Competitions 2018 Phantom Draft

[Jeremias]

Still looking for 4 more Carlton supporters to get us to 18 participants.

 

[Jimmae]

Still looking for 4 more Carlton supporters to get us to 18 participants.

No rush: the AFL is predicting 75 picks, so we've got a decent DFA period ahead that'll reveal list balances entering the draft.

 

[Arr0w]

No rush: the AFL is predicting 75 picks, so we've got a decent DFA period ahead that'll reveal list balances entering the draft.

Those predicted 75 picks will include, many delisted players. Clubs will be hoping a draftee, is still on the board at a late pick, if not, the fall back position will be a delisted player

 

[pinot]

I would put my hand up but unable to commit.

 

[gandaal]

If we need another I'll put up my hand.

 

[THE_GUN]

If you guys need a fill in i would love to participate and select for the Tigers
Only if you have a spare spot
Offer still stands , Happy to select for the Tigers if cant fill spots
cheers

The Smoking Gun, ffs.

nahh The Original Gun

 

[katmanblue]

I have commitment issues

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[Jeremias]

3 more needed...

LemmingMaster Sin City

 

[LemmingMaster]

I can help out if needed

 

[Jeremias]

I can help out if needed

Would be great to have you involved mate.

 

[Sin City]

3 more needed...

LemmingMaster Sin City

Yeah alright, I'll do it to help you out.

 

[Jeremias]

One more spot to fill & then we can get things moving.

 

[gandaal]

One more spot to fill & then we can get things moving.

Maybe you should double up and take Carlton. Walsh and Ben only leave us with a couple of late live picks anyway.

 

[Jeremias]

Maybe you should double up and take Carlton. Walsh and Ben only leave us with a couple of late live picks anyway.

I could, but we're in no huge rush yet so would rather see if there's anyone else out there who wants to jump in.

 

[SonOfColin]

I can take Hawthorn if you want, not a huge commitment. But I will be available and research


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[Jeremias]

OK, we've got our 18.

Those who haven't picked a side will go into a random draw.

Jeremias
SkyhorseTamer
Arr0w
HARKER
Jimmae
Donstuie
gandaal
LemmingMaster
Sin City

Carlton
Collingwood
Essendon
Geelong
North Melbourne
Richmond
St Kilda
Sydney
West Coast





So there we go. I will update the OP now.

Jimmae can you run a spreadsheet please, as you did last year?

I guess that means Arr0w is on the clock...

 

[Arr0w]

Pick 1 Carlton - Bailey Smith

Position: Inside Midfielder
Club: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
D.O.B: 7/12/00
Height: 186cm
Weight: 82kg

Strengths:

• Contested ball-winning
• Stoppage work
• Kicking placement, penetration and precision
• Work rate, endurance and acceleration
• Versatility
• Aggression and hardness at the contest
• Leadership
• Accumulator

Weaknesses:

• Impact forward inconsistent
• Contested marking

Overview:

Smith's consistency, mix of inside and outside traits, pace, excellent endurance and tireless work ethic bring him into the conversation with the best midfielders available. Starting his underage year as a backman, he progressed to being a fulltime midfielder, highlighted in 2017, TAC Cup contest in Round 14 for Sandringham, with 44 disposals (22 contested) at 72% efficiency with 10 clearances, 13 I50's, 6 marks, 4 R50's, showing his capabilities as a hard running inside midfielder. While Sandringham lost the 2017 TAC Cup Grand Final by two points, Bailey, still only 16, stood up on the big stage with 25 disposals and 6 tackles.

Smith's leadership qualities was acknowledged, being appointed captain of the Sandringham Dragons and Xavier College. His 2018 year started strongly, culminating with an outstanding under 18 championships, which led to AA honours. Smith's season finished prematurely with an achilles bursitis, an injury which he carried from the beginning of the year.

Rational:

While I don't consider Smith the best prospect of this year, rating Lukosius and Blakey ahead of him, I believe he is the best prospect for Carlton's needs. While many have Walsh as the leading midfielder, Smith's mix of pace, balance of inside/outside work, while being able to play multiple positions, is a better fit, for a Carlton side that has a starting midfield that many could describe as pedestrian, pace wise. While the likes of Cripps and Kennedy will be the inside bulls, Smith will compliment a similar playing style to Dow, allowing the likes of Fisher and SPS to play slightly outside the contest, where they would be more damaging.

Considerations:

Lukosius, Blakey, Walsh

 

[Coona Blues]

#1 Bailey Smith

Write up and reason why later

Cat amongst the pigeons, love it.

 

[Jeremias]

Soapy V x 2

 

[The Smoking Gun]

TerryWallet, Pablito, Coona Blues are you gunna make a trade attempt for either of Soapy V picks???

 

[Red Bull]

#1 Bailey Smith

Write up and reason why later

Shane Rogers theory ?
Identify your man and take him , to hell with the price/value ...

 

[Soapy V]

Are we picking who we would pick or who we think the club would pick?

 

[Arr0w]

Shane Rogers theory ?
Identify your man and take him , to hell with the price/value ...

Perhaps the opposite, not sticking to the general consensus of what seems good now?

 

[Soapy V]

If it was me picking

GCS Pick 2 - Sam Walsh

If available at 2 GCS couldn't call his name out quick enough. Gun mid who has been the standout this year. Does everything well and the safest pick in the draft. At a minimum will be a very good player. Smart, finds it, uses it well and for a young kid is a professional.

I see him as the 30 possession creating type midfielder. Will rarely waste it. No real X factor but just a damn good footballer that every side needs

GCS have lost a lot of talent especially in the middle and Walsh will slide right in come Rd One.

 

[Arr0w]

Are we picking who we would pick or who we think the club would pick?

Perhaps pick who you think is the best player, who also fits a need ?