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2024 Draft Thread
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Its a hard call whichever way we go.
Why didn't Hartley Reids parents hold off for 12 mnths.lol
I would be comfortable with that deal.
Although the talent is meant to drop away quickly next year, (but this can always change), especially because it is stacked with NGA academy top-enders, there still will be good talent to be had in the top 10.
I know we want to trade at least one pick into next year, why not do it with North who definitely won't make the top 8.
This year we would guarantee, at least who the club perceive to be the best 2 midfielders in the draft with 10,18, 23 & 24 to utilize.
The more I think about, just do it.
Plus Pick 5ish for Cadman and we still have pick 1.
Sharp & Cadman Rnd 0 vs Carlton 2026.
Think Dursma will be top 10 next year also and maybe a couple of promising talls, (not tied to academies), if they continue to develop and don't stagnate so 2 early picks may well net us another quality mid and tall fwd.
I wouldn't be pinning hopes on Cadman
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I've been thinking about this, Redders. On say Donut, I reckon the club has decided that he's #1 in this draft. That's their rating. They don't necessarily see it as an even draft. Overall. And even Twomey talks about "then the next group". RFC has its own ideas of the thresholds between say 1-2 and then 3 and then say 4-9.
On the thresholds that are shared, the perceived gaps between groups, I think it is coming out now that FOS is generally rated 1-2. Maybe people think that's controversial; I don't think it is. (I'm talking about the consensus ratings of the clubs, not whether they will get it right over time.) The recent flurry of Carlton after Lalor OR FOS at #3 may have merit.
You quoted Caruso above as saying that he rated Lalor and FOS at 1-2. The view that this is an even draft is not incompatible with most of those with agency viewing Lalor/FOS as a clear top 2.
If RFC is overlooking the current injury situation of say Lalor it's to get a player they perceive as Trent Cotchin class over a sounder player of Ryan Griffen class. Not to say we're necessarily right about that but I'm hoping we are. The risk is balanced against anticipated reward. The logic is fine. The player ratings are usually the worry.
I see North as potential big improvers next year. They have stockpiled some great young talent recently. This year they were competitive in most games for a decent period. I watched them pretty closely due to a family connection and wouldn't be shocked if they made the 8.
Source: Herald Sun
Much intrigue remains over whether Richmond and North Melbourne will do a deal which could land the Tigers the first two picks in this year’s national draft.
It is believed that the Kangaroos are open to trading pick two and a future first-round selection to Richmond, in exchange for picks six and 11 in this year’s draft.
Such a deal would still leave the Tigers with seven early selections this year — at picks 1, 2, 10, 19, 20, 23 and 24 — along with two first-round picks next year.
Much intrigue remains over whether Richmond and North Melbourne will do a deal which could land the Tigers the first two picks in this year’s national draft.
It is believed that the Kangaroos are open to trading pick two and a future first-round selection to Richmond, in exchange for picks six and 11 in this year’s draft.
Such a deal would still leave the Tigers with seven early selections this year — at picks 1, 2, 10, 19, 20, 23 and 24 — along with two first-round picks next year.
Now this works not the one that was reported by some kangaroo supporter yesterday that they wanted our pick 6, 10 and 18 and most of us said get stuffed.
If we were just targeting pick two this year it would be our pick 6 and say 18 or 20
So, pick 6 and 11 for North's pick two and a future First that's a pretty good deal. We still have seven picks this draft and likely two top five picks next year.
If we were just targeting pick two this year it would be our pick 6 and say 18 or 20
So, pick 6 and 11 for North's pick two and a future First that's a pretty good deal. We still have seven picks this draft and likely two top five picks next year.
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BTW if I'm not mistaken, I believe that some time ago you quietly boarded the train you so aptly named and are working your way to the front. (Let's hope the kid can walk.)
Admit it - you love the Donut.
I mentioned elsewhere that I would do the deal even if it involves us giving them back as I suspect our future 2nd or 3rd in the deal. Without it it is skewed too much in our favour you would think
I think Redford has an addiction to Krispy Kreme's now.
It's a new thing. but definitely showing signs.
This North deal does seem a bit generous - it wouldn't surprise me if there was something else involved (eg them requesting that we give back a F2). Press reports on these deals often tend to omit other parts (eg Shai Bolton to cost THREE first round picks).
North do seem quite keen to trade their F1 (they also allegedly offered it for Houston). Is there any reason for this (NGA, F/S) that anyone knows of? I haven't seen anything.
North do seem quite keen to trade their F1 (they also allegedly offered it for Houston). Is there any reason for this (NGA, F/S) that anyone knows of? I haven't seen anything.
I agree, said the same thing above, we must have been posting at the same time
