List Mgmt. 2024 Draft - Draftmas Day

[richoatthedisco]

Big decision to be made by Tigers.

North all but confirming FOS at 2 unless suitable trade is offered

This leaves Tigs with Lalor and Slow Poke Langford..Dee's taking Smile. Jagga and Draper going to Blues and Crows.

Tigs have 2 choices to avoid this disaster.

Option 1. Pick one of the sure fire speedy mids (FOS, Smith, Draper) and then Langford at 6 can compliment this.

Option 2. Trade 6 and 18 to North and guarantee yourself a dynamic midfield.

You don't give up a chance of the one 2 punch when you only have to give up one pick in the late teens.

P.S anyone coming back to me with "The Tigs will just take Tauru at 6" I say to you "LOL".

This is not a troll but good reliable experienced genuine advice.



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Sorry, pal. You're stuck with only one of the first 61 picks.

It is a troll.

You're a troll.

**** off.

 

[GoTigers2015]

Big decision to be made by Tigers.

North all but confirming FOS at 2 unless suitable trade is offered

This leaves Tigs with Lalor and Slow Poke Langford..Dee's taking Smile. Jagga and Draper going to Blues and Crows.

Tigs have 2 choices to avoid this disaster.

Option 1. Pick one of the sure fire speedy mids (FOS, Smith, Draper) and then Langford at 6 can compliment this.

Option 2. Trade 6 and 18 to North and guarantee yourself a dynamic midfield.

You don't give up a chance of the one 2 punch when you only have to give up one pick in the late teens.

P.S anyone coming back to me with "The Tigs will just take Tauru at 6" I say to you "LOL".

This is not a troll but good reliable experienced genuine advice.



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North are bluffing.

 

[blaisee]

Big decision to be made by Tigers.

North all but confirming FOS at 2 unless suitable trade is offered

This leaves Tigs with Lalor and Slow Poke Langford..Dee's taking Smile. Jagga and Draper going to Blues and Crows.

Tigs have 2 choices to avoid this disaster.

Option 1. Pick one of the sure fire speedy mids (FOS, Smith, Draper) and then Langford at 6 can compliment this.

Option 2. Trade 6 and 18 to North and guarantee yourself a dynamic midfield.

You don't give up a chance of the one 2 punch when you only have to give up one pick in the late teens.

P.S anyone coming back to me with "The Tigs will just take Tauru at 6" I say to you "LOL".

This is not a troll but good reliable experienced genuine advice.



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got a better idea

You keep your picks, and we will keep our picks

and then you can **** off

 

[Groupie_]

we'll either root norf or kick them in the arse

 

[Hamsatma]

They probably rank FOS above Taru?

Then why so desperate to trade down? Won't get much from Adelaide if that's true to make up the difference in how they see the players surely

 

[GoTigers2015]

 

[guruisatiger]

Yer I think we might trade in to the 2nd round with a future 2nd and if we get a future 2nd of Adelaide if we swap 2 for 4

Then use 4 and something like 27/28

Adelaide don't have a future 2nd round pick

 

[baazzaa]

If we end up with say Lalor, Langford, Trainor, Armstrong, a Whitlock and Dodson we're going to suffer for years due to our broken composition, complete absence of outside players, run, kicking ability, etc.

We don't have luxury picks just because we have a big draft hand, because we're like 4 good players short of the second-worst list in the comp.

 

[M0557]

Sorry, pal. You're stuck with only one of the first 61 picks.

It is a troll.

You're a troll.

**** off.

Smoocher sounds more intelligent than Kanga Kanga's entire recruiting team.

What did Dwarf Daniel cost again?

 

[SMILLIE]

The H.Armstrong - Jeremy Cameron

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Jeremy Cameron

Age

31

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196cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

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12.5

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.6

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

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3.2

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

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2.0

5star

comparison in the Fox article is one of the worst yet

 

[SMILLIE]

Excited about the talls, there'll be definitely one within our first 4 picks methinks

 

[tigerfan1961]

No need to get nasty. I responded to a fake post with a truth bomb.

All I want is a bit of banter about the draft. We all want a fair and equitable pick trade.

I still think 6 and 18 will happen on the night.

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Yep, apologies, but just you being on a Richmond board and throwing tin rattlers at posters is not on. Not when it’s not within a bulls roar of where we are at now. Nor will we ever return to those days.
I post on your board a little and geez, they are a touchy bunch, well a lot of them imo. Even despite me being what I consider to be a fair and honest poster!

 

[Coach_Required]

I have a strong feeling we are going to pick FOS at 1 now.

Not sure how I feel about it, but I'm prepared.

 

[T4P]

No need to get nasty. I responded to a fake post with a truth bomb.

All I want is a bit of banter about the draft. We all want a fair and equitable pick trade.

I still think 6 and 18 will happen on the night.

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I would be surprised if 6 and 18 happened. I think we would be more likely to trade 10+18 for one of the saints' picks.

Here for the banter though, let me try. Your mob seems so sick of top 2 picks that you're trading back for optics more than anything else. Bam, take that.

 

[guruisatiger]

Foxfooty.com.au predicts how the first round of the draft will pan out, including four rival-club bids, plus the inside word on which prospects your club could take on both nights of the two-day event.

PICK 1: RICHMOND – SAM LALOR

Position: Medium forward/midfielder
Size: 187cm
Clubs: GWV Rebels/Bacchus Marsh
AFL player comparison: Dustin Martin
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 5

A player who’s worn the No. 4 guernsey, idolises Dustin Martin and plays in comparable fashion — a Lalor-Tigers partnership seems like a fairytale. A clean, powerful and physical forward-midfielder with a penetrating kick and strong one-on-one ability, Lalor consistently impacts games forward of centre. He was hampered by foot, quad and hip issues at the start of this season, but returned to the field in the middle of the year with a bang, booting a lazy 7.3 for Geelong Grammar in a school game.

He then kicked 3.1 from 16 touches and three clearances in an eye-catching display for Vic Country against the Allies, before clunking two telling marks against Vic Metro in the carnival final. He also averaged 23.0 disposals, 6.2 clearances, 5.8 marks and 6.0 inside 50s from four Coates Talent League games for the Rebels. His strong showing in the back-end of the year and enormous potential at AFL level now have him at the pointy end of the 2024 pool.

In the mix/trade watch: The popular alternative to Lalor is Finn O’Sullivan, who the Tigers have also been strongly considering. O’Sullivan played a game for the Tigers’ VFL team this year, while Jagga Smith played three games for the same side. Smith had also been in the Pick 1 mix, but is considered the outside chance of the trio.

PICK 7: RICHMOND – JOSH SMILLIE
Position: Midfielder
Size: 194cm
Clubs: Eastern Ranges/Park Orchards
AFL player comparison: Tom Green
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 8

In a midfield-heavy class, Smillie has the height and size advantage over other top 2024 on-ball prospects. He showed glimpses of his powerful best across a solid four-game campaign for Vic Metro, averaging 18.8 disposals, 10.2 contested possessions, 6.8 score involvements 5.8 clearances, although he missed out on All-Australian selection. But those who watched Smillie’s three-goal, 34-disposals Coates Talent League performance against the Lions academy earlier this year said they witnessed a player worthy of a top-end pick, for not only did he show off his power and stoppage craft, but he also showcased explosive running and precise kicking when in space. Due to that excellent ball use, some clubs believe Smillie could start his AFL career across half-back, which is a position he starred in at Under 16s level.

In the mix/trade watch: Despite the Tigers’ long-held interest in Smillie, this looms as a big pivot point of the draft. Smillie for months has been heavily linked to Richmond – specifically at this selection – but there’s a chance he could still be on the board come the Tigers’ next two picks. There’s risk in overlooking SA’s Sid Draper – who some consider a top-five selection – while WA’s Bo Allan – who’s been linked to Richmond’s selections at 10 and 11 but is the emerging wildcard of the top 10 – looks increasingly likely to be gone too, with Melbourne eyeing him. There’s also a chance Xavier Lindsay comes into play, too.

PICK 12: RICHMOND – XAVIER LINDSAY

Position: Midfielder/medium defender
Size: 183cm
Clubs: Gippsland Power/Leongatha
AFL player comparison: Scott Pendlebury
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 15

Perhaps the classiest of the class, as it’s his decision-making, pinpoint ball use, agility and speed that really catch the eye. Recruiters coming into the year liked Lindsay as a half-back, but he showed throughout the year he has improved his inside on-ball game and is reliable across any third of the ground. His ‘Pick Me’ game came for Vic Country against Vic Metro, finishing with 30 disposals, 11 marks, 10 contested possessions, eight score involvements, eight tackles, six inside 50s, six intercepts, four clearances and 585m gained. Overall, he averaged 22.7 disposals, 4.3 clearances and 5.0 tackles in three matches for Country, having missed the Allies match due to injury. Lindsay then became the first Gippsland Power player in a decade to claim the Morrish Medal as the best and fairest player in the Coates Talent League, averaging 23.4 disposals, 5.4 clearances and 5.2 inside 50s across his 12 appearances this season.

In the mix/trade watch: If the Tigers take a key-position player with their other pick, there’s a few midfield/hybrid possibilities for them here. If one of Bo Allan or Tobie Travaglia is still on the board, the Tigers would likely pounce. Another option would be classy, clean midfielder Murphy Reid, who has interest from Richmond with its third and fourth picks and is unlikely to be available at its fifth selection. It’s also the first selection where gun Murray Bushrangers half-forward Joe Berry first enters the draft mix, although it’s more likely the Tigers will be targeting him with their back-end first-rounders.

PICK 14: RICHMOND – HARRY ARMSTRONG

Position: Tall forward
Size: 193cm
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Ormond
AFL player comparison: Jeremy Cameron
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 10

Armstrong has come with a rush in 2024, with AFL clubs quickly falling in love with the gun goalkicker. Despite playing just three games for Vic Metro, Armstrong kicked an equal champs-high nine goals — including five in the final against Vic Country — as he showed off his accurate and penetrating left-foot kick, competitiveness in the air and mobility around the ground. Armstrong then took that form back to the Dragons, kicking five four-goal hauls in his final eight matches to finish with 27.10 for the Coates Talent League season. He’s also been dominant at APS level under Matthew Lloyd for Haileybury College across the past two years, including kicking 10 of his side’s 22 goals in a game earlier in the year.

In the mix/trade watch: The expectation for weeks has been that the Tigers will select a key-position prospect with one of their picks outside the top 10. If Armstrong is off the board, there’s a strong chance the Tigers opt for Murray Bushrangers forward-ruck Jack Whitlock – there’s speculation the Tigers could just pick Whitlock over Armstrong if both were available – while Jobe Shanahan and Jonty Faull would be in the mix too. Or the Tigers could go two midfield/hybrids at Picks 10 and 11, with Joe Berry and Murphy Reid good options.

PICK 21: RICHMOND – JESSE DATTOLI

Position: Medium forward/wing
Size: 178cm
Clubs: Northern Knights/Heidelberg
AFL player comparison: Josh Rachele
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 24

There’s been ample intrigue around this Northern Knights product all year, for he’s uber-talented and has match-winner traits written all over him. Dattoli works hard between the arcs and is creative with his ball use. After an injury-interrupted 2023 campaign, Dattoli impressed both at Coates Talent League level and against the best in the national carnival. He kicked 12 goals and averaged 23.1 disposals, 6.1 score involvements and 3.9 clearances for the Knights, while he also had a promising carnival campaign for Vic Metro, booting three goals and averaging 15.2 disposals, 7.2 marks and 6.0 score involvements.

In the mix/trade watch: The Tigers have been linked to an array of forward-half players in this part of the draft. Cooper Hynes and Jasper Alger would be considered if available, but they’d both likely be superseded by Taj Hotton should he remarkably slip through to the back-end of the first round. This is probably where gun Sandringham Dragons medium defender Harry Oliver enters calculations for the first time as well.

PICK 24: RICHMOND – HARRY OLIVER

Position: Medium defender
Size: 181cm
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/St Bedes-Mentone
AFL player comparison: Luke Hodge
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 28

A composed defender renowned for his competitiveness, decision-making and pinpoint distribution by foot, Oliver has lots of fans at this point in the draft. He made the All-Australian team after averaging 16.2 disposals and going at 82 per cent efficiency by foot for Vic Metro. He can break the lines with his run, carry and kicking, but clubs also love how hard he attacks the ball. If the Tigers want Oliver, they might have to pick him here as the Dragon has been strongly linked to both the Giants and Swans late in the first round.

In the mix/trade watch: Considering there’s just one selection between the Tigers’ Picks 18 and 20 (pre-bids), the draft prospects in their mix – especially those front-half players – don’t change too much here. The Tigers have done their work on Cooper Hynes, so he’d be a real chance here, along with Ollie Hannaford.

PICK 27: RICHMOND – MATT WHITLOCK


Position: Tall utility

Size: 198cm
Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton
AFL player comparison: Sam Taylor
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 26

While twin brother Jack is slightly taller and, for many, slightly higher rated overall, don’t sleep on the younger — and just as versatile — Whitlock. When his older sibling (by two minutes) was sidelined earlier in the year due to a finger injury, Whitlock was swung from defence into the forward line and had a day out against the Giants Academy team, booting 5.3 from 14 disposals and seven marks. Consistently presenting up at the ball and competing well in the air, Whitlock ended up kicking 27.20 for the Bushrangers playing mainly as a forward, but was named at full-back in the Coates Talent League team of the year. And he was just as impressive in defence for Vic Country, taking on some of the best key forwards in the draft pool. While Whitlock is still lightly built and developing his frame, he’s very athletic — his running vertical jump of 90cm at the draft combine ranked sixth overall — and has shown greater ball-winning ability this year.

In the mix/trade watch: There’s a chance both Cooper Hynes and Harry Oliver are still on the board. But if the Tigers want a tall and Whitlock has already been taken, intercepting defender Luke Trainor – who’s been linked to the Tigers – could be an option. Some also believe the Tigers could use the final pick of the first round to select Sturt’s Alex Dodson, who’s considered the best ruck in this year’s pool.

Yes please

 

[T4P]

Just going to manifest my dream first four selections here:
Lalor - Draper - Smillie - Armstrong

Plsplsplsplspls

 

[4tune8]

Sounds like Yze is having some input into where and how we're ranking players on our board.

Good, means we'll be prioritizing players with elite disposal, no hacks.

 

[Groupie_]

CT on the polo is a nice touch

 

[4tune8]

The H.Armstrong - Jeremy Cameron comparison in the Fox article is one of the worst yet

They both kick with their left peg.........

 

[poppa pump]

Big decision to be made by Tigers.

North all but confirming FOS at 2 unless suitable trade is offered

This leaves Tigs with Lalor and Slow Poke Langford..Dee's taking Smile. Jagga and Draper going to Blues and Crows.

Tigs have 2 choices to avoid this disaster.

Option 1. Pick one of the sure fire speedy mids (FOS, Smith, Draper) and then Langford at 6 can compliment this.

Option 2. Trade 6 and 18 to North and guarantee yourself a dynamic midfield.

You don't give up a chance of the one 2 punch when you only have to give up one pick in the late teens.

P.S anyone coming back to me with "The Tigs will just take Tauru at 6" I say to you "LOL".

This is not a troll but good reliable experienced genuine advice.



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Not quite right (NQR), LALOR IS QUICK ,STRONG,AGILE,WHILE LANGFORD IS AGILE,STRONG,SMART,GREAT MARK ,PAIRING DUSTY WITH PENDLES WOULD BE ORGASMIC,MR DESPERATO.

PS U AND ME DONT GET A SAY.

 

[4tune8]

Foxfooty.com.au predicts how the first round of the draft will pan out, including four rival-club bids, plus the inside word on which prospects your club could take on both nights of the two-day event.

PICK 1: RICHMOND – SAM LALOR

Position: Medium forward/midfielder
Size: 187cm
Clubs: GWV Rebels/Bacchus Marsh
AFL player comparison: Dustin Martin
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 5

A player who’s worn the No. 4 guernsey, idolises Dustin Martin and plays in comparable fashion — a Lalor-Tigers partnership seems like a fairytale. A clean, powerful and physical forward-midfielder with a penetrating kick and strong one-on-one ability, Lalor consistently impacts games forward of centre. He was hampered by foot, quad and hip issues at the start of this season, but returned to the field in the middle of the year with a bang, booting a lazy 7.3 for Geelong Grammar in a school game.

He then kicked 3.1 from 16 touches and three clearances in an eye-catching display for Vic Country against the Allies, before clunking two telling marks against Vic Metro in the carnival final. He also averaged 23.0 disposals, 6.2 clearances, 5.8 marks and 6.0 inside 50s from four Coates Talent League games for the Rebels. His strong showing in the back-end of the year and enormous potential at AFL level now have him at the pointy end of the 2024 pool.

In the mix/trade watch: The popular alternative to Lalor is Finn O’Sullivan, who the Tigers have also been strongly considering. O’Sullivan played a game for the Tigers’ VFL team this year, while Jagga Smith played three games for the same side. Smith had also been in the Pick 1 mix, but is considered the outside chance of the trio.

PICK 7: RICHMOND – JOSH SMILLIE
Position: Midfielder
Size: 194cm
Clubs: Eastern Ranges/Park Orchards
AFL player comparison: Tom Green
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 8

In a midfield-heavy class, Smillie has the height and size advantage over other top 2024 on-ball prospects. He showed glimpses of his powerful best across a solid four-game campaign for Vic Metro, averaging 18.8 disposals, 10.2 contested possessions, 6.8 score involvements 5.8 clearances, although he missed out on All-Australian selection. But those who watched Smillie’s three-goal, 34-disposals Coates Talent League performance against the Lions academy earlier this year said they witnessed a player worthy of a top-end pick, for not only did he show off his power and stoppage craft, but he also showcased explosive running and precise kicking when in space. Due to that excellent ball use, some clubs believe Smillie could start his AFL career across half-back, which is a position he starred in at Under 16s level.

In the mix/trade watch: Despite the Tigers’ long-held interest in Smillie, this looms as a big pivot point of the draft. Smillie for months has been heavily linked to Richmond – specifically at this selection – but there’s a chance he could still be on the board come the Tigers’ next two picks. There’s risk in overlooking SA’s Sid Draper – who some consider a top-five selection – while WA’s Bo Allan – who’s been linked to Richmond’s selections at 10 and 11 but is the emerging wildcard of the top 10 – looks increasingly likely to be gone too, with Melbourne eyeing him. There’s also a chance Xavier Lindsay comes into play, too.

PICK 12: RICHMOND – XAVIER LINDSAY

Position: Midfielder/medium defender
Size: 183cm
Clubs: Gippsland Power/Leongatha
AFL player comparison: Scott Pendlebury
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 15

Perhaps the classiest of the class, as it’s his decision-making, pinpoint ball use, agility and speed that really catch the eye. Recruiters coming into the year liked Lindsay as a half-back, but he showed throughout the year he has improved his inside on-ball game and is reliable across any third of the ground. His ‘Pick Me’ game came for Vic Country against Vic Metro, finishing with 30 disposals, 11 marks, 10 contested possessions, eight score involvements, eight tackles, six inside 50s, six intercepts, four clearances and 585m gained. Overall, he averaged 22.7 disposals, 4.3 clearances and 5.0 tackles in three matches for Country, having missed the Allies match due to injury. Lindsay then became the first Gippsland Power player in a decade to claim the Morrish Medal as the best and fairest player in the Coates Talent League, averaging 23.4 disposals, 5.4 clearances and 5.2 inside 50s across his 12 appearances this season.

In the mix/trade watch: If the Tigers take a key-position player with their other pick, there’s a few midfield/hybrid possibilities for them here. If one of Bo Allan or Tobie Travaglia is still on the board, the Tigers would likely pounce. Another option would be classy, clean midfielder Murphy Reid, who has interest from Richmond with its third and fourth picks and is unlikely to be available at its fifth selection. It’s also the first selection where gun Murray Bushrangers half-forward Joe Berry first enters the draft mix, although it’s more likely the Tigers will be targeting him with their back-end first-rounders.

PICK 14: RICHMOND – HARRY ARMSTRONG

Position: Tall forward
Size: 193cm
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Ormond
AFL player comparison: Jeremy Cameron
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 10

Armstrong has come with a rush in 2024, with AFL clubs quickly falling in love with the gun goalkicker. Despite playing just three games for Vic Metro, Armstrong kicked an equal champs-high nine goals — including five in the final against Vic Country — as he showed off his accurate and penetrating left-foot kick, competitiveness in the air and mobility around the ground. Armstrong then took that form back to the Dragons, kicking five four-goal hauls in his final eight matches to finish with 27.10 for the Coates Talent League season. He’s also been dominant at APS level under Matthew Lloyd for Haileybury College across the past two years, including kicking 10 of his side’s 22 goals in a game earlier in the year.

In the mix/trade watch: The expectation for weeks has been that the Tigers will select a key-position prospect with one of their picks outside the top 10. If Armstrong is off the board, there’s a strong chance the Tigers opt for Murray Bushrangers forward-ruck Jack Whitlock – there’s speculation the Tigers could just pick Whitlock over Armstrong if both were available – while Jobe Shanahan and Jonty Faull would be in the mix too. Or the Tigers could go two midfield/hybrids at Picks 10 and 11, with Joe Berry and Murphy Reid good options.

PICK 21: RICHMOND – JESSE DATTOLI

Position: Medium forward/wing
Size: 178cm
Clubs: Northern Knights/Heidelberg
AFL player comparison: Josh Rachele
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 24

There’s been ample intrigue around this Northern Knights product all year, for he’s uber-talented and has match-winner traits written all over him. Dattoli works hard between the arcs and is creative with his ball use. After an injury-interrupted 2023 campaign, Dattoli impressed both at Coates Talent League level and against the best in the national carnival. He kicked 12 goals and averaged 23.1 disposals, 6.1 score involvements and 3.9 clearances for the Knights, while he also had a promising carnival campaign for Vic Metro, booting three goals and averaging 15.2 disposals, 7.2 marks and 6.0 score involvements.

In the mix/trade watch: The Tigers have been linked to an array of forward-half players in this part of the draft. Cooper Hynes and Jasper Alger would be considered if available, but they’d both likely be superseded by Taj Hotton should he remarkably slip through to the back-end of the first round. This is probably where gun Sandringham Dragons medium defender Harry Oliver enters calculations for the first time as well.

PICK 24: RICHMOND – HARRY OLIVER

Position: Medium defender
Size: 181cm
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/St Bedes-Mentone
AFL player comparison: Luke Hodge
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 28

A composed defender renowned for his competitiveness, decision-making and pinpoint distribution by foot, Oliver has lots of fans at this point in the draft. He made the All-Australian team after averaging 16.2 disposals and going at 82 per cent efficiency by foot for Vic Metro. He can break the lines with his run, carry and kicking, but clubs also love how hard he attacks the ball. If the Tigers want Oliver, they might have to pick him here as the Dragon has been strongly linked to both the Giants and Swans late in the first round.

In the mix/trade watch: Considering there’s just one selection between the Tigers’ Picks 18 and 20 (pre-bids), the draft prospects in their mix – especially those front-half players – don’t change too much here. The Tigers have done their work on Cooper Hynes, so he’d be a real chance here, along with Ollie Hannaford.

PICK 27: RICHMOND – MATT WHITLOCK


Position: Tall utility

Size: 198cm
Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton
AFL player comparison: Sam Taylor
Foxfooty.com.au Draft Power Rankings: 26

While twin brother Jack is slightly taller and, for many, slightly higher rated overall, don’t sleep on the younger — and just as versatile — Whitlock. When his older sibling (by two minutes) was sidelined earlier in the year due to a finger injury, Whitlock was swung from defence into the forward line and had a day out against the Giants Academy team, booting 5.3 from 14 disposals and seven marks. Consistently presenting up at the ball and competing well in the air, Whitlock ended up kicking 27.20 for the Bushrangers playing mainly as a forward, but was named at full-back in the Coates Talent League team of the year. And he was just as impressive in defence for Vic Country, taking on some of the best key forwards in the draft pool. While Whitlock is still lightly built and developing his frame, he’s very athletic — his running vertical jump of 90cm at the draft combine ranked sixth overall — and has shown greater ball-winning ability this year.

In the mix/trade watch: There’s a chance both Cooper Hynes and Harry Oliver are still on the board. But if the Tigers want a tall and Whitlock has already been taken, intercepting defender Luke Trainor – who’s been linked to the Tigers – could be an option. Some also believe the Tigers could use the final pick of the first round to select Sturt’s Alex Dodson, who’s considered the best ruck in this year’s pool.

Must be who Magic was talking about BJ................

 

[59Stanley]

I like Langford but we cannot pick him given the spuds in our current team and their lack of speed and the prospect of Lalor at 1. Langford is really slow its a massive red flag as an early pick.

 

[GoTigers2015]

Must be who Magic was talking about BJ................

No idea, the only poster I have on ignore.

 

[4tune8]

Yep agreed, Armstrong will be there at our pick it looks like.

Yep, just our luck to take a KPF with question marks on his contested marking.

 

[59Stanley]

Not quite right (NQR), LALOR IS QUICK ,STRONG,AGILE,WHILE LANGFORD IS AGILE,STRONG,SMART,GREAT MARK ,PAIRING DUSTY WITH PENDLES WOULD BE ORGASMIC,MR DESPERATO.

PS U AND ME DONT GET A SAY.

You will find Langford is four steps slower than Pendles even at the age of 38. Langford does not possess the game that Pendles does. If you need to remind yourself watch his VFL game with us it nearly killed his draft chances he was miles off the pace.