2024 Draft Thread

[Sintiger]

Yep a perfect example of why the AFL draft is so overrated.

Dangerfield originally pick 10 about their highest draft pick if you don't include Cameron's pre-selection from GWS.

High draft picks are not a guaranteed shortcut to anything.

It also talks to the only go to the draft for kids mentality.

Bowes was not getting a game at the Suns, Bruhn in and out of the giants team, Mannagh was a vfl player at Werribee, Humphries played WAFL reserves last year, we all know Stengle’s background. Their highest draft pick Jye Clark can’t get a game. Two Irishmen in the squad.

And staying patient. Zac Guthrie was monstered in his early career, even Geelong supporters felt like he wouldn’t make it. Look at him now. We want to write kids with talent off far too early

 

[btoz_01]

Dusty 187cm and 86kg his draft year……
Just a reminder of the great man…
Lalor has “some” traits….

Lalor also wears #4 someone is trying to tell us something

 

[DuD_Delist]

Who do NM take at 2??

I'd say Trainor.
If they go Mid i'd say Smillie.

 

[DuD_Delist]

Draft is merely the starting point. It's what happens to the kids as they start growing into men that counts most.

That Wombat Stengle as Leysy mentioned is a classic case. We had him as a kid, but maybe he wasn't real big on living in Melb and wanted to go live with some rello's in Adelaide. Messed up a few times n got sacked, played some local footy n the Moggies found him on footy's scrap heap n give him another chance. All grown up now, still messes up a little bit, but damn he can play footy.

What about Humphries for Christ sake.
Playing Wafl 2nds last year.

 

[Dyer'ere]

Whats FOS & Lalor stats if you have them

Sorry, t-dt, I don't got em. @spook might have some?

A cheerio to @Gus from the olden days.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Every year the AFL publicity machine pump the tires of these kids as if they're messiahs for failing clubs.
This 350 page thread is a testament to how well it works. Kudos to them. Hope sells.

 

[T-Shirt Tommy]

Every year the AFL publicity machine pump the tires of these kids as if they're messiahs for failing clubs.
This 350 page thread is a testament to how well it works. Kudos to them. Hope sells.

I think that the fact that this thread is 350 pages is more due to the fact that for the first time since 2004, we'll have not only the top pick but with all the departures, we'll have a loaded hand come draft night.

It's almost new expansion club draft like.

If we'd have had Ports draft hand of 37 and 55 (yikes), this thread would be significantly smaller.

But you're correct in that the AFL does market it well.

 

[spook]

Sorry, t-dt, I don't got em. @spook might have some?

A cheerio to @Gus from the olden days.

Pre-season:

FOS
20m - 3.046
Vertical - 90cm
Agility - 8.117
Yo-yo - 1000

Smillie:
20m - 3.093
Vertical - 73cm
Agility - 8.501
Yo-yo - 720

Jagga
20m - 2.990
Vertical - 75cm
Agility - 8.796
Yo-yo - 840

Interesting agility results. All pretty close over 20.

Can't find Lalor's. He was injured pre-season so maybe he didn't test. @bengal tigers would know.

 

[Leysy Days]

Pre-season:

FOS
20m - 3.046
Vertical - 90cm
Agility - 8.117
Yo-yo - 1000

Smillie:
20m - 3.093
Vertical - 73cm
Agility - 8.501
Yo-yo - 720

Jagga
20m - 2.990
Vertical - 75cm
Agility - 8.796
Yo-yo - 840

Interesting agility results. All pretty close over 20.

Can't find Lalor's. He was injured pre-season so maybe he didn't test. @bengal tigers would know.

Interesting. FoS Yo-Yo is impressive. Helps dismiss concerns if he can build a tank when gets a run at it.

Likewise does raise concerns (that most think anyway) on Big Willie's aerobic capacity.

What does the agility test actually comprise of?

 

[Redford]

Interesting. FoS Yo-Yo is impressive. Helps dismiss concerns if he can build a tank when gets a run at it.

Likewise does raise concerns (that most think anyway) on Big Willie's aerobic capacity.

What does the agility test actually comprise of?

How quickly you can dodge the crowd to get to the bar. Mr Burnside is a 23 minutes 45.

 

[spook]

What does the agility test actually comprise of?

 

[spook]

How quickly you can dodge the crowd to get to the bar. Mr Burnside is a 23 minutes 45.

Yeah but he excels at holding front position. Can't test for that.

 

[Brodders17]

Tonight's a poignant with our draft coming up.

That you need to add talent in many different means.

What would you give for Tyson Stengle's output last 3 years?

You'd give pick 9 without blinking.

Geelong got him being a great club, evironment, culture etc.

Food for thought.

The Cats got Stengle because they had Eddie Betts working there at the time.
His consistent output since is probably a testimony to the culture etc you speak of.

 

[Leysy Days]

How quickly you can dodge the crowd to get to the bar. Mr Burnside is a 23 minutes 45.

Yeah but when it's not his shout he's recorded 2 mins 15.

 

[toothless]

Pre-season:

FOS
20m - 3.046
Vertical - 90cm
Agility - 8.117
Yo-yo - 1000

Smillie:
20m - 3.093
Vertical - 73cm
Agility - 8.501
Yo-yo - 720

Jagga
20m - 2.990
Vertical - 75cm
Agility - 8.796
Yo-yo - 840

Interesting agility results. All pretty close over 20.

Can't find Lalor's. He was injured pre-season so maybe he didn't test. @bengal tigers would know.

Can I ask where you get this information from (apart from google)?

 

[Leysy Days]

Can I ask where you get this information from (apart from google)?

Spook is Francis Jackson.

 

[caesar]

Pre-season:

FOS
20m - 3.046
Vertical - 90cm
Agility - 8.117
Yo-yo - 1000

Smillie:
20m - 3.093
Vertical - 73cm
Agility - 8.501
Yo-yo - 720

Jagga
20m - 2.990
Vertical - 75cm
Agility - 8.796
Yo-yo - 840

Interesting agility results. All pretty close over 20.

Can't find Lalor's. He was injured pre-season so maybe he didn't test. @bengal tigers would know.

Just on the yo-yo:

The average results for the Yo-Yo Test can vary depending on factors such as age, gender, and fitness level. However, here are some general guidelines for interpreting the results:

• A score of less than 400 meters is considered poor.
• A score between 400-800 meters is considered average. (SMILLIE)
• A score between 800-1200 meters is considered good. (FOS & JAGGA)
• A score above 1200 meters is considered excellent.

On Agility Test:

**The lower score the better so on above FOS scores best there as well.

Agility test

Footy at the elite level requires all sorts of skills but agility is one of most important. In this test, the player starts from an upright position in line with the start gate. The idea is to weave in and out of the poles – without touching or knocking them over – and get to the end of the course as quickly as possible.

A run will be stopped and restarted if the player touches or knocks over any pole. Players run the course three times at maximum effort (with 2-3 minutes recovery between tests). The best of the three times is recorded.

 

[toothless]

Spook is Francis Jackson.

I didn't know he's a spy.

 

[Redford]

Conversely, Burnside runs a 1800 going back and forth from the KFC car park to the counter.

 

[spook]

Can I ask where you get this information from (apart from google)?

I got it from Google. Brought up posts from an ITK Norf fan on BF.