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2024 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

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Just now, Mouseymoo said:

Where we linked to Reid at some stage? Imagine drafting Langford and Reid, all of a sudden our skill level goes up immeasurably 

I think ESPN had us taking him in one of their phantom drafts, but that's the equivalent of a bigfooty phantom  draft

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    1 hour ago, adonski said:

     

    I freely admit, I'm a poor judge of footballers and I'm sure I miss the nuances that determine whether a top-level player is (or will become) good, bad or just plod along for 150 games. But that to me that was a nine-minute catalogue of making the game easier for your teammates. 
     

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    2 hours ago, adonski said:

     

    Some of those kicks are *chef’s kiss*

    From the footage I’ve seen I reckon his physical limitations are overstated, wouldn’t be against taking him with 9 at all

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    2 minutes ago, demoncat said:

    Some of those kicks are *chef’s kiss*

    It's the kicks themselves, but also the time between getting the ball and making the decision. Beautiful. 

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    4 hours ago, adonski said:

     

    Murphy Reid. 9 minutes of highlights and he fumbles once and he goes to ground once (pressure acts section excluded). Maybe it’s the hair but gee his movement and kicking reminds me of Travis Johnstone. 

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    Just over a week to the big night. Really looking forward to seeing who JT goes for.  
    If anybody that doesn’t follow the under age stuff to much but wants to have a good look at the players linked to our picks I fully recommend watching the Vic Country V Metro game from earlier in the year.
    It was the Champs decider and therefore the biggest game most of them had played in. Most of the players around are picks played. It was at Marvel so the camera work is pretty decent too. 
    It’s a cracking game if anybody has a couple of hours to kill or needs a sports fix. 
    https://www.afl.com.au/video/1173111
     

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    2 hours ago, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

    Murphy Reid. 9 minutes of highlights and he fumbles once and he goes to ground once (pressure acts section excluded). Maybe it’s the hair but gee his movement and kicking reminds me of Travis Johnstone. 

    New favorite for pick 1. Make him a demon! 😈

    I don't really see the movement part. Trapper had a more punchy penetrating kick too. Reid does have great decision making and good skills though and wouldn't be the worst option at 9 if we get a ball winning mid at 5 too.

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    28 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    AFL Draft 2024: ESPN's final, top 50 Power Rankings for November

    Their Phantom Draft from a week ago had Harvey Langford down as pick 6 and Jagga Smith going at pick 8 but their power ranking has Langford ranked at 11 and Smith at 1. 

    I know there’s a difference between draft picks and power rankings but can someone please make sense of this for me?

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    12 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Their Phantom Draft from a week ago had Harvey Langford down as pick 6 and Jagga Smith going at pick 8 but their power ranking has Langford ranked at 11 and Smith at 1. 

    I know there’s a difference between draft picks and power rankings but can someone please make sense of this for me?

    Jasper sees things slightly differently to other draft writers and some recruiters, accepts that his ranking won’t necessarily be reflected in club selections.

    Murphy Reid is another with a wide range amongst draft writers (and presumably recruiters too).

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    25 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

    Jasper sees things slightly differently to other draft writers and some recruiters, accepts that his ranking won’t necessarily be reflected in club selections.

    Murphy Reid is another with a wide range amongst draft writers (and presumably recruiters too).

    What do you think of him, Chaser?

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    I note that Xavier Lindsay from Gippsland Power is rated quite highly in the ESPN's top 50.

     

    This is what they say about him...

    "Lindsay oozes class with ball in hand as an outside midfielder, with his silky left foot a lethal weapon in his arsenal. He's an outstanding leader and garners rave reviews from coaches about the standards he sets. It's difficult to see how Lindsay doesn't succeed at the next level - he has huge positional versatility with a speed-endurance blend to go with beautiful skills. In a midfield-heavy draft he should be considered firmly in that top group.

    Best traits similar to: Josh Kelly"

    Should the Demons consider him with pick #9 perhaps?

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    Quote from the AFL draft invitation, a bit of punctuation wouldn't go astray.

     

    Watch as draftees enter via the red carpet and discover delicious food and beverages available for purchase from 8Bit Burgers and the Johnnie Walker Bar. 

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    4 hours ago, ChaserJ said:

    Jasper sees things slightly differently to other draft writers and some recruiters, accepts that his ranking won’t necessarily be reflected in club selections.

    Murphy Reid is another with a wide range amongst draft writers (and presumably recruiters too).

    I find some of his/their player comparisons odd, but assume they have to run with current players.

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    On 12/11/2024 at 17:21, demoncat said:

    Some of those kicks are *chef’s kiss*

    From the footage I’ve seen I reckon his physical limitations are overstated, wouldn’t be against taking him with 9 at all

    The hand pass at 1:59 is fantastic. Definitely in the conversation at 9.

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    7 hours ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

    What do you think of him, Chaser?

    I think he does a pretty good job. Prefer him to his predecessor (Knightmare) who was contrarian for the sake of it sometimes.

    I can see the rationale for his thinking in most cases, and always like it when there’s some difference in the opinions of the gurus.

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    22 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

    I note that Xavier Lindsay from Gippsland Power is rated quite highly in the ESPN's top 50.

     

    This is what they say about him...

    "Lindsay oozes class with ball in hand as an outside midfielder, with his silky left foot a lethal weapon in his arsenal. He's an outstanding leader and garners rave reviews from coaches about the standards he sets. It's difficult to see how Lindsay doesn't succeed at the next level - he has huge positional versatility with a speed-endurance blend to go with beautiful skills. In a midfield-heavy draft he should be considered firmly in that top group.

    Best traits similar to: Josh Kelly"

    Should the Demons consider him with pick #9 perhaps?

    Yes … if Travaglia is gone. Lindsay is class. Dees would love his classy disposal and he’d add “forward connection” (something we miss !!!) 

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    On 12/11/2024 at 20:14, Colm said:

    Just over a week to the big night. Really looking forward to seeing who JT goes for.  
    If anybody that doesn’t follow the under age stuff to much but wants to have a good look at the players linked to our picks I fully recommend watching the Vic Country V Metro game from earlier in the year.
    It was the Champs decider and therefore the biggest game most of them had played in. Most of the players around are picks played. It was at Marvel so the camera work is pretty decent too. 
    It’s a cracking game if anybody has a couple of hours to kill or needs a sports fix. 
    https://www.afl.com.au/video/1173111
     

    Thanks Colm for the link - watched it and I’m still not sure who we will be taking but I have to say I really like the way Lalor goes about it 

    If we were looking for a tall forward I found it hard to split Simms, Armstrong and J Whitlock 

    Of the midfielders I was a bit underwhelmed by Ashcroft, Smith and Smilie

    I thought Reid was clean and clever, Langford was good has the overhead string to his bow a little like Bont and Lindsay has good disposal by foot which we desperately want 

    I’m a fan of Tauru but it was just a game from him. Trevaglia looks to have some dash but personally I think others have more appeal 

    JT has a tough job 😀

     

     

     

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    Dave (aka 'Footy Stuff' on Youtube) has put out a guide to the draft pool:

     

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    Pies late mail … looking at Hamish Davis 

    They have picks in late 40s 

    cannot believe quality youngster like Davis lasts until pick 45ish  

    I had ranked around 25-30 in this draft 

    one of very best youngsters coming out of WA this year 

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    55 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Pies late mail … looking at Hamish Davis 

    They have picks in late 40s 

    cannot believe quality youngster like Davis lasts until pick 45ish  

    I had ranked around 25-30 in this draft 

    one of very best youngsters coming out of WA this year 

    He would be wrapped he is a big Pies fan

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    On 13/11/2024 at 14:13, Whispering_Jack said:

    Their Phantom Draft from a week ago had Harvey Langford down as pick 6 and Jagga Smith going at pick 8 but their power ranking has Langford ranked at 11 and Smith at 1. 

    I know there’s a difference between draft picks and power rankings but can someone please make sense of this for me?

    ESPN talk through possible picks for each club:

     

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    On 17/05/2024 at 21:01, spirit of norm smith said:

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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.  

    And now he’s a Demon … welcome Xavier Lindsay 

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    Hannaford my adopted draft son off to the land of the orange. Come back soon please.

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    Harrison Oliver is a Melbourne supporter. Hopefully he returns in 2 years time.

    Harry Armstrong drifting out lol. Clubs actually realising he's not that good.

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