Predict the Crows first draft pick 2024

[jackster83]

Would be interesting, getting other clubs to pick up a player for you.

Clubs have been doing that with the Suns for a while now.

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

i do get it and all have different pros and cons

I just remember Sid being a potential number one at the start of the year and us all salivating about trying to get him. Now in 4-5 hours time we may well MISS him by ONE PICK (my guess)

Its the SA factor and retention (not only likely longevity but not needing to pay overs to interstaters like we did for Sloane and Talia for their careers). Plus Crows fan. Plus Captain material. Plus...most suits our midfield as we have accumulators already

Just my preference and perhaps he doesnt end up in the top 3-4 of the draft but he is THE one I 100% want tonight

Good point, good chance we can pay slightly unders to keep him down the track

 

[Redline]

i do get it and all have different pros and cons

I just remember Sid being a potential number one at the start of the year and us all salivating about trying to get him. Now in 4-5 hours time we may well MISS him by ONE PICK (my guess)

Its the SA factor and retention (not only likely longevity but not needing to pay overs to interstaters like we did for Sloane and Talia for their careers). Plus Crows fan. Plus Captain material. Plus...most suits our midfield as we have accumulators already

Just my preference and perhaps he doesnt end up in the top 3-4 of the draft but he is THE one I 100% want tonight

I think you have nailed in you always pay unders for a local during their career.

I can't think of someone from outside of Adelaide who was any good that didn't 'test' the market for signing on.

 

[WeeBlake]

The AFL went through its giant mid phase, where every team wanted a 195cm midfielder like Bont or Cripps. Alot of taller mids then got drafted higher than their talent dictated they should be.
Look at us with Edwards last year. Would you rather him or Soligo?
Then, in a world where every mid is 190+cm, along comes some 175cm ones that are quick and agile, and no taller mid will be able to tackle them without giving away a free.

With Chayse Jones, Hamish let his Tasmanian bias show through there, and Ned got full points on the good guy test.

Tall mids are overrated

 

[Chances Are]

Jagga Smith for mine. He's so damn agile—also an elite ballwinner and user.
You know like exactly the things we need.

 

[Thunderstruck]

Will be Draper

 

[119others]

Will be Draper

How confident ? 100%?

And happy with this pick mate?

 

[ams4crows]

Why does this feel like having the pick after Hodge Ball and Judd?

 

[119others]

Why does this feel like having the pick after Hodge Ball and Judd?

Seriously? IF we get Sid it’s a dream come true. Go back to the nationals last year and we were SALIVATING about the chance to get him. Was talked about as a number one draft pick at this time last year

This year bad injuries but finished strong in the SANFL against MEN

Stoked if we get him

 

[Eagleboy2011]

How do we compare JHF to Draper. Any similarities.

 

[Golumless]

How do we compare JHF to Draper. Any similarities.

Both do play midfield. That's probably where the similarities end.

 

[morris086]

Both do play midfield. That's probably where the similarities end.

Both Panther juniors, so thats another similarity. Blonde hair too.

 

[dogs105]

How do we compare JHF to Draper. Any similarities.

Willunga's probably a bit more refined than Christies Beach

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Will be Draper

I want Jagga like nothing else but I’m almost 100% certain Draper will be a crow

 

[Jeffcrowe]

How do we compare JHF to Draper. Any similarities.

Both have v good burst speed and love to compete , be physical

JHF is another level to almost all players in afl for mine ( outside of Bont and Nick Daicos ) so personally I don’t expect we are getting anything like that

We still getting a very good player and teammate

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Why does this feel like having the pick after Hodge Ball and Judd?

Don’t reckon there is a hodge or Judd player in this draft

All the top 5 mids a little below but all so even

 

[119others]

How do we compare JHF to Draper. Any similarities.

In the absence of Bicks and other draft experts (but we still have Jeff and hopefully DIT and bigman and T/stuck) , happy to offer my limited knowledge. Both have express pace and attack the footy and move it FORWARD. Draper more a pure mid whilst JHF can do much more damage up forward.

JHF probably a better kick - accuracy and length with Draper reportedly a higher handball ratio (that’s just going off what others have said).

Draper more level headed and captained the state team. Seen as a future AFL captain.

Both hard at the pill. Both performed well against men in the SANFL with Sid getting higher stats (IIRC) but JHF kicking goals also.

And agree with Jeff. JHF to be a Brownlow medalist (Danger, Buckley type) - all time elite - where as Sid the level below that

Look at 2 minutes 30 seconds

 

[ams4crows]

Don’t reckon there is a hodge or Judd player in this draft

All the top 5 mids a little below but all so even

People call this year's draft a super draft, because of the evenness of talent but nothing will beat the quality that came from 2001 it is still to this day the best draft ever

 

[Jeffcrowe]

People call this year's draft a super draft, because of the evenness of talent but nothing will beat the quality that came from 2001 it is still to this day the best draft ever

This is the most depth I’ve ever seen in a draft

Lots of high quality players all the way to 40+

A super draft but not a super top end draft ( not poor top end either )

 

[Cromulant]

Why does this feel like having the pick after Hodge Ball and Judd?

Because you seem to love being dramatic

 

[ABAB]

Why does this feel like having the pick after Hodge Ball and Judd?

Was there a top 4 midfielders that draft? Clarke was selected at pick 5.

 

[ams4crows]

Well I hope Draper is the next Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

31

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

, I can't see how we win a premiership in the next 6 years if he isn't A+ elite

 

[ams4crows]

Was there a top 4 midfielders that draft? Clarke was selected at pick 5.

Bartel was at pick 8 so yes... just because Stkilda are woeful at drafting doesn't mean there weren't other elite players on offer.

I actually feel sorry for whoever lands at pick 7 and 8, you'll bank a shit ton of cash and live a good life but I hope they are ok with never winning a premiership

 

[jackster83]

Because you seem to love being dramatic

It feels more like what 2019 should have been, had we not been locked in to pick McAsey.

No reason to think we won't get a very good player, whether it's Draper, Smith or Langford.

Smith is still my favourite.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

In the absence of Bicks and other draft experts (but we still have Jeff and hopefully DIT and bigman and T/stuck) , happy to offer my limited knowledge. Both have express pace and attack the footy and move it FORWARD. Draper more a pure mid whilst JHF can do much more damage up forward.

JHF probably a better kick - accuracy and length with Draper reportedly a higher handball ratio (that’s just going off what others have said).

Draper more level headed and captained the state team. Seen as a future AFL captain.

Both hard at the pill. Both performed well against men in the SANFL with Sid getting higher stats (IIRC) but JHF kicking goals also.

And agree with Jeff. JHF to be a Brownlow medalist (Danger, Buckley type) - all time elite - where as Sid the level below that

Look at 2 minutes 30 seconds

Dodson to Draper would have been a great team-up.