BigFooty Official Big Footy Phantom Draft

[foj1]

Pick 33 Sam Philp 187cm 80kg Midfielder Northern Knights

Sam had a consistent year and just keeps winning the footy.
Sam is extremely proficient at winning clearances and applying strong defensive pressure.
Traits Essendon’s powderpuff midfield of Merrett, Shiel, Heppell, Parish and Zaharakis are not proficient at.
Sam is quite the athlete and tested number one in 20 metre sprint at combine. He does not use this as an offensive weapon in his game often enough but he uses it defensively.
Sam also tested top 10 for vertical jump and yoyo. Speed and endurance is a winning combination.

Rationale for pick
5th best midfielder for mine only Rowell, Anderson, Stephens and Kemp I rate higher.
I know that is a massive statement. McGuinness and Robertson fans would disagree.
Essendon need competitors as there are a group of downhill skiers who do not look great in the clinches or under physical duress. Philp, McGrath and Clarke are all young and made of the right stuff. No coincidence Smith won a best and fairest in his first year.
Philp is going to need to continue to work on his hurt factor with the footy but a lot of his footy is contested. He also needs to be cleaner with the footy. Neither of these flaws are deal breakers.

I again went for the highest on my board and the more I saw this kid the more I liked him. Fancy him not getting a vic metro opportunity. I would have loved to have nabbed Harrison Jones here as I have him 10th on my board. The tall players available are not quite there for this pick when Philp still available

 

[RoughysMullet]

Pick 11 Hawthorn - Brodie Kemp
192cm 82kg Bendigo Pioneers

a versatile player who was one of the best performers at the Championships, as well as being a big reason Bendigo was strong early in the season in the nableague, can play in most roles, his midfield role has been quite good and has a knack for kicking goals as he was a forw as a youngster, good competitor who is the proto-type tall midfielder that clubs are keen to get their hands on like Cripps/Fyfe/Bontempelli and showed he could also perform when given a role as a half back early on at the champs, on the field looks to have good athleticism, not sure on his combine results, but im guessing they were good and has a good head on his shoulders, seems thoughtful, calm and determined to make his mark.

will miss a large part of his first season because of his knee injury, but is a talent that the Hawks will be pleased to get at this pick.

he has good hands at ground level as well as being good in the air (good contested mark), fairly accurate goal kicker and can also play 1v1 defence and intercept + run from defence, clutch player who stood up in the big moments for Vic Country and if he was accurate in the final game couldve won it for Vic Country even after their poor start to the game.

at Hawthorn he would get one of the best medico teams in the business and when ready can play as either a tall mid, forw flanker or even def flanker until he finds his place in the AFL, which fits the Hawthorn motto of being able to play in different positions.

This would be a dream for the hawks- hoping it happens!!!

 

[TheSunGod]

Bianco scares me

In a "I like to be scared" way, or a "I don't like being scared" way?

 

[Davo-27]

cotter101 you're up

 

[Dockzy]

Just joined up boys love your work

 

[gcsunsfc]

Pick 22
Gold Coast
Trent Bianco

Write up tonight.

Carrying over from the Suns board.
What role do you see Bianco playing in the AFL.
For me absolute best case is Jake Lloyd or Caleb Daniel?
There is Laird, Hardwick but they're more contested compared with what (pretty limited) I have seen of Bianco.

I just can't help think that there aren't too many 178cm players without a tough contested edge or blazing speed in the game.

 

[Thunderstruck]

This is still one of my favourite later round picks, watching him live really got me interested. He did not have huge numbers but was clean below his knees, great kicking into the forward 50m and lead nicely. Just a huge project player, but has potential to leave egg on recruiters faces for skipping on him.

He's a beauty!!! Watching him at the champs he is just so mobile, natural and graceful almost. He's got arguably the biggest upside of the entire draft pool. Enormous fan!

 

[Yoda_]

Rationale
The bombers are most likely going to lose Daniher. I think they need to move to a forward line where they have 6 dangerous pieces who can kick goals and apply forward pressure. The bombers would be exciting with Fantasia, stringer, tippa and in the future mosquito and a Taylor type. A big body like Mckernan would add some strength.

Essendon have two pretty good nga players in Cody Brand and Josh Eyre next year.
Cody is a very athletic 195cm defender while Eyre is a 194cm forward with a big tank and a Scotty lucas like kick.
That is certainly coming into my considerations when drafting.

How has Josh Eyre gone this year? First time I’ve heard of him. Cody Brand has quite a following on BF. Some seem to expect/hope he’ll get into the top 40 next year


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[briztoon]

Carrying over from the Suns board.
What role do you see Bianco playing in the AFL.
For me absolute best case is Jake Lloyd or Caleb Daniel?
There is Laird, Hardwick but they're more contested compared with what (pretty limited) I have seen of Bianco.

I just can't help think that there aren't too many 178cm players without a tough contested edge or blazing speed in the game.

Bianco absolutely has a contested side to his game, but playing in a stacked Oakleigh Chargers outfit, loaded with inside mids, there wasn't much call for him to show it. He does have to work on his defensive game, but most rebound defenders do. And a Rory Laird type is absolutely the ceiling I have in mind when thinking about what type of player Bianco will develop in to.


One game this year stands out for me. NAB League Round 6 when the likes of Rowell and Anderson were back playing school football, Bianco played in the midfield against Tasmania.

Courtesy of AFL Draft Central.

Bianco racked up 42 disposals, of which 42.5 per cent were contested and 57.1 per cent were efficient. Along with the massive 42 touches, Bianco also produced seven clearances, eight inside 50s, five rebounds and five marks in the win. Showing his ability to pressure defensively as well as impact offensively, Bianco laid nine tackles as well.

Bianco has good speed, but not elite speed. What sets him apart though is that he's genuinely dual sided, with very good disposal. In my mind, Bianco is an ideal replacement for Pearce Hanley as early as the second half of next season.

Putting my Brisbane hat on, he's definitely one of my preferred options at our second pick, depending who's left on board. If Gould, Rivers, Cooper Stephens and Rantall are off the board, Bianco is right up there with Will Day in regards to who I'd consider.

 

[foj1]

How has Josh Eyre gone this year? First time I’ve heard of him. Cody Brand has quite a following on BF. Some seem to expect/hope he’ll get into the top 40 next year


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Lots of injuries but shows real potential.

 

[yyou]

Thunder is on his way

good post to Avatar match.
looks like an album title (if they still make albums)

 

[Warhorse]

oh well i will have to wear that...

i have Bergman ahead of Stephens. Bergman has serious talent and huge upside for mine. I have him rated a bit higher than where i #16 and hence was delighted to take him.

I rate Stephens high but there are a couple of similar types to him and hence happy to risk him.

I would much rather you back your own rankings. It's what makes these phantom drafts interesting.

 

[LemmingMaster]

cotter101

 

[cotter101]

Pick 34 - Brisbane Lions - Ryan Byrnes
Midfielder - 182cm/80kg

Write up to follow.

 

[Wrenny]

Knightmare your time to shine

 

[Knightmare]

Pick 34 - Brisbane Lions - Ryan Byrnes
Midfielder - 182cm/80kg

Write up to follow.

And here I had planned all day to take Byrnes, sure he would be there.

Pick 35 - Collingwood (bid on) Bigoa Nyuon (St Kilda NGA)

Ysaye do you match?

 

[Yoda_]

And here I had planned all day to take Byrnes, sure he would be there.

Pick 35 - Collingwood (bid on) Bigoa Nyuon (St Kilda NGA)

Ysaye do you match?

Good selection, criminally under rated according to some from whom I know at Dandenong. Some say he could end up the best Stingray of this years crop.

 

[Knightmare]

Good selection, criminally under rated according to some from whom I know at Dandenong. Some say he could end up the best Stingray of this years crop.

I'm not even certain Nyuon gets picked given he only received the state combine invite, and if he does he's not going to generate interest this early. I'm just a huge fan and agree with the Dandenong insiders. For mine he's a taller, more athletic and a more talented footballer than Aliir Aliir, reading it a lot better than Aliir Aliir did at the same age.

 

[Ysaye]

And here I had planned all day to take Byrnes, sure he would be there.

Pick 35 - Collingwood (bid on) Bigoa Nyuon (St Kilda NGA)

Ysaye do you match?

Hi - yep will match.

 

[Yoda_]

I'm not even certain Nyuon gets picked given he only received the state combine invite, and if he does he's not going to generate interest this early. I'm just a huge fan and agree with the Dandenong insiders. For mine he's a taller, more athletic and a more talented footballer than Aliir Aliir, reading it a lot better than Aliir Aliir did at the same age.

From what I have heard, he interviewed exceptionally well. He gets picked up earlier than most think imho. How early is whether St.Kilda match or not. Not unrealistic he goes inside 50.

 

[Virgin Dog]

I'm not even certain Nyuon gets picked given he only received the state combine invite, and if he does he's not going to generate interest this early. I'm just a huge fan and agree with the Dandenong insiders. For mine he's a taller, more athletic and a more talented footballer than Aliir Aliir, reading it a lot better than Aliir Aliir did at the same age.

Takes me back to Buku Khamis last year. Could've been taken in the second round on talent, and made the U18 AA team, but the Dogs ended up getting him in as a rookie. The same could happen with Nyuon at the Saints

 

[Knightmare]

#36 - Collingwood - Jack Mahony

Best position: General forward/inside midfield

Height, weight: 178cm, 72kg

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Projected draft range: 25-50

Plays like: Jack Higgins

October Rankings: 26

Strengths: Crumbing, ground ball winning, forward pressure, tackling, precision kick placement out in front of targets to lead onto, decision making, vision, football IQ, creativity, agility, work rate, best suited as a forward but able to push up through the midfield

Weaknesses: Height, scoreboard impact, reliable but not dominant overhead mark, speed, athleticism

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Rationale: Feeling Collingwood are a good crumbing forward short I like the fit the crafty Jack Mahony provides. He's ready made and can contend with the likes of Josh Thomas and Callum Brown if not displace them from the senior side next season as someone who compliments Collingwood's marking forwards. Mahony is ideally suited as a front and centre crumber, a missing link in Collingwood's best side, and arguably Mahony can this better than any existing player on the club's list.

I've made the comment before, but I slightly favour Mahony to the more highly touted and likely top-15 selection Cody Weightman with my view being that while he's not nearly as athletic, Mahony is the better footballer.

 

[Yoda_]

#36 - Collingwood - Jack Mahony

Best position: General forward/inside midfield

Height, weight: 178cm, 72kg

Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons

Projected draft range: 25-50

Plays like: Jack Higgins

October Rankings: 26

Strengths: Crumbing, ground ball winning, forward pressure, tackling, precision kick placement out in front of targets to lead onto, decision making, vision, football IQ, creativity, agility, work rate, best suited as a forward but able to push up through the midfield

Weaknesses: Height, scoreboard impact, reliable but not dominant overhead mark, speed, athleticism

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Rationale: Feeling Collingwood are a good crumbing forward short I like the fit the crafty Jack Mahony provides. He's ready made and can contend with the likes of Josh Thomas and Callum Brown if not displace them from the senior side next season as someone who compliments Collingwood's marking forwards. Mahony is ideally suited as a front and centre crumber, a missing link in Collingwood's best side, and arguably Mahony can this better than any existing player on the club's list.

I've made the comment before, but I slightly favour Mahony to the more highly touted and likely top-15 selection Cody Weightman with my view being that while he's not nearly as athletic, Mahony is the better footballer.

Interesting take, a small forward who struggles to kick goals.

 

[Knightmare]

Interesting take, a small forward who struggles to kick goals.

I'd be more inclined to describe Mahony as a small forward who has been used a lot through the midfield, and he does have that dual capability. I just see him more as a crumbing forward at the next level with not many sub 180cm mids making it unless elite ball winners, and Mahony is more a good ball winner who can push through there but looks more a forward who is more talented than a lot of the guys Collingwood already have.

 

[Warhorse]

I'd be more inclined to describe Mahony as a small forward who has been used a lot through the midfield, and he does have that dual capability. I just see him more as a crumbing forward at the next level with not many sub 180cm mids making it unless elite ball winners, and Mahony is more a good ball winner who can push through there but looks more a forward who is more talented than a lot of the guys Collingwood already have.

Very good player and under rated. Where do you rank cahill