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The 2009 Boards.ie Draft (Discussion and Reaction)

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    #152
    Fozzy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭Fozzy


    I see no problem with the way that the draw was done last year. I think that my roster was a perfect example for why your draw number isn't that important. Didn't I come second? And my first pick was Kerry Von Erich, who I don't think would have been picked for a few more rounds if I hadn't already done so

    All in all, as long as you've got a few stars in your roster (and there are plenty), then the way that you decide to have them interact with each other is the most important part I think


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    #153
    ShawnRaven
    Registered Users Posts: 10,599 ✭✭✭✭ShawnRaven


    Joost wrote: »
    Can I be considered for this if a space opens up, as in can I go on the reserve list?

    Reserve list is open, Minto can put you down for it. :)


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    #154
    Chong
    Registered Users Posts: 8,676 ✭✭✭Chong


    ShawnRaven wrote: »
    Reserve list is open, Minto can put you down for it. :)
    Cheers Shawn, Minto can you do the honours?


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    #155
    jayhaitch2
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭jayhaitch2


    Fozzy wrote: »
    I see no problem with the way that the draw was done last year. I think that my roster was a perfect example for why your draw number isn't that important. Didn't I come second? And my first pick was Kerry Von Erich, who I don't think would have been picked for a few more rounds if I hadn't already done so

    All in all, as long as you've got a few stars in your roster (and there are plenty), then the way that you decide to have them interact with each other is the most important part I think


    I'd back this up. I found last year with the random draw it worked out fairly even overall. One round I third, next I was 19th...part of the fun is holding on with baited breath as you look at 19 other people pick all the top names I had in mind while i sit patiently at FRICKIN NUMBER 20:mad:...but i'm not bitter:D


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    #156
    Minto
    Registered Users Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭Minto


    Joost wrote: »
    Cheers Shawn, Minto can you do the honours?

    No problem, your the third name on the list.
    Fozzy wrote: »
    I see no problem with the way that the draw was done last year. I think that my roster was a perfect example for why your draw number isn't that important. Didn't I come second? And my first pick was Kerry Von Erich, who I don't think would have been picked for a few more rounds if I hadn't already done so

    All in all, as long as you've got a few stars in your roster (and there are plenty), then the way that you decide to have them interact with each other is the most important part I think
    jayhaitch2 wrote: »
    I'd back this up. I found last year with the random draw it worked out fairly even overall. One round I third, next I was 19th...part of the fun is holding on with baited breath as you look at 19 other people pick all the top names I had in mind while i sit patiently at FRICKIN NUMBER 20:mad:...but i'm not bitter:D

    Let it not be said I'm not a man of the people. We'll keep the draw system the way it is.


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    #157
    orestes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭orestes


    Pick made.

    Sorry I didn't make it earlier, I was on for a bit last night but I was bombed and didn't want to make my pick while drunk (learned that lesson the hard way last year :p)

    Should I pm CBG to let him know he's up? Someone suggested earler that we pm the people after us to let them know they're up, could be a good idea


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    #158
    Minto
    Registered Users Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭Minto


    Comin-Book-Guy, you're up!!!

    Solid pick orestes, even though I really, really dislike him, he is a useful pick. A quick word of warning though, OrtonViper might be coming for ya since ya took his pick!


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    #159
    Minto
    Registered Users Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭Minto


    orestes wrote: »
    Should I pm CBG to let him know he's up? Someone suggested earler that we pm the people after us to let them know they're up, could be a good idea

    It's up to you really, I like the idea, but never really got around to implementing it.


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    #160
    OrtonViper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 256 ✭✭OrtonViper


    Minto wrote: »
    Comin-Book-Guy, you're up!!!

    Solid pick orestes, even though I really, really dislike him, he is a useful pick. A quick word of warning though, OrtonViper might be coming for ya since ya took his pick!

    After I saw I was 16th I gave up hope of geting anyone better than Eugene.


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    #161
    CMpunked
    Registered Users Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    orestes wrote: »
    Should I pm CBG to let him know he's up

    Im on it :)

    Makin the pick now.

    Trust me, i was dreading that Orestes would take my pick so i was biting my nails waiting for him to go. :pac:

    Minto wrote: »
    Comin-Book-Guy, you're up!!!

    Nice. :p


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    #162
    orestes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭orestes


    Comic-Book-Guy wrote: »
    Trust me, i was dreading that Orestes would take my pick so i was biting my nails waiting for him to go. :pac

    You were lucky, I spent ages trying to decide between Bret and HHH!


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    #163
    thealltimelow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭thealltimelow


    no cena yet?


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    #164
    CMpunked
    Registered Users Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    orestes wrote: »
    You were lucky, I spent ages trying to decide between Bret and HHH!

    Really?
    Dam. He was the first one i thought of when i seen the draw of the order.
    thealltimelow wrote: »
    no cena yet?

    Nope, but with another 8 to go before you, you have a good chance of securing him. ;)


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    #165
    SlickRic
    Registered Users Posts: 36,134 ✭✭✭✭SlickRic


    thealltimelow wrote: »
    no cena yet?

    and with good reason. he's not a top-7 pick.

    i'd just like this to be nipped in the bud now...i'd say people should not mention any superstars that haven't been picked yet, even if obvious. it'd be good to get rid of the habit now while the picks are more obvious maybe, as when options become thin, discrepancy will be paramount.

    in the immortal words of gareth keenan...'can still have fun though'....


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    #166
    thealltimelow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭thealltimelow


    i do not whant that waste of space on my show it was a joke


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    #167
    Mr.Nice Guy
    Registered Users Posts: 45,552 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    SlickRic wrote: »
    i'd just like this to be nipped in the bud now...i'd say people should not mention any superstars that haven't been picked yet, even if obvious. it'd be good to get rid of the habit now while the picks are more obvious maybe, as when options become thin, discrepancy will be paramount.

    in the immortal words of gareth keenan...'can still have fun though'....

    I agree with your point. It can be frustrating when people say names that haven't been picked yet since part of the fun is hoping certain names slip through the net. Let's all try and comment only on the names that have already been chosen.


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    #168
    SlickRic
    Registered Users Posts: 36,134 ✭✭✭✭SlickRic


    thealltimelow wrote: »
    waste of space

    he's not that either.


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    #169
    thealltimelow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭thealltimelow


    the game is gone and that was going to be my frist pick


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    #170
    SlickRic
    Registered Users Posts: 36,134 ✭✭✭✭SlickRic


    thealltimelow wrote: »
    the game is gone and that was going to be my frist pick

    yep, CBG got a great pick. but he was always going to go early.

    the key to this, as has been mentioned, is not going to be getting your first marquee name. the key will be the roster that's built around it, and the feuds that can be hatched.

    that's the part of the process i'm honestly looking forward to - watching as rosters take shape, and ultimately feuds are feuds are built.


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    #171
    Bounty Hunter
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭Bounty Hunter


    thealltimelow wrote: »
    no cena yet?

    last time i got Cena in the 2nd round of the draft.


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    #172
    Bounty Hunter
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭Bounty Hunter


    good pick Col, Angle is a great foundation for any sort of roster heel, face, wacky, serious he does it all.


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    #173
    Cactus Col
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,457 ✭✭✭Cactus Col


    Bounty Hunter wrote: »
    good pick Col, Angle is a great foundation for any sort of roster heel, face, wacky, serious he does it all.

    Exactly .... had assumed he would've been gone much earlier. Was between him and HBK for my first pick, a choice taken out of my hands.


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    #174
    CMpunked
    Registered Users Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    SlickRic wrote: »
    yep, CBG got a great pick. but he was always going to go early.

    The main reason i wanted him was because i have a few ideas for feuds in my head that i can base around him.

    But thats the idea of the game being a draft, not just a "Haha, look who i got to pick!!!!!1111 FTW!" game.

    I'm sure there are some of us that if they only got the guts of the mid card of the jobbers from 89-97 would even put together a half decent roster with rivalries.


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    #175
    thealltimelow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭thealltimelow


    i did not like that last pick the dead man


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    #176
    Jolt2007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Jolt2007


    He wasn't my first pick but I noticed my other debuted in 73 :mad: Still, the guy's a draw and I do like money :D


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    #177
    thealltimelow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭thealltimelow


    thare callaway92 picked john cena good pick for him now on to plan 3


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    #178
    OrtonViper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 256 ✭✭OrtonViper


    You're first pick was Randy Savage wasn't it? I was going to pick him but then I noticed he debuted in 73.


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    #179
    CMpunked
    Registered Users Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    thealltimelow wrote: »
    thare callaway92 picked john cena good pick for him now on to plan 3

    Not your night tonight is it bud :o


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    #180
    Jolt2007
    Registered Users Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Jolt2007


    OrtonViper wrote: »
    You're first pick was Randy Savage wasn't it? I was going to pick him but then I noticed he debuted in 73.

    Haha spot on. Had everything typed out too then thought I should check to be sure :o


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    #181
    thealltimelow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 493 ✭✭thealltimelow


    i was just looking that person at 11 MuffDaddy i cant find tham boards


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