(matched North Melbourne’s bid)
What Ashcroft stated: “Simply relieved, it’s a surreal second,” stated Ashcroft on Fox. “I’m wanting ahead to moving into it. There’s a variety of work to be accomplished, all of it resets now. It’s time to get the respect from everybody [at the Brisbane Lions].”
3. Harry Sheezel, North Melbourne
What Sheezel stated: “I’m so grateful. The membership is in actually good arms. They’ve actually good workers and a younger and thrilling checklist.”
4. George Wardlaw, North Melbourne
What Wardlaw stated: “I’m feeling good,” the Oakleigh Chargers product advised Fox Footy. Of his fixed hamstring accidents this season, he stated “I used to be scared at some factors”. Wardlaw stated he was grateful for his household and his teammates who supported him all year long.
5. Elijah Tsatas, Essendon
What Tsatas stated: “I’m tremendous excited for what I can carry and I feel everybody at Essendon is worked up.” Of the foot fracture he suffered in Might, the 18-year-old advised Fox: “It was a whirlwind”. “Doing my rehab to the complete extent gave me some confidence.”
6. Bailey Humphrey, Gold Coast
What Humphrey stated: “I can’t wait to study off the leaders on the Gold Coast Suns.” He advised Fox Footy he was wanting ahead to coaching with the midfield group. “I’ll try to earn respect from them,” he stated.
7. Cameron Mackenzie, Hawthorn
What Mackenzie stated: “It’s an incredible feeling heading to the Hawks,” stated the excited teen, who grew up a Hawthorn supporter. Mackenzie received a premiership with Victoria Metro and Sandringham Dragons, telling Fox Footy: “I’m grateful to have performed in these large video games”. “Its been a really pleasant yr,” he stated.
8. Jhye Clark, Geelong
What Clark stated: He has already hung out with the Geelong senior aspect. “That was an unreal expertise, I obtained to see how skilled they’re contained in the 4 partitions,” he advised Fox Footy. Clark was the captain of Victoria Metro. “I used to be very privileged and fortunate sufficient to do this.”
9. Reuben Ginbey, West Coast
What Ginbey stated: He advised Fox Footy it was “superior” he was capable of keep in his residence state. “However I used to be glad to go wherever.” Ginbey stated he must persuade his Fremantle-supporting household to change allegiance to West Coast.
10. Mattaes Phillipou, St Kilda
What Phillipou stated: Phillipou advised Fox Footy he couldn’t wait to be coached by Ross Lyon at St Kilda. “I’m going to study lots.”
Phillipou is following within the footsteps of his father Sam, who performed within the SANFL and AFL.
“Dad was fairly emotional yesterday. It means lots for the household.”
11. Oliver Hollands, Carlton
What Hollands stated: He advised Fox Footy he had modelled a variety of his recreation on Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh. “Walshy is somebody who I’ve watched intently.” He stated he would “try to stick by him” in pre-season coaching.
12. Jaspa Fletcher, Brisbane Lions
(matched Western Bulldogs’ bid)
What Fletcher stated: “I’m shaking and struggling to carry the microphone to be sincere,” he advised Fox Footy. Fletcher stated he and his household have been “completely stoked” about him being drafted. “Mum shed a couple of tears. Dad was exhausting on me and that’s made me a greater participant.”
