The 2014 U18/Draft Thread

[LF]

The players who have been nominated but had no bids placed on them will automatically join their clubs: Josh Clayton (Brisbane), Alec Waterman (West Coast), Jeremy Finlayson (GWS)

A recap... In the first round (understanding the picks will be adjusted), Isaac Heeney joins the Swans with pick 17, and Darcy Moore joins Collingwood at pick 8.

n the second round... Jack Steele joins the Giants at pick 23.

In the third round... Billy Stretch joins the Dees with pick 39

Liam Dawson will be the Lions' pick 41, and Harris Andrews joins the Lions at pick 61

Zaine Cordy joins the Bulldogs in the fourth round at pick 61.

Jack Hiscox joins the Swans in the second round at pick 36 and Abe Davis at pick 73.


Melbourne bid pick two on Isaac Heeney, to which Sydney matched with pick 17.
Western Bulldogs bid pick five on Darcy Moore, to which Collingwood matched with pick 8.
North bid pick 15 on Jack Steele, to which GWS matched with pick 23.
Adelaide bid pick 29 on Billy Stretch, to which Melbourne matched with pick 39.
Richmond bid pick 31 on Liam Dawson, to which Brisbane matched with pick 41.
Fremantle bid pick 32 on Jack Hiscox, to which Sydney matched with pick 36.
North Melbourne bid pick 34 on Harris Andrews, to which Brisbane matched with pick 60.
Fremantle bid pick 51 for Zaine Cordy, to which the Western Bulldogs matched with pick 61.
Geelong bid pick 70 on Abe Davis, to which the Swans matched with pick 73.

The remaining three players who didn't receive a bid - Josh Clayton (Brisbane), Alec Waterman (West Coast) and Jeremy Finlayson (GWS) - will join those clubs with their last selection.

*Please note these are the correct draft selections before free agency compensation picks are added to the draft, such as the Bulldogs' pick 26 for Shaun Higgins.

[Toga]

overall efficiency of 68.3% isn't too bad, for an inside mid for instance it's about the ball park :P

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[Nails]

Liam Dawson will be the Lions' pick 41, and Harris Andrews joins the Lions at pick 61

Zaine Cordy joins the Bulldogs in the fourth round at pick 61.

[kilbluff1985]

Liam Dawson will be the Lions' pick 41, and Harris Andrews joins the Lions at pick 61

Zaine Cordy joins the Bulldogs in the fourth round at pick 61.

thanks for repeating what LF said 2 posts up ???

[Ricochet]

Liam Dawson will be the Lions' pick 41, and Harris Andrews joins the Lions at pick 61

Zaine Cordy joins the Bulldogs in the fourth round at pick 61.

thanks for repeating what LF said 2 posts up ???

They're the same picks mate... lol

[Toga]

Think he's pointing out a typo that Cal Twomey made in his live feed. Both those teams obviously can't have the same pick so you'd think Cordy will join the Dogs with Pick 60, Andrews joins the Lions with Pick 61.

[kilbluff1985]

i need a nap

[Nails]

Lions got a steal with Andrews seeing as North were willing to pay 34 for him and we got him for 60 :)

[Tominator]

Stretch probably a bit undervalued given his scope for improvement. Crows were probably on the money with offering Pick 29 but the Dees were always going to take him, he's a very good outside player who should do well at Melbourne.

Surprised nobody bid even a late pick on Alec Waterman, or Josh Clayton either, although it was probably pointless seeing Brisbane could have only used their last pick anyway.

[Tominator]

FATHER-SON SELECTION PROFILES

Josh Clayton (Brisbane Lions)
The son of Gold Coast list manager and former Fitzroy player Scott Clayton has been nominated by the Brisbane Lions, who would be attracted to his versatility and ability to read the game. An athletic 190cm prospect, he was used all over the ground with TAC Cup side Sandringham and Vic Metro this season and appears best suited as a lead-up forward who can move into the midfield.

Zaine Cordy (Western Bulldogs)
The Geelong Falcons product is the younger brother of Western Bulldogs ruckman Ayce and the son of former player Brian, who played 124 matches for the club. A tall defender who excels one-on-one, Cordy stands 192cm and has good combination of natural speed and endurance. Uses the ball well and should attract a bid inside the first 30 picks.

Darcy Moore (Collingwood)
The son of Collingwood great and two-time Brownlow medallist Peter Moore is keen to join the Magpies, where he could be developed at either end of the ground having excelled as a tall forward and key defender this year. Boasting excellent closing speed, a natural leap, strong marking ability over his head and smarts around goal, the Magpies may have to use a first-round pick to secure the 199cm prospect as a father-son selection.

Billy Stretch (Melbourne)
The promising wingman has been nominated as a father-son selection by Melbourne, where he trained for a week in January and his father Steven played 164 games, winning a best and fairest. The South Australian, who can also add zip across half-forward, was named as a midfielder in this year's Under-18 All Australian team and he finished the season strongly with SANFL club Glenelg.

Alec Waterman (West Coast)
The son of dual premiership Eagle Chris Waterman has established himself as a versatile midfielder with a raking left-foot kick and leadership potential. Specialises as an inside midfielder and stood out against Vic Metro at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, winning 35 possessions (17 contested) and 10 clearances in a standout performance.


CLUB ACADEMY SELECTION PROFILES

Harris Andrews (Brisbane Lions)
The tall defender/ruckman from Queensland is known as a good user of the ball who can also push forward and provide a target, given his genuine presence in the contest. Was nominated by the Brisbane Lions after being part of the club's academy. Can play a variety of roles and has good endurance to go with his strong overhead marking ability.

Abe Davis (Sydney Swans)
The tall forward/defender has played predominantly in attack this year after showing promising signs as a defender in last year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Is a strong mark and good competitor who also comes with a degree of versatility. From the Sydney Swans Academy.

Liam Dawson (Brisbane Lions)
The strong defender/midfielder can play a creative role or lock down on an opponent. Was injured in this year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships but won the Harrison Medal in 2013. Showcased his renowned skills when he scored 25/30 in the clean hands test and 25/30 in the goal-kicking test at the NAB AFL Combine. From the Brisbane Lions Academy.

Jeremy Finlayson (Greater Western Sydney)
The tall forward from Greater Western Sydney's Academy can play deep in attack where he can be difficult to stop with his strong marking ability. Is athletic and balanced but also possesses a high degree of mobility away from goal. Averaged 12 disposals and 3.7 marks during the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Isaac Heeney (Sydney Swans)
A hard-edged medium midfielder who excels at clearances, in one-on-ones and contested situations. Won the Harrison Medal this year for the best and fairest of division two in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Averaged five clearances a game, over four tackles and nearly 24 disposals over the championships. Is a member of the Sydney Swans Academy.

Jack Hiscox (Sydney Swans)
The former national 800m champion showed his elite running skills at the NAB AFL Combine when he won the 3km time trial in 9:18, recorded an equal-best 16.1 in the beep test and was 10th in the repeat sprint test. Is an athletic medium midfielder who is continuing to learn the game but has already showed he is not afraid to put his head over the ball. Averaged 18 disposals across two games for NSW/ACT at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. A Swans Academy nomination.

Jack Steele (Greater Western Sydney)
Nominated by Greater Western Sydney as an Academy selection, the 18-year-old midfielder will become the first Canberra player to be drafted since Jason Tutt in 2009. A strong onballer who can also play forward, he has excellent poise and balance and is an effective lead-up player, winning All-Australian honours as NSW/ACT's MVP in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-06/darcy-moore-joins-pies

[Ringo]

Lions got a steal with Andrews seeing as North were willing to pay 34 for him and we got him for 60 :)

Agree Nails but the vagaries of the Rules allow it. Richmond bid pick 30 for Dawson which forced us to use 41 for Dawson and with North bidding 40 for Andrews and now having pick 41 committed for Dawson meant Andrews fell to our next available pick at 60.

[Mr.Craig]

Half the draft is already finished. :P

[Pkbaldy]

Half the draft is already finished. :P

Going to make phantom drafts simple this year!

[Mr.Craig]

Plug for the AFL Draft Competition -

http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,98988.0.html

[Tominator]

some absolutely fantastic articles here from Emma Quayle, covering every attendee at the Draft Combine

She's probably one of the best football journalists in the country, particularly for draft news. I like her more than Callum Twomey because - whilst he still produces good articles - he never shuts up about his four favourites in Jarrod Pickett, Billy Stretch, Jordan de Goey and Clem Smith, whereas Quayle is much less biased IMO.

Anyway, you wanna get to know a draftee? Here is your Bible

Ruckmen
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-the-ruckmen-20141001-10op78.html

Tall Defenders
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-tall-defenders-20141002-10piwd.html

Medium Defenders
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-medium-defenders-20141002-10p7fp.html

Tall Forwards
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-tall-forwards-20141002-10pi7w.html

Medium Forwards
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-medium-forwards-20141002-10pa6w.html

Medium Midfielders
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-medium-midfielders-20141002-10pj9n.html

Small Forwards, Midfielders, Defenders
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-draft-combine-harvester-small-forwards-defenders-and-midfielders-20141002-10p87j.html