21st Century draft - full 22 edition

[Guardian Hawk]

 

[Fadge]

Why you guys laughing? The story, or my selection

The story.

Are you a published author?

If not, you should be!

 

[Purple7x08_24]

The story.

Are you a published author?

If not, you should be!

HAHA, I'm not quite that eloquent. But I did guide the story the way I wanted it.

 

[Fadge]

HAHA, I'm not quite that eloquent. But I did guide the story the way I wanted it.

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Are you aware he used to organise the end of season trips each year whilst he was at the Brisbane Lions?

What a great clubman!

 

[Purple7x08_24]

Can't believe there's still a very very talented Ruck that's been ignored.

 

[Mr Meow]

Can't believe there's still a very very talented Ruck that's been ignored.

You don't get it.

The more rucks that are taken, the less they become a priority for those without them.

Whereas there was a very good chance Malceski and Miller would be gone soon after I took them.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

You don't get it.

The more rucks that are taken, the less they become a priority for those without them.

Whereas there was a very good chance Malceski and Miller would be gone soon after I took them.

Unless I need a versatile forward ruck who can play any position

 

[Fadge]

Unless I need a versatile forward ruck who can play any position

Shaun Grigg?

 

[Mr Meow]

Unless I need a versatile forward ruck who can play any position

If you guys want to load up on land of the giants, that's your prerogative. Some of us have more style and creativity.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

If you guys want to load up on land of the giants, that's your prerogative. Some of us have more style and creativity.

Why do you think I wanted hard nosed 300 gamer Shannon Grant. Guy could iterally play every position on the field bar ruck.

 

[theasian]

Sydney Select Hawthorn forward Mark Williams.

Premiership player

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Sydney Select Hawthorn forward Mark Williams.

Premiership player

To distinguish him from the others, "Shotgun" Williams.

 

[Mr Meow]

Sydney Select Hawthorn forward Mark Williams.

Premiership player

He was one of the Hawks I was talking about. A 2 goal a game forward who'd slot nicely into any team's forward pocket while being able to play out of the square as a small FF too. I just couldn't do it.

RUNVS you're up.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Sydney Select Hawthorn forward Mark Williams.

Premiership player

Williams was the Gun. X. Duursma was the Bow.

 

[Sphynx]

Shane Edwards

10

Shane Edwards

Age

35

Ht

182cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

9.1

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

3.0

4star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.6

1star

T

3.0

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

8.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.2

3star

 

[Purple7x08_24]

Shane Edwards

300 gamer. Was wondering when someone would pick him up

 

[Mr Meow]

Shane Edwards

Very underrated player - capable on the wing, at stoppages or on a forward flank. Epitomised what that relentless Richmond side was all about. One of the several forgotten about, with people focussing on their top 5 players. But in reality Edwards did at least as much as Cotchin in pure playing terms during their successful period.

 

[WilloTree]

I think it's run-vees turn. Yes, I'm still calling him that.

 

[Mr Meow]

I think it's run-vees turn. Yes, I'm still calling him that.

One thing's for sure, I'm not envious of being known as Runvees.

 

[PhoenixBonez]

I think it's run-vees turn. Yes, I'm still calling him that.

Think he's still Brad Green with NV over my last pick

 

[Guardian Hawk]

With the next pick, Carlton selects....Ben Cunnington

10

Ben Cunnington

Age

33

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

9.0

3star

HB

12.4

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

5.6

5star

D

17.7

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

11.7

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

15.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

9.4

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

6.2

5star

CL

3.0

5star

.

MarcMaverick

 

[MarcMaverick]

Melbournes next pick is

Mark Blicavs

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Mark Blicavs

Age

33

Ht

198cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

M/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.5

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

4.1

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

11.1

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.9

3star

CL

0.1

2star

D

8.6

3star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.6

4star

CL

2.0

4star

WilloTree you're double-up next.

 

[Mr Meow]

Melbournes next pick is

Mark Blicavs

WilloTree you're double-up next.

This is the Cat I was talking about.

B&F winner as an undersized ruckman one year and a KPD the other (who was elite at stopping forwards for the couple of years he was back there). Then AA as a contested midfielder in a premiership year. Capable enough on the wing just to cap it off.

Blicavs gives you coverage anywhere on the field besides up forward. Very good at all the defensive running and 1%ers. A player who is much more effective than a stats sheet would ever tell you. Great pick.

 

[MarcMaverick]

This is the Cat I was talking about.

B&F winner as an undersized ruckman one year and a KPD the other (who was elite at stopping forwards for the couple of years he was back there). Then AA as a contested midfielder in a premiership year. Capable enough on the wing just to cap it off.

Blicavs gives you coverage anywhere on the field besides up forward. Very good at all the defensive running and 1%ers. A player who is much more effective than a stats sheet would ever tell you. Great pick.

One of my favourite players. Love how versatile he is for that exact reasons.

 

[WilloTree]

Melbournes next pick is

Mark Blicavs

WilloTree you're double-up next.

Gold Coast select Sam Docherty and Jordan DeGoey.

Doc compliments our back 6 really well. He's that high possession rebounding type we think will add to the mix. We understand he's had some injury issues, but his ability when on the park is outstanding. And, with Jordan we were looking for a match-winner. Someone with off-the-charts footy ability and freakish talent. We think Jordey fits that and will slot in nicely alongside Daisy and Buddy across half-forward.

Back to you MarcMaverick

 

[Mr Meow]

Gold Coast select Sam Docherty and Jordan DeGoey.

Doc compliments our back 6 really well. He's that high possession rebounding type we think will add to the mix. We understand he's had some injury issues, but his ability when on the park is outstanding. And, with Jordan we were looking for a match-winner. Someone with off-the-charts footy ability and freakish talent. We think Jordey fits that and will slot in nicely alongside Daisy and Baddy across half-forward.

Back to you MarcMaverick

I did want Docherty for my other back flank, then I could have sent the rebound 50 machine (for a few years he really was) Malceski to a back pocket. But there were less strong forwards and inside mids left. JDG is a decent enough version of the latter, moreso in finals. Was great and very important in their premiership last year. Frustrating under deliverance on potential otherwise at times, but we are at the point in the draft where these caveats will occur.