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[roos_fanatic08]

The testing from the combine has made me even keener on the both the Whitlocks and Gerryen.

Dunno how we turn 2 and 25 into 3/4 picks in between 8-20 but I’d prefer to have more picks in that range than just one in the top tier

 

[archereleven]

The testing from the combine has made me even keener on the both the Whitlocks and Gerryen.

Dunno how we turn 2 and 25 into 3/4 picks in between 8-20 but I’d prefer to have more picks in that range than just one in the top tier

Where are the results?

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[Flawed Genius]

It should be mandatory that whoever drafts Sarah Poustie this year, has to take Malakai Champion for their men's team in 2025.

An absolute all timer.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Zipporah Fish = The Albert

 

[Cunnington Cartel]

The testing from the combine has made me even keener on the both the Whitlocks and Gerryen.

Dunno how we turn 2 and 25 into 3/4 picks in between 8-20 but I’d prefer to have more picks in that range than just one in the top tier

Listening to Brady earlier today, he said that they would only split 2 to go back a few spots in the order, and clarified by saying “3 or 4 at most”. That would put us in the frame for Gold Coast’s pick 6 (possibly via Richmond) as well as an additional pick. He mentioned that they’re really keen to use our future first to get back into the first round as well, if it’s not used during the trade period to secure an established player, such as Houston.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Where are the results?

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I don’t have full results, just the top tens that were provided in this thread. Whitlocks both high up in the running vertical, Gerreyn top ten agility.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Listening to Brady earlier today, he said that they would only split 2 to go back a few spots in the order, and clarified by saying “3 or 4 at most”. That would put us in the frame for Gold Coast’s pick 6 (possibly via Richmond) as well as an additional pick. He mentioned that they’re really keen to use our future first to get back into the first round as well, if it’s not used during the trade period to secure an established player, such as Houston.

If F1 is on the table, it’s pretty obvious that we rate this draft. I reckon the idea would be to get 4 picks inside that 24-25 mark and still maintain a downgraded F1. Take a midfielder, two talls and a small forward with our picks.

 

[lockheed]

Nah 2̶0̶2̶2̶ 2̶0̶2̶3̶ 2̶0̶2̶4̶ 2025 is the year we'll fly past them, they're going nowhere, overpaying for average players etc

And they don't give dud players four year contracts

 

[Chewy Chewman]

Geeze the talls in this draft class have some real athleticism. Please Brady load up.

 

[The Talent Scout]

Plenty probably don’t agree with me but Tauru reminds me of Mason Wood. Athletic slightly undersized key forward that really launches at the footy.

Its funny you say that, watching his marking and how he goes about it, one person clearly comes to mind, so much so that it was eerily a dead ringer for that person, that person, Nick Riewoldt. You have Mason Wood, me its Nick and I'm sure there will be a couple more in the next two weeks. Another funny fact they are both 193cm, the first couple of marks is all it took, I thought "wow", that looks so familiar then after a bit it clicked, it was very down pat with the way Nick used to mark.

 

[kirbonavich]

Brisbane getting a couple bargains here.

Under 18 Championship stats across 2023 & 2024 for the 'top 30' prospects.

The player who would most improve us from my perspective is Harvey Langford. His dual ability as a midfielder and forward directly addresses NM's key deficiencies in I50, clearances, & forward pressure. Additionally, his strong clearance and ball winning attributes would provide much-needed support in midfield contests.

Langford’s versatility and ability to influence multiple areas of weakness for us make him the standout choice (With what is actually available).

 

[The Talent Scout]

Just rewatching a chunk of Shanahan's highlights, and looking aside from his contested work, I really like his goal-kicking action. It reminds me a little of Souva's, with the movement kept quite tight and small. Opinions from those who have watched more of him?

Good goal kicking action, would be close to number 2 for key forwards in this draft, no negatives from me.

 

[Makeshift Park]

When is the vic state combine so we can find out how Hannaford tests?

 

[chubbspeterson]

Brisbane getting a couple bargains here.

Under 18 Championship stats across 2023 & 2024 for the 'top 30' prospects.

The player who would most improve us from my perspective is Harvey Langford. His dual ability as a midfielder and forward directly addresses NM's key deficiencies in I50, clearances, & forward pressure. Additionally, his strong clearance and ball winning attributes would provide much-needed support in midfield contests.

Langford’s versatility and ability to influence multiple areas of weakness for us make him the standout choice (With what is actually available).

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Langford a bit too slow I think, will get caught holding the ball at the next level.
I like him but think he lacks the class with his ball use of some others.
Interesting Smith and Lindsay top 5 in a lot of categories. Clarko does love his left footers.

 

[archereleven]

Langford a bit too slow I think, will get caught holding the ball at the next level.
I like him but think he lacks the class with his ball use of some others.
Interesting Smith and Lindsay top 5 in a lot of categories. Clarko does love his left footers.

Did Lindsay do a PCL or ACL?

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[LB2Snake]

Langford a bit too slow I think, will get caught holding the ball at the next level.
I like him but think he lacks the class with his ball use of some others.
Interesting Smith and Lindsay top 5 in a lot of categories. Clarko does love his left footers.

Which Smith are you referring too? Jagga is a right footer no?

 

[chubbspeterson]

Did Lindsay do a PCL or ACL?

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PCL

 

[R00StaR]

Good goal kicking action, would be close to number 2 for key forwards in this draft, no negatives from me.

Nobody tops GMAN for mine, 50-60m flush and gun barrel straight the majority of the time. He's no slouch with weighted field kicking either.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Which Smith are you referring too? Jagga is a right footer no?

Jagga. Right footer. Lindsay a lefty.

 

[The Talent Scout]

Did Lindsay do a PCL or ACL?

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PCL

 

[kirbonavich]

Langford a bit too slow I think, will get caught holding the ball at the next level.
I like him but think he lacks the class with his ball use of some others.
Interesting Smith and Lindsay top 5 in a lot of categories. Clarko does love his left footers.

Langford does look a step off the pace, good decisions and outcomes for the most part though. Lindsay has a bit of the 'all or nothings' about him - his clean hits are amazing, but seems to balls it up more than you'd like.

 

[The_General#1]

Forgive me if I’ve missed it but did Smillie test? If so what were his results? eDPS

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Does anyone have a comparison of the testing numbers of the key forwards in this draft from the combine or have I missed it?

 

[Merlin007]

Langford does look a step off the pace, good decisions and outcomes for the most part though. Lindsay has a bit of the 'all or nothings' about him - his clean hits are amazing, but seems to balls it up more than you'd like.

I appreciate the work you put into your analysis, but results might need to be adjusted for games played - Lindsay looks complete from your data, but he only played 3 games, others in the sample played more than double that

 

[eDPS]

Forgive me if I’ve missed it but did Smillie test? If so what were his results? eDPS

3.088 for 20m and did pretty well in the leap tests. I don’t have his agility or 2km