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2024 Draft Thread
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I have Faull as the replacement. Not as tall but a commanding forward nonetheless.
There is something not quite right about getting a forward called Faull
Well it's HS who reported it initially. But it said this
'North Melbourne is reportedly open to offering Richmond its prized Pick 2 - and a future first-round selection - for picks 6 and 11 in next month's National Draft, according to the Herald Sun.'
It's not really categoric that North did offer it. More click bait really.
Maybe I need to take my socks off to help me count properly, but I counted a couple of times and even with Dow kept on the list I come up with 34 main list players and then 2 cat B rookies that don't get counted on the main list.
Why Richmond might not trade for North Melbourne’s pick two
The Kangaroos are open to cashing in the No.2 pick in the draft if they can get two decent later picks for it, but the Tigers - who have a wealth of picks - have their eyes on Sam Lalor at No.1 and are reluctant to give up their next selection.www.theage.com.au
Why Richmond might not trade for North Melbourne’s pick two
ByMarc McGowan
October 29, 2024 — 12.37pm
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The Tigers boast an extraordinary seven first-round selections, as well as the coveted opening pick of the second round on day two, but are set to re-sign Thomson Dow, a source familiar with negotiations told this masthead, meaning they will have only seven list spots available.
Richmond’s almost unprecedented draft hand – picks one, six, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23 and 24 – owes largely to them agreeing to trade Daniel Rioli (Gold Coast), Shai Bolton (Fremantle) and Liam Baker (West Coast).
However, the Tigers’ second-round selection could fetch them a future first-rounder, and reduce their number of picks to seven, in line with how many players they’ll need to fill their list, should they retain Dow.
34 players and a list maximum of 42 means we've got 8 spots available for our 8 picks.
Am I missing something, counting it wrong somehow, or is Mark McGowan just another meedjia *smile* wit with *smile* for brains.
Great discussion. Finally caught up the last few days
That deal from north needs to be super sweet for us. I suspect they are after Taru and Trainior and could get that with 6 and 11. If taru is gone they could get smith / trainor. Much better that just taru at 2. I think their next pick is 60ish
For us though we are in the drivers seat. If north keep pick 2 then it is likely taru is in the first 6 and that 6th best midfielder slides to us. It is in our interest to keep north at 2.
I also think north are improvers next year. Maybe somewhere 12-8
I would expect 6 and 11 and our f3 for north’s 2, f1 and f2.
That deal from north needs to be super sweet for us. I suspect they are after Taru and Trainior and could get that with 6 and 11. If taru is gone they could get smith / trainor. Much better that just taru at 2. I think their next pick is 60ish
For us though we are in the drivers seat. If north keep pick 2 then it is likely taru is in the first 6 and that 6th best midfielder slides to us. It is in our interest to keep north at 2.
I also think north are improvers next year. Maybe somewhere 12-8
I would expect 6 and 11 and our f3 for north’s 2, f1 and f2.
I'm happy pick 6 is off the table but what about 10 & 11 for pick 2, straight up deal, no other picks involved. I would be doing that deal personally, maybe not to North's liking as Tauru might be gone but I'm wondering if a third club could help out in getting them up to pick 7.
One thing that is clear is that we have moved past the time when we couldn’t keep our secrets secret, and when we discuss deals with other clubs where we offer not to draft a certain player as part of a trade deal.
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Big fella nearly discumknackerated himself. Got a vague memory that his sister found him n had to call the ambo's. Fairly embarrasment to have that on the CV, sister found him in the garden with a big stake poking out of his groin.
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I've done the same. The McGowan math ain't working for me either.
I've got 27 with Dow, 28 with a rookie upgraded to the main list, giving us 8 spots and Max no of rookies.
So that'd then be 28 + 6 rookies = 34 (+ 2 cat B = 36). Either way, 42 without the Cat B or 44 with. Am I missing something?
Lots of options being floated on this thread Bully. A while back you mentioned a strategy whereby we ended up with picks 1, 2, another in the first 6 and 1 or 2 later picks.
I really liked this strategy because whilst it’s a deep draft I still believe that 3 picks inside the top 6 is our best chance to turbo charge our rebuild. 3 of the best 6 midfielders in the draft plus the best midfielder in next year’s draft and we should have built a great platform for our next premiership tilt.
Just wondering, of all the different scenario's raised which is your preferred one.
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No. I'm keeping one of 10 or 11.
At best the can have 11 and 18.
Screw their dynasty. I want another one.
Jazzy said "top mids", not flankers who dabble in the action.
Of course he can. He roams between the arcs and can stand under the ball. Doesn’t shy away from the contest.
Faull has claims on being the hardest working and most competitive key forward in the crop. The mobile tall not only fulfils his duty of splitting and winning aerial duels, but also follows up keenly at ground level. The vigour and intensity with which he attacks balls in dispute is terrific, proving his impact goes further than just marking and kicking goals.
Jonty Faull Draft Profile
GWV Rebels' Jonty Faull made up for lost time upon returning from injury in his top-age year, stamping himself as one of the top key forwards.
central.rookieme.com
Finally got to watch many of the juniors on video, my observations so far.
1. This is a tight draft, the top 20 ish look very good, I’ve rarely seen so many good kicks of the footy run so deep. Stop obsessing over the top 3, go deep and play a numbers game.
2. Despite the conjecture on PRE I don’t see a chasm in skill in the top 10. I would keep all our picks and take 4 picks in the top 12 who will likely be very good footballers.
3. Lalor looks special, Smith looks a sure thing, FOS looks good on paper and may be elite, but I don’t see where people see such a gap between these kids and many other talents in the draft.
4. Armstrong, Tauru, either Whitlock, Simms, all talls who actually take one grab marks. Way better than Koschitzke or Ryan, get onboard.
5. Nobody has played footy for 2 months, if anybody has risen or fallen in your opinion you’ve spent too much time on the socials.
Cheers, enjoy.
1. This is a tight draft, the top 20 ish look very good, I’ve rarely seen so many good kicks of the footy run so deep. Stop obsessing over the top 3, go deep and play a numbers game.
2. Despite the conjecture on PRE I don’t see a chasm in skill in the top 10. I would keep all our picks and take 4 picks in the top 12 who will likely be very good footballers.
3. Lalor looks special, Smith looks a sure thing, FOS looks good on paper and may be elite, but I don’t see where people see such a gap between these kids and many other talents in the draft.
4. Armstrong, Tauru, either Whitlock, Simms, all talls who actually take one grab marks. Way better than Koschitzke or Ryan, get onboard.
5. Nobody has played footy for 2 months, if anybody has risen or fallen in your opinion you’ve spent too much time on the socials.
Cheers, enjoy.
