BigFooty Official 2018 Big Footy Phantom Draft

[Knightmare]

Why pass on Kelly then?

I consider Gown better (and the solution) and have still a number of more highly rated players remaining on my draft board who I'd prefer to take.

I also have someone I can take as a rookie in mind if I want more than just Gown as a KPP who I also favour to Kelly.

 

[SumTingWong]

Richmond selects one big-bodied midfielder, Luke Foley (Subiaco/Western Australia)... there you go plan complete THE_GUN

Surely there's no way he lasts this long in the real thing?

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Surely there's no way he lasts this long in the real thing?

Yeah expect him to go top 30, but took a chance he might drop because everyone rates him differently, but who I am to deny a gift?

Very good value at this stage.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

I went to a couple of Gippsland Power games to check out the Hawk NGA's and Gown stood out as a classy forward, his voice on the field is very loud and to the point, he is a commanding presence on field and a good height at 193cm, im more of a fan of a forward who can be flexible, unless you have the speed and agility of buddy the 198cm+ forwards can be a bit 1 note, on top of that he is starting to clunk some big marks and generally kicks accurately

but damn i was secretly hoping Hamill would slide to my pick.

Classy and quick, good upside. Had him pegged as a Saints selection from early on. Really like what he could bring at AFL level.

 

[Chris25]

Pick 41 Fremantle - Tom Sparrow (182cm, 81kg from South Adelaide)

I had a few players I was choosing between here (Bytel and McKenzie being the others) but when in doubt, always go with the South Australian. And in a super year for SA talent, Sparrow has pushed himself right up the board after being a fairly unheralded underage player prior to this season. I now have him about equal with McLennan and Valente, and ahead of Kennerley amongst the South Australians.

There was a bit of hype around Sparrow at the Championships, he played more of a support role in the middle and across the flanks but flashed some real potential with his power in the contests. Since then he returned to U18s and school football, being named amongst the bests in every game he played.

As a strong bodied midfielder, he's shown himself to be a solid ball winner - particularly in close. The argument could be made that he's bigger and stronger than his opponents, therefore getting by simply on that (which I don't think is true). But what sets him apart from similar prospects is his athleticism. There aren't too many with his body type that also have not only his speed and initial burst, but also his endurance base. Which lends itself to him playing a number of roles in the midfield or at either end of the ground.

I'm not sure Fremantle fans will like me saying this, and I don't mean it in a bad way, but there's a bit of Nick Suban about him. I imagine most clubs would take a 150 game player in the third round though. But they're similar body shapes and were similar prospects in their draft years. Sparrow does have him beat athletically, but he's similarly rushed with his disposal at times. Suban was a great kick and technically sound, but didn't always get the most out of it by being too eager to get rid of the ball. The only other thing is that a big game for Sparrow tends to be around 25 touches and 10 tackles, I'm nitpicking here but a few more games up around the 30 disposal mark would be nice.

But I'm happy to get Sparrow here, I think he represents good value. Offers a different element to our young midfield mix, bringing some more power that the likes of Brayshaw and Cerra don't have.

 

[THE_GUN]

Surely there's no way he lasts this long in the real thing?

Would be over the moon if Foley ended up at Richmond with our 2nd selection , Even have his number #41 ready for him

Good selection P4L

 

[eDPS]

Wizard17 is up with the doggies

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Would be over the moon if Foley ended up at Richmond with our 2nd selection , Even have his number #41 ready for him

Good selection P4L

I initially wanted to go big inside mid / best available in that order. But I took the chance Foley would be there as he does seem under-appreciated here, so figure you get a better best available (Hill compared to a player in the third round), while getting a player who honestly would not be reaching too much to be taken with that R1 pick anyway. I think I'll just go best available from here, maybe another tall or two, with a few smalls.

 

[Wizard17]

Pick 42 - Western Bulldogs - Boyd Woodcock (174cm, 70kg forward/mid from North Adelaide)

Outstanding senior SANFL finals series and his winning of the MVP at U18 level last year, I just feel that there is something here with this kid that could turn into a quality AFL forward. Considering the Dogs lack of genuine goal kickers especially smaller types I feel that picking Woodcock here is just the right thing to do list wise.

Snoop Dog

I believe it is D_P_S's go?

 

[eDPS]

Swans will make their state rivals honest, Swans bid on Kieran Briggs

Will you match Snoop Dog

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Swans will make their state rivals honest, Swans bid on Kieran Briggs

Will you match Snoop Dog

Snoop approved to match any bid for
Briggs post-Pick 30.

GIANTS match.

 

[eDPS]

So with that Swans pick fellow Allies teammate Jacob Koschitzke

Write up to come

 

[eastfreo75]

Pick 41 Fremantle - Tom Sparrow (182cm, 81kg from South Adelaide)

I had a few players I was choosing between here (Bytel and McKenzie being the others) but when in doubt, always go with the South Australian. And in a super year for SA talent, Sparrow has pushed himself right up the board after being a fairly unheralded underage player prior to this season. I now have him about equal with McLennan and Valente, and ahead of Kennerley amongst the South Australians.

There was a bit of hype around Sparrow at the Championships, he played more of a support role in the middle and across the flanks but flashed some real potential with his power in the contests. Since then he returned to U18s and school football, being named amongst the bests in every game he played.

As a strong bodied midfielder, he's shown himself to be a solid ball winner - particularly in close. The argument could be made that he's bigger and stronger than his opponents, therefore getting by simply on that (which I don't think is true). But what sets him apart from similar prospects is his athleticism. There aren't too many with his body type that also have not only his speed and initial burst, but also his endurance base. Which lends itself to him playing a number of roles in the midfield or at either end of the ground.

I'm not sure Fremantle fans will like me saying this, and I don't mean it in a bad way, but there's a bit of Nick Suban about him. I imagine most clubs would take a 150 game player in the third round though. But they're similar body shapes and were similar prospects in their draft years. Sparrow does have him beat athletically, but he's similarly rushed with his disposal at times. Suban was a great kick and technically sound, but didn't always get the most out of it by being too eager to get rid of the ball. The only other thing is that a big game for Sparrow tends to be around 25 touches and 10 tackles, I'm nitpicking here but a few more games up around the 30 disposal mark would be nice.

But I'm happy to get Sparrow here, I think he represents good value. Offers a different element to our young midfield mix, bringing some more power that the likes of Brayshaw and Cerra don't have.

Do you think Bytel will get over his back injury?

 

[eDPS]

Knightmare

 

[Knightmare]

A few top 30 prospects dropped in Briggs, Sparrow and Woodcock since my last selection, but other than Briggs, my next choice I rate ahead of those others.

#45 Collingwood - Jack Ross

 

[eDPS]

Back to you Wizard17

 

[Wizard17]

Pick 46 - Western Bulldogs - Daly Andrews (183cm, 76kg Outside Mid from the Western Jets)

Filling another need for the Dogs in gaining outside speed in the midfield and linebreaking ability, I was tossing up whether to select Zane Barzen or to take a chance with Jack Bytel but I feel that Andrews is the best pick for the Dogs list build wise.

 

[eDPS]

Pie 4 Life selects Fraser Turner for the Saints

I’m next with Geelong and select Calder boys Jack Bytel and Josh Kemp

Write ups to come

Now I’m fairly sure that with the Briggs bid that it uses up Snoop Dog pick so it’s onto the Hawks with Davo-27

 

[juss]

Richmond turn even further West after missing out and select Ian Hill

Write up to come.

Will be interested to see the justification with this one. With respect I don't see us taking this type of player with more pressing needs and the players still available as big bodied midfielders.

 

[Davo-27]

The Hawks with their first pick are happy to take Xavier O'Neill from Oakleigh, was tempted to take Laitham Vandermeer here also, but i went the midfielder who can play as a utility, ahead of the half back flanker, who can play mid

cotter101 you're up

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Will be interested to see the justification with this one. With respect I don't see us taking this type of player with more pressing needs and the players still available as big bodied midfielders.

The player I would have taken or considering was Luke Foley who is exactly that, and a nice kick of the footy, good decision maker. The reason I chose to go best available and hold off is because I had a feeling he would be there at your next pick - which he was. On draft night, Ian Hill will likely be off the board, and best available would be a Zak Butters more than likely. I think to go best available then grab a big bodied midfielder with the next pick is the way to go. Even if Foley is gone, the likes of Bytel and Rowbottom etc. will be there, whereas going he other way around, the best available selection with your second pick will not be of the same quality of Hill. As it pans out I got the best of both worlds with the selections.

 

[Yoda_]

The player I would have taken or considering was Luke Foley who is exactly that, and a nice kick of the footy, good decision maker. The reason I chose to go best available and hold off is because I had a feeling he would be there at your next pick - which he was. On draft night, Ian Hill will likely be off the board, and best available would be a Zak Butters more than likely. I think to go best available then grab a big bodied midfielder with the next pick is the way to go. Even if Foley is gone, the likes of Bytel and Rowbottom etc. will be there, whereas going he other way around, the best available selection with your second pick will not be of the same quality of Hill. As it pans out I got the best of both worlds with the selections.

I feel like this years draft is clouded by personal preference on Academy kids which isn’t a true indication of what will likely happen come draft night


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[Pie 4 Life]

I feel like this years draft is clouded by personal preference on Academy kids which isn’t a true indication of what will likely happen come draft night


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They always go later than expected. I think there will be more academy and father-sons drafted than ever before, but a lot will be 30+ IMO.

 

[Yojimbo]

Feels like a Thursday night at the twenty first century night club waiting to see who picks the
first mature.

 

[LemmingMaster]

I feel like this years draft is clouded by personal preference on Academy kids which isn’t a true indication of what will likely happen come draft night


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I think a number of the bids have come earlier than the real draft. Then we've had posters obviously wanting to select players so rejecting the bids.