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

[Eagleboy2011]

Lots of mind games the clubs are presenting through the media,
I'll bet Adelaide will buckle first and do something they don't need to do.

 

[1990crow]

Don't believe Fox

Fella I speak to is fairly entrenched in the club

So you're saying.. fox is spewing "Fake News"?

 

[Viva la Mattner]

So you're saying.. fox is spewing "Fake News"?

Throwing shit at a blanket
Generating clicks

 

[Shifty Crow]

So you're saying.. fox is spewing "Fake News"?

No the Fox article is no more than a prediction article


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[Crow till I die]

Spoke to the person I get my inside goss from this morning

We have Sid Draper as #1 preference followed by Jagga Smith

Makes sense if we are looking to trade up to 2 - get in ahead of Carlton if they don't pick FOS

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Nicks has said he doesn't value talent??

Is there an actual source for that?

Nicks did say a couple of year or so ago something along the lines that we needed to prioritise more skilful types as we didn't have the balance right with too many hard working types.

Not sure he has always been listening to his own advice though.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

It would be referring to this Nicks quote from 2023 but the poster obviously hasn’t read the second paragraph.


"It's an interesting one, because I've always been one of those coaches who's said just give me the guys who work hard. Give me 18 of those and we’ll get a flag," Nicks said.

"But I reckon there's got to be a balance with that. Talent wins premierships, and the hard work and role players get you there, so you need to find that balance.

Mostyn - this was the quote I was referring to.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Not a comment on the people posting but how quick and off some info is presented

This was within 2 minutes of each post

Don't underrate the false information leaks by clubs.

Moreso this year with no clear draft order.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

At AFL level ??

He's a midfielder all over

Sure, but 1990crow point was not the type of midfielder we should be targeting.

 

[1990crow]

Sure, but 1990crow point was not the type of midfielder we should be targeting.

I see him more as a Dawson type. Could play midfield but skills suited to wing.

 

[WeeBlake]

It would be referring to this Nicks quote from 2023 but the poster obviously hasn’t read the second paragraph.


"It's an interesting one, because I've always been one of those coaches who's said just give me the guys who work hard. Give me 18 of those and we’ll get a flag," Nicks said.

"But I reckon there's got to be a balance with that. Talent wins premierships, and the hard work and role players get you there, so you need to find that balance.

The whole quote is worse, but is absolutely industrial-strength Nicks.

Hard work is enough to win a flag. Actually no, you need a balance. On the other hand, talent wins flags. But then again, you need a balance.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I see him more as a Dawson type. Could play midfield but skills suited to wing.

There are other midfielders available that would better enhance our midfield balance.

 

[1990crow]

There are other midfielders available that would better enhance our midfield balance.

Which is why I'm nervous. I'll be happy to have him if that's what happens because he would make us better but not in the area we need.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Such a fascinating year.

I’ve been enjoying all of the mind and media games between Carl/Adelaide.

All the different scenarios were worked out over the weekend for both clubs and I think both will walk away happy.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Such a fascinating year.

I’ve been enjoying all of the mind and media games between Carl/Adelaide.

What's your top 3 preference for the Blues?

Gather FOS has strong links to the club.

 

[1990crow]

Such a fascinating year.

I’ve been enjoying all of the mind and media games between Carl/Adelaide.

All the different scenarios were worked out over the weekend for both clubs and I think both will walk away happy.

Anything you can share?

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Anything you can share?

Not publicly. But I’m across both sets now!

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

What's your top 3 preference for the Blues?

Gather FOS has strong links to the club.

As cliche as it’s sounds; I’m personally happy with any of Jagga, FOS, Draper.

I’ve chopped and changed over time.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I see him more as a Dawson type. Could play midfield but skills suited to wing.

Re Langford - far more contested , will be a contested brute at afl level

 

[Jeffcrowe]

There are other midfielders available that would better enhance our midfield balance.

I reckon you’re overplaying this a bit

This is a 12 year midfielder hopefully , team balance in season 1 isn’t that important

And a need for our midfield is someone that helps create scores more than anyone in the draft but also does lots of hard work without the footy

 

[CromradeCromulent]

Don't believe Fox

Fella I speak to is fairly entrenched in the club

aren't you the "nobody picked us and everyone is leaving" guy?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Listening a little to gettable this morn sounds like it’s very tight at pick 2 between Tauru and FOS

Wouldn’t surprise me if option A was to trade back and take Tauru

Option B to take FOS at #2 comes if there is not a trade worthwhile to slide back

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Listening a little to gettable this morn sounds like it’s very tight at pick 2 between Tauru and FOS

Wouldn’t surprise me if option A was to trade back and take Tauru

Option B to take FOS at #2 comes if there is not a trade worthwhile to slide back

If Lalor goes #1 & either Tauru or FOS go #2... then either Draper or Smith will be available to us at #4.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Langford will be a very good player. I just don't see him as a midfielder, which we desperately need.

How could the most dominant midfielder this season of 2024 draft not be a midfielder though ?

What’s the theory here ?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

If Lalor goes #1 & either Tauru or FOS go #2... then either Draper or Smith will be available to us at #4.

Yep … it’s looking good for us

Smith / Draper / Langford ( the back up plan if things surprise )