Club-by-club guide to the draft: part two

Here is everything you need to know for the AFL Draft with your club-by-club guide to your team's draft needs, hopes and dreams. Part two.

HAWTHORN

In: James Frawley, Jonathan O'Rourke

Out: Brad Sewell, Mitch Hallahan, Kyle Cheney, Luke Lowden, Dayle Garlett, Ben Ross, Jordan Kelly, Derick Wanganeen, Sam Grimley

Rookie upgrades: Zac Webster, Dallas Willsmore

Draft picks: 31, 49, 50

TALL FORWARDS: Jarryd Roughead, Jack Gunston, Tim O'Brien, Shem Tatupu (international rookie).

TALL DEFENDERS: Josh Gibson, Brian Lake, James Frawley, Ben Stratton, Matt Spangher, Ryan Schoenmakers, Angus Litherland, Kaiden Brand, Kurt Heatherley

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Cyril Rioli, Luke Breust, Paul Puopolo, James Sicily, Dallas Willsmore, Zac Webster

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Grant Birchall, Matthew Suckling, Taylor Duryea

MIDFIELDERS: Luke Hodge, Jordan Lewis, Sam Mitchell, Liam Shiels, Shaun Burgoyne, Isaac Smith, Bradley Hill, Will Langford, Jed Anderson, Brendan Whitecross, Jonathan Simpkin, Alex Woodward, Billy Hartung, Jono O'Rourke

RUCKS: David Hale, Ben McEvoy, Jon Ceglar

For all their targeting of good-to-go opposition players, Hawthorn have been able to keep an eye on their future in the past couple of drafts despite trading down the order. Jono O'Rourke was a No.2 draft pick just two years ago and while he still has plenty to prove, has gone to the perfect club to do it. The club would be encouraged by what the likes of Litherland, Hartung, O'Brien and Woodward showed, among others, and has Sicily waiting in the wings, with Anderson to come back. The Hawks' decision to trade for O'Rourke means they don't come in until pick 31, but they'll have the chance to keep adding to their midfield depth at that pick. Alex Neal-Bullen, Touk Miller, Dean Gore or Damien Cavka would add to their developing midfield options while Connor Menadue and Bailey Dale both have plenty of upside and will benefit from being at a club that can show patience in them. Dillon Viojo-Rainbow is another who could add some depth to their list of half-back deliverers. The Hawks are well placed at 31 to simply see which good players get through, and it wouldn't surprise to see them opt for another forward, Tom Lamb, if he gets that far.

MELBOURNE

In: Heritier Lumumba, Sam Frost, Jeff Garlett, Billy Stretch (father/son), Ben Newton

Out: James Frawley, Mitch Clark, Daniel Nicholson, Mitch Clisby, Alex Georgiou, Shannon Byrnes, Sam Blease, James Strauss, Luke Tapscott, Dom Barry, Michael Evans

Rookie upgrades: Neville Jetta

Draft picks: 2, 3, 40, 42 (Stretch), 53 , 83 (Jetta)

TALL FORWARDS: Chris Dawes, Jesse Hogan, Jack Watts, Cameron Pedersen, Jack Fitzpatrick, Max King (rookie)

TALL DEFENDERS: Colin Garland, Tom McDonald, Lynden Dunn, Sam Frost

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Jeremy Howe, Jeff Garlett, Rohan Bail, Jay Kennedy-Harris, Dean Kent

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Heritier Lumumba, Dean Terlich, Jack Grimes, Neville Jetta, Jayden Hunt

MIDFIELDERS: Nathan Jones, Jack Trengove, Dom Tyson, Bernie Vince, Jack Viney, Christian Salem, Jordie McKenzie, Jimmy Toumpas, Daniel Cross, Viv Michie, Ben Newton, Aidan Riley, Billy Stretch, James Harmes (rookie)

RUCKS: Mark Jamar, Max Gawn, Jake Spencer

The Demons just need to keep getting good players in, no matter where they play. Angus Brayshaw has been on their minds for a while, and is exactly what they need right now: desperately competitive. So is Jake Lever, who the club has been trying to make a case for at pick three, and could well pick, though the availability of Paddy McCartin or Christian Petracca may scuttle those plans: it's tough to pass up aggressive, marking forwards and adding Petracca and Brayshaw to a young midfield featuring Viney, Tyson, Salem and Toumpas and the incoming Billy Stretch would leave things looking in reasonable shape. It's harder to know who will be there at 40, but having added Sam Frost through the trade period the club doesn't really need to reach for another backline option unless there's someone there they like. Oscar McDonald (brother of Tom) would seem a good fit, but he's likely to be gone, with Daniel Nielsen also worth a look and Dan Howe another who'd be a valuable pick (playing back and up towards the middle) if he gets that far. Will they look at Tyler Roos, the midfielder son of you-know-who? It seems a chance, perhaps even at rookie draft time.

NORTH MELBOURNE

In: Jarrad Waite, Shaun Higgins

Out: Liam Anthony, Tom Curran, Cameron Delaney, Taylor Hine, Robin Nahas, Mitch Wilkins, Levi Greenwood, Tim McGenniss, Max Warren

Rookie upgrades: Joel Tippett, Kayne Turner

Draft picks: 16, 25, 36

TALL FORWARDS: Drew Petrie, Robbie Tarrant, Jarrad Waite, Ben Brown, Aaron Black, Mason Wood.

TALL DEFENDERS: Scott Thompson, Lachlan Hansen, Nathan Grima, Joel Tippett.

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Lindsay Thomas, Kayne Turner, Shaun Higgins, Leigh Adams, Kieran Harper, Taylor Garner.

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Luke McDonald, Sam Wright, Jamie Macmillan, Michael Firrito, Aaron Mullett, Scott McMahon

MIDFIELDERS: Andrew Swallow, Jack Ziebell, Daniel Wells, Nick Dal Santo, Brent Harvey, Ben Cunnington, Ryan Bastinac, Shaun Atley, Sam Gibson, Brad McKenzie, Ben Jacobs, Trent Dumont

RUCKS: Todd Goldstein, Majak Daw, Daniel Currie, Eric Wallace (category b rookie)

North's list is in good shape to improve again next year, and would have been without Waite and Higgins coming in. Losing Greenwood was not ideal given how important he had become by the end of the season, but in saying that, if the club was well-stocked in one area it was inside midfielders and they got pick 25 for a player who'd just come off two ordinary seasons. They're well placed now to use that selection (as well as their first pick) on a bit of dash and creativity. Nakia Cockatoo is well worth considering at pick 16 if he gets there; that's about the point in the draft where any 'risk' relating to his foot injury or lack of exposed form starts to be overcome by how talented a player he is and the Roos know exactly how well he would fit in given he trained with them for a week when he was up and running last January. Corey Ellis doesn't have that same pace, but would be a steady addition to the midfield – he has a bit of a North Melbourne look about him – and so would Lachie Weller, with Caleb Marchbank a defender worth contemplating if he gets that far down the order. Daniel McKenzie and Dillon Viojo-Rainbow play with some anticipation, bravery and skill, and either would be worth a look at 25 as would Tom Lamb who, despite their longish lists of marking forwards, plays in a very different way.

PORT ADELAIDE

In: Patrick Ryder.

Out: Dom Cassisi,  Brent Renouf, Campbell Heath, Cam Hitchcock, Ben Newton, Tom Logan, Lewis Stevenson.

Rookie upgrades: Kane Mitchell.

Draft picks: 57, 75, 93, 111, 129 (Mitchell).

TALL FORWARDS: Jay Schulz, Justin Westhoff, John Butcher, Paul Stewart, Mason Shaw, Mitch Harvey.

TALL DEFENDERS: Alipate Carlile, Jackson Trengove, Jack Hombsch, Tom Clurey.

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Robbie Gray, Chad Wingard, Angus Monfries, Aaron Young, Jake Neade, Sam Gray (rookie), Johann Wagner (category b rookie).

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Matthew Broadbent, Tom Jonas, Jasper Pittard, Cameron O'Shea, Jarman Impey, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Sam Russell (rookie), Daniel Flynn (category b rookie).

MIDFIELDERS: Travis Boak, Brad Ebert, Hamish Hartlett, Ollie Wines, Kane Cornes, Andrew Moore, Jared Polec, Matt White, Kane Mitchell, Sam Colquhoun, Brendon Ah Chee, Karl Amon.

RUCKS: Matthew Lobbe, Patrick Ryder, Jarrad Redden.

Port Adelaide addressed their most glaring need during the trade period, and were able to kill two birds with one stone: Paddy Ryder will not only help ease Matthew Lobbe's load in the ruck but should be good for a goal a game with this midfield kicking the ball his way. Turning 27 in March, he is far more than a short-term fix. The trade pushed the Power a fair way down the order, but that the club will take at least three picks indicates some confidence in what they might be able to land. The club looked vulnerable when both Carlile and Trengove were missing this year so it will be interesting to see whether they look for some ready-to-go reinforcement, consider a youngster like Keenan Ramsay orDaniel Nielsen, or back in the progress of Clurey and the ability of Jonas and Hombsch to play all. Similarly, depending on internal expectations of Butcher, Shaw and Harvey, they could look to add another developing tall on, or even consider another back up ruckman given Redden's injury issues. It's just that there are rarely many quality tall forwards around late in drafts and you can't pick one for the sake of it, and if you don't rate who's available, when you come in at 57. Damien Cavka is a hard runner who may appeal as a midfield shutdown player, with Toby McLean, Jaden McGrath and Nathan Drummond others worth consideration with later picks. Really, the Power in a good position to see who gets through and take the best of them no matter where they play.

RICHMOND

In: Taylor Hunt

Out: Aaron Edwards, Brett O'Hanlon, Brad Helbig, Orren Stephenson, Ben Darrou, Cadeyn Williams, Todd Banfield, Daniel Jackson, Jake King, Matthew Arnot

Rookie upgrades: Anthony Miles

Draft picks: 12, 33, 52, 70, 88 (Miles).

TALL FORWARDS: Jack Riewoldt, Tyrone Vickery, Ben Griffiths, Liam McBean, Todd Elton

TALL DEFENDERS: Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes, Troy Chaplin, David Astbury

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Ben Lennon, Chris Knights, Sam Lloyd, Nathan Gordon, Matt McDonough

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Chris Newman, Steven Morris, Jake Batchelor, Bachar Houli, Ricky Petterd, Kamdyn McIntosh, Matt Dea

MIDFIELDERS: Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin, Nick Vlastuin, Brandon Ellis, Reece Conca, Shaun Grigg, Shane Edwards, Nathan Foley, Anthony Miles (rookie), Taylor Hunt, Matt Thomas (rookie)

RUCKS: Ivan Maric, Shaun Hampson, Ivan Soldo (category b rookie)

The Tigers looked here, there and everywhere for midfielders during the trade period, eventually adding Taylor Hunt on as a free agent. The potential availability of Peter Wright seems the only thing that could sway them for going that way with pick 12; the Tigers have not used their first pick on a tall since choosing Ty Vickery at No.8 in 2008, but while Liam McBean has shown promise in the VFL they don't really have a genuine next option on the go when it comes to untried, developing players, and Wright would appeal for that reason as well as his ability to jump into the ruck in time. They could also do with getting another tall developing back in. That said, there will be a number of top-notch onballers available at their pick, and someone like Tom Lamb could get through to round two. Any of Liam Duggan, Paul Ahern, Corey Ellis and Lachie Weller would be good picks for different reasons, given Duggan's smarts, Ahern's creativity and run, Ellis' cool head and kick, and Weller's class. Nakia Cockatoo would give them a burst of pace they could do with but may be too big a call at 12 given his injury history, lack of exposed form and the other players likely to be available at that pick. Should the Tigers opt for Wright, they should still find themselves with a selection of good options at 33. Lamb would be a value pick at this point, Nathan Drummond is tough and Toby McLean plays with some inventiveness across half-forward.

ST KILDA

In: Tim Membrey

Out: Trent Dennis-Lane, Sam Dunell, James Gwilt, Clinton Jones, Lenny Hayes, Beau Maister, Rhys Stanley, Adam Schneider, Terry Milera

Rookie upgrades: Mav Weller, Eli Templeton, Cameron Shenton, Darren Minchington

Draft picks: 1, 21, 22, 41, 78 (Weller), 96 (Templeton), 114 (Shenton) 132 (Minchington)

TALL FORWARDS: Nick Riewoldt, Tom Lee, Spencer White, Josh Bruce

TALL DEFENDERS: Sam Fisher, Sam Gilbert, Tom Simpkin, Luke Delaney

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Jack Billings, Arryn Siposs, Tim Membrey, Daniel Markworth, Darren Minchington

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Dylan Roberton, Sean Dempster, Jarryn Geary, Jimmy Webster, Brodie Murdoch, Nathan Wright, Shane Savage, Cameron Shenton

MIDFIELDERS: Leigh Montagna, Jack Steven, David Armitage, Jack Newnes, Luke Dunstan, Blake Acres, Mav Weller, Josh Saunders, Seb Ross, Farren Ray, Tom Curren

RUCKS: Tom Hickey, Billy Longer, Lewis Pierce, Jason Holmes (category b rookie).

The reconstruction of St Kilda's list is well under way, and the Saints have the start of something good. They still need a bit of everything, and are very well placed in this draft. Their pick at No.1 will be fascinating, with Christian Petracca and Paddy McCartin equally good options, and Angus Brayshaw not far behind. Petracca is a multiple position player, and ready to get stuck in. McCartin is a key forward, the club is very light on in that area and as we saw during the trade period, if you don't use a high pick on a key forward or get them as a father-son, you have to pay a lot for one. Should the Saints go with Petracca, they could look at a forward such as Tom Lamb at pick 21 or 22. Alternatively, picking McCartin at No.1 might see the club lean towards midfielders next, with number of good ones a chance to get through. Lachie Weller, Corey Ellis, Alex Neal-Bullen, Connor Menadue and Connor Blakely would be good options and it will be interesting to see whether the Saints bring Ahmed Saad back in as a rookie or look to a small forward such as Jack Lonie or Jaden McGrath, with that area also in need of some coverage.

SYDNEY

In: Isaac Heeney (Swans Academy), Jack Hiscox (Swans Academy), Abe Davis (Swans Academy)

Out: Ryan O'Keefe, Tommy Walsh, Matthew Dick, Jordan Lockyer, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Patrick Mitchell, Shane Biggs, Tim Membrey

Rookie upgrades: Jake Lloyd, Xavier Richards, Daniel Robinson

Draft picks: 18 (Heeney), 37, 38 (Hiscox), 58 (Lloyd), 76 (Davis), 94 (Richards), 112 (Robinson)

Tall forwards: Lance Franklin, Kurt Tippett, Sam Reid, Abe Davis

Tall defenders: Ted Richards, Heath Grundy, Jeremy Laidler,  Alex Johnson, Aliir Aliir, Xavier Richards

Small/medium forwards: Ben McGlynn, Adam Goodes, Dean Towers, Brandon Jack

Small/medium defenders: Nick Smith, Dane Rampe, Rhyce Shaw, Gary Rohan,  Zak Jones, Harry Marsh.

Midfielders: Josh Kennedy, Kieren Jack, Dan Hannebery, Lewis Jetta, Jarrad McVeigh, Craig Bird, Luke Parker, Tom Mitchell, Harry Cunningham, Jake Lloyd, Daniel Robinson, George Hewett, Isaac Heeney, Jack Hiscox, Lloyd Perris (rookie)

Rucks: Mike Pyke, Tom Derickx, Toby Nankervis, Sam Naismith (rookie)

Most of the Swans' work is done, with Heeney, Hiscox and Davis all tied up at the academy bidding meeting six weeks ago. All have a lot to offer, with Heeney arguably the most complete player in the draft pool and someone the club can expect to play some serious senior footy next year, all things going well. Hiscox is a runner, made for the modern game, and Davis' power and courage gives him the chance to be just as big a bargain as Heeney. They've already had one of the better drafts, and it hasn't even been held yet. If the Swans have one area of need it's probably the backline, where Richards and Grundy aren't getting any younger, and Aliir and Richards are unproven. Whether or not they see a player they like at pick 37 is the big question – the better talls will go in the first 15 – and the Swans don't have a habit of reaching for positional types when there are other ways of getting them (provided they talk the AFL into ending their trade ban, that is). They could also look for a half-forward type, with Lukas Webb one who could fall around that mark and the talented Tom Lamb a rough chance of making if that far. A goalsneak like Jack Lonie could also be worth a look.

WEST COAST

In: Corey Adamson (category b rookie), Paddy Brophy (category b rookie), Alec Waterman (father/son)

Out: Dean Cox, Darren Glass, Ashley Smith, Jacob Brennan, Blayne Wilson, Adam Carter

Draft picks: 11, 32, 51, 69, 87 (Waterman)

TALL FORWARDS: Josh Kennedy, Jack Darling, Fraser McInnes, Jeremy McGovern, Brant Colledge.

TALL DEFENDERS: Eric Mackenzie, Will Schofield, Mitch Brown, Tom Barrass, Rowen Powell (rookie)

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Mark LeCras, Josh Hill, Simon Tunbridge, Malcolm Karpany, Dylan Main

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Beau Waters, Shannon Hurn, Sam Butler, Jamie Bennell, Corey Adamson (category b rookie), Paddy Brophy (category b rookie)

MIDFIELDERS: Andrew Gaff, Matt Priddis, Scott Selwood, Luke Shuey, Sharrod Wellingham, Chris Masten, Patrick McGinnity, Brad Sheppard, Matt Rosa, Jamie Cripps, Elliot Yeo, Mark Hutchings, Dom Sheed, Xavier Ellis, Will Maginniss (rookie), Alec Waterman

RUCKS: Nic Naitanui, Scott Lycett, Callum Sinclair (rookie)

Pick 11 is always a pretty handy one. Someone always sneaks through, which is why the Eagles will be one of a number of clubs making sure they've done all their homework on Peter Wright. He's not necessarily a player they need, given their solid ruck and forward line stocks, but some players are simply too talented to pass on. The club's most glaring need is the midfield: they have talent in there, but could do with a bit more pace. Jarrod Pickett would be a perfect fit, but he'll probably be snapped up earlier. Nakia Cockatoo is probably next in line in terms of power off the mark, but this might be a touch high for him given his injury history and lack of exposed form. Paul Ahern's pace would be handy, Jayden Laverde may get through and there's a chance the club could look to Liam Duggan, who isn't quick but can cover ground. A left field consideration would be Tom Lamb, who would offer a point of difference to the Eagles' forward line, and be able to push up to the wings and may slip through to the 30s. Clem Smith is another the club could consider later, with Harrison Wigg, Oleg Markov, Jackson Nelson, Jaden McGrath and Francis Watson others worth a look.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: Tom Boyd, Shane Biggs, Zaine Cordy (father/son), Joel Hamling

Out: Ryan Griffen, Daniel Giansiracusa, Brett Goodes, Tom Williams, Tom Young, Christian Howard, Shaun Higgins, Liam Jones, Alex Greenwood, Mark Austin, Adam Cooney, Jason Tutt, Daniel Pearce

Rookie upgrades: Jack Redpath, Lin Jong

Draft picks: 26, 27, 39, 45, 46, 64 (Cordy), 82 (Redpath) 100 (Jong)

TALL FORWARDS: Tom Boyd, Ayce Cordy, Jack Redpath

TALL DEFENDERS: Jordan Roughead, Dale Morris, Michael Talia, Zaine Cordy, Joel Hamling, Fletcher Roberts

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS: Luke Dahlhaus, Stewart Crameri,  Jake Stringer, Tory Dickson, Jarrad Grant, Lachlan Hunter, Mitch Honeychurch

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS: Bob Murphy, Easton Wood, Jason Johannisen, Jason Tutt, Sam Darley, Shane Biggs, Matthew Fuller

MIDFIELDERS: Tom Liberatore, Jackson Macrae, Marcus Bontempelli, Matthew Boyd, Mitch Wallis, Liam Picken, Clay Smith, Koby Stevens, Lin Jong, Nathan Hrovat, Josh Prudden

RUCKS: Will Minson, Tom Campbell.

The Bulldogs did some good, albeit expensive work in the trade period. Their potential forward line mix looks a lot more imposing with Boyd involved, even given his inexperience. They did well to get Zaine Cordy as late in the draft as they did, and Joel Hamling gives them another tall defensive option, meaning they won't have to over-reach for another key back in the draft. The Dogs' picks are very well placed, and they're in a position to look at a variety of player types. Oscar McDonald and Ed Vickers-Willis are two defenders who could appeal if available at the right spot, and there will be plenty of midfield options available to them. Daniel McKenzie and Lukas Webb are versatile, skilful, quick-thinking players who could add some pizazz to their on-ball group, which looks a little insider-heavy with Ryan Griffen and even Adam Cooney gone, even if neither was likely to be around when the Dogs are contending again. Toby McLean would add a bit of cleverness and quirk, and Clem Smith is another chance to land here, as a small back or forward who could move into the middle over time.