Analysis 2024 National Draft

[Aphrodite]

Broadcast Guide - Live Draft ...

1st Round tonight (20th Nov) from 7.00PM
2nd Round tomorrow night (21st Nov) from 7.00PM

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[Bale Dup]

I honestly don't know what to tell my son if we don't take Jagga at this point. He's already been singing Moves like Jagga and imagining a Robbie Williams rendition.

He's not the only 1. Can't get that tune out of my head. We better take him or else I'm gunna feel pretty silly

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[Bic]

Draper has C Judd traits, is it only that he is not from Vic that has him rated picks 5-8?

It's his kicking mate. Only knock.

 

[marcmurphy3]

appears so - noone at this stage willing to do the over the top deal to pry 2 away form them. COudl still happen tomorrow i suppose

It was only really ever viable if they had fallen in love with Tauru and were going to take him no matter what so they could afford to slide for minimal return.

Offers were not going to be anywhere good enough if they were seriously considering others at 2.

 

[HarryFlashman]

He will have the best reflexes in close of anyone at the club. I want him right in at the feet of the ruckman. He’s a slippery little ****er too. Will get it and use his Shazam ring and get out of there. I think George will be in the VfL before long. Massive luxury. Or sub. Smith plays on ball straight away all year. Centre square. Add Cripps Walsh and Cerra. Maybe lord if they rotate 5.

Smith allows Walsh to play first receiver role. I just can’t believe how good he is in close reflexively. Identical to Daicos in that way. Trusts his hands so much he puts himself right at the ball drop where most couldn’t take the ball.

I think the hardest skill in football is marking the ball in front of your eyes at pace. I think the second hardest is getting on the move flat out at a contest, getting right to the ball drop and get despite the difficulty still grabbing the ball cleanly…..and escaping.

He will be top 5 in the afl at that.

100% There’s not much too him, but u have to catch him first
Hot tip - stay away from Crippa for next yrs Brownlow he will deadset rag doll the first player to scrag Jagga

 

[new_blue]

Going into the draft there are 3 elements of our midfield that I’m looking help address.

1. Speed
2. Ball use
3. Footy IQ

Good news is that Jagga has the best combination of these 3 elements. I think footy IQ is severely underrated and can more than make up for any relative deficiencies in ball use and speed.

While he may not test quick in a 20m sprint, because Jagga has high footy IQ and great game sense, he’s generally a step ahead of his opponent so plays quick. He also has great agility and lateral movement so is able to generate enough space to then spread/move the ball to the advantage of a teammate, creating ball speed that way. He also has a tendency to lower his eyes and hit up the leading target - a philosophy our team hasn’t quite mastered.

Finally, he brings a level of intensity to his play that creates an additional level of dynamism.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Jagga is more Tom Mitchell than Butters.

Tom Mitchell is a brownlow medalist, multiple all australian to be fair, so not really the end of the world if it turned out like that. .

 

[bradfisher14]

Jagga is more Tom Mitchell than Butters.

If Tom Mitchell had the agility, pace and kicking of Jagga Smith, he'd have 5 more Brownlows.

 

[Ninja Worrier]

My dream scenario is:

Pick 3 - Jagga
Pick 38 - Sid Draper/Harvey Langford
Pick 63 - Ben Camporeale
Pick 68 - Lucas Camporeale

Gotta love C4s annual throw at the stumps

 

[goreds]

So the likelihood of North trading #2 seems remote now?

Makes our job easier, they will take FOS...

I've kept my thoughts to myself and any mail I've had as well. But let's put some thoughts/mail out there and stir the hornets' nest.

This is NOT a super draft, the top end has a strong average of B+ players.

FOS is the only player in the top 5 who can 'change a game' consistently.

We get blinded by the bright lights, but it would be wise to look around the other club's draft threads to get a look at their thoughts.

We can only hope that NM pick for needs in Alix and not on talent.

 

[TerryWallet]

Jagga certainly comes with a very clean bill of health if we nab him. I don't know how much that would influence the decision, but it can't hurt. He doesn't seem like the injury type.

At 38 with the KPD decision, that might also be a consideration. O'Farrell seems a bit brittle. Dennis has foot issues. Mraz has foot issues.

We, as much as anyone, might favour the value of 23 games a year instead of maybe 14.

Things are largely unpredictable though, which is why drafts and careers are largely unpredictable too.

Looking forward to each 70 odd picks. Absolutely anything can happen outside Pick 1.

 

[DollarsandSense]

love this part!!!

But one aspect he’s worked hard on this year is to be more direct and damaging with his ball use.

and then his stats response..... Love it. Hope we get him.

 

[TerryWallet]

Imo, this certainly IS a Superdraft.

It is the best standard, along with the 2018 crop, that i've seen since following U18 in 2011.

Top 5 players are all Top 2 worthy.

Very deep 2nd and 3rd tiers. Quality players of all types and positions right thru to 60.

Gun draft,

 

[reubsblues]

Smith to me is a mix of Butters, Merrett, Neale
Exactly the type we need

 

[Uncle Fester]

Tom Mitchell is a brownlow medalist, multiple all australian to be fair, so not really the end of the world if it turned out like that. .

And a premiership player

 

[DangerousD]

Which one of the top prospects played basketball?

Smith funnily enough

 

[Ninja Worrier]

appears so - noone at this stage willing to do the over the top deal to pry 2 away form them. COudl still happen tomorrow i suppose

Reckon they'll be wedded to a player by now

 

[Bic]

A big watch on Adelaide.

 

[DangerousD]

My dream scenario based on being a supporter and amateur recruiter with no real idea

Pick 3: Harvey Langford (Gun Mid)
Pick 38: Harry O'Farrell (Young Tall Defender)
Pick 63: Ben Camporeale (Mid)
Pick 68: Lucas Camporeale (HBF)

Rookie 1: Will Hayes (Speedy Small Forward)
Rookie 2: Isiah Winder or Coby Burgiel (Both have speed and talent and are still young)

SSP: Liam McMahon (Great person who can play KPF, KPD or 2nd ruck)

On Winder vs Burgiel

Both were cut relatively early with Burgiel taken in the 2nd round if i recall, were they cut due to off field issues and if so, which one is you had to choose, do you think has a better chance of sorting themselves out and making the grade?

I’d like to give McMahon a go but id like to see him focus on a single position, also think we need to add another mature age defender, so id leave out one of the rookie options.

If something close to what you’ve suggested, id be pretty happy with the clubs strategy

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

It's his kicking mate. Only knock.

his kicking is every bit as good already as Juddy's was....

 

[Dunna Heartknee]

his kicking is every bit as good already as Juddy's was....

Only after he did his groins....

 

[Juice030103]

his kicking is every bit as good already as Juddy's was....

? Can’t back this sorry, juddy wasn’t a great kick but he was a mile better than Sid’s kicking

 

[mrkyuss]

A big watch on Adelaide.

This just means we get FOS . Win win

 

[bigblueboy]

Imo, this certainly IS a Superdraft.

It is the best standard, along with the 2018 crop, that i've seen since following U18 in 2011.

Top 5 players are all Top 2 worthy.

Very deep 2nd and 3rd tiers. Quality players of all types and positions right thru to 60.

Gun draft,

Most overrated draft in history.

 

[JJBagger]

A big watch on Adelaide.

Trading for pick 2?

 

[ianh]

Interesting that Agresta said we’re taking 3 picks to the rookie draft. My assumption was that we’d use 1 and pass to keep the other 2 spots free for SSP. Maybe we’d be willing to select 3 in the rookie draft if our preferred players are available.

I didn't hear Agresta, but marcmurphy3's post specifically said " 3 spots available in the rookie draft. Didn't suggest we'll use them all".