Resource 2024 AFL Draft discussion thread (Wed Nov 20 to Fri Nov 22)

[ams4crows]

and langford didnt even get a run at vfl level did he?

He played in Richmond 's VFL side for one game I believe like all the other top prospects

 

[ams4crows]

Can someone say they've heard it's Sam Lalor please?

A lot of us want him, probably an assumption he'll be gone before our pick hence the lack of talk about him.

 

[Mutineer]

Finn O'Sullivan showed off his outstanding all round athletic profile at the Combine...it won't be lost on the AFL recruiters, doubt there's too many others can match that across the board.

2KM - 6.28

20M - 2.98

Agility - 8.15

Running vertical jump - 93cm

 

[StonesThrow]

Finn O'Sullivan showed off his outstanding all round athletic profile at the Combine...it won't be lost on the AFL recruiters, doubt there's too many others can match that across the board.

2KM - 6.28

20M - 2.98

Agility - 8.15

Running vertical jump - 93cm

Similar to wardlaw?

 

[Mutineer]

Similar to wardlaw?

Not stylistically on the field.

 

[Big Dub]

Coolio - I thought it was well below where he is expected to have his name called out in such a strong field.

We will be apples.

Actually, after pick 18, the discount is set at 197 points (20% of pick 18's points).

So, picks 42 and 59 (using the assumptions above) give 553 points, which would match a bid at pick 26 (729 points - 197 = 532 points).

Pick 59 alone would match a bid at pick 45, which might be all we need (or a livable downgrade to next year's 2nd/ 3rd round pick)

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Similar to wardlaw?

Nope

Wardlaw is a bull , this guy is more a smooth mover with high skill maybe like a Shaun Burgoyne

 

[the big lebowski]

Similar to wardlaw?

Wardlaw quicker over 20

Jump wise they are similar

Endurance wise FOS smokes Wardlaw

 

[crow2crow]

Tauru could go top 3-4!!!

Twomey on TR

i posted last week that i have heard north want tauru and wont risk trading back cos they want him that much

 

[FR0GGY]

He doesn't really do that with early picks.

What do you call early? Doedee and pedlar were both a bit left field weren’t they?

 

[Mutineer]

Jeffcrowe

 

[Mutineer]

 

[Mutineer]

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Jeffcrowe

As much as I’m happy to get ANB it’s tempered by fact we miss out on a player like this who could be a star for 12 years

A top 30 lock if not top 20 for mine , I’m sure a club recognises this too

Under the radar , just like hayes ( until the combine )

 

[Crow till I die]

As much as I’m happy to get ANB it’s tempered by fact we miss out on a player like this who could be a star for 12 years

A top 30 lock if not top 20 for mine , I’m sure a club recognises this too

Under the radar , just like hayes ( until the combine )

Can only speculate that they were prepared to forgo it to get the 4 years of ANB as almost an on field coach as well as his output to see our younger guys through the next couple of seasons until they are at the 50 - 100 game mark considering we have got a lot of youth in the squad. I am not against it if as i have mentioned previously it allows guys like Rachele, Curtin, our pick 4 mid etc to better be able to play their games to a higher level.

 

[LC40]

Jagga Smith looks the standout to me. His balance and clean skills are exceptional. His vision in traffic is impressive.
Great crop of players but if Smith's name was called by us I would be delighted.

 

[LoBu]

i posted last week that i have heard north want tauru and wont risk trading back cos they want him that much

Would be a good result for us as it will give us more an option between 2 of Lalor, FOS, Draper and Smith.

If West Coast are truly into Draper, then one of FOS and Lalor which seems to be the preferred pick at this moment.

Also means we won't pick Tauru either.

 

[Hodgy]

Would be a good result for us as it will give us more an option between 2 of Lalor, FOS, Draper and Smith.

If West Coast are truly into Draper, then one of FOS and Lalor which seems to be the preferred pick at this moment.

Also means we won't pick Tauru either.

Could the reason we want to keep our F2 be that we will give it to NM to jump 2 spots with them. They still get Tauru at 4 but add a F2 and we get Lalor or Draper.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Finn O'Sullivan showed off his outstanding all round athletic profile at the Combine...it won't be lost on the AFL recruiters, doubt there's too many others can match that across the board.

2KM - 6.28

20M - 2.98

Agility - 8.15

Running vertical jump - 93cm

Do we know what Jagga ran?

 

[ams4crows]

Could the reason we want to keep our F2 be that we will give it to NM to jump 2 spots with them. They still get Tauru at 4 but add a F2 and we get Lalor or Draper.

If we move up to pick 2 and Lalor is there and we pick Draper I'll be a bit salty about it.

 

[Big Dub]

If we move up to pick 2 and Lalor is there and we pick Draper I'll be a bit salty about it.

Lalor and FOS are my favourites from the "top 5". But I wouldn't be paying a f2 to get to choose either over two of Draper, Smith and Langford.

Particularly as one of Lalor and FOS could well be there at our pick on draft night.

 

[crow2crow]

Lalor and FOS are my favourites from the "top 5". But I wouldn't be paying a f2 to get to choose either over two of Draper, Smith and Langford.

Particularly as one of Lalor and FOS could well be there at our pick on draft night.

if lalor is still there after richmond call, i probably would cough up F2 to ensure we get him rather than draper or FoS (assuming richmond call jagga) based on what ive seen now. he is exactly what we dont have.

 

[Crow till I die]

Lalor and FOS are my favourites from the "top 5". But I wouldn't be paying a f2 to get to choose either over two of Draper, Smith and Langford.

Particularly as one of Lalor and FOS could well be there at our pick on draft night.

Another factor we need to consider is the vic metro go home factor when picking at the very top end of this draft as we simply have to nail this pick long term. I fully get picking for talent but if they are all pretty even with their own points of difference, then the SA kid or Vic country kid may be the wiser option

 

[119others]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...t/news-story/4f0863aa22dd67a0b4cf872b6526eb3c

Full Scouting Report -:sorry for editing. Only small portion of total article copied

Brisbane Lions fans, get excited.
On the back of winning this year’s AFL premiership, your club is about to land the best young player in the country.

Father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft didn’t attend the national draft combine as he recovered from post-season shoulder surgery – but he didn’t need to, either.

The classy midfielder’s performances at every level this season have him at the leading draft prospect in the country and he has already nominated to join his older brother Will at the Lions.

We’ve got Ashcroft at No.1 in our latest draft rankings as the countdown to November 20 heats up. However, that doesn’t mean that he will be the No.1 pick in November.

Rival clubs often let father-son and Academy prospects drop back a few places from where they should be selected.

You only have to look at Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos, who did not attract a bid until pick 4 in 2021.







1
Levi Ashcroft

MIDFIELDER
A Brisbane Lions father-son prospect, Ashcroft has been a brilliant ball-winner on a consistent basis over the past two years.
Club Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians
State VIC
Height 179cm
DOB 18/12/2006

Ball Winning
Leadership
Footy IQ
Clean Hands
Full Scouting Report



2
Jagga Smith

MIDFIELDER
Mr Consistent is the best way to describe a ball magnet who wins the footy both inside and outside of the contest.
Club Oakleigh Chargers/Richmond Juniors
State VIC
Height 182cm
DOB 28/01/2006
Leadership
Footy IQ
Clean Hands
Ball Winning
Full Scouting Report



3
Finn O'Sullivan

MIDFIELDER
A string of injuries meant O’Sullivan struggled to put his full package on show this year, but the midfielder remains a wanted commodity.
Club Oakleigh Chargers/Koroit
State VIC
Height 182cm
DOB 30/05/2006
Power
Endurance
Kicking
Vertical Leap
Full Scouting Report



4
Harvey Langford

MIDFIELDER
A tall midfielder that hits the scoreboard and flies for overhead marks, Langford has been consistently dominant all year long.
Club Dandenong Stingrays/Mount Martha
State VIC
Height 191cm
DOB 15/03/2006
Ball Winning
Overhead Marking
Endurance
Scoreboard Impact
Full Scouting Report



5
Sid Draper

MIDFIELDER
A dynamic midfielder, South Australia’s top prospect has plenty of fans after two super seasons.
Club South Adelaide/Willunga
State SA
Height 182cm
DOB 05/07/2006
Speed
Power
Leadership
Clean Hands
Full Scouting Report



6
Sam Lalor

MIDFIELDER, FORWARD
A genuine matchwinner in the engine room or up forward, but a wretched run with injury held him back this season.
Club GWV Rebels/Bacchus Marsh
State VIC
Height 188cm
DOB 30/08/2006
Power
X Factor
Ball Winning
Scoreboard Impact
Full Scouting Report



7
Murphy Reid

MIDFIELDER
A classy midfielder who ticks a lot of boxes, Reid was a consistent performer at every level this season.
Club Sandringham Dragons/South Melbourne Districts
State VIC
Height 181cm
DOB 30/07/2006
Clean Hands
Footy IQ
Ball Winning
Scoreboard Impact
Full Scouting Report



8
Josh Smillie

MIDFIELDER
A big-bodied midfielder with strength and power, Smillie can change games with his clearance work.
Club Eastern Ranges/Park Orchards
State VIC
Height 195cm
DOB 17/05/2006
Ball Winning
Leadership
Power
Scoreboard Impact
Full Scouting Report



9
Harry Armstrong

FORWARD
A huge draft bolter this year, Armstrong displays everything you would want to see in a young key forward.
Club Sandringham Dragons/Ormond
State VIC
Height 195cm
DOB 14/06/2006
Overhead Marking
Scoreboard Impact
Kicking
Mobility
Full Scouting Report



10
Leo Lombard

MIDFIELDER, FORWARD
Another year, another Academy ace on the way for Damien Hardwick and the Gold Coast Suns.
Club Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach
State QLD
Height 179cm
DOB 05/10/2006
Speed
Clean Hands
Ball Winning
Pressure
Full Scouting Report



11
Tobie Travaglia

DEFENDER, MIDFIELDER
A running machine who can play just about anywhere on the ground, Travaglia has risen up draft boards as the year has gone on.
Club Bendigo Pioneers/Sandhurst
State VIC
Height 187cm
DOB 26/10/2006
Endurance
Speed
Versatility
Run & Carry
Full Scouting Report



12
Alixzander Tauru

DEFENDER, FORWARD
The biggest bolter of this year’s draft class, Tauru is the prototype intercept defender who can turn a game at either end,
Club Gippsland Power/Warragul Industrials
State VIC
Height 193cm
DOB 26/11/2006
Intercepting
Vertical Leap
Overhead Marking
X Factor
Full Scouting Report



13
Luke Trainor

DEFENDER
An intercept defender who reads the play beautifully, Trainor can also do some damage with his rebound going back the other way.
Club Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians
State VIC
Height 194cm
DOB 10/04/2006
Intercepting
Overhead Marking
Kicking
1 on 1 Defending
Full Scouting Report



14
Bo Allan

Full Scouting Report

​

1
Levi Ashcroft

​

MIDFIELDER​

A Brisbane Lions father-son prospect, Ashcroft has been a brilliant ball-winner on a consistent basis over the past two years.

Club Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians​

State VIC​

Height 179cm​

DOB 18/12/2006​

Ball Winning

Leadership

Footy IQ

Clean Hands

Full Scouting Report

2
Jagga Smith

​

MIDFIELDER​

Mr Consistent is the best way to describe a ball magnet who wins the footy both inside and outside of the contest.

Club Oakleigh Chargers/Richmond Juniors​

State VIC​

Height 182cm​

DOB 28/01/2006​

Leadership

Footy IQ

Clean Hands

Ball Winning

Full Scouting Report

3
Finn O'Sullivan

​

MIDFIELDER​

A string of injuries meant O’Sullivan struggled to put his full package on show this year, but the midfielder remains a wanted commodity.

Club Oakleigh Chargers/Koroit​

State VIC​

Height 182cm​

DOB 30/05/2006​

Power

Endurance

Kicking

Vertical Leap

Full Scouting Report

4
Harvey Langford

​

MIDFIELDER​

A tall midfielder that hits the scoreboard and flies for overhead marks, Langford has been consistently dominant all year long.

Club Dandenong Stingrays/Mount Martha​

State VIC​

Height 191cm​

DOB 15/03/2006​

Ball Winning

Overhead Marking

Endurance

Scoreboard Impact

Full Scouting Report

5
Sid Draper

​

MIDFIELDER​

A dynamic midfielder, South Australia’s top prospect has plenty of fans after two super seasons.

Club South Adelaide/Willunga​

State SA​

Height 182cm​

DOB 05/07/2006​

Speed

Power

Leadership

Clean Hands

Full Scouting Report

6
Sam Lalor

​

MIDFIELDER, FORWARD​

A genuine matchwinner in the engine room or up forward, but a wretched run with injury held him back this season.

Club GWV Rebels/Bacchus Marsh​

State VIC​

Height 188cm​

DOB 30/08/2006​

Power

X Factor

Ball Winning

Scoreboard Impact

Full Scouting Report

7
Murphy Reid

​

MIDFIELDER​

A classy midfielder who ticks a lot of boxes, Reid was a consistent performer at every level this season.

Club Sandringham Dragons/South Melbourne Districts​

State VIC​

Height 181cm​

DOB 30/07/2006​

Clean Hands

Footy IQ

Ball Winning

Scoreboard Impact

Full Scouting Report

8
Josh Smillie

​

MIDFIELDER​

A big-bodied midfielder with strength and power, Smillie can change games with his clearance work.

Club Eastern Ranges/Park Orchards​

State VIC​

Height 195cm​

DOB 17/05/2006​

Ball Winning

Leadership

Power

Scoreboard Impact

Full Scouting Report

9
Harry Armstrong

​

FORWARD​

A huge draft bolter this year, Armstrong displays everything you would want to see in a young key forward.

Club Sandringham Dragons/Ormond​

State VIC​

Height 195cm​

DOB 14/06/2006​

Overhead Marking

Scoreboard Impact

Kicking

Mobility

Full Scouting Report

10
Leo Lombard

​

MIDFIELDER, FORWARD​

Another year, another Academy ace on the way for Damien Hardwick and the Gold Coast Suns.

Club Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach​

State QLD​

Height 179cm​

DOB 05/10/2006​

Speed

Clean Hands

Ball Winning

Pressure

Full Scouting Report

11
Tobie Travaglia

​

DEFENDER, MIDFIELDER​

A running machine who can play just about anywhere on the ground, Travaglia has risen up draft boards as the year has gone on.

Club Bendigo Pioneers/Sandhurst​

State VIC​

Height 187cm​

DOB 26/10/2006​

Endurance

Speed

Versatility

Run & Carry

Full Scouting Report

12
Alixzander Tauru

​

DEFENDER, FORWARD​

The biggest bolter of this year’s draft class, Tauru is the prototype intercept defender who can turn a game at either end,

Club Gippsland Power/Warragul Industrials​

State VIC​

Height 193cm​

DOB 26/11/2006​

Intercepting

Vertical Leap

Overhead Marking

X Factor

Full Scouting Report

13
Luke Trainor

​

DEFENDER​

An intercept defender who reads the play beautifully, Trainor can also do some damage with his rebound going back the other way.

Club Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians​

State VIC​

Height 194cm​

DOB 10/04/2006​

Intercepting

Overhead Marking

Kicking

1 on 1 Defending

Full Scouting Report

14
Bo Allan​

 

[Mutineer]

Didn't realise the dashing SA Defender/Forward 188cm Angus Clarke is our AFLW coach Matthew Clarke's nephew.
Very versatile having had spells back and forward throughout the season though probably starts at half back I think, very good overhead also.