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.
This year's draft has thrown up more curve balls than most.
See our 2012 AFL Draft Tracker
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 tonight's national draft on the Gold Coast.
THE OFFICIAL 2012 HERALD SUN PHANTOM DRAFT:
1. GWS
LACHIE WHITFIELD
HEIGHT: 184cm
CLUB: Dandenong Stingrays
The No. 1 pick by a mile will add a slick dimension to GWS's young midfield grunt. Already been likened to Trent Cotchin.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Whitfield in action
Lachie Whitfield,AFL draft, Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
2. GWS
JONO O'ROURKE
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Calder Cannons
Polished midfielder will give the Giants engine room a coat of gloss. Accelerates away from stoppages and hits targets
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3. GWS
LACHIE PLOWMAN
HEIGHT: 191cm
CLUB: Calder Cannons
The bolter of 2012. Key defender plugs a hole and can create damaging attacks from half-back.
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4. Melbourne
JIMMY TOUMPAS
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Woodville-West Torrens (SA)
Hard-working wingman will be reliable funnel forward for the Dees. Kicks goals and oozes leadership. Surprise he dropped out of the top three.
5. Western Bulldogs
JACKSON MACRAE
HEIGHT: 188cm
CLUB: Oakleigh Chargers
An evasive outside runner with excellent vision and goal nous. Gives the Dogs the pizzazz they lack.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Macrae in action
Jackson Macrae,AFL draft, Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
6. Western Bulldogs
TROY MENZEL
HEIGHT: 187cm
CLUB: Central Districts (SA)
Could be the riskiest pick in the draft. Medium forward weaves around his opponents and kicks goals in a hurry, but knee problems a worry.
7. Port Adelaide
OLLIE WINES
HEIGHT: 185cm
CLUB: Bendigo Pioneers
Power desperately need a midfield beast and Wines here a steal. Aggressive clearance king with strong leadership.
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8. Brisbane Lions
KRISTIAN JAKSCH
Height: 194cm
Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Lions desperate for a key forward and this one plays just as well down back. Strong overhead mark and a beautiful long kick.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Jaksch in action
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9. Richmond
NICK VLASTUIN
HEIGHT: 187cm
CLUB: Northern Knights
Tigers looking for inside grunt and Vlastuin thrives in the clinches. Adds to Hardwick's hard-bodied wall at half-back. Chris Newman replacement.
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
With his supreme mobility and height, Daniher's marking power inside-50m is unrivalled in this year's talent pool. Accurate kick and first-class attitude completes the package.
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11. Carlton
SAM MAYES
HEIGHT: 187cm
CLUB: North Adelaide (SA)
Blues big winners if they land Mayes. Versatile half-forward has lethal foot skills and marks strongly overhead.
12. Greater Western Sydney
AIDAN CORR
HEIGHT: 195cm
CLUB: Northern Knights
The Suns like Corr so the Giants have to pounce here. Key defender can shut down his man and use his top-end athleticism to get busy on the rebound.
See our 2012 AFL Draft Tracker
13. Gold Coast
TAYLOR GARNER
HEIGHT: 186cm
CLUB: Dandenong Stingrays
Suns showing late interest in Garner, an agile workhorse who creates at half-forward and wins his own ball. Courageously carried a dislocated shoulder this year.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Garner
14. GWS
JAKE STRINGER
Height: 191cm
Club: Bendigo Pioneers
Could be a huge bargain if the powerhouse utility's leg heals. Big-time contested ball-winner kicks goals from the midfield or forward line.
Stringer looks towards goals during goalkicking testing at the AFL Draft Combine. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
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 in action
16. Geelong
JOSH SIMPSON
HEIGHT: 184cm
CLUB: East Fremantle
The Cats have a knack of picking the talented slider and this year looks no different. Quick wingman has elite disposal and is dangerous forward. Considered top-five for a long time.
17. Fremantle
TIM O'BRIEN
HEIGHT: 193cm
CLUB: Glenelg
Quick tall forward with Adam Goodes-like athleticism. Raw and athletic but Dockers need someone to replace Pavlich.
18. Collingwood
BEN KENNEDY
HEIGHT: 174cm
CLUB: Glenelg
Small forward has developed the tank to push into the midfield. Hits contests with speed and excels kicking inside-50m. Tenacious tackling enhances appeal.
Seven SA state Footballers who have been selected in the Australian Team - Ben Kennedy Picture: Simon Cross Source: Herald Sun
19. Collingwood
BRODIE GRUNDY
HEIGHT: 202cm
CLUB: Sturt (SA)
Massive steal with combative ruckman Grundy the slider of 2012. Pencilled in as top-three early. Dangerous forward and helps Pies slender big-man stocks.
20. Collingwood
JESSE LONERGAN
HEIGHT: 183cm
CLUB: Launceston (Tas)
Powerful inside midfielder has strong defensive side, which Pies love. Tested brilliantly at draft combine.
21. Western Bulldogs
TIM MEMBREY
HEIGHT: 189cm
CLUB: Gippsland Power
Aggressive forward in the Jack Darling mould will make an immediate impact. Strong mark on the lead and golden boot will shake-up Dogs forward setup.
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
22. Sydney Swans
MASON WOOD
HEIGHT: 192cm
CLUB: Geelong Falcons
Mobile key forward whose agility is his biggest weapon. Plays with flair and has a huge tank. Swans need to bolster key stocks up forward.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Wood in action
23. Brisbane Lions
NICK GRAHAM
HEIGHT: 182cm
CLUB: Gippsland Power
After taking a tall early, Lions will target an inside midfielder here and Graham is a ball-winning machine. Has high work-rate and can push forward. Won the TAC Cup's Morrish Medal.
24. St Kilda
TOM CLUREY
HEIGHT: 193cm
CLUB: Murray Bushrangers
Clurey here a bargain and adds immediate relief to Saints light defensive stocks. Endurance king who 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
25. St Kilda
DAYLE GARLETT
HEIGHT: 180cm
CLUB: Swan Districts (WA)
Off-field issues have scared most away but on raw talent the smooth-moving midfielder could pay off big time if Saints gamble here.
26. Melbourne
JACK VINEY
HEIGHT: 178cm
CLUB: Casey Scorpions
Onball gem will be a leader for Melbourne from the get-go. Strong and courageous over the footy. Could be captain down the track.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Viney in action
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
27. GWS
TIM BROOMHEAD
HEIGHT: 182cm
CLUB: Port Adelaide Magpies
Adds depth to Giants band of midfielders, while his pinpoint skills will help bring blue-chip stars into games.
28. Hawthorn
NATHAN WRIGHT
HEIGHT: 185cm
CLUB: Dandenong Stingrays
Powerful defender with a ton of speed, which Hawks love. All-rounder but needs to address his short kicking efficiency.
29. Port Adelaide
TANNER SMITH
HEIGHT: 194cm
CLUB: North Ballarat Rebels
Port needs a full-back to cover Chaplin and Smith boasts great closing speed and an effective spoiling technique.
Exclusive "Pick Me" video of Smith in action
30. Port Adelaide
SAM COLQUHOUN
HEIGHT: 179cm
CLUB: Central Districts
Half-back sets up play with his pinpoint kicking on the rebound. Thinks his way through tight situations and is a prolific ball-winner.
*Adelaide withdrew pick 20 yesterday, prompting the AFL to revise the draft order
Seven SA state Footballers who have been selected in the Australian Team - Ben Kennedy Picture: Simon Cross Source: Herald Sun
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