BigFooty Official Big Footy 2016 Phantom Draft

[Quigley]

Pick 23 - Brisbane - Brendan Parfitt

My last pick for a while has to be Parfitt who is one of my favourites. I think he could be a star. He has the ability to take over games.

Others who I liked here and I would have no trouble going with for the Lions included:

• Brennan Cox
• Tony Olango
• Luke Brunker
• Jordan Gallucci
• Brad Scheer

Also Declan Watson, Jacob Allison and Elliott Himmelberg are starting to come into the zone where they could legitimately be taken. I like the two KPs but Allison's upside is also very enticing notwithstanding he had a poor year.

 

[AFLprospectss]

St Kilda bid on Brad Scheer

 

[AFLprospectss]

Offsider

 

[blueiris]

Quigley has taken 3 smalls in 1 draft which seems strange for a team full of small players

 

[TerryWallet]

Quigley has taken 3 smalls in 1 draft which seems strange for a team full of small players

I thought the same when the Dogs took 5 smalls a few years ago. I did the Dogs draft on the Carlton Board that year, so took notice of them on Draft night.

What a strange draft i thought to myself.

Toby McLean, Caleb Daniel, Declan Hamilton, Bailey Dale(i think?) and someone else.

 

[Quigley]

Quigley has taken 3 smalls in 1 draft which seems strange for a team full of small players

I prioritised pace and skill in this draft. We need that more than anything and the guys I took largely deliver that.

I would have gone with Berry and SPP if they had been available but I took the guys that were left for me.

If I am the Lions I match bids on Watson and Allison who add size for us.

 

[murphy2bedabest]

I thought the same when the Dogs took 5 smalls a few years ago. I did the Dogs draft on the Carlton Board that year, so took notice of them on Draft night.

What a strange draft i thought to myself.

Toby McLean, Caleb Daniel, Declan Hamilton, Bailey Dale(i think?) and someone else.

And Lukas Webb.

This was bevos first draft and all are very good kicks, McLean and Daniel have become premiership players.

Webb has been working on his inside game and is highly rated around the club, dale could be anything with a big preseason.

As for Hamilton he was always going to take time, his back end of the VFL season was better and showed a bit

 

[Snoop Dog]

Offsider

Lets give Offsider a couple of hours but pretty sure will match him so happy to keep rolling once we have given him some time.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

I thought the same when the Dogs took 5 smalls a few years ago. I did the Dogs draft on the Carlton Board that year, so took notice of them on Draft night.

What a strange draft i thought to myself.

Toby McLean, Caleb Daniel, Declan Hamilton, Bailey Dale(i think?) and someone else.

You should have seen the Dogs board after it......

 

[blueiris]

I prioritised pace and skill in this draft. We need that more than anything and the guys I took largely deliver that.

I would have gone with Berry and SPP if they had been available but I took the guys that were left for me.

If I am the Lions I match bids on Watson and Allison who add size for us.

All good thanks Quigley

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Pick 22 - Brisbane - Shai Bolton

Brisbane need to revitalise their midfield and add some pace and flair and there is no-one who does that better in this draft than Bolton. I would like to see him impact games more consistently but if he can improve that area he could become a star. Not sure about the go home factor with him but given I don't know I am willing to take a risk.

FWIW I am having trouble pasting in my write ups. Anyone know what is going on and how to fix it?

Nice to see you adding to the Eagles Northern Academy!!!

 

[Yojimbo]

You should have seen the Dogs board after it......

Had a distinct "Lord of the rings" feel about it lots of middle earth
comments. From memory only of course lol.

 

[murphy2bedabest]

You should have seen the Dogs board after it......

I think we have all learnt to trust in Bevo, even though some posters cough MD cough don't always show the faith

 

[LemmingMaster]

I think we have all learnt to trust in Bevo, even though some posters cough MD cough don't always show the faith

Is Bevo the recruiting manager?

 

[AFLprospectss]

will we say Offsider matched it Snoop Dog?

 

[Quigley]

Is Bevo the recruiting manager?

I hope so. We both know how woeful the blokes who actually work in recruiting at the Bulldogs are

 

[murphy2bedabest]

Is Bevo the recruiting manager?

no but make no mistake bevo gets what he wants, he would have put a high priority on players with good skill (kicking) when he came across.

you can see it in that draft as well as picking up guys like lynch williams and Adams in the draft, with suckling as a RFA

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Lets give Offsider a couple of hours but pretty sure will match him so happy to keep rolling once we have given him some time.

Shall we continue?

 

[LemmingMaster]

no but make no mistake bevo gets what he wants, he would have put a high priority on players with good skill (kicking) when he came across.

you can see it in that draft as well as picking up guys like lynch williams and Adams in the draft, with suckling as a RFA

It would be interesting to know how much credit we can give Bevo or was it really the recruiting department.

 

[Snoop Dog]

Ok lets move on and assume offsider has matched Brad Scheer. @AFLprospectsss

 

[Snoop Dog]

will we say Offsider matched it Snoop Dog?

Yes pal.

 

[AFLprospectss]

St Kilda select Alex Witherden

NAME: Alex Witherden
HEIGHT: 186cm
WEIGHT: 80kg
CLUB: Geelong Falcons/ Geelong College/ St Josephs

BIO:
After a strong bottom age year with the Falcons, Alex was added to the NAB Academy squad and was considered to be a top 5 pick in this year’s draft. After 2 strong games for the Falcons to start 2016 having stints through the midfield and up forward, the rebounding defender went back to his school team where he broke his leg in a nasty incident, keeping him out for the rest of 2016 (reminds me a lot of the Ryan Burton situation). Witherden is an elite, penetrating kick of footy while is also a tough competitor. I think Alex will turn into an outside midfielder once he develops a stronger tank but will start his career playing through the flanks.

RATIONALE:
Saints need outside class and speed, although he’s not the quickest kid floating around he would certainly add the class on the outside. As mentioned before, will start through the flanks before moving into a midfield type role in 2-3 years’ time when the saints list is ready for a flag tilt.

OTHERS CONSIDERED?:
Brad Scheer was a best available bid. Cedric Cox was also considered but went with Witherden instead

 

[LemmingMaster]

Snoop you deleted the first page with who is participating, I cannot tag the Geelong person anymore.

 

[ChookNorris]

St Kilda select Alex Witherden

NAME: Alex Witherden
HEIGHT: 186cm
WEIGHT: 80kg
CLUB: Geelong Falcons/ Geelong College/ St Josephs

BIO:
After a strong bottom age year with the Falcons, Alex was added to the NAB Academy squad and was considered to be a top 5 pick in this year’s draft. After 2 strong games for the Falcons to start 2016 having stints through the midfield and up forward, the rebounding defender went back to his school team where he broke his leg in a nasty incident, keeping him out for the rest of 2016 (reminds me a lot of the Ryan Burton situation). Witherden is an elite, penetrating kick of footy while is also a tough competitor. I think Alex will turn into an outside midfielder once he develops a stronger tank but will start his career playing through the flanks.

RATIONALE:
Saints need outside class and speed, although he’s not the quickest kid floating around he would certainly add the class on the outside. As mentioned before, will start through the flanks before moving into a midfield type role in 2-3 years’ time when the saints list is ready for a flag tilt.

OTHERS CONSIDERED?:
Brad Scheer was a best available bid. Cedric Cox was also considered but went with Witherden instead

Was really hoping he'd be taken by Geelong if he slides this year. Very much a wells style player.

 

[Wizard17]

Snoop you deleted the first page with who is participating, I cannot tag the Geelong person anymore.

I believe it was Skippos