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

[George Kramer]

Was it known how big our offer was in the end?

Im guessing once he rejected us, part of that chunk of money would’ve gone towards Peatling + bumping up Cumming’s to get him over the line

The club said they were into Peatling for a while and when we were after Luko. There’s no way bumping up Cummings deal and grabbing Luko would have absorbed the $700k minimum offer for Luko.

Besides Mostyn is saying better to use that money now on retaining players, the only player we’ve resigned is Fog by extending his contract.

 

[Hodgy]

Very unlikely Langford

I think we will be stoked if Smith is still there at 4 and couldn’t get the card in quick enough. Langford looks like a great player but the combination of being slow and left footed makes him unlikely for us. Dawson, Crouch, Curtin, Hinge and Worrell all being similar left foot kicks in transition and our midfield being pretty glacial in foot speed should dictate us tossing up between Draper and Smith, with Smith being the better fit. Rankine and Jagga partnership at stoppages would be absolutely elite.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Draper at 1?

So Carlton FOS.

Are you hearing we are more into Langford than Smith?

Not hearing either way re us but wouldn’t surprise me to go for the country kid , metres gained type

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Very unlikely Langford

Haha Wayne you’ve done this before by memory

Ruled out someone categorically then we’ve taken them

Always expect the unexpected and be open to possibilities

 

[Jeffcrowe]

As in committing to him in the main draft?

Main or rookie where ever we’ve got a spot

 

[WheresGroomgone]

They would have to be real interested if they headed over Penong way surely?

Haha no they went to Melbourne I believe

 

[Danger in Texas]

The club said they were into Peatling for a while and when we were after Luko. There’s no way bumping up Cummings deal and grabbing Luko would have absorbed the $700k minimum offer for Luko.

Besides Mostyn is saying better to use that money now on retaining players, the only player we’ve resigned is Fog by extending his contract.

Wouldn’t have fully absorbed it, but I imagine it would’ve taken up a good chunk of it. Even if we were interested in Peatling before Luko chose Port, I reckon we would’ve raised our offer after

But unless I’m missing context, there’s not a whole lot of contracts that end in 25 or 26 that might need a larger chunk of money than expected to get over the line? Murray and Curtin, can’t really think of anyone else

 

[Jack McKraken]

The club said they were into Peatling for a while and when we were after Luko. There’s no way bumping up Cummings deal and grabbing Luko would have absorbed the $700k minimum offer for Luko.

Besides Mostyn is saying better to use that money now on retaining players, the only player we’ve resigned is Fog by extending his contract.

Isnt this 2025 money? We need room in our 2024 cap to delist a contracted player.

 

[Jack McKraken]

Main or rookie where ever we’ve got a spot

Will need to be main unless we plan on upgrading two rookies

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Will need to be main unless we plan on upgrading two rookies

Yep I’m thinking we call his name out with our pick in main draft

 

[Jeffcrowe]

To be honest if Lalor and O'Sullivan are gone I'll be sad if Carlton pick Draper.

I’m increasingly confident that’s going to be the top 3 if north trade out

If north keep their pick it prpbably changes

 

[119others]

Smith the elite extractor, accumulator .....questions around hurt factor with disposals
FOS, less disposals, but higher hurt factor than Smith

Because of RICH's love affair with Dusty ....you can bet, Lalor ends up at RICH

I'll be happy with Draper, or any of that top 4 rated players (exc Ashcroft)

Just catching up with things. Twomey has Langford at 3 in his form guide

Last month's Form Guide ranking: 2

Langford's standout result at the Combine was his 2km time trial, when the Dandenong Stingrays midfielder completed the run in 6:24 minutes, placing him inside the top-10. It is a trait reflected in his game, with Langford gut running right to the end of contests. He had a terrific draft campaign, with the marking on-baller dominant at all levels. The left-footer's carnival for Vic Country saw him named a joint winner of the Larke Medal while his Stingrays performances were clinical, averaging more than a goal a game and 26 disposals. Langford's appeal comes in his size, presence, versatility and impact – he will be playing significant AFL footy next year.

 

[DaKids]

They would have to be real interested if they headed over Penong way surely?

Boards at PAC.

 

[119others]

I'd go Langford over Smith, because I think Langford has more hurt factor. We've also got Rankine and Peatling (and to lesser extent Edwards) for pace and burst.

Ideally Smith or Langford goes top 3, then we can get the exact type of mid we want.

But gee, we're splitting hairs. They're all pretty good.

(Excluding Ashcroft) sounds like top 5 mids are almost can’t miss territory. Wonder who is there at 4 - Langford and Smith likely it seems to me

 

[119others]

Was it known how big our offer was in the end?

Im guessing once he rejected us, part of that chunk of money would’ve gone towards Peatling + bumping up Cumming’s to get him over the line

Surely we had enough for both Luko AND Peatling as both were “in play” simultaneously. Cummings offer definitely sounds like bumped up but can’t imagine more than 100-125k per year,

We should still have a stack of spare salary cap esp if front loading longer player contracts and only operating near the 95% level in recent years

 

[119others]

The club said they were into Peatling for a while and when we were after Luko. There’s no way bumping up Cummings deal and grabbing Luko would have absorbed the $700k minimum offer for Luko.

Besides Mostyn is saying better to use that money now on retaining players, the only player we’ve resigned is Fog by extending his contract.

TT also extended old mate

 

[Mutineer]

Boards at PAC.

I'm fully aware of that but WheresGroomgone was referring to his parents/family and they definitely don't board at PAC.

 

[Mutineer]

For me if Lalor and Fos are both off the board and it comes down to choosing between Draper and Smith it's a no brainer Draper by plenty for 2 reasons mostly speed and impact per possession and no go home factor Cardijn College/Crows supporter vs Melbourne Private Schol boy/Scotch College/Collingwood supporter.

 

[DaKids]

I'm fully aware of that but WheresGroomgone was referring to his parents/family and they definitely don't board at PAC.

Oops sorry mate ha ha

 

[George Kramer]

Isnt this 2025 money? We need room in our 2024 cap to delist a contracted player.

And we wouldn’t?

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Here my go at the top 6

1. Lalor - Rich (the next Dusty for them).
2. Levi Ashcroft - Bris (Bris match Norfs bid).
3. Langford - North (size point of difference for them).
4. FOS - Carlton
5. Draper - AFC
6. Smith - Melbourne

 

[Crow till I die]

My top 6 after pick swaps (excludes academy or F/S bids)
1. Lalor - Richmond
2. Smith - Richmond (traded for 2 with north)
3. FOS - Carlton
4. Draper - Adelaide
5. Langford - Melbourne
6. Tauru - North Melbourne

 

[Mutineer]

Fun fact : Michael Smith drafted to Collingwood with pick 53 in the 1988 AFL draft originally from Devonport Tasmania.

Do we have Hamish's Tasmanian link with his Son Jagga in 2024?

Michael Smith (born 1972) - Draftguru

www.draftguru.com.au

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Haha Wayne you’ve done this before by memory

Ruled out someone categorically then we’ve taken them

Always expect the unexpected and be open to possibilities

Nope ....happy for you to try and prove me incorrect

You boohooed my call on Caleb Windsor last year ....can't recall your comments on my Mac Andrew call ?

I'm comfortable with my Langford call

BTW ...bog average Redman says Hi

 

[TryAnHit]

Would everyone want Dodson if he wasnt SA? or is it an SA thing