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2024 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

Whispering_Jack
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I mentioned Hannaford a little while back if we wanted to grab a small fwd later on. Guessing his form is lifting him up the rankings now and recruiters will be reviewing his tapes after kicking 6 against the Falcons. He’s on a tear at the moment, but has been good all season after starting the season in defence. 

The switch forward has seen him become a crucial cog in GWV’s run to the prelim, he’s really good one on one, has pace and is super competitive. Plays with real spark and one to watch come draft time.

 

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    5 hours ago, ChaserJ said:

    I mentioned Hannaford a little while back if we wanted to grab a small fwd later on. Guessing his form is lifting him up the rankings now and recruiters will be reviewing his tapes after kicking 6 against the Falcons. He’s on a tear at the moment, but has been good all season after starting the season in defence. 

    The switch forward has seen him become a crucial cog in GWV’s run to the prelim, he’s really good one on one, has pace and is super competitive. Plays with real spark and one to watch come draft time.

     

    Reminds me of Dylan Moore or Gryan Miers type. Good burst of pace.   Competitive.  Smart around goals.  Clubs could see him as a late draft pick or rookie.  Certainly his game v Falcons was very special and a key reason for the Rebels win.  

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    7 hours ago, ChaserJ said:

    I mentioned Hannaford a little while back if we wanted to grab a small fwd later on. Guessing his form is lifting him up the rankings now and recruiters will be reviewing his tapes after kicking 6 against the Falcons. He’s on a tear at the moment, but has been good all season after starting the season in defence. 

    The switch forward has seen him become a crucial cog in GWV’s run to the prelim, he’s really good one on one, has pace and is super competitive. Plays with real spark and one to watch come draft time.

     

    with the premium on small forwards quite clear with the way football is being played currently, how high will he rise?

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    1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

    Hannaford might end up at West Coast.  He'd make the Eagles rock.  sorry

    After everything you have said over the years, I can’t believe that we finally discovered a point at which you feel shame.

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    Just imagine if he retired then changed his mind.  He could come back again.  double sorry

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    Jagga Smith is likely to be the number 1 now.  Was a standout today v Rebels.  He’s only knock is size but guys like Sam Walsh show that movement and gut running makes up for that.  

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    On 13/09/2024 at 09:30, layzie said:

    Would his brother be worth nabbing around that mark Adam?

    Jack appears more developed to me. But I would have thought it's likely both Whitlock's go in the top 30.

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    Thanks for Hannaford video Chaser J and yes based on that game he will definitely be drafted.

    And given the rise of HokBall - he should be very much in JT's thinking.

    He was a lot quieter today in the PF, but will be well worth a watch next week along with Jonty Faull in the GF.

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    I hope we are looking at Shanahan.  I think we will need another pick in the early teens to grab him 

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    Need to give JT at least 4 or 5 picks in this draft.  There is deep talent this year.  But we might only have 3 if we keep retaining the current list !!! 

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    1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Need to give JT at least 4 or 5 picks in this draft.  There is deep talent this year.  But we might only have 3 if we keep retaining the current list !!! 

    So true - but we really need to secure a couple more picks in the top 25. Assuming we get one from Adelaide from ANB, we need to be creative to get another from somewhere so we have 3 in that group of 25. 

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    9 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    So true - but we really need to secure a couple more picks in the top 25. Assuming we get one from Adelaide from ANB, we need to be creative to get another from somewhere so we have 3 in that group of 25. 

    https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/afl-draft-order-2024/  Pick swaps lotto will be on again in spring of 2024 

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    The differences are an indicator to both the evenness in the group and what the individual authors/sources place higher value on.

    Good to see some difference in opinion with some clear rationale on why they rate players a certain way.

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    19 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    So true - but we really need to secure a couple more picks in the top 25. Assuming we get one from Adelaide from ANB, we need to be creative to get another from somewhere so we have 3 in that group of 25. 

    Definitely trade the future first for mine.

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    A deserved winner ⭐️Xavier Lindsay 👏👏👏

    His class, skill and evasive ability would have been key reasons 

    MORRISH MEDAL (COATES TALENT LEAGUE BOYS BEST AND FAIREST)

    Xavier Lindsay (Gippsland Power) 21 votes
    Cooper Hynes (Dandenong Stingrays) 19
    Jayden Nguyen (Calder Cannons) 18
    Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) 18
    Josh Smillie (Eastern Ranges) 17
    Zak Johnson (Northern Knights) 16
    Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons) 15
    Tobie Travaglia (Bendigo Pioneers) 13
    Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons) 12
    Cody Anderson (Eastern Ranges) 11
    Xavier Kardachi (Western Jets) 11
    Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays) 11

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    Sam Lalor… youngster from Bacchus Marsh, attending at Geelong Grammar.  

    We have to remind ourselves what a future star he will be.  Plays like ? … Dustin Martin. Huge call. 

    It’s a shame that’s he’s not going to be available in this week Grand Final for the Rebels v Sandy Dragons. 
     

     

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    On 05/09/2024 at 15:31, spirit of norm smith said:

    Really surprised that Luke Kennedy isn’t spoken about more as a bargain draft pick. Plays like Andrew Brayshaw.  Can win it close. Can run and spread.  Tackles.  Smart user of the footy. Has really showed his ability in last few games with 30+ possession games and impact. He’s alongside a star studded Dragons midfield but definitely holds his own. 

    Starred again v Stingrays alongside Reid and Ashcroft     Absolutely going a bargain pick in the draft.  Watch him in the GF.  

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    On 18/09/2024 at 20:30, spirit of norm smith said:

    A deserved winner ⭐️Xavier Lindsay 👏👏👏

    His class, skill and evasive ability would have been key reasons 

    MORRISH MEDAL (COATES TALENT LEAGUE BOYS BEST AND FAIREST)

    Xavier Lindsay (Gippsland Power) 21 votes
    Cooper Hynes (Dandenong Stingrays) 19
    Jayden Nguyen (Calder Cannons) 18
    Jagga Smith (Oakleigh Chargers) 18
    Josh Smillie (Eastern Ranges) 17
    Zak Johnson (Northern Knights) 16
    Damon Hollow (Calder Cannons) 15
    Tobie Travaglia (Bendigo Pioneers) 13
    Isaac Kako (Calder Cannons) 12
    Cody Anderson (Eastern Ranges) 11
    Xavier Kardachi (Western Jets) 11
    Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays) 11

    Calling @Demonstone:

    What sort of promise does Hollow show?

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    22 hours ago, fr_ap said:

    Might just be me but I don't see it with Langford

    Langford playing style is Bont like.  He is good overhead.  Creative handball.  Long left foot kick. Can kick a nice goal.  He is good at contested footy and in the tackle.  Though I watched him in the last games v power and v dragons and strangely he only had one tackle.  He seemed slow across more mobile mids which was strange.  Still he’s definitely top 5 imv. 

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    On 01/09/2024 at 21:21, dazzledavey36 said:

    I see Hamish Davis had a solid outing @Pennant St Dee

    @Pennant St Dee @dazzledavey36

    Hamish Davis was Best on Ground in the Colts GF for Claremont.  I’m trying to get some vision. Obviously he’s rising up draft lists. I had him ranked about 28 (live pick “24”). Feels about right. 

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    23 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    @Pennant St Dee @dazzledavey36

    Hamish Davis was Best on Ground in the Colts GF for Claremont.  I’m trying to get some vision. Obviously he’s rising up draft lists. I had him ranked about 28 (live pick “24”). Feels about right. 

    Davis really dominated in the second half after a quiet first half. Swans mids just couldn’t go with him, endurance beast just kept getting involved in transition chains and winning clearances. Had 11 possessions in the last quarter 

    Boxshall was dominant up to 3 quarter time. Won the hard ball and clean disposal by hand in close and won plenty of clearances. Riddle broke even with smith in the hit outs but prominent around the ground with intercept marks and also won plenty of clearances.

    Ravenhill was probably the best big man on the ground playing the forward ruck role. Presented high up the ground as hit up option and delivery inside 50 by foot was good. Kicked 3 and created a few for teammates 

    Will Hayes really good run off a wing. Clean groundball gets, great lateral movement and disposal was very good.

    Blake Kelly probably Swans best played on ball, super clean and quick hands and really composed in close

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