However if the Tigers opt for Amiss – and they have been linked to the East Perth forward – the Dockers would likely turn to another WA-based talent such as Johnson or Subiaco teammate Neil Erasmus. Picture: Martin Keep Source: Getty Images Josh Gibcus appears set to join Richmond. Amiss slipping to Fremantle’s second selection would be a strong result for the Dockers. The Dockers are unlikely to consider Gibcus closely considering the array of key defenders they already have, but remain keen on local talent Amiss, who would fill a key-position chasm at the other end of the field. It comes following the departures of David Astbury (retirement) and Ryan Garthwaite (delisted) to a backline that includes captain contender Dylan Grimes (30 years old) and recent acquisition Robbie Tarrant (32). While Gibcus hadn’t been linked closely to the Tigers over recent weeks, understands the club has put work into the gun interceptor late in the piece. But if those two players are off the board, the Tigers are two key-position players: Tall defender Josh Gibcus and tall forward Amiss. The Tigers have a list of at least four players they believe could be available at their pick, including midfielders Hobbs and Ward. While they’ve been heavily linked to East Perth key forward Jye Amiss, understands the Dockers also have interest in GWV Rebels midfielder Ben Hobbs, to the point where they could select him first if still on the board. If the Hawks take Ward – which is what most rival clubs are anticipating – the Dockers then enter the draft with the first of their two top-10 picks. However Ward, who possesses an elite aerobic capacity, natural leadership and a knack for finding the footy, has impressed recruiters this year both on and off the field. The Hawks are weighing up whether to add Ward (183cm) to the club’s current on-ball brigade of James Worpel (185cm), Jaeger O’Meara (182cm) and Tom Mitchell (181cm), compared to the speedy and agile Johnson (191cm). Ward, a midfield ball magnet and Hawthorn supporter whose great grandfather played for the club, has long been linked to the club, but the interest in Johnson has largely been driven by new coach Sam Mitchell, who’s had significant input in draft meetings and discussions over recent weeks.
Hawthorn’s selection at Pick 7, in particular, will significantly dictate how the next eight selections pan out.į understands the Hawks have narrowed down their selection to two on-ballers: Northern Knights’ Josh Ward and Subiaco’s Matt Johnson.
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