eth-dog's 2016 Phantom Draft

[Scotty_222]

What if someone bids on Scheer though? 70 wouldn't be worth a lot of points I wouldn't think?

We go into deficit next year.
Im assuming someone bids on him around the mid 20s

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

Maybe have a crack yourself. No need to play the man because you do not agree.

I will speak to whoever I want however the **** I please.

 

[sydney eagle]

Why does everybody (at least two phantom drafts) think the Eagles will go for Logue ? The theory seems to be that he will be able to play midfield "some time in the future" , but it might be better for the Eagles to take a specialist midfielder with their first pick as they seem to have the position that Logue normally plays (tall defender) pretty well covered with Schofield, McGovern, Barass and MacKenzie.

 

[eth-dog]

Why does everybody (at least two phantom drafts) think the Eagles will go for Logue ? The theory seems to be that he will be able to play midfield "some time in the future" , but it might be better for the Eagles to take a specialist midfielder with their first pick as they seem to have the position that Logue normally plays (tall defender) pretty well covered with Schofield, McGovern, Barass and MacKenzie.

He's got the fitness base nearly there already; I wouldn't be surprised to see him play midfield in the WAFL next year honestly.

 

[eth-dog]

Decided to do an update. It's up now.

 

[Clems Knee]

Decided to do an update. It's up now.

Thanks. Two pick 41s though.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

I don't claim to be an expert on underage matters but I'm doing a slight copy cat effort again here, this may change from time to time but I'll try to do my best to fit every teams needs in there from my perspective. I will be attempting a "true" phantom draft with Academy points in play. Since my knowledge of the players isn't as deep as many I will only be doing 3 rounds.

Write-ups are only for the first round, same as last year. Most of the basis of these placings are from Bishop and don patch sword, thanks for the insights fellas.

Round 1

Pick 1; Essendon: Andrew McGrath (Victoria Metro, 179 cm/75 kg, Half Back/Balanced Midfielder): All the signs point towards McGrath going pick 1 now, the key factors being his leadership and the ability to burst away from a stoppage. McCluggage a close second for the Dons

Pick 2; Greater Western Sydney: Tim Taranto (VM, 186/82, Midfield/Forward): There's recent speculation that the Giants will go the #2 of the Sandringham 1-2 punch if they miss out on McGrath, and it would be a very good choice for the Giants, he has fantastic midfield and forward ability.

Pick 3; Gold Coast: Jack Bowes (Queensland, 187/78, BM): I think Brisbane bid on Bowes here because the word is they rate him as the best in the draft. His ability to win a clearance but also hit a target with precision while moving through traffic is awesome. Gold Coast use pick 4 to match, with pick 72 moving forward to pick 51

Pick 4; Brisbane: Hugh McCluggage (Victoria Country, 185/75, BM): McCluggage has claims to being the best player in the draft, the midfielder having the ability to go forward and kick goals is very impressive. Brisbane would be stoked with this pick.

Pick 5; Greater Western Sydney: Will Setterfield (New South Wales, 190/79, Inside Midfielder): Setterfield has some massive wraps on him coming out of the Giants academy, the next Bontempelli is one of a few claims on this young star. Giants require 1502 points to match, using picks 15 and 37 to match, 37 moving back to pick 75 and pick 59 moving forward to pick 52.

Pick 6; Carlton: Will Brodie (VC, 189/80, IM): Brodie is a big bodied inside midfielder that Carlton will be stoked to grab here with his ability to win clearances and to help out Cripps on the inside. Personally feel he's the second best player in the draft behind Bowes so Carlton get a steal here.

Pick 7; Gold Coast: Sam Petrevski-Seton (Western Australia, 180/73, BM): Petrevski-Seton is as silky as they come in this draft pool. The best comparison I can make to him is Shaun Burgoyne, he has the ability to win clearances, weave through traffic and hit a bloke lace out every game.

Pick 8; Fremantle: Tim English (WA, 203/86, Ruck): English was the dominant ruck of the under 18 carnival, but many consider him to be a long term defender, but the West Australian KPP is too good to pass up here for Fremantle.

Pick 9; Gold Coast: Griffin Logue (WA, 193/92, Key Defender): Logue is a missing piece to the puzzle for Gold Coast, their defensive woes are the biggest hole on their list according to many. Logue has the mobility to effectively play a 3rd tall role for the Suns for 12 years.

Pick 10; Sydney: Ben Ainsworth (VC, 179/74, M/F): Ainsworth would be the perfect player for Sydney here, as his speed, goal kicking and midfield ability puts his name right up in lights for the Swans. A perfect fit.

Pick 11; Gold Coast: Jy Simpkin (VC, 182/72, Outside Midfielder): Simpkin is a good choice for Gold Coast here due to his outstanding speed and kicking ability. A broken leg hampered him, if it weren't for that, many believe he would have gone top 10 guaranteed.

Pick 12; Greater Western Sydney: Harry Perryman (NSW, 184/75, HB/OM): Many believed that McGrath would be the eventual replacement for Heath Shaw, but I think this bloke is. He has speed, skill and th ability to break lines. GWS need 1014 points to match, they use picks 39, 45 and 52 to match, which moves back to 76 and pick 58 moves forward to pick 56.

Pick 13; North Melbourne: Oliver Florent (VM, 183/74, OM): Florent has what North Melbourne need in spades, speed and class. He is rated by a few outside the top 20 but as high as the top 10 for others. This guy is a class act however and a good pick for the Roos here.

Pick 14; West Coast: Jack Scrimshaw (VM, 193/80, Utility): Scrimshaw is one of the players with untapped potential in this draft. He has the athleticism, the kicking and can play multiple positions, as shown by his very good TAC Cup Grand Final.

Pick 15; Adelaide: Daniel Venables (VM, 186/81, M/F): Venables has drawn comparisons to Jayden Laverde, and I can't disagree, although being an inch shorter. Powerful goal kicking midfielder that fits Adelaide like a glove.

Pick 16; Port Adelaide: Josh Battle (VC, 192/90, Key Forward): Many rate Battle as the best key forward in the draft and I think Port Adelaide agree with the rumours doing the works right now. Has performed very well this season.

Pick 17; Brisbane: Jarrod Berry (VC, 191/80, HB/OM): Berry is a half back with outstanding kicking ability and speed, with the ability to run through the midfield. Importantly for Brisbane is that he's also an outstanding leader.

Pick 18; Port Adelaide: Will Hayward (South Australia, 186/76, M/F): Hayward is a bit of a live wire and a strong chance to go here after bolting up the rankings. Port need a livewire forward and this man is likely the answer.

Pick 19; Greater Western Sydney: Harrison Macreadie (NSW, 196/89 KD): Macreadie is one of the best KPP's in the draft but a poor championships have sent him down the order. GWS need 751 points to match, they use picks 52, 55, 56 and 57 to match, which moves back to pick 71.

Pick 20; Western Bulldogs: Jordan Ridley (VM, 192/79, KD): Ridley has bolted up the rankings and I expect the Dogs to take him after missing out on Macreadie.

Pick 21; Sydney: Zachary Sproule (NSW, 197/87 KD): Sydney still have a lack of young key defenders and Sproule fits the bill for the Swans here. Don't expect GWS to match this with the acquisition of Macreadie

Not a bad effort mate. But I Can't see GC matching a bid for Bowes if they can take McCluggage with the very next pick and I don't see Brisbane bidding on Bowes with McCluggage on the board.

 

[eth-dog]

Thanks. Two pick 41s though.

Cheers. I'll fix that haha

Not a bad effort mate. But I Can't see GC matching a bid for Bowes if they can take McCluggage with the very next pick and I don't see Brisbane bidding on Bowes with McCluggage on the board.

Gold Coast have committed to Bowes

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Marshall to Essendon's second is a bit of wishful thinking on your part. Strong talk that if he's there at our first we'll take him. Not even sure he will be though.

Also SPP to Essendon's third is even more wishful. You sure you're not just giving Essendon the players you want?

How strong are the rumours about Battle to Port?

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Cheers. I'll fix that haha

Gold Coast have committed to Bowes

If there's a better player available I think they would be stupid to take Bowes.

 

[eth-dog]

Marshall to Essendon's second is a bit of wishful thinking on your part. Strong talk that if he's there at our first we'll take him. Not even sure he will be though.

Also SPP to Essendon's third is even more wishful. You sure you're not just giving Essendon the players you want?

How strong are the rumours about Battle to Port?

Honestly I would have had Marshall to Port if the rumours around Battle weren't as strong as they are. After that I don't see Brisbane taking him, Bulldogs as a possibility (I was seriously thinking they wouldn't not take him but Ridley fills a massive hole left by Hamling)

Powell-Pepper is an interesting one. He could go 12, he could go 35. The players put before him I rate around the same but needs have to come first IMO

If there's a better player available I think they would be stupid to take Bowes.

Bowes is superior IMO, so not stupid to take him.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Honestly I would have had Marshall to Port if the rumours around Battle weren't as strong as they are. After that I don't see Brisbane taking him, Bulldogs as a possibility (I was seriously thinking they wouldn't not take him but Ridley fills a massive hole left by Hamling)

Powell-Pepper is an interesting one. He could go 12, he could go 35. The players put before him I rate around the same but needs have to come first IMO

Bowes is superior IMO, so not stupid to take him.

I like Ridley so not really upset with that as a pick (although possibly a bit early at our first) but it really looks like we a super keen on Marshall.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Honestly I would have had Marshall to Port if the rumours around Battle weren't as strong as they are. After that I don't see Brisbane taking him, Bulldogs as a possibility (I was seriously thinking they wouldn't not take him but Ridley fills a massive hole left by Hamling)

Powell-Pepper is an interesting one. He could go 12, he could go 35. The players put before him I rate around the same but needs have to come first IMO

Bowes is superior IMO, so not stupid to take him.

Fair enough but can't say I agree with that at all. McCluggage has done everything right and is a lot of experts number 1 rated player in the draft. I see Bowes as more of a 6-10 pick.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

If Fremantle pass on English (which I reckon they will do), does anyone have any idea who else is interested in him?

 

[eth-dog]

I like Ridley so not really upset with that as a pick (although possibly a bit early at our first) but it really looks like we a super keen on Marshall.

It's still very up in the air.

Fair enough but can't say I agree with that at all. McCluggage has done everything right and is a lot of experts number 1 rated player in the draft. I see Bowes as more of a 6-10 pick.

Bowes has had two excellent years. Has been the pick of the crop for me and quite a few others (I also think McCluggage is slightly overrated but still)

 

[Scotty_222]

If Fremantle pass on English (which I reckon they will do), does anyone have any idea who else is interested in him?

We do

 

[Moist Biscuit]

We do

Think you are a chance at 6? I would take him if we had multiple picks but I would rather Logue or any of the mids available. So I'm hoping you take English early but he seems more of a pick 10 to me if we pass on him. Logue at 6 would be a good get for you as well.

 

[Scotty_222]

Think you are a chance at 6? I would take him if we had multiple picks but I would rather Logue or any of the mids available. So I'm hoping you take English early but he seems more of a pick 10 to me if we pass on him. Logue at 6 would be a good get for you as well.

I think I speak for a few supporters on our board. We really don't want him, knowing our recruiters though we will probably take him at 6 so you don't have the chance. Seems pointless with the amount of ruckman we have and crossley coming through next year

 

[Moist Biscuit]

I think I speak for a few supporters on our board. We really don't want him, knowing our recruiters though we will probably take him at 6 so you don't have the chance. Seems pointless with the amount of ruckman we have and crossley coming through next year

Yeah like I said I wouldn't mind him but not at the expense of a good mid or Logue.