2024 Draft Watch

[GVGjr]

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I guess it depends if teams see him as a mid long term. I read somewhere a few see him only as a forward and there are question marks on his tank.

So do you like him as a midfielder or as a forward?

[kickit2Koly]

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So do you like him as a midfielder or as a forward?

Probably hybrid like Degoey, hence the comparison. I guess how much time he spends in the mid depends on him improving his tank. would have loved to see his 2km time.

[Mofra]

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On Hynes (whom, by rumour, we've been linked with):

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1248456/double-act-draft-prospects-cooper-hynes-and-harvey-langfords-pretty-special-connection-on-and-off-field

[kruder]

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Have we got Hynes combine results? Just from the footy I have seen he gives me Stringer vibes when he goes into the midfield but he doesn't look as quick?

[GVGjr]

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Have we got Hynes combine results? Just from the footy I have seen he gives me Stringer vibes when he goes into the midfield but he doesn't look as quick?

He didn't test, 189.6cm.

[GVGjr]

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SEN WA interview with Hamish Davis

[GVGjr]

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Richmond has multiple early draft picks this year in something we haven't really ever seen before.

8 picks in total so far and all of them before our 2nd pick in the draft with picks 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23 and 24

There is even talk of them offering North some picks so that they can snare #2.

Surely they can't bring in 8 younger players all at the same time? I mean it's possible and it's a strong draft but that is a huge bite in the development requirements to try and manage. I suspect the Tigers will try and package 3 picks this year to either secure another one of the early selections this year or to build something additional into next year so that the space out the incoming talent.

List wise they need a bit of everything midfielders, forwards and defenders and probably some help in the ruck.

With that in mind, does Sam Lalor make the most sense for them at pick 1? He's a combo big bodied and explosive midfielder/forward.
If they pass up on O'Sullivan or Smith then there are still some very similar types that could still be available at 6, 10 and 11
If they pass up Lalor though well there is not really another player like him based on my limited vision.

The Tigers recruiting manager must be like a kid in a candy store given how cashed up they will be in the first 30 picks.

[Mofra]

Re: 2024 Draft Watch

Richmond has multiple early draft picks this year in something we haven't really ever seen before.

8 picks in total so far and all of them before our 2nd pick in the draft with picks 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23 and 24

There is even talk of them offering North some picks so that they can snare #2.

Surely they can't bring in 8 younger players all at the same time? I mean it's possible and it's a strong draft but that is a huge bite in the development requirements to try and manage. I suspect the Tigers will try and package 3 picks this year to either secure another one of the early selections this year or to build something additional into next year so that the space out the incoming talent.

List wise they need a bit of everything midfielders, forwards and defenders and probably some help in the ruck.

With that in mind, does Sam Lalor make the most sense for them at pick 1? He's a combo big bodied and explosive midfielder/forward.
If they pass up on O'Sullivan or Smith then there are still some very similar types that could still be available at 6, 10 and 11
If they pass up Lalor though well there is not really another player like him based on my limited vision.

The Tigers recruiting manager must be like a kid in a candy store given how cashed up they will be in the first 30 picks.

St Kilda are bringing in 7 if I'm reading their delistings correctly.
It generally doesn't work well, based on recent history - Melbourne and GWS ended up bringing in 'role models' from other clubs to develop the kids properly

[GVGjr]

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St Kilda are bringing in 7 if I'm reading their delistings correctly.
It generally doesn't work well, based on recent history - Melbourne and GWS ended up bringing in 'role models' from other clubs to develop the kids properly

There is a chance the Saints bring in a couple of experienced players to balance things out. 7 younger players from the National Draft would be quite a commitment for them to manage but that could change if they plan for it.

Richmond will have so many top end picks if they don't trade some of them.

[GVGjr]

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What are everone's thoughts on us potentially drafting ruckman Alex Dodson with our first selection?

[Grantysghost]

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What are everone's thoughts on us potentially drafting ruckman Alex Dodson with our first selection?

I want midfielders.

[hujsh]

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What are everone's thoughts on us potentially drafting ruckman Alex Dodson with our first selection?

I'm kinda sold on the idea of later/rookie picks for rucks unless they're really really outstanding.

[Mofra]

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What are everone's thoughts on us potentially drafting ruckman Alex Dodson with our first selection?

For the love of God why?

[soupman]

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I'm kinda sold on the idea of later/rookie picks for rucks unless they're really really outstanding.

Yeah this. Ruck is maybe the position with the best strike rate late and without actually checking the facts I'd expect has the least differential between how good a first round draft picks career is and a rookie (along with maybe small forwards).

Late draft picks and trade ins after they've spent 4 years developing on another clubs list only please.

[GVGjr]

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For the love of God why?

I don't get it either, but some reports seem to have linked with him. We need a ruckman but one with some experience.
I think we could also draft one with a later selection.