Opinion Pick 5* 2024 – Who do you want? (profiles and consensus rankings included)

[Scythe94]

Updated Draft Tracker with combine results, talent league stats and consensus rankings

 

[Scythe94]

St Kilda fans melting hard at that mock draft lol

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

St Kilda fans melting hard at that mock draft lol

Would be a good result for us, Langford & Allan!

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Twomey also said Freo have been trying to get up from 14 and Saints willing to split 8 which would torpedo us getting Allen if they can agree terms

 

[Mich0]

Not excited by Langford/Allen combo. Feels like more of the same, midfield that includes Oliver, Petracca, Viney, Sparrow, Tholstrupp, Langford and Allen feels very one paced and one dimensional. Especially in an era where skills, agility, speed and smarts are dominating.

 

[adonski]

Not excited by Langford/Allen combo. Feels like more of the same, midfield that includes Oliver, Petracca, Viney, Sparrow, Tholstrupp, Langford and Allen feels very one paced and one dimensional. Especially in an era where skills, agility, speed and smarts are dominating.

u ever had a good day man

 

[Mich0]

u ever had a good day man

Not when we finish 14th and recruit more of the same.

 

[mickent1]

Not excited by Langford/Allen combo. Feels like more of the same, midfield that includes Oliver, Petracca, Viney, Sparrow, Tholstrupp, Langford and Allen feels very one paced and one dimensional. Especially in an era where skills, agility, speed and smarts are dominating.

Allan was top 4 in the agility test, standing jump and running jump. He’s pretty explosive from what I’ve seen

 

[Scythe94]

Allan was top 4 in the agility test, standing jump and running jump. He’s pretty explosive from what I’ve seen

Third best sprint time (after Lombard and Hannaford) of the projected top 30, too (i.e. quicker than the 'zippy' types like Smith and Travaglia, and level with FOS)

 

[Scythe94]

Can already tell that the mispelling of Allan's surname will do my head in lol

 

[PerfectFooty]

Can already tell that the mispelling of Allan's surname will do my head in lol

idk why i posted this, i mean i do, idk why i didn't stop myself

 

[Crusty Demon]

Allan was top 4 in the agility test, standing jump and running jump. He’s pretty explosive from what I’ve seen

You could make an argument for Allan to be amongst the top few in this draft. Has all the attributes. Could well be one to take off at the top level. Looks explosive and strong.

 

[mickent1]

Third best sprint time (after Lombard and Hannaford) of the projected top 30, too (i.e. quicker than the 'zippy' types like Smith and Travaglia, and level with FOS)

Ah missed that, but not surprised. Have seen a few people putting him in the slow/one-paced bracket and thought I was watching a different player. Would be very happy to get him

 

[Duke of Windso]

Yeah Allan looks very "explosive" in the footage I've seen. The main concern would be his foot skills.

 

[Scythe94]

Will add Twomey and Fox Footy's mocks to the tracker tomorrow

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Carlton is heavily linked to him, I wonder if the lack of interest isn't so much a lack of interest but probably knowing that he will be off the table and therefore putting more effort into other players.

From what I’ve heard some clubs don’t rate his class by foot , which is a fair criticism

There was someone on our board a few weeks ago saying melb not interested for this reason

I’d trust Taylor to get it right , think he will be all over Langford and Draper will be gone in any case

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Not excited by Langford/Allen combo. Feels like more of the same, midfield that includes Oliver, Petracca, Viney, Sparrow, Tholstrupp, Langford and Allen feels very one paced and one dimensional. Especially in an era where skills, agility, speed and smarts are dominating.

Allan’s an athletic weapon and Langford is just a gun footballer that has a very balanced game and is damaging when he gets the ball

Not much to be negative about when you’ve got Jason Taylor working it out for you

 

[mrmonkey]

From what I’ve heard some clubs don’t rate his class by foot , which is a fair criticism

There was someone on our board a few weeks ago saying melb not interested for this reason

I’d trust Taylor to get it right , think he will be all over Langford and Draper will be gone in any case

To be honest I think it would be hard to get it wrong in this year's draft.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I know I said im fine with Langford but the more ive thought about it missing out on Smith and Draper just makes me depressed

 

[Bluelegs]

I know I said im fine with Langford but the more ive thought about it missing out on Smith and Draper just makes me depressed

This draft feels so weird to me. I usually have a really strong preference but right now I'd be happy with any of the top mids.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I do agree with Mich0 btw somewhat on Allan, dont care what the testing says when you watch the game tape he doesnt look quick/explosive at all. This reminds me of Tholstrup last year. Having said that I like him as a player much more than I did Tholstrup.

 

[The Dr]

I know I said im fine with Langford but the more ive thought about it missing out on Smith and Draper just makes me depressed

Isn't Langford a great kick? I know Smith and Draper have that speed we're missing but we're also missing good kicks in the midfield.


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[Bluelegs]

I do agree with Mich0 btw somewhat on Allan, dont care what the testing says when you watch the game tape he doesnt look quick/explosive at all. This reminds me of Tholstrup last year. Having said that I like him as a player much more than I did Tholstrup.

Admittedly I've only watched a couple of highlight vids but I thought he did look fairly quick in them. But I got massive Jayden Hunt vibes. Was able to escape traffic and run into space only to bomb it as hard as he could.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Isn't Langford a great kick? I know Smith and Draper have that speed we're missing but we're also missing good kicks in the midfield.


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Dont think hes a great kick at all, just an average kick for me. Definitely better than FOS but id have a tier below Draper and Smith.

 

[Topkent]

I haven't watched a minute of draft tape and it's very refreshing. Don't care who we take. Take no one for all I care

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Admittedly I've only watched a couple of highlight vids but I thought he did look fairly quick in them. But I got massive Jayden Hunt vibes. Was able to escape traffic and run into space only to bomb it as hard as he could.

I should clarify a bit, he certainly isnt as slow as Mich was saying, but I dont see the top 3 testing thats all I meant. What I do like about Allan though is the tools, can definitely see some upside in his game. The bombing doesnt concern me so much coz the ball gets there quick, its not a high looping slow kick. I think his kicking can be a real weapon.