Game Day AAMI Community Series - Carlton v Geelong Game Day

[Schoonerman]

I’m hoping we play Byrne ahead of Fog and I think Newy needs to come in to Marshall the defence especially if Weiters doesn’t get up

 

[teagueyubeauty]

Got everything crossed Jagga gets a good run at it this year, he looked very special last night

 

[Espio]

I know he hasn't played an actual AFL game yet, but remember their were some fans that went crazy because we traded 2 first draft picks to get higher up the draft order and select Jagga Smith at number 3



Carlton believes it landed the best player in the stacked 2024 draft class.........................this was the message out of that draft

Carlton​

Receives: Picks 3, 63 and 68
Gives up: Matt Owies, picks 12, 14 and 73

West Coast​

Receives: Liam Baker, Matt Owies, picks 12 and 73
Gives up: Picks 3, 63 and 68

Richmond​

Receives: Pick 14
Gives up: Liam Baker

Seemed like an absolute bargain at the time, and doubly so now.

 

[kingkingston]

Too early?

 

[outabounds]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

 

[Sam The Doc]

I’m hoping we play Byrne ahead of Fog and I think Newy needs to come in to Marshall the defence especially if Weiters doesn’t get up

Think Newman would've played 1s if he was any chance

 

[Opium]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

Lalor was a risk given his soft tissue injury history before he was drafted. They wanted a Dusty Martin replacement and appears they overlooked Smith for this reason.

 

[josephone]

Byrne really seems to have a knack for kicking goals, albeit in a pretty small sample size.

Feel like that's a quality we have lacked in our small forwards since Eddie? All are good hard workers but don't really have that 'goal sneak' ability.

So far looking like the bargain of the year at pick 45.

 

[BigFrizz36]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

He played a few reserves games for them in 2024 and tore it up.

It's not like they weren't forewarned.

 

[JJBagger]

He played a few reserves games for them in 2024 and tore it up.

It's not like they weren't forewarned.

I remember thinking it was a bit strange when it became obvious they were taking Lalor over FOS or Jagga. They needed the future captain, 9/10 every week player rather than the X factor guy. Lalor will be an absolute superstar, but I think Richmond fans may be lamenting not getting the leader

 

[Stamos]

I remember thinking it was a bit strange when it became obvious they were taking Lalor over FOS or Jagga. They needed the future captain, 9/10 every week player rather than the X factor guy. Lalor will be an absolute superstar, but I think Richmond fans may be lamenting not getting the leader

It was different for them though because they were picking so many players.

 

[RPCB]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

This is Richmond supporters



to turn Cody Walker’s head towards them and use Pick 1 on Jagga Smith.

 

[JJBagger]

It was different for them though because they were picking so many players.

The top 6 were miles above the rest, as good as that draft will end up being. Lalor, Jagga, Langford, FOS, Ashcroft, Draper were the clear 6 in that crop. Surprised that their first top pick in a rebuild was an X factor guy over a leader. That’s what I’m saying

 

[marcmurphy3]

I remember thinking it was a bit strange when it became obvious they were taking Lalor over FOS or Jagga. They needed the future captain, 9/10 every week player rather than the X factor guy. Lalor will be an absolute superstar, but I think Richmond fans may be lamenting not getting the leader

They went for a fair few higher ceiling lower floor types with their picks.

 

[jooce8891]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

don't think they messed up their no.1 pick, but they screwed up by not trading and paying up for pick 2 and taking jagga

 

[BringFevBack2021]

Lalor was a risk given his soft tissue injury history before he was drafted. They wanted a Dusty Martin replacement and appears they overlooked Smith for this reason.

To be fair he does look like a Dusty replacement, I just preferred Jagga over everyone else that draft given his Daicos-like ability to get inside to outside and work his way into chains. That was exactly the player we needed.

 

[kingkingston]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

Richmond got it right

 

[Ald Gardiner]

Richmond got it right

They may have picked for their needs, but Jagga was best mid in draft and thankfully was what we desperately needed. Love Austin for trading us into top 3 to get him.

Has any pick 1 and 2 above him dominated any game , praccy or whatever, the way Jagga did last night? A hard no is the answer.

Let’s celebrate having this superstar on our list and remind every Pies fan that he will win the Charlie before Naicos!

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Jagga certainly attracting some interest on the Richmond board. Panic stations already trying to justify their Number 1 pick.

Lalor vs Jagga - different players but both clubs will be winners and say they wouldn't swap the selections.

A bit like Jacob Weitering #1 vs Josh Schache #2 - in hindsight neither club would change their selection

 

[TheReal99prelim]

Normally agree but Dean is ready. Mentally he will thrive on it and can play on 2nd or 3rd tall. Playing him in Seniors next to Weitering is the way forward IMO

I would play Weitering Derksen & Dean as our 3 talls supported by runners

And just for fun and mind games, I'd start Dean on Curnow. Tell him there is absolutely NO pressure on him whatsoever. Just run with him, stay next to him and spoil. It may just frustrate the living bejesus out of Curnow...and we all know leopards don't change their spots when they get frustrated

PS...Happy to rotate both Derksen and Dean on Charlie. Keep it simple...stay with him and harass the sh1t out of him. If he goes to FF, work out a plan where there is defensive cover

 

[josephone]

I think that's overthinking it. Dean looked like a child when he was marking Dangerfield, the same would happen with Charlie. Let's not throw him too far in the deep end.

Weiters was made for this moment.

 

[NavySteel]

I remember thinking it was a bit strange when it became obvious they were taking Lalor over FOS or Jagga. They needed the future captain, 9/10 every week player rather than the X factor guy. Lalor will be an absolute superstar, but I think Richmond fans may be lamenting not getting the leader

According to them, Smith will be a hack disposal stat padder.

Well there you go....

 

[Faz 2000]

Jagga probably ruining the Rising Star market. Looked great! To my eyes, moved and hoovered up the ball like Zac Butters with a similar stature. May he stay fit, develop at his own pace and be somewhere near as good!

 

[Moon]

I'd start Dean on Curnow.

I'm salivating at the thought ... can't wait .. bring it on!

 

[MPH78]

Really liking how connected the boys appear to be and the positive vibe. Acknowledging good acts, the one percenters, picking your mate off the ground etc.

Very happy to see this after the disaster of last year.

Will make a big difference if we can keep this up for the whole year.