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Jobe is King
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I'm in if I can draft myself. Always wondered what it'd be like to be an AFL player.
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Jobe is King got in first, he gets the nod. Sorry harro. Now for the hat draw:
Adelaide: scanlon
Brisbane: Red Black and Blue
Carlton: qwertyboy
Collingwood: Jobe is King
Essendon: foj1
Fremantle: Zach Package
Geelong: Yoda_
Gold Coast: MightyDons4
Greater Weatern Sydney: Vindicater
Hawthorn: doug85
Melbourne: Snake Charmer
North Melbourne: boncer34
Port Adelaide: TheFrenchCut
Richmond: Liberator
St. Kilda: Bipolarbear
Sydney: eth-dog
West Coast: don patch sword
Western Bulldogs: Skipper_
Adelaide: scanlon
Brisbane: Red Black and Blue
Carlton: qwertyboy
Collingwood: Jobe is King
Essendon: foj1
Fremantle: Zach Package
Geelong: Yoda_
Gold Coast: MightyDons4
Greater Weatern Sydney: Vindicater
Hawthorn: doug85
Melbourne: Snake Charmer
North Melbourne: boncer34
Port Adelaide: TheFrenchCut
Richmond: Liberator
St. Kilda: Bipolarbear
Sydney: eth-dog
West Coast: don patch sword
Western Bulldogs: Skipper_
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Nah, we'll be getting this started either tomorrow or Monday (I'll be at cricket all day today) and everyone can strategize what they need in that time. Feel free to use other teams boards for questions about what they need.
I meant reserve coach as in if someone pulls out of this
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Most of the people are pretty active, but sure.
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GWS...
Will foj1 try to bluff me with a bid on Setterfield at #1...
Will foj1 try to bluff me with a bid on Setterfield at #1...
Up to you mate I'm fine to participate or watch, thanks btw
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Pick 1 Essendon Andrew McGrath 179cm 75kg Def/Mid Sandringham Dragons
Andrew McGrath could not have achieved anymore than he did this year.
He is super quick, with agility and dare running from half back. He has run a sub 11 second 100 metres which is quick.
When playing in the midfield McGrath has displayed the ability to win clearances and get a lot of the footy.
He averaged 32.3 disposals per game in 10 TAC games at 84% efficiency. He also averaged 6.7 clearances a game.
He is above average overhead for his size.
He also has a real competitive streak. He got his side over the line in a couple of TAC finals this year.
He was also clearly BOG in the TAC Cup Grand Final.
I really liked the way he dismantled a very hot Ben Ainsworth in the National carnival mid year.
He also has very strong leadership qualities. He was captain of Brighton Grammar and Vic Metro this year.
He is well liked and has a confident and engaging personality.
Where will he play?
McGrath will play round one as a small defender and run through the wings and flanks.
He is AFL ready to go. He has the speed to adapt to the pace of the game however like all rookies his poise will be tested by the huge step up in class.
I can see McGrath turning into an attacking half back who runs through the midfield when additional speed and flair is required.
Pick Rationale
The choice came down to McGrath or McCluggage.
I think McGrath is ready to play while I think Hugh will need a bit of time.
I like McCluggage's goal kicking ability and he is a classy ball user but I have some concerns about his ability to win the footy and I didn't think he coped with physical pressure as well as I would have liked in the back end of the year. He will receive this in the AFL! I am sure that he will improve in this area but I am splitting hairs at this point. I just worry if Essendon go down my path that they are picking Luke Ball rather than Chris Judd. McCluggage does have some special qualities.
Future Picks
With 20, 29 and 41 pretty much best players available.
Inside midfielders would be nice.
A lot of Essendon supporters would like another tall forward however I am not sure any in this draft justify where our draft picks are.
I think James Stewart is as good as any tall forward in this draft and only 4 years older.
Essendon are probably a little fortunate to have pick one in this draft and some further nice picks so I think best player available is the way to go.
Andrew McGrath could not have achieved anymore than he did this year.
He is super quick, with agility and dare running from half back. He has run a sub 11 second 100 metres which is quick.
When playing in the midfield McGrath has displayed the ability to win clearances and get a lot of the footy.
He averaged 32.3 disposals per game in 10 TAC games at 84% efficiency. He also averaged 6.7 clearances a game.
He is above average overhead for his size.
He also has a real competitive streak. He got his side over the line in a couple of TAC finals this year.
He was also clearly BOG in the TAC Cup Grand Final.
I really liked the way he dismantled a very hot Ben Ainsworth in the National carnival mid year.
He also has very strong leadership qualities. He was captain of Brighton Grammar and Vic Metro this year.
He is well liked and has a confident and engaging personality.
Where will he play?
McGrath will play round one as a small defender and run through the wings and flanks.
He is AFL ready to go. He has the speed to adapt to the pace of the game however like all rookies his poise will be tested by the huge step up in class.
I can see McGrath turning into an attacking half back who runs through the midfield when additional speed and flair is required.
Pick Rationale
The choice came down to McGrath or McCluggage.
I think McGrath is ready to play while I think Hugh will need a bit of time.
I like McCluggage's goal kicking ability and he is a classy ball user but I have some concerns about his ability to win the footy and I didn't think he coped with physical pressure as well as I would have liked in the back end of the year. He will receive this in the AFL! I am sure that he will improve in this area but I am splitting hairs at this point. I just worry if Essendon go down my path that they are picking Luke Ball rather than Chris Judd. McCluggage does have some special qualities.
Future Picks
With 20, 29 and 41 pretty much best players available.
Inside midfielders would be nice.
A lot of Essendon supporters would like another tall forward however I am not sure any in this draft justify where our draft picks are.
I think James Stewart is as good as any tall forward in this draft and only 4 years older.
Essendon are probably a little fortunate to have pick one in this draft and some further nice picks so I think best player available is the way to go.
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It starts tomorrow guys.
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With pick #2 GWS select Hugh McCluggage.
Pick Rationale
Despite wanting the run off half back that McGrath would offer, GWS would be licking their fingers to see McCluggage at #2. To me he is the best player in the draft and the most likely to reach the Hall of Fame. He is a silky smooth player who is able to hit targets moving forward and will kick goals when given the opportunity. The McCluGWS midfield just became even stronger and added a potent weapon for years to come.
Pick Rationale
Despite wanting the run off half back that McGrath would offer, GWS would be licking their fingers to see McCluggage at #2. To me he is the best player in the draft and the most likely to reach the Hall of Fame. He is a silky smooth player who is able to hit targets moving forward and will kick goals when given the opportunity. The McCluGWS midfield just became even stronger and added a potent weapon for years to come.
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