THE 2024 AFL NATIONAL DRAFT - DAY ONE

[layzie 33,991]

Yesssssss

[640MD 3,427]

Well we have the X factor in his name. Hope he plays that way

[dees189227 12,398]

With a name like Xavier he'll fit in well.

He looks older than what he is though.

[Sideshow Bob 2,410]

Ok so Larke medallist with 5 and Morrish medallist with 9 (was also clear Bog in the vic v vic game)

got 2 kids that can seriously play

missed out on some X factor with the Viking but but can’t complain with 2 blokes we’ve got - should be solid citizens for 10+ years those 2 

[Maldonboy38 6,406]

Really interesting that both our draft picks so far are great kicks. With Windsor last year, it seems our "best available" philosophy comes with a qualification about good foot skills. 

[Little Goffy 14,639]

Possible that we have transformed our play around the ground in two drafts;

Windsor, Tholstrup, Langford and Lindsay.

Really looking forward to seeing them have a bit of fun while still shielded a bit by the powerful bodies of Viney, Trac and Oliver.

[Young Blood 2,634]

Smart pick by Richmond. Future star

[640MD 3,427]

Well with these two picks

plus Rivers , Sparrow. Windsor and Kolt

we have a quality midfield when Viney Oliver  and Petracca decide to retire or move elsewhere. 

[dees189227 12,398]

So is that us done for tonight? Come back tomorrow 

[layzie 33,991]

So happy with Lindsay. Can't remember being this stoked 

[Demon Jack 6,930]

Wow, Richmond have passed on Bo Allen.

Surely WC select him with their next pick.

Edited November 20 by Demon Jack

[Adam The God 30,407]

Really interested to see how these two selections sit in our best 23, and the flow on effects to those that are there.

Obviously, Lindsay allows Rivers to play permanent midfield if we want, it also enables us to potentially try McVee through the midfield, but I think it just gives us another kicker back there, which is handy.

As for Langford, not only does he walk into our midfield IMO, he becomes really dangerous as a forward option alongside Trac and Fritta, those mid sized mobile forwards.

I'm still fingers crossed for Riak Andrew too, so we can add another versatile tall to the back half, and follow it up next year with Kalani White as second ruck/forward.

I still think we're a little light in the small forward department, but I hear we're looking at one with a later pick.

[Clintosaurus 7,861]

13 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

Smart pick by Richmond. Future star

Yep. Hotton going to be a jet

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,778]

Media trainers aren't going to be out of a job any time soon 🎤

[BAMF 4,385]

Port just gave away pick 45 for no reason. How bizarre.

[dees189227 12,398]

4 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Media trainers aren't going to be out of a job any time soon 🎤

The one that kept saying yeah nah. But they're young kids out of school. They'll be ok next year. I mean look at Clayton Oliver.  He's not exactly a great speaker 

[binman 43,751]

20 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

Really interesting that both our draft picks so far are great kicks. With Windsor last year, it seems our "best available" philosophy comes with a qualification about good foot skills. 

Good.

[DubDee 26,117]

59 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

I'm getting old and enjoy a drink but is it really necessary to have  alcohol and people drinking at an afl draft. Not a great look imho

Not sure of your point. what’s wrong with adults having a beer at the function?

[darkhorse72 1,925]

Just now, DubDee said:

Not sure of your point. what’s wrong with adults having a beer at the function?

Ha, my wife thought it was weird seeing some of the young boys drinking at the draft.  Not he AFL squeaky image  :) 

[Maldonboy38 6,406]

Absolute steal from West Coast to get Bo Allan. Round 1 is possible, and Freo will be spewing.

[Clintosaurus 7,861]

Dockers got a good one

[Demon Jack 6,930]

Armstrong continues to slide. A real surprise considering he was in talks to be our pick 5 about a month ago.

[adonski 12,427]

Reid a great get for Freo, another x factor player added

[dees189227 12,398]

John longmuir? Have John longmire & Justin longmuir morphed into the 1 person?

[layzie 33,991]

Think Freo got a steal there