2024 Draft Thread.

[Mat Mann]

Draft Period, November 20–21

• Round 1 of the National Draft: Wednesday, November 20
• Round 2–end of the National Draft: Thursday, November 21
• Rookie Promotions: Thursday, November 21, after the National Draft
• Delisted Free Agency Period (3): Thursday, November 21, after the National Draft
• List Lodgement 3*: Friday, November 22, 10am (optional; required for those participating in the PSD)
• Pre-Season Draft: Friday, November 22, 3pm
• Rookie Draft: Friday, November 22, 3.20pm

 

[Armoooo]

So do we any list spots or not ?

We have 38 senior spots filled which is the max allowed.

We have 5 rookies now with Eamonn signed. But that appears to be breaking the rules as he would be our 3rd cat b rookie.

I guess that means McLennan was moved from cat b to cat a but I wasn't aware there was a mechanism for that.

Assuming that is the case, we have one cat a rookie spot left, presumably going to Crouch.

 

[stavro#4]

Wow crouch Essendon (or is this wrong. Not watching in a meeting)



Edit. ****er is wrong. Ignore.

 

[ThomasR]

Paton picked up by the Swans - very happy for him

 

[Diehard Saint]

Its unbelievable how many posters on here who want to get rid of a bloke who was clearly our best mid in 22/23 in favour of some rookie.

I'm hoping like hell that he gets back on the track for us. His knee may be stuffed and he may not make it but the club would be f***ing stupid not to give him every possible chance.

I'd be happier getting half a dozen games out of Crouch next year ahead of a unknown rookie.

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Would you play Crouch and McRae?
Doubt anyone is looking to get rid of him, however, the writing appears to be on the wall regarding his knee, and not sure the point of playing him only 6 games after which he’ll most likely retire at the end of the year.

The unknown rookie won’t be playing this year anyway.

 

[Yawkey way]

Paton picked up by the Swans - very happy for him

So am I, I rated Paton pre injury he was on track to be a very good lockdown defender.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Good to see Daragh still alive and kicking.

 

[Hayes4PM]

Lol, Max Knobel was delisted with the promise of getting picked up again by Freo. Freo board saying the bloke was training down at Freo this morning, then the Suns poach him by the afternoon.

Imagine going from the purple kit to probably the only worse guernsey in the league. The big red S. Poor bastard…

 

[Yawkey way]

Coverage is lousy but I think it’s crouch and we’re done.

 

[Saintscomemarchingin]

So do we any list spots or not ?

Not

 

[Barrels]

So no Elwood?

That’s disappointing.

 

[Hayes4PM]

Coverage is lousy but I think it’s crouch and we’re done.

We picked up the Irish bloke this morning, I think that’s still 1 more spot though isn’t it? 6 in the draft, 1 Irish rookie, Crouch moved from the main list to the rookie list.

 

[stavro#4]

We picked up the Irish bloke this morning, I think that’s still 1 more spot though isn’t it? 6 in the draft, 1 Irish rookie, Crouch moved from the main list to the rookie list.

No, crouch counts as 1 irrespective of list.
Its 44 players max 38 senior listed. The rest are rookies

 

[Mowman]

its not the club impacted. its the player.

which player ?

 

[malevu]

We didn't give either Academy kid an assurance we'd pick them up so as tough as it seems that's the way the system works. Hoffman will probably be grateful in a couple of years when the Cats buy their way to another flag.

 

[stavro#4]

I can’t be the only one who thought this kid looked better than a rookie prospect at the carnival

 

[Mr Platinum]

We’re not finished yet.

 

[Diehard Saint]

From the HS article on rookies -

ADRIAN COLE​

Key defender, Sandringham Dragons, 194cm
Surprisingly, no club bidded on the lockdown key defender in the national drqaft and the Saints said they “hope he gets a start” in the rookie draft. The Saints can pre-list him as a Category B rookie, and Cole’s camp believe it is unlikely he becomes a St Kilda player. Collingwood and Sydney were among the clubs to show interest in the lead-up to the draft.

Seriously…..it’s bid (past tense).
Journos just can’t journo anymore .

 

[botts]

Kind of spewing about peckett

 

[stavro#4]

Seriously…..it’s bid (past tense).
Journos just can’t journo anymore .

I believe it’s editor can’t edit.

 

[Broski]

What happens with Cole and Peckett? Do they get a gig at the Zebs?

 

[botts]

I can’t be the only one who thought this kid looked better than a rookie prospect at the carnival

Yep. I thought he was really good in one of the rep games I saw

 

[Browny2Carlisle]

So what happened with the sandy deal?

 

[saintmike65]

Just added another Irishman as Cat. B rookie.
Eamonn Armstrong- 191cm, good indurance/speed mix.

He’s apparently considered the best Gaelic footballer under 21

 

[stavro#4]

We’re not finished yet.

Are we going back to lunch and ordering another meal?

Because I think it’s done.

 

[StCicatriz]

I don’t think anyone who matters gives a rats to be honest. I’m sure how many times we have to go over the same ground, it’s a stupid idea with zero benefit to player or club. Anyone up to task doesn’t need it and we have no claim on them.

a stupid idea or not, we committed to it, you can't then get blokes to do a full season, pour everything into it then completely renege on that deal. if you think thats a great way to operate then you're quicky going to piss people off and suddenly your word as an organisation means very ****ing little.