Analysis 2024 National Draft

[Aphrodite]

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

I really think this entire draft period is a fascinating psycho emotional watch.

Following the finals series, we would’ve been falling over ourselves at the thought of being able to add any one of Sid Draper, Jagga Smith, FOS, Harvey Langford to our midfield.

One month later, and now that they are available to us, we sit back and try to point out every flaw that each of them have to convince ourselves not to add them.

“Drapers kicking on the run isn’t great”

“Jagga, goes backwards too much and doesn’t take enough ground”

“FOS seems too flakey”

“Langford isn’t a POD for our midfield and isn’t quick enough”

 

[Blueyourmyboy!!]

I think

We’ve needed one if not two drafted developing KPD’s over the past 6 years, imagine if we currently had a 22yro B22 partner for Weiters and our backline, as well as another a year or two currently developing in the reserves team…

Agree.
& After Liam Jones retired suddenly it should have been the first priority to draft a KPD.

 

[marcmurphy3]

I really think this entire draft period is a fascinating psycho emotional watch.

Following the finals series, we would’ve been falling over ourselves at the thought of being able to add any one of Sid Draper, Jagga Smith, FOS, Harvey Langford to our midfield.

One month later, and now that they are available to us, we sit back and try to point out every flaw that each of them have to convince ourselves not to add them.

“Drapers kicking on the run isn’t great”

“Jagga, goes backwards too much and doesn’t take enough ground”

“FOS seems too flakey”

“Langford isn’t a POD for our midfield and isn’t quick enough”

They get worse as each day passes. If the draft was in January theyd pretty much be undraftable.

 

[TerryWallet]

Last day for thoughts/predictions/guesses before Twomey hugely influences things with his largely accurate info tomorrow:

My crack at a 1st rd prediction on actual draft night:

1. Rich: Sam Lalor
2. Rich: Jagga Smith (For 6&18)
3. Carl: Finn O'Sullivan
4. Adel: Sid Draper
5. Mel: Harvey Langford
6. North: Alix Tauru
7. StK: Josh Smillie
8. StK: Tobie Travaglia
9. Mel: Murphy Reid
10. Rich: Bo Allan
11. Rich: Jack Whitlock
12. WC: Xavier Lindsay
13. GWS: Jobe Shanahan (16&21 to Port for 13&29)
14. Freo: Joe Berry
15. GWS: Harry Oliver
16. Ess: Harry Armstrong (Port get choice of EFC or Mel F1 and extra. They''ll pay handsomely)
17. WB: Taj Hotton
18. NM: Luke Trainor
19. Syd: Matt Whitlock
20: Rich: Cooper Hynes
21. Port: Alex Dodson
22. Syd: Jesse Dattoli
23. Rich: Jonty Faull

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Wednesday can’t come quick enough I think everyone has had more than their say and opinion on the top 4 or so players.

Just need to get it done now.


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Are you suggesting the past month has been repetitive or going around in circles on here…..

 

[macky99]

Last day for thoughts/predictions/guesses before Twomey hugely influences things with his largely accurate info tomorrow:

My crack at a 1st rd prediction on actual draft night:

1. Rich: Sam Lalor
2. Rich: Jagga Smith (For 6&18)
3. Carl: Finn O'Sullivan
4. Adel: Sid Draper
5. Mel: Harvey Langford
6. North: Alix Tauru
7. StK: Josh Smillie
8. StK: Tobie Travaglia
9. Mel: Murphy Reid
10. Rich: Bo Allan
11. Rich: Jack Whitlock
12. WC: Xavier Lindsay
13. GWS: Jobe Shanahan (16&21 to Port for 13&29)
14. Freo: Joe Berry
15. GWS: Harry Oliver
16. Ess: Harry Armstrong (Port get choice of EFC or Mel F1 and extra. They''ll pay handsomely)
17. WB: Taj Hotton
18. NM: Luke Trainor
19. Syd: Matt Whitlock
20: Rich: Cooper Hynes
21. Port: Alex Dodson
22. Syd: Jesse Dattoli
23. Rich: Jonty Faull

Looks quite good, but would be amazed if Harry Armstrong slips to 16, expect Melbourne with their 2nd pick 9 or Richmond at 10 or 11 to snap him up.

 

[TerryWallet]

Looks quite good, but would be amazed if Harry Armstrong slips to 16, expect Melbourne with their 2nd pick 9 or Richmond at 10 or 11 to snap him up.

Maybe. Just hearing a few lil question marks on his competitiveness as a kpf, and drive maybe. Plus he doesn't strike me as the type interstate clubs might be keen on. I dunno. Just a feel though.

 

[The Return of the Paf]

I really think this entire draft period is a fascinating psycho emotional watch.

Following the finals series, we would’ve been falling over ourselves at the thought of being able to add any one of Sid Draper, Jagga Smith, FOS, Harvey Langford to our midfield.

One month later, and now that they are available to us, we sit back and try to point out every flaw that each of them have to convince ourselves not to add them.

“Drapers kicking on the run isn’t great”

“Jagga, goes backwards too much and doesn’t take enough ground”

“FOS seems too flakey”

“Langford isn’t a POD for our midfield and isn’t quick enough”

I don't like being stuck at the pointy end of the draft, with no absolute standouts, and then daylight. I like having more options of all kinds to improve the club, not fewer. It's no wonder everybody is neurotic without being conscious of it.

 

[Michael Jezz]

Reid and McKercher would go ahead of this draft pool, Walter would probably do so as well.

Where this draft shines is that after pick 10, it barely tapers off until maybe 30, which is why I was happy with 2 picks, and would like to see us generate at least this again if Smith is off the board.

FOS, Draper worth more to us than 2 of Lindsay, Trainor, Travaglia

 

[PattyCr1pps]

So a great draft haul would be

Draper
(possible tall defender at 38)
The Camporeale Twins
Liam McMahon

And then possibly DGB as a train on player to sign before the start of the season

(covers some gaps on our list)

 

[esoteric]

Last day for thoughts/predictions/guesses before Twomey hugely influences things with his largely accurate info tomorrow:

My crack at a 1st rd prediction on actual draft night:

1. Rich: Sam Lalor
2. Rich: Jagga Smith (For 6&18)
3. Carl: Finn O'Sullivan
4. Adel: Sid Draper
5. Mel: Harvey Langford
6. North: Alix Tauru
7. StK: Josh Smillie
8. StK: Tobie Travaglia
9. Mel: Murphy Reid
10. Rich: Bo Allan
11. Rich: Jack Whitlock
12. WC: Xavier Lindsay
13. GWS: Jobe Shanahan (16&21 to Port for 13&29)
14. Freo: Joe Berry
15. GWS: Harry Oliver
16. Ess: Harry Armstrong (Port get choice of EFC or Mel F1 and extra. They''ll pay handsomely)
17. WB: Taj Hotton
18. NM: Luke Trainor
19. Syd: Matt Whitlock
20: Rich: Cooper Hynes
21. Port: Alex Dodson
22. Syd: Jesse Dattoli
23. Rich: Jonty Faull

Looks pretty good. Ashcroft still on the board. A chance at 38?

 

[BlueNath]

So a great draft haul would be

Draper
(possible tall defender at 38)
The Camporeale Twins
Liam McMahon

And then possibly DGB as a train on player to sign before the start of the season

(covers some gaps on our list)

Add in a favourable fixture and we may just find ourselves in the big dance?

 

[JJBagger]

Last day for thoughts/predictions/guesses before Twomey hugely influences things with his largely accurate info tomorrow:

My crack at a 1st rd prediction on actual draft night:

1. Rich: Sam Lalor
2. Rich: Jagga Smith (For 6&18)
3. Carl: Finn O'Sullivan
4. Adel: Sid Draper
5. Mel: Harvey Langford
6. North: Alix Tauru
7. StK: Josh Smillie
8. StK: Tobie Travaglia
9. Mel: Murphy Reid
10. Rich: Bo Allan
11. Rich: Jack Whitlock
12. WC: Xavier Lindsay
13. GWS: Jobe Shanahan (16&21 to Port for 13&29)
14. Freo: Joe Berry
15. GWS: Harry Oliver
16. Ess: Harry Armstrong (Port get choice of EFC or Mel F1 and extra. They''ll pay handsomely)
17. WB: Taj Hotton
18. NM: Luke Trainor
19. Syd: Matt Whitlock
20: Rich: Cooper Hynes
21. Port: Alex Dodson
22. Syd: Jesse Dattoli
23. Rich: Jonty Faull

Great post. However, I would be stunned if the saints didnt take 2 pure mids with their picks. Two of Smillie, Langford, Reid and Lindsay would be a great haul for them

 

[HarryFlashman]

North offered 2 & F1 to Richmond for 6+11, which the Tiges knocked back.
Why the hell would they trade that to us for 3?

We’re not trading 3.

How does Richmond knock back 2 & F1 (3-8) for 6 &11, u take it run for the hills & death ride them

 

[HyphensBack]

I really think this entire draft period is a fascinating psycho emotional watch.

Following the finals series, we would’ve been falling over ourselves at the thought of being able to add any one of Sid Draper, Jagga Smith, FOS, Harvey Langford to our midfield.

One month later, and now that they are available to us, we sit back and try to point out every flaw that each of them have to convince ourselves not to add them.

“Drapers kicking on the run isn’t great”

“Jagga, goes backwards too much and doesn’t take enough ground”

“FOS seems too flakey”

“Langford isn’t a POD for our midfield and isn’t quick enough”

Your probably right - with pick 3 it probably doesn’t matter who we take, stick them in the twos for a few years to develop them if they don’t fit in our current squad, if they don’t work out I’ll be happy if we trade them to St Kilda for a F4 pick

 

[tragic]

Your probably right - with pick 3 it probably doesn’t matter who we take, stick them in the twos for a few years to develop them if they don’t fit in our current squad, if they don’t work out I’ll be happy if we trade them to St Kilda for a F4 pick

Maybe we should have kept 12 and 14 and draft two "safe" or injury prone players and delist them for nothing in 5 to 6 years

 

[BlueNath]

My Sunday Avo order:

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

I am still all in on FOS. What others see as a weakness, I see as a strength. FOS got it avg 18 times/game this year playing large stints forward. Imagine if he was a fulltime mid like Draper and Jagga. Especially with his side step/agility... easily a 25+ avg immediately (put Draper and Jagga in that same role and their averages fall also). He already has high impact with his current numbers!

We have an elite environment now... he will be pushed to be the best version of himself he can be. I would like to witness that with him in a navy blue jumper

 

[ForYouBlue]

Looking forward to Wednesday. Seems we get a great young player no matter what, and that feels great for our future. One of Smith, Draper, or FOS and I'm happy.

FOS moves in with Walsh day one and develops a hunger to see him become elite

 

[Sheephead]

Not long now folks. Experience though tells me it’s time to hot foot it before the sharks come out and this place becomes a feeding frenzy for the unwashed desktop snipers. (Happens every year for the past 10+ years - don’t tell me I’m wrong)

Last word from me. (Top 10 without bids)

Rich - Lalor
Rich* - O’Sullivan
Car - Smith
ADE- Draper
MEL - Reid
Nth* - Tauru
StK- Langford
StK - Smillie
MEL - Armstrong
Rich - Trainor

2nd Rd - KPD