I doubt Norf would do that, they'll want #6 & another earliesh first rounder imo
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2024 Draft Thread
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Lalor a pie supporter that models himself on degoey
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The star player draft hopeful models his game on despite Dustin Martin comparisons
“That is who I’ve been trying to play like.”
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Lalor models himself on Kmart Dusty but at the combine said he most admired the real DustyLalor a pie supporter that models himself on degoey
The star player draft hopeful models his game on despite Dustin Martin comparisons
“That is who I’ve been trying to play like.”
Will probably shoot through to Collingwood after a couple of years knowing our luck
Need to get another early pick '2 or 3' on top of our No 1 and expected pick 6
1. Sam Lalor
GWV Rebels/Vic Country
Midfielder/forward, 187cm, 30/8/2006
Talent League stats (avg): 23 disposals, 6.3 clearances, 6 inside 50s
The Age’s August top 30: No.5
The next Dustin Martin could be on his way to Tigerland. Most recruiters who spoke to this masthead believe Richmond are weighing up Lalor or Finn O’Sullivan at No.1. Many non-Richmond talent scouts also rank Lalor that highly despite a serious hamstring injury ending his season amid a severely interrupted campaign. They are confident he will get on top of his physical issues in a full-time AFL environment, and with improved fitness. Lalor’s combination of power, physicality, kicking skills, game-changing ability and penchant for impacting the game as a midfielder and forward make him a closer projection to Martin than Christian Petracca.
1. Sam Lalor
GWV Rebels/Vic Country
Midfielder/forward, 187cm, 30/8/2006
Talent League stats (avg): 23 disposals, 6.3 clearances, 6 inside 50s
The Age’s August top 30: No.5
The next Dustin Martin could be on his way to Tigerland. Most recruiters who spoke to this masthead believe Richmond are weighing up Lalor or Finn O’Sullivan at No.1. Many non-Richmond talent scouts also rank Lalor that highly despite a serious hamstring injury ending his season amid a severely interrupted campaign. They are confident he will get on top of his physical issues in a full-time AFL environment, and with improved fitness. Lalor’s combination of power, physicality, kicking skills, game-changing ability and penchant for impacting the game as a midfielder and forward make him a closer projection to Martin than Christian Petracca.
We coulda had Fevinator, that would have been fun.
‘Pretty tight at the top’: Inside the auditions for Richmond’s No.1 draft pick — The Age
The Tigers are on the verge of a new era as they farewell premierships stars and prepare to welcome a batch of young guns. But is there a clear No.1 choice?
For Mitch Cleary to throw up the potential to use the loophole in this free agency system - think there will be something in it. I can def see us doing something along these lines if we are ok with losing Bolton and Rioli. We orchestrate this and we rebuild the midfield for the next decade be it 2 or 3 of Lalor/Smith/FOS/ Smillie/Langford.
Love his confidence. Didn't know about the connection back to Blair. I hope it gives us a genuine insight into how good Smillie could be. I also hope being that close doesn't blind Blair from other picks.
The players' pick
We asked 10 of the best junior players in Australia who they thought (not including themselves) would be taken at No.1 in this year's AFL national draft. Here's what they said.
Jagga Smith (pictured)
Nominated: Josh Smillie“When he’s at his best, I think Josh Smillie is the best player in the draft. It’s his ceiling, and what he could be. But if you want a sure player, I think you can go Levi Ashcroft – he’s as good as anyone.”
Isaac Kako
Nominated: Jagga Smith“He’s really consistent. Someone’s got to do it, and it’s always him. I love watching him play and love playing with him – great player.”
Harry Armstrong
Nominated: Jagga Smith“I think he’s got the work-rate and attitude, and it comes off in games.”
Alex Dodson
Nominated: Sid Draper“He’s an extremely hard worker, a great leader, and I think he’s going to forge a really good AFL career.”
Josh Smillie
Nominated: Jagga Smith“Just his professionalism and the way he goes about it. He’s everything you want in a player as well. You could just see him being the perfect AFL player.”
Jack Whitlock
Nominated: Finn O’Sullivan“Country boy, he’s just got that resilience about him. He hasn’t had the best year this year with injury, but his talent is through the roof. That was shown through his unreal bottom-age year, and even his 16th year, when he took out the medal as the best player of the championships.”
Matt Whitlock
Nominated: Finn O’Sullivan“I think it’s going to be hard to pass on him, even though he hasn’t had the best year with injury. I feel like he’s such a special player, and he’s definitely someone who’s going to be a premiership player [in the AFL].”
Sam Lalor
Nominated: Finn O’Sullivan“I reckon he’s got the highest ceiling. He hasn’t been at his best this year [because of injuries], but when he’s on, he’s the best player.”
Harvey Langford
Nominated: Finn O’Sullivan“I think he’ll suit a club really well, just with how he’s able to interact with the other boys and get around everyone. He’s a great leader, and an amazing player.”
Finn O'Sullivan
Nominated: Sam Lalor“I think he should be one. He’d be an awesome fit for Richmond. He’s got a great mindset, and is a really powerful and explosive player. His footy talks for itself, and he’s also a really social person, so he will form some good relationships with coaches and players.”
We’ve always had a strong interest in Smillie. I have no idea if we’ll draft him or not, but we’ve spoken to him, his family, coaches etc several times over the course of the year. Not that we don’t do that with a number of players, but the interest appears genuine from what I can gather.
