Phantom Draft - Trial Run #1

[Scottroo]

bugger west coast took alwyn davey, was hoping he would still be here...give me 10 mins guys

 

[Pykie]

il just pick for them, they pick Leigh Adams or Daniel Dzufer or Chris Dawes.

 

[Pykie]

I recall Schmidt putting himself between the ball and Hawkins lead a few times, he also ironed out Hansen, all this despite being 17 and a tad wiry still, so not too outside.....McKay is lightly framed but like Simmo could be anything if he bulks up and gains a bit of confidence aabout putting his body in. Everitt is bottom aged and would be a project KPD player. Another tough inside mid wouldn't hurt, but i think HBF has done a pretty good job getting the best available with each pick IMO.

Ironed out? Hansen went back with the flight of the ball and collided with Schmidt's hip? Hardly "ironed" out.

 

[BlackGoanna]

I recall Schmidt putting himself between the ball and Hawkins lead a few times, he also ironed out Hansen, all this despite being 17 and a tad wiry still, so not too outside.....McKay is lightly framed but like Simmo could be anything if he bulks up and gains a bit of confidence aabout putting his body in. Everitt is bottom aged and would be a project KPD player. Another tough inside mid wouldn't hurt, but i think HBF has done a pretty good job getting the best available with each pick IMO.

And i'm sure Brock O'Brien would have been our man at #17 if available.

Happy with Scmidt at 19 (just), but not with the combination of Everitt and McKay. I just think there is to much development and outside to this combination. If we got O'brien at 17 with Petterd at 19 then I would be happy with Everitt.

 

[Silvagnis]

Selection 51 - David McKay - Oakleigh

After a few changes of mind, I've decided to take a bit of a punt at #51. A midfielder with pace and skills. Much like Simmo when he was drafted to the Blues. Will need to bulk up as he is only 71kg - well according to afl.com

How tall is he?

How does he compare to Harbrow who Weaver mentioned in his thread?

Ruckman?

 

[macca69]

Surely Eagles need a ruckmen macca. Are we gonna go all year with 2 recognised ruckmen

yeh Tippet is a capable ruckman and is ready for AFL next year. Got him with our second pick. There are a couple of decent ruckmen left in the draft that will come into consideration with my next pick also.

 

[Scottroo]

Kangaroos select West Adelaide youngster Daniel Caire

The forgotten man of the carnival, I rated him SAs third best in the carnival behing gibbs and hurley, ended up with the third most possies after starting the carnival on the pine, hes come along in leaps and bounds since playing firsts at SHC and spent allot of this year in the 1sts at west adelaide, where he has played some quailty footy kicking 3 goals and racking up 20 odd possies on his 3rd game. he has good pace and uses the ball supremely, something the kangaroos lack, his heigh is his only worry, standing at about 176cm

 

[Embers]

yeh Tippet is a capable ruckman and is ready for AFL next year. Got him with our second pick. There are a couple of decent ruckmen left in the draft that will come into consideration with my next pick also.

Touche. Wouldnt get Collard with pick 15 though, hes better then Jetta but I dont think hes much chops when ive seen him. In the actual draft id hope Hislop slips

 

[macca69]

How tall is he?

How does he compare to Harbrow who Weaver mentioned in his thread?

Ruckman?

Gee he wouldn't be taller than 180cm or so I'd imagine.

Happy with Gibbs and Petterd. Not sure about the other picks. All appear to be outside players.

After watching the Sydney finals series last year I am convinced that with a team of tough inside footballers you can win a premiership. The likes of Kirk, Bolton, Buchanan ect counted when it mattered. Carlton already has some reasonable outside players in Walker, Simpson, Russell.

Trying not to be to critical but pasionate about getting mentally and physically tough players.

Dave McKay is very tough mentally fwiw.

 

[krisholio14]

Kangaroos select West Adelaide youngster Daniel Caire

The forgotten man of the carnival, I rated him SAs third best in the carnival behing gibbs and hurley, ended up with the third most possies after starting the carnival on the pine, hes come along in leaps and bounds since playing firsts at SHC and spent allot of this year in the 1sts at west adelaide, where he has played some quailty footy kicking 3 goals and racking up 20 odd possies on his 3rd game. he has good pace and uses the ball supremely, something the kangaroos lack, his heigh is his only worry, standing at about 176cm

nice get scott. this kid has a real nose for the footy.

 

[Salaryman]

Gee he wouldn't be taller than 180cm or so I'd imagine.




Dave McKay is very tough mentally fwiw.

I think he was listed at 182 on the afl site.

Good to hear


I disagree with Embers, i thinnk Macca did well with Collard, better prospect than Hislop IMO...remember they are drafted on how good they might be in 2 years at AFL level, not how good they are now.

 

[sinepari]

I'd take Collard over Hislop as he offers something different. Hislop to me might be an inferior Butler, but thats just my opinion

 

[macca69]

I'd take Collard over Hislop as he offers something different. Hislop to me might be an inferior Butler, but thats just my opinion

hmm, I think Hislop is like a Rowan Jones that can kick.

 

[sinepari]

yeah valid comparison

 

[irel]

54. Brisbane

Jarryn GEARY - Bendigo/Eaglehawk

23 June 88 183cm 75kg

A long limbed mobile midfielder who knows how to use the ball and find the goals.
Naturally talented, very versatile, tackling machine.
Very reminiscent of Rischitely and will need some considerable physical development. The material is there I am sure Brisbane will put the building blocks together.

Jarryn easily meets Leigh's criteria of running/mobile players who posses skill and athleticism.

The dilemma with this selection is that I had four players on my list that I want to draft. However three are Victorians and one a QLDer.
Leigh has stated that the preference would be to recruit QLDers, however the upside on Jarryn is too good to pass, especially with such a late pick.

 

[sinepari]

Geez could Dzufer miss out again?

 

[year of the cat]

Has Leigh Adams been forgotton?

 

[sinepari]

I don't expect Adams to go till fairly late, so it comes as no surprise.

 

[irel]

Has Leigh Adams been forgotton?

I like Leigh Adams but I am recruiting for specific types.

 

[year of the cat]

I like Leigh Adams but I am recruiting for specific types.

Fair enough - just thought he may have gone by now.

 

[johnson_26]

Selection 55- James Frawely, North Ballarat Rebels, 193 cm, 80 kgs.

Vic Country U18 rep. I honestly dont know how this guy slipped through this far. KPP player who is very versatile. Very athletic, with a fair amount of pace and a good leap. His U18 carnival was very solid, pretty much doing a mr fix it type role- taking the oppositions best foward deep in the back line and blanketing him.

As a bottom ager, he played as a tallish wingman- indicating the natural athlete in him and his versatility. Very rebounding- loves to go down the ground and carry the footy- a run the the lines type. Port have guys like willits, who just this big lug with not much but i guess a footy brain- looks like a gorilla. Frawely is all class on the other hand. Runs, jumps, kicks, and can play all over the ground.

I can GARAUNTEE you, and mark these words- he will go top 25 when we get to November.If a AFL club recruiter saw this, he would be laughing and wishing to god that it actually happened. James Frawely at 55 is a kodak magic moment- im a genius. Played my cards right waiting for him to slip through- boak was too good to give up. Not many people rate him it seems?

 

[sinepari]

there he goes. Johnson - you are good.

 

[johnson_26]

there he goes. Johnson - you are good.

aha i do my best. looks like you had an eye on him aswell?

 

[krisholio14]

Selection 55- James Frawely, North Ballarat Rebels, 193 cm, 80 kgs.

Vic Country U18 rep. I honestly dont know how this guy slipped through this far. KPP player who is very versatile. Very athletic, with a fair amount of pace and a good leap. His U18 carnival was very solid, pretty much doing a mr fix it type role- taking the oppositions best foward deep in the back line and blanketing him.

As a bottom ager, he played as a tallish wingman- indicating the natural athlete in him and his versatility. Very rebounding- loves to go down the ground and carry the footy- a run the the lines type. Port have guys like willits, who just this big lug with not much but i guess a footy brain- looks like a gorilla. Frawely is all class on the other hand. Runs, jumps, kicks, and can play all over the ground.

I can GARAUNTEE you, and mark these words- he will go top 25 when we get to November.If a AFL club recruiter saw this, he would be laughing and wishing to god that it actually happened. James Frawely at 55 is a kodak magic moment- im a genius. Played my cards right waiting for him to slip through- boak was too good to give up. Not many people rate him it seems?

kicking needs some drastic improvement tho. then again is this andrew swallow syndrome?

 

[sinepari]

Yeah Johnson, I sure do.

Could make the 'official' draft a tad more interesting.