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Well, didn't that go well?
We got our guy, the family club reminded everyone what that really means, and of course a suprise half-back has set their sights on cult hero status already. But more importantly than all of that, we kept our picks for next year (even got a few cheeky future 4ths). You know what that means?
WHO IS UP FOR 2024?
The "Midfielders" Draft
Finn O'Sullivan - 181cm 70kg - Midfielder
FOS has been the standout player of this draft class, but with an even top end he might just be there at pick 18 (36 after bids) for us. There isn't anything that goes on in a midfield engine room this kid doesn't do with the class, diligence, and pizaz of a superstar. He'll fly for a mark, bust through a pack, get involved in a chain thrree or four times, then boom home a goal from 60m out. A rare high-upside, high-floor prospect that will slot into any midfield in the comp.
Sid Draper - 180cm 70kg - Midfielder/Forward
Sid plays the way footy should be played, a genuine excitement machine with agility, game sense, flair, and the work ethic to put it all together. The shining light for SA in the Champs, Draper's deft touch and stoppage craft provide the catalyst for some houdini-esque escapes from packs. He's a weapon overhead, keeps his calm inside 50 better than anyone in this class, and knows how to get a goal. If he wasn't a footy player he'd be a brain surgeon, his ability to keep a level head under pressure and never let the measly presence of an opposition distract him from what he's going to do would make a Shaolin monk blush.
Jagga Smith - 181cm 68kg - Midfielder
Athletic, diligent, and crisp with his disposal, Jagga is a menace in space and makes the most of the many touches he racks up. Reminiscent of McKercher, Smith's outside work as a bottom ager while maintaining a 30 disposal average position him as the premier outside midfielder in the class. Whether he can aclimatise to the coal face as well as Colby is yet to be seen, but he hasn't put a foot wrong yet.
Chistian Moraes - 182cm 74kg - Midfielder
A player tied to our NGA, Christian is a menace on a wing or in the guts. With a knack for reading stoppages and getting first hands to the footy, Moraes gives a spark to centre bounces and follows up his work with overlap run that epitimises his relentless attacking style while maintianing consistent defensive efforts.
There's also Josh Smilie, Phoenix Hargrave, Sam Lalor, and Tom Gross as promising midfielders for next year that could be around our pick.
"But TDS, we don't need midfielders we need talls. We should have done whatever it takes to trade in to pick up Caddy, Curtin, or O'Sullivan this year!"
Well let me stop you right there, because I reckon there's three talls that everyone on this board should be keeping an eye on next season. This will very likely end up looking like a torrid take this time next season, but let me have my guys.
Jobe Shanahan - 192cm 80kg - Tall Utility
Jobe is a truly special player in the air, and while currently undersized he makes up for it tenfold with dazzling leaps and ferocious pack crashes. He reminds me a bit of Naughton, his prowess in air translating when both intercepting or presenting up forward. His body work and deceptive strength cap off a player profile that should excite everyone next year.
Jonty Faull - 194cm 84kg - Tall Forward
Jonty shot onto the scene with one of the most impressive ends to a season we saw this year. He's improved so much over the past season, he works hard on his craft and has some serious leg speed over the first 10 metres that can make his opponents look silly. He works hard on defense, kicks bags on offense, and plays through the ruck to some pretty decent results. If he keeps improving into next year he could very well end up in the top handful of picks, right where we want him.
Noah Mraz - 197cm 82kgs - Tall Defender
Mraz is a true defenders defender, with the mobility to match up on third talls and the size to stand up to the giants. He's clean with ball in hand, and a great competitor in the air. He does his best work when given an opponent to work on, but can play further up the ground and hold his own in the ruck. He'd look to put together a solid season against quality opposition next year, which there seams to be a bit of a lack of in terms of key forwards, but given the chance he's one who could really shine as a lockdown back. Probably more in the scope for a second rounder at the moment, but I could see him shoot up the draft board if given the chance.
Other potentially interesting tall prospects are Harry O'Farrell, Luke Trainor, and Charlie Nicholls.
And there you go, that should be enough to start the thread. Let the long wait begin once more.
We got our guy, the family club reminded everyone what that really means, and of course a suprise half-back has set their sights on cult hero status already. But more importantly than all of that, we kept our picks for next year (even got a few cheeky future 4ths). You know what that means?
WHO IS UP FOR 2024?
The "Midfielders" Draft
Finn O'Sullivan - 181cm 70kg - Midfielder
FOS has been the standout player of this draft class, but with an even top end he might just be there at pick 18 (36 after bids) for us. There isn't anything that goes on in a midfield engine room this kid doesn't do with the class, diligence, and pizaz of a superstar. He'll fly for a mark, bust through a pack, get involved in a chain thrree or four times, then boom home a goal from 60m out. A rare high-upside, high-floor prospect that will slot into any midfield in the comp.
Sid Draper - 180cm 70kg - Midfielder/Forward
Sid plays the way footy should be played, a genuine excitement machine with agility, game sense, flair, and the work ethic to put it all together. The shining light for SA in the Champs, Draper's deft touch and stoppage craft provide the catalyst for some houdini-esque escapes from packs. He's a weapon overhead, keeps his calm inside 50 better than anyone in this class, and knows how to get a goal. If he wasn't a footy player he'd be a brain surgeon, his ability to keep a level head under pressure and never let the measly presence of an opposition distract him from what he's going to do would make a Shaolin monk blush.
Jagga Smith - 181cm 68kg - Midfielder
Athletic, diligent, and crisp with his disposal, Jagga is a menace in space and makes the most of the many touches he racks up. Reminiscent of McKercher, Smith's outside work as a bottom ager while maintaining a 30 disposal average position him as the premier outside midfielder in the class. Whether he can aclimatise to the coal face as well as Colby is yet to be seen, but he hasn't put a foot wrong yet.
Chistian Moraes - 182cm 74kg - Midfielder
A player tied to our NGA, Christian is a menace on a wing or in the guts. With a knack for reading stoppages and getting first hands to the footy, Moraes gives a spark to centre bounces and follows up his work with overlap run that epitimises his relentless attacking style while maintianing consistent defensive efforts.
There's also Josh Smilie, Phoenix Hargrave, Sam Lalor, and Tom Gross as promising midfielders for next year that could be around our pick.
"But TDS, we don't need midfielders we need talls. We should have done whatever it takes to trade in to pick up Caddy, Curtin, or O'Sullivan this year!"
Well let me stop you right there, because I reckon there's three talls that everyone on this board should be keeping an eye on next season. This will very likely end up looking like a torrid take this time next season, but let me have my guys.
Jobe Shanahan - 192cm 80kg - Tall Utility
Jobe is a truly special player in the air, and while currently undersized he makes up for it tenfold with dazzling leaps and ferocious pack crashes. He reminds me a bit of Naughton, his prowess in air translating when both intercepting or presenting up forward. His body work and deceptive strength cap off a player profile that should excite everyone next year.
Jonty Faull - 194cm 84kg - Tall Forward
Jonty shot onto the scene with one of the most impressive ends to a season we saw this year. He's improved so much over the past season, he works hard on his craft and has some serious leg speed over the first 10 metres that can make his opponents look silly. He works hard on defense, kicks bags on offense, and plays through the ruck to some pretty decent results. If he keeps improving into next year he could very well end up in the top handful of picks, right where we want him.
Noah Mraz - 197cm 82kgs - Tall Defender
Mraz is a true defenders defender, with the mobility to match up on third talls and the size to stand up to the giants. He's clean with ball in hand, and a great competitor in the air. He does his best work when given an opponent to work on, but can play further up the ground and hold his own in the ruck. He'd look to put together a solid season against quality opposition next year, which there seams to be a bit of a lack of in terms of key forwards, but given the chance he's one who could really shine as a lockdown back. Probably more in the scope for a second rounder at the moment, but I could see him shoot up the draft board if given the chance.
Other potentially interesting tall prospects are Harry O'Farrell, Luke Trainor, and Charlie Nicholls.
And there you go, that should be enough to start the thread. Let the long wait begin once more.
