Would you like a tablet with that?

McDonald's are introducing a new app where customers can pre-order food before heading to an outlet. Picture: Stewart Allen Source: News Limited

MCDONALD'S has chosen WA to test drive a new My Maccas app for smartphones and tablets before rolling it out nationwide next year.

The app, which is now available for download, lets users order their meal before visiting a restaurant.

The takeaway giant's foray into smartphone technology follows a trend of more restaurants using the swipe of a screen to enhance their offerings.

People can order pizza from Domino's, Pizza Hut, or Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar through their individual apps, or source takeaway meals from nearby restaurants through Delivery Hero and Eat Now.

Social researcher Mark McCrindle said the apps were evidence technology was changing the way we eat.

"It's really adding to that unplanned approach that we take these days,'' he said.

Delivery Hero chief executive CJ Foo said Australia had one of the highest rates of smartphone penetration in the world.

"Fifty-one per cent of Australians use their phone to research restaurants and this trend impacts the way they order takeaway,'' he said.

McDonald's is offering a 50 per cent discount to all WA app users on December 6.

Curtin University researcher and public health expert Mike Daube criticised the new app as "irresponsible''.

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Brazen cash grab with her stiletto

A WOMAN tried to steal cash from a Morley restaurant after threatening staff with a stiletto on Friday night.

Video footage of the woman with her stiletto at the restaurant. Source: PerthNow

A WOMAN tried to steal cash from a Morley restaurant after threatening staff with a stiletto on Friday night.

Police say the woman entered a Japanese restaurant on Walter Rd in Morley and tried to open the till to steal money.

When the shop owner, Ben Wada, slammed the till shut, the woman grabbed a stiletto from her bag and threatened him.

"She said 'get the money from the till' and I said no, of course," Mr Wada said.

"She was getting more aggressive as she tried to get the cash out.

"It surprised me when she grabbed the shoe but I wasn't scared. I was just worried about the customers."

The woman fled the restaurant and went next to a cake store next door, where tried unsuccessfully to steal cash.

She is described as being 170cm tall, around 20-40 years old, with a medium build and long brown hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Grylls set to step down

Brendon Grylls is set to quit the National Party, sources say. Source: PerthNow

BRENDON Grylls is set to quit as leader of the WA Nationals, sources close to him say.

Informants yesterday claimed Mr Grylls had recently confided to Premier Colin Barnett and his closest colleagues of his desire to step down as leader.

It's understood Mr Grylls also wants to resign as a minister in the Barnett Government, but wants to see out his term as the member for Pilbara after winning the seat at the March 9 poll.

An announcement on his future is expected to be made soon.

Sources said the pressures of being party leader, Minister for Regional Development and raising a young family had been extremely challenging for Mr Grylls.

His decision to quit the safe National seat of Central-Wheatbelt to become the member for Pilbara had also put a considerable strain on his private life.

In an interview with The Sunday Times last year, Mr Grylls revealed he was contemplating retiring from politics.

He said his wife Susan had talked him out of quitting.

"I contemplated it (retiring from politics),'' Mr Grylls said.

"All politicians, because of the lifestyle and the pressure and the focus (on their lives), are constantly reviewing their futures. It is a tough task."

Mr Grylls won plaudits for securing the $1 billion-a-year Royalties for Regions deal. He demanded the deal as a condition for supporting Mr Barnett over Labor in 2008.

Up until this year, Mr Grylls' National Party held the balance of power in the Legislative Assembly, but that was lost when the Liberals won 31 out of 59 lower house seats at the March election.

Mr Grylls has previously nominated Water Minister Terry Redman as his replacement.

Through a spokesman, Mr Grylls declined to comment.

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Why Cousins is a red dirt hero

Former Eagles player Ben Cousins with Syrelle Hayes, 10, Erwin Parker, 12, and Darnel Burunga, 12. Picture: Richard Hatherly Source: News Limited

Travis Gaspar with Tarkyn Hayes (12), Rahim Hayes (11) and Uriah Hamilton (13). Picture: Richard Hatherly Source: News Limited

ABOUT 1400km north of Perth, in a town of fewer than 1000 people, Ben Cousins is a captain again.

The former Eagles champion and recovering drug addict is in Onslow as part of a community-funded mentor program trying to keep some of our most vulnerable kids in school through sport.

The Inspired Living Program is run by another former West Coast player, Travis Gaspar, and sees the pair and other athletes visit the Pilbara community every month for a year.

They've been described as "heroes" by Aboriginal elders in the community.

Cousins, who says he is in a good state of mind, isn't afraid to draw on his own experiences to teach the kids about making the right choices.

"They love their sport and that's the carrot that you dangle in front of them - whether it's footy, basketball or soccer - and from there you try to instil other things that are just as important," the father-of-two told The Sunday Times.

"Life is about making the right choices and that's what we're trying to teach them, from eating well to going to school.

"It's great to be a part of the ride with a core group of kids and watch them develop over a year. Education is the biggest thing."

Darren Glass, Ben Offereins, Ben Cousins and Travis Gaspar with the Onslow children. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied

Cousins and Gaspar were in Perth on Friday preparing more than a dozen of the Onslow boys for a six-day trip to Canberra this week to compete in a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander basketball competition. The Onslow program is being funded by the Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation.

The Thalanyji People are the traditional custodians of the land around the region.

Cousins said spending time with the teenage boys was humbling.

"I had a very privileged upbringing and it's great to be in a position to give back to some people who aren't so privileged," he said.

"We get just as much back from them.

"To learn about their culture and get a bit of red dirt on our sneakers is good for us.

"It's a breath of fresh air away from the city."

Cousins and Gaspar have previously worked on similar mentoring projects in the rural communities of Mullewa and Leonora through their company Advantage Coaching Academy.

Current Eagles captain Darren Glass and Olympian Ben Offereins are also part of the ACA and Onslow project.

Cousins said most of the kids still knew about his on field success.

"It's funny because it's not going to last forever," he said.

"The next batch of kids probably won't know who I am and it will go over their heads."

Aboriginal elder and BTAC director Frances Hayes said the kids loved spending time with the footballers.

"Ben is a hero to these kids," she said.

"They love him and Travis. It's all they talk about and they're always asking, 'When are they coming back?'"

Offereins said the strength of the program was repeat visits.

"So many times these sorts of programs are just a one-off," he said.

"There is no bond built and there's no respect. But with this program the kids see us coming back and they start to trust us."

Teenagers Tarkyn Hayes, 12, and Uriah Hamilton, 13, said they had their first trip to Perth through the project.

"Getting to travel is my favourite part," Tarkyn said.

Uriah said he wants to be a professional soccer player when he grows up.

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Fears prompt unsanctioned burn-offs

Armadale Deputy Chief Fire Control Offiicer Gavin Fancote in Bungedore Park (6kms from Bedfordale) which has 8 years of accumulated fuel load Source: News Limited

BUSHFIRE volunteers are so concerned about the build up of vegetation near homes they're conducting unsanctioned burn-offs.

City of Armadale deputy chief bushfire control officer Gavin Fancote confirmed "off the books" prescribed burns were happening in his area.

He said volunteers brigades were taking matters into their own hands.

The revelation comes as brigades complain bureauctraic red-tape had resulted in too little being done ahead of the imminent bushfire season.

"There is absolutely maximum risk at the moment in the Perth metropolitan area," one southern suburbs volunteer said.

"You could almost list every suburb - from Kwinana to Kings Park - and there are large patches of bush next to urban areas with no risk mitigation."

The volunteer said his colleagues felt uneasy every time they drove past homes surrounded by heavy fuel loads.

"If we had to attend an incident in some of those areas, you'd know you couldn't protect homes and lives as easy as what you could, and you'd have to put your own firefighters' lives in jeopardy," the volunteer said.

Roleystone Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade fire control officer Matt Plowman, who also confirmed the unsanctioned burns, said volunteers were forced to act because it was their job to protect communities.

He said some of the worst vegetation build-up was on government-owned property.

"It can be anything from 10 to upwards of 20 (tonnes per hectare)," Mr Plowman, who has been a volunteer firefighter for 15 years, said.

Fuel loads that exceed 5-7 tonnes per hectare are considered dangerous.

The Sunday Times visited several areas this week that were identified as risk zones by volunteer brigades, including Darlington, Mundaring, Kalamunda and Pickering Brook.

Pictures clearly show the build-up of vegetation close to homes.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has refused the media access to its database of high-risk fire zones.

In November 2011, 41 homes were destroyed when a prescribed burn got out of control in Margaret River.

After the blaze, the Barnett Government created the Office of Bushfire Risk Management to assess the risks of every prescribed burn before it can go ahead.

So far this year, the Department of Parks and Wildlife has met just one quarter of its prescribed burns target.

Opposition emergency services spokeswoman Margaret Quirk said the Barnett Government had refused to explain in detail why they were so far behind the burns target.

"They should be leading by example," Ms Quirk said.

"If they're letting fuel loads build up in areas which are close to the urban fringe then they're not taking the action they should be and questions about public safety need to be answered."

Ms Quirk questioned why DFES was being so reluctant to release information about high-risk areas.

In the past, a list has been provided to Parliament.

"It should be made public so residents can be fully aware of the risk in their area," she said.

DFES deputy commissioner Steve Fewster said the research was for "internal purposes only".

"While DFES continues to monitor, review and engage a number of at risk communities, all communities and householders near bush need to consider the potential impact of bushfire," he said.

A DPaW spokeswoman denied prescribed burns were happening "off the books" because volunteer firefighters were frustrated by delays.

"DPaW routinely invites local volunteer bushfire brigades to participate in the implementation of departmental prescribed burns," she said.

"Prescribed burning in WA involves many players as part of a shared responsibility.

"As part of its prescribed burning programs, DPaW identifies land for which it has management responsibility that is suitable for fuel reduction and forms a candidate list of prescribed burns.

"These burns are then prioritised on risk management principles and burned when suitable and safe conditions prevail.

"Following a wet September, DPaW has carried out spring prescribed burns throughout the south-west forests, including the Perth metropolitan area in the Swan Region."

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Killing emus may benefit humans

Killed by London college for research ... The emu, pictured at Werribee Zoo, is on the Australian coat of arms. Source: News Limited

A BRITISH medical institution has defended its use of medical testing on Australia's national emblem, the emu, saying studies could provide answers to human illnesses including musculoskeletal and hip-joint problems.

Forty-four UK universities and medical research centres yesterday released their annual summary of animal research experiments, which in the past 12 months involved the deaths of more than 1.3 million animals.

But this year among the usual lists of mice, rats, fish, chickens, frogs and birds were experiments on 124 monkeys and six emu.

The inclusion of the Australian national coat or arms icon has particularly sparked fury from one animal group, which claimed there could be no benefit from testing on the flightless bird.

The Royal Veterinary College in London admitted killing all six emus in the past year but said it was important as the ideal human-like model to study orthopedic issues.

A spokeswoman for the prestigious college told the Herald Sun the bird grows to 40kg in 18 months without any musculoskeletal issues and it was important to understand why.

"Emus are of interest scientifically because they are bipedal and large like humans and previous studies have suggested they might be an ideal model species for looking at orthopedic issues such as hip joint problems for human applications," she said.

She said past studies had looked at upper legs but to complete the picture the college needed to understand lower leg growth and how the "stresses and strains" change.

"This work has potential applications to diverse areas including growth and leg health in humans as well as direct applications to sporadic leg problems in emus and other birds," she said, adding it could also help answer why some birds developed bone deformities.

The emus were sourced from a UK farm that sells feathers, oil and leather.

Veterinary Surgeon and scientific consultant for the Humane Research Australia and UK Animal Aid Dr Andre Menache said claims tests could benefit humans was wrong.

"Saying because the emu is bipedal like humans is like saying dogs have two eyes like humans so lets test them for the benefit of humans," he said.

"Its great to satisfy someone's academic curiosity but in terms of helping human disease, the science shows the chance of that happening is close to zero."

Dr Menache said to suggest tests on one species could help another was contrary to natural evolutionary biology laws.

He said DNA development had made it easier to find human cures from human tissue but even using biological human waste from hospital biopsies required more paperwork than 100 mice so researchers did what's easy.

According to figures released yesterday, a total of 1,329,013 animals were killed between July this year and last with mice accounting for 73 per cent. The University of Edinburgh had the highest toll followed by Cambridge and Oxford universities.

Kings College London, Imperial College London and Stirling University in Scotland also performed experiments on more than 100,000 animals each.

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Crash trial cop: I thought it was safe to go

Police officer Constable Gareth Hopley has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Dianella mother Sharon D'Ercole. Source: News Limited

A POLICE officer accused of dangerous driving causing the death of Perth mother Sharon D'Ercole last year has told a District Court jury his partner on the day was like his brother and he would never have risked his safety.

Constable Gareth Hopley, 29, is on trial in the Perth District Court over the fatal April 12, 2012, crash.

Mrs D'Ercole, 50, died from multiple injuries after the Toyota Corolla she was driving collided with the police Ford Territory Constable Hopley was driving while he was pursuing a stolen black Audi through the Alexander Drive, Morley Drive intersection.

The mother of three was driving her youngest child, Lashay D'Ercole to a bus stop for an appointment in the city.

Sharon D'Ercole, far right, with daughter Lashay, 16, and her family.

It was Lashay's 16th birthday and earlier this week, in a statement read to the jury, her evidence was she could not remember the collision at all.

Const. Hopley started giving evidence yesterday afternoon and was cross-examined by prosecutors this morning.

Prosecutor Bernard Standish put it to the officer that his "brief look to the left just didn't cut it."

Police pursuit victim Sharon D'Ercole

Const. Hopley replied that his partner and passenger in the vehicle at the time was "like a brother to me" and he would never have risked his or the public's safety.

"I deemed it safe to go through," he said.

"I would never have gone through that intersection had it been unsafe."

Const. Hopley said he was following police intercept conditions at the time, while waiting for permission to continue the chase.

He said he did not think it was unsafe for him to go through red lights under those conditions.

Yesterday, when he gave evidence her broke down when describing the moments after the impact which left Mrs D'Ercole fatally injured.

The trial continues.

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Chevron slur prompts feisty scenes

Barrow Island, the home of Chevron's Gorgon Gas Project. Picture: supplied Source: News Limited

THE State Opposition has suggested there may be a link between Chevron's $64 million Elizabeth Quay land purchase and its bid to secure more ground on Barrow Island for the Gorgon gas project.

The suggestion prompted feisty scenes in the WA parliament today when the Barrow Island Amendment Bill 2013 was read for the second time.

If passed, it will allow the American oil and gas giant to expand its 300 hectare footprint on the Class A Nature Reserve by a further 34 hectares, but further environmental offset requirements will not be imposed.

Premier Colin Barnett discussed the matter, along with the Elizabeth Quay land purchase, at a single meeting with Chevron.

Today, opposition spokesman for state development Bill Johnston asked the Premier to explain whether there was any connection.

That sparked an angry response from Mr Barnett, who was admonished by the acting speaker for shouting across the chamber at Mr Johnston.

Opposition leader Mark McGowan then jumped in, saying the Premier was being asked fair questions.

"We're not alleging that you acted improperly," Mr McGowan said, having earlier said Mr Johnston was raising "a serious matter of propriety".

"To avoid any perception or any feeling that those two issues may have been inappropriately linked ... just provide an explanation.

WA Premier Colin Barnett has bristled at questions over a meeting he had with resources company Chevron. Picture: file image Source: News Limited

"It is a simple enough thing for you to do and that's why I'm suggesting that you should do it."

But acting Planning Minister John Day said all of the land sale negotiations had been entirely proper.

"There is simply no evidence that I'm aware of - I'm sure it doesn't exist - of an improper relationship to this transaction and other approvals that may be given to Chevron," Mr Day said.

He said Chevron had expressed an interest in buying CBD land more than two years ago, after the WA government had decided to proceed with Elizabeth Quay, whereas the bill amendment was introduced this year.

The state government has said the land deal - the first at the new waterfront development and a record for the CBD at about $9200 per square metre - was at a better than expected price.

"Given the quality of the development, I think it is a good outcome for Chevron and a good outcome for the state," Mr Day said.

Mr McGowan said further environmental offsets should be required of Chevron if the bill is passed.

"If you're going to do something in an environmentally pristine area, you need to make it up somewhere else, he said.

"It is an A class reserve."

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Grandma caught in $12m ice bust

Australian police seize 10 kilograms of methylamphetamine with an estimated value of $11.2 million and arrest four people in Sydney.

Police allege the grandmother supplied 10kg of methamphetamine. (Pic: AAP / file) Source: AAP

A SYDNEY grandmother accused of supplying $12 million worth of ice has wept violently in court as she was told that she could face life in prison.

Lu Jing Yu, 39, faced Kogarah Local Court on Thursday where police alleged she was supplying 10kg of methamphetamine, or "ice".

The Carlingford mother-of-five and grandmother cried as she was told that a conviction could carry a maximum penalty of life behind bars.

Her young children, one aged only 11, wept as their mother applied for bail and was assisted by a Mandarin interpreter.

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Slim, dressed in three-quarter black jeans and a striped polo shirt, Yu didn't look like a grandmother while sitting in the dock.

The court heard she was in a car with her husband Wenping He on Wednesday.

Her husband dropped her off and she got into another car.

He, 42, was allegedly caught by police with the 10kg of ice in a TV set stored the boot of the car at Arncliffe on Wednesday afternoon. The drugs have an estimated street value of $12 million.

Police allegedly found $50,000 in US dollars and $20,000 in Australian cash at the family's Carlingford home.

Her barrister told the court that although the prosecution had an "extremely strong" case against her husband, Yu didn't know what was in the boot of the car and was not present when a supposed drug deal was taking place.

Both were charged with the large commercial supply of the prohibited drug ice, along with another man, Dong Pei Wang and a third man who faced Liverpool Local Court.

Wang and He are also accused of supplying 995.7 grams of ice on October 22 in Mascot.

Yu was granted bail but won't walk free until police determine a $600,000 surety is legitimate, the court heard.

She will have to surrender her passport, not leave NSW and report daily to police.

Wang and He didn't apply for bail, it was formally refused and they will face Central Local Court later this month.

Officers also raided two brothels, as well as homes at Liverpool, Campsie, Carlingford, Hurstville and Chipping Norton on Wednesday afternoon after swooping on the drug deal at Arncliffe earlier in the day.

A total of seven people have been charged as a result of the work of Strike Force Nemo, targeting ice imports from Columbia, police say.

The latest raids follow arrests in August resulted in 40kg of ice being seized.

Police expect to make further arrests.

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2013 Draft: Power Rankings

SuperFooty draft experts Jay Clark and Sam Landsberger discuss the top 30 prospects.

Dom Sheed could be a bargain for the Eagles. Source: Supplied

THE AFL's official number crunchers select the top 30 players from across the country based on their performances in recent years.

If Champion Data was picking from a schoolyard this is how next week's national draft order would look.

It only includes players who appeared at the national Under-18 championships.

Our own draft experts Jay Clark and Sam Landsberger also run their eye over the rankings and how they might compare to the actual draft.

COLLINGWOOD is set to steal a top-three draft talent for the second year in a row.

After welcoming boom ruckman Brodie Grundy at No. 18 last year they are again shaping as the big winners of the first round with dual All-Australian defender Matthew Scharenberg firming as the Pies' No. 6 selection.

The 190cm backman was this week flown to Melbourne by the Demons in the hope he could slip to their No. 9 pick.

In a Herald Sun exclusive, Champion Data ranked Scharenberg the third-best player in the pool.

But the Dees hopes of landing the rebound king appear dashed with the Pies closing on a ready-made Heath Shaw replacement.

Greater Western Sydney is set to take Tom Boyd with pick no.1 in the national draft. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Supplied

1. TOM BOYD

No opponent has been able to compete against Boyd in a contest. The most powerful junior forward since Tom Hawkins. Accurate set-shot.

WE SAY: The Giants will forget about missing out on Buddy Franklin when this bloke blossoms.

Sandringham Dragons midfielder Josh Kelly is likely to score a place at GWS with pick two in the 2013 AFL Draft following an outstanding TAC Cup season.

2. JOSH KELLY

The best midfielder in the country. Kelly is a ball magnet able to win inside and outside ball and has exceptional skills on both sides.

WE SAY: Melbourne may rue giving this running machine away. Looks a 200-game star.

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3. MATTHEW SCHARENBERG

Elite intercept player and ball-winning defender. Has the capacity to push into the midfield. Reads the play exceptionally well.

WE SAY: Sliding down the draft order, making him one of the steals of the draft. Queries on feet issues scaring some clubs.

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4. DOM SHEED

The No. 1 ranked midfielder at the national carnival. A stoppage player who breaks away from congested situations and kicks goals.

WE SAY: Eagles should get Sheed at 11, but Lions thinking long and hard.

Classy Oakleigh Chargers midfielder/forward Jack Billings will hope his distribution and polish around goal will prove too much for clubs to refuse in this year's AFL Draft.

5. JACK BILLINGS

A creative and dangerous half-forward, earning back-to-back All-Australian honours. Creative by foot and clever overhead.

WE SAY: Can amaze up forward but potential lies in the midfield. Saints looking to pull trigger at No. 3.

6. LEWIS TAYLOR

Brent Harvey-clone dominated his two seasons in the TAC Cup. Taylor's ability to distribute the ball by foot on either side of his body is supreme.

WE SAY: Only 173cm but as a pure footballer he's top five. GWS, armed with pick 14, watching closely.

7. LUKE MCDONALD

Rebounds from defence with penetrating left foot. Wins own ball and is smart going forward.

WE SAY: It will be a sexy halfback line when McDonald and Shaun Atley are breaking lines next year.

James Aish could head to the Dogs. Source: Supplied

8. JAMES AISH

Like Andrew Gaff a wingman with exceptional skills. But if the ball doesn't find him he may struggle.

WE SAY: A surprise to see him so low. Dogs salivating with pick 4, but can get tagged.

9. KADE KOLODJASHNIJ

Creative rebounding defender likened to Grant Birchall. Run-and-carry specialist who will push into the midfield.

WE SAY: Athletic backman is beautiful to watch. Suns in love with his rebound game.

Ben Lennon will hope his razor sharp right boot will be the difference over his fellow AFL hopefuls at this year's National Draft.

10. BEN LENNON

Overhead marking supreme but top strength is his booming right foot. Best suited as a third tall forward.

WE SAY: Tigers praying he slips to 12. Not a genuine midfielder but a weapon on the flanks.

11. MATT CROUCH

A stoppage beast who thrives in traffic. Ball-winning machine averaging 38 disposals in TAC Cup. Knocks on his kick.

WE SAY: Queries over his running ability could see him slide to join brother Brad.

12. LUKE DUNSTAN

A big-bodied strong midfielder whose No. 1 strength is his stoppage work. Ranked elite for clearances at championships.

WE SAY: Looks a cheap get in the 20s. Could emulate Ollie Wines' impact.

A big-bodied midfielder with a precise kick, Sandringham Dragons star Christian Salem is expected to be a top 15 AFL Draft pick in 2013.

13. CHRISTIAN SALEM

Classy midfielder is silky on his left side. Doesn't need huge numbers to cut apart teams due to high efficiency.

WE SAY: Averaged 145 SuperCoach points, justifying interest from Lions, Dees and Pies.

14. CAM MCCARTHY

Contested marking machine with a big tank. Could be a unique key forward who pushes up to the wing.

WE SAY: Shades of Matthew Richardson. Lions (pick 7) could pip the Pies.

15. MITCH HONEYCHURCH

Damaging midfielder hits the scoreboard. The only TAC Cup player to average more than 20 disposals and two goals a game.

WE SAY: Clubs have him far lower but shapes as a value pick. Dogs keen at 42.

16. MICHAEL GIBBONS

A clearance specialist who averaged 118 SuperCoach points, 23 disposals and five tackles across 41 matches. Hit the scoreboard, booting 31 goals.

WE SAY: A shock given clubs expected Gibbons to be a late-round chance.

Nathan Freeman in action. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Limited

17. NATHAN FREEMAN

Unique ability to win clearances and contested footy but can also breakaway with super pace. Hasn't kicked a lot of goals.

WE SAY: Luke Shuey-type would add much-needed speed to Lions onball division.

18. MARCUS BONTEMPELLI

Consistency the big issue. Struggled for Vic Metro but dominated some TAC Cup games onball. His size and skill allow him to play as a midfielder or forward.

WE SAY: Finds time like Scott Pendlebury, but Pies going cold. One for Mick.

19. TRENT DUMONT

Doesn't win huge numbers but Dumont's class and poise under pressure a highlight. High disposal efficiency.

WE SAY: All-rounder who hurts the opposition. Could sneak into the first round.

20. MICHAEL APENESS

Big man from a rugby background who plays forward/ruck like David Hale. Hasn't played much footy but takes a strong grab.

WE SAY: One of the few big men in the draft but ACL recovery a worry for some.

21. DARCY HOURIGAN

Mid-sized forward who thrives in marking contest and is elite at ground level. A proven goalkicker, averaging almost two a game across 51 matches.

WE SAY: Strong like Jack Darling. Had bumper carnival before SANFL form fizzled.

22. BILLY HARTUNG

Weapons include elite ball use and a huge tank. Can burn sides with speed up the wing and wins most of his possessions uncontested.

WE SAY: Saints have done a lot of work but late mail could see him slide into the 20s.

23. TOBY NANKERVIS

Ready-made ruckman overlooked at last year's draft. Wins the ball, pushes forward and produced similar numbers to Brodie Grundy last year.

WE SAY: Nankervis and Rory Lobb are the two best genuine rucks. Dons might pounce.

24. ZAK JONES

Plays like brother Nathan (Melbourne) but with more pace. Contested ball winner is aggressive through the backline and midfield.

WE SAY: In the frame for Tigers at 12 and Cats at 16 but won't get past the Suns at 20.

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25. BLAKE ACRES

Injury-hit utility kept to 11 games this year. Classy ball use and at 189cm can play anywhere. Strong overhead.

WE SAY: Clubs are divided but he fits Geelong's mould. Dockers watching.

26. ZACH MERRETT

Lethal left foot does damage across half-forward, like brother Jackson at Essendon. Has midfield potential but best suited kicking inside 50.

WE SAY: Hawks love their sharp left-foot kicking. Strong talk they'll go Dayle Garlett at 24.

27. JAMES TSITAS

Pressure king who excels at stoppages. Dominated every competition this year, including a 128-point TAC Cup SuperCoach average.

WE SAY: Bit of a surprise this high but Tsitas runs both ways and is a big team man.

Jay Kennedy-Harris shapes as your classic AFL small forward and appears a tantalising prospect for clubs at the 2013 AFL Draft.

28. JAY KENNEDY-HARRIS

Best small forward in the draft who wins ball inside 50 and creates scoring opportunities. Showed in the TAC Cup he's now got midfield capabilities.

WE SAY: Think Jake Neade. Excellent tackler who can defy height (173cm).

29. BLAINE JOHNSON

Was WA's second-leading goalkicker at the carnival. In-between size makes for a tough match-up on lead or overhead.

WE SAY: Booming right foot is a weapon outside 50. Later pick.

Darcy Gardiner is regarded as the best key defender in the 2013 AFL Draft and is expected to go in the first round.

30. DARCY GARDINER

Clearly the best key defender of the draft and when involved in a one-on-one contest rarely gets beaten. More of a lockdown stopper than a creative backman.

WE SAY: Linked to GWS at 14 but will slide to Saints or Lions.

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1.Greater Western Sydney Tom Boyd (KF)

2. Greater Western Sydney Josh Kelly (Mid)

3. St Kilda Jack Billings (Fwd/Mid)

4. Western Bulldogs James Aish (Mid)

5. Gold Coast Kade Kolodashnij (Def)

6. Collingwood Matthew Scharenberg (Def)

7. Brisbane Nathan Freeman (Mid)

8. North Melbourne Luke McDonald (Def/Mid)

9. Melbourne Christian Salem (Mid)

10. Collingwood Cameron McCarthy (KF)

11. West Coast Dom Sheed (Mid)

12. Richmond Ben Lennon (Fwd-Mid)

13. Carlton Marcus Bontempelli (Mid)

14. Greater Western Sydney Lewis Taylor (Mid)

15. Sydney Rory Lobb (Ruck)

16. Geelong Blake Acres (Mid)

17. Fremantle Michael Apeness (KF)

18. St Kilda Billy Hartung (Mid)

19. St Kilda Darcy Gardiner (KD)

20. Gold Coast Zak Jones (Def/Mid)

21. Port Adelaide Jarman Impey (Fwd)

22. Brisbane Trent Dumont (Mid)

23. Adelaide Matthew Crouch (Mid)

24 Hawthorn Zach Merrett (Fwd/Mid)

25. Brisbane Daniel McStay (KD)

26. Essendon Patrick Cripps (Mid)

27. Gold Coast Jake Kolodjashnij (KD)

28. Brisbane Luke Dunstan (Mid)

29. Greater Western Sydney Tom Cutler (Def)

30. North Melbourne Jay Kennedy-Harris (Fwd)

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