Phantom Draft - Trial Run #1

[Philhawk]

Pick 8: Jack Reiwoldt

The kid is a gun and admittedly would fit into Richmonds team structure very, very well. Richo wont last forever and Shulz/Pettifer aside, there really is a dearth of KPP over at Tigerland.

From all reports, Jack has the ability to play both up forward and down back. Seeing as how he possesses a fantastic kick on either boot, this would fit in well into Wallaves drafting mantra over the past few years (kids who all are a good kick of the ball).

His pace might be the only question mark (off the mark I believe), but it's something that can be worked on.

 

[LukeHodge15]

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.

well said.

we already have hodge(22 years old)-lewis(20 years old)-mitchell(23 yrs old), who are A Grade inside mids already.

with some luck, my smokey KP will still be there with my secong rounder.

i really think this drafts weaknesses is in the quality mids. especially quick ones. quite happy to take jetta off the baord at 6.

 

[King Woodie]

Looks like Selwood or Proud will be available for Coll's first pick - which is I think how the actual draft will pan out. The pies should get one or the other.

 

[KING-JAMES]

Pick 9- Albert Proud

With Joel Selwood being injured Albert is the safer option and will be ready for league footy straight away, which suits them as its time to win a flag.

Could be very dangerous with the star midfielders Luke Ball and Lenny Hayes being tagged. Saints dont really need another Ball in Selwood anyway.

 

[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) - Jack Riewoldt
9. St Kilda (Kingjames) - Albert Proud
10. Collingwood (Snoopdog) - Joel Selwood
11. Western Bulldogs (Grub29) - Eric McKenzie
12. Melbourne (Gilly1972) - Clinton Benjamin
13. Fremantle (Wizard9) - Tom Hislop
14. West Coast (Macca69/sinepari) - Clayton Collard
15. Sydney (Cypher)
16. Adelaide (Thunderstruck)

 

[Snoop Dog]

Collingwood selects - Joel Selwood

yippeee!

 

[Calcium Man]

Collingwood selects - Joel Selwood

yippeee!

Reasons??? Little bit about the player.

 

[Salaryman]

I won't be around much longer, but can log back in around 10pm.....if people want the Melbourne pick before then i will delegate responsibility this time to Yze_Class who is a melbourne supporter and has kindly agreed to go on my payroll

 

[macca69]

I won't be around much longer, but can log back in around 10pm.....if people want the Melbourne pick before then i will delegate responsibility this time to Yze_Class who is a melbourne supporter and has kindly agreed to go on my payroll

You can PM your 2 prefered choices to me and I can post them for you if u like.

 

[Salaryman]

ok, macca now has my two choices.....thanks for this mate

 

[King Woodie]

Selwood is a hard, inside mid who has excellent footballing instincts and excels in the tight, contested situation. Not explosive off the mark, but reasonable leg speed. Seems to be the one to move first to get the ball at stoppages, and never shies from physical contact. Solid kicking skills, but best attribute is vision and clean hands. Leadership qualities.

Would be handy in a developing midfield winning in tight and feeding the ball out to outside youngsters in Pendlebury, Thomas, Shaw, Cook, and Didak.

 

[grub29]

Pick 11 for the Western Bulldogs might be a surprise for some people but i'll take him anyway.

WESTERN BULLDOGS select ERIC McKENZIE (Claremont)

The reasoning behind this selection is that the Bullies are in need of big strong key defenders,which this bloke is, but he also fits the athletic running game that Eade has implemented as well.

 

[macca69]

Gilly1972's pick via PM.

Melbourne Pick 12 - Clinton Benjamin. his versatility would suit the dees, they could use him off the HBF or playing on the third opposition tall forward, then using his pace and flair to run off his opponent with the ball.....he could also be swung up forward and provide another marking forward option if robbo is injured....or he could take Green's role on the wing and free him to go up forward.

 

[Wizard]

Fremantle - Tom Hislop

 

[macca69]

West Coast - Clayton Collard

 

[sinepari]

CLAYTON COLLARD (South Fremantle)

A versatile and attacking aboriginal player from South Freo. Sublime skills on both sides, whose only question mark is whether or not he can make a move into the midfield at the next level. Decently sized, however could do with some extra muscle(what 18yr old couldn't!). Terrific goal sense, where his flair, pace and skills make him a tough match-up. Likely HFF/Wingman at AFL level.

 

[HBF]

C'Mon Cypher, you're up!!

 

[Ysaye]

Fremantle - Tom Hislop

Nice pick Wiz

 

[Salaryman]

CLAYTON COLLARD (South Fremantle)

A versatile and attacking aboriginal player from South Freo. Sublime skills on both sides, whose only question mark is whether or not he can make a move into the midfield at the next level. Decently sized, however could do with some extra muscle(what 18yr old couldn't!). Terrific goal sense, where his flair, pace and skills make him a tough match-up. Likely HFF/Wingman at AFL level.

Good pick up Sine and Macca....i probably rate Collard slightly above Benjamin, but thought Benjamin might be a better fit for the dees.

 

[divvydan]

Pick 11 for the Western Bulldogs might be a surprise for some people but i'll take him anyway.

WESTERN BULLDOGS select ERIC McKENZIE (Claremont)

The reasoning behind this selection is that the Bullies are in need of big strong key defenders,which this bloke is, but he also fits the athletic running game that Eade has implemented as well.

Hey grub, i'd like to know a little more about McKenzie if possible as i suspect he'll be in contention come draft day. Do you consider him to be the best of the "2nd tier KPP's"?. Has he only played colts this year, or higher? Also, is there a current player in the AFL whose style closely resembles him?

 

[grub29]

Hey grub, i'd like to know a little more about McKenzie if possible as i suspect he'll be in contention come draft day. Do you consider him to be the best of the "2nd tier KPP's"?. Has he only played colts this year, or higher? Also, is there a current player in the AFL whose style closely resembles him?

Divvy,he's an AIS kid that has good size,195cm,who is super athletic.I don't think he's played much other than colts at Claremont but he showed a bit at the Under 18 Championships in defensive roles.At this stage he could be harder and more aggressive but he is disciplined and has the pace to always get their and make a spoil.Hard to make a comparison with another player at the moment though.
Tossed up between MacKenzie and Reid but went with MacKenazie because of the stronger body.

 

[mad-saint-guy]

Could we get a little info in Tom Hislop?

 

[divvydan]

Thanks grub, appreciate the effort.

 

[Wizard]

Could we get a little info in Tom Hislop?

I will give a little bit on him tonight when ig et some time mate.

 

[macca69]

C'Mon Cypher, you're up!!

c'mon Cyper your pick mate.