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That is how we do list management down at Hawthorn I suspect you are well familiar with this strategy

The whole purpose of the academies was to provide a pathway for fringe prospects into the AFL, not elite talent. I think that all academy players should be available to any club in the first (and maybe even 2nd) round(s) - no bid matching. Only once an academy prospect is selected in the 2nd...

I suggest that Rankine is a bigger flight risk than Lukosius. The whispers about Cera leaving seemed to have died down somewhat. Lukosius could be a Pav Mk II........and definitely the type of player Freo need IMHO Not saying it will happen, but just the type of player Freo need I think.

Just a sneaky hunch........ They have next years picks, and talk of Hill wanting out might bring them some trade currency. I have no contacts or anything.........just a gut feel that Lukosius might be the sort of player they need rooming the forward line at Optus. Pick 7 gives them a good...

Havent read through the more than the last page or so of this thread, but i have a gut feel that Freo will be looking to trade up and take Lukosius in the first couple of picks. Would be a good get for Freo and fills a need. If I am Carlton and I keep the number 1 pick, then I take best...

What do you know about Tom Graham. I have been reading a bit about him on the Hawthorn board. Very raw in terms of football talent I would suggest

Gday KM I see you have been updating your power rankings. When are you likely to be updating your phantom draft. What has happened to Harry Dear......seems to have fallen off the radar??

G'day KM What can you tell us about Harry Dear, son of Paul Dear. Have been reading some good things about him on the Hawthorn board but looking for a neutral view. What round would you rate him if at all....? Have read about half of this thread but didn't find anything about him. Thank you

I will probably tweak the selection in the next week or so. I am reluctant to let Boyd slip but just not sure that GWS or even Melbourne really need a power KPF. But can they afford to let him slip....?? Melbourne have stated that they need mids so I may upgrade Aish to second pick and Boyd to...

Thank you Its easy to criticise those that have a go, so I thought I would have a go myself. It isnt as easy as I thought it might be. Makes you appreciate the efforts of Knightmare and Chris25 and the others that have a bit more insight than I have. Its hard when you live over 1000kms from...

Yeah....this phantom stuff is hard work. Very hard to please everyone but fun none the less. I will certainly be tweaking my selections once the draft order is finalised and we know what is happening with Essendon. Wasnt really sure where to fit Kolodnashnij in......was looking at Carlton at...

Yeah.....its a tough one. I went with Lennon based on the write up that Knightmare provided.....in particular his penetrating kick which I think will be a dangerous weapon.....aka Matt Suckling or Trent McKenzie. Pace is described as above average so he is no plodder. I am not sold on Harvey...

that's cool.....happy to take your feedback. Still a work in progress. Whilst Boyd seems the standout I am not sure he is a requirement for GWS, and not sure he will slip down to 3 or 4. My main concern with Kelly is his weight......6ft and 73kgs.....would blow away in a light breeze. So still...

reserved for 4th round - but I probably wont do a 4th round

Reserved for 3rd round

First Cut.......player descriptions taken from Knightmare and Chris25 with thanks Pick 18 - Gold Coast (compensation pick) Selection: Jonathon Marsh Reason: GC are solid in their midfield and across backline, so need to develop more forward options. They have a couple of KPF options, so Marsh...

1st Round - Work in Progress Pick 1 - GWS Selection: Matt Scharenberg or Tom Boyd ?? Reason: GWS already have Cameron and Patton, and there is a strong chance they will also nab Buddy, so do they really need Boyd (the concensus number 1 pick). I could see them trading out Patton to make...

I cant say that I have the opportunity to watch the kids coming through this years draft, so I am basing my phantom on the descriptions provided by Knightmare (with his permission of course) and what I think each clubs strategy will be at this years draft. So to start with, I thought I would...

Thanks mate.......I dont want to take any glory for knowing much about the kids coming through the draft. I will ack your inputs into my phantom ta

Gday Chris.......I would like to put together a phantom draft, but I dont have the in-depth knowledge that you (and KM) have. So rather than analyse the attributes of each potential draftee, I was thinking I might try to put together a phantom draft based on club needs/strategy as I see it...

Gday KM.......I would like to put together a phantom draft, but I dont have the in-depth knowledge that you have. So rather than analyse the attributes of each potential draftee, I was thinking I might try to put together a phantom draft based on club needs/strategy as I see it without the...

Gday KM.......love your work as always. What do you know about the second Kiwi kid (Shem Tatupu) that the Hawks have committed to. A few bits and pieces on the Hawks pages, but I dont think anyone really knows that much about him..... Is he a forward or a backman......maybe even ruck How...

Hey KM......lovin your work as per usual. When are you going to update your draft order, and take out the likes of Dom Barry and Tom Lee. I know the draft order is going to change a little over the next few weeks, but for example GWS now have 5 picks in the top 13 or so.......does this influence...

Totaly agree Echols......I think our priority for the next couple of drafts has to be mids. Especially with our earlier picks. I noticed some comments earlier in this thread that suggested the 2012 draft might be thin on quality KPP, but strong on mids. We might be able to pick up some...

I heard that he was born at 105am NZ time, which is still the 31st of December in Australia.....hehe The article on Heatherley on the Hawks website has him listed at 190cm and 78Kg in 2009. So hoping that he has grown and put on a bit more weight.

Hey Knightmare, Very impressive that you already have done an analysis of the talent for this years draft, and put them in some kinda order. I am sure the list will evolve over the coming months. I will be very happy if the draft order is as you have at the moment, but it is a long season...