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2007 AFL draft
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Draft for the Australian Football League
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2007 AFL draft 24 November 2007 National Australia Bank Fox Sports AFL Matthew Kreuzer () 2006 2008
The 2007 Australian Football League draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. These were trade week, the national draft, which was held on 24 November 2007,http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&docID=AGE071124117QO1P2GSG 2007 National Draft - The Top 10 Emma Quayle 24 November 2007 The Age the pre-season draft and the rookie draft.
Player movements
Trades
2007 was the first year that clubs were allowed to trade picks without the trade involving a player.
The trade week was headlined by the desire of West Coast premiership captain Chris Judd to return to Victoria, after six years with the club having been drafted to the Eagles in 2001. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=judd&pb=all_ffx&dt=enterRange&dr=1month&sd=01%2F09%2F2007&ed=25%2F09%2F2007&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=100&rm=200&sp=adv&clsPage=1&docID=AGE070918MQ6E16M606E He went, he saw, he conquered. The Juddernaut is coming home Caroline Wilson 18 September 2007 The Age 3http://westcoasteagles.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/7155/Default.aspx?newsId=51189 Chris Judd leaves West Coast West Coast Football Club 16 September 2007August 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=51199 Winds of change batter Eagles AAP 16 September 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071112153543/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=51199 12 November 2007 His departure created much attention and speculation among the Melbourne-based clubs, the media and the football community.
In the weeks following the announcement of his departure, Judd met with four clubs: Essendon, Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton.http://realfooty.com.au/news/news/judd-rules-out-dons-demons/2007/10/01/1191091001818.html Judd decides against Dons, Demons Fairfax 1 October 2007 On 2 October 2007, Judd announced that his preferred club was Carlton, and Carlton was also considered most likely to secure a trade with West Coast, because the club held two early draft picks which could be used in negotiations.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52036 Judd chooses Blues AAP 2 October 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071112153550/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52036 12 November 2007 On 11 October 2007, Judd was officially traded to Carlton along with a third round selection in the 2007 AFL draft (No. 46 overall) for Carlton's first and second round selections (No. 3 and 20) and Josh Kennedy, who was reluctant to leave Carlton.Eagles land a reluctant catch 2010 The Australian 15 May 2010 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/eagles-land-a-reluctant-catch/story-e6frg7mx-1111114623696 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115336/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/eagles-land-a-reluctant-catch/story-e6frg7mx-1111114623696 dead 26 August 2014
PlayerOriginal clubNew clubTraded forMartin Mattner draft pick #28John Meesendraft pick #37Chris Judd and draft pick #46WCJosh Kennedy, draft picks #3 and #20Josh Kennedy, draft picks #3 and #20WCChris Judd and draft pick #46Cameron Wood draft pick #14Travis Johnstone draft pick #14 Brad Moran draft pick #37 Brad Symes PA draft pick #28 Jordan McMahon draft pick #19 Henry Playfair draft pick #44 Adam Schneider StK draft pick #26 Sean Dempster StK draft pick #26 Mitch Morton draft pick #35 Steven King StK draft pick #90 Charlie Gardiner StK draft pick #90 Ben Hudson and draft pick #43 draft picks #30 & #38 Tim Callan and draft pick #66 draft pick #62 Ben Davies draft pick #96 Sam Power draft pick #48 Richard Hadley draft pick #52 Draft pick #22 draft picks #30 and #35
Retirements and delistings
The 2007 AFL season is notable for the unusually large number of players who retired, particularly senior and "champion" players.
Name Club Date Retired Reason Jonathan Hay 22 February Contractual problems resulting from bi-polar issues.http://www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Give-Hay-some-breathing-space-Laidley/2007/02/23/1171734013912.html The Sydney Morning Herald Give Hay some breathing space: Laidley 23 February 2007 23 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20070428151032/http://www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Give-Hay-some-breathing-space-Laidley/2007/02/23/1171734013912.html 28 April 2007 live Darren Gaspar 4 May To help Richmond's younger players and go for a youth policy.http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,21670998-23211,00.html?from=public_rss foxsports.com.au Gaspar's career is over 4 May 2007 3 June 2007 Brett Montgomery 25 May Disk bulge in neck.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=43983 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930050600/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=43983 dead 30 September 2007 AFL.com.au Neck injury forces Monty out 25 May 2007 3 June 2007 Rhys Archard 29 July Return to family in rural Victoria.http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22169080-21543,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110813122335/http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/perfect-time-to-play-port/story-e6frecrl-1111114082052 dead 13 August 2011 The Advertiser Adelaide Perfect time to play Port 1 August 2007 1 September 2007 Michelangelo Rucci Luke Darcy 30 July Frustrated and angry at game due to knee injuries.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/more-sports/darcy-old-dog-out-of-tricks/story-e6frfglf-1111114098662 Herald Sun Australia Old Dog Out of Tricks 3 August 2007 16 August 2007 Scott Gullan Anthony Koutoufides 31 July Hip injury; had already planned to retire at the end of the season.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=48331 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929124357/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=48331 dead 29 September 2007 AFL.com.au Kouta calls it a day 31 July 2007 31 July 2007 Mark Ricciuto 16 August Body could no longer cope with AFL football.http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport/Emotional-Ricciuto-says-enough-is-enough/2007/08/16/1186857667498.html The Age Ricciuto says enough is enough 16 August 2007 17 August 2007 Melbourne Matthew Robbins 24 August Struggled throughout the year despite having a ripping 2006 season.http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/robbins-draws-curtain-on-career/story-e6frecrc-1111114259458 Robbins draws curtain on career 23 August 2007 The Advertiser Adelaide 11 September 2016 Josh Mahoney PA 24 August Unable to hold down a regular position.http://sportal.com.au/default.aspx/AFL-news-display/journeyman-mahoney-hangs-up-boots-34235 Sportal Journeyman Mahoney hangs up boots 24 August 2007 25 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929092835/http://sportal.com.au/default.aspx/AFL-news-display/journeyman-mahoney-hangs-up-boots-34235 29 September 2007 dead Troy Cook 24 August It seemed the right time for him to leave the game.http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=12&ContentID=38319 The West Australian Fremantle lose two loyal servants 24 August 2007 25 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927192435/http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=12&ContentID=38319 27 September 2007 Shane Parker 24 August Was always going to struggle to play the year out and there was no way he could continue. Chris Scott 25 August Injury.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=49929 AFL.com.au Chris Scott finishes the Game 28 August 2007 28 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929210637/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=49929 29 September 2007 dead Ray Hall 28 August Serious hip injury that had sidelined him for the entire 2007 season.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=49967 AFL.com.au The end for a Trio of Tigers 28 August 2007 28 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070907072815/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=49967 7 September 2007 dead Trent Knobel 28 August Persistent ankle injury. Kent Kingsley 28 August Injury. Darryl Wakelin PA 29 August Struggled with injury.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50013 AFL.com.au Wakelin's season sacrifice. 28 August 2007 28 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070923235325/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50013 23 September 2007 dead Matthew Lappin 29 August To help his club focus on playing younger players.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=50064 The Australian Football League Matthew Lappin calls it a day. 29 August 2007 29 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070911080916/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=50064 11 September 2007 dead Nathan Brown 29 August Ready to start the next chapter of his life.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=50064 The Australian Football League Demons defenders call it quits. 29 August 2007 29 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070911080916/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=50064 11 September 2007 dead Clint Bizzell 29 August Right time to do so. Byron Pickett 31 August Waning passion for the game.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50227 The Australian Football League Pickett adds to the exodus 31 August 2007 31 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930030448/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50227 30 September 2007 dead Chris Johnson 31 August Decided to leave the game – he was the last ever Fitzroy player in the AFL.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50223 The Australian Football League Chris Johnson calls it quits. 31 August 2007 31 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930062017/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50223 30 September 2007 dead Andrew Thompson StK 1 September Right time to do so.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-01/saints-farewell-champs-with-tight-win/656952 Saints farewell champs with tight win ABC 1 September 2007 23 August 2012 Matthew Clarke StK 1 September One year contract expired; he decided to leave the game.http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/evergeen-harvey-rolls-on/story-e6frf3bu-1111114459687 Evergeen Harvey rolls on Damian Barrett Herald Sun 20 September 2007 23 August 2012 James Hird 1 September Right time to do so.Josh Wooden5 September Nagging hip injury.http://westcoasteagles.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/7155/Default.aspx?newsId=50565 West Coast Eagles FC Website Josh Wooden retires 5 September 2007 5 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070910190627/http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/7155/Default.aspx?newsId=50565 10 September 2007 dead Richie Vandenberg 6 September Due to a troublesome back injury, his body could not cope any more.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=50649 The Australian Football League Hawks skipper Richie Vandenberg to retire after finals 6 September 2007 6 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929135645/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=50649 29 September 2007 dead Brett Voss StK 18 September Made the most of his time as an AFL footballer.http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22438300-11088,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110809020215/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/saint-brett-voss-retires/story-e6frf9if-1111114444845 dead 9 August 2011 The Heraldsun newspaper Saint Brett Voss retires 18 September 2007 18 September 2007 Ben Dixon 19 September Inability of his body to prepare well enough for senior football.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51312 https://web.archive.org/web/20110524154159/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51312 dead 24 May 2011 The Australian Football League Much admired Dixon retires from Hawks 19 September 2007 19 September 2007 Rowan Jones 19 September Right time to do so.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51370 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011011848/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51370 dead 11 October 2007 The Australian Football League Rowan Jones retires 20 September 2007 20 September 2007 Glenn Archer 22 September Right time to do so.http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51564 The Australian Football League Part of club has died with Archer retirement 22 September 2007 22 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011013238/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51564 11 October 2007 dead James Clement 23 September Family health; right time to do so.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51610 The Australian Football League Clement announces retirement 23 September 2007 23 September 2007September 2021 medicmedic Joel Smith 25 September Thought the time was right, it was time to move on.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51720 The Australian Football League Hawks' Joel Smith retires 25 September 2007 25 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011010912/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51720 11 October 2007 dead Kasey Green 26 September Wanted to move back to Perth.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51781 The Australian Football League Green joins Archer in retirement 26 September 2007 26 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011010917/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=51781 11 October 2007 dead Chris Heffernan 2 October His opportunities to play senior football beyond 2007 were limited.http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5403 Essendon FC website Chris Heffernan retires 2 October 2007 2 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106152435/http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5403 6 November 2007 dead Scott Camporeale 2 October Injury.http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5406 Essendon FC website Scott Camporeale announces his retirement 2 October 2007 2 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106152450/http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5406 6 November 2007 dead Chris Grant 2 October Injury and right time to do so.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52049 The Australian Football League Chris Grant announces retirement 2 October 2007 2 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011012555/http://afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52049 11 October 2007 dead Aaron Hamill StK 2 October Injury and right time to do so; he felt it was in the best interest of the club moving forward.http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52086 The Australian Football League Hamill Calls it Quits 3 October 2007 3 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011013243/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52086 11 October 2007 dead Mark Bolton 3 October Had been struggling to make the starting 22 in 2007 and recognised the right time to do so.http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5417 Essendon Football Club Mark Bolton announces his retirement 4 October 2007 4 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106152650/http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5417 6 November 2007 dead Nathan Buckley 5 October Chronic hamstring injuries had curtailed his ability to remain fit for selection.http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52179 The Australian Football League Buckley calls it a day 5 October 2007 5 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011012600/http://afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52179 11 October 2007 dead Paul Licuria 5 October Battled injury and form problems this season.http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52213 The Australian Football League Licuria announces retirement 5 October 2007 5 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20120603160532/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52213 3 June 2012 dead Nathan Ablett 5 October Ending career after winning 2007 Premiership. Justin Longmuir 31 October Chronic knee injury.http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22679246-23211,00.html Fox Sports Australia Longmuir calls it quits 31 October 2007 31 October 2007 Stephen Doyle 31 October Series of knee injuries.http://news.realfooty.com.au/doyle-retires-after-injuryhit-career/20075131-17cb.html Real Footy Doyle retires after injury-hit career 31 October 2007 31 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071102045701/http://news.realfooty.com.au/doyle-retires-after-injuryhit-career/20075131-17cb.html 2 November 2007 live Lance Whitnall 12 November Knee injury.http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=53185 AFL website Whitnall confirms his retirement 12 November 2007 12 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071113072918/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=53185 13 November 2007 dead
Player Club Date Flint, Craig Craig FlintChanges to the Carlton Team for 2008 http://www.carltonfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/4311/Default.aspx?newsId=50691 carltonfc.com.au 6 September 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927010057/http://carltonfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/4311/Default.aspx?newsId=50691 27 September 2007 dead 2007-09-06 6 September 2007 McLaren, Dylan Dylan McLaren 2007-09-06 6 September 2007 Raso, Anthony Anthony Raso 2007-09-06 6 September 2007 Teague, David David Teague 2007-09-06 6 September 2007 Young, Ross Ross Young 2007-09-06 6 September 2007 Godfrey, Simon Simon GodfreyMelbourne axes five players http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50959 https://web.archive.org/web/20110524154818/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=50959 dead 24 May 2011 AFL BigPond Network 11 September 2007 3 August 2009 2007-09-11 11 September 2007 Hayes, Daniel Daniel Hayes (rookie) 2007-09-11 11 September 2007 Neaves, Shane Shane Neaves (rookie) 2007-09-11 11 September 2007 Neville, Heath Heath Neville 2007-09-11 11 September 2007 Ward, Daniel Daniel Ward 2007-09-11 11 September 2007 Baird, Travis Travis BairdBulldogs delist four players http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22405254-23210,00.html foxsports.com.au 12 September 2007 3 August 2009 https://archive.today/20121230230247/http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22405254-23210,00.html 30 December 2012 live 2007-09-12 12 September 2007 Faulkner, Cameron Cameron Faulkner 2007-09-12 12 September 2007 McCormack, Damien Damien McCormack 2007-09-12 12 September 2007 Pask, Marty Marty Pask (rookie) 2007-09-12 12 September 2007 Walsh, Tim Tim Walsh 2007-09-12 12 September 2007 West, Michael Michael West (rookie) 2007-09-12 12 September 2007 Allan, Marcus Marcus AllanFremantle's Longmuir retires at 26 http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/fremantles-longmuir-retires-at-26/2007/10/31/1193618978235.html realfooty.com.au 31 October 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20080225172151/http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/fremantles-longmuir-retires-at-26/2007/10/31/1193618978235.html 25 February 2008 live 2007-09-22 22 September 2007 Fixter, Ben Ben Fixter 2007-09-22 22 September 2007 Hughes, Ben Ben Hughes (rookie)Laidley close to signing new deal http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,,22486702-20322,00.html Herald Sun Australia 26 September 2007 3 August 2009October 2026 medicmedic 2007-09-26 26 September 2007 Hutchison, Tim Tim Hutchison (rookie) 2007-09-26 26 September 2007 McConnell, Daniel Daniel McConnell 2007-09-26 26 September 2007 Urch, Callum Callum Urch 2007-09-26 26 September 2007 Whyman, Djaran Djaran Whyman 2007-09-26 26 September 2007 Raymond, Phillip Phillip RaymondLaidley close to signing new deal http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/hamill-joins-the-long-list-of-retired-saints/2007/10/03/1191091193775.html realfooty.com.au 4 October 2007 3 August 2009 9 January 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090109172951/http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/hamill-joins-the-long-list-of-retired-saints/2007/10/03/1191091193775.html deadWatts, Brooks delisted by Saints http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=428274 The West Australian 17 October 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20120426172132/http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=428274 26 April 2012 dead StK 2007-10-04 4 October 2007 Sweeney, Justin Justin Sweeney StK 2007-10-04 4 October 2007 Bode, Matthew Matthew BodeCrows delist five players http://news.realfooty.com.au/sport/crows-delist-five-players-20071012-13z8.html realfooty.com.au 12 October 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710064704/http://news.realfooty.com.au/sport/crows-delist-five-players-20071012-13z8.html 10 July 2011 live 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Hinge, John John Hinge 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Perrie, Ian Ian Perrie 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Pfeiffer, Darren Darren Pfeiffer 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Torney, Jason Jason Torney 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Cole, Richard Richard ColeRichard Cole delisted http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5428 essendonfc.com.au 12 October 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20071116093630/http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5428 16 November 2007 dead 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Whitnall, Lance Lance WhitnallMark Robinson Morrissey, Tim Whitnall devastated as Carlton makes tough call http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22578263-11088,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071014021153/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22578263-11088,00.html dead 14 October 2007 Herald Sun Australia 13 October 2007 3 August 2009 2007-10-12 12 October 2007 Johnson, Mark Mark JohnsonJohnson delisted by Bombers http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52506 https://web.archive.org/web/20071017031943/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52506 dead 17 October 2007 AFL BigPond Network 15 October 2007 3 August 2009 2007-10-15 15 October 2007 Bradley, Kepler Kepler Bradley 2007-10-15 15 October 2007 McKinnon, Lachlan Lachlan McKinnon (rookie) 2007-10-15 15 October 2007 Ferguson, Ryan Ryan FergusonMatt Burgan Demons delist Ferguson http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52502 AFL BigPond Network 15 October 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20080120105939/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52502 20 January 2008 dead 2007-10-15 15 October 2007 Little, Matthew Matthew LittleHawks delist two http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52521 https://web.archive.org/web/20071016195102/http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52521 dead 16 October 2007 AFL BigPond Network 16 October 2007 3 August 2009 2007-10-16 16 October 2007 Thurgood, Josh Josh Thurgood 2007-10-16 16 October 2007 Davis, Matthew Matthew Davis (rookie)Sydney delist five players http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52561 AFL BigPond Network 17 October 2007 3 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219192656/http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52561 19 December 2007 dead 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Phillips, Simon Simon Phillips 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Shaw, Earl Earl Shaw (rookie) 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Simpkin, Jonathan Jonathan Simpkin 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Vogels, Luke Luke Vogels 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Brooks, Barry Barry Brooks StK 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Watts, Fergus Fergus Watts StK 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Cousins, Ben Ben CousinsWest Coast Eagles sack Cousins http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22599236-661,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071016220715/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22599236-661,00.html dead 16 October 2007 Herald Sun Australia 17 October 2007 4 August 2009 Ben Cousins was sacked by the after he was arrested on drug charges. "note" 2007-10-17 17 October 2007 Grima, Todd Todd Grima (rookie)Michael Horan Delisted Joel Reynolds upbeat http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,,22605005-20322,00.html Herald Sun Australia 18 October 2007 3 August 2009October 2026 medicmedic 2007-10-18 18 October 2007 Reynolds, Joel Joel Reynolds (rookie) 2007-10-18 18 October 2007 Hunt, Sam Sam Hunt 2007-10-18 18 October 2007 Owen, Stephen Stephen Owen 2007-10-18 18 October 2007 Spencer, Matthew Matthew Spencer 2007-10-18 18 October 2007 Bowden, Patrick Patrick BowdenKrakouer punted http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22627507-23211,00.html foxsports.com.au 22 October 2007 4 August 2009Gareth Trickey Krakouer keen to head west http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22633565-23211,00.html foxsports.com.au 23 October 2007 4 August 2009 https://archive.today/20121230205104/http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22633565-23211,00.html 30 December 2012 live 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Clingan, Tasman Tasman Clingan (rookie) 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Hartigan, Brent Brent Hartigan 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Krakouer, Andrew Andrew Krakouer 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Collard, Clayton Clayton Collard 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Dunn, Ryley Ryley Dunn 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Haddrill, Robert Robert Haddrill 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Mourish, Calib Calib Mourish 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Walker, James James Walker 2007-10-22 22 October 2007 Trotter, David David TrotterKangaroos axe Trotter http://sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/kangaroos-axe-trotter-37691 sportal.com.au 23 October 2007 4 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110804223534/http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/kangaroos-axe-trotter-37691 4 August 2011 dead 2007-10-23 23 October 2007 Sampi, Ashley Ashley SampiScott Gullan Ashley Sampi leaves Eagles, will enter AFL draft http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22674128-11088,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071030191639/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22674128-11088,00.html dead 30 October 2007 Herald Sun Australia 30 October 2007 4 August 2009 2007-10-30 30 October 2007 Chick, Daniel Daniel ChickChick and Richards cut on delisting deadline http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52893 https://web.archive.org/web/20071102062026/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52893 dead 2 November 2007 AFL BigPond Network 31 October 2007 4 August 2009 2007-10-31 31 October 2007 Richards, Guy Guy Richards 2007-10-31 31 October 2007 Batsanis, Nathan Nathan Batsanis (rookie)One change to list http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsId=53298 portadelaidefc.com.au 16 November 2007 4 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20080119064202/http://portadelaidefc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsId=53298 19 January 2008 live PA 2007-11-16 16 November 2007 Hardy, Peter Peter Hardy (rookie) PA 2007-11-16 16 November 2007 Lee, Alex Alex Lee (rookie) PA 2007-11-16 16 November 2007 Willits, Ryan Ryan Willits PA 2007-11-16 16 November 2007
2007 national draft
thumb|Matthew Kreuzer, pick 1
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Round Pick Player Recruited from League Club Priority 1 Matthew Kreuzer Northern Knights TAC Cup 1 2Trent Cotchin Northern Knights TAC Cup 1 3Chris Masten East Fremantle WAFL 1 4 Cale Morton Claremont WAFL 1 5 Jarrad Grant Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup 1 6 David Myers Perth WAFL 1 7Rhys Palmer East Fremantle WAFL 1 8 Lachlan Henderson Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 1 9Ben McEvoy Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup StK 1 10Patrick Dangerfield Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 1 11 Patrick Veszpremi Northern Knights TAC Cup 1 12Cyril Rioli St Mary's NTFL 1 13 Brad Ebert Port Adelaide Magpies SANFL 1 14 Jack Grimes Northern Knights TAC Cup 1 15 Robbie Tarrant Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup 1 16 Matthew Lobbe Eastern Ranges TAC Cup PA 1 17Harry Taylor East Fremantle WAFL Priority 18Alex Rance Swan Districts WAFL 2 19 Callan Ward Western Jets TAC Cup 2 20 Tony Notte Swan Districts WAFL 2 21 Addam Maric Calder Cannons TAC Cup 2 22 Scott Selwood Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup 2 23 Tayte Pears East Perth WAFL 2 24 Clayton Hinkley North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup 2 25 Tom Collier Tassie Mariners TAC Cup 2 26 Brett Meredith Northern Knights TAC Cup 2 27 Andy Otten Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup 2 28 Marlon Motlop Wanderers NTFL PA 2 29 Brendan Whitecross Zillmere QAFL 2 30 Jarrhan Jacky Subiaco WAFL 2 31 John McCarthy Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup 2 32 Levi Greenwood Port Adelaide Magpies SANFL 2 33 Matthew Westhoff Central District SANFL PA 2 34 Dawson Simpson Murray Bushrangers TAC Cup 3 35 Sam Reid Zillmere QAFL 3 36 Steven Browne West Perth WAFL 3 37Scott Thompson Geelong VFL 3 38 Myke Cook Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup 3 F/S 39 Darcy Daniher Calder Cannons TAC Cup 3 40 Chris Mayne Perth WAFL 3 41 James Polkinghorne Calder Cannons TAC Cup 3 42 Jack Steven Geelong Falcons TAC Cup StK 3 43Easton Wood Camperdown/Geelong Grammar School HFNL 3 44 Scott Simpson Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup 3 45Stuart Dew PA AFL 3 46 Dennis Armfield Swan Districts WAFL 3 47 Toby Thoolen Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup 3 48 Jarrad Boumann Dandenong Stingrays TAC Cup 3 49 Mitchell Farmer Calder Cannons TAC Cup PA 3 50 Dan McKenna Gippsland Power TAC Cup 4 51 Dean Putt Calder Cannons TAC Cup 4 52 Bradd Dalziell East Fremantle WAFL 4 53 Kyle Cheney North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup 4 54Cale Hooker East Fremantle WAFL 4 55 Mark Johnson AFL 4 56 Matt Austin North Ballarat Rebels TAC Cup 4 57 Fraser Gehrig StK(ret.) AFL StK 4 58 Tony Armstrong NSW/ACT Rams/Calder Cannons TAC Cup 4 59Craig Bird NSW/ACT Rams/Nelson Bay TAC Cup 4 F/S 60 Adam Donohue Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 4 F/S 61 Jaxson Barham Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 4 62 Josh Smith West Perth WAFL 4 63 Guy O'Keefe Geelong Falcons TAC Cup 5 64 Pass 5 65 Pass 5 66 Tom McNamara South Adelaide SANFL 5 67 Pass 5 68 Pass 5 69 Kepler Bradley AFL 5 70 Eljay Connors Bendigo Pioneers TAC Cup StK 5 71 Aaron Kite Calder Cannons TAC Cup 5 72 Blake Grima AFL 6 73 Pass 6 74 Pass Fremantle 6 (NSW SP) 75Taylor Walker NSW/ACT Rams/North Broken Hill TAC Cup
2008 pre-season draft
Round Pick Player Recruited from League Club11David GourdisSubiacoWAFL12Darren PfeifferAFL13Stefan MartinSandringhamVFL14Scott WelshAFL15John WilliamsMorningside QAFL16Joshua HeadSouth FremantleWAFL17Patrick McGinnityClaremontWAFLWC18Tom BellchambersLauncestonNTFL (Tas)
2008 rookie draft
Round Pick Player Recruited from Club 1 1 Clayton Collard 1 2 Aaron Joseph Tassie Mariners 1 3 Trent Zomer Eastern Ranges 1 4 James Mulligan Southport 1 5 Rhys Magin Zillmere 1 6 Brent Connelly Gippsland Power 1 7 Phil Smith Calder Cannons 1 8 Glenn Chivers Oakleigh Chargers StK 1 9 James Moss Central District 1 10 Matthew O'Dwyer 1 11 Hugh Sandilands Oakleigh Chargers 1 12 Lewis Stevenson Claremont 1 13 Luke Casey-Leigh Sandringham Dragons 1 14 Nathan Grima Central District 1 15 Nick Salter Woodville-West Torrens PA 1 16 Brodie Moles Tasmania 2 17 Jarrod Silvester Coburg Tigers 2 18 Lachlan Hill Oakleigh Chargers 2 19 Austin Wonaeamirri St Mary's Football Club 2 20 Henry White North Adelaide 2 21 Jarrod Atkinson Bendigo Bombers 2 22 Luke Pratt Swan Districts 2 23 Pat Garner 2 24 Luke Miles Swan Districts StK 2 25 Jared Petrenko Woodville-West Torrens 2 26 Brendan Murphy County Carlow (Gaelic football) 2 27 Timothy Walsh Port Adelaide Magpies 2 28 Ashley Arrowsmith Calder Cannons 2 29 Kevin Dyas County Armagh (Gaelic football) 2 30 Cruize Garlett Perth 2 31 Daniel Boyle Murray Bushrangers PA 2 32 Jeremy Laidler Calder Cannons 3 33 Tristan Cartledge 3 34 David Ellard Swan Districts 3 35 Jake Spencer Redland Bombers 3 36 John Shaw Sandringham Dragons 3 37 Calib Mourish 3 38 Pearce Hanley County Mayo (Gaelic football) 3 39 Andrew McQualter StK StK 3 40 Ed Curnow Geelong Falcons 3 41 Jake Orreal Unregistered 3 42 Alex Grima Tassie Mariners 3 43 Will Sullivan Western Jets 3 44 Alan Obst 3 45 Ryan Willits PA PA 3 46 Chris Kangars Geelong Falcons 4 47 Cameron Howat 4 48 Michael Shields County Cork (Gaelic football) 4 49 Shane Valenti Sandringham Zebras 4 50 Ryley Dunn 4 51 Khan Haretuku UNSW Eastern Suburbs StK 4 52 Brodie Martin Sturt 4 53 Matthew Beckmans Turvey Park 4 54 Cameron Stokes Darwin 4 55 Callum Wilson South Fremantle 4 56 Michael Wundke North Adelaide 4 57Shane Mumford (VFL) 5 58 Aaron Bruce Eastlake 5 59 Beau Maister 5 60 James Wilsen St George 6 61 Dean Terlich Murray Bushrangers 6 62 Ryan Davis North Shore Bombers
Draft firsts
This draft has been the first ever draft where elevated NSW scholarship players (Taylor Walker, Craig Bird, Ryan Davis, James Wilsen, Khan Haretuku) were drafted to their respective clubs by the draft under the rule, clubs must give up their last selection in either rookie or senior draft in order to draft that elevated scholarship player.
Selections by league
National and Pre-season draft selection totals by leagues:
League Playersselected State TAC Cup 40 VIC WAFL 18 WA SANFL 4 SA QAFL 3 QLD VFL 2 VIC NTFL 2 NT HFNL 1 VIC
Notes
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References
External links
https://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&docID=SAG071125581HD4T33MM 2007 AFL national draft 25 November 2007 The AgeApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes
http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52446 Club-by-club trade week analysis 12 October 2007 Matt Burgan dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080114084719/http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52446 14 January 2008
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