Welcome to Demonland: Pick 9

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,241]

2 hours ago, DubDee said:

5 and 9 in this draft is unbelievable!

Great trading by the demons. Every other team must be annoyed they missed this opportunity to get pick 9

This bring some genuine excitement for next year now. 

A couple of young bulls to keep Trac and Clarry on their toes

Makes you wonder were we ever really interested in 13. A convenient distraction….

Edited yesterday at 02:24 by Bombay Airconditioning

[FreedFromDesire 853]

1 minute ago, ElDiablo14 said:

What's our Max Gawn replacement plan though?

I assume Verrall as it stands. I won't go into the my thoughts on it at length, but as blessed as we've been to have Max, my personal opinion is the ruck isn't a vital position - As in, you don't need a superstar in that position to be successful. Max is in the argument for the best ruck of all time of course, and he's somewhat unique in what he's able to contribute around the ground, but post-Max I don't think we need to replace him with another A-grader. Verrall, later picks in the draft etc, we'll be fine.

[SPC 3,513]

16 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

What's our Max Gawn replacement plan though?

Wouldn’t use a first rounder on a ruck again, unless they are a bonafide gun forward too. 

[stinga 531]

Really happy with 5 and 9.   With Tassie picks I believe happening next year all our picks will drop 10 - 20 places, so not really concerned so much about losing the future ones.

[WERRIDEE 5,388]

We have 5 and 9 49 for Sharp.

B: Lever, May, McVee

HB: Rivers, McDonald, Salem

C: Windsor, Petracca, Langdon

HF: Pickett, Petty, Chandler

F: Fritsch, van Rooyen, Turner

FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney

IC: Howes, Sparrow, Tholstrup, Melksham, Pick 5

 

B: Brown, Adams, Moniz-Wakefield

HB: Bowey, Hore, Woewodin

C: Billings, Laurie, Sharp

HF: Spargo, Kentfield, Sestan

F: McAdam, Jefferson, Fullerton

FOLL: Campbell, Pick 9, DFA (Parfitt?)

IC: Mentha, Verrall, DFA, Casey player, Casey player

[Supreme_Demon 3,548]

I am keen to discuss who the Demons may choose with pick #9 in the 2024 AFL National Draft now that we have successfully obtained it from Essendon.

I am pleased Essendon saw this as a "win-win" deal so they have the Draft points to obtain Isaac Kako from their NGA. I highly doubt this deal would of been as straightforward under Adrian Dodoro.

 

With pick #9 in this Draft. I like the look of the following players.

● Xavier Lindsay - Who is an elite decision maker and excellent kick

● Josh Smillie - Who could be the next Marcus Bontempelli as a midfielder who is 194cm

● Harry Armstrong - A big powerful tall forward who is 195cm and is a strong mark and an accurate kick for goal

● Tobie Travaglia - who is a dashing half back flanker who could be the delayed suitable replacement for Michael Hibberd

 

Anyway, we will just wait and see who Jason Taylor will now choose with pick #9.

[Dee Boys 536]

Think of it this way. Yes we’ve potentially given up more than necessary and are banking on moving up the ladder again next year.

But if we have another poor year then Petracca and Oliver will no doubt want to leave again and we’ll get first rounders for them anyway.

So we can’t lose! 🤪

[chook fowler 19,320]

wonder if Jimmy Toumpas is available?

[Satyriconhome 10,490]

I do hope some posters are going to demand a review of the list management process, we can't have Tim Lamb doing things right, what would Demonland have to 'discuss'

[Nascent 8,881]

32 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

We have 5 and 9 49 for Sharp.

B: Lever, May, McVee

HB: Rivers, McDonald, Salem

C: Windsor, Petracca, Langdon

HF: Pickett, Petty, Chandler

F: Fritsch, van Rooyen, Turner

FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney

IC: Howes, Sparrow, Tholstrup, Melksham, Pick 5

 

B: Brown, Adams, Moniz-Wakefield

HB: Bowey, Hore, Woewodin

C: Billings, Laurie, Sharp

HF: Spargo, Kentfield, Sestan

F: McAdam, Jefferson, Fullerton

FOLL: Campbell, Pick 9, DFA (Parfitt?)

IC: Mentha, Verrall, DFA, Casey player, Casey player

I'd personally have pick 9 in the team over pick 5

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,958]

32 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

We have 5 and 9 49 for Sharp.

B: Lever, May, McVee

HB: Rivers, McDonald, Salem

C: Windsor, Petracca, Langdon

HF: Pickett, Petty, Chandler

F: Fritsch, van Rooyen, Turner

FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney

IC: Howes, Sparrow, Tholstrup, Melksham, Pick 5

 

B: Brown, Adams, Moniz-Wakefield

HB: Bowey, Hore, Woewodin

C: Billings, Laurie, Sharp

HF: Spargo, Kentfield, Sestan

F: McAdam, Jefferson, Fullerton

FOLL: Campbell, Pick 9, DFA (Parfitt?)

IC: Mentha, Verrall, DFA, Casey player, Casey player

I think pick 9 will debut before pick 5. 

[spirit of norm smith 15,686]

4 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

I do hope some posters are going to demand a review of the list management process, we can't have Tim Lamb doing things right, what would Demonland have to 'discuss'

Yes agree it’s a reminder of the Mahoney days. Good smart trading of picks to move up the order.   No complaints.  Let’s JT weave some magic.  
 

Just to be clear, the call out that was frustrating was the recruitment of players like Schache (and his extension), McAdam and Billings.  The extension for Laurie for a further 2 years was highly questionable. 

[Supreme_Demon 3,548]

7 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

I do hope some posters are going to demand a review of the list management process, we can't have Tim Lamb doing things right, what would Demonland have to 'discuss'

It's not the trading for picks or drafting of talented young players we have a problem with.

It's the trading in of spuds since 2021 like Josh Schache, Lachie Hunter, Jack Billings and Shane McAdam.

Anyway, perhaps I am too harsh and I'll be proven wrong.

[Axis of Bob 11,404]

I find it hilarious how riled up people get about the least important players on our list. 

The same way that people are getting annoyed about giving up an extra 3rd round pick or two when trading for pick 9.

No concept of value at all. 

Edited yesterday at 04:07 by Axis of Bob

[Dee-tonator 215]

Great draft hand now. but I'm more cautious than some posters who seem to have jumped straight from despair to elation.

Drafting is never an exact science, so it is crucial that we get it right with picks 5 and 9.

If so we would be well set up with young talent, given the compromised Tasmanian-team drafts that lie ahead.

Maybe an infusion of classy youngsters would also make Oliver and Petracca realise that another Demons flag is still possible in the next few seasons.

[DubDee 25,026]

36 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

I do hope some posters are going to demand a review of the list management process, we can't have Tim Lamb doing things right, what would Demonland have to 'discuss'

This thread was a lovely happy place before this post 

Maybe we can have one happy thread without bringing up previous arguments or soap box topics?

[DubDee 25,026]

36 minutes ago, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

I think pick 9 will debut before pick 5. 

Agreed. Pick 9 has a lot of potential 

has been training hard. 

Id personally play him HF to ease him into AFL footy

[layzie 33,476]

Gotta nail these picks and not be annoyed if we bomb next year making Essendon's pick a really good one. Playing a longer game.

[The Jackson FIX 2,905]

56 minutes ago, Nascent said:

I'd personally have pick 9 in the team over pick 5

I was thinking the same. 5 needs to earn his stripes, pick 9 complements the existing bench better. 

[Willmoy1947 4,032]

2 hours ago, FreedFromDesire said:

I assume Verrall as it stands. I won't go into the my thoughts on it at length, but as blessed as we've been to have Max, my personal opinion is the ruck isn't a vital position - As in, you don't need a superstar in that position to be successful. Max is in the argument for the best ruck of all time of course, and he's somewhat unique in what he's able to contribute around the ground, but post-Max I don't think we need to replace him with another A-grader. Verrall, later picks in the draft etc, we'll be fine.

I am changing my mind somewhat after what happened in the GF, where i saw Grundy as being the difference in the game but i was sadly mistaken, Danaher was the pseudo Norm Smith medal winner in that game, purely on impact around the ground, in the air, and GF aggression. 

[Willmoy1947 4,032]

1 hour ago, Satyriconhome said:

I do hope some posters are going to demand a review of the list management process, we can't have Tim Lamb doing things right, what would Demonland have to 'discuss'

That's a zinger, Saty

[Bowserpower 136]

17 hours ago, Macca said:

Do you take misery pills of a morning?

Why do you even bother?  You should follow another sport as the MFC seems to do your head in (constantly)

You once told us you were a talent spotter or am I mixing you up with one of your many other guises?  

But if so, who should we pick with 5 & 9, almighty one?

Because both picks are coming our way

Jeez, you really crushed me after that simple comment..

Just take it easy, you come on here out of no-where and celebrate getting this pick like we've won the premiership and then attack people who don't agree with you, maybe just dial it back a bit. No need to tell people to follow other sports or make up stuff about people.

[Macca 16,882]

1 hour ago, Bowserpower said:

Jeez, you really crushed me after that simple comment..

Just take it easy, you come on here out of no-where and celebrate getting this pick like we've won the premiership and then attack people who don't agree with you, maybe just dial it back a bit. No need to tell people to follow other sports or make up stuff about people.

Pffft

And my advice to you is to try and get a bit of joy out of the game and your team

You pour your misery out on others so what sort of reaction do you think you're going to get?  And learn how to talk with people not at them

Ridiculing your own supporters wins you no favours

And lose the anger

Edited yesterday at 07:07 by Macca

[Kevin dyson 31]

1 hour ago, Supreme_Demon said:

I am keen to discuss who the Demons may choose with pick #9 in the 2024 AFL National Draft now that we have successfully obtained it from Essendon.

I am pleased Essendon saw this as a "win-win" deal so they have the Draft points to obtain Isaac Kako from their NGA. I highly doubt this deal would of been as straightforward under Adrian Dodoro.

 

With pick #9 in this Draft. I like the look of the following players.

● Xavier Lindsay - Who is an elite decision maker and excellent kick

● Josh Smillie - Who could be the next Marcus Bontempelli as a midfielder who is 194cm

● Harry Armstrong - A big powerful tall forward who is 195cm and is a strong mark and an accurate kick for goal

● Tobie Travaglia - who is a dashing half back flanker who could be the delayed suitable replacement for Michael Hibberd

 

Anyway, we will just wait and see who Jason Taylor will now choose with pick #9.

Armstrong is a bit risky. He’s a great kick, reasonable mark, but not good when it hits the deck and the unsure forward craft. 
 

id go Lindsay or Travaglia who are both safer bets to be very good players. 

Edited yesterday at 05:18 by Kevin dyson

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1 minute ago, Macca said:

Pffft

And my advice to you is to try and get a bit of joy out of the game and your team

You poor your misery out on others so what sort of reaction do you think you're going to get?  And learn how to talk with people not at them

Ridiculing your own supporters wins you no favours

And lose the anger

Sounds like you've got a friend for your afternoon walks........Couldn't help myself :)