World Championship Fantasy Draft

ecoli

After the success of the European version of this I am starting this one very early to try and encourage more people to join in

Rules
1. After everyone has signed up i will do a random draw and each person will be given your pick number
2.There will be 12 rounds in which each person will get to pick an athlete of there choice one at a time from first pick all the way down. Once an athlete has been picked no one else can pick the same athlete eg. (1st pick is Bolt so no one else can select Bolt).
3. To make it fair every round the order in which a picker chooses their athlete is reversed i.e first pick in Rd.1 is last pick in Rd. 2
4. Each athlete will be rated on their positioning and given points in accordance
5. 10 best scores count
6. If two people end up with same total points the 11th athlete will come into play as a Tie Breaker and if still level rolls on to the 12th

(For anyone who is a little confused here is Last Years Thread)

This is open to anyone you dont have to be an expert on athletics and is designed to be a bit of a laugh and a bit of banter.

I am giving people plenty of warning and listing the closing date as the end of May (31st @ 12pm) so we can start to get down to the rounds of picking

runjb

Cool count me in!:D

Dan man

I'll have a go aswell!!

Dan man

I was looking through the euro champs version from last year and it looks like a real good laugh, good work ecoli, hope it works equally well this year.

Pisco Sour

I was pipped narrowly for gold last year so am coming back for the ultimate prize this year. Count me in.

Is it not a little early to start this though? I mean, lots can happen between now and the championships. Sure lots of top americans may not make their own team, like Lolo Jones 2 years ago.

I thought last year worked well as we did the draft close to the championships so we could go by recent form rather than just reputation.

In any case I'm in.

longjump67

Will have a crack at it, can't do as bad as last year;)

ecoli

04072511 wrote: »

Is it not a little early to start this though? I mean, lots can happen between now and the championships. Sure lots of top americans may not make their own team, like Lolo Jones 2 years ago.

I thought last year worked well as we did the draft close to the championships so we could go by recent form rather than just reputation.

I know it seems a bit early alright. The reason i put it up now is to try and generate a bit more interest. Also with including 4 more rounds i just trying to give ample time for selection (something along the lines of 1 round every week)
If we get 10+ people doing it then it could take this long for selections and starting by mid June could create a bit of interest as you have to mix reputation with form as the weeks go on so could create a bit more thought

Again I will see what the numbers are like and if there arent too many may push the closing date and hold off on the selection rounds

Brianderunner

Count me in too. I cant believe i got caught in this last year. I have to say it made a lot of the field events more interesting.

Quite a funny moment in Barca last year when 04072511 shouts out "your in my fantasy athletics team" to a russian just yards from her as she walked past us on the track.

Pisco Sour

Brianderunner wrote: »

Quite a funny moment in Barca last year when 04072511 shouts out "your in my fantasy athletics team" to a russian just yards from her as she walked past us on the track.

I think you've got my gender wrong there!!!!

Brianderunner

04072511 wrote: »

I think you've got my gender wrong there!!!!

The russian woman field eventer i meant!

Pisco Sour

Brianderunner wrote: »

The russian woman field eventer i meant!

Good oul craic.

Must do the same in Daegu this year! Also I'll need to track down Mr Ukov again! "Yo IVVVAAANNNN. IVAN throw us a wave will ya". The poor lad looked terrified!

I also fully intend to boo a certain female 100m runner who is making a mockery of the event, but I will keep her unnamed as don't want to break the charter with regards doping speculation

ecoli

Quick Bump incase people missed this closing date is on 31st of this month. MIght be a good idea to keep an eye on the Diamond League as quite a few starting their seasons here

Dan man

I'm guessing the selections can be held off for a bit now as the numbers aren't too big?

ecoli

Dan man wrote: »

I'm guessing the selections can be held off for a bit now as the numbers aren't too big?

Was kinda hoping there would be more interest. Gonna try extend it another 3 weeks. Hopefully now that the season is underway might generate a bit more interest. Closing date 26th June

RoyMcC

Put me down please ecoli.

ecoli

Runjb
Ecoli
Dan man
04072511
Longjump
Brianderunner
RoymcC
Pherekydes


Here is who is in so far. Even if we get as many as last year it still should present a good laugh

G-Money

Is this a fantasy draft of A/R/T members competing at the world championships? :cool:

ecoli

G-Money wrote: »

Is this a fantasy draft of A/R/T members competing at the world championships? :cool:

Yup. You not throwing your hat in the ring?

G-Money

ecoli wrote: »

Yup. You not throwing your hat in the ring?

Might do, need to read the thread from last time to understand what it is.

Dan man

Good idea to extend it a couple of weeks, but as you say it will be a laugh regardless of numbers taking part. I'm finding it hard enough already settling on potential selections....throw in another couple of Diamond Leagues and I'll be totally fecked! I'm particularly looking forward to the men's 110m Hurdles...so many great competitors and with Liu Xiang promising in his return it is turning into a must-watch, even more so than the 100m IMO.

Pherekydes

I saw the thread but forgot all about it.

Put me in.

Dan man

Anyone else up for the challenge??

Dan man

Just bumping this thread back to top page, hopefully it might generate some more interest before the closing date.

Dan man

ecoli wrote: »

Was kinda hoping there would be more interest. Gonna try extend it another 3 weeks. Hopefully now that the season is underway might generate a bit more interest. Closing date 26th June

Will the date still be 26th June? If so, I better brush up on my field events!!

ecoli

Right lads deadline has been and gone and we arent getting anymore interest so i leaving it at the eight we have

Here is the draw for round of picks. Again your placing on this round is reverse for the second round of picks so if you are first this round you will be last in the next round


Brianderunner
04072511
RoymcC
Dan man
Runjb
Ecoli
Pherekydes
Longjump


Not gonna set a time limit to how long to pick however will start to prompt if there is no pick for a few days. Plan is to get the twelve rounds with a few days at the end to make last mine swaps for injury reasons etc

So Brian your up

Pisco Sour

ecoli wrote: »

Right lads deadline has been and gone and we arent getting anymore interest so i leaving it at the eight we have

Here is the draw for round of picks. Again your placing on this round is reverse for the second round of picks so if you are first this round you will be last in the next round


Brianderunner
04072511
RoymcC
Dan man
Runjb
Ecoli
Pherekydes
Longjump


Not gonna set a time limit to how long to pick however will start to prompt if there is no pick for a few days. Plan is to get the twelve rounds with a few days at the end to make last mine swaps for injury reasons etc

So Brian your up

I wonder who he is going to pick?:rolleyes:

Pisco Sour

No sign of Rineanna, myflipflops or Thirtyfoot/Tingle? Would have thought they'd be definites for this. Are they off serving drug bans or something?

Brianderunner

Mr. Usain Bolt please

ecoli

04072511 wrote: »

No sign of Rineanna, myflipflops or Thirtyfoot/Tingle? Would have thought they'd be definites for this. Are they off serving drug bans or something?

In Prep for London next year dont wanna peak too soon the like Lasse Viren only come out in Olympic years:D


Brianderunner| Usain Bolt
04072511|
RoymcC|
Dan man|
Runjb|
Ecoli|
Pherekydes|
Longjump|

Pisco Sour

Allyson Felix for me please for 2 reasons:

1) The fact she is doing both the 200 and 400 doubles my chances of getting the maximum 8 points.

and

2) She's absolutely fecking gorgeous!!

ecoli

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Brianderunner| Usain Bolt
04072511| Allyson Felix
RoymcC|
Dan man|
Runjb|
Ecoli|
Pherekydes|
Longjump|

Dan man

Quick question ecoli, are there bonus points for CR, WL, WR and if so, how many points?

RoyMcC

Is it my go? Jess Ennis please

ecoli

Dan man wrote: »

Quick question ecoli, are there bonus points for CR, WL, WR and if so, how many points?

+3 for WR
+1 for NR

ecoli

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Brianderunner| Usain Bolt
04072511| Allyson Felix
RoymcC|Jessica Ennis
Dan man|
Runjb|
Ecoli|
Pherekydes|
Longjump|

Dan man

ecoli wrote: »

+3 for WR
+1 for NR

Thanks for confirming that, I'll give you my choice in a few minutes.

Dan man

Sandra Perkovic for my first pick.

Brianderunner

ecoli wrote: »

+3 for WR
+1 for NR

There has to be something for CR surely.

Pisco Sour

Dont like the idea of points for a NR. Some athletes will get NR's a lot easier than others, depending on what country they are from. Dont think thats fair really.

Dan man

04072511 wrote: »

Dont like the idea of points for a NR. Some athletes will get NR's a lot easier than others, depending on what country they are from. Dont think thats fair really.

I happen to agree that it doesn't seem as fair to award points for NR given that CR and WL aren't rewarded. By the way minus 50 for any athletes failing a drugs test!!

Pisco Sour

Dan man wrote: »

I happen to agree that it doesn't seem as fair to award points for NR given that CR and WL aren't rewarded. By the way minus 50 for any athletes failing a drugs test!!

Yep, for example, theres f*ck all chance of Allyson Felix getting a national record because of Flojo's stupid times that are still allowed to count, while Derval O'Rourke could very well get a national record. It all depends on where the athlete is from and I dont think that is fair.

I'd do away with extra points for any type of records to be honest, including World Records. The World Championships are about gold, silver and bronze. Records are merely a footnote, which can be broken in the future. The medals last forever.

Pherekydes

Dan man wrote: »

I happen to agree that it doesn't seem as fair to award points for NR given that CR and WL aren't rewarded. By the way minus 50 for any athletes failing a drugs test!!

Oops! :pac:

Brianderunner

Pherekydes wrote: »

Oops! :pac:

Ah well, that you fcked isnt it

We'll be sound and allow you to replace her with an Irish athlete of your choice

ecoli

You guys are right in hindsight regarding extra points. The reason I had not given CR in first place was because of the tactical nature of the distance races often means they are at a disadvantage

No extra points will be added

Regarding Dan Man's pick. We will be nice and allow him to repick if he wants or he can risk it hold off and if she does get a ban can swap her out in the week of transfers in the week coming up to the championships

Pisco Sour

Disappointed with the news of Perkovic I have to say.:( I'd like to believe her story but have heard so many excuses before.

Pherekydes

04072511 wrote: »

Disappointed with the news of Perkovic I have to say.:( I'd like to believe her story but have heard so many excuses before.

Yes. Absolutely no excuses are valid.

They should just start excluding national federations.

Dan man

That's just typical...I make my first pick and within 3 hours she fails a dope test!! What can I say...I can sniff them out!
Anyway, appreciate the choice of changing my pic ecoli so here goes nothing.........
Blanka Vlasic please. I take no responsibility for any drug related stories that will no doubt surface within the next 24hours!!

ecoli

Dan man wrote: »

That's just typical...I make my first pick and within 3 hours she fails a dope test!! What can I say...I can sniff them out!
Anyway, appreciate the choice of changing my pic ecoli so here goes nothing.........
Blanka Vlasic please. I take no responsibility for any drug related stories that will no doubt surface within the next 24hours!!

If she does start picking US Hurdlers and do your bit for Derval and Irish athletics:D

Dan man

Brianderunner wrote: »

Ah well, that you fcked isnt it

We'll be sound and allow you to replace her with an Irish athlete of your choice

I'm steering well clear of picking any Irish for fear of jinxing them too!

ecoli

Brianderunner| Usain Bolt
04072511| Allyson Felix
RoymcC|Jessica Ennis
Dan man| Blanka Vlasic
Runjb|
Ecoli|
Pherekydes|
Longjump|

runjb

Me next..

The first choice is hard, because you want to start strong. I'm going to chance Betty Heidler from Germany, see if she can hammer out a few points for me!