Blink and you would’ve missed it.

The 2019 season has come and run. And now there is less than a handful of days until the 2019 national draft kicks off.

Foxfooty.com.au has tried its luck to predict the first-round in our early mail phantom draft edition, with the coveted Pick 1 to be called out live on FOX FOOTY at Marvel Stadium on November 27.

Scroll down for the inside word on who your club could be taking and who is in the mix.

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Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson will be drafted to Gold Coast. Source: News Corp Australia

PICK 1: GOLD COAST – MATT ROWELL

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Position: Inside Midfielder

Size: 180cm, 78kg

Bio: Just as Sam Walsh did 12 months ago, Matt Rowell had a near complete season. With starring roles on the big stage against Casey’s VFL team and in the last two NAB League Grand Finals, there’s no doubt that the midfielder will play plenty of senior football in 2020. Rowell stands out not just for the colour of his hair – red – but his ability to impact the play and rack up numbers. It’s no surprise he will be the No. 1 pick following an outstanding Under 18 Championships, school football season and NAB League form. During the carnival, the 18-year-old averaged 24.8 disposals and 6.0 tackles, winning the ball at the stoppages and helping Metro move the ball forward. The ever consistent midfielder rarely plays a bad game and short be the short priced favourite to win next year’s Rising Star.

In the mix: N/A – the Suns are all but certain to select Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson with Pick 1 and 2





PICK 2: GOLD COAST – NOAH ANDERSON

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Position: Inside Midfielder

Size: 191cm, 87kg

Bio: In any other year, Anderson could well be the No. 1 selection given his skills as an attacking midfielder. His selling point is his ability to hit the scoreboard, with 14 goals from his seven NAB League appearances, beginning the season with a four-gaol haul. Goalkicking midfielders are worth their weight in gold and he was rewarded for his good carnival with an All-Australian guernsey. Anderson averaged 23.5 disposals and 5.3 clearances, using his big frame to effectiveness. Gold Coast will get plenty out of Anderson in the attacking half of the ground during 2020.

In the mix: N/A – the Suns are all but certain to select Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson with Pick 1 and 2





PICK 3: MELBOURNE – LUKE JACKSON

Clubs: East Fremantle/Western Australia

Position: Ruck

Size: 199cm, 94kg

Bio: There’s no doubting Luke Jackson is the best ruck in this year’s draft pool. But the question remains where AFL clubs will rank the tall who has been likened to Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy. Jackson has a strong vertical leap and has good follow-up work around the ground, winning plenty of hitouts to advantage. The underage basketball star made the decision to focus fully on football after last year’s Under 18 Championships, with a number of clubs with top picks seriously considering bucking the trend and calling Jackson’s name out early. At WAFL Colts level, Jackson has shown an ability to play as a key forward and does have plenty of scope for improvement.

In the mix: The Demons have long been linked with Jackson, with defenders Lachie Ash and Hayden Young among those at the pointy end of their draft board. Melbourne are very unlikely to bid on GWS academy star Tom Green.





PICK 4: GWS GIANTS – LACHLAN ASH

Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Position: Medium Defender

Size: 187cm, 83kg

Bio: You wouldn’t have missed Ash’s eye-catching runs if you tuned in to the Under 18 Championships during the middle of the year. The 18-year-old loves the take the ball under his arm and run his 15 metres, often taking another bounce before banging the ball long inside 50. He set up Vic Country’s victory against South Australia, with a pinpoint kick to hit up Brodie Kemp in the dying seconds, with Kemp slotting the goal. Ash averaged 23 disposals in the carnival and has been one of the better Murray Bushranger players in the NAB League. He still has work to do in terms of winning the contested ball, but his booming right foot kick makes him a player you want to have the ball in their hands.

In the mix: The Giants completed a number of last minute interviews over the weekend, but are expected to convene on Monday and decide on Ash. They would swoop on Luke Jackson if he got through, while Hayden Young also is a chance.

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Lachie Ash has breakaway speed. Source: News Corp Australia





PICK 5: GWS GIANTS – TOM GREEN

Clubs: GWS Giants Academy/Allies

Position: Inside Midfielder

Size: 190cm, 89kg

Bio: The big-bodied midfielder is a bull in the stoppages, as he uses his strength and size to get the ball moving towards goal. In what he lacks in speed, Green makes up for it with his tackling and clearance game, racking up over 25 disposals with ease. The Patrick Cripps and Clayton Oliver comparisons are real, with the midfielder crashing his way through opposition midfields with ease. An injury curtailed the second-half of his 2019, but there were enough signs in the Under 18 Championships where he averaged 23.8 disposals and 8.0 clearances to suggest he will receive an early bid.

In the mix: GWS will match a bid on Green. But it is far from 100 per cent that Sydney bid, with the Dockers’ Pick 7 the furthest the inside midfielder gets.





PICK 6: SYDNEY SWANS – SAM FLANDERS

Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Position: Inside Midfielder/General Forward

Size: 183cm, 82kg

Bio: Flanders is one of the most damaging forward-half players in the draft pool, with the 18-year-old able to hold his own as an inside midfielder or as a marking forward option. On the inside, he uses his explosive power to grab the ball out of the pack and get it moving forward. Without the ball, Flanders loves to lay hard tackles and reads the play well in the stoppages. The 183cm prospect plays taller than he is up forward, being perfect player to rotate from the midfield and play deep as a forward, given he has a strong pair of hands overhead and can clunk contested marks. Flanders averaged 22.4 disposals and 6.0 tackles during the Under 18 Championships, named in the All-Australian squad.

In the mix: An inside midfielder appeals to Sydney, with Caleb Serong and Brodie Kemp among those likely to also be considered by the Swans.





PICK 7: ADELAIDE – FISCHER MCASEY

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Key Position Utility

Size: 197cm, 91kg

Bio: McAsey looms as the first pure key position player drafted this season, following a strong Under 18 Championships which saw the 18-year-old intercept at will in the defensive half of the ground. The key defender averaged 6.5 marks during the carnival as he locked down his spot as the best tall in the draft pool. McAsey has the ability to play up forward, as shown by his three goal haul against the Dandenong Stingrays in Round 14, but his strong work in the air down back means it will be the position AFL recruiters will likely be expecting him to play at the next level.

In the mix: The Crows will shape the first round of the draft with their selection set to be between McAsey and local South Australian Dylan Stephens. The lack of talls potentially available at the club’s second selection might help them make the tough call.





PICK 8: FREMANTLE – DEVEN ROBERTSON

Clubs: Perth/Western Australia

Position: Inside Midfielder

Size: 184cm, 81kg

Bio: No player had a better Under 18 Championships than Robertson, with the midfielder winning the Larke Medal after breaking Sam Walsh’s record for the most touches in a four-game carnival. His ball-winning ability is second to none, with Robertson averaging 30 disposals, 6.8 tackles and 4.8 clearances during the championships. His clearance work is another area of strength, while the natural leader had a consistent season in the WAFL Colts. Shoulder surgery ended Robertson’s season early, with the nephew of West Coast great Darren Glass a likely top-10 pick.

In the mix: The Dockers seem certain to grab local midfielder Deven Robertson with one of their two selections. Luke Jackson also appeals if a miracle occurred and he slide to their selection.

Will the Crows select agile midfielder Dylan Stephens. Source: Getty Images





PICK 9: FREMANTLE – HAYDEN YOUNG

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country

Position: Medium Defender

Size: 188cm, 83kg

Bio: Young’s standout trait is his biggest weapon, with the left footer able to slice through opposition teams exceptionally well. His vision to find targets out of the back half makes him a top pick, with a number of outstanding highlights coming in the Under 18 Championships. The 18-year-old averaged 22 disposals and 5.3 marks during the carnival, playing behind the ball and controlling the play for Vic Country. He has remained consistent in the back-half of the year, with three consecutive strong outings against the Dragons, Power and Ranges — collecting 25 or more touches in each game. Young is also a strong intercept mark and reads the play well.

In the mix: The endurance of Caleb Serong and class of Dylan Stephens could be in the Dockers’ thoughts – but Young appears to be too good to pass off.





PICK 10: CARLTON – CALEB SERONG

Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Position: Inside Midfielder/Small Forward

Size: 178cm, 83kg

Bio: Serong’s ball-winning ability might’ve been his sole question mark coming into the year, but he’s a player who doesn’t need a big 25 disposal-plus game to hurt opposition teams. He’s one of the more damaging forward half players in this crop, plus his disposals and clearance work help his team get the ball forward and attack on goal. Serong has strength around the contest and is a smart player in traffic, able to clear the ball well quickly and effectively. During the Under 18 Championships, Serong averaged 23.5 disposals and 8.5 tackles. It’s his tenacious approach around the ball that makes him such an important player.

In the mix: Out of all the selections inside the top 10, Carlton’s appears the most likely to be in the conversation for a trade. Could the Suns come calling if Deven Robertson or Fischer McAsey make it all the way through? The Cats too could make an audacious jump up the draft order to secure the key defender. Serong is arguably one of the best midfielders in the draft pool so could be too hard to say no to, while Dylan Stephens will also be discussed if not taken by the Crows.





PICK 11: MELBOURNE – KYSAIAH PICKETT

Clubs: Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia

Position: Small Forward

Size: 171cm, 71kg

Bio: The lively forward has earned an invite to the draft, indicating a club in the first round is seriously considering drafting the nephew of Port Adelaide premiership player Byron Pickett. He is a true small forward who creates spark around the ball and knows the craft inside 50. His speed and agility is outstanding, with Pickett screaming X-Factor. He averaged two goals a game in the SANFL Reserves, with a standout performance coming earlier in the season where he took a huge mark and booted six goals.

In the mix: As outlined by foxfooty.com.au earlier this month, the Demons have long been fans of the South Australian and were keen to slide back from Pick 8. Some rival clubs suggest Pick 11 is a reach for the small forward, with Cody Weightman and Miles Bergman also expected to come into the clubs thoughts.





PICK 12: FREMANTLE – LIAM HENRY

Clubs: Claremont/Western Australia

Position: Outside Midfielder/Small Forward

Size: 180cm, 68kg

Bio: All 18 AFL clubs would love to get their hands on Henry, but Fremantle will have first dibs on their next generation academy member. The lively half forward starred on the big stage in the final game of the Under 18 Championships, collecting 25 disposals and five tackles in WA’s win over Vic Country. He creates spark around the ball and is one of the harder match-ups for opposition players. Henry has immense talent and X-Factor, making him a player to watch in the future. Like a number of other draft prospects, his season was halted prematurely after suffering nasty knee injury at school football in WA.

In the mix: The Dockers will get two selections in before a bid comes on Henry, likely from Hawthorn or Port Adelaide.





PICK 13: HAWTHORN – CODY WEIGHTMAN

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country

Position: Small Forward

Size: 178cm, 75kg

Bio: Weightman is one of the better small forward prospects in the draft pool, given his smarts and class around goal. He reads the ball well in the air and gets to the right positions to crumb the ball, or leap for a mark when required. He booted nine goals in four outings for Vic Country, pushing his case as a first potential first round pick. Weightman can push up the ground, but his work inside 50 means it will be his position for the future.

In mix: Like Adelaide’s selection, Hawthorn will shape the second-half of the first-round. They have been linked with Brodie Kemp after a recent interview, while Dylan Stephens’ outside class would fit a need. Will Day and Miles Bergman are likely to be others in the mix.

Could Brodie Kemp slide on draft night? Source: Getty Images

PICK 14: PORT ADELAIDE – DYLAN STEPHENS

Clubs: Norwood/South Australia

Position: Outside Midfielder

Size: 183cm, 74kg

Bio: Stephens should be the first South Australian selected in the 2019 draft if you quiz rival recruiters, following a strong season across all levels. The left footer uses his pinpoint kicking to spot targets inside 50, likened to West Coast’s Andrew Gaff and GWS midfielder Josh Kelly. Stephens averaged 23.5 disposals during the Under 18 Championships and was named in the All-Australian team. He might only be lightly framed, but he held his spot in Norwood’s SANFL League team, winning the ball on the outside.

In the mix: Depending on how Hawthorn’s selection goes, the Power could well end up with the best South Australian on their books by the end of the draft. But a number of other scenarios run will see Stephens off the board. It means Will Day’s ability in the defensive half might be their next best fit, while Miles Bergman’s ability in the front half could appeal. Brodie Kemp might be seen as being the best available, but the Power are already well stocked with inside midfielders.





PICK 15: WESTERN BULLDOGS – MILES BERGMAN

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Medium Forward

Size: 189cm, 83kg

Bio: Bergman has remarkably had to deal with shin splints throughout the majority of 2019, at times hardly training ahead of matches. He has been one of the biggest risers in the second-half of the year, following a solid Under 18 Championships. He can play right across the ground, but looks his best at the attacking end. It was his four goal and 18 disposal performance against Geelong towards the latter part of the year that really caught the eye, while his impact with the ball in hand is always noticed by club recruiters. Bergman can break the lines and has a future role at AFL level.

In the mix: The Bulldogs met with Cody Weightman over the last 72 hours, while Trent Bianco is another name which continues to be linked for the Dogs. However, rival clubs think the Weightman meeting is somewhat of a smokescreen, given how much effort has gone into Bergman is recent months. Pickett is the red-hot favourite to be taken here if the Demons don’t select him.





PICK 16: GEELONG – BRODIE KEMP

Clubs: Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country

Position: Utility

Size: 192cm, 89kg

Bio: A ruptured ACL ended Kemp’s season in July, just as the 18-year-old was looking to push his case to be a top-five selection. Kemp’s Under 18 Championships were exceptional, finding a role up forward as he booted the matchwinning goal against South Australia. He has the capabilities to play down back and through the midfield, averaging 20 disposals and 6.5 marks during the carnival. Kemp wants to be a midfielder in the future and given his 192cm heights, clubs will certainly be watching him closely as they consider selecting the Vic Country prospect.

In the mix: Kemp may be too good to refuse at this selection, but could the Cats take a punt he makes it to their next selection? Will Day has been likened to Andrew Mackie by some recruiting personnel, while talls Josh Worrell and Sam De Koning will be in their thoughts.

Josh Worrell is a true utility. Photo: Valeriu Campan. Source: News Corp Australia





PICK 17: GOLD COAST – WILL DAY

Clubs: West Adelaide/South Australia

Position: General Defender

Size: 189cm, 76kg

Bio: Day might not make the biggest impact in 2020 compared to some of the other draft prospects, but he certainly has the upside and smarts that make him appeal to clubs in the first round. Day is a player you want to have the ball in his hands, with the strong right foot kick composed under pressure. He averaged 18.8 disposals in the Under 18 Championships, with the cousin of Gold Coast’s Sam, likely to find a home inside the first round.

In the mix: The Suns could well trade up to secure Fischer McAsey – a player they like – if the Crows take Stephens with their first selection, Day, Trent Rivers and Trent Bianco are the three names which continue to be linked to the club with their third pick.





PICK 18: PORT ADELAIDE – JOSH WORRELL

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Utility

Size: 195cm, 83kg

Bio: Plenty of AFL clubs will see different futures for Worrell, given his versatility to play anywhere on the field. He has been used as a key position player at either end, while also push up onto the flanks and on the wing. Worrell ended as Vic Metro’s leading goalkicker, booting four goals against Western Australia. He has a strong change of direction and speed, making him a tough match-up for opponents. Worrell makes good decisions with ball in hand, but had his season ended early after shoulder surgery.

In the mix: The Power seem certain to take a tall defender with one of their selections in the later stages of the first-round. It appears to be a toss up between Worrell and Vic Country tall Sam De Koning.





PICK 19: GEELONG – SAM DE KONING

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country

Position: Key Position Defender

Size: 201cm, 86kg

Bio: De Koning is the younger brother of Carlton’s Tom, with the 201cm tall named as the full back in the All-Australian team following a strong carnival for Vic Country. His reading of the flight of the ball in the defensive half is a strong point, with his marking a clear strength. He doesn’t have a huge leap, but when he adds some muscle to his frame it will allow him to play on the opposition’s stronger forwards. An ankle injury kept him out late in the season, but he has shown his versatility at NAB League level for Dandenong Stingrays up forward and in the ruck.

In the mix: Geelong seem likely to take the tall Port don’t with the selection ahead of them, while they have also been linked with Mitch Georgiades and Harrison Jones. However, the forwards may be in their sights with their next selection. Cooper Stephens could be a local choice here.





PICK 20: PORT ADELAIDE – TRENT BIANCO

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Position: Small Defender/Outside Midfielder

Size: 178cm, 73kg

Bio: Bianco spent all his time for Vic Metro playing behind the ball and racked up 74 disposals in four outings in the carnival. He showed off his ability to use the ball off either foot, rebounding the ball effectively. Bianco has some tricks and has shown his capabilities through the midfield at NAB League level and also was trusted with some responsibilities in the back half of the Australia U18 game against Casey. While he doesn’t possess express speed, his class for the Chargers was on show right throughout 2019. The 18-year-old is a good decision maker with ball in hand, transitioning it well down the ground. Bianco also captained the Chargers to the NAB League title.

In the mix: Bianco might be too good to refuse for the Power if he gets to Pick 20, while Pickett would be the pressure forward the club could use if he slipped through the Demons and Dogs. They could also look to take another tall if the Cats go small.

Trent Bianco captained Oakleigh to the NAB League premiership in 2019. Source: Getty Images

PICK 21: HAWTHORN – FINN MAGINNESS

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Inside Midfielder

Size: 189cm, 82kg

Bio: The Hawthorn father-son prospect – his dad being dual premiership Hawk Scott – has pushed into first round contention after a superb finish to 2019. Maginness had a number of standout matches following the Under 18 Championships where he averaged 18.3 disposals and 7.5 tackles, including a big 26 disposal performance against Geelong being one of the highlights. As the Dragons went deeper into September, Maginness showed his class and strong ball winning capabilities.

In the mix: Hawthorn will match a bid on Maginness, but don’t rule the club out on being creative and trying to move their 2020 first round selection into this year’s draft pool. Maginness should get a bid in the latter stages of the first-round or early on in the second-round.

PICK 22: RICHMOND – COOPER STEPHENS

Clubs: Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

Position: Inside Midfielder

Size: 188cm, 83kg

Bio: All the time we see players who suffer season ending injuries in their draft year, bounce back to show the doubters wrong upon reaching AFL. And Cooper Stephens might just be that. A broken leg ended his season after just three NAB League appearances for the Geelong Falcons, meaning he wouldn’t take part in the Under 18 Championships. But the midfielder showed his wares when he did play, averaging 26 disposals and 4.0 clearances, as well as running at more than 60 per cent contested possession percentage to start the year. He testing at the draft combine was very impressive, showing off his strong endurance base.

In the mix: Stephens has long been linked to the Tigers, while Hugo Ralphsmith and Jay Rantall are others who have been floated. Without a pressing need, Richmond seem likely to take the best available. Richmond is among those clubs attempting to flick their 2020 first round selection into the top 25 of this years draft.

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