Resource 2024 AFL Draft discussion thread (Wed Nov 20 to Fri Nov 22)

[Mutineer]

Its funny as at pick 4 we are just about the only side thats not been talked about in a pick trade for a side with a top pick. Its unusual for us.

List spots obviously so really the only possibility would be to trade down if our No.1 target is already taken and our 2nd target can be had a few picks later with a 2025 draft pick coming in to strengthen next year's hand.. It would be too expensive to trade up from pick 4 IMO.

 

[Crow till I die]

List spots obviously so really the only possibility would be to trade down if our No.1 target is already taken and our 2nd target can be had a few picks later with a 2025 draft pick coming in to strengthen next year's hand.. It would be too expensive to trade up from pick 4 IMO.

Maybe. I have mused on that before and if we look to trade a few of our F3's for a F2 - I would not rule out North trading pick 2 for our 4 + F2 IF they are happy with any of the big 4 (staying inside the accepted top 4 players may give us an edge on that...possibly) OR if they then want to further trade down with a club who wants Jagga Smith say at 4. They could mop up extra picks doing that.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

At Pick 4 (5) we will get Jagga Smith or Sid Draper.

Winning either way.

So long as we don't trade down or get cute, we should get a very good midfielder.

No excuses.

 

[Crow till I die]

So long as we don't trade down or get cute, we should get a very good midfielder.

No excuses.

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[1970crow]

It's hardly a stretch, given he did it for years at another club.

It is a stretch given that Rank8ne was deployed to midfield more this year and we didn't have ANB. No reason that wouldn't increase again, especially if Pedlar returns to fitness and starts delivering on his potential.

 

[ams4crows]

So long as we don't trade down or get cute, we should get a very good midfielder.

No excuses.

Smith would be excellent, the Draper injury scares me and I'm getting Hamish Hartlett vibes from him.

 

[Cromulant]

Smith would be excellent, the Draper injury scares me and I'm getting Hamish Hartlett vibes from him.

Why does it scare you ?? It's not an uncommon thing.

 

[ams4crows]

It is a stretch given that Rank8ne was deployed to midfield more this year and we didn't have ANB. No reason that wouldn't increase again, especially if Pedlar returns to fitness and starts delivering on his potential.

Would love Pedlar to hit his straps so Rankine can be unleashed as a full time mid

 

[ams4crows]

Why does it scare you ?? It's not an uncommon thing.

The back stress fracture? Just think in a developing young mid it has the potential to go horribly wrong no matter how it's managed, would need Draper to be even more dedicated to his craft and preparations

 

[Mutineer]

If only we had a list spot for late/rookie KPF Charlie West IMO just about the best contested mark in this draft as well as gifted athletically. Has had virtually no fanfare from any of the media drafy pundits but the AFL recruiters haven't missed him with a National Draft Combine invite where he tested well for speed (2.95 after testing at 2.92 at the SANFL preseason testing) anddoing well in the hops testing. capable chop out ruck as well.

 

[Shifty Crow]

Just my opinion.

I think I've finally settled o my top 10. Obviously Lombard and Ashcroft would have featured on the 3rd tier if available in the open draft.

1. Sam Lalor

2. Finn O'Sullivan
3. Sid Draper


4. Bo Allan
5. Jagga Smith

6. Josh Smillie
7. Harvey Langford
8.Tobie Travaglia
9. Aiixzander Tauru
10. Xavier Lindsay

If we hadn't used the pick on ANB I'd have taken Ollie Hannaford or Alex Dodson if either were still available

I wouldn’t be surprised if Langford goes too 3


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[Mutineer]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Langford goes too 3


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They're my rankings not a phantom draft.

 

[Crow till I die]

If only we had a list spot for late/rookie KPF Charlie West IMO just about the best contested mark in this draft as well as gifted athletically. Has had virtually no fanfare from any of the media drafy pundits but the AFL recruiters haven't missed him with a National Draft Combine invite where he tested well for speed (2.95 after testing at 2.92 at the SANFL preseason testing) anddoing well in the hops testing. capable chop out ruck as well.

I guess that the mid season draft next year will have some talented kids that didn't get picked up this draft so ideally we want to try and get a pick available for that draft

 

[Cromulant]

The back stress fracture? Just think in a developing young mid it has the potential to go horribly wrong no matter how it's managed, would need Draper to be even more dedicated to his craft and preparations

The kid is as dedicated as it comes, and pars defects isn't something that should have long term effects.

 

[Scorpus]

After how many seasons do you think we should know if our pick is a winner or a bust?

I reckon mid way into the second season it'll be clear

 

[Danger in Texas]

After how many seasons do you think we should know if our pick is a winner or a bust?

I reckon mid way into the second season it'll be clear

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But yeah you’d think that’d be the case with a top prospect

 

[GreyCrow]

After how many seasons do you think we should know if our pick is a winner or a bust?

I reckon mid way into the second season it'll be clear

The bigger question is how many games in 2025?

 

[Mostyn]

I really hope we trade up to 2.

No disrespect, but that seems like a horrible idea.

Any of the top five mids have been in discussion as a possible pick 1.

There's no downside to picking at 4 - we'll still have two really topline mids to choose from.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

If only we had a list spot for late/rookie KPF Charlie West IMO just about the best contested mark in this draft as well as gifted athletically. Has had virtually no fanfare from any of the media drafy pundits but the AFL recruiters haven't missed him with a National Draft Combine invite where he tested well for speed (2.95 after testing at 2.92 at the SANFL preseason testing) anddoing well in the hops testing. capable chop out ruck as well.

Surely this is reason enough to delist Burgess.

 

[cleanhands]

Surely this is reason enough to delist Burgess.

I think there are reasons for a number of calls but we don’t have the people capable

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I think there are seasons for a number of calls but we don’t have the people capable

We have 2 players - Burgess & Strachan who are clearly not up to AFL standard, so what is the point in keeping them unless we cant afford to pay them out. Surely we are not fully paying our cap & can afford to pay out at least 1... which gives us another much needed pick in the draft.

 

[cleanhands]

We have 2 players - Burgess & Strachan who are clearly not up to AFL standard, so what is the point in keeping them unless we cant afford to pay them out. Surely we are not fully paying our cap & can afford to pay out at least 1... which gives us another much needed pick in the draft.

We need to make up some ground quickly, just pull the trigger, no we piss fart around

 

[Cromulant]

We have 2 players - Burgess & Strachan who are clearly not up to AFL standard, so what is the point in keeping them unless we cant afford to pay them out. Surely we are not fully paying our cap & can afford to pay out at least 1... which gives us another much needed pick in the draft.

They aren't there to be AFL players though, whether we like it or not.

They're on the list to help our SANFL side stay competitive and help the kids develop. Now if we were to have some balls and drop Laird to the 2s to play with his mate Smith.....

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

They aren't there to be AFL players though, whether we like it or not.

They're on the list to help our SANFL side stay competitive and help the kids develop. Now if we were to have some balls and drop Laird to the 2s to play with his mate Smith.....

I'm more concerned about having AFL players on our list.

No point having backup ruckman who can't backup!

The SANFL have changed the rules to allow us to have better top ups.

 

[FR0GGY]

After how many seasons do you think we should know if our pick is a winner or a bust?

I reckon mid way into the second season it'll be clear

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