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A Jagga and Lindsay double would be nice, put some wheels in the side

I don't think you trade into a draft to take a kid with a busted knee

Nah I really don't. I wasn't having a crack btw, Lindsay may turn out to be a massive dud for all I know, just giving my 2 cents to join in the draft fun.

But that's no fun

Geez his intensity and attack on the footy actually looks really good for a guy who is an outside leaning mid I reckon. There are a few mistakes he made in this footage but not through lack of intensity or endeavour for mine. He actually looks pretty hard at it, especially a few of those aerial contests he was in. There's some early Sam Walsh about him.

Hey who knows he might be. Windsor was looking like a later first round selection a while out from the draft. Until Twomey catches wind of where players are actually going, and releases his own phantom draft, everyone else's is just guess work

Saints would be crazy not to take the punt

His form guide is just his personal opinion on how he rates them The phanom draft he releases prior to the draft is the one where he predicts (very accurarely) who is going where

Tom Scully delisted (do not adjust your monitor)

Hope so! Saints with picks 7 and 8 might threaten to spoil the party, Lindsay is the type they've gone after in the last few years

More guesswork which is what we get one month out. Gotta wait for Cal Twomeys phantom unfortunately

Will he follow the Aaron Naughton route of being moved from defence to the forwardline due to his dodgy kicking?

A mixture of Chris Judd and Campbell Chesser

Bo Allen looks very workmanlike

Draft central rates his stoppage work as elite At the core of Smillie's game is his stoppage nous. He has had the pleasure of spending time with Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and projects as a player with similarly high footy IQ and craft. While his numbers at the National Championships were overall down, his clearance figures remained strong; averaging around 19 disposals, 10 contested possessions, and six clearances per game for the Big V. It's a facet of the game which also allows him to hit the scoreboard. Difficult to tie down or manoeuvre off the line of the ball, Smillie can camp himself under the rucks or get on the move to shark and score from forward 50 stoppages. One of the prime examples of that came in Round 1 of the Coates Talent League, where he roved the ball at speed and improvised a slick checkside finish.

That's a very romantic view

Yeah he was. Shoulda gone any of Serong, Young, Day, Green instead!

He and his management have said those rumours were untrue, for whatever that's worth

Can't believe I'm going to have 30 sleepless nights leading up to the draft only for us to blow pick 6 on a tall!

I think Langford might be a champion regardless of the lack of pace. Gonna be really interesting to see how he's rated come draft night. I'm hoping Jagga drifts out to P5. Would require Norf going early on a tall with pick 2. As well as Adelaide ignoring him. Maybe wishful thinking unfortunately.

What I find stranger is the assumption the Crom will simply take Draper given he's from S.A

A few thoughts on our P5/P9 midfield options, from someone who isn't qualified (note: I am not a doctor) Harvey Langford: Looks a bust-proof, plug and play option for round 1. Looks like a ready made AFL player amongst boys in some of his highlights. Pace is a worry. Xavier Lindsay: Brayshaw replacement? Half back, wing or inside mid all options. Good pace, good skills, accumulates, willing tackler. Left footer which is fun. Could be accused of being a bit vanilla? Murphy Reid: Hands of God (HoG). Class, poise, accumulates well. Not much speed, on the smaller side for a mid. Can get a bit Hollywood with his disposal. Does he get stuck as a flanker at AFL level? Josh Smillie: Excellent movement and agility for a guy his size, kicking seems a bit hit or miss, a bit Petracca like. Rag dolls opponents his own age, will probably continue at AFL level given his size. Could be anything if it all comes together. Jagga Smith: Probably the style of midfielder that we lack. Nice speed, agility, movement, disposal. Buzzes round. Averages 58 touches a game, probably weighs 58kg too. Bit of N Daicos about him. FOS: Slick looking midfielder that kicks goals. Good mark, excellent agility and speed. I'm not as enamoured with him as most seem to be. Not that that means anything. Sam Lalor: Powerfull mid/fwd, built like a brick shizenhausen. Clean & powderful at the footy - internet reckons Richmond are keen at pick 1. Sid Draper: Great speed & explosiveness. Maybe a quicker Serong style mid? Sometimes looks a bit indecisive with ball in hand. Conclusion: Stuffed if I know

Says bugger all, but a short Melbourne summary: On November 8, the pick swap window will close again, until draft night, when it will be pried open once more. MELBOURNE Current draft hand: 5, 9 List boss Tim Lamb said the Dees would look at how many vacancies they leave before planning a draft strategy. With just two top-10 picks, they are well placed for top talent, but have nothing else in the cupboard. The Dees don’t have a future first, after giving that to the Bombers to get pick nine, but have three future thirds to get creative with.