List Mgmt. 2024 Draft Thread

[_Mike_]

FYI

Will add a 2024 NAB Draft & Trade tracker thread, stickied.

Tag me when we have a confirmed trade/draft and I will update the thread accordingly

 

[True Dog]

I’m definitely missing something with Hotton, no way I’m using any of our first 2 on him regardless of injury concerns.
Berry , Hannaford both great fits for our lists , then best talent available.

I see a little Bob Murphy in his movement King which I like a lot however nowhere near his kicking skills. I'd be OK with a 2nd round selection for him.

 

[TBOW]

Reid - You just cant teach quick thinking and composure and its worth its weight in gold in the next level. He will develop an AFL body and skills are already very tidy although lacks penetration on kick. Definitely inside/outside mix mid at next level in prime. Could start high half forward but would be a slow burn there. Doesnt help our flag tilt in next few years but does replenish ageing midfield nicely.

I agree with your post but just wanted to highlight this point which I have seen mentioned a few times.

Here is Reid kicking a goal from 60+

Granted it bounced through and should have been touched by the defense, but it is a fair strike.
I think he lacks the penetration that some of the best kicks have and as result looks more for the short hit ups in general play, but I think in an elite environment he should develop a 50m kick comfortably.

 

[stefoid]

So Hokball - utilize the complete playing surface using wings and flankers who can run well, make good decisions and kick well. We need to emulate this to some extent and we certainly need to be able to defend it.

I think kick well is the key ingredient here, with a lesser emphasis on speed but you dont want slugs.

 

[TBOW]

I’m definitely missing something with Hotton, no way I’m using any of our first 2 on him regardless of injury concerns.
Berry , Hannaford both great fits for our lists , then best talent available.

Yeah I agree. He has obvious athleticism, but his decision making and disposal look questionable.
I watched a full game highlight reel where I don't think one kick was to the advantage of a team mate and many were direct turnovers.
In contrast I watched a full game highlight reel of Lindsay where every kick was damaging and seemed to be retained by his team. Admittedly he was picking up a lot of uncontested possession.

 

[weltschmerz]

Hannaford, Hynes, Clarke, Hargrave or Boxshall, and Grego could be a realistic and excellent draft haul.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

If their VO2 max allows it - Veszpremi an example of a player that couldn't

Yeah true but you'd think that would also translate to poor beep/yoyo testing.

I think Hunter was an all time VO2max record. For all his failings he was blessed with a massive aerobic capacity

 

[JohnnySteel]

Trainor would have to be very tempting if he lasts to our pick especially if he is still there at our second pick in particular. He is a high level talent, understand the worrying nature of his early concussions but he is worth the risk at that later stage. IMO.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Trainor would have to be very tempting if he lasts to our pick especially if he is still there at our second pick in particular. He is a high level talent, understand the worrying nature of his early concussions but he is worth the risk at that later stage. IMO.

Yep him and Hotton are so talented that at some point you just draft them.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Trainor would have to be very tempting if he lasts to our pick especially if he is still there at our second pick in particular. He is a high level talent, understand the worrying nature of his early concussions but he is worth the risk at that later stage. IMO.

It's an even draft and he doesn't fill a big need for us. I'd rather take a safer option that fills a need.

Junior footy isn't overly physical, I'm very worried that he's had 4 already. The likely hood of him suffering concussion at AFL/VFL level would have to be quite high.

EDIT: We've had a pretty bad run with concussion, Picken, O'Driscoll, Libba etc. We would have to be one of the worst clubs for it and Beveridge has stated several times that we are very conservative with players that have suffered concussion. I'm not sure we should be taking player's with a history of it.

 

[doggiesin08]

Trainor would have to be very tempting if he lasts to our pick especially if he is still there at our second pick in particular. He is a high level talent, understand the worrying nature of his early concussions but he is worth the risk at that later stage. IMO.

Is his concussion history any worse than JOD who we just signed through 2027?