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Analysis 2024 National Draft
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Draper averaged 24.8 disposals, 12 contested possessions and 3.8 tackles per game for SA at the carnival as a 17 y.o. 2 years ago.
Averaged 21 disposals (eight contested) at 76.2% efficiency and 3.8 clearances at this year's champs after returning from injury just before.
On his best days O'Sullivan generally has 20 disposals. Did not make the AA team this year.
More concerns around FOS than Draper for me but maybe Finn has the higher upside given he's a bit taller?
But how do you split guys at this level? It's a hair between about 5 of them. Passing up Jagga would be a big risk and Langford looks like a mini Bont. Tough job AFL talent scouting.
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Why the Elijah criticism all of a sudden? Thought he, like most of the team, was sensational when we were winning. He trailed off at the end, like 90% of the team, but that doesn’t suddenly mean he’s no good. He’s an elite runner, takes risks, and has a bit of X factor about him, and showed plenty for a bloke that had played 14 games prior to this season.
Everyone was very high on him all season too. I know a lot people may be bored, but rewriting history isn’t the way
Everyone was very high on him all season too. I know a lot people may be bored, but rewriting history isn’t the way
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Dempsey winning the rising star in his 3rd year this season too
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I know this is a ND thread, but haven't EH and OH employed a running coach like H and Cripps? Am expecting a step up from EH this year...
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Not jumping off. Just not betting on him winning the cup just yet.
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Blues taking Jagga Smith, Crows taking Langford. Draper sliding to the Saints at 8.
What a topsy turvy draft year this is.
Blues taking Jagga Smith, Crows taking Langford. Draper sliding to the Saints at 8.
What a topsy turvy draft year this is.
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And SEN has Jagga going to Richmond at pick 1.
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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”
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"best" or 'better' is very subjective...
Not possible to say Smith or Draper is 'better' than a FOS or Lalor...
You can say (100% factually) that Draper's skill set fits our needs very well and that his exposed form at senior level suggest he will start round 1 and be a significant contributor from the get go.
Lalor is a forward/mid, FOS similar... has to be some doubts on FOS imo, injury wise...
Smith - I read all this stuff he could play as a small forward? Really, any history there?
C. Durdin says hi.
Draper for me.
In that instance can’t see lalor falling past 2 whoever has the pick, so likely choice between draper and FOS
I think Elijah is a lock and will have a better year in 2025
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Going by vibes, predictions and rumours, I think our preference order is:
Smith
FOS
Draper/Langford tied.
1. Richmond Lalor/FOS
2. North FOS, Adelaide Smith, Richmond Lalor/FOS
3. Carlton Smith/FOS
So we will get Smith if the Crows don't jump us, and if they do then we get FOS. If FOS and Smith are gone, I have no clue where we rate Lalor, but I'm thinking below Draper and Langford.
Are we concerned about Draper's back? Or potential go home factor for the die-hard Crows supporter? Probably not overly, but they are still half ticks in the 'cons' column.
I'd be good with Smith. Most natural footballer of the lot. His vision and ability to take the highest percentage option every time is unmatched for mine.
Smith
FOS
Draper/Langford tied.
1. Richmond Lalor/FOS
2. North FOS, Adelaide Smith, Richmond Lalor/FOS
3. Carlton Smith/FOS
So we will get Smith if the Crows don't jump us, and if they do then we get FOS. If FOS and Smith are gone, I have no clue where we rate Lalor, but I'm thinking below Draper and Langford.
Are we concerned about Draper's back? Or potential go home factor for the die-hard Crows supporter? Probably not overly, but they are still half ticks in the 'cons' column.
I'd be good with Smith. Most natural footballer of the lot. His vision and ability to take the highest percentage option every time is unmatched for mine.
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It's hard to get invested in this pick as most of us are convinced SOS is going to screw us on Ben's bid, or if not, Port will right before us.
Can ignore that phantom. Not based on any intel. Its just who the journo thinks clubs should take.
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I'm curious why there are doubts on FOS injury wise, when Draper has the pars defect concern?
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That's what I'm thinking. Fox Footy is using actual late mail ... for what that's worth.
Just from a couple whispers
Club rates Lalor & FOS
Next level, Smith Draper, Langford (no idea of the pecking order)
Club rates Lalor & FOS
Next level, Smith Draper, Langford (no idea of the pecking order)
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I don't know why but I just don't want FOS....
Can't put my finger on it why...just ...feel it
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I know it's an opinion obviously...
But I haven't seen Jagga going number 1 in any other mock drafts... found it interesting....
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Watching gettable. Nothing new but Cal mentioned FOS, Jagga and Draper as the 3 for our pick. No doubt he'll go one of those 3 in his phantom. No mention of Langford for us.
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One thing is that Draper would have played a bit of footy with Campo boys as well...
May be an idea of our crew to keep them together....
I won't whinge if we take the Drapes
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May be an idea of our crew to keep them together....
I won't whinge if we take the Drapes
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Thursfield speaking glowingly about Tauru (NM recruiting manager). Spoke positively of FOS as well but he did light up when talking about Tauru. Sounds like the decision was made a few weeks ago. Might be reading into it but I'd lean towards them going for Tauru.
He’s the ‘most talented’ kid in the draft. So why isn’t Finn O’Sullivan a lock at No.1?
Finn O’Sullivan is routinely referred to as the most talented player in this year’s AFL draft class, but there is no certainty about where he will end up on Wednesday night.
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