JROO's Dream Team Phantom Draft!

[Jroo]

I made a phantom draft and have added reasons to why you should or shouldn't pick that player in your DT side next year.

Pick 1 â€" GWS â€" Lachie Whitfield â€" 184cm/77kg â€" Midfielder
Whitfield is clearly the best player in this year’s draft pool. Whitfield is a hard running midfielder with great endurance who wins a lot of the football and when Whitfield gets the ball he uses it well to help bring his teammates into the game. Whitfield is a fantastic young player and will be an elite midfielder for the Giants for many years to come as he is a nice kick, has a high footy IQ and has great endurance.
Why the Giants will pick him â€" Whitfield is the best player in the draft, so it’s a no-brainer that will take him straight away at Pick 1. Whitfield will be part of a formidable midfield at GWS in the coming years.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Whitfield will be the most expensive rookie next year, as he will be priced at around $180k. But he will be worth it, as he is a ball magnet and a safe rookie midfield option.

Pick 2 â€" GWS â€" Jimmy Toumpas â€" 182cm/78kg â€" Midfielder/Backmen
Toumpas is one of the top midfielders in the draft, but he can also play down back, similar to how Luke Hodge or
Bryce Gibbs plays. Toumpas is a very damaging and classy player, but could start his career down back for the Giants, as he is very versatile and cool under pressure.
Why the Giants will pick him â€" Toumpas is the second best player in this year’s draft and is someone the Giants need down back and can push into the midfield as well.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Toumpas will be priced pretty highly just like Whitfield, but if he can secure a Midfield/ Defender dpp, then he would have to be considered.

Pick 3 â€" GWS â€" Brodie Grundy â€" 202cm/100kg â€" Ruckman
Grundy is the best young ruckman in the draft. Grundy is pretty agile for someone his size and will provide a contest in the ruck from his first game. Grundy will be fighting with Giles for the number one ruck spot at the Giants, so he could start his career up forward and he will create a headache for defenders because of his size and mobility.
Why the Giants will pick him â€" Grundy could easily slip down to Port at pick #7 if the Giants are going to pick up Tippett. But I reckon the Giants will pick him up as they already have enough quality midfielders and Grundy can replace Giles in the ruck in a few years time.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Grundy is a young ruckmen so he won’t score well straight away and might not play at AFL level, as he will be given time to develop, so you might be better of picking a cheaper ruckmen.

Pick 4 â€" Melbourne â€" Ollie Wines â€" 185cm/83kg â€" Midfielder
Wines is a big bodied, tough inside midfielder who wins his own ball, works hard all day, racks up a lot of possessions and when he doesn’t have the ball he will go hunting for it, as he is a strong tackler. Wines is ready to play at AFL level and will play for the Demons in round one.
Why the Demons will pick him â€" I would expect Wines to join good mate Jack Viney at pick 4 and is another tough midfielder who will replace Brent Moloney.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Will get game time at the Dees and will be a solid scorer as he wins a lot of the ball and tackles. Wines is ready for round 1 so lock him into your midfield, but might be suited to SC more than DT.

Pick 5 â€" Western Bulldogs â€" Jonathan O’Rourke â€" 183cm/75kg â€" Midfielder
O’Rourke is a highly skilful midfielder he uses the ball well by hand and foot and knows where the goals are. O’Rourke runs all day, has a huge tank and has all the right skills to be a future elite midfielder for the Doggies.
Why the Bulldogs will pick him â€" If O’Rourke is available at pick 5, then the Bulldogs will snap him up straight away. O’Rourke is another midfielder for the Dogs, who will go onto replace Boyd and Cross. I wouldn’t be surprised to see O’Rourke go to the Giants at pick 3.
Dream Team 2013 â€" The Bulldogs are in rebuilding mode, so expect to see O’Rourke a lot next year. Runs all day and uses the ball well, so definitely consider him in your midfield.

Pick 6 â€" Western Bulldogs â€" Lachie Plowman â€" 192cm/84kg â€" Key Defender
Plowman is an attacking defender who will provide plenty of rebound for the Doggies down back. Plowman can play on the smalls and talls and is one of the best defenders in this year’s draft and he is very composed down back for a young man.
Why the Bulldogs will pick him â€" With the departures of Lake, Hargrave and Gilbee there are some massive gaps down back at the Bulldogs. Plowman will fill these gaps, as he can shut down his opponent and provide rebound for his team.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Consider as he should get games, but being a key defender don’t expect him to score highly. Should be a good cash cow in your defence though.

Pick 7 â€" Port Adelaide â€" Sam Mayes â€" 187cm/78kg â€" Forward/Midfielder
Mayes has the ability to win the ball in the midfield and then go forward and boot some goals. Mayes is a great kick of the football, which will bring him teammates into the game and is very versatile. 
Why the Power will pick him â€" Being a SA boy and having the ability to play in the midfield and up forward to a high level will appeal to the Power. Power would be happy if they could pick up Mayes at 7, as he could easily go earlier in the draft.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Finds the football and kicks goals. Should get games early for the Power and if he can be selected both as a Midfielder and Forward then consider him.

Pick 8 â€" Brisbane â€" Kristian Jacksch â€" 194cm/83kg â€" Key Defender/Key Forward
Jacksch can play at either end of the ground to a high level and is a very strong mark of the footy and great kick for goal up forward. While down back he reads the play well and can set up an attack from defence for his team with his pinpoint accuracy kicking.
Why the Lions will pick him â€" Jacksch can play up forward or down back at a high level, which will appeal to the Lions. The Lions might be more interested in a midfielder at Pick 8, which means Jacksch could slip down the draft order.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Can go forward take a grab and kick a goal, which will get you some nice DT scores. If he is given games early then consider, but I believe it will be tough for Jacksch to break into the Lions line up straight away.

Pick 9 â€" Richmond â€" Jackson Macrae â€" 189cm/76kg â€" Midfielder/Forward
Macrae can play both in the midfield up forward. Macrae is a great kick of the football and can accumulate a lot of the football. When he is up forward he doesn’t waste opportunities, as he is an accurate kick. If the Tigers pick up Macrae he might have to start his career up forward as the Tigers have a strong midfield.
Why the Tigers will pick him â€" If Macrae is still available at pick 9, Richmond will pounce on him. Will start his career in the forward line, but will replace Tuck in the Tigers midfield in a few years time.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Macrae will have to work hard if he wants to break into the Tigers line up. He will have to play up forward, but can kick goals. Consider him in your DT side if he is named in Round 1, but Macrae could be named as the sub for the Tigers many times this year due to his versatility.

Pick 10 (F/S) â€" Essendon â€" Joe Daniher â€" 201cm/89kg â€" Key Forward/Ruckman
If Daniher weren’t a Father/Son selection then he would challenge Whitfield for being selected at pick 1. Daniher is a great prospect and will be a great player for the Bombers for many years to come. He’s a very good mark of the ball and is the best key forward in the draft. Daniher is athletic for his size and will cause problems for defenders in the future because of his size and mobility.
Why the Bombers will pick him â€" Daniher is one of the steals of the draft at pick 10 and the Bombers will be delighted they could pick him up under the Father/Son rule. 
Dream Team 2013 â€" Daniher won’t be rushed into the AFL, so don’t expect to many games from him this year. But if he can be selected as both a forward and ruckmen and is named round 1, he will be very tempting for many coaches.

Pick 11- Carlton â€" Jake Stringer â€" 191cm/91kg â€" Utility
Stringer is one of the most talented young prospects in this draft, but he suffered a broken leg last year and is yet to get back to his best, which would scare some clubs off. Stringer can play anywhere on the ground and works hard all day for his team. Stringer always attacks the ball with ferocity and knows how to kick a goal.
Why the Blues will pick him â€" The Blues would be rapt if he could slip to 11, as he is very talented and can play in any position that will appeal to the Blues.
Dream Team 2013 â€" With Stringer being so versatile, the Blues should be able to fit him into there best 22. But he could often be used as the sub, so watch over the NAB Cup to see how he goes and if he is named in round 1 then consider him.   

Pick 12 â€" GWS â€" Troy Menzel â€" 187cm/77kg â€" Midfielder/Forward
Menzel is another player who is very talented, but his injury concerns have scared some clubs off. Just like his brother Daniel, Troy’s knees are a concern for clubs. He is a very skilful player in the midfield, but can go up forward and boot a few goals as well. He is an athletic midfielder who runs all day.
Why the Giants will pick him â€" GWS have already got a lot of quality midfielders, so they can afford to take a risk at pick 12 with Menzel. If he can overcome his injury concerns, he will be a steal at pick 12.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Menzel could play up forward as I can’t see him fitting into the Giants midfield just as yet, but could kick a few goals so watch him over the NAB Cup to see how he goes.

Pick 13 â€" Gold Coast â€" Ben Kennedy â€" 174cm/74kg â€" Forward/Midfielder
Kennedy is a small midfielder, but knows how to find the footy. The Suns would be happy to add another quality midfielder into their side: Kennedy is pretty fast, uses the ball well, knows where the goals are and puts a lot of pressure on the opposition, as he is a great tackler. Kennedy plays a bit like Brent Harvey, as he is undersized but is pretty quick and can kick a goal.
Why the Suns will pick him â€" Kennedy will add more depth to their midfield and can play up forward where he kicks goals and can put pressure on defenders.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Gets a lot of the ball, tackles and kicks goals. Should get games at the Suns and if he can be selected as both a midfielder and forward then definitely consider. Kennedy scored the most DT points in the under 18 championship, which shows he will be a good scorer.

Pick 14 â€" GWS â€" Tom Clurey â€" 193kg/85cm â€" Key Defender
Clurey is one of the top defenders in the draft. He shuts down his opponents but also has the ability to rebound from defence and set up an attack for his team. Clurey is a great playmaker and he uses the ball well for a key position player.
Why the Giants will pick him â€" The Giants midfield, forward and ruck stocks are already strong enough and they need another key defender to help Davis and Mohr out.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Is a key defender so won’t score to well. Might struggle for games this year as Davis, Mohr and Gilham will all be in front of him.

Pick 15 â€" North Melbourne â€" Nick Vlastuin â€" 187cm/83kg â€" Midfielder/Defender
Vlastuin is a tough player who can play in the midfield or down back. Vlastuin is great in congested situations and will win the footy on most occasions. He is also great defensively and the tackles hard, as well as using the ball well and having a huge tank.
Why the Kangaroos will pick him â€" Vlastuin is the best available player in the draft at pick 15 and North would pick him straight away. Can play down back or in the midfield, versatility which will appeal to North.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Will be hard to break into the North line up. But he tackles and wins a lot of the ball so will be a good scorer. If he were named in round 1, you would have to consider him.  Might be more suited to SC than DT though.

Pick 16 â€" Geelong â€" Dayle Garlett â€" 180cm/75kg â€" Midfielder/Forward
Garlett is an excitement machine and a very talented and skilful midfielder with a lot of pace, who can drift forward and boot a goal. Garlett is a game breaker and will quickly become a crowd favourite down at Geelong, as he can turn around a game single handily with his run and carry.
Why the Cats will pick him â€" They need to bring a young midfielder into their side as Bartel, Corey, Kelly and co. aren’t getting any younger. Garlett is pretty exiting and will be a future star for the Cats.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Should get games and is an influential player who will be more suited to the SC than DT, as he uses it well and kicks goals.

Pick 17 â€" Fremantle â€" Mason Shaw â€" 197cm/82kg â€" Key Forward
Shaw is a big sized forward who can take a big grab and kick bags of goals. Shaw is an accurate kick for goal and doesn’t waste opportunists when he gets them. Shaw is one of the best key forwards in the draft and defenders will find it hard to match up on him in a few years if he can bulk up, as he is pretty tall.
Why the Dockers will pick him â€" Shaw is from Western Australia and the Dockers need another key forward to go alongside Pavlich and Mayne.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Key forwards normally take a while to develop and Shaw will be given time to develop in the WAFL. Ross Lyon doesn’t play the kids straight away so he won’t play much this season and there are better rookie forward options. 

Pick 18 â€" Collingwood - Nathan Hrovat â€" 174cm/76kg â€" Midfielder
Hrovat is a small midfielder who wins a lot of the football. Even though he might be under-sized, he attacks the ball and tackles strongly for a small man. Hrovat is composed on the field and makes the right decisions and is a great kick of the ball.
Why the Magpies will pick him â€" The Magpies will pick him because he is the best player available in the draft at pick 18. He will be a ball magnet just like Dane Swan and he could be his replacement in a few years time.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Hrovat should be a fantastic player, but he will struggle to break for games this season at Collingwood. Will be a good DT scorer though as he wins a lot of the ball.

Pick 19 â€" Collingwood â€" Tim Membrey â€" 188cm/87kg â€" Forward
Membrey is a strong and toughly built forward who is ready to play at AFL level. He is a strong mark and can kick bags of goals, and is also physically strong and pretty agile.
Why the Magpies will pick him â€" With Dawes leaving, Collingwood need another forward. Even though Membrey isn’t that tall, he is strong and ready to play at AFL level straight away. He also has a tattoo on his arm that will appeal to Collingwood.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Ready to play at AFL level in round 1. But will he fit in the Pies best 22? Consider if he is named in round 1 as he can kick goals.

Pick 20 â€" Adelaide - Sam Colquhoun â€" 179cm/72kg â€" Defender
Colquhoun is a classy defender who will provide the Crows with plenty of run and carry out of defence. Colquhoun will rack up a lot of the ball playing at halfback and when he gets the ball he does something positive with it.
Why the Crows will pick him â€" Colquhoun is from SA and Adelaide could do with another small defender.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Colquhoun is a great option down back for your DT. He will get a lot of the ball and should get games for the Crows.

Pick 21 â€" Collingwood â€" Nick Graham â€" 183cm/79kg â€" Midfielder 
Graham is another tough midfielder who attacks the ball with ferocity. Graham uses the ball well by hand and foot and is a great tackler. Graham can drift forward from the midfield and kick a goal too.
Why the Magpies will pick him â€" Another young midfielder who will replace Ball and Swan in a few years time. Attacks the ball and tackles and is just what the Magpies will need if they lose Luke Ball.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Will struggle to get a game in 2013 at the Magpies, as he is more of a long-term prospect for them. There are better midfield options for your DT side.

Pick 22 â€" Western Bulldogs â€" Matthew Haynes â€" 189cm/74kg â€" Midfielder
Haynes is a dashing outside midfield that can break a game open with his pace. Haynes has a lot of x-factor about him because he is pretty fast for someone his size and is pretty versatile. Haynes could play anywhere on the ground, but I believe we’ll see that he’ll play his best footy running off a wing.
Why the Bulldogs will pick him â€" The Bulldogs could do with some more dash in their midfield and Griffen could help Haynes play the same role as him in the future.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Haynes should get games early, but I won’t be expecting him to score to high, as he doesn’t win a lot of the football. Will be a good cash cow if he plays games though.

Pick 23 â€" Sydney â€" Jesse Lonergan 183cm/86kg â€" Midfielder
Lonergan is a tough inside midfielder who attacks the ball aggressively. Lonergan is a strong tackler and will win the clearances for his team. Lonergan is a good user of the ball and his toughness around the contest is impressive.
Why the Swans will pick him â€" The Swans need a tough inside midfielder to replace Bolton, O’Keefe, Goodes and McVeigh as they are all ageing. Lonergan will add even more depth to Sydney’s already strong midfield.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Won’t get games in 2013. Sydney’s midfield is very strong and there are other young players in front of him.

Pick 24 â€" Brisbane â€" Josh Simpson â€" 183cm/72kg â€" Midfielder/Forward
Simpson is a very quick midfielder who will add some spark and x-factor to any team’s midfield. Simpson uses the ball well by both foot and hand and can easily get past the opposition with his great evasion skills. Simpson is also very dangerous up forward and will kick goals and put pressure on defenders.
Why the Lions will pick him â€" The Lions would be very happy to see Simpson slide to them at pick 24. Brisbane needs another good outside midfielder with pace who will add some x-factor to their midfield and can kick a goal up forward.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Probably won’t get game time in 2013 as he is pretty light and will need a few pre seasons under his belt to bulk up before he is ready to play footy at AFL level.

Don’t forget about Jack Viney who will be selected at pick 27 for Melbourne.

Pick 27 (F/S) â€" Melbourne â€" Jack Viney â€" 178cm/80kg â€" Midfielder
Viney is another tough midfielder who is ready to play at AFL level straight away. He will win a lot of contested possessions for the Dees and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty for his team. Viney has a good tank, is a very good tackler and is a ball magnet.
Why the Demons will pick him â€" Viney is another Father/Son steal at pick 27 and Melbourne was very happy they didn’t have to use pick 4 on him. If the Dees can secure Ollie Wines as well, then it would be a great result for Melbourne as they have got two hard inside midfielders who are ready to play at AFL level.
Dream Team 2013 â€" Lock him in. Will be cheap and is guaranteed game time at the Dees. Viney is ready to play round 1 and will be a solid DT scorer, but will be suited more to SC than DT.

Thanks and give me your thoughts!

[POK252]

Great write up!!

Hopefully Toumpas and Kennedy gets DPP, what are the chances??
Interesting to hear your thoughts on Grundy and Daniher, saying he wont get much game time.
Wines & Viney are locked in ATM.
Interesting that u think Colquhoun will go as low as 20.

[Jroo]

Great write up!!

Hopefully Toumpas and Kennedy gets DPP, what are the chances??
Interesting to hear your thoughts on Grundy and Daniher, saying he wont get much game time.
Wines & Viney are locked in ATM.
Interesting that u think Colquhoun will go as low as 20.

Thanks POK!
Yer I have heard Daniher "won't be rushed into the AFL" and why would he? They have Bellchambers, Ryder and Hille in the ruck and Hurley, Crameri and Gumbleton up forward. Will be given a season to play VFL and bulk up.
While if the Giants get Tipett, Grundy won't get much game time, while if they don't I could see him playing up forward and rotating with Giles.

[Toga]

Good work JROO, really good write up!

Viney and Wines are locked for me (if Wines goes to Melbourne), will both get quality game time and their bye round makes it easy to upgrade to a Rd 11 premo (Lids, Redden) after their bye.

[Torpedo10]

Excellent writeup JROO!

[Ricochet]

As always, very nice writeup JROO

[Bones Bombers]

Great write up!!

Hopefully Toumpas and Kennedy gets DPP, what are the chances??
Interesting to hear your thoughts on Grundy and Daniher, saying he wont get much game time.
Wines & Viney are locked in ATM.
Interesting that u think Colquhoun will go as low as 20.

Thanks POK!
Yer I have heard Daniher "won't be rushed into the AFL" and why would he? They have Bellchambers, Ryder and Hille in the ruck and Hurley, Crameri and Gumbleton up forward. Will be given a season to play VFL and bulk up.
While if the Giants get Tipett, Grundy won't get much game time, while if they don't I could see him playing up forward and rotating with Giles.

I'm hoping Hurley plays back and we get Joe some senior games early! Crameri, Gumby, Joe and Ruckman up forward means Hurley can play on the number 1 forward and Hooker number 2 allowing Fletch to roam free.

[Jroo]

Great write up!!

Hopefully Toumpas and Kennedy gets DPP, what are the chances??
Interesting to hear your thoughts on Grundy and Daniher, saying he wont get much game time.
Wines & Viney are locked in ATM.
Interesting that u think Colquhoun will go as low as 20.

Thanks POK!
Yer I have heard Daniher "won't be rushed into the AFL" and why would he? They have Bellchambers, Ryder and Hille in the ruck and Hurley, Crameri and Gumbleton up forward. Will be given a season to play VFL and bulk up.
While if the Giants get Tipett, Grundy won't get much game time, while if they don't I could see him playing up forward and rotating with Giles.

I'm hoping Hurley plays back and we get Joe some senior games early! Crameri, Gumby, Joe and Ruckman up forward means Hurley can play on the number 1 forward and Hooker number 2 allowing Fletch to roam free.

Don't think they will want to rush Joe.

"The Bombers supporters should be excited, but they need to lower their expectations and not expect him to play straight away," Allison said.

"He's missed a lot of footy and has a lot of development left."

Daniher remains raw and, after brother Darcy's injury curse, will be carefully managed. He also has some areas he needs to improve..

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/pickme/pick-me-joe-daniher-set-to-shine-in-red-and-black/story-fnau1fjg-1226509397439

[Toga]

^ yeah i agree with you there Jroo, that's why im hesitant to get daniher next year.

i think grundy should get games wherever he goes though, he's ready made. Saw him in the U18's SANFL and he is a man-child, no-one wanted to go near him lol

[Jroo]

^ yeah i agree with you there Jroo, that's why im hesitant to get daniher next year.

i think grundy should get games wherever he goes though, he's ready made. Saw him in the U18's SANFL and he is a man-child, no-one wanted to go near him lol

The only reason I said stay away for Grundy was that he will be expensive and if he was at GWS with Tippett, I couldn't see him getting to many games. If he goes to Port he would still be an ok option, but don't expect him to score to high

[Bones Bombers]

Hmm thanks for the link!
I still plan to have him on the bench as I have Roughy in the forward line!
Hoping his ability and form demand he gets a senior game.
Loved the way Heppell played 22 in his first year and showed he was meant to play AFL level.
Probably won't happen lol.

[Toga]

^ yeah i agree with you there Jroo, that's why im hesitant to get daniher next year.

i think grundy should get games wherever he goes though, he's ready made. Saw him in the U18's SANFL and he is a man-child, no-one wanted to go near him lol

The only reason I said stay away for Grundy was that he will be expensive and if he was at GWS with Tippett, I couldn't see him getting to many games. If he goes to Port he would still be an ok option, but don't expect him to score to high

yeah that's fair enough as well. i agree, if he goes to GWS he won't get consistent matches with giles (possibly tippett in the ruck) and patton and cameron up forward.

tbh i think there are a few more valuable ruck options around anyway other than grundy and daniher

[Jroo]

Hmm thanks for the link!
I still plan to have him on the bench as I have Roughy in the forward line!
Hoping his ability and form demand he gets a senior game.
Loved the way Heppell played 22 in his first year and showed he was meant to play AFL level.
Probably won't happen lol.

It's a possibility, but not highly likely
Ruck: Bellchambers
Fwd: Crameri, Daniher, Ryder
Back: Fletch, Hurley, Carslile
Then you have Hille, Gumbleton, Pears, Hooker out of the side. I think they would rather one of them 4 and give Daniher time to develope as they don't need him just as yet.

[Jroo]

^ yeah i agree with you there Jroo, that's why im hesitant to get daniher next year.

i think grundy should get games wherever he goes though, he's ready made. Saw him in the U18's SANFL and he is a man-child, no-one wanted to go near him lol

The only reason I said stay away for Grundy was that he will be expensive and if he was at GWS with Tippett, I couldn't see him getting to many games. If he goes to Port he would still be an ok option, but don't expect him to score to high

yeah that's fair enough as well. i agree, if he goes to GWS he won't get consistent matches with giles (possibly tippett in the ruck) and patton and cameron up forward.

tbh i think there are a few more valuable ruck options around anyway other than grundy and daniher

Daw, Gorringe, Witts and Currie depending on where he ends up are all good rookie ruck options.

[Toga]

Hmm thanks for the link!
I still plan to have him on the bench as I have Roughy in the forward line!
Hoping his ability and form demand he gets a senior game.
Loved the way Heppell played 22 in his first year and showed he was meant to play AFL level.
Probably won't happen lol.

It's a possibility, but not highly likely
Ruck: Bellchambers
Fwd: Crameri, Daniher, Ryder
Back: Fletch, Hurley, Carslile
Then you have Hille, Gumbleton, Pears, Hooker out of the side. I think they would rather one of them 4 and give Daniher time to develope as they don't need him just as yet.

could be valuable to have a DPP link if you're planning on having roughy anyways just in case Bones...