Analysis 2024 National Draft

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Broadcast Guide - Live Draft ...

1st Round tonight (20th Nov) from 7.00PM
2nd Round tomorrow night (21st Nov) from 7.00PM

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[CrippaTheGoat9]

With the talk that Richmond want to trade with North to get pick 2 and listening to Cal Twomey just now on gettable speaking about the no.1 pick, I’m starting feel and believe that Jagga will be our selection with pick 3 and the Tigers taking Lalor and Finn pick 1 and 2 (if they get pick 2)

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Draper>Smith>Lalor for me.

 

[Christou2Kouta]

With the talk that Richmond want to trade with North to get pick 2 and listening to Cal Twomey just now on gettable speaking about the no.1 pick, I’m starting feel and believe that Jagga will be our selection with pick 3 and the Tigers taking Lalor and Finn pick 1 and 2 (if they get pick 2)

Agreed. That was my take too.


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[SkyhorseTamer]

Small mids are fine as long as they are not slow and/or lightly built. Why SPS and Fisher weren't able to make it

Sps wasn't slow. His hamstrings died and then he became slow. Wasn't an incorrect draft choice. Was an unlucky one.

 

[RPCB]

Would you use pick 3 on Draper, a SA kid with the Crows in his ear for the entire term of his first contract?

Yes. There is a long history between Carlton and SA players that they are in it for the long haul.

I am less worried about the “go home” factor with players from SA than I am with players from anywhere else.

 

[BlueZombie]

The evasion at :37 to :42 in this video is a top trait. Quick thinker FOS, think he's being under valued by some. His short kicking seems a tier above Lalor/Smith/Draper

After just watching those highlights I don't think he'll get to our pick. I think he goes 1 or 2. Guts, dare & class from what I just saw.

 

[T2B_]

Sps wasn't slow. His hamstrings died and then he became slow. Wasn't an incorrect draft choice. Was an unlucky one.

He had a ripper game or two that showed his potential. Unfortunately never worked out.

 

[bmaurizio]

I think O'Sullivan has a standout quality, evasiveness, and a strong base of midfield attributes, fierce tackler, great vision, great read of play, tidy disposal.

He generates a lot of metres gained.

Early on I would expect him to have a few, "Welcome to the AFL" moments, where he gets caught trying to sidestep. As his core strength improves with AFL conditioning that should resolve

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Agree with you, one would be very happy with any one of O'Sullivan, Smith , Lalor or Draper.

 

[bmaurizio]

After just watching those highlights I don't think he'll get to our pick. I think he goes 1 or 2. Guts, dare & class from what I just saw.

Yup unfortunately have to agree, Finn will become an absolute jet Afl footballer no doubt just like his cousin Sam.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Ahhhh....Debating about who will we take at Pick #3.

Takes me back to the good old days when we were shite !! Like a comfortable old pair of shoes.

 

[Doro]

The evasion at :37 to :42 in this video is a top trait. Quick thinker FOS, think he's being under valued by some. His short kicking seems a tier above Lalor/Smith/Draper

That's the best vision I've seen of FOS. Impressive. I don't think we'll be disappointed in getting any of the touted top 4 somehow.

 

[Magruder]

Small mids are fine as long as they are not slow and/or lightly built. Why SPS and Fisher weren't able to make it

SPS should have made it

 

[bmaurizio]

Gee watching The Bombs highlights - Jagga Smith looks like exactly what we need - pace and 'fast movement'.

One would be happy with anyone of O'Sullivan, Smith, Lalor or Draper at our pick.

 

[Stamos]

Cost us 12 & 14 to get 3. Can't see Tigs wanting to pay more than that. And I see Norf's need greater than Tigs.

If I was Richmond's list mgr, I'd be very happy with what I've got, and would only look at moving up if it's a deal in my favour.

Sure, but
1. #2 is worth more than #3
2. We offered the same deal to North and were rejected
3. We got a special deal with West Coast because they snookered themselves (or we snookered them with our brilliant Hawks trade)
4. The picks have washed out now, clubs know what they’ve got, and
5. 3 clubs chasing #2, there’s a market now.

I agree, I’m probably not doing the deal if I’m Richmond, but maybe they really, really want their top 2?

 

[Ninja Worrier]

If the demons are going tall, north might want to hold onto pick 2 *crosses fingers.

 

[marcmurphy3]

With the talk that Richmond want to trade with North to get pick 2 and listening to Cal Twomey just now on gettable speaking about the no.1 pick, I’m starting feel and believe that Jagga will be our selection with pick 3 and the Tigers taking Lalor and Finn pick 1 and 2 (if they get pick 2)

Sounds that way though I personally think the Tigers should take Smith if they get pick 2. He's the type of guy you build your midfield around. High floor, bust proof, will impact from day dot. I'd pair him with one of FOS/Lalor who are higher risk / higher reward types that might take a bit longer to get going. Even once they do, they are probably more likely to fade in and out of games whilst Jagga racks up his 30+ every week.

For a club just commencing a rebuild Smith is perfect. Just like Walsh was for us.

 

[teagueyubeauty]

Sps wasn't slow. His hamstrings died and then he became slow. Wasn't an incorrect draft choice. Was an unlucky one.

Don’t remember him having hamstring issues whilst with us?



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[marcmurphy3]

If the demons are going tall, north might want to hold onto pick 2 *crosses fingers.

Word is the Dees like Tauru. Though that could be a ploy to get North to take him at 2 rather than split the pick and let a midfielder slide through.

 

[Own The Future]

One would be happy with anyone of O'Sullivan, Smith, Lalor or Draper at our pick.

Agree, all look likely types. But to me the one we draft needs to add that missing piece to our midfield - speed and elite foot skills. It may be unreasonable to expect a draftee to be elite by foot, but IMO speed is a non-negotiable. Anyone watching our team can tell, we have zero spread and very limited defensive running. Need someone in the Warner mould, with line-breaking quickness.
No matter how good they are, if we draft another extracting bull midfielder it will be negligent list management.

 

[Lukeblueboy]

Agree, all look likely types. But to me the one we draft needs to add that missing piece to our midfield - speed and elite foot skills. It may be unreasonable to expect a draftee to be elite by foot, but IMO speed is a non-negotiable. Anyone watching our team can tell, we have zero spread and very limited defensive running. Need someone in the Warner mould, with line-breaking quickness.
No matter how good they are, if we draft another extracting bull midfielder it will be negligent list management.

Spot on mate! It’s a must point of difference

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Don’t remember him having hamstring issues whilst with us?



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It was some constant issue. Not traditional hammy tearing but like a chronic weakness caused by something. Forget the exact medical words. Could also be complete bullshit but was told by a club dr related to me.

 

[marcmurphy3]

SPS also had no tank and struggled to find the ball even as a junior. Those 2 issues plus his slight body size meant it was always going to be an uphill battle for him to make it as an AFL mid and he didn't have the tricks to be a forward. Halfback probably his best chance given his ball use, but he was a neat kick more than a particularly damaging one.

 

[gbatman]

Small mids are fine as long as they are not slow and/or lightly built. Why SPS and Fisher weren't able to make it

I agree. Sam Mitchell, Lachie Neale, Tom Mitchell, Jack Viney, Dion Prestia, Greg Williams. There is room in our side for a shorter midfielder of this calibre that is for sure. SPS and Fisher simply not strong enough or hard enough at the contest. The direction given to list management has not been clear enough and good enough in the past when selecting onballers.

 

[bradfisher14]

I’m still annoyed that we took SPS over Tim English that year.

 

[Blue and Silver]

1. Lalor

2. Tauru

What are we doing?

FOS or Draper?

Jagga in the conversation at all?

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