SEN's 2024 AFL full Phantom DraftBy Nathan Sepe
SEN
11 Nov 2024Pick 1. (Richmond) – Jagga SmithOakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro – MID, 182cm
Undeniably the most consistent talent throughout 2024, Jagga Smith is a lock for a long and productive career, which is what makes him a safer option at pick 1.
The smaller midfielder is a workhorse accumulator, with sharp ball skills, toughness, and evasiveness that makes him tough to defend and limit around the stoppage.
Pick 2. (North Melbourne) – Sam LalorLalor’s question marks surround his injury troubles in the past two years which would deter Richmond from taking him at 1, however, his X-Factor propels him above most others on the ground with his scoreboard impact and cleanliness around the stoppage.
Pick 3. (Carlton) – Finn O’Sullivan
Pick 4. (Brisbane) – Levi Ashcroft
Pick 5. (Adelaide) – Sid Draper
Pick 6. (Melbourne) – Josh SmilliePick 7. (Richmond) – Harvey LangfordDandenong Stingrays/Vic Country – MID/FWD, 191cm
If Richmond doesn’t take Sam Lalor with Pick 1, they’ll likely turn their attention to Langford, a strong midfielder with an elite contested ability above his head inside 50.
The beauty with Langford is his versatility, with the options to plant him into every stoppage with a knack for moving the ball inside 50 or to move him inside 50 with the potential to kick three or four goals a game.
Pick 8. (St Kilda) – Bo Allan
Pick 9. (St Kilda) – Harry Armstrong
Pick 10. (Gold Coast) – Leo Lombard
Pick 11. (Melbourne) – Jobe Shanahan
Pick 12. (Richmond) – Alixzander TauruGippsland Power/Vic Country – DEF, 193cm
Tauru’s rise up the ranks has been well documented and it is thanks to his ability to crash packs and take incredible intercept marks.
Played across each third of the ground this year, Tauru has showcased strong versatility, opportunistic in every role, made effective by his athleticism and quick thinking, although there is scope for improvement in efficiency with his kicking.
Pick 13. (Richmond) – Tobie TravagliaBendigo Pioneers/Vic Country – DEF, 187cm
Dash and dare, Travaglia has established himself as the best offensive connector out of the defensive 50, with his speed and competitiveness around the contest.
Travaglia’s intercepting makes him a threat both in the air and at ground level, often used well in offensive chains by hand and feet, and a productive two-way runner.
Pick 14. (West Coast) – Xavier Lindsay
Pick 15. (Port Adelaide) – Murphy Reid
Pick 16. (Fremantle) – Joe Berry
Pick 17. (Essendon) – Isaac Kako
Pick 18. (GWS) – Luke Trainor
Pick 19. (GWS) – Taj Hotton
Pick 20. (Western Bulldogs) – Jesse DattoliPick 21. (Richmond) – Christian MoraesEastern Ranges/Vic Metro – MID/FWD, 183cm
Moraes enters this draft as one of the best outside players, explosive by nature and well-versed in his offensive running patterns.
A determined competitor with a consistent ability to hit the scoreboard, Moraes can be utilised as an inside midfielder also, with quick ball skills by hand and the ability to accumulate possessions across the ground.
Pick 22. (Sydney) – Matt WhitlockPick 23. (Richmond) – Jack WhitlockMurray Bushrangers/Vic Country – FWD/RUCK, 200cm
Jack possesses similar traits to his twin brother, playing predominantly as a key forward with regular shifts in the ruck.
Whitlock showcased a great contested marking ability and was often willing to push further up the ground and remain mobile at ground level to keep the ball moving forward, still very raw with a lot of upside for a tall.
Pick 24. (GWS) – Tom Gross
Pick 25. (Sydney) – Cooper HynesPick 26. (Richmond) – Jonty FaullGWV Rebels/Vic Country – FWD, 194cm
Faull has been a consistent hard worker this year, building his craft as a key forward to not only dominate inside 50 with his contested marking but also further up the ground where he’s become a valuable marking target in transition.
While he can have quiet periods, Faull is often proactive in his response to turn things around and get things back on his terms with direct matchups, capable of a big bag.
Pick 27. (Richmond) – Alex DodsonSturt/South Australia – RUCK, 201cm
The prized South Australian ruckman might push clubs to trade up ahead of the second night, with a well-versed ability to act as a tall midfielder with his follow-up work at stoppages.
Dodson’s basketball background makes him a mobile figure on the field, able to work up and down the field well and physically impose his direct opponent.
Pick 28. (Western Bulldogs) – Harrison Oliver
Pick 29. (West Coast) – Harry O’Farrell
Pick 30. (Brisbane) – Sam Marshall
Pick 31. (Port Adelaide) – Jasper Alger
Pick 32. (Fremantle) – Josh Dolan
Pick 33. (St Kilda) – Adrian Cole
Pick 34. (Hawthorn) – James Barrat
Pick 35. (Western Bulldogs) – Ollie Hannaford
Pick 36. (Port Adelaide) – Floyd Burmeister
Pick 37. (GWS) – Angus Clarke
Pick 38. (Carlton) – Noah Mraz
Pick 39. (Essendon) – Hamish Davis
Pick 40. (Sydney) – Lachie Jaques
Pick 41. (Carlton) – Ben Camporeale
Pick 42. (Geelong) – Xavier Ivisic
Pick 43. (Essendon) – Nathaniel Sulzberger
Pick 44. (St Kilda) – Lennox Hofmann
Pick 45. (Western Bulldogs) – Cody Anderson
Pick 46. (Port Adelaide) – Jack Ough
Pick 47. (Collingwood) – Thomas Sims
Pick 48. (Essendon) – Archer Day-Wicks
Pick 49. (Essendon) – Zak Johnson
Pick 50. (Collingwood) – Charlie Nicholls
Pick 51. (GWS) – Logan Smith
Pick 52. (Geelong) – Gabriel Stumpf
Pick 53. (Sydney) – Joel Cochran
Pick 54. (Collingwood) – Hugh Boxshall
Pick 55. (North Melbourne) – Rhys Unwin
Pick 56. (Adelaide) – Tyler Welsh
Pick 57. (Essendon) – Jayden Nguyen
Pick 58. (Collingwood) – Sam Toner
Pick 59. (Fremantle) – Luke Urquhart
Pick 60. (Hawthorn) – Kayle Gerreyn
Pick 61. (Carlton) – Lucas Camporeale
Pick 62. (West Coast) – Malakai Champion
Pick 63. (GWS) – Luke Kennedy
Pick 64. (Geelong) – Patrick Retschko
Pick 65. (Hawthorn) – Blake Leidlerhttps://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/11/11/sens-2024-afl-full-phantom-draft