Analysis 2024 National Draft

[Aphrodite]

 

[COACH25]

I still want smith.
Smith
Langford
Finn
Sid
For me

 

[BlueNath]

My final preference order

• FOS
• Langford
• Lalor
• Jagga
• Draper

(Delighted either of them)

Solid. I second this order

 

[FlowersByIrene]

If we're dropping orders mine would be (for the Carlton football club based on what will help us win a premiership)

1. Draper
2. Smith
3. FOS
4. Langford
5. Lalor

 

[Aphrodite]

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

Speculating/guessing as is the Media including your mate Cal.

 

[BlueNath]

If we're dropping orders mine would be (for the Carlton football club based on what will help us win a premiership)

1. Draper
2. Smith
3. FOS
4. Langford
5. Lalor

But the orders are with a caveat... They are our Friday avo lists. We still have 5 days to "refine" things

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Speculating/guessing as is the Media including your mate Cal.

My mate Cal isn’t guessing, he has an informed opinion with the information he knows.

 

[Aphrodite]

My mate Cal isn’t guessing, he has an informed opinion with the information he knows.

You can disagree with my post all you like, I stand by what I posted.

We shall see what happens come Draft night, not long to go now.

 

[BlueNath]

You can disagree with my post all you like, I stand by what I posted.

We shall see what happens come Draft night, not long to go now.

Harsh... this is the most difficult draft to predict in years, maybe ever? The pressure is on Cal. I hope you've backed the right horse CrippaTheGoat9

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Possibly. It is a little telling though that the Crows, who have for a long time been linked to Draper (and is a home grown talent), are now reportedly very keen on Jagga instead

"reportedly".....

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Harsh... this is the most difficult draft to predict in years, maybe ever? The pressure is on Cal. I hope you've backed the right horse CrippaTheGoat9

I back my mate Cal

 

[Bearded Carpenter]

I’m sensing a champ off

 

[ctwenty1]

Geez, can you all STOP....

I'm so confused!

The last time it felt this sick was in my younger years when I was asked the ultimate question for a young buck...

Who would you marry, Claudia, Naomi, Elle, Cindy, Christie or Linda....

Only one choice there - Naomi

And that decision would've aged very well

 

[JuddgementDay]

My preferences:

1. Lalor - mid/fwd we been crying out for
2. Draper - speed
3. FOS - upside
4. Smith - evasiveness
5. Langford - delivery

Exciting times

 

[Soapy V]

Lalor looks the complete package from the limited viewing I’ve seen …

Everytime I watch a highlights video of someone I instantly pick that player

 

[RPCB]

If the Crows trade up and take Jagga that should ring alarm bells for Draper.

Any clubs list manager that drafts a player that Justin Reid overlooks, has the right idea.

 

[juzza316]

If the Crows trade up and take Jagga that should ring alarm bells for Draper.

this was instantly my first thought, hopefully is just mind games

 

[GoBlues!]

If we're dropping orders mine would be (for the Carlton football club based on what will help us win a premiership)

1. Draper
2. Smith
3. FOS
4. Langford
5. Lalor

I second this order.

Draper and Smith seem to have more runs on the board, both have consistently delivered high output over the past two years, and stepped up and performed in the seniors SANFL and VFL.

FOS could also have delivered but was unfortunately hindered with injuries and hasn’t got the same exposed form as Sid and Jag placing him 3rd.

Langford has terrific qualities but not the burst speed quality that Austin was quoted we are looking for.

Don’t think Lalor will be there at our pick.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Crows want Jagga according to this report

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2024-adelaide-crows-weigh-up-bold-trade-to-land-victorian-star-jagga-smith/news-story/eb6605c8938936ed1f6c3e95a98c0631?amp&nk=9b65d3dceca1fae6de2e3fa8b4d37c70-1731641826

 

[YeoShuey]

I hope Crows trade up to 2 for Jagga.

We can get FOS with Pick 3.

 

[BigBreakfast]

For those interested in Sid’s injury, he had what is called a ‘pars defect’ or spondylolysis; a stress fracture of the bones of the lower spine. These fractures typically occur due to overuse. They can be on one or both sides of the vertebrae. It is a common cause of low back pain in children and adolescents. The most common cause of low back pain is muscular, secondary to overuse or deconditioning.

He likely to outgrow the injury and will be no issue going forward.

Coona Blues explained this really clearly earlier in the thread

 

[Trigger13]

Coona Blues explained this really clearly earlier in the thread

My bad. Apologies.