2019 Draft

[Streaker]

The midfield is where we need to be looking this year. At present we have picks 15, 22, 33, 61 and 105. There are those out there that think we should be doing our darnedest to trade away our 1st 2 picks and more to get Tim Kelly from Geelong, I'm not one of them. If we look at drafting there are a number of talented WA players who should be around our pick.

JEREMY SHARP
EAST FREMANTLE
187cm 79kg
The 2018 AFL U18s All-Australian is an excellent wingman/half-back flanker who can kill teams with his line-breaking capabilities and can trasition into the midfield. At last year’s AFL U18 Championships, Sharp averaged 18 possessions, four marks, two inside 50s and two rebounding 50s to be one of three bottom-age players to make the All-Australian team.He has taken his game to another level in 2019, playing for East Fremantle’s League team, averaging 14 possessions, five marks, and two tackles. He played a starring role against WAFL League reigning premiers Subiaco in round two with 14 possessions, six marks and a goal. Sharp is always composed with ball in hand, has a penetrating kick and uses his speed and evasive skills to get out of trouble. Could be a replacement for Shannon Hurn/Brad Sheppard in the longer term.

DEVEN ROBERTSON
PERTH
182cm 80kg
The nephew of former West Coast captain Darren Glass, Robertson is a bullocking big-bodied inside midfielder who thrives within stoppages. A member of the WA State U18s last year, Robertson averaged 14 possessions, seven tackles, two marks and two inside 50s with his best performance coming against Vic Country (17 possessions & nine tackles). He has been compared to Melbourne’s Nathan Jones due to his ferocious attack on the ball and opposition, his desire to run two-ways and his commanding leadership style. In 2019, Robertson is averaging 30 possessions, seven marks, six tackles and three inside 50s in just two games. He was best afield against Claremont in round five, when he accumulated 37 possessions, took eight marks, laid five tackles, recorded four inside 50s and kicked a goal. Shuey/Redden replacement.

TRENT RIVERS
EAST FREMANTLE
188cm 85kg
The East Fremantle Colts’ Captain is considered to be one of the best leaders in this year’sWAFL Colts competition. In four games for the Sharks, Rivers is averaging 27 possessions, six marks and five tackles, with notable performances against Subiaco in round 2 (29 possessions, six tackles, five marks and five inside 50s), and against Peel in round three (25 possessions, three marks and three tackles). Rivers has mostly played half-back for the Sharks, however has also demonstrated an ability to push into the midfield, where he uses his big frame to rip the ball out of stoppages and feed it to the outside runners. In 2018, Rivers finished equal-second in East Fremantle Colts’ Best & Fairest after averaging 19 possessions, six marks, and two tackles across 15 games. He also polled 10 votes in the Jack Clarke Medal with sensational performances against Perth (20 possessions & six marks), and Claremont (21 possessions & seven marks)

LUKE JACKSON
EAST FREMANTLE
198cm 88kg
The former Australian junior basketballer is one of the premier ruckmen in this year’s AFL Draft pool, considered by some AFL Recruiting Staff to be a possible first round pick. Standing at 196 centimetres, Jackson has been likened to Port Adelaide star Paddy Ryder (197cm) due to his high-leaping ability, aerobic capacity to cover the ground, his aerial prowess and reading of the play. In three games for East Fremantle, Jackson is averaging 15 possessions, 29 hit-outs, four marks, and two tackles and he has already kicked four goals. He has so far produced outstanding performances against Subiaco in round two (17 possessions, 24 hit-outs and two goals), and West Perth in round five (17 possessions, 28 hit-outs and two goals). He showcased his enormous talent at last year’s AFL U18 Championships with a dominant outing against eventual champions South Australia (25 possessions, seven marks and a goal).

TRISTAN HOBLEY
SUBIACO
182cm 76kg
A stellar 2018 season saw Hobley attract some interest from AFL Clubs, especially after finishing second in the Jack Clarke Medal, and in Subiaco’s Best & Fairest, as well as winning selection in the WAFL Colts Team of the Year. He claimed the Mel Whinnen Medal for being best afield in Subiaco’s Grand Final victory. Hobley has taken his game to another level in 2019, averaging 33 possessions, seven tackles, four marks and four inside 50s across three games. His best performance so far in 2019 came against East Perth in round one (30 possessions and ten tackles). Like West Coast’s 2015 Best & Fairest winner Andrew Gaff, Hobley works tirelessly, boasts elite endurance, is a smart decision-maker with ball in hand, reads the play well, is an excellent accumulator and a precise distributor by foot.

JAXON PRIOR
WEST PERTH
188cm 79kg
The Sorrento-Duncraig product is one of the best medium-sized defensive prospects in this year’s AFL Draft pool. Likened to Fremantle’s rising star Luke Ryan, Prior reads the play exceptionally well often intercepting the opposition’s attacking forays. He also boasts elite vision, damaging skills and is a smart decision-maker, making him an offensive weapon from the half-back line. In four games for West Perth, Prior is averaging 26 possessions, seven marks, three tackles, two inside 50s and he has already kicked two goals. He is currently equal-leading the WAFL Colts Coaches Award with 14 votes, with best afield performances against Claremont in round two (34 possessions and eight marks) and South Fremantle in round three (28 possessions, four marks, four inside 50s and two goals). Son of Michael Prior.

[WCE Booka 89]

With regards to Kelly, he is out of contract end of the year? Id only give up one pick to get him and as it stands now id be offering 33, id be fine giving up 22 or even 15 but we need to let Geelong know we have the leverage of the draft.

As for the draft, its definitely a best available, we havent a lot of glaring holes in the list, but also allows us to look at more x factor types because we have a solid group they can slit into.

[Fat Side]

With regards to Kelly, he is out of contract end of the year? Id only give up one pick to get him and as it stands now id be offering 33, id be fine giving up 22 or even 15 but we need to let Geelong know we have the leverage of the draft.

The only leverage we have is that Kelly can opt to go into the draft if Geelong can't agree on a deal. If Kelly goes into the draft he will be selected by Carlton without doubt.

We will need to compete with Fremantle who will throw heaven and earth at him. He is worth two first round picks, but I don't believe we need him that much.

[Streaker]

Robertson just played himself out of reach for the Eagles. Will be a Top 10 pick for sure.

[Fair Bump Play On]

Robertson just played himself out of reach for the Eagles. Will be a Top 10 pick for sure.

Quickly somebody hook him up with some fags and beers with bad girls to hang out with. Maybe we could get the cops to be seen to be regular visitors to his house?

Or maybe just talk about the come home factor...

[Mykidsdad]

Jarrod Pickett (ex GWS and Carlton) - pick 4 in the 2014 draft. Has only just agreed to exit Carlton.

Might be worth a rookie list spot, coming off a few injuries and returning home to WA.

[Perrythegreat]

Just watched the last quarter of our win over Vic Country to win the championship (with a kick almost on the siren to win it by Regan Clarke - although we had been ahead all day and VC seemed to have nicked it).

A few that caught the eye. Thought Liam Henry looked very good. Grainger-Barras (under age) looks a very good prospect like his name sake, but have to wait another year.

Robertson looks a gun. Will be super surprised if he isn't top 5. Think it was Luke Jackson as well that looked a good prospect, but might have got that one wrong.

[Perrythegreat]

Bugger - just saw article on AFL site that Henry is a Freo NGA player.

[Streaker]

Just watched the last quarter of our win over Vic Country to win the championship (with a kick almost on the siren to win it by Regan Clarke - although we had been ahead all day and VC seemed to have nicked it).

A few that caught the eye. Thought Liam Henry looked very good. Grainger-Barras (under age) looks a very good prospect like his name sake, but have to wait another year.

Robertson looks a gun. Will be super surprised if he isn't top 5. Think it was Luke Jackson as well that looked a good prospect, but might have got that one wrong.

Most of the pundits have Robertson being available at our 1st and probably 2nd pick in this years draft. I'd be suprised if this was the case but I've been wrong once before. Jackson is another that will supposedly be within our 1st 2 picks. After the champs Twomey usually does a top 25 so it'll be interesting to see what he thinks.

[Perrythegreat]

Yep, read a brief article that talked up a few, but didnt say much about Robertsen. Keep that up, although I reckon Dockers will be sniffing around. I think we should bid on Henry to keep them honest, but how would that work? They could take Robertsen with their first pick, then our pick we nominate Henry, then they take with next pick and give up the required points later in the draft?

Obviously if a Victorian club come in early for Henry that plays into our hands.

[Mykidsdad]

I reckon the Twomey's draft guide is vic-centric. WA won the bloody thing and has no player in the top 10.

[Perrythegreat]

I reckon the Twomey's draft guide is vic-centric. WA won the bloody thing and has no player in the top 10.

Tend to agree, but long may it continue. If we can nick some talent that don't get the limelight because they are not playing for Oakleigh, Bendigo or whoever week in week out, great.

Saying that, Twomey is usually very accurate to how the draft goes.

We've had 2 Lark Medalists recently in Oscar Allen and Dom Sheed. Would be over the moon if we could sneak Robertson in. For me, I think more emphasis should go on the U18s carnival (unless players are injured etc). If you can perform against the best around the country, it is a much more accurate gauge to playing against all sorts in the respective U18 comps.

Plus. Robertson should be an Eagles fan given his uncle is Dazzler Glass.

[Streaker]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-05/ ... guide-july



Henry being rated so highly means Freo will more than likely have to use their 1st to get him.



Our 1st pick is currently Pick 16. Depends on what we are looking for though.



Could he move into the midfield?



Seems too early for a ruck, but is a talent. Might slip to our 2nd currently Pick 25.

[MrWoollie]

Nightmare result...

Freo get Kelly for B Hill and Langdon.
Then take Robertson with pick 11.
Then get Henry on a low points NGA match.

[Perrythegreat]

Notice Sharp is not in that batch, who looked good also.