Preview 2024 AFL Draft General Discussion

[The Kaiser Chief]

Could be the beginning of a trend then. Historically very uncommon for Queenslanders to move to Victoria for footy but now we've got Sam Marshall (Melbourne Grammar), Caleb Nancarrow (Scotch) and Boston Everitt (Carey) all coming through in 2024. Perhaps the APS schools realised what they were missing out on when Will Ashcroft moved down at 15 and really opened the door for Queenslanders to dominate the Victorian pathway.

I wonder if the payroll tax issues might start to reduce the amount of football (general excellence ........) scholarships available

 

[Jack Richards]

Looking at the rough talent rankings, am I right in saying there is no real standout Key Defender?

 

[PMBangers]

Looking at the rough talent rankings, am I right in saying there is no real standout Key Defender?

Harry O'Farrell, Noah Mraz, Luke Trainor all worth tracking

 

[kreglze]

Leo Lombard picked up 12 touches off the HF for the Suns in the VFL preliminary final and didn't look out of place. Will be interested to see where he is rated next year, another one from the Suns academy.

 

[GC2015]

Leo Lombard picked up 12 touches off the HF for the Suns in the VFL preliminary final and didn't look out of place. Will be interested to see where he is rated next year, another one from the Suns academy.

Looks a certain first rounder at this stage. Some even have him in the top 10. Winning a VFL flag at 16 years old is a very rare achievement in this day and age so I'm sure it'll make headlines if it happens next week.

 

[briztoon]

Looks a certain first rounder at this stage. Some even have him in the top 10. Winning a VFL flag at 16 years old is a very rare achievement in this day and age so I'm sure it'll make headlines if it happens next week.

Because there’s only 4 clubs allowed to play kids in their team.

Can’t speak for Sydney or GWS, but the Lions rarely even play top age academy kids in our team.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[GC2015]

Because there’s only 4 clubs allowed to play kids in their team.

Can’t speak for Sydney or GWS, but the Lions rarely even play top age academy kids in our team.

Not sure that's true. Harley Reid played multiple games for Carlton's VFL side this year.

 

[briztoon]

Not sure that's true. Harley Reid played multiple games for Carlton's VFL side this year.

A few Vic kids played the odd VFL game this year. But none get a run out during finals.

From memory Reid played 3 VFL games.

 

[Sphynx]

Could be the beginning of a trend then. Historically very uncommon for Queenslanders to move to Victoria for footy but now we've got Sam Marshall (Melbourne Grammar), Caleb Nancarrow (Scotch) and Boston Everitt (Carey) all coming through in 2024. Perhaps the APS schools realised what they were missing out on when Will Ashcroft moved down at 15 and really opened the door for Queenslanders to dominate the Victorian pathway.

It's a bit hilarious tbh.

Doesn't put much stock in the Academy systems and QLD footy if these players are viewing they have a better future developing in the AFL VIC system, as apposed to their own and the academies.

No doubt will probably play for one of the NAB League sides also.

 

[briztoon]

It's a bit hilarious tbh.

Doesn't put much stock in the Academy systems and QLD footy if these players are viewing they have a better future developing in the AFL VIC system, as apposed to their own and the academies.

No doubt will probably play for one of the NAB League sides also.

Just like every Vic kid (country & metro) on a scholarship at such schools as well then.

It’s no different than kids from the country or overseas being sent to private schools in Australia or other Western countries. Parents want the best opportunity for their kids. If a big private school comes knocking, families are going to weigh up the options.

Reportedly quite a few Lions academy boys were offered scholarships. The majority turned them down.

 

[GC2015]

It's a bit hilarious tbh.

Doesn't put much stock in the Academy systems and QLD footy if these players are viewing they have a better future developing in the AFL VIC system, as apposed to their own and the academies.

No doubt will probably play for one of the NAB League sides also.

That's a stretch. Going by that logic, you shouldn't put much stock in the South Australian footy pathway because Tex Wanganeen chose to accept a scholarship to board at Xavier College in Melbourne instead of staying in Adelaide. That's a ridiculous thing to suggest but it's in line with your logic. FYI plenty of Queenslanders have chosen to stay in the sunshine state and still get drafted. We're about to see three Queensland-based juniors drafted in the top 12 picks this year.

The simple fact is the majority of private schools in Queensland don't offer scholarships for talented Aussie rules juniors (not yet anyway) and often give scholarship opportunities to rugby union juniors instead. It's really not that surprising that a few talented Queenslanders accept the opportunity to board/play footy in Melbourne and chase their dream of becoming an AFL player. The surprising part is that it's taken this long for the APS schools to recognise the talent in Queensland when they've been tapping into talent from NSW, SA & NT for well over a decade.

 

[RUNVS]

Looking forward to the U17's game on Grand Final day as I remember a few years ago Gulden and Campbell were both basically best on ground for their respective teams. The Swans 2024 Academy crop looks reasonably promising.

 

[GC2015]

after watching the futures games last weekend, i have made a few changes and as i watch more games i get a better understanding of the talent available in 2024, heres the new top 50 list


1. Finn O'Sullivan - Oakleigh(VC) 181cm - mid
2. Sid Draper - South Adelaide - 178cm - mid
3. Tyler Welsh - WWT/Adel FS - 192cm - forw
4. Phoenix Hargrave - South Adelaide - 181cm - mid/forw
5. Levi Ashcroft - Sand/Bris FS - 179cm - mid/forw
6. Josh Smillie - Eastern - 194cm - mid/hbf
7. Jagga Smith - Oakleigh - 181cm - mid
8. Nash King - Calder - 181cm - mid
9. Tobie Travaglia - Bendigo - 187cm - def
10. Leonardo Lombard - GCS A - 178cm - mid

How's Lombard looking now? Looked pretty good in the VFL GF today and now has a premiership medallion to his name. U17s All Star game up next for Lombard on Saturday.

 

[briztoon]

Reports from the Lions open training session this morning that Levi is training with the team.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

The futures game squad has been allocated teams.

 

[Futbolista]

The futures game squad has been allocated teams.

Malakai...no surname required

 

[GC2015]

Reports from the Lions open training session this morning that Levi is training with the team.

Shouldn't he be getting ready for the U17s All Stars game on Saturday? Surprising to hear he's in Brisbane right now.

 

[briztoon]

Shouldn't he be getting ready for the U17s All Stars game on Saturday? Surprising to hear he's in Brisbane right now.

Probably flys back down with the Lions on Thursday, and does a run through with the U17 team on Friday.

 

[conVINCEd]

How do they allocate players into the two teams for the Futures game?

 

[PMBangers]

How do they allocate players into the two teams for the Futures game?

Looks like they've broken into positions groups then just randomly assigned them a team with an equal share of top enders

 

[RanaNaved]

How compromised is the 2024 draft expected to be at this early stage?

 

[briztoon]

How compromised is the 2024 draft expected to be at this early stage?

At the top end or through out?

There were two father sons (1 Car + 1 BRI) and three academy kids (2 GC + 1 Syd) named in the 2022 U16 AA team.

Over all, there are a lot of father son kids this draft, and potentially a lot of academy kids.

Just from a Lions perspective, we have Levi Ashcroft who’s probably top 10, and we have hopes for 3 academy kids who might be second to third round talents.

 

[HighReeve]

Are there any I've missed or neglected to add?

Seems thats Justin Mcinerneys brother in the Northern squad via Heidelberg

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

At the top end or through out?

There were two father sons (1 Car + 1 BRI) and three academy kids (2 GC + 1 Syd) named in the 2022 U16 AA team.

Over all, there are a lot of father son kids this draft, and potentially a lot of academy kids.

Just from a Lions perspective, we have Levi Ashcroft who’s probably top 10, and we have hopes for 3 academy kids who might be second to third round talents.

Looking like 2 from the Suns academy at this point - Lombard (1st round) and Nancarrow (2nd or 3rd round).