Euro 2012 Draft

G.K.

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Can only see 2 of who you might be talking about - frankly I'd have Cabaye above either of them.

Trippie

G.K. wrote: »

Can only see 2 of who you might be talking about - frankly I'd have Cabaye above either of them.

made a mistake, one doesnt qualify so only 2

LuckyLloyd

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I'm confident that my back four will be up there when this is said and done.

Blatter

Maybe

I'm shocked you picked another centre back Lloyd. I was certain you'd be leaving that space open for round 9. I think most people will know exactly who I'm on about.

G.K.

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You'll have made a certain China-based Villa fan very unhappy with that CB pick.

whatawaster

Maybe

Blatter wrote: »

I'm shocked you picked another centre back Lloyd. I was certain you'd be leaving that space open for round 9. I think most people will know exactly who I'm on about.

I know exactly who he is picking in round 9.

Read the last line of his post in the picks thread . . .

LuckyLloyd

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Yeah, there is only one player I want for round 9. I think the overall value to my team is better that way.

Agger ---Barzagli

with player X destroying people out left in tandem with Hagi and Ronaldo is better than

Agger---Psycho

with a lessor player completing my trifecta of awesomeness...

Blatter

Maybe

whatawaster wrote: »

I know exactly who he is picking in round 9.

Read the last line of his post in the picks thread . . .

Ah yeah, I see now. Little bit of a risk seeing as it's going on current ability but I suppose he's well proven and will be received very well by most on here. I personally would have planned for the centre back, himself beside Agger would have been pretty awesome.

G.K.

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I feel as though it should be obvious - but not got my finger on it....

LuckyLloyd

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G.K. wrote: »

You'll have made a certain China-based Villa fan very unhappy with that CB pick.

Knew I couldn't wait

whatawaster

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Blatter wrote: »

Ah yeah, I see now. Little bit of a risk seeing as it's going on current ability. I personally would have planned for the centre back, himself beside Agger would have been pretty awesome.

There's really two people you could be talking about

G.K.

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Oh, I've realised.

Blatter

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whatawaster wrote: »

There's really two people you could be talking about

There is, but one is a slight risk seeing as it's current ability, if you know what I mean.

Moneymaker

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Blatter wrote: »

I'm shocked you picked another centre back Lloyd. I was certain you'd be leaving that space open for round 9. I think most people will know exactly who I'm on about.

No I haven't a clue, fill me in.

Jax Teller

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Blatter wrote: »

I'm shocked you picked another centre back Lloyd. I was certain you'd be leaving that space open for round 9. I think most people will know exactly who I'm on about.

I think I know who you're on about and I'm second pick in that round

whatawaster

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Blatter wrote: »

There is, but one is a slight risk seeing as it's current ability, if you know what I mean.

Say no more.

G.K.

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Is it wierd that I've kind of mapped out what I think some people should go for?

LuckyLloyd

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whatawaster wrote: »

There's really two people you could be talking about

Yeah, but I personally think one is a decent bit ahead of the other...:p

LuckyLloyd

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G.K. wrote: »

Is it wierd that I've kind of mapped out what I think some people should go for?

Everyone should have a very small shortlist of players at this point imo. BPA can't come into it in many cases, as you're locked into a formation and fit by now.

Moneymaker

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I have some different shapes planned out, depending on who's picked.

whatawaster

Maybe

Boateng was my next pick. Versatile.

Blatter

Maybe

Round 9 is a difficult enough round for most. There's three players that are out on front on their own as obvious picks, then there's another one next in line, and after that there's around 6 more fairly classy players, almost all in different positions. After that the quality goes down hill a fair bit.

Trippie

Been thinking about the draft and positions etc and the guys in the middle really are getting screwed position wise. Might have been fairer to give the 2nd wildcard starting at the 8 position to even out the fact they have no chance at a superstar in the first round or the legends round

Blatter

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Had my eye on Boateng myself. He's not outstanding but he's quite good and as you said yourself he's very versatile so lets you breathe a bit easier.

Moneymaker

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Boateng is a very solid, smart pick.

G.K.

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I can think of more players than that who anyone would welcome into their team, Blatter.

Blatter

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There are a few of them left alright, but not many of Boateng's quality imo.

G.K.

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I meant for Round 9.

Blatter

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Ah right, maybe I've missing out on a few. But that's what I came up with when I scanned through.

G.K.

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If you weren't in the draft I'd PM you and talk about it.

Rekop dog

Barzagli a good pick. Very solid defensive 4 there. Boateng meh imo, as I said earlier there's far too many German/Spanish players being picked. Think theres countries( including one who topped their group too) with no players picked yet.

bUILDERtHEbOB

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Needed to keep space for a Spanish striker so couldn't pick Arbeloa in last round, unfortunately I didn't get the one I wanted, but I'll possibly have the best centre half pair at least.

Nuri Sahin

No thanks

Just going from the most recent pic GK posted, and those who have selected six players at the time. There is one team so far I really like across the board. Six very strong picks. I'd add one more guy too but for their last pick.

Bounty Hunter

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Yep Barzagli was top of my list but tbh I never thouht he would make it back down to me this rd.

have a massive list of players for rd9 drawn up but the fact that im no.14 in that rd really means ive no idea who I might get or even what position although there are more available in 1 position imo although there are 3-5 huge picks in other positions imo.

LuckyLloyd

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Whoever is on the clock is skipped at 21:30...

G.K.

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3 CB's Coletrain?

Or Desailly in midfield?

ColeTrain

G.K. wrote: »

3 CB's Coletrain?

Or Desailly in midfield?

Possibly Desailly there or Albiol can play fullback.

I was going for Srna, was sure I would get him too!

G.K.

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Good pick Blatter, not a better left back left imo.

Trippie

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Good pick Blatter, not a better left back left imo.

Ye id agree, still amazed some central midfielders havent been picked yet and a certain number 10 who was immense this season when he played

G.K.

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Agreed. that's the thing with the draft system, some great players always end up getting overlooked.

Unles you are like me and make a spreadsheet of everyone so you can see who is available.

Bounty Hunter

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so 12hrs have passed... next!

G.K.

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No, remember we don't count between 1-7 AM.

whatawaster

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This is really starting to drag. I seem to remember this happening with the previous two drafts and the consequence is that people start to lose interest.

Let's motor, people!

Bounty Hunter

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G.K. wrote: »

No, remember we don't count between 1-7 AM.

didnt actually realise that, so 8am-2pm are exempt for me eh...awesome no more rushing picks while in work

G.K.

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floyd has just over an hour

Jax Teller

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There should of have been some punishment for missing your pick . Like go at the end of that round or something . will this be his second missed pick if he doesnt do it in time ?

whatawaster

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We can't change the rules now.

But it might be a good idea for future drafts

Bounty Hunter

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Coletrickle88 wrote: »

There should of have been some punishment for missing your pick . Like go at the end of that round or something . will this be his second missed pick if he doesnt do it in time ?

only problem with that is that you then may be waiting for the person again at the end of the round, shouldnt be obviously but atleast this way we continue and they make their pick as soon as they can and the longer they leave it the more potential picks they miss out on.

People legitimatley cant be online every day especially weekends and things like this always slow down. This has actually had a faster pace than usual with only 16 competitors so hopefully people wont lose interest if one or 2 of those in the middle of rds drag their feet a little.

SlickRic

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it's only the one poster which seems to have been a problem. it's unfortunate, but push on through lads.

Rekop dog

Coletrickle88 wrote: »

There should of have been some punishment for missing your pick . Like go at the end of that round or something . will this be his second missed pick if he doesnt do it in time ?

Lethal injection imo!