Those Draft Tips

Liam O'Loughlin's names to look out for in the draft, including the projected top three and a smokey.

JARKYN LOCKHEED

Tall, pacy and with sticky hands, Lockheed is the archetypal modern day key position forward. Not lacking for confidence in his own ability, the only obstacle that will prevent him going in the first two or three is the unsavoury footage that has emerged on YouTube of events in the carpark during the formal at one of Melbourne's leading girl's private schools.

An Eastern Suburbs boy by birth, and arrogant arsehole by nature, he'd make an ideal fit for Hawthorn, but is unlikely to slip that far.

MARK "BUNYIP" SMITH

The proverbial boy from the bush, the kid they call "Bunyip" is certain to go top five. Having busrt onto the juniour scene late in in the year, he has made an immediate impact as a key defensive sort who can swing forward and snag a few goals. Speaking of snags, Smith holds the Australian record for eating sausages, consuming 127 in less than two minutes at the Murray Bridge Show earlier this year.

With a booming left foot eerily reminscent of the sadly-departed manbeast Stewart Dew, Bunyip will be a quality pick up for any side. Only question is over his ability to settle in the big smoke. If the Wombats can do that, don't be surprised if they take him ahead of Lockheed.

JAVIER "EL BOLO" BARRAGUERRA

Set to become the games first Venezuelan player. The stocky uncompromising midfield re-distributor comes with the personal seal of approval from Hugo Chaves himself. Likes: sharing the ball around, making provocative Aker-esque public statements. Dislikes: Gringo yanqui imperialism. Coke in his rum.

JIMMY GOODFELLOW

The ultimate smokey. Was the highest rated juniour in Victoria until the untimely death of his father, which sent Goodfellow into despair, and some say off the rails in a big way. However a little bird suggests that Goodfellow has been back in training in attempt to regain fitness and that local side the West Melbourne Wombats, who he supported as a kid, might just be willing to take a punt on him. If it works out, it'll be the biggest draft steal since James Hird went in the hundreds.