AFL National Draft 2014 Picks 2 & 3

[Redleg 41,635]

Despite the late mail I still think Petracca will go 1.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

The fact that you guys all fell into the OBVIOUS trap is the thing I find funny

Oh yeah, the old "oh [censored], what did I say that for? I'll tell 'em I was trolling" trick.

I believe you. You seem like an honest type...

[dazzledavey36 55,393]

The fact that you guys all fell into the OBVIOUS trap is the thing I find funny

No you were bring serious.

Dont try and make out as you were just there to get a reaction.

I second Nasher nomination in the worst post of the year.. along wth a couple of Picket Fences post..

Edited November 26, 2014 by dazzledavey36

[nutbean 8,838]

The fact that you guys all fell into the OBVIOUS trap is the thing I find funny

I find that nobody noticing your attempt at sarcasm funnier.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

Despite the late mail I still think Petracca will go 1.

Yeah, too much media attention on the eve of the draft to spice up an otherwise boring meal.

I'm not buying it.

But I'm hoping like hell.

[Moneider96 1,045]

Oh God....Yep, guys I'm sorry, I was serious. Petracca will be at Collingwood in 2 years.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

I hate having to wait all the time as a dees supporter

[Earl Hood 6,103]

Saints supporters reckon Petracca will leave for Collingwood in 2 years. I tend to agree, he doesn't seem the loyal type.

Eyes to close together?

[kurtneverdied 244]

Oh God....Yep, guys I'm sorry, I was serious. Petracca will be at Collingwood in 2 years.

Pies will be [censored] soon and we'll be the team players want to come too. Touch wood.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

The fact is, he went to the Eagles as a mature player and person and he still failed, I think that lends itself to the verdict that we drafted poorly with that selection.

I don't think it has any bearing - you could argue that having your first 5 years at a rubbish club does irreparable damage. Having said that, Morton looked a goer in his first couple of years and then stopped on a dime. This seems to be a bit of a pattern with us, we can't seem to get players to take that next step.Both Morton and Watts had/have all the tools/advantages required to be top-line players, there is no excuse or explanation, other than perhaps our rubbish culture and program, underfunded footy dept., poor facilities, bargain basement coaching etc etc I know some of these aspects have been improved (at least partially) but they were all present in Morton's first 5 years

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

There is a recursive error in the logic of this analysis.

Top picks go to the worst clubs after their worst seasons.

So a top pick starting their career often has to deal with

• substandard club environment/culture/facilities (relative to top clubs),
• instability in terms of coach (bottom club often sack their coach or just have),
• a dearth of senior leadership on the field to model on or be protected by.
• intense and unrealistic pressure to perform early and lift his club out of the doldrums.

All of these factors come (in general) with being a top pick, and it's these factors that retard their development.

and each of those 4 dot-points apply 100% to the MFC in the 2008-2013 period. Textbook definition of a horrible breeding ground for footballers. You'd cry if we drafted you wouldn't ya?

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

As an absolute hypothetical - IF Frawley had stayed meaning pick 2 only and MCaartin went pick 1

Who would we choose?

My feeling from the available information is that Brayshaw is our no.1

[Nasher 33,617]

you could argue that having your first 5 years at a rubbish club does irreparable damage.

I suppose you could, but I'm not sure on what grounds or logic.

[jnrmac 20,189]

it's also affected by who drafts them

still have to wonder where Morton would be if the Eagles had got him 5 years earlier

I dont subscribe to the theory that Morton would be a gun player if he had been at the Eagles. Its a moot point as we will never know. BUt for me its more about personal commitment to improve, dedication etc Morton didn't have it.

Now of course if you are talking chemical enhancements......

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

I suppose you could, but I'm not sure on what grounds or logic.

How about the logic that the rest of the post you quoted went on to explain? You could start there

Edited November 26, 2014 by Curry & Beer

[TheoX 1,222]

Eyes to close together?

[ManDee 7,226]

Eyes to close together?

Are you positing that his eyes close at the same time?

Or

To, Too, Two

What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

To

To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

I’m going to the store

He went to Italy

This belongs to David

I need to study

We want to help

He’s going to eat

Too

Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

Can I go too?

He went to France too

I think that’s Paul’s book too

I’m too tired

He’s walking too quickly

I ate too much

Two

Two is a number.

One, two, three…

I have two cars

She ate two pieces of pie

Edit:- I had to fix the errors in the eLearn English paste !!!

Edited November 26, 2014 by ManDee

[Crompton's the man 659]

Are you positing that his eyes close at the same time?

Or

To, Too, Two

What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

To

To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

I’m going to the store

He went to Italy

This belongs to David

I need to study

We want to help

He’s going to eat

Too

Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

Can I go too?

He went to France too

I think that’s Paul’s book too

I’m too tired

He’s walking too quickly

I ate too much

Two

Two is a number.

One, two, three…

I have two cars

She ate two pieces of pie

Edit:- I had to fix the errors in the eLearn English paste !!!

Thanks for that ....

I, too, was wondering what all them words meant

[nutbean 8,838]

Are you positing that his eyes close at the same time?

Or

To, Too, Two

What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

To

To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

I’m going to the store

He went to Italy

This belongs to David

I need to study

We want to help

He’s going to eat

Too

Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

Can I go too?

He went to France too

I think that’s Paul’s book too

I’m too tired

He’s walking too quickly

I ate too much

Two

Two is a number.

One, two, three…

I have two cars

She ate two pieces of pie

Edit:- I had to fix the errors in the eLearn English paste !!!

et tu Mandee ?

[ManDee 7,226]

et tu Mandee ?

Damn, I missed one. Or are you referring to me wearing half a dress?

[nutbean 8,838]

Damn, I missed one. Or are you referring to me wearing half a dress?

I believe that is et tutu mandee

[ManDee 7,226]

I believe that is et tutu mandee

PS: that is not me wearing the tutu, et tu to you too,

[the grint 71]

Apologies if this has been posted but according to this article -

http://m.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/afl-phantom-draft-2014-jay-clark-and-sam-landsberger-predict-who-your-club-will-pick/story-e6frf3e3-1227132256899

- Saints are confirmed to taking Mccartin...

[ManDee 7,226]

Apologies if this has been posted but according to this article -

http://m.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/afl-phantom-draft-2014-jay-clark-and-sam-landsberger-predict-who-your-club-will-pick/story-e6frf3e3-1227132256899

- Saints are confirmed to taking Mccartin...

Back to the draft then.

The article does not confirm anything.

"ST KILDA is expected to land blue-chip key forward Paddy McCartin ....... it is understood the 194cm goalkicker has got the nod over explosive midfielder Christian Petracca....... It is understood the gun Geelong Falcon will be unveiled as the No.1 choice..."

Expected and understood are not confirmations.

Good news if true in IMHO.

[the grint 71]

Back to the draft then.

The article does not confirm anything.

"ST KILDA is expected to land blue-chip key forward Paddy McCartin ....... it is understood the 194cm goalkicker has got the nod over explosive midfielder Christian Petracca....... It is understood the gun Geelong Falcon will be unveiled as the No.1 choice..."

Expected and understood are not confirmations.

Good news if true in IMHO.

My bad MD, the foxsports facebook post I clicked on had them stating that Paddy Mac was confirmed.