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[FootySmartSimpson]

Like Tauru as well. Athletic, competitive and could play almost anywhere.
Hoping we can get another 2nd rounder with our F2 off GC/Tigers.

On Tauru, I kind of see him as developing into defensive utility in the Tom Stewart mould where you set him up in a structure and tell him to do his thing.

Does he have the smarts, vision and skill to be dangerous on the rebound like Stewart?

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

I remember Carey having plenty of quiet ones before turning games on their head in the space of a few minutes. That's the thing about quality big men, always dangerous, and kudos to the kid for staying involved and capitalising on opportunities. You could mark down a 5th goal with his tackle and HTB decision 20 out resulted in his team mate playing on and scoring. 5 Goals in a quiet outing, I'll take that all day.

Amazing to still kick 4 when it’s not your day.

 

[koshari]

Jack Darling can...

Best get marns back then.

 

[backtothedraft]

You don't know that what if all 4 of them were in the same draft? You would be saying there is no clear stand out and it's an even draft.

There might be players in this draft that end up having similar careers than some of the players I mentioned, but none have been coveted and spoken about in the same light leading up to the draft. Daicos, Reid and to a lesser extent JHF were identified as generational talent in their draft years and offers to move up to pick them reflected as much. Those kind offers won’t be tabled this year

 

[chubbspeterson]

On Tauru, I kind of see him as developing into defensive utility in the Tom Stewart mould where you set him up in a structure and tell him to do his thing.

Does he have the smarts, vision and skill to be dangerous on the rebound like Stewart?

I'm sure that's probably where he'd start. Only seen a couple of full games of him and the rest just highlights so not sure how dangerous he is on the rebound. Soup or RF08 might know a bit more on that.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

On Tauru, I kind of see him as developing into defensive utility in the Tom Stewart mould where you set him up in a structure and tell him to do his thing.

Does he have the smarts, vision and skill to be dangerous on the rebound like Stewart?

His potential comes from his athleticism upside potential and his contested/intercept marking imo.

He still has plenty of scope for development but from what I’ve seen his skills and decision making really need some work. Very hit and miss particularly foot. It’s not a technical thing though, as his kicking action is very fluid.

 

[Mordecai]

Whos the biggest competitor in the top few? Langford?

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

His potential comes from his athleticism upside potential and his contested/intercept marking imo.

He still has plenty of scope for development but from what I’ve seen his skills and decision making really need some work. Very hit and miss particularly foot. It’s not a technical thing though, as his kicking action is very fluid.

In ways that seems like a real drawback then. Thanks, rf08 for the answer.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

In ways that seems like a real drawback then. Thanks, rf08 for the answer.

With the positives of Tauru I can see why a club would take him inside the first round, but I can also see why he could potentially be taken in the 2nd round.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Whos the biggest competitor in the top few? Langford?

Langford, in a Jack Ziebell type of way.

 

[Mordecai]

Langford, in a Jack Ziebell type of way.

What about in a train the house down type of way?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

What about in a train the house down type of way?

It would be a very close race between Jagga Smith, FOS & Draper.

I’ve heard that Smith and Draper are as professional as they come when it comes to their training and off field stuff.

FOS is very determined and already is an elite runner, so I’d imagine he had pretty bloody good training standards.

 

[archereleven]

There might be players in this draft that end up having similar careers than some of the players I mentioned, but none have been coveted and spoken about in the same light leading up to the draft. Daicos, Reid and to a lesser extent JHF were identified as generational talent in their draft years and offers to move up to pick them reflected as much. Those kind offers won’t be tabled this year

Lol, list managers and recruiters see things very differently and stay tight-lipped about who they rate and where.

For all you know, Adelaide might pay handsomely for Draper or f1. The Aints could overpay to move up from 7, and Richmond, GC, and Freo have enough capital to make moves.

There are always deals thrown around at the pointy end of drafts. This will be no different.

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[Mordecai]

It would be a very close race between Jagga Smith, FOS & Draper.

I’ve heard that Smith and Draper are as professional as they come when it comes to their training and off field stuff.

FOS is very determined and already is an elite runner, so I’d imagine he had pretty bloody good training standards.

Thanks for that rf08. I haven't heard much but I have heard draper... Might have a bit of a small town mentality which is a bit of a concern for some.

 

[the big lebowski]

I’d like to turn 2, 22 and f2
Into

Hannaford - back up berry
Tarua - back up Travaglia
Armstrong/shanahan - back up a Whitlock

Then another KPP at 40 if not someone else with pace and skill

River a rookie spot

 

[The Talent Scout]

Amazing to still kick 4 when it’s not your day.

Yes, unlucky to not have 5/6 goals and some people want to point out the negatives, saying like he was well held, and he didn't do much, the delivery at times wasn't great and when his team mates actually looked for him he presented very well and took the mark, everything I've seen of Harry, tells me he is going to be a star, he has so many good qualities it is not funny, but the funny thing is, his ceiling is in my eyes is through the roof, like some of the really good players whoever picks him up, is not going to be disappointed.

 

[Reagan Smash]

What isn’t a rort in the afl ?
Fixtures ?
Academies?
Father-sons?
Priority picks ?
Free agent compensation ?
MRO?
All AUS selection ?

The AFL is farcical and for whatever reason if they deleted North I wouldn’t watch another game

You can add the Brownlow to this list

 

[XU1-ROO]

Yes, unlucky to not have 5/6 goals and some people want to point out the negatives, saying like he was well held, and he didn't do much, the delivery at times wasn't great and when his team mates actually looked for him he presented very well and took the mark, everything I've seen of Harry, tells me he is going to be a star, he has so many good qualities it is not funny, but the funny thing is, his ceiling is in my eyes is through the roof, like some of the really good players whoever picks him up, is not going to be disappointed.

Yeah I’m hoping North pick Armstrong. Would be exciting to watch a young key forward come through.

 

[shinboner magic]

I’d like to turn 2, 22 and f2
Into

Hannaford - back up berry
Tarua - back up Travaglia
Armstrong/shanahan - back up a Whitlock

Then another KPP at 40 if not someone else with pace and skill

River a rookie spot

For that to happen , we’d need to have 3 picks inside 20

 

[the big lebowski]

For that to happen , we’d need to have 3 picks inside 20

Yep,

2 for 9 and 10

22 and f2 for say 13

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Armstrong and Shanahan seem to post very similar numbers. One at Coates level, the other at VFL level. I would have thought this would make Shanahan the better prospect of the two?

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Yep,

2 for 9 and 10

22 and f2 for say 13

Do you have an example of which other club would be willing to trade down from pick 13 to two second round picks and why? Seems like an odd move.

 

[the big lebowski]

Do you have an example of which other club would be willing to trade down from pick 13 to two second round picks and why? Seems like an odd move.

North are keeping me out of negotiations (I think on purpose) with other clubs.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Jasper Alger = The Rhythm

 

[archerboy]

North are keeping me out of negotiations (I think on purpose) with other clubs.

Their loss