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A bit like getting Dennis Armfield along with Chris Judd?It's not in isolation too, we've essentially gone from 12 & 14 to 3 & 38.
If we find a player at 38 we're laughing
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A bit like getting Dennis Armfield along with Chris Judd?It's not in isolation too, we've essentially gone from 12 & 14 to 3 & 38.
If we find a player at 38 we're laughing
Ashcroft would run rings around Langford even post ACL. Ashcroft has great lateral movement and good straight line speed
You get a number of picks based on the number of available spots on your list. The primary list can be up to 38 players, but picks are also limited by the total number of primary + rookie - 42 maximum (not including Cat-B).For the draft experts, how did we suddenly end up with pick 89? And why do we have picks in the 100's that we obvioulsy wont take - is that to allow for a full senior list but noone on the rookie list?
You sure champ?
What weaknesses do you see in Draper's game? I've seen you refer to them but haven't seen you name anything specific.
What if North chucked in a future 1st and got back the Tigers future 2nd as part of the deal?I get the feeling North will draft Tauru. Just a hunch. There's enough smoke that they're interested and given all the mids they have taken recently it makes sense. The only question mark is 2 is a little high but if it comes to it they might just bite the bullet and pick him.
I just don't see how Richmond in their right mind would offer 6 and 11 to move up to 2 and that's what I think it would take for North to slide back.
If we get a pick at 38 (which means that there has been no bid on Ben) we're laughing. Be nice if someone like O'Farrell was there.It's not in isolation too, we've essentially gone from 12 & 14 to 3 & 38.
If we find a player at 38 we're laughing
Then it's an aweful trade for North. I see 2 +F1 for 6 and 11 has been mooted. Even worse.What if North chucked in a future 1st and got back the Tigers future 2nd as part of the deal?
Think it would have to be something like this. Or 6 and 18 or 20. I just don't see the Tigers that desperate for pick 2, that they would give away another top pick. Every Tiger supporter I speak to says 'keep the 8 picks'.What if North chucked in a future 1st and got back the Tigers future 2nd as part of the deal?
Finn O'Sullivan Draft Profile
Arguably the most well-rounded midfielder in a sea of unique options, Finn O'Sullivan is our top AFL Draft prospect for 2024.central.rookieme.com
Feel free to check out his stats champ, you might learn something.
It's really banking on them having a much improved 2025, isn't it. And it's possible they will, but a big risk.Then it's an aweful trade for North. I see 2 +F1 for 6 and 11 has been mooted. Even worse.
Hopefully Finn is still there at pick 38 and we can take a punt on the kid
Maybe a bit of it might be psychological as well. Their midfield looks set. Rucks O.K. Go all in for Tauru/Armstrong with 6 & 8 at this draft and give away your future 1st and say "we're ready to go now,".It's really banking on them having a much improved 2025, isn't it. And it's possible they will, but a big risk.
I'm not sure how this narrative of Draper is/might be Dow has taken hold and he might be a bust.
He has the deepest resume of anyone in the draft.
U16 SA title winning Captain.
U18 underage year State MVP, All Australian, Captain and BOG in Premiership in Colts, and 3 SANFL games.
U18 senior year All Australian after injury through early season, SA Captain, then starred in SANFL Seniors after the U18 Championships.
He is not just "fast" while the others are "real players". Sid the Mid has been a star footballer his whole journey. I'd be rapt with him at our pick.
This is probably the key reason that Jagga sits at number one for me.I think Draper is the biggest risk of being a complete bust. His ceiling is high, but the Dow comparisons are valid. He does have a stronger defensive game than Dow though, so there's probably a bit more confidence that he could at least fill a role even if you can't build a midfield around him.
FOS the next riskiest for me - could be Heeney, could be Hayward. Doubt he busts completely, but you wouldn't want to look back on this draft in 5-6 years if it turned out you used a top 3 pick on a mid-grade half forward flanker.
Langford and Reid have higher floors than those two, but I think their ceiling is maybe a touch more beige. They could be the types you can build a midfield around because they're pretty consistent with their production and they're effective at bringing teammates into the game. What they're not is "dynamic" though, which is all the rage at the moment and probably what we need. Most bottom-5 type sides would be more than happy to add either player to their midfield for the long term, and while I'm sure we would too I think we're going to have a little bit of a bet each way and also look for short term impact while we're coming into our flag window.
Smith to me is the most bust-proof, and also has a very high ceiling. The only question mark is size, which can be a barrier, but when you look at guys like Neale, Merrett, Daicos, Butters, Serong etc. it's definitely not insurmountable. And perhaps an extension of that will be his defensive impact - at least until he puts on some more muscle. I think with Smith you'll get the highest floor because of his professionalism, workrate, game sense, agility and skills, and I also think he's the most suited to the way the game is travelling at the moment with his willingness to stay involved in a running chain of play. He's a busy player, and that means he'll regularly be making things happen.
We can definitely find a good, suitable player at #38. There are multiple talls who will last that long in the draft, as well as a couple of likely role players at either end.It's not in isolation too, we've essentially gone from 12 & 14 to 3 & 38.
If we find a player at 38 we're laughing
Maybe a bit of it might be psychological as well. Their midfield looks set. Rucks O.K. Go all in for Tauru/Armstrong with 6 & 8 at this draft and give away your future 1st and say "we're ready to go now,".
As you said it's a risky strategy. Can't act like a basket case forever playing for and protecting draft picks though.
This is probably the key reason that Jagga sits at number one for me.
You sure champ?
Finn O'Sullivan Draft Profile
Arguably the most well-rounded midfielder in a sea of unique options, Finn O'Sullivan is our top AFL Draft prospect for 2024.central.rookieme.com
Feel free to check out his stats champ, you might learn something.
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Agree but it's as much about getting a gun 2nd pick this year that fits their needs. They don't really need another mid (as a priority) so either take Tauru at 2 or trade down and hope that he's there at 6. If he is then they are effectively trading their future 1st in a weaker draft for 8 in a stronger draft + Tigers 2025 2nd which will be the first pick if the 2nd round.Yeah, but even best-case scenario and they improve. They probably end up with a pick between 5-10. So, they trade next year's pick for a worse pick this year and downgrade 6 to 2 for the pleasure.