But when fully fit and at his best, the tenacious midfielder is one of the best tacklers and run-with players in the competition. 10 in the 2007 national draft.Patrick Dangerfield was a star for Vic Country and the Geelong Falcons in his draft yearHawthorn’s Cyril Rioli is a once in a generation player. If Geelong finishes towards the top end of the ladder in 2016, that first-round selection would be somewhere between picks 14 to 18 — about Henderson’s worth.Collingwood didn’t throw a four-year deal worth $400,000 a season at Greenwood last year for nothing. 7, such is his prolific ball-winning ability — both in contested and uncontested situations. If he hadn’t have accepted the scholarship, in hindsight, he undoubtedly would’ve been worthy of a top-10 pick, as he’s clearly emerged as the best key forward of the draft class. With or without the footy, opponents fear him, as he applies tremendous defensive pressure then does things with ball in hand that few can do — or have ever been able to do.Walker accepted an NSW scholarship contract with Adelaide when he was 16-years-old, so the Crows were able to nab him with the last pick of the 2007 draft. 1. 1 ruck spot in 2013 and 2014, Lobbe was one of the top rucks in the league, averaging over 100 SuperCoach points per game in 2014. AFL draft history and statistics. A versatile defender who can play on both tall and small opponents, Thompson won the club’s best and fairest, as well as All-Australian honours, in 2013.Plucked out of the Hampden Football League by the Dogs at pick No. Ben Cousins was sacked by the West Coast after he was arrested on drug charges. No wonder Geelong fans are still pinching themselves at their recent trade steal.The Tigers took Cotchin with pick No. With an injury-free pre-season, Greenwood will be a walk-up starter in Collingwood’s midfield in 2016.Injuries — and the fact his older brother is a superstar — has heaped unwanted weight onto Selwood’s shoulders throughout his career. The hard-working Tigers captain combines classy ball use with an incredible knack for finding the contested ball to tear games apart. After finding his feet during his first year on the list, Thompson has been one of North’s first-picked players since, playing 154 games from the past seven seasons. Some would say Lobbe doesn’t deserve to be this high in the re-draft after his 2015 season. Outside or inside, the star midfielder can do it all, hence why he’s already been rewarded with three All-Australian jumpers in the past four years. AFL draft history and statistics. He can play, but he’s a pure ruckman, not a ruck-forward.Henderson gets his Geelong wish after all, slipping to pick No. Picture: Colleen Petch The 2007 Australian Football League draftconsisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. Wood’s 2015 campaign, in particular, was outstanding, ranking second in the AFL for intercept marks and intercept possessions.Ebert was taken by the Eagles a selection earlier in 2007, but slips back one pick after the Eagles overlooked him in the re-draft. THE 2007 AFL RE-DRAFT 1. When fit, though, Kreuzer impacts game, as his big tank allows him to cover ample ground and attend as many contests as possible.The Crows might’ve missed out on Dangerfield in the re-draft — and seen him go to Geelong in reality — but they replaced him with a gun midfielder in Steven, who’s an emerging star of the league.
The key dates for the trading and drafting periods: The free agency offer period, held between 6 October and 18 October. These were trade week, the national draft, which was held on 24 November 2007,the pre-season draft and the rookie draft. Full Site Menu. And the Bombers would’ve loved him in their forward line.Ward was a bargain pick at No. One of the best intercept players in the game, Taylor has won two flags and two All-Australian jumpers in his time in Geelong. A big, bullocking ruckman, McEvoy has developed into a permanent member of the Hawks’ side, rewarded with two premiership medallions.Port keeps the faith here. Additionally, the Western Bulldogs traded draft pick 22 to the West Coast Eagles for draft picks 30 and 35, with no player involved in the trade. Includes national, pre-season and rookie draft picks as well … Picture: Michael KleinLachie Henderson was traded from Carlton to Geelong. Picture: Colleen PetchEaston Wood is the best intercept mark in the AFL. The last few years are a bit too recent to judge fairly, so we’re starting in 2005 and counting down a draft a day until this year’s crop is up to be picked on Tuesday 24 November.Today, we’re revisiting the 2007 draft — a class which has produced a handful of superstars.Carlton selected Matthew Kreuzer with pick No. Adelaide scored Patrick Dangerfield with pick No. The 2007 AFL Draft consists of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season.