Competitions Eagles Board 2021 Phantom Draft

[Carbine Chaos]

ROUND ONE

1 Collingwood (matched bid) - Nick Daicos (MID, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 183cm/72kg)
2 North Melbourne - Jason Horne-Francis (MID/FWD, South Adelaide/South Australia, 185cm/81kg)
3 Hawthorn (trade GWS) - Finn Callaghan (MID - Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 189cm/82kg)
4 Western Bulldogs (matched bid) - Sam Darcy (RUCK/KPF - Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 204cm/75kg)
5 GWS (trade WCE Suns) - Neil Erasmus (MID/FWD - Subiaco/Western Australia, 190cm/82kg)
6 Adelaide - Josh Goater (MID/UTL - Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, 190cm/79kg)
7 West Coast (trade GWS Suns) - Matthew Johnson (MID, Subiaco/Western Australia, 192cm/81kg)
8 Fremantle - Josh Rachele (FWD/MID, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, 180cm/78kg)
9 Richmond - Ben Hobbs (MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 183cm/80kg)
10 Richmond (trade Fremantle) - Josh Gibcus (KPD, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 196cm/87kg)
11 St Kilda - Josh Ward (MID, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 181cm/79kg)
12 Gold Coast (trade WCE GWS) - Tyler Sonsie (MID, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 181cm/77kg)
13 Essendon - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (MID, Glenelg/South Australia, 187cm/71kg)
14 Port Adelaide - Arlo Draper (UTL, South Adelaide/South Australia, 186cm/75kg)
15 West Coast (trade GWS Suns) - Angus Sheldrick (MID, Claremont/Western Australia, 179cm/88kg)
16 Brisbane - Mac Andrew (RUC, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 200cm/70kg)
17 Fremantle (trade Richmond) - Jacob Van Rooyen (KPF/KPD, Claremont/Western Australia, 193cm/91kg)
18 Sydney - Mitch Knevitt (MID/FWD, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, 193cm/81kg)
19 Melbourne - Jye Amiss (KPF, East Perth/Western Australia, 196cm/83kg)
20 Brisbane - Josh Sinn (DEF/MID, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 186cm/73kg)


ROUND TWO

21 Fremantle - Leek Alleer (KPD, Central District/South Australia, 195cm/84kg)
22 North Melbourne - Rhett Bazzo (KPD/KPF, Swan Districts/Western Australia, 195cm/81kg)
23 Hawthorn - Jesse Motlop (FWD/MID, South Fremantle/Western Australia, 177cm/77kg)
24 Geelong - Campbell Chesser (MID/DEF, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country, 186cm/83kg)
25 Geelong (trade) - Toby Conway (RUC, Geelong Falcons/Vic Country, 205cm/97kg)
26 Hawthorn (trade West Coast) - Zac Taylor (MID/FWD, Calder Cannons/Vic Metro, 180cm/74kg)
27 Melbourne (trade Carlton) - Michito Owens (MID/FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 190cm/85kg)
28 Fremantle (trade Richmond) - Darcy Wilmot (DEF, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 183cm/75kg)
29 GWS (matched bid) - Josh Fahey (DEF, GWS Academy, 186cm/76kg)
30 Richmond - Tom Brown (DEF, Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country, 186cm/74kg)
31 Richmond - Jack Williams (KPF, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 195cm/93kg)
32 Brisbane (trade Gold Coast) - Sam Butler (FWD/MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 184cm/76kg)
33 Sydney - Matthew Roberts (MID/FWD, South Adelaide/South Australia, 183cm/81kg)
34 Geelong - Connor MacDonald (MID, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 184cm/77kg)
35 Adelaide (trade) - Judson Clarke (FWD/MID, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 180cm/70kg)
36 Geelong - Blake Howes (FWD/MID, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 190cm/79kg)
37 Carlton (trade Melbourne) - Marcus Windhager (MID/FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 183cm/82kg)


ROUND THREE

38 Carlton (trade Melbourne) - Cooper Murley (MID/FWD, Norwood/South Australia, 178cm/70kg)
39 Sydney - Brady Hough (UTL, Peel Thunder/Western Australia, 189cm/71kg)
40 Brisbane (trade Gold Coast) - Arthur Jones (MID/FWD, Claremont/Western Australia, 178cm/60kg)
41 North Melbourne - Sam Banks (MID/DEF, Tasmania Devils/Tasmania, 187cm/73kg)
42 Western Bulldogs - Kade Dittmar (MID, East Perth/Western Australia, 186cm/90kg)
43 Essendon - Paul Curtis (FWD, Western Jets/Vic Metro, 183cm/73kg)
44 Western Bulldogs - Sam Skinner (KPD, South Adelaide, 198cm/100kg)
45 West Coast (trade Hawthorn) - Luke Polson (KPF, Peel Thunder/Western Australia, 196cm/92kg)
46 Hawthorn (trade Essendon) - Bailey Rogers (MID, Claremont, 185cm/85kg)
47 GWS - Joshua Clarke (DEF, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 183cm/77kg)


ROUND FOUR

48 West Coast (trade Hawthorn) - James Tunstill (MID, East Perth/Western Australia, 185cm/74kg)
49 Gold Coast (trade Brisbane) - Josh Browne (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 185cm/77kg)
50 Fremantle - Taj Woewodin (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 182cm/77kg)
51 St Kilda - Lachlan Rankin (UTL, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 182cm/70kg)
52 Port Adelaide - Ned Long (MID, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 192cm/88kg)
53 Melbourne (trade Carlton) - Charlie Molan (UTL, Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country, 186cm/83kg)
54 GWS (trade Hawthorn) - Corey Warner (MID, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 182cm/74kg)
55 St Kilda - Hugh Stagg (MID/FWD, Glenelg/South Australia, 180cm/79kg)
56 St Kilda - Blake Schlensog (KPP/RUC, South Fremantle, 199cm/99kg)
57 West Coast - Jack Avery (DEF/MID, Perth/Western Australia, 190cm/83kg)
58 Fremantle - Kai Lohmann (FWD, Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country, 185cm/76kg)
59 Sydney - Ronald Fejo Jnr (MID/FWD, West Adelaide/Northern Territory-Allies, 178cm/70kg)
60 North Melbourne - Youseph Dib (UTL, Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro, 174cm/76kg)
61 Port Adelaide - Lewis Rayson (DEF/MID, Glenelg/South Australia, 181cm/75kg)
62 Western Bulldogs - Richard Farmer (MID/FWD, Subiaco/Western Australia, 173cm/71kg)
63 Port Adelaide - Charlie Dean (KPD, Williamstown, 195cm/86kg)
64 Adelaide - Hugh Jackson (MID, North Adelaide/South Australia, 181cm/70kg)
65 Gold Coast (trade Brisbane) - Shay Linke (FWD/MID, Central District/South Australia, 190cm/79kg)


ROUND FIVE

66 North Melbourne - PASS
67 Collingwood - Jake Soligo (MID/FWD, Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro, 179cm/80kg)
68 Collingwood - Eric Benning (KPF, Carlton/Western Australia, 196cm/85kg)
69 Collingwood - Jase Burgoyne (MID/FWD, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 185cm/65kg)
70 Adelaide - Jordan Lukac (KPF/RUC, Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia, 196cm/89kg)
71 Hawthorn - Matt Hammelmann (KPF, Aspley, 197cm/88kg)
72 Carlton - Blayne O'Loughlin (DEF, North Adelaide/South Australia, 171cm/74kg)
73 Richmond - Alastair Lord (DEF/MID, Norwood/South Australia, 180cm/76kg)
74 Fremantle - Josh Cripps (RUC/KPF, East Fremantle/Western Australia, 199cm/94kg)
75 St Kilda - Patrick Voss (UTL, GWS Academy/Oakleigh Chargers, 192cm/84kg)
76 Essendon (trade Hawthorn) - Miller Bergman (UTL, Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country, 188cm/65kg)
77 Essendon - Luke Nankervis (FWD, Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro, 189cm/76kg)
78 Sydney - Noah Pegoraro (KPD, West Perth, 194cm/88kg)
79 GWS - PASS
80 Brisbane - Jamieson Ballantyne (MID, Greater Western Victoria Rebels/Vic Country, 183cm/79kg)
81 Geelong - Oscar Adams (KPD/RUC, Glenelg/South Australia, 198cm/85kg)
82 Port Adelaide - Luke Strnadica (RUC, East Fremantle, 203cm/103kg)
83 Western Bulldogs - PASS
84 Melbourne - Anthony Caminiti (KPF, Northern Knights/Vic Metro, 196cm/83kg)

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Geelong with 24 - Campbell Chesser (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country)

Midfielder/defender, 186cm, 83kg

Campbell Chesser

central.rookieme.com

Chesser is an attacking threat who possesses a penetrating kick and speed to burn. With a background in athletics, he offers something different. As a half back/wing option, he offers the hard two way running that neither Narkle or Clark possessed and Geelong will be after his high work rate, especially without the ball.

He had a difficult 2021 and like his teammate Sinn, Chesser has found it difficult to get on the park, playing just three NAB League games this year because of a knee injury, soft tissue tweaks and soreness. He will also need to work on his upper body strength as he is not the greatest tackler.

He brings versatility with the ability to play both outside midfield and rebounding defender (where he is likely to start there for the Cats). From what I have gleaned from Melbourne based draft watchers, his leadership and character are stand out attributes. He has been boarding at Melbourne Grammar from Wangaratta for the past three years.

Why Geelong? To say their wingers are old is an understatement. Smith, Menangola, Missy Higgins, Duncan, to name a few. The other players with pace are Dangerfield (old), Narkle (out of favour) and Clark (traded). Most importantly, he has the pretty boy smile to take over from the Tomahawk.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

That’s a really good fit for Geelong.

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Geelong with 25 - Toby Conway (Geelong Falcons)

Ruckman, 205cm, 97kg

Toby Conway Draft Profile

central.rookieme.com

There is one stand out ruckman in this pool and it is Toby (Andrews may end up better but highly speculative for me to say he will make it). At 205 cm, he is genuine height to ruck and at 97 kg, he will not be far off the right body size. He has added 7kg this year and grown a couple of cm (and he may not be finished growing).

Apart from being a strong tap ruckman, Toby is competitive, good skills and the ability to cover the ground. He recorded 10 or more disposals and more than 20 hit-outs in both the Victorian trial and Challenge matches.

I think I have reached a few spots but I could not run the risk of missing him at 33, besides there are a number of prospects I like that I sense will be there at my 2 early 30’s picks.

Why Geelong? Good blood lines (cousin of the McCartin boys) and local Geelong Falcons talent so will not be impatient with a tall prospect and will be given time to develop in the VFL for Geelong. Also, Geelong have been piss farting around with rucks for a decade. Time to address the need. Playing as a number 1 ruck will allow de Konning to be the KPD and Ratugalea to be the KPF with either providing a chop out.

No pressure Falco but the board is wanting to know what you do with that all important pick 26 (GWS are still crying)

 

[Falco]

Thanks AsterixTheGaul.

I'll be making my pick later tonight - around 2200 AET (2 hours ahead of WA)

I'll be fielding offers for 26 and WCE's 2022 2nd rounder is on the table.

 

[darksquare]

Geelong with 24 - Campbell Chesser (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country)

Midfielder/defender, 186cm, 83kg
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Campbell Chesser

central.rookieme.com

Chesser is an attacking threat who possesses a penetrating kick and speed to burn. With a background in athletics, he offers something different. As a half back/wing option, he offers the hard two way running that neither Narkle or Clark possessed and Geelong will be after his high work rate, especially without the ball.

He had a difficult 2021 and like his teammate Sinn, Chesser has found it difficult to get on the park, playing just three NAB League games this year because of a knee injury, soft tissue tweaks and soreness. He will also need to work on his upper body strength as he is not the greatest tackler.

He brings versatility with the ability to play both outside midfield and rebounding defender (where he is likely to start there for the Cats). From what I have gleaned from Melbourne based draft watchers, his leadership and character are stand out attributes. He has been boarding at Melbourne Grammar from Wangaratta for the past three years.

Why Geelong? To say their wingers are old is an understatement. Smith, Menangola, Missy Higgins, Duncan, to name a few. The other players with pace are Dangerfield (old), Narkle (out of favour) and Clark (traded). Most importantly, he has the pretty boy smile to take over from the Tomahawk.

Bargain at that pick. I rate him a lot higher.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Geelong with 24 - Campbell Chesser (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country)

Midfielder/defender, 186cm, 83kg
View attachment 1269627

Campbell Chesser

central.rookieme.com

Chesser is an attacking threat who possesses a penetrating kick and speed to burn. With a background in athletics, he offers something different. As a half back/wing option, he offers the hard two way running that neither Narkle or Clark possessed and Geelong will be after his high work rate, especially without the ball.

He had a difficult 2021 and like his teammate Sinn, Chesser has found it difficult to get on the park, playing just three NAB League games this year because of a knee injury, soft tissue tweaks and soreness. He will also need to work on his upper body strength as he is not the greatest tackler.

He brings versatility with the ability to play both outside midfield and rebounding defender (where he is likely to start there for the Cats). From what I have gleaned from Melbourne based draft watchers, his leadership and character are stand out attributes. He has been boarding at Melbourne Grammar from Wangaratta for the past three years.

Why Geelong? To say their wingers are old is an understatement. Smith, Menangola, Missy Higgins, Duncan, to name a few. The other players with pace are Dangerfield (old), Narkle (out of favour) and Clark (traded). Most importantly, he has the pretty boy smile to take over from the Tomahawk.

It was between Chesser and Alleer for me at 21, good pick.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Write up - Hawks pick 23
Jesse Motlop

I was really torn for this pick. A lot of talent left on the board. (Really hoping our Eagles get another pick in the 20s come the real thing. Or even better, somehow pull a Falco)

After talking with the Hawks board about their wants and desires, I also decided to ask them about their draft wishes
They're after mids and small forwards in a big way, elite skills high on their wish list. I also luuurve me a sweet shimmy and side step.

Once I was told this, it was kind of a no brainer (even though I REALLY wanted another player too)
I'm not as big on Chesser as most and Roberts will be good but I wanted (potentially) better.

Write ups from those in the know. (My quote button doesn't work)

Fron our own Uncle Monocle
Classy small forward who has impressed at Reserves and League for South Fremantle, very composed and skilful player.

Son of Daniel Motlop and looks to have a similar skill set to his dad.

Hard to pass up " pure footballers " and thats the attraction here as Jesse has a footy smarts and silky skills.

Pleased to be able to pick him up this late in the draft as he was much higher on my board.

He has already played WAFL finals in the seniors at South Fremantle and didn't look over awed by the occasion, which I believe is a good sign as each time that he has gone up a grade he has risen to the occasion.

You want the ball in the hands of players who use the ball well and Motlop does this.

Draft Central/Rookie me

South Fremantle/Western Australia | Small Forward/Midfielder
23/11/2003 | 176cm | 74kg
August Ranking: #29

Snapshot:

A highly skilled small forward with great goal sense, speed and smarts, Motlop comes from good pedigree and can make his presence known in a flash. Another player with ties to the elite level, Motlop is the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel, but is ineligible for father-son selection. He is part of Fremantle’s NGA, though it will be difficult for the Dockers to secure his services via bidding as Metro-based WA prospects can only be matched on with a bid after pick 40. To any club, Motlop offers an exciting mix of speed and skill as a small forward, able to find the goals regularly with clever finishes while also providing forward pressure. An Aquinas College student, he topped the PSA goalkicking charts last year as a bottom-ager and has cracked the WAFL League grade this season, spending more time in midfield against his peers.

Last month:

Motlop played right through the League finals series with South Fremantle, booting a goal in all four games as his Bulldogs brought their premiership defence all the way to the decider. While his highest disposal tally was three, Motlop added a bit of spark and x-factor when required and will likely return to the State Under 19 fold with WA’s combine also to come on October 17.



Cal Twomey







Knightmare
Height, Weight: 176cm, 75kg
Profile: The son of Daniel Motlop, Jesse -- like his father -- is a talented, one-touch, quick and composed crumbing forward with tricks around goal. How Motlop impacts games most is through his forward pressure, with his tackling and chasing relentless.

 

[Falco]

Evening all - haven't forgotten that I'm up just finalising some negotiations.

 

[Falco]

Pick swap:

WCE trade: pick 26, pick 76 for the Hawks': pick 45, pick 48

 

[ArdentEagle]

Hawks pick 26 - ZAC TAYLOR - 180cm 74 kg - FWD/MID
Another trade to get my target. Really wanted this kid. I think he'll be an absolute ripper. Pretty sure he would have gone higher with more exposure.
Write up to follow shortly.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

maxrm

 

[Monocle]

Pick swap:

WCE trade: pick 26, pick 76 for the Hawks': pick 45, pick 48

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Hawks pick 26 - ZAC TAYLOR - 180cm 74 kg - FWD/MID
Another trade to get my target. Really wanted this kid. I think he'll be an absolute ripper. Pretty sure he would have gone higher with more exposure.
Write up to follow shortly.

Damn you - he was seriously considered at 24. Great distributor by foot. I was hoping he’d last to my next pick

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Pick swap:

WCE trade: pick 26, pick 76 for the Hawks': pick 45, pick 48

I will be very interested to understand the logic here and to see who you like at those picks. Having trouble seeing it but you may be like Baldric and have a “cunning plan”

 

[mattyc75]

I will be very interested to understand the logic here and to see who you like at those picks. Having trouble seeing it but you may be like Baldric and have a “cunning plan”

Baldricks plans were never cunning

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[ArdentEagle]

Damn you - he was seriously considered at 24. Great distributor by foot. I was hoping he’d last to my next pick

Bit of a theme with my picks. Good skills and proper footballers for want of a better term.

You know better than I but he sounds like an absolute ripper from everything I can find/have been told.

Stoked to get him.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Sorry guys took the misso out for her birthday, will update orders etc when I’m home.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

With Carlton trading 27 and 53 to Melbourne for 37 and 38, that means...

SumaGodCoach is up.

 

[Cornelius Roy]

Pick swap:

WCE trade: pick 26, pick 76 for the Hawks': pick 45, pick 48

Dittmar or Browne? Por que no los dos?

 

[Obeanie1]

Dittmar or Browne? Por que no los dos?

Burgourne at 48?

Tunstill

 

[SumaGodCoach]

Melbourne bid on M'Cheeto Owens. Monocle

 

[The wily weagle]

Pick swap:

WCE trade: pick 26, pick 76 for the Hawks': pick 45, pick 48

Genuinely interested to hear the logic of this decision

If this actually happened on draft night it would require some explaining

 

[ArdentEagle]

Genuinely interested to hear the logic of this decision

If this actually happened on draft night it would require some explaining

I had my reasons as I really wanted Taylor. Falco wanted a couple of picks around that area for a few predicted sliders/specific types of players I presume. (points wise I'm up by the equivalent of pick 66, so its not dramatic)

 

[Carbine Chaos]

SumaGodCoach technically has until 11.33am, but a bit rough to enforce that before Monocle has come on to match or not.

Hopefully done by then.

 

[Obeanie1]

Well my lawn has got 20% higher............since the last selection.....