THE 2024 AFL • NATIONAL DRAFT - DAY TWO

[Whispering_Jack 29,926]

It all starts again at the same time tonight (more or less). Twenty-seven players already know their fate. It’s been estimated that between 35 & 45 more will be selected tonight.

Here’s the current starting order:-

ROUND TWO

28 Richmond
29 Western Bulldogs
30 West Coast
31 Western Bulldogs
32 St Kilda
33 Port Adelaide
34 Fremantle
35 Hawthorn
36 GWS Giants
37 Essendon
38 Port Adelaide
39 Essendon
40 Carlton 

ROUND THREE

41 Sydney Swans 
42 Geelong
43 Essendon 
44 West Coast Eagles
45 Collingwood
46 Brisbane Lions
47 Brisbane Lions
48 Collingwood
49 Brisbane Lions
50 Geelong
51 St Kilda
52 Sydney
53 Collingwood

ROUND FOUR

54 North Melbourne
55 Carlton
56 Brisbane Lions
57 Gold Coast Suns
58 Adelaide
59 Brisbane Lions
60 Essendon
61 Collingwood
62 Fremantle
63 Carlton
64 Carlton
65 Hawthorn
66 Brisbane Lions
67 Carlton
68 West Coast Eagles
69 Brisbane Lions
70 Geelong
71 Hawthorn 

ROUND FIVE

72 North Melbourne 
73 West Coast Eagles
74 Adelaide
75 Melbourne
76 St Kilda
77 Fremantle
78 Collingwood
79 Western Bulldogs
80 Geelong
81 Sydney Swans 

ROUND SIX 

82 North Melbourne
83 West Coast Eagles
84 St Kilda
85 Fremantle
86 Western Bulldogs
87 Sydney Swans 

ROUND SEVEN

88 West Coast Eagles

ROUND EIGHT

89 Richmond
90 Gold Coast Suns
91 Essendon
92 Western Bulldogs
93 GWS Giants 
94 Port Adelaide
95 Brisbane Lions 

ROUND NINE

96 Gold Coast Suns
97 Essendon
98 GWS Giants 
99 Brisbane Lions

With clubs trading picks and some passing on selections later in the draft, we can expect Melbourne’s final selection to finish somewhere in the 50s or early 60s. 

Be prepared!

[spirit of norm smith 16,418]

Still strong talent left to pick up for those clubs with picks in the next few rounds.  Definitely more talented youngsters like Moraes, Jack Whitlock, Hamish Davis & Tom Gross.  

Dees linked to Jack Henderson from Werribee who had an outstanding year in the VFL.  

[Supreme_Demon 3,816]

Here is at least 7 talented players that haven't been picked in the draft yet: https://www.zerohanger.com/the-seven-best-afl-draft-prospects-still-available-and-the-clubs-that-could-select-them-2-156969/

 

● Alex Dodsen

● Jack Whitlock

● Jobe Shanahan

● Hamish Davis

● Christian Moraes

● Kayle Gerreyn

● Tom Gross

 

I am sure there's a few others, but not sure who will slip down for the Demons?

 

[spirit of norm smith 16,418]

Zane Cochrane 🤞

[beelzebub 23,321]

Are all these picks still live though ? 

Haven't some been spent ?

What would the effective resultant order be if such ?

Cheers ...t.i.a. 

[Whispering_Jack 29,926]

55 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Are all these picks still live though ? 

Haven't some been spent ?

What would the effective resultant order be if such ?

Cheers ...t.i.a. 

That's the current list, noting that some clubs will be passing because they may have an excess number of picks or want to use the picks for the supplementary draft.

[Diamond_Jim 12,566]

One thousand young lads nominated and around 60 selected.

I feel for those who miss out especially those in the 60-120 category. Life is tough to be forever pigeon holed at that age.

[Whispering_Jack 29,926]

Last night’s talking points ended with the perfect segue into tonight which gets underway at 7.00pm.

TALKING POINTS | 2024 AFL Draft: Night One

After a night of drama and plenty of bolters, there is still plenty of talent left off the board.

Perhaps most significantly, key forwards Jack Whitlock and Jobe Shanahan were overlooked for the quality midfield and utility talent available. They will be in high demand to start night two, and may even pique Richmond's interest first off the board.

Another consideration for the Tigers will be leading ruck prospect Alex Dodson, who would nicely round out their rebuilding spine.

Elsewhere, the Western Bulldogs hold two of the next four selections and could look at some running power in Hamish Davis, or explosiveness with Tom Gross.

Ruck/forward Thomas Sims is another key position prospect who will be high on many clubs' boards and may warrant a trade up the order. The likes of Christian Moraes and Jasper Alger have plenty of links in the next 10 selections or so and will likely also find homes quickly.

On top of the four first round bids, another three may be placed early on night two. Giants Academy ruck Logan Smith should attract attention, while St Kilda will have first dibs on NGA products Lennox Hofmann and Adrian Cole in a similar range. Meanwhile, Carlton will be hoping to hear a bid for Ben Camporeale after its pick 40.

And when that’s done, there’s the question of what is now Melbourne’s Pick 75. 

[Demons11 6,989]

Can we trade up in any way?  

[Supreme_Demon 3,816]

20 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Can we trade up in any way?  

Would like to. But sadly I don't think it is plausible.

However, you never know as Jason Taylor and Tim Lamb try and work their magic.

[Mickey 4,656]

54 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Can we trade up in any way?  

I think, because we've traded out F1, we will struggle to trade our other future selections.

The rule is that if you trade out your F1, you need to keep your other round picks. The AFL can choose to waive that. Generally the questions is whether they'd allow it when trading for a player, and they are more likely to allow it if its a young player. But I'm not sure what their criteria would be for trading directly for draft picks

https://www.afl.com.au/news/854671/rule-provision-could-unlock-moves-swap-sets-up-deals-gun-hawk-waits

Edited 11 hours ago by Mickey

[The heart beats true 18,123]

If last nights long wait just to get to pick 5 is any indication, tonight will be painfully dull.

[Demon Disciple 12,104]

No real need to trade up in to this years remaining draft picks, sure talent is there, but you only trade away your future to get real value in todays draft picks.

[Tarax Club 3,901]

 Can see this thread is a bit of a Q&A session.

Something that has been slightly perplexing is the expansion of the first round of the draft. At genesis every club was given one pick in reverse ladder order. That should total 18 with the growth of the competition.

After the horse trading, plus the genie of future firsts now live!  Some clubs will of course have multiple first round picks. Add the generous AFL largesse to the perpetual cellar dwellers, ‘disadvantaged’ newer franchises in the NRL heartland and  compensation picks for free agency.

The first round girth has blown out right out to a generous 27 notches on last night’s first draft night. 

Will the entry of  the 19th Tassie Devils  necessitate the use of braces on the now moribund figure of the draft?

Edited 11 hours ago by Tarax Club

[adonski 12,036]

ANOTHER TALL!

[spirit of norm smith 16,418]

SEN commentary. Wow. One knows most of the players. The other bloke has zero idea … he’s reading off rookie central apparently.   It’s amateur hour !! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[seventyfour 1,135]

Wonder if we're looking to trade a pick from next year into this year. We've got a couple in the 50's next year, Brisbane have a ****load of picks to come from 46 onwards.

[spirit of norm smith 16,418]

Surely Freo pick Hamish Davis ?!?!?! 
Clancy Dennis?? 

Others are still there …Gross? Dodson??  They must be getting anxious.   It’s tough for these kids and their families 🤞🤞🤞

Edited 9 hours ago by spirit of norm smith
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[DeeSpencer 25,627]

Can’t help but feel like we went way too hard to get the extra first rather than try to maximise picks and list turnover by 3-4 picks in this middle range of the draft. Essendon might’ve cooked us here 

[Clintosaurus 7,843]

Great pick by the Swans

[darkhorse72 1,916]

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

Can’t help but feel like we went way too hard to get the extra first rather than try to maximise picks and list turnover by 3-4 picks in this middle range of the draft. Essendon might’ve cooked us here 

Nah, easier to turn the list over with a couple of quality top picks. 

[Tarax Club 3,901]

Meanwhile down at the Docklands crossroads.

O’Farrell selected by Carlton son of Cripps’ silk.

Do a deal with the devil he’ll  have your soul.

Watch this space…

Edited 10 hours ago by Tarax Club

[Nascent 9,209]

I'm on the Zane Cochrane bandwagon as well

[spirit of norm smith 16,418]

10 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Zane Cochrane 🤞

🤞🤞🤞He’s still available… 🤞🤞🤞

Edited 10 hours ago by spirit of norm smith
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[spirit of norm smith 16,418]

spirit of norm smith    16,400

Posted August 30

One kid out of Queensland that has improved this year is Ty Gallop. Plays key forward at local club Maroochydore in QAFL as a 17 year old. He’s not Jed Walter but can take pack marks, loves a goal and has physical presence even as a youngster. He can kick 45/50 metres easily. Records this year shows kicked 8 goals in 3 Coates league games for the Brisbane Lions academy,  4 goals in 2 Under18 championships games for Allies and Kicked 30 goals in 9 QAFL games for Maroochydore (including 16 in last three games of the year). Dominated the last game of the year versus morningside. He is unfortunately tied to the Lions academy but sure to bolt up recruitment lists.  Not sure the Lions have ability to match as they will have invested heavily in Ashcroft and Marshall.  Aggressive young key forwards are hard to find. Might not be top 50 but Dees have to find some gems with skill and some real toughness in their style.  Reminds me of Logan Morris in style.