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PRE 2017 Phantom Draft
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Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
Perfect result. Crows put 2 years of development into him, then he returns to us just as we draft his brother.
tigersnake said:
You B*****D
You got me right at the sweet spot of the draft that I have to match the bid, If it was #11 - I would have passed
#12 is 1268 points and with the 20% Discount it falls to 1014 points ( #17 is 1025 points) so it doesnt effect our next selection at #20 , So effectively makes no difference if its #12 or #16 thats bid as Richmond only use #17
In all honesty i believe there is no chance of Adelaide bidding on Naish as they have shown no interest and are extremely worried about go home factor as far as Pike actually asking a draftee about if he will be the next Lever, The only reason Adelaide would bid on Naish is because they are still Salty about the GF :
- But this is a mock so we'll play it how it falls#12 - Richmond select Patrick Naish
Adelaide select:
Jack Higgins. Oakleigh Chargers, Vic metro. 178cm 77KG
We love Jack's attack. Kick it long, kick it short, kick it goals. Forward pressure is what kicked him over the edge for us, its the new black. Plus Morrish Medal winner. We won't get fooled again, we now have a no non-medal winners policy.
Jack Higgins. Oakleigh Chargers, Vic metro. 178cm 77KG
We love Jack's attack. Kick it long, kick it short, kick it goals. Forward pressure is what kicked him over the edge for us, its the new black. Plus Morrish Medal winner. We won't get fooled again, we now have a no non-medal winners policy.
Harry said:
let me state unquivocably for the public record bitterness or revenge played no part in us selecting Patrick and making those Victorian knuckle draggers pay through the nose. 8-
tigersnake said:
Well revenge is extremely sweet
Adelaide only have 2 selections in this draft as they have upgraded 2 rookies
Richmond bidding on Tyson Edwards son with our #25 will not only make Adelaide use their #39 in this years draft but will also put them into deficit fand just about wiping out their 2nd rounder in 2018
turk-d-tiger said:
Adelaide have stated on the public record that we will select Jackson Edwards as a F/S selection if he makes it to the rookie draft.
- Mar 6, 2004
- 2,490
- 1,835
- 58
With Pick 15 Swans select Hunter Clark from the Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
Half-back/midfielder, Ht 186cm, Wt 79kg He can use the ball well on both feet
Half-back/midfielder, Ht 186cm, Wt 79kg He can use the ball well on both feet
Pick 16. Brisbane
Noah Balta
Having moved up the draft in order to secure a promising tall, Brisbane walk away absolutely delighted to have secured a player they rank in their top 10. Whilst Balta is still a work in progress the Lions see enormous potential in a player they feel can eventually fill a role in the midfield. At worst they see Balta as an ideal second ruck/utility in the Cam Pederson mould, at best they can see Balta becoming a Bontempelli/Fyfe type midfielder who will be a nightmare match-up. Just to give people a rundown on Balta's athletic ability, he possesses elite agility (TAC top 5th percentile), leap (89cm) & pace (2.98sec/20m) for a 195cm player, he also weighs in at 94kg so will be ready for a taste of AFL footy as early as 2018.
In rating Balta's 2017 one has to be very careful in not becoming too preoccupied with his lack of football IQ and should instead be focusing on what a good coaching regime could bring out of such an imposing athlete. For one, Balta has already chalked up a dominant 31 disposal game in the TAC which included 17 contested possessions & 14 score involvements. In the ruck he has pitted his wares against dual AA player Sam Hayes & broken even, this despite giving away 8cm. On that count Balta's leap & timing is exceptional, it's almost a pity he isn't 5cm taller because he'd be the best ruck prospect in this year's draft. As a forward he also has plenty of runs on the board, in 2016 he averaged 2.3 goals a game and just a tick under 1 goal in 2017. Perhaps the highlight was his 80 metre bomb from the centre square playing for Calder, a kick which cleared the goal line on the full. Whilst Balta's state form was a little more low key it must be acknowledged that he has only just started his apprenticeship as a defender, this could be deemed as a positive because it has seen his stocks drop over the course of the season. Despite playing out of his native position Balta showed flashes of brilliance with some daring run and carry and strong intercept marking.
At pick 16 grabbing a player with such enormous upside is a no-brainer, Brisbane cut a deal with Richmond and the cards have fallen beautifully.
Noah Balta
Having moved up the draft in order to secure a promising tall, Brisbane walk away absolutely delighted to have secured a player they rank in their top 10. Whilst Balta is still a work in progress the Lions see enormous potential in a player they feel can eventually fill a role in the midfield. At worst they see Balta as an ideal second ruck/utility in the Cam Pederson mould, at best they can see Balta becoming a Bontempelli/Fyfe type midfielder who will be a nightmare match-up. Just to give people a rundown on Balta's athletic ability, he possesses elite agility (TAC top 5th percentile), leap (89cm) & pace (2.98sec/20m) for a 195cm player, he also weighs in at 94kg so will be ready for a taste of AFL footy as early as 2018.
In rating Balta's 2017 one has to be very careful in not becoming too preoccupied with his lack of football IQ and should instead be focusing on what a good coaching regime could bring out of such an imposing athlete. For one, Balta has already chalked up a dominant 31 disposal game in the TAC which included 17 contested possessions & 14 score involvements. In the ruck he has pitted his wares against dual AA player Sam Hayes & broken even, this despite giving away 8cm. On that count Balta's leap & timing is exceptional, it's almost a pity he isn't 5cm taller because he'd be the best ruck prospect in this year's draft. As a forward he also has plenty of runs on the board, in 2016 he averaged 2.3 goals a game and just a tick under 1 goal in 2017. Perhaps the highlight was his 80 metre bomb from the centre square playing for Calder, a kick which cleared the goal line on the full. Whilst Balta's state form was a little more low key it must be acknowledged that he has only just started his apprenticeship as a defender, this could be deemed as a positive because it has seen his stocks drop over the course of the season. Despite playing out of his native position Balta showed flashes of brilliance with some daring run and carry and strong intercept marking.
At pick 16 grabbing a player with such enormous upside is a no-brainer, Brisbane cut a deal with Richmond and the cards have fallen beautifully.
Pick 17 - Western Bulldogs
Connor Ballenden - Brisbane Lions Academy
Assume Brisbane match the bid with their next pick, in which case Western Bulldogs select:
Mitchell Podhajski - Calder Cannons
Lower profile on the internet, however, rated higher than Balta on most club draft boards. A 3rd tall defender at 192cm that is both tough and has elite disposal skills. The modern defender in the Lever mould that will transition to senior football seamlessly
Connor Ballenden - Brisbane Lions Academy
Assume Brisbane match the bid with their next pick, in which case Western Bulldogs select:
Mitchell Podhajski - Calder Cannons
Lower profile on the internet, however, rated higher than Balta on most club draft boards. A 3rd tall defender at 192cm that is both tough and has elite disposal skills. The modern defender in the Lever mould that will transition to senior football seamlessly
