- Oct 19, 2020
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Interesting times. Richmond are the envy of every club in this superdraft.
Join me in the build up to this fascinating draft as we disect and ponder the possibilities.
As we know, Richmond will get two of the following players: Lalor, Fun O'Sullivan, Jagga Smith, Drooper, Langford and Guy Smilie.
Then we top up with some talls and then get a top 4 future pick for pick 24.
Round 1
1. Richmond -- Sam Lalor
GWV Rebels/Vic Country
MID/FWD, 188cm
The hype around Lalor has steadily risen to the point where rival clubs will be shocked if the Tigers don't make him the No. 1 pick. A genuine match-winner with power and strength, Lalor will start his career in the forward 50 before graduating on-ball for Richmond, where his defensive tenacity adds to the enticing package. Finn O'Sullivan and Jagga Smith are now distant runners in the race for pick 1.
2. North Melbourne -- Alix Tauru
Gippsland Power/Vic Country
FWD/DEF, 193cm
Poor planning from North to waste pick 2 on this project player.
3. BID: Brisbane -- Levi Ashcroft
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
MID, 179cm
Rigged pick
4. Carlton -- Finn O'Sullivan
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Country
MID, 182cm
-Not the tallest chap
5. Adelaide -- Sid Draper
South Adelaide/South Australia
MID, 182cm
- Good smallish playa
6. Melbourne -- Harvey Langford
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
MID, 190cm
The Demons have an opportunity to bolster their on-ball brigade, and Langford's name is continually raised by rival clubs at this pick. The strong-bodied midfielder can rip games apart with his contested marking forward of centre, and his powerful game should translate well to the next level. Melbourne will be taking into account what happens in the three selections following this pick in consideration of who makes it to their second top 10 choice.
7. Richmond -- Josh Smillie
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
MID, 195cm
A tough decision looms for the Tigers if both Jagga Smith and Josh Smillie are available at this point. It would be a difficult choice to pass on Jagga who made the VFL look easy in the yellow and black. But clubs strongly link Smillie to the Tigers, where his immense size and physicality would be welcome through the midfield. Alix Tauru's availability would also make the Tigers think.
8.Melbourne Jagga Smith
MID, 181cm
Expect any potential slide to stop here at the latest for Smith, who put together a consistently excellent campaign that will ensure he becomes a top 10 pick on draft night. A ball magnet through elite work rate and proactiveness, the Chargers on-baller is quick-thinking and efficient by hand and foot. Smith's work in the clinches for his size is remarkable.
Join me in the build up to this fascinating draft as we disect and ponder the possibilities.
As we know, Richmond will get two of the following players: Lalor, Fun O'Sullivan, Jagga Smith, Drooper, Langford and Guy Smilie.
Then we top up with some talls and then get a top 4 future pick for pick 24.
Round 1
1. Richmond -- Sam Lalor
GWV Rebels/Vic Country
MID/FWD, 188cm
The hype around Lalor has steadily risen to the point where rival clubs will be shocked if the Tigers don't make him the No. 1 pick. A genuine match-winner with power and strength, Lalor will start his career in the forward 50 before graduating on-ball for Richmond, where his defensive tenacity adds to the enticing package. Finn O'Sullivan and Jagga Smith are now distant runners in the race for pick 1.
2. North Melbourne -- Alix Tauru
Gippsland Power/Vic Country
FWD/DEF, 193cm
Poor planning from North to waste pick 2 on this project player.
3. BID: Brisbane -- Levi Ashcroft
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
MID, 179cm
Rigged pick
4. Carlton -- Finn O'Sullivan
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Country
MID, 182cm
-Not the tallest chap
5. Adelaide -- Sid Draper
South Adelaide/South Australia
MID, 182cm
- Good smallish playa
6. Melbourne -- Harvey Langford
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
MID, 190cm
The Demons have an opportunity to bolster their on-ball brigade, and Langford's name is continually raised by rival clubs at this pick. The strong-bodied midfielder can rip games apart with his contested marking forward of centre, and his powerful game should translate well to the next level. Melbourne will be taking into account what happens in the three selections following this pick in consideration of who makes it to their second top 10 choice.
7. Richmond -- Josh Smillie
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
MID, 195cm
A tough decision looms for the Tigers if both Jagga Smith and Josh Smillie are available at this point. It would be a difficult choice to pass on Jagga who made the VFL look easy in the yellow and black. But clubs strongly link Smillie to the Tigers, where his immense size and physicality would be welcome through the midfield. Alix Tauru's availability would also make the Tigers think.
8.Melbourne Jagga Smith
MID, 181cm
Expect any potential slide to stop here at the latest for Smith, who put together a consistently excellent campaign that will ensure he becomes a top 10 pick on draft night. A ball magnet through elite work rate and proactiveness, the Chargers on-baller is quick-thinking and efficient by hand and foot. Smith's work in the clinches for his size is remarkable.
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