Phantom Draft

[LemmingMaster]

Had fun doing a couple of Phantom drafts in 2008, why not try again in 2009. With the increased popularity of mock drafts, this is a chance to show Wayne Hughes, Phil Smart....how they should draft.

Having previous experience attempting these styled mock drafts, I ask for a couple of key factors.

• Able to access the internet for extended periods of time.
• Check this thread every day, until complete.
• Attempt to justify your selections. Not a massive novel, but just a short sentence.
• Select two teams that you would like to become the recruitment officer for.

The main reason for two teams each, is that getting 15 other people with dedication is normally impossible.

I would also request that a maximum of 6 hours between picks, not including the hours from 9pm-8am.

I will get the ball rolling and nominate myself for

Tarquin - Carlton + Geelong
IbbosBFF - Fremantle + Port Adelaide
Big Bad Buddy - Richmond + Essendon
FiveStrings - West Coast + Bulldogs
swans4eva - Sydney
Offsider - Brisbane + North Melbourne
Chris25 - Melbourne + Hawthorn
Robbo29 - Collingwood + Adelaide.
roo2macca - St Kilda
DRAFT ORDER

1. Melbourne - Jack Trengove
2. Melbourne - Tom Scully
3. Richmond - Dustin Martin
4. Fremantle - Anthony Morabito
5. North Melbourne Ben Cunnington
6. Sydney Swans Gary Rohan
7. West Coast - Kane Lucas
8. Port Adelaide - John Butcher
9. Port Adelaide - Luke Tapscott
10. Essendon - Daniel Talia
11. Melbourne - Jake Carlisle
12. Carlton - Lewis Jetta
13. Adelaide - Jake Melksham
14. Sydney Swans - Koby Stevens
15. Western Bulldogs - Brad Sheppard
16. Port Adelaide - Andrew Moore
17. Geelong - Jasper McMillian-Pittard
18. Melbourne - Troy Taylor
19. Richmond - Ben Griffiths
20. Fremantle - Aaron Black
21. North Melbourne - Ryan Bastinac
22. West Coast - Mitch Duncan
23. West Coast - Sam Reid
24. Essendon - Allen Christenson
25. North Melbourne - Nat Fyfe
26. Essendon - Callum Bartlett
27. Brisbane Lions - Travis Colyer
28. Geelong - Nathan Vardy
29. Adelaide - Mathew Panos
30. Collingwood - Luke Ball
31. Western Bulldogs - Jack Fitzpatrick
32. St Kilda - Jesse Chricton
33. Essendon - Jordan Gysberts
34. Melbourne - Max Gawn
35. Richmond - Alex Carey
36. Fremantle Josh Thomas
37. North Melbourne Daniel Menzel
38. Sydney Swans - Tom Hill
39. Hawthorn James Craig
40. Geelong - Josh Donaldson
41. North Melbourne Ayden Kennedy
42. Geelong Nicholas Winmar
43. Carlton Dylan Roberton
44. Richmond -Joel Houghton
45. Adelaide - Roland Ah Chee
46. Hawthorn - Garrick Weedon
47. Brisbane Lions - Ryan Harwood
48. Fremantle - David Astbury
49. Fremantle Chris Luff
50. Melbourne - Byron Sumner
51. Richmond Kyle Hartigan
52. Fremantle Derrick Wanganeen
53. North Melbourne Anthony Long
54. Sydney Swans Dylan McNeill
55. Geelong Cameron Pederson
56. Hawthorn - Jason Tutt
57. Hawthorn - Sam Shaw
58. St Kilda - Dylan Grimes
59. Adelaide - Joe Dare
60. Collingwood - Sarhat Temal
61. Western Bulldogs Josh Groenewegen
62. St Kilda
63. Melbourne
64. Richmond
65. Hawthorn
66. Richmond
67. Brisbane Lions
68. Collingwood
69. Richmond
70. Brisbane Lions
71. Brisbane Lions

 

[IbbosBFF]

I'll take Fremantle and Port. Been waiting for a phantom draft game

 

[Big Bad Buddy]

I'll take Richmond, And another team if need be.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

I'll take West Coast and someone else. Don't care who.

 

[swans4eva]

Would love to take the Swannies... great idea to start this! was in one last year and it was awesome!
I know it seems a little stingy but I have exams next week and really will not be able to do 2 teams but I will definitely be committed to the swans!

 

[Offsider]

I would like to take Brisbane and North Melbourne

 

[LemmingMaster]

Thanks Oddsider for stating two teams, could everyone else just select a second team.

Just makes things a heap easier.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Thanks Oddsider for stating two teams, could everyone else just select a second team.

Just makes things a heap easier.

"Do as I say, not as I do?"

I'll take the Bullies then.

 

[LemmingMaster]

"Do as I say, not as I do?"

I'll take the Bullies then.

I was asked by IbbosBBF if he could select for the Dockers, so I then decided to just pick for Carlton and whoever else was left over.

So yes it is a case of do as I say, not as I do.

(I knew someone would mention this)

 

[Big Bad Buddy]

I'll take Essendon too.

Cheers

 

[Chris25]

Melbourne + Adelaide for me.

 

[Chris25]

Can I change from Adelaide to Hawthorn?

 

[LemmingMaster]

of course.

 

[robbo29]

can i have essedon and collingwood

 

[LemmingMaster]

Collingwood yes, the bombers have already been selected.

 

[robbo29]

well can i have adelaide

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Can I recruit for Geelong and St Kilda?

 

[swans4eva]

All teams are now full... I say we get the ball rolling and start!

 

[LemmingMaster]

Sorry roo2macca, I may actually steal Geelong off your hands, just so I can have two teams. Hope you're ok recruiting for St Kilda

 

[LemmingMaster]

Melbourne starts, please once you've made your selection, PM the next person in the line.

Good luck people and lets attempt to make this a fast draft.

 

[Chris25]

No surprises from me yet....

Pick 1: Jack Trengove

Pick 2: Tom Scully

Everyone knows these guys, so I wont bother with some big write up. Quite simply they are the two best players in the draft, and by a fair margin too.

The only other player considered was Morabito, as he is the next best available. But there is too much risk in him for a top 2 pick, especially given my two other choices.

 

[Big Bad Buddy]

Pick 3: Richmond - Dustin Martin

I really like this kid, And he shows alot of upside and potential. He has good skills on both feet and moves well. Tigers would be extatic with picking up this kid.
Others Considered: Anthony Morabito

 

[LemmingMaster]

The first 3 selections are almost stock standard these days.

 

[Chris25]

Personally I'd take Morabito, Butcher and Cunnington ahead of Martin. But surprises were never very likely in the first three picks.

 

[IbbosBFF]

Pick 4 - Fremantle - Anthony Morabito
Big bodied outside/inside midfielder that dominated the championships. Good clearance player with decent hands, it is his kicking that causes much debate. His kicking has depth and penetration over 60M on both sides but when trying to spot up a target 25-35m away he tends to put to much air under the ball, causing a contested situation. That does need to be ironed if he wants to become a top 50 AFL player. 4-5 years into his career I see him developing a centre-half forward role much like Adam Goodes did this year with the Swans.

AFL Comparison: Adam Goodes
Also Considered: Ben Cunnington, John Butcher