Author Topic: The Balkan Express XI Draft (Read 30757 times)

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #80 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:19:09 pm »

How do I randomize the list, and how do I paste the results on here?

Chakan · « **Reply #81 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:19:51 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on June 25, 2019, 05:19:09 pm

How do I randomize the list, and how do I paste the results on here?

https://www.random.org/lists/

Max_powers · « **Reply #82 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:22:12 pm »

I also agree with the rule of min of 5 nations. I dont think it's that restrictive. There are at least 3 or4 countries where you are almost guaranteed a decent player from

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #83 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:25:06 pm »

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #84 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:26:41 pm »

Quote from: Max_powers on June 25, 2019, 05:22:12 pm

I also agree with the rule of min of 5 nations. I dont think it's that restrictive. There are at least 3 or4 countries where you are almost guaranteed a decent player from

Keeping in mind there are 15 of us, after about 3 rounds, it gets tougher and tougher. It's already challenging as it is.

I'd say we move it from 2 to 3 nations per side.

tubby · « **Reply #85 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:27:52 pm »

Happy starting a few names down the draft because I need pointers in this one and will be watching what everyone else is up to.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #86 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:29:49 pm »

Lads do you want to start tomorrow or do you need more time to research?

I'm fine with whatever the masses like

tubby · « **Reply #87 on:** June 25, 2019, 05:47:34 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on June 25, 2019, 05:29:49 pm

Lads do you want to start tomorrow or do you need more time to research? I'm fine with whatever the masses like

For the first round we usually don't have a time limit so everyone gets their first pick. Reckon you can start now.

mikey_LFC · « **Reply #88 on:** June 25, 2019, 07:44:07 pm »

Need to change the blurb under the 3 nations minimum bit as it’s still describing 2 nations

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #89 on:** June 25, 2019, 07:46:56 pm »

Sorry, guys, not gonna be around much till Thursday evening but happy to catch up seeing as I'm bottom and I'll need time to research. Otherwise just skim me off the bottom and I'll watch with interest

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #90 on:** June 25, 2019, 08:01:29 pm »

I can't see the image with the draft order, can someone list it in words?

mikey_LFC · « **Reply #91 on:** June 25, 2019, 08:45:43 pm »

1. Mikey
2.PoetryInMotion
3.hazell
4.defacto
5.tubby
6.max
7.sarge
8.jersey Kopite
9.lastrador
10. Eel Lobo
11.Sie Psycho
11.Trend
13.LM
14.betty
15.vivabobby

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #92 on:** June 25, 2019, 08:53:26 pm »

Quote from: mikey_LFC on June 25, 2019, 07:44:07 pm

Need to change the blurb under the 3 nations minimum bit as it’s still describing 2 nations

Cheers mate will do

mikey_LFC · « **Reply #93 on:** June 25, 2019, 08:54:13 pm »

Well that first pick was tough. Could have been anyone of 5 players, but went for the star of the only Balkans country to get to the World Cup final, a four times European Cup winner and the current holder of the Ballon d’or, Ladies and Gentlemen I give you, Luka Modric.

Now I don’t know if he’ll be the best vote getter or if he’s the highest rated out of the Balkans but he is majestic, almost certainly the best Croatian ever and a key part of one of the most successful sides ever.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #94 on:** June 25, 2019, 08:56:37 pm »

Quote from: mikey_LFC on June 25, 2019, 08:54:13 pm

Well that first pick was tough. Could have been anyone of 5 players, but went for the star of the only Balkans country to get to the World Cup final, a four times European Cup winner and the current holder of the Ballon d’or.

Its a fantastic pick, cant go wrong with him

Sarge · « **Reply #95 on:** June 25, 2019, 09:35:13 pm »

C'mon bitches.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #96 on:** June 25, 2019, 11:28:44 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on June 25, 2019, 09:35:13 pm

C'mon bitches.

bring it on fecker

Sarge · « **Reply #97 on:** June 25, 2019, 11:36:10 pm »

Have we started yet?

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #98 on:** June 25, 2019, 11:43:37 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on June 25, 2019, 11:36:10 pm

Have we started yet?

Yes mate, the selection thread is up,, no time limit for the first round.

Sarge · « **Reply #99 on:** June 26, 2019, 12:04:49 am »

Cool wont be about until 6 or so tomorrow evening.

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #100 on:** June 26, 2019, 03:31:41 am »

Last draft 14th pick out of 15
This draft 12th pick out of 15

C'mon randomizer!

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #101 on:** June 26, 2019, 04:05:12 am »

Quote from: The Piss-artist Formerly Known As Trendisnotdestiny on June 26, 2019, 03:31:41 am

Last draft 14th pick out of 15
This draft 12th pick out of 15

C'mon randomizer!

I felt bad mate I really did, I can relate from previous drafts

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #102 on:** June 26, 2019, 05:02:17 am »

Quote from: deFacto on June 26, 2019, 04:05:12 am

I felt bad mate I really did, I can relate from previous drafts

Please don't.

This was definitely not meant for you, my friend! Humor is my outlet or attempts to be.

More of me exhorting my sheer desperation at not being able to draft the one player I wanted...

Soccer gods have other ideas. No worries

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #103 on:** June 26, 2019, 07:19:54 am »

Before starting any research, he's the first 'ic' who came to my mind to check if he'd fit in here. Hopefully, it works and I can come up with a plan for next round

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #104 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:17:43 am »

Hazell you 90s loving hipster, strikes again! I bet you made that pick with one of your favourite Shine compilation albums playing in the background.

Hazell · « **Reply #105 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:25:09 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 26, 2019, 08:17:43 am

Hazell you 90s loving hipster, strikes again! I bet you made that pick with one of your favourite Shine compilation albums playing in the background.

He's mainstream surely, I mean, he won the Ballon D'Or!

Max_powers · « **Reply #106 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:30:15 am »

Quote from: Foregone Concussion on June 26, 2019, 08:25:09 am

He's mainstream surely, I mean, he won the Ballon D'Or!

I don't think he ever did.

mikey_LFC · « **Reply #107 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:57:02 am »

Quote from: Max_powers on June 26, 2019, 08:30:15 am

I don't think he ever did.

Won it in 1994 or 1995

Max_powers · « **Reply #108 on:** June 26, 2019, 08:59:50 am »

Quote from: mikey_LFC on June 26, 2019, 08:57:02 am

Won it in 1994 or 1995

You are correct sir. I was thinking of FIFA world player of the year award.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #109 on:** June 26, 2019, 09:02:23 am »

Quote from: Foregone Concussion on June 26, 2019, 08:25:09 am

He's mainstream surely, I mean, he won the Ballon D'Or!

True enough. But he definitely fits your type!

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #110 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:50:36 am »

Breaking my heart already Hazell, damn

Hazell · « **Reply #111 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:58:43 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 26, 2019, 09:02:23 am

True enough. But he definitely fits your type!

Can't deny that

Hazell · « **Reply #112 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:00:07 am »

Quote from: deFacto on June 26, 2019, 10:50:36 am

Breaking my heart already Hazell, damn

Sorry, mikey made my mind up for me by picking Modric. Wanted a midfielder but Stoichkov was just too good to pass up. Will cost me later on when it comes back round to me I think as the ones I want will definitely be taken.

Hazell · « **Reply #113 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:06:25 am »

And that's one of the ones I wanted deFacto

Although I suspect Betty would have picked him before it got back round to me.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #114 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:06:33 am »

Quote from: Foregone Concussion on June 26, 2019, 11:00:07 am

Sorry, mikey made my mind up for me by picking Modric. Wanted a midfielder but Stoichkov was just too good to pass up. Will cost me later on when it comes back round to me I think as the ones I want will definitely be taken.

I was hoping I'd sneak him in by the time my turn was up, but Scholl is a nice consolation replacement

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #115 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:07:19 am »

Quote from: Foregone Concussion on June 26, 2019, 11:06:25 am

And that's one of the ones I wanted deFacto

Although I suspect Betty would have picked him before it got back round to me.

I am sure someone would have picked him up soon, I couldn't wait seeing as who has been picked already

Hazell · « **Reply #116 on:** June 26, 2019, 11:45:01 am »

Quote from: deFacto on June 26, 2019, 11:07:19 am

I am sure someone would have picked him up soon, I couldn't wait seeing as who has been picked already

True, forgot I was dealing with a lot of drafting nerds in here.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #117 on:** June 26, 2019, 12:03:01 pm »

There goes Hagi, excellent choice by Tubby

Max_powers · « **Reply #118 on:** June 26, 2019, 12:22:29 pm »

This gonna turn into AFCON draft pretty fast I think.

mikey_LFC · « **Reply #119 on:** June 26, 2019, 12:26:00 pm »

Quote from: Max_powers on June 26, 2019, 12:22:29 pm

This gonna turn into AFCON draft pretty fast I think.

There is enough good players to last us 7-8 rounds I think.