Opinion 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 & 2, from 7pm AEST

[LukeParkerno1]

So... just never fill needs because you only rate one guy in the draft pool. Got it.

List managers should do their job and pick the next best they can.

If you rate a small as a first round talent and the talls as 30ish, you take the small, not overpaying is crucial

 

[bedford]

On Gettable:

Cal claiming Richmond took Faull at 14 and Trainor at pick 21 because of us - they didn't want to take the risk of us trading up to get Faull, and thought we might take Trainor if he got to our 1st pick

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Wanted Faull

 

[Bloods86]

If you rate a small as a first round talent and the talls as 30ish, you take the small, not overpaying is crucial

That's not what we're talking about though.

You can always use later picks, like Pick 40 in this draft, or trade back.

If you keep having needs not available at your picks, then maybe you have to overpay a bit.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

That's not what we're talking about though.

You can always use later picks, like Pick 40 in this draft, or trade back.

If you keep having needs not available at your picks, then maybe you have to overpay a bit.

That is why I'd have trade in our f1- then split it for two picks this year in the late 20's to 30's. We could have got the talent in this year I was all for this. However everyone on here wanted to keep the pick for next year. Let me just say this, they better be right that these continue to be highly rated, we saw how Edwards went

 

[Bloods86]

That is why I'd have trade in our f1- then split it for two picks this year in the late 20's to 30's. We could have got the talent in this year I was all for this. However everyone on here wanted to keep the pick for next year. Let me just say this, they better be right that these continue to be highly rated, we saw how Edwards went

Sure. But my point (again) is that the club isn't focusing on needs with our 3rd pick, so why would we expect a new 3rd pick or the 4th pick (Pick 40) to be used properly anyway?

I'm glad we didn't trade in with the mentality we showed on the draft nights, though pre-draft I was all for it.

 

[Kiama Chris]

The problem is we have players who 'can' play in other positions, rather we should have players that play in 'specific' positions. I'm sick to death of seeing positional musical chairs. It's something that has almost killed Campbell's career thus far.

If i.e florent or Blakey is injured - I want to see Bice straight in. None of this Mcinerney to Half back, Cambell to a flank, Hayward upto a wing bullshit.

Bice is a big tick for me. Especially with Florents fluctuating form and Lloyds age.

I'm not at all unhappy with Bice, very happy with Dattoli but a bit puzzled with the other 4.
A medium forward but why not someone bigger and more robust like Davis who has performed at senior level? Why not Jack Whitlock? Surely he's a better long term investment than TWO small defenders? Why Riak instead of Cochran or maybe Davidson?
I'm sure there are reasons but I remain puzzled as I can't see both Paton or Leidler surviving on the list. Riak maybe.

 

[liz]

Why Riak instead of Cochran or maybe Davidson?

I’ve watched barely any players in this year’s draft pool so I’m wary about commenting. But I have seen a bit of Cochran.

As I posted a week ago, Cochran has a lot in his game to work on to be AFL ready. But even if he is able to fix what needs to be fixed (and I genuinely hope he can) I doubt he’ll ever be a key defender.

I’ve not seen Andrew play at all, and I get that he’s a long shot. But I did watch a bit of an interview with him where he talked about what he learned about body positioning against his key forward peers, which indicates he’s seen as a potential key back.

 

[Kiama Chris]

I’ve watched barely any players in this year’s draft pool so I’m wary about commenting. But I have seen a bit of Cochran.

As I posted a week ago, Cochran has a lot in his game to work on to be AFL ready. But even if he is able to fix what needs to be fixed (and I genuinely hope he can) I doubt he’ll ever be a key defender.

I’ve not seen Andrew play at all, and I get that he’s a long shot. But I did watch a bit of an interview with him where he talked about what he learned about body positioning against his key forward peers, which indicates he’s seen as a potential key back.

I meant the question to be more rhetorical than direct as I've seen and heard all the things you mention. What I wonder is WHY our recruiters made those choices as opposed to some of the other choices that were available. I don't expect they'll ever explain themselves, nor perhaps should they, but me being me I'd love to know.

 

[dosser]

I know it's not going to bother anyone here, but I'm not looking at this thread any more. All it is is circular arguments that mean nothing and it's doing my head in. I think I'll look at cricket forums for a while - even getting trounced by the indians is better than this.

Sigh

 

[Kbroome]

I meant the question to be more rhetorical than direct as I've seen and heard all the things you mention. What I wonder is WHY our recruiters made those choices as opposed to some of the other choices that were available. I don't expect they'll ever explain themselves, nor perhaps should they, but me being me I'd love to know.

I think they saw Cochran being more of the Blakey type of player who uses his speed to defend whereas Riak is more of a one-on-one defender that has really developed over this season.

Talking to recruiters it seems like they all say that Cochran uses his leg speed to impact and shouldn't really be classified as a key and more of a Blakey that can't kick. Andrew is more physical and can take the push and shove

 

[Bloods86]

I know it's not going to bother anyone here, but I'm not looking at this thread any more. All it is is circular arguments that mean nothing and it's doing my head in. I think I'll look at cricket forums for a while - even getting trounced by the indians is better than this.

Sigh

Won't play at this one, let it go through to the keeper.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Won't play at this one, let it go through to the keeper.

That’s the way Lab tried to bat

You can bat 3 next test can’t be worse

 

[Kiama Chris]

I think they saw Cochran being more of the Blakey type of player who uses his speed to defend whereas Riak is more of a one-on-one defender that has really developed over this season.

Talking to recruiters it seems like they all say that Cochran uses his leg speed to impact and shouldn't really be classified as a key and more of a Blakey that can't kick. Andrew is more physical and can take the push and shove

You and liz are very likely correct.
I also felt that Cochran may have had potential as a third tall forward or winger but would take some development.
I quite like the Riak pick as although he is a little shorter he has a leap and wingspan that could make him more effective than it would first appear. Plus he seems quite smart.
I'd still like to KNOW their thinking!

 

[Kbroome]

You and liz are very likely correct.
I also felt that Cochran may have had potential as a third tall forward or winger but would take some development.
I quite like the Riak pick as although he is a little shorter he has a leap and wingspan that could make him more effective than it would first appear. Plus he seems quite smart.
I'd still like to KNOW their thinking!

You would have to guess they would have had Riak + 2 or 3 open pool key defenders above Joel Cochran in their rankings to let him slide else that is ballsy to go for broke with him.

 

[liz]

Talking to recruiters it seems like they all say that Cochran uses his leg speed to impact and shouldn't really be classified as a key and more of a Blakey that can't kick. Andrew is more physical and can take the push and shove

And without the explosive pace of Blakey either. Cochran is quick but not Blakey-quick. (Few are, and I think he’s quick enough. His kicking is the main issue, together with a bit of timidity.)

 

[SwansLifer]

This was a terrific draft for the Swans. Would give it a B+
Loved the selections and even though I would have liked to explore a trade into 28-32 for a future 2nd etc and grab one of Shanahan, Whitlock or Mraz I can certainly live with the results.

Dattoli seems like he is going to be a terrific player and has a lot of what the Swans need. He will be a forward/mid early on but his ball skills look great so he will find his way into the middle a lot in a few years. Future midfield of Cleary/Dattoli/Sheldrick is going to be great.

Bowman seems like a risky pick, lots of upside but might not pan out. The main thing I like with the first two picks is they can mark well above their head. Bowman won't play next season, but hopefully he can show something in the VFL.

Bice is a great pick. This just adds to the defensive run depth. He will be depth early on, but at 24 he is ready to go if injuries hit and who knows, the club might see Roberts moving into the midfield/forward more. Again, he might not turn out, but the pick itself is a good one.

Think we will look back on this draft and say McAndrew was the gem for the Swans. He is going to need time and some luck to build his body without sustaining injuries, but if he can do so he is going to be the future intercept defender alongside Blakey. What a duo these two will make.

 

[bedford]

This was a terrific draft for the Swans. Would give it a B+
Loved the selections and even though I would have liked to explore a trade into 28-32 for a future 2nd etc and grab one of Shanahan, Whitlock or Mraz I can certainly live with the results.

Dattoli seems like he is going to be a terrific player and has a lot of what the Swans need. He will be a forward/mid early on but his ball skills look great so he will find his way into the middle a lot in a few years. Future midfield of Cleary/Dattoli/Sheldrick is going to be great.

Bowman seems like a risky pick, lots of upside but might not pan out. The main thing I like with the first two picks is they can mark well above their head. Bowman won't play next season, but hopefully he can show something in the VFL.

Bice is a great pick. This just adds to the defensive run depth. He will be depth early on, but at 24 he is ready to go if injuries hit and who knows, the club might see Roberts moving into the midfield/forward more. Again, he might not turn out, but the pick itself is a good one.

Think we will look back on this draft and say McAndrew was the gem for the Swans. He is going to need time and some luck to build his body without sustaining injuries, but if he can do so he is going to be the future intercept defender alongside Blakey. What a duo these two will make.

McAndrew ?

 

[SwansLifer]

McAndrew ?

HAHA I was just reading the post that was talking about we got rid of McAndrew for the brother of Mac Andrew and it completely stuffed me up. trying to catch up on the whole thread.

 

[bedford]

HAHA I was just reading the post that was talking about we got rid of McAndrew for the brother of Mac Andrew and it completely stuffed me up. trying to catch up on the whole thread.

All good

 

[Wheresbuddy]

HAHA I was just reading the post that was talking about we got rid of McAndrew for the brother of Mac Andrew and it completely stuffed me up. trying to catch up on the whole thread.

Still think we should've picked Luke Kennedy - Parker and JPK in the one package.

 

[SwansLifer]

Still think we should've picked Luke Kennedy - Parker and JPK in the one package.

He was one that I would have liked to see on the Swans list. There is something about him that makes me feel like he is going to be a good AFL player. Bulldogs got a steal IMO.

 

[SwansLifer]

Neale is listed at 178cm (looks more like 170-175cm to me having seen him in real life) and Ashcroft listed at 182cm (again in real life looks more 175 -178cm). Dunkley is listed at 191cm. On average, Heeney, Rowie and Chad were comparable in height on GF day. Difference was all 3 Lions built like the proverbial out house, very strong and hard to beat collectively and one on one. Our boys need to bulk more over the summer.

Or just play Adams.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Or just play Adams.

No thanks, he can't kick. I'm hoping Sheldrick announces him to the AFL and Mills reminds everyone why he was AA.

 

[SwansLifer]

No thanks, he can't kick. I'm hoping Sheldrick announces him to the AFL and Mills reminds everyone why he was AA.

Or that too. The thing with Adams was he could have gone to Neale and played a role on him like he did previously. They simply had too many winners though and wouldn't have mattered anyway.

 

[SwansLifer]

To me the big point with Logan is how far from goal he is asked to play. IMO it has cost him 10 goals or thereabouts. If he is played closer to goal and has better chemistry with Amartey in particular I reckon he'll go close to 50 this year. That would be a very fair return.

True. And when we look at Logan if you look at this year being an average for the rest of his career and he plays, say 10 more years he is going to end up with a lot of goals despite playing away from goal a bit.
Realistically if he stays injury free and just improves marginally on his accuracy he would go past 500 goals for the club comfortably. Only 2 players have done that.