Preview 2024 National Draft Preview Thread Part Deux - Draft Picks: 2 (R1), 62 (R4), 76 (R5), 86 (R6)

[Makeshift Park]

Don’t think he’s an AFL footballer.

ACL injury took away any of the juice he had.

Not really a great stoppage player either.

It’s harsh but he was picked off a good half-year in the talent league, his best AFL game was up forward prior to an ACL injury and looked hopeless in the AFL when he played this year.

No scope to be best for us.

Can't say I'm gagging for depth in CCJ's lumbering tall forward role.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Amazes me people aren't flipping their sh*t we're taking another mid.

We've lost TT and Laz recently and Phillips only signed a 1 year extension. Simpkin concussion issues (knock on wood).
There's room to add a versatile mid that can play half back/wing/fwd like FOS. Deepens the rotation and best 22.
Take the best talent at pick 2. If we slide down to 4 or 6, then you could look at Tauru and get another asset out of it.
But reality is most of the talls are all in the 10-40 range, so have to try get something before pick 62 (mid 50's).

 

[chubbspeterson]

Dyl Alexander reckons there's more to play out. Thinks we really want Tauru at 4 or 6 and Blues don't want Jagga but are trying to stop Crows trading up for Draper at 2. There could be some games going on but Crows list guy is saying unlikely they trade up and he'll be on Gettables tomorrow, so we'll see what he says.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Dyl Alexander reckons there's more to play out. Thinks we really want Tauru at 4 or 6 and Blues don't want Jagga but are trying to stop Crows trading up for Draper at 2. There could be some games going on but Crows list guy is saying unlikely they trade up and he'll be on Gettables tomorrow, so we'll see what he says.

Crows need to include their f1 otherwise they ain’t moving up

 

[chubbspeterson]

Don’t diss my man Hannaford chubbsy - he goes to a bottom 4-6 side and he’ll go close to winning the rising star

Geez his 2km time trail is ordinary. Didn't release it was 7:26. That's one minute after FOS/Jagga finish. Wow.
No wonder he's more 20's range in the rankings.

 

[krakouers]

But reality is most of the talls are all in the 10-40 range, so have to try get something before pick 62 (mid 50's).

I dunno but more chance of us using our 1st to see who bites for a pick here at a guess…

 

[Ligma]

 

[shinboner magic]

Geez his 2km time trail is ordinary. Didn't release it was 7:26. That's one minute after FOS/Jagga finish. Wow.
No wonder he's more 20's range in the rankings.

The eye knows more than some athletes meet

 

[Makeshift Park]

Geez his 2km time trail is ordinary. Didn't release it was 7:26. That's one minute after FOS/Jagga finish. Wow.
No wonder he's more 20's range in the rankings.

Must've been sick or something.

I'm not a particularly fast runner, and the first 2km of my 5km jog tonight was faster than his - I was strapped to a large dog lunging in opposite ways to where I wanted to go.

 

[Arden Street]

Geez his 2km time trail is ordinary. Didn't release it was 7:26. That's one minute after FOS/Jagga finish. Wow.
No wonder he's more 20's range in the rankings.

it didn’t prevent him from having a dominant Grand Final.

not to mention a stronger finish to the season than FOS


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[Roostorm]

Well finally caught up on all the news..
It’s like Christmas Eve.
But gee wiz…how much does our club and its pick live rent free in the minds of two club’s supporters base…morons everywhere….
Just brilliant….May the melts continue as we add another bonafide talented youngster to our list ( carn Finn)
Lets see what unfolds tomorrow, the future is looking very promising indeed.

 

[Shinboner1]

I recon we should re draft lazzaro

Don't go full kayne turner.

 

[hilly]

My biggest issue with trading our F1 is the amount of whinging and melts that will happen after every loss. We could get 12 wins and there'll still be melts after every loss.

Do you think criticism would be fair if we were heading for the bottom three?

 

[Shermanator]

Darling AND Jai Culley?.. two WCE discards in one trade period.. yippee!

 

[King Hansen]

Would our F1 for GWS's 16 + 37 be an option? Especially if JWhitlock or Armstrong is still on the board.

 

[hilly]

Would our F1 for GWS's 16 + 37 be an option? Especially if JWhitlock or Armstrong is still on the board.

Yeah nah too..generous..

 

[Makeshift Park]

Yeah nah too..generous..

Even if it meant Armstrong and either Sims, O'Farrell or Gerreyn?

I'd be tempted. But only if it was done after pick 15 had been used and Armstrong was still on the board.

 

[Gasometer]

Emailed North ‘eh?

No one would answer it unless there was a Credit Card in there to put on Autorenew until the day you die

Bad luck Dom

 

[DocSholl]

Even if it meant Armstrong and either Sims, O'Farrell or Gerreyn?

I'd be tempted. But only if it was done after pick 15 had been used and Armstrong was still on the board.

How far back are you willing to trade a probable top three pick for?

 

[Orange Peanut]

Love this. Hope someone takes the chance on him.

 

[iloveireland]

[Scene: A small community center turned auction room, with a simple podium at the front. The room is filled with an odd assortment of characters, from teenagers with snack bags to seniors with quirky hats. The auctioneer is a lively figure, decked out in a North Melbourne scarf, standing at the podium with a big grin.]


Auctioneer: [taps microphone] Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gathering today for the grand, absolutely pivotal auction of North Melbourne’s first pick in next year’s AFL draft! Now, let’s not forget, this pick is likely to be very high—a potential game-changer, if I do say so myself. I see some of you have brought some heavy chequebooks, so let’s get this show on the road.


The crowd murmurs. Someone in the back munches loudly on a bag of chips.


Auctioneer: Right, who’s ready to make the first bid? Remember, folks, this isn’t just any pick. It’s North Melbourne’s prized first pick! We’re talking about a future star—unless, of course, we draft another tall forward who forgets how to mark. So, who’s got an opening bid?


An eager teen in a football jersey raises his hand.


Teen: I’ll offer… one slightly squished packet of salt and vinegar chips!


Auctioneer: Oh-ho! A bold start, truly worthy of the footy gods. One slightly squished packet of salt and vinegar chips on the table. Do I hear a higher bid?


A grandmother with a knitted hat waves her hand.


Grandmother: I’ll raise you that with a dozen homemade Anzac biscuits. They’re a bit crisp, mind you, but still good with a cuppa!


Auctioneer: A dozen Anzac biscuits, well-loved and crisp! Now we’re talking! Folks, you’re seeing history in the making. Any takers for this culinary masterpiece?


A hipster in a vintage AFL jersey clears his throat.


Hipster: Two retro footy cards from the ‘90s, slightly water-damaged but signed by my uncle who swears he met Wayne Carey.


Auctioneer: Now that’s what I call memorabilia! We’ve got two retro, signed-by-an-uncle cards. What’s next? This pick is heating up faster than a snag at a summer BBQ.


A child tugs at their parent's sleeve, and the parent raises their hand, looking slightly embarrassed.


Parent: A half-eaten packet of jelly snakes… and a mystery prize. No idea what it is, but it’s been in our pantry since Easter.


Auctioneer: Ladies and gentlemen, a suspenseful twist! Half a pack of jelly snakes and a mystery prize. This is shaping up to be quite the showdown.


A man in a North Melbourne beanie jumps up with a triumphant shout.


Man: A hot tip, one unopened pack of footy stickers from 2023, and my prized collection of chipped mugs—perfect for any morning beverage!


Auctioneer: A whole set of chipped mugs! Now we’re getting serious. Do I see a final bid before we close out?


A silence falls over the crowd as a serious-looking young woman steps forward.


Woman: I offer one slightly stale meat pie and three delisted list cloggers from Richmond on major coin.


The room gasps and the auctioneer places a hand over their heart.


Auctioneer: Folks, I don’t think we can top that—three players and a stale meat pie. The ultimate Aussie combination. Going once… going twice… sold! To the woman in the back!


[The crowd erupts in applause, the Auctioneer is elated that the reserve of a month old dim sim was reached.]


Auctioneer: Thank you all for attending this unforgettable auction. Let’s hope North’s first pick lives up to these high, high standards!


[END SCENE]

 

[Makeshift Park]

How far back are you willing to trade a probable top three pick for?

In this draft?

1) Tauru
2) Armstrong + another tall

That's about it. If one of those players are still on the board, I'd be keen.

 

[Shinboner1]

Even if it meant Armstrong and either Sims, O'Farrell or Gerreyn?

I'd be tempted. But only if it was done after pick 15 had been used and Armstrong was still on the board.

Prefer to do it for 11 and 23 from Richmond.

 

[krakouers]

Emailed North ‘eh?

No one would answer it unless there was a Credit Card in there to put on Autorenew until the day you die

Bad luck Dom

See, you forgot to put “On Behalf of the Premier of WA”

Then you would get at least read

 

[Makeshift Park]

Prefer to do it for 11 and 23 from Richmond.

Which players at those points in the draft do you think are worth an F1?