It's hard to see why Smillie could be rated higher than Langford...there's a clear gap for me.
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2024 Draft Thread
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I’m the same SoJ , I think Langford is as certain to be 150 gamer as any , in saying that I’m not unhappy to get Smillie , could be something special just has more question marks , could handle Lalor at 1 , Langford at 6 and Smillie at 10
Love to get my hands on our draft rating list post draft , be very interesting I’d imagine
3 bulls in the same paddock!I’m the same SoJ , I think Langford is as certain to be 150 gamer as any , in saying that I’m not unhappy to get Smillie , could be something special just has more question marks , could handle Lalor at 1 , Langford at 6 and Smillie at 10
I can see Smillie be coming very good out of the back half not that we recruit mids to become flankers , the other 2 are going to be outstanding resting forward options ,ad a little more outside pace and we are well on the way
There's not even any certainty on who goes at pick one let alone beyond that.
Then you couple it with potential pick swaps on the night.
Followed by not knowing how good these kids will actually be for several years...
Understand there's a lot of interest given it impacts our future but there's absolutely no way anyone here can control what will unfold.
I'm looking forward to draft night to see who we actually get but am fairly happy to just sit back & leave it to the pros.
Once I watch their draft highlight clips on our club's site, that's when I start to get excited.
Then you couple it with potential pick swaps on the night.
Followed by not knowing how good these kids will actually be for several years...
Understand there's a lot of interest given it impacts our future but there's absolutely no way anyone here can control what will unfold.
I'm looking forward to draft night to see who we actually get but am fairly happy to just sit back & leave it to the pros.
Once I watch their draft highlight clips on our club's site, that's when I start to get excited.
Just like Christmas as a kid, the anticipation can be as fun as the event itself. No different to the feeling of preseason hope before your sports team inevitably sucks or planning a holiday being almost as much fun as the holiday itself! Get aboard the draft dopamine express!
Here's the snippet from the HUN this morning...
JAGGA FIRMING AS A TOP-FIVE LOCK
Highly-rated Victorian midfielder Jagga Smith is looking increasingly certain to be a top-five draft pick next Wednesday, with Harvey Langford shaping as a potential slider to St Kilda’s first selection.
Smith is believed to have strong interest from Carlton (pick 3), Adelaide (pick 4) and Melbourne (pick 5) and is no longer expected to get past the Demons.
Richmond is still favoured to select Sam Lalor at pick 1 but has also weighed up Finn O’Sullivan.
With North Melbourne eyeing Alix Tauru at pick 2, Carlton looks set to have a choice between O’Sullivan, Sid Draper and Smith.
The Blues have long been favoured to take O’Sullivan, but are also big fans of Draper and Smith — two other players who would fit their needs nicely.
Draper, Smith and Langford have all been linked to Adelaide at pick 4, while Smith and Langford look the most likely options for Melbourne at pick 5.
The Tigers are widely tipped to use pick 6 on Josh Smillie, while Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft is expected to attract a top-five bid.
JAGGA FIRMING AS A TOP-FIVE LOCK
Highly-rated Victorian midfielder Jagga Smith is looking increasingly certain to be a top-five draft pick next Wednesday, with Harvey Langford shaping as a potential slider to St Kilda’s first selection.
Smith is believed to have strong interest from Carlton (pick 3), Adelaide (pick 4) and Melbourne (pick 5) and is no longer expected to get past the Demons.
Richmond is still favoured to select Sam Lalor at pick 1 but has also weighed up Finn O’Sullivan.
With North Melbourne eyeing Alix Tauru at pick 2, Carlton looks set to have a choice between O’Sullivan, Sid Draper and Smith.
The Blues have long been favoured to take O’Sullivan, but are also big fans of Draper and Smith — two other players who would fit their needs nicely.
Draper, Smith and Langford have all been linked to Adelaide at pick 4, while Smith and Langford look the most likely options for Melbourne at pick 5.
The Tigers are widely tipped to use pick 6 on Josh Smillie, while Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft is expected to attract a top-five bid.
In your scenario cats amongst pigeons, if we first bid on Ashcroft and worst case with only Smillie left at 7, could see us taking Lindsay there.
Following at 12 or 13? with a successful raid on Marshall with Allan next.
Tauru Lindsay Marshall Allan then would be worst case but very low risk and imo an excellent result.
A shame I were hoping for Lalor or FOS at 1 then Jagga at 6
Yeah, agree with that mate. More about him not getting mentioned in discussion for our picks too often. I may have to jump across to the Draft thread to see where the all-knowledgeable Pre'ers had him pegged.
Our first 4 (1;6:10:11 probably become 1, 7, 11;12) if we don’t trade up or out.Lalor at 1 , Langford at 6 and Smillie at 10
We do need to be dead certain we get these picks correct but these types of players are going to be very helpful.
I’m not going to be upset with 3 big mids and a key forward in those first 4.
Other needs would be a rover and a wingman or 2 with express pace and big big engines
For what it’s worth Jake, I visualise you as more
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But don’t worry, it’s Chinatown Jake. Just Chinatown
I reckon picking best available will not include a tall forward in our first 4 picks. Tauru sliding the possible exception. The talls should come in our last 4 picks. I'm for holding all 8 picks in a deep draft.
Absolutely. I can’t wait to see our new kids. It’s very exciting but a few here will disagree with the picks.
