Possible Picks For AFL Preseason Draft
1 Carlton: C Ackland
2 Essendon: M Michael
3 Kangaroos: H Skipworth
4 Port Adelaide: T Hurley
5 Hawthorn: B Ross
6 Richmond: N Batsanis
7 St. Kilda: C Keating
8 Collingwood: C Bryan
Carlton passed at pick 81 of the AFL National Draft, and they also delisted Bryan recently, so they could have another preseason pick. The Saints also passed with their three late picks, but they have said they only intend to take one player in the preseason draft. So the picks below may, or more likely may not, be used.
9 Carlton: T Cartledge
10 St. Kilda: B Hart
11 St. Kilda: T Roach
Delisted players have until tomorrow to nominate for the preseason draft, the draft will take place on December 12.
Carlton and Essendon have already decided on Ackland and Michael. The Kangaroos, Power and Hawks could add younger players. Skipworth could be a chance to be drafted by the Kangaroos or Power. Richmond may take Kingsley with their pick, or opt for another young midfielder. But if Clarke really does nominate for the preseason draft then Richmond might take him. Not just to annoy the Saints, although that might be one result, but Clarke would fill some of Stafford's role and Clarke was originally a Richmond player at the start of his career.
The Saints are the team that should make a big move in the preseason draft, by adding a solid veteran who can help them in September. Maybe they are getting Matthew Clarke out of retirement, but he hasn't been very successful when it comes to the September action. One thing that could make Clarke the pick is that he and Ross Lyon did play together for the Brisbane Bears just over a decade ago, Keating was also on the Bears list then but not playing AFL. Clark Keating would help them immensely and he has the Grand Final medals to prove it, while Ben Hart would also bring experience to the team.
Collingwood were looking at Bryan, he would be a good option to backup Fraser. While Collingwood did draft talls in the AFL National Draft they didn't take a ruck prospect. So as Collingwood also said they want a younger player in the preseason draft that would mean someone like Bryan, Cartledge or maybe Sam Jacobs. The Magpies also have the option of bringing back one of the Clokes, but that does not seem to be their plan.
2 Essendon: M Michael
3 Kangaroos: H Skipworth
4 Port Adelaide: T Hurley
5 Hawthorn: B Ross
6 Richmond: N Batsanis
7 St. Kilda: C Keating
8 Collingwood: C Bryan
Carlton passed at pick 81 of the AFL National Draft, and they also delisted Bryan recently, so they could have another preseason pick. The Saints also passed with their three late picks, but they have said they only intend to take one player in the preseason draft. So the picks below may, or more likely may not, be used.
9 Carlton: T Cartledge
10 St. Kilda: B Hart
Delisted players have until tomorrow to nominate for the preseason draft, the draft will take place on December 12.
Carlton and Essendon have already decided on Ackland and Michael. The Kangaroos, Power and Hawks could add younger players. Skipworth could be a chance to be drafted by the Kangaroos or Power. Richmond may take Kingsley with their pick, or opt for another young midfielder. But if Clarke really does nominate for the preseason draft then Richmond might take him. Not just to annoy the Saints, although that might be one result, but Clarke would fill some of Stafford's role and Clarke was originally a Richmond player at the start of his career.
The Saints are the team that should make a big move in the preseason draft, by adding a solid veteran who can help them in September. Maybe they are getting Matthew Clarke out of retirement, but he hasn't been very successful when it comes to the September action. One thing that could make Clarke the pick is that he and Ross Lyon did play together for the Brisbane Bears just over a decade ago, Keating was also on the Bears list then but not playing AFL. Clark Keating would help them immensely and he has the Grand Final medals to prove it, while Ben Hart would also bring experience to the team.
Collingwood were looking at Bryan, he would be a good option to backup Fraser. While Collingwood did draft talls in the AFL National Draft they didn't take a ruck prospect. So as Collingwood also said they want a younger player in the preseason draft that would mean someone like Bryan, Cartledge or maybe Sam Jacobs. The Magpies also have the option of bringing back one of the Clokes, but that does not seem to be their plan.
All this said what is the reality for this going through? Will Carlton have room for him (salary wise)? I for one hope they do.
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So they wont draft Keating or Hart, if anything they will pick up Clarke and the Kangaroos are expected to pick up impressive Vic Metro captain Leigh Adams who has been training with the club.