Jon Ralph reveals his Round 1 bolters for 2017 season

THEY haven’t put a foot wrong during the JLT series and made themselves hard to ignore. JON RALPH pinpoints which players could be shock Round 1 selections.

Port Adelaide’s Brett Eddy is a Round 1 bolter. Picture: Sarah Reed

THEY haven’t put a foot wrong during the JLT series and made themselves hard to ignore.

Port Adelaide rookie Brett Eddy won’t be the only likely shock Round 1 selection.

Jon Ralph reveals who the bolters are for the 2017 season:

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SHAUN McKERNAN (ESSENDON)

Was third on the pecking order at Essendon until ruckmen Matthew Leuenberger and Tom Bellchambers went down with injury. After a starring performance against Geelong on Sunday will be elevated off the rookie list to lead the ruck against Hawthorn.

Shaun McKernan starred against the Cats on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images

TOM STEWART (GEELONG)

The South Barwon rebounding defender did enough in the VFL last year to be taken by Stephen Wells at pick No.40 and has made every post a winner in the JLT series.

Geelong’s Tom Stewart tackles Essendon’s Kyle Langford. Picture: Getty Images

JASON CASTAGNA (RICHMOND)

The Tigers second-year rookie has kicked 5.3 as a small forward in three pre-season games and should be elevated by next Tuesday’s deadline and play against Carlton.

The Tigers should elevate Jason Castagna from the rookie list. Picture: Michael Klein

MABIOR CHOL (RICHMOND)

After a journey from South Sudan via Egypt and Brisbane, the rookie was so exciting against Collingwood in Moe that he is some chance to be elevated on to the primary list.

Mabior Chol is another Tiger rookie who could be promoted. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

HENRY SCHADE (COLLINGWOOD)

The 23-year-old rookie defender played 20 games in five years at the Suns as a top-25 pick but will be elevated to play against the Dogs in Round 1.

Henry Schade is making the most of his second chance at the Magpies. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

DREW PETRIE (WEST COAST)

At 34, the ex-Roo was seen as a Hail Mary insurance selection by the Eagles, but with Scott Lycett (knee/shoulder) again injured, he will ruck with Nathan Vardy against Todd Goldstein and his old mates in Round 1.

Drew Petrie will step up in the ruck for the Eagles. Picture: Getty Images