2024 Draft Thread.

[Mat Mann]

Draft Period, November 20–21

• Round 1 of the National Draft: Wednesday, November 20
• Round 2–end of the National Draft: Thursday, November 21
• Rookie Promotions: Thursday, November 21, after the National Draft
• Delisted Free Agency Period (3): Thursday, November 21, after the National Draft
• List Lodgement 3*: Friday, November 22, 10am (optional; required for those participating in the PSD)
• Pre-Season Draft: Friday, November 22, 3pm
• Rookie Draft: Friday, November 22, 3.20pm

 

[HeavenlySources]

Pretty much guaranteed two if it stays the same. North love tauru.

If North hold then FOS will go at 3 to Carlton and we will have a better chance for a pick swap of

8 + F1 + F2 for 6 & 14

I think Richmond like FOS & Lalor and probably take Lalor at 1

 

[Mighty_sainter]

If North hold then FOS will go at 3 to Carlton and we will have a better chance for a pick swap of

8 + F1 + F2 for 6 & 14

I think Richmond like FOS & Lalor and probably take Lalor at 1

Tiges love smillie so I’m not sure they’d be willing to drop below us. They will take fos/Lalor at 1 and smillie/smith/langford at 6 whoever is left.

 

[HeavenlySources]

Tiges love smillie so I’m not sure they’d be willing to drop below us. They will take fos/Lalor at 1 and smillie/smith/langford at 6 whoever is left.

They might for F1 + F2

 

[St Neil]

If North take Tauru at 2, Melb will feel pretty safe Armstrong makes it 9.

Best chance for 2 sliding through to us is if North 2 trade with rich for 6, 18

1. Lalor - Rich
2. FOS - Rich
3. Draper - Carl
4. Smith - Adel
5. Armstrong/Tauru - Melb
6. Armstrong/Tauru - North
7. Smilie - Stk
8. Langford - Stk

Just no reason for north to do that trade though unless they get 10 instead of 18 but Rich probably not going to do that. Still wouldn’t be worth it from north’s point of view risking losing their first option. Don’t see us moving the needle for north’s pick for the same reason even if we offered 7,8.

So think you’re right, one slider for us and let’s see how much we can make 8 dance on draft night.

Would we take both Smilie and Langford?

Reid is also still on the board.


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[Tommy Wigs]

He isn't lightning quick or known for his speed, 3.088 isn't slow but it's not lightning quick. Remember I'm comparing him to everyone, not just 190cm midfielders. Smillie is the least of my worries though.

But he’s 195. What is anyone expecting? That’s amazing for a mid of that size. If he was lightning quick then tbh he’s probably not going to be any kind of beast. He’s likely an athletic freak with a lack of contested possessions.

 

[ScrappyDo]

Would we take both Smilie and Langford?

Reid is also still on the board.


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I think we'd look for some speed after one of those two. Lindsay/Travaglia or auction it off.

 

[TheJackal]

But he’s 195. What is anyone expecting? That’s amazing for a mid of that size. If he was lightning quick then tbh he’s probably not going to be any kind of beast. He’s likely an athletic freak with a lack of contested possessions.

I feel like you are getting all fired up over something that noone really said, you've skipped passed the most important part of my original post and that related to a pairing with Langford if they both made it to 7 & 8.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Would we take both Smilie and Langford?

Reid is also still on the board.


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Not a great combo, but tbh I’m not raptured by Reid either. Smilie / Travaglia or Lindsay would be ok by me.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

I feel like you are getting all fired up over something that noone really said, you've skipped passed the most important part of my original post and that related to a pairing with Langford if they both made it to 7 & 8.

Fair enough. Tbf I’m not getting all fired up at all. I completely agree on the pairing and maybe I missed the earlier conversation. So get stuffed . Apologies if I jumped the convo.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

I think we'd look for some speed after one of those two. Lindsay/Travaglia or auction it off.

Yeah, a little slide of a pick or two and an uplift from one of the 40s picks would be nice.

 

[ScrappyDo]

Yeah, a little slide of a pick or two and an uplift from one of the 40s picks would be nice.

Want 3x top 25's. Those 3rd rounders are wasted unless we trade them for something.

 

[Significant]

I'll admit, I'm a bit wary of a Langford, Smillie duo, but in the end the intent is for these two (along with Scud and others) to build our starring on ball brigade around.

Let's get elite talent in and around the centre to win the ball, before moving it with pace. I think all three (Scud, Smillie, Langford) have traits which differ and complement one another despite all being big and not super quick.

 

[austinnn]

Got a feeling Melbourne will grab Smilie and leave us with Langford, which doesn't thrill me, he seems to be yet another introvert.

What are his strengths and weaknesses compared to the others?

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Got a feeling Melbourne will grab Smilie and leave us with Langford, which doesn't thrill me, he seems to be yet another introvert.

What are his strengths and weaknesses compared to the others?

Langford can absolutely football ... great size ... raking kick .... strong mark ... inside ball winner who can go forward and kick goals

 

[Mr Platinum]

Langford can absolutely football ... great size ... raking kick .... strong mark ... inside ball winner who can go forward and kick goals

He reminds me of a taller Luke Hodge, can seriously play the kid.

 

[Significant]

Got a feeling Melbourne will grab Smilie and leave us with Langford, which doesn't thrill me, he seems to be yet another introvert.

What are his strengths and weaknesses compared to the others?

Honestly, either of them are going to be good. I think Smillie has more development needed to be the player he needs to be at AFL Level, whilst Langford almost just needs to continue on the trajectory he is going - much more self driven and his performances this year are almost unmatched (apart from Jagga).

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Honestly, either of them are going to be good. I think Smillie has more development needed to be the player he needs to be at AFL Level, whilst Langford almost just needs to continue on the trajectory he is going - much more self driven and his performances this year are almost unmatched (apart from Jagga).

You can't deny Reid's performances either

 

[ScrappyDo]

You can't deny Reid's performances either

 

[Significant]

You can't deny Reid's performances either

I'd happily take Reid

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Want 3x top 25's. Those 3rd rounders are wasted unless we trade them for something.

That’s why it’s very handy to have that extra one (presuming Macrae takes one of them). A little slide for an upgrade from 47 to ? (20-ish?)

 

[sammm]

arnt the 3rd rounders go to NGAs?

 

[Winmar2Lockett]

arnt the 3rd rounders go to NGAs?

That depends where any bids for them come.

At this stage it's probably only Cole who is a chance of being bid on before #40.

 

[joydivision22]

Would we take both Smilie and Langford?

Reid is also still on the board.


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Langfords strength at stoppage, running power, kicking and contested marking have him ahead of Reid's cleverness at stoppage, footy iq and 'knack' of getting on the end of chains I50.

I'd have Smilie just behind Langford and although they have reasonably similar profiles, think we should just go best available. It is true we have speed in transition and on the outside. What we lack is players who can win the ball first

 

[Rogue Warrior]

Langfords strength at stoppage, running power, kicking and contested marking have him ahead of Reid's cleverness at stoppage, footy iq and 'knack' of getting on the end of chains I50.

I'd have Smilie just behind Langford and although they have reasonably similar profiles, think we should just go best available. It is true we have speed in transition and on the outside. What we lack is players who can win the ball first

Would be nice to have a midfield in the future that can really bully other sides. Some big ifs But:
A future midfield of
Pou
Langford/Smillie
Wilson (if he turns into a max holmes type).

Could be an excellent mix

 

[akaifu]

I was ok with the idea of Smillie and Langford initially, but upon reflection it’s moronic

Speed is everything in the modern game, and the only mid we have that has any sort of speed is Windy and maybe Pou but he’s not an accelerating type

We are currently seeing no matter how much talent you have in your mids, if you don’t have speed then you’re always gonna be searching for it

Carlton have Cripps, Walsh, Hewett, Cerra yet they are still desperately climbing draft boards to claim one of the top mids with run and burst

Bulldogs had Bont Libba Macrae but sought out Treloar for the speed and gave a 3x AA the boot from the engine room

Freo had Brayshaw Serong Brodie Fyfe but kicked the latter two out to move Young into the mids along with cameos to Switkowski

Adelaide had All Australians Dawson Laird Crouch but kicked the latter two out for Soligo Rankine Zac Taylor

The list goes on

It’s Smillie or Langford, not both