Resource 2024 AFL Draft discussion thread

[Thrillthorpe7]

If Draper had been injury free and we could see how he played in the back end of the SANFL season, do you think he might have firmed for the pick 1 position?

Had he played the entire season, then yes. To even still be in the conversation for pick 1 after the injury interrupted year shows how highly clubs rate him. I still see the likely scenario as him going to North or Carlton, with Langford falling to us.

 

[Jarman3]

So have we actually made the call on Welsh yet? What is the cut off date to make the decision?

 

[daniel_4tw]

If Dodson is still at Richmond’s pick 18 or 20, would/should we trade our F1 for that pick and and a F2?

 

[Bay62]

I don’t see enough of these kids to have an educated opinion.
But it feels so bloody good with all the positivity of the top 5 to know we
are going to get a good one.

And to know we’ve got Curtin coming into year 2 as well

 

[Floating Doughnut]

If Dodson is still at Richmond’s pick 18 or 20, would/should we trade our F1 for that pick and and a F2?

Love to have him but it’s a no afaiac.

 

[Captain Furious]

Hey mate, completely fair point but for me at this point in a rebuild I value quality over quantity.

My thinking hinges on AFC recruiters having a clear favourite and him being there at pick 2. Maybe they don’t and they’re happy with Langford at 4. No need to move. Happy days.

But if they do, and he is available, the way I look at it is the player were taking next year at 12 is likely not essential to our next premiership, but the guy we are taking at the pointy end of this draft is… so why not get our favourite of the 4 this year at the expense of next years pick (4 + F1 for 2 + F2).

Let’s say our guy is FOS and we have him a full tier above the other guys on our rankings which is very possible. Just because Cal Twomey says the top 5 are all even, doesn’t mean our recruiters do. Move up, have the best guy we can.

We did it last year, why not again.

Target NWM or a free agent next year instead of going to the draft.

Going to want that F1 if we go after NWM. And even if we finish bottom 4 again, it probably won’t be enough on its own.

 

[ABAB]

ok, I’ve been loading up on Langford footage. I’m sold. Could see him being the best player in the pool.

Think North will pick him, they already have speed and power in the midfield so need a tall left footer.

 

[Betts are off]

If Dodson is still at Richmond’s pick 18 or 20, would/should we trade our F1 for that pick and and a F2?

As time goes on i'm probably less inclined to use a F1 to snag a developmental ruck that will likely not see games for a year or longer. Watching Lloyd Meek dominate at his 2nd club really made me wonder if it's better to let another club do the leg work on developing a young ruck. And finally jump back on the ruck carousel next off-season.

The last few years has seen a few interesting SA ruck prospects go all over the country to start their development. Barnett, Goad, Verrall were all ruckmen draft options as 18 year olds, none have done much at AFL level yet as far as I've seen. But i'd be interested in how they go in their next season, see if any come on.

In a month we can probably add Dodson to that list.

 

[Mostyn]

Langford has maybe the best highlight reel.

I know that's meaningless, but it makes the idea of him a lot more interesting.

Shit he can take a good grab. Contested marking midfielder!

 

[Swan97]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

 

[jackster83]

Langford has maybe the best highlight reel.

I know that's meaningless, but it makes the idea of him a lot more interesting.

Shit he can take a good grab. Contested marking midfielder!

I really like Travaglia as well. He can take a strong grab also.

 

[CDC60]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

I hope that question get's asking in the AFC trading room. There will be a massive backlash if we don't take the SA kid in that scenario but it shouldn't play a part in who we select

 

[Betts are off]

Langford has maybe the best highlight reel.

I know that's meaningless, but it makes the idea of him a lot more interesting.

Shit he can take a good grab. Contested marking midfielder!

With a month to go i'm leaning towards Jagga. I feel like anytime I see a clip of him i'm watching a young Zac Butters. Looks like the 'spark' player I would love to add into our midfield mix. Draper also has that high energy burst from stoppage trait, which would be valuable in our mix IMO.

But i'm honestly really not too fussed. I'm probably happy with any of them (including Langford).

 

[Cromulant]

I hope that question get's asking in the AFC trading room. There will be a massive backlash if we don't take the SA kid in that scenario but it shouldn't play a part in who we select

It plays a part if we believe they are lineball talent wise.

 

[ams4crows]

Just have to take best available, if it's Smith and Draper left at 4 I'm taking Smith.

I've already made it clear I prefer Langford over Draper.

Starting to think Draper will be the slider of the draft, there are too many Vic clubs up at the top of the draft and if we pass on him could continue sliding to Stkilda

 

[Mutineer]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

Draper without blinking.

 

[Danger in Texas]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

Draper

 

[ams4crows]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

Langford

 

[Cromulant]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

Draper.

 

[Danger in Texas]

This thread needs a poll

 

[StonesThrow]

The SA factor has to carry some weight in the decision. Not much, but it should have some.

 

[Mutineer]

The SA factor has to carry some weight in the decision. Not much, but it should have some.

Only if it's a lineball thing according to Hamish and Rendell before that, pretty sure they're both on the record.

 

[latinoheat]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

Draper. We need speed

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Jeffcrowe Mutineer ....this is a very intellectual discussion on the Draft ....a bit of fluff early on, but then gets right into player / club discussions ....highly recommend

 

[Jeffcrowe]

If Langford was from SA and Draper was from VIC who would you take?

Draper , but only just

Very tight