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Assuming we keep 5 & 9, who are you picking?

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5 minutes ago, Roddog said:

Wow. 
I was initially hoping for Jagga at pick 5, but after watching this highlights package I think Draper has leapfrogged him. 
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aPBd_hppxYc

The only thing with Draper is that I just can’t see Adelaide not taking him if he’s still there. He is definitely a top talent and it wouldn’t even surprise me if Richmond take him at pick 2 after this rumoured pick swap with North.

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    3 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

    83 - Slim  

    Would be a great addition, immediately enhances club culture. Get him in.

    I hear he’s a bit of a fat boy.

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    5. Hope Draper slides to us but would take Smith - Looking for Round 1 impact and point of difference in our mix.

    9. I am leaning towards Smillie, think if he gets to work in an AFL system he’s a real weapon with his size and kicking - I am ok with him ending up a 195cm HBF with a long and accurate kick if that’s how it shakes out

     

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    Kinda hoping for the flying Viking at 5

    The joint would go into meltdown about not taking a mid at 5. But he reminds me of a young N riewoldt, D Schwarz, P Knights. Blonde haired aerialists. There's just something good about them

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    1 hour ago, hardtack said:

    I hear he’s a bit of a fat boy.

    Never fear HT,  a pre-season with Steve Moneghetti will get those skin fold numbers right down.

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    Just rewatched a Smith and Langford highlight reel, Langford every day of the week. For some reason I watch Smith and can’t help but think he’s a newer model of Caleb Daniel.

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    3 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Get this kid to the club.

    It is quite a compelling viewing

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    Pick 5: Smith or Langford

    pick 9: Smillie or Allen 

    If we pick Langford then Allen for pick 9

    If we pick Smith then Smillie for pick 9

    Edited by Demongirl35

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    1 hour ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Get this kid to the club.

    based on these highlights it's hard to see him not being afl-ready 

    it's also hard to see him lasting until our first pick

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    5. LALOR/DRAPER/LANGFORD/SMITH

    9. If one of the above is still available take him if not SMILIE/TRAVAGLIA/ALLAN/SHANAHAN

    83. DENNIS

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    2 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Just rewatched a Smith and Langford highlight reel, Langford every day of the week. For some reason I watch Smith and can’t help but think he’s a newer model of Caleb Daniel.

    Exactly what I see BA. I try to tell myself that at least Smith will be a more damaging, upgraded version, but I just can't unsee the same 'posession first' mentality. I'm sure he still would be a good pick up, but there maybe more genuine match winners available at pick 5.

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    I see very minimal hurt factor with Jagga. He sure gets a lot of it, but there isn’t much wow factor with his disposals.

    His ability to keep finding the ball is amazing, however. But give me quality over quantity.

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    Langford looks like a bloke ready to dominate AFL footy 

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    1 minute ago, Demon Disciple said:

    I see very minimal hurt factor with Jagga. He sure gets a lot of it, but there isn’t much wow factor with his disposals.

    His ability to keep finding the ball is amazing, however. But give me quality over quantity.

    Scully used to rack up possessions at junior level too based on his running. 

    Smith looks better but not sure how much. If you don’t have the frame and height you need to be excellent at everything else in the midfield 

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    1 minute ago, DubDee said:

    Scully used to rack up possessions at junior level too based on his running. 

    Smith looks better but not sure how much. If you don’t have the frame and height you need to be excellent at everything else in the midfield 

    I was making that comparison too Dub

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    1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

    based on these highlights it's hard to see him not being afl-ready 

    it's also hard to see him lasting until our first pick

    Strongly agree & reluctantly agree.

    Edited by Bombay Airconditioning

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    I find funny everyone is a draft expert this time of year and 95% of people just repeat what they read or hear 

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    2 minutes ago, Deemac said:

    I find funny everyone is a draft expert this time of year and 95% of people just repeat what they read or hear 

    Agreed Deemac, it's almost like 95% of people just repeat what they read or hear

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    4 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Agreed Deemac, it's almost like 95% of people just repeat what they read or hear

    Agree Adonski, it’s almost like only 5% of people don’t repeat what they read or hear

    Like me 

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    8 minutes ago, Deemac said:

    I find funny everyone is a draft expert this time of year and 95% of people just repeat what they read or hear 

    I don’t think too many on here consider themselves experts. We’re just mug punters who have watched a handful of u tube clips and have an opinion, an addiction to the game and the MFC. A few would have watched some games live but the majority don’t have the time. 

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    4 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Get this kid to the club.

    Watching these clips again make me want Langford and Hynes. The latter is on the end of a lot of Langford's bullets.

    If Langford had pace he'd IMO be so far ahead of any of the others as a number pick 1.

    I think his lack of pace is overstated though. He's got that burst of acceleration when he hits the contest. He's got great hands, a beautiful kick, a great overhead mark and he kicks goals. He's very likely to be an A+ AFL player IMO.

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