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We're getting close to conclusion.

I think this game is a more about the journey than the destiantion but I can see a few of you are destination oriented.

I thought I might impanel a set of wise judges to vote 3-2-1 (or similar 10-9-...-2-1 to be agreed with the judges) for the team they'd enter 2011 and beyond with reasons. I reckon we might learn a fair bit from this analysis. Applications sought ...

I'm heading OS for 3 weeks on Friday so hopefully we can get it done by then.

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    I doubt he'll play a senior game for the Suns.

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    Ugh... Should've gone for Waters early...

    Round 17

    Pick 165 - Scott Selwood - West Coast

    B:  S Selwood Merrett C Brown

    HB Deledio Scarlett Malceski

    C;  DSanto Boak Bateman

    HF Hansen Petterd

    F:  Ballantyne Hall Dawes

    R: Hille Judd Vince

    I have an idea for a bit of fun / some sort of conclusion involving these teams in the coming season, will discuss when the draft is over.

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    We're getting close to conclusion.

    I think this game is a more about the journey than the destiantion but I can see a few of you are destination oriented.

    I thought I might impanel a set of wise judges to vote 3-2-1 (or similar 10-9-...-2-1 to be agreed with the judges) for the team they'd enter 2011 and beyond with reasons. I reckon we might learn a fair bit from this analysis. Applications sought ...

    I'm heading OS for 3 weeks on Friday so hopefully we can get it done by then.

    I'm eager to not work if you need a learned judge.

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    I'm eager to not work if you need a learned judge.

    PM me if you want to judge, I'll make a selection - I've invited a few likely candidates.

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    I was thinking same. Perhaps after final selections we can submit a final team sheet with surname, plus first initial , and abbreviated team in brackets.

    ie. B: B.Waters (WC) B.Lake (WB) J.Brennan (GC)

    HB: D.Jackson (Rich) B.Goddard (StK) J.Lewis (Haw)

    ... and so on. Just makes it clearer and removes the name confusion aspect.

    Fair enough. Your pick.

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    I doubt he'll play a senior game for the Suns.

    Good thing this is a matter of personal opinions. I really enjoyed watching him run around in the VFL this year, whether he gets a game or not, i think his vertical leap, 'x factor' and turn of pace are a good mix for the forward pocket.

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    Round 17:

    Pick 166

    Chris Knights - Adelaide

    B: B.Waters B.Lake J.Brennan

    HB: A.Davey B.Goddard D.Jackson

    C: S.Salopek J.Bartel

    HF: M.Murphy S.Gumbleton C.Knights

    F: L.Thomas B.Fevola B.Green

    R: D.Jolly J.Lewis D.Hannebery

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    We're getting close to conclusion.

    I think this game is a more about the journey than the destiantion but I can see a few of you are destination oriented.

    I thought I might impanel a set of wise judges to vote 3-2-1 (or similar 10-9-...-2-1 to be agreed with the judges) for the team they'd enter 2011 and beyond with reasons. I reckon we might learn a fair bit from this analysis. Applications sought ...

    I'm heading OS for 3 weeks on Friday so hopefully we can get it done by then.

    Judging panel starting to come together - will name them tomorrow or Wednesday.

    Voting scheme agreed 5-4-3-2-1 with explanations.

    Objective: Win 2011 flag

    1) Are we putting a team together for just 2011 or the next 3 years. Ie. do we rule out the senior citizens of the comp?

    In the original I said 3 years but let's just go for 2011 so senior players like Simon Black are in play.

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    We're getting close to conclusion.

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    I'm heading OS for 3 weeks on Friday so hopefully we can get it done by then.

    With any luck, we should be complete by tomorrow evening. Well done on the concept old55, it's been thought provokingly fun.

    Move over BP...(ah your job is safe ;) )

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    Eth38 can go now as he still has a wildcard and needs a Freo player, and master has taken 2 freo players (using his wildcard).

    As long as eth38 isn't eyeing off a Tiger or a PA player (as master still needs those).

    After that ox_5 needs a Swan and a Roo, he could theoretically go after eth38, but doesn't need to wait for master either (provided eth38 uses his wildcard).

    And... since I need a Saint and a Lion, I can go once eth38 has his turn, assuming eth38n uses hos wildcard.

    So many permutations...

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    Judging panel starting to come together - will name them tomorrow or Wednesday.

    Voting scheme agreed 5-4-3-2-1 with explanations.

    Objective: Win 2011 flag

    I think it would almost be worth revisiting at the end of the year to give a preseason winner and a post season winner - bringing hindsight, injuries and form into the picture!

    Immensely enjoyable and surprisingly gripping - many thanks

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    Pick 168: Hayden Ballantyne (Freo heave ho)

    B: Harbrow Garland Rawlings

    HB: Drummond Pears Gilbee

    C: Foley Hodge Simpson

    HF: Gray Cloke

    F: Byrnes Walker Ballantyne

    R: Mumford Hayes Priddis

    Sorry E25, no wildcard yet

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    9 Richmond picks so far means (barring someone wild carding a Richmond player) I've got my free choice of them last, so will save that pick.

    So down to Port. 8 - Boak, Gray, Pearce, Chaplin, Cassisi, Salopek, Hartlett, Carlile gone. Considered a second ruck in Brogan, their most reliable player in K. Cornes, young CHB Trengove and injured/unfit trio Rodan, Ebert and Motlop. In the end went for a solid back pocket in Surjan who should do a good job most weeks.

    Pick 167 - Jacob Surjan (Port)

    FB: J. Surjan N. Grima S. Hurn

    HB: J. Kelly L. McPharlin J. Adcock

    C: D. Thomas S. Thompson S. Hill

    HF: A. Monfries L. Henderson D. Swallow

    FF: ______ L. Franklin A. Schneider

    R: M. Jamar J.P. Kennedy R. Griffen

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    Pick 168: Hayden Ballantyne (Freo heave ho)

    B: Harbrow Garland Rawlings

    HB: Drummond Pears Gilbee

    C: Foley Hodge Simpson

    HF: Gray Cloke

    F: Byrnes Walker Ballantyne

    R: Mumford Hayes Priddis

    Sorry E25, no wildcard yet

    Taken at pick 125
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    Taken at pick 125

    is he the first?

    Surprised it hasn't happened a bit more.

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    is he the first?

    Surprised it hasn't happened a bit more.

    Oh, I did Ctrl + F to see if he had been picked - must have spelt his name wrong.

    Pick 168.5 - Nathan Fyfe (Fremantle)

    B: Harbrow Garland Rawlings

    HB: Drummond Pears Gilbee

    C: Foley Hodge Simpson

    HF: Gray Cloke

    F: Byrnes Walker Fyfe

    R: Mumford Hayes Priddis

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    Pick 169 - Lewis Jetta (Sydney)

    B: Tarrant, Gibson

    HB: Winderlich, Taylor, Enright

    C: Rischitelli, Black, Pearce

    HF: Higgins, N.Riewoldt, Porplyzia

    F: Jurrah, J. Riewoldt, Lewis Jetta

    R: Warnock, Barlow, Kerr

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    I almost took Fyfe instead of Palmer.

    I really like the kid as a medium forward.

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    I almost took Fyfe instead of Palmer.

    I really like the kid as a medium forward.

    He will become a very good player. Smart footballer.

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    I've had a re-think on Gram.

    He is pretty good, not as old as I thought and I could do with a bit more drive out of the back half.

    I felt like I needed a tagger and I rate Jones as second-best in the comp (after Rawlings), but I think Palmer & Cunnington can cover that role adequately.

    I thought about Baker too, cos every team needs one.

    Could've taken Kosi or Milne if there was a bit more on offer at Brisbane.

    Pick 170 - Jason Gram - St Kilda

    B: Cunnington, Morris, Toy

    HB: Gram, B. Reid, Hartlett

    C: Palmer, Goodes, Sylvia

    HF: Van Berlo, Kennedy, S. Johnson

    F: Rioli, Ryder,

    R: Kreuzer, Pendlebury, Martin

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    Ryder can switch to the backline as a mobile 3rd tall defender.

    Cunnington up forward to apply more pressure in the forward-line.

    Those 2 can swap depending on opposition to create favorable matchups.

    I'm confident as a forward Ryder is mobile enough to not have his man run off him too much.

    Kreuzer could play more as an extra mid and zone off, sitting a kick behind play, with Ryder able to ruck in the back 50 and Clark capable of tucking up forward.

    A bit surprised Clark lasted this long.

    As far as a big lump up forward to bring the ball to ground, he fits the bill pretty well.

    Pick 171 - Mitch Clark - Brisbane Lions

    B: Ryder, Morris, Toy

    HB: Gram, B. Reid, Hartlett

    C: Palmer, Goodes, Van Berlo

    HF: Sylvia, Kennedy, S. Johnson

    F: Cunnington, Clark, Rioli

    R: Kreuzer, Pendlebury, Martin

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    Thought you were going to go with Cornelius. Clark isnt bad for this late.

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    Pick 172 - Scott Thompson (North)

    B: J.Gibson (Haw), C.Tarrant (Coll), S.Thompson (Nth)

    HB: J.Winderlich (Ess), H.Taylor (Gee), C.Enright (Gee)

    C: S.Black (Bris), D.Kerr (WC), D.Pearce (Port)

    HF: S.Higgins (WB), N.Riewoldt (Stk), J.Porplyzia (Adel)

    F: L.Jurrah (Melb), J.Riewoldt (Rich), L.Jetta (Syd)

    R: R.Warnock (Carl), M.Barlow (Freo), M.Rischitelli (GC)

    Edit - adding initial and team

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    Thought you were going to go with Cornelius. Clark isnt bad for this late.

    Cornelius has potential but he's a long way off.

    I don't rate him yet.

    Clark was close to All-Australian in 2009 (or did he get it? Can't remember).

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