2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

[azabob]

Re: 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

He was largely partnered with Langford this year as a forward/mid and Langford is probably my favourite kid in the draft.

Langford just has moments where he seems to say "follow me" and put the team on his back. It's not in highlights packages or combine results. I think he probably treats pretty slow for spirits too.

Hynes to me 'moves the ball forward' which is a criticism I have of some players we've been linked to (e.g. Gross).

I'm happier with taking Hynes over a few we were linked with (Hotton, Datolli)

Both co-captains and finished one and two in the Stringrays B&F

[Axe Man]

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Dons coming hard for prized first pick

Rival clubs believe Essendon wants to trade for the first pick of the national draft’s second round to snare key forward Jobe Shanahan.

Richmond holds the opening selection on night two at No.28 and the Bombers are understood to be trying to package their future first-rounder to move up from 37.

Teams thought Shanahan, who was overlooked during the first round on Wednesday night, was the player Essendon would target.

The 195cm Bendigo Pioneers forward played for the Bombers VFL side this year, kicking 11.3 from three matches.

Touted as a potential top-15 prospect, Shanahan was one of the sliders on night one, along with Murray Bushrangers tall forward Jack Whitlock, Sturt ruckman Alex Dodson and Eastern Ranges midfielder Christian Moraes.

Richmond has already taken two tall forwards with its six selections – Jonty Faull and Harry Armstrong – so is considered unlikely to want Shanahan.

But if the Tigers trade back to 37, they will probably be passing up on Dodson, whom they have long been linked to.

Geelong might try to swoop on that Richmond pick to target Dodson.

This masthead reported on Saturday that the Cats really liked the All-Australian big man, but they would need to trade up to get him because their first pick was not until 42.

After stunning the draft by dealing its 2025 first-rounder for the last pick on night one so it could take Bushrangers swingman Matt Whitlock, North Melbourne was understood to be looking to again trade back into the early part of the second round.

North Melbourne’s next pick in this draft is No.54.

Suns and Saints also after early pick

Gold Coast and St Kilda are among the clubs eager to acquire early selections on night two, with the second pick of the night – held by the Western Bulldogs – also in clubs’ sights.

Dandenong Stingrays key defender Noah Mraz has been a player of interest for Gold Coast and was a potential top-15 pick at the beginning of the season before being sidelined by a foot injury.

The Suns have three future first-round selections at their disposal.

Like Geelong, St Kilda is thought to be keen on ruckman Alex Dodson given Rowan Marshall and Max Heath are the only recognised rucks on their list.

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[bulldogtragic]

Re: 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

Sam Power’s phone must be red hot today.

[Testekill]

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Sam Power’s phone must be red hot today.

Us and the Tigers have both refused the Bombers offer. Hopefully it means we're trying to make them sweat and get as much as we can from them.

[bulldogtragic]

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Us and the Tigers have both refused the Bombers offer. Hopefully it means we're trying to make them sweat and get as much as we can from them.

With Saints & GCS after the pick too it’s going to be interesting!

[G-Mo77]

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Sam Power’s phone must be red hot today.

I'm hoping that trade with the Bears nets us an F1 tonight.

[Mofra]

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From the snippets I've seen (not just highlights but 'every touch in a match' compilations) that seems quite true. Rarely goes sideways or back unless its maybe into the middle. Would rather fend off and move the ball forward than retreat back for more time/space

It suits us too - we seemed to play much better when (to the eye at least) we were willing to take more chances with forward handball out of stoppage then we did by handballing around to try and find a player to release by foot.

[hujsh]

Re: 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

It suits us too - we seemed to play much better when (to the eye at least) we were willing to take more chances with forward handball out of stoppage then we did by handballing around to try and find a player to release by foot.

Yep, probably a decent part of why Caleb was out of the team too

[Testekill]

Re: 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

Goddamn, this is taking an eternity

[azabob]

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Goddamn, this is taking an eternity

You really are loving draft night aren't you?

[Testekill]

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You really are loving draft night aren't you?

I hate all the faffing about. The draft should be one night, no bullshit. At least the rookie draft is lightning quick.

[azabob]

Re: 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

Tigers take Tomas Sims. Tall forward.

Dogs up now

[Testekill]

Re: 2024 AFL Draft - Nights 1 and 2

Tigers take Tomas Sims. Tall forward.

Dogs up now

Can see someone flinching and trading so they can get Shanahan now.

[GVGjr]

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A mate said it will be Tom Gross. That would be a surprise.

[GVGjr]

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