The Ultimate AFL Draftees Turbo Team
The 2017 AFL Draft is arguably the most even crop ever. So much so, that there are still three players in serious contention to end up at Essendon as the number 1 pick.
We take a hypothetical look at what a Draftstars Turbo team would look like if the only players you could choose from were draftees, selected from the following criteria:
- 3 Midfielders
- 1 Key Forward
- 1 Key Defender
- 1 Ruckman
View the team below and get to know why these players make the cut.
1. ANDY MCGRATH (MIDFIELDER)
Position: Midfielder/Defender
Height: 179cm
Weight: 75kg
DOB: 2/6/1998
McGrath’s elite pace is a key factor as to why he’s been widely tipped to be this year’s number one pick. Despite his lack of height, McGrath is a solidly built and gutsy midfielder. With GWS said to have traded up to pick two to enhance their chances of claiming him, his playing style is a mix of Jason Johannisen and Heath Shaw. End up at GWS and he could play a key role in their premiership ambitions next year.
2. HUGH MCCLUGGAGE (MIDFIELDER)
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Height: 185cm
Weight: 75kg
DOB: 3/3/1998
McCluggage has footy smarts, elite skills and the rare ability to impact the scoreboard from the midfield. Despite a limited pre-season this year, he was able to dominate at all levels. Playing only 12 games for North Ballarat in the TAC Cup, he still managed 25 goals and claimed the Morrish Medal for the league’s best and fairest. McCluggage still has some size to add to his frame, but his silky skill set will make it very hard for him to be overlooked for senior footy early in season 2017.
3. WILL SETTERFIELD (MIDFIELDER)
Position: Midfielder
Height: 190cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 5/2/1998
The GWS Academy prospect has attracted interest from several clubs at the top of the draft board, but expect the Giants to match any bid. Setterfield is a tall, mobile midfielder with clean skills, which have seen him touted as a top three pick in an open draft pool. Lachie Whitfield’s ban will only enhance his chances of slotting in to the GWS midfield early next season if that’s where he ends up.
4. TODD MARSHALL (FORWARD)
Position: Key Forward
Height: 198cm
Weight: 87kg
DOB: 8/10/1998
Marshall is considered by many as the best key forward prospect in this year’s draft. Modelling his game on powerful tall forwards such as Tom Lynch, Marshall could be a dominant force in any club’s forward line for a long time to come.
5. GRIFFIN LOGUE (DEFENDER)
Position: Key Defender
Height: 194cm
Weight: 92kg
DOB: 13/4/1998
The standout key defender in this year’s draft crop, Logue dominated testing at the draft combine. With an outstanding intercept mark, all-round athleticism and ready-built body, he could be a revelation in season 2017.
6. TIM ENGLISH (RUCK)
Position: Ruckman
Height: 204cm
Weight: 86kg
DOB: 10/8/1997
English is a genuine ruckman but is also able to collect disposals and use the ball efficiently all around the ground. With a bit more body size, the 204cm West Australian will have the ability to mix it with the elite ruckmen of the competition in the future.
Draftstars will offer contests for every AFL game in season 2017. For more information, head to www.draftstars.com.au
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