Analysis 2024 National Draft

[Aphrodite]

 

[macky99]

Whoa, big Draper fan, but a ZeroHanger article suggesting he missed the draft combine due to a chronic Pars Defect is a massive go slow. For it to be manifesting at his age is scary. We already have Walshy with a chronic back (and George)

I have a Pars Defect among other things, admittedly I am of a different vintage and it took decades to severely impact me(along with pelvic procedure), but it is debilitating. Leg neuropathy is a common symptom, mine rampant. Not a surgeon, so hard to offer meaningful feedback regarding potential impingement and possible impact at his age. I am concerned that it is reported as the reason he missed the combine, suggesting early issues. Spine can be fused as treatment, doubt it would be a positive outcome for his movement range. (I cannot have mine fused as my entire pelvis is already fused and both in conjunction would leave me with next to no movement)

Massive need for due diligence off the back of that report. Love the kid, but wow?

Sure clubs will have done their diligence and make a informed decision whether there are any concerns.

Pretty sure Joel Selwood had some injury concerns in his draft year and slipped to 6, turned out to be a durable gun player, Draper will be a star, pretty sure Adelaide will take him if we don't.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

Whoa, big Draper fan, but a ZeroHanger article suggesting he missed the draft combine due to a chronic Pars Defect is a massive go slow. For it to be manifesting at his age is scary. We already have Walshy with a chronic back (and George)

I have a Pars Defect among other things, admittedly I am of a different vintage and it took decades to severely impact me(along with pelvic procedure), but it is debilitating. Leg neuropathy is a common symptom, mine rampant. Not a surgeon, so hard to offer meaningful feedback regarding potential impingement and possible impact at his age. I am concerned that it is reported as the reason he missed the combine, suggesting early issues. Spine can be fused as treatment, doubt it would be a positive outcome for his movement range. (I cannot have mine fused as my entire pelvis is already fused and both in conjunction would leave me with next to no movement)

Massive need for due diligence off the back of that report. Love the kid, but wow?

Crows PR team putting in the big ones.

 

[Sonny Jim]

Similarly, Judd wasn't exactly the best kick around but would get a 20m burst from contest with a 50m kick put the defence into a scramble.

Another example is Dangerfield. Bog average kick but can kick it 60 after a 20m burst.

That 70m-80m player absolutely decimates a structure, regardless of kick accuracy.

Draperfield

 

[PumpyChowdown]

Draper slips to Geelong where he goes on to captain them to 4 flags.

 

[Red Bull]

There’s a lot riding on this selection.
Can’t afford to get it wrong again after Dow …

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

For those who know more about Charlie West, what role could he play in our team?

 

[Sonny Jim]

We're on the final stretch run with the National Draft only a couple of weeks away. Just like last season I'll be producing a series of full season highlights videos for the top prospects, and first up is Sid the kid, the SANFL Sensation Sid Draper.

I know like I sound like the biggest fanboy right now, but far-out this kid can play.

We have a particularly rare opportunity to take one of the best 1-2 punch midfield combinations at U18 level in B Campo and Draper that both scream leadership and 200+ games, there is just no sensible way you can turn them down.

C'mon Austin - chips in mate.
Draper, the 2 Campos and whatever happens to 38 be damned. That's our engine room setup for the next 10 years.

Okay I'll stop now.

 

[Benaly28]

I've watched all the clips of the top prospects.

I've read hundreds of pages of analysis and different opinions.

I simply cannot understand how anyone would consider FOS over Smith or Draper. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.

Draper is still the one I want. He looks like the ultimate hard working professionals. Powerful, fast and competitive. He looks like a big game player. Explosive.

I hear you and I love it!


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[noobermensch]

Full season highlights (with a few bonus bits from season 2023) for the mystery man Finn O'Sullivan. Might be the most talented of the 2024 crop but injuries prevented him from showing his full potential. If he slides on draft night he could make some recruitment teams look foolish in a year or two.

 

[NewDarkNavyBlues]

Full season highlights (with a few bonus bits from season 2023) for the mystery man Finn O'Sullivan. Might be the most talented of the 2024 crop but injuries prevented him from showing his full potential. If he slides on draft night he could make some recruitment teams look foolish in a year or two.

Thanks mate. You’re doing the lord’s work. If Tauru goes at two then FOS will be a blue. If not, happy with Jagga.

 

[bmaurizio]

Finn O’Sullivan please, he’s an exceptional footballer, a super addition to our team.

 

[The Return of the Paf]

For those who know more about Charlie West, what role could he play in our team?

I know b-all about him but he reads like a good smoky selection as a power forward type.

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Full season highlights (with a few bonus bits from season 2023) for the mystery man Finn O'Sullivan. Might be the most talented of the 2024 crop but injuries prevented him from showing his full potential. If he slides on draft night he could make some recruitment teams look foolish in a year or two.

He’s so good by foot and the goals he kicked are just class!! He’s gonna be a special player and I would love him in navy blue!!! Still don’t understand the hate he receives

 

[BlueTongue]

Full season highlights (with a few bonus bits from season 2023) for the mystery man Finn O'Sullivan. Might be the most talented of the 2024 crop but injuries prevented him from showing his full potential. If he slides on draft night he could make some recruitment teams look foolish in a year or two.

That is a nuts-good highlight reel. Some stuff in there I hadnt seen before.
Very impressive - I would not at all be disappointed if we picked him up with #3 but I can't see him getting past North TBH.

 

[GT619]

There’s a lot riding on this selection.
Can’t afford to get it wrong again after Dow …

pressures on austin otherwise he's in trouble

 

[LemmingMaster]

He’s so good by foot and the goals he kicked are just class!! He’s gonna be a special player and I would love him in navy blue!!! Still don’t understand the hate he receives

It is not hate, just some people maybe don't rate him as a top 3 prospect. It is like saying, I prefer Sydney Sweeney over Megan Fox... Not like you're saying no to either, you just prefer one over the other due to x, y, z...

 

[LemmingMaster]

A couple of nice KPDs in that range too

I'd like Matt Whitlock if he managed to drift that far.
Charlie West is another option that might be worth considering.

 

[teagueyubeauty]

It is not hate, just some people maybe don't rate him as a top 3 prospect. It is like saying, I prefer Sydney Sweeney over Megan Fox... Not like you're saying no to either, you just prefer one over the other due to x, y, z...

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[HarryFlashman]

Well that highlight vid of FOS just sealed who the best mark is out of this years top picks.

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

He’s so good by foot and the goals he kicked are just class!! He’s gonna be a special player and I would love him in navy blue!!! Still don’t understand the hate he receives

Who needs a left peg, when you have a right one like that. Great hands in close, as well. I see a bit of The Dominator

in him.

 

[GoBlues!]

Whoa, big Draper fan, but a ZeroHanger article suggesting he missed the draft combine due to a chronic Pars Defect is a massive go slow. For it to be manifesting at his age is scary. We already have Walshy with a chronic back (and George)

I have a Pars Defect among other things, admittedly I am of a different vintage and it took decades to severely impact me(along with pelvic procedure), but it is debilitating. Leg neuropathy is a common symptom, mine rampant. Not a surgeon, so hard to offer meaningful feedback regarding potential impingement and possible impact at his age. I am concerned that it is reported as the reason he missed the combine, suggesting early issues. Spine can be fused as treatment, doubt it would be a positive outcome for his movement range. (I cannot have mine fused as my entire pelvis is already fused and both in conjunction would leave me with next to no movement)

Massive need for due diligence off the back of that report. Love the kid, but wow?

Reading there are surgeries to repair a chronic pars defect, or spondylolysis, including:

Direct repair - using a metallic fixation device, like a screw, rod, hook, or wire, to stabilize the fractured vertebra, and Lumbar spinal fusion.

The overall outcome in spondylolysis is good, and 85% to 90% of athletes return to sports at 6 months following
conservative or surgical line of treatment.

As you say it’s a concern the condition is manifesting itself at his age. Hope he gets it fixed and can play unimpeded.

 

[Blue_Fusion]

He’s so good by foot and the goals he kicked are just class!! He’s gonna be a special player and I would love him in navy blue!!! Still don’t understand the hate he receives

Why spread propaganda with bs like this?

Who the hell has been hating on him?

Oh, let me see, some people point out some flaws in his game and have concerns with taking him at pick 3 = hate!

About as shallow as it gets...

 

[BlueTongue]

I'd like Matt Whitlock if he managed to drift that far.
Charlie West is another option that might be worth considering.

I'd like Jack Whitlock but I don't think he'll slide that far

 

[TimeFor17]

My Initial thought was that with Pick 2 we can pretty much guarantee the player we want, but seeing as though they want Tauru, they'll pick him with 2 anyway, so we still get who we want without an additional selection (2 wont affect us unless we want Tauru).

Basically I was tired and it was crap reasoning. I could have cost us Pick38. Lucky I'm not in charge of the pick trades...

All good brother. On reflection I probably came across a bit harsh in my response. I guess when I read your post - the trade made no sense based on the info that we suspect is true from all reports of which clubs are after which prospects. But once I thought more into where you were coming from I get it.

 

[TimeFor17]

might be a strategy

Could be even better than Sticks, Bradley’s and Mots coming in 86. Just hope none of them have the bad fortune that Mots encountered to take away his dreams and talent.