Definitely no expert, but I'm happy to give it a shot.
I'll take * so no one else has to do it
Poor bastard
2023 (Tenacious) Annual Carlton Board Phantom Draft
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Poor bastard
So brave
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If Port is still free I'll do them
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And with no pick trading, my job just got easier
Sorry Coona, no pick 1 for you!I'm happy to start whenever you like, Ten, we can do the first 4 picks before we need a WBU list manager to jump on board.
Bounce the ball already
Who is doing the unallocated teams?
What’s the criteria? Who we think they will pick or what we would do if selecting.
Surely those of us “in the know” would be aware of who is linked to varied teams, and that probably should be a guide line. It is a Phantom so whomever is selecting surely has some licence for individual thoughts. Ideally a logical, reasonable selection, but with some licence to show our preferences where there is room for conjecture. Clear as mud!
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Was that the Rookie draft?Okay, with Pick 2 North select Lochie O’Brien
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Pick 1 - West Coast Eagles - Harley Reid - Midfielder/Forward/WhereverHeWants (Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers) 187cm 85kg
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What more is there to say? He's had pick one locked down for the past two years at least. Touted as the next 'generational' player. The only real question left around pick one is whether the Eagles trade it for multiple first round picks - and they've already rejected an offer that includes pick 2 and two other first round picks.
Harley's got it all - powerful, hard at the contest, versatile - can play through the middle, half-forward, half-back. Excellent around goal, great overhead for his size. He's got plenty of smarts, reads the play well, has that extra something that is a hallmark of some of the games greats - seems to play in his own space and time.
If there's a question mark, it's around how he translates his junior grade dominance to the big league. He is a super confident player, and perhaps his first few matches will come as a bit of a wake up call? How he responds to that will be a test of his character, but I'd back him in to live up to the hype. Has a bit of Nathan Buckley figjam about him, but perhaps best modern comparison would be Petracca or Dusty.
Soapy V you're up! (twice)
Harley Reid Draft Profile
Harley Reid is the top prospect in this year's AFL Draft, having put together a stellar junior career littered with accolades and highlights.
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What more is there to say? He's had pick one locked down for the past two years at least. Touted as the next 'generational' player. The only real question left around pick one is whether the Eagles trade it for multiple first round picks - and they've already rejected an offer that includes pick 2 and two other first round picks.
Harley's got it all - powerful, hard at the contest, versatile - can play through the middle, half-forward, half-back. Excellent around goal, great overhead for his size. He's got plenty of smarts, reads the play well, has that extra something that is a hallmark of some of the games greats - seems to play in his own space and time.
If there's a question mark, it's around how he translates his junior grade dominance to the big league. He is a super confident player, and perhaps his first few matches will come as a bit of a wake up call? How he responds to that will be a test of his character, but I'd back him in to live up to the hype. Has a bit of Nathan Buckley figjam about him, but perhaps best modern comparison would be Petracca or Dusty.
Soapy V you're up! (twice)
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Surprise!
Who would of thought Harley would slide that far!!
Pick Three - North Melbourne
Zane Duursma Mid/Fwd Gippsland Power
Has it all. Class, Poise, Finds the ball, can take a grab and also kicks goals. Way to valuable to pass up
At 189cm a great height. Just needs to add some muscle but that will come
I think he is a good as anyone is the draft and could have easily gone Pick 1 even with Harley Reid
Will be a star from Day One.
When you add him to LDU Sheezel Wardlaw Phillips Simpkin Thomas Stephens, has there ever been a better group of young mid/running talent at one club?
Zane Duursma Mid/Fwd Gippsland Power
Has it all. Class, Poise, Finds the ball, can take a grab and also kicks goals. Way to valuable to pass up
At 189cm a great height. Just needs to add some muscle but that will come
I think he is a good as anyone is the draft and could have easily gone Pick 1 even with Harley Reid
Will be a star from Day One.
When you add him to LDU Sheezel Wardlaw Phillips Simpkin Thomas Stephens, has there ever been a better group of young mid/running talent at one club?
Pick Four - North Melbourne
Daniel Curtin KPP or Mid
Could have gone with another genuine mid or a small forward who I both rated highly
Put simply I couldn't pass the kid up. At 195 cm I think he will become an elite mid in the Bontempelli type.
North have enough genuine midfield talent that he could play defence or attack whilst he develops. He gives them options and a different look. He has a lovely left foot, great hands and I like how he has time and hits targets. The way he played against Senior bodies late in the year clinched it for me. I also see a lot of improvement yet.
In the end he fitted North's needs and could be anything. Way too hard to pass up in a group of 3-4 very talented young players
TENACIOUS you're up!
Daniel Curtin KPP or Mid
Could have gone with another genuine mid or a small forward who I both rated highly
Put simply I couldn't pass the kid up. At 195 cm I think he will become an elite mid in the Bontempelli type.
North have enough genuine midfield talent that he could play defence or attack whilst he develops. He gives them options and a different look. He has a lovely left foot, great hands and I like how he has time and hits targets. The way he played against Senior bodies late in the year clinched it for me. I also see a lot of improvement yet.
In the end he fitted North's needs and could be anything. Way too hard to pass up in a group of 3-4 very talented young players
TENACIOUS you're up!
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Brootal!
In the Jed Walter match, Wickzki stated he'll auto match all bids on GC academy picks before he went offline. Mark it in Ten. No need to wait.
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Pick 6 - Hawthorn - Colby McKercher - Tasmanian Devils - 182cm & 78kg.
With Duursma gone, our need for elite mids, and with incoming FS KPPs in this draft. Best Available was obvious choice.
The left-footer is damaging with the ball and has also shown this year he can hit the scoreboard, he finds the ball in and around the stoppages as both a primary ball winner and first receiver... He uses his speed to burst away from contest, which is a real highlight of his game... McKercher put up outrageously good numbers across all competitions this year, including an average of 32.8 disposals for the Allies. He managed 29.4 per nine Talent League games, but his first six appearances yielded hauls of 31, 32, or 33 touches. Better yet, upon returning from Champs, he notched a personal-best of 41.
His honours this year included All-Australian and Talent League Team of the Year selection to go with a tied Morrish Medal & runner-up in this year’s Larke Medal .
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With Duursma gone, our need for elite mids, and with incoming FS KPPs in this draft. Best Available was obvious choice.
The left-footer is damaging with the ball and has also shown this year he can hit the scoreboard, he finds the ball in and around the stoppages as both a primary ball winner and first receiver... He uses his speed to burst away from contest, which is a real highlight of his game... McKercher put up outrageously good numbers across all competitions this year, including an average of 32.8 disposals for the Allies. He managed 29.4 per nine Talent League games, but his first six appearances yielded hauls of 31, 32, or 33 touches. Better yet, upon returning from Champs, he notched a personal-best of 41.
His honours this year included All-Australian and Talent League Team of the Year selection to go with a tied Morrish Medal & runner-up in this year’s Larke Medal .
STRENGTHS:
- Consistency
- Clean hands
- Decision making
- Skills
- Speed
- Work rate
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Contested game
- Strength
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