Preview 2024 Mid Season Draft Prospects & Discussion

[Event Horizon]

Can we get a new team in the MSD?

I reckon a combined team picked from all state leagues would give it a good shake against us at the minute


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[krakouers]

Would it be difficult being number one for so long to suddenly have to play second fiddle in the forward 50?

Would be with Larkey and who has been the only guy for so long, WP seem to have a few players come and go
Dunno, personally, I’d be chaining Keitel to the goalposts and making Larkey lead up

 

[Fart Cummings]

Jasper Scaife 1st pick KPF
Jacob Blight 2nd pick KPD

anyway we can get a 3rd pick?

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

If anyone we draft in the MSD makes a modicum of difference, I’ll eat my hat.

 

[desie]

If anyone we draft in the MSD makes a modicum of difference, I’ll eat my hat.

Is it a nacho hat?

 

[Merlin007]

If anyone we draft in the MSD makes a modicum of difference, I’ll eat my hat.

quite right - that said, we should still be looking at the MSD as a legitimate recruitment avenue to continue building the list, in which regard I have but one request - no over-ager punching down on 17/18 year olds in the Coates League; if they're 19 and playing against men in the VFL, fair enough, but no repetition of Jacob Edwards, thanks all the same

 

[King Corey]

quite right - that said, we should still be looking at the MSD as a legitimate recruitment avenue to continue building the list, in which regard I have but one request - no over-ager punching down on 17/18 year olds in the Coates League; if they're 19 and playing against men in the VFL, fair enough, but no repetition of Jacob Edwards, thanks all the same

And no drafting high quality state prospects if they've nominated terms to get to certain clubs. Doing so would be a violation of a sacred covenant.

 

[Merlin007]

And no drafting high quality state prospects if they've nominated terms to get to certain clubs. Doing so would be a violation of a sacred covenant.

Don’t start that again

 

[kool kangas]

If anyone we draft in the MSD makes a modicum of difference, I’ll eat my hat.

 

[Chewy Chewman]

Wonder if we should look at Jackson Heatly as a pickup.

Would provide that big body inside mid and hopefully follow in the footsteps of Keays and Lyons.

 

[Themanbun]

Don’t start that again

 

[Shermanator]

Wonder if we should look at Jackson Heatly as a pickup.

I would take a 52 year old Jason Heatley if he can still take a contested grab inside 40m of goal..

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Wonder if we should look at Jackson Heatly as a pickup.

Would provide that big body inside mid and hopefully follow in the footsteps of Keays and Lyons.

I really rated Hately as a junior but his progression really stagnated in about his 2nd year. Traded by GWS and then delisted by Adelaide. Spent 5 years in the system for only 28 games. He looked decent enough in the games he played for Adelaide but got pushed down the pecking order because of Dawson and then Matt Crouch finding form again.

Across his SANFL form last year and Essendon VFL form this year he had been one of the most consistent state league players over the last 18 months.

 

[krakouers]

Is it a nacho hat?

If anyone we draft in the MSD makes a modicum of difference, I’ll eat my hat.

 

[Topparoo]

I really rated Hately as a junior but his progression really stagnated in about his 2nd year. Traded by GWS and then delisted by Adelaide. Spent 5 years in the system for only 28 games. He looked decent enough in the games he played for Adelaide but got pushed down the pecking order because of Dawson and then Matt Crouch finding form again.

Across his SANFL form last year and Essendon VFL form this year he had been one of the most consistent state league players over the last 18 months.

Traded by GWS and delisted by Essendon, sounds about cherry ripe for us to pick him up

 

[Merlin007]

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I much prefer having a joke amongst ourselves than wallowing in self-pity

 

[roos_fanatic08]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2024-top-performers-from-young-guns-clash-against-vic-country/news-story/9b61dfb8ed08e1d36a363c5e06eaca3e

A host of overlooked draft prospects impressed in the final Young Guns mid-season draft showcase against a depleted Vic Country side.
Members of the Young Guns side were nominated by AFL clubs to compete across two matches against Vic Metro and Vic Country ahead of the mid-season intake, with most of those players being overlooked 2023 draft prospects or late developers.

The magnets were moved around on the request of clubs for the second clash on Sunday and Geelong Falcons ruckman Joe Pike and Essendon VFL forward Oskar Smartt were among those to shine in front of recruiters in their 69-point win.

Pike continued his strong start to the season with an imposing performance in the ruck and up forward, kicking three goals – two of those coming from strong contested marks – to go with 20 hit-outs, 10 disposals and nine contested possessions.

The Barwon Heads product has attracted AFL interest after dominating for the Falcons as an over-age player, with his form coming off the back of a pre-season with Geelong VFL – shaving half a minute off his 2km time trial time.

Smartt, who tested at last year’s state draft combine alongside Pike, was arguably the best player on the ground as a midfielder with 22 disposals, six marks, five clearances and two goals, with his clean disposal and forward half impact standing out.

He racked up 17 disposals in an eye-catching first half before being shifted forward.

The Bendigo Pioneers export kicked four goals for the Bombers at Marvel Stadium in just his third VFL game a fortnight ago and excited in the first Young Guns contest, booting 3.2 from 12 touches.

Athletic Eastern Ranges key forward Remy MacLean was another to put his name up in lights, booting a game-high four goals – including two in the space of a few minutes – from 12 disposals and six marks.

Pike’s Falcons teammate Liam Kershaw started strongly and showcased his elite ball-use on the outside, going at 83 per cent efficiency from his 18 disposals, and also tallying eight marks, five inside 50s and five tackles.

Kershaw was among the players to catch the eye of Vic Country’s coach Paul Corrigan, who is also the coach of the Falcons, having seen him excel first-hand in his over-age campaign.

“I thought Kershaw was really good on the wing, I thought he just played his wing really well – pretty similar to what he does at Coates League at the Falcons for us in holding his channel,” Corrigan said.

“He was covering exits really well, he was also getting a lot of ball in hand, holding his width as well which was impressive.”

He was also impressed by Falcons graduate Tobyn Murray, who backed up 24 disposals and a goal in first Young Guns outing with two goals and 12 disposals on Sunday.

A crafty crumbing goal in the first quarter was his main highlight, spending more time up forward in this match than against Vic Metro.

Murray’s energising four-goal haul for Geelong VFL in his second game helped him sew up a spot for the Young Guns games.


I know he had a really good first game but he was very good again,” Corrigan said.

“It looks like he has developed his game even further, being part of Geelong VFL.”

Sandringham Zebras wingman Tarkyn O’Leary and Eastern Ranges forward-wingman Ry Cantwell also kicked two majors, with O’Leary hitting the target with 13 of his 16 disposals.

Bendigo Pioneers over-ager Dayten Uerata (15 disposals, three score assists and a goal), powerful Geelong Falcons forward Will McLachlan (13 disposals, five marks, two score assists and a goal) and athletic Tasmania Devils prospect Geordie Payne (eight disposals and a goal) were also lively in the forward half.

McLachlan, who burst onto the mid-season draft radar after kicking 13 goals in his first three Coates League matches, spent more time up the ground on a wing.

GWV Rebels defender Harry Charleson was among those to strengthen his chances of earning Vic Country squad selection for the national championships with 24 disposals and five rebound 50s, while Murray Bushranger Joe Berry was dangerous up forward with two goals and 12 touches.



Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Cooper Hynes won a game-high 27 disposals and six clearances, while Geelong Falcon Edan Ibbetson laid a game-high 10 tackles to go with 11 touches.

Vic Country is likely to assess the next month of Coates League matches before selecting their squad for the national championships, ahead of their first game against the Allies on June 9.

I'd say Oscar Smartt would be on our radar too. Arguably best on ground in both of the Young Guns Games and has some form at VFL level as a small forward. Already strongly built and has some real flair in his game.

 

[LB2Snake]

I'd say Oscar Smartt would be on our radar too. Arguably best on ground in both of the Young Guns Games and has some form at VFL level as a small forward. Already strongly built and has some real flair in his game.

Is he super quick?

 

[Shinboner1]

Would be the perfect time to take a gun mature aged small defender. Anyone available?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Is he super quick?

Yeah mate, he tests really well athletically.

3.01s 20m sprint time (top 20% of all tested draftees last year)
8.43s agility time (top 30% of all tested draftees last year)

 

[muttley45]

No matter who we get in, could there be an absolute non-negotiable that disposal must good to excellent, and nothing less, no matter what other attributes are tempting, to be fair, this should also apply to draft and free agent trades too.

 

[lockheed]

No matter who we get in, could there be an absolute non-negotiable that disposal must good to excellent, and nothing less, no matter what other attributes are tempting, to be fair, this should also apply to draft and free agent trades too.

Disposal, a determination to work hard defensively and a willingness to contest physically when the need arises

 

[muttley45]

Disposal, a determination to work hard defensively and a willingness to contest physically when the need arises

You forgot pace

 

[lockheed]

You forgot pace

I did.

I left out pace, the ability to take a mark, as well as the fitness base to run out a match. But, being realistic for a moment, we are talking about the mid-season draft.

 

[giantroo]