BigFooty Official 2018 Big Footy Phantom Draft

[eDPS]

Do you see him developing into something other than a back pocket?

Can play off HB aswell he is a good runner and good kick who can accumulate aswell, I see him as a Andrew McGrath type able to beat an opponent while also offering run and drive at the same time.

 

[Davo-27]

Do you see him developing into something other than a back pocket?

he is more a running defender and outside mid as a player

 

[TheSunGod]

Waiting with antici.......pation for the Suns next pick....

 

[THE_GUN]

Pick 26 - Melbourne - Bailey Williams

I have read that Melbourne do require other positions before filling the forward/ruck position, but I rate this kid a lot higher than many it seems. He reminds me in some ways of Brown from North. I think he will do his best work forward and can pinch hit in the ruck. A combination long term of Gawn and Williams is going to be something to be seen. This guy is a pure athlete and already has a body shape suited for AFL. Strong mark and nice hands, not the worst player below his knees for his height, but still something he will need to work on.
Melbourne losing Hogan allows me to select Williams at this position. I have a feeling I can address other needs with their next few picks.

Concerns for Williams
- Goal kicking
- Ability below knees
- Forward craft

Once again talls take a number of years to develop but his already developed body and atheletic profile make me think he will develop quicker than some other talls. Give him 2-3 years and he should start to impact at AFL level.

Snoop Dog

Even though Richmond are desperate for Big inside mids i wouldnt mind if Richmond selected Williams with our 1st selection, He would be a good asset to have in 3 years time when Jack is nearing the end and with the Rucks we currently have on the list being thin he would be a good addition to the list

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

Pick # 25. West Coast.

Ely Smith. 188cm 86 kg. Midfielder. Murray Bushrangers.

Thunderstruck made this pick easier for me, because I have been vacillating over just who to take here, Valente or Smith, for the past fortnight and to be honest there was only a bees dick between the two of them as they both bring different attributes and each have strong merit.

I digress.

Ely Smith has come in from being a draft possibility six months ago, to having risen high into draft calculations, based on a late call up for Vic Country ( and a very impressive Championships ) and then making an emphatic statement at the Combine.

I first noticed Smith with his hard arsed bullish efforts for Vic Country in the Championships and what first caught my eye was his ability to use his agility and pace to extricate himself from tight situations at the coal face, it was obvious that he was a burst extractor in the midfield.
The more the Championships went on, the more evident it became, that Smith was also able to use his acceleration to great advantage when he got on the outside.

The sealer and the "final nod of respect" for me ,was his Combine performances, it was both a statement and an announcement that he was a genuine riser.
His previously demonstrated pace and agility in real game time was given another element to consider when he came in eighth in the Yo -Yo test.
He also blitzed it it all the vertical jumps , having done well in all three measurable's of jumping: Standing , Left foot and right foot, this didn't surprise me because generally sprinters with explosive acceleration have good jumping ability.
Thats the athletic side of things covered.

Now for what he does well on the ground in game time.
He is a tough no nonsense player that in a very good driver in close traffic , he has an attack on the ball that's impressive and he has an ability to get the ball out to other outside team mates while being tackled in the heat of battle.
His hands are very good in tight and he makes good distribution decisions to other players advantage.
The times that he took the game on himself and burst away from the contest with pace showed another dimension to his game that translates to AFL standards.

Again the three aspects to his game speed, agility and endurance is hard to ignore and for a midfield like West Coast that has limited burst speed Smith could become a real asset.

I do get the comments on Smith that question if its his more mature stature that has given him a leg up against , slighter skinnier opponents and some wonder how he will go against harder more mature bodies at the next level.
However I would counter those queries by highlighting his agility in close and his acceleration as these two tools will make him difficult to counter regardless of his opponents size and age.

Taking Smith coupled with having taken O'Halloran two picks earlier gives a couple of very different midfield options to West Coast and I believe the two compliment each other.

There are still some very good players still on the board.
The likes of Williams , McHenry and Kennerley.

Snoop Dog write up done. LemmingMaster your up.

If Valente was available who would've you have picked?

 

[foj1]

The Suns nominate Bailey Scott.

 

[eDPS]

giantroo will you match?

 

[giantroo]

The Suns nominate Bailey Scott.

giantroo will you match?

North Melbourne will match.

Snoop Dog

 

[foj1]

The Suns go local again and nominate Connor Mcfadyen.

 

[eDPS]

cotter101 will you match

 

[cotter101]

cotter101 will you match

I will indeed.

 

[eDPS]

I will indeed.

foj1 on the clock again

 

[foj1]

Pick 29 Curtis Taylor 186cm 79kg hybrid forward/ midfielder Calder cannons

Curtis didn't have quite the year I anticipated that he would have.
He spent a lot of time forward due to niggles and calders lack of forward options.
Curtis has a wide skill set. When fit he can win the footy on the inside and also on the spread. When in form he is a one touch player who is creative with the footy.
He can play forward and prove a dangerous match up as he is above average in the air for his size. His kicking is a little inconsistent but he does possess the ability to kick goals and hit targets.
I get a sense that Taylor has been struggling with fitness and treading water a little this year. He is going to have to get much fitter, keep his feet in the contest and be ruthless in every contest.
If the penny drops he has the talent to become a very good afl player.

Rationale for pick.
I tried to nab some very good local talent but predictably fell short.
Taylor has the biggest upside for mine but seriously considered McHenry for his running capacity, competitiveness and extrovert personality. However I was swayed by Taylor capacity to become a top flight afl footballer.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Snoop has told me he bids on Will Kelly.

Knightmare ?

 

[Knightmare]

Snoop has told me he bids on Will Kelly.

Knightmare ?

Snoop Dog can have him.

 

[LemmingMaster]

Pick 29 Curtis Taylor 186cm 79kg hybrid forward/ midfielder Calder cannons

This is the moment I wonder if you or someone else would have picked Williams, I really wanted Taylor as well.

 

[LemmingMaster]

Pick 31 - Melbourne - Jacob Kennerley

One of my favourite later round selections and when I watched him play, he really stood out on the wings. I really like the inside midfielders for the Demons and I think they could use some outside run and carry. This guy will run all day long and can find the ball. Has a tidy kick that is accurate just maybe not a bullet like kick that you may want from an outside player. I actually see him being able to get some inside ball later in his career once he builds a midfielders frame.
One aspect that really stood out when I watched him was the direction to other players on where to run and how to set up, thought he had great on field leadership.
I really wanted Taylor here to be honest and I was unsure if I should have rolled the dice and selected Taylor first and hoped that Williams would have slipped to my pick instead.
Snoop Dog

Knightmare youre up

 

[LemmingMaster]

Considering Knightmare has skipped on the two Collingwood prospects, it will be interesting to see who he gets.

 

[LemmingMaster]

Pick #15 Adelaide Chayce Jones - Tasmania 180cm 74kg

Dear fellow phantom drafters.

Why the hell is this guy not considered up there with the likes of Smith and Walsh?
Why are names like Stocker, Caldwell, RCD, Butters, {insert other names"} being ranked higher than this guy?

Part of me thinks if he player for Vic, SA or WA he would be rated a lot higher.

I keep feeling alone rating him so high, I need someone to join me on the bandwagon.... Quigs where are you, I need a Division two lover on this board to join me!

 

[Davo-27]

Pick 31 - Melbourne - Jacob Kennerley

One of my favourite later round selections and when I watched him play, he really stood out on the wings. I really like the inside midfielders for the Demons and I think they could use some outside run and carry. This guy will run all day long and can find the ball. Has a tidy kick that is accurate just maybe not a bullet like kick that you may want from an outside player. I actually see him being able to get some inside ball later in his career once he builds a midfielders frame.
One aspect that really stood out when I watched him was the direction to other players on where to run and how to set up, thought he had great on field leadership.
I really wanted Taylor here to be honest and I was unsure if I should have rolled the dice and selected Taylor first and hoped that Williams would have slipped to my pick instead.
Snoop Dog

Knightmare youre up

good pick, i thought he was gone already

 

[The Stid]

If Valente was available who would've you have picked?

That’s a tough one, I like them both from very very limited vision. The one issue with Smith (like others have raised) is the fact he’s such a big unit and likes putting people his own age on their asses, but will this translate to AFL level.... even WAFL level where he’ll be facing bigger bodies than he’s used to? Something about having two captains join would be nice and fits in well with the great young leaders already brought into the club over the past few drafts in Sheed, Duggan, Waterman & O.Allen. O’Halloran seems like the type we would be very interested in for sure with his reported mental toughness and never give up attitude. Especially now with Nico running that mental toughness program.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Pick 31 - Melbourne - Jacob Kennerley

One of my favourite later round selections and when I watched him play, he really stood out on the wings. I really like the inside midfielders for the Demons and I think they could use some outside run and carry. This guy will run all day long and can find the ball. Has a tidy kick that is accurate just maybe not a bullet like kick that you may want from an outside player. I actually see him being able to get some inside ball later in his career once he builds a midfielders frame.
One aspect that really stood out when I watched him was the direction to other players on where to run and how to set up, thought he had great on field leadership.
I really wanted Taylor here to be honest and I was unsure if I should have rolled the dice and selected Taylor first and hoped that Williams would have slipped to my pick instead.
Snoop Dog

Knightmare youre up

Bugger, thought you might snap him up.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Dear fellow phantom drafters.

Why the hell is this guy not considered up there with the likes of Smith and Walsh?
Why are names like Stocker, Caldwell, RCD, Butters, {insert other names"} being ranked higher than this guy?

Part of me thinks if he player for Vic, SA or WA he would be rated a lot higher.

I keep feeling alone rating him so high, I need someone to join me on the bandwagon.... Quigs where are you, I need a Division two lover on this board to join me!

I’ve said if he was 10cm taller he’s be a top 5 prospect.

 

[foj1]

Happy with this pick Snoop Dog any particular reason/s why you went Rozee over others like Rankine e.g. best mates with Lukosius reducing the go home factor, or do you think Connor is worthy of pick 3 on talent alone?



Would be stoked if we got Smith at this pick Knightmare Do you think Smith would stick it out at the Suns? How much senior footy do you think he's capable of next year?

It was my pick.
I just think Rozee fits the Suns better.
Please watch the sanfl preliminary final. I think this highlights the player rozee can become. Also remember that as under 18s had hately, valente and Lewis who are really midfielders only which left limited time for rozee who played as a high hf. Connors professionalism and friendship with Jack certainly didn't hinder my call. I think there is a good chance this will happen on the night. Picking rozee here also just about guaranteed Bailey smith with the Suns next pick. Bailey will be a good player for a long time and has leadership written all over him.

 

[eDPS]

Dear fellow phantom drafters.

Why the hell is this guy not considered up there with the likes of Smith and Walsh?
Why are names like Stocker, Caldwell, RCD, Butters, {insert other names"} being ranked higher than this guy?

Part of me thinks if he player for Vic, SA or WA he would be rated a lot higher.

I keep feeling alone rating him so high, I need someone to join me on the bandwagon.... Quigs where are you, I need a Division two lover on this board to join me!

Jones is a hard one for me, he is one I like but when I look back at his games he had rarely stood out as the best player on the ground and he would sometimes have quarters without doing a whole lot. His tackling and clean hands are a stand out but at 180cm and a player that hasn’t really been a big ball winner it’s hard for me to justify him being in the same spot as Walsh and Smith who are midfielders capable of winning 30 touches or close to it every game.