Draft night - How it may work out?

[deespicable me 1,479]

Jagga Smith looks a gun. Very similar to Serong, which is exactly what we need to compliment our slow midfield. I'd be wrapped to get him at 5. Josh Smillie also looks a gun but he is a bull. Would learn heaps off Trac as he is of a similar mould. Either of these two would be fantastic.

[BLWNBA 897]

I absolutely acknowledge that our forward line has been an issue, including the 'missing' forward piece which we all crave. However, I think we really need to be taking two mids with Picks 5 and 9 this year (assuming we don't look to split etc). 

There's a glut of talent likely available at those picks and we need a big reinvigoration of our midfield, IMO - we saw what life was like this year with no Petracca and a highly limited Oliver. Yes, some will argue that Kozzie, Rivers and McVee can push into those roles, but Pickett is a pinch-hitter at best; Rivers is honest, but he still isn't an 'A' grader (and as a mid, may not ever be one), and McVee is relatively unproven. Windsor is our next Langdon and I can see him being an 'A' grade winger, whilst I'm not yet convinced on Tholstrup.    

Edited October 21 by BLWNBA

[Tarax Club 3,834]

With the twilight approaching for a number of  listed mature players.  Briefly glimpsing JT’s crystal ball afar, suggests the priority will be draftees that will make an impact in the next couple of seasons.

The pattern has been set with Windsor and Tholstrup, both getting continuity of games in their first season. Both having physiques that provided sufficient resilience, endurance and strength to make an immediate impact off field in the gym, at training and on field at senior level. Plus the potential for positively developing quickly at subsequent pre-seasons early in their careers.

On presence alone candidates at the top end of the draft who have these desirable traits would logically be prioritized by the recruitment team.

If the core of experienced veterans remain healthy. The spark of developing younger players added too by some canny recruitment.  Could  re-ignite some real demon passion and a return to the top tier next year.

[2021 258]

Why Richmond could end up with pick 2 in the AFL national draft

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/why-richmond-could-end-pick-two-afl-national-draft/8b9acd47ec1903ce6fb961fc

[Mouseymoo 107]

Would an offer of pick #5 for Richmond's pick #10 & #11 be a thing that could happen? 

[Deemania since 56 6,605]

On 20/10/2024 at 12:43, demoncat said:

I don’t want to take Tauru at 5 because I think it is almost always a surer thing to take mid over a tall at the top end 

Plus I rate any of the top 5 or 6 mids over him anyway 

Don’t get me wrong Tauru looks a gem but he’s icing on the cake - mids win you flags 

Mids do win you flags. They also give you a season of first use of the ball as they charge forward towards leading forward arrays backed up by small marauders like those we already have, but misplace the smalls too often in last opportunity roles. 

Toby Green, in that regard, won't accept that [censored]. That's what makes him absolutely brilliant. 

[DeeSpencer 25,321]

1 hour ago, Mouseymoo said:

Would an offer of pick #5 for Richmond's pick #10 & #11 be a thing that could happen? 

It’s not our style but if Langford, Lalor and FOS are off the board I’m making that trade right away. 5 or 10 are worth about the same.

Then moving 11 for the Eagles future first and hopefully something (F3) that gets us in the draft in the 40’s if possible.

9, 10, 45 and the eagles future first covering the loss of our future first. That would be good list managment.

[Roger Mellie 3,936]

Matthew Lloyd pumping up the tyres of Harry Armstrong (The Age):

Harry Armstrong

Haileybury coach and former Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd: “I’ve always said he’s the best mark I’ve seen come through in my time [at Haileybury], which is a big call … but since joining us as a year 10, he’s shown some amazing signs.

“He’s very unselfish, hits the ball hard, and times his leads really well. Some [developing] key forwards can be quite placid, but he is aggressive as well and brings everyone down with him.

“He’s worked extremely hard on his goalkicking, too. He used to be probably a 50-50 proposition, or even worse, but now he’s closer to seven or eight out of 10.”

[buck_nekkid 5,838]

Draft Night…

boring ‘on the clock’ drivel, fillers about those selected, plenty of ads.

thats how it will go.

except for 5 and nine, when new heroes are announced….

[Demonstone 22,139]

Today's 'Age' has this to say.  They're guessing just as much as all of us are.

 

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/pick-a-winner-who-your-team-will-target-in-the-afl-draft-20241021-p5kjy5.html

 

 Midfielders Harvey Langford, Sid Draper and Josh Smillie could get through to their first selection, while key forward Harry Armstrong, defenders Alix Tauru and Luke Trainor, and classy midfielder Xavier Lindsay might be in the mix at their second pick. Hore will score another one-year deal, but Smith will be delisted. Judd McVee will be upgraded to the primary list, and Andy Moniz-Wakefield can no longer be a category B rookie.

 

 

[Redleg 40,740]

I am visiting Palm Cove on sunday for the day and recall the last time i was there was on day two of the Jacko draft. While my wife was shopping, I was outside counting down to our pick at 30 as I recall.

I liked Rivers, as I had posted on DL, solely because of his video highlights and the comments of guys who knew about him. 

As we got to his pick and he was still there, I hoped JT would take him. When I heard his name announced, I yelled out and my wife ran out of a shop and asked if I was ok and I told her we got Rivers and she just stared at me.

I am hoping this is an omen, even though this time I am not there on draft day, that we get great players in the draft this year.

Sorry if the story was boring.

[old dee 23,647]

19 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I am visiting Palm Cove on sunday for the day and recall the last time i was there was on day two of the Jacko draft. While my wife was shopping, I was outside counting down to our pick at 30 as I recall.

I liked Rivers, as I had posted on DL, solely because of his video highlights and the comments of guys who knew about him. 

As we got to his pick and he was still there, I hoped JT would take him. When I heard his name announced, I yelled out and my wife ran out of a shop and asked if I was ok and I told her we got Rivers and she just stared at me.

I am hoping this is an omen, even though this time I am not there on draft day, that we get great players in the draft this year.

Sorry if the story was boring.

So who are you wanting this year Mr. Leg?

[Redleg 40,740]

1 hour ago, old dee said:

So who are you wanting this year Mr. Leg?

I haven’t got a clue at this stage.

As I said above, I do like the video highlights of Tauru and he could be something special.

[ChaserJ 4,943]

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

I am visiting Palm Cove on sunday for the day and recall the last time i was there was on day two of the Jacko draft. While my wife was shopping, I was outside counting down to our pick at 30 as I recall.

I liked Rivers, as I had posted on DL, solely because of his video highlights and the comments of guys who knew about him. 

As we got to his pick and he was still there, I hoped JT would take him. When I heard his name announced, I yelled out and my wife ran out of a shop and asked if I was ok and I told her we got Rivers and she just stared at me.

I am hoping this is an omen, even though this time I am not there on draft day, that we get great players in the draft this year.

Sorry if the story was boring.

I was watching Brian Lara being interviewed by the late, great Dean Jones in St Kilda that night.  I had the Fox coverage on mute streaming on my phone.  Had to stifle a Riv related cheer whilst Lara was recalling how he retook the test hs record against England. 

[Mouseymoo 107]

24 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I haven’t got a clue at this stage.

As I said above, I do like the video highlights of Tauru and he could be something special.

What are your thoughts on Travaglia, do you see shades of Rivers in his highlights package? 

[hardtack 10,484]

On 20/10/2024 at 23:03, deespicable me said:

Either of these two would be fantastic.

Both would be better!

(Smith & Smillie - for context)

[hardtack 10,484]

7 hours ago, Redleg said:

Sorry if the story was boring.

Yaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwnnn!!

😉Just kidding… an enjoyable anecdote that’s probably needed at this point in the thread… the speculation does my head in, but at least this time there are enough good draftees to go around for everyone!

[picket fence 16,952]

On 20/10/2024 at 15:07, KozzyCan said:

Armstrong doesn't look like anything special tbh.

Agree 100% will be a blunderous move if we even contemplate taking him!

[picket fence 16,952]

On 20/10/2024 at 23:03, deespicable me said:

Jagga Smith looks a gun. Very similar to Serong, which is exactly what we need to compliment our slow midfield. I'd be wrapped to get him at 5. Josh Smillie also looks a gun but he is a bull. Would learn heaps off Trac as he is of a similar mould. Either of these two would be fantastic.

WHY NOT BOTH? 🤩🤩

[layzie 33,677]

More importantly what do we do with ourselves for 4 rounds until our next pick?

Might be worth doing an all nighter the night before Day 1 and then just sleeping until the night of day 2.. 

[old dee 23,647]

5 hours ago, picket fence said:

Agree 100% will be a blunderous move if we even contemplate taking him!

I have no idea of his worth however if we choice him what would that say about Jefferson? We already have one project KPF I doubt we need two. 

Edited October 24 by old dee

[Dee*ceiving 1,661]

On 20/10/2024 at 13:21, demoncat said:

Agreed 

Jackson is a gun and maybe we don’t win the flag if we don’t draft him, but I think you can argue that his impact in the 3rd qtr has been overstated somewhat 

And how handy would Serong, Young or Green have been for us this year? Or for the next 10 years?

Young especially is the sliding doors moment for me - I rate him so highly and it looks like he’s finally reaching the potential that he showed back in his draft year

Wouldn't want the fact that Jackson left cloud our views on him. 

In my mind, we don't win the flag in 2021 without him. Max flagged late in the season 2022 to 2024 but was absolutely flying in 2021. This is not a fluke.

I'd also suggest we win the flag in 2023 with Jackson in red and blue.

[BAMF 4,277]

1 hour ago, Dee*ceiving said:

Wouldn't want the fact that Jackson left cloud our views on him. 

In my mind, we don't win the flag in 2021 without him. Max flagged late in the season 2022 to 2024 but was absolutely flying in 2021. This is not a fluke.

I'd also suggest we win the flag in 2023 with Jackson in red and blue.

Good ruck/forwards are unicorns. 

Luke gets under rated because he good but not great at both positions.

[Redleg 40,740]

3 hours ago, old dee said:

I have no idea of his worth however if we choice him what would that say about Jefferson? We already have one project KPF I doubt we need two. 

Three. Kentfield. 

[old dee 23,647]

16 hours ago, Redleg said:

Three. Kentfield. 

Spot on, my mistake Mr. Leg.