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2024 Phantom Draft
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Fremantle:
17 - Taj Hotton
32 - Jack Ough
61 - Bailey McKenzie
Freo suffered a little from being just behind West Coast in the order so missed out on a couple of the best WA talents in Allan & Davis. The other that was available, Gerryn, really wasn’t a list need. So instead they went for some Victorians, all of whom could be anything (or nothing). Hotton is well worth the (injury) risk at this range and Ough could shape as one of the bargains of this draft. McKenzie is quite inconsistent, kicking some big bags, but also having some games where he was barely sighted. His chances may depend on if he grows a bit, 192cm is a bit of an inbetween size.
Overall a pretty good draft for a team that traded out significant capital during trade week.
17 - Taj Hotton
32 - Jack Ough
61 - Bailey McKenzie
Freo suffered a little from being just behind West Coast in the order so missed out on a couple of the best WA talents in Allan & Davis. The other that was available, Gerryn, really wasn’t a list need. So instead they went for some Victorians, all of whom could be anything (or nothing). Hotton is well worth the (injury) risk at this range and Ough could shape as one of the bargains of this draft. McKenzie is quite inconsistent, kicking some big bags, but also having some games where he was barely sighted. His chances may depend on if he grows a bit, 192cm is a bit of an inbetween size.
Overall a pretty good draft for a team that traded out significant capital during trade week.
Essendon are thrilled with this draft and have selected the players that will take us to our next finals loss.
We wanted to get kids who already had full lives and had achieved great things, because we believe that will stand them in good stead as they suffer crushing disappointment just being selected by the EFC.
We looked for good sports who can shake off a defeat and lavgh with their opposition. The future looks bright with this draft crop, who werent even in nappies when essendon were any good.
Kako. No idea but he really will go to the bombers. Hope he changes his mind and finds something more fulfilling in life.
Charlie Nicholls - big fast tall forward. Lot of key attributes and a lot of development ahead. One of those talls that will prosper in a pro club. Sadly he,s at arsendon. Will partner well with Caddy.
Hugh Boxshall - good sized onballer. Best mid at thhs stage of the draft. Good runner. Will be a good link/support mid
Clancy Dennis - key back who will be the backline general. Competitor.
And underated here
We are also taking the opportunity to rookie 2 young kids who have confirmed that they dont want to play footy in September.
Tom Gillett is a ruck and a smooth mover. He's a Lions academy but they're too full with ashcroft and marshall.
And Nash King, a running midfielder. Played Metro. Gets plenty of it. Still to fill out and will become a solid depth midfielder
We wanted to get kids who already had full lives and had achieved great things, because we believe that will stand them in good stead as they suffer crushing disappointment just being selected by the EFC.
We looked for good sports who can shake off a defeat and lavgh with their opposition. The future looks bright with this draft crop, who werent even in nappies when essendon were any good.
Kako. No idea but he really will go to the bombers. Hope he changes his mind and finds something more fulfilling in life.
Charlie Nicholls - big fast tall forward. Lot of key attributes and a lot of development ahead. One of those talls that will prosper in a pro club. Sadly he,s at arsendon. Will partner well with Caddy.
Hugh Boxshall - good sized onballer. Best mid at thhs stage of the draft. Good runner. Will be a good link/support mid
Clancy Dennis - key back who will be the backline general. Competitor.
And underated here
We are also taking the opportunity to rookie 2 young kids who have confirmed that they dont want to play footy in September.
Tom Gillett is a ruck and a smooth mover. He's a Lions academy but they're too full with ashcroft and marshall.
And Nash King, a running midfielder. Played Metro. Gets plenty of it. Still to fill out and will become a solid depth midfielder
Maybe i'll let others grade Carltons picks - I tried to tank it as much as i could
#4 - Sid Draper
#38 - Angus Clarke
#40 - Ben Camporeale
#62 - Sam Toner
#99 - Lucas Camporeale
#4 - Sid Draper
#38 - Angus Clarke
#40 - Ben Camporeale
#62 - Sam Toner
#99 - Lucas Camporeale
Norfs very nearly bid on Jayden “George” Nguyen, @tigerdell. The Shinboned could really do with that kind of energy.
He’s a lunatic. I love his madness.
He’s a lunatic. I love his madness.
