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]

Happy to withdraw my comments re: McKercher a couple pages back, looked at his stats and they're bloody impressive for a first year player.

I tend to watch every game for the first third of the season and once saints look cooked i lose a bit of interest. Was judging him on the games I saw him which weren't all that impressive, but looks like he went on a tear mid season.

 

[Joffaboy]

Man opposition fans are so triggered around this place

Don’t tell North fans that they won’t get a bounty for 2 or their F1 or that Tauru is a decent prospect

Richmond fans at pick 6 same shit if you say everyone is mocking them to Smillie.

It’s kind of fun sitting at 7 and just stirring the pot

You got carded last day of trading, after a draft period one as well? Watch out

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[beside the seaside]

Took a very quick look at Travaglia. I like that he gets a bit of it. Seems like a tough nut and obviously an amazing runner. Question mark looks like kicking. Not bad but not amazing.

 

[akaifu]

Happy to withdraw my comments re: McKercher a couple pages back, looked at his stats and they're bloody impressive for a first year player.

I tend to watch every game for the first third of the season and once saints look cooked i lose a bit of interest. Was judging him on the games I saw him which weren't all that impressive, but looks like he went on a tear mid season.

Tbf he played half back when he was going big - hence the high kick-to-handball ratio. Same seagull role as Sheezel in his first year

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Langford

X 2

 

[Tommy Wigs]

This is actually what I think will happen.

I love you

 

[Jayman15]

Happy to withdraw my comments re: McKercher a couple pages back, looked at his stats and they're bloody impressive for a first year player.

I tend to watch every game for the first third of the season and once saints look cooked i lose a bit of interest. Was judging him on the games I saw him which weren't all that impressive, but looks like he went on a tear mid season.

McKercher is an absolute gun in the making. Needs to work on his oppposite foot but his left is sublime (his Sonic nickname suits him). Arie teamed up with him last Xmas break for some skill and running sessions, hopefully he’s going to do it again

 

[saintmike65]

Yeah agreed - was just a response to Stavro's earlier post that the Richmond thread would melt down if they picked Smillie over Langford

There’s a possibility it could be a choice between Smillie & Jagger at pick 6

 

[akaifu]

McKercher is an absolute gun in the making. Needs to work on his oppposite foot but his left is sublime (his Sonic nickname suits him). Arie teamed up with him last Xmas break for some skill and running sessions, hopefully he’s going to do it again

Colby won Roos time trial last week (1-4 year players)...if Arie can get anywhere near him then he's in for a big season

 

[stavro#4]

You got carded last day of trading, after a draft period one as well? Watch out

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[Yass03]

Arie the midfielder and we're bloody laughing

 

[sufficientintent]

There’s a possibility it could be a choice between Smillie & Jagger at pick 6

True, although recent mail suggests that Jagga won't make it past pick adelaide, let alone get to 6. If I was picking for either Richmond or St Kilda at 6 I would pick Jagga over Smillie

 

[sufficientintent]

PSA for everyone - confine yourselves to this thread and keep it classy on Tuesday. You'll never forgive yourself if you cop a ban and miss the most important day of the year

 

[Joffaboy]

Open question, who would you prefer for the Saints, Langford or Smillie?

Langford looks like a Dangerfield type with peak Stringer aspects ( not comparing to either just who he reminds me of).

Smillie could be our Bont or Cripps but has a higher bust potential.
If Smillie is the only one left and he comes off, the recruiters look like geniuses.

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[akaifu]

PSA for everyone - confine yourselves to this thread and keep it classy on Tuesday. You'll never forgive yourself if you cop a ban and miss the most important day of the year

Getting banned will be a good thing when we take Armstrong and Shanahan at 7&8

 

[stavro#4]

Getting banned will be a good thing when we take Armstrong and Shanahan at 7&8

Murphy Reid and Harry Armstrong

 

[sufficientintent]

Getting banned will be a good thing when we take Armstrong and Shanahan at 7&8

I'm actually so excited for your meltdown when we pick Reid and Armstrong

 

[Yass03]

Langford looks like a Sangerfield type with peak Stringer aspects ( not comparing to either just who he reminds me of).

Smillie could be our Bont or Cripps but has a higher bust potential.
If Smillie is the only one left and he comes off, the recruiters look like geniuses.

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My only question mark on Smillie is how much he wants it. Skill wise he looks unreal. Our young crop sound extremely motivated and ambitious. I think joining that group and buying into the beliefs would do wonders for him. Langford looks good don't get me wrong but I'm on the Smillie train.

 

[NasiahToKing]

Yes sorry, spelt it wrong again

Should be Alleen.

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[saintmike65]

True, although recent mail suggests that Jagga won't make it past pick adelaide, let alone get to 6. If I was picking for either Richmond or St Kilda at 6 I would pick Jagga over Smillie

I struggle to understand Adelaide supposedly preferring Jagger to Draper..

 

[saintmike65]

Arie the midfielder and we're bloody laughing

You’d think Arie will be played as a high half back..setting up our attacking moves with his excellent foot skills!

 

[stavro#4]

I struggle to understand Adelaide supposedly preferring Jagger to Draper..

Does it matter?

It’s great for us if Nas decides he wants to head home.

 

[Yass03]

You’d think Arie will be played as a high half back..setting up our attacking moves with his excellent foot skills!

I reckon thats just the surface. I can see him taking over Mase's wing role if he gets fit. Maybe even a bit of centre-bounce time for him. One thing I know is I'm not gonna accept him just being a key defender.

 

[stavro#4]

One or the other. It doesn’t matter.

The other clubs can all choose how it works out. We still win.

 

[Remboy]

One or the other. It doesn’t matter.

The other clubs can all choose how it works out. We still win.

Yep, I'd take them at 7 & 8 lol. Smillie's going to be a nightmare match up starting in the midfield and drifting forward.