.
45 Hawthorn
Brendan Whitecross
Midfielder/Small Defender. 182cm, 79kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: Added depth in the middle, or in the back line.
46 Carlton
Ashley Hockey
Midfielder/Small Defender. 181cm, 78kg. Murray/Mooroopna
Draft Talk: Hockey could find playing time in a back pocket at Carlton.
47 Collingwood
Dean Putt
Ruckman/Tall Forward. 202cm, 88kg. Calder/Woodend
Draft Talk: Wood would spend most of his playing time in the ruck, so looking ahead a few years they will need a forward/ruckman to replace Fraser.
48 Western Bulldogs
Sam Reid
Midfielder. 185cm, 75kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: They lost a few running players, like Faulkner and Power, so they may want one or two more with later picks in the draft.
49 Port Adelaide
Alister Neville
Midfielder/Medium Defender. 189cm, 85kg. Coburg VFL
Draft Talk: Could be used in a number of roles, and would be able to help them next year.
50 Geelong
Haelen Kay
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 186cm, 75kg. Gippsland/DWWW Allies
Draft Talk: A medium-sized forward to develop alongside Hawkins.
Round 4
51 Richmond
David Ellard
Small Forward/Midfielder. 175cm, 72kg. Swan Districts
Draft Talk: Another small forward could help them function better close to goals.
52 Brisbane
James Mulligan
Tall Forward. 201cm, 96kg. Southport
Draft Talk: Might also be able to eventually play in the ruck, but would mainly be a forward.
53 Melbourne
Luke Sampey
Tall Forward. 191cm, 91kg. East Perth
Draft Talk: They will need a new full forward soon.
54 Essendon
Austin Wonaeamirri
Small Forward/Defender. 182cm, 78kg. Norwood
Draft Talk: They can take some size earlier, and some speed with later picks.
55 Fremantle
Kepler Bradley
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 199cm, 100kg. Essendon
Draft Talk: Who knows what position he will play, but the team he will play for is probably Fremantle.
56 Brisbane
Dayne Zorko
Midfielder/Small Forward. 176cm, 69kg. Broadbeach
Draft Talk: He doesn't wear a helmet like Hart, but he plays in a similar way.
57 St Kilda
Trent Dennis-Lane
Small Forward. 181cm, 78kg. Subiaco
Draft Talk: The Saints need more than Milne around their taller forwards.
58 Adelaide
Jared Petrenko
Midfielder. 176cm, 75kg. Eagles/Portland
Draft Talk: More midfield depth.
59 Sydney
Craig Bird (NSW scholarship player)
Midfielder. 178cm, 76kg. Nelson Bay
Draft Talk: He could play every game for them next year.
60 Geelong
Adam Donohue (father/son)
Small Defender. 182cm, 82kg. Geelong/Grovedale
Draft Talk: Maybe a future back pocket for the Cats, although they might decide to give him a chance up forward.
61 Collingwood
Jaxson Barham (father/son)
Midfielder. 181cm, 74kg. Geelong/Lorne
Draft Talk: Collingwood had a lot of success with their youngsters in 2007, so maybe Barham will play a few games next year.
62 Kangaroos
Mitchell Farmer
Small Defender/Midfielder. 179cm, 76kg. Calder/Craigieburn
Draft Talk: He might bring some of the hustle and spirit that they talk about.
63 Western Bulldogs
Callan Ward
Midfielder. 183cm, 71kg. Western/Spotswood
Draft Talk: Another running player for their midfield.
Round 5
64 Richmond
David Hill
Ruckman. 202cm, 85kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: They may pass on this pick, and take a more experienced ruckman in the preseason draft.
65 Carlton
Peter Rolfe
Small Forward/Midfielder. 181cm, 73kg. South Adelaide
Draft Talk: Betts needs some help up forward, and he may also spend more time in the middle, so another small forward is a good idea.
66 Melbourne
Matthew Lobbe
Tall Forward. 197cm, 80kg. Eastern/Monbulk
Draft Talk: A prospect who could be a few years away, so a good fit for Melbourne who might be a club that is a few years away.
67 Western Bulldogs
Shane Valenti
Midfielder. 176cm, 80kg. Sandringham VFL
Draft Talk: This is probably a pass, with Welsh their choice in the preseason draft.
68 Essendon
Hugh Sandilands
Tall Defender. 191cm, 82kg. Oakleigh/Caulfield Grammar
Draft Talk: While Gumbleton and Daniher could play in the back half when Michael and Fletcher eventually retire, their future is up forward so an extra defender like Sandilands on their list would be a good plan.
69 Fremantle
Jarrhan Jacky
Small Forward/Midfielder. 180cm, 71kg. Subiaco
Draft Talk: They were trying to add some more pace, and have not been too successful, so maybe Jacky can help.
70 St Kilda
Jaye Bowden.
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 184cm, 74kg. Glenorchy
Draft Talk: A versatile player with some midfield skills as well as the ability to play as a forward.
71 Adelaide
Thomas Rockliff
Small Forward. 182cm, 82kg. Murray
Draft Talk: They do have a lot of tall targets to try in their forward line, here is a smaller one.
72 Kangaroos
Tim Bongetti
Tall Forward. 191cm, 89kg. Northern/Greensborough
Draft Talk: Thompson is not just coming back from a severe injury, he doesn't have much left anyway, so another forward who can kick goals is a good move.
Round 6
73 Melbourne
Jackson Hall
Medium Defender/Midfielder. 187cm, 76kg. Gippsland/Traralgon
Draft Talk: Another pick that probably is passed on, but Hall could be a good choice if they do use it.
74 Fremantle
Jarrod Silvester
Tall Defender. 191cm, 89kg. Coburg VFL
Draft Talk: They probably keep a pick available for the preseason draft, but adding another tall defender could allow them to play McPharlin forward more or Johnson in the middle.
75 Adelaide
Taylor Walker (NSW scholarship player)
Tall Forward. 192cm, 82kg. North Broken Hill
Draft Talk: He is worth a pick much higher in the draft, so the Crows are very lucky.
Team Results
Adelaide
David Myers. Midfielder/Medium Defender.
Tom McNamara. Medium Defender.
Dawson Simpson. Ruckman.
Steven Browne. Midfielder.
Jared Petrenko. Midfielder.
Thomas Rockliff. Small Forward.
Taylor Walker. Tall Forward.
Brisbane
Alex Rance. Tall Defender.
Scott Selwood. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Joseph Daye. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
James Mulligan. Tall Forward.
Dayne Zorko. Midfielder/Small Forward.
Carlton
Matthew Kreuzer. Ruckman/Tall Forward.
Robbie Tarrant. Tall Forward.
Ashley Hockey. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Peter Rolfe. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Collingwood
Aaron Joseph. Midfielder.
Dean Putt. Ruckman/Tall Forward.
Jaxson Barham. Midfielder.
Essendon
Brad Ebert. Midfielder/Medium Forward.
Addam Maric. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Darcy Daniher. Tall Forward/Defender.
Austin Wonaeamirri. Small Forward/Defender.
Hugh Sandilands. Tall Defender.
Fremantle
Rhys Palmer. Midfielder/Small Forward.
Tony Notte. Tall Forward.
Will Sullivan. Ruckman.
Kepler Bradley. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Jarrhan Jacky. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Jarrod Silvester. Tall Defender.
Geelong
Steve Gaertner. Tall Forward/Defender.
Patrick Dangerfield. Medium Defender/Midfielder.
Andrew Renton. Ruckman.
Haelen Kay. Midfielder/Medium Forward.
Adam Donohue. Small Defender.
Hawthorn
Tom Collier. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Stuart Dew. Medium Forward.
Brendan Whitecross. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Kangaroos
Jack Grimes. Midfielder.
Chris Kangars. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Marlon Motlop. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Mitchell Farmer. Small Defender/Midfielder.
Tim Bongetti. Tall Forward.
Melbourne
Chris Masten. Midfielder.
Tayte Pears. Tall Defender.
Ashley Arrowsmith. Medium Forward/Midfielder.
Luke Sampey. Tall Forward.
Matthew Lobbe. Tall Forward.
Jackson Hall. Medium Defender/Midfielder.
Port Adelaide
Levi Greenwood. Midfielder.
Dan McKenna. Tall Forward/Defender.
Joel Smouha. Ruckman/Tall Defender.
Alister Neville. Midfielder/Medium Defender.
Richmond
Cale Morton. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Scott Simpson. Tall Forward.
David Ellard. Small Forward/Midfielder.
David Hill. Ruckman.
St Kilda
Lachlan Henderson. Tall Forward.
Fraser Gehrig. Tall Forward.
Trent Dennis-Lane. Small Forward.
Jaye Bowden. Midfielder/Medium Forward.
Sydney
David Gourdis. Tall Forward.
Patrick Veszpremi. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Craig Bird. Midfielder.
West Coast
Trent Cotchin. Midfielder.
Cyril Rioli. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Tom Bellchambers. Ruckman.
Patrick McGinnity. Midfielder.
Western Bulldogs
Ben McEvoy. Tall Forward/Ruckman.
Jarrad Grant. Tall Forward.
Andy Otten. Tall Forward/Tall Defender.
Ryan Normington. Midfielder/Small Forward.
Sam Reid. Midfielder.
Callan Ward. Midfielder.
Shane Valenti. Midfielder.
1 Carlton
Matthew Kreuzer
Ruckman/Tall Forward. 199cm, 91kg. Northern/Bundoora
Draft Talk: There shouldn't be a lot of discussion here, he is big and mobile and skilled, he is just what they need.
Round 1
2 Richmond
Cale Morton
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 192cm, 75kg. Claremont
Draft Talk: This pick will surprise plenty of people and is the most anticipated of the draft, all the attention is on Richmond. Some will want Cotchin, others at Richmond will want Morton, both should be great players so Richmond can't lose. They traded for one Morton so it would make sense that they draft another. Morton gives them size in the midfield, and versatility around the ground. In the future he could be their centre half forward, they won't get that potential from a smaller player.
3 West Coast
Trent Cotchin
Midfielder. 184cm, 81kg. Northern/PEGS
Draft Talk: If Richmond take Cotchin, things will get interesting at this pick.
4 Melbourne
Chris Masten
Midfielder. 179cm, 78kg. East Fremantle
Draft Talk: They need a leader in the middle, someone to setup the play, and Masten could do that.
5 Western Bulldogs
Ben McEvoy
Tall Forward/Ruckman. 199cm, 90kg. Murray/Dederang-Mt Beauty
Draft Talk: He has size, the Bulldogs don't, so this pick would make sense.
6 Essendon
Brad Ebert
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 187cm, 86kg. Port Magpies/Henley
Draft Talk: They need help in the middle, and a medium-sized forward option, so Ebert could help in both areas. Ebert is a chance to give Essendon a replacement for Hird.
7 Fremantle
Rhys Palmer
Draft Talk: The Dockers will have four or five local prospects on their list and at least a couple of them will make it to this pick. Masten or Palmer would make the Dockers happy, and even if both are gone they can add Myers or even Rance.
8 Brisbane
Alex Rance
Tall Defender. 194cm, 87kg. Swan Districts FC
Draft Talk: They haven't really replaced Leppitsch at centre half back, Rance has size and skills and would be a good fit next to Drummond, Roe and Merrett.
9 St Kilda
Lachlan Henderson
Tall Forward. 196cm, 90kg. Geelong/Geelong College
Draft Talk: A forward option but also could be used in the ruck or at centre half back, the Saints would be a good spot for him.
10 Adelaide
David Myers
Midfielder/Medium Defender. 190cm, 85kg. Perth
Draft Talk: With the Crows he would become a midfielder, a future replacement for Goodwin as a player who will have a lot of kicks to supply the forwards.
11 Sydney
David Gourdis
Tall Forward. 193cm, 88kg. Subiaco
Draft Talk: Would give them a needed athletic forward target.
12 Hawthorn
Tom Collier
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 192cm, 86kg. Lauderdale
Draft Talk: Another option for the Hawks in the back line, but with the ability to play in many other spots too.
13 West Coast
Cyril Rioli
Small Forward/Midfielder. 178cm, 74kg. St Mary's
Draft Talk: They could put Junior into a forward pocket for Round 1 next season, and also develop his midfield game with some time in the middle later in the season.
14 Melbourne
Tayte Pears
Tall Defender. 192cm, 90kg. East Perth
Draft Talk: Winning teams have a strong back line and Melbourne need one more young tall defender.
15 Kangaroos
Jack Grimes
Midfielder. 187cm, 76kg. Northern/Hurstbridge
Draft Talk: The Kangaroos would like someone who could contribute now, as they need to keep winning to bring in the fans, and they should also look to the future when Simpson will need to be replaced, Grimes would make sense as he will be a contributor next year.
16 Port Adelaide
Levi Greenwood
Midfielder. 181cm, 91kg. Port Magpies/North Whyalla
Draft Talk: They have talked about him, and he may still be there at pick 28 but if they really want to get him they will need to use this selection.
17 Geelong
Steve Gaertner
Tall Forward/Defender. 196cm, 83kg. Dandenong/Edithvale-Aspendale
Draft Talk: They are in a great position, and adding a tall athlete like Gaertner could benefit them in a few years when Harley and Scarlett retire.
Priority Selection
18 Richmond
Scott Simpson
Tall Forward. 194cm, 91kg. Dandenong/Mt Eliza
Draft Talk: Polak played very well in the back line, so if they keep him in the back half it means they need another tall forward. S Simpson would be a great target for them at centre half forward, and in a few years he and J Riewoldt could combine to become the players the Tigers build their forward line around.
Round 2
19 Western Bulldogs
Jarrad Grant
Tall Forward. 191cm, 77kg. Dandenong/Frankston Bombers
Draft Talk: They need all the height they can get up forward, and Grant would be a player they could develop to succeed Scott Welsh at full forward, assuming they do get the former Crow in the preseason draft.
20 West Coast
Tom Bellchambers
Ruckman. 199cm, 91kg. Northern Bombers
Draft Talk: They have two ruckmen on their list, so they should use one of their picks on a ruckmen for depth.
21 Melbourne
Ashley Arrowsmith
Medium Forward/Midfielder. 188cm, 82kg. Calder/East Keilor
Draft Talk: He is a bit like Cameron Bruce, and as they needed Bruce to play in the middle and also both ends of the ground there is a need for another player like that.
22 West Coast
Patrick McGinnity
Midfielder. 182cm, 75kg. Claremont
Draft Talk: Maybe the Eagles draft four local players, but they should at least get one with their picks and McGinnity would provide the run they want from their midfielders.
23 Essendon
Addam Maric
Small Forward/Midfielder. 179cm, 80kg. Calder/Greenvale
Draft Talk: Their forward line does depend a lot on their talls, so adding Maric would give them a better balance around goals.
24 Fremantle
Tony Notte
Tall Forward. 194cm, 70kg. Swan Districts
Draft Talk: The Dockers would be a good place for Notte, he could develop in the WAFL for a year or two and then take his spot next to Pavlich in their forward line.
25 Brisbane
Scott Selwood.
Midfielder/Small Defender. 184cm, 81. Bendigo/Sandhurst
Draft Talk: They were able to keep their Selwood happy and in Brisbane, and adding his brother would not only benefit Troy but would bolster the back line there.
26 Sydney
Patrick Veszpremi
Midfielder/Small Defender. 181cm, 83kg. Northern/Bundoora
Draft Talk: He will be a good fit there, possibly in the back line, and the Swans would expect him to play a few games in 2008.
27 Adelaide
Tom McNamara
Medium Defender. 189cm, 84kg. South Adelaide/Happy Valley
Draft Talk: Torney is gone, Bassett isn't young, they have a spot on their list for McNamara.
28 Port Adelaide
Dan McKenna
Tall Forward/Defender. 194cm, 82kg. Gippsland/Traralgon
Draft Talk: They need to find another big forward, McKenna would be someone who could eventually replace Tredrea in the forward line, and can also be depth in the back half with Wakelin gone now.
29 Hawthorn
Stuart Dew
Medium Forward. 183cm, 90kg. Port Adelaide
Draft Talk: The Hawks seem to be where he wants to go, so he probably gets there. A player like Dew would enhance their forward line.
30 Adelaide
Dawson Simpson
Ruckman. 205cm, 97kg. Murray/Barnawartha
Draft Talk: They lost a couple of ruckmen in trade week, while picking up Moran. Moran has great running ability, D Simpson has great size, in a few years they could be a formidable ruck combo.
31 Collingwood
Aaron Joseph
Midfielder. 178cm, 75kg. Glenorchy
Draft Talk: Pendlebury can replace Buckley, Clarke can take Licuria's role, and Joseph would be someone to play in Burns' role in the future.
32 Kangaroos
Chris Kangars
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 193cm, 84kg. Geelong/Geelong Amateurs
Draft Talk: The name would just be an added bonus, as they need more height and athleticism in the back line.
33 Port Adelaide
Joel Smouha
Ruckman/Tall Defender. 196cm, 80kg. Mt Gravatt
Draft Talk: Might be a chance to play at full back for the Power, and would also provide a different type of ruckman than the bigger players they currently have.
34 Geelong
Patrick Dangerfield
Medium Defender/Midfielder. 188cm, 80kg. Geelong/Anglesea
Draft Talk: The Cats would get a local player, always something they look for, and "Rodney" would also be a versatile player that could be used in several spots.
Round 3
35 Western Bulldogs
Andy Otten
Tall Forward/Tall Defender. 192cm, 86kg. Oakleigh/Whitefriars
Draft Talk: He can play in several spots, and the Bulldogs have a few different needs that Otten is a chance to fill.
36 Carlton
Robbie Tarrant
Tall Forward. 196cm, 92kg. Bendigo/South Mildura
Draft Talk: They need to find another big forward, and Tarrant could challenge players like Austin and Hartlett for a spot in their forward line in 2008.
37 Kangaroos
Marlon Motlop
Small Forward/Midfielder. 182cm, 76kg. Wanderers
Draft Talk: Some more speed for the midfield, or in a forward pocket.
38 Adelaide
Steven Browne
Midfielder. 181cm, 74kg. West Perth
Draft Talk: They get a tall forward prospect with their last pick, Walker, so they can look at other needs with their other picks. A few more midfielders are necessary as they will have some players retire in the coming years.
39 Essendon
Darcy Daniher (father/son)
Tall Forward/Defender. 192cm, 89kg. Calder/Aberfeldie
Draft Talk: Yet another Daniher at Essendon.
40 Fremantle
Will Sullivan
Ruckman. 202cm, 95kg. Western/Werribee
Draft Talk: The Dockers have the two big guys, Sandilands and Warnock, and can use another tall ruckman on their list in case injuries hit.
41 Brisbane
Joseph Daye
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 194cm, 79kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: He could play on the wing for the Lions, bringing a lot of height to their midfield.
42 St Kilda
Fraser Gehrig
Tall Forward. 195cm, 106kg. St Kilda
Draft Talk: Surprise, he's back.
43 Western Bulldogs
Ryan Normington
Midfielder/Small Forward. 186cm, 76kg. Murray/Shepparton United
Draft Talk: A bigger body for their midfield, and he could also be an option up forward if they play Murphy in the back line.
44 Geelong
Andrew Renton
Ruckman. 202cm, 94kg. Eastern/Croydon
Draft Talk: One more ruckman is probably needed with King now at St Kilda.
45 Hawthorn
Brendan Whitecross
Midfielder/Small Defender. 182cm, 79kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: Added depth in the middle, or in the back line.
46 Carlton
Ashley Hockey
Midfielder/Small Defender. 181cm, 78kg. Murray/Mooroopna
Draft Talk: Hockey could find playing time in a back pocket at Carlton.
47 Collingwood
Dean Putt
Ruckman/Tall Forward. 202cm, 88kg. Calder/Woodend
Draft Talk: Wood would spend most of his playing time in the ruck, so looking ahead a few years they will need a forward/ruckman to replace Fraser.
48 Western Bulldogs
Sam Reid
Midfielder. 185cm, 75kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: They lost a few running players, like Faulkner and Power, so they may want one or two more with later picks in the draft.
49 Port Adelaide
Alister Neville
Midfielder/Medium Defender. 189cm, 85kg. Coburg VFL
Draft Talk: Could be used in a number of roles, and would be able to help them next year.
50 Geelong
Haelen Kay
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 186cm, 75kg. Gippsland/DWWW Allies
Draft Talk: A medium-sized forward to develop alongside Hawkins.
Round 4
51 Richmond
David Ellard
Small Forward/Midfielder. 175cm, 72kg. Swan Districts
Draft Talk: Another small forward could help them function better close to goals.
52 Brisbane
James Mulligan
Tall Forward. 201cm, 96kg. Southport
Draft Talk: Might also be able to eventually play in the ruck, but would mainly be a forward.
53 Melbourne
Luke Sampey
Tall Forward. 191cm, 91kg. East Perth
Draft Talk: They will need a new full forward soon.
54 Essendon
Austin Wonaeamirri
Small Forward/Defender. 182cm, 78kg. Norwood
Draft Talk: They can take some size earlier, and some speed with later picks.
55 Fremantle
Kepler Bradley
Tall Defender/Midfielder. 199cm, 100kg. Essendon
Draft Talk: Who knows what position he will play, but the team he will play for is probably Fremantle.
56 Brisbane
Dayne Zorko
Midfielder/Small Forward. 176cm, 69kg. Broadbeach
Draft Talk: He doesn't wear a helmet like Hart, but he plays in a similar way.
57 St Kilda
Trent Dennis-Lane
Small Forward. 181cm, 78kg. Subiaco
Draft Talk: The Saints need more than Milne around their taller forwards.
58 Adelaide
Jared Petrenko
Midfielder. 176cm, 75kg. Eagles/Portland
Draft Talk: More midfield depth.
59 Sydney
Craig Bird (NSW scholarship player)
Midfielder. 178cm, 76kg. Nelson Bay
Draft Talk: He could play every game for them next year.
60 Geelong
Adam Donohue (father/son)
Small Defender. 182cm, 82kg. Geelong/Grovedale
Draft Talk: Maybe a future back pocket for the Cats, although they might decide to give him a chance up forward.
61 Collingwood
Jaxson Barham (father/son)
Midfielder. 181cm, 74kg. Geelong/Lorne
Draft Talk: Collingwood had a lot of success with their youngsters in 2007, so maybe Barham will play a few games next year.
62 Kangaroos
Mitchell Farmer
Small Defender/Midfielder. 179cm, 76kg. Calder/Craigieburn
Draft Talk: He might bring some of the hustle and spirit that they talk about.
63 Western Bulldogs
Callan Ward
Midfielder. 183cm, 71kg. Western/Spotswood
Draft Talk: Another running player for their midfield.
Round 5
64 Richmond
David Hill
Ruckman. 202cm, 85kg. Zillmere
Draft Talk: They may pass on this pick, and take a more experienced ruckman in the preseason draft.
65 Carlton
Peter Rolfe
Small Forward/Midfielder. 181cm, 73kg. South Adelaide
Draft Talk: Betts needs some help up forward, and he may also spend more time in the middle, so another small forward is a good idea.
66 Melbourne
Matthew Lobbe
Tall Forward. 197cm, 80kg. Eastern/Monbulk
Draft Talk: A prospect who could be a few years away, so a good fit for Melbourne who might be a club that is a few years away.
67 Western Bulldogs
Shane Valenti
Midfielder. 176cm, 80kg. Sandringham VFL
Draft Talk: This is probably a pass, with Welsh their choice in the preseason draft.
68 Essendon
Hugh Sandilands
Tall Defender. 191cm, 82kg. Oakleigh/Caulfield Grammar
Draft Talk: While Gumbleton and Daniher could play in the back half when Michael and Fletcher eventually retire, their future is up forward so an extra defender like Sandilands on their list would be a good plan.
69 Fremantle
Jarrhan Jacky
Small Forward/Midfielder. 180cm, 71kg. Subiaco
Draft Talk: They were trying to add some more pace, and have not been too successful, so maybe Jacky can help.
70 St Kilda
Jaye Bowden.
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 184cm, 74kg. Glenorchy
Draft Talk: A versatile player with some midfield skills as well as the ability to play as a forward.
71 Adelaide
Thomas Rockliff
Small Forward. 182cm, 82kg. Murray
Draft Talk: They do have a lot of tall targets to try in their forward line, here is a smaller one.
72 Kangaroos
Tim Bongetti
Tall Forward. 191cm, 89kg. Northern/Greensborough
Draft Talk: Thompson is not just coming back from a severe injury, he doesn't have much left anyway, so another forward who can kick goals is a good move.
Round 6
73 Melbourne
Jackson Hall
Medium Defender/Midfielder. 187cm, 76kg. Gippsland/Traralgon
Draft Talk: Another pick that probably is passed on, but Hall could be a good choice if they do use it.
74 Fremantle
Jarrod Silvester
Tall Defender. 191cm, 89kg. Coburg VFL
Draft Talk: They probably keep a pick available for the preseason draft, but adding another tall defender could allow them to play McPharlin forward more or Johnson in the middle.
75 Adelaide
Taylor Walker (NSW scholarship player)
Tall Forward. 192cm, 82kg. North Broken Hill
Draft Talk: He is worth a pick much higher in the draft, so the Crows are very lucky.
Team Results
Adelaide
David Myers. Midfielder/Medium Defender.
Tom McNamara. Medium Defender.
Dawson Simpson. Ruckman.
Steven Browne. Midfielder.
Jared Petrenko. Midfielder.
Thomas Rockliff. Small Forward.
Taylor Walker. Tall Forward.
Brisbane
Alex Rance. Tall Defender.
Scott Selwood. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Joseph Daye. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
James Mulligan. Tall Forward.
Dayne Zorko. Midfielder/Small Forward.
Carlton
Matthew Kreuzer. Ruckman/Tall Forward.
Robbie Tarrant. Tall Forward.
Ashley Hockey. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Peter Rolfe. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Collingwood
Aaron Joseph. Midfielder.
Dean Putt. Ruckman/Tall Forward.
Jaxson Barham. Midfielder.
Essendon
Brad Ebert. Midfielder/Medium Forward.
Addam Maric. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Darcy Daniher. Tall Forward/Defender.
Austin Wonaeamirri. Small Forward/Defender.
Hugh Sandilands. Tall Defender.
Fremantle
Rhys Palmer. Midfielder/Small Forward.
Tony Notte. Tall Forward.
Will Sullivan. Ruckman.
Kepler Bradley. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Jarrhan Jacky. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Jarrod Silvester. Tall Defender.
Geelong
Steve Gaertner. Tall Forward/Defender.
Patrick Dangerfield. Medium Defender/Midfielder.
Andrew Renton. Ruckman.
Haelen Kay. Midfielder/Medium Forward.
Adam Donohue. Small Defender.
Hawthorn
Tom Collier. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Stuart Dew. Medium Forward.
Brendan Whitecross. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Kangaroos
Jack Grimes. Midfielder.
Chris Kangars. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Marlon Motlop. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Mitchell Farmer. Small Defender/Midfielder.
Tim Bongetti. Tall Forward.
Melbourne
Chris Masten. Midfielder.
Tayte Pears. Tall Defender.
Ashley Arrowsmith. Medium Forward/Midfielder.
Luke Sampey. Tall Forward.
Matthew Lobbe. Tall Forward.
Jackson Hall. Medium Defender/Midfielder.
Port Adelaide
Levi Greenwood. Midfielder.
Dan McKenna. Tall Forward/Defender.
Joel Smouha. Ruckman/Tall Defender.
Alister Neville. Midfielder/Medium Defender.
Richmond
Cale Morton. Tall Defender/Midfielder.
Scott Simpson. Tall Forward.
David Ellard. Small Forward/Midfielder.
David Hill. Ruckman.
St Kilda
Lachlan Henderson. Tall Forward.
Fraser Gehrig. Tall Forward.
Trent Dennis-Lane. Small Forward.
Jaye Bowden. Midfielder/Medium Forward.
Sydney
David Gourdis. Tall Forward.
Patrick Veszpremi. Midfielder/Small Defender.
Craig Bird. Midfielder.
West Coast
Trent Cotchin. Midfielder.
Cyril Rioli. Small Forward/Midfielder.
Tom Bellchambers. Ruckman.
Patrick McGinnity. Midfielder.
Western Bulldogs
Ben McEvoy. Tall Forward/Ruckman.
Jarrad Grant. Tall Forward.
Andy Otten. Tall Forward/Tall Defender.
Ryan Normington. Midfielder/Small Forward.
Sam Reid. Midfielder.
Callan Ward. Midfielder.
Shane Valenti. Midfielder.
