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Analysis 2024 National Draft
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Blueyourmyboy!!
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Pick 38 thoughts on Austin & Co are eyeing off with that pick?
Pardon the intrusion - from what I can tell, we like Draper (and would take him if he remains available at 4), but we have Smith above him, and find him worth trading up for. Sounds like you’d possibly pick Smith before us
Some interesting games going on at the moment, for sure
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Well, they wanted Houston, then it was all about FOS, then they wanted talls, then it was all about FOS again, now it's anyone of about five players and don't anyone dare mention trading down.
I think you are right.
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Based on media speculation?
To me the club has had a clear plan internally, they are currently executing it and people saying we want this or want that are just guessing
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Mind games.
Carlton publicly linked to Draper, maybe trying to spook Crows into trading up.
Adelaide interest in Smith leaks, suggesting they're happy to let Draper go and take Jagga instead - not so subtle suggestion that they're not gonna be lured into paying overs to get their local boy.
Most likey the best KPD available but you never know if a bonafide first rounder slides. Austin has referenced a few times the need to find some key position strength behind the ball.
One of Harry O'Farrell, Noah Mraz & James Barrat would be a big chance if still on the board.
we've lured them into paying overs for a local boy in the past... BG#4
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A lot of it was media speculation but the rest came straight from the horse's mouth.Based on media speculation?
To me the club has had a clear plan internally, they are currently executing it and people saying we want this or want that are just guessing
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What came out of the horses mouth?
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Sid's not the Dow, he's the potential Sam Walsh at his (post injury) worst.
slightly over dramatic Draper & FOS are still the most likely options for us.
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Next minute...Okay. I have narrowed it down to:
Ashcroft
Smith
Lalor
Langford
FOS
Draper
Smillie
for our first selection. Back it in
"With pick 3, Carlton select Alix Tauru"
There is sometimes a tendency for clubs to undervalue what is guaranteed and overvalue growth. Jagga Smith and Lalor kind of reminds me of Essendon in the Andy McGrath Hugh McLuggage year. McLuggage was the No.1 pick apparent for two years and the love for McGrath developed late. I guess people got bored of talking about McLuggage. Looking back that was definitely the wrong decision, I have a suspicion that Lalor could be the similar selection. Has a lot of upside but if I had to bet on long term careers I reckon Smith, Draper and Langford have him covered when its all said and done.
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I reckon it’s FOS or Langford
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Seems like we want Jagga or we know the crows want him, so we are forcing them to trade up so FOS falls into our laps
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Didn't Austin mention talls before we traded the two picks we had for pick 3? I'm also sure that Houston's name came up a few times. You can say we have it all planned out, and you may be right but don't tell me they have never said anything.
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I’m not saying they never said anything, I’m just saying what came out of Austin’s mouth. He was asked a lot about Houston and his response was always not overly keen, it had to suit us to make it happen.
I do recall Austin focusing on the draft and him saying that was the priority
Taking a step away from the nervous handwringing (or at least that's what i'm doing) regarding who we draft.
Did you guys all know that Leo Lombard (GC Academy Player)'s dad is former UFC and mixed martial arts Cuban fighter Hector Lombard. Here are some of Leo's dad's highlights.
Looking forward to what Leo can deliver in the first melee next season.
Did you guys all know that Leo Lombard (GC Academy Player)'s dad is former UFC and mixed martial arts Cuban fighter Hector Lombard. Here are some of Leo's dad's highlights.
Looking forward to what Leo can deliver in the first melee next season.
Yep. I think the LM's already who's taking who at this stage and are just throwing out red herrings to keep the media machine busy and generate rubbish updates to keep everyone guessing...Based on media speculation?
To me the club has had a clear plan internally, they are currently executing it and people saying we want this or want that are just guessing
Overlooking a local boy for someone from interstate.
Going out on a limb there Soap...Okay. I have narrowed it down to:
Ashcroft
Smith
Lalor
Langford
FOS
Draper
Smillie
for our first selection. Back it in
Travaglia Berry Hotton are all Blues supporters, hopefully all get recruited interstate and want to head back home in 3 years time…
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