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14 minutes ago, Colm said:

I know we need an A grade midfielder but what’s peoples thoughts on splitting pick 5? 
Given the evenness and depth of this draft if we could get a top 10 and a later first round pick it might be worth it. Give JT two picks to work with. 
Also I wonder if the combine might change the order a bit more this year than others. Could be a few bolters

This could be how we land Houston and keep a first round pick.

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    6 minutes ago, 640MD said:

    Pick 5 to start with   Does that equate  with say 

    Houston and pick 13. Just guessing 

    or say pick 11 and pick 16

    again guessing the numbers but if the draft is as even as suggested then what is smarter ?

    trust in JT.  Given us the goods in earlier years why not now !

    I pray we don't even contemplate that 640MD

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    7 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Don't underestimate Reid.  He's coming with a rush. He's highly regarded.

    He’s insanely classy but I’m just not sure he’s got enough pace to get anything like Daicos comparisons.

    I can see Caleb Serong comparisons with the quick hands. 

    I’d like him, but I think we need someone who can really run or can dominate the contest. Ideally both!

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    5 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    This could be how we land Houston and keep a first round pick.

    With pick 5 we will hypothetically get a 200 game player of elite talent who we can shape the team around, most probably a midfielder to replace Brayshaw.
     

    If we trade for Houston and get 13 back, we get an AA half back flanker for another 70-100 games and a speculative mid teens pick. I’m not sure having Houston is really going to evolve our team that much that it will move the needle and put us back into contention. If we are looking to trade pick 5 I think we’d be better going for a Key Position player or an elite midfield talent if available as it is more likely to have a greater impact on our team. One of our best finishers going inside 50 at times was Windsor, if we can find a midfielder in the draft with footy smarts and is a good kick that should compliment our existing midfield. 

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    14 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    He’s insanely classy but I’m just not sure he’s got enough pace to get anything like Daicos comparisons.

    I can see Caleb Serong comparisons with the quick hands. 

    I’d like him, but I think we need someone who can really run or can dominate the contest. Ideally both!

    Pendlebury doesn’t have much leg speed but is incredible in traffic. I guess it depends if we think he could be a similar player or not

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    1 hour ago, BDA said:

    if the draft is deep this year we should look at trading our future first for another top 10 pick. You would think we are attractive as quite possible next years pick could be high as well. Maybe Freo will trade with us? Deathride them again. that would be fun.

    Not supposed to be that deep. 
    Hopefully our pick will be outstanding for 300+ games.

    That would do. 

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    Bit of Sheezel in Reid, we don't typically take smallish mids, wonder how we view him

     

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    2 minutes ago, DiscoStu17 said:

    Not supposed to be that deep. 
    Hopefully our pick will be outstanding for 300+ games.

    That would do. 

    All the talk is that this draft is super deep with some handy types expected to be picked late in the second and early third round. 
    The very top players in this draft don’t seem to be rated as highly as those in the past few years. 

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    5 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Bit of Sheezel in Reid, we don't typically take smallish mids, wonder how we view him

     

    Quite possible he goes before our pick. Huge scope with this guy according to someone I trust.

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    1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Agree. Lalor at 187cm and Langford at 190cm offer inside footy contests and marking ability. 

    Yes to Lalor also

    Reid also has the moves, a turn of speed and disposal is first class.

    Edited by Demon Dynasty

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    7 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Pendlebury doesn’t have much leg speed but is incredible in traffic. I guess it depends if we think he could be a similar player or not

    Pendles class hides how good and strong at the stoppages he is and his size is vital to that.

    But you’re right, if you’re really good size/athleticism doesn’t matter as much.

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    6 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Bit of Sheezel in Reid, we don't typically take smallish mids, wonder how we view him

     

    It might be the greatest junior highlights package I’ve ever seen. It’s bonkers.

    But it’s also just highlights, and I have doubts on some of the kicking especially where he loops it to space. That won’t work in afl footy.

    Right now I’m saying he could be Ablett Jnr, could be Bailey Laurie! 

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    1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

    It might be the greatest junior highlights package I’ve ever seen. It’s bonkers.

    But it’s also just highlights, and I have doubts on some of the kicking especially where he loops it to space. That won’t work in afl footy.

    Right now I’m saying he could be Ablett Jnr, could be Bailey Laurie! 

    Lol Laurie came to mind for me too

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    46 minutes ago, 640MD said:

    Pick 5 to start with   Does that equate  with say 

    Houston and pick 13. Just guessing 

    or say pick 11 and pick 16

    again guessing the numbers but if the draft is as even as suggested then what is smarter ?

    trust in JT.  Given us the goods in earlier years why not now !

    I think there is a general consensus on DL that we trust JT to identify young talent, it’s Tim Lamb & Co that are the worry. If the thinking is that the P window is wide open and we need mature top ups, JT may not be getting the early picks. 

    Edited by Earl Hood

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    Wouldn’t mind if we could get Sid Draper. Not often that an underage player (last year) is close to the best player in the under 18 championship. Has speed as well. Also, he’s another South Adelaide player.

    Actually, it would be good to get two of these inside midfielders if we can trade a future pick

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    12 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    It might be the greatest junior highlights package I’ve ever seen. It’s bonkers.

    But it’s also just highlights, and I have doubts on some of the kicking especially where he loops it to space. That won’t work in afl footy.

    Right now I’m saying he could be Ablett Jnr, could be Bailey Laurie! 

     

    11 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Lol Laurie came to mind for me too

    No way.  Laurie moves at snail pace and coughs the ball up quite a bit under little or no pressure.

    Laurie might be a good ordinary AFL player at some point.

    Reid is a fair way ahead even at this early stage.

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    1 minute ago, Demon Dynasty said:

     

    No way.  Laurie moves at snail pace and coughs the ball up quite a bit under little or no pressure.

    Laurie might be a good ordinary AFL player at some point.

    Reid is a fair way ahead even at this early stage.

    Reid looks fantastic to me. Laurie had some special moments to in his draft highlights. 

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    25 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Bit of Sheezel in Reid, we don't typically take smallish mids, wonder how we view him

     

    Bit of Travis Johnstone about him too 

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    1 hour ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    Is any of those kids Cripps size mid?

    Cripps-Bont type mids are the noted feature of the top end of the 2024 draft.

    And there was much rejoicing!

    Talls kick in from about the mid-teens through to 30ish.

    Basically the perfect draft for our immediate and longer-term needs. Would enthusiastically endorse trading a future first or second.

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    31 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Quite possible he goes before our pick. Huge scope with this guy according to someone I trust.

    He’s a fabulous kid; good leader; in the Robert Harvey mould at junior level - rarely tackled. He was a regular 30-35 touches and 2-3 goals a game at U16 SMJFL. 

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    We’ve got Spargo coming back, Reid looks a bust to me.

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    20 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

     

    No way.  Laurie moves at snail pace and coughs the ball up quite a bit under little or no pressure.

    Laurie might be a good ordinary AFL player at some point.

    Reid is a fair way ahead even at this early stage.

    Ok let me put it this way.

    I suspect he’ll be at least 20% better than Laurie and at least 20% worse than Gaz Jnr. Somewhere between one of the best of all time and a vfl player!

    Where he fits on that continuum time will tell. Athletic testing and evaluating his scope will be crucial.

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    51 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    We need to nail this pick……just to state the obvious

    We need to NAIL everything this offseason. 

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