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I operated on the premise that Melbourne will not pick Watts with their #1 selection. I did this to create some variation from the other phantom drafts, and also I feel it is a very real possibility.
1st Round
1. Melbourne - Naitanui
With the athletic ability/potential of Nick, combined with Melbourne's average ruck department, he will be the first player selected.
2. West Coast - Rich
As Melbourne selected Nait, they just made the WC recruiters' job a whole lot easier. Rich it is, to strengthen what is currently an underwhelming midfield.
3. Fremantle - Hartlett
With a reletively strong forward line in place, Fremantle will pass on Watts in an attempt to further strengthen their midfield with the addition of Hartlett.
4. Port Adelaide - Vickery
Vickery will be the man to take over from Lade, and in doing so will fill a void for the PAFC.
5. Essendon - Watts
With the Lloyd and Lucas era drawing to a close, in conjunction with Gumbleton's injury concerns, Essendon will select Watts as part of a succession plan for their forward line.
6. Carlton - Hurley
There is no question Carlton needs a Key Defender, and a quality one at that. For this reason, they will roll with Hurley.
7. Brisbane - Ziebell
Brisbane will be looking to revitalise their midfield, and Ziebell is the best midfielder available at this pick.
8. Richmond - Johnston
This will be a difficult decision for the Tigers, but I feel they will look to enhance their forward line with Richo aging, as well as the fact the other options they currently possess in this area are still largely unproven. Johnston will be their selection for these reasons, coupled with the fact he's the best remained KPF option.
9. Collingwood - Sidebottom
He's a good fit for the Collingwood midfield due to this skillset, and coupled with Burns' career drawing to a close, he would be a logical selection for Collingwood.
10. North Melbourne - Swift
North Melbourne will suprise everyone with a move for Swift. Despite the risk surrounding him and his injury problems, he is highly rated and could be one of the better players to come out of this draft. The club could also use some midfield reinforcements.
11. Sydney - McKernan
An easy choice for Sydney given their need to improve their forward line coupled with the impending departure of Everitt.
12. Adelaide - Suban
I think he's a good choice for Adelaide, especially considering McLeod is aging and there has been some talk about Johncock's future.
13. St. Kilda - Trengove
With Max getting older, and a need for quality defenders, I think they will select Trengove here.
14. Western Bulldogs- Cordy
Working on the assumption no other club makes a play for him, Cordy should be taken here.
15. Hawthorn - Lisle
I think Hawthorn's biggest weakness is defence, and Lisle can go some way towards enhancing that area of their squad.
16. Geelong - Yarran
Geelong will be tempted by Yarran here. They could use another crumber especially given the fact Varcoe probably hasn't come on as well as they would have hoped. He also has the potential to move into the midfield.
Priority Picks
17. Melbourne - Blease
Although they are yet to select a KPF, with Cornelius and Cahill still around, Melbourne will look to inject some pace into a slow midfield.
18. West Coast - Hill
The Eagles will go with Hill, not only will he enhance their midfield, but he should complement Rich well in the future.
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As always, your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
Thanks for reading
1st Round
1. Melbourne - Naitanui
With the athletic ability/potential of Nick, combined with Melbourne's average ruck department, he will be the first player selected.
2. West Coast - Rich
As Melbourne selected Nait, they just made the WC recruiters' job a whole lot easier. Rich it is, to strengthen what is currently an underwhelming midfield.
3. Fremantle - Hartlett
With a reletively strong forward line in place, Fremantle will pass on Watts in an attempt to further strengthen their midfield with the addition of Hartlett.
4. Port Adelaide - Vickery
Vickery will be the man to take over from Lade, and in doing so will fill a void for the PAFC.
5. Essendon - Watts
With the Lloyd and Lucas era drawing to a close, in conjunction with Gumbleton's injury concerns, Essendon will select Watts as part of a succession plan for their forward line.
6. Carlton - Hurley
There is no question Carlton needs a Key Defender, and a quality one at that. For this reason, they will roll with Hurley.
7. Brisbane - Ziebell
Brisbane will be looking to revitalise their midfield, and Ziebell is the best midfielder available at this pick.
8. Richmond - Johnston
This will be a difficult decision for the Tigers, but I feel they will look to enhance their forward line with Richo aging, as well as the fact the other options they currently possess in this area are still largely unproven. Johnston will be their selection for these reasons, coupled with the fact he's the best remained KPF option.
9. Collingwood - Sidebottom
He's a good fit for the Collingwood midfield due to this skillset, and coupled with Burns' career drawing to a close, he would be a logical selection for Collingwood.
10. North Melbourne - Swift
North Melbourne will suprise everyone with a move for Swift. Despite the risk surrounding him and his injury problems, he is highly rated and could be one of the better players to come out of this draft. The club could also use some midfield reinforcements.
11. Sydney - McKernan
An easy choice for Sydney given their need to improve their forward line coupled with the impending departure of Everitt.
12. Adelaide - Suban
I think he's a good choice for Adelaide, especially considering McLeod is aging and there has been some talk about Johncock's future.
13. St. Kilda - Trengove
With Max getting older, and a need for quality defenders, I think they will select Trengove here.
14. Western Bulldogs- Cordy
Working on the assumption no other club makes a play for him, Cordy should be taken here.
15. Hawthorn - Lisle
I think Hawthorn's biggest weakness is defence, and Lisle can go some way towards enhancing that area of their squad.
16. Geelong - Yarran
Geelong will be tempted by Yarran here. They could use another crumber especially given the fact Varcoe probably hasn't come on as well as they would have hoped. He also has the potential to move into the midfield.
Priority Picks
17. Melbourne - Blease
Although they are yet to select a KPF, with Cornelius and Cahill still around, Melbourne will look to inject some pace into a slow midfield.
18. West Coast - Hill
The Eagles will go with Hill, not only will he enhance their midfield, but he should complement Rich well in the future.
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As always, your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
Thanks for reading
