Master of his art: GWS appears destined to get someone very special at the draft table in Lachie Whitfield. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
THEY are the choices which can make or break clubs.
Do they select the slick left-footed midfielder or the raw key defender?
Take a chance on the injured star, such as Jake Stringer and Troy Menzel, or welcome the contested ball king such as Nathan Hrovat and Nick Vlastuin.
CHAT LIVE WITH DRAFT EXPERT SAM LANDSBERGER FROM 12.30pm BELOW
This year's draft has thrown up more curve balls than most.
Players' form has been inconsistent. Injuries have hit hard.
The talent pool is flush for midfielders, but light on for key position talls, meaning if you want a big man, clubs will have to pull the trigger early.
Recruiters have analysed and agonised, poked and prodded, everything to get every piece of information on the top underage prospects from around the country.
But, will it be boom or bust?
Our draft experts Jay Clark and Sam Landsberger have studied the form, watched the games, and spoken to talent scouts from around the country.
They predict the top-30 picks in next Thursday's national draft on the Gold Coast.
PHANTOM DRAFT:
1. GWS
LACHIE WHITFIELD
HEIGHT: 184cm
CLUB: Dandenong Stingrays
Classy outside midfielder will provide the polish to the young grunt at GWS. No. 1 by a mile.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Whitfield in action
Lachie Whitfield,AFL draft, Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
2. GWS
JIMMY TOUMPAS
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Woodville-West Torrens (SA)
Goalkicking midfielder has already impressed at senior SANFL level. Queries on his hips but outstanding leader.
3. GWS
LACHIE PLOWMAN
HEIGHT: 191cm
CLUB: Calder Cannons
Rebounding backman breaks the lines. Can play tall midfield role. Soared up order despite injury-savaged year.
4. Melbourne
OLLIE WINES
HEIGHT: 185cm
CLUB: Bendigo Pioneers
Onball beast is what Demons need. Strong-bodied and aggressive like Dustin Martin, with added leadership.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Wines in action
Oliver Wines of Vic Country in action during the 2012 NAB AFL Under 18 Championship between VIC Country and South Australia at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media). Ollie Wines. Source: Herald Sun
5. Western Bulldogs
JONO O'ROURKE
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Calder Cannons
Smart midfielder with devastating mix of inside work and outside burst. Adds the slickness Dogs crave.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of O'Rourke in action
6. Western Bulldogs
TROY MENZEL
HEIGHT: 187cm
CLUB: Central Districts (SA)
Top-two on talent but shonky knees a big risk. Agile left-footer has uncanny goal sense. Weaves around his opponents.
7. Port Adelaide
BRODIE GRUNDY
HEIGHT: 202cm
CLUB: Sturt (SA)
Combative ruckman is physically ready to go. Has basketball background and takes strong marks forward.
8. Brisbane Lions
SAM MAYES
HEIGHT: 187cm
CLUB: North Adelaide (SA)
Lions need to add to their forward line. Mayes is clean overhead, courageous and runs hard into the midfield. Link-up specialist.
9. Richmond
NICK VLASTUIN
HEIGHT: 187cm
CLUB: Northern Knights
Tigers need to look inside. Brute midfielder thrives around the stoppages and is a safe bet across half back. Offers leadership and courage.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Vlastuin in action
Nick Vlastuin. AFL Draft story, Bells Beach Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
10. Essendon
JOE DANIHER (father-son)
HEIGHT: 201cm
CLUB: Calder Cannons
Mobile ruckman/forward has rare ability to mark at highest point and kicks goals. Good luck stopping him in years to come.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Daniher in action
11. Carlton
JACKSON MACRAE
HEIGHT: 188cm
CLUB: Oakleigh Chargers
Blues must add midfield depth and Macrae has lots of tricks. Evasive outside runner has excellent vision and goal nous.
Jackson Macrae,AFL draft, Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
12. Greater Western Sydney
KRISTIAN JAKSCH
HEIGHT: 194cm
CLUB: Oakleigh Chargers
Gun tall looks a bargain here after excelling at both ends. Contested marking and beautiful kicking complete the package.
13. Gold Coast
JOSH SIMPSON
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: East Fremantle (WA)
Excitement machine can ignite games from a wing. Still light but will be devastating next to Harley Bennell.
14. GWS
Taylor Garner
HEIGHT: 186cm
CLUB: Dandenong Stingrays
Rocketed up the order blitzing for Vic Country with dislocated shoulder. Creative half forward gives Giants a mobile, mid-sized marking option in attack.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Garner
15. North Melbourne
NATHAN HROVAT
HEIGHT: 174cm
CLUB: Northern Knights
Inside midfielder is a clearance specialist, like Sam Mitchell. Tackle machine has already worked with Brent Harvey and would play forward early for Roos.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Hrovat
16. Geelong
JAKE STRINGER
HEIGHT: 191cm
CLUB: Bendigo Pioneers
Enormous upside if he can overcome broken leg. The powerhouse kicks goals from midfield or key forward spot. Cats will be patient and back in program.
17. Fremantle
TIM MEMBREY
HEIGHT: 189cm
CLUB: Gippsland Power
Aggressive medium forward in Jack Darling mould. Clean marking and golden boot could boost Freo's forward potency immediately.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Membrey in action
Tim Membrey of Vic Country celebrates during the 2012 NAB AFL Under 18 Championship between VIC Country and South Australia at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media) Source: Herald Sun
18. Collingwood
TIM O'BRIEN
HEIGHT: 193cm
CLUB: Glenelg
Quick tall forward has drawn comparisons to Adam Goodes. Has loads of x-factor and athleticism but is still raw in his development.
19. Collingwood
DAYLE GARLETT
HEIGHT: 180cm
CLUB: Claremont (WA)
Would be a massive steal for Pies if Garlett gets things right off-field. Smooth-moving midfielder finds space in congestion and hits the scoreboard.
20. Adelaide*
TOM CLUREY
HEIGHT: 193cm
CLUB: Murray Bushrangers
Crows need size. Clurey is an endurance machine who shone as a key defender and showed late glimpses in attack.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Clurey in action
AFL Draft,Tom Clurey,country boy from Shepparton,running across hay bails on his farm, Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
21. Collingwood
JESSE LONERGAN
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Launceston (Tas)
Powerful inside midfielder has strong defensive side, which Pies love. Tested brilliantly at draft combine.
22. Western Bulldogs
SAM COLQUHOUN
HEIGHT: 179cm
CLUB: Central Districts (SA)
Prolific ball-winner is a running machine from half-back. Dogs like his accurate link-up game to help replace Lindsay Gilbee.
23. Sydney Swans
AIDAN CORR
HEIGHT: 194cm
CLUB: Northern Knights
Swans need a big man. Strong-marking Corr can play at either end and has nice speed and agility for a tall.
24. Brisbane Lions
MASON WOOD
HEIGHT: 192cm
CLUB: Geelong Falcons
Agile key forward has come from the clouds this year, leading the Falcons goalkicking. Needs to put on size but has a huge tank.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Wood in action
25. St Kilda
TANNER SMITH
HEIGHT: 194cm
CLUB: North Ballarat Rebels
The key defender the Saints are craving. Great closing speed and aerial judgement.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Smith in action
26. St Kilda
BEN JACOBS
HEIGHT: 185cm
CLUB: Port Adelaide
Saints could spoil the Roos party with move for rebounding defender Jacobs. Salary cap squeeze could be only problem.
27. Melbourne
JACK VINEY
HEIGHT: 178cm
CLUB: Casey Scorpions
Father-son midfielder looks like the biggest steal of the draft. Imposing hard-nut will crash packs. Could be captain down the track.
Jack Viney, with his dad Todd, was today guaranteed to be drafted by the Melbourne Football Club under the Father Son Rule at the MCG Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun
28. GWS
NICK GRAHAM
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Gippsland Power
Skilful ball-winner adds depth to the Giants band of midfielders. Won the TAC CUP league medal averaging 25 touches a game.
29. Hawthorn
NATHAN WRIGHT
HEIGHT: 185cm
CLUB: Dandenong Stingrays
Medium defender uses the ball superbly by foot, which Hawks love. Big leap helps him intercept mark.
30. Port Adelaide
BEN KENNEDY
HEIGHT: 175cm
CLUB: Glenelg
Left-footed midfielder has breakaway speed. Dual All-Australian excels around stoppages and delivers ball beautifully inside 50m.
Seven SA state Footballers who have been selected in the Australian Team - Ben Kennedy Picture: Simon Cross Source: Herald Sun
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