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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
I know you don't draft for need, but us getting Hill and Wright as a rangey flanker and leading small forward is simply idiotic.
What would we do with Wright? He'd be about 10th in line for a leading small forward spot.
Hill...meh!
Get me a real midfielder or three please Derek...
I know you don't draft for need, but us getting Hill and Wright as a rangey flanker and leading small forward is simply idiotic.
What would we do with Wright? He'd be about 10th in line for a leading small forward spot.
Hill...meh!
Get me a real midfielder or three please Derek...
Grimreepah
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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
Exactly.
How do you know this when the draft hasn't even been held yet?
Exactly.
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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
I think you'd find over the years he has been pretty close, and if he has missed then its usually one of the reserves. His mail on Thomas and Pendles going was on the money. Tend to find the later he goes he can be off the mark but thats to be expected as the draft is so fluid.
Re this years draft most Pie fans will be headless that he hasnt got Swift going to them and instead has an 'outside type' but to be fair.
Hill
Beams
Sam Wright
Gillies
Savage
wouldnt be a bad mix and as always - he knows much better than we do
Re other players - surprised I didnt see;
Chris Hall - amazes me the most to be honest.
Tyson Slattery
Milne - lot of his type so can understand I guess
Allwright
Shannon - ditto Milne
Still ? - cannot remember seeing him
John Rayner - although he is bottom aged.
Great read though and he does not know his stuff.
I think you'd find over the years he has been pretty close, and if he has missed then its usually one of the reserves. His mail on Thomas and Pendles going was on the money. Tend to find the later he goes he can be off the mark but thats to be expected as the draft is so fluid.
Re this years draft most Pie fans will be headless that he hasnt got Swift going to them and instead has an 'outside type' but to be fair.
Hill
Beams
Sam Wright
Gillies
Savage
wouldnt be a bad mix and as always - he knows much better than we do
Re other players - surprised I didnt see;
Chris Hall - amazes me the most to be honest.
Tyson Slattery
Milne - lot of his type so can understand I guess
Allwright
Shannon - ditto Milne
Still ? - cannot remember seeing him
John Rayner - although he is bottom aged.
Great read though and he does not know his stuff.
LukeParkerno1
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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
Agreed on the Pies pick..you lose your best inside mid..and you draft a outside receiver..makes absolutely no sense. Mind you this year half his selections make no sense so I'd be stunned if this draft is even close to the real thing!
Agreed on the Pies pick..you lose your best inside mid..and you draft a outside receiver..makes absolutely no sense. Mind you this year half his selections make no sense so I'd be stunned if this draft is even close to the real thing!
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
I have much faith in those guys, another skinny 18 year old what be much help, putting years and muscle into these guys will.
We have a good young defensive structure, we really don't have any young key forwards.
I have much faith in those guys, another skinny 18 year old what be much help, putting years and muscle into these guys will.
We have a good young defensive structure, we really don't have any young key forwards.
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
lol u people are funny crying over who Matt says your getting if u take a look at the past drafts where his picked players theres a pretty good chance the player he picked for your team now you will NOT get so u should be happy then
lol u people are funny crying over who Matt says your getting if u take a look at the past drafts where his picked players theres a pretty good chance the player he picked for your team now you will NOT get so u should be happy then
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
For all those bemoaning the fact he didn't select you a "pure midfielder", just how many "pure midfielders" are there running around today or are available in the draft?
Most young players start off playing in pockets and the flanks anyway.
For all those bemoaning the fact he didn't select you a "pure midfielder", just how many "pure midfielders" are there running around today or are available in the draft?
Most young players start off playing in pockets and the flanks anyway.
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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
I'm sure he would enjoy being harassed by a group of irate BF posters.
I'm sure he would enjoy being harassed by a group of irate BF posters.
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
3 – FREMANTLE – DANIEL RICH
Subiaco, WA, Medium midfielder, June 7, 1990, 183.7cm, 83.2kg
21 – FREMANTLE – SHAUN McKERNAN
Calder Cannons, VIC, Ruckman/Tall forward, September 1, 1990, 196cm, 94.3kg
24 – FREMANTLE – NICK HEYNE
Gippsland Power, VIC, Medium forward, July 22 1990, 188.2cm, 79.1kg
37 – FREMANTLE – HAYDEN BALLANTYNE
Peel Thunder, WA, Small forward, July 16, 1987, 174cm, 77kg
53 – FREMANTLE – WARREN BENJAMIN
Claremont, WA, May 10, 1990, Medium midfielder, 187.3cm, 84.8kg
56 – FREMANTLE – CLANCEE PEARCE
Swan Districts, WA, Medium defender, October 23, 1990, 182.3cm, 89.8kg
68 – FREMANTLE – TOM HILL
Northern Knights, VIC, Ruckman, April 7, 1991, 198.5cm, 78.2kg
77 – FREMANTLE – MATTHEW MOODY
Brisbane Lions, WA, Medium midfielder, September 23, 1985, 187cm, 86kg
Just wondering if i am the only one disappointed that he has only picked two midfielders and no key backs.
Surely midfielders, ruckmen and key back are our key needs and we defiantly dont need a medium forward or medium back.
3 – FREMANTLE – DANIEL RICH
Subiaco, WA, Medium midfielder, June 7, 1990, 183.7cm, 83.2kg
21 – FREMANTLE – SHAUN McKERNAN
Calder Cannons, VIC, Ruckman/Tall forward, September 1, 1990, 196cm, 94.3kg
24 – FREMANTLE – NICK HEYNE
Gippsland Power, VIC, Medium forward, July 22 1990, 188.2cm, 79.1kg
37 – FREMANTLE – HAYDEN BALLANTYNE
Peel Thunder, WA, Small forward, July 16, 1987, 174cm, 77kg
53 – FREMANTLE – WARREN BENJAMIN
Claremont, WA, May 10, 1990, Medium midfielder, 187.3cm, 84.8kg
56 – FREMANTLE – CLANCEE PEARCE
Swan Districts, WA, Medium defender, October 23, 1990, 182.3cm, 89.8kg
68 – FREMANTLE – TOM HILL
Northern Knights, VIC, Ruckman, April 7, 1991, 198.5cm, 78.2kg
77 – FREMANTLE – MATTHEW MOODY
Brisbane Lions, WA, Medium midfielder, September 23, 1985, 187cm, 86kg
Just wondering if i am the only one disappointed that he has only picked two midfielders and no key backs.
Surely midfielders, ruckmen and key back are our key needs and we defiantly dont need a medium forward or medium back.
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
Look at the Richmond supporters reaction to when you passed on Tambling.
Now Richard still developing and will be a good player but, wow, some of them really went over the top bagging Hawthorns recruiting because of things they've heard on BigFooty about players.
Bottom line, Burgan and most of all ALL the recruiters know more than everyone on here, although there are a few (5-15 range) that really know their stuff.
Everyone else (myself included as I don't see nearly enough TAC games to judge) let the results in 2-5 years judge it for you, but by all means be excited with who you think will be good, just don't bag experts because their opinions differ from your own.
Probably. That's the problem when people (myself included), invest too much interest in these players pre-draft.
Look at the Richmond supporters reaction to when you passed on Tambling.
Now Richard still developing and will be a good player but, wow, some of them really went over the top bagging Hawthorns recruiting because of things they've heard on BigFooty about players.
Bottom line, Burgan and most of all ALL the recruiters know more than everyone on here, although there are a few (5-15 range) that really know their stuff.
Everyone else (myself included as I don't see nearly enough TAC games to judge) let the results in 2-5 years judge it for you, but by all means be excited with who you think will be good, just don't bag experts because their opinions differ from your own.
LukeParkerno1
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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
At Collingwood's pick there are a few midfielders left and he picks a flanker. Swift makes sense at 11 and it just makes more sense and I struggle to see how they were dead keen on him a month ago and not keen now.
At Collingwood's pick there are a few midfielders left and he picks a flanker. Swift makes sense at 11 and it just makes more sense and I struggle to see how they were dead keen on him a month ago and not keen now.
Black Ball
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Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
You'll no doubt be hoping that he's a lot better than the last DUD your recruiters picked up from Scotch! That's if it comes to fruition.
You'll no doubt be hoping that he's a lot better than the last DUD your recruiters picked up from Scotch! That's if it comes to fruition.
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Hall won the beep. I was expecting him to figure in the speed but he re-inforced his running ability.
Wizard
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I would be pleased with these picks, not sure about the others though.
I would be pleased with these picks, not sure about the others though.
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
At least Thompson was able to hold his own at WAFL level, not a shocking pick for 83. Guys like Stribbling and Copping couldnt get a kick in WAFL reserves. And lets not mention Collard shall we.
At least Thompson was able to hold his own at WAFL level, not a shocking pick for 83. Guys like Stribbling and Copping couldnt get a kick in WAFL reserves. And lets not mention Collard shall we.
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
His speed was what I was talking about. When your that size you want to be QUICK, he not only wasnt quick, he was one of the slowest mids. I know he plays quicker than that but it may be a reason why RMs are not huge fans.
His speed was what I was talking about. When your that size you want to be QUICK, he not only wasnt quick, he was one of the slowest mids. I know he plays quicker than that but it may be a reason why RMs are not huge fans.
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
Funny hearing after the draft "geez so and so did well".
How do you know?
2004 Hawthorn copped some serious bagging for missing out on one of Deledio, Griffen and Tambling, and were also bagged for taking Lewis too high.
4 Years later and it looks like a perfect hand from Hawthorn with their selections.
Every year someone like Burgatron comes out with a draft and someone says "no way he will slide" but the draft is never ever exactly how you think it will go, and the recruiters keep their cards very close to their chests.
Interesting Burgatron has Hawthorn taking Richmond's Danny Meyer with our last pick. He has been training with us, and Hawthorn were interested both the year he was drafted, and trade period last year. Given we have 5 selection, I'd be happy to take a punt with our 5th round selection on a talented player who hasn't got it right so far. Mostly because I know how much it'd annoy Richmond if he became a good player at the Hawks
Definitely.
Funny hearing after the draft "geez so and so did well".
How do you know?
2004 Hawthorn copped some serious bagging for missing out on one of Deledio, Griffen and Tambling, and were also bagged for taking Lewis too high.
4 Years later and it looks like a perfect hand from Hawthorn with their selections.
Every year someone like Burgatron comes out with a draft and someone says "no way he will slide" but the draft is never ever exactly how you think it will go, and the recruiters keep their cards very close to their chests.
Interesting Burgatron has Hawthorn taking Richmond's Danny Meyer with our last pick. He has been training with us, and Hawthorn were interested both the year he was drafted, and trade period last year. Given we have 5 selection, I'd be happy to take a punt with our 5th round selection on a talented player who hasn't got it right so far. Mostly because I know how much it'd annoy Richmond if he became a good player at the Hawks
Re: Burgatron's Phantom Draft Due Today
So would i, and Melbourne has the pick before WC everytime
Not exactly the players i'm hoping the dees pick up, but the important thing is that in the review he's listed players that we're interested in, that of more importance then the actual players he's selected.
So would i, and Melbourne has the pick before WC everytime
Not exactly the players i'm hoping the dees pick up, but the important thing is that in the review he's listed players that we're interested in, that of more importance then the actual players he's selected.
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