AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 53, Melbourne
53. Melbourne - Mitchell Farmer
Small Defender/Midfielder. 179cm, 76kg. Calder/Craigieburn
Possible comparison: He is a hustling player, like James McDonald. Might be better in the back line but can also play in the middle. Farmer also brings some leadership qualities and often steps up his game when it is a bigger occasion.
Why: The Demons need help everywhere and Farmer has played in most positions. Farmer could play on the small forwards and also could be an option in the middle to tag players as the Demons did release Godfrey.
Worth a reach: Callan Ward, similar in size to Farmer and a better pick if they want a more attacking player who can kick some goals as well as play in the middle, although Farmer did have a few games when he kicked some goals.
Hope they slide: Matthew Lobbe, the Demons are planning to be contending in a few years and they can afford to be patient with a player that needs a few years to get bigger.
Selected at pick 53 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Lindsay Thomas (Kangaroos, small forward)
Small Defender/Midfielder. 179cm, 76kg. Calder/Craigieburn
Possible comparison: He is a hustling player, like James McDonald. Might be better in the back line but can also play in the middle. Farmer also brings some leadership qualities and often steps up his game when it is a bigger occasion.
Why: The Demons need help everywhere and Farmer has played in most positions. Farmer could play on the small forwards and also could be an option in the middle to tag players as the Demons did release Godfrey.
Worth a reach: Callan Ward, similar in size to Farmer and a better pick if they want a more attacking player who can kick some goals as well as play in the middle, although Farmer did have a few games when he kicked some goals.
Hope they slide: Matthew Lobbe, the Demons are planning to be contending in a few years and they can afford to be patient with a player that needs a few years to get bigger.
Selected at pick 53 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Lindsay Thomas (Kangaroos, small forward)
