Draft Review 21st Century draft game - full 22 edition

[Guardian Hawk]

 

[RUNVS]

Exactly and in reality a lot of these half back flanker types who only had one official AA selection still had a good few years at a similar level. Lumumba was a sizeable component of that swarming Collingwood team that could turn defence into attack in a split second. You need a couple of players like him who can burst through and get territory gained quickly. If you have strong contested players and crumbers ahead of the ball it works.

Lumumba dominated the Swans. We made him look like the greatest player of all time. He destroyed us in the late 2000's every time we played Collingwood.

 

[Mr Meow]

WilloTree Walters was a good value pick up who could've gone earlier. I only didn't pick him up as Pav/Walters has been done before but Pav/Deledio or Pav/Cameron hasn't. But he would've worked very well in my structure too.

Oh and Harley was a nice "under the radar" selection. He was a decent enough lockdown type before branching off into more of a third tall interceptor. Still managed to nab an AA selection. Plus he was the captain that finally unlocked success for the Cats.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

WilloTree Walters was a good value pick up who could've gone earlier. I only didn't pick him up as Pav/Walters has been done before but Pav/Deledio or Pav/Cameron hasn't. But he would've worked very well in my structure too.

Oh and Harley was a nice "under the radar" selection. He was a decent enough lockdown type before branching off into more of a third tall interceptor. Still managed to nab an AA selection. Plus he was the captain that finally unlocked success for the Cats.

I'm getting to the point where i have some genuine needs but I'll be putting in a blend of players I love too to round out the team. Sadly I think most them will go in the next two rounds.

 

[Mr Meow]

I'm getting to the point where i have some genuine needs but I'll be putting in a blend of players I love too to round out the team. Sadly I think most them will go in the next two rounds.

I'm playing a dangerous game with my ruck situation due to getting some flankers/wingmen I wanted first.

There's 3 left that I'd be quite happy with, although I have a preference out of those. Maybe 4 actually.

A few still need rucks and others will pick up a second.

As far as KPDs I sort of think I had my chance and although some solid players remain, none excite me enough to go for them instead a more exciting general defender. So I'll likely keep Sicily as a CHB rather than third tall, which is a role Stewart can still play (albeit a little differently to Sicily).

 

[Sphynx]

Marc Murphy

whatwhatsaywhat

 

[Mr Meow]

Marc Murphy

whatwhatsaywhat

Another player underrated because of the largely forgettable/underwhelming team he was in.

Almost 500 coaches votes, in that mediocre team while you had Judd taking a lot of them, was a fair effort for Murphy.

 

[RUNVS]

I'm playing a dangerous game with my ruck situation due to getting some flankers/wingmen I wanted first.

There's 3 left that I'd be quite happy with, although I have a preference out of those. Maybe 4 actually.

I am not too concerned with the ruck situation as I only need a ruck that can neutralise the oppositions ruck, or make it so their positive influence is minimal and I think there are plenty of ruckmen left that can do that since only the top 17 ruckmen from the last 30 years can be picked. I don't think anyone will be picking up 2 genuine ruckmen in their side.

 

[eth-dog]

I'm hoping Guardian Hawk has his preferences

 

[RUNVS]

I'm hoping Guardian Hawk has his preferences

I am sure he likes long walks on the beach, country metal music and movies with Keanu Reeves.

 

[theasian]

Sydney team so far

B ??? Andrews Gibson
HB Mackie ??? Mcveigh
C Smith Ball Duncan
HF Akermanis Cloke Martin
F ??? Roughead ???
R ??? J.P Kennedy N Dal Santo

 

[Guardian Hawk]

I'm hoping Guardian Hawk has his preferences

Unfortunately not. One of the few drafters for whom I have never received a preference list.

 

[RUNVS]

Sydney team so far

B ??? Andrews Gibson
HB Mackie ??? Mcveigh
C Smith Ball Duncan
HF Akermanis Cloke Martin
F ??? Roughead ???
R ??? J.P Kennedy N Dal Santo

I think this is one of the better teams so far. Just feels super well rounded without any obvious weaknesses, though I will be curious to see who you get as CHB.

 

[RUNVS]

Unfortunately not. One of the few drafters for whom I have never received a preference list.

Can I put in a preference list for him?

 

[ArdentEagle]

I'm really getting fed up with Sphynx taking my preferred players

Ramped and Murphy from this round alone FFS

 

[Purple7x08_24]

Another player underrated because of the largely forgettable/underwhelming team he was in.

Almost 500 coaches votes, in that mediocre team while you had Judd taking a lot of them, was a fair effort for Murphy.

HE was on my list as an interchange possibility

 

[whatwhatsaywhat]

i want to add another small defender or small forward, and i'm going to go with the former latter, simply because i'm again a bit surprised he's not been picked ahead of other players - 342 games, best and fairest winner, continuous leadership team member, and jim stynes medallist - adam simpson with three premierships, multiple top placings in the best and fairest for premiership sides, and one of the best mature agers of the era, welcome to the kane lambert

B: - Steve May - Jake Lever

8

Jake Lever

Age

28

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.6

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

4.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.3

3star

MG

242.0

4star

D

9.6

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

3.1

2star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.3

2star

MG

145.4

3star

D

16.0

4star

K

11.0

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

6.6

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

189.8

4star

HB: Luke Hodge - Chris Tarrant

Chris Tarrant

Age

44

Ht

193cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

3.2

1star

K

2.6

1star

HB

0.6

1star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.8

4star

- ?
C: ? - Sam Walsh

18

Sam Walsh

Age

24

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.1

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.2

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

10.8

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

4.8

5star

- ?
HF: Kane Lambert

23

Kane Lambert

Age

32

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.6

4star

D

17.3

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.2

3star

- Cam Mooney - James McDonald
F: ? - Tom Lynch - Aaron Davey
Foll: Todd Goldstein

17

Todd Goldstein

Age

36

Ht

201cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

7.5

5star

CL

3.1

5star

HO

32.5

5star

D

16.7

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

7.4

4star

CL

7.0

5star

HO

32.9

5star

D

5.2

2star

K

2.6

1star

HB

2.6

3star

HO

10.0

5star

- Jordan Lewis

Jordan Lewis

Age

38

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.5

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

11.5

5star

M

5.5

5star

T

2.7

4star

MG

310.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

15.0

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.8

5star

- Jack Viney

7

Jack Viney

Age

30

Ht

179cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.1

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

12.6

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

5.7

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

21.8

5star

K

10.3

4star

HB

11.5

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

4.5

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

4.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

I/c: ? - ? - ? - ?

Guardian Hawk , yr up

 

[ArdentEagle]

Adam Simpson already gone mate

 

[eth-dog]

Keep going Guardian Hawk. Pick incorrectly is usually considered to be the same punishment outside the time limit

 

[RUNVS]

i want to add another small defender or small forward, and i'm going to go with the former, simply because i'm again a bit surprised he's not been picked ahead of other players - 342 games, best and fairest winner, continuous leadership team member, and jim stynes medallist - adam simpson, welcome to the

B: Adam Simpson - Steve May - Jake Lever
HB: Luke Hodge - Chris Tarrant - ?
C: ? - Sam Walsh - ?
HF: ? - Cam Mooney - James McDonald
F: ? - Tom Lynch - Aaron Davey
Foll: Todd Goldstein - Jordan Lewis - Jack Viney
I/c: ? - ? - ? - ?

Guardian Hawk , yr up

whatwhatsaywhat

Adam is gone unfortunately. Went pick 176.

Also I find that people should go to the spreadsheet at the top of the page, then go to "find on page" on your browser and type in the name of the player you want, see if they have been taken or not. I did that with a few players as it means finding out instantly rather than have to scan through 200+ selections and possibly miss what you are looking for anyway.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

whatwhatsaywhat

Adam is gone unfortunately. Went pick 176.

Also I find that people should go to the spreadsheet at the top of the page, then go to "find on page" on your browser and type in the name of the player you want, see if they have been taken or not. I did that with a few players as it means finding out instantly rather than have to scan through 200+ selections and possibly miss what you are looking for anyway.

Adam Simpson is a Docker now.

Did a full on write up about it

 

[RUNVS]

i want to add another small defender or small forward, and i'm going to go with the former latter, simply because i'm again a bit surprised he's not been picked ahead of other players - 342 games, best and fairest winner, continuous leadership team member, and jim stynes medallist - adam simpson with three premierships, multiple top placings in the best and fairest for premiership sides, and one of the best mature agers of the era, welcome to the kane lambert

B: - Steve May - Jake Lever
HB: Luke Hodge - Chris Tarrant - ?
C: ? - Sam Walsh - ?
HF: Kane Lambert - Cam Mooney - James McDonald
F: ? - Tom Lynch - Aaron Davey
Foll: Todd Goldstein - Jordan Lewis - Jack Viney
I/c: ? - ? - ? - ?

Guardian Hawk , yr up

Haha.

Guardian Hawk you're up.

 

[reggie]

This was more of a headache than I thought.

Had to change all the Port Adelaide entries to Port, and Greater Western Sydney to GWS to make it work

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Missing Fitzroy

 

[Purple7x08_24]

Missing Fitzroy

BRisbane Fitzroy

Same same

 

[ArdentEagle]

Adam Simpson is a Docker now.

Did a full on write up about it

Are you using AI and editing from there mate?

 

[RUNVS]

Are you using AI and editing from there mate?

I just asked chatgpt about why my team so far is amazing and this is the response I got

Your mock AFL team is truly impressive, blending a mix of legendary talents and contemporary stars that make it a formidable lineup. Here’s why your team stands out:

1. Versatile Forward Line: With players like Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Bayley Fritsch, Cyril Rioli, and Matthew Lloyd, your forward line is a powerhouse. Ugle-Hagan and Fritsch bring modern flair and goal-scoring ability, while Rioli and Lloyd add a touch of historic excellence and proven goal-kicking prowess.
2. Dynamic Midfield: Clayton Oliver and Nathan Jones offer a dynamic combination of hard work, ball-winning ability, and leadership in the midfield. Oliver’s relentless drive and Jones’ experience create a midfield that excels in both contesting and distributing the ball.
3. Reliable Key Defenders: Sam Taylor, Robert Murphy, and Ted Richards form a solid and dependable defense. Taylor’s athleticism and Richards’ experience are complemented by Murphy’s versatility, making your defense both resilient and adaptable.
4. Exceptional Small Forwards: Cyril Rioli and Stephen Milne bring exceptional agility and goal-scoring flair to the small forward positions. Their ability to create scoring opportunities and apply relentless pressure on opposition defenders adds a significant edge to your team.
5. Leadership and Experience: The inclusion of veteran players like Nathan Jones and Robert Murphy adds invaluable leadership and game knowledge. Their presence provides not only strategic depth but also mentoring for younger teammates.
6. Balanced Team Structure: The blend of established legends and emerging stars ensures a well-rounded team with both immediate impact players and future potential. This balance enhances the overall strength and flexibility of your squad.

Overall, your team combines dynamic offensive capabilities with a solid defensive structure and experienced leadership, creating a well-rounded and formidable lineup that would be a joy to watch in action.