you are the best in the buisness pommy. you need to reach out to the afl for a job, because you are amazing with your resources and info of players and there style of play. i love it. your the best
Love the draft content mate. Could see the Roos trading back from 2 but they would be looking for more than 13 + 20. The tigers may have the ammo with Bolton and Rioli potentially on the move in addition to Baker. Its gunna be an interesting off season for sure.
100% For me thats the move if im north i would do, for me yes the top 3 is good, but if you turn that into 2 picks and a future (that was my idea) you get a good stab next year as that appears stacked with mids, but this year you get the Key role players your list craves! and next year have a pop at established bodies
I love how positive and enthusiastic Pommy is when he talks about the players and what they can do. I'll have to come back to this channel when the Bombers pick another midfielder who we won't develop and leave in the VFL with our first pick. If they do this I'm going to want to scream. 😮
Interesting take on the top 30, I have made my own mock draft of the top 20 which is quite a bit different to be honest but it gets hard to compare when you've also predicted some trades of picks that I havent as well so the order is also quite different. I'm an Essendon fan and I have my hopes set on taking one of Langford, Smillie or Lalor but I personally believe all 3 will be taken inside the top 7 picks before Essendon get close to the board. With all due respect to Reid who I'm sure is a gun, he would be a disastrous pick up for the Bombers. The absolute last thing Essendon need is yet another small sized, accumulator. They have their place in the league and can be very good players, Zach Merrett for example, but Essendon also have Parish, Hobbs, Caldwell and Durham that fit that mould and already have far too many of them. If all of Langford, Smillie, Lalor and Armstrong are gone by Essendon's 1st pick which I'm betting they are, then I'd like to see us take Xavier Lindsay. An elite running, elite ball using half back / wing is exactly what Essendon need. But having said that, just given Essendon's recent draft record, (excluding Caddy), taking the worst possible option for the balance of our list is a very Essendon thing to do.
Love it mate! Yeah think you've nailed what I think you guys need. Love playing with mock trades etc. Quite difficulty this far away from the event so will be doing plenty more. Usually once we have delistings we can play with a set mandate if needs and holes so looking forward to the debate
Interesting. I think someone has to attack the draft hard. Adelaide I think will he happy sod is sliding. But... Luke trainor noise is heating up, will the option to snag a mid point of difference and a verstial3 key be an option for saints
@@PommyinOZ If Sid Draper is available at WC's pick, what would Adelaide give to move up one spot and take him? Consider that WC and Port did a similar deal in 2021. WC moved from pick 12 to pick 14 and pocketed Port's future second-rounder in return. That pick turned out to be pick 29. So what's the payoff for moving from pick 3 to pick 4.
Excited for the crows and the players you’ve predicted them to select. It’s taken 5 years but I’m finally starting to see the list slowly take shape. I think the teams that began their rebuilds at the start of the 20’s are in for some good times in the late 20’s due to Tasmania introduction.
Hay Pom, Great mock draft, as your resident North supporter, I agree that we should split pick 2 for some later selections, I do believe that North are after Luke Trainer, that being said, you make a good case for the 3 selections noted in your draft, looking forward to the next one :)
@scottmeyers4856 yeah I just looked at it as finalise ya list. Personally I think trainor/Armstrong would be draft complete and get some George Hewett types
Two things: Firstly North wouldn't trade 2517 points for 1946, unless a future first or very high second is involved. But more importantly, why do you think that they need to replace Fisher and McDonald? Fisher has been doing well. And they have the following small and medium defenders: Archer, Goater, George, Hardeman, Payne, and Bergman.Goater had bad luck this year, after establishing himself last year. That's a pretty full list for essentially 2.5 positions. I would have thought that they want the top choices of another key forward and a key back, a winger or a small forward.
Did say some secret sauce so was more focusing on this draft as I believe they trade down. George you mention is a small good desf4ee featured on the channel. Hardenmen I'd agree once ready. But you're comparing astras with Lamborghini's, I believe you require hard edge inside, more slingshot off back half as "fisher doing well?" Your transitioning is woeful and the style is more kick build from back not zfish role. Think the major weakness in north's side is it has the fighting edge of the French 1942 so tried to acquire the many holes with leadership and hard edge
@@PommyinOZAstra vs Lamborghini is a bit harsh. If Travaglia was that much better than the likes of Hardeman and Payne, then he would be pick 1, with more talk than Reid last year. For context, Payne started in half back, and shifted to half forward and some midfield, ending up winning the best and fairest for his team. His team included McKercher, Sanders, Leake and Schoenmaker, and as McKercher put it, he "plays angry", so should bring the hard edge you suggest is needed. So I don't think that North will target yet another half back with midfield ambition. However, if Travaglia has a tank, the wings aren't a strong point at North. PS I love how you make us think deeper about our team's needs.
Fair calls all around. Got another video where I deep dive team analysis. Where this goes more from gut 🤔 so will take this on board and add it to the next one mate.
ok pommy,I will throw a curve ball at you.Dan Houston may get traded so Port may have 2 draft picks in the top 20/30....one might be around 6 or 7 the other maybe 18-23 range perhaps...who do you think Port will target in the draft
I'd say you probably would go best available. Like I think you'd love some accumulation and big bodied player and maybe a KPF ready now to complement the big Greek! Barrett will be a bloke I think you'll gi for with maybe Monty and Rome and Burgoyne later in draft. Around the 18 to 23 I think Shanahan and Moraes would be solid selections and Travaglia would be a sexy replacement for houston should u couple up
@@PommyinOZ wat I think may happen Richmond may bundle up 2-3 2 and 3 rd round picks to get another pick in the top 6 so in all we can get 1 6 10 picks I’m almost certain we want Jagga Smith and Fin O’Sullivan , tell me Pom one of my Richmond mates he adores Smillie do u rate him in the top 3
Got to the end of your mock, and I enjoyed it very much, but think you are way off with Fremantle. As per my previous comment it started with your suggestion we'd offer up pick 8 for Baker. I'm still chuckling, unless you misspelt Bolton of course. Baker's trade value would be closer to the Saints second round that we hold. Fremantle have Hugh Davies and Ollie Murphy developing in the seconds as key defenders behind Draper who has impressed this year. Bringing in a 4th young kpd may qualify as a new definition of what madness looks like. How many developing kpd's do you think an AFL list can justify? In the first round Fremantle should be targeting Travaglia and Berry. Speed, football IQ, and ball use. Their key problems are transition and goal scoring. These guys address that. I will give you that Baker would be an asset in that regard, but he is not a player you overpay for, is out of contract, and if he moves will nominate one of the clubs. Fremantle may overpay slightly for the contracted Bolton, but Richmond should be just as motivated to get this trade done.
Fair comment! I do really like the Bo selection think he adds to your spread. And Tobie wherever he ends up will be an asset. To clarify I do think I made an error on baker as I was doing this on my lunch break and did have two players to freo so I assume I should have added Bolton in that deal had the wrong player codes on my phone. But glad you enjoyed. Will do an in-depth needs analysis as we get closer with final positions etc thanks
@@PommyinOZ I have no problem with Bo Allen but to me it is uncertain that he becomes a midfielder. Also, in our midfield he has some similarities in terms of role to Erasmus who has yet to establish himself while Fyfe is still around. I could see him as a Luke Ryan replacement down the track with his aggressive body work and booming kick.
nice draft analysis but there is no way pick gets traded for 12 and 21 . i think eagles traded last year pick 2 for 8 and 12.more likely to be pick 2 future second and third rounder for 12 and tigers future first
True! Honestly it was over a coffee I had this silly idea hahahahahah I'll do a full one post season, got a load of content coming up! With loads of special guests hahahah thanks m8
Love the early mock draft Pommy and fully agree with North trading pick 2 out for two first rounders. Naturally the bids will push that latter pick out but it's certainly the right call in what North needs. I must say however that I disagree on your first pick for North in Travaglia. North desperately need a KPF and Jobe Shanahan is available North would pick him up straight away. Riley Hardeman IMO is a more likely successor to Luke McDonald but with burst of pace. So the to afford the build on needs I'd strongly say North would most likely pick Shanahan. Love your take on Matt Whitlock as he too poses a great KPD for North to have developing but could also be a real utility in depth as the likes of Comben and Will Dawson can play BOTH key position Forward/Defender. Imagine the versatility in the talls with the likes of Matt coming into the fold?! Something to really build there. Rather like the selection of Gross too as it's important for North to keep up those up and coming Midfielders and Gross really fills out those stocks with aggression the key component there. Love your work Pommy and looking forward to the content picking up for the draft in 2024!!!
Thanks mate. I was toying with a key, but figured mckercher I imagine becomes the next mid, the clarko way sheezel hbf then moves, tobes screams clarko superstar. But love the jobe pick
@@brettcoles5262 Fair call, I originally said 120, but then quickly revised it to 80 (within 6 minutes) when I relooked at the for-against ratios. You may not have seen the revision before posting above, so I wanted to make it clear to those reading here that you aren't quibbling over 10 points, but a 50 point difference for my initial estimate.
Collingwood can trade into the first round this year, with Noble going and they’ll push for a high pick, and they can get a reasonable later pick should Richards leave and trade next year’s first as they have McGuane coming in who looks like a first round contender so they can trade the pick only needing the points to match the bid on him, so they can get 2 firsts in this year’s draft if they wanted to
As a Crom supporter I hope we can package the Himmelberg compo with our second pick to move up the table and select him we are desperate for a ruckman Rob and Strachan are both 29 and Toby Murray is still developing was wishing for Goad last year now I'm desperate for Dodson/Whitlock.
A little surprised you have Sydney going the double tall KPFs given that Buller is on the list for 2025, but if it means that both Francis and Ladhams are off the list for the 2025 season I like it. However, if one of them is still on the list i reckon Whitlock is swapped with Hynes to give some competition to Hayward
Could do! think you have drafted well last 3 years few to come, Figured you would target A Ruck Forward (could even see Whitlock going like his bro and being KPD Ruck) and Shanahan i think is everything Sydney do well, take 3rd 4th best player in that role and make him a star
@@PommyinOZ Personally i don't think we have, completely struck out on 2022 to the point that non should be on the list in 2025. 2023s draft we have drafted for the long haul like post 2027. Just think that having Amartey, McLean, McDonald, Buller, Shanahan, Green is enough developing KPF/Rucks and would rather finally give a backup to Hayward as Heeney and Chad playing on ball means that there is a gapping hole in the list at the medium forward spot
Josh simile I think will be a fan fave much like cripps etc bash and crags with some sexy skills, love Sid draper and for mr consistency think when we re drafr Murphy Reid will be super high
I like to hear the strength of these players, however their weaknesses should be mentioned as well. From the way you put it, they are all number 1 picks
Did say secret sauce. So I'd imagine there's a future involved just didn't add it as it wasn't relevant for this series. But will do a full trade needs and draft needs where we go in depth with historical trades etc
First North will not trade pick 2 for anything less than freo's First 2 picks or the suns. If North take pick 2 to the draft they pick Josh Smillie so much up side and a point of difference in the middle. Or noth trade down which is what i am hopping for and fist pick North take Luke trainor and the a forward Harry Armstrong or next best tall. And North's First pick in the second round a tall
I don’t see a bid coming for Kako unless it’s by Hawthorn, North or Carlton because they all dislike Essendon. Edit: i’m hoping it doesn’t come until Carltons pick because I really like job Shanahan pray bid come after 15 Because the points to match want to be 700 and something they could still trade Tsatas and a decent pick from the tigers they’ll just have to use 28 and trade future picks to match.
Will be interesting how it works this year. I'm of the school someone will be a doosh this year purely as it was hyped they wanted it changed. But hope for your sake they don't be a great haul kako and shanahan
Eagles aren't likely to pick dodson. We already have a young ruck in Harry barnett, we have more need for midfielders. But who knows? Maybe we double down.
Love Barnett. I did contemplate Noah etc dynamic mid forward. But could see WCE going the ruck forward ruck approach which is successful. Love Harry could see him being a dual role player and having a big like your neighbours in the West
As a bomber fan I really want Langford before a Kako bid so not happy you have him going one pick before and you have Essendon taking another small mod makes it worse
Not for me 26 years old, wait for a better quality one to come through, would prefer us trade one in 24 year bracket! but generally you develop these in 2 to 3 so next year has some nice KP players
Phantom Draft already? Pommy, you must be one of those guys who celebrate Christmas in October! As always, love the content ... informative & entertaining. Go Blues! 🔵🔵🔵
I didn’t quite understand the trades, but Richmond many firsts for all the players that are leaving …. 2 for Rioli, 2 for Bolton and 1 for Baker. That actually gives them 6 (they may give some balancing picks back).
As discussed at the start, We did Pick 2 for 12 and 21 and a future pick, which gives North the Key pos area of draft, They got 12 for Rioli and some secret sauce, and 8 for Baker with 36 going other way from freo (pushed back with matches) hope this help
@@PommyinOZ it will be interesting to see how it plays out. The number of quality player hits in the top 20 is usually about 25%. So giving up star players you expect a better than 25% chance of an equal level player.
@@jde2411 Harvey Langford or if Sid Draper fell I think would be solid jigsaw pieces, think you guys would love a Key Possy but unless you trade down seems a bit too early!
As an Australian, I'm very impressed with your mock draft analyst. First time listener. Well done and I just hope that the poms never gets the ashes again 😂😂😂
