2024 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

[dazzledavey36 53,675]

31 minutes ago, Melonmonster said:

smilie has a good kick but can just jam it on the boot and cough it up when under pressure .

very agile and has a frame  that will grow to become beast like in years to come .

 

can’t wait to see who we end up with. 

If you remember back to when Petracca was in his just for days he was very similar in terms of just banging it on the boot as well.

His disposal was sloppy but he showed he had all the basic fundamentals of being a superstar once he entered an AFL environment. I see that with Smillie.

34 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Much prefer Langford’s boot over Smilie’s

Langford is a serious gun. Either way I'd be happy.

Langford being able to also be as dangerous up forward is why I have him.ahead.

[Adam The God 29,796]

1 hour ago, Ted Lasso said:

Taj Hotton is really interesting given he's missed so much footy with injury, but when he has played he's looked incredible.

I think he's one that would definitely be top 10, if not top 5 if not for his injury, but likely to slide into the teens instead, could be a bargain pick up. 

If we split 9 into 2 mid to late first rounders, I'd love Hotton and Hynes. 🙏

[Adam The God 29,796]

9 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

If you remember back to when Petracca was in his just for days he was very similar in terms of just banging it on the boot as well.

His disposal was sloppy but he showed he had all the basic fundamentals of being a superstar once he entered an AFL environment. I see that with Smillie.

Langford is a serious gun. Either way I'd be happy.

Langford being able to also be as dangerous up forward is why I have him.ahead.

I'd have Smith and Draper ahead of Langford for what they can do out of stoppage with leg speed, but Langford's disposal makes up for his leg speed I reckon. 

[dazzledavey36 53,675]

32 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

I'd have Smith and Draper ahead of Langford for what they can do out of stoppage with leg speed, but Langford's disposal makes up for his leg speed I reckon. 

I've got Smith and Draper gone before our pick hence why I have Langford as our number one choice.

[Where Demons Dare 120]

I'd imagine Lalor, Smith, Draper or Langford would be one of our first selections at pick 5, each with their own exciting traits that would be a great addition to our team. 

With pick 9 it gets very interesting... do we go for another mid with forward or defensive skills like Reid or Travaglia or do we go tall and chase Armstrong, Tauru or Trainor? 

I like the idea of Sam Lalor at pick 5 as a Dusty/Petracca clone. That would be pretty scary for opposition teams. 

I would love to select Alix Tauru with pick 9. He's been compared to a Sicily/Stewart as an intercepting defender. He'd be an amazing addition for us and with May getting on he'd be a handy replacement. 

[Melonmonster 82]

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I've got Smith and Draper gone before our pick hence why I have Langford as our number one choice.

How damaging can Jagga be ? He seems to look very good in tight , great footwork , footy smarts , strong through the hips considering his size . What’s his kicking like ?

[Pennant St Dee 12,865]

4 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I've been a big Langford fan, but Jeez I'm slowly coming around to Smillie.

I loved him last season wasn’t a good championship for him this year, but there can be many factors for that, which aren’t long term concerns 

[layzie 33,580]

12 hours ago, Adam The God said:

I'd have Smith and Draper ahead of Langford for what they can do out of stoppage with leg speed, but Langford's disposal makes up for his leg speed I reckon. 

'Mid' Draper. I do think he's going to go top 4, he's got everything you want in a modern day midfielder. 

I'll be very happy with Langford if it comes to that, his left foot could be a game changer and more than makes up for the yard of pace he's missing. 

[Pennant St Dee 12,865]

1 hour ago, layzie said:

'Mid' Draper. I do think he's going to go top 4, he's got everything you want in a modern day midfielder. 

I'll be very happy with Langford if it comes to that, his left foot could be a game changer and more than makes up for the yard of pace he's missing. 

Can’t see Draper getting past the Crows

[layzie 33,580]

11 hours ago, Melonmonster said:

How damaging can Jagga be ? He seems to look very good in tight , great footwork , footy smarts , strong through the hips considering his size . What’s his kicking like ?

Yeah I haven't seen enough of his field kicking either but there's no doubt he's the 'extractor' of this draft. If a club is looking for a player to give you 30 touches a week to take to the bank it's him. 

His agility is pretty much elite as well, able to evade tackles and make guys miss. I can see this being pretty useful the way the game is at the moment.

[spirit of norm smith 15,747]

 

@58er”Would love to give JT a free throw at the stumps in a Round 4,5 or 6 for a genuine diamond in the rough!! “

I agree. With picks being used in all the father son and academies picks, we might see the last round being again around 60-65.  That’s where I’d like to see the Dees give an opportunity to at least one more youngster (as well as to 5&9).  There’s talent right through this draft. Here’s 10 late draft pick options 

Will Hayes. Mid. Claremont.
Gabriel Stumpf  CHF . Northern
Patrick Retschko. Hbf/mid. Oakleigh 
Oliver Depaoli-Kubank. Running mid. Tassie.
Noah Mraz. CHB. Dandenong.
Luke Kennedy . Mid. Sandringham
Cody Angove. Running mid. WA Claremont
Kade Herbert. Mid/hff. SA WWT eagles 
Oliver Warburton. Hbf. Murray
Jett Hasting. Hbf. SA WWT eagles

Edited Wednesday at 06:04 by spirit of norm smith
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[layzie 33,580]

18 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

If you remember back to when Petracca was in his just for days he was very similar in terms of just banging it on the boot as well.

His disposal was sloppy but he showed he had all the basic fundamentals of being a superstar once he entered an AFL environment. I see that with Smillie.

Yeah remember when he would be running with the ball then as he kicked he'd raise the ball up before dropping it like some kid at Auskick? Was not a sight for sore eyes.

Some team will reap the benefits with Smillie if they put he resources into him.