BigFooty Official 2017 Big Footy Phantom Draft .....Trial Run (Starts Monday 9am)
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Disappointing
but if he is that talented that he is on the trajectory to play for Australia then you can understand the decision.
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Pick 84 Richmond: Joel Amartey
Ruckman (Mentone Grammar/Sandringham Dragons)
02/09/1999 | 195cm | 85kg
Amartey is the only other ruckman I'd draft in the National Draft other than Sam Hayes.
He presents one of the biggest upsides in the 2017 draft pool, recently converting from high level basketball to pursue AFL (at least for the time being).
Amartey has an eye-catching leap which he shows off in the ruck contests and has improved dramatically across the year. Amartey has impressed at school level and for the Sandy Dragons -- and even was reasonable in the Vic Metro trial booting two goals.
Up forward he often has the tendency to run under the ball but this is something that I think he can easily work on with heavy coaching at the next level. He can find the ball around the ground and his marking is improving each week.
What made him standout on Saturday for the Sandy Dragons was his contested mark midway through the last quarter and he slotted the goal with ease. Moments like this screamed AFL talent and the potential Amartey has means he's well worth a 2 year contract on an AFL list and a 'steal' for me at Pick 84.
Ruckman (Mentone Grammar/Sandringham Dragons)
02/09/1999 | 195cm | 85kg
Amartey is the only other ruckman I'd draft in the National Draft other than Sam Hayes.
He presents one of the biggest upsides in the 2017 draft pool, recently converting from high level basketball to pursue AFL (at least for the time being).
Amartey has an eye-catching leap which he shows off in the ruck contests and has improved dramatically across the year. Amartey has impressed at school level and for the Sandy Dragons -- and even was reasonable in the Vic Metro trial booting two goals.
Up forward he often has the tendency to run under the ball but this is something that I think he can easily work on with heavy coaching at the next level. He can find the ball around the ground and his marking is improving each week.
What made him standout on Saturday for the Sandy Dragons was his contested mark midway through the last quarter and he slotted the goal with ease. Moments like this screamed AFL talent and the potential Amartey has means he's well worth a 2 year contract on an AFL list and a 'steal' for me at Pick 84.
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ergh. Joel Amartey then - will edit above
Hutchy Jnr
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Pick 85- Melbourne Demons FC:
Cole Gerloff- 184cm/83kg. South Australia/Norwood/PAC. Midfielder
When you say natural footballer, what springs to my mind is South Australia’s Cole Gerloff. A ball winning midfielder, with so much class and composure.
Cole is strong bodied midfielder, rarely tackled to ground (strong through his legs), clean at ground level, wins his own ball and one of the best handballers for his age I have seen in a long time, especially in traffic and the contest.
I have watched a lot of him at school level this year and to me he looks the most classiest, composed and easy watching midfielder in the school level comp, without doubt. 100% at school level Cole is SA’s best midfielder.
The knocks on him, is that he is a touch slow and not an efficient runner. Which is probably going to be his undoing to reach the next level. For mine he does move from contest to contest well but his pace, and running ability does let him down at times. There are also a few little efficient things he can work on but his running ability is his main fault.
Some stats to back me up
SANFL u18 level playing 4 games this season due to school football duties:
Cole is averaging 32 disposals, 6 tackles and 6 clearances a game.
SANFL Reserves Senior level (he has played in these school holidays) in his 3 games, he is averaging 15 touches, 5 tackles and 5 clearances a game.
I feel he was so very stiff not to get a game in the u18 Championship this year (doesn’t help SA had so many same type midfielders in the squad)
In a last ditch effort the weekend before the last team announcement of the champs... Cole racked up 44 disposals, 28 kicks, 6 tackles and 10 clearances = 174 rankings points, which was still not enough for sticks to pick him.
I feel if a club gets Cole this season you’re not only getting a very naturally gifted footballer but your getting a great young man with plenty of off field qualities and on fielder leadership skills. A real gem this guy.
Cole Gerloff- 184cm/83kg. South Australia/Norwood/PAC. Midfielder
When you say natural footballer, what springs to my mind is South Australia’s Cole Gerloff. A ball winning midfielder, with so much class and composure.
Cole is strong bodied midfielder, rarely tackled to ground (strong through his legs), clean at ground level, wins his own ball and one of the best handballers for his age I have seen in a long time, especially in traffic and the contest.
I have watched a lot of him at school level this year and to me he looks the most classiest, composed and easy watching midfielder in the school level comp, without doubt. 100% at school level Cole is SA’s best midfielder.
The knocks on him, is that he is a touch slow and not an efficient runner. Which is probably going to be his undoing to reach the next level. For mine he does move from contest to contest well but his pace, and running ability does let him down at times. There are also a few little efficient things he can work on but his running ability is his main fault.
Some stats to back me up
SANFL u18 level playing 4 games this season due to school football duties:
Cole is averaging 32 disposals, 6 tackles and 6 clearances a game.
SANFL Reserves Senior level (he has played in these school holidays) in his 3 games, he is averaging 15 touches, 5 tackles and 5 clearances a game.
I feel he was so very stiff not to get a game in the u18 Championship this year (doesn’t help SA had so many same type midfielders in the squad)
In a last ditch effort the weekend before the last team announcement of the champs... Cole racked up 44 disposals, 28 kicks, 6 tackles and 10 clearances = 174 rankings points, which was still not enough for sticks to pick him.
I feel if a club gets Cole this season you’re not only getting a very naturally gifted footballer but your getting a great young man with plenty of off field qualities and on fielder leadership skills. A real gem this guy.
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Hutchy Jnr
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Port Adelaide 86 - Jack Powell 182cm 81kg Mid
Write up soon.
Write up soon.
Pick 87 - Geelong - Charlie Thompson - Oakleigh Chargers
183cm 80kg 15/03/99
Profile
Thompson provides a lot of spark with his toughness and speed, he is a consistent player who stays involved all game through the midfield. Thompson has a lot of power and a decent burst of speed many times he would attack the ball and leave the opposition in his wake. Thompson plays hard and fast but he also stays composed and pick the right options. Lately he has proven he can be dangerous around goal and he oozes leadership.
Reasons
Ive gone best available here, this guy is a personal favorite for me in this draft, He just does alot of things right and i like players who play tough attacking footy and do it consistently and his ability to also hit the scoreboard makes him very draftable imo.
Snoop Dog
183cm 80kg 15/03/99
Profile
Thompson provides a lot of spark with his toughness and speed, he is a consistent player who stays involved all game through the midfield. Thompson has a lot of power and a decent burst of speed many times he would attack the ball and leave the opposition in his wake. Thompson plays hard and fast but he also stays composed and pick the right options. Lately he has proven he can be dangerous around goal and he oozes leadership.
Reasons
Ive gone best available here, this guy is a personal favorite for me in this draft, He just does alot of things right and i like players who play tough attacking footy and do it consistently and his ability to also hit the scoreboard makes him very draftable imo.
Snoop Dog
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Hutchy Jnr
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My write ups for my picks,
Jonty Scharenberg and Cole Gerloff have been edited and written up in the posts! Think I'm all up to date now. Sorry about it being so late
Jonty Scharenberg and Cole Gerloff have been edited and written up in the posts! Think I'm all up to date now. Sorry about it being so late
foj1
Cancelled
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beat you to him though you grabbed bonar before i could
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Guys sorry been out of range unexpectedly. Back on this Avo
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How did he play?
Played 40 % match time, they took him off pretty much after HT. Had 7 disposals and kicked the first goal.
Cmon on boys we are nearly there......
Would be a crime if Answerth doesn't get drafted. One of the more likeable players I've seen this year can't question his attack on the ball
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Carlton - Pick 90 - Ben Miller
Getting this far down in the drafting order, I am picking some rough prospects here. Miller beat CJC in the ruck the day I watched him, has some lovely hands when rucking and looks solid as a forward. He is obviously too short to be a first choice ruck at AFL level, but if he can develop his forward craft and pinch hit in the ruck, I could see him have an outside chance at making it at AFL level.
I did not mind his forward work at the champs, has some nice agility for his height. Just not sure about his athletic ability, so that will really determine if he can make it at the next level.
Getting this far down in the drafting order, I am picking some rough prospects here. Miller beat CJC in the ruck the day I watched him, has some lovely hands when rucking and looks solid as a forward. He is obviously too short to be a first choice ruck at AFL level, but if he can develop his forward craft and pinch hit in the ruck, I could see him have an outside chance at making it at AFL level.
I did not mind his forward work at the champs, has some nice agility for his height. Just not sure about his athletic ability, so that will really determine if he can make it at the next level.
