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The Pugilist is Blue.

I must admit I was very surprised to read this. Carter hasn't be good, but the Cowboys were so openly supportive of him in the preseason. Hutchinson is in for a very tough few weeks.

Number 6 is a good one.

I thought they should have traded up last year for Antonio Bryant. He was a player rated by most to be a first round pick that some how managed to slip until very late round 2. He is already showing with the Cowboys that he can play (and that is with a suspect QB). However this year they have...

I'm not writing Molan off, but I think in a good draft Molan was a big time reach at Pick 9. He may still prove to be a good player but Power and Cole were far better options. That being said Armstrong was a steal in the 20's.

Ball and Hodge Ball and Hodge with the first two picks. Case closed. Draft finished. Nothing left to do except go home and celebrate.

A pretty good summary. Thought you are a bit tough on Alexander though. Also think Robinson needs a bit more time, but will be very good. He was good yesterday but he will performances will fluctuate for a while still.

Vick is a freak. They won't make it this year, but they will be awesome in the next few years, particuarly if they get a good WR in this years draft.

As Carlton supporters will tell you... there is no accounting for what Shane O'Sullivan might do.

I agree, James Allen is a very good player. In hindsight I should have had him going to the Cats in Round Two. He will be a very good pick up in Round 2 and a steal in Round 3.

I'm not a big fan of either Croad, but I have a feeling someone may take Cameron far earlier than expected. Probably a bit unfair to lump it on Geelong. As for Champion, Melbourne proved last year that they will jump at someone earlier than they should if he shows some potential to hold down...

I'd seen the refernce to "Nugget" on your 300+ posts regarding him. Meant to add "Recruiting manager Kinnear Beatson later dedicated the pick of Paul Shelton to No. 1 fan.... Keatings (soon to be Nuggets) Girl."

Roe played at CHB for the NT this year at the U18 championships. He is about 6'3". Quick and athletic, but maybe a little light. Probably not a key backman at AFL but could handle the 3rd tall.

I would draft Wells at No. 1, but I just get the feeling that Salopek is Pagans sort of player. Plus a phantom draft needs a few talking points. Grima is a gun. I feel a bit guilty packing him off to the Pies ;)

Yep, meant Jay not Rhyse. Sorry. In hindsight Winderlich is a bit early. Will re-look at it when final positions are confirmed. The Lions pick is a bit dependant on what happens over the trade period, but they do need another key forward to help cover once Lynch goes.

Just posted my updated Phantom Draft. Take a look.

A few weeks back I listed an early Phantom Draft. I have updated it now to extend into the 2nd round. Watch out for another version when the trading period has been completed. Round One 1. Carlton – Brendan Goddard (Vic) – The Blues get the man they want. A versatile player with...

And everyone in football always speaks the truth:rolleyes:

How old is his brother and can he play?

Easy Des has a young wife with two young children. His wife is homesick and wants to be with her family. Des feels a responsibility to his family and wife. I can understand that. Brisbane need to take a tough stance to maximise their trading power. Carlton aren't showing much interest in...

Next Year I don't know much about the U16's coming through but of the 17 year old players that are ineligble this year they look like a good bunch. Xavier Clarke's brother Raphael would be a Top 5 pick this year. Ultra classy. Adam Cooney from SA looks like a gun midfielder/flanker...

He did his shoulder (again) early-mid season and sat out the rest of the year after surgery. He's a potential game breaker and superstar. But two shoulder injuries later his value is not quite the same. Certianly not worth a straight swap with a bloke who is injury free, plays in the middle...

Cupido Cupido is a very talented player (freak) - but two shoulder injuries in two years is not a healthy sign. The Lions love Fiora and wanted him from day one. A straight swap wouldn't make sense. There would have to be more in it for the Tigers e.g. another player, draft pick etc.

AFL Olympics Ok, time to start using your imagination … It’s an Olympic year. Aussie Rules is an Olympic Sport. In their wisdom the IOC have applied the same rule regarding age as they use for Olympic soccer. That is all players must be under the age of 23. i.e. must be 23 or...

Simon Black Simon Black is only 23 (April 79). Two Premierships Two ALL Australian Spots Two B&F's in Premiership years 1 Brownlow How does he compare? :D

Overlooked I wasn't overlooking him, but would have trouble placing him ahead of the other 18 I listed. You can't put one in without taking one out. So who would you put him ahead of?

Nick Smith Ok let me add one more.... Round Two Pick 18. - Nick Smith (SA) - Carlton. Carlton are stoked to pick up Smith, a tall and strong KPP, after fearing he would have gone mid first round. That makes a utility a midfielder and a KPP they have added by Pick 18. Shane O'Sullivan...

Swans Sorry I overlooked Doyle from the Swans. He is the breakthrough player, and you are correct - ahead of Luke Ablett. I didn't count Kennelly because is some respects he has already broken through. The other one I thought of after is Heath James. If he has a good run with injuries...

Winderlich Winderlich is from Gippsland Power. A light but quick wingman with very good skills. Would have been drafted last year but wasn't eligible.

McIntosh Personally I think Tim Walsh is a better long term prospect.