The AFL Site's Phantom Draft
Matt Burgan's 2007 Phantom Draft
The Phantom Draft in summary
Go to the AFL site and have a look at their mock draft. A few teams let the cat out of the bag so expect some of these things to happen.
Jarrad Grant again appears at pick 5, but he really isn't big enough to help the Bulldogs. Although it is the Bulldogs, and their draft success when it comes to the big players that they need is not great.
Sampi, Bradley and Gehrig are named among the last picks. If that does occur, then Fremantle and St Kilda have a lot of friends among the other clubs.
Also have a look to the left among the Spotlight Posts here for the latest mock draft.
A look at the results for the teams in the AFL phantom draft.
Adelaide
BRAD EBERT
Medium midfielder, April 2 1990, 188.2cm, 85.4kg
LEVI GREENWOOD
Medium defender, February 19 1989, 181.2cm, 92.9kg
MITCHELL FARMER
Small midfielder, January 4 1989, 180.3cm, 77kg
JOHN McCARTHY
Medium forward, November 19 1989, 188.6cm, 79.6kg
JARED PETRENKO
Small midfielder, December 22 1989, 177.3cm, 74.6kg
NICK SALTER
Tall forward, July 30 1987, 191.3cm, 94.6kg
TAYLOR WALKER
Tall forward, April 25 1990, 191.5cm, 86.4kg
The Crows would get their revenge on Port Adelaide for drafting the Cornes boys.
Brisbane
LACHLAN HENDERSON
Tall forward, December 14 1989, 195.5cm, 91.5kg
BRENDAN WHITECROSS
Medium midfielder, January 25 1990, 183.3cm, 79.3kg
CHRIS MAYNE
Medium forward, November 2 1988, 187.3cm, 79.8kg
MATT AUSTIN
Medium midfielder, March 30 1989, 186.5cm, 75.4kg
DAVID HILL
Ruckman, February 6 1990, 200.6cm, 86.4kg
Some odd choices, although Henderson might be able to play in the back line there.
Carlton
MATTHEW KREUZER
Ruckman, May 13 1989, 199.5cm, 94kg
DAVID GOURDIS
Tall forward, March 14, 1989, 192.4cm, 88.9kg
SAM REID
Medium midfielder, November 7 1989, 187.6cm, 79.1kg
PASS
If a team gets Gourdis that late in the draft they will be very happy.
Collingwood
BRETT MEREDITH
Small defender, January 20 1989, 181.2cm, 81.5kg
JOSEPH DAYE
Tall defender, February 2 1990, 191.7cm, 78.4kg
JAXSON BARHAM
Small midfielder/defender, May 20 1988, 181.5cm, 73.6kg
Interesting picks, Daye might be a running defender to replace Clement.
Essendon
RHYS PALMER
Small midfielder, February 13 1989, 181.4cm, 79.8kg
TAYTE PEARS
Tall defender, March 24 1990, 190.1cm, 91.8kg
DARCY DANIHER
Tall defender, September 21 1989, 191.1cm, 89.5kg
DEAN PUTT
Ruckman, April 10 1989, 202.5cm, 89.7kg
PASS
Pears would be a player to step into Michael's role, Palmer would be a great addition to their midfield.
Fremantle
DAVID MYERS
Tall defender, June 30 1989, 190.7cm, 86.2kg
STEVEN BROWNE
Small defender, February 1 1989, 179.8cm, 74.7kg
JARRHAN JACKY
Small forward/midfielder, April 5 1989, 178.4cm, 74.5kg
CRUIZE GARLETT
Small forward, March 6 1989, 174cm, 76.7kg
BRENT CONNOLLY
Ruckman, February 24 1989, 201.7cm, 83.3kg
KEPLER BRADLEY
Tall defender/forward, November 13 1985, 199cm, 100kg
They stay local with their picks, Myers would be a big addition to the midfield but some of the other choices may not suit the team.
Geelong
TONY NOTTE
Tall forward, April 15 1990, 194.5cm, 71.5kg
SCOTT SIMPSON
Tall forward, October 19 1989, 195.6cm, 92.1kg
TOM BELLCHAMBERS
Ruckman, July 9 1989, 200.7cm, 99.6kg
SCOTT THOMPSON
Tall defender, May 9 1986, 190.4cm, 85.3kg
ADAM DONOHUE
Small midfielder/defender, February 22 1990, 182.3cm, 82.6kg
They did trade/delist some height, but that would be a lot to add in the draft. Not that a future forward line of Hawkins, Notte and S Simpson isn't something that would dominate. Hard to see how Simpson and Bellchambers fall that far in the draft.
Hawthorn
JACK GRIMES
Medium defender/midfielder, May 11 1989, 186.3cm, 81.6kg
DAN McKENNA
Tall forward, June 29 1989, 195.3cm, 84.5kg
STUART DEW
Medium forward/midfielder, August 18 1979, 183cm, 90kg
Nothing wrong with Grimes, but if Mr Kennedy version 3.0 cannot get into the Hawks' lineup, they have enough of that type of player. McKenna could be an option for full back at Hawthorn.
Kangaroos
CYRIL RIOLI
Small forward/midfielder, July 14 1989, 177cm, 78.9kg
ROBBIE TARRANT
Tall forward, April 25 1989, 195.9cm, 90.1kg
ASHLEY ARROWSMITH
Medium midfielder, April 12 1989, 188.7cm, 81.5kg
TOM McNAMARA
Tall defender, April 29 1990, 190.1cm, 84kg
CLAYTON COLLARD
Small forward/midfielder, December 4 1988, 182cm, 90kg
They could really use Rioli, and the accompanying publicity, if they are in a position to select him. They took Hansen last season, and have Hale already at centre half forward, so Tarrant may not be a good fit.
Melbourne
CALE MORTON
Tall midfielder/forward, January 18 1990, 191.5cm, 78.7kg
PATRICK DANGERFIELD
Medium midfielder, April 5 1990, 186.9cm, 82.8kg
HARRY TAYLOR
Tall forward/defender, June 12 1986, 193cm, 90.8kg
JAMES POLKINGHORNE
Medium midfielder, January 21 1989, 182.7cm, 81kg
KYLE CHENEY
Medium defender, August 25 1989, 184.6cm, 86.2kg
ASHLEY SAMPI
Small forward, January 21 1984, 178cm, 87kg
They seem to draft a similar type of player with Morton and Dangerfield with their early picks, probably not a good idea.
Port Adelaide
PATRICK VESZPREMI
Small defender/forward, September 1 1989, 181.2cm, 84.8kg
MARLON MOTLOP
Small forward, April 17 1990, 179.3cm, 75.2kg
MATTHEW LOBBE
Tall forward, February 12 1989, 199.1cm, 84.2kg
TODD GRIMA
Tall forward, February 5 1987, 192cm, 88kg
Veszpremi would seem to be a player that would fit how they play. Grima could help their forward line now, and Lobbe would help a few years from now.
Richmond
TRENT COTCHIN
Medium midfielder, April 7 1990, 185.1cm, 79kg
TOM COLLIER
Tall defender, March 25 1989, 192.3cm, 83.7kg
DARREN PFEIFFER
Medium midfielder, September 28 1987, 183cm, 81kg
GUY RICHARDS
Ruckman, March 21 1983, 201cm, 98kg
The first two picks would have Richmond fans approving, the next two might have them shaking their heads.
St Kilda
BEN McEVOY
Ruckman, July 11 1989, 200.2cm, 94.6kg
CHRIS KANGARS
Tall defender, August 1 1989, 193.1cm, 84.9kg
HAELEN KAY
Medium forward/midfielder, June 27 1989, 186.8cm, 78.7kg
FRASER GEHRIG
Tall forward, March 3 1976, 195cm, 106kg
Kay and McEvoy could really take some of the pressure off Riewoldt up forward. Kangars could become a big defensive midfielder for the Saints.
Sydney
ALEX RANCE
Tall defender, October 9 1989, 192.3cm, 87.6kg
ANDY OTTEN
Tall forward, May 15 1989, 191cm, 88.8kg
CRAIG BIRD
Small midfielder, January 21 1989, 178cm, 76kg
A tall defender may not be at the top of their list, but if Rance does fall to their pick they should take him. Otten may not be the answer up forward, but might find a midfield role.
West Coast
CHRIS MASTEN
Small midfielder, May 2 1989, 179.6cm, 77.3kg
SCOTT SELWOOD
Medium defender/midfielder, March 27 1990, 185.1cm, 80.3kg
ADDAM MARIC
Small forward, April 18 1990, 177.9cm, 76.8kg
DAWSON SIMPSON
Ruckman, February 17 1989, 205.9cm, 104.9kg
They might already have Priddis in the role that Masten would be used in, although having two players like that following Cox isn't a bad idea. A small forward like Maric would add variety up forward, and they need another ruckman and there are none bigger than Dawson Simpson.
Western Bulldogs
JARRAD GRANT
Tall forward, July 6 1989, 192.4cm, 76.7kg
CALLAN WARD
Medium defender, April 10 1990, 184.7cm, 73kg
STEVEN GAERTNER
Tall defender, January 2 1990, 197.7cm, 85.4kg
GUY O'KEEFE
Medium midfielder, December 5 1989, 185cm, 75.8kg
TONY ARMSTRONG
Medium defender, September 29 1989, 182.9cm, 71.5kg
AARON JOSEPH
Small midfielder, July 4 1989, 179.5cm, 75.9kg
PASS
Gaertner and Joesph might be the most useful for the Bulldogs. Although none of these prospects have the needed bulk that the Bulldogs lack.
The Phantom Draft in summary
Go to the AFL site and have a look at their mock draft. A few teams let the cat out of the bag so expect some of these things to happen.
Jarrad Grant again appears at pick 5, but he really isn't big enough to help the Bulldogs. Although it is the Bulldogs, and their draft success when it comes to the big players that they need is not great.
Sampi, Bradley and Gehrig are named among the last picks. If that does occur, then Fremantle and St Kilda have a lot of friends among the other clubs.
Also have a look to the left among the Spotlight Posts here for the latest mock draft.
A look at the results for the teams in the AFL phantom draft.
Adelaide
BRAD EBERT
Medium midfielder, April 2 1990, 188.2cm, 85.4kg
LEVI GREENWOOD
Medium defender, February 19 1989, 181.2cm, 92.9kg
MITCHELL FARMER
Small midfielder, January 4 1989, 180.3cm, 77kg
JOHN McCARTHY
Medium forward, November 19 1989, 188.6cm, 79.6kg
JARED PETRENKO
Small midfielder, December 22 1989, 177.3cm, 74.6kg
NICK SALTER
Tall forward, July 30 1987, 191.3cm, 94.6kg
TAYLOR WALKER
Tall forward, April 25 1990, 191.5cm, 86.4kg
The Crows would get their revenge on Port Adelaide for drafting the Cornes boys.
Brisbane
LACHLAN HENDERSON
Tall forward, December 14 1989, 195.5cm, 91.5kg
BRENDAN WHITECROSS
Medium midfielder, January 25 1990, 183.3cm, 79.3kg
CHRIS MAYNE
Medium forward, November 2 1988, 187.3cm, 79.8kg
MATT AUSTIN
Medium midfielder, March 30 1989, 186.5cm, 75.4kg
DAVID HILL
Ruckman, February 6 1990, 200.6cm, 86.4kg
Some odd choices, although Henderson might be able to play in the back line there.
Carlton
MATTHEW KREUZER
Ruckman, May 13 1989, 199.5cm, 94kg
DAVID GOURDIS
Tall forward, March 14, 1989, 192.4cm, 88.9kg
SAM REID
Medium midfielder, November 7 1989, 187.6cm, 79.1kg
PASS
If a team gets Gourdis that late in the draft they will be very happy.
Collingwood
BRETT MEREDITH
Small defender, January 20 1989, 181.2cm, 81.5kg
JOSEPH DAYE
Tall defender, February 2 1990, 191.7cm, 78.4kg
JAXSON BARHAM
Small midfielder/defender, May 20 1988, 181.5cm, 73.6kg
Interesting picks, Daye might be a running defender to replace Clement.
Essendon
RHYS PALMER
Small midfielder, February 13 1989, 181.4cm, 79.8kg
TAYTE PEARS
Tall defender, March 24 1990, 190.1cm, 91.8kg
DARCY DANIHER
Tall defender, September 21 1989, 191.1cm, 89.5kg
DEAN PUTT
Ruckman, April 10 1989, 202.5cm, 89.7kg
PASS
Pears would be a player to step into Michael's role, Palmer would be a great addition to their midfield.
Fremantle
DAVID MYERS
Tall defender, June 30 1989, 190.7cm, 86.2kg
STEVEN BROWNE
Small defender, February 1 1989, 179.8cm, 74.7kg
JARRHAN JACKY
Small forward/midfielder, April 5 1989, 178.4cm, 74.5kg
CRUIZE GARLETT
Small forward, March 6 1989, 174cm, 76.7kg
BRENT CONNOLLY
Ruckman, February 24 1989, 201.7cm, 83.3kg
KEPLER BRADLEY
Tall defender/forward, November 13 1985, 199cm, 100kg
They stay local with their picks, Myers would be a big addition to the midfield but some of the other choices may not suit the team.
Geelong
TONY NOTTE
Tall forward, April 15 1990, 194.5cm, 71.5kg
SCOTT SIMPSON
Tall forward, October 19 1989, 195.6cm, 92.1kg
TOM BELLCHAMBERS
Ruckman, July 9 1989, 200.7cm, 99.6kg
SCOTT THOMPSON
Tall defender, May 9 1986, 190.4cm, 85.3kg
ADAM DONOHUE
Small midfielder/defender, February 22 1990, 182.3cm, 82.6kg
They did trade/delist some height, but that would be a lot to add in the draft. Not that a future forward line of Hawkins, Notte and S Simpson isn't something that would dominate. Hard to see how Simpson and Bellchambers fall that far in the draft.
Hawthorn
JACK GRIMES
Medium defender/midfielder, May 11 1989, 186.3cm, 81.6kg
DAN McKENNA
Tall forward, June 29 1989, 195.3cm, 84.5kg
STUART DEW
Medium forward/midfielder, August 18 1979, 183cm, 90kg
Nothing wrong with Grimes, but if Mr Kennedy version 3.0 cannot get into the Hawks' lineup, they have enough of that type of player. McKenna could be an option for full back at Hawthorn.
Kangaroos
CYRIL RIOLI
Small forward/midfielder, July 14 1989, 177cm, 78.9kg
ROBBIE TARRANT
Tall forward, April 25 1989, 195.9cm, 90.1kg
ASHLEY ARROWSMITH
Medium midfielder, April 12 1989, 188.7cm, 81.5kg
TOM McNAMARA
Tall defender, April 29 1990, 190.1cm, 84kg
CLAYTON COLLARD
Small forward/midfielder, December 4 1988, 182cm, 90kg
They could really use Rioli, and the accompanying publicity, if they are in a position to select him. They took Hansen last season, and have Hale already at centre half forward, so Tarrant may not be a good fit.
Melbourne
CALE MORTON
Tall midfielder/forward, January 18 1990, 191.5cm, 78.7kg
PATRICK DANGERFIELD
Medium midfielder, April 5 1990, 186.9cm, 82.8kg
HARRY TAYLOR
Tall forward/defender, June 12 1986, 193cm, 90.8kg
JAMES POLKINGHORNE
Medium midfielder, January 21 1989, 182.7cm, 81kg
KYLE CHENEY
Medium defender, August 25 1989, 184.6cm, 86.2kg
ASHLEY SAMPI
Small forward, January 21 1984, 178cm, 87kg
They seem to draft a similar type of player with Morton and Dangerfield with their early picks, probably not a good idea.
Port Adelaide
PATRICK VESZPREMI
Small defender/forward, September 1 1989, 181.2cm, 84.8kg
MARLON MOTLOP
Small forward, April 17 1990, 179.3cm, 75.2kg
MATTHEW LOBBE
Tall forward, February 12 1989, 199.1cm, 84.2kg
TODD GRIMA
Tall forward, February 5 1987, 192cm, 88kg
Veszpremi would seem to be a player that would fit how they play. Grima could help their forward line now, and Lobbe would help a few years from now.
Richmond
TRENT COTCHIN
Medium midfielder, April 7 1990, 185.1cm, 79kg
TOM COLLIER
Tall defender, March 25 1989, 192.3cm, 83.7kg
DARREN PFEIFFER
Medium midfielder, September 28 1987, 183cm, 81kg
GUY RICHARDS
Ruckman, March 21 1983, 201cm, 98kg
The first two picks would have Richmond fans approving, the next two might have them shaking their heads.
St Kilda
BEN McEVOY
Ruckman, July 11 1989, 200.2cm, 94.6kg
CHRIS KANGARS
Tall defender, August 1 1989, 193.1cm, 84.9kg
HAELEN KAY
Medium forward/midfielder, June 27 1989, 186.8cm, 78.7kg
FRASER GEHRIG
Tall forward, March 3 1976, 195cm, 106kg
Kay and McEvoy could really take some of the pressure off Riewoldt up forward. Kangars could become a big defensive midfielder for the Saints.
Sydney
ALEX RANCE
Tall defender, October 9 1989, 192.3cm, 87.6kg
ANDY OTTEN
Tall forward, May 15 1989, 191cm, 88.8kg
CRAIG BIRD
Small midfielder, January 21 1989, 178cm, 76kg
A tall defender may not be at the top of their list, but if Rance does fall to their pick they should take him. Otten may not be the answer up forward, but might find a midfield role.
West Coast
CHRIS MASTEN
Small midfielder, May 2 1989, 179.6cm, 77.3kg
SCOTT SELWOOD
Medium defender/midfielder, March 27 1990, 185.1cm, 80.3kg
ADDAM MARIC
Small forward, April 18 1990, 177.9cm, 76.8kg
DAWSON SIMPSON
Ruckman, February 17 1989, 205.9cm, 104.9kg
They might already have Priddis in the role that Masten would be used in, although having two players like that following Cox isn't a bad idea. A small forward like Maric would add variety up forward, and they need another ruckman and there are none bigger than Dawson Simpson.
Western Bulldogs
JARRAD GRANT
Tall forward, July 6 1989, 192.4cm, 76.7kg
CALLAN WARD
Medium defender, April 10 1990, 184.7cm, 73kg
STEVEN GAERTNER
Tall defender, January 2 1990, 197.7cm, 85.4kg
GUY O'KEEFE
Medium midfielder, December 5 1989, 185cm, 75.8kg
TONY ARMSTRONG
Medium defender, September 29 1989, 182.9cm, 71.5kg
AARON JOSEPH
Small midfielder, July 4 1989, 179.5cm, 75.9kg
PASS
Gaertner and Joesph might be the most useful for the Bulldogs. Although none of these prospects have the needed bulk that the Bulldogs lack.
