Analysis 2024 National Draft

[Aphrodite]

 

[Coops93]

Part of me worries that the Jagga stuff is a red herring to start a chain reaction that ends with FOS at Carlton.

I don't think taking any of the top 5 prospects should worry anyone in this draft.

 

[jj1978]

If 22 touches and a goal is monumental they should be carving Crippas head onto mount Rushmore as we speak

Did more than Cripps (ignoring his extra 1-2 possesion), and probably our 2nd best player behind Doc that game.

 

[JJBagger]

StKilda game was monumental for one.

He had some good performances at the backend of last year. That was it. Wasn’t like he was putting up Cripps or Walsh numbers and impact

 

[jj1978]

He had some good performances at the backend of last year. That was it. Wasn’t like he was putting up Cripps or Walsh numbers and impact

Exactly he had good performances for what I consider a depth player as I alluded to (he may not have been worthy as a 1st rounder, but he'll play 100+ AFL games when his career is done). His VFL form warranted him to be utilised much sooner, but Voss was being Voss and stubborn and Dow only got selected when there was no choice and performed admirably as a depth player. Considering club was intent on ditching him the previous season and didn't give him a fair go when form warranted he showed good character fronting up in the VFL performing till he got an opportunity.

 

[JJBagger]

Exactly he had good performances for what I consider a depth player as I alluded to (he may not have been worthy as a 1st rounder, but he'll play 100+ AFL games when his career is done). His VFL form warranted him to be utilised much sooner, but Voss was being Voss and stubborn and Dow only got selected when there was no choice and performed admirably as a depth player. Considering club was intent on ditching him the previous season and didn't give him a fair go when form warranted he showed good character fronting up in the VFL performing till he got an opportunity.

You said he “saved our arse” last season. That’s just factually wrong. All he did was play well a few times when the team was playing well and were winning. That’s not saving our arse

 

[BlueNath]

For anyone questioning the status of this draft, it is exciting to know that our club rates it extremely highly. This was the exchange at roughly the 9min mark of the Mick Agresta interview on Gettable today:

Twomey: "Is this one of the best drafts you've seen, in your time?"
Agresta: "Yeah, it is. Probably because there is something for everyone. You've got your talls, your small forwards... the midfield at the pointy end is elite. There is exceptional depth right throughout the entire draft. It's a great time"

To get up to pick 3 is exceptional work by our club. To get an elite talent through our door in what our club rates as one of the best drafts they've seen is so exciting. Well done team

 

[jj1978]

You said he “saved our arse” last season. That’s just factually wrong. All he did was play well a few times when the team was playing well and were winning. That’s not saving our arse

Being a useful cog (1 of 22/23) players during a period of massive injuries and taking some pressure off Cripps and Hewett who were sore (I'm sure they appreciated it), and without him considering a lot of our games were nailbiters that he played in that streak may not have been as long.

 

[agro]

Not sure about "saved our arse". He had a couple where he had some impact.

He was out the door straight away when the A team became available.

Exactly what a “depth” player should be - but not what we should have to pay “pick 3” for.

 

[Stamos]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1256861

 

[Ollo]

Late mail is out:

 

[BigFrizz36]

Did more than Cripps (ignoring his extra 1-2 possesion), and probably our 2nd best player behind Doc that game.

Well the coaches votes for that stkilda game were;

7 Blake Acres
6 Zac Fisher
5 Patrick Cripps
5 Nic Newman
3 Jacob Weitering
2 Tom De Koning
1 Callum Wilkie
1 Mason Wood.

It would appear that neither coach (including from the team that was about to recruit him) thought that his game was monumental.

 

[Bletch]

Phantom Draft late mail: Tigers to shape top end, Blues' big call

Draft guru Cal Twomey reveals the last minute draft whispers ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft

www.afl.com.au

 

[V_23]

Looks like we’re a 99% chance of taking Smith. Would’ve preferred to go with Draper, assuming FOS is off the board.

 

[BlueNath]

Late mail is out:
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I've been firmly on the FOS train. But given all indications he is off the board at 3, I have been re-watching all Jagga related content and it's hard not to be super impressed with this kid. We kinda could not lose, but if it is Jagga, I'll be very happy

 

[jj1978]

Well the coaches votes for that stkilda game were;

7 Blake Acres
6 Zac Fisher
5 Patrick Cripps
5 Nic Newman
3 Jacob Weitering
2 Tom De Koning
1 Callum Wilkie
1 Mason Wood.

It would appear that neither coach (including from the team that was about to recruit him) thought that his game was monumental.

I guess I'll agree to disagree. I'm sorry Paddy isn't your cup of tea, but if you watch the StKilda, Melbourne, GC, GWS games he was more than serviceable (again in the Saints and Melbourne game in particular) and played his role. Also he was used as sub/subbed for a few of the 10 games he did play and when on the ground again did well.

It's okay to give kudos to him when he deserved it.

 

[JuddgementDay]

C’mon North reach for Tauru!

I want to see us have all options available and force to choose between FOS, Smith & Draper…

I’m interested in how we rate them and not forced to pick from who’s left ( Lalor aside)

 

[jj1978]

Looks like we’re a 99% chance of taking Smith. Would’ve preferred to go with Draper, assuming FOS is off the board.

I wonder how Draper interviewed? In particular his preference to play for Adelaide and remain in Adelaide (although like all good tow the line draft prospect he's playing the I'll be happy going anywhere card), may be viewed as a drop him a peg down in thinking.

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

I've been firmly on the FOS train. But given all indications he is off the board at 3, I have been re-watching all Jagga related content and it's hard not to be super impressed with this kid. We kinda could not lose, but if it is Jagga, I'll be very happy

Super impressive!! Hopefully it’s Jagga, we are gonna bring in absolute superstar of the future!!!

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Pretty cool by the Tigers to have Dusty present the jumper to Lalor tomorrow night!

Any word or rumours to who is presenting our jumper??

 

[jj1978]

Pretty cool by the Tigers to have Dusty present the jumper to Lalor tomorrow night!

Any word or rumours to who is presenting our jumper??

Dow

(most likely Voss or Cripps)

 

[Bale Dup]

Pretty cool by the Tigers to have Dusty present the jumper to Lalor tomorrow night!

Any word or rumours to who is presenting our jumper??

Gotta be Crippa, although, if it's Jagga, the height difference might change that.
Walshy??

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[CrippaTheGoat9]

Gotta be Crippa, although, if it's Jagga, the height difference might change that.
Walshy??

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Don’t think Crippa is currently in Melbs atm but that would be cool

 

[BlueNath]

I guess I'll agree to disagree. I'm sorry Paddy isn't your cup of tea, but if you watch the StKilda, Melbourne, GC, GWS games he was more than serviceable (again in the Saints and Melbourne game in particular) and played his role. Also he was used as sub/subbed for a few of the 10 games he did play and when on the ground again did well.

It's okay to give kudos to him when he deserved it.

One thing is for sure, Jagga is no Patty Dow. It is hard not to envisage him as a key contributor in all 3 of our next flags

 

[Forty3]

Looks like we’re a 99% chance of taking Smith. Would’ve preferred to go with Draper, assuming FOS is off the board.

We are 100% on Jagga.

Lalor
FOH
Jagga
Draper

Roo's have tried to find a way to trade down so they can not take a midfielder, but haven't been able to find a trade and are to afraid of another McCartin over Petracca situation.

Personally I don't mind which of the top 4 we get, they are all jets.
Jagga seems to of developed more critics for not getting injured and having an amazing body of work than they others have for being injured.

Its like the old family guy skit. "The boats a boat, but the mystery box could be anything, it could even be a boat!"

 

[BigFrizz36]

Pretty cool by the Tigers to have Dusty present the jumper to Lalor tomorrow night!

Any word or rumours to who is presenting our jumper??

The last Smith that we drafted - Clem?