Phantom Draft - Trial Run #1

[irel]

Why thorpe and not selwood?
(Not knocking the pick just interested)

My philosophy; the first two picks in the draft should always be 'best player available" irrespective of position, size, shape, club's requirement and need etc...

IMO as it stands at the moment it's a line ball between Thorpe and Matthew Leuenberger. Thorp got the nod. Just.

Maybe by the time the real Phantom Draft comes along and we've been through the trading period and seen the guys at draft camp we'll get a better understanding of where each belongs in the pecking order.

Selwood's absence and non appearance has certainly had an impact. However having an opportunity to take one of Throrp or Leuenberger is a dilemma.

 

[irel]

Hodgee, as I see it this thread by the time we finish is going to be 500 pages. Can we, when we do the "Official BF Phantom Draft" get a thread for the participants only and a separate one for comments and questions and gate crashers?

Thanks.

 

[sinepari]

I'm surprised to see PH has taken his pick yet.

 

[macca69]

I'm surprised to see PH has taken his pick yet.

PH has Richmond, LH15 has Hawthorn.

 

[sinepari]

My bad.

Still surprised lol

 

[Philhawk]

My bad.

Still surprised lol

I'm punctual with my picks Sine.

 

[HBF]

My bad.

Still surprised lol

Me too.

Like LH15 said, this could take a while.

 

[sinepari]

no problems, just thought I'd crap on about nothing!
my sincerest apologies PH, I should have known better. Still hoping Sellar slides, as Melbourne CBD will get a treat.

 

[Snoop Dog]

sorry guys ended up being out tonight - let me know if we are going again

 

[sinepari]

it's alright snoop. not your pick yet. Still waiting for pick 6

 

[Philhawk]

no problems, just thought I'd crap on about nothing!
my sincerest apologies PH, I should have known better. Still hoping Sellar slides, as Melbourne CBD will get a treat.

Didn't Sellar go at 5?

 

[sinepari]

I mean in the real draft..remember your pledge?

 

[Philhawk]

I mean in the real draft..remember your pledge?

Haha oh ofcourse!

Mate, i'm happy to do it if he slips below 10.

NO CHANCE!

 

[LukeHodge15]

Soz about the delay guys, but night shift last night and time really isnt that important. {I'll say it again} Just want some good discussion on the kids of 2006.

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This is why the hawks winning the last 4 games might hurt. really wanted to go a KP type with this pick but can't pass up on jetta now. [really wanted thorp to slide]

Hawks need some pace, and although im really not keen on spending a top 6 pick on a guy that is 175 cm, that has some queries over him. i really think this guy could be something special. back my judgement and hope a KP i really like slides through to the hawks second rounder.


LEROY JETTA

175cm - 73kilos - 06.07.88

CLUB - South Fremantle

AFL LIKE - Jason Akermanis

CHAMIONSHIPS POSITION - ROVER-WING-HFF

AFL POSITION - ROVER-SMALL FORWARD

KICK - 50m KICK ON BOTH SIDES. RIGHT 7.5/10 LEFT 7/10
- Kicking can vary from very good to sometimes a little erratic.
- Clanger count at champs a concern, but has good technique/ball rotation/balance in his kicking action

HANDBALL - 6.5/10 right side. will only improve at AFL level. he is a kick first handball second type footballer.

STANDOUT ABILITY - Blistering pace

STAR - Jetta has so many ticks in so many areas its scarey.

*genuine midfielder, had queries after watching the champs last year wether he could be a genuine midfielder as most of his work was done off the HFF in 2005. QUERIES GONE. already gathered over 30 possesions in the WAFL - proven against men & played majority of champs in the middle. his future lies in the middle at AFL level.

*his recovery and ability to get back to his feet in any situation was first class. many times both he and his opponent went to ground and he was up and off with the footy while his opponent was still getting up.

*clearnece work was also top class. not only does he have blistering pace and can run the lines (break games open) but his inside work in traffic was very good. will carve out a career in the middle imo. strong body so rarely goes to ground

*outstanding vertical leap. so in essence plays a little taller than his 175cm frame.

*loves to take them on and has that little bit of arrogance that very good footballer have. im sure he would have been tested many times at senior level this year by men wanting to bring the young fella back down to earth. will have to chase up some stats from the WAFL this year.

*GAME BREAKER !!! will win games off his own boot. had chances to tear the first game to bits at the champs, but his kicking was a little off when shooting at goal on the run. (last year he rarely missed) By memory, would have kicked close to 5 points in game one and could have easily kicked 6-7 if things had gone his way.

QUERIES - kicking needs a little work. but nothing to be worried about. when travelling flat out, sometimes clanger kicks.
- height will worry some recruiters but guys like wallace will be fantasizing about him already.


AFL READY (wiseby speak) - year 1

 

[macca69]

1. Carlton (HugeBluesFan) - Bryce Gibbs
2. Essendon (mcphee_is_a_gun) - Scott Gumbleton
3. Kangaroos (Scottroo) - Lachlan Hansen
4. Brisbane (Irel) - Mitch Thorp
5. Port Adelaide (johnson_26) - James Sellar
6. Hawthorn (LukeHodge15) - Leroy Jetta
7. Geelong (Diablo14) - Matthew Leuenberger
8. Richmond (philhawk)
9. St Kilda (Kingjames)
10. Collingwood (Snoopdog)
11. Western Bulldogs (Grub29)
12. Melbourne (Gilly1972)
13. Fremantle (Wizard9)
14. West Coast (Macca69/sinepari)
15. Sydney (Cypher)
16. Adelaide (Thunderstruck)

 

[HBF]

Thought the Hawks/LH15 might have had a look at Selwood.

 

[macca69]

Thought the Hawks/LH15 might have had a look at Selwood.

Hawks have plenty of inside mids, they'd be looking for a quick outside mid who has good foot skills I imagine. Or a KPP if a quality one slipped that far.

 

[Broady Poker Tour]

This is why the hawks winning the last 4 games might hurt. really wanted to go a KP type with this pick but can't pass up on jetta now. [really wanted thorp to slide]


Would have thought Hawks would pick up Leunberger if he was still available. Best ruck prospect in draft

 

[sinepari]

really? we didnt realise that!!

 

[Alex_au]

I would rather Jack Reiwolt anyday over Jetta in this draft. I rate Jack as a big chance to be better then his cousin Nick. Would love him playing Centre Half Back for Hawthorn, giving Croad the slot at fullback.

I think the recruiting of Jetta comes with a lot more risk. He could turn out to be a star like Akermanis, Davey or Hird or just be that decent crumbing forward like Medhurst. Selwood may be the better choice.

 

[Alex_au]

This is why the hawks winning the last 4 games might hurt. really wanted to go a KP type with this pick but can't pass up on jetta now. [really wanted thorp to slide]


Would have thought Hawks would pick up Leunberger if he was still available. Best ruck prospect in draft

No real need with Bailey, Campbell and Taylor. Maybe try to pick up a ruckman in next years draft as this may be Taylor's final season.

 

[Books]

No real need with Bailey, Campbell and Taylor. Maybe try to pick up a ruckman in next years draft as this may be Taylor's final season.

Taylor recently signed a new 2-year contract, but he will only ever be a depth player IMO, not a premiership ruckman.

I would have taken Leunberger ahead of Jetta, but LH15 knows more about the players than I do.

 

[HBF]

Hawks have plenty of inside mids, they'd be looking for a quick outside mid who has good foot skills I imagine. Or a KPP if a quality one slipped that far.

Fair enough. I just had Selwood as the second best mid in the draft after Gibbs. I guess it will come down to best available versus particular clubs needs.

 

[krisholio14]

scuse me macca but im doing geelong thank you very much....

pick 7 - matthew leuenberger.

the most promising ruckman ive seen come thru in quite some time. has excellent hands, is a good kick, can play out a full 120 minutes of footy, gets to every contest, great judgement in the air and on the deck, and brings other players into the game with footy nous.

my only concern will be a possible loss of mobility once the inevitable beefing up process starts.

ive gone with him based on the best available policy, plus im pretty confident that the player i want next will still be available with our next pick.

 

[ptrain8]

Go Philhawk!! Selwood/Proud/Riewoldt/ _______??