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2024 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

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1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

little paper sais that the talent coming out of wa this year is threadbare: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft-wipeout-fears-talent-pathways-wont-cater-for-19-clubs-as-wa-could-prove-canary-in-coal-mine/news-story/73764be1b4e8b785efebf126e7444cfb

Western Australia is bracing for its worst ever national draft as fears escalate that the country’s talent pathways will not be capable of producing enough elite players for 19 AFL clubs.

Several clubs say there is currently not a single West Australian they would select while Tasmania struggles to consistently develop AFL talent. WA typically produces about 16 per cent of the draft pool and had 14 players selected last year.

But that is set for a dramatic fall in a year where Fremantle holds three first-round selections and West Coast is likely to have a top-four pick.

“There’s not enough draftable players for 19 clubs,” one recruiting expert said.

“I don’t think there will be a West Australian legitimately drafted this year – that’s how bad WA is at the moment. It’s the worst year for talent they’ve ever seen.

“There’s not enough kids for 18 clubs at the moment. Some of that could be because kids never got the games into them during Covid. But WA didn’t have lockdown like Victoria did.”

Cant wait to raid Freo's talent in a few years time. Assuming they use all their pics on Vic talent. 

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    2 hours ago, Nascent said:

    Vic Metro squad has been released

    2024 Vic Metro U18 Boys squad announced - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1119993

    Yze not selected

    Which is not a surprise at all. He's form isn't at level where I'm sure he'd like it to be.

    I do know he was told by the club at the end of last year that he's not guaranteed a spot on the list at all unless he improves the fundamentals of what the club has mapped out for him.

    Wouldn't be surprised if we do overlook him if he doesn't improve his form.

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    Not for this draft but evidently (according to BF) Aaron Davey's son is dominating school football in Melbourne.

    I think he is around 14 years old. No doubt the club is monitoring and supporting. I think that is why the AFL is seeing more FS's. Clubs are identifying early and putting more time and resources in.

    Attention Administrators : next interview with Jason Taylor can we please get an update on FS's.

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    1 hour ago, manny100 said:

    Not for this draft but evidently (according to BF) Aaron Davey's son is dominating school football in Melbourne.

    I think he is around 14 years old. No doubt the club is monitoring and supporting. I think that is why the AFL is seeing more FS's. Clubs are identifying early and putting more time and resources in.

    Attention Administrators : next interview with Jason Taylor can we please get an update on FS's.

    That's exciting. I figured since Alwyn's son was already drafted, that Aaron's kids hadn't made it. 

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    34 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

    That's exciting. I figured since Alwyn's son was already drafted, that Aaron's kids hadn't made it. 

    Alwyn had his boys at a much younger age

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    1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

    Alwyn had his boys at a much younger age

    Apparently.

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    On 04/05/2024 at 16:34, manny100 said:

    Not for this draft but evidently (according to BF) Aaron Davey's son is dominating school football in Melbourne.

    I think he is around 14 years old. No doubt the club is monitoring and supporting. I think that is why the AFL is seeing more FS's. Clubs are identifying early and putting more time and resources in.

    Attention Administrators : next interview with Jason Taylor can we please get an update on FS's.

    possible to get a link to the bigfooty thread where he's mentioned please @manny100?

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    On 04/05/2024 at 16:34, manny100 said:

    Not for this draft but evidently (according to BF) Aaron Davey's son is dominating school football in Melbourne.

    I think he is around 14 years old. No doubt the club is monitoring and supporting. I think that is why the AFL is seeing more FS's. Clubs are identifying early and putting more time and resources in.

    Attention Administrators : next interview with Jason Taylor can we please get an update on FS's.

    That was my post on BF.

    A friend of mine down Melbourne was watching his young fella go up against Marley and he text me straight after the game saying the kid is a genuine freak.

    Kicked 6 goals playing as a half forward midfield.

    A lot of development still to go but the signs are good so far.

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    36 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    That was my post on BF.

    A friend of mine down Melbourne was watching his young fella go up against Marley and he text me straight after the game saying the kid is a genuine freak.

    Kicked 6 goals playing as a half forward midfield.

    A lot of development still to go but the signs are good so far.

    exciting times

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    18 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    That was my post on BF.

    A friend of mine down Melbourne was watching his young fella go up against Marley and he text me straight after the game saying the kid is a genuine freak.

    Kicked 6 goals playing as a half forward midfield.

    A lot of development still to go but the signs are good so far.

    does Bris or GC have Cairns within there academy???

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    The Allies squad has been announced with 2 notable names for the MFC.

    1. Kalani White - named as a bottom age player (listed as 198cm).

    2. Ricky Mentha - NGA prospect

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    On 02/05/2024 at 16:18, Gawndy the Great said:

    Cant wait to raid Freo's talent in a few years time. Assuming they use all their pics on Vic talent. 

    Hayden Young would be the one I’d love to pinch back, but he looks pretty settled at Freo.

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    I have heard whispers a few clubs including us may be keen on Hamish Davis with a late pick (3rd/4th round).

    Played as (medium size) key forward last season at PSA and WAFL, however been playing HHF, wing and inside midfield roles this year. Good tank, decent size for that fwd/mid role and can impact the scoreboard. Plenty of development there and has the right attitude 

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    1 hour ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    I have heard whispers a few clubs including us may be keen on Hamish Davis with a late pick (3rd/4th round).

    Played as (medium size) key forward last season at PSA and WAFL, however been playing HHF, wing and inside midfield roles this year. Good tank, decent size for that fwd/mid role and can impact the scoreboard. Plenty of development there and has the right attitude 

    His stats at Colts level look pretty impressive.

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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Last weeks Coates League player of the week was Gippsland Power captain Xavier Lindsay.  Had 32 disposals in the midfield, with high efficiency, using his left foot deadly disposal.  He had the good mix of skill, smarts and athletic ability.  Lock him in as a future star.  

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    On 16/05/2024 at 18:47, ChaserJ said:

    Hayden Young would be the one I’d love to pinch back, but he looks pretty settled at Freo.

    Pretty darn settled by the look of it, contracted till end of 27.

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    10 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    His stats at Colts level look pretty impressive.

    Last season he was known to go the oval on Friday arvo at Hale school every week and not leave until he’d have 100 set shots. Think he could be a late developerp

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    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    The 2024 National Championships get underway this Sunday, with AFL scouts and recruiters set to get an indication of this year's top bracket of talent.

    AFL Draft: 56 prospects to watch at this year's National Championships

    Thanks W_J hopefully we will be in a position to pick up some of this excellent talent this year. I think that we need to clear a few list spots at years end.!!

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    Crows and Blues definitely would be happy.
    Tyler Welsh is almost ready to go for 2025.  
    Camporeale brothers will be drafted early and matched by the blues.  

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    JT. MEMO. URGENT

    GET DEES SOME MIDFIELD TALENT.  THREE URGENTLY NEEDED TO REFRESH AND REBUILD

    Mids in the draft

    Finn O'Sullivan - Goes pick 1-2 

    Levi Ashcroft - Bris father son 

    Jagga Smith - Goes pick 3-4

    Josh Smilie- goes probably pick 3-4 

    Tom Gross - maybe pick 6-7

    who could be within our range ? 
    Pick 8-10 

    Christian Moraes - Eastern ⭐️
    Sid Draper- sth Adelaide

    Pick 11-14

    Zak Johnson - Northern ⭐️
    Taj Hotton - Sandringham
    Xavier Lindsay - Gippsland ⭐️
    Sam Lalor - GWV 

    Pick 17-18

    Kade Herbert - SA Eagles

    Harvey Langford - Dandenong ⭐️

    that’s 9 likely mids that on current draft range, could be within our draft fishing net.  We need one of these. I have starred a few preferences
     

    Then somehow trade second and third round picks OR a future first 2025 draft pick TO get another 2024 first rounder.  LIONS would be interested as they need points not picks.  

    OR find a gem in the second round or third round- like how others picked Chad Warner or Rory Sloane type who goes under the radar.  From the oakleigh v eastern game in April , Zane Cochrane  or Patrick Retschko ⭐️(oakleigh) are two such players, as well as Cody Anderson (Eastern) 
     

    Three mids please JT.  
     

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