Oh ok, wasn't aware of injuries, can't find anything in respect to that. His National performance (similar last year) is why many say his value has dropped but his average kicking overall and lack of marking power is what has stood out for me. To me, being tall is negated if yo can't use it well. CTL numbers were better but I think Nationals give you a better feeling playing against higher intensity and quality players. I see better options for us at #6 and #10.
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2024 Draft Thread
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fyi only for those that would like to know. And this doesnt answer any questions about who the Tigers are taking with our picks this year. Connors Sports management have signed; Jagga Smith, Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong, Murphy Reid, Harrison Oliver & Zak Johnston (amongst others) from this years up-coming draft class. Robbie, Nick and Paul already have a good handle on where their "big signings" are going to be going and at which pick. This has been going on and off the record since this years draft class were in the under 16 champs. The player managers most likely know who the Roos want with their first pick- all the player managers talk to each other and will be passing that info. on to other list managers (off the record). This then helps the other teams' list managers plan better their pick trading. It also helps to keep the strong relationships with the young players' and their families re: concerns for moving interstate etc. Obviously this stuff goes on Off the record due to legalities surrounding draft tampering and off the record they may have had handshake deals in place with players they were going to manage before signing those players; when the AFL rules and regulations stated they could. I understand many of you are aware of the fact alot is going on behind the scenes already in this space; and player managers have a big pull in how things are done now-adays with their relationships with the list managers being very close.
I have said this for awhile but if we have the top 2 picks I wouldn’t discount Langford from having his name called out.
That O'Sullivan video is mighty impressive.
Really like Lalor but geez it'd be hard to go past FOS at pick 1.
Such a tough choice this year.
Really like Lalor but geez it'd be hard to go past FOS at pick 1.
Such a tough choice this year.
Jarman arguably the best field kick I’ve seen. High praise.
But I reckon FOS is better overhead from what I’ve seen.
The way he controls/ balances the ball in his hand ,then guides the ball to his boot is very similar
He's going to be his own player with his own identity...ok enough of that BS.
I reckon he has Cotch traits. The side-steps, feigns, peripheral vision and never seems to be rushing but fires up the after-burners in times of need.
Tasmania is exactly the reason why we should be hitting the top 10 NOW. We will still get picks in the teens once Tasmania enter the comp. Top 10's may be less likely depending on how the AFL does their list build.
So 1 direct question for you.
If the trades were available to do:
Port - 10 for 13 and 29
North - 2 and F1 for 6, 13 and 29
Saints - 7 for 11 and 18
You wouldn't do that?
You wouldn't do:
2>>>>>6
F1>>>>10
7>>>>>11
All for the cost of Pick 18. Do you really think the player available at Pick 18 (likely to end up 21 or 22 in real numbers) is going to be THAT important to our rebuild?
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I hope he takes a bit less than 5-6 seasons to come good then.
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The more I think about it the more I'm ready to give north 6,20 and keep 10,11,that should get us minimum of 4 salivating young players plus our late picks.
So fos, lalor to us.
Can't see us getting 2 without giving up 6 - what we give up on top of that will be the issue.
Again u have valued this draft in the same way as others. And imo missed where the greatest advantage lies.
Sheds was like a fine wine, got better with age and saved his best for last. I'll take 100 games of mediocrity to get another 200 games of top level performance.
