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The rules will be the same for both SC and DT, as they have been for almost the last decade since SC began.

Round 12 a cake-walk - can't see myself taking any Premiums from NM, St.K or MELB, and the only Midfield Premo is Joel Selwood. Round 13 devastating for Premium mids as has already been mentioned - I guess we better hope for a 'Best 18" versus a '6-5-1-6' type structure if they head down the...

I'm really don't care whether coaches sign up more than one team - I personally have enough trouble keeping up to date with just 1 DT and 1 SC side. However, as per the rules, I do have a problem with these hacks being eligible for prize money of any kind. It's a question of fairness. Let's say...

2017: Adelaide: Patty Dangerfield Brisbane: Tom Rockliff Carlton: Bryce Gibbs Collingwood: Scott Pendlebury Essendon: Michael Hurley Fremantle: Nat Fyfe Geelong: Joel Selwood Gold Coast: David Swallow GWS: Tom Scully Hawthorn: Grant Birchall Melbourne: Jack Trengrove North Melbourne: Andrew...

Not neccessarily - such is the wonder of DPP! But it's quite likely.

Re: Brendan Lee Great pick for you guys! Obviously a mature-ager who has a lot of the same attributes as a younger Jobe Watson; smart inside player with a huge tank and strong core. Has been known to be a bit handball happy at times, but suits his role perfectly. I hope he plays this year, I...

The key difference here is that Ablett was traded/unsigned concession, whereas Setanta went through the National Draft, so its a legitimate question. I believe his price will still be based on last year's average, although its not a given. Matthew Spangher was in a similar position last year...

Murdoch was picked up at 48 I'm pretty sure

Without giving too much away, yeah, it's very exciting news - can't wait to see if it pans out! I went with Ellis for Essendon at 19 on a best-available basis (although technically, according to my draft that would be Devon Smith), given that they are tipped to take Seb Ross at 31 who is a...

Like I said in the write-up, I'm tipping Devon Smith to slide - not that i think he should, or even will, but someone always does and I think he's a chance at being the one to slip through the cracks. For the record, I'd take him at every pick from 16 onward if he were available. I'm a fan of...

All good questions - I think Fremantle put a lot of trust in their recruiting staff, and they don't care what other clubs think. Taking Hill at 3 when no one else would have is a prime example of that. It obviously won't turn out exactly like this, but I think they're keen on Crozier, and if...

After the first round it's almost purely speculative - will all depend on players available. Yeo and Downie are solid picks -and Paine is higher than he should IMO. I would prefer Grigg to a lot of players prior to 25 as well, but thats how i think it will play out. Saints needs a tall...

The Draft is a day away, and I thought this year is as good a year as any to first publish my Phantom Draft, and hopefully get some discussion going on here. The following is what I think could be an actual outcome, and hence I’ve played it safe with a few selections, but I've taken some...

And you'll notice that Duigan was a mature-ager, so I guess they are valid in terms of this discussion.

actually, it's three rounds out of 24. the coaches who ignore the MBRs and don't strategize accordingly will be severely disadvantaged in overall at least. It might actually level out in terms of leagues - a 'stronger' squad for the 20 other rounds might balance out the 3 games you're likely...

Not sure if i qualify, but i'd be very keen for the 2nd round.

Fair call!

It's an Eagles tradition that the lowest number available goes to the first drafted in that year. Gaff got 3, Sheppard got 12, Naitanui got 9, Masten got 7 and Mitch Brown got 1. Without a doubt it will be going to Pick #23.

Preliminary thoughts: As much as it makes sense to go to an 18-team league system, like the AFL of course, the fixture doesn't really allow it. I think there will be 16 teams, starting in league matches in R2, league byes in R11-13 and finals in R20-23. As for the league byes... I don't know...

Waylen Manson - Are we interested in this guy? http://www.claremontfc.com.au/latest-news/manson-makes-his-mark/

Re: West Coast after Mitch Clark I can say categorically that this will not happen. Freo will not give up both Griffin and Zac Clarke, both their back-up ruckmen. Just won't happen. I don't think they'll give up Clarke as it is, but that's only my gut feeling. They've spent way too much time...

I actually like it. Especially if I had never seen the other logo first, so I didn't have that weird feeling that something looks 'wrong'.

In terms of Rookie picks, I've had a look at most projected in the top 30, and come up with a list of 9 or 10 that I think could be viable options. Obviously not set in stone as its early days yet, but trying to get a read on who will go where and who will be worth looking into for a rookie...

Yes, this is the general idea! So, for instance (using my Round 1 team from 2011), I would set Swan as my C, Boyd as my VC, then someone like Adcock for the Green Vest and Yarran for Red Vest - all obviously from my starting 22.

I agree with the 'change for change's sake' sentiment - It's more of a brainstorm as to how it could be best included if VS went down that path for the 'realism' factor. However, I disagree with you about the extra complexity concept. Actually, it's completely correct, but ultimately I value...

Not really a change then, more of an improvement. Still, handy.

I've heard a few complaints lately concerned with Virtual Sports' non-inclusion of the sub rule in Dream Team (or SuperCoach). The argument here is that Dream Team is designed to be as similar to the AFL as possible. The salary cap is always identical to the AFL's, the number of teams per...

Great call, I've always seen him in the Pavlich mould. Pav isn't overly tall, like Darling. Pav has a bigger frame than most, like Darling. Pav can play almost any position on the ground... why can't Darling? I have no doubts that Darling could play CHB if we needed him to, or be more...

Lets be honest here - we aren't a 40-60 chance like someone said, or even a 20% chance like another stated. More like a 4% chance. I'm not saying it can't be done, and I'm not trying to be negative here, but I think there is some value in keeping our expectations in check. Geelong has all...

Great move by Freo - forget how its come about, it's a fantastic coup to get someone of Ross' calibre over to WA. And I won't be angry not seeing Harvey's god-awful pressers and interviews anymore :)