Resource 2024 AFL Draft discussion thread (Wed Nov 20 to Fri Nov 22)
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Won't get 3 years if he doesn't work hard on his endurance if we take him in the rookie draft only guaranteed 1 year and 2 if we take him with pick 64 which seems to be the plan by the look.
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Still, 5 goals and 2 goal assists at SANFL League is pretty good going for an 18yo.
He looked far more dangerous inside 50, but it looked like got more than half his possessions pushing up to the middle of the ground. So, he has enough endurance to get to the ball around the ground, but maybe not enough to do awesome things once he gets it.
Still might turn into the best pick in the 50s we've ever had.
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Love jagga but I do wonder if the club thinks we already have similar players in Soligo and Taylor
Then again you could argue we have somewhat similar types to Langford in Dawson and Curtin as well.
If Langford can develop a good fend and quicker feet at stoppage I could see him being a serious footballer. The difference is jagga is already a master in tight and has been for years now. But Jagga cant do what Langford can up forward.
I would personally back jagga in as he’s just such a good little player, but there is something about Langford no doubt. He just has more rough edges.
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Not sure sorry, I know you are very keen on Smith. But I’m going to assume he’s off the board by 4.
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Any noise on Richmond picking Smith at pick 1?
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The first (traditional) three picks I think are a combination of Smith/Lalor/FOS
Leaves the Crows with a decision between Langford/Draper etc
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Would hope we take Draper in that scenario.
If someone else picks Draper, then likely Smith falls to us.
Very happy with either.
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You may even back yourselves in and play the long game by selecting Langford and then drawing Draper home in a few years.
It’s probably too risky though, and likely would have been much easier had the Eagles picked Draper at 3.
Pick 67.
Robert Shirley played over 100 games after being taken (for the second time) by the Crows at pick 56.
Chris Knights 102 (also 56) and the Big Easy 50 (51) other notable draftees taken in the 50s.
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Do we need another big bodied midfielder when we already have the skipper, Curtin and Edwards. Just don’t see the need. Don’t see Langford’s speed or evasiveness as an asset either. Won’t be silky skilled in the AFL if he doesn’t have quick feet and/or speed.
If Smith or Draper get through to pick 4 we would be mad not to pick either of them. I’m hoping Smith is there at pick 4. He just ticks all the boxes.
If Smith or Draper get through to pick 4 we would be mad not to pick either of them. I’m hoping Smith is there at pick 4. He just ticks all the boxes.
Appreciate your intel as always.
Very interesting about smith. Aside from ben waterworth we’ve seldom been linked to jagga, so to hear otherwise from you is a nice surprise and makes me think some games are being played.
Any idea of what north do if they hold pick 2? Would obviously have a massive flow on effect for both our clubs.
I’m not really of the opinion that another ‘big bodied’ mid would be one too many, especially given the potential positional versatility of Curtin (and the already known versatility of skip)
They just have to be the right one. Would be unpopular at this point, but I’d take Smillie over Langford (think there’s too much talent above them to consider either, though)
Keep in mind you could also argue do we need another small midfielder given Soligo is a lock and Taylor could potentially be a starting midfielder in the future.
Personally I’d rather we not overthink our list composition too much when it comes to our future midfield. Just take whoever you think will be the best player regardless of size. A surplus can quickly become a deficit and vice versa.
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If Draper is still on the board at pick 4, there is no chance we will take Langford over him.
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Normally I'd agree ....but in such an even top 10-12 players, Clubs will look to their needs
This Board has lamented our lack of pace in the midfield for so long, it seems ridiculous to now ignore that need now, when an opportunity presents itself to fix the problem
Our big bodied mids are now covered .....I'd argue they're not an absolute necessity now, with more clubs emphasising speed with ball-ups reducing year-on-year
Soligo is not quick ....Taylor is not quick .....only Rankine would surpass Draper (insert Smith and FOS where required)
IMO you have to look past the starting CBA Mids ....and have the next mid-rotations of equal capabilities to ensure continuity of class & pressure
Rankine and Peatling are both in the top 5% in comp for mid speed
If they can become mainstays and thrive as mids then our midfield speed will be good
No guarantee they can , but signs are good for both
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