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

 

[SaintsSeptember]

ok just watched some pre injury FOS highlights... kid looks really really good. I don't know much about his injuries, but if our docs think he is fine long term I'd be super happy to use a pick on him. Really good sidestep, dynamic, bit of a terrier with the ground ball, puts his head over it, fast and has a big boot, makes good decisions and above average disposal.



and as an under ager (i think) playing with reid

I don't know much about his injuries either, but looking back through the drafts, the main cause of early draft picks not having a great career is injury.
There are far more Tom Scully, Jaeger O'Meara types than Paddy Dow types.

 

[Broski]

I don't know much about his injuries either, but looking back through the drafts, the main cause of early draft picks not having a great career is injury.
There are far more Tom Scully, Jaeger O'Meara types than Paddy Dow types.

If I remember correctly, Finn's injuries have been finger and thumb injuries, so nothing that clubs would be too worried about I assume.

The only reason FOS might not be at the top-end of the draft is due to his lack of exposure this year, and others improving their draft standing.

However, clubs would be well aware of how great Finn's past two years have been. He could be a top-three pick from those last couple of years alone.

 

[akaifu]

FOS playing for Richmond VFL alongside Jagga this weekend

Still a slim chance Jagga could slide to us

 

[noobermensch]

Full Champs highlights of the standout key defender in the draft pool Luke Trainor.

 

[SteeleSaints]

Finn O'Sullivan is rolling out for the Richmond VFL with Jagga Smith this weekend. Possibly a test for the No 1 spot.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

ok just watched some pre injury FOS highlights... kid looks really really good. I don't know much about his injuries, but if our docs think he is fine long term I'd be super happy to use a pick on him. Really good sidestep, dynamic, bit of a terrier with the ground ball, puts his head over it, fast and has a big boot, makes good decisions and above average disposal.



and as an under ager (i think) playing with reid

Oh we’d be super happy to use a kick on him. You’d call his name before we were even on the clock. Just hoping there might be 1 or 2 more that really kill it late yo boost our prospects (or force a slider)

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Finn O'Sullivan is rolling out for the Richmond VFL with Jagga Smith this weekend. Possibly a test for the No 1 spot.

Hope they are both exceptionally poor and cry when Garcia tackles them 22 times.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

There’s not a lot of love out there for Langford aside from Cal and this board. One that I’ve not paid a lot of attention to has been Bo Allan. Not only athletic and tall, but he’s got some mongrel at clearances. Apparently very competitive. If we slid back a few spots, I wouldn’t be unhappy with him.

 

[SteeleSaints]

Hope they are both exceptionally poor and cry when Garcia tackles them 22 times.

And thats just at training....

 

[Winmar2Lockett]

FOS playing for Richmond VFL alongside Jagga this weekend

Still a slim chance Jagga could slide to us

Sandy v Tiges at Punt Rd at 11.05am.

Would have headed in for a gander if not for junior footy.

 

[dudeintheswamp]

What are the chances West Coast split their first pick and take Bo Allan plus another pick in the teens?

 

[SteeleSaints]

What are the chances West Coast split their first pick and take Bo Allan plus another pick in the teens?

If they lose Barrass to Hawthorn they mighten have to...

 

[gringo2011]

Cal seems to have Murphy Reid relatively high at 5.

Whats the knock? hard ball and size?

Speed. He looks fantastic but tested badly. Some suggest he might be one that is hard to find a position for but don't get it. Looks classy as. Might have a bit of Hunter Clark's pace though.

 

[gringo2011]

I don't know much about his injuries either, but looking back through the drafts, the main cause of early draft picks not having a great career is injury.
There are far more Tom Scully, Jaeger O'Meara types than Paddy Dow types.

Plenty just aren't that good or lose interest in footy too.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Plenty just aren't that good or lose interest in footy too.

and some just can't handle the demands/professionalism of being an AFL player...We've seen plenty at St K over the last few years....who was that left footed forward?

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

Full Champs highlights of the standout key defender in the draft pool Luke Trainor.

we should definitely let battle go and use his pick on trainor, in 5 years (injury and form depending) we could even have ourselves a battle replacement!


but in all seriousness, I'm guessing people rate him to have a pretty high ceiling? His kicking looks elite, intercepting pretty good too, how is he one on one though?

 

[Mat Mann]

 

[Sarcoidevo]

So Peckett Vs Jagga/FOS this weekend

 

[stavro#4]

Twomey saying Harvey Langford is a massive watch for pick 1 in the last few weeks of the season.

Said Jagga is a chance and that the club picking at #1 will change who may go.

Said Smillie is still a shot as he is the most unique prospect due to his size. His game earlier this year was the best game from any kid in this draft this season that he had seen.

 

[botts]

Josh Smillie: The 194cm No.1 contender who has questions to answer

Josh Smillie stands at 194cm and has shown he knows how to use every centimetre of his hulking frame. But after a carnival which raised more questions than answers, it's his sky-high upside that would see him go as high as No.1, writes Jasper Chellappah.

www.espn.com.au

Interesting read

 

[stavro#4]

And Twomey said Langford is “Bont Like” a “massive meters gained player” and shown forward craft to use his size to mark and kick goals

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

And Twomey said Langford is “Bont Like” a “massive meters gained player” and shown forward craft to sue his size to mark and kick goals

weird, looks pretty vanilla big mid to my eyes but what do I know

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Even Twomey is still throwing darts at this stage.

Later on, he’ll talk to all the teams at the pointy end and get some inside information and be a lot more accurate

 

[gubby88]

weird, looks pretty vanilla big mid to my eyes but what do I know

to be fair, Bont looked VERY vanilla in his draft year according to alot

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[stavro#4]

weird, looks pretty vanilla big mid to my eyes but what do I know

He reminds me more of Finn Callaghan. But I think it’s the kicking action that gets me.