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

 

[TheJackal]

If we aren't spending stupid money to keep Wilson, Pou and Nas together over a career then there's no point bragging about a war chest to attract anyone.

 

[Mowman]

If we aren't spending stupid money to keep Wilson, Pou and Nas together over a career then there's no point bragging about a war chest to attract anyone.

wouldn't stress about any of them

 

[St Kilda Death]

Quick glance on the Perth draft threads, and neither of their fan bases on this site seem interested in Allan, funny how as outsiders we always assume they want the local boy but just doesn’t fit the need as he does for us, both threads eyeing Lindsay Travaglia Hotton.

If the clubs are of the same thought as their fans maybe makes it more likely we could get Allan at one of GWS picks if there was a trade?
Although I think it’s been mentioned tigers could be a spot for him.

 

[St Kilda Death]

Got to love reading these threads.

I hate reading these threads

 

[BarkerFan]

good work by the club. Get him an off field role that he enjoys and gives purpose. haha, I wonder how much they are allowed to pay players for such roles?? Or does he work for the AFL?

 

[sammm]

“Wanganeen-Milera is a watch unfortunately if your a saints fan”

“ADELAIDE already indicating big years and big dollars for him”

Can we please please sign him up for 5 plus years.

 

[_Maximus_12]

Can we please please sign him up for 5 plus years.

You forgot the 1 in front of the 5

 

[Yabadoo22]

If Draper ends up a saint, we would have more south Australians at our club, then there is in all of Adelaide. No need for NAS to move

 

[Moorabbin Ghost]

Difference being an 18yo kid fresh out of school and mums house,
Now being established for 4 years in melb with plenty of mates you would think there would be less pull to go back to SA
Unless he really hates the big city?

It’s always different with the indigenous boys who move interstate. The pull of family is always strong. Things can and do change but he’s going to get some seriously huge offers to move home in the coming years. He’s our best young player so the club needs to do whatever it can to secure him long term.

 

[SainterinSydney]

If Nas leaves, I'm going to be physically ill

 

[SainterinSydney]

Give Nas a ridiculous contract. Surely we are in the best position around to throw huge money at him

 

[Mighty_sainter]

how I can see the first round panning out with the current order.

 

[The Boar]

Apparently if Draper makes it past Adelaide he lands with us at 7

That Adelaide and NM deal would be great for us.

Pretty much ties NM to Tauru, and ties Adelaide to someone other than Draper.

NM wouldn't slide down without targeting Tauru, and Adelaide wouldn't need to trade up to take Draper.

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[Dr Spaceman]

I think he's settled enough at the club by now. Would be amazed if NWM isn't re-signed for the long term next year.

I think he'd want to see a bit of on field success. If we get rolling then I think he'll re-sign. I'd be concerned if we are bottom four

Well he’s hardly going to be excited by the prospect of playing for Adelaide if that’s part of the criteria

 

[The Cobra]

Give Nas a ridiculous contract. Surely we are in the best position around to throw huge money at him

This is where the Club needs to be smart (like the big Clubs) - offer him a very nice contract plus off field opportunities both commercial and things that interest him - I’m looking at you Gerry Ryan! (though to be fair my understanding is Gerry has been a very good benefactor behind the scenes)

 

[goodie23]

how I can see the first round panning out with the current order.

I'll be annoyed if we don't place a Lombard bid. Gold Coast will match anyway, but on the 1000:1 chance they strangely don't we get a lightning fast mid/forward with decent defensive pressure.

 

[joydivision22]

Following the above rumours, Melbourne still have a dillema if they are interested in Armstrong. I do wonder how much they actually rate him.. or if they have a bit of KPF panic.

Think Carlton would draft Draper personally but hope rumours of Smith are true. If Smith is still on the board at Melbourne's pick, you would have to say they take Smith.

If they fold and take Armstrong at 5 with Draper & Langford still on the board (FMD..) but would leave us with the below;

1 Lalor - Rich
2 O'Sullivan - Adel
3 Smith - Carl
4 Tauru - North
5 Armstrong - Melb
6 Smilie - Rich
7 Draper - Stk
8 Langford - StK

Personally think Armstrong is limited and really poor mans Jye Amiss than any comparisons to Cameron. Guy can't take a mark on a clear day for a stacked Sandringham side.. fumbles around gets on the end of a couple in the goal square and converts well enough. Would prefer about 10 other players in this draft to him at pick 8. Would be a pisser if Melbourne jumped first.

 

[Ads734]

It’s always different with the indigenous boys who move interstate. The pull of family is always strong. Things can and do change but he’s going to get some seriously huge offers to move home in the coming years. He’s our best young player so the club needs to do whatever it can to secure him long term.

It’s not tbh . Any stats to support this claim?

 

[Tommy Wigs]

I expect at some point he’s going to play in Adelaide I just hope like hell it’s not something he asks to do when he’s out of contract.
He’d be worth 2 firsts in 12 months time if he wasn’t OOC

Would be a good draft to get shafted

 

[botts]

“Wanganeen-Milera is a watch unfortunately if your a saints fan”

“ADELAIDE already indicating big years and big dollars for him”

We will be offering him big years and big dollars as well

 

[ESPN8 The Ocho]

wouldn't stress about any of them

Agree.

 

[Mowman]

A few recruiters are of the belief that it’s either Langford or Draper for us.

Smillie goes 6

Trainers range is around 15.

Allan 9-12

Travaglia 8-12

Draper is not getting past Blues and Crows

If crows get pick 2 and take FOS Blues will take Draper

 

[stavro#4]

Draper is not getting past Blues and Crows

If crows get pick 2 and take FOS Blues will take Draper

Only repeating what was said at this function by some agents and recruiters.

 

[Goofy975]

I really don't see how it will benefit Adelaide trading up for #2 when they are guaranteed to have either Smith, Draper or FOS at #4

 

[akaifu]

I really don't see how it will benefit Adelaide trading up for #2 when they are guaranteed to have either Smith, Draper or FOS at #4

Because they want FOS more than anyone else and it'll only cost them an extra couple of third rounders