Analysis 2024 National Draft

[JuddgementDay]

So, if Smith is gone, you're still taking Smith? I like it

No - the other Smith - Doh!

For some reasons, I've read that as Lalor and FOS as the first two drafted
Anyway, given a choice Smith over Draper

 

[Bennyboy7777]

Battle UFA vs DFA.
Got our F1 & F2 and gave up #14.
Solid in’s but hope they falter next year, dislike their cockiness.

Spot on, I meant unrestricted free agent! Will edited for accuracy.

 

[Pinnell]

They will take Jagga for sure. He’s literally spent two months in the place already

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

They will take Jagga for sure. He’s literally spent two months in the place already

Finn has been there too

 

[BigFrizz36]

Has Jagga played any VFL games against bigger bodies ??

Played 2 late for the Tigers. Had 27 & 24 touches respectively.

 

[Pinnell]

Played 2 late for the Tigers. Had 27 & 24 touches respectively.

Played 3 x. Had 33 in the first one. In the best players on all three occasions

 

[Aphrodite]

Aphrodite likes this

No Ronnie




It’s Mick & Keef Bletch

 

[Pinnell]

Finn has been there too

Jagga was there training during pre season on the back of the Aus academy placement (With Tom Gross)

 

[bradfisher14]

Jagga was there training during pre season on the back of the Aus academy placement (With Tom Gross)

Bailey Smith spent time at Carlton under the same circumstances and it didn't stop us from drafting Sam Walsh.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

The logic behind it would be if we want to forward plan for Cripps finishing up in 3-ish years. On that basis alone, now wouldn't be a bad time to bring a kid like Lalor, Smillie or Langford in. Couple of years to learn under the master and grow into their frame, by the time Cripps finishes we've got a replacement ready to unleash.

The argument against is that if we want to play that kid in the seniors to develop them, we're committing to a slow midfield for a few more years. And in two years time we have Cody Walker coming in who I could see spending his debut season at half forward with stints on ball, and by year two will probably be carving it up in the centre square.

Yes noted all above.

Our immediate strategic need is to improve our midfield - unfortunately not in the position to develop the next Cripps in the 2’s.

I think this is why we’ve traded up to 3.

So we can bring an elite talent who fits the speed need & is AFL ready.

Houston wasn’t that clearly.

Sid & Jagga looking the goods.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Exactly, if Lalor is a "Rayner" type, we don't need him. Rayner has only now just built his tank to become an impact player at AFL level after what four or five years in the system? We want a Sheezel, Daicos, Walsh, Gulden, Reid type that can come in an immediately impact at AFL level which i have fears on if Lalor or FOS can do.

Agreed!

 

[Pinnell]

Bailey Smith spent time at Carlton under the same circumstances and it didn't stop us from drafting Sam Walsh.

Are you suggesting smith was in the discussion for Pick 1?

 

[ForYouBlue]

Would love love love for them tot take Lalor and FOS. Take any risk of picking a project player from the Blues - get the kids that can just do it.

This is my feelings. Smith or Draper for me.

 

[Blue__Balls]

Are you suggesting smith was in the discussion for Pick 1?

I think Walsh was the general consensus pick, but Bailey was almost unanimously considered the next best mid that year amongst the more prominent track watchers. No doubt there'd have been some who preferred him to Walsh.

 

[Rugged Blue Bagger]

Smith will go 1 or 2
North is the uncertain one that could pull a surprise and take Smillie or Langford
I recon Austin knows Fos will be there at 3 and the reason we went so hard for 3

Apparently Austin went hard for Norths #2. They were keen but were holding off on potentially landing Houston, so Austin got the deal done with the Eagles. I do agree in Austin believing that we get FOS with #3

 

[Yabadoo22]

Any chance the blues were happy to jump up to 3 to grab Sid Draper before the crows pick?
Kinda makes sense, and they probably know that he won't go top 2, you can't say that with lalor, smith and O'Sullivan.
Adds some pace and spread to a midfield that can be one paced, hence why Kennedy has left?

 

[Matty411]

Jagga, FOS, Draper in that order for me. Surely we can't stuff this up.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Any chance the blues were happy to jump up to 3 to grab Sid Draper before the crowd pick?
Kinda makes sense, and they probably know that he won't go top 2, you can't say that with lalor, smith and O'Sullivan.
Adds some pace and spread to a midfield that can be one paced, hence why Kennedy has left?

I seriously hope that is the case.

 

[Rugged Blue Bagger]

Considering we have 2 FS in this draft and 2 Walkers coming up I'd probably not like to invite the bad karma.

2x Walkers ? ... He has a younger brother ?

 

[teagueyubeauty]

Random question: If Ashcroft hasn't received a bid at 1 or 2 (unlikely, but a possibility), do we bid?

Absolutely, these academy’s need to be held to account


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[WalshistheGOAT]

2x Walkers ? ... He has a younger brother ?

Arli. A few years younger though

 

[juzza316]

Finn has been there too

Will need a good wash then before we let him in at ikon park

 

[Rugged Blue Bagger]

Im really liking the fact that Austin has Wright in his corner with this early pick. The bloke is the best in the country at spotting talent. There's none better. Gives me great confidence that we will select a GUN either way with whoever is available at #3

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

My current predicted top 15 (not including academy)

1. Sam Lalor (Tigers)
2. Finn O’Sullivan (Tigers traded from North)
3. Jagga Smith (Blues)
4. Sid Draper (Crows)
5. Harvey Langford (Dees)
6. Alix Tauru (North traded from Tigers)
7. Josh Smillie (Saints)
8. Murphy Reid (Saints)
9. Harry Armstrong (Dees)
10. Tobie Travaglia (Tigers)
11. Luke Trainor (North traded from Tigers)
12. Bo Allen (Eagles)
13. Jack Whitlock (Power)
14. Taj Hotton (Freo)
15. Xavier Lindsay (Giants)

 

[bradfisher14]

Arli. A few years younger though

Our team is going to look like Noah's Ark in a few years ffs