Analysis 2024 National Draft

[The Return of the Paf]

Seeing that we are going to have these players for 12 (or so) years. I wouldn't be judging them through the lens of what we need today. Having said that, who stands out in terms of KPPs... both ends of the ground.

 

[Coona Blues]

Let’s hope we are not scared to delist the dead wood/ injury prone & take 4-5 players.

It is going to take an incredible amount of fortitude to basically delist Martin, Marchbank and Cuningham, knowing that there will be vultures out there to pick them up for nicks as DFA’s. They will be DFAs, clubs know the requirements, they wil know we have to let them go.

 

[macky99]

It is going to take an incredible amount of fortitude to basically delist Martin, Marchbank and Cuningham, knowing that there will be vultures out there to pick them up for nicks as DFA’s. They will be DFAs, clubs know the requirements, they wil know we have to let them go.

On the flip side it may open up some list spots for a free agent type or from another team that can improve the list, particularly if they are actually on the park.

We all live in hope they can capture some durability but that seems highly unlikely.
Of the 3 Martin may get a 1 year deal, Marchbank may be moved to the rookie list to replace Durdin.

 

[Bletch]

It is going to take an incredible amount of fortitude to basically delist Martin, Marchbank and Cuningham, knowing that there will be vultures out there to pick them up for nicks as DFA’s. They will be DFAs, clubs know the requirements, they wil know we have to let them go.

And other clubs may be in the position to take a risk on a perennially injured player.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Alger, quick, smart

I like Alger, has a touch of the Butters mannerisms by my eye…

 

[BluStreak]

O'Farrall is a lock down defender, looks good. where in the draft would he eventually go?

 

[Coona Blues]

O'Farrall is a lock down defender, looks good. where in the draft would he eventually go?

Way too early to tell. Key defenders in demand, but championships have heaps to play out. Big range, low teens to thirtyish depending on his impact and that of others.

 

[Stamos]

The Pendlebury-like gun putting elite junior footy on notice; why Hawks’ Gunston deal is paying off

This teenager isn’t a household name yet, but might be one day given the on-field traits he shares with a modern-day great. Plus, we explore the contract status of one of the Blues’ most underrated cogs.

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[Sector 7G]

Ideally we will get a pick before BC and be able to take a tall but can't see him going later than 18.

 

[Arr0w]

Ideally we will get a pick before BC and be able to take a tall but can't see him going later than 18.

Touch and go, we may even upgrade our 1st

 

[Juice030103]

Touch and go, we may even upgrade our 1st

For me he simply gets too much of the ball to fall that far down. Great hands and his kicking has been overhated

 

[Arr0w]

For me he simply gets too much of the ball to fall that far down. Great hands and his kicking has been overhated

I still don't have him as a 1st rounder and think Lucas has more upside

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

For me he simply gets too much of the ball to fall that far down. Great hands and his kicking has been overhated

Who would you compare his kicking to from AFL level?

 

[Stamos]

AFL Draft 2024: All the standouts and stats from the WA v SA under-18 championships game​

Western Australia’s rising crop. Carlton’s father-son guns. Tyler Welsh. The ruckman everyone’s talking about. All eyes were on Sunday’s under-18 national carnival game – here are all the standouts and exclusive stats.

HUN

https://archive.md/uqoF5#selection-769.0-773.218

 

[Revenant1965]

Came across this site while looking for some info on Luke Urquhart

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Can anyone share any insights on Urquhart? Where could he go in the draft? Is he someone who could be a good prospect for Carlton?

Edit: BTW, I hope Footy Stuff is heavily caffeinated. Good work here...

 

[Christou2Kouta]

Came across this site while looking for some info on Luke Urquhart

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Can anyone share any insights on Urquhart? Where could he go in the draft? Is he someone who could be a good prospect for Carlton?

Terrific athlete but thought his kicking made Dow look like a surgeon by comparison. It’s a no for me.


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[WalshistheGOAT]

Terrific athlete but thought his kicking made Dow look like a surgeon by comparison. It’s a no for me.


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Yeah he seems a bit of an athlete before footballer type imo too. Absolute beast around the ball and can kick it 60m on a set shot but don't think you'd be expecting surgical ball use from him. He is very explosive though and has good pace... I'd be pretty happy if we ended up with him as a later selection because I think he'd give us fantastic defensive strength around the ball but I can't imagine we'd go there given we already have Hewett, Cerra and Kennedy there and have Ben coming as a F/S. My guess is he falls somewhere between pick 20-40.

More pressing needs to address for us I think.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

Charlie Nicholls from SA is one who's possibly be in our 1st round pick range (if the AFL don't **** us over). 197cm key position forward - kind of a cross between Charlie Curnow

30

Charlie Curnow

Age

27

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

9.7

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

and John Nicholls

Wouldn't mind me a new 'big Nick' at Carlton.

 

[Christou2Kouta]

Charlie Nicholls from SA is one who's possibly be in our 1st round pick range (if the AFL don't **** us over). 197cm key position forward - kind of a cross between Charlie Curnow

30

Charlie Curnow

Age

27

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

9.7

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

and John Nicholls

Wouldn't mind me a new 'big Nick' at Carlton.

Looks very impressive! Good size, moves well, great hands, tidy kicking action. Certainly worth a watch.


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[Bletch]

Quite a few tall defenders at the pointy end of this draft. Trainor likely to go well before we get a sniff, but O'Farrell, M Whitlock or Mraz worth keeping tabs on.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

After watching some more games and vision over the last week on Joe Berry I've come around to his ability to push further afield. Think he will end up a Rachele/Rankine mid/fwd type. May be available in that 12-15 bracket we'd be expecting us to try and push into ahead of a bid on Ben (If the AFL clowns down screw us)

Great defensive pressure and lovely natural smarts. Good left peg too.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

The other one that caught my eye was Travaglia. Hasn't been as consistent as others this year but he showed what he's capable of in full flight and I thought he was bloody awesome.

Projects as a bit of a Jack Crisp

25

Jack Crisp

Age

30

Ht

190cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.2

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.7

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

MG

307.6

4star

D

17.7

4star

K

10.7

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.6

3star

MG

307.6

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.0

5star

, Lizard Blakey or even Will Day type. Think Cowan, Wilson, Travaglia, Boyd would be our HBF's sorted for the next generation. Or best case a few of them end up pushing into the guts to give us a bit more speed and class.

 

[Christou2Kouta]

After watching some more games and vision over the last week on Joe Berry I've come around to his ability to push further afield. Think he will end up a Rachele/Rankine mid/fwd type. May be available in that 12-15 bracket we'd be expecting us to try and push into ahead of a bid on Ben (If the AFL clowns down screw us)

Great defensive pressure and lovely natural smarts. Good left peg too.

Yeah, I like him. He actually reminds me a little of Nathan Brown. Not saying he’ll necessarily reach those heights but he’s clever, quick, agile and likes kicking a goal.

I’m always a fan of picking small forwards who love kicking goals rather than trying to convert a midfielder into a forward. The instincts matter.


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[ray8182]

The other one that caught my eye was Travaglia. Hasn't been as consistent as others this year but he showed what he's capable of in full flight and I thought he was bloody awesome.

Projects as a bit of a Jack Crisp

25

Jack Crisp

Age

30

Ht

190cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.2

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.7

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

MG

307.6

4star

D

17.7

4star

K

10.7

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.6

3star

MG

307.6

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.0

5star

, Lizard Blakey or even Will Day type. Think Cowan, Wilson, Travaglia, Boyd would be our HBF's sorted for the next generation. Or best case a few of them end up pushing into the guts to give us a bit more speed and class.

Travaglia looks really impressive. So clean and smart. Class above most players out there.

Is he a defender or does he have athletic profile to play midfield at afl level. Not sure.


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[ray8182]

After watching some more games and vision over the last week on Joe Berry I've come around to his ability to push further afield. Think he will end up a Rachele/Rankine mid/fwd type. May be available in that 12-15 bracket we'd be expecting us to try and push into ahead of a bid on Ben (If the AFL clowns down screw us)

Great defensive pressure and lovely natural smarts. Good left peg too.

Berry looks pretty good. Has some real zip. Looks like he really knows his role and is good at it. With the possibility we look at a medium small forward with our first pick lm keeping an eye on players like Berry and kako.


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