Preview 2024 National Draft Preview Thread

[FootySmartSimpson]

I'd have key forward at the top of the needs list. Gerryn and Faull I really like. M Whitlock is such a baby giraffe.
Nichols, Shanahan, Sims options as well. I don't really care. Just want at least one.

A crafty forward out of Kako/Berry/Alger/Champion/Bradley would go nicely along with River later pick I'm guessing.

I like Allan and Langford as taller mids. Unfortunately, Bo Allan's kicking action reminds me a bit of Darcy Tucker's in it's awkwardness/rawness. Urqhuart a bit underwhelming today.

We need that athletic 190-194cm interceptor in the mould of a Travaglia or O'Farrell to replace Corr long term.

Another 198cm plus defender is needed on the depth chart as well. But probably not as urgent this year.

Bit more run on the wings/half back wouldn't go astray either, but can't fix it all in one draft.

Also don't mind that Rodriguez kid in next year's draft. Hayes and Hamish Davis I quite like as well.

Yeah, we probably need to move magnets, players and picks to make sure we have another 3 picks inside the top 20-25 this year.

Travaglia, Faull and Kako would be three players for North to look to draft. All three have a point of difference and all three fill a need.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Kako is exactly what we need, man he is so crisp at ground level and he is so balanced. Has kicked 1 and played a part in another two.

 

[XU1-ROO]

Sims looking alright

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Kako with another beautiful inside 50 that results in a shot on goal. I’m still surprised that he isn’t being talked about as a top 10 pick.

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

Kako is exactly what we need, man he is so crisp at ground level and he is so balanced. Has kicked 1 and played a part in another two.

and he pops up again to set up a teammate. his understanding of where to stand to receive or crumb is next level. has to be a priority for us.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Dyson Sharp showing why he is already being touted as the number 1 pick next year. Overhead marking, crisp ball use, slippery around the contest.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

That kick by Smillie was an absolute bullet.

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

Smillie’s kicking been great today. Also showing some intensity around the contest.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Kako with another bullet inside 50 that results on a shot on goal.

 

[r_boy]

If Travaglia keeps going the way he is, he will jump right into the top 10, potentially even higher.

It’s not unprecedented to start in that type of role in defence with stints all around the ground and then in the middle to end up right at the pointy end of the draft.

Callum Mills was similar. Hayden Young another

He is such a good defender and decision maker.

I would like to see his short kicking action a bit more though, tends to go long more often than not.

 

[Sphynx]

Dyson Sharp showing why he is already being touted as the number 1 pick next year. Overhead marking, crisp ball use, slippery around the contest.

12 disposals, 7 tackles and 5 clearances to half time.

Certainly getting the better of Ashcroft, Jagga and Smillie so far.

 

[nelroo]

Kako would be awesome in a North jumper! Yes please..

Smilie reminds me of Dyson Heppell the way he moves. One paced.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

12 disposals, 7 tackles and 5 clearances to half time.

Certainly getting the better of Ashcroft, Jagga and Smillie so far.

Camporeale, Hargreavesand Sharp are giving them a bath around the stoppages. Most of VM’s goals are coming from transition off half back.

Draper has had some really good highlights too despite not getting stacks of the footy.

 

[kool kangas]

More impressed with Jaeger Smith and Trainor than Smilie at the moment...Smilie seems to be one paced.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Trainor been bloody good in the one on ones today. Has beaten Welsh on a number of occasions on the lead. Getting plenty of the ball himself

 

[nelroo]

Trainor been bloody good in the one on ones today. Has beaten Welsh on a number of occasions on the lead. Getting plenty of the ball himself

Would be an awesome replacement for Corr in a year or 2.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

So has this Chris Tarrant

Chris Tarrant

Age

44

Ht

193cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

3.2

1star

K

2.6

1star

HB

0.6

1star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.8

4star

lookalike (Armstrong) come from nowhere? Is he too undersized to be a kpf? Looks a talent; moves well, agile, got a leap, can take a mark, nice handballer & is a booming kick! Or is he playing on the weakest kpd?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

So has this Chris Tarrant lookalike (Armstrong) come from nowhere? Is he too undersized to be a kpf? Looks a talent; moves well, agile & a booming kick!

Been playing consistent school footy and games for the Sandy Dragons. I mentioned in this thread earlier that he’ll be one to watch if he gets a chance at championship level.

 

[shinboner magic]

Who’s this Armstrong kid

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

Tom Gross = Wardlaw lite
Murphy Reid = Sheezel lite

They both play very similarly to our duo, but are less dominant / imposing.

 

[shinboner magic]

Welsh is pretty solid size already

 

[Groucho]

Welsh is pretty solid size already

He’s fat

 

[nelroo]

He’s fat

This. Lol

 

[the big lebowski]

He’s fat

He prefers stocky

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

Kako a deadset freak around the big sticks