2024 Draft Thread

[jokershoppe]

We also know fos is a booming kick.

 

[btoz_01]

Weird they did the yo yo test back in March 2024

2024 Coates Talent League Boys Testing Day Results

More than 400 players took part in the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys Testing Day at Thornbury’s Narrandjeri Stadium in preparation for the 2024 season, which commences next week.

www.afl.com.au

Yo-Yo​

Jett McLaughlan (Northern Knights/Diamond Creek) Level 22.4
Archie Caldow (GWV Rebels/East Point) 22.2
Josh Dolan (Sandringham Dragons/Beaumaris) 22.1
Jeremy Newsome (Eastern Ranges/Healesville) 22.1
Harry Albon (Calder Cannons/Craigieburn) 21.8
Nedd Bennett (GWV Rebels/East Point) 21.8
Ryan Commandeur (Northern Knights/St Mary’s) 21.8
Liam Farrar (Northern Knights/Diamond Creek) 21.8
Patrick Said (Calder Cannons/Sunbury) 21.8
Zach Travers (Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton) 21.8

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

I was really against trading up in this yrs draft.
But if WC or North want pick 10 and 18
We should do it.
Then we will have 1, 2 and 6

 

[caesar]

TALLS IMPRESS IN COMBINE TESTING​

NORTHERN Knights tall forward Gabriel Stumpf caught the eye of scouts on Sunday at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine, recording the equal fifth quickest 20-metre sprint in testing history.

The 196cm prospect proved his athleticism by winning the event with a 2.81 second run. He also won the vertical jumps test with a leap of 76cm and was fifth in the running jump (left hand) test.

Gold Coast Academy product Leo Lombard once again showed his powerful attributes by finishing second in the sprint (2.85 seconds) as well as blitzing the agility test, completing it in 7.812 seconds. That placed the ready-to-go prospect in the sixth best agility time in Combine history.



Leo Lombard in action at the Telstra AFL Draft Combine on October 6, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos
Rhys Unwin (2.91 seconds), Jasper Alger (2.93) and Malakai Champion (2.94) were also among the quickest in the sprint, while likely top-five pick, midfielder Finn O'Sullivan, won the running jump (left hand) test with a leap of 93cm and was second in the right hand jump at 92cm.

O'Sullivan was also eighth in the agility test (8.14 seconds).

He was beaten in the running jump (right hand) test by Gippsland Power's Alix Tauru, who jumped at 94cm. It marked the end of an impressive Combine for Tauru, who has pushed right into the mix as a top-10 pick with his second half of the season.

Tauru, nicknamed the 'Flying Viking' for his Swedish heritage, was also in the top 10 for the running jump (left hand) and completed the 20-metre sprint in 3.00 seconds. – Callum Twomey

https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/fixture?Competition=3&Season=72&Round=1106

FOS is my man, has everything 8th Agility, 1st and 2nd in running vertical leap, sub 3sec 20m sprint added to football brain and leadership I would be staggered if we don't call him at pick 1

 

[mrposhman]

FOS is my man, has everything 8th Agility, 1st and 2nd in running vertical leap, sub 3sec 20m sprint added to football brain and leadership I would be staggered if we don't call him at pick 1

Yeah I've liked him from the start. Nothing from his testing has changed that for me. He's still my number 1. He and Jagga would be an ideal pairing.

 

[thegdog]

FOS is my man, has everything 8th Agility, 1st and 2nd in running vertical leap, sub 3sec 20m sprint added to football brain and leadership I would be staggered if we don't call him at pick 1

Simply must go 1. When the majority of other players say it, you should listen. Shown elite qualities in Coates League, showed elite traits in VFL game, great aerobic testing and acknowledged as having outstanding leadership qualities

 

[Leysy Days]

You gone off Trevaglia ,and now on the hannaford,Tauru bandwagon Leysy.
Kako is a good player.

Nah. Still love him Bungle Beetle.

Softford stopped debating him with me, so haven't had a reason to bring him up.

Kako - Meh. Not with you.

 

[Redford]

Nah. Still love him Bungle Beetle.

Softford stopped debating him with me, so haven't had a reason to bring him up.

Kako - Meh. Not with you.

We know you love the uncos Dementia Bets.

 

[Leysy Days]

FOS is my man, has everything 8th Agility, 1st and 2nd in running vertical leap, sub 3sec 20m sprint added to football brain and leadership I would be staggered if we don't call him at pick 1

He has heaps going for him Julius. Like you say.

Not sure football brain is one. Doesn't really know when and where to run to keep involved in the game. He gets by more on individual brilliance ATM.

It's an area he can hopefully learn in AFL with good mentors. But knowing how to link-up in play i.e. football brain isn't a strength ILO.

Compare that to say a Jagga he is a way off in that area.

 

[spook]

FOS is my man, has everything 8th Agility, 1st and 2nd in running vertical leap, sub 3sec 20m sprint added to football brain and leadership I would be staggered if we don't call him at pick 1

First you tried to steal Shai from me, now you're claiming MY man FOS is your man?! This won't stand!

He has heaps going for him Julius. Like you say.

Not sure football brain is one. Doesn't really know when and where to run to keep involved in the game. He gets by more on individual brilliance ATM.

It's an area he can hopefully learn in AFL with good mentors. But knowing how to link-up in play i.e. football brain isn't a strength ILO.

Compare that to say a Jagga he is a way off in that area.

It's a bit easier for Jagga to link up when the bloke he gave it to is within spitting distance.

 

[Leysy Days]

It's a bit easier for Jagga to link up when the bloke he gave it to is within spitting distance.

You reckon FoS doesn't have a bit to learn on how to get more involved in general play?

Is it currently a strength?

 

[caesar]

First you tried to steal Shai from me, now you're claiming MY man FOS is your man?! This won't stand!

I stole Shai from nobody, to be fair my first live watch of FOS was at the VFL and I saw traits that was all that I needed to see but no doubt you were on FOS well before me.

 

[spook]

You reckon FoS doesn't have a bit to learn on how to get more involved in general play?

Is it currently a strength?

Nah, I'm just having fun with you Jaggastans.

I stole Shai from nobody, to be fair my first live watch of FOS was at the VFL and I saw traits that was all that I needed to see but no doubt you were on FOS well before me.

Bloody oath you didn't steal Shai from me! I let you share!

 

[Tigerbob]

Finn O’Sullivan no matter what.

 

[caesar]

He has heaps going for him Julius. Like you say.

Not sure football brain is one. Doesn't really know when and where to run to keep involved in the game. He gets by more on individual brilliance ATM.

It's an area he can hopefully learn in AFL with good mentors. But knowing how to link-up in play i.e. football brain isn't a strength ILO.

Compare that to say a Jagga he is a way off in that area.

Fair point, in the games i saw FOS was the more outwardly spoken leader as in directing team mates where to position themselves goes but Jagga has an equally if not greater leadership but under stated resume. FOS has superior aerial strength which is where the Heeney comparison sets in.
I won't argue against Jagga just plug for FOS.
i think FOS is a natural footballer and does not rely on brilliance alone but getting more of the pill will be a projection that recruiters will have to make.

 

[caesar]

FOS is my man, has everything 8th Agility, 1st and 2nd in running vertical leap, sub 3sec 20m sprint added to football brain and leadership I would be staggered if we don't call him at pick 1

Just in relation to the agility test FOS's 8th place 8.14 seconds would have placed him 1st in the 2023 agility test.

 

[caesar]

Combine results are far from the be all and end all, interesting to note Kane Mcauliffe recorded a 20m sprint time of 2,93 sec and a running verticle leap of 95cm both better than FOS but I have seen no signs of this in Kane's career to date although he still looks promising as a player.