Phantom Draft - Trial Run #1

[johnson_26]

you did Collingwood in missionpossible's one last year didn't you? If so I'd say LH15 would be keen for you to do Port.

aha yeh i did- got dale t at pick 23, no one would touch him!

 

[macca69]

agree, do brisbane pick up another forward like thorp or take the risk of taking joel selwood

not sure I'd call Selwood a risk, if anything he'd be the safe option IMO.

 

[Philhawk]

Irel is offline so I daresay the momentum thus far will stop here.

 

[rota69]

Pick 4 Mitch Thorp Brisbane
Thorp can play as a defender foward or even a tall midfielder. He as a tall player shows the rare ability of being a ball magnet. He got MVP for Tas in the under 18 championship averaging 21 poss and taking 26 marks.

Why Brisbane need him? Brisbane seem to struggle in their backline and using Thorp in the backline for 2-3 years would be very helpful. By the retirement of Bradshaw Thorp can play as the 2nd tall for the lions even a HF position.

 

[sinepari]

dude it's Irels pick. This was decided ages ago. It's a lead-up to the official BF draft

 

[macca69]

Pick 4 Mitch Thorp Brisbane
Thorp can play as a defender foward or even a tall midfielder. He as a tall player shows the rare ability of being a ball magnet. He got MVP for Tas in the under 18 championship averaging 21 poss and taking 26 marks.

Why Brisbane need him? Brisbane seem to struggle in their backline and using Thorp in the backline for 2-3 years would be very helpful. By the retirement of Bradshaw Thorp can play as the 2nd tall for the lions even a HF position.

Irel is doing Brisbane mate.

 

[johnson_26]

guys guys guys...

mish last year ran a pretty tight ship and overral it finished in about 2-3 days..

it is a process, of which you need to clarify for the official, as you'd need everyone online at once with no interruptions from anyone else not taking part.

HOWEVER- at this stage weeding out all the not so certanties- patience is a must.
ROta69 it's best leaving it to the people nominated, even if they dont come online for another hour or so.

 

[DanA]

not sure I'd call Selwood a risk, if anything he'd be the safe option IMO.

I think it is line ball. Aker gone and Voss, Lappin aging make a compelling arguement for Selwood

 

[macca69]

guys guys guys...

mish last year ran a pretty tight ship and overral it finished in about 2-3 days..

it is a process, of which you need to clarify for the official, as you'd need everyone online at once with no interruptions from anyone else not taking part.

HOWEVER- at this stage weeding out all the not so certanties- patience is a must.
ROta69 it's best leaving it to the people nominated, even if they dont come online for another hour or so.

That was because we were pressed for time, and he got people to PM him a preference of picks when your pick was in the next 5 or so. As there is no time issue, it will probably take a week or so to complete.

 

[sinepari]

I reckon he doesn't matter if it takes a week.It just has to be clear to everyone that patience is a must and that it has to be done properly!

 

[grub29]

Who are the nominated father-sons?Hawkins obviously but are there others,for example will Carlton do Sheldon?

Also Gilly sent me a PM requesting that I do the Melbourne picks for him for tonight only as he has gone out.

 

[Philhawk]

I think that the pre-requisite for patience is that all 'recruiters' should post a fair amount of info on why THEY feel the club will benefit from the pick they have named.

None of this

'Bryce Gibbs - Pick 1 - Yay Go Carlton' repetitive crap. If you havn't seen the player and can't comment on what he plays like (like I will most likely when it gets around to Richmond), at least comment on why you feel that type of player will fit into the teams structure well.

 

[rota69]

Mitch Thorp is god

 

[Philhawk]

Who are the nominated father-sons?Hawkins obviously but are there others,for example will Carlton do Sheldon?

Josh Kennedy already confirmed to Hawthorn at Pick 40.

 

[macca69]

Who are the nominated father-sons?Hawkins obviously but are there others,for example will Carlton do Sheldon?

Also Gilly sent me a PM requesting that I do the Melbourne picks for him for tonight only as he has gone out.

I'd be surprised if we got to Melbourne's first pick tonight.

 

[HBF]

We all need to be patient. Not everyone can be online at once. Let it run its course and i'm sure there will be heaps and heaps of discussion about this.

 

[grub29]

I'd be surprised if we got to Melbourne's first pick tonight.

That's what I thought macca.

 

[irel]

Pick 4 Brisbane - Mitch Thorp

 

[DanA]

Pick 4 Brisbane - Mitch Thorp

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

 

[johnson_26]

clearly u didnt see any of thorps nationals- truly breath taking

 

[macca69]

clearly u didnt see any of thorps nationals- truly breath taking

you want to pick for Port? Shouldn't matter if LH15 has someone else in mind, as he has the next pick.

 

[DanA]

clearly u didnt see any of thorps nationals- truly breath taking

For what its is worth I agree with the pick. I did see the nationals. Just want to know what he was thinking when he went with Thorpe or why he didn't go with Selwood.

 

[johnson_26]

Pick 5- James Sellar; 196 cm, ? Kg, 17 years old (1989) from Glenelg.

Disapointing nationals where reports were he had the flu. Anyone who was present at the U16's nationals in 2005 would have witnessed what he is capable of.

Strong hands, big kick, fantastic leap, very much a josh fraser type ruckmen who would be more suited to a CHF/CHB position in AFL ranks. Runs like a ruck rover with plenty of speed and agility, as well as a good running capacity aerobically. Looks awkward with his kicking but effective. Could possibly turn into a Riewoldt type with the guidance of some foward coaching.
AIS-AFL Academy 2005-2006, Kevin Sheehan Medallist 2005. Local boy (no go home factor)

 

[grub29]

1. Carlton - Bryce Gibbs
2. Essendon - Scott Gumbleton
3. Kangaroos- Lachlan Hansen
4. Brisbane- Mitch Thorp
5. Port Adelaide- James Sellar
6. Hawthorn
7. Geelong
8. Richmond
9. St Kilda
10. Collingwood
11. Western Bulldogs
12. Melbourne
13. Fremantle
14. West Coast
15. Sydney
16. Adelaide

 

[rota69]

For what its is worth I agree with the pick. I did see the nationals. Just want to know what he was thinking when he went with Thorpe or why he didn't go with Selwood.

I went for Thorp based on who would be more valuable to the club. Im sure brisbane supporters would love to have another selwood but in the next few years height may be an issue for the lions. Also i find Thorp to be an absouloute gem in this draft his ability and his game presence is at a very high standard.