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

 

[falkstar]

Clearly we ain’t taking Reid. Can’t see why he slips. Hoping it’s a massive covert operation and we draft him. Guess we will know in a few years how it all pans out.
Still praying for Draper / Langford to slip through but hope we don’t slide back.
I love how Travaglia goes about it but some of his kicking is bordering on embarrassing

 

[stavro#4]

What’s the word on personalities and leadership capability of T&T?

Travaglia leader.

Tauru star type. Marketable. Hard worker.

 

[Mowman]

You know you’re getting a little gringo2011 over the latter pages of this draft thread. I’m sure it’s just nerves…..

( I luvs ya gringo2011 )

gringo is right most times just takes most a couple of years to realize this

 

[_Maximus_12]

While he’s played some decent games as a defender, Tauru looks as natural as CHF I’ve seen since the last blonde European we had.

 

[mighty_sainters]

 

[Dard Ball Get]

While he’s played some decent games as a defender, Tauru looks as natural as CHF I’ve seen since the last blonde European we had.

Imagine trying to contain King, Sharman and Tauru

 

[Significant]

One thing with both those guys even off half back, They make an impact at stoppages.
Neither are outside players

100% would rather Allan over Travaglia.
Played midfield against men all year.
Has a better all round athletic profile.
Keeps his feet, which Trav seems to always go to ground when getting ground ball at the contest. Has greater leadership acumen. Pair him with Boxshall, and we are all happy again.

 

[Veer Right]

Its an unpopular opinion but I dont feel the same love for Tauru.

I understand I am a complete outlier, but I just dont see him being a dominant player at AFL level. For a tall kid he doesnt have a big frame, to me he projects more like a third tall than a key position player at the top level. I'd go as far to say I'd even prefer other key defenders to him for our list.

I dont see the hype at all and genuinely hope we split one of our picks rather than taking Tauru. I would much prefer a combination of players and believe the club would be in a better position going forward.

 

[TheJackal]

Absolutely comfortable with Tauru if he doesn't get taken earlier. I'd prefer to swap pick 8 for the two teens picks and hope one of Allen, Reid, Lindsay or Hotton get through whilst getting Trainor with the other. Ough @ 32 and that's making the best out of the situation we find ourselves in.

 

[saint66au]

I have been willing put up with almost anything supporting this club but if we ever have a bay of fans dressed up like the imbecile hok or bloos idiots that will just about see me out.

Boomers dressed in Wizard hats was deeply disturbing

 

[Hysteria]

With the messaging out of the club all year around wanting to bolster the midfield I would be dumbfounded if at least one of our selections wasn't the best midfielder still available.
Cal Twomey was on SEN and stated that clubs have been far more tight lipped about their intentions this year. I doubt he has managed to gather the intel he has in previous years so he's just had to take an educated guess.

 

[saint66au]

Absolutely comfortable with Tauru if he doesn't get taken earlier. I'd prefer to swap pick 8 for the two teens picks and hope one of Allen, Reid, Lindsay or Hotton get through whilst getting Trainor with the other. Ough @ 32 and that's making the best out of the situation we find ourselves in.

Trainor slips to 29 in Cals draft

 

[Winmar2Lockett]

Absolutely comfortable with Tauru if he doesn't get taken earlier. I'd prefer to swap pick 8 for the two teens picks and hope one of Allen, Reid, Lindsay or Hotton get through whilst getting Trainor with the other. Ough @ 32 and that's making the best out of the situation we find ourselves in.

If we get the Viking I'm not sure we should use a pick on Trainor.

Lock in Tauru then hope like hell Lindsay & Reid get through would be my hope.

 

[saint66au]

With the messaging out of the club all year around wanting to bolster the midfield I would be dumbfounded if at least one of our selections wasn't the best midfielder still available.
Cal Twomey was on SEN and stated that clubs have been far more tight lipped about their intentions this year. I doubt he has managed to gather the intel he has in previous years so he's just had to take an educated guess.

If the Club view the best player available to be a lot superior to the best Mid available, they'll always go the former.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Imagine trying to contain King, Sharman and Tauru

Oh, and possibly Keeler

 

[Diehard Saint]

gringo is right most times just takes most a couple of years to realize this

Seriously, you are actually not wrong. I have noticed this too.

Just teasing him.

 

[Mowman]

Oh, and possibly Keeler

could move Cordy forward as well

OH BOY

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Seriously, you are actually not wrong. I have noticed this too.

Just teasing him.

Which is exactly why I have placed a bet on Luke Dunstan to win the 2025 B&F!

 

[mighty_sainters]

Oh, and possibly Keeler

 

[Diehard Saint]

Which is exactly why I have placed a bet on Luke Dunstan to win the 2025 B&F!

Ok.
That was my LOL moment of the day

 

[heynow85]

Anyone access the new HSun article with late mail on the Saints top picks? Has a pic of Harry Armstrong….link is on SuperCoach Facebook page

 

[Joffaboy]

Which is exactly why I have placed a bet on Luke Dunstan to win the 2025 B&F!

Nah, I'm on team Bytel on that one.

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[The Boar]

Strong chance we're trolling with our leaked interest in Tauru and Travaglia.

BOTH players have huge interest from other Clubs. Our leaked interest will be for Clubs ahead of us to jag Tauru earlier (NM or Melbourne) and Clubs behind us to pony up deals for access to Travaglia and possibly Tauru.

Bidding on Lombard or Kako will buy us time to make a sweeter deal for Pick 8. NM would absolutely be throwing a Future First at us for Tauru....and that offer probably won't be enough.

Good position to be in and I believe these interests are smoke and mirrors. Time will tell.

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[Hayes4PM]

The midfield situation isn't quite as dire as everyone is making it out to be with the addition of McLobster. Yes it's only for 3 years or so most likely, but that's still 1 midfield addition we've made in the off season. We don't have to draft 2 or 3 mids or we're screwed. Steele, McLobster, Windhager, Clark, Dow, Jones, Pou, Garcia. It's not star studded but it is our most deficient area. Clark and Dow would probably want to have a good year next year or get used to playing for the Zebs. Jones only has a few years left and is another who might end up in the 2's. We've also got Wilson, Henry, Stocker who can occasionally do a spell in the midfield.

A powerful, line breaking mid with skill would be the dream though to compliment our midfield. Draper or Smillie would be the best fit I think. If we get either of those 2 tomorrow I think it makes a big difference.

 

[Greg! The Stop Sign!]

Just a feeling? Or could this actually be true?

True. They stuffed up announcing the plan after Sandy had done all their recruitment for the year. Realised half way through the season that there wasn't going to be anyone good enough to draft.

Will most likely keep it for next year and are trying to recruit the best kids that go undrafted.

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